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Ben and Rose's inter-tangled lives were pieced together in such a beautiful manner, which increased my curiosity about them. Ben's introduction started with lonesome moments, but escalated into a yearning for answers . I loved going through the journey of finding his father. He was quite brave to go to New York without any assistance. His determination was infectious; I couldn't help but root for him to find out the truth.As for Rose, her story broke my heart; she was such a sweet girl, I couldn't help but feel sorry for her. I admired her non-stop attitude in wanting to spend time with her mother. In addition, due to the fact that she was deaf, I was amazed at how it didn't get in the way of her search alone in a big city. With similar themes behind their stories, it was interesting to see that the even though they were fifty years apart, they still ended up in the same places.All in all, the novel might be 608 pages, but it felt like 100 pages. The easy dialogue and breathtaking artistic quality in Brian's work, helped me breeze right through it. I definitely recommend this one if you're looking for something different. It's a book for all ages, so don't wait to long to be mesmerized!My Rating:

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I love how Mike featured tough heroines in this post, they are always my favorite type of protagonists. In addition, his debut Ashfall, sounds like a great dystopian read, I can't wait to read it soon.____________________________________:: GUEST POST ::

Tough Heroines

Guest post by Mike Mullin

I love novels with tough heroines. When Graceling’s Katsa spars with Prince Po, I’m cheering her on. One of my favorite moments in The Hunger Games is Katniss taking aim at the Gamemakers’ table, skewering the apple from their suckling pig’s mouth. And Andrea’s heroic feats with a bow in Two Moon Princess provide a similar thrill.But there’s a different kind of tough heroine, a quieter type, that I love as well. Think of D.J. Schwenk’s bull-headed determination to maintain her family’s farm despite her Dad’s injury in Dairy Queen. Or Ree Dolly’s courageous quest to hold her farm and family together in Winter’s Bone. Whatever needs doing, she’ll face it with her chin forward: whether it’s skinning a squirrel, confronting a meth cooker, or wielding a chainsaw in an, um, highly unconventional manner.In writing my debut novel, ASHFALL, I wanted to include the kind of heroine I admired so much in others’ work. But writing from a female point of view seems to me like high wire walking: it’s one of those things I admire when others do it, but it would get me killed. So my protagonist became Alex, a guy, but the leading lady, if you will, became Darla.ASHFALL is set in the aftermath of a calamitous natural disaster: the eruption of the Yellowstone supervolcano. Alex is home alone for the weekend when the volcano erupts. His hometown descends into darkness, chaos, and violence. Alex is forced to flee, beginning a nearly impossible trek to find his family.Alex is similar to the way I was as a teen. He’s more comfortable with a book or computer game than a baseball bat or can of beer, for example. He struggles with anger, letting rage get the better of him in ways that hurt both him and the people he cares about.I doubt I would have survived what Alex faces at fifteen. I didn’t have the physical skills or determination necessary. So I gave him an edge—when ASHFALL begins, Alex has been training in taekwondo for nine years and has earned his black belt. While I also hold a black belt in taekwondo, I only took up the sport three years ago as an adult.I left Alex with a streak of naïve idealism and innate trust—traits that Alex and I shared from our safe, middle class childhoods, traits that could easily be fatal to him in a post-apocalyptic environment. Enter Darla.Like D.J., Darla has been keeping her family farm afloat nearly singlehandedly for two years. Like Ree, she’s willing and able to do whatever it takes to protect the people she loves. Like Katsa, she has something of a grace, an uncanny knack for all things mechanical.I’ve always wanted to write a novel with a tough heroine. I hope you’ll give ASHFALL a few hours of your reading time and let me know if I’ve succeeded. To reach me or get more information, visit www.mikemullinauthor.com

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As a student, or reader, do you think book reviews are helpful? I'd love to hear your thought's on this great discussion.I hope you enjoy Anthony's article, as much as I did!______________________________How Book Reviews Can Help Students

Whether a student is working on book report in high school, working on a BS degree or even a doctorate in an, time can be more important than money. When writing a paper integrating several sources, researching a paper which only requires one major source, or simply writing a book report, book reviews can be very helpful in saving time by helping a student know what to read. Reading a book review before reading the book can, among other things, insure that the book will provide the information needed before taking the time to read the book.Book reviews can also be helpful so the student can think about the book in ways they wouldn’t have on their first read through the text. Often, when reading weightier material for an AP high school class or an online graduate program

When doing academic research, it can be extremely frustrating to read an entire book only to find out the material in the book is useless for the topic being studied. It is also frustrating for a student who has to write a standard book report to read the entire book hoping they will enjoy it, only to find out several hundred pages later that the book was actually not what they hoped for, then to be forced to write a book report on this book they did not enjoy.There are various sources that help find book reviews to allow the student to know more about the book they are going to read, or if they actually need to read that book or find another source. For regular school projects, La Femme Readers offers reviews on many books for young adults, which can be really useful especially to those who are looking for books to read for elective assignments. The ratings for books in la femme reader from one to five, as well as the summary, are really great tools that allow potential readers to decide to read or not to read, and saves time.Book review sites cannot only help student learn about books they might want to read, but some also offer review questions and study guides about the book to insure that the student learned what was necessary when reading the book. These reviews and review questions can also help graduate students or anyone who will be required to provide instruction on books that students are reading. One of the more difficult aspects of teaching a book to others, especially the first time, is staying ahead of the students and feeling confident that the students are learning enough, but book reviews and study guides can be helpful for teachers to keep track of their progress.The National Policy Education Center offers more academic book reviews focused on material for college students. These reviews

Because students are extremely busy, it can be useful to read book reviews before reading the book. Whether the purpose of reading the book review is to insure that the student will enjoy the book for a book report, or whether a doctoral student wants to insure that the book will be useful when teaching or researching for their dissertation, the book review is an under-utilized educational tool for students. Fortunately there are resources available like La Femme Readers, for students to find book reviews right for them. ______________________________Writer's Bio:

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"About my blog work space. It changes, really. This is the sofa in the living room where I do most things on the computer, which is there on the coffee table. But sometimes I work in my bedroom and other times I'm roaming, especially when I'm writing down reviews in my notebook."Thank you Amber for this awesome interview!

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Eve (The Eve Trilogy, #1) by Anna Carey

Release Date: October 4, 2011

Publisher: HarperCollins

Pages: 336

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Eve's decision to jump into an area that was supposedly dangerous was very brave. With no knowledge or any supplies, she took her fate into her own hands. I admire her courage and non-stop fighting attitude. Along the way, I got the chance to see Arden more in depth, and she turned out to be a grand sidekick to Eve. At first, her tough exterior clouded her likability, but she slowly unraveled her true colors. Moving on, besides Eve and Arden and all the fascinating secondary characters, one boy stole my heart and that was Caleb. Whatever Eve was brainwashed with about boys went out the window, the moment she met him. Caleb was kind-hearted, intellectual and delectably attractive, everything you'd want in a perfect guy. Even through their ups and downs of survival, their bond was special. I expect to see many more wonderful moments between the two. Especially since the ending leads me to believe that the sequel will be filled with more heart-pumping scenes. All in all, I look forward to continuing this series, Anna proved to be a talented writer with the gift of writing attention grabbing chapters.My Rating:

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My name is Eleni, I'm 26 years old and I live in New York. My life revolves around reading. Without writers, I would just be a typical girl. Because of them, I call myself a bookworm. So thank you writers of the world for blessing me with this gift.You can contact me here for any questions or concerns: lafemmereaders@yahoo.com------------------------------------TO YA AUTHORS & PUBLISHERS/PUBLICISTS:Review Policy: If any Young Adult author, publicist or publisher wants me to review their book, I could be contacted at lafemmereaders@yahoo.com. I accept Young Adult Advanced Reader's Copies and Finished Copies, however I do NOT review E-Books unless, they are Kindle friendly.Self-published authors, I love you, I really do. However, due to my busy reading schedule I won't be accepting any self-published books until further notice.NOTE: All books will be reviewed in a timely manner, however it could take up to 1-2 months depending on how backed up I am. Also, if you send a book and it never gets a review, please understand that it might not have been my cup of tea. I will be glad to forward it to another reliable reviewer or give it away.Promoting Policy: I always add my reviews on Amazon.com and GoodReads.com. You could also contact me if you're interested in being featured with an interview, guest post or giveaway.------------------------------------Disclosure: This blog is a personal blog written and edited by me. This blog does not accept any form of advertising, sponsorship, or paid insertions. I write for my own love of reading and helping author's promote their work for FREE.My Rating System:5 Flowers = Wow, fantastic!4.5 Flowers = Amazing, but not a perfect 5.4 = Good read, I really liked it!3.5 = Decent read, has potential.3 = It's okay.2 = Not very good.1 = Blah. I disliked it.I Love YA Fiction Books♥ I Am A K-Pop Addict

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