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Being a barista for two years myself, I have gotten to where I have been able to guess what people will order for their coffee just by looking at the person. And with Kristina Springer's debut YA novel, The Espressologist, she takes this to a totally different level: matchmaking!
I am a total lover of young adult books, but many haven't been able to win me over fast like The Espressologist was able to do. Brimming with humor and very likeable characters, this was a very enjoyable read. I was able to really connect with Jane, the barista who is able to matchmake people through their coffee preferences, and even the other characters throughout the novel.
I can only see more good things from Kristina Springer because her debut was dynamite. A must read for coffee lovers and those who don't love coffee alike. I'd highly recommend it.
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Brutually honestly and with gripping detail, Ellen Hopkins didn't hold back with Tricks. Since her groundbreaking Crank and shocking Identical, Tricks has got to be the most surprising of all her novels.
She weaves together in great detail the stories of 5 teenagers with different backgrounds and personalities but the same falling into the grips of the underground sex trade of America. Some might think that this book is much too mature for teenagers, but Ellen took great care in writing a novel that is not only honest, but is quite frank of the dangers of this all too real danger that has taken the lifes of millions of teens.
A highly recommended read. Yet again Ellen Hopkins has written a novel that teens and adults alike can relate to.
We finally get to find out whatever happened to Arianna Osgood.
After the murder of fellow classmate Thomas Pearson, whom she murdered, Arianna is caught and sent to prison. She's spent two years in a women's facility and now she is making plans.
In the first book of Kate Brian's new series "Privilege", we get a deep glimpse into the dark psyche of one of Private's most intriquing characters.
It was an awesome book. I highly recommend it!
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Absolutely stunning. April Henry really takes you on an emotional wild trip through the eyes of Cassie, whom is trapped in a mexican prison for teens. I couldn't put this book down! April writes with such emotion and suspence. I'd highly recommend it.
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"Something, Maybe" has to be one of the most amusing yet emotion-filled novels I have had the pleasure to read. Hannah is a strong character and voice, and she is easy to relate to. We have all had our moments of embarassing parents and unrequited love. And the way Elizabeth wrote this, it is just amazing. I highly recommend it.
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The Espressologist by Kristina Springer
brittani, November 15, 2009
Being a barista for two years myself, I have gotten to where I have been able to guess what people will order for their coffee just by looking at the person. And with Kristina Springer's debut YA novel, The Espressologist, she takes this to a totally different level: matchmaking!I am a total lover of young adult books, but many haven't been able to win me over fast like The Espressologist was able to do. Brimming with humor and very likeable characters, this was a very enjoyable read. I was able to really connect with Jane, the barista who is able to matchmake people through their coffee preferences, and even the other characters throughout the novel.
I can only see more good things from Kristina Springer because her debut was dynamite. A must read for coffee lovers and those who don't love coffee alike. I'd highly recommend it.
(1 of 1 readers found this comment helpful)
Tricks by Ellen Hopkins
brittani, September 13, 2009
Brutually honestly and with gripping detail, Ellen Hopkins didn't hold back with Tricks. Since her groundbreaking Crank and shocking Identical, Tricks has got to be the most surprising of all her novels.She weaves together in great detail the stories of 5 teenagers with different backgrounds and personalities but the same falling into the grips of the underground sex trade of America. Some might think that this book is much too mature for teenagers, but Ellen took great care in writing a novel that is not only honest, but is quite frank of the dangers of this all too real danger that has taken the lifes of millions of teens.
A highly recommended read. Yet again Ellen Hopkins has written a novel that teens and adults alike can relate to.
Privilege #01: Privilege by Kate Brian
brittani, April 16, 2009
We finally get to find out whatever happened to Arianna Osgood.After the murder of fellow classmate Thomas Pearson, whom she murdered, Arianna is caught and sent to prison. She's spent two years in a women's facility and now she is making plans.
In the first book of Kate Brian's new series "Privilege", we get a deep glimpse into the dark psyche of one of Private's most intriquing characters.
It was an awesome book. I highly recommend it!
(2 of 4 readers found this comment helpful)
Shock Point by April Henry
brittani, April 6, 2009
Absolutely stunning. April Henry really takes you on an emotional wild trip through the eyes of Cassie, whom is trapped in a mexican prison for teens. I couldn't put this book down! April writes with such emotion and suspence. I'd highly recommend it.(2 of 3 readers found this comment helpful)
Something, Maybe by Elizabeth Scott
brittani, March 24, 2009
"Something, Maybe" has to be one of the most amusing yet emotion-filled novels I have had the pleasure to read. Hannah is a strong character and voice, and she is easy to relate to. We have all had our moments of embarassing parents and unrequited love. And the way Elizabeth wrote this, it is just amazing. I highly recommend it.(4 of 6 readers found this comment helpful)
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