June Teen/YA Swap Moves & Reveals




No talking, laughing, singing or dancing

Boomda181 asks GateGypsy to reveal Cathy's Book
Amberkatze asks KathyB to reveal Dragon's Keep /Girl of the Moment
Stella asks Xeyra to reveal Noughts and Crosses
GateGypsy gets the stealing started by sniping Noughts & Crosses from StellarV!
Stella steals Dragon's Keep /Girl of the Moment from Amber
Amber reveals Terra's 2 books - Companions and Goblins
AM steals Companions and Goblins from Amber
Amber steals back Dragon's Keep /Girl of the Moment from stellarv
Stellarv steals Cathy's Book from Boomda181
Boomda asks Pepper to reveal Heir Apparent
Pepper asks Amber to reveal Vladimir Tod and Kingdom of Malinas
Xeyra steals Dragon's Keep or Girl of the Moment from Amber
Amber steals Companions and Goblins from AM1000
AM10000 steals Heir Apparent from Boomda181
Boomda excitedly grabs back Cathy's Book from StellarV
Stella steals Dragon's Keep or Girl of the Moment from Xeyra! :whip:
AM steals Companions and Goblins from Amber
Amber steals Dragon's Keep & Girl of the Moment out of the game
Stella steals Cathy's Book from Boomda181
Boomda181 reveals Monster from AM10000
Terra asks Stella to reveal Pretty Little Devils
KathyB steals Vladimir Tod and Kingdom of Malinas from Pepper
Pepper steals Companions and Goblins from Am10000
AM10000 steals Pretty Little Devils from terra57
Terra steals Cathy's Book from Stellarv
Stellarv steals Monster from Boomda181

GateGypsy's reveal

Cathy's Book



Things weren’t so peachy in Cathy’s life before Victor broke up with her. Her father died unexpectedly, she’s failing school, and her best friend is mad at her. But when Cathy decides to investigate Victor’s reasons for ending their relationship, things suddenly go from bad to very, very, very bad as her findings produce more questions than answers. For instance, what does the death of Victor’s co-worker, the strange mark that appeared on Cathy’s arm, and the surreal behavior of several Chinese elders have to do with it? Through Cathy’s unique and irresistible voice-and lots of proof in the form of letters, photographs, date book entries, telephone numbers readers can call, websites they can access, as well as secrets only a careful reader will be able to decipher-readers will enter a strange and fascinating world where things often aren’t how they appear.

personal note: I am an absolute sucker for a gimmick, I admit it. I bought allllllll the Griffin & Sabine books just 'cause the book format was like a collection of letters. When I saw a little hardcover book that had a whole envelope full of "evidence" and pages full of sketches and handwritten notes surrounding the story's text, I knew I was going to buy the book. Turns out the book I was holding is the sequel to this, though, so I had to buy this one first! this edition is soft cover, and only slightly less cool in that the evidence is not in its own little envelope, but rather in color photo pages.... but I had to buy it 'cause they didn't have the hardcover of the first book in stock :lol:

]KathyB's Reveal - either or both



Dragon's Keep by Janet Lee Carey

http://bookcrossing.com/journal/6193759

Princess Rosalind Pendragon is meant to fulfill a 600-year-old prophecy from Merlin that she will restore her family's good name and end a war. Rosalind was born with one dragon talon, which is a fearful secret known only to the teen and her mother. It is kept hidden by the golden gloves that Rosalind is never without, and over the years, the queen tries desperately to find a cure for the curse. When Rosalind reveals her claw to Lord Faul, a dragon that has been terrorizing the island, her destiny is set in motion. Taken by him to be nursemaid to his motherless children, she learns of her dragon blood and of her mother's treachery. Rosalind and the dragons are bound together in a complex relationship that, in the end, helps her fulfill the prophecy. Her heroic journey comes full circle, and she finds internal peace as well as peace for her people. While the story has roots in traditional fairy tales and legends, the author has crafted something new and magical, and unexpected plot twists will surprise readers throughout.


OR


Girl of the Moment by Lizabeth Zindel

http://www.bookcrossing.com/journal/6205065

When Lily's internship at the Museum of Modern Art falls through, she thinks her summer is ruined. Then her dad hooks her up with a once-in-a-lifetime chance to intern for Sabrina Snow-sixteenyear-old Hollywood starlet and the girl of the moment. From the pages of Party Weekly magazine, Sabrina's world looks like a nonstop merry-go-round of glamorous parties, red-carpet events, and designer clothes. But Lily soon learns that catering to a rising star is more work than play. Once she develops a crush on Sabrina's boyfriend (that may or may not be reciprocated) and a yearning to help a needy fan, Lily's summer starts to spiral out of control. If she can get things back in order, she will be richly rewarded. But do the costs of working for Sabrina outweigh the benefits?

XEYRA'S REVEAL:

Noughts and Crosses
by Malorie Blackman



Two young people are forced to make a stand in this thought-provoking look at racism and prejudice in an alternate society.

Sephy is a Cross -- a member of the dark-skinned ruling class. Callum is a Nought -- a “colourless” member of the underclass who were once slaves to the Crosses. The two have been friends since early childhood, but that’s as far as it can go. In their world, Noughts and Crosses simply don’t mix. Against a background of prejudice and distrust, intensely highlighted by violent terrorist activity, a romance builds between Sephy and Callum -- a romance that is to lead both of them into terrible danger. Can they possibly find a way to be together?

In this gripping, stimulating and totally absorbing novel, black and white are right and wrong.

“An incredible novel that is as heart-rending as it is provocative.”
–The Bookseller

Journal: http://www.bookcrossing.com/journal/6107089

PEPPER'S REVEAL:



Heir Apparent by Vivian Vande Velde

In the virtual reality game Heir Apparent, there are way too many ways to get killed - and Giannine seems to be finding them all. Unless she can
get the magic ring,
find the stolen treasure,
answer the dwarf's dumb riddles
impress the head-chopping statue,
charm the army of ghosts,
fend off the barbarians,
and defeat the man-eating dragon,
she'll never win. And if she doesn't win, she will die - for real this time.

Terra's Reveal - 2 fer

Companions of the Night by Vivian Vande Velde



The romantic horror genre reaches a new level of complexity in this novel, which manages to be simultaneously thought-provoking and blood-curdling. Kerry becomes the unwitting accomplice of an attractive, mysterious boy on the run, only to discover that he is a vampire. Can she trust her feelings for someone so alien to her? Or has she been "seduced by the glamour of evil"?

http://www.bookcrossing.com/journal/6206400/J_10565816

The Goblin Wood by Hilari Bell



Makenna is a young hedge witch, forced to flee her village the day her mother is murdered for practicing magic.

In the wilds of the forest, she forms an unexpected alliance with the mysterious goblins, and together they resolve to fight back against the humans and the cruel Decree of Bright Magic.

But as Makenna grows more successful and her goblin army becomes stronger, her existence threatens the ruling Hierarchy's plans for the country. She evades every trap they set, until a young knight named Tobin comes to the Goblin Wood hoping to regain his lost honour. And each of them finds something else instead...

http://www.bookcrossing.com/journal/6191431

Amberkatze's Reveal!

Choose one or take both!

The Chronicles of Vladimir Tod : Eigth Grade Bites by Heather Brewer



Book Description

Vladimir Tod's is a vampire-or at least sort of; he's not quite sure. His father was a vampire, but his mother was human, and they died three years ago in a mysterious accident. Now Vlad has only his friend Henry and his "Aunt" Nelly, his mother's best friend who is raising him, to confide in. He has a hunger for blood, although he's been trained since babyhood to be "normal" and not to act on it. He gets by because Nelly, who's a nurse, brings home bags of blood from the hospital where she works, and he hides one or two in his backpack for when he gets hungry. But Vlad realizes that his father had a history he didn't know about when his English teacher vanishes mysteriously, to be replaced by a tall, thin substitute teacher in a purple top hat who seems to know a little too much about him. This story comes with all the usual eighth-grade angst, and none of the characters is particularly gripping. While some vampire fans will enjoy it, others will find the way that Brewer plays fast and loose with the standard vampire lore hard to swallow.



The Kingdom of Malinas by E.J. Tett

(my copy has a different cover)

Book Description

Reviewed by Ann Marie Chalmers for Front Street Reviews.


The Lamya have not invaded the Kingdom of Malinas for over a hundred years but when Sorrel grows up she still wants to be a warrior and fight against the historical enemies of her people the Elani. Arguing with her mother and Brother one evening Sorrel runs off. She returns to her home in the Vale of Malinas to find everything burned and all the inhabitants dead or taken into slavery. After all this time the Lamya are a threat again and it is left to Sorrel and a few other survivors to save her people.

In order to fight the Lamya Sorrel has to travel away from her home and find an army to help her. With her best friend Little Cloud by her side the journey is long and dangerous. Sorrel and her friend face a Lamya guard, 2 dragons and a mysterious wraith on their adventure but that is nothing compared to the pink-eyed Leader of the Lamya of Malinas called Corrinus and there is also Millicent to watch out for.

The fate of the Kingdom of Malinas rests in Sorrel’s hands. Will she manage to defeat Corrinus and have her people released from slavery? Will the Lamya people stand in her way or help? This is a story of good versus evil and is something young readers can really get their teeth into. Not as childish as the ‘Chronicles of Narnia’ or as hard as ‘Lord of the Rings’ this new world is perfect for teenagers, young adults and even grown ups who have read Maria Snyder’s ‘Study’ series.

With some extraordinary characters and creatures this is a great work of fantasy. Of course this tale has many messages to send us. Do not judge people by their race, to work as a team and to be strong when needed etc. and it is told so well and has a great storyline that will hook readers from the start. Potter fans may find this of interest if they are willing to go to the Vale of Malinas instead of Hogwarts.

The author originally wrote ‘The Kingdom of Malinas’ when she was 17 years old. It has been altered since then but this first book is only the start of what promises to be a great trilogy and maybe even more? The second part is called ‘The Empress Graves’ and will be the next release from this author with the final part ‘The Barbarians’ Key’ promised in the future.

AM10000's reveal is:

Monster by Walter Dean Myers



"Monster" is what the prosecutor called 16-year-old Steve Harmon
for his supposed role in the fatal shooting of a convenience-store owner.
But was Steve really the lookout who gave the "all clear" to the murderer,
or was he just in the wrong place at the wrong time? In this innovative
novel by Walter Dean Myers, the reader becomes both juror and witness during
the trial of Steve's life. To calm his nerves as he sits in the courtroom,
aspiring filmmaker Steve chronicles the proceedings in movie script format.
Interspersed throughout his screenplay are journal writings that provide
insight into Steve's life before the murder and his feelings about being
held in prison during the trial. "They take away your shoelaces and your
belt so you can't kill yourself no matter how bad it is. I guess making
you live is part of the punishment."

Boomda181's reveal



The Salem Witch Tryouts by Kelly McClymer

Book Description

At Beverly Hills High, Prudence is a big deal: popular, star and soon-to-be head of the cheerleading squad, and a straight-A student. She is also half-witch, half-mortal, and, though she doesn't use her magic in public, her younger brother, Tobias, has been unable to control his abilities. To avoid what could be a major scandal if the family's heritage were to come to light, Prudence's parents have decided to move to Salem, MA, where both children can learn to hone their craft at Agatha's Day School for Witches. There, Prudence discovers that her lack of formal training has made her somewhat of an outcast. She has to attend remedial classes and can't fully participate in the school's cheerleading squad because the routines involve magic. This fish-out-of-water story is truly terrible, and neither Wicca enough nor romantic enough to allow it to fit in either of the genres to which it aspires. Much of the narrative tension and humor are supposed to revolve around the dual existence of magic and mortal worlds and the fact that the pure witch group seems clueless about the lives and lifestyles of the mortals. Because the magic and mortal worlds seem to exist on the same physical plane, this confusion is a little ridiculous.