Review+Giveaway: Perfectly Broken

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Title: Perfectly Broken
Author: Prescott Lane
Publication Date: March 2014
Genre: Adult, Contemporary Romance
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Synopsis:

Even after years of trauma therapy, Peyton still believes she’s broken. She has little desire to date or show off her natural beauty, content simply to hang out with her best friends and run her pie shop in New Orleans. But her world turns upside-down when a handsome architect and self-confessed player shows up in her shop and thinks she’s perfect, much more than the usual hook-up. While Peyton does her best to resist his charms, believing she could never be enough for him, she can’t deny the obvious heat between them. With Reed determined to have her, Peyton must decide whether to continue to hide behind her apron and baggy clothes or take a chance and share her scars with Reed, a man with a playboy reputation and scars of his own -- a dark past he can’t possibly share with Peyton, not after learning the horrors she’s endured. But if they can find a way to trust each other, and themselves, they just might be able to heal, to save each other, to live perfectly broken together.

Review

Perfectly Broken was just simply beautiful. Both Peyton and Reed were just broken in their own way, especially with all the insecurities and fears that linger with them, no matter where they go. The romance between Peyton and Reed was just simple stunning because somehow, these two scarred people were brought together and helped each other live for the future, instead of living in the past.

Peyton was so vulnerable and broken, but that’s what just made the story even more amazing. It made me wonder and curious about what really happened to her, that made her that way. She seemed like a weak character at first, and I thought that she was shallow, but who am I to judge her when I can’t even put myself in her shoes, right? Contrary to what I thought, she was a really strong person. She may have a lot of trust issues, but that’s really understandable.

Reed, on the other hand, had a playboy image, and has scars of his own. He may not seem like it, but he was also damaged on his own way. I really enjoyed his personality; he is patient, sensitive and sweet. He can be serious, but also has a playful nature. He knows how to push, when to push, and when not to push. There were a lot of times that he crossed some lines, but he genuinely tries his very best to fix up his mistakes.

The sub-characters were also amazing, especially Quinn, Bret and Dr. Lorraine. They were all quirky and can just manage to make me smile. Prescott Lane did a great job in balancing the serious and fun parts, and that was really nice. Although, I think I had a problem with the pacing of this novel. At first I couldn’t really decide, if it was slow or fast, but I think it became a little too fast towards the end of the novel. Maybe that’s just me, but, yeah. There were also at times that the shifting POVs got confusing. They’d suddenly change midway, and even the sub-characters had their own voices at times.

Either way, the title was just befitting with the story, because Peyton and Reed were just simply like that: perfectly broken. This is a breathtaking novel about strength, family, and taking that leap of faith. It just made me realize the vulnerability and being broken does not make your entire personality, and that sometimes, it’s okay to be broken and damaged, too, because we’re beautiful that way, in any direction we look from.

My Rating

About the Author

Prescott Lane is originally from Little Rock, Arkansas, and graduated from Centenary College in 1997 with a degree in sociology. She went on to Tulane University to receive her MSW in 1998, after which she worked with developmentally delayed and disabled children. She currently resides in New Orleans with her husband and two children.

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Review: Sing Me to Sleep

Title: Sing Me to Sleep
Author: Angela Morrison
Publication Date: March 4, 2010
Genre: Young Adult, Romance, Music

Synopsis from Goodreads:

THE TRANSFORMATION 

Beth has always been "The Beast",that's what everyone at school calls her because of her awkward height, facial scars, and thick glasses. Beth's only friend is geeky, golden-haired Scott. That is, until she's selected to be her choir's soprano soloist, and receives the makeover that will change her life forever.

THE LOVE AFFAIR

When Beth's choir travels to Switzerland, she meets Derek: pale, brooding, totally dreamy. Derek's untethered passion,for music, and for Beth, leaves her breathless. Because in Derek's eyes? She's not The Beast, she's The Beauty.

THE IMPOSSIBLE CHOICE

When Beth comes home, Scott, her best friend in the world, makes a confession that leaves her completely torn. Should she stand by sweet, steady Scott or follow the dangerous, intense new feelings she has for Derek?

THE HEARTBREAK

The closer Beth gets to Derek, the further away he seems. Then Beth discovers that Derek's been hiding a dark secret from her that could shatter everything.

Review

I’ve been hearing about how good and tear-jerking this book is, so I decided to give it a try. For me, the beginning seemed promising, but by the time I got to the middle, I seriously wanted to just rate this book two or three stars. Why?

Beth was so whiny, so needy, so clingy, and so complying. It was really annoying, like, seriously, don’t you have any self-respect for yourself? I get that the attention to her was a whole new thing because of her transformation. But still, it’s really not much of an excuse for her. Moreover, she just met Derek, and then she fell for him right away. She knows that Scott, her best friend, likes her, but she doesn’t really do anything about it.

I didn’t like Derek all too well, either. He was so controlling and manipulative that just made me want to punch him. He was such a jerk. I just don’t get the way he thinks, especially when he pushes Beth away, but keeps coming back for more. Bipolar.

The romance between Beth and Derek does not have any build-up, and it all happened so suddenly, that the love they have for each other didn’t feel so genuine. Not to mention that Meadow, a girl from Beth’s choir, had her eyes on Derek, but there was really no closure on what had happened. I mean, she’s like a cheerleader, and she doesn’t seem to be the type to just back down to Beth over Derek. But maybe, that’s just me.

The whole middle part was an annoying cycle. Beth meets Derek. They make out. Beth wants more. Derek pushes her away. She gets mad, whiney, needy, clingy. He gets mad. He leaves. She gets depressed, thinking he’s not coming back. They don’t speak for weeks. And the whole cycle repeats again. It was very tiring, but worth it.

The ending was just absolutely breathtaking, beautiful, stunning, crappola. *inserts more synonymous words* I’m not going to say anything about the ending, otherwise it’d be a spoiler. But it was damn beautiful. The tears just kept on coming, and they won’t stop. I was like ASUDHANISDNAKJ the whole time.

Oh, and how I love the lyrics of the songs, especially the ones that Beth wrote. Sing Me to Sleep just sucked me into the story (aside from the whole cycle thing,) and I could feel what the characters were feeling. It was hell of a emotional ride being with them.

Sing Me to Sleep is a simple, tear-jerking, and wonderful story about life, love and family. It made me realize that people live their life, despite whatever they’re going through. And, we may not know, but who knows? We may have already become a source of strength and inspiration to others, just by being ourselves. I’ll totally recommend this to young adult, romance readers!

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Review: The Originals

Title: The Originals
Author: Cat Patrick
Publication Date: May 7, 2013
Genre: Young Adult, Contemporary Romance, Science Fiction

Synopsis from Goodreads:

Lizzie, Ella, and Betsey Best grew up believing they were identical triplets.

Then they learned the truth...

and no one else can know.

Now, to the outside world, the Best family appears to consist of a single mother with one seventeen-year-old daughter named Elizabeth. Lizzie, Ella, and Betsey take turns going to school, pursuing extracurriculars, and even dating.

Then Lizzie meets Sean Kelly, the one person who can help her realize she's not a carbon copy of the others - she's an individual with unique dreams and desires. Digging deeper into her background and her mother's role in her life, Lizzie begins to dismantle the delicate balance of an unusual family that only science could have created.

Review

I've seen this title in bookstores a lot of times already, and I guess that's one of the reasons why I felt like I should give it a shot. The summary seemed okay; it kind of got me curious about how the author would make such a story play out.

Unfortunately, I was really disappointed after (and even while) reading this book. The main character herself got on my nerves real quick. Lizzie is just so immature about everything. She agrees to something, but when she doesn’t win the deal, she complains about how unfair it is. Would it kill her to be a little less selfish? I get that she feels like she doesn’t have a life because she has to share it with her two sisters, but throwing all these tantrums because of a boy? It’s really stupid.

The idea for the plot was new (for me at least), but the rest of the story was not quite compelling enough. I felt that the whole story wasn't explained thoroughly, leaving a lot of questions unanswered. A few characters seemed like they were just thrown in for convenience, then they’re never heard of again. Some parts of it were just shallow for me, as I thought it would deal with more serious matters than a teenage girl whining over not getting what she wanted. There were some interesting events, I admit, but others were just bland.

Overall, it was an okay read, but I’m sorry to say that I don’t think it’s something that would really leave a mark on its readers. If you’re up for it, though, you can give it a try!

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Waiting on Wednesday: All Lined Up

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Title: All Lined Up

Author: Cora Carmack

Publication Date: May 13, 2014

Genre: New Adult, Contemporary Romance

Synopsis from Goodreads:

New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Cora Carmack follows up her trio of hits—Losing It, Faking It, and Finding It—with this thrilling first novel in an explosive series bursting with the Texas flavor, edge, and steamy romance of Friday Night Lights.

In Texas, two things are cherished above all else—football and gossip. My life has always been ruled by both.

Dallas Cole loathes football. That's what happens when you spend your whole childhood coming in second to a sport. College is her time to step out of the bleachers, and put the playing field (and the players) in her past.

But life doesn't always go as planned. As if going to the same college as her football star ex wasn’t bad enough, her father, a Texas high school coaching phenom, has decided to make the jump to college ball… as the new head coach at Rusk University. Dallas finds herself in the shadows of her father and football all over again.

Carson McClain is determined to go from second-string quarterback to the starting line-up. He needs the scholarship and the future that football provides. But when a beautiful redhead literally falls into his life, his focus is more than tested. It's obliterated.

Dallas doesn't know Carson is on the team. Carson doesn't know that Dallas is his new coach's daughter.

And neither of them know how to walk away from the attraction they feel.

Bout of Books 10

The Bout of Books read-a-thon is organized by Amanda @ On a Book Bender and Kelly @ Reading the Paranormal. It is a week long read-a-thon that begins 12:01am Monday, May 12th and runs through Sunday, May 18th in whatever time zone you are in. Bout of Books is low-pressure, and the only reading competition is between you and your usual number of books read in a week. There are challenges, giveaways, and a grand prize, but all of these are completely optional. For all Bout of Books 10 information and updates, be sure to visit the Bout of Books blog. - From the Bout of Books team

Time Devoted to Reading

Pauline: Yay! Since it's summer here in the Philippines, I get to read books all day long! So yep, I think I'll read everyday, and finish as much books as I can!

Dyane: I'll read whenever I find the time to, which is probably most days, since I usually just lie around the house like a pig, haha!

Goals

Pauline
• Read a book everyday.

• Finish 3-5 books.

• Review all books read.

Dyane
• Recover from my reading slump.
• Read books that I've been planning to read for a long time but never really got around to

Books to Read 

  

Love Me With Lies Series

The Opportunist by Tarryn Fisher

Dirty Red by Tarryn Fisher

Thief by Tarryn Fisher

 

Just One Day Series

Just One Day by Gayle Forman

Just One Year by Gayle Forman

  
House of Hades by Rick Riordan
Obsidian by Jennifer L. Armentrout
Onyx by Jennifer L. Armentrout

Updates

Monday
Pauline

Number of books read today:

Number of pages read today:

Total number of books read:

Books:

I wasn't able to read anything today because I am currently having an intense book hangover on Maybe Someday. I CRY. I hope I'll be able to pick up a book soon!

Dyane

Number of books read today:

Number of pages read today:

Total number of books read:

Books:

Err, yeah... I wasn't able to read today either... Hopefully I can make up for it tomorrow! :/

Tuesday
Pauline

Number of books read today: 1

Number of pages read today: 110

Total number of books read: 1

Books: Just One Day by Gayle Forman

Dyane

Number of books read today: 1

Number of pages read today: 114

Total number of books read: 1

Books: The House of Hades by Rick Riordan

Wednesday
Pauline

Number of books read today: 2

Number of pages read today: 290 + 40

Total number of books read: 2

Books: Just One Day, Just One Year by Gayle Forman

Dyane

Number of books read today: 1

Number of pages read today: 222

Total number of books read: 1

Books: The House of Hades by Rick Riordan

Thursday
Pauline

Number of books read today: 1

Number of pages read today: 296

Total number of books read: 2

Books: Just One Year by Gayle Forman

Dyane

Number of books read today: 1

Number of pages read today: 62

Total number of books read: 1

Books: The House of Hades by Rick Riordan

Friday
Pauline

Number of books read today: 1

Number of pages read today: 278

Total number of books read: 3

Books: The Opportunist by Tarryn Fisher

Dyane

Number of books read today: 2

Number of pages read today: 185 + 73

Total number of books read: 2

Books: The House of Hades by Rick Riordan, Obsidian by Jennifer L. Armentrout

Saturday
Pauline

Number of books read today: 1

Number of pages read today: 75

Total number of books read: 4

Books: Dirty Red by Tarryn Fisher

Dyane

Number of books read today: 1

Number of pages read today: 74

Total number of books read: 2

Books: Obsidian by Jennifer L. Armentrout

Sunday
Pauline

Number of books read today: 1

Number of pages read today: 190

Total number of books read: 4

Books: Dirty Red by Tarryn Fisher

Dyane

Number of books read today: 1

Number of pages read today: 65

Total number of books read: 2

Books: Obsidian by Jennifer L. Armentrout

Wrap Up ;)

Pauline

Yay! I may not have finished my 5 books, but I'm still so glad. This is actually more than what I usually read a week, and I got to read everyday! Well, except for the Monday because I was still having a book hangover on Maybe Someday. Having read 1279 pages certainly helped a lot to my 500 Thousand Pages goal. I was also able to write reviews on almost all the books I read, aside from Just One Year. I just don't know what to write there. :o

I really felt more productive and win-win situation this Bout of Books than the previous ones I joined! :D Not to mention, it's my first time that I entered some awesome challenges. I wanted to join the Twitter chats, but somehow they never match with the time here in the Philippines. (I CRY.) But hopefully by next Bout of Books I'll be able to interact with the other readers! Hurrah! ;)

Dyane

Oookay! As I hoped, Bout of Books kind of did get me off my reading slump! Even though I only finished about a book and a half, I think I already got the push to start reading again, all thanks to this challenge. Now I'm off to make the most of the few remaining weeks of summer vacation! :) 

Blitz+Giveaway: My Not So Super Sweet Life

Title: My Not So Super Sweet Life
Author: Rachel Harris

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Cat Crawford just wants to be normal—or at least as normal as a daughter of Hollywood royalty can be. And it looks like fate is granting her wish: she’s got an amazing boyfriend, Lucas; her fabulous cousin, Alessandra, living with her; and her dad planning his second marriage to a great future stepmom. That is, until her prodigal mother reveals on national television that she has something important to tell her daughter…causing a media frenzy.

Lucas Capelli knows his fate is to be with Cat, and he’s worked hard to win her over once and for all. Unfortunately, Lucas has his own issues to deal with, including a scandal that could take him away from the first place he’s truly belonged.

As secrets are revealed, rumors explode, and the world watches, Cat and Lucas discover it’s not fate they have to fight if they want to stay together…this time, it’s their own insecurities.

Well, and the stalkerazzi.

* MY NOT SO SUPER SWEET LIFE is a special digital only, fan requested addition to the series!

* It's also told in DUAL POV. Woohoo!

Read the first chapter here.

About the Author

Rachel Harris writes humorous love stories about sassy girls-next-door and the hot guys that make them swoon. Emotion, vibrant settings, and strong families are a staple in each of her Rachel Harrisbooks…and kissing. Lots of kissing.

A Cajun cowgirl now living in Houston, she firmly believes life’s problems can be solved with a hot, sugar-coated beignet or a thick slice of king cake, and that screaming at strangers for cheap, plastic beads is acceptable behavior in certain situations. She homeschools her two beautiful girls and watches way too much Food Network with her amazing husband.

An admitted Diet Mountain Dew addict, she gets through each day by laughing at herself, hugging her kids, and losing herself in story. She writes young adult, new adult, and adult romances, and LOVES talking with readers!

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Review+Giveaway: Pretending

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Title: Pretending
Author: Shanna Clayton

Publication date: March 12 2014

Genres: New Adult, Romance

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Synopsis:

Four years.

That’s how long Wesley Kent has to live with the girl his dad shacked him up with, and then he can collect his inheritance and escape small town life. He gets through the prison sentence by pretending Dahlia Reynolds doesn’t exist. With three years down and one more to go, he doesn’t expect much to change. That is, until the girl that’s not supposed to exist sharpens into his reality, making it impossible to ignore her.

Three years.

That’s how long Dahlia Reynolds has been living with a total stranger. She’s convinced herself Wesley Kent is no more than illusion in the hallways. It’s easy to do, especially since that same illusion has never spoken more than two words to her. But one mistaken identity later, and she finds herself caught up in the mysterious world Wesley lives in. One by one, he begins knocking down the safe, comfortable walls she built, leaving her wondering what his motives are. Does he want to expose her—or free her?

Recommended for 17+ due to mature language and adult situations.

Review

Honestly, one of the reasons that I was so excited to read Pretending was because of its gorgeous cover! More than that, though, it truly is a heartwarming novel about family, friends, love, and life.

Let’s move on to the characters. Wesley seemed a bit shallow at first, given his physical appearance and everything, but as his story started to unfold, I realized that there is so much more to him. He turns out to be quite a sweet and caring guy, and it makes me happy that in the end, he was able to open his eyes to the error of his ways.

Dahlia is somewhat similar to Wesley, because she was hiding under this disguise for most of her life. Her reasons initially came across as shallow, but she actually became admirable when more was revealed. It’s nice that she was able to gain the courage and find herself again amidst the mess that was  her life. It was awesome on how she could just stay Switzerland despite Charlotte and Gwen, her two best friends, are at war with each other.

The supporting characters were also great. There’s Gwen, who I found a little lacking in depth, although she’s a good friend to have and does make you think about all the stupid things that we people would do for love. There’s also Charlotte, who was able to find her true self even though there were some things that didn’t go her way. Even the parents of both Dahlia and Wesley really made the story even more complicated, in a good way.

Now we get to the plot. Some parts were too predictable, and the romance developed too quickly for my liking, especially on Wesley’s part.  It just became sort of unrealistic at that point. Although, it’s amazing how both of them are so selfless and were able to gradually help each other grow and become better individuals.

There were also some areas left unresolved, like what happened with Wesley’s parents and also the whole Christine issue with her dad. Despite these things, though, the book still somehow kept me wanting to read more. Going through all these storylines, I came to see how unpredictable love really is. Loving is such a risk, yet we still take it and give it our all, because when we find something so pure and genuine in the chaos that surrounds us… it would be an even bigger risk to let it go.

Pretending is a beautiful story about friendship, love, and most especially family, that is recommended to new adult, contemporary romance readers! 

My Rating

About the Author

I’m not sure if my mother predestined me to become a romance author when she named me after her favorite Kathleen Woodiwiss book, but that’s what happened. Now I live  and breathe all things books. When I’m not glued to my desk writing, I can be found eating too much chocolate, obsessing over Game of Thrones, and cyber stalking my favorite authors. Keep up with me on Facebook and Instagram. I love hearing from readers!

Author Links:

http://www.shannaclayton.com/

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Shanna-Clayton/150812255128856

https://twitter.com/shannaclayton

https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7870980.Shanna_Clayton

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Five Hundred Thousand Pages

Kim @ Divergent Gryffindor has this goal of reading one million pages in a lifetime, and so we thought, why not try it? There's nothing to lose in counting the pages read, and it's also fun to do so, especially when you see the numbers rolling. :D Although, one million seems a bit too much, so we decided to have 500 thousand pages as our goal instead. :)

*Links are directed to the reviews we have written for the book.

102, 679 / 500, 000 pages

Required for School:

Charlotte's Web by E.B. White - 184 pages

Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Patterson - 143 pages

Maniac Magee by Jerry Spinelli - 184 pages

The Greatest Miracle in the World by Og Mandino - 240 pages

Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte - 464 pages

The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain - 368 pages

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon - 226 pages

Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare - 247 pages

Kapitan Sino by Bob Ong - 166 pages

Canal dela Reina by Liwayway Arceo - 150 pages
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…………………………………………………………………………………………

TOTAL: 2, 580 pages 

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Dinosaurs Before Dark by Mary Pope Osbourne - 80 pages

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Dolphins at Daybreak by Mary Pope Osbourne - 67 pages

Lions at Lunchtime by Mary Pope Osbourne - 96 pages

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The Mystery of the Ivory Charm by Carolyn Keene - 179 pages

The Whispering Statue by Carolyn Keene - 192 pages

The Secret in the Old Attic by Carolyn Keene - 210 pages

The Clue in the Crumbling Wall by Carolyn Keene - 181 pages

The Clue in the Old Album by Carolyn Keene - 180 pages

The Ghost of Blackwood Hall by Carolyn Keene - 178 pages

The Secret of the Wooden Lady by Carolyn Keene - 192 pages

The Scarlet Slipper Mystery by Carolyn Keene - 179 pages

The Mystery of the 99 Steps by Carolyn Keene - 184 pages

The Clue in the Crossword Cypher by Carolyn Keene - 177 pages

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The Sea of Monsters by Rick Riordan - 279 pages

The Titan’s Curse by Rick Riordan - 304 pages

The Battle of the Labyrinth by Rick Riordan - 375 pages

The Last Olympian by Rick Riordan - 381 pages

The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants by Ann Brashares - 294 pages

The Second Summer of the Sisterhood by Ann Brashares - 373 pages

Girls in Pants by Ann Brashares - 338 pages

Forever in Blue by Ann Brashares - 384 pages

The Book Thief by Markus Zusak - 550 pages

Confessions of a Shopaholic by Sophie Kinsella - 368 pages

Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney - 217 pages

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen - 279 pages

Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery - 320 pages

Anne of Avonlea by L.M. Montgomery - 304 pages

Anne of the Island by L.M. Montgomery - 272 pages

Anne of the Windly Poplars by L.M. Montgomery - 288 pages

For One More Day by Mitch Albom - 208 pages

A Walk to Remember by Nicholas Sparks - 240 pages

The Last Song by Nicholas Sparks - 390 pages

Safe Haven by Nicholas Sparks - 340 pages

The Fault in Our Stars by John Green - 316 pages

Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins - 372 pages

Lola and the Boy Next Door by Stephanie Perkins - 338 pages

Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher - 304 pages

The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight by Jennifer E. Smith - 236 pages

This is What Happy Looks Like by Jennifer E. Smith - 224 pages

Hopeless by Colleen Hoover - 327 pages

Slammed by Colleen Hoover - 214 pages

Point of Retreat by Colleen Hoover - 215 pages

This Girl by Colleen Hoover - 304 pages

The Selection by Kiera Cass - 327 pages

The Elite by Kiera Cass - 323 pages

Pushing the Limits by Katie McGarry - 329 pages

Dare You To by Katie McGarry - 304 pages

The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins - 374 pages

Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins - 391 pages

Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins - 390 pages

The Archived by Victoria Schwab - 280 pages

Matched by Ally Condie - 369 pages

Crossed by Ally Condie - 400 pages

Reached by Ally Condie - 512 pages

Epic Fail by Claire LaZebnik - 295 pages

Lock and Key by Sarah Dessen - 422 pages

City of Bones by Cassandra Clare - 485 pages

City of Ashes by Cassandra Clare - 453 pages

City of Glass by Cassandra Clare - 492 pages

City of Fallen Angels by Cassandra Clare - 424 pages
City of Lost Souls by Cassandra Clare - 535 pages
Starcrossed by Josephine Angelini - 487 pages
Dreamless by Josephine Angelini - 487 pages
Goddess by Josephine Angelini - 421 pages

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TOTAL: 25, 506 pages
Accumulated Total: 54, 337 pages

Books Read in September 2013:
The Iron King by Julie Kagawa - 363 pages
The Iron Daughter by Julie Kagawa - 359 pages
The Iron Queen by Julie Kagawa - 358 pages
The Iron Knight by Julie Kagawa - 361 pages
Wish Me Tomorrow by Karen Rock - 368 pages

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TOTAL: 1, 809 pages
Accumulated Total: 56, 146 pages

Books Read in October 2013:
American Girl on Saturn by Nikki Godwin - 340 pages
The Distance Between Us by Kasie West - 320 pages
The Guys Are Props Club by Ingrid Seymour - 256 pages
Divergent by Veronica Roth - 487 pages
Finding Cinderella by Colleen Hoover - 105 pages

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TOTAL: 1, 508 pages
Accumulated Total: 57, 654 pages

Books Read in November 2013:
Endless by Amanda Gray - 384 pages
Mutilate My Heart by Emily Godwin - 203 pages

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TOTAL: 587 pages
Accumulated Total: 58, 241 pages

Books Read in December 2013:
Girls Are Players by Ingrid Seymour - 277 pages
The Guys Are Props Club by Ingrid Seymour (reread) - 256 pages
Starcrossed by Josephine Angelini (reread) - 487 pages
Dreamless by Josephine Angelini (reread) - 487 pages
Goddess by Josephine Angelini (reread) - 421 pages
The Distance Between Us by Kasie West (reread) - 320 pages
American Girl on Saturn by Nikki Godwin (reread) - 340 pages
Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins (reread) - 372 pages
Lola and the Boy Next Door by Stephanie Perkins (reread) - 338 pages
Merch Girl by Rebecca Lewis - 136 pages
Stir Me Up by Sabrina Elkins - 268 pages
Chasing Forever Down by Nikki Godwin - 305 pages
Camp Christmas by JK Rock - 91 pages
Camp Kiss by JK Rock - 128 pages
Crossing the Line by Katie McGarry - 67 pages
The Summer I Found You by Jolene Perry - 256 pages

…………………………………………………………………………………………

TOTAL: 4, 549 pages
Accumulated Total: 62, 790 pages

Books Read in January 2014:
Obsidian by Jennifer L. Armentrout - 335 pages
Onyx by Jennifer L. Armentrout - 366 pages

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TOTAL: 701 pages
Accumulated Total: 63, 491 pages

Books Read in February 2014:
Life on the Edge by Jennifer Comeaux - 417 pages
Edge of the Past by Jennifer Comeaux - 269 pages
Fighting for the Edge by Jennifer Comeaux - 305 pages
Just Like a Musical by Milena Veen - 185 pages
The Boys of Summer by CJ Duggan - 321 pages
That One Summer by CJ Duggan - 349 pages
Solving for Ex by Leigh Ann Kopans - 300 pages
Defining Destiny by Deanna Chase - 300 pages

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TOTAL: 2, 446 pages
Accumulated Total: 65, 937 pages

Books Read in March 2014:
Playing Pretend by Juliana Haygert - 228 pages
Before I Fall by Lauren Oliver - 470 pages
The Art of Letting Go by Anna Bloom - 393 pages
Heartbeat by Elizabeth Scott - 304 pages
Across the Wire by Stella Telleria - 446 pages
Where Life Takes You by Claudia Y. Burgoa - 242 pages
Rematch by Janine Caldwell - 231 pages
Double Fault by Janine Caldwell - 231 pages
Breaking the Reins by Juliana Haygert - 400 pages
Break You by Jennifer Snyder - 358 pages

……………………………………………………………………………………………

TOTAL: 3, 303 pages
Accumulated Total: 69, 240 pages

Books Read in April 2014:

Paper Towns by John Green - 305 pages

Pretending by Shanna Clayton - 300 pages
Without You by Julie Prestsater - 334 pages
Perfectly Broken by Prescott Lane - 293 pages
Whisper Falls by Elizabeth Langston - 370 pages
Sing Me to Sleep by Angela Morrison - 301 pages
Obsidian by Jennifer L. Armentrout (reread) - 335 pages
Onyx by Jennifer L. Armentrout (reread) - 366 pages
Opal by Jennifer L. Armentrout - 382 pages
Origin by Jennifer L. Armentrout - 364 pages

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TOTAL: 3, 350 pages
Accumulated Total: 72, 590 pages

Books Read in May 2014:

The Sea of Tranquility by Katja Milley - 448 pages
If I Stay by Gayle Forman - 201 pages
Where She Went by Gayle Forman - 264 pages
The One by Kiera Cass - 336 pages
Maybe Someday by Colleen Hoover - 367 pages
Just One Day by Gayle Forman - 400 pages
Just One Year by Gayle Forman - 336 pages
The Opportunist by Tarryn Fisher - 278 pages
Dirty Red by Tarryn Fisher - 265 pages
Played by Liz Fichera - 352 pages
My Last Kiss by Bethany Neal - 358 pages
#Scandal by Sarah Ockler - 368 pages

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TOTAL: 3, 973 pages
Accumulated Total: 77, 011 pages

Books Read in June 2014:

The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han - 276 pages
It's Not Summer Without You by Jenny Han - 288 pages
We'll Always Have Summer by Jenny Han - 291 pages
Thief by Tarryn Fisher - 273 pages
Heart Shaped Rock by Laura Roppe - 316 pages
Breaking Fences by Juliana Haygert - 303 pages
More Than Music by Elizabeth Briggs - 303 pages

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TOTAL: 2, 050 pages
Accumulated Total: 79, 061 pages

Books Read in July 2014:
Surrender the Sky by Meradeth Houston - 296 pages
Destiny Gift by Juliana Haygert - 269 pages
Keeper by Ingrid Seymour - 372 pages
Soul Oath by Juliana Haygert - 332 pages
After Hello by Lisa Mangum - 272 pages
Love & Misadventure by Lang Leav - 176 pages

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TOTAL: 1, 717 pages
Accumulated Total: 80, 778 pages

Books Read in August 2014:
Upside Down by Lia Riley - 384 pages
Ugly Love by Colleen Hoover - 322 pages
Somewhere Only We Know by Cheyanne Young - 235 pages
The Truth About Forever by Sarah Dessen - 374 pages
Fifty Shades of Grey by E.L. James - 356 pages
Fifty Shades Darker by E.L. James - 532 pages

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TOTAL: 2, 203 pages
Accumulated Total: 82, 981 pages

Books Read in September 2014:
Forever Kinda Love by Clara Stone - 246 pages
One, Two, Three by Elodie Nowodazkij - 296 pages
Adrian Lessons by L.A. Rose - 243 pages
Holly Hearts Hollywood by Kenley Conrad - 185 pages
Shameless by Nina Lemay - 227 pages

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TOTAL: 1, 197 pages
Accumulated Total: 84, 178 pages

Books Read in October 2014:
Si Janus Silang at ang Tiyanak ng Tábon by Edgar Samar - 179 pages

Spring Snow by Yukio Mishima - 389 pages

Lullabies by Lang Leav - 248 pages

Sideswiped by Lia Riley - 384 pages

Chasing Wishes by Nadia Simonenko - 300 pages

Elevated by Elana Johnson - 300 pages

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TOTAL: 1, 800 pages
Accumulated Total: 85, 978 pages

Books Read in November 2014:
The Here and Now by Ann Brashares - 256 pages
One Wish Away by Kelley Lynn - 213 pages
Full Contact by Sidney Halston - 288 pages
The Book of Ivy by Amy Engel - 282 pages
Bright Side by Kim Holden - 423 pages
A League of Her Own by Karen Rock - 386 pages

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TOTAL: 1, 848 pages
Accumulated Total: 87, 826 pages

Books Read in December 2014:
Inside Out by Lia Riley - 288 pages
Beautiful Curse by Jen McConnel - 204 pages
Love and Other Theories by Alexis Bass - 376 pages
Along for the Ride by Sarah Dessen - 383 pages
Steal Like an Artist by Austin Kleon - 160 pages
Paano Ba 'To?! by Bianca Gonzalez - 151 pages
Diary ng Panget by HaveYouSeenThisGirl - 128 pages
Diary ng Panget 2 by HaveYouSeenThisGirl - 128 pages
Diary ng Panget 3 by HaveYouSeenThisGirl - 128 pages
Diary ng Panget 4 by HaveYouSeenThisGirl - 180 pages
His Hometown Girl by Karen Rock - 386 pages
Dear Alex, Break Na Kami. Paano?! Love, Catherine by Alex Gonzaga - 142 pages
Free Four by Veronica Roth - 43 pages

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TOTAL: 2, 697 pages
Accumulated Total: 90, 523 pages

Books Read in January 2015:
Wish For Me by A. Star - 155 pages
Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell - 328 pages
She's Dating the Gangster by Bianca Bernardino - 143 pages

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TOTAL: 626 pages
Accumulated Total: 91, 149 pages

Books Read in March 2015:
Raising the Stakes by Karen Rock - 196 pages
Twisted by Lola Smirnova - 314 pages

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TOTAL: 510 pages
Accumulated Total: 91, 659 pages

Books Read in April 2015:
On the Fence by Kasie West - 296 pages
Unbreakable by Rebecca Shea - 339 pages

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TOTAL: 635 pages
Accumulated Total: 92, 294 pages

Books Read in May 2015:
I've Got Your Number by Sophie Kinsella - 433 pages
Love Like Crazy by Megan Squires - 362 pages
Wrecked by Priscilla West - 286 pages
The Heartbreakers by Ali Novak - 336 pages
The Royal We by Heather Cocks - 454 pages

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TOTAL: 1, 871 pages
Accumulated Total: 94, 165 pages

Books Read in June 2015:
The Geography of You and Me by Jennifer E. Smith - 337 pages
The Truth About Us by Janet Gurtler - 320 pages
Under the Never Sky by Veronica Rossi - 374 pages

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TOTAL: 1, 031 pages
Accumulated Total: 95, 196 pages

Books Read in July 2015:
Jesse's Girl by Miranda Kenneally - 302 pages
All I've Never Wanted by Ana Huang - 389 pages

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TOTAL: 691 pages
Accumulated Total: 95, 887 pages

Books Read in August 2015:
The One That I Want by Marilyn Brant - 262 pages

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TOTAL: 262 pages
Accumulated Total: 96, 149 pages

Books Read in September 2015:
Maybe Someday by Colleen Hoover (reread) - 385 pages
Bright Side by Kim Holden (reread) - 423 pages
Shameless by Nina Lemay (reread) - 227 pages

……………………………………………………………………………………………

TOTAL: 1, 035 pages
Accumulated Total: 97, 184 pages

Books Read in October 2015:
Obsidian by Jennifer L. Armentrout (reread) - 335 pages
Onyx by Jennifer L. Armentrout (reread) - 366 pages
Opal by Jennifer L. Armentrout (reread) - 382 pages
Origin by Jennifer L. Armentrout (reread) - 364 pages
The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight by Jennifer E. Smith (reread) - 236 pages
Slammed by Colleen Hoover (reread) - 317 pages

……………………………………………………………………………………………

TOTAL: 1, 960 pages
Accumulated Total: 99, 144 pages

Books Read in November 2015:
The Iron King by Julie Kagawa (reread) - 363 pages
The Iron Daughter by Julie Kagawa (reread) - 359 pages
The Iron Queen by Julie Kagawa (reread) - 384 pages
The Iron Knight by Julie Kagawa (reread) - 400 pages

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TOTAL: 1, 507 pages
Accumulated Total: 100, 651 pages

Books Read in December 2015:
Attachments by Rainbow Rowell - 323 pages
The Year We Fell Down by Sarina Bowen - 268 pages

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TOTAL: 591 pages
Accumulated Total: 101, 242 pages

Books Read in January 2016:
The Art of Lainey by Paula Stokes - 376 pages
Nash by Jay Crownover - 302 pages
Come Away With Me by Kristen Proby - 324 pages
Twenties Girl by Sophie Kinsella - 435 pages
Confess by Colleen Hoover - 306 pages
Insurgent by Veronica Roth - 525 pages 

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TOTAL: 2, 268 pages
Accumulated Total: 103, 510 pages

Books Read in February 2016:
What If It's Love? by Alix Nichols - 387 pages
His Kind of Cowgirl by Karen Rock - 368 pages 

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TOTAL: 755 pages
Accumulated Total: 104, 265 pages

Books Read in June 2016:
Autofocus by Lauren Gibaldi - 352 pages

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TOTAL: 352 pages
Accumulated Total: 104, 617 pages

Books Read in July 2016:
The Heartbroken Heartbreaker by Sam Madison - 187 pages
Si Janus Silang at ang Labanang Manananggal-Mambabarang by Edgar  Samar - 201 pages
Evermore by Alyson Noel - 301 pages
Shadow Bloodlines by Andrea Cooper - 263 pages
Under My Skin by Laura Diamond -  310 pages

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TOTAL: 1, 262 pages
Accumulated Total: 105, 879 pages

Books Read in August 2016:
The One Thing by Marci Lyn Curtis - 336 pages
Faking Normal by Courtney Stevens - 336 pages

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TOTAL: 672 pages
Accumulated Total: 106, 551 pages

Books Read in September 2016:
Sun and Moon by Desiree Williams - 255 pages 

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TOTAL: 255 pages
Accumulated Total: 106, 806 pages

Books Read in October 2016:
Extraordinary October by Diana Wagman - 264 pages
The Revolution of Ivy by Amy Engel - 290 pages
Unblemished by Sara Ella - 352 pages
Elemental Secrets by Elle Middaugh - 368 pages 

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TOTAL: 1, 274 pages
Accumulated Total: 108, 080 pages

Books Read in November 2016:
Under a Million Stars by Rita Branches - 342 pages
Captivate by Vanessa Garden - 300 pages
The Reader by M.K. Harkins - 231 pages 

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TOTAL: 873 pages
Accumulated Total: 108, 953 pages

Books Read in February 2017:
The Sea of Tranquility by Katja Millay (reread) - 434 pages 

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TOTAL: 434 pages
Accumulated Total: 109, 387 pages

Books Read in March 2017:
Hope(less) by Melissa Haag - 285 pages
Clay's Hope by Melissa Haag - 266 pages 

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TOTAL: 551 pages
Accumulated Total: 109, 938 pages

Books Read in May 2017:
Torn: True Love by KD Ferguson - 164 pages

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TOTAL: 164 pages
Accumulated Total: 110, 102 pages

ACCUMULATED TOTAL: 110 102 pages