Sunshine Edition

Hush Hush

2009-11-13T17:04:00.000-08:00

Hush Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick...

For Nora Grey, romance was not part of the plan. She's never been particularly attracted to the boys at her school, no matter how much her best friend, Vee, pushes them at her. Not until Patch came along. With his easy smile and eyes that seem to see inside her, Nora is drawn to him against her better judgment.But after a series of terrifying encounters, Nora's not sure who to trust. Patch seems to be everywhere she is, and to know more about her than her closest friends. She can't decide whether she should fall into his arms or run and hide. And when she tries to seek some answers, she finds herself near a truth that is way more unsettling than anything Patch makes her feel.For Nora is right in the middle of an ancient battle between the immortal and those that have fallen - and, when it comes to choosing sides, the wrong choice will cost her life.

2 words- Love it! I am seriously addicted to this book now. I know a lot of people have mixed opinions about this book-but i don't! It is fabulous! So much better than Twilight in a milion And this is saying a lot because i loved twilight. I seriously have read the series 10 times. But hush hush blew me away. Not only was the writing spectacular but the plot was so well developed. I loved the idea of the whole fallen angel idea! It was so sexy! Okay now for the characters. Patch was cocky, dark, and so mysterious. I never knew what he was going to do except for send shivers up my spine. Norah was the vulnerable girl who couldn't help but fall for Patch. Unlike certain characters she wasn't weak or defeated. I loved her constant stride and ability to obtain the sense of herself. The plot was spectacular and i never knew what was next! Becca sucked me in and i couldn't put Hush Hush down for the first half of the book! I loved her writing and cant wait for more from her! Hush Hush is a book i will read over and over again! Go out and buy this amazing book now!!

5/5 Suns

What would you like to see on Sunshine Edition

2009-11-12T14:54:00.001-08:00

Hi girlies! I hope your week is going well! I just wanted a couple of opinions and ideas from you guys! I know Sunshine Edition is fairly new, and i am trying to make it as Fabulous as it can be. But i want your opinion, what would you like to see on here, do you have any ideas or sugestions for me?? would you like more...

Book Reviews
Author Interviews
Bookish Memes
IMM( I don't do these (i don't know why) but would you like them?)
Contest Alerts
Book Trailers
Giveaways
Monthly Blog fest- like my trick or treat blog tour? how did you guys like that?
YOUR IDEAS

Please Tell me your opinions because they are greatly appreciated and i want to hear from YOU!!!! Thank you all in advance and appreciate you taking time to help me out! Love you all xoxox, Rachel

The Accidental Family

2009-11-11T03:44:00.000-08:00

The Accidental Family by Rowan Coleman...

Fashionable Sophie Mills was a corporate manager on a fast track to success. Then, in the space of a heartbeat -- the time it takes for a car to crash -- two little girls, Bella and Izzy, her best friend's daughters, change her life forever. Named as guardian in their father's absence, Sophie discovers that the soft touch of a little girl's hand can be far more precious than a closet full of expensive clothes or an exciting job. And when their father Louis returns, the word "family" takes on a whole new significance, as Sophie finds herself deeply attracted to this handsome, mysterious man.

Moving to Cornwall to be with Louis and the girls is a deliriously, frighteningly adventurous start to a whole new life for Sophie. When Louis proposes marriage, Bella and Izzy immediately vault into bridesmaid ecstasy, but Sophie is besieged by doubt. Is marrying Louis, who left one wife before, the natural next step...or a scary mistake? Can she honor her promise to the girls to be there always, forever, whatever? When startling news from Louis's past takes them all by surprise, can these individuals brought together by chance and tragedy make the commitment that a family is forever?

This was the sequel to the Accidental Mother-which was phenomenal. In this book The relationship of Louis and Sophie is explored in more detail. The connection between the two is magical, and Louis's daughters help that happen. The fire between the couple was so much fun to read, i craved their scenes. *Attention:Thier are some implied sex scenes* A couple new Characters are introduced; a baker Carmen who is one hot Tamale and Seth- a mysterious character. These two characters just add to this sensational novel. The setting has moved out of the city into the countryside which adds to the relaxness of the first part of the novel. I kept turning page after page never putting down the action filled and plot twisting novel! I really did enjoy this Adult sequel, and Overall a fantastic read!

4/5 Suns

The Accidental Mother

2009-11-09T03:37:00.000-08:00

The Accidental Mother by Rowan Coleman...

Sophie Mills adores her shoe collection and her job as a corporate party planner in London. Her career is all-consuming, which is fine because she can never make a decision when it comes to men. Just when she is finally about to accept a lunch date, a social worker informs her that her best friend since grade school, Carrie, has died, naming Sophie guardian of her two daughters, six-year-old Bella and three-year-old Izzy. Reluctantly, Sophie agrees to take care of the children until their father, who left three years ago, can be located. How hard can it be to temporarily take care of two girls? And she did promise Carrie, even though she was drunk at the time. Sophie has a lot to learn about children, and by caring for Bella and Izzy, she discovers what it means to be connected to people rather than focused on her next promotion. British author Coleman creates witty and endearing characters and delivers an exceptional and touching read about loss and love

My friend loaned me this book, and at first i was skeptical! I havent really read alot of adult fiction so i was iffy! But It was Amazing! I'm so glad i read The accidental mother. First it is set in London so everything is very Proper. I loved the language (Telly always made me laugh) and the society of London. Second the characters are really relatable. I loved Career-driven Sophie who has a love of shoes. The two little girls were adorable also. Louis was so much fun to read. At first you though he was the bad-boy, and you get to see him develop! Overall such a cute story line that rowan wrote exquisitely. I couldn't put this book down and it was freshly wonderful!
4/5 Suns

Cupcake Queen

2009-11-08T08:14:00.000-08:00

Cupcake Queen by Heather Hepler...

Six months ago, if someone had said the word cupcake, it probably wouldn’t have even registered. I mean, sure, who doesn’t like them? But a whole bakery devoted just to cupcakes? I asked my mother that when she told me. “Nothing else?” She just laughed like it was the funniest thing I’d said all day. I didn’t quite believe it until I saw the man putting the final touches on the lettering on the window: “The Cupcake Queen”.

When she said, “I’m going to open a bakery”, dumb me, I thought she meant in New York. And while it was surprising, I wasn’t really surprised. My mom has always been what she calls “vaguely artistic”. I started to get excited as she talked about the bakery idea. I pictured a tiny shop in Soho that made specialty cakes and got featured in the Food Section of The New York Times. Then she told me the bakery wasn’t going to be in the City at all, but out here. Here, in Hog’s Hollow, where they actually crown a Hog Queen every fall.

I First fell in love with the book when i saw the cover. The cover is to die for and i can resist but pick it up. As an avid sugar lover i knew this book was going to be a hit. Although i never really read younger YA novels, This one sure didn't disappoint. I loved the whole cupcake theme. Every aspect was delicious! Also the relationships penny has with her mom, Grandma, Best friend, and cute boy next door. I love how she finally pushed the seal with her mom, and that her best friend is the total opposite. The only thing more i wanted out of this book was romance! One lonely kiss at the end wasn't enough for me! Too Cute for words!

4/5 Suns

Bookish Meme

2009-11-07T16:40:00.000-08:00

I got this From The Page Flipper! It sounded so cute i just had to do it!! you should all try it- it gets your brain pumping! So you answer these questions in book titles! Enjoy!

Describe Yourself: The Naughty List

How do you feel: Lock and Key

Where do you live: Once was Lost

If you could go anywhere, where would you go: Front and Center

Your favorite form of transportation: Sea

Your best friend is: Don't judge a Girl by Her Cover

You and your friends are: Pretty Little Liars

What's the weather like: Gone

Favorite time of day: Kiss in the Dark

What is life to you: Something like Fate

Your fear: Before I fall

What is the best advice you have to give: twenty boy summer

I would like to die: Death by bikini

My soul's present condition: Captivate

The Treasure Map of Boys

2009-11-06T04:28:00.000-08:00

The Treasure Map of Boys By E. Lockhart...

Ruby is back at Tate Prep, and it’s her thirty-seventh week in the state of Noboyfriend. Her panic attacks are bad, her love life is even worse, and what’s more: Noel is writing her notes, Jackson is giving her frogs, Gideon is helping her cook, and Finn is making her brownies. Rumors are flying, and Ruby’s already-sucky reputation is heading downhill. Not only that, she’s also: running a bake sale, learning the secrets of heavymetal therapy, encountering some seriously smelly feet, defending the rights of pygmy goats, and bodyguarding Noel from unwanted advances.In this companion novel to The Boyfriend List and The Boy Book, Ruby struggles to secure some sort of mental health, to understand what constitutes a real friendship, and to find true love—if such a thing exists.

I remeber reading the first book-the boyfriend list- in seventh grade. that was 3 years ago! I fell in love with ruby then, and this book just continues to grow on me! I love how lockhart writes with the odd yet totally relavent writing. The main characters are to die for. Ruby is just as boy crazy as ever while the boys develp new sides to them, some good some bad. I love how they develop and how ruby finds herself within. The school is drama filled as ever which gives a great setting!With friends, thearapists, parents, and BOYS, the Treasure Map of boys doesnt dissapoint! Such a fun read! Cover: I didnt get it until i read the book, but after that i liked it more!

4/5 Suns

It's Not You It's Me

2009-11-04T04:13:00.000-08:00

Its not You Its me by Kerry Cohen Hoffmann...

Plot: Funny and touching—this is a heartfelt breakup story.Zoe loves Henry.Henry dumps Zoe.Zoe wants Henry back—at any cost.Zoe’s two best friends come up with a plan to help Zoe get what she thinks she wants. The plan: make Henry jealous.But the plan takes a surprising turn. . . .Spanning thirty-one days in the cycle of a breakup, Kerry Cohen Hoffmann’s humorous and poignant novel depicts a girl whose single-minded focus on her ex-boyfriend has pulled her far from the person she most needs to win back—herself.

Review: Throughout this book my spine just twisted. Why oh why is this girl so dependent on a boy. Its the classic novel of a sad pathetic breakup. Zoe, the main character, just cant seem to get over him. She is clingy, and borderline crazy obsessed. I thought that this novel would be different in a sort of self discovery way, but no its just the same as all the others. Very light! Cover: much more cute than the book! I am in love with this!!

3/5 Suns

Once was lost

2009-11-02T07:49:00.000-08:00

Once was lost by Sara Zarr...

Samara Taylor used to believe in miracles. She used to believe in a lot of things. As a pastor's kid, it's hard not to buy in to the idea of the perfect family, a loving God, and amazing grace. But lately, Sam has a lot of reason to doubt. Her mother lands in rehab after a DUI and her father seems more interested in his congregation than his family. When a young girl in her small town is kidnapped, the local tragedy overlaps with Sam's personal one, and the already-worn thread of faith holding her together begins to unravel.

I was expecting so much from sara Zarr, Unfortunately i didnt get it. The book had a good concept that could have been played out beautifully, Execpt it didnt. Radom characters were placed throughout the whole book. and the girl that was lost you never really got the conncection to how it played a role in Samara's Life. Also it bugged me that their was a boy throughout the novel, except he really did not play an important role. I mean why would'nt you put a little romance in there! Girls, especially me, love that junk!I did on the other hand like the interactions with her parents. Her dad is the minister of her church and has this perfect role, when actually he is unstable and secluded. Her mom, who is trying to keep up the "perfect wife" is in a rehab center. I was skeptical at first about the religious aspect, but it worked actually. By having religion be part of a community helped the story line. I did not bug me that it wasnt my religion because it wasnt overly used. The setting also helped this book. With a dry climate and small town, it just worked. Not a bad read. Love the Cover

3/5 Suns

~THANK YOU~

2009-11-01T15:17:00.000-08:00

I just want to say a HUGE thank you to everyone who participated in my TRICK-Or-TREAT blog tour! All who posted comments, guest posted, interviewed, and participated in any way! I am extreemly lucky to have such a great blogging community and authors who are so willing to speak with readers!! Again thank you!!

My Amazing Authors were:

Kristina Springer

Tera Lynn Childs

Melissa Walker

Lidnesey Levitt

Rhonda Stapleton

Tom Dolby

Lauren Oliver

Linda Gerber

My Fabulous Bloggers were:

Katie-Sophistikatied Reviews

Jessica -Chick-Lit-Teens

Mealanie-Mealanie's Musings

Megan-Simply Books

Chealsea-The Page Flipper

Jessica-Eat Sleep and Dance

ReaderGirl Reviews

Again thank you thank you thank you!!!! You are all so wonderfull and i couldnt have done it without all your awsome Hallowen posts!!! I hope you all enjoyed this celebration, and had a fabulous halloween Season!!! xoxoxox, Rachel

Winner!!!

2009-11-01T12:10:00.000-08:00

The Winner Of the Fear Street series is ...........

Lindsay's Photographys

Congratulations!!! Email me your mailing adress @ sunshineedition132 (at) Yahoo (dot) com within 24 hours! Congrats agian!!!

TOTBT DAY 31: Happy Halloween

2009-10-31T12:27:00.000-07:00

HAPPY HALLOWEEEN! The countdown is finally over! The Trick-or Treat blog tour was a a huge sucess and i want to thank everyone who participated! I had so much fun, and you guys made everything possible! For this last day i finally got my pictures off facebook-so i am going to share what i was last year! I was the Cheshire Cat from alice in Wonderland!! p.s. How cute are those socks???

I loved Being the Cheshire Cat!!

here is a full Body Costume

Here is my face makeup

Hope your halloween is Purrrrfect!!! Have a very fun eventful night and stay safe!!!!! xoxoxxo,Rachel

TOTBT Day 28: Lauren Oliver

2009-10-29T05:45:00.000-07:00

Today we have Wonderful Lauren Oliver!!! She is author of the debut novel Before i fall, which i can not wait to read!! She is going to share with us her very special Halloween Treat! Enjoy!
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My name is Lauren Oliver, and I am a Halloween Grynch.
(Hiiii, Lauren Oliver.)
Okay, so for real, here’s the thing: When I was little, I loved Halloween. Probably all kids do, although I liked the holiday apart from its promise of bags and bags full of candy (my sister had the sweet tooth in the family, and because she was older and bigger, she usually confiscated all the good stuff as soon as we got home, anyway).
So yeah, the candy was besides the point. I loved Halloween because I loved the costumes.
When I was younger I dressed up as many things: a gypsy (pictures show me grinning, radiantly happy, with about a pound of black eye shadow smeared across my cheeks, as apparently my seven-year-old self believed that the primary mark of a gypsy was a fondness for avoiding baths altogether); a fairy; a pirate; a princess (of course); an octopus (a costume recycled from a school play, as my mother was of the waste not, want not generation); a chef; an acrobat.
They were real costumes—they allowed me to be someone else. It was like getting to play a game of make-believe with the whole world. For one night the world rewarded me for playing make-believe, instead of just telling me to do my homework or sit down for dinner, or any of the things that happened on the other 364 days a year that would rudely interrupt my play time.
But sadly, as I got older, Halloween lost its appeal. The costumes started to become not about transformation, but about the reveal: wear the shortest, tightest, sexiest outfit you can find, throw on a pair of cat ears, and voila! Sexy cat.
Railing against the kind of flaunting girls do, and are expected to do, on Halloween isn’t new, so I won’t go all fem-bot about it. But honestly, I have never at any point aspired to be or fantasized about being a slutty cat, a slutty nurse, or a slutty policewoman. There might be guys who fantasize about sexually experimental felines, of course, but dressing up for someone else isn’t fun, at least not for me. It reminds me of school portrait day and lame formal events and other boring things.
That’s why in recent years I’ve opted out of Halloween altogether. The fun, the magic, the mystery were gone.
But this year I’ve decided to get back in the game. And though you won’t find me rocking out in an octopus costume or smearing any of my precious black Mac eye shadow my cheeks, you won’t find me wearing a pair of cat ears, either.
Instead, I’ll be going down the mask road. I’m attending my first-ever masquerade, and while a fancy, glittery mask and a black-tie ball gown doesn’t exactly count as a real costume—it doesn’t allow me to pretend to be someone else, specifically—it will at least be a break from the ordinary. It will be fun and new and different and special; for one night, I’ll get to be something other, and better, than just the plain old, same old self.
Which I guess, come to think of it, is what makes Halloween so special—and why even a pair of cat ears and a miniskirt can sometimes do the trick.
So…happy Halloween! (Meow.)
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I am seriously blushing right now! I was the Cheshire Cat last year for halloween! It wasnt Slutty but it was not kid-friendly! But i totally agree! It is so much fun to dress up as someone new once a year! i love it! And OMG we are so simmilar, because tommorrow night im going to a mascarade ball too!(except it's for a 16th birthday party) I made myself a feather mask to wear with heels and a gorgeous dress! Thanks for sharing Lauren!

TOTBT Day 28: Costume!

2009-10-28T13:55:00.000-07:00

Hey Girlies! Today i was going to show you what i was last year for halloween! I was the Cheshire Cat from Alice in Wonderland! I was super cute with these fun thigh high pink socks and pink whiskers! But facebook is being way stupid and delted all my photos!! so sad! Anyways this year for halloween i might be Tinkerbelle!! But anyhow i found this really fun channel-Kandee Jhonson-that does all of these fun halloween looks: Michael Jackson, queen of hearts, Snow white,geisha, and barbie! You should definately check it out for some fun makeup tuturials!!! xoxoxox Rachel

TOTBT Day 27: Linda Gerber

2009-10-27T02:10:00.000-07:00

Today we have Wonderful Linda Gerber! Linda Gerber has written the Amazing "Death by" series, and you should definately check them out! She is sharing with us her Spooky Story!
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The House on the Lane
When I was a kid, my friends and I used to go trick-or-treating in each other's neighborhoods to maximize the candy haul. We would go out early, hit one neighborhood after the other, dumping the candy at home between so people wouldn't know how much we had already gotten. (Some of the moms would see our empty bags and say, "Oh! You're just starting out" and throw in another couple of little candy bars. They wouldn't do that if our bags were overflowing!) We also knew who passed out the best candy (none of that cheap "child's mix" Dots and Pixie Stix and DumDums. No Way! We wanted CHOCOLATE.) The VanWagenens lived in my friend Susannah's neighborhood and every year, they passed out full-sized candy bars, so of course they were a prime destination.
When I was in seventh grade, we hadn't yet gotten to the VanWagenen's house when the designated trick-or-treat time was coming to an end. We really wanted those full-sized candy bars. The thing was, from where we were, all the way over on Apple, there was no way we were going to make it to the VanWagenen's before the official end of Halloween... unless we took the short cut down Old Willow Lane.
Now the thing about Old Willow was that it was the one road in Oak Hills that had no street lights. I don't even remember if it was paved. We never went up there because we were afraid of the one and only dark house on the lane. By the looks of it (which we would only ever have seen in the daylight since none of us had ever been crazy enough to go up there at night) the house had been around long before the rest of Oak Hills was ever dreamed of. Now, none of us had ever seen who lived in the house, but rumors said that an old woman lived up there... an old woman who only came out after dark, who could make your stomach turn to ice by just looking at you. We never actually said the words witch or haunted, but they were always there - unspoken warnings that went along with the stories.
Which left us with a dilemma. The only way we were going to reach Oak Lane and those candy bars was to go down Old Willow. Were we really going to let some rumors and shadows keep us from getting what we wanted?
Now that I look back, I'm sure that each one of us on our own would probably have decided we had enough candy and that nothing the VanWagenens were handing out could possibly be worth passing the old woman's house in the dark, but there with the group, none of us were going to admit we were scared. None of us were going to back down. So that's how we found ourselves that Halloween, arms linked, laughing too loud in a show of false bravado as we skipped down the lane. We couldn't have gone more than about twenty feet when the clouds that had been just wisps like ghosts all night suddenly bulked up and banded together in front of the moon so that the little light we might have had was suddenly gone. And it was darker than dark. We should have turned around right then. We didn't.
Our laughter faded as we drew closer to where the house crouched behind an overgrown yard and a crumbling stone wall. All the windows were dark. I wondered if anyone even lived there. Maybe the old woman was just a myth. Maybe no one had ever seen her. Maybe-
We were right in front of the house when we heard the scream. At least that's what I thought it was. The sound started out low, like the throaty growl of a tomcat and then rose in pitch and volume until I thought it would split my brain right in two. For a full ten seconds, not one of us moved except to stare at each other, like we wanted to make sure everyone heard the unearthly sound. It wasn't just imagination. Then we looked wildly around us. Where had the sound come from? Or, more to the point, which way should we run to get away from it?
Cate grabbed my arm and pointed to the house. It had looked vacant - abandoned, even - just moments before, but now I could clearly see a dim, yellowish light in one of the windows, and the shape of something - the old woman, maybe - passing in front of it, moving in those fast, jerking motions like in that Dracula movie with Gary Oldman in it (we had watched it on the sly at one of our slumber parties - we weren't supposed to, because it was rated 'R'.) I could swear I saw the front door open, though I couldn't be sure. And then we heard the scream again. The hairs on the back of my neck actually itched, they stood up so stiffly.
We ran, screaming so loud that we drowned out the other keening. We didn't stop until we reached the safety of the street lamps' glow on Oak Street. By then, not one of us were thinking about chocolate. I had dropped my trick-or-treat bag somewhere along the way, but I had been so scared, I couldn't remember exactly when I had let it go. Instead of the VanWagenen's house, we all ran for Susannah's, where we called our parents and pleaded with them to come pick us up.
To this day I don't know what it was we heard that night. I don't know if an old woman lived in that house. I don't know if she was watching us as we tried to cut down her lane. I don't know if there was really a light in the window or if the door remained open or closed. All I know is that I never dared set foot on Old Willow Lane again.
And that my trick-or-treating days were over.
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Linda- that is crazy i dont know what i would have done! Oh my that just chilled my spine reading abuot your crazy adventure! thanks for sharing!!!! You can Check out her Website HERE

xoxox, Rachel

TOTBT Day 26: Tom Dolby

2009-10-25T11:43:00.000-07:00

Today we have fantastic Tom Dolby! He is author of New YA book-Secret Society! He gladly accepted to do a quick 5-minute halloween interview with me! Enjoy!

ME: Favorite halloween Memory?
Tom: Having a haunted house in my parents' garage every Halloween when I was in middle school.

ME: Favorite halloween Candy?
Tom: I've always been partial to Skittles.

Me: What was your best Halloween Costume?
Tom: In college, I went as Andy Warhol, complete with camera.

Me: Favorite Scary book/Movie?
Tom: Rosemary's Baby.

Me: Scariest moment of your life?
Tom: Probably my first NY appearance for my first book, back when I was 23! It's gotten a lot easier (even fun!) since then.

Me: What are you doing this halloween?
Tom: Probably buying a Halloween costume for the dog and staying in and working on the next installment of Secret Society!

Thanks Tom! That was awesome! I love skittles and haunted houses too! Okay not the haunted houses part!!!!

TOTBT Day 23: Rhonda Stapelton

2009-10-24T05:53:00.000-07:00

Today we have lovely Rhonda Stapelton here to share her creepy halloween activities. Rhonda is debut author of Stupid Cupid coming this December, which i have heard great reviews of! I cant wait for this one! Enjoy!!!
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I'm a scaredy cat. Anyone who has been around me knows that if I watch a scary movie, I'm usually going to spend the rest of the evening paying for it--meaning I'm lying in bed, staring at the ceiling, and hearing every creak and groan in the house as a portent of impending doom.

But even though I know this about myself, something in me still seeks out the dark, spooky, and mysterious during the Halloween season. I think it's the thrill of experiencing fear, the adrenaline rush I get from getting all freaked out in a mostly "safe" way (knowing I won't be maimed, skinned like a deer, or whatever). Kind of like how roller coaster junkies must always be trying for that new and better rush. Hm. Also kind of like crack junkies, but that's a whole other scary post.

Anyway, here are three Halloween-related activities from my past that totally creeped me out:

--a guided ghost tour. I went with the manpanion a few years ago on a bus tour of several haunted locales in the Cleveland area. On the tour, we heard the stories about a psycho man who killed and buried a family in their own barn; a guy who hung himself from the rafters of a warehouse; and a haunted inn with a creepy cave underneath its floors. The manpanion thought it would be funny to grab my shoulder in that dark cavern beneath the inn. I'm pretty sure I jumped 10 feet out of my skin. He's lucky I didn't crack him one.

--Silence of the Lambs. I was in high school, and some friends and I got together to watch this movie one Halloween. It totally freaked me out. Hannibal Lector was super-duper creepy! And the way he said "Clarice"...*shudder*. I still have issues watching this movie. Plus, dude...the whole skinning chicks thing was just way over-the-top.

--the Ghost Run. In Louisville, they have a ghost run, which means you get in your car and follow clues throughout what feels like all of rural Kentucky, going from one haunted house to the next. My friends and I decided we wanted to do it one year. Well, it was all fun and games until I FREAKING GOT US LOST. In the middle of nowhere. That was horridly scary--all I saw around me were big fields and a whole lotta nothin'. Plus, it didn't help that my family's car window broke and was stuck down. So we were freezing our buns off in pitch black cold, trying to find our way home. And I hit someone's mailbox trying to turn around and lost a hubcap to the car. Fun night!

So, what about you? Do you like to celebrate Halloween by getting the pants scared off you? What have you done that's really been creeptacular?
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Oh my getting lost in a ghost run would be scary! I have never been to one, but it sounds like a lot of fun, except the getting lost part of course! Thanks for sharing Rhonda!!! Make sure to check out her website HERE

TOTBT Day 23: Lindsey Leavitt

2009-10-23T03:45:00.000-07:00

Day 23: Today we have awesome author Lindsey Leavitt! She is author of Princess for Hire coming soon! (I'm super excited for this one!) Anyways she is going to do a guest post about "when are you too old to trick or treat?" Enjoy!!!
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WHEN ARE YOU TOO OLD TO TRICK OR TREAT?
I remember the day well. I’d had the idea on the bus ride home from school and gone straight to my mother’s closest to get to work. I found an old wool skirt, a cable-knit V-neck, and shoes so practical they bored librarians. I finished the look with some pigtail braids and my glasses. Classic school girl.
I hadn’t planned out a costume that year because, at thirteen, I thought dressing up was kids stuff. That was until my friend told me her rich neighbors were passing out KING SIZED candy bars for Halloween. Twenty houses would bring in enough loot to send me into a sugar coma.
Of course, my mom got mad when she saw my make-shift costume. OF course she told me I couldn’t hit the streets. Of course I ended up sneaking a few Snickers from the candy bowl set out to give to other kids. And, of course, kids from my class, kids MY AGE, showed up to trick or treat. Ah, the cruel irony.
This injustice was so great I have since dedicated my life (or maybe just his blog post) to educating teens on how to avoid such a sad fate. I’ve outlined three battle tactics below that I pray serve you well. Go forth and conquer and if you have any extra Junior Mints, send them my way.
1. Latch onto a large group of kids
It helps if these are younger kids—say around 7-10. This age is ideal because they aren’t weighed down by little toddlers tripping up the porch steps, and you don’t stick out too much size-wise. Linger a little when they knock, then get your bag in there without making eye-contact with the candy giver. No need to say trick or treat—your voice is only going to draw attention to your age. Masks are also a good idea, particularly if you have facial hair.
2. Steal a baby
When my first little girl was about six months old, a friend asked me to go trick or treating with her older kids. This was back when I still liked pretending my kids were dolls, so I put her in this cute little ladybug get up and off we went. At first, I would hang back on the curb and let the other kids do their thing. But no one could see how cute my baby was that way, so I had to go to the door and receive my well-earned compliments. Thing is, when they told me how cute my kid is, they also offered up candy. Huh. Pretty soon, I’d pulled out a little baggy I kept in my diaper bag and join the trick or treaters. My child needed the experience! And all that candy for baby, who ate nothing but milk and mashed carrots, needed to be eaten by someone?
You see what I’m saying? Get a baby. If you’re good, you can bring your own bag and DOUBLE THE LOOT. Can’t find a baby, a doll will do IF you find the right costume. Don’t get greedy and pretend you have twins, though.
And finally, perhaps my favorite…
3. Be a horse butt
Or a dragon butt. Any kind of butt will do, really. As long as the person in front of you in any two-person costume is younger, you’re golden. People often give the butt more candy, actually, because who doesn’t pity a butt?
Just make sure the kid in front of you isn’t having any digestive problems.
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Oh my i was laughing out loud the whole time! I love the baby idea!!!! Also i am glad Lindsey is using this post to enlighten us 16 year old's who cant trick-or-treat this year! I might steal one of her tactics!!!

Thank you so much Lindsey for this hilarious post! You can check out her blog HERE!!!!
xoxoxo
Rachel

P.s.- im taking the act tommorrow! wish me luck!

TOTBT Day 22: Chelsea from The Page Flipper

2009-10-22T02:40:00.000-07:00

Day 22: Today we have a guest blog post from Chealsea! Chealsea is author of the wonderful blog The Page Flipper. She is sharing a ghost story with us today! Enjoy!!!!
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We used to live in this medium-sized, normal-looking white house. It was a nice find because of the huge backyard it had, surrounded by a thick forest. We ventured in there a few times when we were kids, hobbling over trees and trying to find our way back, looking for interesting stones on the floor. The forest was always this magical, mystical place to us, but the ironic thing is that all you had to do to find mystical was to stay indoors. Here's why.

Alarm clocks would go off at random times of the night, none of them set. We'd buy new clocks very often, replace the batteries, shut the dang things off entirely, but every single one of them did the same thing.We used to have this black cat named Sly, and he got hit by a car and, later, died. My brother came to us one day and said he saw a translucent black ghostcat. Thinking he was kidding, I ignored him.

We had this very heavy, thick front door (as most front doors are), that was closed completely. No wind. It was a non-stormy night. But the door somehow flew open, hit the other side of the wall, and slammed shut. By itself.

My mom was sitting downstairs and she saw a little boy, whom she thought was my brother, walking in the hall. She followed him into the bathroom, but no one was there. My brother was sleeping in his bed. Shortly after that, every item that was sitting on the back of the toilet and on the counter was flung onto the floor.

I woke up one night and saw a man sitting in our rocking chair, head resting on his arm and watching us sleep. He had longish brown hair and a bullet strap going across his body (I had no idea what it was back then, I just remember it vividly. I was probably 9 years old.) I closed my eyes really hard, scared, and when I opened them no one was there. My mom had said she'd seen our rocking chair moving by itself.

Eventually, we moved out of that house. Funny thing is, though, the person who moved in called us one day. "Some weird stuff has been happening in this house. Do you think there were ever ghosts in here?""Ha", we say. Yes.

She told us she hired a paranormal investigator and he confirmed the house was filled with Caspers. She started telling us some of her stories, and you know what she saw? A translucent black cat. Sorry for doubting you, Ryan.
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OMG!!! Creepy!!!! Wow that is so Scary!!! I would die, if i saw a translucent black cat,!!!

Thanks for sharing your awsome Story Chelsea! I loved it!! You can check out her blog HERE!!

Also make sure to enter my Spooky Contest!

TOTBT Day 21: Melissa Walker

2009-10-21T02:20:00.000-07:00

Day 21: Today we have the Fabulous author Melissa Walker! Melissa is author of Lovestruck Summer and Violet On The Runway Series. Today she is Defending Candy Corn in a verry cute Video! Enjoy

Okay After watching this video i flipped! I mean amazing author Melissa Walker was thanking me! Me! Oh my hahaha!

But i totallly agree-Why would anyone bash Candy Corn? Why? Its deliciously sweet and yummy! I just dont understand! I am so craving some know!!(want to know something funny--I have to eat candy corn from the white tips to the orange! i know im wierd)

So thank you Melissa for that wonderful Vlog! I loved it! Make sure to check out the maker of Candy Corn HERE or HERE. Also Melissa's Blog HERE!! Also if Youtube is acting Stupid heres the link!!!
xoxoxxox
Rachel

TOTBT Day 20: History of Candy Corn

2009-10-20T04:39:00.000-07:00

Day 20: Melissa Walker was fabulous enough to give me a link to this awsome article from her Site I HEART DAILY, her co-worker Anne Ichikawa wrote this very cute article! Enjoy this very intresting and fun Tidbit!

Though his name may not be familiar to you, George Renninger is a man whom we, as a society, owe a lot to. He invented candy corn. That’s right: CANDY CORN!
Unfortunately, not much is known about George, except that he invented candy corn while working at Wunderlee Candy Company in the 1880s. There is no historical documentation of how he exactly gave birth to the delicious, kernel shaped, tri-colored confection, but sufficed to say, we are all happy he did. In the 1900s, the Goelitz Candy Company (now known as Jelly Belly) started mass producing candy corn. (I suspect that George did not profit as much as he should have from his invention, but let’s not think about that for now.) Today, 8.3 billion kernels of candy corn are sold every year.

On this Halloween day, we will eat our fun size Snickers, chomp on some Twix and digest handfuls of M&Ms, but none of these treats hold a candle to dear ole candy corn.
George, wherever you are, we raise our glasses to you to say: Happy Halloween!

I give myh Personal thanks to George, because Candy Corn is one of MY favorite Halloween treats! I dont know what i would do without it!

TOTBT Day 19: ReaderGirl Reviews

2009-10-19T16:14:00.000-07:00

Today we have the lovely ReaderGirl Reviews to share a review about Blood and Chocolate! Make sure to check out her blog here
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Product Description From Amazon:In Blood and Chocolate, Annette Curtis Klause does for werewolves whatAnne Rice has done for vampires.Sixteen-year-old Vivian Gandillon is trying to fit in to her new homein the suburbs. But trying to act "normal" isn't always easy, sinceVivian and her family are werewolves. It's glorious to have the powerto change, and Vivian is a beautiful loup-garou with all the youngwolves howling for her. But she wants no part of her squabbling pack,left leaderless by her father's recent death.Then Vivian falls in love with a human, a meat-boy. If she revealsherself, will he relish the magic of her dual nature? When a brutalmurder threatens the pack's survival, Vivian's divided loyalties arefurther strained. What is she really--human or beast?

My Review:From the moment I picked up Blood and Chocolate I was hooked. Ofcourse, I’m a huge fan of the supernatural in general, so maybe it wasan easy sell, but I thought it was awesome from the get go.Of course there were a few things I didn’t love along the way, but asa whole I actually really liked it. It ends diffrently from the moviefor those of you who’ve seen that, and it’s actually quite a bitsadder that I thought the movie was, but still really good.I actually watched the movie first so I have a bit of a soft spot forthe movie version, but it was really interesting to read the book because there’s so much extra stuff in the book that gets left out orchanged in the movie.Vivian’s cousins are always kind of entertainingto read about (Specially when picturing they guys from the movie….e_e;;) and I actually liked Gabriel soooo much better in the book!Annette did a great job with the writing and description wise it wasspot on. Definitely worth the read and if you’re a werewolf fan,you’ll love it!xoxoxoRG
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Wow! I really want to read that now! I saw this at my library and was about to pick it up, but then i decided i was too much of a wuss for this! Awsome Review Thanks! You can also win this book on her blog!!!

You can also Win the FEAR STREET CONTEST, here on my blog!! Enter enter enter!!!

TOTBT Day 18: Disney Villians

2009-10-18T14:57:00.000-07:00

Hey girls! So sorry again that it is this late in the day! But i had a ton of homework. haha actually i still do, but im taking a break :). Okay so i love disney, and in honor of TOTBT i will list my Favorite disney villinas because ,hey, they can be scary at some times!!!

Cruella De Vil- From 101 dalmations. Ms. De Vil has to be my all time favorite! With her fur-loving evilness and two-toned hair, what is not to love??

Captain Hook- From Peter Pan. Captain Hookalways gave me nightmares as a little kid, but i also thought he was kindof funny at the same time with his hook!

Hades- From Hercules. The dark world brother, with the creepy haircut yeah.....

Jafar-From Aladin. His smooth talking voice and wierd cape/dress thing always gave me shivers!!

Queen of Hearts- So cute! i mean she gets upset about Everything!!! Plus the Cheshire Cat!!! How cool is he!!!

Clayton from Tarzan- Oh man, over the summer my i had my dance recital, and the theme this year was Tarzan. And guess what?? i got to be Clayton!!!! how cool is that! It was super fun to play a gorilla loving-jane obsessed, Clayton.

So these are some of my favorite Disney Villians, what are yours????

P.S. Please Please Please Enter my Contest!

Dau 17: Spooky Video

2009-10-17T18:58:00.000-07:00

Hey girly's! Hope your weekend is going spooktasstic. Today i had to take the PSAT and go to a college fair! This video is from so you think you can dance! Its one of my favorite group dances and fits our halloween theme perfectly! Enjoy!

TOTBT Day 16: Wicked Cupcakes

2009-10-16T03:01:00.000-07:00

Day 16: Cupcakes!
Hey girls! I made these last year for a party and they were wonderful! You think they would be hard, but they were super easy and Delicious! (You can even use cake mix from a box) And look how cute they look! I got rave revies from everyone!

*One tip is made their faces(Green Frosting) with an ice cream scooper to get that perfect circle like in the picture* Enjoy and make sure to tell me how yours turn out! xoxoxo

Ingredients
Cupcakes:
1 1/2 ounces fine-quality semisweet chocolate, chopped
1/4 cups prune juice
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoons salt
1 large egg
1 large egg yolk
1/3 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Frosting:
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 cup peanut butter (smooth or chunky)
4-ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
4 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1 drop food coloring (green), optional
Chocolate wafer cookies
Licorice strips
Toasted coconut
Small candies
Special equipment: 12 (1/2-cup) muffin cups with paper liners

Directions
For the cupcakes: Position a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 300 degrees F. Set liners in muffin cups.

Put the chocolate and prune juice in a microwave safe bowl. Heat in the microwave on low power, stirring occasionally, until completely melted.
Whisk the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. In another bowl, beat the egg and yolk with an electric hand mixer at high speed until slightly thick and lemon colored, about 3 minutes. Slowly add buttermilk, oil, vanilla, and melted chocolate mixture to eggs, beating until thoroughly combined. Add the flour mixture and beat until just combined.

Divide the batter among muffin tins, filling them 1/2 of the way. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cupcakes comes out clean and the tops spring back when pressed gently, about 25 minutes. Cool the cupcakes in the tin on a rack for 10 minutes then remove from the tin and cool completely.

For the frosting: Beat the butter, peanut butter, and cream cheese in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Gradually add the confectioners' sugar and milk mixing until the frosting is smooth. Add food coloring as desired. Refrigerate the frosting until firm.

To decorate the cakes: For the witches hat, score a circle in the middle of a cupcake. Cut a deep cone-like shape with a knife held at an angle. Rotate the cupcake to complete the circle and remove the center. Repeat with all the cupcakes. Generously scoop or pipe enough frosting into the center of each cupcake to fill the hole and to come over the cake to make a face. Top with a chocolate wafer cookie. Put a dot of frosting in the middle of the wafer cookie and invert the cone shaped piece of cake on top to make a witches hat. Use skinny licorice, toasted coconut or cereal flakes for hair and candies for eyes and/or nose. Refrigerate for up to 30 minutes before serving.

Hope you guys like this recipie! They are super yummy!!

TOTBT Day 15: Jessica-Eat Sleep and Dance

2009-10-15T02:43:00.000-07:00

Day 15! Wow! We are halfway through our trick-or-treat blog tour, and the month of october! I hope you all like the tour so far! But anyways today we have Jessica from EAT SLEEP AND DANCE here to give us a review on TuTu Deadly!!! Enjoy!

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Ha-ha this novel is so cute! I'm trying to get into the Halloween spirit so I thought I would read a mystery. I really didn't expect much from this book and I actually thought it would be pretty bad but it was amazing! I get really mad when mystery novels have random things happen just to make it more interesting. I'm not saying this was predictable. Not at all! I love novels that have twists and turns and this definitely did. My favorite parts were with the dance moms. I dance, and so I get what jenny thought of some of the stereo typical stage moms. I loved the description of how people danced and acted it was really realistic for me. I could picture my dance studio and some people in it while reading it. My only complaint is the cover. I personally like photographed covers and I personally love the title but some of my friends just shook their heads or laughed at me when I took it out to read. Looking for more Natalie m Roberts? Here next book is called tapping out and the third is Pointe and shoot. I recommend this novel especially if you like mysteries and if you dance I think you'll laugh at the characters realness just like me.

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Thanks jessica for that awsome review! I cant Wait to read that book! You can visit her Blog HERE!

ALSO ENTER THE FEAR STREET CONTEST HERE!

TOTBT Day 14: Devoured Review

2009-10-14T02:53:00.000-07:00

Devoured by Amanda Marrow...

Megan’s twin sister Remy died in an accident nine years ago, and she’s been haunting her ever since. Knowing how crazy that sounds, Megan keeps this secret to herself and tries to lead a normal life. But when she takes a summer job at Land of Enchantment to keep an eye on her new boyfriend and his lovesick best friend, Samantha, she meets fellow employee Luke who can see Remy, too. Things get even twistier because Megan’s new friend Ari is sporting a massive crush on Luke, who seems to be developing a massive crush on Megan…making for a love triangle that’s positively possessed. Megan wants to keep her distance from Luke, but when Remy’s visions get crazy violent; she knows she needs his help. Because someone’s definitely in danger...the only question is who?

Oh!My! Thats all i have to say! I really do need to research books more often because this one blew me away! DEVOURED is a very fun-creepy sort of read! Her sisters ghost, Remy, brings the creepy element, while the disney element is fun! Throughout the novel Devoured has a Snow White theme. I loved the classic elements like the talking mirror, poisined apple, and witch! All of these elements have a modern spin on them though! I was scared to death by some of these elements!

The setting worked really well too! Megan works at the Land of Enchantment theme park, which you think wouldnt be scary, but is actually very haunting! The Characters were a riot! My favorite was her BFF, who is a very loud and knows Megan too well. Megan's New Friend Ari is way creepy, she has these impossible mood swings that i would be affraid of. Everthing about DEVOURED was perfectly good! It had the right amount of Scare Factor with a hint of love, and self discovery! (Although i'm a big wimp, so it actually might not be that scary) A great read for halloween with Ghosts and Creepy talking mirrors! Check it out!

P.S.- isnt the Cover Crazy Fabulous????

4/5 Suns

TOTBT Day 12: Author Guest Post- Tera Lynn Childs

2009-10-12T14:34:00.000-07:00

Today on our Trick-Or-Treat Blog tour we have a very special Guest Post from Tera Lynn Childs. Tera is author of Oh My Gods and Goddess Boot Camp. She is also working on a new upcomming Novel, Forgive My Fins comming out June 2010! Can't Wait! Today she will be tellin us about her Tramatic Costume experience. Enjoy!
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When I was growing up, my mom always made my Halloween costumes. She'd been a theatre costume designer, so they were usually pretty awesome. One year I was a patchwork puppy dog made out of all different colors of fake fur. Once I was a Jack-In-The-Box, complete with clown outfit and big cardboard box (my dad contributed that part). Usually everything was awesome, but when I was seven years old I had the most traumatizing costume experience of my life.

I had all the old hardcover Disney cartoon books and I was completely in love with Cinderella. I wanted to be Cinderella, more than anything. I wanted the fairy godmother and the pumpkin coach and the mice who sang to me and, most of all, the Prince Charming. So, that year, I told my mom I wanted to be Cinderella for Halloween. She opened to the page where Cinderella's fairy godmother has just magically turned her dirty rags into a beautiful gown and said, “No problem.”

She recreated that dress perfectly! From the poufy sleeves to the princess waist to the big, full skirt. I was so ecstatic to go out in our neighborhood and rake in the treats worthy of a Disney princess. Only no one recognized me. With nearly every door that opened, someone said, “Oh, are you a fairy?” or “What kind of fairy are you?” or “And who are you tonight?” I was mortified. Couldn't they see I was Cinderella??? The costume was perfect, they should have known!

I have no conclusion to this story other than I am obviously still, twenty-five years later, annoyed by that night. I guess the moral is, if some adorable kid shows up on your step this Halloween with eager anticipation in their eyes, make sure you take the time to properly guess their costume.

What about you? Have you ever had any Halloween costume disasters or traumas? Do share (so I know I'm not alone).
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Oh my tera thats horrible! I remember a couple of years ago when i was the mad hatter from alice in wonderland,and know one knew who i was! It was awful! Although i think it is safe to say that just because i had a crazy hat and striped tights, it was okay that no one knew who i was! hahah

Thank you so much Tera for that AWSOME post! So much fun! Make sure to check out Tera's Website HERE, and her new book, FORGIVE MY FINS comming 2010!

*P.S.-there is stil time to enterthe FEAR STREET contest!*

TOTBT Day 11: Megan-Simply Books

2009-10-11T09:13:00.000-07:00

Today we have a very special blogger! Its Megan from Simply Books! She was so sweet to participate in my Trick-Or-Treat Blog tour, and i think you will love her post today about the Best and Worst Scary Movies! Enjoy! *side note-Enter the FEAR STREET contest HERE!*
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The Best and Worst Scary Movies

I absolutely love Halloween. The costumes, the candy, and even the scariness. I know most people don't like being scared, but I love it. Whether it's watching a scary movie or going to a haunted attraction, it's always a ton of fun for me. So I thought I would share my favorite (and least favorite) scary movies for fans of the horror genre.

Rose Red
This is actually a mini-series written by Stephen King (and it was not a book). When I first saw this when I was about 10, it completely freaked me out. I watched it again about a year ago (when I was 16) and it didn't scare me as much. For one, the special effects weren't that good and since I already knew everything that happened, it's hard to be scared. But it's still an awesome movie. Rose Red is about a mansion (with the same name) that is about to be knocked down, but is believed to have paranormal activity. So a group of psychics go in and learn about the house. And what's really creepy is that the house is alive, and plays tricks on the people (hallways that led to rooms suddenly just are a dead end).

The Uninvited
This movie might be catagorized as a thriller, but I still thought it was scary. It was released recently and is about a girl whose mother is killed in a fire, but thinks that her father's new girlfriend was behind it all. It has a really creepy twist that completely catches you off-guard, but if you go back and re-watch the movie, you can find hints of foreshadowing.

Disturbia
I love this movie! For one, it has Shia Labeouf. It also has humor, a creepy murderer, and a really good running-from-the-killer scene. I saw this in the theater, and everyone was screaming at the end. If you want to be scared, definitely watch Disturbia.

One Missed Call
This is probably the worst horror movie ever made. I saw this in the movie theater, and it was total waste of money. It was so dumb and not scary, it was ridiculous. I kind of blocked the movie from my mind, but it's about people who get a call on their cell phone and then die. There was no plot, and some parts I was actually laughing out loud.

The Fog
This was another scary movie that was so dumb, it was funny. It has Tom Welling (Smallville) in it, but that's it's only redeeming quality. It's about, you guessed it, fog that begins overtaking a town and just killing people. Yes, the fog killed people. It was just not-scary at all. But if you want a comedy, this will probably work.

The Strangers
In this movie, a couple is attacked in their house by three crazy, mask wearing murderers. The masks were creepy, but I didn't get why they were killing people. Plus, the couple were really stupid and do the opposite of what any nornal person would do in this situation. You know what I'm talking about. It just wasn't good horror movie material.

So if you're a fan of horror movies, I hope this list helps you pick the good and weed out the bad. Happy Halloween!-
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WoW! Such a great list! Since i am such a scardie cat i really dont watch scary movies, but i did see disturbia, and i LOVED that one too! Proably because it all wasnt about Scary stuff! Also you want to know something funny. I went and saw Prom night with my friend and we had to walk out, because we were so scared! After ten minutes we went back in! It wasnt even a scary movie, but we were terrified!

Thanks Megan for that post! It was awsome!!!!!!!!You can check out her Blog HERE!
ALSO MAKE SURE TO ENTER THE FEAR STREET CONTEST!

TOTBT DAY 10: Need Review

2009-10-10T05:18:00.000-07:00

Hey girls! Today i have a review for Need! This book came out a while ago, but i just barely got to reading it! It's all about pixies, and how very halloween is that?

Need by Carrie Jones...

Zara collects phobias the way other high school girls collect lipsticks. Little wonder, since life’s been pretty rough so far. Her father left, her stepfather just died, and her mother’s pretty much checked out. Now Zara’s living with her grandmother in sleepy, cold Maine so that she stays “safe.” Zara doesn’t think she’s in danger; she thinks her mother can’t deal.
Wrong. Turns out that guy she sees everywhere, the one leaving trails of gold glitter, isn’t a figment of her imagination. He’s a pixie—and not the cute, lovable kind with wings. He’s the kind who has dreadful, uncontrollable needs. And he’s trailing Zara.

When I picked up need all I knew about it was it was about pixies and everyone around the blog-o-sphere was raving about how awesome it was and excited they were for the next novel-Captivate! Since it is Halloween month here at Sunshine Edition I decided to give it a try, and it didn’t disappoint.I expected NEED to be about Tinkerbelle kind of pixies, you know the cute one that helps people fly? Boy was I wrong!

NEED was fast paced and jam packed with action. I loved how the novel started out as Zara (Love the Name) was moving in with her grandmother, because she was in a state of depression. She is the new girl at school, and I adored watching her make friends and struggle to be a strong independent girl! You know how in some books, it is so obvious who is the wrong guy, and which one is right? In need I totally couldn’t tell! I mean I loved both the main guy characters! Ian was this outgoing club officer, while Nick was the mysterious bad boy. I won’t give anything away, but I was so SURPRISED at the end!

I also loved the whole plot of Pixies gone bad. There was just one surprise after the other by the end I was almost jumping out of my bed; I didn’t know what was going to happen next. Defiantly a fun read that I wouldn’t normally pick up! Can't wait to read CAPTIVATE!

3/5 Suns

P.S.-there is still time to enter the FEAR STREET CONTEST!*

TOTBT Day 9:Author Interview with Kristina Springer

2009-10-09T02:47:00.000-07:00

Today is my very first author interview for the trick or treat blog tour! I was so thrilled and excited to interview Kristina Springer author of THE ESPRESSOLOGIST! I Can not wait to read her new book, so this interview was especially fun! Enjoy!

THE ESPRESSOLOGIST: What’s your drink of choice?Is it a small pumpkin spice latte? Then you’re lots of fun and a bit sassy.Or a medium americano? You prefer simplicity in life.Or perhaps it’s a small decaf soy sugar-free hazelnut caffe latte? Some might call you a yuppie.Seventeen-year-old barista Jane Turner has this theory that you can tell a lot about a person by their regular coffee drink. She scribbles it all down in a notebook and calls it Espressology. So it’s not a totally crazy idea when Jane starts hooking up some of her friends based on their coffee orders. Like her best friend, Em, a medium hot chocolate, and Cam, a toffee nut latte. But when her boss, Derek, gets wind of Jane’s Espressology, he makes it an in-store holiday promotion, promising customers their perfect matches for the price of their favorite coffee. Things are going better than Derek could ever have hoped, so why is Jane so freaked out? Does it have anything to do with Em dating Cam? She’s the one who set them up! She should be happy for them, right?With overtones of Jane Austen’s Emma and brimming with humor and heart, this sweet, frothy debut will be savored by readers.

ME: Firstly, thank you so much for Participating in Sunshine Edition's First Trick-Or-Treat blog tour. What was your inspiration for the Espressologist?

KS:I'm a HUGE coffee fan and spend tons of time in coffee shops. One day I was sitting in Starbucks people watching and it hit me that I could sorta tell what they were going to order. I thought it might be fun to write a book about Espressology and detail this kind of information. Then I thought no, write a book about a Batista who matchmakes based on this information and call her the Espressologist.

ME: Can you relate to any of the characters in the Espressologist?

KS: Definitely! Me and my main character Jane share some similarities (except she is far cooler and funnier than me!

ME: Okay i have to ask, where is your favorite place to write, is it a coffeshop?

KS: I do ALL of my writing in coffeeshops! I have four kids ages 6 and under so my house is LOUD. I wrote all of The Espressologist from the same table at my local Starbucks.

ME: When was the moment, when you knew you wanted to be a writer?

KS:Freshman year in college. But I didn't know that I wanted to be a young adult fiction writer until about five years ago.

ME: I know you went through a couple cover's before your current one(Which i love and is my favorite), how did that process go, and do you judge a book by its cover?

KS:The whole cover thing is usually out of the author's hands. Pretty much my publisher just showed me each cover. They made some changes on their end to get to the final cover and I agree with you-- it's my favorite!I do tend to judge a book by it's cover which I know is so bad! Just recently I had been putting off reading a book that I received as a gift because the cover was blah. I finally started it last week and LOVED it! Sometimes bad covers happen to good books.

ME: Favorite Past halloween costume?

KS: I liked dressing up as a princess as a kid.

ME: Scariest moment of your life?

KS:After having baby #4 last summer I took all of the kids out by myself for the first time (oldest was 5 then). When we came home I quickly realized our house had been robbed and it was terrifying trying to get everyone out of there fast and call the police. I didn't know if there was still someone in there. It's scary when you're one person and you have a lot of little people to protect. ( ME: That is TERRIFYING, I dont know what i would have done!)

ME: What is your favorite Halloween Treat?

KS: Peanut butter cup

ME: Favorite Scary book?

KS: Any old Stephen King stuff (not fantasy though-- I'm not a fantasy fan). I especially like Desperation.

ME: What will you be doing this halloween ?

KS: Taking the kiddos trick-or-treating!

Thank you again Kristina for the awesome Interview! I had so much fun! Make sure to read THE ESPRESSOLOGIST comming out October 27, 2009. Also you can Check out Kristina's WEBSITE!

TOTBT Day 8: Secret Society Prize Pack!

2009-10-08T14:08:00.000-07:00

Hey girls! Today I just wanted to let you know about a very cool contest!Tom Dolby is hosting a Secret Society Teen ambassador Contest and 15 luck winners will recieve a Seccret Society prize pack!

Http://www.tomdolby.com/blog/?p=296

The kit Includes...

• “The Initiates were given what looked like tattoos at the nape of their necks.” A set of 15 temporary ankh tattoos for you and 14 Initiates. Give them out wisely!

• “Anastasia took a sip of her martini, leaving a dark red lipstick print on her glass.” Your ticket to gorgeous lips and cheeks, TheBalm’s Stainiac Beauty Queen tinted gel blush (”a hint of tint for the lips and cheeks”)! A $15 value! (TheBalm is a fabulous makeup brand launched by my friend Marissa Shipman and sold nationwide at Sephora.)

• “A card was included with the package that simply read, ‘With compliments.’” A one-of-a-kind vintage New York postcard signed by Tom — use it as a bookmark!

• “Patch and Nick used to play this game in class, where they would pass notes.” One beautiful, retro-styled Field Notes mini-notebook, perfect for writing down secrets! At the Bradford Trust, we’re crazy about these little notebooks. Normally, three are $10!

• “Lauren started to open it, but Emily stopped her.” Last, but not least: a secret initiation tool — here’s a hint: it’s sealed with an ankh!

(Doesnt that sound AMAZING!! 15 People will win that prize Pack!! OH MY!)

Once you get your kit, go initiate your friends into the world of Secret Society! Loan them your copy, or better yet, tell them to pick up one of their own. For a chance to win more, see the instructions below about the tattoos!

Dont miss out on this special oppertunity! The official Home page is HERE! GOOD LUCK!

P.S. Check back tommorrow for a special Aurhor interview! Also there is still time to enter The FEAR STREET CONTEST!

TOTBT Day 7- Melanie-Melanies Musings

2009-10-07T01:34:00.000-07:00

Today's Guest Post is by Melanie, from Melanies Musings! She is going to share her Costume Story! Enjoy!

If you think like me, when you picture a kid dressing up on their first Halloween you think about a kid about six, maybe seven, years old. If the person is a girl, she may be dressed up as a ballerina or her favorite popstar. If the person's a boy, he's most likely dressed as his favorite super hero or sports player. What I never pictured was a fourteen year old girl dressed as a pirate. Yet that's exactly what happened to me last year.

As a young child, I never had much interest in Halloween. To me, it was a rather scary day when it was better to stay inside in order to keep away from the odd things that tended to pop out of nowhere at school. I always thought it would be fun to dress up, though, so when I got invited to a fall festival by friends, I was more than excited to go.

I knew exactly what I wanted to go as: A pirate! However, this was two days before the festival, and there was no way I was going to spend a large amount of money on an outfit I'd be wearing for only a few hours. Whenever I'm put on a deadline, my creativity and imagination comes out, so I went to work.

First, I took a pair of pants that I've had for a year or so. I had grown a couple inches, so they were at that odd stage where they were too short to be pants, yet too long to be capris. With a pair of scissors, I roughed the bottom of the legs up a bit. I already knew what shoes I would be wearing, a pair of boots that my dad had termed, "roach stompers." I employed the help of my mother, and she lent me a purple scarf to wrap around my head.

By the time I had gotten that much together, it was the day of the festival. It was crunch time. I went to a local thrift store for help. There I found a bunch of Halloween attire, and one was a shirt that would definitely work. From there, I went to Walmart and picked up the crowning pieces. I picked up a lovely plastic sword which my friends and I fenced with during the night, an eyepatch, and a clip-on earring. That earring would end up cutting off the circulation in my ear all night.

The night turned out to be a blast, and I was able to assemble my outfit for $3.50. Not too shabby, huh? Now my only question is, what should I do this year?

WOW Melanie, i wish i could find a costume for under 5$ Thanks for sharing, and make sure to visit Melanies blog HERE.

P.S. Dont forget to enter the FEAR STREET CONTEST!(i only have 1 entry so far :(

*Also i want to hear what was your Best Costume Steal???*

TOTBT Day 6: PUMPKINS

2009-10-06T01:56:00.000-07:00

Hey Girls! So today is all about pumpkins! One of my favorite Hallowen Activities is carving Pumpkins. Now i was going to do a step by step , but then i decided most of you already know how to carve a pumkin. So here are some great tips...

• Draw your design on the pumpkin with a water-based marker beforehand. Mistakes are erased easily with a damp sponge.

-Dip your pattern in Oil or water to make the pattern curve to the pumpkin for easy carving.

• Cut the lid at an angle so the outside diameter is larger than the inside.This prevents the top from falling into the pumpkin when it shrinks.

• Scoop out seeds and stringy flesh with an ice cream scooper.

• Use an X-Acto knife for details and the tip of a potato peeler to make small circles and curves.

• Reattach a section that is accidentally removed by using a toothpick to pin it back in place.

• To prolong the life of the jack-o'-lantern, seal in moisture by coating all cut surfaces with petroleum jelly or vegetable oil, or cover it with a damp towel when not on display.

I hope those tips will help you in your future pumpkin carvings! I know now i will for sure use toothpicks to re-attach!(i always mess mine up) Also i am always looking for free stencils online,so i thought i would share some of my favorites with you! Most of them are disney, but some are scary!

http://www.hersheys.com/trickortreats/activities/stencils.asp

http://www.cartoonjr.com/pumpkin-stencils-disney-pumpkin-carving-patterns/

http://www.huggieshappybaby.com/tools/games/pumpkinstencils.aspx

http://family.go.com/holidays/pkg-pumpkin-templates/

I hope this helped! Good luck and Happy Pumpkin carving!

TOTBT Day 5: Jessica-Chick Lit Teens

2009-10-05T04:25:00.000-07:00

Jessica from Chick-Lit Teens is here today to share her...
Top 5 literary characters/things that give her chills! Enjoy!

October means Halloween, the Day of the Dead, All Hallows Eve – any way you spin it it’s a celebration of all the things that go bump in the night. From zombies to vampires everything fantastical is celebrated for one month. Which, of course, has me thinking about all of the wonderful paranormal creatures in YA, and so I give you (in no particular order), five literary people, places, and things that give me the chills:

1.The Tree of All Souls from The Sweet Far Thing by Libba Bray
In all honesty, the entirety of the Winterlands and its inhabitants frightened me to some extent, but The Tree of All Souls, specifically, creeped me out. The concept of the tree was awesome and even reading it I found it cool. However, I can’t deny that it definitely has the horror-move-factor going on.

2. Daughters of the Moon by Lynne Ewing
This is one of the few (if only) books I’ve returned without finishing. The reason: I was too darn scared to read it! I like reading at night, right before bed, and the first two chapters of this book had me scared out of my wits. I love the story idea, but stalkers in dark alley ways? Eeek!

3.The stalker (sorry, no spoilers here) from Deadly Little Secret by Laurie Stolarz
You may have noticed a pattern here – I don’t do well with stalkers. Nope, not one bit. This book was a bit less terrifying than Daughters of the Moon, but I still wouldn’t want to be caught reading it after dark.

4. The possessed doll from Bad Girls Don’t Die by Katie Alender
Don’t get me wrong, I love dolls, I really do. I had my own porcelain dolls growing up, but this doll was freaking scary! I’m sorry but I draw the line at possessed dolls with the power to take over little girls.

5. The Poppy Warriors from Rebel Angels and The Sweet Far Thing by Libba Bray
I know, I know, I already mentioned these books once, but, in my defense, Libba Bray is good at creeping me out. I wouldn’t say that it’s the Poppy Warriors in particular that really creep me out, though they do have their moments, mostly it’s their castle. Now, I don’t want to give too much away, but if you’ve read the book you know what I mean. Creepy!

Oh Man Jessica i am with you! All of those items would give me chills too! Stalkers' and possessed dolls... I think ill pass! Thanks for sharing your AWSOME list with us! Make sure to check out Jessica's Blog- Chick lit teen HERE!

Also there is still time to enter the FEAR STREET CONTEST!

TOTBT Day 4: CONTEST TIME!!

2009-10-04T10:02:00.000-07:00

~CONTEST TIME~
YAY! The very first contest of my trick-or-treat blog tour!!!!

The lovely Katie from Sophistikatied Reviews is giving away THREE books in the Fear Street series. The three books are Goodnight kiss,The Second horror, and The Secret Bedroom.

Goodnight Kiss-A summer at the beach turns into a nightmare when Matt realizes that his girlfriend, April, and his best friend, Todd, have turned into vampires.

The Secret Horror-Enjoying the attentions of three beautiful neighbors, Brandt McCloy is unaware that his new house has a grisly past and that the ghost of Cally Frasier intends to destroy Brandt and everyone close to him.

The Secret Bedroom-A mysterious spirit is lurking above Lea's bedroom waiting to escape and seek vengeance on-the past. Can Lea stop this and prevent evil from spreading through the community of Shady side?.

Rules to be entered:

-You must be a follower to enter!
-You must leave a comment with a valid email address. If you aren't comfortable leaving your email in a comment, email me your entry at sunshineedition132(at)yahoo(dot)com
-Please include all entries in one comment.

Extra entries:
+1 Linking to your Sidebar or somewhere else(only once)
+1 comment on one of my Trick-Or-Treat Post's
+2Follow Katie's Blog HERE
+5 Post about this contest in an actual post
(Link please)

This contest will be closed October 31, 2009 (or until i have at least 25 entries)!! Make sure to leave your email address so i have a way of contacting you! Good luck!
xoxox
Rachel

TOTBT Day 3: Katie from Sophistikatied Reviews

2009-10-03T06:22:00.000-07:00

Day 3: Yay Katie from Sophistikatied Revies has joined us today for a ghost post! Here is her crazy-awsome Ghost story she wrote! Enjoy, and make sure to check out her blog here.

Well, this is just perfect.

The car was destroyed. There was almost nothing left to it except for a thick cloud of smoke and sharp shards of glass. I groaned, resisting the urge to throw myself down in the middle of the street.

Why not? My dad was going to kill me anyway.

I wasn’t even entirely sure of what had happened. One second I had been driving smoothly, singing along obnoxiously to a Taylor Swift song, and the next, I was toppling down into a deep ditch. Fortunately for me, I was able to pull myself up out of the car- which had landed on it’s side- without a scratch.

If only I could say the same for the car. My father’s car- that I had taken without permission. Oh, I was so dead.

It was just like a scary movie. I was stuck in the middle of nowhere- no car, no service on my cell phone, not even a damn jacket to keep myself warm. I was expecting a werewolf to jump out and eat my face off. If a zombie didn’t get to me first.

I began walking. I didn’t know where I was going, but I knew that I had to find some semblance of civilization so I could call my big brother to come pick me up. But how long would it take for me to actually come across something? I had driven down this road before, and until you reached town, there were absolutely no houses or businesses.

But then .. what was that light up ahead? I was fairly positive that there weren’t any streetlights or cross lights around here. Was I imagining it?

No, I couldn‘t be because as I got closer, I heard the sounds of busy chatter. Civilization! Score!

I could see it now; it sat not too far from where I was now. Where had it come from? It certainly hadn’t been there before, otherwise I would’ve remembered it. But I couldn’t find the willpower to be suspicious. I could see the faint traces of people through the open windows, and my entire body racked with relief.

When I approached the building, I inhaled the sugary sweet aroma of freshly baked cakes. My mouth watered as I gripped the doorknob, yanking the door open. Hopefully there were a few stray dollar bills in my pocket. Whatever was creating that delicious smell, I wanted some!

The jingle of the door alerted my presence. A few heads turned in my direction, but at the same time, a few heads lowered. It was odd, but I ignored it, walking briskly to the front where a counter separated me from what looked like a kitchen. I sat down on a stool and waited for service.

A woman emerged from the side, her back facing me.

“What can I help you with, sweet pea?” she asked in a scratchy voice, never turning around. I looked around at tables, trying to discover what this place was. A bar? A bakery? There wasn’t a sign out front.

“Um, do you have a phone I could possibly use? I wrecked my car a few miles down.”

She laughed, hollow and deep. It didn’t sound like it would come from her, considering the sickly sweet talking voice she had. She still didn’t turn around. “Sorry, sweet pea. We don’t have any use for telephones on this side.”

I raised my eyebrow. “You’re not that far from town,” I commented. She laughed again.

“Sure we are,” she said. She half-turned, exposing the milky white skin of her neck. I stretched to get a better look, but she remained still as stone, her long fingers curling into fists at her sides. “You’re quite some distance away from real life, sweet pea.”

I frowned at her words, but didn’t answer. I sighed, swiveling the stool around and standing up to leave. I opened my mouth to thank her for her non-help, when she turned around.

My hand flew to my mouth to stifle my screams. Her face was grotesque- eyeballs missing from the sockets, lip hanging half-way off of her jaw, and nose abnormally dislocated. I immediately moved backwards, scrambling to reach the door, when I saw the rest of the customers raise their heads. They were just as- if not, more- disfigured than the woman in front of me. Though none of them had eyes, I could feel their stares burning against my skin, and I knew I had to get out.

They were beginning to stand as I pushed open the door and started to sprint. My adrenaline kicked in, and I had never moved so fast in my life. I was too frightened to turn my head to see if they were following me. I had seen quite a few zombie movies where they moved faster than humans, and I wasn’t taking any chances.

Faster, faster, faster. I have to run faster. I have to-

My entire body collided into something hard, sending me toppling to the ground. I groaned as I scrambled to my feet, whipping my head around for any possible threats. I sighed in relief when I saw the culprit was a large sign welcoming me into the town.

Town? This wasn’t a town. It was an isolated area.

I continued to read the sign, pausing when my eyes landed on a small group of pictures. In large block letters read the scripture ‘In Loving Memory’, followed by a list of names. I was about to turn around and keep running when I accidentally glanced at one of the pictures.

Her picture- the woman with no eyes. And as I searched terrifyingly at the rest of the portraits, some of the faces became recognizable, though they all had eyeballs in the pictures. It was them. These people had just been in that building. These people were dead.

I was so horrified and frightened that I wanted to cry, but I knew I had to get out of here. I knew I had to run and keep myself safe. I’ve seen too many scary movies where dumb broads wander around the scene of the monstrosities, and always end up getting hacked to pieces in the end.

So I ran. I ran for what seemed like hours. I ran until my legs felt like weights on my torso, and I literally couldn’t move them anymore. There was smoke fogging the air, and I knew I wasn’t too far from where my car had crashed.

The car! I could go take shelter in the car until daylight. It didn’t seem likely that it would explode, and if I was lucky, those creatures- or whatever the hell they were- were allergic to daylight. I could only hope.

I crawled back down into the ditch, pulling my shirt above my nose so I wouldn’t inhale the fumes. I was about to nestle myself against the hood, when something bright red in the car caught my eye. My shirt. My bright red t-shirt, that I was currently wearing. But .. how?

I cupped my hand around the window, and looked inside.

This time, I didn’t try to muffle my scream.

Laying lifeless, pale and bloody across the steering wheel, was me. I jumped up, my screams of horror still coming out in breathless bouts. This wasn’t possible. This wasn’t happening. How could I be in the car if I was right here? I was right here, I was alive!

Feeling desperate, I extended my arm and reached inside the small crack of the window. I touched my body’s shoulder, shaking it forcefully. Nothing. I wasn’t breathing. With force, I shoved against the shoulder and it slumped back into the seat.

This time when I cupped my hands around the window, I saw something that sealed my fate. I ignored the sudden fingers probing at my back, and the groans of the bodies that were increasing dramatically up behind me. The body inside of the car, my body, was void of eyeballs. My usual bright green eyes- gone. Gone. Just like any chance I had of getting out of this.

The hands behind me yanked me backwards, and I was swallowed in the sea of eyeless souls.

Oh, I was so dead.

OOh i still have shivers running up my spine! Thanks Katie for sharing with us! And make sure to come check back tommorrow for a special givaway from Katie as well!

Halloween 29 Days :)
xoxoxo
rachel

Trick-Or-treat Blog tour: Day 2-Hunger Games Review

2009-10-02T05:03:00.000-07:00

the Hunger Games by Suzanne Colllins...

Twenty-four are forced to enter. Only the winner survives.
In the ruins of a place once known as North America lies the nation of Panem, a shining Capitol surrounded by twelve outlying districts. Each year, the districts are forced by the Capitol to send one boy and one girl between the ages of twelve and eighteen to participate in the Hunger Games, a brutal and terrifying fight to the death – televised for all of Panem to see.Survival is second nature for sixteen-year-old Katniss Everdeen, who struggles to feed her mother and younger sister by secretly hunting and gathering beyond the fences of District 12. When Katniss steps in to take the place of her sister in the Hunger Games, she knows it may be her death sentence. If she is to survive, she must weigh survival against humanity and life against love.

The Hunger Games is perfect for my Trick-or-treat blog tour! I mean its the survival of the fittest! I loved this book! I got it last night at the library, and i never put it down! I immediately fell in love with the characters in this future world! Katniss is strong and independent while Peeta(i'm saying it like perter but without the r) is this strong baker boy! Yumm! Throughout the novel i can fell their struggle and taste their pain. I thought i would be more disturbed by all the killings, but its done in a very different way. Not a kind or nice way but not a blood bath either. I almost want the other contenders to die, because i want Katniss and Peeta to stay alive so badly. Also the plot of the story is just amazing, i dont even know how Suzanne does it. I cant wait to read the second book!

4/5 suns

Trick-Or-Treat Blog Tour Begins:Day 1

2009-10-01T03:07:00.000-07:00

I am so excited to have this blog tour! I have a lot of really cool authors and bloggers sharring everything halloweeny! This whole month will be filled with everything from stories to interviews to giveaways, and i cant wait to share it with you all! Everyother day will be a "Guest Ghost" A.K.A- blogger/author. And then all the other days will be filled by with your own truly, Moi! Cant wait! For today's post i just wanted to let you know about one of my favorite halloween memories...

I was about six years old, and I was going to be a princess fairy for Halloween. My mom made my costume and I was as pink as ever! I had the little leotard, the sparkled tutu and my fairy wings and wand. I went out trick-or-treating with my little pumpkin brother and mom and dad. After a long hour of successful trick-or-treating I was getting to the last house. It had a cute little scarecrow by the door, with a pumpkin on its head. I went up the porch and was about to ring the doorbell when all of a sudden the scarecrow moved, and yelled boo. Obviously that teenager didn’t understand you don’t scare little kids. But anyways I was so scared I screamed and backed up and fell off the porch onto the grass. (it was only foot) As a was crying because of my ripped tights and skinned knee, a boy the same age as me dressed up as Spiderman came up and said, "Don’t be sad little princess, you can have my tootsie pop"

This is one of my first halloween memories. Every time i went out trick -or-treating since then i always thought of my little Spiderman and how he offered me a totisie pop even though i had ten billion in my bag. I never even got his name, but i love the fact that halloween can not only be scary but sweet! Happy halloween.... In 30 days :)

The Ex Games

2009-09-26T02:13:00.000-07:00

The Ex Games by Jennifer Echols...

Hayden and Nick used to be a hot item, but their brief affair ended with a highly publicized breakup. Now the two are "just friends," excluding the occasional flirtation.
When Hayden wins the girls' division of a local snowboarding competition, Nick is unimpressed, claiming that Hayden wouldn't have a chance against a guy. Hayden calls Nick's bluff and challenges him to a head-to-head boarding contest. Their mutual friends quickly take sides, the girls on Hayden's and the boys on Nick's, making for an all-out battle of the sexes. This friendly competition is bound to get heated -- and they might end up igniting some old flames.

I have loved Jennifer Echols since going too far. Little did I know that she wrote the Ex games, until after I finished it. Usually the Simon Romantic Comedies are really good or really bad! The Ex Games was PERFECTLY AMAZING! This is one of my new favorites! I really liked how the plot develops. It’s not rushed and forced, and although I thought I knew what was coming, Echols always surprised me. The whole story line is so cute. Hayden and Nick’s interaction was perfect and their arguments and Make ups ( wink wink) are so steamy!!! Plus the whole competition just add a great element to the book. Also since I am from a snow state, I adored the snow setting and winter love. I really do like summer, but winter love just makes everything much more romantic! Besides the two main characters the side characters were really well though out. All of their personalities came through and it just made this book even better! LOVE LOVE LOVED THIS! The Ex Games is perfect for our approaching winter season:)

5/5 Suns

Cover Lust(6)

2009-09-25T04:17:00.000-07:00

This weeks cover im lusting over is Forgive my Fins by Tera Lynn Childs

Cover- isnt it gorgeous! OMG is all i have to say! I absolutely love the blue lips and turquoise eyshawdow. Also the Font for the title is perfect!!! Absolutely Amazing! Cant wait!

Synopsis-Lily Sanderson has a secret, and it’s not that she has a huge crush on gorgeous swimming god Brody Bennett, who makes her heart beat flipper-fast. Unrequited love is hard enough when you’re a normal teenage girl, but when you’re half human, half mermaid like Lily, there’s no such thing as a simple crush.Lily’s mermaid identity is a secret that can’t get out, since she’s not just any mermaid – she’s a Thalassinian princess. When Lily found out three years ago that her mother was actually a human, she finally realized why she didn’t feel quite at home in Thalassinia, and she’s been living on land and going to Seaview high school ever since, hoping to find where she truly belongs. Sure, land has its problems – like her obnoxious, biker boy neighbor Quince Fletcher – but it has that one major perk – Brody. The problem is, mermaids aren’t really the casual dating type – when they “bond,” it’s for life.When Lily’s attempt to win Brody’s love leads to a tsunami-sized case of mistaken identity, she is in for a tidal wave of relationship drama, and she finds out, quick as a tailfin flick, that happily-ever-after never sails quite as smoothly as you planned.

CANT WAIT!!!!
FORGIVE MY FINS COMES OUT MAY 2010

Happy Beach Reading :)

***I NEED MORE PEOPLE TO JOIN MY TRICK OR TREAT BLOG TOUR! DONT BE SHY AND PLEASE SEND ME AN EMAIL TO PARTICIPATE*****

Waiting on Wednesday(8)

2009-09-23T04:04:00.000-07:00

This Lovely Wednesday im waitining on:

My boyfriends Dogs by Dandi Daley Makall

If only boys were more like dogs.
On a stormy night in St. Louis, Bailey Daley finds refuge in an after-hours diner. Bailey, a girl with three dogs in tow, wearing a soaking-wet prom dress, obviously has a story to tell. See, she wants what every girl wants from her boyfriend: enthusiasm, loyalty, and unconditional love. And Bailey is always falling in love—with boys, and with their dogs. And each of her dogs came from a relationship that didn’t quite work out. But don’t worry: in this fun, clean romance, true love is never far away—it just waits until you stop looking for it.

I just cannot wait for this to come out! It looks so fetch! (get it hahah) Plus i love reading books by authors i have never read before! Look for MY BOYFRIENDS DOGS ON FEBURARY 4, 2010

happy Reading!

Trick-Or-Treat Blog tour!

2009-09-21T16:56:00.000-07:00

ATTENTION EVERYONE! STARTING OCOTOBER 1 SUNSHINE EDITION WILL STAR THE TRICK OR TREAT BLOG TOUR!

I'm going to hold trick-or-treat Blog Tour on my site! Every day I'll (try my best) to post about something halloween/october(y)! Hopefully i can get a lot of people to participate! Bloggers and authors are all welcome!

Heres the Jist:

The Trick or Treat blog tour will have a bunch of different things! Including everything ghostly fun! I am hoping to have a different blogger, author, publisist, whatever, do different posts each day!

This can include but not limited to:

-ghost stories

-favorite halloween memories

-Costume contest

-Halloween Mad libs

**EDIT-Halloween Mad libs are no longer an option**

-Guest posts

-Author/blogger interviews

-Different book contests

-Halloween questionaire

-Spookiest Scare

If you would like to Participate please let me know by emailing me!! Or if you have an idea or something i could add to my tour please feel free to tell me your ideas! Sunshineedition132@yahoo.com

Authors-*If you are an author and want to participate it will probably be to: interview you, write a guest post along this theme, or have a contest/giveaway.

Bloggers- I am open to anything, so let me know!

oxoxo
Rachel

The Comeback

2009-09-21T03:50:00.000-07:00

The comeback by Marlene Perez...

Sophie Donnelly is one half of the most popular and powerful couple in school, until new girl Angie Vogel shows up and compromises everything. Angie steals Sophie's starring role in the school play, and, worse, her super-popular boyfriend. Sophie has been quickly dispatched to social Siberia, but not for long--she'll do anything it takes to make a triumphant comeback.

The comeback by Marlene Perez is really short. Also it is about a mean girl Sophie. She has everything, the superhot boyfriend, the lead roles, and the perfect life; that is until it is taken from her. After being dropped from the social status everything goes wrong. It was cringe worthy to see what Sophie did to people. She showed fat girl pictures of the girl she hated and called people Fat Bitches to their faces. Although the author tries to show that Sophie really does have a soft side, I just couldn't shake off her image. Even after everything goes wrong she still doesn’t change until the very end of the book. Other than Sophie, I loved Dev, a main character is a total hottie. He stands up for Sophie, even when she is being a cruel person.

3/5 suns

Poseur: Pretty In Pink

2009-09-20T08:34:00.000-07:00

Poseur:Pretty in Pink by Rachel Maude...

Poseur's hot new handbag captures Hollywood tastemaker Ted Pelligan's eye, and now everyone's atwitter. Will those delicate straps hold his attention? Or snap under the strain...To prove their worth, fashion foursome Melissa, Charlotte, Petra, and Janie must a) dangle their bag on celebrity armage b) sneak into the most anticipated event of the year, and c) convince the paparazzi to point their Canons. And all without couture-competitor Vivien Ho noticing.Yeah, right.Get ready to rumble, baybees! A party's not a party until something--or someone--breaks.The juicy new series from the publisher of the national bestselling series Gossip Girl, The Clique, The It Girl, and The A-List.

The poseur series by Rachel Maude is very unique. Okay it’s not that unique, it’s the same as all chick-flick novels, boy crazy, girl drama and all. But the one thing so cute about this series is how there are little cartoons and drawings every couple of chapters. These cartoons are of the characters, and it really helps you create an image in your head. I think that is so fabulous and fresh. This 3rd book in the series though wasn’t my favorite as the first two. The characters and chapters seemed really scrambled and quick paced. I do love however how we got to meet a new character; a famous designer Ted P. Also how the little mystery evolves. Such a faced paced read about, teen designers/High school students, with a dash of love mixed in!

3/5 Suns

Summerland Contest

2009-09-19T18:04:00.001-07:00

Hey Girls! I just wanted to let you know about this awesome blog and the huge contest they are having! The blog is called Summerland and it focuses on summer books even though summer has ended! I think its such a cute idea!!! You can find the Contest HERE!!! Oh p.s. look forward for a review of Poseur #3 tomorrow!
xoxox
Rachel

Review: Suspicion

2009-09-11T19:34:00.000-07:00

Suspicion by Kate Brian

Forbidden fruit...
Reed, Noelle, and former Billings Girls Kiran and Taylor have been living it up on St. Barths over winter break. The tropical sun has melted away all the tensions of last semester, and for the first time in months, Reed is happy. She's got her best friends by her side, she has a palatial suite with an ocean view, and she's landed Upton, the most sought-after guy on the island.
Reed is falling in love.
But dating Upton makes Reed St. Barths' highest-profile guest -- and not in a good way. Upton has a dark past, and he's broken a lot of hearts. One of his exes still wants him. And she'll do whatever it takes to get Reed out of the picture.

OMG!! Let me just say that I know sometimes I say that certain books are now my all time five, but I have been lying. Kate Brian's Private series is my all time Favorite! Forever and always. Kate Brian is truly amazing and no one can live up to her! Her writing is so witty, clever, romantic, and always keeps you in suspense! This book, suspicion was no excuse! On the romantic side-reed and Upton’s relationship deepens, and you can’t but fall head over heels for this English throb. Also Suspicion is very new in many ways. All of her books have a certain mystery, but this one the mystery is happening directly to Reed. Without giving away too much, you see her struggle and having to solve her own mystery!!! Overall I love love this Series and I will reread it again and again! Suspicion doesn’t disappoint-and this might be her best book yet!

5/5 suns

Also Check out the Private webisodes at Privatenovels.com

Review:Dont Judge a Girl By her Cover

2009-09-04T05:54:00.000-07:00

Dont Judge a girl by her cover by Ally Carter...

When Cammie "The Chameleon" Morgan visits her roommate Macey in Boston, she thinks she's in for an exciting end to her summer break. After all, she's there to watch Macey's father accept the nomination for vice president of the United States. But when you go to the world's best school (for spies), "exciting" and "deadly" are never far apart. Cammie and Macey soon find themselves trapped in a kidnappers' plot, with only their espionage skills to save them.As her junior year begins, Cammie can't shake the memory of what happened in Boston, and even the Gallagher Academy for Exceptional Young Women doesn't feel like the safe haven it once did. Shocking secrets and old flames seem to lurk around every one of the mansion's corners as Cammie and her friends struggle to answer the questions, Who is after Macey? And how can the Gallagher Girls keep her safe?Soon Cammie is joining Bex and Liz as Macey's private security team on the campaign trail. The girls must use their spy training at every turn as the stakes are raised, and Cammie gets closer and closer to the shocking truth..

Let me just say I am obsessed with spy books! Especially Girl-power spy books! And this series is just certainly that! This is the third book in her series, and I think their should be 5 more but I’m not sure! I love how this series is placed in a spy school that is for Exceptional young women. All the characters are extraordinary and so much fun to read! We are introduced to a new character-Cam's Aunt! Who is Strong willed, and always knows what is going on. She also has a kick-ass-girl-power side which is fun to see. This one wasn’t my favorite though! You know how when you read a series an author kind of sums up what was in the other books. ALLY Failed to DO this!! I had no idea what was happening at some parts, and it would have helped allot if there was a recap! I didn’t even remember some of the characters until the end of the book, which is so sad, because an author shouldn’t make that mistake. When a book is released 1-2 YEARS after the previous one-there should be a recap! Just my opinion!! Anyways sorry about the rant! But DJAGBHC just didn’t compete with my standards-sure it was fun and light, but defiantly not enough spy action or secret spy stuff!! There could have been so much more with the plot! Hopefully Carter delivers on the next one!!! Still make sure to check out this beach read!!

4/5Suns(i was going to say three-but i still liked it)

2009-09-02T06:16:00.000-07:00

Dear Bloggers,

I am SO sorry for not blogging for such a long time! I started my junior year in high school, and lets just say im a little stressed! Im taking all A.P. and honors courses so i always have homework! In adittion to that i dance 10 hours a week!Also i have to prep for my ACT's an SAT's! And look for colleges i may want to go too! I am still reading-just not as much! For this My weekly memes must go! No more Man oh man mondays, Waiting on Wednesdays, or Cover lust Friday's! And for that i am deeply sorry! But the good news i will be posting reviews for whenever possible!! Which may be a lot or none-depending on the week, and how much homework i have! So sorry guys!! Love you all and thanks for your suport?

happy Beach Reading
Rachel

P.S.- any of you that have taken the ACT or SAT do you have any study tips or books you would reccomend? Any advice would help

The summer i Turned Pretty

2009-08-27T04:16:00.000-07:00

The Summer I turned pretty By jenny han...

Belly measures her life in summers. Everything good, everything magical happens between the months of June and August. Winters are simply a time to count the weeks until the next summer, a place away from the beach house, away from Susannah, and most importantly, away from Jeremiah and Conrad. They are the boys that Belly has known since her very first summer -- they have been her brother figures, her crushes, and everything in between. But one summer, one wonderful and terrible summer, the more everything changes, the more it all ends up just the way it should have been all along.

The summer i turned pretty , was loaned to me by my friend . She said "Rachel Just read it" i was protesting because i really did not want to read this book! I mean the cover looked so gross to me, and i didnt want to give it a second chance. Then last night (Sunday) i started reading and i couldnt stop! I read all the way through the night. Which, btw, is one of my favorite things to do! I absolutely loved this book. I loved how it went back to previous summers and highlited favorite and sometimes sad moments. But most of them were pretty darn funny. After reading this i wish my family went to a beach house every summer with friends. This book made it sound like so much fun!!! The title of the book makes it seem like the main character will be really not cute, but the author didnt do that. Yeah she gave subtle hints about her having no boobs-and maybe a littl over weight. Mostly it was just the main character,Belly, being excluded and how she yearned to be included. I loved going through belly's life. Her getting her firt kiss, learning how to drive, and finding her first love!! I would definatly reccoment this. And this goes to show- YOU CANT JUDGE A BOOK BY ITS COVER! :) Look forward to more books by author. A very Fun Beach Read.

5/5 suns

Killer

2009-08-25T03:36:00.000-07:00

Killer by Sara Shepard...

In picture-perfect Rosewood, Pennsylvania, ash-blond highlights gleam in the winter sun and frozen lakes sparkle like Swarovski crystals. But pictures often lie—and so do Rosewood's four prettiest girls.
Hanna, Aria, Spencer, and Emily have been lying ever since they became friends with beautiful Alison DiLaurentis. Ali made them do terrible things—things they had to keep secret for years. And even though Ali was killed at the end of seventh grade, their bad-girl ways didn't die with her.
Hanna's on a mission to corrupt Rosewood's youth, starting with a very attractive sophomore. Aria's snooping into her boyfriend's past. Spencer's stealing—from her family. And pure little Emily's abstaining from abstinence.
The girls should be careful, though. They thought they were safe when Ali's killer was arrested and A's true identity was finally revealed. But now there's a new A in town turning up the heat. And this time Rosewood is going to burn.

Killer is the sixth book in the pretty little liar series. I think their will be a total of eight. If you havent read this series go and read them, because they are amazing. They always throw me and i can never really figure out this mystery. Sara Writes beautifully in them, and they are a pure delight to read. This particular one,killer, you finally find out who the killer of Ali is. And man oh man i thought i had a suspicion, but it just blows my mind how she thinks of these things. I love all her little detail, and the diolauge in the book is great!!! the characters are so perfect and well develpoed, that i cant even begin to choose a favorite?? Her writing is exponetial, the story is Amazing!! A fabulous summer read!! Perect for the beach!

5/5 suns

Hollywood is like high school with money

2009-08-23T03:31:00.000-07:00

HollyWood is like High School with Money by Zoey Dean...

Twenty-four-year old Taylor Henning has just landed her dream job as an assistant at a major movie studio. But when her catty coworkers trick her into almost getting fired, she realizes that the old saying "Hollywood is like school with money" just may be true. The thing is, Taylor wasn't exactly a social butterfly in high school-how is she supposed to do any better the second time around?

That's when she meets her boss's popular sixteen-year-old daughter Quinn, and has an epiphany: maybe this teenager can teach her how to use her queen bee tactics to succeed in the Hollywood popularity contest. Quinn comes up with a plan to teach Taylor one lesson a week-everything from "Fake it 'til you make it" to "It's *never* your fault"--and soon Taylor finds herself winning the war against rival assistant Kylie. Until, that is, she's directed to steal Kylie's boyfriend, and something happens that's not in the game plan: Taylor falls for the guy. Now she must do the impossible-- harness her inner mean girl while staying true to herself.

Although this is an adult novel-i quite enjoyed this book! It's fun, witty, catty, and quick;with a side of business and fashion. Hollywood is like high school with money reminded me a lot of devil wears Prada and Confessions of a shopaholic! I loved Taylor and her innocence yet smart-ass qualities, while trying to improve in work through a sixteen year old. Also the side characters were well developed and thought out!!! Also i loved the idea of working for this high end movie company!! Such a cute and fun Beach read! Defiantly worth reading!!

4/5 suns

Shiver

2009-08-22T01:56:00.000-07:00

Shiver by maggie stievfvater...

For years, Grace has watched the wolves that live behind her house for years. A yellowed eyed wolf... her wolf has a chilling presence. Maybe it is the fact, that this wolf saved her life once. Meanwhile, Sam leads two lives. One in the forest during the winter, watching a girl. Another in the summer, where he has a few moments of being human until he gets turned back by the cold. An another attack has happened again, but unlike Grace, Jack is dead and his family wants something to happen. A hunting party has gathered to kill all the wolves in the forest. Grace goes to stop them and on her back porch, she finds a boy with those same yellow eyes. It is her wolf somehow. Winter is near, so Grace and Sam have to find a way to stop him from changing.

When i read Shiver it reminded me a lot of twilight. Not the story line or characters ,but how i felt after reading it!! After reading twilight, i hated it, lets be honest! I thought it was stupid and dry, and why oh why did i waste my time... later the next day i kept thinking about Bella and Edward ...long story short... i now own all the books and am not ashamed to like them. I don't obsess or anything but they are a good read! Okay so now shiver- When i finished shiver i wasn't amazed or felt like a learned a life lesson. I wasn't automatically in love and re-reading my favorite parts. It wasn't horribly bad, but i just didn't feel that "click". I thought that a girl who was i love with a wolf(that she didn't know for sure was a werewolf) was kind of weird. Aside from that i liked the way grace acted when Sam was actually human. It felt real and that sense of loving someone so much it makes your heart sick. Also the idea of changing with the temperature was really cute and new! On the other hand, I was really confused the whole time i was reading this. I didnt have that great vivid image while reading because i was lost. Haha okay okay so this actually has nothing to do with twilight, because after a couple of days im still not amazed. Sorry for that really weird comparison :/ So overall-really confusing, but underneath that, an okay story.

3/5 suns

Cover Lust(5)

2009-08-21T13:50:00.001-07:00

Today's cover lust is Heartless by Sara Shepard in Honor of just reading her 6th book-Killer. I loved it and look forward for a review coming soon... but anyways...here's Heartless by Sarah Shepard!!
Don't you just love it!!! Okay so i love how the front is the barbie image, and then on the back is the girls left half but a real life girl that looks exactly the same as the barbie! Pretty cool right???? I'm dying for this to come out!! I need to know who "A" is pronto or i might just die!!!
Happy Beach Reading!!!
xoxoxxo

Lovestruck Summer

2009-08-20T06:48:00.000-07:00

Lovestruck Summer by Melissa Walker...

Austin music fest

Yay, summer in Austin!

Good food, good times. Fun for everyone!

Okay, living with my sorority-brainwashed cousin, who willingly goes by "Party Penny," is not exactly what I had in mind.

All your favorite bands

But the cute musicians I've met totally make up for it . . . like Sebastian. Swoon.

All ages welcome

So why can't I stop thinking about Penny's friend All-American Russ and his Texas twang??

Saturday & Sunday, from noon to midnight

Don't wait up!

Lovestruck Summer had all the elements. I loved the music intertwined throughout the whole book! It just brought everything together! The setting in Texas was perfect! I loved all the hot spots, and music events with flair. The Characters were perfectly nutty. Priscilla "Quinn" was a total rocker chic- with that stubborn know it all sense. Penny,her cousin, was just girly enough and i loved how she was in a sorority. And Russ, oh Russ, such a cutie southerner-big belt wearing, fantastic abs,-hottie!!! Although, it was the basic storyline of a girl falling for the oh so not right guy... I loved every second of it!!!

4/5 Suns

~YAY!!!~

2009-08-19T11:04:00.001-07:00

Yay!! So guess what!! I just ordered my new Laptop today!!!! ( Pictue on Left)Im super excited!!! I might even be able to start IMM Vlogs now!! What do you think??? Also This week, some super fun things are happening on sunshine edition!! If you havent checked it out already, i posted my WOW post, and it is definatly worth WOWing ! Also this week i will be posting a Review for Lovestruck Summer and Shiver. And Drumroll Please...... SUNSHINE EDITION"S VERY FIRST CONTEST IS COMMING SOON!!! Yay!!! And all i will say is that it is going to be a very special ARC!!! So come check back soon, for all these awsome events!! Love you all! Happy beach reading! :)

Waiting on Wednesday(7)

2009-08-19T08:41:00.000-07:00

Congrats we made it to Wednesday! This week i'm waiting on
Before i fall by Lauren Oliver...
Synopsis-Samantha Kingston has it all: the world’s most crush-worthy boyfriend, three amazing best friends, and first pick of everything at Thomas Jefferson High—from the best table in the parking lot to the choicest parking spot. Friday, February 12, should be just another day in her charmed life.

Instead, it turns out to be her last.

Then she gets a chance. Seven chances, in fact. Reliving her last day during one miraculous week, she will untangle the mystery surrounding her death—and discover the true value of everything she is in danger of losing.

This sounds so juicy! I love the idea of this girl going back to look at her life! How interesting and new is that? Also this is lauren Oliver's First Book! Make sure to read before i fall on March 2, 2010!

xoxoxo

Rachel

Bitersweet sixteen

2009-08-18T02:02:00.000-07:00

Bittersweet sixteen by Carrie Karasyov and Jill Kargman...

Laura, a scholarship student at an elite high school in New York City, is surrounded by superficial, backstabbing rich girls, all obsessed with having the best Sweet Sixteen party. Despite the differences in lifestyles, she has a solid group of friends, as well as a best friend, Whitney. Everything is running smoothly until the new girl, Sophie, arrives. She is extremely rich, pretty, and fashionable, and wiggles her way right into Laura's group of friends and disrupts the equilibrium of the clique. Before long, everyone is fighting. Laura is the only one who remains true to herself and, with the help of a certain boy, learns about the importance of friendship. Designer names are dropped throughout and the girls are fixated on their weight, capturing some of the issues that teenage girls obsess over in America. But underneath all the fluff and superficiality are lessons on friendship and love

I have to admit, i bought this book on an impulse!! It was only two dollars! 2$!!! And how bad could a pink striped book be?? And it truly wasn't horrible!! Okay okay it was cheesy and totally predictable, but overall an enjoyable fluff read!! There of course isn't any actual story line besides that these two uber-queen bees are fighting over the best possible sweet sixteen!! I did however like Laura- who had awesome parents and knew how to use a sewing machine!And of course the boy that the two Girls are fighting over-laura ends getting to be more than friends with :). The characters were okay-personally they all seemed alike to me! The story line could have been a lot better, but i adored how you got to see the reality of how some 16 year olds really go to all the limits just to be better than the someone else. Although it was totally predictable, an great read for two-dollars!! A good Beach read-if you have nothing else!!

3/5 Suns

Man oh Man Monday(5)

2009-08-17T08:12:00.000-07:00

Hey Guys i hope you like these man oh man Monday's... because i keep doing them... so tell me your thoughts????This week's Leading Man is Adam from if i stay, which i reviewed in an earlier post.
Okay okay i know this is the funniest picture-but i couldn't resist! I could not find what i pictured in my head!

Adam is the Rocker-punk guitar player that everyone knows about, and has a secret crush on! He is the perfect rebel, with a sensitive side!! In if i stay, he loves Mia, to his full capability, and is there for her when she needs him the most! Even though he wears tight pants (EWWWW) i still have a crush on this teddy bear! Make sure to check out If I stay In bookstores now!

So what are your thoughts... do you like Man oh man Monday's????

If i Stay

2009-08-16T01:43:00.000-07:00

If i stay by Gayle Forman...

What if you had everything: A gorgeous boyfriend who was madly in love with you? Quirky hip parents who totally got you? A musical talent that could take you anywhere? What if your biggest problem in life was choosing which path to take? Follow your first love--music-- to New York City? Or stay with your boyfriend, friends, and family? What if one day, you went out for a drive... And in an instant everything changed? What if suddenly all the other choices were gone? Except for one--the only one that truly mattered? What would you do?

I had no idea what to expect when i started reading If i stay. i must say, though, if i stay was absolutely brilliant! If i stay is the type of book that you cant help but cry in, but in a life-lessson, makes you feel good by eating chocolate kind of way! I loved Mia's Story-how music and family and friends played a huge role in her life! She can take every memory she has and turn it into a learning experience! The writing was fantastic! I loved how she was a third person looking in on the situation and then every so often going back to her wonderful memories!!! the writing was spectacular- and just when im balling my eyes out the author switches over to a memory that is so happy, you cant help but smile! Every single aspect of this book was so well placed and done perfectly! The characters were very relate able. Mia, the outcast musician in the family, is very quite and is very focused on her cello. While Adam is the Rocker-punk, that gets all the attention. But somehow they connect on a level that is undescribable. Besides the main characters all the sub-characters were amazing and well rounded, i especially enjoyed her grandparents!!! Wonderfully Fantastic!

5/5 suns

Also summit is said to make a movie out of IF I STAY! so look forward to that

Author Meetings........

2009-08-15T15:53:00.000-07:00

I just wanted to post a quick question on this wonderful Rainy Saturday!!! Have you guys ever met any authors or gone to any author events?? Since i live in Utah, not a lot of Authors come here- i don't know why but they don't! Linda Gerber came-but i could not go because of a dance performance! How lame is that!!! My dream author to meet would be Cecily von ziegesar!! She just amazes me!! But really any of authors of books i read would be great!! Which Authors have you met, and How AMAZING was it??

Cover Lust (4)

2009-08-13T20:55:00.000-07:00

Happy Friday everyone! I hope you all have fun plans today. As for me i'm excited to do my Cover lust post and hopefully just have a fun-filled Friday night! :) This weeks Cover lust is a a trio by Lauren henderson! Book one was Kiss me kill me, Book two was kisses and lies, and the third book Kiss in the dark, is set to be released on April 13, 2010!
COVERS: I am in love with these covers! I think they play out the books exquisitely! My favorite is kiss me kill me! The pink writing is perfect, and how their eyes are closed seem flawless! And i adore the camera view from kisses and lies! Kiss in the dark though-i still think its clever-but what the heck is she doing in water? i mean they could have done so much with the cover...but oh well its still alright! Do you Love these covers as well?

Which one is your Favorite?

Happy beach reading
xoxox
Rachel

Huge Contest!

2009-08-13T15:36:00.000-07:00

Hey guys i found this today, and Oh my it looks awesomely FANTABULOUS!~! So many arcs you can win!

Its hosted by cindy from Princess bookie and her is what you can win-

1. Hush Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick ARC
2. Along For The Ride by Sarah Dessen ARC
3. Kiss of Life by Daniel Waters ARC
4. Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater ARC
5. Troy High by Shana Norris ARC
6. Love You Hate You Miss You by Elizabeth Scott ARC
7. Reincarnation by Suzanne Weyn ARC
8. Lovestruck Summer by Melissa Walker
9. Death by Series by Linda Gerber (3 books total)
10. a 5 dollar giftcard from Walmart (you can buy yourself half of a book with it, lol)
11. 3 Sarah Dessen books ( Just Listen, This Lullaby, Someone Like You)
12. Suite Scarlett by Maureen Johnson
13. Fire By Kristin Cashmore ARC
14. Last but not least, I have some extra amazon cards, so I will also include a preorder for CATCHING FIRE BY SUZANNE COLLINS. It will be shipped to on or around Sept 1st (whenever they ship it)
AND a book of your choice (under $15.00 please and it can be a preorder as long as it comes out in September-so many good books get released)

You should check out this great contest!! Oh and if you could be so sweet and tell her you were referred to by me!! Enter HERE
xoxoxo
rachel

Waiting on Wednesday(6)

2009-08-13T08:20:00.000-07:00

Sorry this post is a day late! I had a crazy day yesterday! It was registration at my high school and they totally messed up my schedule! I just had a mini meltdown.. But now im a lot calmer so.....This week I'm waiting for-

Princess for hire by linsey Leavitt

Synopsis-

When an immaculately dressed woman steps out of an iridescent bubble and asks you if you'd like to become a substitute princess, do you

a) run
b) faint
c) say Yes!

For Desi Bascomb, who's been longing for a bit of glamour in her Idaho life, the choice is a definite C--that is, once she can stop pinching herself. As her new agent Meredith explains, Desi has a rare magical ability: when she applies the ancient Egyptian formula "Royal Rouge," she can transform temporarily into the exact lookalike of any princess who needs her subbing services. Dream come true, right?
Well, Desi soon discovers that subbing involves a lot more than wearing a tiara and waving at cameras. Like, what do you do when a bullying older sister puts you on a heinous crash diet? Or when the tribal villagers gather to watch you perform a ceremonial dance you don't know? Or when a princess's conflicted sweetheart shows up to break things off--and you know she would want you to change his mind?

In this hilarious, winning debut, one girl's dream of glamour transforms into something bigger: the desire to make a positive impact. And an impact Desi makes, one royal fiasco at a time.

This looks so adorable! Cant wait to read this one! Plus i pretty sure she is a Debut 2010!

Read Princess For hire March 16,2010

Man oh Man Monday (4)

2009-08-10T08:36:00.000-07:00

Hey Girls- this monday im doing a really old character because i dont have any books to read!! My library is taking a really long time and i haven't won anycontests!!! So this weeks man is Thomas Pearson From the Private Novels!!! The private novels are one of my favorite series, and if you didnt know they are making it into a web series on Her Website!!! So exciting first Episode airs tommorrow! Okay so more about thomas...

Thomas Pearson is a bad boy with a heart of gold! Although he has some really dangerous habits, he is known as the most popular boy on easton campus!!! And his mysterious Dissapearence made him legendary. With his charm and easy going spirit-every girl cant help but swoon!!! Especially Reed Brenan-who just might me under his spell. This is the guy who is playing him in the private Web series... I think it could have been better, but for the most part pretty cute!

Happy Beach Reading Everyone
xoxoxo
Rachel

Along for the ride

2009-08-09T05:04:00.000-07:00

Along for the Ride by Sarah Dessen...

It’s been so long since Auden slept at night. Ever since her parents’ divorce—or since the fighting started. Now she has the chance to spend a carefree summer with her dad and his new family in the charming beach town where they live.A job in a clothes boutique introduces Auden to the world of girls: their talk, their friendship, their crushes. She missed out on all that, too busy being the perfect daughter to her demanding mother. Then she meets Eli, an intriguing loner and a fellow insomniac who becomes her guide to the nocturnal world of the town. Together they embark on parallel quests: for Auden, to experience the carefree teenage life she’s been denied; for Eli, to come to terms with the guilt he feels for the death of a friend.In her signature pitch-perfect style, Sarah Dessen explores the hearts of two lonely people learning to connect.

I was so so so EXCITED for Along for The Ride!!! But i have to say it wasn't amazingly fantastic or one of my favorites!!! It starts out really slow, and Towards the end, yeah it was good but it could have been so much better. I hated how slow it was between Auden and Eli- there was just a lot of dull relation's between the two! and then they start to get in a relation ship and then pow! she tells him off and for ten or so chapters there is no more Auden and Eli! I just wanted more Lust and Wanting from both of them I did however like the name Auden, and her relation ship with her family and step mom and lil' sister Isby! Also how Auden is recreating her childhood!!The bike idea, and relearning how to ride was cute, but I think Sarah Dessen could have done a lot better!

I'm debating between 3 and four so im just going to bump it up

4/5 Suns

What did you think of Along for the Ride??

Cover Lust (3)

2009-08-07T08:59:00.000-07:00

Hey girl's- i decided i'm going to do my Cover Lusts on Friday... so that all my Memes are spaced out!! Man Oh Man Monday, Waiting on Wednesday, and Cover Lust on Friday!! See how well that all works out? :) Plus i'm still trying to come up with a new name for Cover lust that starts with an "F" for Friday have any ideas???

This weeks Cover Lust is the Naughty List by Suzanne Younge

Cover- Is'nt this Oh-so-cute!! I love the pinkness and the blinds!! Ive never seen anything like it before! Plus i love the whole im stronger than you lets wrestle on the bed going on! Everything about this screams-PICK ME UP!! I can not wait to read this!!!

Synopsis-Junior class president Tessa Crimson is the captain of the Smitten Kittens—the Wildcats cheer leading squad. But when Washington High experiences a break-out of make-outs, Tessa and her girls create a secret snooping society to catch the cheaters in the act.

The Naughty List. Is your boyfriend on it?

This is going to be a new Series realesed Feburary 4, 2010

Waiting on Wednesday(5)

2009-08-06T04:06:00.000-07:00

Sorry about the waiting on Thursday....hahaha! Okay so this week im waiting for...The Cupcake Queen By Heather Hepler

A confection of a novel, combining big city sophistication with small town charm. When her mother moves them from the city to a small town to open up a cupcake bakery, Penny’s life isn’t what she expected. Her father has stayed behind, and Mom isn’t talking about what the future holds for their family. And then there’s Charity, the girl who plays mean pranks almost daily. There are also bright spots in Hog’s Hollow—like Tally, an expert in Rock Paper Scissors, and Marcus, the boy who is always running on the beach. But just when it looks as though Penny is settling in, her parents ask her to make a choice that will turn everything upside down again. A sweet novel about love, creativity, and accepting life’s unexpected turns.

I can not wait for this book because-hey-its about cupcakes, and I'm ADDICTED to cupcakes!! Yumm... anyways... im excited to see what the author does with a bakery and love and all the drama! Cant wait! Plus the cover is Oh-so-Cute, who doesnt love pink frosting :)

MAKEOVER!!!!

2009-08-05T15:38:00.000-07:00

YAY!!! After a stressful Panic of loosing my background, Kerleisha from Collegiate Bookworm, Came to the rescue!!!! She created this FABULOUS new layout and i LOVE it!!!!Its so beachy and perfect for my blog!!! She is AMAZING, and you should defiantly check out her blog!!! I just want to thank her so much for her hard work, and being so nice to make a layout for me!!!! :) Thank You!

So what do you Think??
Love it or Hate it.....

Happy beach Reading...
P.S.-
look forward to a review of Along for the ride

ABC's Of Me!

2009-08-04T06:47:00.000-07:00

Collegiate Bookworm tagged me in this cute get to know you post! So learn the ABC's of Me!

Here are the rules:
Link to the person who tagged you

Share your ABCs

Tag three people at the end by linking to their blogs

Let the three tagged people know they have been tagged by leaving a comment on their website

Do not tag the same person repeatedly but try to tag different people, so there is a big network of bloggers doing this tag.

The ABCs of me...

Available/Single?
Avaliable
Best Friend?
Well my current best friend lives in London-which is kindof hard,
but i love her to death!! hahah Plus my mom-she's my hero,role model, and best friend.

Cake or Pie?

Chocolate cake or apple/pumpkin pie im a pastry freak i love all deserts

Drink of choice?
Carmel Macciato or chai latte or Marble Mocha Macciato from Starbucks
XXX Vitamin water
Ice cold water

Essential item for every day use?
Lip gloss

Favorite color?
Purple

Google?
Thats all i use basically

Hometown?
Grew up in California
now live in Draper, Utah :(

Indulgences?
Chocolate, Starbucks

January or February?
Birthday's in January :)

Kids and their names?
Dont ask me how i already know what names i like...
Girls: Avery, Hazel, Champagne,Blair, Leighton
Boys: Oliver, Otto, Ollie- i really like boy o names

BUT IM ONLY 16 SO THESE ARE JUST CUTE NAMES I LIKE

Life is incomplete without...?
Love, Smiles

Marriage date?
Date idk but place-on a beach

Number of siblings?
1 lil' brother
Oranges or apples?
depends what im in the mood for- right now oragnes

Phobias and fears?
Heights-i wont go off the high dive-

Quote for the day?
“Your heart just breaks, that's all. But you can't judge, or point fingers. You just have to be lucky enough to find someone who appreciates you.” Audrey Hepburn

Reason to smile?
I love life- and have so much to look forward too

Season?
Spring or summer- i love the rain in the spring and the hot sun in summer
Tag 3 people?
Polo Pony At Garden of Books
Katie at KD's Library
Jessica at Eat Sleep Dance and Read

Unknown fact about me?
Climbed the Pisa in Italy
Hotel'ed on a Volcano in Costa Rica

Vegatable you hate?
Egplant

Worst habit?
Procrastination same as Collegiate

Xrays you've had?
ankle once

Your fave food?
Chocolate

Zodiac sign?
Capricorn

Mah Oh Man Monday(3)

2009-08-03T03:44:00.000-07:00

Hi girls hope your Monday is off to a Fabulous start :)

This weeks Man oh man Monday
is all about lipstick Apology Boys
I will really try not to spoil anything..

Owen Vs. Anthony

Owen:

-Popular
-On swim team
-Has great party's
-Takes Emily to fancy places
-#1 bachelor at Darlington
-Preppy
-California Blond locks

Anthony:
-Dorky
-Knows his Calculus
-Doesn't mind Em's Freakouts
-AMAZING ABS
-Always brings Pastrys' to Emily and Jolie
- Own sense of style-unique
- Brown curly waves of Hair

Do you think i hit the mark with the photos??

Enjoy and make sure to check out
Lipstick Apology
August 6,2009

Lipstick Apology

2009-08-01T06:35:00.000-07:00

Lipstick Apology by Jennifer Jabaley...

Four Little Words Written in Lipstick...
mean Emily must say goodbye to everything she knows. Emily Carson has always been a good girl. So when she throws a party the night her parents leave for vacation, she's sure she'll get busted. What Emily doesn't know is that her parents will never return. That their plane will go down. And the only thing left amidst the wreckage will be a tray table with the words: Emily please forgive me scrawled in lipstick—her mother's last words.Now it's fall in New York City and Emily's trying to pick up the pieces of her shattered life. Her public tragedy captures the attention of more than just the media—and soon two very different boys at her new school are pursuing her: the cute, popular Owen and the quirky chemistry partner slash pastry-baker-by-night, Anthony. But even with such delicious distractions, Emily can't let go of her mother's mysterious apology. Does she have the courage to face the truth?
With help of a whole new kind of family—one that includes a make-up artist to the stars, a teen model, and a wacky hairdresser—Emily must choose between the boy who makes her forget it all, and the one who encourages her to remember, and ultimately, heal. Sometimes goodbye is just the beginning.

I received lipstick apology after sending an email to Jennifer telling her i was so excited to read her book, and would love to review it! She was so nice to get me an arc, and i want to say thank you ever so much!

I really enjoyed lipstick apology! At first a thought it was going to be a mystery/adventure type of book, but then i found out it's more about a girl trying to find herself in New York! After Emily's parents' tragic death she goes to live with her makeup-obsessed famous Aunt.(personally i would love that-not the death part) Emily not necessarily changes but evolves as a person while facing challenges. I love the plot line of her trying to figure out her moms last words, while juggling her new life in New York. The characters were very quirky and not at all expected. Trent one of my favorite characters, plays Emily's aunts' best friend who is a hairstylist. He always has funny advice and makes this novel work. Lindsey-popular queen bee- surprised me. She was really nice, not your typical bitchy brat- and becomes great friends with Emily, helping her throughout Lipstick apology. Plus let me just say the boys were scrumptious!!!! Overall a fun, not expected read that kept me glued to the pages with all the glitz and glam!

Read Lipstick Apology out August 6,2009

5/5 Suns

Create-a-Ya-Cover

2009-07-31T04:57:00.000-07:00

Yay i saw this at The Magic of Ink! and thought it was so cool that i shall give it a try! Now at first i was way nervous because i am terrible at Photoshop, Paint, and whatever, but using Picnik was so easy!!! This is so much fun and i hope you all will give it a try!!

heres how mine turned out...

I think it turned out pretty groovy, what do you think?
but follow these steps and make your own :)

CREATE YOUR DEBUT YA COVER

1 – Go to "Fake Name Generator" or click http://www.fakenamegenerator.com/

The name that appears is your author name.

2 – Go to "Random Word Generator" or click
http://www.websitestyle.com/parser/randomword.shtml

The word listed under "Random Verb" is your title.

3 – Go to "FlickrCC" or click
http://flickrcc.bluemountains.net/index.php

Type your title into the search box. The first photo that contains a person is your cover.

4 – Use Photoshop, Picnik, or similar to put it all together. Be sure to crop and/or zoom in.

5 – Post it to your site along with this text.

Let 100 Scope Notes know that you made one by commenting here, and it'll be added to the gallery!

Twenty Boy Summer

2009-07-30T09:01:00.000-07:00

Twenty boy summer by Sarah Ockler...

“Don’t worry, Anna. I’ll tell her, okay? Just let me think about the best way to do it.”
“Okay.”
“Promise me? Promise you won’t say anything?”
“Don’t worry.” I laughed. “It’s our secret, right?”

For Anna Reiley and Frankie Perino, the ingredients for the Absolute Best Summer Ever are simple: Two girls. Two bikinis. And twenty days in Zanzibar Bay, California. The best part? According to Frankie, if they meet one boy every day, there’s a good chance Anna will find her first summer romance.Anna lightheartedly agrees to the fun, but there’s something she hasn’t told Frankie… she’s already had her romance, and it was with Frankie’s older brother, Matt, just before his tragic death last year.TWENTY BOY SUMMER explores what it truly means to love someone, what it means to grieve, and ultimately, how to make the most of every beautiful moment life has to offer.

I was not expecting Twenty boy summer to be more than its name-all about boys! What a got was a heart-wrenching, intense, insanely amazing book about a lost love! I am the ultimate cry baby and get sad at just about anything, but i rarely cry when reading a book. Within the First couple of chapters i was balling my eyes out trying so hard to keep my fresh crisp pages tear free. But this novel by Ockler seriously changed my view on a lot of things. I love that this wasn't a light boy crazy read, but a situation that is not explored a lot through writing-grievance. Anna the main character is so easy to relate to and i connected so well with her in the book. She took me on this journey from being safe and living inside the lines to jumping outside the box and living life while still remembering who she was! And Sam the typical cali-surfer was the irresistibly charming gentleman. The Writing was Fantastic, the characters were breathtaking, and the plot developed exquisitely i will re-read this over and over again! O.M.G. it was so Amazingly Fabulous! Can't Wait for more Sarah Ockler! Thanks Sarah at Sarah s Random musing for the book
One of my new all time favorites!!!

5/5 Suns

Waiting on Wednesday(4)

2009-07-29T06:27:00.000-07:00

This weeks Waiting on Wednesday is Gone By lis McMann the third and last book in the WAKE series...

Summary-Janie thought she knew what her future held. And she thought she'd made her peace with it. But she can't handle dragging Cabel down with her.She knows he will stay with her, despite what she sees in his dreams. He's amazing. And she's a train wreck. Janie sees only one way to give him the life he deserves--she has to disappear. And it's going to kill them both.Then a stranger enters her life--and everything unravels. The future Janie once faced now has an ominous twist, and her choices are more dire than she'd ever thought possible. She alone must decide between the lesser of two evils. And time is running out...He reaches toward her, his fingers black and bloody, his eyes deranged, unblinking. Janie is paralyzed. his cold hands reach around her neck, squeezing tight, tighter, until Janie has no breath left. She's unable to move, unable to think. As his grasp tightens further around Janie's neck, his face turns sickly alabaster.

He strains harder and begins to shake.
Janie is dying.
She has no fight left in her.
It's over.

Yay i cant wait to read this! I love this whole trilogy and think the idea of reading peoples dreams is so cool. Not a happy go lucky book, and i can tell this last instalment will be a brilliant ending to this intense trilogy! Comes out Feburary 9, 2010! such a long time away :(

Girlfriend Material

2009-07-28T04:29:00.000-07:00

Girlfriend Material by Melissa Kantor...

If Kate were Lady Brett Ashley, the devastating heroine of Hemingway's The Sun Also Rises, she'd spend her summers careering around the Riviera in her coupe, breaking hearts by the dozen--because why not? In reality, Kate's never even had a boyfriend, and she'll be spending the summer abetting her mom's lame ploy to make her dad jealous: running off to Cape Cod and crashing at the seaside home of her wealthy friends, the Cooper-Melnicks. To add to the shame, the Cooper-Melnicks' gorgeous daughter Sarah is a bit like Lady Brett, and she seems less than thrilled to hang out with her new houseguest. Any dreams Kate once had of a perfect summer are ruined. That is, until Sarah's cute, witty friend Adam starts drawing Kate into the fold--and seems intrigued. With Adam around, Kate feels like she just might have a bit of heartbreaker potential after all. But when a breezy summer romance quickly grows more complicated can Kate keep pretending her relationship with Adam is just a carefree fling? Or will she take the risk and tell him her real feelings? Suddenly Kate is asking herself a question she never thought she'd stoop to: Is she girlfriend material?

Girlfriend material is the perfect beach read!! this is the first book i read by Kantor, and i loved it! It was such a fun read!!! I especially loved how the characters evoved! Kate grew more confidant, Sarah toned down, and adam was just beyond adorble for words!! One of my favorite parts in the book is kates kiss scene on cape cod, i just couldnt help but smile and re-read it !! The chemistry is so intense yet there are twists and turns with all the characters. The writing is light and breezy but in no way simple. Girlfriend Material made me crave some boys and more juicy reads from melissa! would re-read again and again!

5/5 Suns

P.S- just recieved an ARC of Lipstick Apoloy so look for review later this week!

Slept away

2009-07-27T06:00:00.000-07:00

Slept Away by Julie Kraut....

Laney Parker is a city girl through and through. For her, summertime means stepping out of her itchy gray school uniform and into a season of tanning at rooftop swimming pools, brunching at sidewalk cafes, and—as soon as the parents leave for the Hamptons—partying at her classmates’ apartments. But this summer Laney’s mother has other plans for Laney. It’s called Camp Timber Trails and rustic doesn’t even begin to describe the un-air-conditioned log cabin nightmare. Laney is way out of her element—the in-crowd is anything but cool, popularity seems to be determined by swimming skills, and the activities seem more like boot camp than summer camp. Splattered with tie dye fall out, stripped of her cell, and going through Diet Coke withdrawal, Laney is barely hanging on. Being declared the biggest loser of the bunk is one thing, but when she realizes her summer crush is untouchably uncrushable in the real world, she starts to wonder, can camp cool possibly translate to cool cool?
Summer camp might just turn this city girl’s world upside down!

I was expecting a lot of slept away!!! I love sleepaway camp and Camp in general since i have gone since i was little. One of my favorite camp books this summer was SleepAway Girls- which was AMAZING!!!!! Although i was dissapointed with this book, i loved her writing! All of the girly comparisons and metaphors were fantastic! Its the plot that bothered me! It made camp seem unattractive and sour! A personal hell.... for some. I mean no gender bonding, minimal peope in a bunk, and activities that did not seem like fun! There was no personal discovery oradoration toward this camp by Laney- the main character. Plus a major problem also for me was their wasnt any boy-drama untill the last couple chapters. It was just regular plain boring girl drama! i did like Slept Away to a degree- i mean her writing is really relatable! Overall just a non-exciting plot.

3/5 suns

Quickie ?'s

2009-07-24T17:27:00.000-07:00

I found this at Read Into This and thought i might give it a try....

Reading something frivolous? Or something serious? Frivolous

Paperbacks? Or hardcovers? Paperbacks.

Fiction? Or Nonfiction? Fiction you can do so much more with

Poetry? Or Prose? Poetry

Biographies? Or Autobiographies? biographies.

History? Or Historical Fiction? Historical fiction.

Series? Or Stand-alones? hmmm... toughy i really love a good series!!

Classics? Or best-sellers? Best-sellers are

Lurid, fruity prose? Or straight-forward, basic prose? Lurid, Fruity of course

Plots? Or Stream-of-Consciousness? Stream-of-consciousness.

Long books? Or Short? what good is a short book?

Illustrated? Or Non-illustrated? Non-illustrated, unless like Poseur is cute with pics

Borrowed? Or Owned? borrowed- i'm way too cheap

New? Or Used?-used- who doesn't love the library

I want to hear your answers!!!!

Waiting on Wednesday (3)

2009-07-22T15:57:00.000-07:00

This weeks W.O.W. is Alphas #1 by Lisi Harrison

Synopsis-
At OCD the losers are tormented.

At Alpha Academy, they're sent home.

Skye Hamilton has scored an invitation to the ultra-exclusive Alphas-only boarding school where beta is spelled LBR . What happens when the country's best, brightest, and hawtest begin clawing and scratching their way to the top?

I'm Very excited to read this! i haven't actually read any of the clique books so
i have no idea how the writing will be! But i love books about Sororities and
private boarding school! Cute cover too- but i think it could have been better

Godess Boot Camp

2009-07-20T05:18:00.000-07:00

Goddess Boot Camp by Tera Lynn Childs...

Phoebe recently discovered she’s a descendant of Nike (the goddess, not the shoe), and now she's finding out that supernatural powers come with a crazy learning curve. Her new stepfather, headmaster of the Academy for descendants of Greek gods, has enrolled her in Dynamotheos Development Camp—aka Goddess Boot Camp—with a bunch of ten-year-olds for the summer. Embarrassing as that is, hopefully it’ll help her get control of her powers in time to pass the test of the gods, continue training hard enough to qualify for the Pythian Games (the only sporting event bigger than the Olympics), and enjoy her godly boyfriend, Griffin, all while avoiding getting smoted for accidental misuse of powers!

Oh. MY. GODS. is right!! This book is amazing, I am beyond in love with this book!!! Besides the fact that i am totally into mythology, i like the fact that mythology isn't over played like vampires or fairies. Second it doesn't even seem like a sci-fi book! I love all the romance and drama! One of my favorite characters in Goddess Boot Camp, besides Phoebe and Griffin of course, was Stella! She grew from step-sister of hell to someone who honestly wants to help Phoebe out. Griffin is beyond adorable, and i adored learning about the different ways phoebe can control her powers. Plus the plot so thickens, about Phoebe having to pass a serious test, and finding more about her dad! I read this book straight from begging to end, smiling the whole way through. All i can say is i am wanting more, and hopefully Childs' will keep writing in this series. Go out and READ NOW!!!

5/5 Suns

Blog Maintnence Help

2009-07-19T14:23:00.001-07:00

Hey guys so today i was just surfin around in the blog world and i went to check on my blog... and poof... my Background is gone!! I am so sad because i loved it so dearly and it fit perfectly! its gone because of some bandwidth exceeded on photo bucket!! i got it from SImply chic blog backgrounds, and im just so so so sad!! i mean now my blog is well just not cute!! So now i must appologize for my blog being ugly for the moment while i try to find a new layout!! I promise Sunshine Edition will be up and running soon... Hopefully! but a question to all my followers...

Where did you get your blog backround, and do you have any advice on where i should look for a new one?? or how to fix my old one, i really want it back!! :(

sadly xoxoxo

Cover Lust (2)

2009-07-19T05:43:00.000-07:00

Cover Lust this week is Bad Apple by Laura Ruby

Synopsis-I actually had no idea what this is about, But thanks to LIZZY -

Junior Tola Riley doesn’t care what people say about her. She knows her ever-changing hair color and goth clothes make her an easy target. Whatever. But the latest rumor is different.... The entire school believes she had an affair with her art teacher. The rumors may be a lie, but the fallout is all too real. Will Tola finally stand up for the truth?
With a heroine you'll root for and a truly relevant story, Laura Ruby has once again brought the authentic teen experience to life for readers who relish dark humor and razor-sharp wit.

Cover- I like this cover a lot!! I feel way ocd about this though, because all the green apples are nice and crisp and perfectly round and then that one brown apple with the kiss just seems so out of place.... and i love it!! I mean its perfect in every single way!! I have no idea what this is about and i cant wait to read it just because of what the cover gives away!! Yay for amazing Covers!!

What are your thoughts, and don't you just want to kiss an apple now?
xoxox

You are here by Jennifer E. Smith...

Emma Healy has never fit in with the rest of her family. She's grown used to being the only ordinary one among her rather extraordinary parents and siblings. But when she finds a birth certificate for a twin brother she never knew she had, along with a death certificate dated just two days later, she feels like a part of her has been justified in never feeling quite whole. Suddenly it seems important to visit his grave, to set off in search of her missing half. When her next-door neighbor Peter Finnegan -- who has a quiet affinity for maps and a desperate wish to escape their small town -- ends up coming along for the ride, Emma thinks they can't possibly have anything in common. But as they head from upstate New York toward North Carolina, driving a beat-up and technically stolen car and picking up a stray dog along the way, they find themselves learning more and more about each other. Neither is exactly sure what they're looking for, but with each passing mile, each new day of this journey, they seem to be getting much closer to finding it.

At first i was a little apprehensive, but I loved this road trip novel!!! Em is not like any other girl, she is the odd one out in her family, and feels so alone. When she finds out she has a twin brother that died she decides to take a road trip to visit him! And of course she has to take along her smarty-next door neighbor! I love how these characters are out of this world unique! and the idea of taking a road trip at sixteen is so thrilling to me!!! A good read, but at some points i was a little bored.

3/5 suns

Waiting on Wednesday (2)

2009-07-15T07:12:00.000-07:00

My second WOW is Lipstick Apology by Jennifer Jabaley!!Synopsis-Sometimes a good-bye is just the beginning…When Emily Carson’s parents die in a plane crash, she’s left with nothing but her mother’s last words scrawled in lipstick on a tray table: “Emily, please forgive me.”Now it’s fall and Emily moves to New York City— where she attracts the attention of two very different boys: the cute, popular Owen, and her quirky chemistry partner, Anthony. With the help of some surprising new friends, Emily must choose between the boy who helps her forget and the one who encourages her to remember, and ultimately heal. Debut author Jennifer Jabaley has written a wonderful, feel-good romantic comedy with real emotional depth. Full of lovably wacky characters, Lipstick Apology is a heartwarming story about the true meaning of forgiveness.

WOW-I cant wait for this one to come out!! When i first saw this book i thought it was only going to be another one of those girly love stories, that i adore, but can kind of get boring!This one, i cant wait to solve the mystery in new york with her!!! Plus the Cover is Gorgeous!!!

August 6,2009 is when this comes out!
xoxo

Teaser Tuesday (1)

2009-07-14T15:31:00.000-07:00

After seeing many a teasers on various book blogs,I have to do one. *idea from should be reading*

1. Grab your current read.

2. Open to a random page.

3. Share two "teaser" sentences from somewhere on that page.

4. Do NOT include spoilers.

5. Share the title & author!

My first teaser Tuesday is from death by denim one of my favorite's!

"He was Protected, an entire team of highly trained specialist were with him, just like aphra will be when she goes to Varese"Carady said "shes not going to Varese"my mom said

Man Oh Man Monday (2)

2009-07-13T15:15:00.000-07:00

Hey guys hope you Monday is rockin!!! I just got home from work and am bea,t plus sunburnt :( Anyways i couldnt wait to get home to do this Post!!! This weeks Man is Peter from you are here( look for review later this week) He is the dorkiest guy ever!!! He is a total nerd, and knows so much information, that it could only be adorable!! but what makes him so cute is his personalitly and that he is so clumsy and totally in love but keeps it to himself!! Haha make sure to read about Peter in YOU ARE HERE !!!

My question to you is.... On a guy do you prefere smoldering eyes or that sexy smirk??

xoxoxo,

Rachel

p.s.- For me its that sexy smirk that makes my heart flutter, but....... i also go crazy for green eyes :)

Cover Lust (1)

2009-07-12T05:00:00.000-07:00

Cover Lust is going to be a weekly meme in which I share the covers of two upcoming YA novels that I want to read and share my thoughts and opinions of them!! Kind of like Waiting on Wednesday but i want to read them so bad because of their Wonderful Cover! * Idea from steph su reads and chick lit teens*

This First week is the Espressologist by Kristina Springer.... (P.S.- this is her first book, and it looks fantastic)

Synopsis- What’s your drink of choice? Is it a small pumpkin spice latte? Then you’re lots of fun and a bit sassy. Or a medium americano? You prefer simplicity in life. Or perhaps it’s a small decaf soy sugar-free hazelnut caffe latte? Some might call you a yuppie. Seventeen-year-old barista Jane Turner has this theory that you can tell a lot about a person by their regular coffee drink. She scribbles it all down in a notebook and calls it Espressology. So it’s not a totally crazy idea when Jane starts hooking up some of her friends based on their coffee orders. Like her best friend, Em, a medium hot chocolate, and Cam, a toffee nut latte. But when her boss, Derek, gets wind of Jane’s Espressology, he makes it an in-store holiday promotion, promising customers their perfect matches for the price of their favorite coffee. Things are going better than Derek could ever have hoped, so why is Jane so freaked out? Does it have anything to do with Em dating Cam? She’s the one who set them up! She should be happy for them, right?\

Cover- From the first look of this i fell in love!! I am a coffee-holic, so that's what first drew me in. Second i love the Mug's saying ( get a little love with your lattee) and the cute foam heart in it!! Also the cover girl's eyes are piercing! I love it all, so simple yet delectible!! and the font is perfect!! Cant wait to get my hands on this one!

Look for this espresso read october 27, 2009

Across The Pond

2009-07-11T19:11:00.000-07:00

Across the pond by Storyheart...

Finding himself packed off to friends in the USA, fifteen-year-old English born Fred Squire is not happy. Then he meets Brittany.Struggling with his feelings for Brit and the language, Fred is further confused when he meets Brit's flirtatious friend, Angel.Escaping from a confrontation with Steve Harris, the neighborhood bully, Brit tells Fred her dark secret about Harris, and Fred's world is turned upside down.Life continues to throw Fred a curveball when he catches a baseball worth a small fortune. With romance, adventure, humor, first love and even a little sport thrown in for good measure. Across the Pond takes the readers on magical trip that all will enjoy, from the young to the young at heart.

When i received an email to review this book i was ecstatic! Its my first book i got sent to me to be reviewed,and its such an honor. I was excited to read this book, but when i read it i found out its not my usual cup of tea..I absolutely love the story line, a guy coming from England and falling in love with an American Girl. I think the point that made it not as enjoyable for me is its such a younge age. If it was set around an older audience and had more adventure than just the local bully it would have been great! Also the Vocab idea was great, i loved the comparisons, but some of them i got a little confused with, and after a while it got tedious! I would suggest this to a younger audience- pre-teen era!!

2/5 Suns

Death by Denim

2009-07-10T05:21:00.000-07:00

Death by Denim By Linda Gerber...

Aphra Connolly is being chased by some very dangerous people. She knows her survival depends upon staying far away from love interest Seth, and listening to her mom’s lectures on the finer points of anonymity and survival. But how is a girl supposed to live under the radar and not think about her boyfriend when she’s in Paris—the most romantic city in the world? When her mom’s contact in Paris is found floating in the Seine with a deadly message stuffed in his mouth, Aphra realizes that she will never be able to stop running unless she confronts the situation head-on. Sneaking away from her mom, Aphra tracks down the criminal mastermind in Italy, only to unwittingly reveal Seth’s location. And her mistake has just put them both in mortal danger. . . .

I freaked out when i heard i won a signed copy of Death by denim!!I am in love with Linda Gerber and the death by series!!! She is an amazing author, and her writing is Phenomenal!! This book is so descriptive and heart pounding, and so not even close to predictable. Every move Aphra makes, i'm there following her every step. This whole action paced mystery has many twists and turns, that you dont even dare try to come to a conclusion! Romantic, adveturous, thrilling, yet scary, the characters are what makes this book! You automatically fall in love with Aprah with her cool composed appearence, and frazzled interior, and Seth is beyond adorable, just wanting to keep Aphra safe. Make sure to check out Death By Denim, a definate hot summer day read!

4/5 suns

Simply Irresistible Book Trailer

2009-07-09T05:00:00.000-07:00

Hey Guys this awsome book by Jennifer Banash just came out Tuesday!!! It is the 3rd book in the Elite series! I love the series so far, so this one should be great! Check out this book trailer! Happy Beach reading xoxoxo

Flirting with boys

2009-07-08T06:00:00.000-07:00

Flirting with boys by Hailey Abbott.....
How to Run a Resort:

Make sure employees arrive on time with a positive attitude. (check)

Remember that the customer is always ight. (check)

Keep your boyfriend and your most valuable guest from trying to kill each other. (oops)

Celeste Tippen can't imagine a more perfect summer. Her boyfriend, Travis, has a job at her family's resort, which means lots of quality couple time. Unfortunately, she forgot about Nick Saunders, the hot son of the resort's wealthiest customers. Every year, Nick flirts with Celeste, and apparently this year is no different, despite the boyfriend who's watching their every move. She assures Travis that hanging out with the resident bad boy is the last thing she wants to do. If only she believed that herself. . . .

I have read a lot of hailey abbott this summer. Why, because they are all perfect beach reads. My favorite thing to do during the summer, since i don have the beach, is to lay out by my pool in my bikini and read a great book. This story of a girl trying so hard to to change her boyfriend into mr. Perfect, and not seeing what is right in front of her. I love pinyon resort, and her not being a prissy/ bitch, but a genuine girl who works at her parents hotel. Nick is drool worthy and is a TOTAL FLIRT!! Overall a cute Beach read! not a lot of depth but a quick paced flowy read!

3/5 suns

P.S. Guess what i got nominated for my first blog award, im so excited!!
Thanks Cornucopiaofreview

and my nominations are

Cornucopiaofreview
Garden of books for teens
Eat sleep Dance Read
Serenehouse

You guys are the best
xoxoxo

Being Nikki

2009-07-07T06:00:00.000-07:00

Being Nikki by Meg Cabot...

Things aren't pretty for Emerson Watts.Em was sure there couldn't be anything worse than being a brainiac the body of a teenaged supermodel.But it turned out she was wrong. Because that supermodel could turn out to have a mother who's gone mysteriously missing, a brother who's shown up on her doorstep demanding answers, a former best friend who's intent on destroying Stark Enterprises to avenge the death of his lost love, and a British heartthrob who's written a song about her that's topping the charts.How can Em balance all that with school, runway shows, and weekend jaunts to St. Johns - especially when she's got ex-boyfriends crawling out of the woodwork who want more than just a photo op; a sister who is headed to the high school cheerleading championships; a company she represents that seems to be turning to the dark side...Not to mention trying to convince the love of her life that models aren't really airheads after all...especially one model in particular.But then, nobody said it was going to be easy being Nikki.

This is the 2nd instalment in this series, the first airheard was released a while back. When i first started reading this series, i thought "who could come up with a book about switching brains with a supermodel", but of course meg cabot! Being Nikki follows Niki around as she tries so hard to just to make every one happy, and to save Nikki's mom! I love how the whole plot plays out, and you really have to pay attention to detail. And this is not just about a supermodel living the life, but trying to save the world from this evil company. Okay not really the whole world! :) The reason i kept reading this series is not because it is weird or has hot boys in it, but because its different and it catches your attention whether you like it or not! Check this out!

4/5 Suns

My question to you, is if you could switch brains with anyone like Em, who would you switch with????

Beautiful Disaster

2009-07-06T06:00:00.000-07:00

Beautiful Disaster by Kate Brian.....

After wasting away in a mental institution for a year and a half, Ariana Osgood is finally back where she belongs. She has a new look, a new name, and a new life -- all thanks to her former friend Briana Leigh Covington.

Now enrolled as a junior at the exclusive Atherton-Pryce boarding school just outside of D.C., Ariana sleeps in Frette sheets, flirts with the captain of the crew team, and gossips with the most beautiful girls on campus. She killed to get back her life of privilege. Just how far will she go to keep it?

Firstly, Private series is my all time favorite series and i love kate Brian and all her work, She is an amazing author!!!! This is the second book in the privilege series, so make sure to read that before this one.*Spoiler Alert for those who have not read

Ariana was not one of my favorite characters in the private books, especially once you found out what she did to Reed! But my oh my this book just sucks you in with so many details and all the wicked fun that you know you shouldn't like, but you do anyways. I mean the book is about this crazy girl/murder, but when your reading it all the fashion and high society kindof disclose that!! You feel so sad for Miss. Osgood, but then she goes and thinks about killing someone else. Alhough she is trying to make a new life for herself you cant but help to cheer for her to succeed! I love the new characters she introduces, Palmer is oh s yummie, and of course the girls are as fabulous as ever!! Plus the school sounds as juicy as as Easton. And the scandle, poor Ariana just wants to move on and stupid, Kaitlynn Nottingham is ruinging everything! i dont want to give much away But read this Book!!! Excelent!! Kate brian's writing is spectacular again, and i cant wait to read the 3rd instalment in the series.

Amazing!!! Must Read

5/5 Suns

~Drive Me Crazy~

2009-07-05T06:00:00.000-07:00

Drive me Crazy by Erin Downing.....

Kate and her two best friends, Sierra and Alexis, are geared up for a week of fun and freedom on the road to their family lake houses in Love, Wisconsin. Best of all, when Kate reaches Love, she'll be reunited with Lucas, with whom she shared a steamy end-of-summer kiss last year. She can't wait to see Lucas again and pick things up exactly where they left off.

Then Kate gets some seriously bad news: Alexis's sarcastic, condescending, hot-but-he-knows-it cousin is crashing the girls' road trip. Adam bugs Kate in every possible way. Now Kate just wants to get the road trip over with so she can spend the summer in Lucas's arms. But the road to Love is full of surprises....

I love these Romantic Comedies they're fun, light reads! The story of a steamy kiss from Lucas is in kates mind and she cant wait to reconnect!! Plus she is going on her first road trip with her two best friends, so she thought! I love Alexis's wild side, and Sierras down to earth personality. From the very beginning you know that cocky arrogant Adam is going to fall into kates heart!!! Although this book was predictable,and you know whats going to happen, i still enjoyed reading this! it was such an airy read!!! Plus i love the little campsite called love!! Still read this though...

3/5 Suns

Alaska- Survived

2009-07-04T20:02:00.000-07:00

I Survived my Alaska Vacation!!! Woot Woot! the family might have driven me a little crazy but i survived! Although i think i gained at least 5 pounds!! On these cruises its always all you can eat, and i ate all i could eat, because their was nothing else to do!!! haha just kidding kindof...OH my but the ports were fun and i went on trains, and bonded with the family!!! But anyways this is where i get to the beach reads part!!! ON my trip i read 3 1/2 books

Drive me Crazy by Erin Downing( Sunday)
Beautiful Disaster(a privilege Novel) by Kate Brian(Monday)
Being Nikki by Meg cabbot(Tuesday)
and im in the process of Flirting with boys by hailey Abbot(Wednesday)
I also recieved a book to review, but i HAVE to finish the scarlet letter first

Look forward to these awsome Review
Hope you guys are having an Awsome summer oh nine

kisses

Vacation: Alaska Cruise

2009-06-26T06:41:00.000-07:00

Hey guys i wont be blogging for a while because i'm going on my Alaskan Cruise This morning!! First i have to fly to Seattle though, which should be fun!!! But i am bringing a huge stack of books to read while I'm there so i will have tons of posts when i get back!!!!! I will miss you all greatly!!
Happy Beach Reading!!!

xoxoxxoo
P.S.- wish me luck that i dont fall off into the ocean, or come back with hypothermia :)

~Adored~

2009-06-24T08:09:00.000-07:00

Adored by Cicily von Ziegesar...

Brett Messerchmidt is planning Waverly Academy's annual holiday ball and gift exchange. But when some enterprising students decide that playing Secret Satan is infinitely more fun, the entire school starts acting naughty. Now all Brett wants for Christmas is a quiet holiday-and a kiss from a certain someone under the mistletoe. Too bad Callie Vernon has the same idea. Ho ho no! Everybody at Waverly is getting into the giving spirit. The only present Tinsley Carmichael wants to unwrap this holiday is her new boyfriend, Julian McCafferty. But what happens when she uncovers a shady secret from his past instead? Santa knows when you've been bad or good . . . but what's the point of being good when being bad is so much fun?

Adored is the eighth book in the it girl series. I have been addicted to this series since the first one came out!! This one was one of my favorites for of a lot of reasons. One it is around the holiday times right after thanksgiving break, and i loved the whole idea of Secret Satan! Heath is just so Crudely witty that you just have to love him! Also the second reason is a new character becomes a main character-Sebastian. He is your typical bad boy that lures in every single Waverly Girl. The Secret Satan idea and how Cecily plays it out is so cunning, and yet again the fashion is impeccable! I ADORE reading about Chanel Coats and Juicy bags, this Book is a must read! Make sure to read the whole series

I give it a 5/5 suns

Man Oh Man Monday!!!

2009-06-22T06:00:00.000-07:00

This is the first OH MAN OH MAN MONDAY

On Man oh Man Mondays im going to Talk about a certain male character i loved, or am excited to read about! Since i am such a chick-lit-girly-romance-book-lover, what is a good romance without the main sexy man :)

This week is Easy Walsh from, "The it girl" By Cecily von Ziegesar !

Easy is the Perfect boy toy, he is "Easy" (haha) and laid back, with he doesn't give a fuck attitude. With his artsy side and oh so mysterious he has all the girls drooling over him. Especially Callie Vernon, his on and off again gilfriend. They are the perfect couple, but then he just cant help but like lil' jenny humpfrey.

Easy is so realistic and you cant help but fall in love with him!
~Make sure to read about him, in the It Girl Series~

xoxoxo

I just got a car!

2009-06-21T15:31:00.000-07:00

I absolutely love it!!! its my little baby!!! but let me tell you the story behind it! So a while ago i hit my dads car on the garage and it had a dent, he wasn't mad but just Dissapointed! anyways out of that "accident" my parents didn't want me to ruin their cars so they decided to get me my own! well i still have to pay half but its still so exciting!!! Its a 2001 Dodge Neon in a forest green color! i might name her IVY but im not sure yet!!! haha

Anyways these books reminded me of cars ahaha

Two way streeet by Lauren Barnholdt- such a cute read

along for the ride by Sarah Dessen- can't wait to read it

Rocky Road Trip by Catherine Clark- Favorite flavor of ice cream so i had to read it!!

Yay so tribute to my Car IVY!!!

Will post pictures soon!
xoxoxox

Write on Camp...

2009-06-16T17:03:00.000-07:00

Hey guys sorry i haven been posting for a while... its because I just finished doing this internship this whole week. Its a writing camp for kids, and its super fun! I get to guide them and help them write, i love it!!! I love inspiring young minds, plus i get to write myself too! Also they bring in these Really cool authors...
I met Jessica Day George who wrote "Sun, moon, ice, and snow" and "Dragon Slippers".
She was super animated and really had fun with the kids, although she was kind of TOO sarcastic for my taste. But i bet you didn't know she got rejected 187 times!!!!WOW

then we had Becky Hall who is a children s picture book author of "Morris and buddy" and "a is for arches" and she was this cute librarian who told us all her tips and tricks for non-fiction writing.

Finale-my favorite- was J. Scott Savage. He wrote "Far World" and he was the most useful and gave thousands and thousands tips and tricks and advice for young authors. He told us about queries(SP) and to just put all your ideas on paper.

Just wanted to say i love you guys even though i only have 2 followers :( Oh well ha ha !!!
thanks and you will be hearing from me soon

HBR
xoxoxoxoxo