I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own and I was not compensated for this review. Just promise me one thing,” he continued. “If it’s not good, tell me. Don’t just get angry and resent me. I’d rather us not do anything and keep what we have now than screw things up between us. Okay?” Which is odd, because this book is also pretty involved with several well developed characters who are interesting and nuanced, more than a few difficult and fuzzy situation and a decent plot that draws all of them together. Such books tend to be deep or interesting or fascinating or exciting – but they don’t tend to be fun. They don’t usually have the lightness to them to be fun. Dead,” she said, and the weight of the last two nights crashed down on her at last. She tried taking a deep breath, but it turned into a sob. Another followed, then another. All she could see were Father Value’s eyes, cold and staring–the only part of his face she could even recognize under the blood and bruises.

I loved the relationship between Val (the vampire) and Elly (the young hunter [lower case h] with her on the book cover). They could have hated each other, they could have killed each other. But they each found something appealing in the other and worked together because they had to. I would have expected them to be catty or hurt each other but they both adapted. Say goodbye to your inner farmer. You don’t have to get up with the cows.’ Illustration: Eiko Ojala/The Observer This children’s book was written by Laura Marsh, an author who has published over 20 books as an author and editor, including several for the National Geographic Readers series. Valerie McTeague’s business model is simple: provide the students of Edgewood College with a late-night study haven and stay as far away from the underworld conflicts of her vampire brethren as possible. She’s lived that life, and the price she paid was far too high to ever want to return.

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Opening Sentence: Father Value had taught Elly everything she knew about living to see another day. In case you didn’t know (shame on you), Jenn Bennett is one of my favorite authors. I first discovered her books a couple of years ago and have been an avid fangirl ever since. She writes romance spectacularly well and happy endings that leave me more than satisfied. When I found out that The Anatomical Shape of a Heart would be her first foray into young adult, I couldn’t have been more ecstatic. I have a huge soft spot for young adult contemporary romance, so of course I couldn’t wait to get my hands on this. I also hope that the book’s (probable) popularity will spark interest in her adult books, which have great crossover appeal for older readers and basically deserve all the praise.

A strange heat sparked inside my chest and spread over my skin.—I didn’t know what was happening between us, but I honestly wouldn’t have been surprised if the Owl had burst into flames, veered off the road, and exploded in a fiery inferno. Flexible work schedules are currently not the norm, but sleep experts believe they should be. For 15 years, Camilla Kring has run B Society, which advises companies around the world on how to implement “chronoleadership” – the idea that they should adapt their work patterns to suit the sleeping schedules of their employees, rather than the other way around. Another thing that will impress you would be the whole plot of the book and its pacing and how it flowed until it ends. It's just so refreshing and very unique! Bex's interests are not the kind of stuff I usually encounter in this genre. It's actually the first time I read about it. And in YA! We need more ideas like this. Even the love interests character and story is not something you'll call cliché or been there, done that. Every little bit in this book is exceptional! Another book like Owl Babies that featured at many bedtimes Owl Moon by Jane Yolen is a gentle, poetic story that follows a father and daughter as they call out, hoping to find owls Oliver the Curious OwlThis book is appropriate for kids ages five and up and is available in Kindle and hardcover formats. Pros and Cons of Owling: Enter the World of the Mysterious Birds of the Night by Mark Wilson Pros