52 Days of 52 Reasons Blog Tour

52 Days of 52 Reasons to Love Jessica Brody and Her Books

1 of the 52 Reasons to Love Jessica Brody and Her Books….for 51 other reasons, visit YA Love Blog (August 23rd) and Teen Lit Rocks (August 26^th), and stay tuned for more!

Jessica prefers flip flops all the way to heels. She was teased in Paris when she wore flip flops (which the French call “tongs”) to a bar. Apparently in France, that’s just unheard of.

This is actually the perfect trivia for my blog - because I'm a HUGE lover in flip-flops. I wore them all over my trip to Europe in college. Plus I got married in them! I'm so happy to be part of this blog tour, but I really adore Jessica's books. So much so that I pass them on to my sister -who also loves them. Then I pass them out to teens at the library...you get the idea. Check out my review for 52 Reasons....

About 52 Reasons to Hate My Father (FSG, July 2012)
Being America’s favorite heiress is a dirty job, but someone’s gotta do it.

Lexington Larrabee has never to work a day in her life. After all, she’s the heiress to the multi-billion-dollar Larrabee Media empire. And heiresses are not supposed to work. But then again, they’re not supposed to crash brand new Mercedes convertibles into convenience stores on Sunset Blvd either.

Which is why, on Lexi’s eighteenth birthday, her ever-absent, tycoon father decides to take a more proactive approach to her wayward life. Every week for the next year, she will have to take on a different low-wage job if she ever wants to receive her beloved trust fund. But if there’s anything worse than working as a maid, a dishwasher, and a fast-food restaurant employee, it’s dealing with Luke, the arrogant, albeit moderately attractive, college intern her father has assigned to keep tabs on her.

In a hilarious “comedy of heiress” about family, forgiveness, good intentions, and best of all, second chances, Lexi learns that love can be unconditional, money can be immaterial, and, regardless of age, everyone needs a little saving. And although she might have 52 reasons to hate her father, she only needs one reason to love him.

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Review: 52 Reasons to Hate My Father

Lexington Larrabee had the perfect life. On the eve on her 18th birthday, it all changed.

When she crashed her new car into a convenience store, her father decided it was the last straw.  She wasn't going to inherit her $25 million. Instead, he devised a plan for her. She was to work one job each week for a year.

At first Lexi balked at the idea. Her father refused to budge. He did however provide her with transportation. Luke, her father's college intern, made sure she got to her assignments on time. Luke was essentially, her babysitter.

Lexi isn't sure she wants to survive this year. Luke convinces her to show everyone what she's made of - show them that she can thrive on this year. She just might surprise them...and herself.

My Thoughts: I love Jessica Brody's books! They always funny, charming, witty, and have a fun romance. I really enjoyed watching Lexington attempt to talk, bribe, or beg her way out of the jobs. I loved the moments between her and Luke - the snarky ones and the sweet ones. I love watching Lexi grow and change with each job and ultimately figure out her life.

Cover Thoughts: Cute

Source: my Library

Come back to the blog tomorrow to see my stop on the 52 Reasons tour and to see the book trailer I created!

Review: Just Your Average Princess

Jamie's cousin is coming to stay for the fall. Jamie remembers having a great time with her when they were really young. When Milan steps out of the truck in her thousand dollar shoes and into something gross, Jamie realizes her cousin might have changed.

She's willing to give her cousin the benefit of doubt. When Milan starts comments on Jamie's hair, clothes, and lack of fun, Jamie begins to have second thoughts.

Milan starts flirting with Danny, the boy Jamie's been crushing over for two years. Then Milan decides to run for Pumpkin Princess. Jamie's been dreaming of wearing that tiara for years. Suddenly it's war and both Jamie and Milan are campaigning.

Who will come out the reigning champion?

My Thoughts: I really loved this book. I couldn't put it down. I loved the fall theme: the pumpkin patch, the caramel apples, and the whole farm. It made me envision the perfect fall day. I really liked Jamie and Sara. I do wish there had been more moments with Danny. He didn't seem to have a big part. Besides his hotness factor, there wasn't really much we learned about him. Overall I loved it - lighthearted and charming. The perfect fall book.

Cover Thoughts: I really liked the uniqueness of this cover - but it doesn't really match the book. It's not the dress she wears. Nor are their pumpkins. Still, it's cute.

Source: my Library

Review: My Life Undecided

Trouble follows Brooklyn. It might have something to do with the horrible decision she makes. After her arrest and her parents pick her up from jail, she has plenty of time to start thinking of how to make her life better because she’s grounded for eternity.

To make matters worse, her BFF pretends the last five year didn’t exist. Brooklyn, once a girl in the spotlight, becomes a wallflower.

She starts a blog where her readers will make her decisions for her. Should she tryout fro the rugby team? Should she join the debate team? Should she continue to eat lunch in the library or try the cafeteria? She refuses to make a decision until polling her blog readers.

Can she live with the choices her readers make?

My Thoughts: MY LIFE UNDECIDED is a super cute funny read. Brooklyn constantly makes the wrong decisions, but it ultimately leads her to discovering her true self. I love the blend of technology and modern day. I loved the friendship angle between Brooklyn and Brian and between Brooklyn and Shayn. I can't wait to see what Jessica Brody comes up with next.

Cover Thoughts: Cute - but I think I like the ARC cover better.

Source: Macmillan Children's Publishing Group

Review: Enclave

Deuce lives underground - in an enclave. The ruler rule with absolutism. Friends become family, if you're lucky to have friends.

As Deuce graduates from brat to Huntress, she can't believe her good fortune. She's partnered with Fade, a mysterious Hunter. As she goes out on her first assignments, she doesn't trust him. He's an outsider to her clan.

Together they discover the Freaks (tunnel monsters) are more active than usual. The Freaks might have wiped out an entire enclave. Deuce and Fade trek through the tunnels to uncover the damage.

What they find shocks them both, but what the enclave does with the information shocks Deuce even more. She loses all trust in the enclave and the enclave's beginning to lose trust in her...

My Thoughts: It took me a few pages, but then I was hooked. I loved the coming of age story, the fighting sequences, the horror at the government, and the determination of Deuce. She's a strong kick-butt character. Looking forward to the next book in the series.

Cover Thoughts: Great cover!

Source: from Publisher

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