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YA Superlatives Blogfest 2014 - Day Four - Best In Show

Thursday, December 18, 2014



For more information or to join in, please visit the brilliant hosts of the YA Superlative Blogfest: Katy UppermanTracey NeithercottAlison Miller, and Jessica Love





Very cute - just like the book. It reminds me a bit of Rob Ryan's work. 


CUTEST COUPLE 
The couples in Flat-Out Celeste by Jessica Park
As I said in my review, it's a YA novel so I don't think I've spoilt anything for anyone by saying Celeste has a romance. There are some other couples in there too that are very swoon worthy. 

MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED 
We Were Liars by E.Lockhart
I'm sure it has already won lots of awards and there will be more to come. 

BEST REPEAT PERFORMANCE 
Flat-Out Celeste by Jessica Park
Can you tell I really loved this book? 
  
FAVOURITE FINALE OR END OF SERIES NOVEL 
Ashes to Ashes by Jenny Han & Siobhan Vivian
As I said earlier in the week, I was a little underwhelmed by this one but the series was great. I'll probably re-read it. 
  
Such a warm and sweet summer story. I really like this book.

Amazing! It was published 22 years ago but is still relevant. Definitely one I'd recommend to teens today.

MOST PLEASANT SURPRISE 
Perfectly Messy by Lizzy Charles
I liked the first in the series but thought this was even better. The characters really grew up and the issues were handled well. It even pre-empted the celebrity photo hacking. 

SLEEPER HIT 
Blue by Lisa Glass
I haven't come across any reviews of Blue amongst the blogs I regularly frequent. It's really engaging, packed with interesting characters, and not just a summer read! 

Inspiring, frightening, hilarious, heartbreaking...I read some great 'adult fiction' this year and these were just a few I enjoyed the most. 

MOST LIKELY TO MAKE IT TO HOLLYWOOD (OR AT LEAST THE CW) 
Burn for Burn Trilogy by Jenny Han & Siobhan Vivian or We Were Liars by E.Lockhart
I'm still pushing for this from last year. As I said before, Dawson's Creek meets Vampire Diaries meets Pretty Little Liars. If that's not a recipe for teen television heaven then I don't know what is. We Were Liars would make for a nice mini series too. 

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  1. I've only read Burn For Burn, but it seriously has CW written all over it!

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    1. I really hope someone pushes it under the nose of the execs at the CW. I'm sure one of The Hollywood Reporter's 30 under 35 winners professed a love of YA - we'll have to lobby him!

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  2. I loved Attachments by Rainbow Rowell and really want to read Landline. I love her writing!

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    1. Me too! Attachments if my favourite but Landline is pretty excellent too.

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  3. I asked for YES PLEASE for Christmas and I really hope it's under the tree. After finishing ATTACHMENTS just this week, I feel like I need to read LANDLINE now!

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    1. Yes, read Landline as soon as you can! It has a similar feel to Attachments so if you enjoyed it, you'll be able to keep your Rainbow buzz going. Yes Please is beyond amazing - so funny and helpful and everything else you could ever want a book to be. I'm sure you won't be disappointed.

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  4. I need to read FLAT OUT CELESTE. I loved her in FLAT OUT LOVE, and I seriously loved that book.

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    1. Celeste is such a great character and so well written. Definitely check it out!

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  5. I could definitely see Burn for Burn on the CW. We Were Liars has to be one of my favorites this year and I could definitely see it on the CW or maybe one of those ABC Family movies. I've read Eleanor & Park, FanGirl, and Landline but I really need to read Attachments.

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    1. Attachments is adorable - get it as soon as you can!

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  6. Looking For Alibrandi is the only MM novel I've yet to read... Your comments are making me want to snatch it up immediately. I adore her work! And I love your choice in A LITTLE SOMETHING DIFFERENT for Cover Love. That image is adorable, and totally makes me want to read the book. I'm so happy you joined us this week, Sophia! I've had a blast reading your posts and picking up recommendations from you. <3

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    1. Looking For Alibrandi is just in another league and I was shocked to find it was published so long ago! I had a lot of fun taking part - even though I didn't read that many 2014 books!

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  7. I absolutely must read YES PLEASE. And so many of these others! Gah! My TBR is exploding with awesome!

    Thanks for participating! We have so much fun - hope you did too!

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    1. Yes Please is beyond amazing - definitely up there with the Tina and Mindy books. Actually, it might be my favourite of the three. Ha I like that phrase 'exploding with awesome'! I've added far too many books to my list as well!

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  8. I loved OPEN ROAD SUMMER, too, and YES PLEASE! I have some new books to add to my to-read list, now. :)

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    1. Yes, I have plenty of new books on my TBR list now too! Still, that's a good thing I suppose.

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  9. I really need to read Yes Please. Everyone seems to love it! (Also, I love Amy Poehler, so I'd read it regardless.)

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