Snowed In

Snowed In
Rachel Hawthorne
HarperCollins
$5.99
2007
FTC: This is my book. I am not being compensated in any manner for my review.

Characters 20/20
Plot 20/20
Setting 20/20
Cover 20/20
Ending 18/20
Total grade: 98% A

Sexual content: mild
Violence: none
Drugs: none
Underage drinking: none
Swearing: mild
Total rating: 13+

Summary:

Well, apparently I live here now—my mom just bought the place. And named it after me, Ashleigh, which was nice. But did she know how cold it is here??

Um, it's a tiny island with not much to do, unless you really like sleigh rides. But I gotta say there are quite a few hot guys on this cold island . . .

My Thoughts:
This was such an adorable book! I enjoyed every moment, curled up with this wintry read. I usually dont keep the holiday books I read, but this has earned a place on my bookshelf. It was cute, funny and full of delicious romance.

The characters were all so developed. Ashleigh was the kind of girl you want as your friend. I recommend everyone buys this book. You cant go wrong for 6 bucks. :)

Mistletoe

Mistletoe
Scholastic
$8.99
2006
FTC: This is my book. I am not being compensated in any manner for my review.


Total grade: B as a whole


Total rating: 15+ Average

Summary:
Glittering white snowflakes. The handsome blond ski instructor. The sparkle on a cashmere skirt. Hot cocoa and kisses in front of a crackling fire. The holiday season is the ESSENCE of magic...and romance. Four of today's bestselling teen authors -- Melissa de la Cruz (THE AU PAIRS), Aimee Friedman (SOUTH BEACH), Hailey Abbott (SUMMER BOYS), and Nina Malkin (6X) -- bring us delectable tales of love and lust and holiday cheers (and tears) in this one-of-a-kind collection that teens will devour faster than a plate of Christmas cookies.

My Thoughts:
It was Christmas time so of course I needed a book full of Holiday cheer. This was enjoyable for the most part, although I didn't connect with one of the four stories. I was able to curl up and just read one short story at a time. I recommend this as a winter read.

Happy New Year

I would like to say Happy New Year and lets welcome the lovely Tenners to the stage as we wave good bye to a fantastic group of '09 Debs :)

Merry Christmas

I'm busy opening my presents! Have a lovely day and may your bookshelves be blessed this year :)

Holiday Cheers

Here is a Christmas Survey so you can get to know me a bit :)

Have you been naughty or nice this year?
Nice of Course ;)

What do you want most for Christmas?
Books, dur

Do you believe in Father Christmas?
Santa? Of course ;)

What is your favorite food at Christmas?
Cookies!!!

Have you started your Christmas shopping yet?
Yup

Have you finished your Christmas shopping yet?
Yup

What is your favorite Christmas song?
Christmas Shoes

What is your favorite Christmas movie?
Christmas Shoes

What is your best memory of Christmas?
Oh so many :)

What do you look forward to most at Christmas?
Seeing my family

What are you doing for Christmas this year?
Family is coming here

Who do you want to kiss under the mistletoe?
Wouldnt you like to know ;)

What kind of Christmas tree do you have?
Fake. Mom is allergic

Do you take part in a secret santa?
I did this year

Do you go to any Christmas parties?
Sometimes

Have you ever had a white Christmas?
Last Year :)

How early do you wake up on Christmas morning?
Between 7 and 8

Do you still get a stocking?
Durrr :)

How many Christmas cards do you normally send out?
1 or 2

What is your Christmas wish?
Cant tell you or it wont come true :)

Christmas

It's Christmas and all of my presents are open for now. Until my aunt and uncle get here. Surprisingly no books! Wow, a first. Guess I'll be spending some Christmas money and gift cards on... BOOKS!

Have a good day guys! I will be busy playing guitar hero!

Merry Christmas

Hey Everyone! Christmas has finally come! Tomorrow is the day. I wanted to let you know that there will be no review tomorrow as I have way to much family here to read a lot. I bet your wondering what is still to come...

~A Guest review as soon as my friend is ungrounded and able to email it to me.
~ A review of a younger kid book.
~A Review of a book coming to theaters
~Much more...

So if it takes me a few days to post I'm sorry. I will possibly post a list of book I got for Christmas tomorrow but if not stay tuned.

May your stockings be stuffed, your tree full of gifts for you.
But most of all may your fire be going with a good book in your hand.

Be safe!
~Ashley~

Snow...

Okay so snow usually makes me want to curl up and read. Well I live in Oregon (a part that doesnt get much snow, ever) and we have over a foot of snow now! I am guilty of not reading and staring at the falling flakes. There for there will be no review today, even though I had planned one! Sorry Guys!
Anyways... Whats the weather doing where your at?