Wild Hearts (If Only #4) by Jessica Burkhart

Wild Hearts (If Only #4) by Jessica Burkhart

Release Date: May 5, 2015

Publisher: Bloomsbury USA Childrens

Age Group: Young Adult

Pages: 256

Summary: Brie Carter's father's land development business has taken her family all over the world,

but as soon as they arrive at their new home in Lost Spring, Wyoming, the town turns out to protest. They don't want a new hotel if the resident mustang population will be displaced or hurt as part of the deal. Then Brie meets Logan, a gorgeous local who has a special connection to the mustangs, and she is immediately drawn to him . . . and the horses. However, with Logan's father leading the protests and Brie's father refusing to budge, it's clear that their parents are heading towards an all-out war. Can Brie and Logan find a way to save the mustangs and be together? Or is their love doomed from the start?

This new title in the If Only line is the perfect summer read and proves that love flourishes in the wildest places!

My Thoughts:  I really wanted to love this one. It sounded amazing but I only ended up just liking it.

We are introduced to Brie whose parents move her around a lot due to her dad’s business. Brie is generally alright with this. She doesn’t make a lot of friends and she’s used to living all over the world.

When Brie’s dad’s new job lands the family in Lost Springs, Wyoming things get tough! There are wild horses running around on the land her dad is working on and this creates a lot of problems. She also meets a boy named Logan who her dad would never approve of her dating.

I really liked the romance in this one even though it was fast too. At times I felt like it was a bit rushed. I loved the horse angle. I loved when Brie and Logan went camping and found the horse in labor! That was definitely interesting!

I liked Wild Hearts but I didn’t love it like I had hoped! I liked the characters and the plot but I had trouble getting through it and and I just didn’t connect to the characters or the plot like I wanted.

Overall:  Wild Hearts wasn’t my favorite If Only book yet but I will keep reading them as they come out! I always love the idea of the plots! Very romantic and interesting.

Cover: Love it! I really like cover! Its cute. And I love the horse on it! Neat!

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The Fill-In Boyfriend by Kasie West

The Fill-In Boyfriend by Kasie West

Release Date: May 5, 2015

Publisher: HarperTeen

Age Group: Young Adult

Pages: 352

Summary:  When Gia Montgomery's boyfriend, Bradley, dumps her in the parking lot of her high school prom, she has to think fast. After all, she'd been telling her friends about him for months now. This was supposed to be the night she proved he existed. So when she sees a cute guy waiting to pick up his sister, she enlists his help. The task is simple: be her fill-in boyfriend— two hours, zero commitment, a few white lies. After that, she can win back the real Bradley.

The problem is that days after prom, it's not the real Bradley she's thinking about, but the stand-in. The one whose name she doesn't even know. But tracking him down doesn't mean they're done faking a relationship. Gia owes him a favor and his sister intends to see that he collects: his ex-girlfriend's graduation party — three hours, zero commitment, a few white lies.

Just when Gia begins to wonder if she could turn her fake boyfriend into a real one, Bradley comes waltzing back into her life, exposing her lie, and threatening to destroy her friendships and her new-found relationship.

My Thoughts: I am such a huge fan of Kasie West! I just love her! I love all her books, I love the characters, I always love the plot.

In The Fill-In Boyfriend, we are introduced to Gia who is popular and the student counselor president. She has a lot going for her, including a boyfriend in college. But her friends don’t believe her since he’s never around.  His name is Bradley.

Well, come prom night Bradley dumps her right on the curb and she’s without a prom date (and a boyfriend) so she goes to the first guy she sees.  His name is Hayden and he’s there dropping off his younger sister. Gia doesn't know him since he doesn't go to school there.

Gia and Hayden have a fun night together, and she’s left thinking about him for a while. She really liked him and wants to get to know him more. The only real clue she has is his sister.  So, she goes on a mission to find out more about him.

Once, Gia sets her sights on something, she’s motivated to the end.

I really liked Hayden. He was such a sweet and caring guy. The more I got to know him, the more I wanted him to end up with Gia. Gia also overcame a lot in this one, she grew as a person and I loved her for that.

I really liked the plot also. I loved the way they got to know one another, and how everything went down. It wasn't perfect but it was realistic. Once again, another book by West that I truly adored!

If you like contemps, you must read this one!

Overall: I loved The Fill-In Boyfriend! I swear I will read whatever Kasie West writes! I adore her books and I just love the plots she comes up with! I loved Hayden so much!

Cover:  Love Love Love it! If I saw this in a bookstore, it would be going home with me! Its so cute!! And just by the cover alone, I’d have to know what its about!

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A Court Of Thorns And Roses by Sarah J. Maas

A Court Of Thorns And Roses by Sarah J. Maas

Release Date: May 5, 2015

Publisher: Bloomsbury USA Childrens

Age Group: Young Adult

Pages: 432

Summary:A thrilling, seductive new series from New York Timesbestselling author Sarah J. Maas, blending Beauty and the Beast with faerie lore.

When nineteen-year-old huntress Feyre kills a wolf in the woods, a beast-like creature arrives to demand retribution for it. Dragged to a treacherous magical land she only knows about from legends, Feyre discovers that her captor is not an animal, but Tamlin—one of the lethal, immortal faeries who once ruled their world.

As she dwells on his estate, her feelings for Tamlin transform from icy hostility into a fiery passion that burns through every lie and warning she's been told about the beautiful, dangerous world of the Fae. But an ancient, wicked shadow grows over the faerie lands, and Feyre must find a way to stop it . . . or doom Tamlin—and his world—forever.

Perfect for fans of Kristin Cashore and George R. R. Martin, this first book in a sexy and action-packed new series is impossible to put down!

My Thoughts:  Ok, Seriously A Court Of Thorns And Roses was awesome!! Capital AWESOME! I fell in love with it from the very first page and couldn’t get enough the whole entire book.

We are introduced to Feyre who promised her mother long ago she’d take care of her two sisters and father. She’s done whatever needs to be done to keep them warm, clothed, and fed.  Things are really hard for the family but she goes out hunting even when its freezing so they will have food. She sells what she can to buy her sisters what they need. Feyre was an amazing character. She has such a big heart but is also very tough.

Feyre ends up doing something she shouldn’t have done and ends up owing a powerful faerie quite the debt. Gosh, I don’t even want to write very much because I don’t want to give away any spoilers! I feel like this one needs to be experienced by YOU, YOU need to cry, to laugh, to be joyed, to be sad, you name the emotion, you will feel it.

I just loved it. I loved the plot, I loved the world building, I loved the characters.

Lets talk about the characters for a minute.  There is Lucien.  Oh Lucien how you angered me at times but then redeemed yourself and made me laugh. I loved to despise you.

And then there was Tamlin. Oh, my sweet Tamlin. At first, I wasn’t so sure about him. I didn’t know if I would feel those love feelings but I definitely did. And when I did, I fell desperately madly in love with him. If he was real, OH MY GOSH!  I loved him. I loved him so much. I loved his personality and the way Feyre described him, YUMMY.

And than Rhys, I won’t even say much about him, but I even liked him!

I really enjoyed the first part of this one, but then once I hit the second part it got even more interesting and I wanted to cry so bad. I just wanted things to be perfect.  It just got better with each page.

I also want to mention all the extra side characters but I won’t. There were so many that made this story more interesting. And I loved how Feyre wouldn’t give up.  She was so stubborn, yet so smart!

I could probably write a whole book just about this book but I’ll stop here!

All I can really say about A Court Of Thorns And Roses is that I FREAKING LOVED IT!

Overall:  Oh Tamlin, best faerie boyfriend ever! I love you! This is my first read of 2015 and I hope the rest of the year is as good as this one! Loved it! Probably going to be one of my favorite reads of the whole year! I highly recommend you pick this one up as soon as you can!!!!  As for the next one in the series, I can’t wait! I need to know where this story will go!

Cover: I love it too! I think it fits perfectly! It would make me pick it up instantly!

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Saint Anything by Sarah Dessen

Saint Anything by Sarah Dessen

Release Date: May 5, 2015

Publisher:  Viking Books For Young Readers

Age Group: Young Adult

Pages: 448

Summary: Peyton, Sydney's charismatic older brother, has always been the star of the family, receiving the lion's share of their parents' attention and—lately—concern. When Peyton's increasingly reckless behavior culminates in an accident, a drunk driving conviction, and a jail sentence, Sydney is cast adrift, searching for her place in the family and the world. When everyone else is so worried about Peyton, is she the only one concerned about the victim of the accident?

Enter the Chathams, a warm, chaotic family who run a pizza parlor, play bluegrass on weekends, and pitch in to care for their mother, who has multiple sclerosis. Here Sydney experiences unquestioning acceptance. And here she meets Mac, gentle, watchful, and protective, who makes Sydney feel seen, really seen, for the first time.

The uber-popular Sarah Dessen explores her signature themes of family, self-discovery, and change in her twelfth novel, sure to delight her legions of fans.

My Thoughts:  Wow, I always seem to love Dessen’s books and I loved this one just as much as the others.

I read it within a few days, I breezed right through it!

We are introduced to Sydney who has always been in the shadow of her older brother Peyton. Or at least it seems that way. In my opinion, I thought Sydney was an amazing person all on her own. I liked Sydney much more than I liked Peyton.

When Peyton finally gets into trouble he can’t get out of his family is left to deal with the consequences. See, Peyton has had some trouble during the past year but when he hits a guy riding a bicycle and leaves him injured really bad Peyton finally gets some jail time.  This affects his whole family.

Sydney really had to grow up and fast and her parents sometimes treated her like she was in the one in trouble.  Sydney was such a kind and gentle soul.

She also meets a boy named Mac. Sweet sweet Mac. He comes off as a sort of bad-boy at times but really he’s a sweetheart!!! He also has a nice little family who Sydney really likes. She understands them. She fits in with them.

I don’t want to say much about this one. I don’t want to ruin it. I loved the jail aspect because it really put some things in perspective. I liked the family and romance too. I thought this was a sweet and charming novel. It was raw and emotional but I also felt happy at times.

Overall: I really loved this one!!! 5 cupcakes all the way from me!  Loved the plot, loved the characters, and just flat out loved it all!!!  Highly recommend this one!

Cover:  Like it!  Its very sweet!

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99 Days by Katie Cotugno

99 Days by Katie Cotugno

Release Date: April 21, 2015

Publisher: Balzer And Bray

Age Group: Young Adult

Pages: 384

Summary:  Day 1: Julia Donnelly eggs my house my first night back in Star Lake, and that’s how I know everyone still remembers everything—how I destroyed my relationship with Patrick the night everything happened with his brother, Gabe. How I wrecked their whole family. Now I’m serving out my summer like a jail sentence: Just ninety-nine days till I can leave for college, and be done.

Day 4: A nasty note on my windshield makes it clear Julia isn’t finished. I’m expecting a fight when someone taps me on the shoulder, but it’s just Gabe, home from college and actually happy to see me. “For what it’s worth, Molly Barlow,” he says, “I’m really glad you’re back.”

Day 12: Gabe got me to come to this party, and I’m actually having fun. I think he’s about to kiss me—and that’s when I see Patrick. My Patrick, who’s supposed to be clear across the country. My Patrick, who’s never going to forgive me.

My Thoughts: Seriously, when I started this one, I knew I’d probably enjoy it. Love triangle much? Usually those stories keep me interested and I’m always anxious to see who the girl ends up with in the end.

In 99 Days, we are introduced to Molly who has spent a year at boarding school. She had a longtime boyfriend named Patrick whom she cheated on one night with his brother Gabe. Technically, Patrick and Molly were broken up. But the people in Molly’s world don’t see it that way. Also, her mom wrote a bestseller about it! Crazy, I know!

Molly ends up back home for the summer and long and behold runs into Patrick, Gabe, and their sister Julia. She also meets Patrick’s new girlfriend Tess. And of course sees her old friend Imogen again.  Things are hectic for her to say the least. Everyone still holds a grudge and nobody has really forgiven her yet.

Well, there is Gabe. Sweet Gabe, who never really was mad at Molly. Molly spends the summer torn between both boys while Patrick is torn between his feelings for her and hating her.

This was an intense read. I never knew what was going to happen. Half of me wanted her with Patrick, the other half with Gabe! I was very torn. I liked each boy for their own reasons.

I really did like this one but I did have some problems with it. I hate the idea of cheating but when reading about a love triangle, I’m always interested because I have to know who she ends up with. I want her to be happy. I want the boys to be happy. And with love triangles, usually there is someone who isn’t happy.

I liked the plot of this one, I liked the characters, and I liked where the story went.

Overall:   I liked this one a lot but I’m not sure of the ending. I liked it, it was fitting, but I was also a little bit disappointed. I just sat there feeling unsure.   I highly recommend this one if you need some drama in your life.

Cover: Love it! Its cute!

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