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Author: Elizabeth Wein Series: Code Name Verity Genre: Young Adult, Historical Fiction Publisher: Disney-Hyperion Expected Publication: September 10, 2013 Copy Provided By: Netgalley While flying an Allied fighter plane from Paris to England, American ATA pilot and amateur poet, Rose Justice, is captured by the Nazis and sent to Ravensbrück, the notorious women's concentration camp. Trapped in horrific circumstances, Rose finds hope in the impossible through the loyalty, bravery and friendship of her fellow prisoners. But will that be enough to endure the fate that’s in store for her? Elizabeth Wein, author of the critically-acclaimed and best-selling Code Name Verity , delivers another stunning WWII thriller. The unforgettable story of Rose Justice is forged from heart-wrenching courage, resolve, and the slim, bright chance of survival. Review This is probably one of the hardest reviews I've ever written. Rose Under Fire was one of my most anticipated b...

2013 is finally upon us and that means that it's time to reveal my Top Ten Favorite Books of 2012. Since the start of December I've been contemplating my list and while some books have been added or bumped I feel this final list does this past year of amazing reads justice. I want to further explain that just because these are my favorites it does not deter whatsoever the other amazing books that I've read in 2012. From Young adult to Non-Fiction the literature put out this past year has exceeded my expectations and I can only hope 2013 proves to be the same or maybe dare I say it even better!! Anyway I know your curious which books I've chosen. Without any further ado Let's get to it shall we?! In order from 10-1 here are my Top Ten Favorite Books of 2012: 10.) Plague by Lisa Hinsley Released: April 30, 2012 I loved this book. This story wasn't happy it is after all about a Plague but it was gripping and a realistic account of a Plague being unleashed ...

For this Trailer Tuesday I want to take a look back at the past year and share my favorite Book Trailers of 2012. I love Book trailers and when done right they can create that much more anticipation and excitement for me in conjunction with the normal promotional stuff. Since it's Christmas I will cut my babbling short. I just want to say a big Thank you to all the people who continue putting out High Quality Book trailers, I really appreciate the time, thought and creativity put into them and look forward to each new one I find. With that being said Here are my Top Ten Trailer picks for 2012 starting at Number 10*drumroll please*: 10.) Born Wicked by Jessica Spotswood 9.)Harbinger by Sara Wilson Etienne 8.)A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness 7.)The Immortal Rules by Julie Kagawa 6.)Wake by Amanda Hocking 5.)Iced by Karen Marie Moning 4.)Immortal City by Scott Speer 3.)Code Name Verity by Elizabeth Wein 2.)Grave Mercy by R.L. LaFevers and finally my ab...

“KISS ME, HARDY! Kiss me, QUICK!” ISBN: 1423152190 (ISBN13: 9781423152194) Publisher: Hyperion Books for Children Expected Publication: May 15,2012 Author: Elizabeth Wein Goodreads Page: Click Here Pre-Order: Barnes&Noble Amazon Oct. 11th, 1943—A British spy plane crashes in Nazi-occupied France. Its pilot and passenger are best friends. One of the girls has a chance at survival. The other has lost the game before it's barely begun. When “Verity” is arrested by the Gestapo, she's sure she doesn’t stand a chance. As a secret agent captured in enemy territory, she’s living a spy’s worst nightmare. Her Nazi interrogators give her a simple choice: reveal her mission or face a grisly execution. As she intricately weaves her confession, Verity uncovers her past, how she became friends with the pilot Maddie, and why she left Maddie in the wrecked fuselage of their plane. On each new scrap of paper, Verity battles for her life, confronting her views on courage and fa...