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Reading level: Young Adult Hardcover: 272 pages Publisher: Point (June 1, 2011) Blurb: What if the characters in a vampire novel left their world--and came into yours? Amy is in love with someone who doesn't exist: Alexander Banks, the dashing hero in a popular series of vampire novels. Then one night, Amy meets a boy who bears an eerie resemblance to Alexander. In fact, he IS Alexander, who has escaped from the pages of the book and is in hot pursuit of a wicked vampire named Vigo. Together, Amy and Alexander set out to track Vigo and learn how and why Alexander crossed over. But when she and Alexander begin to fall for each other, Amy wonders if she even wants him to ever return to the realm of fiction. Our review: The Vampire Stalker was a fun read. Two of us read this out loud and we both enjoyed how it played out like a movie, full of dialogue and action. The premise of the storyline was unique, giving this vampire story an appeal all of its own. There are a handful of ...

Reading level:  Young Adult Hardcover:  496 pages Publisher:  Katherine Tegen Books (May 3, 2011) Summary: In Beatrice Prior's dystopian Chicago, society is divided into five factions, each dedicated to the cultivation of a particular virtue—Candor (the honest), Abnegation (the selfless), Dauntless (the brave), Amity (the peaceful), and Erudite (the intelligent). On an appointed day of every year, all sixteen-year-olds must select the faction to which they will devote the rest of their lives. For Beatrice, the decision is between staying with her family and being who she really is—she can't have both. So she makes a choice that surprises everyone, including herself. During the highly competitive initiation that follows, Beatrice renames herself Tris and struggles to determine who her friends really are—and where, exactly, a romance with a sometimes fascinating, sometimes infuriating boy fits into the life she's chosen. But Tris also has a secret, one she's kept h...

Hardcover: 320 pages Publisher: Ace Hardcover (May 5, 2009) Summary: Opal LaZelle is a special effects make-up artist, transforming actors into fantastical and grotesque creatures. Unknown to the casts and crews of the films she works on, Opal is gifted in the art of magic-and she applies more than make-up when altering an actor's features. Her latest job requires turning Corvus Weather into a dark god of the forest. But when Corvus's performance becomes too convincing-on set and off-Opal realizes he's not acting. Something has taken possession of Corvus. Something sinister tied to the town's past, with the ability to absorb the very essence of life. Something Opal doesn't have enough power to confront, much less drive from the man she has fallen in love with. Review: I will admit I pick up some books because of their covers. The paperback art for Fall of Light was gorgeous and my first impression was fairies . Then I read the blurb. Make-up artist + witc...

Reader Girls is very proud to be participating in the Virtual Book T our run by Bewitching Book Tours for Nina Croft's latest novel, Break Out: Book One of the Blood Hunter series.  Science fiction. Romance. Vampires. Ms. Croft's newest book encompasses all three genres and has already been generating stellar reviews for a title which was only published yesterday by Entangled Publishing (go check out Entangled Publishing 's website--their titles look and sound aah-mazing ). The author also has a guest post to share with us about her cast of characters. Here's the blurb for  Break Out : Irreverent. Irresponsible. Insatiable. Who says immortals can't have any fun?  The year is 3048, Earth is no longer habitable, and man has fled to the stars where they’ve discovered the secret of immortality—Meridian. Unfortunately, the radioactive mineral is exorbitantly expensive and only available to a select few. A new class comprised of the super rich and immortal soo...

Reader Girls are participating in the Freedom Giveaway Hop which runs from today through midnight on July 7th. The hop is hosted by Kathy at I Am A Reader, Not A Writer , and her co-host Stacie of Simply Stacie . We are offering 2 $10 Amazon gift cards (or a gift card to The Book Depository for international fans).  All you need to do is be a follower and enter below . Good luck.  <p>Loading...</p> Please don't forget to visit the other blogs participating in the Freedom Giveaway Hop.

The date says Tuesdays and this is the day we share a little 'tease' from what we're reading. Since school is officially over for two of us, we all have something to share. First up is Caity. She's finishing up Allison Van Diepen's latest YA, The Vampire Stalker . "When he finally pulled back, I saw a burning look in his eyes. We didn't speak for a while as we both tried to regain the control we'd lost. "Forgive me," Alexander said. I wanted him to kiss me again, but I wasn't sure I could speak. Or move." Meg's tease is from Ghost Medicine by Andrew Smith. "I like the color of the sun at dusk, when it cuts down away in the west, turning the air a kind of amber like the whole world is seen through the smoke of Tom and Gabriel's fire. I like the way fading light sucks all the lingering heat from the day at that time of year." Laurie's tease comes from Divergent by Veronica Roth. "My knees give o...

ReaderGirls is a stop today for the young adult fantasy novel  Cinder and Ella Virtual Book Tour . YA author Melissa Lemon is sharing a guest post with us about the special qualities of fantasy and why so many readers never tire of the genre, but first we'll tell you what Cinder and Ella is all about. We think the cover is cool--it has a blend of the magical touch of old fashioned fairy tales with a hint of modern day with the scrolling and supernatural lighting. Blurb: After their father’s disappearance, Cinder leaves home for a servant job at the castle. But it isn’t long before her sister Ella is brought to the castle herself—the most dangerous place in all the kingdom for both her and Cinder. Cinder and Ella is a Cinderella story like no other and one you'll never forget. Cinder and Ella (paperback, 208 pages, expected publication: November 8th 2011 by Bonneville Books) We welcome Melissa Lemon.  Why we can’t get enough of fantasy worlds. According to moi. ...