From the summary: Diagnosed with Stage IV thyroid cancer at 12, Hazel was prepared to die until, at 14, a medical miracle shrunk the tumours in her lungs... for now. The real life equivalent is the recently discovered cancer cell growth minimising effects of medical marijuana. … [Read more...]
Graffiti Moon, by Cath Crowley
From Goodreads: "Let me make it in time. Let me meet Shadow. The guy who paints in the dark. Paints birds trapped on brick walls and people lost in ghost forests. Paints guys with grass growing from their hearts and girls with buzzing lawn mowers." It’s the end of Year 12. … [Read more...]
GRACELING, by Kristin Cashore
Hello swoonies! As you know, Alison did a Swoony Boy Alert on Prince Po from Graceling not too long ago. I was totally convinced by her post (and by the enthusiasm from Leiah) to finally read Graceling. Oh wow. I don't need to do a full-blown review here - we've already pimped … [Read more...]
2011 Swoontini Awards – VOTE!!
Well hello there, lovelies! First, some swoon... So let's get right down to business, shall we? *puts on hot glasses* Last week we asked you guys to nominate your three top Swooniest Boy/most Badass Chick of 2011, and added a Super Duper Book Bundle of Awesome to sweeten the … [Read more...]
ASHES, by Ilsa J. Bick
Welcome back! Today we're feeling extra lucky. Lo's adorable sister (aka Lo's Smister) has finally given in to our begging joined the Swoontini team(!!), and will be helping us bring you more Swoony Recs. So have a seat, grab a peppermint mocha, and let's all settle in for some … [Read more...]
