The One by Ed Decter

Chloe Gamble knows three things:

1) She's better than everyone in her hometown, the small town in Texas, where she grew up in.

2) There's only one person she trusts, and that's her twin brother, Travis.

3) She wants to be famous.

And what Chloe Gamble wants....Chloe Gamble gets.

Wow, this book was great for one of those "shallow" and "girly" book, this is not just about fashion and boys, this is about a girl working hard to rise from her small town girl status to a Hollywood starlet! It's about hardwork and lessons of Hollywood, not love and fashion like it might seem to be about! This is for anyone who is interested in making it big in La La Land.

Skinned by Robin Wasserman

Lia was perfect as can be. Smart. Beautiful. Popular. Until she died.

Now she has been redownloaded into a new body...a robot that only looks human. Lia will never feel pain again, she will never age and she will never, ever truly die. But she is rejected by her friends, betrayed by her boyfriend, hated and regretted by her familiy, and alienated from her old life.

Forced to the fringes of society, Lia joins others like her...the Skinners. But they are looked at as freaks...their hated...and feared. They are everything but human and are considered the ultimate crime...which the ultimate price has to be paid.

This was an amazing book and nothing at all like any book I have ever read! It was an amazing sci-fi and I highly recommend it. I have started the second book, Crashed, but I didn't excite me as this one has, it was boring, listening to life as a Skinner, instead of like this book, the journey of a girl who died and become a skinner, it was much more exciting.

Dark Mage by Rachel Roberts

The Dark Sorceress is trying to break and destroy the three mages for one last time....by turning Kara into the dark mage!

Well, this is the 11th book and the 2nd to last book in the "Avalon: Web of Magic" series! And the ending took me by surprise...a lot. I can't wait to read the 12th book, "Full Circle"!

Being Nikki by Meg Cabot

Being Nikki (Airhead Series #2), Airhead Series, Meg Cabot, Book - Barnes & Noble: "Things aren't pretty for Emerson Watts.

Em was sure there couldn't be anything worse than being a brainiac the body of a teenaged supermodel.

But it turned out she was wrong. Because that supermodel could turn out to have a mother who's gone mysteriously missing, a brother who's shown up on her doorstep demanding answers, a former best friend who's intent on destroying Stark Enterprises to avenge the death of his lost love, and a British heartthrob who's written a song about her that's topping the charts.
How can Em balance all that with school, runway shows, and weekend jaunts to St. Johns - especially when she's got ex-boyfriends crawling out of the woodwork who want more than just a photo op; a sister who is headed to the high school cheerleading championships; a company she represents that seems to be turning to the dark side...

Not to mention trying to convince the love of her life that models aren't really airheads after all...especially one model in particular.
But then, nobody said it was going to be easy being Nikki."

Wow! Meg Cabot did an amazing job, yet again! When I read the first one, I definetly knew I had to read the second one as well, now all I want to read is the third one! The plot is good and unlike most books that Meg Cabot writes, it is science fiction and about body swapping, but yet, you can still tell it's Meg Cabot from the great romance scenes!

Downriver by Will Hobbs

Downriver by Will Hobbs, Book - Barnes & Noble: "No adults, no permit, no river map. Just some 'borrowed' gear from Discovery Unlimited, the outdoor education program Jessie and her new companions have just ditched. Jessie and the others are having the time of their lives floating beneath sheer red walls, exploring unknown caves and dangerous waterfalls, and plunging through the Grand Canyon's roaring rapids. No one, including Troy, who emerges as the group's magnetic and ultimately frightening leader, can forsee the challenges and conflicts.


What will be the consequences of their reckless adventure?"

Well, I actually had to read this for Mr. Wobbema's class (Language Arts), but I ended up liking it, unlike most people of my grade, who ended up hating it. This book actually made me excited to go to L.A. to read it, and the first action-adventure I have read in a long time. The only two people I didn't like much in the book was Jessie and Troy.....My favorite was Adam and Star though.

Skeleton Creek by Patrick Carman

Strange things have been happening in Skeleton Creek...and Ryan and Sarah are trying to figure it out. But an eerie accident leaves Ryan housebound and forbidden to see Sarah and that leaves Sarah to the investigation. The investigation involves two things. Sarah's videos at Skeleton Creek and Ryan's Journal.

Oh my, I watched the videos that came with the books and dang, those were a bit creepy, even to my standards. But this book was really good and a bit scary because it actually seemed that it was possible for it to happen in a small town. I now really want to read thte next book!

The Dangerous Days of Daniel X by James Patterson

The Dangerous Days of Daniel X (Daniel X Series #1), Daniel X Series, James Patterson, Book - Barnes & Noble: "The greatest superpower of all isn't to be part spider, part man, or to cast magic spells -- the greatest power is the power to create.


Daniel has that power.


Daniel's secret abilities -- like being able to manipulate objects and animals with his mind or to recreate himself in any shape he chooses -- have helped him survive. But Daniel doesn't have a normal life. He is the protector of the earth, the Alien Hunter, with a mission beyond what anyone could imagine.


From the day that his parents were brutally murdered in front of his very eyes, Daniel has used his unique gifts to hunt down their assassin. Finally, with the help of The List bequeathed to him in his parents' dying breath, he has located the killer.


Now, on his own, he vows to take on his father's mission--and to have vengeance in the process."

I don't know why but even though I a lot of people don't like this book, not just for the "Mary Sue" way Daniel is or the way its written, but I actually like this book, I thought it was pretty good with a twist at the end! Yet again, James Patterson was able to write an amazing book!

Heart of Avalon by Rachel Roberts

The sea dragons are afflicted by a weird mystery disease, searching for the disease, Emily and Ozzy discover that its evil elemental magic causing this so-called "disease". To help the dragons, Emily must befriend mermaids (and men) and pirates to recover the two missing power crystals.

This the 10th book in the "Avalon: Web of Magic" series. I enjoyed this book, because so far, the other two girls, Kara and Adrainne are already "paired up" with someone from the magical world, though not Emily until this book. In the book she finally meets someone she just might like. Even though I know this series is a bit childish and cheesy, I find it oddly amusing and good. I recommend this series to anyone who likes a happy magical story.

Gamer Girl, Mari Mancusi

Gamer Girl, Mari Mancusi, Book - Barnes & Noble: "After Maddy's parents divorce, she's stuck starting over at a new high school. Friendless and nicknamed Freak Girl, Manga-loving artist Maddy finds refuge in the interactive online game Fields of Fantasy. In that virtual world, she reinvents herself as Allora, a gorgeous elfin alter ego, and meets a true friend in Sir Leo. Maddy can't hide behind Allora forever, especially as a real-life crush begins edging in on her budding virtual romance. But would anyone pick the real Maddy, gamer girl and Manga freak, over the fantasy?

This fresh, geeky/cool novel includes online chats and exciting gaming, and features Maddy's Manga-style artwork."

I absolutely loved this book. Not just because it had so many references to things I like, like manga and MMORGs (Massive Multiplayer Online Roleplaying Games), especially I play those games! I know what its like to like those things, especially when not many people know what their about and how not many people appreciate them as I do. I highly recommend this book.

Antsy Does Time, Neal Shusterman

Antsy Does Time, Neal Shusterman, Book - Barnes & Noble: "It was a dumb idea, but one of those dumb ideas that accidentally turns out to be brilliant–which, I’ve come to realize, is much worse than being dumb. My name’s Antsy Bonano–but you probably already know that–and unless you got, like, memory issues, you’ll remember the kid named the Schwa, who I told you about last time. Well, now there’s this other kid, and his story is a whole lot stranger. It all started when Gunnar Ümlaut and I were watching three airborne bozos struggle with a runaway parade balloon. That’s when Gunnar tells me he’s only got six months to live. Maybe it was because he said he was living on borrowed time, or maybe it was just because I wanted to do something meaningful for him, but I gave him a month of my life . . .

. . . And that’s when things began to get seriously weird."

Oh my, the sequel was better than the original book! That is really rare for series! And yet again, this takes the place of my favorite Neal Shusterman book (though the Schwa was Here and Unwind come in a close second and third). THis book was really sweet and meaningful and left me feeling good when I finished it! I highly recommend this series! I really hope Neal Shusterman makes a third book in this series!

Found by Margaret Peterson Haddix

Jonah and Chip always knew they were adopted, they never thought it was that big of a deal...until the letters came. The first one says "You are one of the Missing" and the second one says "Beware, they are coming to get you!" Now Jonah, Chip and Jonah's younger sister Katherine are plungged into a mystery that involves the FBI, a smuggling opperation, an airplane that appeared out of no where 13 years ago and people who disappear and appear at will? The kids finds themself caught in between to sides with very different wants for the lives of them, but will Chip or Jonah have any choice in the matter? And what should they choose if both choices are both equally terrifying?

This was a pretty good book, though it's not my usual kind of book that involves a girl, a boy, and a love story. This is like the complete opposite! It involves an adventure and a mystery that left me thinking and wondering what's gonna happen next at the end of the chapter. This book made me really excited to see what's next and had great suspense too!

The Schwa Was Here, Neal Shusterman

The Schwa Was Here, Neal Shusterman, Book - Barnes & Noble: "They say his clothes blend into the background, no matter where he stands. They say a lot of things about the Schwa, but one thing’s for sure: no one ever noticed him. Except me. My name is Antsy Bonano—and I was the one who realized the Schwa was 'functionally invisible' and used him to make some big bucks. But I was also the one who caused him more grief than a friend should. So if you all just shut up and listen, I’ll tell you everything there is to know about the Schwa, from how he got his name, to what really happened with his mom. I’ll spill everything. Unless, of course, 'the Schwa Effect' wipes him out of my brain before I’m done . . ."

I absolutely loved this book! I mean a lot of people say this is not their "favorite" Neal Shusterman books but its definetly one of mine! I'm so glad that they might make a film out of this book, I can't wait to see it in theaters! I dont' know, but the characters in this book was just so...likable and easy to relate to and not only that, this book was hilarious too!

Zen and the Art of Faking It by Jordan Sonneblick

When San Lee, the eight grader, moves to a new school and city for the umpteenth time, he doesn't try to be cool and fit in, but instead he sits back and makes a new plan...to stand out. When he accidently answered way to many questions in World History (thank that to his old school), all heads turn to him and San obviously has the answer, he is a zen master. When he thinks that everyone is on him, including Woody the super cute girl that he can't stop thinking about, everyone believes him.

I loved this book and it was hilarious. I love all the Jordan Sonneblick books, all of them are hilarious and have a good plot and message in them. Also, all the books teach me something new :)

The Afterlife by Gary Soto

After his murder, Chuy finally discovers the meaning of life...especially his.

Well, that's pretty much all I can tell you because if I told you anymore, I would spoil it and I wouldn't want that. I don't think much authors kill their main character after the 2nd page, but Gary Soto did. This is the story of someone who died...in their point of view. But honestly, this book wasn't all that good, I mean it was okay, but it was a bit boring for me, and too much Spanish for my liking...

Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick

For Nora Grey, romance has never been part of her agenda. But that was before she met Patch.

With his easy smile and eyes that seem to see into her soul, she falls for him without better judgement.

But after several terrifying encounters, she doesn't know who to trust anymore. Patch seems to know everything about her and is every she is. She can't decide whether to run into his arms or run and hide. When she tries to seek the truth, she discovers something that is more startling than the way Patch makes her feel.

Now Nora is in the middle of the ancient battle between the angels...and those who have fallen---and when it comes to choosing sides...the wrong choice could cost her her life.

This was the most amazing book I've ever read...and it made me think too. Thought the beginning was a bit awkward. I love all the characters in this book, though a lot of people who have read this book say its like Twilight, the concept of a girl in between two creatures that happen to be guys that like her, but its definetly not, fallen angels have nothing to do with vampire or werewolves and Nora is nothing like Bella at all. Nora actually has a personality!

Flash Burnout by L.K. Madigan

Fifteen year old Blake has a girlfriend and a girl friend.

One wants him and one needs him.

When Blake snapped a picture of a homeless person on the street, he never thought that it would be Marrissa's long lost meth-addict mother! But now, he is in a relationship with Shannon, he constantly finds himself trying to figure out the difference of boyfriend and just a friend. Shannon seems to be constantly mad at him...but perfect at the same time. His relationship with Marrisa is so much easier. Friends in their photography class (a.k.a. "pretty and gritty"). But once Marissa sees that picture, she constantly is missing looking for her missing mother, and now Blake finds himself lying to Shannon to check up on Marissa, but despite loving Shannon, he finds himself more interested in Marissa's uncontrollable life that seems to strengthen his friendship with her.

This is the story of Blake. And his journey to find the true, blur-free snapshot of his life.

Oh gosh, this was an amazing book. I didn't think it would have been as good as it sounded, but it was amazing, trust me. But the ending...hmm..let's just say, I didn't like it as much, but it was a good conclusiona and it answered his question of "Who am I really?" I definetly recommend this book!

Claire by Lisi Harrison

Back in Orlando for the first time in what it feels like for a long time, Claire is finally reunited with her Orlando BFFs, Sari, Sarah and Mandy! Her FBFs hasn't changed at all, but they think Claire has...and not for the better! Claire now has to prove her loyalty to them by entering the Kissimmee's Miss Kiss pageant. But when a special visitor comes, Claire finds herself torn from Keds and couture. Will Claire say goodbye to her past one last time?

It's interesting to see what Claire's "past" was like and her old best friends too. But its also interesting to see how much a Clique could change Claire at the same time. [Spoiler] but why did Massie have to come?!

Kristen by Lisi Harrison

While the rest of the Pretty Committee all around the globe, Kristen is left in Westchester, trying to maintain her scholarship at OCD. No horse camp. No Spanish vacation. No Hawaiian spa. Not even a trip to Orlando! But when Kristen gets a job of taking care of her crush's ten year old sister...things are not looking bad now in OCD.

Yep...I've blogged for so many Clique books in a row that I don't know what to say anymore. But at least, this book lets Kristen tell her story for once, instead of Claire or Massie.

Alicia by Lisi Harrison

Alicia is off to Spain to visit her relatives and that's not the only good news! Alicia finds out that the hot teen sensation, !Ignacio! is looking for a true Spanish beauty to star in his new video! She can't believe it! If she gets picked as a true Spanish beauty, Massie will never call her a "Fannish" or "Fake Spanish" anymore...but the only problem is that she has to beat her cousins, the real Spanish beauties.

Huh, this one had a surprise twist too. I didn't think it would've ended like that...and Nina returns!!

Dylan by Lisi Harrison

Dylan and her mom are off to Hawaii for the Aloha Tennis Open. While Merri-Lee is interviewing "Tennis the Menance" Svetlana Slootskyia, Dylan lets the summer sun and warm breeze help her forget the memory of being dumped by two guys. She thought she didn't need any guys anymore...until she sees him. The preppy and tennis-obsessed J.T. , but soon Dylan realizes the only way to make him like her is to master the game. Can she make Svetlana spill the secrets about tennis or will she end up like last year...dumped?

This one was interesting....and the ending...not what I thought at all.. Honestly, I dont' really like Dylan because she seems weight-loss obsessive and kind of stuck up (well the others are too), but the part that bugs me is the weight-loss obsession.

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I recently found an amazing site especially for teen writers! It where teens can submit/upload their works and show it to the world! And if you're lucky and voted to the Top 5 of the week, the editors of HarperCollins reads it! Isn't that exciting!

The website is:

www.inkpop.com

It's a great place to talk with people my age about writing and read other people's amazing works! Please stop by and visit my page! Search: NadeshikoNagi or "The Lovely Killers" !

Full Tilt by Neal Shusterman

Sixteen year old Blake has always been the responsible one in his dysfunctional family. Quinn is his brother's exact opposite. The thrill seeker, who's always trying to find the next scary rush, no matter how much it costs. But what happens when Quinn is thrown into the world of a phantom carnival where the price of your soul is the price of the admission?

Now, Blake must go to the carnival to save his brother, all he has to do is ride seven rides...and all before dawn. Sure, seven rides...sounds easy enough. But each ride is of each of his seven deadliest fears...and now Blake has no where to run...especially from the secret he has been running from for years.

Oh My Gosh, I absolutely loved this book! One of Neal Shusterman's best! It had all the things I love in a book! Romance, good plot, risks, horror, suspense, adventure...etc. I don't think I've read a book this good in a long time!

Massie by Lisi Harrison

After Massie got kicked out of the ultra excusive Westchester horse camp, her parents force her to do something she never imagined she had to do in a million, no gazillion years...get a summer job! Not really the type of person to dog-walk or brat-sit, she goes for the obvious solution, become a sales rep for the cosmetic brand Be Pretty. Now she gets to transform former LBRs into beauty queens...but it will take more than one swipe of her purple mascara wand.

Sigh, I know I said I wouldn't upload more Clique summaries for a while, but I guess not. I like the "Summer Collection" a lot better than the regular books because they are more like regular girls when their not with their friends and by themselves. I thought this book was pretty good!

13. by Various arr. James Howe

13. Is a collection of short stories about all the thrills (and disappointments) of being thirteen. Instead of being a "survival guide" for a thirteen year old, it's more of a collection of thoughts, stories and poems about what its like to be thirteen, how its like figuring yourself out and discovering a different you.

This collection of short stories were surprisingly good and described the concept of being thirteen pretty well! A lot of amazing writers contributed to this book and made the book altogether amazing! I don't think I would have ever read this book unless I saw it being displayed on the school's media center shelf, I don't know what happened, but when I saw it, I knew I had to read it!

Smiles to Go by Jerry Spinelli

Will thinks he has life figured out. Saturday game night with his best friends Mi-Su and B.T.. Skatboarding on his Black Viper. Practicing chess strategies with his dad. And stargazing. But when the first proton dies, he knows his life will change forever. Nothing will be the same. But suddenly, what is this strange new feeling he is expieriencing....his love for his girl (SPACE) friend Mi-Su? And what happens when his younger sister gets in an accident?!

I loved this book! One of the best Jerry Spinnelli books I've read! It's great how this book is told in a skater-stargazer-chess champion-great older brother- POV, instead of your stereotypical main character. Also, its nice how this book seems like its actually told in his POV, not the authors or an adult. In general, this was very well-written and great.

P.S. I Loathe You by Lisi Harrison

Massie: When the NPC boyfast rule is taken away, boy fever sweeps BOCD. Massie forms BOCD's first cheerleading squad!...and what better way to make her old crush jealous by cheering on Dempsey during soccer games...but wait...what is LBR Layne doing with Dempsey?!

Kristen: When Massie and Layne (her secret best friend) are fighting over the same boy, Kristen has to make a decision. 1. Pretty Committee 2. Witty Committee or 3. None of the above?

Dylan: Dylan has a crush on Derrington and its no secret he likes her back!

Alicia: Prefers dancing to cheering, but when Massie assigns her to the bottom of the pyramid, should Alicia stay at her beta position or rise to alpha position and create her own squad?

Claire: Since she got back together with Cam, everything is going in order...but now the PC are swapping crushes like styling tips! Will the PC survive this boy swapping or fall apart?

I swear, this will be last one in a long time...even I'm getting sick of writing summary for these books! And besides....this book was too....girly, even for my tastes...I mean cheerleading? Really? That's one more useless thing in the Clique series.

Bratfest at Tiffany's by Lisi Harrison

Massie: The Briarwood Boys have taken over OCD and everything is swinging out of place...including the Clique's popularity! So Massie laid out a new rule for the NPC (New Pretty Committee); If anyone is caught crushing, they are thrown out from the NPC...forever. But what happens when Derrington ditches his boyish shorts for jeans? Massie is gonna have problems with her own rule!

Alicia: Totally is against the boyfast, but is battling Massie and losing her beta status in the NPC really worth it?

Dylan: Totally needs the boyfast...she straigtened her hair and swore off boys...if only she could do that with food.

Kristen: Traded her sporty chic clothes for surf chick ones....she said she swore off boys, but what is with this makeover?

Claire: Has been thinking of Cam all summer, but he moved on faster than a blink. At least she's the only one with a secure spot in the NPC...unless jealousy-flirting breaks the boyfast.

Wow...and to think the Clique was impossible to break up. It's getting interesting! But yet again, I don't like the dissing between the girls. I mean, real girls at school aren't that mean and...witchy. Well, I heard that the second to last book "The Last Phony" will be coming out! I'm so excited but sad at the same time!

Sealed With A Diss by Lisi Harrison

Massie: Now since the girls have access to the secret all-access room of OCD they are almost queens of the school. Except for one thing. They have to impress the almighty Skye Hamilton by bring dates to Skye's "famous couples" Halloween dance. But Massie also has to make her former crush, Chris Albeley to be Skye's date or she can kiss her popularity and the room goodbye. But lucky for her, she has ESP, a secret weapon to see how boys' brains work!

Kristen: Found a sensitive guy who finally loves the Notebook as much as she does! But wait....why is she going to the dance as the bride of Chucky?!

Alicia: Ditched her crush because of his insanely clean room....but it was really his sister who cleaned it! And suddenly, Josh is looking better then ever.

Dylan: What happens when ESP tells her boys are not afraid of girls that eat? Will gaining six pounds make her regret her new sense?

Claire: Since she has a boyfriend, the date business should be easy? Shouldn't it? But Cam is hiding a biiiigg secret and her gummies are tasting stale.

I'm sorry I'm posting all these Clique books, but these are what I read in a row!!! But this book was basically pointless in the series...