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Hey there lovely readers!

I just wanted to remind you that I've created a Yahoo discussion group to go along with this blog. You can join at any time by signing up in the side-bar, or you can follow this link: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/wantmyya

Right now the group consists of me and 4 other people, come on, join, bring a friend, and let's get some chatter going. :)

Eyes Like Stars by Lisa Mantchev

Hello again my lovely readers! I've got another FABULOUS read for ya. :) I received this one a while back and I was SO FREAKING EXCITED for it. I totally ignored the other book I'd started because I couldn't hold off on reading this one any longer.

the info:

Eyes Like Stars

by Lisa Mantchev

ISBN: 9780312380960

Feiwel & Friends

the story:

Ok, since I'm afraid my synopsis will give too much away, I'm posting the jacket copy description for ya.

All her world’s a stage.

Bertie Shakespeare Smith is not an actress, yet she lives in a theater.
She’s not an orphan, but she has no parents.
She knows every part, but she has no lines of her own.
That is, until now.
Enter Stage Right

NATE. Dashing pirate. Will do anything to protect Bertie.

COBWEB, MOTH, MUSTARD SEED, and PEASEBLOSSOM. Four tiny and incredibly annoying fairies. BERTIE’S sidekicks.

ARIEL. Seductive air spirit and Bertie’s weakness. The symbol of impending doom.

BERTIE. Our heroine.

Welcome to the Théâtre Illuminata, where the actors of every play ever written can be found behind the curtain. They were born to play their parts, and are bound to the Théâtre by The Book—an ancient and magical tome of scripts. Bertie is not one of them, but they are her family—and she is about to lose them all and the only home she has ever known.

my thoughts:

Love it, love it, love it! I'm totally hooked on this book and I can't wait for more. Bertie is a great character and so easy to love. The fairies are hilarious and can always be depended upon for some great one-liners. ("Do you feel any more free?" "Yes, but that's because I'm not wearing any underwear.")

Eyes Like Stars is a tale of magic and mystery, but at its heart it's all about Bertie. It's about a young girl finding her strength while trying to solve the riddle of her past. While some questions find their answers by the end of this story, others won't be answered until later. Which only ensures that I'll be wating none too patiently for Lisa Mantchev's next book Perchance to Dream.

I know I say it with every book I review, but I wouldn't say it if I didn't mean it, so here it goes: Go out and pre-order or reserve your copy NOW! Seriously, you won't be sorry. Lisa Mantchev has penned a tale that will hold you captive (and you'll like it!).

You Recommend Wednesday

Hey all!

It's Wednesday again. :) Time for you to tell me about what you're reading that I should be reading. I've got a great review for you tomorrow, so my recommendation is taken care of. Your turn!

Look What I Got...

I want YA, so I buy YA. :) Yep, it's another pay-day so that means I get to buy more books.

Here's what I bought this week:

Suite Scarlett

by Maureen Johnson

Point

ISBN: 9780545096324

I follow Maureen on Twitter and I've found her tweets so hilarious that I have to try her books. I have a feeling I'm gonna love this one. :)

Gamer Girl

by Mari Mancusi

Dutton

ISBN: 9780525479956

I've read her Romance novels written as Marianne Mancusi and loved them, so I'm really looking forward to reading her YA titles.

And here's what I received for review:

The Demon King

by Cinda Williams Chima

Disney Hyperion

ISBN: 9781423118237

Yay! I haven't read her books yet, but I know they're really popular at work so I'm really excited to check this one out.

The Chronicles of Vladimir Tod: Tenth Grade Bleeds by the Fangtastic Heather Brewer

Woohoo! It's almost here! Well, for the rest of you it's almost here. lol I've already read it. I'm so glad I had the opportunity to read and review Tenth Grade Bleeds for Heather. I've been such a huge fan from the beginning and Vlad just keeps getting better.

the info:

The Chronicles of Vladimir Tod: Tenth Grade Bleeds
by Heather Brewer
Dutton Children's (Penguin)
ISBN: 9780525421351

the story:

Well, it's another year at Bathory High School, and a whole new set of challenges for Vladimir Tod. To make matters worse his Uncle Otis is going to leave him, insisting that it's not safe to remain in one place for very long. Vlad feels there is so much more to be learned from the older vampire, but at the same time, training with Otis just keeps reminding Vlad of what a freak he is in the vampire world. Vlad is the only half-vampire, half-human in existence, something that has many believing he is the legendary Pravus. If the legends are true he will one day rule over vampires and enslave humans. As if worrying about passing his classes and the return of his middle school principal weren't bad enough.

Despite all of the craziness and the danger that Vlad has experienced in the past few years, he always knew he could depend on one person: Henry. Henry's been his best friend since childhood and through an accidental bite is also Vlad's drudge (human slave). But right when Vlad needs him the most, Henry seems to be pulling away and Vlad's not sure what to do.

Vlad's also having nightmares and he hasn't been able to reach his Uncle Otis since Otis' departure. Could the nightmares be foretelling the future? Or is something more sinister afoot?

my thoughts:

Like I said in the beginning, Heather Brewer just keeps on getting better. I was so absorbed by Vlad's story, I just had to keep going to see what was going to happen next. I absolutely love Vladimir Tod and I'm practically drooling for the next book.

Tenth Grade Bleeds is amazing! Rush out and reserve or pre-order your copy today. If you haven't read any Vlad yet, well you've been under a rock, but we can fix that. :) While you're pre-ordering TGB, pick up Eighth Grade Bites and Ninth Grade Slays. Once you've got those two, start reading. lol Those should tide you over til Tenth Grade Bleeds releases somewhere towards the end of June, beginning of July.

Thanks again Heather for the wonderful book! And thank you readers for stopping by! Keep on reading!

You Recommend Wednesday

Hey there readers! It's that time again. It's time for you to recommend some good reads to me. Tell me how to spend my hard-earned book allowance. :)

I've also got a great recommend for you, however you have to wait til tomorrow to see it. :) I promise it's worth it.

Sorry No Interview

Sorry there was no interview to post today. I do have some scheduled for the months ahead, but I can always use more. :) You know the drill, if you want to be interviewed send me an email to wantmyya at gmail dot com and I'll send you the interview questions.

Keep checking back this week for more fun. I've got a great review of a FANTASTIC book coming up soon. (or maybe that should be FANGTASTIC?)

And don't forget about the poll in the sidebar. You can have a say in what I review, but you've got to VOTE.

Have a great week all!