A Wedding in Springtime by Amanda Forester

April 24th, 2013 Kimberly Review 17 Comments

24th Apr
A Wedding in Springtime by Amanda Forester

Take a debutante being presented to the Queen, a notorious rake, a reluctant second son who inherits the dukedom and the marriage arrangement that came with it. Then you add in a meddlesome dowager, a misled brother and traitors to the crown and what do you get? Why tons of mischief and a tale that is sure to delight. A Wedding in Springtime is the first book in the Marriage Mart series by Amanda Forester and her wonderful characters and action packed plot kept me thoroughly entertained.

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The Kissing Booth by Beth Reekles

April 23rd, 2013 Kimberly Review 6 Comments

23rd Apr
The Kissing Booth by Beth Reekles

I first heard about Beth Reekles the seventeen year British high school student on the Today Showwhen it was announced that she landed a three-book, seven figure contract with Random House which includes her first novel the Kissing Booth. It was a sensation on the writer-reader Wattpad community and had over 20 million reads. I found myself curious so when Random House asked me to review the book I jumped at the chance. I am delighted that I did and very excited to see what this young author has in store for us next. The Kissing Booth offered us fleshed out, lovable characters, a swoon-worthy bad boy, friendship and first love.

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A Murder at Rosamund’s Gate by Susanna Calkins

April 22nd, 2013 Kimberly Review 4 Comments

22nd Apr
A Murder at Rosamund’s Gate by Susanna Calkins

The cover of A Murder at Rosamund’s Gate spoke to me and the synopsis with its promise of a mystery sealed the deal. Susanna Calkins debut novel shares a wonderful murder mystery set in 1665 London with a Nancy Drew vibe. A young chambermaid unearths clues regarding a serial killer who is goes after young woman.

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The Eternity Cure by Julie Kagawa

April 21st, 2013 Kimberly Review 44 Comments

21st Apr
The Eternity Cure by Julie Kagawa

Immortal Rules by Julie Kagawa was on my top ten list for young-adult reads in 2012. Earlier this year I read the novella Dawn of Edena prequel to book one that was dark and gritty. As you can imagine I was excited to begin Eternity Cure. Kagawa once again immersed me into this plague ridden world, holding me captive and ripping my heart out only to leave me gasping at the end!

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Scowler by Daniel Kraus

April 19th, 2013 Kimberly Review 5 Comments

19th Apr
Scowler by Daniel Kraus

Scowler without a doubt was the scariest and darkest book I have ever read in the young adult genre. It makes I Hunt Killers look like Sesame Street. It’s Stephen King meets Silence of the Lambs and it held me captive from page one. Disturbing imagery, and heart-racing scenes had me completely spellbound as I searched for closure from this nightmare. This was a thrilling ride and I enjoyed every dark, gritty, heart pounding moment.

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