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    <title>Orphan of Destiny</title>
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    <author_name>Michael P. Spradlin</author_name>
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    <title><![CDATA[Sudden Moves: A Young Adult Mystery]]></title>
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    <author_name>Kelli Sue Landon</author_name>
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    <title>Divergent (Divergent, #1)</title>
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    <author_name>Veronica Roth</author_name>
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                                      author: Veronica Roth<br/>
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    <title><![CDATA[Escape Velocity (H.I.V.E., #3)]]></title>
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    <title><![CDATA[The Overlord Protocol (H.I.V.E., #2)]]></title>
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    <title><![CDATA[H.I.V.E. Higher Institute of Villainous Education (H.I.V.E., #1)]]></title>
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    <author_name>Mark Walden</author_name>
    <isbn>1416935711</isbn>
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    <user_rating>4</user_rating>
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                                      name: Rachel's Book Reviews<br/>
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    <pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 15 Feb 2016 15:46:44 -0800]]></pubDate>
    <title>Scarlet (Scarlet, #1)</title>
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    <book_id>11983940</book_id>
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    <book_description><![CDATA[Will Scarlet is good at two things: stealing from the rich and keeping secrets - skills that are in high demand in Robin Hood's band of thieves, who protect the people of Nottingham from the evil sheriff. Scarlet's biggest secret of all is one only Robin and his men know...that <i>she</i> is posing as a thief; that the slip of a boy who is fast with sharp knives is really a girl.<p>The terrible events in her past that led Scarlet to hide her real identity are in danger of being exposed when the thief taker Lord Gisbourne arrives in town to rid Nottingham of the Hood and his men once and for all. As Gisbourne closes in and puts innocent lives at risk, Scarlet must decide how much the people of Nottingham mean to her, especially John Little, a flirtatious fellow outlaw, and Robin, whose quick smiles have the rare power to unsettle her. There is real honor among these thieves and so much more - making this a fight worth dying for.</p>]]></book_description>
    <book id="11983940">
      <num_pages>287</num_pages>
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    <author_name>A.C. Gaughen</author_name>
    <isbn>0802723462</isbn>
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    <user_rating>5</user_rating>
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                                      author: A.C. Gaughen<br/>
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                                      average rating: 3.93<br/>
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                                      rating: 5<br/>
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    <pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 04 Feb 2016 04:26:49 -0800]]></pubDate>
    <title><![CDATA[The Ring of Earth (Young Samurai, #4)]]></title>
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    <book_id>8585118</book_id>
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    <book_description><![CDATA[Jack Fletcher is on the run. With no sensei to guide him, he has just his wits and his swords against many new and unknown enemies, as he journeys along the treacherous road to the port of Nagasaki and perhaps home. . . But the Shogun's samurai are hot on his trail. Barely escaping their clutches, Jack runs headlong into a trap. Kidnapped by ninja and led to their village deep in the mountains, Jack has no means of escape. The only question is who will kill him first—the ninja or samurai?]]></book_description>
    <book id="8585118">
      <num_pages>314</num_pages>
    </book>
    <author_name>Chris Bradford</author_name>
    <isbn>0141332530</isbn>
    <user_name>Rachel's Book Reviews</user_name>
    <user_rating>4</user_rating>
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    <average_rating>4.39</average_rating>
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                                      author: Chris Bradford<br/>
                                      name: Rachel's Book Reviews<br/>
                                      average rating: 4.39<br/>
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                                      rating: 4<br/>
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    <pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 04 Feb 2016 04:21:45 -0800]]></pubDate>
    <title><![CDATA[The Way of the Dragon (Young Samurai, #3)]]></title>
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    <book_id>8460797</book_id>
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    <book id="8460797">
      <num_pages>512</num_pages>
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    <author_name>Chris Bradford</author_name>
    <isbn>1423120264</isbn>
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    <user_rating>5</user_rating>
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    <user_review><![CDATA[Knockout! It made me cry four times, I have read a crazy amount of books, yet, this is the first one to cause tears. AMAZING!!! Highly recommend!<br /><br /><a target="_blank" href="http://www.rachelsbookreviews.com/#!__historical/young-samurai" rel="nofollow noopener">http://www.rachelsbookreviews.com/#!_...</a>]]></user_review>
    <average_rating>4.33</average_rating>
    <book_published>2010</book_published>
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                                      author: Chris Bradford<br/>
                                      name: Rachel's Book Reviews<br/>
                                      average rating: 4.33<br/>
                                      book published: 2010<br/>
                                      rating: 5<br/>
                                      read at: 2011/03/25<br/>
                                      date added: 2016/02/04<br/>
                                      shelves: historical, reviewed, my-favorites<br/>
                                      review: <br/>Knockout! It made me cry four times, I have read a crazy amount of books, yet, this is the first one to cause tears. AMAZING!!! Highly recommend!<br /><br /><a target="_blank" href="http://www.rachelsbookreviews.com/#!__historical/young-samurai" rel="nofollow noopener">http://www.rachelsbookreviews.com/#!_...</a><br/>
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    <pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 04 Feb 2016 04:13:38 -0800]]></pubDate>
    <title><![CDATA[The Way of the Sword (Young Samurai, #2)]]></title>
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    <book_id>20380472</book_id>
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      <num_pages>432</num_pages>
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    <author_name>Chris Bradford</author_name>
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    <book_published>2009</book_published>
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                                      author: Chris Bradford<br/>
                                      name: Rachel's Book Reviews<br/>
                                      average rating: 4.00<br/>
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                                      rating: 5<br/>
                                      read at: <br/>
                                      date added: 2016/02/04<br/>
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    <pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 06 Aug 2015 16:56:49 -0700]]></pubDate>
    <title><![CDATA[Witch & Wizard (Witch & Wizard, #1)]]></title>
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    <book_id>11603726</book_id>
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      <num_pages>314</num_pages>
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    <author_name>James  Patterson</author_name>
    <isbn>0316036242</isbn>
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    <average_rating>3.43</average_rating>
    <book_published>2009</book_published>
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                                      author: James  Patterson<br/>
                                      name: Rachel's Book Reviews<br/>
                                      average rating: 3.43<br/>
                                      book published: 2009<br/>
                                      rating: 4<br/>
                                      read at: <br/>
                                      date added: 2015/08/06<br/>
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    <pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 06 Aug 2015 16:56:06 -0700]]></pubDate>
    <title><![CDATA[The Kings of Clonmel (Ranger's Apprentice, #8)]]></title>
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    <book_id>7006095</book_id>
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    <author_name>John Flanagan</author_name>
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                                      author: John Flanagan<br/>
                                      name: Rachel's Book Reviews<br/>
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                                      rating: 5<br/>
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    <book_id>444331</book_id>
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    <author_name>Cornelia Funke</author_name>
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    <title><![CDATA[Halt's Peril (Ranger's Apprentice, #9)]]></title>
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    <book_id>7291741</book_id>
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    <author_name>John Flanagan</author_name>
    <isbn>039925207X</isbn>
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                                      name: Rachel's Book Reviews<br/>
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                                      rating: 5<br/>
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    <title><![CDATA[The Dangerous Days of Daniel X (Daniel X, #1)]]></title>
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    <book id="7717416">
      <num_pages>272</num_pages>
    </book>
    <author_name>James  Patterson</author_name>
    <isbn>0316119709</isbn>
    <user_name>Rachel's Book Reviews</user_name>
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                                      author: James  Patterson<br/>
                                      name: Rachel's Book Reviews<br/>
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    <pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 06 Aug 2015 16:43:02 -0700]]></pubDate>
    <title><![CDATA[In the Hall of the Dragon King (The Dragon King, #1)]]></title>
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    <book_id>6572590</book_id>
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    <author_name>Stephen R. Lawhead</author_name>
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                                      author: Stephen R. Lawhead<br/>
                                      name: Rachel's Book Reviews<br/>
                                      average rating: 3.92<br/>
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                                      rating: 4<br/>
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    <title><![CDATA[The Warlords of Nin (The Dragon King, #2)]]></title>
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    <book_id>6572592</book_id>
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    <author_name>Stephen R. Lawhead</author_name>
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                                      author: Stephen R. Lawhead<br/>
                                      name: Rachel's Book Reviews<br/>
                                      average rating: 4.29<br/>
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                                      rating: 3<br/>
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    <pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 06 Aug 2015 16:41:43 -0700]]></pubDate>
    <title><![CDATA[Darien's Rise (Adventures In Odyssey Passages, #1)]]></title>
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    <book_id>579033</book_id>
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    <author_name>Paul McCusker</author_name>
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                                      author: Paul McCusker<br/>
                                      name: Rachel's Book Reviews<br/>
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                                      rating: 2<br/>
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                                      date added: 2015/08/06<br/>
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    <title>Sabotaged (The Missing #3)</title>
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    <book_id>11021393</book_id>
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    <book_description><![CDATA[<i>"What if we didn't even end up in the right place and time?" Andrea asked. She waved her hands like someone about to explode into hysterics. "We could be anywhere!"</i><br /><br />After helping Chip and Alex survive fifteenth-century London with no preparation at all, Jonah and Katherine think that their next job will be a snap. Their mission: to help return Andrea - who is really Virginia Dare - back to the lost colony of Roanoke in the sixteenth century. They'll help her restore the balance of history, and then they can all go home. Sounds simple, easy, and safe.<br /><br />But right away things start to go wrong. They lose the Elucidator and aren't sure where in time they've landed. As Jonah, Katherine, and Andrea struggle to survive without food, water, supplies, or a way to contact anyone for rescue, they try to piece together the mysterious history of Roanoke. What happened to the missing colonists? Does it have anything to do with their current predicament? And how can they help Andrea restore history if they don't even know what century they're in? The more Jonah and Katherine look for answers, the more questions they have.<br /><br />Master storyteller Margaret Peterson Haddix returns to the series that <i>School Library Journal</i> said would "leave readers on the edge of their seats and begging for more" with an adventure that pulls readers headfirst into one of history's most compelling mysteries.]]></book_description>
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    <author_name>Margaret Peterson Haddix</author_name>
    <isbn>0545290074</isbn>
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                                      author: Margaret Peterson Haddix<br/>
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    <pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 06 Aug 2015 16:39:52 -0700]]></pubDate>
    <title>Sent (The Missing, #2)</title>
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    <book_id>9508482</book_id>
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    <book id="9508482">
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    <author_name>Margaret Peterson Haddix</author_name>
    <isbn>1442407670</isbn>
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                                      author: Margaret Peterson Haddix<br/>
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    <pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 06 Aug 2015 16:38:35 -0700]]></pubDate>
    <title>Found (The Missing, #1)</title>
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    <book_id>6465281</book_id>
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    <book id="6465281">
      <num_pages>314</num_pages>
    </book>
    <author_name>Margaret Peterson Haddix</author_name>
    <isbn>0545103630</isbn>
    <user_name>Rachel's Book Reviews</user_name>
    <user_rating>5</user_rating>
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                                      author: Margaret Peterson Haddix<br/>
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                                      average rating: 3.94<br/>
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                                      rating: 5<br/>
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    <pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 06 Aug 2015 16:36:01 -0700]]></pubDate>
    <title><![CDATA[Erak's Ransom (Ranger's Apprentice, #7)]]></title>
    <link><![CDATA[https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/130484626?utm_medium=api&utm_source=rss]]></link>
    <book_id>6719735</book_id>
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    <book id="6719735">
      <num_pages>373</num_pages>
    </book>
    <author_name>John Flanagan</author_name>
    <isbn>0399252053</isbn>
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    <user_rating>4</user_rating>
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    <average_rating>4.29</average_rating>
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                                      author: John Flanagan<br/>
                                      name: Rachel's Book Reviews<br/>
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                                      rating: 4<br/>
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    <pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 06 Aug 2015 16:33:02 -0700]]></pubDate>
    <title><![CDATA[School's Out - Forever (Maximum Ride, #2)]]></title>
    <link><![CDATA[https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/130488312?utm_medium=api&utm_source=rss]]></link>
    <book_id>552889</book_id>
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    <book_description><![CDATA[In this eagerly awaited follow-up, brave bird-kid Max and her flock are discovered by an FBI agent and forced to go to "school." There is no such thing as an ordinary day as Max deciphers how and when she's supposed to save the world, and she faces her greatest enemy--a clone of herself. ]]></book_description>
    <book id="552889">
      <num_pages>409</num_pages>
    </book>
    <author_name>James  Patterson</author_name>
    <isbn>0316067962</isbn>
    <user_name>Rachel's Book Reviews</user_name>
    <user_rating>4</user_rating>
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    <average_rating>4.17</average_rating>
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                                      author: James  Patterson<br/>
                                      name: Rachel's Book Reviews<br/>
                                      average rating: 4.17<br/>
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                                      rating: 4<br/>
                                      read at: 2011/01/10<br/>
                                      date added: 2015/08/06<br/>
                                      shelves: reviewed, science-fiction<br/>
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    <pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 06 Aug 2015 16:32:21 -0700]]></pubDate>
    <title><![CDATA[Lockdown (Escape from Furnace, #1)]]></title>
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    <book_id>8043762</book_id>
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    <book_description><![CDATA[<b> Beneath Heaven is Hell. Beneath Hell is Furnace. </b><br /><br />Furnace Penitentiary: An underground hellhole. A place of pure evil with walls soaked in blood. Murderous gangs and vicious guards rule the darkness. Horrific creatures steal people away in the dead of night. And the impossible - escape - is the only hope.]]></book_description>
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      <num_pages>290</num_pages>
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    <author_name>Alexander Gordon Smith</author_name>
    <isbn>0312611935</isbn>
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    <user_rating>5</user_rating>
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    <user_review><![CDATA[It's heart pounding horror and I loved every minute of it!<br /><br /><a target="_blank" href="http://www.rachelsbookreviews.com/current-day-fiction#!__current-day-fiction/escape-from-furnace" rel="nofollow noopener">http://www.rachelsbookreviews.com/cur...</a>]]></user_review>
    <average_rating>4.04</average_rating>
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                                      rating: 5<br/>
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                                      date added: 2015/08/06<br/>
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                                      review: <br/>It's heart pounding horror and I loved every minute of it!<br /><br /><a target="_blank" href="http://www.rachelsbookreviews.com/current-day-fiction#!__current-day-fiction/escape-from-furnace" rel="nofollow noopener">http://www.rachelsbookreviews.com/cur...</a><br/>
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    <pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 06 Aug 2015 16:29:08 -0700]]></pubDate>
    <title>Eye of the Sun</title>
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    <book_id>9476646</book_id>
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    <book id="9476646">
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    <author_name>Dianne Hofmeyr</author_name>
    <isbn>1442411864</isbn>
    <user_name>Rachel's Book Reviews</user_name>
    <user_rating>5</user_rating>
    <user_read_at><![CDATA[Mon, 22 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0000]]></user_read_at>
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    <average_rating>4.15</average_rating>
    <book_published>2008</book_published>
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                                      author: Dianne Hofmeyr<br/>
                                      name: Rachel's Book Reviews<br/>
                                      average rating: 4.15<br/>
                                      book published: 2008<br/>
                                      rating: 5<br/>
                                      read at: 2011/08/22<br/>
                                      date added: 2015/08/06<br/>
                                      shelves: historical, reviewed<br/>
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    <pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 06 Aug 2015 16:28:24 -0700]]></pubDate>
    <title>Incarceron (Incarceron, #1)</title>
    <link><![CDATA[https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/181387864?utm_medium=api&utm_source=rss]]></link>
    <book_id>6727322</book_id>
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    <book id="6727322">
      <num_pages>442</num_pages>
    </book>
    <author_name>Catherine Fisher</author_name>
    <isbn>0803733968</isbn>
    <user_name>Rachel's Book Reviews</user_name>
    <user_rating>2</user_rating>
    <user_read_at><![CDATA[Sat, 2 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0000]]></user_read_at>
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    <average_rating>3.64</average_rating>
    <book_published>2007</book_published>
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                                      author: Catherine Fisher<br/>
                                      name: Rachel's Book Reviews<br/>
                                      average rating: 3.64<br/>
                                      book published: 2007<br/>
                                      rating: 2<br/>
                                      read at: 2011/07/02<br/>
                                      date added: 2015/08/06<br/>
                                      shelves: reviewed, science-fiction<br/>
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    <pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 06 Aug 2015 16:25:45 -0700]]></pubDate>
    <title>Torment (Bloodlines, #2)</title>
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    <book_id>13049737</book_id>
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    <book_description><![CDATA[Keira has been through Hell, literally..... But now she’s back, and stronger than ever!<br /><br /><br />In this second gripping installment of the Bloodlines trilogy Keira and her friends – Lily, Lucian, Tyler, Jake and Danny – continue to try and understand their elemental powers, and protect themselves from their enemies, whose ultimate goal is to destroy them.<br /><br /><br />This time, the stakes are higher – what seems to be a demon rebellion has broken out in hell and the Earth is plunged into chaos. Their problem is, no one – not even Lucifer himself – knows who the rebel leader is. It seems only Keira, her frightened but determined friends, and a new ally – a demon named Eligos - can find out who this person or thing is, why they are suddenly causing so much bloodshed, pain and upset for everyone, and destroy them.<br /><br /><br />Bloody awesome battles, amazing feats of magic, and a stronger-than-death passion, make for an intoxicating, unforgettable read in this powerfully imagined fantasy...]]></book_description>
    <book id="13049737">
      <num_pages>308</num_pages>
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    <author_name>Lindsay Anne Kendal</author_name>
    <isbn>1937085740</isbn>
    <user_name>Rachel's Book Reviews</user_name>
    <user_rating>4</user_rating>
    <user_read_at><![CDATA[Fri, 14 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000]]></user_read_at>
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    <user_review><![CDATA[Bloodlines <br />By Lindsay Anne Kendal <br /><br />“Keira Jameson used to lead a normal life, she just had a gift, passed down through the generations of her family. Now, after hearing voices, having strange dreams of others calling out to her, and her grandfather's last words haunting her, she sets out to find other families like hers. Along with her best friend Lily, the only person outside her family to know about her gift, Keira begins a hunt for her ancestors. A chance meeting with a young man, Lucian Turner, sets them on the right track, but their discoveries change the way Keira will see herself for ever more. Fear, superstition and heritage are shaping Keira's future and she must face her enemies, even if this could mean losing her life. She cannot escape her destiny.<br /><br />Part Buffy-style horror, part tender romance, Bloodlines will have fans of the genre on tenterhooks waiting for the next instalment of this gripping and hell-raising tale.”<br /><br />Perhaps it sounds like a lazy excuse, but I really liked the already existing synopsis (I usually write my own.) It fit it well. Now, I’ll tackle the negatives real quick, drinking, smoking, explicit (not graphic) romance, suicide (um, sorta,) and cussing. All of these characters are of age, just thought I’d let you know. The suicide is…I can’t say because it’d give it away, but I feel like letting it slide, because…well, you’ll figure it out if you read it. However, this book was really original. (originality goes a long way with me.) I found Bloodlines (and Torment) extremely unique and different than most main characters. I love the supporting roles, and I love the dynamics the characters share. My favorite character is Eligos. He’s such a sweetie (don’t tell him that! He is a Lord in hell after all…) I feel like it’s totally worth it. (Interview with the authorlater!) Not to mention, the KILLER cliffhanger at the end of Torment. I’m jazzed to find out what’s next! <br /><a target="_blank" href="http://www.rachelsbookreviews.com/#!__a-h/bloodlines" rel="nofollow noopener">http://www.rachelsbookreviews.com/#!_...</a>]]></user_review>
    <average_rating>3.23</average_rating>
    <book_published>2011</book_published>
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                                      author: Lindsay Anne Kendal<br/>
                                      name: Rachel's Book Reviews<br/>
                                      average rating: 3.23<br/>
                                      book published: 2011<br/>
                                      rating: 4<br/>
                                      read at: 2011/10/14<br/>
                                      date added: 2015/08/06<br/>
                                      shelves: reviewed, fantasy<br/>
                                      review: <br/>Bloodlines <br />By Lindsay Anne Kendal <br /><br />“Keira Jameson used to lead a normal life, she just had a gift, passed down through the generations of her family. Now, after hearing voices, having strange dreams of others calling out to her, and her grandfather's last words haunting her, she sets out to find other families like hers. Along with her best friend Lily, the only person outside her family to know about her gift, Keira begins a hunt for her ancestors. A chance meeting with a young man, Lucian Turner, sets them on the right track, but their discoveries change the way Keira will see herself for ever more. Fear, superstition and heritage are shaping Keira's future and she must face her enemies, even if this could mean losing her life. She cannot escape her destiny.<br /><br />Part Buffy-style horror, part tender romance, Bloodlines will have fans of the genre on tenterhooks waiting for the next instalment of this gripping and hell-raising tale.”<br /><br />Perhaps it sounds like a lazy excuse, but I really liked the already existing synopsis (I usually write my own.) It fit it well. Now, I’ll tackle the negatives real quick, drinking, smoking, explicit (not graphic) romance, suicide (um, sorta,) and cussing. All of these characters are of age, just thought I’d let you know. The suicide is…I can’t say because it’d give it away, but I feel like letting it slide, because…well, you’ll figure it out if you read it. However, this book was really original. (originality goes a long way with me.) I found Bloodlines (and Torment) extremely unique and different than most main characters. I love the supporting roles, and I love the dynamics the characters share. My favorite character is Eligos. He’s such a sweetie (don’t tell him that! He is a Lord in hell after all…) I feel like it’s totally worth it. (Interview with the authorlater!) Not to mention, the KILLER cliffhanger at the end of Torment. I’m jazzed to find out what’s next! <br /><a target="_blank" href="http://www.rachelsbookreviews.com/#!__a-h/bloodlines" rel="nofollow noopener">http://www.rachelsbookreviews.com/#!_...</a><br/>
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    <pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 06 Aug 2015 16:22:55 -0700]]></pubDate>
    <title>Embrace</title>
    <link><![CDATA[https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/285847951?utm_medium=api&utm_source=rss]]></link>
    <book_id>13687086</book_id>
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    <book_description><![CDATA[It starts with a whisper. <br /><br />"It's time for you to know who you are..."<br /><br /><br />Strange dreams leave her with very real injuries and there's a dark tattoo weaving its way up her arms. The guy she thought she could fall in love with just told her he's only half human - oh, and same goes for her. And she keeps hearing a distant fluttering of wings.<br /><br />Violet Eden is having a very bad 17th birthday.<br /><br />But if angels seek vengeance and humans are the warriors, you could do a lot worse than betting on Violet Eden...]]></book_description>
    <book id="13687086">
      <num_pages>369</num_pages>
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    <author_name>Jessica Shirvington</author_name>
    <isbn/>
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    <user_rating>5</user_rating>
    <user_read_at><![CDATA[Tue, 28 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000]]></user_read_at>
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    <average_rating>4.36</average_rating>
    <book_published>2010</book_published>
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                                      author: Jessica Shirvington<br/>
                                      name: Rachel's Book Reviews<br/>
                                      average rating: 4.36<br/>
                                      book published: 2010<br/>
                                      rating: 5<br/>
                                      read at: 2012/02/28<br/>
                                      date added: 2015/08/06<br/>
                                      shelves: fantasy, reviewed, angels, ya, romance, love, my-favorites<br/>
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    <pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 06 Aug 2015 16:07:58 -0700]]></pubDate>
    <title>The Gift (Witch &amp; Wizard, #2)</title>
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    <book_id>13494068</book_id>
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    <book_description><![CDATA[When Whit &amp; Wisty were imprisoned by the wicked forces of the totalitarian regime known as the New Order, they were barely able to escape with their lives. Now part of a hidden community of teens like themselves, Whit and Wisty have established themselves as leaders of the Resistance, willing to sacrifice anything to save kids kidnapped and brutally imprisoned by the New Order.<br /><br />But the One has other plans in store for them: He needs Wisty, for she is "The One Who Has the Gift." While trying to figure out what that means, Whit and Wisty's suspenseful adventures through Overworld and Shadowland lead to a jaw-dropping climax and conclusion: the highly-anticipated fulfillment of the heart-pounding opening prologue of book one... <i>The Execution of the Allgoods.</i> <i>.</i>]]></book_description>
    <book id="13494068">
      <num_pages>340</num_pages>
    </book>
    <author_name>James  Patterson</author_name>
    <isbn>0316182567</isbn>
    <user_name>Rachel's Book Reviews</user_name>
    <user_rating>5</user_rating>
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    <user_date_added><![CDATA[Thu, 06 Aug 2015 16:07:58 -0700]]></user_date_added>
    <user_date_created><![CDATA[Mon, 10 Sep 2012 13:44:53 -0700]]></user_date_created>
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    <user_review><![CDATA[<a target="_blank" href="http://www.rachelsbookreviews.com/q-z#!__q-z/trylle-trilogy" rel="nofollow noopener">http://www.rachelsbookreviews.com/q-z...</a>]]></user_review>
    <average_rating>3.96</average_rating>
    <book_published>2010</book_published>
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                                      author: James  Patterson<br/>
                                      name: Rachel's Book Reviews<br/>
                                      average rating: 3.96<br/>
                                      book published: 2010<br/>
                                      rating: 5<br/>
                                      read at: <br/>
                                      date added: 2015/08/06<br/>
                                      shelves: fantasy, reviewed, my-favorites<br/>
                                      review: <br/><a target="_blank" href="http://www.rachelsbookreviews.com/q-z#!__q-z/trylle-trilogy" rel="nofollow noopener">http://www.rachelsbookreviews.com/q-z...</a><br/>
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    <pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 06 Aug 2015 16:05:22 -0700]]></pubDate>
    <title><![CDATA[Solitary (Escape from Furnace, #2)]]></title>
    <link><![CDATA[https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/411538749?utm_medium=api&utm_source=rss]]></link>
    <book_id>8116037</book_id>
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    <book_description><![CDATA[Alex Sawyer and his mates should have known there was no way out of Furnace Penitentiary. Their escape attempt only lands them deeper in the guts of this prison for young offenders, and then into solitary confinement. And that's where a whole new struggle begins―a struggle not to let the hellish conditions overwhelm them. Because before another escape attempt is even possible, they must first survive the nightmare that now haunts their endless nights.]]></book_description>
    <book id="8116037">
      <num_pages>256</num_pages>
    </book>
    <author_name>Alexander Gordon Smith</author_name>
    <isbn>0374324921</isbn>
    <user_name>Rachel's Book Reviews</user_name>
    <user_rating>5</user_rating>
    <user_read_at/>
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    <user_date_created><![CDATA[Mon, 10 Sep 2012 09:04:46 -0700]]></user_date_created>
    <user_shelves>contemporary, reviewed</user_shelves>
    <user_review><![CDATA[<a target="_blank" href="http://www.rachelsbookreviews.com/current-day-fiction#!__current-day-fiction/escape-from-furnace" rel="nofollow noopener">http://www.rachelsbookreviews.com/cur...</a>]]></user_review>
    <average_rating>4.02</average_rating>
    <book_published>2009</book_published>
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                                      author: Alexander Gordon Smith<br/>
                                      name: Rachel's Book Reviews<br/>
                                      average rating: 4.02<br/>
                                      book published: 2009<br/>
                                      rating: 5<br/>
                                      read at: <br/>
                                      date added: 2015/08/06<br/>
                                      shelves: contemporary, reviewed<br/>
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    <pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 06 Aug 2015 16:04:24 -0700]]></pubDate>
    <title><![CDATA[Rise of the Magician (Harmonics, #1)]]></title>
    <link><![CDATA[https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/259187400?utm_medium=api&utm_source=rss]]></link>
    <book_id>10878146</book_id>
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    <book_description><![CDATA[They built what could not be constructed. A weapon lightyears ahead of its time. A weapon so superior it defied the known laws of physics. Seven years ago, they were on the verge of unleashing its power. Then...they lost it. Now they are on a desperate hunt to reclaim what they stole. Following the trail of unexplainable deaths, they frantically search for what may become their ultimate demise. But what if the project doesn't want to be reclaimed? Join their hunt wading through political power-plays, corporate corruption, domestic terrorism, and the greatest enigma of their time- the infamous assassin known only The Magician.]]></book_description>
    <book id="10878146">
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    <author_name>Collin Earl</author_name>
    <isbn>1456321412</isbn>
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    <user_rating>4</user_rating>
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                                      author: Collin Earl<br/>
                                      name: Rachel's Book Reviews<br/>
                                      average rating: 3.57<br/>
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                                      rating: 4<br/>
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                                      date added: 2015/08/06<br/>
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    <pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 06 Aug 2015 16:01:59 -0700]]></pubDate>
    <title>Max (Maximum Ride, #5)</title>
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    <book_id>5601088</book_id>
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    <book id="5601088">
      <num_pages>309</num_pages>
    </book>
    <author_name>James  Patterson</author_name>
    <isbn>0316002909</isbn>
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    <user_rating>3</user_rating>
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                                      author: James  Patterson<br/>
                                      name: Rachel's Book Reviews<br/>
                                      average rating: 4.08<br/>
                                      book published: 2009<br/>
                                      rating: 3<br/>
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    <title>Eye of the Moon</title>
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    <book_id>9476420</book_id>
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    <book_description><![CDATA[<br />In <em>Eye of the Moon</em>, Isikara assists with mummifications in ancient Egypt, so she’s not surprised to be summoned to a tomb. But she is shocked to realize that the tomb is for Tuthmosis, the eldest son of the deceased Queen Tiy—and he’s still alive, though he’s been poisoned. Isikara risks everything to rescue Tuthmosis, and soon the pair is on a journey across Egypt, searching for allies who will help Tuthmosis regain his throne. Who can they trust? And where will their adventure lead them? <p>In <em>Eye of the Sun</em>, Isikara and Tuthmosis return to Egypt in secret, prompting a flurry of rumors that lead to deadly power struggles. With enemies like the viciously manipulative Nefertiti, a traitorous tomb-robber, and a High Priest who’ll do whatever it takes to keep his secrets, it’s clear that danger is the only thing anyone can count on. </p><p>In these gripping tales—published for the first time in the United States—Dianne Hofmeyr spins an intricate web of intrigue, mystery, and adventure, interwoven with fascinating and historically accurate details about ancient Egypt.<br /></p>]]></book_description>
    <book id="9476420">
      <num_pages>336</num_pages>
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    <author_name>Dianne Hofmeyr</author_name>
    <isbn>1442411880</isbn>
    <user_name>Rachel's Book Reviews</user_name>
    <user_rating>5</user_rating>
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    <average_rating>4.16</average_rating>
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                                      author: Dianne Hofmeyr<br/>
                                      name: Rachel's Book Reviews<br/>
                                      average rating: 4.16<br/>
                                      book published: 2007<br/>
                                      rating: 5<br/>
                                      read at: 2011/06/18<br/>
                                      date added: 2015/08/06<br/>
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    <pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 06 Aug 2015 15:54:42 -0700]]></pubDate>
    <title><![CDATA[Club Dread (Nancy Drew: Girl Detective and the Hardy Boys: Undercover Brothers Super Mystery, #3)]]></title>
    <link><![CDATA[https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/130481877?utm_medium=api&utm_source=rss]]></link>
    <book_id>4019739</book_id>
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    <book id="4019739">
      <num_pages>192</num_pages>
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    <author_name>Carolyn Keene</author_name>
    <isbn>1416978712</isbn>
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    <user_rating>4</user_rating>
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    <average_rating>3.89</average_rating>
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                                      author: Carolyn Keene<br/>
                                      name: Rachel's Book Reviews<br/>
                                      average rating: 3.89<br/>
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                                      rating: 4<br/>
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    <pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 06 Aug 2015 15:53:20 -0700]]></pubDate>
    <title>Angel (Maximum Ride, #7)</title>
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    <book_id>7885091</book_id>
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    <book_description><![CDATA[In the seventh book in the bestselling series, evil scientists are still trying to convince Max that she needs to save the world, this time by providing the genetic link in speeding up the pace of evolution. Worse, they're trying to convince her that her perfect mate is Dylan, the newest addition to the flock. The problem is that, despite herself, Max is starting to believe it.<br /><br />Fang travels the country collecting his own gang of evolved humans, but the two separate flocks must unite to defeat a frightening doomsday cult whose motto is "Save the kill the humans." And this time, the true heroine, for once, might just be little Angel.]]></book_description>
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    <author_name>James  Patterson</author_name>
    <isbn>031603620X</isbn>
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    <user_rating>4</user_rating>
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                                      name: Rachel's Book Reviews<br/>
                                      average rating: 3.88<br/>
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                                      rating: 4<br/>
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    <pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 06 Aug 2015 15:48:44 -0700]]></pubDate>
    <title>Jumped In</title>
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    <book_id>17373371</book_id>
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    <book_description><![CDATA[Sam has the rules of slackerhood Don't be late to class. Don't ever look the teacher in the eye. Develop your blank stare. Since his mom left, he has become an expert in the art of slacking, especially since no one at his new school gets his intense passion for the music of the Pacific Northwest—Nirvana, Hole, Sleater-Kinney. Then his English teacher begins a slam poetry unit and Sam gets paired up with the daunting, scarred, clearly-a-gang-member Luis, who happens to sit next to him in every one of his classes. Slacking is no longer an option—Luis will destroy him. Told in Sam's raw voice and interspersed with vivid poems, Jumped In by Patrick Flores-Scott is a stunning debut novel about differences, friendship, loss, and the power of words.]]></book_description>
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    <author_name>Patrick Flores-Scott</author_name>
    <isbn>1466837152</isbn>
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    <user_rating>5</user_rating>
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    <user_review><![CDATA[We studied poetry, I sucked.<br />I always respected it.<br />But could never write it well.<br />An inmate given keys,<br />This book spoke to me<br />Lou is hero<br />Sam is lost<br />Just Go<br />READ.<br />~<br />In depth review:<br />I love this novel. How I got it, is by pure miracle. I was holding it, at the Macmillan booth at ALA 2013 in Chicago. I’d waited an hour to get in the booth, to purchase a book I’d had my eye on all weekend. But sitting there at a table, there were about 9 ARC’s. I decided to pick up the one nearest to me, to read the back.<br />Then, there was a revolt. The 40 some odd people in line decided that they weren’t going to wait their turn. They rushed the booth, swept all the books in to their bags and purses, and left without paying for their books. <br />I was left with the few books in my arms, and this little gem.<br />I stayed to pay, thankyouverymuch. <br />But I was looking forward to reading that one little book that I just happened to be holding when I was crushed in to the side of the Macmillan booth. <br />I got the news that I had to go to the hospital (to be admitted for at least 5 days, for extreme antibiotics and lung samples to be taken. I’ve been through it before, but I hate hospitals with a passion. Even if they have saved my life on more than one occasion.) <br />So, there I am, being poked and prodded and given every student in the building to come ask questions for practice (I try not to be bitter, I really do.) and lo and behold, I read this book. <br />Awww…<br />It’s so good! Usually ‘gangland’ novels, or generally brooding novels don’t fly with me. I live see it all around me, and I’m generally one that reads to let my mind go elsewhere. Also another thing that I usually protest is cursing. But, by the time I finished the novel, I really didn’t care much about the language.<br />This was one of those graced novels that caught my attention, and even better, it kept my attention. Like I mention in my little Nonet at the top, I studied poetry, and I really loved it…but I sucked at it. <br />I pretty much ‘passed’ and moved on. I love poetry that turns things around. <br />And boy, was this book full of it. <br />I also, have a little side recommendation. <br />AFTER you finish the novel….go backwards and read the poems. NO, don’t go back to the front and read the poems. <br />Start from the back.<br />You’ll feel the punch harder that way. I promise. <br />]]></user_review>
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    <book_published>2013</book_published>
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                                      name: Rachel's Book Reviews<br/>
                                      average rating: 4.30<br/>
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                                      rating: 5<br/>
                                      read at: 2013/07/27<br/>
                                      date added: 2015/08/06<br/>
                                      shelves: reviewed, my-favorites<br/>
                                      review: <br/>We studied poetry, I sucked.<br />I always respected it.<br />But could never write it well.<br />An inmate given keys,<br />This book spoke to me<br />Lou is hero<br />Sam is lost<br />Just Go<br />READ.<br />~<br />In depth review:<br />I love this novel. How I got it, is by pure miracle. I was holding it, at the Macmillan booth at ALA 2013 in Chicago. I’d waited an hour to get in the booth, to purchase a book I’d had my eye on all weekend. But sitting there at a table, there were about 9 ARC’s. I decided to pick up the one nearest to me, to read the back.<br />Then, there was a revolt. The 40 some odd people in line decided that they weren’t going to wait their turn. They rushed the booth, swept all the books in to their bags and purses, and left without paying for their books. <br />I was left with the few books in my arms, and this little gem.<br />I stayed to pay, thankyouverymuch. <br />But I was looking forward to reading that one little book that I just happened to be holding when I was crushed in to the side of the Macmillan booth. <br />I got the news that I had to go to the hospital (to be admitted for at least 5 days, for extreme antibiotics and lung samples to be taken. I’ve been through it before, but I hate hospitals with a passion. Even if they have saved my life on more than one occasion.) <br />So, there I am, being poked and prodded and given every student in the building to come ask questions for practice (I try not to be bitter, I really do.) and lo and behold, I read this book. <br />Awww…<br />It’s so good! Usually ‘gangland’ novels, or generally brooding novels don’t fly with me. I live see it all around me, and I’m generally one that reads to let my mind go elsewhere. Also another thing that I usually protest is cursing. But, by the time I finished the novel, I really didn’t care much about the language.<br />This was one of those graced novels that caught my attention, and even better, it kept my attention. Like I mention in my little Nonet at the top, I studied poetry, and I really loved it…but I sucked at it. <br />I pretty much ‘passed’ and moved on. I love poetry that turns things around. <br />And boy, was this book full of it. <br />I also, have a little side recommendation. <br />AFTER you finish the novel….go backwards and read the poems. NO, don’t go back to the front and read the poems. <br />Start from the back.<br />You’ll feel the punch harder that way. I promise. <br /><br/>
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    <title>Forgive Me, Leonard Peacock</title>
    <link><![CDATA[https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/679132825?utm_medium=api&utm_source=rss]]></link>
    <book_id>13477676</book_id>
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    <book id="13477676">
      <num_pages>277</num_pages>
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    <author_name>Matthew Quick</author_name>
    <isbn>0316221333</isbn>
    <user_name>Rachel's Book Reviews</user_name>
    <user_rating>5</user_rating>
    <user_read_at><![CDATA[Sat, 27 Jul 2013 00:00:00 +0000]]></user_read_at>
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    <user_review><![CDATA[No stars. <br /><br />No review.<br />attention not deserved.<br /><br />- <br />After a good night's sleep,I've rethought it. My viewers need to know what I think about this book, and why I think it. <br /><br />]]></user_review>
    <average_rating>3.87</average_rating>
    <book_published>2013</book_published>
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      <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13477676-forgive-me-leonard-peacock?utm_medium=api&amp;utm_source=rss"><img alt="Forgive Me, Leonard Peacock" src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1370282544l/13477676._SY75_.jpg" /></a><br/>
                                      author: Matthew Quick<br/>
                                      name: Rachel's Book Reviews<br/>
                                      average rating: 3.87<br/>
                                      book published: 2013<br/>
                                      rating: 5<br/>
                                      read at: 2013/07/27<br/>
                                      date added: 2015/08/06<br/>
                                      shelves: reviewed, my-favorites<br/>
                                      review: <br/>No stars. <br /><br />No review.<br />attention not deserved.<br /><br />- <br />After a good night's sleep,I've rethought it. My viewers need to know what I think about this book, and why I think it. <br /><br /><br/>
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    <pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 06 Aug 2015 15:48:42 -0700]]></pubDate>
    <title><![CDATA[The Collector (Dante Walker, #1)]]></title>
    <link><![CDATA[https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/562359283?utm_medium=api&utm_source=rss]]></link>
    <book_id>13449677</book_id>
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    <book_description><![CDATA[<i> He makes good girls...bad. </i><br /><br />Dante Walker is flippin’ awesome, and he knows it. His good looks, killer charm, and stellar confidence have made him one of hell’s best—a soul collector. His job is simple: weed through humanity and label those round rears with a big red good or bad stamp. Old Saint Nick gets the good guys, and he gets the fun ones. Bag-and-tag.<br /> <br />Sealing souls is nothing personal. Dante’s an equal-opportunity collector and doesn't want it any other way. But he’ll have to adjust, because Boss Man has given him a new assignment:<br /> <br />Collect Charlie Cooper’s soul within ten days.<br /> <br />Dante doesn't know why Boss Man wants Charlie, nor does he care. This assignment means only one thing to him, and that’s a permanent ticket out of hell. But after Dante meets the quirky Nerd Alert chick he’s come to collect, he realizes this assignment will test his abilities as a collector…and uncover emotions deeply buried.]]></book_description>
    <book id="13449677">
      <num_pages>352</num_pages>
    </book>
    <author_name>Victoria Scott</author_name>
    <isbn>1620612429</isbn>
    <user_name>Rachel's Book Reviews</user_name>
    <user_rating>5</user_rating>
    <user_read_at><![CDATA[Sun, 17 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0000]]></user_read_at>
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    <user_review><![CDATA[<br /><br /><br />In which I give an overly detailed/excited review.<br /><a href="http://www.rachelsbookreviews.com/a-d#!__a-d/the-collector" rel="nofollow noopener"> Direct Link Here</a><br /><br />I get giddy when I look at this book. I even made the rare decision to buy an actual copy for myself! This book had a CRUISE LINER’S worth of hype around it, and that something that I was nervous about. Until recently, I have avoided directly requesting such high profile books. But, something about the book really called out to me. (Not going to argue, it could have been the cover. I love when covers DON’T show the protagonist (erm…antagonists?) face.) I clicked the request button and waited nervously. SO many reviewers were requesting it! I got the email later that said I hadn’t been approved for the early round, but that my name had been added in a sort of luck-of-the-draw deal. <br />Later, one of the tour groups I’m a part of was given the book, so I thought “why not?” They approved 79 other bloggers, but I was not one of them. Yeah, I was mad at that point… but I calmed down and BOOM, three weeks later, the lovely publicist gave me an ecopy in the 8th round of blogger calls. <br /><br />YAY! I was ultra-excited for two hours (complete with jumping around the house.) then I sat down and thought “WHAT HAVE I DONE?!” I’ve gone to such lengths to get this novel….what if I hate it? Then I thought, what the heck am I doing? Why am I so worried, I’m never this way over novels! <br /><br />So I sat down. <br /><br />And surprised myself…because I LOVED IT! Ha! This book is so clearly written. I say it that way because it’s not over decorative in its descriptions, it’s witty, it’s sarcastic…and at other moments, deeply tender. <br /><br />Victoria captures a pretty good window through the male mind (I can’t say for sure of course, I’m not a guy) but this book doesn’t try to gussy up guy thoughts. Moreover, the transition Dante goes through resonates. People rarely choose to change...and if they do, they have already changed on the inside. Dante is influenced by Charlie before he’s even aware of what he’s doing.<br /><br />When he finally does notice, he takes a step back, juggles his options, and has to decide which side of the fence he wants to fall on. (and change the fate of the world in the process.) through a surprising ending. Further, there are subtle allegories with deeply moral backgrounds woven through a story of sin better than any other (technically secular) novel that I’ve ever seen (and does it ball parks better than any religious author.) I can’t recommend this book enough. I’ll be eagerly awaiting the next installment in the series. (and watching Victoria’s works to boot.) Scroll down for commenting and the link to a GIVEAWAY! <br /><br />This book was provided to me by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.<br /><br />Warnings for this novel includes cursing, underage drinking, and a few sexual scenes.<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://rbrextras.blogspot.com/2013/04/giveaway-collector-dante-walker-novel.html" rel="nofollow noopener"> Enter to win a copy of The Collector</a><br />]]></user_review>
    <average_rating>3.55</average_rating>
    <book_published>2013</book_published>
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      <![CDATA[
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                                      author: Victoria Scott<br/>
                                      name: Rachel's Book Reviews<br/>
                                      average rating: 3.55<br/>
                                      book published: 2013<br/>
                                      rating: 5<br/>
                                      read at: 2013/03/17<br/>
                                      date added: 2015/08/06<br/>
                                      shelves: fantasy, reviewed, my-favorites<br/>
                                      review: <br/><br /><br /><br />In which I give an overly detailed/excited review.<br /><a href="http://www.rachelsbookreviews.com/a-d#!__a-d/the-collector" rel="nofollow noopener"> Direct Link Here</a><br /><br />I get giddy when I look at this book. I even made the rare decision to buy an actual copy for myself! This book had a CRUISE LINER’S worth of hype around it, and that something that I was nervous about. Until recently, I have avoided directly requesting such high profile books. But, something about the book really called out to me. (Not going to argue, it could have been the cover. I love when covers DON’T show the protagonist (erm…antagonists?) face.) I clicked the request button and waited nervously. SO many reviewers were requesting it! I got the email later that said I hadn’t been approved for the early round, but that my name had been added in a sort of luck-of-the-draw deal. <br />Later, one of the tour groups I’m a part of was given the book, so I thought “why not?” They approved 79 other bloggers, but I was not one of them. Yeah, I was mad at that point… but I calmed down and BOOM, three weeks later, the lovely publicist gave me an ecopy in the 8th round of blogger calls. <br /><br />YAY! I was ultra-excited for two hours (complete with jumping around the house.) then I sat down and thought “WHAT HAVE I DONE?!” I’ve gone to such lengths to get this novel….what if I hate it? Then I thought, what the heck am I doing? Why am I so worried, I’m never this way over novels! <br /><br />So I sat down. <br /><br />And surprised myself…because I LOVED IT! Ha! This book is so clearly written. I say it that way because it’s not over decorative in its descriptions, it’s witty, it’s sarcastic…and at other moments, deeply tender. <br /><br />Victoria captures a pretty good window through the male mind (I can’t say for sure of course, I’m not a guy) but this book doesn’t try to gussy up guy thoughts. Moreover, the transition Dante goes through resonates. People rarely choose to change...and if they do, they have already changed on the inside. Dante is influenced by Charlie before he’s even aware of what he’s doing.<br /><br />When he finally does notice, he takes a step back, juggles his options, and has to decide which side of the fence he wants to fall on. (and change the fate of the world in the process.) through a surprising ending. Further, there are subtle allegories with deeply moral backgrounds woven through a story of sin better than any other (technically secular) novel that I’ve ever seen (and does it ball parks better than any religious author.) I can’t recommend this book enough. I’ll be eagerly awaiting the next installment in the series. (and watching Victoria’s works to boot.) Scroll down for commenting and the link to a GIVEAWAY! <br /><br />This book was provided to me by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.<br /><br />Warnings for this novel includes cursing, underage drinking, and a few sexual scenes.<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://rbrextras.blogspot.com/2013/04/giveaway-collector-dante-walker-novel.html" rel="nofollow noopener"> Enter to win a copy of The Collector</a><br /><br/>
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    <pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 06 Aug 2015 15:48:42 -0700]]></pubDate>
    <title>The Claiming Words</title>
    <link><![CDATA[https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/566650049?utm_medium=api&utm_source=rss]]></link>
    <book_id>15780038</book_id>
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    <book_description><![CDATA[<i>The Alexanders have always kept their secrets hidden…</i><br /><br />When sixteen-year-old Jace Alexander moves to the small town of Oaktree, Georgia, he attracts the attention of every girl in school. Shy, introverted Alisa Cole immediately casts Jace in the leading role of her latest fantasy, but she assumes he’ll never return her interest. After she saves Jace from a Hunter, everything changes. Her accidental discovery of Jace’s secret propels her into a world of magic and danger. Alisa’s newfound courage is put to the test when Jace introduces her to his intimidating older brother, Bryce, and she decides she would rather battle a Hunter than endure another moment under Bryce’s intense scrutiny.<br /><br /><i>Jace and Bryce aren’t the only ones with secrets…</i><br /><br />Rachel Stevens is the girl who has it all. She’s beautiful, popular, and in possession of an ancient power which endangers not only her, but those sent to protect her. Jace is drawn to Rachel—and he isn’t the only one. The Demon Re’Vel will do anything to claim her—even if it means waging a war with the entire Alexander family. As layers of secrets are peeled away, revealing the truth of her heritage and her family’s betrayal, Rachel struggles to resist an immortal suitor who stalks her in her dreams. With the Alexanders fighting to protect her, can Rachel escape the power of the Demon and his Claiming Words?]]></book_description>
    <book id="15780038">
      <num_pages>231</num_pages>
    </book>
    <author_name>Tricia Drammeh</author_name>
    <isbn>1938844998</isbn>
    <user_name>Rachel's Book Reviews</user_name>
    <user_rating>5</user_rating>
    <user_read_at><![CDATA[Tue, 19 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0000]]></user_read_at>
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    <user_review><![CDATA[Dude. <br><br>I wanna take Tricia by the arms and shake her while saying<br><br>"I LOVE YOU LADY!!!" <br><br>I'll admit, I was really cautious! I've read about five books this week and every single one of them was a winner...and you know, bloggers some times get that 'book high'....that moment that you know a book is so glorious there is no possible way the next book will even come close to measure up... <br><br>At first, I wasn't so sure....<br><br>then I was like...<br><br><img src="https://images.gr-assets.com/hostedimages/1380414201ra/816367.gif" alt=" photo tumblr_lk57jajQ201qen4yd_zps16d0b5aa.gif" class="gr-hostedUserImg"><br><br>So....after I read it, I did a rare thing and immediately checked for the sequel.. (to....you know...buy it.)<br><br>ITS NOT OUT. <br><br><a href="http://s1342.photobucket.com/user/therandomfandom/media/GIFS/ThrowComputer_zps71b4cf09.gif.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">
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</a><br><br>I looked at my next book in distaste.... <br>To express this, I'll give you a gif of Johnny Depp eating Doritos in female break-up fashion.<br><br><a href="http://s1342.photobucket.com/user/therandomfandom/media/GIFS/Jhonny_zps5292c4cb.gif.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">
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    <average_rating>4.26</average_rating>
    <book_published>2012</book_published>
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                                      author: Tricia Drammeh<br/>
                                      name: Rachel's Book Reviews<br/>
                                      average rating: 4.26<br/>
                                      book published: 2012<br/>
                                      rating: 5<br/>
                                      read at: 2013/03/19<br/>
                                      date added: 2015/08/06<br/>
                                      shelves: fantasy, reviewed, my-favorites<br/>
                                      review: <br/>Dude. <br><br>I wanna take Tricia by the arms and shake her while saying<br><br>"I LOVE YOU LADY!!!" <br><br>I'll admit, I was really cautious! I've read about five books this week and every single one of them was a winner...and you know, bloggers some times get that 'book high'....that moment that you know a book is so glorious there is no possible way the next book will even come close to measure up... <br><br>At first, I wasn't so sure....<br><br>then I was like...<br><br><img src="https://images.gr-assets.com/hostedimages/1380414201ra/816367.gif" alt=" photo tumblr_lk57jajQ201qen4yd_zps16d0b5aa.gif" class="gr-hostedUserImg"><br><br>So....after I read it, I did a rare thing and immediately checked for the sequel.. (to....you know...buy it.)<br><br>ITS NOT OUT. <br><br><a href="http://s1342.photobucket.com/user/therandomfandom/media/GIFS/ThrowComputer_zps71b4cf09.gif.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">
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</a><br><br>I looked at my next book in distaste.... <br>To express this, I'll give you a gif of Johnny Depp eating Doritos in female break-up fashion.<br><br><a href="http://s1342.photobucket.com/user/therandomfandom/media/GIFS/Jhonny_zps5292c4cb.gif.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">
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</a><br><br><br>haha...<br><br>Full review tomorrow within the next hour...<br><br>Here's the Link for the review!<br><a href="http://www.rachelsbookreviews.com/a-d#!__a-d/claiming-words" rel="nofollow noopener">Claiming Words </a><br/>
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    <title><![CDATA[The Serpent's Shadow (The Kane Chronicles, #3)]]></title>
    <link><![CDATA[https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/360545438?utm_medium=api&utm_source=rss]]></link>
    <book_id>12893742</book_id>
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    <book_description><![CDATA[He's b-a-a-ack! Despite their best efforts, Carter and Sadie Kane can't seem to keep Apophis, the chaos snake, down. Now Apophis is threatening to plunge the world into eternal darkness, and the Kanes are faced with the impossible task of having to destroy him once and for all. Unfortunately, the magicians of the House of Life are on the brink of civil war, the gods are divided, and the young initiates of Brooklyn House stand almost alone against the forces of chaos. The Kanes' only hope is an ancient spell that might turn the serpent's own shadow into a weapon, but the magic has been lost for a millennia. To find the answer they need, the Kanes must rely on the murderous ghost of a powerful magician who might be able to lead them to the serpent's shadow . . . or might lead them to their deaths in the depths of the underworld. Nothing less than the mortal world is at stake when the Kane family fulfills its destiny in this thrilling conclusion to the Kane Chronicles.]]></book_description>
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      <num_pages>406</num_pages>
    </book>
    <author_name>Rick Riordan</author_name>
    <isbn>1423140575</isbn>
    <user_name>Rachel's Book Reviews</user_name>
    <user_rating>5</user_rating>
    <user_read_at><![CDATA[Mon, 18 Jun 2012 00:00:00 +0000]]></user_read_at>
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    <user_review><![CDATA[Ohhhhhhhh do I sense a Riordan crossover? ]]></user_review>
    <average_rating>4.27</average_rating>
    <book_published>2012</book_published>
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                                      author: Rick Riordan<br/>
                                      name: Rachel's Book Reviews<br/>
                                      average rating: 4.27<br/>
                                      book published: 2012<br/>
                                      rating: 5<br/>
                                      read at: 2012/06/18<br/>
                                      date added: 2015/08/06<br/>
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    <title><![CDATA[The Vicious Deep (The Vicious Deep, #1)]]></title>
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    <book_id>12246929</book_id>
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    <book id="12246929">
      <num_pages>372</num_pages>
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    <author_name>Zoraida Córdova</author_name>
    <isbn>1402265107</isbn>
    <user_name>Rachel's Book Reviews</user_name>
    <user_rating>5</user_rating>
    <user_read_at><![CDATA[Sat, 28 Apr 2012 00:00:00 +0000]]></user_read_at>
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    <user_review><![CDATA[<a target="_blank" href="http://www.rachelsbookreviews.com/q-z#!__q-z/vicious-deep" rel="nofollow noopener">http://www.rachelsbookreviews.com/q-z...</a><br /><br /><br />Proud to be part of the Bloggers of the Deep tour! Review in the next few days<br /><br /><br />GIVEAWAY!!! Keep your eyes peeled.... (there's a book...and swag involved)<br /><br />I swim with mermaids ;) ]]></user_review>
    <average_rating>3.68</average_rating>
    <book_published>2012</book_published>
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      <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/12246929-the-vicious-deep?utm_medium=api&amp;utm_source=rss"><img alt="The Vicious Deep (The Vicious Deep, #1)" src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1348416130l/12246929._SY75_.jpg" /></a><br/>
                                      author: Zoraida Córdova<br/>
                                      name: Rachel's Book Reviews<br/>
                                      average rating: 3.68<br/>
                                      book published: 2012<br/>
                                      rating: 5<br/>
                                      read at: 2012/04/28<br/>
                                      date added: 2015/08/06<br/>
                                      shelves: fantasy, reviewed, mythology, ya, my-favorites<br/>
                                      review: <br/><a target="_blank" href="http://www.rachelsbookreviews.com/q-z#!__q-z/vicious-deep" rel="nofollow noopener">http://www.rachelsbookreviews.com/q-z...</a><br /><br /><br />Proud to be part of the Bloggers of the Deep tour! Review in the next few days<br /><br /><br />GIVEAWAY!!! Keep your eyes peeled.... (there's a book...and swag involved)<br /><br />I swim with mermaids ;) <br/>
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    <pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 06 Aug 2015 15:48:33 -0700]]></pubDate>
    <title><![CDATA[Legend of the Oceina Dragon (The Dragons Saga, #1)]]></title>
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    <book_id>10676662</book_id>
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    <book id="10676662">
      <num_pages>187</num_pages>
    </book>
    <author_name>J.F. Jenkins</author_name>
    <isbn>1936852039</isbn>
    <user_name>Rachel's Book Reviews</user_name>
    <user_rating>5</user_rating>
    <user_read_at><![CDATA[Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000]]></user_read_at>
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    <user_review><![CDATA[I'm impressed! I'm on the tour for the next one, so my review will be posted then!<br /><br /><br />UPDATE: <br />Review!<br /><a target="_blank" href="http://www.rachelsbookreviews.com/#!__a-d/dragon-saga" rel="nofollow noopener">http://www.rachelsbookreviews.com/#!_...</a>]]></user_review>
    <average_rating>3.58</average_rating>
    <book_published>2011</book_published>
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                                      author: J.F. Jenkins<br/>
                                      name: Rachel's Book Reviews<br/>
                                      average rating: 3.58<br/>
                                      book published: 2011<br/>
                                      rating: 5<br/>
                                      read at: 2012/01/10<br/>
                                      date added: 2015/08/06<br/>
                                      shelves: fantasy, reviewed, my-favorites<br/>
                                      review: <br/>I'm impressed! I'm on the tour for the next one, so my review will be posted then!<br /><br /><br />UPDATE: <br />Review!<br /><a target="_blank" href="http://www.rachelsbookreviews.com/#!__a-d/dragon-saga" rel="nofollow noopener">http://www.rachelsbookreviews.com/#!_...</a><br/>
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    <pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 06 Aug 2015 15:48:32 -0700]]></pubDate>
    <title><![CDATA[The Rise of the Wyrm Lord (The Door Within, #2)]]></title>
    <link><![CDATA[https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/259142848?utm_medium=api&utm_source=rss]]></link>
    <book_id>8226785</book_id>
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    <book_description><![CDATA[The next exciting adventure in "The Door Within" Trilogy.Separated from his friend by a thousand miles and unable to return to The Realm of Glimpses himself, Aidan Thomas needs a way to reach Robby with the message of King Eliam, the one true King.Enter Antoinette Lynn Reed, a bright but headstrong young lady who believes in the Scrolls of Alleble and has a passion for full-contact Kendo.When Aidan discovers that Antoinette has been called to enter The Realm, he solicits her help to find Robby's Glimpse before it is too late.When she arrives in Alleble, however, Antoinette finds the kingdom is in turmoil. Alleble's allies are inexplicably beginning to turn away, renouncing former ties with King Eliam. And there are rumors that the dark Prince of Paragory is seeking an ancient evil to crush Alleble once and for all.Can Antoinette and a team of Alleble's finest knights learn the secret of Paragory's growing power? And will they be able to stop the rise of the Wyrm Lord?]]></book_description>
    <book id="8226785">
      <num_pages>339</num_pages>
    </book>
    <author_name>Wayne Thomas Batson</author_name>
    <isbn/>
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    <user_rating>5</user_rating>
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    <average_rating>4.39</average_rating>
    <book_published>2006</book_published>
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                                      author: Wayne Thomas Batson<br/>
                                      name: Rachel's Book Reviews<br/>
                                      average rating: 4.39<br/>
                                      book published: 2006<br/>
                                      rating: 5<br/>
                                      read at: <br/>
                                      date added: 2015/08/06<br/>
                                      shelves: reviewed, my-favorites<br/>
                                      review: <br/><a target="_blank" href="http://www.rachelsbookreviews.com/#!__a-h/door-within" rel="nofollow noopener">http://www.rachelsbookreviews.com/#!_...</a><br/>
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    <pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 06 Aug 2015 15:48:31 -0700]]></pubDate>
    <title>Fractured Light</title>
    <link><![CDATA[https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/245072912?utm_medium=api&utm_source=rss]]></link>
    <book_id>12812539</book_id>
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    <book_description><![CDATA[<i>I’m dying, I thought. This was unexpected and not at all how I envisioned my death. I was supposed to die gardening in a flowerbed as a hundred-year-old woman, not as a seventeen-year-old trapped in a lake beneath inches of ice.</i><br /><br />Llona Reese is used to living on the run. After the Vykens killed her parents, she knew they would eventually come for her too. She can’t take any chances. But when she starts to make friends for the first time in her life, she gets careless and lets her guard down. Big mistake.<br /><br />As an Aura, Llona can manipulate light and harness its energy. But if she wants to survive, Llona will have to defy the Auran Council and learn to use her power as a weapon against the Vyken whose sole desire is to take her light. Now she’s caught in something even bigger than she can understand, with a power she can’t wield, and no one she can trust, except, just maybe, a mysterious stranger.<br /><br />In this breathtaking and romantic adventure, Rachel McClellan delivers a truly mesmerizing story that will keep you guessing to the very end.]]></book_description>
    <book id="12812539">
      <num_pages>304</num_pages>
    </book>
    <author_name>Rachel McClellan</author_name>
    <isbn>1599559420</isbn>
    <user_name>Rachel's Book Reviews</user_name>
    <user_rating>5</user_rating>
    <user_read_at><![CDATA[Fri, 9 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000]]></user_read_at>
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    <user_review><![CDATA[This was a fantastic book. I absolutely recommend it. It was unique from other books, yet it had common theme I think…just with a renovation. I don’t know how to explain it. I loved how she went through the motions, and reacted normally. You know –shock, then go with the flow, then shock and then accepting everything and continuing on with her life. Negatives would be a light amount of language. I loved the action and friendship that’s formed…and even though I knew who was guilty, the end was really unique. Can’t wait to see what comes next! <br /><a target="_blank" href="http://www.rachelsbookreviews.com/#!__a-h/fractured-light" rel="nofollow noopener">http://www.rachelsbookreviews.com/#!_...</a>]]></user_review>
    <average_rating>3.94</average_rating>
    <book_published>2012</book_published>
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      <![CDATA[
      <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/12812539-fractured-light?utm_medium=api&amp;utm_source=rss"><img alt="Fractured Light" src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1318560831l/12812539._SX50_.jpg" /></a><br/>
                                      author: Rachel McClellan<br/>
                                      name: Rachel's Book Reviews<br/>
                                      average rating: 3.94<br/>
                                      book published: 2012<br/>
                                      rating: 5<br/>
                                      read at: 2011/12/09<br/>
                                      date added: 2015/08/06<br/>
                                      shelves: reviewed, fantasy, my-favorites<br/>
                                      review: <br/>This was a fantastic book. I absolutely recommend it. It was unique from other books, yet it had common theme I think…just with a renovation. I don’t know how to explain it. I loved how she went through the motions, and reacted normally. You know –shock, then go with the flow, then shock and then accepting everything and continuing on with her life. Negatives would be a light amount of language. I loved the action and friendship that’s formed…and even though I knew who was guilty, the end was really unique. Can’t wait to see what comes next! <br /><a target="_blank" href="http://www.rachelsbookreviews.com/#!__a-h/fractured-light" rel="nofollow noopener">http://www.rachelsbookreviews.com/#!_...</a><br/>
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    <pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 06 Aug 2015 15:48:31 -0700]]></pubDate>
    <title>Halflings (Halflings, #1)</title>
    <link><![CDATA[https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/245865884?utm_medium=api&utm_source=rss]]></link>
    <book_id>11836518</book_id>
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    <book_description><![CDATA[<strong>Discoveries</strong><br /><br />After being inexplicably targeted by an evil intent on harming her at any cost, seventeen-year-old Nikki finds herself under the watchful guardianship of three mysterious young men who call themselves halflings. Sworn to defend her, misfits Mace, Raven, and Vine battle to keep Nikki safe while hiding their deepest secret—and the wings that come with.<br /><br />A growing attraction between Nikki and two of her protectors presents a whole other danger. While she risks a broken heart, Mace and Raven could lose everything, including their souls. As the mysteries behind the boys’ powers, as well as her role in their earthly mission, unfold, Nikki is faced with choices that will affect the future of an entire race of heavenly beings, as well as the precarious equilibrium of the earthly world.]]></book_description>
    <book id="11836518">
      <num_pages>288</num_pages>
    </book>
    <author_name>Heather Burch</author_name>
    <isbn>0310728207</isbn>
    <user_name>Rachel's Book Reviews</user_name>
    <user_rating>5</user_rating>
    <user_read_at><![CDATA[Sun, 11 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0000]]></user_read_at>
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    <user_review><![CDATA[After being inexplicably targeted by an evil intent on harming her at any cost, seventeen-year-old Nikki finds herself under the watchful guardianship of three mysterious young men who call themselves halflings. Sworn to defend her, misfits Mace, Raven, and Vine battle to keep Nikki safe while hiding their deepest secret—and the wings that come with.<br /><br />A growing attraction between Nikki and two of her protectors presents a whole other danger. While she risks a broken heart, Mace and Raven could lose everything, including their souls. As the mysteries behind the boys’ powers, as well as her role in a scientist’s dark plan, unfold, Nikki is faced with choices that will affect the future of an entire race of heavenly beings, as well as the precarious equilibrium of the earthly world.<br />I loved this book. There are a lot of angel things this year, but this is one of the best. It’s one of my top recommends of 2011. . The only angel book comes remotely close is Mephisto Covenant by Trinity Faegen. It was well written and it starts with tons of action. It has it’s fluffy moments but overall it’s way better than its competition. I really don’t have anything else to say…other than that you should read it! Only mild language but definitely worth your read. It will be added to my shelf of fame after it’s renovated.<br /><a target="_blank" href="http://www.rachelsbookreviews.com/#!__a-h/halflings" rel="nofollow noopener">http://www.rachelsbookreviews.com/#!_...</a>]]></user_review>
    <average_rating>3.73</average_rating>
    <book_published>2012</book_published>
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      <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/11836518-halflings?utm_medium=api&amp;utm_source=rss"><img alt="Halflings (Halflings, #1)" src="https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1327645799l/11836518._SY75_.jpg" /></a><br/>
                                      author: Heather Burch<br/>
                                      name: Rachel's Book Reviews<br/>
                                      average rating: 3.73<br/>
                                      book published: 2012<br/>
                                      rating: 5<br/>
                                      read at: 2011/12/11<br/>
                                      date added: 2015/08/06<br/>
                                      shelves: reviewed, fantasy, my-favorites<br/>
                                      review: <br/>After being inexplicably targeted by an evil intent on harming her at any cost, seventeen-year-old Nikki finds herself under the watchful guardianship of three mysterious young men who call themselves halflings. Sworn to defend her, misfits Mace, Raven, and Vine battle to keep Nikki safe while hiding their deepest secret—and the wings that come with.<br /><br />A growing attraction between Nikki and two of her protectors presents a whole other danger. While she risks a broken heart, Mace and Raven could lose everything, including their souls. As the mysteries behind the boys’ powers, as well as her role in a scientist’s dark plan, unfold, Nikki is faced with choices that will affect the future of an entire race of heavenly beings, as well as the precarious equilibrium of the earthly world.<br />I loved this book. There are a lot of angel things this year, but this is one of the best. It’s one of my top recommends of 2011. . The only angel book comes remotely close is Mephisto Covenant by Trinity Faegen. It was well written and it starts with tons of action. It has it’s fluffy moments but overall it’s way better than its competition. I really don’t have anything else to say…other than that you should read it! Only mild language but definitely worth your read. It will be added to my shelf of fame after it’s renovated.<br /><a target="_blank" href="http://www.rachelsbookreviews.com/#!__a-h/halflings" rel="nofollow noopener">http://www.rachelsbookreviews.com/#!_...</a><br/>
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    <pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 06 Aug 2015 15:48:31 -0700]]></pubDate>
    <title>Havoc (Deviants #2)</title>
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    <book_id>11094658</book_id>
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    <book id="11094658">
      <num_pages>352</num_pages>
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    <author_name>Jeff Sampson</author_name>
    <isbn>006199278X</isbn>
    <user_name>Rachel's Book Reviews</user_name>
    <user_rating>3</user_rating>
    <user_read_at><![CDATA[Sun, 8 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000]]></user_read_at>
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    <average_rating>3.90</average_rating>
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                                      author: Jeff Sampson<br/>
                                      name: Rachel's Book Reviews<br/>
                                      average rating: 3.90<br/>
                                      book published: 2012<br/>
                                      rating: 3<br/>
                                      read at: 2012/01/08<br/>
                                      date added: 2015/08/06<br/>
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    <pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 06 Aug 2015 15:48:30 -0700]]></pubDate>
    <title><![CDATA[A Million Suns (Across the Universe, #2)]]></title>
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    <book_id>10345927</book_id>
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  <i>Godspeed was once fueled by lies. Now it is ruled by chaos.</i>
</b><br /><br />It’s been three months since Amy was unplugged. The life she always knew is over. Everywhere she looks, she sees the walls of the spaceship <i>Godspeed</i>.<br /><br />But there may be hope: Elder has assumed leadership of the ship. He's finally free to act on his vision—no more Phydus, no more lies.<br /><br />But when Elder learns shocking news about the ship, he and Amy race to discover the truth behind life on <i>Godspeed</i>. They must work together to unlock a mystery that was set in motion hundreds of years earlier. Their success—or failure—will determine the fate of the 2,298 passengers aboard <i>Godspeed</i>. But with each step, the journey becomes more perilous, the ship more chaotic, and the love between them more impossible to fight.<br /><br />Beth Revis catapulted readers into the far reaches of space with her <i>New York Times</i> bestselling debut, <i>Across the Universe</i>. In <i>A Million Suns</i>, Beth deepens the mystery with action, suspense, romance, and deep philosophical questions. And this time it all builds to one mind-bending conclusion: <i>They have to get off this ship.</i>]]></book_description>
    <book id="10345927">
      <num_pages>386</num_pages>
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    <author_name>Beth Revis</author_name>
    <isbn>159514398X</isbn>
    <user_name>Rachel's Book Reviews</user_name>
    <user_rating>5</user_rating>
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    <user_review><![CDATA[Best book I've read this year. Which is really saying something....I've read over 200 books this year, so It beat out some tough ones!<br /><br /><a target="_blank" href="http://www.rachelsbookreviews.com/science-fiction#!__science-fiction/atu" rel="nofollow noopener">http://www.rachelsbookreviews.com/sci...</a><br />]]></user_review>
    <average_rating>4.01</average_rating>
    <book_published>2012</book_published>
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                                      author: Beth Revis<br/>
                                      name: Rachel's Book Reviews<br/>
                                      average rating: 4.01<br/>
                                      book published: 2012<br/>
                                      rating: 5<br/>
                                      read at: 2011/12/29<br/>
                                      date added: 2015/08/06<br/>
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                                      review: <br/>Best book I've read this year. Which is really saying something....I've read over 200 books this year, so It beat out some tough ones!<br /><br /><a target="_blank" href="http://www.rachelsbookreviews.com/science-fiction#!__science-fiction/atu" rel="nofollow noopener">http://www.rachelsbookreviews.com/sci...</a><br /><br/>
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    <title>ProtoStar</title>
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    <book_id>12505383</book_id>
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    <book_description><![CDATA[5 out of 5 Stars - Gold Medal Book of the Year Winner for Romance- Fantasy- Sci-fi Category<br /><br />The first thing I noticed abut Braxton A. Cosby's book The Star-Crossed Saga; Protostar was the cover. It definitely got my imagination going. The story begins with Prince William preparing for his mission to destroy the Star-Child. The Torrian Alliance was on the brink of civil war when the Council recommended sending Prince William to Earth-- thousands of light years away--to destroy the Star-Child before civil war broke out and the ancient prophecy was fulfilled. When he began his journey he never expected to fall in love with his target. Sydney Elaine was a typical seventeen year old girl with no knowledge of her destiny. This Young Adult Sci-Fi book has it romance, innocence, mystery, intrigue, prophecy and adventure. While this plot has been used before, Braxton Cosby puts a fresh new slant on it. William seemed a bit other worldly and it was fun watching him and Sydney's relationship grow. This clever book was written for the true Sci-Fi connoisseur. Cosby writes like a seasoned author and I look forward to the next installment in this series.<br />--Reviewed by Anne B. for Readers Favorite<br /><br />It Starts With Choice! What would you love or irrefutable duty? On the brink of Civil War, the Torrian Alliance continues with its mission to obliterate Star-children across the universe in order to suppress an intergalactic evil. Following the recommendations of his Council, King Gregorio Derry has agreed to send his only son on a mission to restore honor to his family. Bounty Hunter Prince William Derry has crossed thousands of light-years to planet Earth in order to fulfill this age old prophetic practice. The quiet days of Madisonburg, Tennessee are officially over as Sydney Elaine now knows the full meaning of the phrase 'Be careful what you wish for' when she is confronted by this strange visitor. As an unforeseeable event delays his assassination, William decides to study his target more closely and begins to form a 'connection' with Sydney that challenges his inner being. But this conflict is the least of his problems, as a conspiracy back on his home planet Fabricius threatens the lives of those he loves and his father's royal legacy. Along with that, he must unravel a hidden menace on Earth that threatens both his and Sydney's safety. Will William be able to complete his mission or will he choose love, sacrificing everything he stands for?]]></book_description>
    <book id="12505383">
      <num_pages>352</num_pages>
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    <author_name>Braxton A. Cosby</author_name>
    <isbn>0984642854</isbn>
    <user_name>Rachel's Book Reviews</user_name>
    <user_rating>5</user_rating>
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    <user_review><![CDATA[Star-crossed Saga Protostar<br />By Braxton Cosby<br /><br />“On the brink of Civil War, the Torrian Alliance continues with its mission to obliterate Star-children across the universe in order to suppress an intergalactic evil. Following the recommendations of his Council, King Gregorio Derry has agreed to send his only son William, on a mission to restore honor to his family. What starts out routine, becomes a lot more complicated as an inopportune crash landing delays the assassination. During this time, William begins to form a 'connection' with Sydney that challenges his inner being. But this conflict is the least of his problems, as a conspiracy back on his home planet Fabricius threatens the lives of those he loves and his father's royal legacy. Along with that, he must unravel a hidden threat here on Earth that seeks to secure a vested interest that threatens both his and Sydney's safety. Will William be able to complete his mission or will he choose love, sacrificing everything he stands for?”<br /><br /><br />Again, usually I write my own synopsis, but I thought this one fit it well. (other than there are some surprises in store that aren’t mentioned!) I loved this book. It was fantastic. Braxton said he wanted to create a new genre, so he did. It’s Sci-Fance, I science fiction romance. First, if you’ve been with me very long, you know that Science fiction is my favorite genre, even though I read more fantasy. I’m a total sucker. I have nothing negative to say about this book. It’s fantastic and I’m looking forward to the next one. It’s a science fiction that isn’t confusing and better yet, I think it will draw more girls into the genre. Many girls don’t read science fiction because they think it’s a ‘nerd’ thing or they just aren’t interested. To be honest, the books that created the genre are only for really intelligent people. Even I can’t read some of them. I get way too turned around. Well, This book takes a sort of classic outlook of science fiction, removes the ‘Whattt?’ factor and avoids cliché’s. well done. It’ll attract the usual group of science fiction readers and introduce new fans. I absolutely recommend the book.<br /><br /><a target="_blank" href="http://www.rachelsbookreviews.com/science-fiction#!__science-fiction/star-crossed-saga" rel="nofollow noopener">http://www.rachelsbookreviews.com/sci...</a>]]></user_review>
    <average_rating>3.40</average_rating>
    <book_published>2011</book_published>
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                                      author: Braxton A. Cosby<br/>
                                      name: Rachel's Book Reviews<br/>
                                      average rating: 3.40<br/>
                                      book published: 2011<br/>
                                      rating: 5<br/>
                                      read at: 2011/10/29<br/>
                                      date added: 2015/08/06<br/>
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                                      review: <br/>Star-crossed Saga Protostar<br />By Braxton Cosby<br /><br />“On the brink of Civil War, the Torrian Alliance continues with its mission to obliterate Star-children across the universe in order to suppress an intergalactic evil. Following the recommendations of his Council, King Gregorio Derry has agreed to send his only son William, on a mission to restore honor to his family. What starts out routine, becomes a lot more complicated as an inopportune crash landing delays the assassination. During this time, William begins to form a 'connection' with Sydney that challenges his inner being. But this conflict is the least of his problems, as a conspiracy back on his home planet Fabricius threatens the lives of those he loves and his father's royal legacy. Along with that, he must unravel a hidden threat here on Earth that seeks to secure a vested interest that threatens both his and Sydney's safety. Will William be able to complete his mission or will he choose love, sacrificing everything he stands for?”<br /><br /><br />Again, usually I write my own synopsis, but I thought this one fit it well. (other than there are some surprises in store that aren’t mentioned!) I loved this book. It was fantastic. Braxton said he wanted to create a new genre, so he did. It’s Sci-Fance, I science fiction romance. First, if you’ve been with me very long, you know that Science fiction is my favorite genre, even though I read more fantasy. I’m a total sucker. I have nothing negative to say about this book. It’s fantastic and I’m looking forward to the next one. It’s a science fiction that isn’t confusing and better yet, I think it will draw more girls into the genre. Many girls don’t read science fiction because they think it’s a ‘nerd’ thing or they just aren’t interested. To be honest, the books that created the genre are only for really intelligent people. Even I can’t read some of them. I get way too turned around. Well, This book takes a sort of classic outlook of science fiction, removes the ‘Whattt?’ factor and avoids cliché’s. well done. It’ll attract the usual group of science fiction readers and introduce new fans. I absolutely recommend the book.<br /><br /><a target="_blank" href="http://www.rachelsbookreviews.com/science-fiction#!__science-fiction/star-crossed-saga" rel="nofollow noopener">http://www.rachelsbookreviews.com/sci...</a><br/>
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    <title>Incarnate (Newsoul, #1)</title>
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    <book_id>8573642</book_id>
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    <book id="8573642">
      <num_pages>374</num_pages>
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    <author_name>Jodi Meadows</author_name>
    <isbn>0062060759</isbn>
    <user_name>Rachel's Book Reviews</user_name>
    <user_rating>3</user_rating>
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    <average_rating>3.74</average_rating>
    <book_published>2012</book_published>
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                                      author: Jodi Meadows<br/>
                                      name: Rachel's Book Reviews<br/>
                                      average rating: 3.74<br/>
                                      book published: 2012<br/>
                                      rating: 3<br/>
                                      read at: 2011/11/17<br/>
                                      date added: 2015/08/06<br/>
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    <pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 06 Aug 2015 15:48:29 -0700]]></pubDate>
    <title><![CDATA[The Mark of Athena (The Heroes of Olympus, #3)]]></title>
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    <book_id>12127750</book_id>
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    <book_description><![CDATA[<b>Annabeth is terrified.</b> Just when she's about to be reunited with Percy—after six months of being apart, thanks to Hera—it looks like Camp Jupiter is preparing for war. As Annabeth and her friends Jason, Piper, and Leo fly in on the <i>Argo II</i>, she can't blame the Roman demigods for thinking the ship is a Greek weapon. With its steaming bronze dragon figurehead, Leo's fantastical creation doesn't appear friendly. Annabeth hopes that the sight of their praetor Jason on deck will reassure the Romans that the visitors from Camp Half-Blood are coming in peace.<br /><br />And that's only one of her worries. In her pocket, Annabeth carries a gift from her mother that came with an unnerving command: <i>Follow the Mark of Athena. Avenge me.</i> Annabeth already feels weighed down by the prophecy that will send seven demigods on a quest to find—and close—the Doors of Death. What more does Athena want from her?<br /><br />Annabeth's biggest fear, though, is that Percy might have changed. What if he's now attached to Roman ways? Does he still need his old friends? As the daughter of the goddess of war and wisdom, Annabeth knows she was born to be a leader—but never again does she want to be without Seaweed Brain by her side<br /><br />Narrated by four different demigods, <i>The Mark of Athena</i> is an unforgettable journey across land and sea to Rome, where important discoveries, surprising sacrifices, and unspeakable horrors await. Climb aboard the <i>Argo II</i>, if you dare. . . .]]></book_description>
    <book id="12127750">
      <num_pages>586</num_pages>
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    <author_name>Rick Riordan</author_name>
    <isbn>1423140605</isbn>
    <user_name>Rachel's Book Reviews</user_name>
    <user_rating>0</user_rating>
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    <user_review><![CDATA[Mark of Athena Update:<br /><br />OOOOOOOOO!!!! I can't believe it will be next year before I hear what happens next.... Percy and Annabeth's sweet little midnight meeting was adorable......and I'm so jazzed because Nico is one of my fav characters and in the next book he'll be a major character. ! YAY!<br /><br /><br /><br />OH MY MARS. WHAT IN THE WORLD?!?!?!!!? Son of Neptune was amazing! (but my copy was missing a couple chapters....like....inbetween the end and the aknowledgements) ;) <br /><br />HOW CAN IT END LIKE THAT?!?!?!?!!?!?<br />Also, I love Frank....I just do, he's awesome. Who else thinks Mars has a heart now? :)) so happy, can't wait for this.]]></user_review>
    <average_rating>4.47</average_rating>
    <book_published>2012</book_published>
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                                      author: Rick Riordan<br/>
                                      name: Rachel's Book Reviews<br/>
                                      average rating: 4.47<br/>
                                      book published: 2012<br/>
                                      rating: 0<br/>
                                      read at: 2012/10/27<br/>
                                      date added: 2015/08/06<br/>
                                      shelves: reviewed, my-favorites<br/>
                                      review: <br/>Mark of Athena Update:<br /><br />OOOOOOOOO!!!! I can't believe it will be next year before I hear what happens next.... Percy and Annabeth's sweet little midnight meeting was adorable......and I'm so jazzed because Nico is one of my fav characters and in the next book he'll be a major character. ! YAY!<br /><br /><br /><br />OH MY MARS. WHAT IN THE WORLD?!?!?!!!? Son of Neptune was amazing! (but my copy was missing a couple chapters....like....inbetween the end and the aknowledgements) ;) <br /><br />HOW CAN IT END LIKE THAT?!?!?!?!!?!?<br />Also, I love Frank....I just do, he's awesome. Who else thinks Mars has a heart now? :)) so happy, can't wait for this.<br/>
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    <title><![CDATA[My Lunatic Life (Lunatic Life, #1)]]></title>
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    <book_id>12466577</book_id>
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    <book_description><![CDATA[She plays for Team Spirit.High school senior Tara Luna's got all the usual teen a new school, her attraction to a hunky guy, feuds with the Mean Girls, being regarded as an oddball outsider-PLUS she has psychic powers, a duo of protective, meddlesome ghosts AND an angry, threatening teen girl ghost who wants Tara to solve her murder-or else.Now you know why she calls this "my lunatic life."Sharon Sala's books repeatedly make the big lists, including The New York Times, USA Today, and Publisher's Weekly lists, and she's been nominated for a RITA seven times, which is the romance writer's equivalent of having an Oscar or an Emmy nomination. MY LUNATIC LIFE is the first book in her Lunatic Life series for teen readers. Coming THE LUNATIC DETECTIVE.]]></book_description>
    <book id="12466577">
      <num_pages>158</num_pages>
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    <author_name>Sharon Sala</author_name>
    <isbn>1611940389</isbn>
    <user_name>Rachel's Book Reviews</user_name>
    <user_rating>5</user_rating>
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    <user_review><![CDATA[My Lunatic Life<br />By Sharon Sala<br />Tara Luna worries about all the natural tings, the new town, new school, new popular kids, and a new crush on a nice looking guy who may or may not have done prison time. Outside being a social outcast, she has the SUPER-natural worries. Like her two best-friends (ghosts…as in, dead but vocal and overprotective) not to mention she has some not-so-friendly ghosts haunting her new house. Then she finds out about an old murder…..If she doesn’t solve the murder, the enraged ghost will seek vengeance on its own. Which might not be a bad thing, except it may kill a classmate…and her.<br /><br />I loved this book. It was fantastic, a teenage psychic: an old sort of theme, revived by Sharon Sala. It was exciting, and perfectly balanced. The typical psychic plotholes are nonexistant, it steered clear of all the usual mistakes. The only negative was the language. It had a fantastic, high action ending. I highly recommend this book (especially for Halloween!) I’m looking forward to the next installment to see what happens next to Tara.<br /><a target="_blank" href="http://www.rachelsbookreviews.com/#!__i-p/my-lunatic-life" rel="nofollow noopener">http://www.rachelsbookreviews.com/#!_...</a>]]></user_review>
    <average_rating>3.90</average_rating>
    <book_published>2011</book_published>
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                                      author: Sharon Sala<br/>
                                      name: Rachel's Book Reviews<br/>
                                      average rating: 3.90<br/>
                                      book published: 2011<br/>
                                      rating: 5<br/>
                                      read at: 2011/09/28<br/>
                                      date added: 2015/08/06<br/>
                                      shelves: reviewed, fantasy, my-favorites<br/>
                                      review: <br/>My Lunatic Life<br />By Sharon Sala<br />Tara Luna worries about all the natural tings, the new town, new school, new popular kids, and a new crush on a nice looking guy who may or may not have done prison time. Outside being a social outcast, she has the SUPER-natural worries. Like her two best-friends (ghosts…as in, dead but vocal and overprotective) not to mention she has some not-so-friendly ghosts haunting her new house. Then she finds out about an old murder…..If she doesn’t solve the murder, the enraged ghost will seek vengeance on its own. Which might not be a bad thing, except it may kill a classmate…and her.<br /><br />I loved this book. It was fantastic, a teenage psychic: an old sort of theme, revived by Sharon Sala. It was exciting, and perfectly balanced. The typical psychic plotholes are nonexistant, it steered clear of all the usual mistakes. The only negative was the language. It had a fantastic, high action ending. I highly recommend this book (especially for Halloween!) I’m looking forward to the next installment to see what happens next to Tara.<br /><a target="_blank" href="http://www.rachelsbookreviews.com/#!__i-p/my-lunatic-life" rel="nofollow noopener">http://www.rachelsbookreviews.com/#!_...</a><br/>
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    <title><![CDATA[Tiger's Voyage (The Tiger Saga, #3)]]></title>
    <link><![CDATA[https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/217042067?utm_medium=api&utm_source=rss]]></link>
    <book_id>7849341</book_id>
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    <book id="7849341">
      <num_pages>560</num_pages>
    </book>
    <author_name>Colleen Houck</author_name>
    <isbn>1450595987</isbn>
    <user_name>Rachel's Book Reviews</user_name>
    <user_rating>5</user_rating>
    <user_read_at><![CDATA[Thu, 29 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000]]></user_read_at>
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    <user_review><![CDATA[ I was lucky enough to receive an ARC of Tiger's Voyage. It was awesome, and left in a sizeable cliffhanger. Harsh reviewers might point out that it swayed from Indian mythology to an oriental kind of....myth I suppose. But, that isn't really true. The main character is Ren, whether you believe it or not, and even though his father is Indian, his mother is Chinese. It's entirely relevant. Also, this book was riddled with humor. It made me laugh so many times! It was well worth a little frustration with the whole Ren/Kishan/Kelsey triangle.<br /><br />I'm eager to see what's next.<br /><br /><a target="_blank" href="http://www.rachelsbookreviews.com/q-z#!__q-z/tiger's-curse" rel="nofollow noopener">http://www.rachelsbookreviews.com/q-z...</a>]]></user_review>
    <average_rating>4.27</average_rating>
    <book_published>2011</book_published>
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                                      author: Colleen Houck<br/>
                                      name: Rachel's Book Reviews<br/>
                                      average rating: 4.27<br/>
                                      book published: 2011<br/>
                                      rating: 5<br/>
                                      read at: 2011/09/29<br/>
                                      date added: 2015/08/06<br/>
                                      shelves: fantasy, reviewed, my-favorites<br/>
                                      review: <br/> I was lucky enough to receive an ARC of Tiger's Voyage. It was awesome, and left in a sizeable cliffhanger. Harsh reviewers might point out that it swayed from Indian mythology to an oriental kind of....myth I suppose. But, that isn't really true. The main character is Ren, whether you believe it or not, and even though his father is Indian, his mother is Chinese. It's entirely relevant. Also, this book was riddled with humor. It made me laugh so many times! It was well worth a little frustration with the whole Ren/Kishan/Kelsey triangle.<br /><br />I'm eager to see what's next.<br /><br /><a target="_blank" href="http://www.rachelsbookreviews.com/q-z#!__q-z/tiger's-curse" rel="nofollow noopener">http://www.rachelsbookreviews.com/q-z...</a><br/>
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    <title><![CDATA[The Son of Neptune (The Heroes of Olympus, #2)]]></title>
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    <book_id>9520360</book_id>
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    <book id="9520360">
      <num_pages>521</num_pages>
    </book>
    <author_name>Rick Riordan</author_name>
    <isbn>1423140591</isbn>
    <user_name>Rachel's Book Reviews</user_name>
    <user_rating>5</user_rating>
    <user_read_at><![CDATA[Sat, 15 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000]]></user_read_at>
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    <user_review><![CDATA[Ooooooh. O_O finished at midnight. That was one of the best Rick Riordan has written the end was abrupt and amazing. I felt like I needed to call the manufacturer and let them know my book was missing a chapter....you know....the last one, hahahaha<br /><br /><a target="_blank" href="http://www.rachelsbookreviews.com/#!__a-h/heroes-of-olympus" rel="nofollow noopener">http://www.rachelsbookreviews.com/#!_...</a>]]></user_review>
    <average_rating>4.40</average_rating>
    <book_published>2011</book_published>
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                                      author: Rick Riordan<br/>
                                      name: Rachel's Book Reviews<br/>
                                      average rating: 4.40<br/>
                                      book published: 2011<br/>
                                      rating: 5<br/>
                                      read at: 2011/10/15<br/>
                                      date added: 2015/08/06<br/>
                                      shelves: fantasy, reviewed, my-favorites<br/>
                                      review: <br/>Ooooooh. O_O finished at midnight. That was one of the best Rick Riordan has written the end was abrupt and amazing. I felt like I needed to call the manufacturer and let them know my book was missing a chapter....you know....the last one, hahahaha<br /><br /><a target="_blank" href="http://www.rachelsbookreviews.com/#!__a-h/heroes-of-olympus" rel="nofollow noopener">http://www.rachelsbookreviews.com/#!_...</a><br/>
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    <pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 06 Aug 2015 15:48:27 -0700]]></pubDate>
    <title><![CDATA[The Redemption of Ajax (The Mephisto Covenant, #1)]]></title>
    <link><![CDATA[https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/201045894?utm_medium=api&utm_source=rss]]></link>
    <book_id>10535171</book_id>
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    <book_description><![CDATA[Sasha is desperate to find out who murdered her father. When getting the answer means pledging her soul to Eryx, she unlocks a secret that puts her in grave danger—she is an Anabo, a daughter of Eve, and Eryx's biggest threat.<br /><br />A son of Hell, immortal, and bound to Earth forever, Jax looks for redemption in the Mephisto Covenant—God's promise he will find peace in the love of an Anabo. After a thousand years, he's finally found the girl he's been searching for: Sasha.<br /><br />With the threat of Eryx always looming, Jax knows he has to keep Sasha safe and win her over. But can he? Will Sasha love him and give up her mortal life?]]></book_description>
    <book id="10535171">
      <num_pages>438</num_pages>
    </book>
    <author_name>Trinity Faegen</author_name>
    <isbn>160684170X</isbn>
    <user_name>Rachel's Book Reviews</user_name>
    <user_rating>5</user_rating>
    <user_read_at><![CDATA[Sat, 20 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0000]]></user_read_at>
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    <user_review><![CDATA[The Mephisto Covenant<br />By Trinity Faegen<br /><br />Sasha was living a nightmare, her life was torn apart in one night. The night her father was murdered. He was an insurance man on a business trip in Russia, her family's homeland. She would do anything to know who killed her father. A man said he knew who killed her father and offered to tell her. Too little, too late, she realized the man’'s real intention was to kill her next. By some sort of miracle, Sasha woke the next day, only to enter another nightmare. Sasha was hurtled into devastation as she realized that the man wasn'’t the only liar. <br /><br />Jax couldn’'t believe his luck. He was a Mephisto, basically, a son of hell. God had made a covenant with the Mephistos eons ago. If they could fight their nature, the hatred roaring through their veins, they could earn a chance at heaven like any other mortal. They had to love selflessly. Not just love selflessly, but love an Anabo, a girl who was just as light as he was dark. He never believed he would find an Anabo on a mission. Anabo’s always had those auras. But in a thousand years of being earthbound, he had never found one. At least not one for him. Now he had the chance, to win her heart and his own soul. The only problem? To love selflessly, it might just cost him his life.<br /><br />This book was amazing. Just astounding. I can'’t get over the beauty. I love the artistic license Trinity used. Not to mention, the last line of the book: Killer, it just made me gasp. I raved over it during breakfast this morning. It just filled me with contentment. I’'ve never been happier with a book ending. The negatives would be cussing and an explicit relationship (mildly graphic.) but I absolutely recommend this book. When it comes out, I’'m buying one for my shelf. It must be a really good week for me because The Mephisto Covenant is going on The Shelf of Fame. In my opinion, this book is better than Becca Fitzpatrick’s Hush, Hush (…by football fields, better) it had a plot, plenty of conflicts (both physical and mentally) and better yet, I felt that the characters progressed throughout the series. As a Christian, I didn'’t agree with some of the biblical aspects, but most of them are interpretational. Nevertheless, let me remind you that it'’s fiction, and I still recommend the book. <br /><br /><a target="_blank" href="http://www.rachelsbookreviews.com/#!__i-p/mephisto-covenant" rel="nofollow noopener">http://www.rachelsbookreviews.com/#!_...</a>]]></user_review>
    <average_rating>3.88</average_rating>
    <book_published>2011</book_published>
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                                      author: Trinity Faegen<br/>
                                      name: Rachel's Book Reviews<br/>
                                      average rating: 3.88<br/>
                                      book published: 2011<br/>
                                      rating: 5<br/>
                                      read at: 2011/08/20<br/>
                                      date added: 2015/08/06<br/>
                                      shelves: reviewed, fantasy, my-favorites<br/>
                                      review: <br/>The Mephisto Covenant<br />By Trinity Faegen<br /><br />Sasha was living a nightmare, her life was torn apart in one night. The night her father was murdered. He was an insurance man on a business trip in Russia, her family's homeland. She would do anything to know who killed her father. A man said he knew who killed her father and offered to tell her. Too little, too late, she realized the man’'s real intention was to kill her next. By some sort of miracle, Sasha woke the next day, only to enter another nightmare. Sasha was hurtled into devastation as she realized that the man wasn'’t the only liar. <br /><br />Jax couldn’'t believe his luck. He was a Mephisto, basically, a son of hell. God had made a covenant with the Mephistos eons ago. If they could fight their nature, the hatred roaring through their veins, they could earn a chance at heaven like any other mortal. They had to love selflessly. Not just love selflessly, but love an Anabo, a girl who was just as light as he was dark. He never believed he would find an Anabo on a mission. Anabo’s always had those auras. But in a thousand years of being earthbound, he had never found one. At least not one for him. Now he had the chance, to win her heart and his own soul. The only problem? To love selflessly, it might just cost him his life.<br /><br />This book was amazing. Just astounding. I can'’t get over the beauty. I love the artistic license Trinity used. Not to mention, the last line of the book: Killer, it just made me gasp. I raved over it during breakfast this morning. It just filled me with contentment. I’'ve never been happier with a book ending. The negatives would be cussing and an explicit relationship (mildly graphic.) but I absolutely recommend this book. When it comes out, I’'m buying one for my shelf. It must be a really good week for me because The Mephisto Covenant is going on The Shelf of Fame. In my opinion, this book is better than Becca Fitzpatrick’s Hush, Hush (…by football fields, better) it had a plot, plenty of conflicts (both physical and mentally) and better yet, I felt that the characters progressed throughout the series. As a Christian, I didn'’t agree with some of the biblical aspects, but most of them are interpretational. Nevertheless, let me remind you that it'’s fiction, and I still recommend the book. <br /><br /><a target="_blank" href="http://www.rachelsbookreviews.com/#!__i-p/mephisto-covenant" rel="nofollow noopener">http://www.rachelsbookreviews.com/#!_...</a><br/>
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    <pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 06 Aug 2015 15:48:27 -0700]]></pubDate>
    <title><![CDATA[Masters & Slayers (Tales of Starlight, #1)]]></title>
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    <book_id>8101162</book_id>
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    <book_description><![CDATA[Expert swordsman Adrian Masters attempts a dangerous journey to another world to rescue human captives who have been enslaved there by dragons. He is accompanied by Marcelle, a sword maiden of amazing skill whose ideas about how the operation should be carried out conflict with his own. Since the slaves have been in bonds for generations, they have no memory of their origins, making them reluctant to believe the two would-be rescuers, and, of course, the dragons will crush any attempt to emancipate the slaves. Set on two worlds separated by a mystical portal, Masters and Slayers is packed with action, mystery, and emotional turmoil, a tale of heart and life that is sure to inspire.]]></book_description>
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    <author_name>Bryan  Davis</author_name>
    <isbn>0899578845</isbn>
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    <user_rating>5</user_rating>
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    <user_review><![CDATA[Masters and Slayers by Bryan Davis<br />Adrian Masters was taught by his father to always respect women and never raise his sword against them. Marcelle fights with a sword better than most men, she fights with vengeance. The fighting matches are good, and yes, entertaining, especially when she can embarrass her old friend Adrian about his old man’s way of thinking. Chivalry is dead and it doesn’t matter. If chivalry existed her mother would still be alive. <br /><br />Adrian would be the best swordsman if it weren’t for Marcelle (..er..swordmaiden). True to his honor and upbringing, he always forfeits against her. It never bothered him too much though. These matches were just practice. What he really wanted to do was go out and find the missing. People had been going missing for years, disappearing without a trace. There was one theory though. That they had been enslaved on another world called starlight. Starlight is rumored to be the most dangerous place in any realm, it’s ruled by (mostly) ruthless dragons who will do anything to reap profits. Adrian’s dream comes true when he is allowed to go to starlight, the only problem being his partner is Marcelle. While they both have amazing skills with a sword, Adrian would prefer a stealthy, strategic approach, while hot-headed impulsive Marcelle would rather just go on the attack. Adrian must get to Starlight, keep the two of them out of danger, and save the slaves. With his fierce devotion, Adrian will do anything to get Marcelle and the children off Starlight. Even if it means he has to die. <br /><br />I love this book. First of all, I just love Bryan Davis. All his books are fantastic for a lot of reasons. I could blab on and on about them but one of the biggest factors is that his plots are complex and interesting. You have to own a brain to truly get the real message. His books always whisper to me ‘can you handle it?’ I love the challenge and I love his bighearted heroes. Not to mention, I love pretty much any book with a sword in it (one of my more shallow reasons.) It’s not for the weak reader, but I enjoy them immensely. I definitely recommend this book. <br /><br />Review for <a href="http://www.rachelsbookreviews.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Rachel's Book Reviews</a>]]></user_review>
    <average_rating>4.06</average_rating>
    <book_published>2010</book_published>
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                                      author: Bryan  Davis<br/>
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                                      rating: 5<br/>
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                                      date added: 2015/08/06<br/>
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                                      review: <br/>Masters and Slayers by Bryan Davis<br />Adrian Masters was taught by his father to always respect women and never raise his sword against them. Marcelle fights with a sword better than most men, she fights with vengeance. The fighting matches are good, and yes, entertaining, especially when she can embarrass her old friend Adrian about his old man’s way of thinking. Chivalry is dead and it doesn’t matter. If chivalry existed her mother would still be alive. <br /><br />Adrian would be the best swordsman if it weren’t for Marcelle (..er..swordmaiden). True to his honor and upbringing, he always forfeits against her. It never bothered him too much though. These matches were just practice. What he really wanted to do was go out and find the missing. People had been going missing for years, disappearing without a trace. There was one theory though. That they had been enslaved on another world called starlight. Starlight is rumored to be the most dangerous place in any realm, it’s ruled by (mostly) ruthless dragons who will do anything to reap profits. Adrian’s dream comes true when he is allowed to go to starlight, the only problem being his partner is Marcelle. While they both have amazing skills with a sword, Adrian would prefer a stealthy, strategic approach, while hot-headed impulsive Marcelle would rather just go on the attack. Adrian must get to Starlight, keep the two of them out of danger, and save the slaves. With his fierce devotion, Adrian will do anything to get Marcelle and the children off Starlight. Even if it means he has to die. <br /><br />I love this book. First of all, I just love Bryan Davis. All his books are fantastic for a lot of reasons. I could blab on and on about them but one of the biggest factors is that his plots are complex and interesting. You have to own a brain to truly get the real message. His books always whisper to me ‘can you handle it?’ I love the challenge and I love his bighearted heroes. Not to mention, I love pretty much any book with a sword in it (one of my more shallow reasons.) It’s not for the weak reader, but I enjoy them immensely. I definitely recommend this book. <br /><br />Review for <a href="http://www.rachelsbookreviews.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Rachel's Book Reviews</a><br/>
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    <title>Torn (The Missing, #4)</title>
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      <num_pages>352</num_pages>
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    <author_name>Margaret Peterson Haddix</author_name>
    <isbn>1416989803</isbn>
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    <user_rating>5</user_rating>
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    <average_rating>3.98</average_rating>
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                                      author: Margaret Peterson Haddix<br/>
                                      name: Rachel's Book Reviews<br/>
                                      average rating: 3.98<br/>
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                                      rating: 5<br/>
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                                      date added: 2015/08/06<br/>
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    <title><![CDATA[Across the Universe (Across the Universe, #1)]]></title>
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    <book_id>8235178</book_id>
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    <book id="8235178">
      <num_pages>399</num_pages>
    </book>
    <author_name>Beth Revis</author_name>
    <isbn>1595143971</isbn>
    <user_name>Rachel's Book Reviews</user_name>
    <user_rating>5</user_rating>
    <user_read_at><![CDATA[Fri, 26 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0000]]></user_read_at>
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    <average_rating>3.77</average_rating>
    <book_published>2011</book_published>
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                                      author: Beth Revis<br/>
                                      name: Rachel's Book Reviews<br/>
                                      average rating: 3.77<br/>
                                      book published: 2011<br/>
                                      rating: 5<br/>
                                      read at: 2011/08/26<br/>
                                      date added: 2015/08/06<br/>
                                      shelves: reviewed, science-fiction, my-favorites<br/>
                                      review: <br/><a target="_blank" href="http://www.rachelsbookreviews.com/science-fiction#!__science-fiction/atu" rel="nofollow noopener">http://www.rachelsbookreviews.com/sci...</a><br /><br />Series of the Year!<br /><br /><br/>
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    <title><![CDATA[The Iron King (The Iron Fey, #1)]]></title>
    <link><![CDATA[https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/200478395?utm_medium=api&utm_source=rss]]></link>
    <book_id>6644117</book_id>
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      <num_pages>363</num_pages>
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    <author_name>Julie Kagawa</author_name>
    <isbn>0373210086</isbn>
    <user_name>Rachel's Book Reviews</user_name>
    <user_rating>4</user_rating>
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    <average_rating>3.88</average_rating>
    <book_published>2010</book_published>
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                                      author: Julie Kagawa<br/>
                                      name: Rachel's Book Reviews<br/>
                                      average rating: 3.88<br/>
                                      book published: 2010<br/>
                                      rating: 4<br/>
                                      read at: 2011/08/07<br/>
                                      date added: 2015/08/06<br/>
                                      shelves: reviewed, fantasy, ya, romance, love, my-favorites<br/>
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    <title><![CDATA[The Iron Daughter (The Iron Fey, #2)]]></title>
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    <book_id>7747064</book_id>
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    <book_description><![CDATA[Half Summer faery princess, half human, Meghan has never fit in anywhere. Deserted by the Winter prince she thought loved her, she is prisoner to the Winter faery queen. As war looms between Summer and Winter, Meghan knows that the real danger comes from the Iron fey—ironbound faeries that only she and her absent prince have seen. But no one believes her.<br /><br />Worse, Meghan's own fey powers have been cut off. She's stuck in Faery with only her wits for help. Trusting anyone would be foolish. Trusting a seeming traitor could be deadly. But even as she grows a backbone of iron, Meghan can't help but hear the whispers of longing in her all-too-human heart.]]></book_description>
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    <author_name>Julie Kagawa</author_name>
    <isbn>0373210132</isbn>
    <user_name>Rachel's Book Reviews</user_name>
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                                      author: Julie Kagawa<br/>
                                      name: Rachel's Book Reviews<br/>
                                      average rating: 4.07<br/>
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                                      rating: 3<br/>
                                      read at: 2011/08/08<br/>
                                      date added: 2015/08/06<br/>
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    <title><![CDATA[The Iron Queen (The Iron Fey, #3)]]></title>
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    <book_id>8685612</book_id>
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    <author_name>Julie Kagawa</author_name>
    <isbn>0373210183</isbn>
    <user_name>Rachel's Book Reviews</user_name>
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    <average_rating>4.19</average_rating>
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                                      author: Julie Kagawa<br/>
                                      name: Rachel's Book Reviews<br/>
                                      average rating: 4.19<br/>
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                                      rating: 3<br/>
                                      read at: 2011/08/10<br/>
                                      date added: 2015/08/06<br/>
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    <title><![CDATA[The Iron Knight (The Iron Fey, #4)]]></title>
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    <book_id>9659607</book_id>
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    <book_description><![CDATA[<i>My name - my True Name - is Ashallayn’ darkmyr Tallyn. I am the last remaining son of Mab, Queen of the Unseelie Court. And I am dead to her. My fall began, as many stories do, with a girl…</i><p>To cold faery prince Ash, love was a weakness for mortals and fools. His own love had died a horrible death, killing any gentler feelings the Winter prince might have had. Or so he thought.</p><p>Then Meghan Chase - a half human, half fey slip of a girl - smashed through his barricades, binding him to her irrevocably with his oath to be her knight. And when all of Faery nearly fell to the Iron fey, she severed their bond to save his life. Meghan is now the Iron Queen, ruler of a realm where no Winter or Summer fey can survive.</p><p>With the unwelcome company of his archrival, Summer Court prankster Puck, and the infuriating cait sith Grimalkin, Ash begins a journey he is bound to see through to its end - a quest to find a way to honor his vow to stand by Meghan's side.</p><p>To survive in the Iron Realm, Ash must have a soul and a mortal body. But the tests he must face to earn these things are impossible. And along the way Ash learns something that changes everything. A truth that challenges his darkest beliefs and shows him that, sometimes, it takes more than courage to make the ultimate sacrifice.</p>]]></book_description>
    <book id="9659607">
      <num_pages>400</num_pages>
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    <author_name>Julie Kagawa</author_name>
    <isbn>0373210361</isbn>
    <user_name>Rachel's Book Reviews</user_name>
    <user_rating>5</user_rating>
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    <user_review><![CDATA[Iron Knight (and Iron Fey series)<br /><br />Meghan sometimes hated her life. She lived in the back bayous in outback Louisiana and was often ridiculed for it. Right as she thought her life was taking a plunge for the worse, strange things started happening. The shadows moved, and things went bump in the night. Then the worse possible happened, her little brother was kidnapped. Not only was he kidnapped, but he was replaced with a Fey Changeling. Meghan would do anything to get her little brother back, even if it meant dealing with the Winter Prince, the one with a heart of ice. Through this ice-y prince she learns that she is not just a human, but she is half fey. She is the Summer King’'s daughter and going into fey, even if it is to retrieve her brother, just might cost the lives of those she loves. <br /><br />At first the series seemed kind of average. I didn’t hat it, but I didn’t immediately fall in love. In the sequel to Iron King, Iron Daughter, I liked it better. Then in Iron Queen I like it just the same. The real icing on the cake was Iron Knight. The tale of a prince who wants to give up his immortality for his love, and in return, gain a soul. Iron Knight blew my mind, not only did it have the most BEAUTIFUL flow of English I have ever seen, it had excellent story qualities. It was a true fairy tale. The character had to overcome his weakness and even overcome his own strengths, all in pursuit of love. Though this series had cussing and some explicit moments, I recommend this book. Iron Knight was worth it. I salute Julie Kagawa. I just can’'t get over how graceful that was, it was amazing. Not to mention, she created one of the most humorous character I'’ve seen all year (Puck, yes, the Shakespeare one, re-invented.) <br />This book, my friends, is going on the shelf of fame.<br /><br /><a target="_blank" href="http://www.rachelsbookreviews.com/#!__i-p/iron-knight" rel="nofollow noopener">http://www.rachelsbookreviews.com/#!_...</a>]]></user_review>
    <average_rating>4.18</average_rating>
    <book_published>2011</book_published>
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                                      author: Julie Kagawa<br/>
                                      name: Rachel's Book Reviews<br/>
                                      average rating: 4.18<br/>
                                      book published: 2011<br/>
                                      rating: 5<br/>
                                      read at: 2011/08/18<br/>
                                      date added: 2015/08/06<br/>
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                                      review: <br/>Iron Knight (and Iron Fey series)<br /><br />Meghan sometimes hated her life. She lived in the back bayous in outback Louisiana and was often ridiculed for it. Right as she thought her life was taking a plunge for the worse, strange things started happening. The shadows moved, and things went bump in the night. Then the worse possible happened, her little brother was kidnapped. Not only was he kidnapped, but he was replaced with a Fey Changeling. Meghan would do anything to get her little brother back, even if it meant dealing with the Winter Prince, the one with a heart of ice. Through this ice-y prince she learns that she is not just a human, but she is half fey. She is the Summer King’'s daughter and going into fey, even if it is to retrieve her brother, just might cost the lives of those she loves. <br /><br />At first the series seemed kind of average. I didn’t hat it, but I didn’t immediately fall in love. In the sequel to Iron King, Iron Daughter, I liked it better. Then in Iron Queen I like it just the same. The real icing on the cake was Iron Knight. The tale of a prince who wants to give up his immortality for his love, and in return, gain a soul. Iron Knight blew my mind, not only did it have the most BEAUTIFUL flow of English I have ever seen, it had excellent story qualities. It was a true fairy tale. The character had to overcome his weakness and even overcome his own strengths, all in pursuit of love. Though this series had cussing and some explicit moments, I recommend this book. Iron Knight was worth it. I salute Julie Kagawa. I just can’'t get over how graceful that was, it was amazing. Not to mention, she created one of the most humorous character I'’ve seen all year (Puck, yes, the Shakespeare one, re-invented.) <br />This book, my friends, is going on the shelf of fame.<br /><br /><a target="_blank" href="http://www.rachelsbookreviews.com/#!__i-p/iron-knight" rel="nofollow noopener">http://www.rachelsbookreviews.com/#!_...</a><br/>
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    <title><![CDATA[Nightshade (Nightshade, #1; Nightshade World, #4)]]></title>
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    <book_id>7402393</book_id>
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    <book_description><![CDATA[Calla Tor has always known her destiny: After graduating from the Mountain School, she'll be the mate of sexy alpha wolf Ren Laroche and fight with him, side by side, ruling their pack and guarding sacred sites for the Keepers. But when she violates her masters' laws by saving a beautiful human boy out for a hike, Calla begins to question her fate, her existence, and the very essence of the world she has known. <br /><br />By following her heart, she might lose everything- including her own life. Is forbidden love worth the ultimate sacrifice?<br /><br /><i>"A finely-wrought compelling tale of romance and treachery..."</i><br />-Cynthia Leitich Smith<br /><i>(New York Times bestselling author of <br />Eternal and Tantalize)</i>]]></book_description>
    <book id="7402393">
      <num_pages>452</num_pages>
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    <author_name>Andrea Cremer</author_name>
    <isbn>039925482X</isbn>
    <user_name>Rachel's Book Reviews</user_name>
    <user_rating>3</user_rating>
    <user_read_at><![CDATA[Wed, 3 Aug 2011 00:00:00 +0000]]></user_read_at>
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    <average_rating>4.02</average_rating>
    <book_published>2010</book_published>
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                                      author: Andrea Cremer<br/>
                                      name: Rachel's Book Reviews<br/>
                                      average rating: 4.02<br/>
                                      book published: 2010<br/>
                                      rating: 3<br/>
                                      read at: 2011/08/03<br/>
                                      date added: 2015/08/06<br/>
                                      shelves: reviewed, fantasy, my-favorites<br/>
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    <pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 06 Aug 2015 15:48:24 -0700]]></pubDate>
    <title><![CDATA[This Dark Endeavor (The Apprenticeship of Victor Frankenstein, #1)]]></title>
    <link><![CDATA[https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/193368501?utm_medium=api&utm_source=rss]]></link>
    <book_id>9779094</book_id>
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    <book_description><![CDATA[Victor and Konrad are the twin brothers Frankenstein and inseparable until Konrad falls gravely ill. In the forbidden Dark Library, Victor finds an ancient formula, and seeks an alchemist to recreate the Elixir of Life. With friends Elizabeth and Henry, he scales highest trees in the Strumwald, dives deepest lake caves, and each sacrifices a body part.]]></book_description>
    <book id="9779094">
      <num_pages>298</num_pages>
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    <author_name>Kenneth Oppel</author_name>
    <isbn>1442403152</isbn>
    <user_name>Rachel's Book Reviews</user_name>
    <user_rating>5</user_rating>
    <user_read_at><![CDATA[Mon, 19 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000]]></user_read_at>
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    <user_review><![CDATA[<a target="_blank" href="http://www.rachelsbookreviews.com/q-z#!__q-z/this-dark-endeavor" rel="nofollow noopener">http://www.rachelsbookreviews.com/q-z...</a><br /><br />ThisDarkEndeavor<br />The Apprenticeship of Victor Frankenstein<br />By Kenneth Oppel<br /><br />Victor and Konrad Frankenstein are the best of brothers (twins), they put on plays together, fish, hike, horse ride and have imaginary adventures. That was one of their favorite things to do, imagine what exciting places they would go once they were of age. <br /><br />One day, they discover The Dark Library. It’s full of alchemical books and things about ancient cures. Their father forbids them to ever visit the room again. But then the unthinkable happens, Konrad falls gravely ill. Victor doesn’t believe in the new doctor. He thinks the doctor has no idea what he’s doing, so Victor takes Kondrad’s cure into his own hands. Of course, that means going into The Dark Library…<br />The Elixir of Life will take three ingrediants, many of them difficult to procure. The three drastically different friends, Victor, Elizabeth, and Henry are willing to do all it takes to save Konrads life, even if it costs them their own. <br /><br /> This book was fantastic. It’s the ‘prequel’ to Mary Shelley’s “Frankenstein” so it had a lot to live up to. It’s one of my favorite books I’ve read this year. It was beautiful and accurate. It was full of action and despite the fact that you (should) know the ending already, he carries it out in a surprising way. The ending was beautiful. There was a kind of incestuous relationship, but it is accurate for the time. I don’t think it should be considered a negative because it wasn’t considered wrong in that era. I absolutely recommend this book. Fantastic. Actually, it’s shelf of fame worthy, but since I have so much going on, it might not be added for a while. <br />]]></user_review>
    <average_rating>3.82</average_rating>
    <book_published>2011</book_published>
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                                      author: Kenneth Oppel<br/>
                                      name: Rachel's Book Reviews<br/>
                                      average rating: 3.82<br/>
                                      book published: 2011<br/>
                                      rating: 5<br/>
                                      read at: 2011/09/19<br/>
                                      date added: 2015/08/06<br/>
                                      shelves: fantasy, reviewed, my-favorites<br/>
                                      review: <br/><a target="_blank" href="http://www.rachelsbookreviews.com/q-z#!__q-z/this-dark-endeavor" rel="nofollow noopener">http://www.rachelsbookreviews.com/q-z...</a><br /><br />ThisDarkEndeavor<br />The Apprenticeship of Victor Frankenstein<br />By Kenneth Oppel<br /><br />Victor and Konrad Frankenstein are the best of brothers (twins), they put on plays together, fish, hike, horse ride and have imaginary adventures. That was one of their favorite things to do, imagine what exciting places they would go once they were of age. <br /><br />One day, they discover The Dark Library. It’s full of alchemical books and things about ancient cures. Their father forbids them to ever visit the room again. But then the unthinkable happens, Konrad falls gravely ill. Victor doesn’t believe in the new doctor. He thinks the doctor has no idea what he’s doing, so Victor takes Kondrad’s cure into his own hands. Of course, that means going into The Dark Library…<br />The Elixir of Life will take three ingrediants, many of them difficult to procure. The three drastically different friends, Victor, Elizabeth, and Henry are willing to do all it takes to save Konrads life, even if it costs them their own. <br /><br /> This book was fantastic. It’s the ‘prequel’ to Mary Shelley’s “Frankenstein” so it had a lot to live up to. It’s one of my favorite books I’ve read this year. It was beautiful and accurate. It was full of action and despite the fact that you (should) know the ending already, he carries it out in a surprising way. The ending was beautiful. There was a kind of incestuous relationship, but it is accurate for the time. I don’t think it should be considered a negative because it wasn’t considered wrong in that era. I absolutely recommend this book. Fantastic. Actually, it’s shelf of fame worthy, but since I have so much going on, it might not be added for a while. <br /><br/>
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    <title><![CDATA[Tiger's Quest (The Tiger Saga, #2)]]></title>
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    <book_id>9662386</book_id>
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    <book_description><![CDATA[Back in Oregon, Kelsey tries to pick up the pieces of her life and push aside her feelings for Ren. Kelsey Hayes's eighteenth summer was crazy. The kind of crazy nobody would ever believe. <br /><br />Aside From battling immortal sea monkeys and trekking the jungles of India, she fell in love with Ren, a 300-year-old prince.<br /><br />When danger suddenly forces Kelsey on another Indian quest, with Ren's bad-boy brother, Kishan,the unlikely duo begins to question their true destiny. Ren's life hangs in the balance--so does the truth within Kelsey's heart.<br /><br />Tiger's Quest, the thrilling second volume in the Tiger's Curse series, brings the trio one step closer to breaking the ancient prophecy that binds them.]]></book_description>
    <book id="9662386">
      <num_pages>479</num_pages>
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    <author_name>Colleen Houck</author_name>
    <isbn>140278404X</isbn>
    <user_name>Rachel's Book Reviews</user_name>
    <user_rating>4</user_rating>
    <user_read_at><![CDATA[Sun, 8 May 2011 00:00:00 +0000]]></user_read_at>
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                                      author: Colleen Houck<br/>
                                      name: Rachel's Book Reviews<br/>
                                      average rating: 4.31<br/>
                                      book published: 2011<br/>
                                      rating: 4<br/>
                                      read at: 2011/05/08<br/>
                                      date added: 2015/08/06<br/>
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    <title>Legon Awakening (Legon, #1)</title>
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    <book_id>9083745</book_id>
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    <book_description><![CDATA[Set in a world that is not our own, Legon Awakening takes you through an epic journey into a land full of wonderment, illusion, and innovation.<br /><br />Legon is a simple young man in the small town of Salmont, a town in the center of the Empire that few know about and even fewer care about. All he wishes to do is to start his own butcher shop and take care of his adopted sister and family. Legon is not from Salmont and echoes from his parents past are coming up to haunt him. Legon finds himself being caught in the war that claimed his biological parents lives and now threatens everything he has. He must flee from everything he knows and journey to land of his ancestors to keep all that he loves safe.]]></book_description>
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      <num_pages>407</num_pages>
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    <author_name>Nicholas    Taylor</author_name>
    <isbn>1453740279</isbn>
    <user_name>Rachel's Book Reviews</user_name>
    <user_rating>5</user_rating>
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    <user_review><![CDATA[AMAZING. <br /><br />Fantasy with amazing descriptions. FIVE stars!!!<br /><br /><a target="_blank" href="http://www.rachelsbookreviews.com/#!__i-p/legon" rel="nofollow noopener">http://www.rachelsbookreviews.com/#!_...</a>]]></user_review>
    <average_rating>3.73</average_rating>
    <book_published>2010</book_published>
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                                      author: Nicholas    Taylor<br/>
                                      name: Rachel's Book Reviews<br/>
                                      average rating: 3.73<br/>
                                      book published: 2010<br/>
                                      rating: 5<br/>
                                      read at: 2011/05/24<br/>
                                      date added: 2015/08/06<br/>
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                                      review: <br/>AMAZING. <br /><br />Fantasy with amazing descriptions. FIVE stars!!!<br /><br /><a target="_blank" href="http://www.rachelsbookreviews.com/#!__i-p/legon" rel="nofollow noopener">http://www.rachelsbookreviews.com/#!_...</a><br/>
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    <title><![CDATA[Legon Ascension (Legon Series #2)]]></title>
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    <author_name>Nicholas    Taylor</author_name>
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                                      author: Nicholas    Taylor<br/>
                                      name: Rachel's Book Reviews<br/>
                                      average rating: 4.16<br/>
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                                      rating: 5<br/>
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    <title><![CDATA[Gladius and the Bartlett Trial (The Gladius Adventure Series, #1)]]></title>
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    <book_id>11224910</book_id>
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                                      author: J.A. Paul<br/>
                                      name: Rachel's Book Reviews<br/>
                                      average rating: 4.39<br/>
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                                      rating: 5<br/>
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                                      date added: 2015/08/06<br/>
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    <pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 06 Aug 2015 15:48:21 -0700]]></pubDate>
    <title>Bandits</title>
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    <book_id>10361217</book_id>
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    <author_name>L.M. Preston</author_name>
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    <user_review><![CDATA[I can't post the whole review here (writing still needs to be done!) This book was AMAZING!!!! I would say the only bad part was cussing (a moderate amount) but it was easy to overlook. This book is totally worth reading! (can't wait for the next one) wait...there will be a next one...won't there?! I would die if that was it!!! very few books get 5 stars from me. take it seriously.<br />read this book :)<br /><br /><a target="_blank" href="http://www.rachelsbookreviews.com/science-fiction#!__science-fiction/bandits" rel="nofollow noopener">http://www.rachelsbookreviews.com/sci...</a>]]></user_review>
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                                      author: L.M. Preston<br/>
                                      name: Rachel's Book Reviews<br/>
                                      average rating: 4.10<br/>
                                      book published: 2011<br/>
                                      rating: 5<br/>
                                      read at: 2011/04/06<br/>
                                      date added: 2015/08/06<br/>
                                      shelves: reviewed, science-fiction, my-favorites<br/>
                                      review: <br/>I can't post the whole review here (writing still needs to be done!) This book was AMAZING!!!! I would say the only bad part was cussing (a moderate amount) but it was easy to overlook. This book is totally worth reading! (can't wait for the next one) wait...there will be a next one...won't there?! I would die if that was it!!! very few books get 5 stars from me. take it seriously.<br />read this book :)<br /><br /><a target="_blank" href="http://www.rachelsbookreviews.com/science-fiction#!__science-fiction/bandits" rel="nofollow noopener">http://www.rachelsbookreviews.com/sci...</a><br/>
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    <title><![CDATA[The Throne of Fire (The Kane Chronicles, #2)]]></title>
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    <book_id>9067850</book_id>
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      <num_pages>452</num_pages>
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    <author_name>Rick Riordan</author_name>
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                                      author: Rick Riordan<br/>
                                      name: Rachel's Book Reviews<br/>
                                      average rating: 4.18<br/>
                                      book published: 2011<br/>
                                      rating: 5<br/>
                                      read at: 2011/05/05<br/>
                                      date added: 2015/08/06<br/>
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    <pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 06 Aug 2015 15:48:20 -0700]]></pubDate>
    <title><![CDATA[The Scorch Trials (The Maze Runner, #2)]]></title>
    <link><![CDATA[https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/133763152?utm_medium=api&utm_source=rss]]></link>
    <book_id>7631105</book_id>
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    <book_description><![CDATA[<i>Solving the Maze was supposed to be the end. </i><br />  <br /> Thomas was sure that escape from the Maze would mean freedom for him and the Gladers. But WICKED isn’t done yet. Phase Two has just begun. The Scorch. <br />  <br /><i>There are no rules. There is no help. You either make it or you die.</i><br />  <br /> The Gladers have two weeks to cross through the Scorch—the most burned-out section of the world. And WICKED has made sure to adjust the variables and stack the odds against them. <br />  <br /><i>Friendships will be tested. Loyalties will be broken. All bets are off. </i><br />  <br /> There are others now. Their survival depends on the Gladers’ destruction—and they’re determined to survive.]]></book_description>
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      <num_pages>362</num_pages>
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    <author_name>James Dashner</author_name>
    <isbn>0385738757</isbn>
    <user_name>Rachel's Book Reviews</user_name>
    <user_rating>5</user_rating>
    <user_read_at><![CDATA[Wed, 8 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0000]]></user_read_at>
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    <book_published>2010</book_published>
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                                      author: James Dashner<br/>
                                      name: Rachel's Book Reviews<br/>
                                      average rating: 3.90<br/>
                                      book published: 2010<br/>
                                      rating: 5<br/>
                                      read at: 2010/12/08<br/>
                                      date added: 2015/08/06<br/>
                                      shelves: reviewed, dystopia, science-fiction, my-favorites<br/>
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    <pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 06 Aug 2015 15:48:20 -0700]]></pubDate>
    <title><![CDATA[The Death Cure (The Maze Runner, #3)]]></title>
    <link><![CDATA[https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/133763182?utm_medium=api&utm_source=rss]]></link>
    <book_id>7864437</book_id>
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    <book_description><![CDATA[<i>It’s the end of the line.</i><br /> <br />WICKED has taken everything from Thomas: his life, his memories, and now his only friends—the Gladers. But it’s finally over. The trials are complete, after one final test.<br /> <br /><i>Will anyone survive?</i><br /> <br />What WICKED doesn’t know is that Thomas remembers far more than they think. And it’s enough to prove that he can’t believe a word of what they say.<br /> <br /><i>The truth will be terrifying.</i><br /> <br />Thomas beat the Maze. He survived the Scorch. He’ll risk anything to save his friends. But the truth might be what ends it all. <br /> <br /><i>The time for lies is over.</i>]]></book_description>
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      <num_pages>325</num_pages>
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    <author_name>James Dashner</author_name>
    <isbn>0385738773</isbn>
    <user_name>Rachel's Book Reviews</user_name>
    <user_rating>3</user_rating>
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    <average_rating>3.78</average_rating>
    <book_published>2011</book_published>
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                                      author: James Dashner<br/>
                                      name: Rachel's Book Reviews<br/>
                                      average rating: 3.78<br/>
                                      book published: 2011<br/>
                                      rating: 3<br/>
                                      read at: 2011/11/27<br/>
                                      date added: 2015/08/06<br/>
                                      shelves: reviewed, dystopia, science-fiction, my-favorites<br/>
                                      review: <br/>I loved the first two, but Death Cure was a....let down. Details later! (for the record, he's still one of my favorite authors!)<br /><br /><a target="_blank" href="http://www.rachelsbookreviews.com/dystopia#!__dystopia/maze-runner" rel="nofollow noopener">http://www.rachelsbookreviews.com/dys...</a><br/>
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    <pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 06 Aug 2015 15:48:19 -0700]]></pubDate>
    <title>Unwind (Unwind, #1)</title>
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    <book_id>764347</book_id>
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    <author_name>Neal Shusterman</author_name>
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                                      author: Neal Shusterman<br/>
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    <title><![CDATA[The Warrior Heir (The Heir Chronicles, #1)]]></title>
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    <book_id>213647</book_id>
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    <book id="213647">
      <num_pages>426</num_pages>
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    <author_name>Cinda Williams Chima</author_name>
    <isbn>0786839171</isbn>
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                                      author: Cinda Williams Chima<br/>
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    <title><![CDATA[The Body Finder (The Body Finder, #1)]]></title>
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    <book_id>6261522</book_id>
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    <book id="6261522">
      <num_pages>327</num_pages>
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    <author_name>Kimberly Derting</author_name>
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                                      author: Kimberly Derting<br/>
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    <title><![CDATA[The Wizard Heir (The Heir Chronicles, #2)]]></title>
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    <book_id>500743</book_id>
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    <author_name>Cinda Williams Chima</author_name>
    <isbn>1423104870</isbn>
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    <average_rating>4.14</average_rating>
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                                      author: Cinda Williams Chima<br/>
                                      name: Rachel's Book Reviews<br/>
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                                      rating: 3<br/>
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    <pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 06 Aug 2015 15:48:19 -0700]]></pubDate>
    <title><![CDATA[The Maze Runner (The Maze Runner, #1)]]></title>
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    <book_id>6186357</book_id>
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      <num_pages>384</num_pages>
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    <author_name>James Dashner</author_name>
    <isbn>0385737947</isbn>
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    <average_rating>4.06</average_rating>
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                                      author: James Dashner<br/>
                                      name: Rachel's Book Reviews<br/>
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    <pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 06 Aug 2015 15:48:18 -0700]]></pubDate>
    <title><![CDATA[Keeper of the Grail (The Youngest Templar, #1)]]></title>
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    <book_id>3259967</book_id>
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    <author_name>Michael P. Spradlin</author_name>
    <isbn>0399247637</isbn>
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    <title><![CDATA[The Battle of the Labyrinth (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, #4)]]></title>
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    <book_id>2120932</book_id>
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    <author_name>Rick Riordan</author_name>
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    <title><![CDATA[The Last Olympian (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, #5)]]></title>
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    <title><![CDATA[The Red Pyramid (The Kane Chronicles, #1)]]></title>
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    <title><![CDATA[The Lost Hero (The Heroes of Olympus, #1)]]></title>
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    <title><![CDATA[The Book of Time (Book of Time, #1)]]></title>
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    <book_id>1383797</book_id>
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    <title><![CDATA[The Circle of Gold (The Book of Time #3)]]></title>
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    <title><![CDATA[The Lightning Thief (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, #1)]]></title>
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    <book_id>28187</book_id>
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    <title>Tuck (King Raven, #3)</title>
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    <title><![CDATA[I Am Number Four (Lorien Legacies, #1)]]></title>
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    <author_name>Pittacus Lore</author_name>
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    <title><![CDATA[The Power of Six (Lorien Legacies, #2)]]></title>
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    <author_name>Pittacus Lore</author_name>
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    <title><![CDATA[The Challenge (Steel Trapp, #1)]]></title>
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    <book_id>2264743</book_id>
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    <author_name>Ridley Pearson</author_name>
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    <title>The Limit</title>
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