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Title:   Pilgrims Don’t Wear Pink Author:   Stephanie Kate Strohm Genre:   YA, Contemporary Pages:   204 Published:   May 2012 Publisher:   Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Source:   Thomas Allen Where to buy:   Amazon Synopsis: A story of crushes, corsets, and conspiracy. Libby Kelting had always felt herself born out of time. No wonder the historical romance-reading, Jane Austen-adaptation-watching, all-around history nerd jumped at the chance to intern at Camden Harbor, Maine’s Oldest Living History Museum. But at Camden Harbor Libby’s just plain out of place, no matter how cute she looks in a corset. Her cat-loving co-worker wants her dead, the too-smart-for-his-own-good local reporter keeps pushing her buttons, her gorgeous sailor may be more shipwreck than dreamboat — plus Camden Harbor’s haunted. Over the course of one unforgettable summer, Libby learns that boys, like ghosts, aren’t always what they seem. I have to say I really related to Libb...

Title:   Always A Witch Author:   Carolyn MacCullough Genre:   Paranormal YA Pages:   288 Published:   August 1, 2011 ISBN:   0547224850 Publisher:   Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Source:   e-book via NetGalley Synopsis: The adventures of Tam and Gabriel continue with more time travel, Talents, spy work, and of course, the evil Knights. Since the gripping conclusion of Once A Witch, Tamsin Greene has been haunted by her grandmother's prophecy that she will soon be forced to make a crucial decision—one so terrible that it could harm her family forever. When she discovers that her enemy, Alistair Knight, went back in time to Victorian-era New York in order to destroy her family, Tamsin is forced to follow him into the past. Stranded all alone in the nineteenth century, Tamsin soon finds herself disguised as a lady's maid in the terrifying mansion of the evil Knight family, avoiding the watchful eye of the vicious matron, La Spider, and fe...

Title:   Cinderella Ninja Warrior (Twisted Tales #1) Author:   Maureen McGowan Genre:   YA Paranormal Romance Published:   April 2011 ISBN:   1607102552 Publisher:   Silver Dolphin Books Source:   Publisher via NetGalley Synopsis: In this fast-paced story full of adventure and romance, Cinderella is more than just a servant girl waiting for her prince — she's a tough, fearless girl who is capable of taking charge of a dangerous situation. Seeking to escape the clutches of her evil stepmother, Cinderella perfects her ninja skills and magic talents in secret, waiting for the day when she can break free and live happily ever after. In a special twist, readers have the opportunity to make key decisions for Cinderella and decide where she goes next—but no matter the choice; the result is a story unlike any fairy tale you've ever read! My Thoughts: This was an interesting take on the Cinderella fairy tale.  It was very funny, or...

Title:   Once A Witch Author:   Carolyn MacCullugh Genre:   Paranormal YA - Romance Pages:   292 Published:   September 14th 2009 ISBN:   0547223994 Publisher:   Clarion Books Source:   Purchased (from Book Depository) Synopsis: Tamsin Greene comes from a long line of witches, and she was supposed to be one of the most Talented among them. But Tamsin's magic never showed up. Now seventeen, Tamsin attends boarding school in Manhattan, far from her family. But when a handsome young professor mistakes her for her very Talented sister, Tamsin agrees to find a lost family heirloom for him. The search—and the stranger—will prove to be more sinister than they first appeared, ultimately sending Tamsin on a treasure hunt through time that will unlock the secret of her true identity, unearth the sins of her family, and unleash a power so vengeful that it could destroy them all. This is a spellbinding display of storytelling that will exhilar...

Today we have another special guest with us!  Earlier this week we had Ashley, Christie counterpart from A & C Book Junkies !! Welcome Christie! About Christie: Hey guys! My name is Christie and I'm 24 years old. By day I am a Human Resources Coordinator and by night I am a Book Junkie. I recently re-discovered my love for books. Yes, re-discovered. During high school and university I forgot what it was like to read for pleasure but in the past 2 years I have realized my love for reading again and I couldn’t be happier. Unlike Ashley I seem to stay within my comfort zone when it comes to the genres that I read. I really enjoy YA fantasy, pop-culture books, and biographies however I am open to suggestions!  The community of authors and book lovers that exists has astounded me. There are so many books out there waiting to be read and so many bloggers ready to review them. I am really excited that we have this platform and our Twitter account to c...