Clean Teen Fiction

book info: on sale: now copy from: public library pages: 348 review written: 21.12.17 originally published: 2009 edition read: Penguin NAL 2009 title: Rooftops of Tehran author: Mahbod Seraji In a middle-class neighborhood of Iran's sprawling capital city, 17-year-old Pasha Shahed spends the summer of 1973 on his rooftop with his best friend Ahmed, joking around one minute and asking burning questions about life the next. He also hides a secret love for his beautiful neighbor Zari, who has been betrothed since birth to another man. But the bliss of Pasha and Zari's stolen time together is shattered when Pasha unwittingly acts as a beacon for the Shah's secret police. The violent consequences awaken him to the reality of living under a powerful despot, and lead Zari to make a shocking choice... my thoughts: This book was first published in 2009 and I remember adding it to my list around that time but never actually reading it since I preferred checking out library books to ...

It Gets Easier by Justine Avery Series: N/A Source:  For review Publisher: Self published Publication Date:  November 27, 2014 He'd never guess that his very courage to commit could be the cause of his own downfall.  Jake's loved and lost, suffered failed relationships and felt real sorrow, but the new girl in his life may just be the one to finally put an end to that life. His girlfriend Samantha is sweet and kind, full of joy, and the kind of girl Jake can be perfectly content sitting in complete silence with. It's so comfortable, so easy, to fall completely for her. In fact, Jake would do anything for Samantha, anything at all. Just returned from attending Samantha's family reunion, Jake's high as a kite, basking in the realization that he's been officially accepted as one of the family. He can't believe his luck, especially as he's driving off into the sunset with Samantha herself and so looking forward to those precious, anticipated moments alone w...

Last Shot   by Justine Avery Series: N/A Source: For review Publisher: Self published Publication Date: October 22, 2014 Today is the perfect day to die.  Bernard is the type of man that accomplishes all that he sets out to—and easily. He's intelligent, hardworking, and completely unfamiliar with failure. His only complaint—the singular source of the inner anger bubbling within him—is that no one else in the world recognizes that. It's time to force them to. Bernard's had enough. Enough of the complete absence of respect in his life, of being looked down upon, of being the only person in the world—it seems—who truly sees the reality of his life and what he deserves acknowledgment for. In fact, that recognition is way overdue. And that makes Bernard's blood boil. Today is just like any other day; Bernard has planned and prepared for every aspect. His heated rage stews just under the surface, just more fuel for the fire. He will accomplish this one goal as he has all othe...

Hello everyone!   It's been a long time since I've had a giveaway and as I was cleaning out my storage boxes, I discovered a box of books that I enjoyed so much as a teen that I felt it was worthy to keep throughout all the giveaways I had in the "hay-day" of this blog. However, it's unlikely that I'm going to read them again or keep them on the shelf anymore, so why not pass it along to readers who might actually enjoy them?   These books must seem really old by now but they were actually new and popular books once. Why not give 'em a go? I haven't really been keeping up with how blogs are run nowadays as since I've had this blog from October of 2008, I've run giveaways the same. I tried Rafflecopter once but I didn't quite like it so please use the form below :)  Thank you all so much for sticking with me on this incredibly long voyage of book reviewing here on Pages and welcome to all the new followers who're helping me continue sail...

book info: on sale: now copy from: public library pages: 96 review written: 21.6.16 originally published: 2014 edition read: Riverhead Books, 2016, translated by Simon Carnell and Erica Segre title: Seven Brief Lessons on Physics author: Carlo Rovelli Originally published in an Italian newspaper called Il Sole 24 Ore , this series of short lessons is compiled into a tiny book that covers the most interesting developments in physics since the twentieth century. The 7 lessons are: The Most Beautiful of Theories, Quanta, The Architecture of the Cosmos, Particles, Grains of Space, Probability, time, and the heat of black holes, and Ourselves. The author, Carlo Rovelli, is a theoretical physicist who is one of the founders of the loop quantum gravity theory, which he explains "briefly" in one of the chapters. It is only when one truly understands a subject that one can condense it down to the most simple of explanations. Rovelli does just that in this orchestral non-textbook nove...

book info: on sale: now copy from: public library pages: 263 review written: 23.5.16 originally published: 1998 ("Les particules élémentaires") edition read: Knopf, 2000, translation by Frank Wynne title: The Elementary Particles author: Michel Houellebecq The Elementary Particles part-story part-metaphysical-rants in an interesting narration from two characters, half-brothers borne of a hippie and absentee mother in the 60s: Michel and Bruno. Michel is an asexual scientist who "expresses his disgust with society by engineering one that frees mankind at last from its uncontrollable, destructive urges" and Bruno is a crass brute driven by sexual desires that lusts after his lost youth. This book follows their stories from childhood to their middle age, spinning around the past and present and major and minor characters in an intriguing narrative that had me reading every single word for fear of missing anything crucial. (quote from book summary) When I first began to...

Hey guys. It's been a while. I miss this - this blogging thing. I just wanted y'all to know that I haven't completely forgotten about you - even though it may seem like it. And I hope I can come back to you, sometime soon. I'm currently working on a new project, and I'm working nights, but I have some hope that I'll be starting up again eventually. Thanks for hanging in with me.   

Hello everyone! Welcome Back to Pages! It's been almost a year since I last wrote a post and it's kind of shocking. I didn't notice how much time has passed since then and it's kind of tragic for a book-lover like myself to have not read for so long. Thank you all for not unfollowing me (I still have over 500 readers!) I hope I don't disappoint this time around! As it's only fair, I'll attempt to explain my absence. As a Chemistry major taking a full load of science classes, along with advanced mathematics and other courses, it's been difficult to make time to read. Because of my mild depression, that sometimes swings into full blow like now, I found it easier to just watch films or movies instead of applying myself to read. It's true that when one is depressed, she finds it hard to enjoy the things she once loved. I was never much of a film buff growing up, it was always about the books. Yet somehow, I've turned a full 180 and I've realised ...

Hey guys, Today is my last day on the Book Babe's Reads.  It's been a lovely year , being a part of this blog, but it's time to say goodbye and embark on a new journey... once again, a solo blogger, on my brand new blog - Afterwords . Doesn't it look absolutely beautiful? I've been working on this project for months now, and to see it finally come to life is so exciting, you have no idea!  If you've enjoyed my posts and reviews on The Book Babe's Reads , please consider taking a peek at this new blog.  I'm so proud of it. So, I'll stop talking here (only because I talk non-stop on this brand new blog). This is my final goodbye... and hello. Nitzan ★

CLICK HERE TO READ AN UPDATED VERSION OF THIS REVIEW!  Scarlet by Marissa Meyer  Series:   The Lunar Chronicles #2  Source:  Paperback copy Publisher:  Puffin Books Publication Date:  February 7th 2013 Age Genre: Young Adult This is not the fairytale you remember. But it’s one you won’t forget. Scarlet Benoit’s grandmother is missing. The police have closed her case. The only person Scarlet can turn to is Wolf, a street fighter she does not trust, but they are drawn to each other. Meanwhile, in New Beijing, Cinder will become the Commonwealth’s most wanted fugitive – when she breaks out of prison to stay one step ahead of vicious Queen Levana. As Scarlet and Wolf expose one mystery, they encounter Cinder and a new one unravels. Together they must challenge the evil queen, who will stop at nothing to make Prince Kai her husband, her king, her prisoner . . . You see, I had a plan . I didn't just wait to read Scarlet until now. I had a very meticulous, w...

CLICK HERE TO READ THE UPDATED VERSION OF THIS REVIEW! Unearthly by  Cynthia Hand Series:   Unearthly #1  Source:  Kindle copy Publisher:  HarperTeen Publication Date:    April 2011 Age Genre: Young Adult In the beginning, there's a boy standing in the trees . . . Clara Gardner has recently learned that she's part angel. Having angel blood run through her veins not only makes her smarter, stronger, and faster than humans (a word, she realizes, that no longer applies to her), but it means she has a purpose, something she was put on this earth to do. Figuring out what that is, though, isn't easy. Her visions of a raging forest fire and an alluring stranger lead her to a new school in a new town. When she meets Christian, who turns out to be the boy of her dreams (literally), everything seems to fall into place and out of place at the same time. Because there's another guy, Tucker, who appeals to Clara's less angelic side. As Clara tries to find her way i...

Nowhere but Here by Katie McGarry Series:   Thunder Road #1 Source:  Kindle Version Publisher:  Harlequin Teen Publication Date: June 1st 2015 Age Genre: Young Adult Seventeen-year-old Emily likes her life the way it is: doting parents, good friends, good school in a safe neighborhood. Sure, she's curious about her biological father—the one who chose life in a motorcycle club, the Reign of Terror, over being a parent—but that doesn't mean she wants to be a part of his world. But when a reluctant visit turns to an extended summer vacation among relatives she never knew she had, one thing becomes clear: nothing is what it seems. Not the club, not her secret-keeping father and not Oz, a guy with suck-me-in blue eyes who can help her understand them both. Oz wants one thing: to join the Reign of Terror. They're the good guys. They protect people. They're…family. And while Emily—the gorgeous and sheltered daughter of the club's most respected member—is in town, he'...

The Libby Garrett Intervention by Kelly Oram Series: Science Squad #2 Source:  arc Publisher:  Bluefields Publication Date: October 24th 2015 Age Genre: Young Adult Libby Garrett is addicted to Owen Jackson's hot lovin'. But the sexy, popular college basketball player doesn't appreciate all of Libby's awesomeness. He refuses to be exclusive or even admit to people that they're dating. The relationship is ruining Libby and she's the only one who can't see it. When Libby's behavior spirals completely out of control, her best friend Avery Shaw and the rest of the Science Squad stage an intervention hoping to cure Libby of her harmful Owen addiction. They put her through her very own Twelve Step program—Owen's Anonymous—and recruit the help of a sexy, broody, hard as nails coffee man to be her official sponsor. ... Adam Koepp has watched Libby Garrett for years. How could he not notice the sassy girl with the purple skateboard and helmet plastered wit...

Axel by Harper Sloan  Series:   Corps Security #1 Source:  Free kindle copy Publication Date:  July 7th 2013 Age Genre: Adult Isabelle has learned the hard way how hard life can be when fate isn’t by your side. It can hand you dreams on silver platters, but it can snatch them right back and hand you nightmares. One thing Isabelle knew for sure fate was consistent with was taking away everything she ever loved. For the last two years Isabelle has been slowly clearing the clouds of her past. Happiness is finally on the horizon. She has a thriving business, great friends, and her life back. All she has to do is jump over the last hurdle…her ex-husband. When problems start causing her to fear her new life, and memories that are better left forgotten start rushing to the surface the last thing she needs is a ghost from her past to come knocking on her door. Axel never thought he would look into the eyes of Isabelle West again, and he wasn’t sure he wanted to now. He’s car...

No Interest in Love   by  Cassie Mae Series:   All About Love #2 Source:  E-Arc from Netgalley Publisher:  Loveswept Publication Date:  December 22nd 2015 Age Genre:  New Adult When Jace Carver snags a minor part in his buddy’s zombie flick, he suddenly starts getting noticed all over the place. Even Hollywood megastar Carletta Ocean—known for her extensive “research” with her male co-stars—wants Jace for her new rom-com. The role could be a game-changer . . . if Jace nails the audition. As Jace’s agent, Shaylene Kwak is all business, and isn’t about to let her favorite client blow this opportunity. Since their college years, Shay has been immune to Jace’s charm and rock-hard body. But long hours in close company have a way of wearing down even the best defenses, and when their platonic teasing turns into serious flirting, Jace and Shay are no longer able to resist what’s been right in front of them the entire time. Shay knows Jace’s love-’em-and-leave...

Whispered Visions by Tammy Blackwell Series:   Shifters & Seers #3 Source:  Kindle version Publisher:  Indie Publication Date: September 8th 2015 Age Genre: Young Adult Where do you go when there is nowhere left to run? For years the Society for Human Preservation has been waging a quiet war against the Shifters & Seers of the world, and now they've taken two of the Alpha Pack's own. With the ability to See inside a person's mind, Lizzie Anders is one of the most powerful Seers in the world, but all that power comes with the responsibility of protecting herself and others from what she can do. And now, after years of suppressing her Sight, the SHP is intent on tearing down the walls she's carefully constructed to further their cause. Layne Hagan is the boy no one wanted. Abandoned by his mother when he was a baby and orphaned by his father in Scout's battle to become Alpha Female, he was handed off by his grandparents to live with Charlie and the rest of t...

Hemlock by Kathleen Peacock Series:   Hemlock #1 Source:  Kindle Version Publisher:  Katherine Tegen Books Publication Date:  May 8th 2012 Age Genre: Young Adult MACKENZIE AND AMY WERE BEST FRIENDS. UNTIL AMY WAS BRUTALLY MURDERED. Since then, Mac's life has been turned upside down. She is being haunted by Amy in her dreams, and an extremist group called the Trackers has come to Mac's hometown of Hemlock to hunt down Amy's killer: A white werewolf. Lupine syndrome - also known as the werewolf vius - is on the rise across the country. Many of the infected try to hide their symptoms, but bloodlust is not easy to control. Wanting desperately to put an end to her nightmares, Mac decides to investigate Amy's murder herself. She discovers secrets lurking in the shadows of Hemlock, secrets about Amy's boyfriend, Jason, her good pal Kyle, and especially her late best friend. Mac is thrown into a maelstrom of violence and betrayal that puts her life at risk. Kathleen Peacock...