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Review: The Start-Up and The Anti-Social Network by Sadie Hayes

Goodreads description: When a college freshman's breakthrough software program catapults her into the limelight, she and her twin brother must navigate a treacherous world of money, power, and envy: Silicon Valley.

In a world of tweets, apps, and mobile games, The Start-Up is a fast-paced and exciting serial story with a new episode released each month.

Goodreads description: The Dory twins grew up with nothing. Now on the verge of having everything, their fledgling company—built on Amelia’s intellect and Adam’s ambition—threatens to be torn apart by new, powerful enemies and old, malicious ones.

The Anti-Social Network is the second episode in The Start-Up series, a fast-paced and exciting serial story.





Review: These stories had it all; great characters, amazing setting, originality, and an overall awesome plot.

The Start-Up and The Anti-Social Network follow the lives of Adam and Amelia Dory, twins going to Stanford University on scholarships. These two are close, having been tossed from foster home to foster home.

There are other characters, too. Such as T.J. and Lisa Bristol, billionaire siblings, and their father, Ted. Another character is Patty, Amelia’s roommate.

These characters live in Silicon Valley; the high-tech area of California. Almost everyone in these stories is smart. I mean, major brainyacks. Even I had no clue about some of the technology mentioned.

What I really loved, though, were the cliffhangers. I just could not stop reading. I tried watching The Big Bang Theory-my favorite show-and read at the same time. My attention was always on the book. And they’re super fast reads.

You obviously like technology if you’re reading this review, so I seriously suggest you give The Start-Up a try. If you love Facebook, Twitter, etc., then I’m absolutely positive that you’ll enjoy these first two additions to Sadie Hayes’ series and be as hooked as I am.

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Review: Destined by P.C. and Krisin Cast

Goodreads description: Zoey is finally home where she belongs, safe with her Guardian Warrior, Stark, by her side, and preparing to face off against Neferet -- which would be a whole lot easier if the High Council saw the ex-High Priestess for what she really is. Kalona has released his hold on Rephaim, and, through Nyx's gift of a human form, Rephaim and Stevie Rae are finally able to be together -- if he can truly walk the path of the Goddess and stay free of his father's shadow.

But there are new forces at work at the House of Night. An influx of humans, including Lenobia's handsome horse whisperer, threatens their precarious stability. And then there's the mysterious Aurox, a jaw-droppingly gorgeous teen boy who is actually more -- or possibly less -- than human. Only Neferet knows he was created to be her greatest weapon. But Zoey can sense the part of his soul that remains human, the compassion that wars with his Dark calling. And there's something strangely familiar about him . . .

Will Neferet's true nature be revealed before she succeeds at extinguishing Light? And will Zoey be able to touch Aurox's humanity in time to protect them all? Find out what's destined in the next thrilling chapter of the House of Night series.

Ohmygodohmygodohmygod. Soooo much stuff happens in this book. Seriously. There was never a dull moment. The book never slowed down. I was hooked from the very first sentence, and all the way through.

And the characters. Wow. There’s your main characters; Zoey, Stevie Rae, Neferet, etc. But even some of the smaller characters are given a spotlight this time around, such as Shaunee, Lenobia, and Dragon. Quick question for those who are kind enough to follow my blog: There’s going to be a short novella from Lenobia’s point of view right?? ‘Cuz there’s still some things left unanswered after Destined.

Neferet… Grrrrrr. There are no words I can use to describe her right now that would leave this post rated PG-13. She just gets worse with each addition to the series. Okay, at first, in Marked, she was amazing. And then….ugh. I hate her. So much.

But Kalona.. ohmygoodness you guys. You seriously need to read this book and just be amazed. Your mind will literally be blown by some of the stuff that happens.

And this new guy-Aurox. Yeah. I just don’t this kid. Which is saying something, ‘cuz I’m a major “Team Heath” fan. He’s just…not right. At all. I mean, towards the end he isn’t as bad, but still. Some of you guys will be furious with something at the end…..

P.C. and Kristin have done it again. I’ve loved the House of Night series from the beginning. What I love about series is that each separate book has its own plot, yet all together, the books for one huge plot. I think Destined is the start of the climax.

For those of you who haven’t read the rest of the series, shame on you. Just kidding :D But really, you need to read this series. And for those who have read books 1-8, you MUST read this one. If you’ve already read Destined, tell me what you think (or comment with a link to your review)!

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Goodreads description: Breathing hard, Aurox stood there over the bodies of his vanquished enemies. He turned to Neferet.

"Very good," she said in her emotionless voice. "Let us leave this place before the authorities descend."

Aurox followed her. He walked heavily, his hooves gouging furrows in the dirty alley.

Weak. He felt weak. And more. There was something else.

"What is it?" She snapped at him when he hesitated before entering the car again.

"I do not know. I feel--"

She laughed. "You don't feel at all. You're obviously overthinking this."

"Yes, Priestess." Aurox got in the car and let the world speed past him.I do not think. I do not feel. I am a weapon.

Zoey is finally home where she belongs, safe with her Guardian Warrior, Stark, by her side, and preparing to face off against Neferet -- which would be a whole lot easier if the High Council saw the ex-High Priestess for what she really is. Kalona has released his hold on Rephaim, and, through Nyx's gift of a human form, Rephaim and Stevie Rae are finally able to be together -- if he can truly walk the path of the Goddess and stay free of his father's shadow.

But there are new forces at work at the House of Night. An influx of humans, including Lenobia's handsome horse whisperer, threatens their precarious stability. And then there's the mysterious Aurox, a jaw-droppingly gorgeous teen boy who is actually more -- or possibly less -- than human. Only Neferet knows he was created to be her greatest weapon. But Zoey can sense the part of his soul that remains human, the compassion that wars with his Dark calling. And there's something strangely familiar about him . . .

Will Neferet's true nature be revealed before she succeeds at extinguishing Light? And will Zoey be able to touch Aurox's humanity in time to protect them all? Find out what's destined in the next thrilling chapter of the House of Night series.

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