Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Galley Review: The Miles Between by Mary E. Pearson

Destiny Faraday keeps her distance from her classmates at Hedgebrook Academy. Her number-one rule: Don't get attached. But one day, unexpectedly finding a car at their disposal, Destiny and three classmates take an unauthorized road trip. Their destination: Langdon, a town that Destiny's unsuspecting companions hope will simply hold a day of fun. Only Destiny knows that Langdon holds far more than that--a deep secret she has never shared with anyone.

What SL teens are saying about the book...

"This book was not predictable and had me on the edge of my seat. I was just as surpised as the other characters."--Victoria B.

"This book has an astounding amount of suspense and surprise. It swallows you into a world of coincidences where only Destiny is allowed to guide you."--Stephanie L.

Tuesday, September 8, 2009

Galley Review: The Eternal Kiss: 13 Tales of Blood and Desire edited by Trisha Telep

Supernatural forces and desires come alive in these thirteen vampire tales. Like love, the adventures are never safe and hungers never die. If you are seduced by the mystery of the heart, beating for a destiny unknown, you will helplessly follow the characters in this collection--longing for one to call their own.

The book features short stories from well known authors such as Cassandra Clare, Libba Bray, and Sarah Rees Brennan.

What SL teens are saying about the book...

"Each story has a different perspective on vampirism and is written in a different style, which is really entertaining. This book makes you love vampires even more."--Sandra L.

"It was fun to see what different authors have in mind for what vampires are like." --Yena L.