Rebel Belle by Rachel Hawkins
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This is the story of a southern belle; a high school junior always with her head always in the future. A outsider with a vendetta against the perfect belle, and the perfect boyfriend. Well at least that is what it appears to be in the beginning. This story is full of twist and turns that you wont see coming. I have to admit I almost threw this into my do not finish pile and I am so glad I didn't. The first half of this book was slow and more like an average contemporary but after the halfway mark it really takes a turn for the better im so excited to pick up the rest of this series because the end of this book left me wanting, no needing, to find out how the three main charters are going to deal with their current situation. The charters are very well developed and this story-line/plot are like nothing i have ever read before.

Quotes From the Book:

“Bruce Wayne's parents get killed and he goes to Tibet or whatever, and Superman is an alien, and Spiderman had that radioactive spider. Me? I kissed a janitor in the school bathroom.”
― Rachel Hawkins, Rebel Belle

“just . . . I don’t like crying girls, okay?” We were quiet for a second while I took that in. “That was very nice of you, David,” I finally said. “Now hold on because I’m about to drive into a fence.” “Yeah, okay,” he muttered, his eyes still closed. “You do that.” Then his eyes shot open. “Wait, what?”
― Rachel Hawkins, Rebel Belle

“It was such a relief to be able to sob and have someone know all the reasons why.”
― Rachel Hawkins, Rebel Belle


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My Lady Jane by Cynthia Hand
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Well this is the best book I have read this year I love the way its narrated. The narration was so unlike anything i have ever read. This is a retelling of the history of Jane Grey the famous queen who had a rein of only nine days until the infamous Bloody Mary claimed the throne for her self. Only to find Jane quite literately missing her head. This book re-imagines what the history books say and adds a interesting twist by adding some magical elements to the tale. This book is told in three different perspectives, and takes you on a journey through growing up, trusting your gut and doing what is right. Although this is written by three separate Authors it is written beautifully and seamlessly. I am looking forward to more from these wonderful authors. I would recommend this book to everyone!! In my opinion its a must read.

Quotes from The book:
And for England. We’re really sorry for what we’re about to do to your history.”
― Cynthia Hand, My Lady Jane

“Who on earth could feel comfortable enough to sleep in a room with no books? Edward”
― Cynthia Hand, My Lady Jane

“Armies aren't very good about carrying libraries with them. I can't imagine why. We'd fight so much less if everyone would juste sit down and read”
― Cynthia Hand, My Lady Jane



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