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Book talk - Review of Isla and the happily ever after by S. Perkins.

Published August 14th 2014 by Dutton We rate it: 4.5 stars out of 5 It comes to no surprise that Stephanie once again managed to knock our fluffy socks off. I mean, we all expected it, didn't we?! I most certainly did.  I know Steph has had a bunch of worries about writing Isla, seeing as it is the last and final book in the series and, naturally, those are always the toughest ones to complete, but I knew from the start that she'd have nothing to worry about. I was 100% sure she'd ace it, and, well, here we are.  I think out of the 3, Isla was the book with the most ups and downs and overall had the most emotionally consuming plot. Josh & Isla's story really tugged at my heartstrings and I found it most difficult to detach myself from the heartbreak.  Isla and the happily ever after is one of those stories that act as some sort of mad teleportation device. Before you know it, you're tumbling right back into your own teenager years w...

THE TOP TEN MOMENTS OF: Flat-out-Love by Jessica Park

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 ...