Friday Finds

This week I've found quite a few books I can't wait to read:

Exclusively Chloe by J.A. Yang

"Chloe-Grace can’t help it—she’s spectacular. How could she not be with celebrity parents who have been the queen and king of Hollywood for years? And Chloe is a celebrity all unto herself as well— she’s the first celebrity-adopted kid in Hollywood. But now Chloe’s sixteen, and she is tired of every undesired moment of the world’s attention. She wonders what it would be like to be a “normal” kid in a regular school. To really understand it, though, she would need to go undercover. So after getting a “make-under” at the hands of her mother’s fabulous stylist, she enters the “real” world. But she soon finds out that there is just as much drama there as there is in Hollywood…." Summary Courtesy of Amazon

This book looks so good. At first it just seems like another celebrity kid, "oh my life is so awful... not," kind of book, but it seems like Chloe is just a normal girl with an amazing life. I love the cover, too. I can't wait to get my hands on this book!

Unclaimed Heart by Kim Wilkins

"The rules for a young English woman in 1799 are simple: Do what you’re told; stay out of the way; and don’t, under any circumstances, ask questions.

But Constance Blackchurch is insatiable, headstrong, and complex; and the quest to find her missing mother is too much to resist…

…as is Alexandre Sans-Nom, the pearl diver who steals her heart, uproots all of her social expectations, and can either ruin or save the family she loves." Summary Courtesy of Amazon

Unclaimed Heart looks amazing. I saw it when I was in Barnes and Noble a few weeks ago, but didn't have enough money to get it, I've been wanting to read it ever since. I love historical fiction and romance, too and this looks like it has it all. Constance looks like she'll be a strong female lead character like Jacky in the Bloody Jack series, which I love. Definitely going to buy this book soon!


Me, My Elf, and I by Heather Swain

"It’s not often you see an elf in the middle of Brooklyn, let alone a tall, blond, gorgeous elf in the middle of one of the most prestigious performing arts high schools in the country. And yet, that’s just where Zephyr Addler finds herself: smack dab in the middle of a bustling New York City school, worlds away from the secluded woodland community she knows so well. But Zephyr knows that she has to figure out how to live in the world. And dress in the world. Thanks to a little friendly advice from her new friend Mercedes, Zephyr starts to get the hang of Brooklyn. That is, until Zephyr snags a role in a commercial, beating out the most popular girl in school, Bella Dartagnan. Now with Bella and her friends out to get her, can Zephyr out-maneuver the mean girls (and catch the eye of a certain cute boy) without losing herself?" Summary Courtesy of Amazon

I bought this book a few days ago, when the cute cover caught my eye at Barnes and Noble. After reading the back cover I thought it seemed like a good book. I mean how many books about elves are there? I've had a lot of other books to read, so I still haven't gotten around to reading this, but it looks so good, I can't wait.

Airhead Book Review

Airhead (Airhead #1) by Meg Cabot

Publisher: Point

Release date: May 13, 2008

Source: Library

Other books in the series: Being Nikki and Runaway

EM WATTS IS GONE. Emerson Watts didn’t even want to go to the new SoHo Stark Megastore grand opening. But someone needed to look out for her sister, Frida, whose crush, British heartthrob Gabriel Luna, would be singing and signing autographs there—along with the newly appointed Face of Stark, teen supermodel sensation Nikki Howard. How was Em to know that disaster would strike, changing her—and life as she’d known it—forever?

Review:

I've been reading Meg Cabot books since I was in elementary school. I began with the Princess Diaries series and gradually moved through all of her books. She has become one of my all time favorite authors. Well, Airhead, did not disappoint. The characters were well developed and the plot original. I didn't know what to expect when I got this book, but it was amazing. The story line flowed from one page to the next and Em Watts was a character you wanted to be friends with. When I finished I couldn't wait to read the sequel, Being Nikki.

I loved how Meg Cabot used such a controversial idea to make a great book. The plot might seem random at first, but Cabot puts it together in a way that makes you want to keep reading. Meg Cabot has created another amazing series that will keep readers begging for more.

Overall: 4.5 out of 5 stars

The Luxe Book Review

The Luxe by Anna Godbersen

Publisher: HarperCollins

Release date: November 20, 2007

Source: Bought

Other books in the series: Rumors, Envy, and Splendor

Pretty girls in pretty dresses, partying until dawn.

Irresistible boys with sly smiles and dangerous intentions.

White lies, dark secrets, and scandalous hookups.

This is Manhattan, 1899...

Elizabeth and Diana Holland rule Manhattan's social scene. But when the girls discover their family's status is far from secure, suddenly everything is a threat to their golden future. Set in a world of luxury and deception, this thrilling trip to the age of innocence is anything but innocent.

Review:

While reading The Luxe I felt like I had stepped into the time traveling car from Back to The Future. One minute I was watching my family walk around in tshirts and shorts, the next I was tangled in a scene of girls in long flowing dresses, and men in suits, all rich and well off. The characters were completely different than anyone alive today, but you felt as though you were right there in the story. The prolouge really got the novel going and from that page onward I couldn't wait to find out what was going to happen. Filled with romance, intrigue, suspense, and mystery this book is great for fans of any genre.

From the first page, I was sucked into the book. Anna Godbersen's writing style kept me hooked, by having different character's tell the story, I enjoyed reading each person's point of view. Historical fiction has always been one of my favorite genres, and this book didn't disappoint. Although, I didn't really develop a liking for any of the characters, I felt this book didn't try to drown the characters in goodness, it showed their true personalities. As soon as I finished The Luxe I was ready for the sequel. I definitely need to make a trip to Barnes and Noble soon to get the rest of the series!

Overall: 4.5 out of 5 stars

My First Post!

Hi, my name's Kelsey and I'm an avid teen reader. I read everything from fantasy to non-fiction, although it's all pretty much young adult fiction. Anyway, I've been looking at teen book review blogs for a few months now and just decided to start my own. I read a lot and hope that I can share my love of books with other people. Hopefully I'll be able to post a review or two a week, but we'll see. If any other teen book bloggers have any suggestions for me that would be really helpful. You or any one else can email me at kelseythebookscout@gmail.com

Thanks!