Witness Protection, Teen Style: The Rules for Disappearing, By Ashley Elston

The Rules For Disappearing
Author: Ashley Elston
Published By: Disney/Hyperion
Date Published: May 14, 2013
Genre: YA Fiction
Pages: 320
Recommended For: Age 14+, Teen
Review By:  K
Rating:  4
Received eBook For Review Through NetGalley


Summary:
Meg's family is falling to pieces. Witness Protection is taking its toll on everyone as they are moved for the 6th time in less then a year. It's time she stopped rolling with the punches and starts fighting back. Not sure of what her father did to get them into the program in the first place, Meg sets out to get to bottom of things. What sounded like a simple task is daunting and as she fights to keep distance from all potential friends in this new little town, one persistent boy digs deeper to get close.

To The Movies!!!: The Great Gatsby

The Great Gatsby
Director: Baz Luhrmann
Screenplay Writers: Baz Luhrmann, Craig Pearce
Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Toby Maguire, Carey Mulligan
Original Story: F Scott Fitzgerald
Studio: Warner Brothers
Genre: Drama
Release Date: May 10, 2013
Length:  142 minutes
MPAA Rating: PG-13
Opinion Rating:  4




Summary (From IMDB):
An adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's Long Island-set novel, where Midwesterner Nick Carraway is lured into the lavish world of his neighbor, Jay Gatsby. Soon enough, however, Carraway will see through the cracks of Gatsby's nouveau riche existence, where obsession, madness, and tragedy await

Dead Klepto Trying to Make Good and Move On: Life After Theft, By Aprilynne Pike

Life After Theft
Author: Aprilynne Pike
Published By:  Harper Collins Teen
Date Published: April 30, 2013
Genre: YA Paranormal Coming of Age
Pages: 352
Recommended For: Young Adult, 16+
Review By:  K
Rating: 3
Received Free Book Through Edelweiss

Summary:
He just arrived in his new school and Jeff is psyching himself out for a fresh start when he sees a beautiful girl laying on the ground in the halls. When she's almost stepped on by a fellow student he gets the shock of a lifetime, Kimberlee is a ghost and he's the only one who can see her. Problem is, she left a lot of unfinished business (ie. stolen stuff and angry classmates) and wont take no for an answer when she asks for his help.

Where Have You BEEN!?!?!

I know all of you have at one point in your life wandered home and heard that statement blare at you from your loved one- whether it be a parent, spouse, child, or friend it doesn't really matter.

You may have come up with some really fantastic excuses or maybe even told the truth. (I think mine were usually less then fantastic excuses).

Well the answer is in... Sorry I've been away and/or less then prompt in my posts!

Better Than the Cover: The Boyfriend App, By Katie Sise

The Boyfriend App
Author: Katie Sise
Published By:  Balzer and Bray
Date Published: April 30, 2013
Genre: YA Fiction
Pages: 320
Recommended For:  Teens, YA
Review By:  K
Rating:  4
Received Book Free For Review Through Edelweiss


Summary:
It's been a year since Audrey lost not only her father, but her best friend. Now her old bestie has made it her priority to make her life a living hell and Audrey is counting the days until High School will be over and she can move on to college. One problem- she and her mom are broke and even though with her grades she could go anywhere, her funds may keep her grounded at home. Hope is sparked when a contest is announced- a $200,000 scholarship to the creator of the best mobile app. Audrey happens to be brilliant with computers and may just have the idea to get the whole school behind her newest creation... The Boyfriend App.