A Really Awesome Mess by Trish Cook and Brendan Halpin: Review and Giveaway

A Really Awesome Mess
by Trish Cook and Brendan Halpin
Published by Egmont USA
Publication Date: July 23, 2013
Pages 288
Source: ARC from Media Masters Publicity and Egmont USA
Amazon * Barnes & Noble * Indiebound









A hint of Recovery Road, a sample of Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist, and a cut of
Juno. A Really Awesome Mess is a laugh-out-loud, gut-wrenching/heart-warming story

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It was a Good Week in Books (3)

Bookish things that grabbed my attention this week:


The first seven chapters of Megan McCafferty's Jessica Darling's It List #1 is available for FREE (at time of posting) on Amazon. This PREVIEW will tide me over until the book releases on September 3rd.
Simmone Howell's review of Just_a_girl by Kirsten Krauth - I don't even know what to say. I know this is going to be an important book.

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Waiting on Wednesday: Sick by Tom Leveen

"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.








This week's pre-publication "can't-wait-to-read" selection is:







 





Sick 
by Tom Leveen
Published by Amulet Books
Publication Date: October 1, 2013
Pages: 288
Goodreads










(from Goodreads)
Breakfast Club meets The Walking

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Summer of Love Giveaway Hop

The Summer of Love Giveaway Hop (hosted by YA Romantics) is the first of three Summer Giveaway Blog Hops that I am participating in.




For this hop, I am giving away one copy of First Comes Love or Second Chance by Katie Kacvinsky. I absolutely love these characters and their story (see my review here) and identify with them in many ways and would love to introduce them to new readers.

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Taking Time to Reread: If I Stay by Gayle Forman

 If I Stay 
by Gayle Forman
Published by Dutton Juvenile
April 2, 2009


In a single moment,
everything changes. Seventeen-year-old Mia has no memory of the
accident; she can only recall riding along the snow-wet Oregon road with
her family. Then, in a blink, she finds herself watching as her own
damaged body is taken from the wreck...A sophisticated, layered,
and heart-achingly

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Giveaway: Impostor by Susanne Winnacker

 I recently read Impostor and really enjoyed it. (from my review): "Impostor is
a thrilling read - full of danger, suspense, horror, and a little bit
of romance (because you can't leave that out). If this is science
fiction, then give me more please. I can't wait for the next book!!"

Thanks to the wonderful folks at Razorbill Books I have am offering a copy of Impostor by Susanne

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Jennifer Echols Week: Such a Rush Review

In honor of the July 16th release of Jennifer Echols's Dirty Little Secret, Katelyn of Kate's Tales of Books and Bands wanted to share her love for all of her books and declared this week Jennifer Echols Week. Katelyn
then asked other bloggers to join in to share the love and I
immediately had to sign up. I think Jennifer Echols is an entertaining
author with her mix of romantic comedies,

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Jennifer Echols Week: My Favorite Cover

In honor of the July 16th release of Jennifer Echols's Dirty Little Secret, Katelyn of Kate's Tales of Books and Bands wanted to share her love for all of her books and declared this week Jennifer Echols Week. Katelyn
then asked other bloggers to join in to share the love and I
immediately had to sign up. I think Jennifer Echols is an entertaining
author with her mix of romantic comedies,

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Jennifer Echols Week: My Favorite Jennifer Echols Book

In honor of the July 16th release of Jennifer Echols's Dirty Little Secret, Katelyn of Kate's Tales of Books and Bands wanted to share her love for all of her books and declared this week Jennifer Echols Week. Katelyn then asked other bloggers to join in to share the love and I immediately had to sign up. I think Jennifer Echols is an entertaining author with her mix of romantic comedies,

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My Unexpected Forever (Teaser #4) by Heidi McLaughlin

 
Today I'm sharing the fourth and final teaser of Heidi McLaughlin's My Unexpected Forever. If this doesn't make you want to read this book, then something is just wrong. 



Teaser #4









and a song off of the My Unexpected Forever playlist







 

Need more of Harrison and Katelyn? 
Check out the other teasers of My Unexpected Forever.


Teaser #1


Teaser #2 

Teaser #3






Lost in

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Review and Giveaway: Camp Boyfriend by J.K. Rock

Welcome to my stop on the Camp Boyfriend by J.K. Rock Blog Tour!!! I'm providing a review of Camp Boyfriend, which I adored, and hosting a giveaway. You can find the giveaway below my review.








Camp Boyfriend
by J.K. Rock
Published by Spencer Hill Contemporary
Publication Date: July 2, 2013
Pages: 324
Source: ARC provided by publisher










The summer of her dreams is about to get

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Review: Impostor by Susanne Winnacker

Impostor
by Susanne Winnacker
Published by Razorbill
Publication Date: May 28, 2013
Pages: 274
Source: Razorbill and Media Masters Publicity










Can Tessa pose as Madison . . . and stop a killer before it’s too late? Tessa
is a Variant, able to absorb the DNA of anyone she touches and mimic
their appearance. Shunned by her family, she’s spent the last two years
training with the

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