Monthly Archives: June 2012

[review] Partials by Dan Wells

Posted on June 30, 2012 by megtao

After a war between humans and partials (genetically engineered soldiers gone rogue), humanity is on the brink of collapse thanks to a plague that killed 99.9% of the population and kills any baby that’s been born since. At sixteen Kira … Continue reading →

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[review] Fly on the Wall by E. Lockhart

Posted on June 29, 2012 by megtao

When Gretchen Yee wished that she could be a fly on the wall in the boy’s locker room, she didn’t mean it literally. But somehow that is exactly what has happened, and now Gretchen finds herself learning more about boys, … Continue reading →

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Doctor Who Watch-a-Thon 2×10

Posted on June 29, 2012 by megtao

This is a twice a week feature (Wednesdays and Fridays) where Christa of Hooked on Books and myself will be watching and discussing all of the reboot of Doctor Who. Posts will contain spoilers for that episode and ones before it, so you may … Continue reading →

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[review] How to be popular by Meg Cabot

Posted on June 28, 2012 by megtao

Stephanie Landry has spent her life paying for one teensy, tiny mistake. She’s sick and tired of being the school outcast, so when she discovers a book titled “How to be Popular” she creates the perfect popular plan. But soon … Continue reading →

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Doctor Who Watch-a-Thon 2×9

Posted on June 28, 2012 by megtao

This is a twice a week feature (Wednesdays and Fridays) where Christa of Hooked on Books and myself will be watching and discussing all of the reboot of Doctor Who. Posts will contain spoilers for that episode and ones before it, so you may … Continue reading →

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[promo] The Darkening Dream by Andy Gavin

Posted on June 26, 2012 by megtao

When I was contacted to review this novel I initially wasn’t sure what to think. The genre “dark fantasy” sounded like it might be scary…and you all know how well I do with scary (hint: not good at all), but … Continue reading →

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[Top Ten Tuesday] Ten Characters that Remind Me of Myself

Posted on June 26, 2012 by megtao

Top Ten Characters Who Remind Me of Myself hosted by The Broke and the Bookish I know the original adds “or someone you know” but come on… I’m too much of a narcissist to do that. 10. Donia from the Wicked … Continue reading →

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Recommend a…book you thought was funny

Posted on June 25, 2012 by megtao

This is a new meme hosted by Chick Loves Lit that caught my eye. Basically, every Monday there’s a new prompt which you use to recommend an awesome book. There’s not much I love more than recommending a good book, except maybe … Continue reading →

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[review] The Girl of Fire and Thorns by Rae Carson

Posted on June 23, 2012 by megtao

Elisa is a Chosen One, chosen by God to complete an unknown task.  She does not know, however, how she’ll be able to complete her task, unless it is eating some sweet or moving up a gown size, because she … Continue reading →

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[Fantastic Five Friday] Favourite Television Shows from Childhood

Posted on June 22, 2012 by megtao

Fantastic Five Friday is a new weekly meme hosted by Anna at The Weekly Enthusiast. You can take part even if you don’t have your own blog: just comment on her FFF post of the week!  Five Favourite TV Shows from … Continue reading →

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