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When You Need to Cry Over a Book in Public « YA Midnight Reads
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By: Melanie July 15, 2015 (107) Comments. When You Need to Cry Over a Book in Public. C’mon… we’ve all had that one time. (Or… if you’re like me… MULTIPLE times.). Most of the time, reading in public is no trouble at all. It’s almost as if you were still back at home all snuggled up in bed with a cup of tea reading. But sometimes… we’ve all had those moments where things just get all kinds of awkwaaaaard. Because awkward is forever. CAN’T HOLD IT IN. 8220;Control your emotions! WHAT TO DO WHAT TO DO.
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Midnight Madness Newsletter (85) « YA Midnight Reads
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By: Melanie July 19, 2015 (51) Comments. Midnight Madness Newsletter (85). This meme was created for YA Midnight Reads to showcase our latest hauls and what’s been going on in our lives. HELLO, PEOPLE OF THE INTERNET. It has been an incredibly long time since we’ve done a Midnight Madness, so firstly, my apologies. While the majority of you are having the time of your lives underneath the sun us Aussies are totally suffering in the cold. Honestly, this winter has been one of the coldest yet. I am so hono...
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An Ember in the Ashes – Stories on Stage
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An Ember in the Ashes. June 30, 2015. An Ember in the Ashes. Under the Martial Empire, defiance is met with death. Those who do not vow their blood and bodies to the Emperor risk the execution of their loved ones and the destruction of all they hold dear. When Laia’s brother is arrested for treason, Laia is forced to make a decision. In exchange for help from rebels who promise to rescue her brother, she will risk her life to spy for them from within the Empire’s greatest military academy. Laia is a prot...
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My last post on The Loony Teen Writer | The Loony Teen Writer
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Get me outta here! The Loony Teen Writer. An Aussie teen rambles about all things YA. My last post on The Loony Teen Writer. January 27, 2015. Emily @ Loony Literate. IT’S OKAY, FOLKS. I’M NOT LEAVING YOU. Well, I am, but it’s for the best. If you haven’t already had a peek, here’s where you can find my new blog. I’ll also be during a URL redirect, so if you type in theloonyteenwriter.wordpress.com, you’ll automatically be sent to loonyliterate.com. If all works out, that is. Being self-hosted means that...
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Extraordinary Means: Review |
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Posted 22 June, 2015 by LilysBookBlog. Also by this author:. The Beginning of Everything. On May 26th 2015. At seventeen, overachieving Lane finds himself at Latham House, a sanatorium for teens suffering from an incurable strain of tuberculosis. Part hospital and part boarding school, Latham is a place of endless rules and confusing rituals, where it's easier to fail breakfast than it is to flunk French. Robyn Schneider became my queen when I read last years The Beginning of Everything. Gets sent to Lat...
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The Regal Critiques: Ten Fairytale Retellings I've Read/Want To Read
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Tuesday, August 4. Ten Fairytale Retellings I've Read/Want To Read. TTT is a weekly meme hosted by The Broke and the Bookish. I love love LOVE today's Top Ten Tuesday topic which is: Ten Fairytale Retellings. However, I haven't read that many retellings to begin with, so I made two five lists: Top 5 Retellings I've Read and Top 5 Retelling I Want To Read. Hope you'll enjoy my list. :). Top 5 Fairytale Retellings I've Read. 5 Alice in Zombieland by Gena Showalter. You can find my review here. Before you t...
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You’ve got a Friend in Me – Stories on Stage
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You’ve got a Friend in Me. August 14, 2015. As much as I love young adult literature, it’s so hard to find books in the genre that feature friendships that are both positive and strong, but still manage to stay realistic. Most of the time, unfortunately, friendship is portrayed extremely negatively in YA fiction. It’s either used:. As a factor of convenience. The heroine needs a ride! Who else is she to call but her nonexistent best friend),. It’s like being in love, discovering your best friend. Maybe w...
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Review: Tiny Pretty Things by Sona Charaipotra and Dhonielle Clayton « YA Midnight Reads
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By: Melanie July 24, 2015 (51) Comments. Review: Tiny Pretty Things by Sona Charaipotra and Dhonielle Clayton. May 26th, 2015. Received in exchange for review. Meets Pretty Little Liars in this soapy, drama-packed novel featuring diverse characters who will do anything to be the prima at their elite ballet school. It has been a. Time since I’ve read a book featuring ballet so the synopsis for this book attracted me instantly. Unfortunately, this one turned out to not be my cup of tea. Yes, this is romanc...
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Discussion Review: The Sacred Lies of Minnow Bly by Stephanie Oakes « YA Midnight Reads
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By: Larissa July 20, 2015 (47) Comments. Discussion Review: The Sacred Lies of Minnow Bly by Stephanie Oakes. The Sacred Lies of Minnow Bly. June 9th, 2015. Received in exchange for review. The Kevinian cult has taken everything from seventeen-year-old Minnow: twelve years of her life, her family, her ability to trust. And when she rebelled, they took away her hands, too. Discussion Review by Melanie and Larissa. This review is spoiler-free*. Jude taught me what love was: to be willing to hold on to anot...
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Paris Photos and Other Announcements | The Loony Teen Writer
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Get me outta here! The Loony Teen Writer. An Aussie teen rambles about all things YA. Paris Photos and Other Announcements. January 23, 2015. Emily @ Loony Literate. And that adventure was to Paris. Here was the extent of my French:. Merci, sil vous plait, pardon moi, numbers up til 10, the days of the week and the months of the year. So it was lucky most people spoke English. But anyway, it was an AMAZING three days. Seriously, guys. French bread. You have no idea. Here are some photos! Bread and fruit ...