Month: September 2012

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Book Review: The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight by Jennifer E. Smith

Kathryn Cooper

Title: The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight
Author: Jennifer E. Smith
Publisher: Poppy/Little Brown
Release Date: January 2012
Pages: 236
Series: none
4 Stars: I Really Liked It

Who would have guessed that four minutes could change everything?

Today should be one of the worst days of seventeen-year-old Hadley Sullivan’s life. Having missed her flight, she’s stuck at JFK airport and late to her father’s second wedding, which is taking place in London and involves a soon-to-be stepmother Hadley’s never even met. Then she meets the perfect boy in the airport’s cramped waiting area. His name is Oliver, he’s British, and he’s sitting in her row.

A long night on the plane passes in the blink of an eye, and Hadley and Oliver lose track of each other in the airport chaos upon arrival. Can fate intervene to bring them together once more?

Quirks of timing play out in this romantic and cinematic novel about family connections, second chances, and first loves. Set over a twenty-four-hour-period, Hadley and Oliver’s story will make you believe that true love finds you when you’re least expecting it.

My Thoughts:
I’ve wanted to read this since I first saw it last year before it was even released. I don’t know what’s taken me so long! The story takes place within 24-hours. I thought that would make the book drag, but it wasn’t too bad. There are a lot of flashbacks so it doesn’t feel like just 24-hours.

It’s the summer before Hadley’s senior year of high school, and she’s flying to see her father remarried. There’s a lot of emotions that go along with the betrayal she felt when her dad left her and her mom. Jennifer, the author, does a great job portraying those raw emotions.

I love the scenes with Oliver and Hadley, great chemistry. There’s a bit of mystery surrounding Oliver and my prediction was totally false. 🙂 I enjoyed the growth shown in Hadley’s one day journey. This book was great with a wonderful romance! If you love YA contemporary romance, you’ll love this book.

Content Ratings: highlight between ( ) to view details
Sexual Content: mild ( kissing )
Language: mild ( God-1, d***-2, h***-2, bloody-3, arse-1 )
Violence: none
Other: mild ( boy 18 or 19 steals alcohol on plane, he drinks 2 bottles while girl takes 1 sip, he does leave money for it when they leave )
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Reviewed by Kathryn Cooper
Creator of Clean Teen Fiction

Other Books By Jennifer E. Smith

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Book Review: So Not Happening by Jenny B. Jones

Kathryn Cooper

Title: So Not Happening
Author: Jenny B. Jones
Publisher: Thomas Nelson Publishers
Release Date: May 2009
Pages: 329
Series: The Charmed Life #1
4 Stars: I Really Liked It

New York’s social darling Isabella Kirkwood just woke up in a nightmare: Oklahoma.

Isabella Kirkwood had it all: popularity at a prestigious private school in Manhattan, the latest fashions, and a life of privilege and luxury. Then her father, a plastic surgeon to the stars, decided to trade her mother in for a newer model.

When her mother starts over with her new husband, Bella is forced to pack up and leave all she knows to live with her new family in Oklahoma. Before her mother can even say “I do,” Bella’s life becomes a major “don’t.”

Can Bella survive her crazy new family? Will the school survive Bella? How can a girl go on when her charmed life is gone and God gives her the total smackdown?

My Thoughts:
First, I have to give a shout out to my blogging bud Inky (Book Haven Extraordinaire) for recommending this book. Thanks girl! I really enjoyed it. 😀

Poor Isabella is having a rough time. Her parents divorce, and her mom remarries moving Bella from the Manhattan elite to an Oklahoma farm. I love when Bella first meets a cow and gets up close and personal with a dumpster. . . hilarious. She makes some mistakes in her journey to cope with her new life. It’s painful to watch, but she lives and learns.

This book is funny and heartwarming with a little romance. If you enjoy contemporary YA Christian fiction you’ll love this book. I’m looking forward to reading the rest of this series!

Content Ratings: highlight between ( ) to view details
Sexual Content: mild ( kissing )
Language: none
Violence: mild ( injury, murder threat, punched, blood )
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Reviewed by Kathryn Cooper
Creator of Clean Teen Fiction

Other Books By Jenny B. Jones

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Stacking The Shelves (8)

Kathryn Cooper

Stacking The Shelves, hosted by Tygna’s Reviews, is a weekly post where bloggers list the books they recently acquired. The books can come from anywhere: publisher, author, giveaway, library, bought.

Okay, this vlog is short and sweet since my kids busted in at the end. They had been playing outside, but then one of them got bit by ants or something. Oh the drama. 🙂

Click the book’s cover to view on Amazon and the title to add to your GoodReads.

For Review
By The Seat of her Pants by Jennifer Rubloff
The Wind of Life: Vita by Oliver Neubert

For Blog Tour Review
Possession by Elana Johnson (Atomr Blog Tours)

Won
Beyonders: A World Without Heros by Brandon Mull (from The Reading Fever)

Thank You to Jennifer Rubloff, Oliver Neubert, Elana Johnson, and Penelope!

What have you added to your shelves this week?

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Book to Movie News

Kathryn Cooper

Lionsgate and Summit Entertainment announced last week the release date for the movie adapted from the book Divergent by Veronica Roth. Click HERE to see the article. The date is March 21, 2014! It’s forever away, but I can’t wait!

Who else is super excited for this movie? What other books to movies are you looking forward to?

Books by Veronica Roth

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Waiting On Wednesday: Grave Consequences by Lisa T. Bergren

Kathryn Cooper

“Waiting On” Wednesday is a weekly post, hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine , where we spotlight a book we are anxiously waiting to be published.

Grave Consequences (Grand Tour Series #2)
By Lisa T. Bergren
Publisher: David C. Cook
Release Date: March 1, 2013

The Powerful, Epic Romance ContinuesFor Cora Kensington, the journey of a lifetime takes unexpected twists. And her future—her very life—depends on the decisions she’ll make at each crossroad. As her European tour with her newfound family takes her through Austria, France, and Italy, an unseen enemy trails close behind. Meanwhile, a forbidden love continues to claim her heart, putting everyone’s plans in danger. And as Cora stays one step ahead of it all, what might need the most protection is her own heart, torn between the dramatic pursuit of a dashing Frenchman and a man who has been quietly staking claim to her affections all along. Love has dangers all its own. She must escape the bonds of the past and discover the faith to make the right choices, as each one has grave consequences.

Oh I love anything by Lisa T. Bergren! She’s wonderful! I loved the first book of this series and can’t wait to find out what happens next. I know this is kind of a long wait, but the cover was released recently so I just had to share. I love the cover. It looks mysterious and romantic. *sigh*

What books are you “Waiting On” today?

Some More Books by Lisa T. Bergren

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Waiting On Wednesday: Timeless by Michelle Madow

Kathryn Cooper

“Waiting On” Wednesday is a weekly post, hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine , where we spotlight a book we are anxiously waiting to be published.

Timeless (Transcend Time Saga #3)
By Michelle Madow
Publisher: Dreamscape Publishing
Release Date: November 20, 2012

IT’S A RACE AGAINST TIME.

In Remembrance, Lizzie and Drew changed the course of fate so they could be together.

In Vengeance, Chelsea set fate back on its original, deadly path.

Now, strange things keep happening to Lizzie. Things that are omens of darkness to come. A curse has doomed her to die an early death, just as she did in her past life. To make things worse, even if she can figure out who cast the curse, it’s irreversible. There’s only one option left for her to save herself. It’s crazier than anything she’s heard yet, and to do it, she’ll need Drew and Chelsea’s help.

Because to make things right, they must go back to when it all began …

I can’t wait to read the end to this amazing series! I was so privileged to meet Michelle while she was on tour this year. Click HERE to see that post. She’s so fun and a talented author. The cover is gorgeous too.

What books are you “Waiting On” today?

Books by Michelle Madow

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Squeaky Books Birthday Bash Giveaway

Kathryn Cooper


I’m hosting a contest as part of
Enna Isilee’s Birthday Bash 2012
Presented by Squeaky Books
From August 22nd until September 22nd Enna Isilee at Squeaky Books is having a HUGE bash to celebrate her birthday! There’s a giveaway nearly EVERY DAY, tons of author interviews, and guest posts from some YA book bloggers. And I get to host a giveaway!

I’m giving away a copy of The Girl of Fire and Thorns by Rae Carson! Entering is simple, just fill out the rafflecopter. THIS GIVEAWAY IS OPEN INTERNATIONAL! You have until September 21st at 11:59pm EST to enter. All winners will be announced on Enna Isilee’s birthday (September 22nd) on Enna Isilee’s blog (Squeaky Books). And today, Ennalee interviewed Rae Carson at Squeaky Books. You should check it out.

Without further ado, enter to win! Click below.

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And the winners are…

Kathryn Cooper

It’s time to announce the winners of my 2 recent giveaways! 

OaNa won the Witch Born giveaway!
and
Crystal won the Reading Clean giveaway!
Congratulations you two! The emails and books have already been sent. Thank you to everyone who entered. I have one more giveaway next week then I’ll be taking a giveaway break for awhile. 🙂 
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Book Review: Witch Song by Amber Argyle

Kathryn Cooper

Title: Witch Song
Author: Amber Argyle
Publisher: Rhemalda Publishing
Release Date: July 2011
Pages: 305
Series: Witch Song #1
4 Stars: I Really Liked It

The world is changing. Once, Witch Song controlled everything from the winds to the shifting of the seasons-but not anymore. All the Witches are gone, taken captive by a traitor. All but Brusenna. As the echo of their songs fade, the traitor grows stronger. Now she is coming for Brusenna. Her guardian has sworn to protect her, but even he can’t stop the Dark Witch. Somehow, Brusenna has to succeed where every other Witch has failed. Find the traitor. Fight her. Defeat her. Because if Brusenna doesn’t, there won’t be anything left to save.

My Thoughts:
This was a great book! At the beginning this wasn’t the kind of book I just couldn’t put down, but I still enjoyed it. By the end the action picked up, and I found myself reading it every chance I got.

Brusenna was barely 15 at the beginning of her story, by the end I think she was almost 17. Senna’s mother left to try and defeat the dark witch leaving her alone at such a young age. Senna found instructions from her mother and started her journey. Along the way she found a witch guardian in training which added a lot of fun and romance. 😉

This was such a creative and new story where witches could sing to plants and make them obey. I’d never thought of plants as weapons. It was awesome. I loved getting to know this new world.

Content Ratings: highlight between ( ) to view details
Sexual Content: mild ( a bully squeezed her breast, naked to shape shift and some men see, kissing )
Language: none
Violence: mild/moderate ( hit by merchant, villain bit by animal, ship battle with cannons and guns, death, blood, beating, witch battles )

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Reviewed by Kathryn Cooper
Creator of Clean Teen Fiction

Books By Amber Argyle