Dark of the Moon by Rachel Hawthorne

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DARK OF THE MOON
DARK GUARDIAN #3
Author: Rachel Hawthorne
Source: Library

  • Reading level: Young Adult
  • Paperback: 272 pages
  • Publisher: HarperTeen; 1 edition (August 25, 2009)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0061709573
  • ISBN-13: 978-0061709579

SYNOPSIS:

I’ve loved him forever, but he can never be mine.

Brittany is determined to prove herself to the Dark Guardians. And yet she’s been keeping a devastating secret: She hasn’t experienced any of the intense, early signs of change that mark a Dark Guardian’s transformation. The only intense feelings she has are for Connor—and she’s kept that a secret, too. But she knows she’ll never truly have Connor’s love if she’s not a Shifter like him.

At the first full moon after her birthday, her greatest fear is realized: She doesn’t transform. Brittany is so desperate to become a wolf that she’ll go to extremes she never thought possible . . . and put all the Dark Guardians in incredible danger.

MY TAKE:

After reading the last book in this series, I was hoping this series would make a comeback with Dark of the Moon. Boy, did it! I loved this book! Brittany is the tough girl of the group. The smart ass, tough as nails, hates pink kind of girl. She has been in love with Connor for a long time. When it comes time for her full moon for shifting, Brittany doesn’t change. She doesn’t know why, but is devastated since she has been waiting for this forever. She doesn’t know how to tell anyone as well, since she has never really had a close bond with any of the other girls. I found the slow romance between Connor and Brittany wonderful and the writing flowed smoothly. I am so glad the author came back from the last book with lots of juicy writing. There were suppose to only be three in this series, but her site now states that there will be another one. I cannot wait to see what more she has in store for her readers!

MY RATING:


Outstanding Book That Will Stay On My Bookshelf
For Rereading!

A new twist on fairy tales!

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Now this is my kind of story! LOL…Sorry but I just had to share this!!
Thanks mom for the good laugh today!

Once upon a time there lived a king.
The king had a beautiful daughter,
The PRINCESS..

But there was a problem. Everything the princess touched would melt.
No matter what;

Metal,

Wood,

Stone,

Anything she touched would melt.
Because of this, men were afraid of her. Nobody would dare marry her.
The king despaired. What could he do to help his daughter?
He consulted his wizards and magicians. One wizard told the king,
‘If your daughter touches one thing that does not melt in her hands, she will be cured.’
The king was overjoyed and came up with a plan.
The next day, he held a competition. Any man that could bring his daughter an object that would not melt would marry her and inherit the king’s wealth..
THREE YOUNG PRINCES TOOK UP THE CHALLENGE.

The first brought a sword of the finest steel.

But alas, when the princess touched it, it melted.
The prince went away sadly .

The second prince brought diamonds.

He thought diamonds are the hardest substance in the world and would not melt.
But alas, once the princess touched them, they melted.
He too was sent away disappointed.

The third prince approached. He told the princess,
‘Put your hand in my pocket and feel what is in there.’
The princess did as she was told, though she turned red .

She felt something hard. She held it in her hand.
And it did not melt!!!
The king was overjoyed. Everybody in the kingdom was overjoyed. And the third prince married the princess and they both lived happily ever after.

Question: What was in the prince’s pants?

M&M’s of course.

They melt in your mouth, not in your hand.
What were you thinking??

YOU THINK I HAVE A DIRTY MIND!

HOW TO BE FAMOUS by Heidi Montag & Spencer Pratt

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HOW TO BE FAMOUS
Author: Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt

  • Hardcover: 144 pages
  • Publisher: Grand Central Publishing (November 16, 2009)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0446555916
  • ISBN-13: 978-0446555913

SYNOPSIS:

From braving the wilds of Los Angeles to the Costa Rican jungle, Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt have learned a thing or two about reality…television, that is. But while dominating the airwaves and tabloid covers every week may look like all fun and mind games, Speidi is here to tell you: becoming wildly famous requires hard work and a no-fail blueprint for success. Now, for the first time ever, Heidi and Spencer invite you behind the scenes as they reveal the ten-step plan that took them from nobodies to notorious! You will:

  • Learn how to say I hate you without opening your mouth–Heidi’s exclusive tutorial
  • Increase your capacity for evil with Spencer’s “Villain-o-meter”
  • Discover why getting and talking about plastic surgery is a must
  • Unlock the secrets of celebrity couple math (e.g. Speidi > Heidi + Spencer)
  • Mesmerize the media with outrageous behavior
  • Bow down to the power of the paparazzi

…and much, much more! With Heidi and Spencer as your personal coaches, you, too, can transform yourself into a red-carpet-ready superstar!

MY TAKE:

I know what you are thinking. WHY would anyone want this book about this couple?? Well, I admit that if the publisher had not asked me to review this, I don’t know if I would have even gave it a second look at the bookstore. Now if it is along side the tabloids at the supermarket, I might glance through it. In my opinion, that is exactly where it needs to be! By the trash mags! Of course, you are also thinking that if Speidi is reading this, they would be upset at what I said. I doubt it. For one, I don’t think they would be reading my little blog. Two, they explain that no matter what kind of publicity it is, people are still talking about them. The book is suppose to be a tongue and cheek kind of read. Well, to me it was more like a try-not-to-vomit read. Heidi is so snobbish and stuck up that you can only tell she is spoiled and vain in the writing of this book. She continues to elaborate on how she was in playboy and other magazines(there something to tell your children) and Spencer tries to explain how to be a bad boy. There wasn’t one thing I liked about the book. Even the color photos that are included, made me want to throw darts at it. Some of the photos were raunchy and had no class. If, you see this book next to the tabloids, you are better off picking up the latest one with BatBoy meeting the President!

MY RATING:


I did not enjoy this book.

*I received this book free of charge in exchange for an honest review*

TOUCHED BY A VAMPIRE by Beth Felker Jones (BLOG TOUR)

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TOUCHED BY A VAMPIRE
Author: Beth Felker Jones
Source: Water Brooks Multnomah
* I received this book free of charge in exchange for an honest review*

  • Paperback: 192 pages
  • Publisher: Multnomah Books (October 6, 2009)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1601422784
  • ISBN-13: 978-1601422781


SYNOPSIS:

People around the world are asking the same question, enraptured with Edward and Bella’s forbidden romance in the Twilight Saga, a four-book serial phenomenon written by Stephenie Meyer. The bestsellers tell the story of a regular girl’s relationship with a vampire who has chosen to follow his “good” side. But the Saga isn’t just another fantasy–it’s teaching girls about love, sex, and purpose. With 48 million copies in print and a succession of upcoming blockbuster films, now is the time to ask the important question: Can vampires teach us about God’s plan for love? Touched by a Vampire is the first book to investigate the themes of the Twilight Saga from a Biblical perspective. Some Christian readers have praised moral principles illustrated in the story, such as premarital sexual abstinence, which align with Meyer’s Mormon beliefs. But ultimately, Beth Felker Jones examines whether the story’s redemptive qualities outshine its darkness. Cautionary, thoughtful, and challenging, Touched by a Vampire is written for Twilight fans, parents, teachers, and pop culture enthusiasts. It includes an overview of the series for those unfamiliar with the storyline and a discussion guide for small groups.
MY TAKE:

As a HUGE fan of the Twilight saga, I just knew I had to read this book. Yes, I am one of those fans that has to read anything that relates to the series. I was surprised to find that this book had things in it that I didn’t even realize while reading the Twilight series. It gives the meaning to forbidden romance, dangerous love and many other themes throughout the Twilight series that you wouldn’t really think about. It gives you the religious point of view of each book and the hidden meanings in each topic related to the series. It also has little discussion guides in it to share with others for meetings such as bible studies and group discussions.
Overall, I really enjoyed this book. I had plenty of AH-HA moments when it explained the topics through religious eyes and not just the fan-of-the-series eyes. Great for teens as well!

MY RATING:


Outstanding Book That Will Stay On My Bookshelf
For Rereading!

TUESDAY TEASER

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I found Tuesday Teaser over at Should Be Reading and was inspired to join in!

Anyone can play along. Just do the following:

  • Grab your current read
  • Open to a random page
  • Share two (2) “teaser” sentences from somewhere on that page
  • BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (make sure that what you share doesn’t give too much away! You don’t want to ruin the book for others!)
  • Share the title & author, too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR Lists if they like your teasers!
HERE IS MY TT for you:

He kissed one corner of my mouth and then the other. His touch was as gentle as a butterfly on a petal. page 197, Dark of the Moon by Rachel Hawthorne