Thursday, February 16, 2012

Two Way Street by Lauren Barnholdt

Jordan and Courtney are the unexpected couple in their senior year of high school. Despite their different personalities, everything works. With young love in the air, they both decide to go to the same college. Then, the problems start. A few days before they leave for orientation, Jordan finds a new girl over the internet and dumps Courtney who still reluctantly travels to orientation with him. As they get to the college, Courtney acts like she doesn't care about the current situation. Jordan, on the other hand, begins missing Courtney. There is just one reason for his going through with the breakup, and he can't tell her anything about it.

This novel is very relatable to the teenage years. Short relationships, heart breaks, and secrets relay Barnholdt's theme, showing teens that their problems are not unique.

Guest review submitted by: Volleyball Girl

Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Jessica's Guide to Dating on the Darkside by Beth Fantaskey

Jessica loves the life she has with her adopted parents. Her biological parents, who are dead,  were in a "cult" that revolved around blood.  Now, she believes in the logical, not the unthinkable, but that is before Lucius Vladmir comes to town.

The mysterious Romanian teenager intrigues Jessica in strange ways. Being told by him that they are betrothed, Jessica starts to rebel against him. Her rebellion causes more drama when a new girl steps into Lucius' life.

This is a great book to sink your teeth into.

Guest review submitted by: RAWR!