Forget You by Jennifer Echols

WHY CAN’T YOU CHOOSE WHAT YOU FORGET . . . AND WHAT YOU REMEMBER? There’s a lot Zoey would like to forget. Like how her father has knocked up ...more WHY CAN’T YOU CHOOSE WHAT YOU FORGET . . . AND WHAT YOU REMEMBER? There’s a lot Zoey would like to forget. Like how her father has knocked up his twenty-four- year old girlfriend. Like Zoey’s fear that the whole town will find out about her mom’s nervous breakdown. Like darkly handsome bad boy Doug taunting her at school. Feeling like her life is about to become a complete mess, Zoey fights back the only way she knows how, using her famous attention to detail to make sure she’s the perfect daughter, the perfect student, and the perfect girlfriend to ultra-popular football player Brandon. But then Zoey is in a car crash, and the next day there’s one thing she can’t remember at all—the entire night before. Did she go parking with Brandon, like she planned? And if so, why does it seem like Brandon is avoiding her? And why is Doug—of all people— suddenly acting as if something significant happened between the two of them? Zoey dimly remembers Doug pulling her from the wreck, but he keeps referring to what happened that night as if it was more, and it terrifies Zoey to admit how much is a blank to her. Controlled, meticulous Zoey is quickly losing her grip on the all-important details of her life—a life that seems strangely empty of Brandon, and strangely full of Doug.


Jennifer Echols is officially one of my all-time favorite authors. Forget You was my favorite book written by her. The main character, Zoey (I love Echols’ name choice, despite the spelling of course!) is written beautifully. Her emotions were realistic and put across really well. All of Jenifer Echols’ books have fantastic male leads, Doug was no different. The banter that Doug and Zoey went back and forth with was fun to read! Zoey was so oblivious to Doug’s feelings, I just wanted to jump into the book and yell at her!
The whole concept of Forget You, that involved Zoey’s temporary amnesia was really fascinating to me. It was the perfect way to add mystery to the story. A lot of the book is really spent guessing what happened.
I have re-read this book numerous times since first reading it, and it never get’s old. Forget You is sure to be a book that you will remember. Even weeks after reading it, it hasn’t left my head.
I loved this book, it is a special work of Young Adult fiction that will capture the hearts of readers everywhere. I highly recommend it, along with any other Jennifer Echols book you can get your hands on.


FTC- Received from publisher.

Rae by Chelsea Rae Swiggett

When you're fourteen and trying to deal with the highs, lows, traumas, and humiliations that go along with being a high school freshman, having severe anxiety can become all consuming. Chelsea Rae Swiggett's anxiety has affected every area of her life—school, family, friendships, and romance—ultimately pushing her to lose her voice, withdrawal from everyday life and school, and develop an eating disorder.

The sounds of planes flying overhead could spark a panic attack and something as simple as being called on in class could push her over the edge, convinced that everyone was judging her, mocking her. Faking sickness so she could stay home became her only solution, since she'd rather do anything than face the reality of what happened behind the school's double doors. Rae tells a story all-too-many teens today relate to—what it feels like to see the world through a lens of constant debilitating fear, anxiety, and stress.


Rae is a memoir that was written by Chelsea of The Page Flipper. It’s about her struggle with Anxiety and Social Phobia. As soon as I got this book, I ran to my room and started to read. When I was not-far into it, I started to realize how different the book would be from what I usually read, since I have never read a memoir before.
I found that with some things, I could relate to Chelsea and what she went through. When reading it, I didn’t feel as if I was reading about a stranger. The way that Chelsea wrote it is like she is inviting you into her life to hear about her story. Even though it’s not easy to read about what she went through, reading the book was easy. The writing was fluid and everything was explained well.
I love this book. I love the fact that Chelsea was willing to share her story with us. I love the fact that it will give teens something they can relate to. I strongly recommend reading it.

FTC- Bought.

The Ex Games by Jennifer Echols

Brace yourself for the battle of the exes... Hayden and Nick used to be a hot item, but their brief affair ended with a highly publicized breakup. Now the two are "just friends," excluding the occasional flirtation. When Hayden wins the girls' division of a local snowboarding competition, Nick is unimpressed, claiming that Hayden wouldn't have a chance against a guy. Hayden calls Nick's bluff and challenges him to a head-to-head boarding contest. Their mutual friends quickly take sides, the girls on Hayden's and the boys on Nick's, making for an all-out battle of the sexes. This friendly competition is bound to get heated—and they might end up igniting some old flames.


This book was completely adorable! Simon Pulse romantic comedies are one of my favorite things to read because reading them is so… effortless. Hayden was an interesting character, despite being a little repetitive and annoying at times. Her determination with snow boarding was admirable, and her fear of heights is something that I could personally relate to. Nick was cute! Even in the beginning when he was portrayed as being really mean, I loved him.
Jennifer Echols is an amazing author. All of the characters that she writes are perfect. The Ex Games was super addicting, I finished reading it in a mater of hours. I recommend this book to anyone looking for a nice winter- love story. I adored it and I hope you will too.


FTC- Received from publisher.

New Mockingbirds Cover!

I saw this released on Amazon and I thought I would post it...

The new cover of The Mockingbirds by Daisy Whitney!



I LOVE this book. It is amazing. It comes out November 2, of this year.

Waiting on Wednesday

All You Get Is Me by Yvonne Prinz
January 1, 2011
HarperTeen

What happens when a city girl is transplanted onto a ramshackle organic farm in the middle of nowhere? Everything.

Sixteen-year-old Roar ha...more What happens when a city girl is transplanted onto a ramshackle organic farm in the middle of nowhere? Everything.

Sixteen-year-old Roar has been yanked from her city life and suddenly she’s a farm girl, albeit a reluctant one, selling figs at the farmers' market and developing her photographs in a rickety shed. And then she witnesses a crime that will throw the whole community into an uproar. Caught among the lure of a troublemaking friend, her love for a brooding boy, and her complicated feelings about her father’s human rights crusade, Roar is going to have to tackle it all. And with a camera around her neck, she’s capturing it all, too.

I loved Yvonne Prinz's previous book; The Vinyl Princess. A little known fact about me is that I love photography, which automatically made me want to read this book. Not to mention the cover. I LOVE the cover. The whole sideways-angle-camera-thing is artistic and interesting. I can't wait to read this!



Waiting on Wednesday is a meme started by Jill of Breaking the Spine.

Paisley Hanover Kisses and Tells by Cameron Tuttle

The election results are in—and totally UnExpected. Now the UnPops are picketing, the Pops are preening, and Paisley’s sophomore year is a bust—again. But when best frienemy Jen’s reputation takes a beating by viral text, Paisley’s pity party is over. She rolls out a new undercover plan to save Jen’s rep, and in the process, follows her heart into a crazy complicated love triangle.
Can she pull off the biggest coup since Miss UnPleasant turned the Pleasant Hill High social hierarchy on its big fat head? Hello double-crossers, good-bye double standards! Paisley Hanover is back—pucker up!



This book seemed to move really slow. There were parts that I tried my hardest not to skip. I liked the whole notion that the UnPops made. They were willing to fight for what they believe in, like many teens. They were UnStoppable! Paisley had wonderful charisma which made the books fun to read. I usually like sequels less than the first book in a series, and unfortunately, this was also the case with Paisley Hanover Kisses and Tells. I wanted to love it, I really did. It seemed to me that the story was amazing, as was the writing. I also loved the characters and wanted the best for them. The book just didn’t work for me because no matter how long I read it, every time I looked at how much I’d read. The progress was really little.
This book is good for people who liked the first one. The characters were well written, but it didn't really "wow" me.

FTC- Received from publisher.

Paisley Hanover Acts Out by Cameron Tuttle

Always one of the popular kids, sophomore Paisley Hanover gets a rude awakening when she’s booted out of yearbook and into the badlands of drama class. Out of her element but only momentarily out of ideas, Paisley takes action—and an unexpected liking to her drama buddies. The result? An undercover crusade that could bring down the popularity pecking order, and Paisley along with it.

This is the story of how Paisley Hanover gets wise, gets bold, and gets into a hilarious mess of trouble. With a package as fresh and clever as Paisley herself— including a cool slipcase, a fabulous novel, and Paisley’s notebook of embarrassingly funny ideas and doodles—it’s the start of a series that embraces the “Un” in UnUsual.

After hearing all of the buzz about the Paisley Hanover books, I finally decided to pick myself up a copy. At first I didn’t like the books. Paisley seemed to act a bit childish and not very intelligent. She was all about popularity and gossip. To me it seemed that the same behavior occurred throughout the book, which became a growing pet peeve of mine.
I also felt like the book would drone on in parts. I don’t really want to know what Paisley does to get ready for her day, if it doesn’t have to do with the story line in the book (I’m not saying this particular example happened, it is just an example).
That being said, I did enjoy reading it. It was a step away from my normal life, which is always refreshing. Paisley was an interesting character to read about. Even though she annoyed me, I found parts of her school life really fun to read about. She is a character that’s easy to relate to, which is also a good thing.
I think in order to read this book successfully, you need to be in the right mind-set. I recommend it to teen girls.

FTC- Bought.

Books Read in July

I read a lot of books this month *compared to how many I usually read*. Here they are in order of when they were read-


The DUFF by Kody Keplinger
Paisley Hanover Acts Out by Cameron Tuttle
Fixing Delilah by Sarah Ockler
Scones and Sensibility by Lindsay Eland
iDrakula by Bekka Black
Harmonic Feedback by Tara Kelly
Low Red Moon by Ivy Devlin
Killer by Sara Shepard
Heartless by Sara Shepard
Wanted by Sara Shepard
Freak Magnet by Andrew Auseon
Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins
Going Too Far by Jennifer Echols
Rae by Chelsea Rae Swiggett
The Ex Games by Jennifer Echols
Paisley Hanover Kisses and Tells by Cameron Tuttle
The Boys Next Door by Jennifer Echols
Endless Summer by Jennifer Echols
Forget You by Jennifer Echols
The Eternal Ones by Kiersten Miller


Total Books Read This Month- 20


Total Books Read This Year- 80