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RAVEN by Allison Van Diepen

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Reading level:  Young Adult Paperback:  304 pages Publisher:  Simon Pulse (February 9, 2010) BOOK DESCRIPTION:   She wants him. Zin dances with fire in every step; speaks with a honey sweet voice; and sees with eyes that can peer into your soul. Nicole's friendship with him is the only thing that saves her from the boredom of school and the turmoil of her family life. It's no wonder why Nicole is madly in love with him. But she can't understand why he keeps her at a distance, even though she can feel his soul reaching out for hers. Zin is like no man Nicole has ever met, and he carries with him a very old secret. When Nicole uncovers the truth, her love may be the only thing that can save him from it. MY REVIEW: I didn't expect to like RAVEN as much as I did. Van Diepen writes compelling characters with realistic dialogue in such a way I felt I knew them. I enjoyed her twist on the "What is he?" storyline. In this case the 'he' in question is Zi...

Revisiting the 2010 Debut Author Challenge

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  We have just looked back at our list of titles we said we'd read this year. We've read two and posted reviews, are almost done with another, began one more, and have six after that to read. I will post another updates in June to note our progress. Hearts at Stake by Alyxndra Harvey   READ The Secret Year  by  Jeniffer Hubbard (almost finished) The Body Finder by Kimberly Derting (just picked up from the library) Hex Hall by Rachel Hawkins (in our TBR pile) Tell Me a Secret by Holly Cupala  Brightly Woven by Alexanrda Bracken (just received) 13 to Life: A Werewolve's Tale by Shannon Delaney The Iron King by Julie Kagawa READ The Mark by Jen Nadol (in our TBR pile) Firespell by Chloe Neill (in our TBR pile) Shade by Jeri Smith-Ready (on blog tour list) Before I Fall by Lauren Oliver (in our TBR pile) Shadow Hills by Anastasia Hopcus   READ Mistwood by Leah Cypess (in our TBR pile) Bleeding Violet by Dia Reeves Other by Karen Kincy Paranorm...