BLUE MOON by Alyson Noel - REVIEW

St. Martin’s Griffin – July 7, 2009

Ever is learning how to use the powers that come along with her immortal status. She and Damen train every day in order to improve her control so she can successfully manifest objects. Their love is strong and seems to be able to stand the test of time. After all, Damen has found her again and again over the last 400 years no matter her incarnation. It seems now, with Damen’s rogue, ex-wife out of the picture, they can finally be together without danger.

Ever and Damen are about to take their relationship to the next level when everything begins to fall apart. When a strange new boy enrolls at school and begins shaking everything up, Damen begins to act strange. In addition to acting like a stranger, his health seems to be deteriorating at a startling rate. Ever does the only thing she can think to do – go to Summerland to find out what to do to save the love of her life.

Ever has many tough decisions to make during this second installment of the Immortals series. My heart broke for her. The only thing that knocked my rating down to 4 glasses instead of 5 is the ending. I listened to the audio book version of the story and wanted to hurl my iPhone across the room when I got to the end. Readers will definitely want to read the third book, SHADOWLAND. I will eventually, but after being so upset with the ending, I’m going to have to give it some time before I enter Ever’s world again.

P.S. I found out there is going a spin-0ff series. The first is called RADIANCE. It will follow Ever’s younger sister, Riley. Check it out here.

Winner of the INCARCERON Giveaway

Congratulations to

Raelena.

She is the winner of INCARCERON.

If you didn't win this giveaway, don't fret. The Book Jacket will have many more giveaways in the future.

INCARCERON by Catherine Fisher - GIVEAWAY

In honor of our latest book giveaway winner, Steph Su, The Book Jacket is giving away a copy of INCARCERON by Catherine Fisher. Steph Su's most recent blog post is a review of INCARCERON. Be sure to go to her blog and read it. She gave it 4.5 out of 5. I haven't read it yet, but I plan to pick it up after I finish my current book.

Entries are due Sunday, February 7th by Midnight (CST).

THE SECRET YEAR by Jennifer Hubbard - WINNER

Congratulations to Steph Su. She is the winner of THE SECRET YEAR by Jennifer Hubbard.

CHASING BROOKLYN by Lisa Schroeder - REVEW

Simon and Schuster - January 5, 2010

This is a companion book to I LOVE YOU, YOU HAUNT ME. There is no need to read one before the other, but if you enjoy reading one, you'll like the other just as much.

There has been a lot of death at Brooklyn's high school. First, there was Jackson after a terrible diving accident. Then, a year ago, Brooklyn's boyfriend, Lucca, died in a terrible car accident, and most recently, Gabe, Lucca's best friend and driver of the car at the time of the accident, killed himself after he couldn't take the guilt of Lucca's death for another day.

Brooklyn is having trouble getting over Lucca's death and Gabe's suicide only makes it worse. Soon after Gabe's death, Brooklyn begins having terrible nightmares where Gabe chases and torments her. She soon realizes Gabe doesn't just visit when she is asleep, but makes his presence known during her waking hours as well. He moves things and writes messages to her in an attempt to tell her something. She just can't figure out what he wants and the dreams are becoming more horrific as the days go by.

Nico, Lucca's brother, is being visited by a ghostly spirit as well - Lucca's. Nico receives the same message over and over again - day after day. "Help Brooklyn." Nico doesn't know what to do and has no idea what Brooklyn needs. He decides to ask her to join him in his training for an upcoming triathlon, hoping to get closer to her and give her something to focus on besides Lucca's death.

CHASING BROOKLYN is a fast-paced novel-in-verse. It is a story of friendship, love, and healing. The book alternates points-of-view between Brooklyn and Nico which gives the reader a great look at all sides of the story. Lisa Schroeder continues to provide thought-provoking and heart-felt stories for her readers.

If you enjoy I HEART YOU, I HAUNT YOU and CHASING BROOKLYN, be sure to check out Lisa's other novel-in-verse, FAR FROM YOU.

28 Days of Winter Escapes - Don't Miss Out

Today is February 1st and the first day of HarperTeen's huge giveaway. 28 Days of Winter Escapes means free books everyday. Check out the website calendar to see what book is coming up. All you have to do to enter for the book-of-the-day is answer the poll of the day. How easy is that? On top of the books, HarperTeen is giving away an iPod Touch once a week.

I'll be featuring Book 7 on Karin's Book Nook, so be on the look out for an exclusive Q & A with one of my favorite authors.

THE SECRET YEAR by Jennifer Hubbard - GIVEAWAY

THE SECRET YEAR is a great book. It grabs you from the first page and pulls you in and never lets go. Colt is such a wonderful character. Your heart will break for him as he works his way through the loss of losing Julia.

Have you been wanting to read THE SECRET YEAR and just haven't picked up a copy yet? If so, now is your chance. Fill out the Google Form below for your chance to win. All entries due by Sunday, January 31, 2010 at Midnight (CST).