Something, Maybe by Elizabeth Scott

From Goodreads: Everyone thinks their parents are embarrassing, but Hannah knows she's got them all beat. Her dad made a fortune showing pretty girls--and his "party" lifestyle--all over the Internet, and her mom, who was once one of her dad's girlfriends, is now the star of her own website. After getting the wrong kind of attention for far too long, Hannah has learned how to stay out of sight...and that's how she likes it. Of course, being unknown isn't helping her get noticed by gorgeous, confident Josh, who Hannah knows is her soul mate. Between trying to figure out a way to get him to notice her, dealing with her parents, and wondering why she can't stop thinking about another guy, Finn, Hannah feels like she's going crazy. She's determined to make things work out the way she wants....only what she wants may not be what she needs.

I haven't read an Elizabeth Scott novel I didn't enjoy and this is no exception. I really enjoyed it. It felt shorter than some of her other books and I certainly finished it quickly but I really liked the story. Hannah was a really sweet character and I loved how she was completely oblivious of her real feelings - for her father as well as for Josh and Finn. It was great watching her work them out. I liked her friend Teagan and Finn was just adorable! I really love the male characters Elizabeth Scott creates in her books. They are not always the most gorgeous or popular, but they always seem to fit perfectly with the main character and you can't help but root for them to get together.

This outing was slightly more predictable than her others but I found it comforting rather than disappointing. I was able to enjoy the ride and looked forward to the ending. I really do love Elizabeth Scott's books and can't wait for her next novel.

I want to read that...

Glimmerglass by Jenna Black

From Goodreads: Dana Hathaway doesn’t know it yet, but she’s in big trouble. When her alcoholic mom shows up at her voice recital drunk, Dana decides she’s had it with being her mother’s keeper, so she packs her bags and heads to stay with her mysterious father in Avalon: the only place on Earth where the regular, everyday world and the magical world of Faerie intersect. But from the moment Dana sets foot in Avalon, everything goes wrong, for it turns out she isn't just an ordinary teenage girl—she's a Faeriewalker, a rare individual who can travel between both worlds, and who can bring magic into the human world and technology into Faerie.

Soon, she finds herself tangled up in a cutthroat game of Fae politics. Someone's trying to kill her, and everyone wants something from her, even her newfound friends and family. Suddenly, life with her alcoholic mom doesn't sound half bad, and Dana would do anything to escape Avalon and get back home. Too bad both her friends and her enemies alike are determined not to let her go . . .

I think this sounds ace and I really love the cover:) It's published May 25th 2010 by St. Martin's Griffin (US)

The Naughty List by Suzanne Young

From Amazon: As if being a purrfect cheerleader isn’t enough responsibility! Tessa Crimson’s the sweet and spunky leader of the SOS (Society of Smitten Kittens), a cheer squad–turned–spy society dedicated to bringing dastardly boyfriends to justice, one cheater at a time. Boyfriend-busting wouldn’t be so bad . . . except that so far, every suspect on the Naughty List has been proven 100% guilty!
When Tessa’s own boyfriend shows up on the List, she turns her sleuthing skills on him. Is Aiden just as naughty as all the rest, or will Tessa’s sneaky ways end in catastrophe?
The Naughty List. Is your boyfriend on it?

I found this one really cute and really good fun. It felt really fresh and original - although I'm not sure how believable I found the SOS part of the story I really loved it and found it an excellent premise for a series.

I loved Tessa's voice and can't wait to spend more time with her in future installments. I loved her perky attitude and aversion to swear words - some of the things she said (or thought) instead made me laugh out loud. I also really loved her relationship with Aiden. I completely adored him and thought he was really sweet and a great match for Tessa.

I found the story really gripping and didn't find it predictable. I wasn't sure what was going to happen and the ending surprised me - I really liked it and it sets up the next book nicely.

I hope there are many more of these books to come - I have preordered the next two already and can't wait to read them.

News: Bloomsbury's very short story competition

I received an email to day from Bloomsbury about this competition. See below for details. Sounds great! If only I were younger:)

Book Trailer of the Month

The Iron King by Julie Kagawa

I really like this trailer. It all ties in with the look of the book - and I think it all looks really pretty. It also makes the book look awesome!

You can check out the author's website here.