Review: The Secret Crush a Mackenzie Blue book #2 by Tina Wells

Synopsis (from Barnes and Noble):

Mackenzie Blue has a crush!

But how can she get Landon—the cutest boy in school—to notice her? The class's new rock-and-roll musical is her chance.

Reasons why our musical is going to be amazing:

1. I could be the star!
2. Landon could be my co-star . . . which means we'll hang out together.
3. Working on the sets, props, music, script, and costumes will be tons of fun.

There's so much to do, I'd better get started!

Between her crush, the musical, and her friends—not to mention school work—Zee is torn in a thousand different directions. With all the real-life drama going on, will she lose sight of what's really important?

Book Details:

Format: Hardcover

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Pub. Date: December 2009

Pages: 226

My Review:

The Secret Crush is the second book in the Mackenzie Blue Series. I have to say it was more fun to read than the first book. Maybe because I just like to read books that deal with crushes. I also loved the cute little pictures throughout the book, again the pictures were something to look forward to while reading.

Remember when you were in middle school you started to feel embarrassed to be seen with your parents? Zee, the main character, is at that stage in her life. It was nice to see how Zee transforms in the novel. This book points out that parents have your best interests at heart.

The things I didn't like was that Zee was so blind to realize that her admirer was someone close to her. In my mind a lot of us girls are quick tell if someone likes us as more than a friend. The last thing I didn't like was that some parts seemed too dramatic.

Another good point made in the book was that when you are so focused on one thing it can cause you to fail in other areas of life.

Overall The Secret Crush is a quick and fun read. Everyone will enjoy this book. Young or old it doesn't matter.

4 Stars!

The Smarty Owl's Firelight Giveaway!

The Smarty Owl now has over 200 followers and to celebrate they are giving away an ARC of FIRELIGHT. You must be a follower to enter. Contest ends the day after my birthday! August 15!

Here is the link to the Giveaway: http://thesmartyowl.blogspot.com/2010/07/firelight-arc-contest.html

The Bodacious Pen's Contest

The Bodacious Pen is having a big giveaway. The grand prize includes posters for Beautiful Creatures/Beautiful Darkness and others. Hunger Games book, and etc. There is one book included in the prize pack and it is the one I know everyone just can't wait to get their hands on and it is Clockwork Angel (ARC).

So stop by the blog here http://tarawriter.blogspot.com/2010/07/big-honkin-contest.html

In My Mailbox (7)

Ok, so I have not done a In My Mailbox post for weeks. Due to travels and other things such as graduation. Life got a little crazy. Here is what I have collected over the past 3 to 4 weeks. (Note I I might be forgetting some books)
Middle Grade Books- For review The Mackenzie Blue series by Tina Wells. I've already read the first two books. Review coming soon for the second book, The Secret Crush.

Young Adult/Adult Books-

For Review:

Sleepless by Cyn Balog (I have already read this one and the review is coming soon)

Bought:

The Summoning by Kelley Armstrong (Autographed) from the local indie bookstore.

My Soul to Take by Rachel Vincent (Just finished this one today review coming soon)

Forget You by Jennifer Echols

Deception (A Haunting Emma novel) by Lee Nichols (Bought on my trip in NC)

Sweet Deceit by Kate Brian

Linger by Maggie Stiefvater

Dark Flame (The Immortals Series #4) by Alyson Noel

Wanted (PLL book 8) by Sara Shepard (Already read this)

Heartless (PLL book 7) by Sara Shepard (Already read I might review these two)

Catching Fire (A Hunger Games book) by Suzanne Collins (Read and Loved it as much as the first)

Fallen by Lauren Kate

Got for free during an event from the local indie bookstore:

Angelology by Danielle Trussoni (ARC, Adult book)

Hex Hall by Rachel Hawkins (ARC, Young Adult)

Book I remembered I got but is not pictured:

Audrey Wait! by Robin Benway (After I read The Extraordinary Secrets of April, May, and June from her I had to get her other book)

What did you get this week?

Blog Hop July 26-19

This weeks blog hop is up and running.

The question of this hop is:

RIGHT THIS INSTANT, WHAT BOOK ARE YOU DYING TO GET YOUR HANDS ON (PAST, PRESENT, OR FUTURE)?

The book I'm dying to get my hands on is Halo by Alexandra Adornetto. If you couldn't tell already by the many posts I've made for the book.

Halo By Alexandra Adornetto Book Trailer

I wish this book came out sooner. :(

Here is the recently released trailer for it.

Doesn't it make you want to go buy it in stores now? Well, we only have a little over a month till it releases.

Sleepless by Cyn Balog Release Day!

Today is the day that Sleepless is officially on bookshelves! I've been reading the book for the past two days and I have to say its wonderful so far! So what are you waiting for? Go buy the book now.