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Review: Summer Days and Summer Nights: Twelve Love Stories edited by Stephanie Perkins

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25063781Summer Days and Summer Nights edited by Stephanie Perkins
Genre: Romance
Published by: St. Martin’s Press
Pages: 336
Format: ARC e-book
Rating:
Note: We received this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

There’s nothing we love more than summer. The weather’s been super nice recently, tricking us into thinking we’re closer to June than we are! So, to fuel those summery vibes, we started reading Summer Days and Summer Nights, because if there’s one thing better than summer…it’s romance! Each story is individually rated, so check it out!

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Review: The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight by Jennifer E. Smith

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10798416The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight by Jennifer E. Smith
Genre: Contemporary, Romance
Published by: Headline
Pages: 215
Format: Paperback
Rating: ★★.5

I read this book years ago – in fact, it was the first book I ever bought on my Kindle – and since I’ve been doing a lot of re-reading recently, I decided that this SUPER SHORT book would be the perfect thing to read next. I remember really enjoying the story at the time, but at that point, I knew very little about YA and the genre tropes, neither did I know what good YA looked like. Unfortunately I don’t think The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight has stood the test of time.

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Review: Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli

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cover83907-mediumStargirl by Jerry Spinelli
Genre: Contemporary
Published by: Orchard Books
Pages: 190
Format: e-book
Rating: ★★★★

I received this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
I’ve been aware of Stargirl for a while. Firstly, it’s got such an interesting cover, with no title or author, apart from the spine. The design is genius and really draws you in. What’s Stargirl, you ask? Well, it’s basically a John Green book written before John Green books. Jerry Spinelli has somehow managed to create such a special book in under 200 pages that was so memorable.  Continue reading “Review: Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli” →

Review: Not If I See You First by Eric Lindstrom

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26138742Not If I See You First by Eric Lindstrom
Genre: Contemporary
Published by: ??
Pages: 400
Format: ARC e-book
Rating: ★★★.5

I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

When I was reading the synopsis of this book, I was really excited. I’ve always wondered what it would be like to read a book with a blind protagonist, and this satisfied all of my curiosity! But, reading some of the reviews on Goodreads helped prepare me for what to expect from the romance aspect. But more on that later, now let’s talk about how chock-a-block this book was with plot strands.
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Review: When We Collided by Emery Lord

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25663637When We Collided by Emery Lord
Genre: Contemporary, Romance, Mental Health
Published by: Bloomsbury
Pages: 352
Format: ARC e-book
Rating: ★★★

I received a copy of this book from the publishers in exchange for an honest review.

I think I have a love/hate relationship with this book. I really liked that Vivi was representing a mental illness that isn’t usually talked about, and Jonah was a sort of child carer, but I’m not a fan of needing romance to accept yourself and Vivi was the essence of a panic mixie dream girl.  Continue reading “Review: When We Collided by Emery Lord” →

Review: Billy and Me by Giovanna Fletcher

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16112830Billy and Me by Giovanna Fletcher
Genre: Romance
Published by: Penguin
Pages: 397
Format: Paperback
Rating: ★★.5

I’ve been looking for Billy and Me in stores ever since I read You’re The One That I Want in December 2014. When I finally saw it, I literally jumped to get it, and read it the same day, in one sitting. I love Gi, her videos on YouTube are so quirky and chatty, and she seems like a really lovely person. After reading her debut, I was a little disappointed… Continue reading “Review: Billy and Me by Giovanna Fletcher” →

Review: Wings Series by Aprilynne Pike

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These beautiful, glittery pink books have been on Bee’s shelves for as long as I can remember. They were some of the first YA books she read, and mark the genesis of her love for faery fiction. This year, I made it my mission to read more of Bee’s books, and the Wings series is possibly my favourite thing so far.

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Review: Sweet Reckoning by Wendy Higgins

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UnknownSweet Reckoning by Wendy Higgins
Genre: Supernatural, Romance
Published by: HarperTeen
Pages: 379
Format: E-Book
Rating: ★★★★
Series: Sweet Evil (#1), Sweet Peril (#2)
Where to Find: Goodreads | Author | Amazon

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As Anna and Kai’s story draws to a close, the two have to deal with a civil war between their race. What if you don’t want to do the Devil’s work, anymore? Is a happily ever after still possible? In Sweet Reckoning, the world begins to unravel as Anna realises love is stronger than any other emotion.  Continue reading “Review: Sweet Reckoning by Wendy Higgins” →

Review: The Fill-In Boyfriend by Kasie West

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18660447The Fill-In Boyfriend by Kasie West
Genre: Contemporary, Romance
Published by: HarperTeen
Pages: 352
Format: e-book
Rating: ★★★★★
Where to Find: Goodreads | Amazon

I absolutely love Kasie West, and can honestly say that I’ve enjoyed everything she’s written. I am beyond excited for her next contemporary story PS. I Like You, and am desperately anticipating the time when I can read The Distance Between Us. I read On The Fence, a few months ago and liked it, but this one blew me away. I literally could not put it down. Continue reading “Review: The Fill-In Boyfriend by Kasie West” →

Review: Sweet Peril by Wendy Higgins

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15768191Sweet Peril by Wendy Higgins
Genre: Supernatural, Romance
Published by: HarperTeen
Pages: 371
Format: e-book
Rating: ★★
Where to Find: Goodreads | Author | Amazon

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Kai and Anna have been apart for a while, but their burning lust for each other certainly hasn’t died down. Will the two finally admit to being in love, and just get together all ready? Among evil sin Dukes and threats to their world, the couple facing more problems than the average seventeen year old.  Continue reading “Review: Sweet Peril by Wendy Higgins” →