Will Grayson, Will Grayson

Will Grayson, Will Grayson is about two guys of the same name meeting each other in a chance encounter. The story is told from both of their perspectives, and it's interesting to see what they think of each other and the other's situation. Shortly after their meeting, the book seemed to drag on and became rather dull. It's not a fast-paced book, so if you like that, then you might like Will Grayson, Will Grayson.

Amanda Maglothin

Anastasia's Secret

Anastasia's Secret is fictional account about the secret love of Anastasia Romanov. The author did a lot of research and fitted the story around the actual events. Several characters and events were fabricated though to fit the story line. It reads like a diary or autobiography, and can be rather dull at times. There is also quite a bit on WWI and unrest in Russia at the time.

Amanda Maglothin

The Other Girl

I read Inside the Mind of Gideon Rayburn, so I knew the basic back story for The Other Girl. I really liked it since it switched between minds and gave the perspective of the pretty girl. If you liked Inside the Mind of Gideon Rayburn, then you'll more than likely like The Other Girl. The look inside the others' minds goes from being a good thing to a nightmare, and it's fun to see how Molly tries to get herself out of their minds, while saving the day.

Amanda Maglothin

I love you and I'm leaving you anyway by Tracy McMillian

This book was not the typical female teen uplift novel. There were no cliche plot lines, and according to the author it was completely nonfiction. This story is about a woman whose father is a pimp and because of it she has lots of man issues. Every good man she has, she can't keep because it doesn't feel right, and through the birth of her son, she discovers what it takes to love herself and a man properly.

Cracked up to Be

I really liked Cracked up to Be. I thought that it was awesome how it showed the cause and effects of a perfect girl's downward spiral. It felt real and raw. Cracked up to Be's ending left off at what I thought was the right place since Parker was starting recovery, rather than drawing out the book into something without the supporting characters.

Amanda Maglothin

Pretty Dead

Pretty Dead was an interesting twist on vampire fiction. I like that it not only focused on the protagonist's present and relationships, but as well as her past at significant points in history. If you like vampires, you'll probably like Pretty Dead.

Amanda Maglothin

"A Love Story Starring my Dead Best Friend"

I've been meaning to write a review on this novel for some time. Since it's been a while, the details aren't fresh in my mind, but my overall sentiments on the book are the same.
I've never been a fan of LGBT literature. The melodrama and self-pity surrounding the protagonists is a big turn-off, and in that respect, this book was no different. It knitted together two story lines rather sloppily - the second of which was centered around a musical called "Totally Sweet Ninja Death Squad." The title of this project in itself is juvenile and all too reminiscent of seventh-grade comics sketched while bored in science class. The fact that a musical is a major plot point is somewhat disappointing as it emphasizes common cliches about homosexuals that are sweeping generalizations.
I would have liked to have seen the other sub-plot expanded, a coming-of-age story about a girl discovering her sexuality and developing meaningful relationships through an interesting series of encounters along her journey to self-discovery. These sections of the book were well-written, compelling, and truly brought to light the complicated emotions that fill everyone - regardless of sexuality - as they discover who they are and what this thing we call "love" really is.

Emily Dobson

The Gardener By: S. A. Bodeen

This book was a really well thought out novel, but was a little slow moving. The characters seemed to flow together, and the overall plot was intriguing. Past being slow moving, This novel was great.

~Tait Clements