Miles to Go Before I'll Ever Read This

In case you haven't heard, the one and (thank goodness) only Miley Cyrus has written an autobiography, so cleverly titled Miles to Go. I haven't read this book and I don't feel any inclination to spend money to buy it, but I just wanted to review for the fun of it.

If you didn't know, Cyrus plays Hannah Montana on Disney's hit show, Hannah Montana. Her rise to fame was rather sudden and unexpected, but now she has taken the tween world by storm. In her new book, she explores her life before stardom, and how she's coping with all the changes. She talks about her family, friends, and all the heartbreak (can you say Nick Jonas?). Cyrus has stated that, "“I am so excited to let fans in on how important my relationship with my family is to me. I hope to motivate mothers and daughters to build lifetimes of memories together, and inspire kids around the world to live their dreams.” Yes, because every kid wants their own TV show in which they have two personalities.

The book, which came out this month, is sure to be a hit with the 9-12 year old girl fanbase. Surprisingly, it does not rank on my books to read list. But if you are a fan of the show and have nothing else to read, do, or think, then go ahead and immerse yourself in this 272 paged joke. Just be careful or else you'll find youself wearing something resembling this. Don't say I didn't warn you!

P.S, It's Another Clique Book!

The newest book in the Clique series is out. I know you're all so excited. I'm not sure why I even bother with this series, but I was actually surprised with this new book, titled P.S. I Loathe You. It wasn't as, well, boring as the other books in the series. It actually seemed to be going outside of the little nine books of nothing streak that the series had seemed to be aiming for. And I quote the main character when I say, "Ehmagawd."

In this tenth installment, several different things happen. Massie pushes the rest of the Clique too far, she has to share her crush with LBR Layne (LBR meaning loser beyond repair), and she has to deal with all of her friends realizing that she's a total snob and ditching her. Then Kristen is stuck in the middle of the whole Massie and Layne feud, which could never end well. Alicia is tired of being Massie's second in command, so for once, she pushes back. Dylan has a secret crush on Massie's ex-boyfriend, and it just so happens that he likes her back. And then there's Claire. Well, Claire doesn't really do anything in this book except ride a bike with her boyfriend, Cam. It is most definitely not as confusing as it all sounds.

Out of all the pretty covered Clique books, I'd have to say this one was my favorite. But that's not saying much. I agree with this review that it was the most creative, but still annoying too. The whole thing was incredibly unrealistic (the 'Clique' are only in eighth grade), and the way Massie talked made me lose a few braincells. I know this is supposed to be a younger version of Gossip Girl, but Lisi Harrison hasn't quite followed in the footsteps of Cecily von Ziegesar. Maybe in a few more books I'll be happy. Maybe.

Watch Out Sisterhood, There's a New Group in Town

Don't know what to read now that the Sisterhood series ended? Don't worry, Bass Ackwards and Belly Up and Footfree and Fancyloose will keep you hooked even after you've finished reading.

Written by friends Elizabeth Craft and Sarah Fain, these two books go beyond the normal four girl friendship. They follow the adventures of best friends Harper, Sophie, Kate, and Becca as they figure out what they want to do in life. When Harper gets rejected to her dream school, NYU, she tells her friends that she's going to follow her dream of becoming a writer, which prompts the others to follow in her footsteps and follow their dreams.

These books were a breath of fresh air. The four main characters were so relatable, I felt like they were my friends by the end of the second book. The plot had some major twists that were totally unpredictable, and I couldn't stop reading until the end. I would recommend this to anyone who's a fan of the Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants series or even Gossip Girl fans.

I give the series a five out of five, because it's just that good.

Green's Greatest

If you have ever heard of John Green, then hopefully you know that he isn't the regular young adult author. No, Green is in a class of his own. His earlier books, Looking for Alaska and An Abundance of Katherines were both nominated for awards (and Looking for Alaska even won the Michael L. Printz Award). So when I heard about Paper Towns, I couldn't help but hold high expectations.

And good thing too. John Green did it again in this tale of Quentin 'Q' Jacobsen and his eccentric next door neighbor, Margo Roth Spiegelman. When Margo appears at Q's windowsill, asking for him to accompany him on her escapades, he can't refuse. Off they go to various houses and stores across town, playing pranks on all of Margo's enemies. Their last stop is Sea World, into which they break in and dance to a song playing on the old speakers. The next day at school, Q is looking forward to seeing Margo now that they are connected by their crimes, but she is nowhere to be seen. After no sign of her for a few days, Q and his friends go looking for her. Their search leads them to Margo... and to a Paper Town.

This book was brilliant. Green really captured a teenager's feelings, which is something most YA authors strive to do but never achieve. The plot was smooth and the dialogue quick. Q and his friends were likeable from the start, especially his friend Radar and his embarrassment over his parent's collection of Black Santas. Beneath the witty teenaged banter though, questions lurk that will have you pondering the answers throughout the book. This review gives a more indepth explanation and also explains the title. I give the book a four and a half stars out of five. I took off half because I thought the middle was a little bit slow. Other than that, it was an excellent book.

Hey Fashionistas!

Looking for a juicy book series to satisfy your thirst for glamour, instant fame, and backstabbing drama? Look no further! The Violet on the Runway series by Melissa Walker is all of that and more.


Violet Greenfield is plain and normal, much to her dismay. Sure, she may be 6'1 and skinny as a stick, but that only made her self-confidence drop even more, until now. While working her normal shift at the movie theater, Violet is spotted by an agent working for Tryst Models and is given a once in a lifetime opportunity to go to New York to model during Fashion Week. After much discussion, her parents allow her to go. Of course, Violet leaves all of this out to her two best friends, for fear that they wouldn't understand.


Off she goes to New York, afraid that people will see through to the plain person she really is. Imagine her surprise when her modeling career takes off. Suddenly, everyone wants her to pose and walk for them. But can shy, wallflower Violet withstand the constant scrutiny and pressure she's suddenly under? Or will she fade away and be destined to always be the ordinary girl she was in high school?


This book was good. Nothing overly amazing, but not bad. I liked the whole idea of a regular high school senior with a low self-esteem being chosen to go model. Violet was a very real character and was easily related to. Her friends were witty too, and I had fun reading all the dialogue. The only problem was that the whole thing was a bit too predictable for me. There wasn't any huge plot twist to keep me on the edge of my seat, and even though the ending left room for sequels, I felt that it could have just ended there. That being said, I thought it was well-written and showed a side of the modelling world that most people haven't thought about. I'd give it a four out of five stars.

Be sure to check out all the books in the series! Violet on the Runway, Violet By Design, and Violet In Private.

How Not to be Popular

Sick of all those preppy, clique books where the heroine is trying to rise above her nerd status to be something better? Well then, here's some refreshing news to you. This book isn't about a 'loser' trying to rise above all the obstacles life throws at her. No, it's quite the opposite actually.

Sugar Magnolia Dempsey, aka Maggie, has lived in more places and left more friends than sane for a high school senior. When her crazy hippie parents, Rosie and Les, move the close-knit family of three to Austin, Texas, Maggie takes matters into her own hands.

Instead of making friends and being heartbroken when the inevitable uproot occurs, Maggie decides that it would be best for all if she became unpopular and make as little friends as necessary. But she didn't account for Penny, the oddball who doesn't even notice Maggie's attempts at being uncool, or the strange Young Republican, Jack. As Maggie joins the Helping Hands club (Napoleon Dynomite flashback, anyone?) and takes up water aerobics, she can't help but like all the 'losers' she's hanging out with.

Overall, this book was mildly entertaining. I couldn't help but enjoy Maggie's radical clothing choices and her 'dates' with Jack. The beginning was really boring, and there were parts that I skipped over altogether. The middle and the end were great, and almost made up for Maggie's moping over her ex-boyfriend, Trevor. It was a nice change to read a book where the main character isn't always obsessing over friends and looks. For more reviews, check out Amazon. Like the feedback? Go buy it; you won't regret it.

Now I Know My ABC's

When my dad bought me The Abc's of Kissing Boys by Tina Ferraro (I have no idea why he didn't mock me for picking out a book with such a girly title), I expected it to be some superficial story that only the likes of Hannah Montana wanna-bes would enjoy. Maybe Disney brainwashed me. Or, maybe I was wrong.

Parker Stanhope is in a bad position. Beginning her junior year, she expects to remain semi-popular and make the varsity soccer team. Imagine her horror when she is only one of two JV players who, well, remain JV players. A junior on the JV team? Parker knew this was the social equivalent to leprosy even before her Queen-B friends begin to ditch her. That's when Parker thinks of the plan.

Her plan involves her older brother's god-like friend, Luke, and the varsity team's kissing booth. But in order to fool her coach and ex-teammates into believing that Luke would really pay $300 to kiss Parker, and ultimately buying her way onto the varsity team, she has to make the kiss look believable. Here's the catch. While she may be a solid soccer player, she is less than solid at kissing. So, she decides to 'take lessons' from her freshman neighbor, Tristan. And to make things even more intense, both Tristan and Parker's families are feuding in a battle comparable to the Montague's and Capulet's.

I think you can understand what's happening, especially with the Romeo and Juliet reference thrown in there. But is Parker willing to risk whatever is left of her reputation for a freshman? Are you willing to go out and buy this book to find out?

Although there were some spots that were utterly predictable, ABC's is a fun, surprisingly deep book. The dialogue between Parker and Tristan will have you smiling, or maybe even giggling, to yourself. I agree with this review, and give it a three and a half out of five. If you're looking for a new, easy read that won't kill off all your brain cells, then this is a great read.

A Blast To The Past

As I was watching the Oscars and looking at all the movies from 2008, I reminisced on all the great books from 2008. So here you go, my top picks from last year!

The Host by Stephenie Meyer

A captivating science fiction thriller from the author of the ever popular Twilight series. Parasites have taken over Earth, and have inserted themselves into the minds of humans...literally. But some people have overcome the force of the invaders and are beginning to rebel. Can both entities cope together in only one body?

The Fortunes of Indigo Skye by Deb Caletti.

Indigo is a normal teenage girl, dealing with her own problems. She's a waitress at a diner where she knows almost everyone and they know her. One day, a stranger walks into the restaurant, and after Indigo warns him not to smoke cigarettes, the man opens up to her and begins to talk to her. After their conversation, he leaves a tip for her. A two and a half million dollar tip. Now, Indigo has to cope with all the challenges and responsibilities that it takes to keep the money while still trying to remain true to herself.

The City of Bones by Cassandra Clare.

For the people interested in the supernatural, it's a great book. Clary Fray lives an ordinary life, until she sees a group of teenagers killing a demon. As if that wasn't weird enough, she finds out that she's the only person who can see them. After her mother mysteriously disappears, Clary learns that she's a demon slayer, or Shadowhunter. Throw in some werewolves, vampires, and a love triangle, and you've got yourself a fantastic read!

The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins.

Set sometime in the future, this is a chilling post-apocalyptic read about the new United States, known as Panem, and the yearly hunger game. The hunger games is a reality TV show in which two contestants are selected from each of the 12 districts in Panem. The 24 contestants are sent into an isolated place called the 'arena', where they are forced to fight each other. The winner earns a life of ease and comfort, while the losers are rewarded with death. The book centers around a girl named Katniss who volunteers to participate in the hunger games instead of her sister, whose name was drawn. Katniss must use all of her strength to outsmart the other contestants and make it out as the winner...and the survivor.

To see more fantastic books from 2008, check out the American Library Association's Best Books for Young Adults. I hope you find something that will satisfy your taste in books!

Nina May Lie, But This Book Doesn't

Wherever Nina Lies by Lynn Weingarten, is more or less a thriller. Now, I didn't know this before I bought the book, so I was quite shocked as I began to read on. The description on the inside jacket sounded interesting enough; girl disappears, sister goes looking for girl, mystery mixed with suspense and romance. But one can never judge a book by its description.

Ellie's sister, Nina, disappeared without leaving so much as a note or hint as to where she went. Two years later, everyone has given up hope on finding Nina. Everyone except Ellie. Soon after, Ellie finds an old drawing of Nina's that has a phone number written on it. Ellie follows clue after clue, embarking upon a strange journey away from home. She meets the even more intriguing Sean, who volunteers to assist Ellie in her search. Together, they search for the truth about what really happened to Nina. But people are deceiving, and Ellie soon finds out that she has gotten herself into a bigger mess than she ever expected.

My first impression of this was that it was going to be a typical teen novel. You know, girl goes on journey, falls in love with boy, and then undergoes growth in some way. That all happened in this book, but there was such a big plot twist at the end, that even I was taken by surprise. I started reading it, almost unwillingly because I thought I already knew the outcome. But after the first chapters, I couldn't put the book down. It's well written for it being Weingarten's debut, but there are some parts that are stretched to the point of absurdity. I agree with this review here, and give the book a four out of five stars. I would recommend this book to anyone looking for a shocking new book to read.

Yet Another Vampire Series

Bored of the ever popular Twilight, but not of the idea of vampires roaming undetected amongst us mere humans? Well, then the Blue Blood series by Melissa de la Cruz may be the perfect read for you.

Blue Bloods, Masquerade, and the newly released Revelations center around a group of posh New Yorkers attending a private school. Sound cliche? Wait for the twist. They're part of a prestigious clan of born again vampires. They were also originally fallen angels. Is that captivating enough for you?

To add to the drama of being a teenage vampire, one of the main characters, Schuyler (pronounced Skyler) is an outcast who is suddenly cast into the spotlight when her family's secrets are revealed. One by one, her fellow Blue Bloods are attacked and killed by an unknown entity, and it's up to her and her odd assortment of friends to figure out just exactly who, or what, is committing the worst crime of Blue Blood history.

These books aren't bad, they just aren't the best. If you're actually looking for a good vampire thriller, then you might be disappointed in Blue Bloods. Drama, fashion, romance, and teenaged stereotypes are thrown in, making it more like a juicy WGN hit show than anything else. The first book was catchy enough, but as the series progressed, the attempt at including historical and biblical facts was confusing and made me want to just skip past certain chapters. If you're not looking for a hard read, but want something a shade more scary than Twilight, then go buy this series at your local bookstore or online:

Blue Bloods Masquerade Revelations

Beautiful Americans

When you think of Paris, I bet the first thing that comes to your mind isn't a group of four American teenagers. In Beautiful Americans by Lucy Silag, a group of high school students have the opportunity to study abroad in none other than the city of love. Everyone has a secret; some are just more scandalous than others.

The book follows four main characters. First, there's Alex, the spoiled New York girl who thinks she can take Paris by storm. But when things don't go her way, she might just do anything to get it all back. Enter her 'best friend' Zack, a not out of the closet gay, who is only too willing to help Alex with her crimes. Then there's Penelope Jane, aka PJ. She's running from her problems at home (which aren't even revealed until the last chapter) and ends up running away from the program. Lastly, there's Olivia, the dancer from sunny California. Her dream is to get a scholarship at UCLA, but when she's given another opportunity, she may just go against her parents' wishes.


The book changes narrator chapter by chapter, allowing the reader to have a glimpse into the lives of each character. It's fine at first, but as the book goes on, chunks of the story are left out because of this gap. To add to that, the character's voices all seem the same, making the story line confusing if you don't pay attention. The characters throw around French phrases, which adds to the whole setting, but there's no English translation. I was more than lost at a few parts. Overall, the whole idea was entertaining, but you could tell that it was Silag's first book by the way it was almost forced into a cliffhanger. I'll be looking out for the next book, which will hopefully make up for this half-hearted attempt. If you want to know more, this review goes into more detail.

A Hundred Years Before Gossip Girl

Ever wondered what Gossip Girl would be like in the late 1800's? The Luxe by Anna Godbersen is everything that Gossip Girl is, but set in the time period of 1899 Manhattan. If you thought the people back then were all prim and proper, then think again.

The story follows several socialites and their rise (and fall) to fame. First, there are the ruling Holland sisters, whom you can't help but side with throughout the whole book. The eldest, Elizabeth, sets the plot when she goes missing. The gossip columns proclaim her as dead, but there's more than meets the eye.

Enter the misleading best friend. When Elizabeth goes missing, Penelope plays the perfect role of the grief stricken friend. But in this book, everyone has a juicy secret. Whether it's the annoyingly jealous maid, or the spirited younger Holland, the book will have you on the edge of your seat.

I read this book a few months ago, and I was immediately hooked. I'm a big Gossip Girl fan, and this is much more entertaining than the normal high school drama. The fact that it takes place in 1899 gives it a unique twist, and the characters are so life like that it's impossible to not want more. The only bad thing is that the ending is a cliffhanger. I had to wait a while for the second book, Rumors, to come out so I could pick up where the story had abruptly ended. If you don't mind the suspense, then this book is a great guilty pleasure when you're not in the mood for a predictable 21st century high school story.

Read The Luxe and Rumors? Be sure to check out the newest book, Envy, now in a bookstore near you.

The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks

Don't be fooled by the long and wordy title; this book is a fast paced adventure that will keep you hooked. The setting is at a fancy boarding school where secret societies lurk undetected by most students. It is here that the main protagonist, Frankie Landau-Banks, decides to take matters into her own scheming hands. When her popular senior boyfriend begins to cancel all of their plans to hang out with his friends, Frankie gets suspicious.

After following him and remembering stories from her alum father, she finds out about the all-male society called The Loyal Order of the Basset Hounds. Sounds puerile, doesn't it? Well, it is. There really isn't any point to the Order, as far as I could tell. Their whole purpose was basically just to see how many rules they could break doing stupid things such as painting the statue in front of the school. Although there were a few confusing parts, the whole idea was mildly entertaining.

Frankie gets annoyed at the lack of girl power in the Order. So, she hatches an evil plan that essentially allows her to get unknowing control over the society. I had to admire Frankie's intelligence, even though I didn't like her annoyingly critical self. Long story short, things didn't work out the way she wanted, but I'm not going to spoil the rather unexpected ending.

Want a full review? This review gives a more in depth summary of the book. I agree with the author of the review that the novel is mainly about how Frankie's only crime is outsmarting boys. The author, E. Lockhart, outdid herself with a book brimming with all the possible potential that a girl could have. Guys may not find that appealing in a book, but the pranks and witty commentary are enough to grab anyone's interest. All in all, I'd give it a four out of five stars.

More Historical Fiction!

The Red Necklace by Sally Gardner takes place in 1789 France. It tells the story of an orphaned boy named Yann Margoza, who can read minds and imitate any voice. He is raised by a dwarf named Têtu and together they work for a magician. But when they are summoned for a performance at the sinister Count Kalliovski's, the night only ends with the mysterious murder of the magician. That night, Yann meets Sido, the daughter of a foolish aristocrat. Sido helps Yann escape the treacherous Count, and they part ways only to meet again a few years later. As the story goes on, Sido is in danger of being killed during the Reign of Terror, and it's up to Yann to save her while also trying to solve the mystery that has been shrouding him since the day he was born.

It's a story of suspense, magic, action, and a hint of romance. I didn't know if I'd like it or not because it's historical fiction, and I usually think historical fiction is boring. But it's packed with sudden plot twists and every character has some form of secret. Even if you too have doubts about historical fiction, you should pick this book up in your free time. You won't regret it!

Read some more reviews here.

The Book Thief

Prepare yourself for a tear-jerker. The Book Thief, by Markus Zusak, is one of the most uniquely written books I've read in a long time.

The bulk of the book takes place on Himmel Street, just outside of Munich, Germany in the 1930's-1940's during World War II. The story revolves around a 9 year old girl, Liesel Meminger, who is sent to live with a foster family after her brother dies. At her brother's funeral, she steals her first book, The Gravediggers Handbook. This is read to her by her foster father, the silver-eyed accordionist Hans Hubermann. Over time, Liesel steals more books and becomes acquainted with interesting characters such as Max, the Jewish man that the Hubermann's are hiding in their basement, Rudy, the boy next door, and the mayor's wife, who lets Liesel steal books from her library. To add a distinctive twist, the whole story is narrarated by none other than Death, who has an insightful perspective on the happenings on Himmel Street.

For me, the book was really hard to get into. After reading the first few pages, I put it down and forgot about it for a month. But then I came back to it and forced myself to get past the confusing first chapters. And I'm glad I did. Sad, insightful, dark, and profound, it's a captivating book that will pull you in and keep your attention long after you've finished.
For an excerpt and full review, read more here.

This Lullaby

Sarah Dessen's This Lullaby is on my favorite books list. It's chick lit though; sorry guys!

The story is about a girl named Remy, who has committment issues. Her mother goes through marriages as fast as Paris Hilton goes through clothes. And her dad, a musician who died right after she was born, wrote her a famous song called 'This Lullaby', which features the line 'I will let you down'. This line basically sets the stage for Remy's relationships, and she finds it hard to really love someone. That is, until she meets the amusing Dexter. As the plotline progresses, Remy finds herself opening up to Dexter. Basically, it's a book about learning how to accept yourself before you can accept other people. It's witty, fast paced, and a feel good book that you'll fall in love with as soon as Dexter steps into the scene.
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If you liked this book, you might also enjoy:

The Truth About Forever by Sarah Dessen

Bloom by Elizabeth Scott

Dairy Queen by Catherine Murdock

Sloppy Firsts by Megan McCafferty

Thirteen Reasons Why

This book was originally published in October of 2007, but I never got around to buying it since I hate buying hardcovers. Finally I went to the library and checked it out, went home, and finished it in the same day.

Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher tells the story of a boy named Clay who receives seven casette tapes with thirteen reasons why his fellow classmate Hannah Baker killed herself. Throughout the book, we hear from Clay and Hannah's perspective, and we are taken on a journey around town to the different spots that Hannah describes on the tapes.

When I first heard that this book was about suicide, I thought that it was going to be some cheesy 'don't do it' type of book, or some depressing true story. But it wasn't. It was surprisingly good. Hannah and Clay were both easy to relate to; everyone's been picked on at one time or another, and everyone's stood by and watched someone else get bullied without doing anything. Asher expertly weaves a tale that leaves the reader slightly sad, but nonetheless satisfied. It's a good book for a rainy day when all you want to do is curl up in bed.

Want more details? This is a good review.

Sink Your Teeth Into This

Hello and welcome to my blog about young adult books! I'll be picking two new books a week to summarize and review.

This week's book is Twilight by Stephenie Meyer.

Synopsis:

Twilight starts off with the seventeen year old protagonist, Isabella Swan, moving from Phoenix, Arizona to rainy Forks, Washington. While at her new school, she attracts the attention of many of her fellow classmates, except that of the mysterious Edward Cullen, who acts repulsed by her. Bella is able to trick her friend Jacob Black into telling her an ancient legend about vampires. After a little research of her own, Bella comes to the conclusion that Edward and his family are 'vegetarian' vampires, or ones that only diet on animal blood. Edward and Bella fall in love, but their relationship is thrown into peril when another vampire coven comes into town. One of the new vampires, James, decides to make Bella his target and the Cullens are forced to hide Bella in Phoenix. James hunts her down, and she is tricked into meeting him in an abandoned ballet studio where she is attacked. However, Edward swoops in to save the day before Bella can be killed. The book ends with Edward and Bella attending prom; Bella is asking Edward to turn her into a vampire, but Edward refuses, not wanting her to ruin her life for him.

My thoughts:

Before the whole Twilight craze began, I actually enjoyed the book. But then I read it again, and again, and I realized that it's nothing more than a guilty pleasure book. To start off, there's really no plot at all; it's a typical 'girl meets boy' story with the rather overdone twist of vampire lore thrown into the mix. Then, the relationship as a whole is completely unrealistic. Based on Edward's inhumanly good looks and the scent of Bella's blood, they're suddenly soulmates after only a few weeks. Bella is even willing to trade her humanity to become a vampire for him.

I found it extremely annoying reading from Bella's point of view, as she only really commented on how perfect Edward was, and always questioned how he could be in love with her. That reason was never disclosed either; Meyer hinted that the main attraction was Bella's blood, and the reader is led to believe that at some point in time Edward fell in love with her whole self. That irks me quite a bit, considering that Bella describes herself as being shy and clumsy, and has almost no personality (read this: http://psa.blastmagazine.com/2008/08/16/twilight-sucks-and-not-in-a-good-way/, it dead on describes Bella. Beware of spoilers at the end though!). It seems as if all the personality traits were piled onto Edward. He went from describing himself as a 'monster', to then being described as 'Adonis-like', and then to being portrayed as a moral 'man' that just so happens to sneak into Bella's room at night. I was more than confused at that combination.

As I stated before, I originally loved the book. I fell for Edward's charm and Bella's endearing clumsiness. If I hadn't gone back and reread the book several times, I probably would have skipped over the plot holes and not noticed the character's unlikely traits. Overall, it's not the best of books, but it's not the worst I've read either (this blog shares the same perspective as I do: http://duncanheights.com/blog/?p=1582). If you want to lose yourself in another mainstream tale about vampire love, then go right ahead. But if you don't feel like wasting your time with yet another book targeted at 13 year old girls, then Twilight is definitely not the book for you.