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New York Times  bestselling author  Lauren Oliver  delivers a gripping story about two sisters inexorably altered by a terrible accident. So if you've been following previous posts, you know that Vanishing Girls was featured in the March favourites. I was incredibly excited for this to hit the shelves and practically screamed with joy on the morning of the 10th.  Sadly, only three hours after the Hardback arrived at my house, I was almost kind of ready to send it back. Couldn't believe it and I'm still a little bit in denial, but I guess these things happen. I'm saying this with a really heavy heart because the book wasn't terribly written, nor was the story by any means ludicrous - just couldn't seem to hold my interest for more much than 10 minutes.   The writing itself was of course compelling, well written and  typically Oliver-esque, but unfortunately, whatever it was, every time I sat down with it nothing really went in. I just felt super...

Alright, deep breaths guys... I'm really not quite sure where to begin with this.  First, I'd like to thank Colleen once again for sharing her talent with us; her very faithful readers.  Secondly, I think it's most impressive that there has not been one single book of hers that I didn't like. I mean, not one, not even close and I think that is quite something. I'd say I'm quite a tough cookie to break and certainly have quite high standards when it comes to literature in general. Long story short; I'm quite hard to please. Colleen however has found a way to waltz right through that tough exterior and hits the target every time.   If I'm totally honest with you, I have the strangest feeling Colleen is actually a Witch. Like, a fully fledged magical being with the most wonderful imagination. So if you're reading this right now and you're thinking, ''heck, what is this chick on about... magic isn't real...''  I urg...

Here we are again folks, for another fun round of THE TOP TEN MOMENTS OF . . .  Today's segment will be featuring this months favourite 'Flat-out-Love ' by superbly talented YA/NA Author Jessica Park . Be excited chaps, BE VERY EXCITED.  If you haven't read the book yet, I'd advise you to drop whatever you're doing right now and get yourself a copy! Like right now! GO!   ( Polite   Warning : HOWEVER, If you're currently holding a cup of coffee or any other kind of hot and or steaming beverage... Please disregard advice. ;) Here we go, let's get this show on the road.  Starting with NUMBER 10:  ' 'Mom, I have to go. I think this Matt character is here." "Are you sure it's him?" Julie peered into the car as the window lowered. "I see a maniacal-looking guy with brightly-colored candy in one hand, and he's waving a sickle in the other. Oh! He's beckoning me to the car. This must be my ...