Amulet of Elusionby Katie Lynn JohnsonTitle: Amulet of ElusionAuthor: Katie Lynn JohnsonPublisher: Self-publishedPublication date: July, 2012Softcover: 378 pagesStand Alone or Series: Series–this is the first installment in a series.How I got this book: Copy provided by the author.Why I chose this book: What really got my attention with this book was the synopsis.  It sounded …

Amish Vampires in Spaceby Kerry NietzTitle: Amish Vampires in SpaceAuthor: Kerry NietzPublisher: FreeheadsPublication date: January, 2014Softcover: 490 pagesStand Alone or Series: Stand AloneHow I got this book: Galley from the author.Why I chose this book: I was very interested in what this book had to offer.  Obviously the title catches your attention, but the synopsis …

Tempestuousby Lesley LivingstonTitle: TempestuousAuthor: Lesley LivingstonPublisher: HarperTeenPublication Date: December, 2010Hardback: 368 pagesStand Alone or Series: Series–this is the final book in the seriesHow I got this book: BoughtWhy I chose this book:  I read the first two books in this series, and thus had to finish the trilogy.  (Rarely, I will stop reading a series …

Betrayalby Lee NicholsTitle: BetrayalAuthor: Lee NicholsPublisher: Bloomsbury ChildrenPublication Date: March, 2011Softback: 288 pagesStand Alone or Series:  Series–this is the second in a seriesHow I got this book: ARC from Bloomsbury ChildrenWhy I chose this book: I read the first book in the series–Deception.Book SynopsisEmma Vaile is the most powerful ghostkeeper in centuries. Which is great …

Abandonby Meg CabotTitle: AbandonAuthor: Meg CabotPublisher: PointPublication Date: April 26, 2011Hardback: 320 pagesHow I got this book: An ARC from ScholasticWhy I chose this book: Meg Cabot is a literary genius.  Why wouldn’t I want to read one of her books?!Book SynopsisThough she tries returning to the life she knew before the accident, Pierce can’t …

Clarityby Kim HarringtonTitle: ClarityAuthor: Kim HarringtonPublisher: PointPublication date: March 1, 2011Hardcover: 256 pagesHow I got this book: ARC from PointWhy I chose this book: It seemed like it would be such a fun read.  I’ve never read about a “family or freaks” and wanted to change that.Book SynopsisWhen you can see things others can’t, where …