Book Review: The Anti-Prom

The Anti-Prom

By: Abby McDonald

Narrated By: Julia Whelan

Published By: Brilliance Audio

Publication Date: April 2011

Audio Length: 7 hours, 26 minutes

Buy it at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or IndieBound

Source: Library

Audience: Young Adult - Contemporary

On the Story & Writing:

Prom is one of those rights of passage that many girls dream about from the first moment they step into a high school hallway. Visions of a fairy tale evening complete with Prince Charming in a tux, a gorgeous dress, and romantic interludes paints itself in the female mind. Everyone wants that one perfect high school memory and for some - prom is it. Abby McDonald has written a fun story for all those people out there who didn't get their fairytale on prom night. Like the title, these girls get the anti-prom they never knew they always wanted.

The evening begins with disappointment for Bliss when she leaves the dance floor momentarily to retrieve her lip gloss from the backseat of the limo only to find her best friend and her boyfriend spending some intimate time together. Bliss can't believe her eyes and instantly starts to crave revenge. As one of the reigning Queen Bees, she will have to handle her attack in a covert manner. She needs high school society to see her as the victim and take her side. The only way to accomplish something on this scale is to seek help from the most unlikely of sources, Jolene, the school's notorious bad girl. When rumors start to circulate through the prom that Jolene has been spotted at the event (in pink ruffles - *gasp*), Bliss knows she has to win her as an ally.

Jolene isn't excited to be at the prom, but she knows the bit of teenage normalcy will get her mom off her back for awhile. She never expected that teen dream, Bliss, would approach her and ask for help. She needs revenge and she wants it to be dramatic without implicating her in any way. Jolene can't imagine staying at prom watching girls flip their hair and dress in their sparkly dresses any longer without hurling so she agrees. The two escape the prom without the chaperones (or anyone else for that matter) noticing and begin to run across the parking lot. They don't want any prying eyes catching the two of them together. As they sprint across the lot, they almost run right into a moving car with Meg behind the wheel.

Meg is the class wallflower. She's smart and cute, but she doesn't get into the social scene. Her parents prom pictures have given her a vision of what this night could be for her, but she hasn't even made it out of the car. Her night begins to take a turn for the unexpected when Jolene and Bliss run in front of her car. She is drawn into their little group of revenge seekers; the night takes off from there.

The rest of the novel explains the adventures of the unlikely trio as they steal diaries, storm campus dorms, steal pajamas, sing horrible karaoke, break and enter, burn paintings, stand up for themselves, fall in love, and forge true friendships.

This one took some time for me to truly get into and it wasn't until the trio arrives at the after party that I really started to like the book. While Jolene and Bliss eventually grew on me, it took awhile before I enjoyed these characters. Meg was the only one that I loved from moment one; she was the one that kept me trudging along when the other moments became tedious. I needed to know what happened to her. There were moments in the plot that were a bit far fetched and some scenes took way longer than they needed to, but the ending chapters made all that tedium worthwhile for me. I loved the ending of this one.

This book serves as a reminder that the best friends in life can be made in the most unlikely ways. Its also nice to have friends who are different than you at times. Who wants someone who always agrees with everything you say? Real friends should challenge us to be better people and call us on our crap. They should also be there no matter what and help you dust yourself off when the world knocks you down.

On the Audio:

Julia Whelan does an admirable job with this one. The book rotates between Bliss, Jolene, and Meg. Whelan was able to change her voice slightly to give each girl her own sound. I wish that Brilliance Audio had done this book with three narrators instead of one. I think that could have made the listening experience more enjoyable and allowed each girl's personality to come through a bit more.

One Last Gripe: I couldn't believe how Bliss' friends reacted to the news of Kaitlin and Cameron's betrayal.

My Favorite Thing About This Book: Watching each girl grow and gain confidence in herself

First Sentence: He doesn't kiss me like that.

Favorite Character: Meg

Least Favorite Character: Kaitlin

Summary:

They've spent years at the same high school without speaking a word to one another, but that's all about to change. Popular Bliss has the perfect boyfriend, the perfect prom dress--and now the perfect case for revenge after finding her BFF and boyfriend making out in the back of the limo.

Book Boyfriend: Kanin

We decided that Thursday needed a little pizazz and stumbled on this meme while hanging out at one of our favorite blogs, A Book and a Cupcake. So we took ourselves over to The Unread Reader to see what it was all about and join the fun. We'd love it if you'd leave a comment if you participate in this so we can check out your book boyfriends as well. 

My Book Boyfriend:  Kanin from The Immortal Rules by Julie Kagawa

My ideal Kanin is Wes Bentley

  
 Kanin's Characteristics:

Kanin is described as a tall, looming, dark figure all in black (black doesn't show the blood so easily) with dark circles surrounding jet black eyes and pale skin (like granite) and pale lips.    He stands eerily still, like a statue, and speaks in a calm, gentle manner.

Facts About Kanin (contains some spoilers):

Kanin remains a bit on the mysterious side in this first book of the Blood of Eden trilogy.  However, we do know that he was involved in trying to find a cure for the Red Lung Virus by experimenting on vampires that resulted in a race of rabids and that he's trying to rectify his mistakes.

He lives in secret and shadows, attempting to stay elusive to the vampires.

Kanin was the vampire who found Allie after she was attacked by rabids.  He gave her the choice of letting her die or becoming a vampire.  He saw something in Allie that would be beneficial to the vampire race.

Kanin was not only Allie's sire but became her mentor.  He tought her the basics of being a new vampire surviving the current world.

""You are a monster."  Kanin's deep voice droned in my head again, as I forced myself to move, to walk away.  "You will always be a monster -- there is no turning back from it.  But what type of monster you become is entirely up to you."" 
~ p. 343 The Immortal Rules by Julie Kagawa 

Why is Kanin My Book Boyfriend: 

One of Allie's lucky breaks was Kanin finding her close to death. She couldn't have asked for a better sire and mentor than what she got in him. They were actually a lot alike, and in a tough and no-nonense way; he taught her the mechanics of surviving this crazy world as a new vampire.

 Kanin had that classic, sexy, vampire arrogance about him but, in his own way, also struggled to maintain that fleeting hold on humanity.   I ADORED Kanin! 

Who Would Be My Perfect Kanin: 

While I was reading The Immortal Rules and Allie first crossed paths with Kanin while still human, the first image that popped in my mind was Blackheart from the first Ghost Rider movie, played by Wes Bentley (also known for his role as Seneca Crane in The Hunger Games movie), but with a sexier edge to him.  While the actor's eyes are baby blue... give him pitch black eyes... and he would be my perfect image of Kanin.

Dreamless Blog Tour: Interview with Josephine Angelini

Reading Lark is excited to be part of the Dreamless Blog Tour. We'd like to welcome Josephine Angelini to the Nest today. She stopped by to answer a few questions. Also, don't forget that Josephine is also offering readers a chance to win a Kindle with a Starcrossed or Dreamless skin so be sure to check out the giveaway information and blog tour schedule for more great Dreamless features.

You can read my review of Starcrossed here.

You can read my review of Dreamless here.

Andrea @ Reading Lark: I love the whole concept of Scions. What sparked this idea? 

Josephine: Necessity! In the “falling out of the sky” scene between Helen and Lucas in the first book, I just couldn’t picture Lucas calling himself a demigod out loud without sounding like a giant tool. Seriously, could you date a guy that called himself a demigod? I couldn’t. So, I had to come up with a less-loaded name for my heroes, and since I thought the word “scion” fit their description pretty perfectly. And it has a nice ring to it. 

Andrea @ Reading Lark: If Lucas' house was burning down and he could only take three things from his room, what would he take? 

Josephine: He’d take the last obol (which he keeps near him or on him at all times), his father’s watch (which he keeps on his bedside table and wears every day even though no one needs a watch anymore. It’s a Delos boy thing) and his cell phone. Lucas is a practical guy, and not really prone to sentimentality, so if you were expecting me to say “a lock of Helen’s hair” or some nonsense like that, forget it. 

Andrea @ Reading Lark: Helen is one of my favorite YA heroines. Where did the inspiration for her creation come from? 

Josephine: I have no idea. Honestly, when I developed Helen’s character I though a lot more about what she does, what she needs to do, and how her character needs to change to rise and meet all the challenges she faces than I did about labeling her as one kind of person or another from start to finish. I guess what I’m saying is that I sort of let the story build her for me, and I tried to let the things that happen to her over the course of the series shape and change her. Helen evolves more than any other character in my books. 

Andrea @ Reading Lark: If you were a Scion, what would your special ability be? 

Josephine: Napping. Just kidding. I’m actually a rotten sleeper. I think I’d love to be able to do what Morpheus does, even though he doesn’t have any Scions. (That I’ve written about yet. Wink.) I’d love to send people dreams. 

Andrea @ Reading Lark: Can the Delos clan adopt me? *giggle* All joking aside, last and final question, What is your favorite bird? This one is a Reading Lark author interview tradition. 

Josephine: I’ve always had a thing for hummingbirds. They are just too cool. Either hummingbirds or ostriches. You can ride an ostrich, you know. I go very small or very big on my bird choices.

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Waiting on Wednesday: Rebel Heart

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly event that is hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine where she spotlights upcoming releases.

This week I am waiting on. . . 

Rebel Heart (Dust Lands #2)

By: Moira Young

Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry

October 2012

I can't wait for this to come out on October 30th. I was expecting this to come out in the summer, and it was a long enough wait then, but now I've realized when it comes out it is especially hard! I loved how different Blood Red Road was from other books out at the time. The language was written in a phonetic way which was hard to cope with at first, but soon came to really enrich the story. I can't wait for more!! 

The Tonton have been defeated. Lugh has been rescued.
The heartstone has brought Saba and Jack together.
Now, Saba and her family head west to meet him and start a new life. All should be well.
But shadows of the dead are stalking Saba.
And another kind of shadow is creeping over the dustlands.
Then a messenger shows up.
With news of Jack.

Book Review: Wilde's Fire

Wilde's Fire

 (Darkness Falls #1)
By:  Krystal Wade
Published By:  Curiosity Quills Press

Publication Date:  May 13, 2012

Page Count:  299

But it at:  Amazon, Barnes & Noble, IndieBound

Source:  ARC Kindly Provided by Publisher via Netgalley

  Audience:  Young Adult - Fantasy

Overall, I found Wilde's Fire to be an enjoyable and entertaining read from debut author, Krystal Wade.  It had all the elements of high fantasy with a tinge of sci-fi thrown in by transporting the main character Katriona (Kate) Wilde to another world via a portal she and her sister and best friend were lead to during a camping trip.

Following a mysterious bright yellow light through a dark forest by yourself in the middle of the night might terrify most people and have them running back to the safety of their tent but not Kate.  The next morning Kate, Brit (her sister) and Brad (her best friend) set out to investigate that light further and find themselves transported to another world that is as terrifying as it is otherworldly.  What happens next turns Kate's world upside down and she finds the life she has been leading all along had been pretty much a lie. 

I enjoyed Kate as a protagonist for the most part, even though, at times, her decisions and naivety were a bit of a stretch that didn't always seem fit in with her general character.  However, there were explanations given for some of these flaws that I could live with.  Kate was kind at heart and strong in will, and that helped to establish the connection to her character that I was looking for as there was no physical description of her till about halfway through the book.  And those positive attributes quickly, and not surprisingly, caught the attention of Arland Maher.

For several years earlier, Kate had dreams or visions of a beautiful man that she was deeply in love with.  Sometimes the dreams were wonderful but mostly they were nightmares that involved them fighting side-by-side and often resulted in his or both of their deaths.  Imagine her surprise when she literally meets the man in her dreams on the other side of the portal.

Arland was pretty much the perfect leading man and I couldn't help but swoon over him in all his beautiful perfection.  He was incredibly patient and loving where Kate was concerned.  He was a strong and respected leader of his people. 

The love story between Kate and Arland was all-consuming, and in essence, saved them on many occasions.  Even though they only had been in each other's presence for a short while, their destinies were entwined from the beginning of both their lives and her visions of him already felt like they had known each other for years.  Their being together was sweet and sensual and I couldn't get enough of that. 

However, I did struggle with the story at a few points along the way... whether someone was acting out of character, or there was an abrupt transition.  It might have lacked some continuity as events unfolded, but regardless, I found myself mostly invested in the author's story and her characters.  And a subtle thing that is worth mentioning is that the author was quite adept in distinguishing the people of Encardia in the way they carried themselves and spoke.  As much as they were very much like 'us', I felt their 'otherworldliness' at the same time.  It was a little thing that helped to improve the fluidity of the story. 

For the most part, the secondary characters were well developed.  I adored Flanna!  Flanna is Arland's cousin and quickly becomes a great friend and confidant to Kate.  I hope to God that she is not one of the traitors -- I HAVE to believe she is not!  She was definitely a favourite!

Conversely, Kate's best friend of many years, Brad, was a difficult character to appreciate, and I think that was intentional.  We were lead to believe he was a certain kind of person, only to have it explained with a different spin towards the end of the story, leaving me totally confused as to how I felt about him overall... and again... I think that was intentional.

I was expecting this story to be about teenagers as Netgalley classified it as YA but I believe the age range of the major characters was 19-25+.  There is some mature content involving a bit of language and intimacy but I believe it was tastefully handled.

Overall, I quite enjoyed Wilde's Fire and felt it was a good effort from a new author.  The story kept my interest so I could forgive some of the disjointedness I felt at times.  The concept was interesting and refreshing, and I would definitely read the next installment as it does end on a bit of a cliffhanger.

I'd like to thank Curiosity Quills Press and Netgalley for the opportunity to review this book.

Summary:  

 “There is no pain in this death, only peace, knowing I am going to die with the one I love the most.”—Katriona Wilde.

Katriona Wilde has never wondered what it would feel like to have everything she’s ever known and loved ripped away, but she is about to find out. When she inadvertently leads her sister and best friend through a portal into a world she’s dreamed of for six years, she finds herself faced with more than just the frightening creatures in front of her. Kate’s forced to accept a new truth: her entire life has been a lie, and those closest to her have betrayed her. What’s worse, she has no control over her new future, and it’s full of magic and horrors from which nightmares are made. Will Kate discover and learn to control who she really is in time to save the ones she loves, or will all be lost?

Teaser Tuesday: Dark Companion, Once, & Seraphina

Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly feature, hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading. 

"Why does every society, every culture have stories about monsters, such as those that drink blood?" she asked. "The universality of these tales says something about our own humanity, but what? Are we afraid of what is outside lurking in the night, or do we dread the darkness of our own souls?"

~ Dark Companion by Marta Acosta, Kindle Location 975 (Galley Edition)

His voice was hoarse and low when he said, "Let me see." I held my hand toward him. He stood so close that I smelled the same fresh, herbal scent his mother wore. He seemed mesmerized at the blood dripping from my finger and his finely curved lips opened slightly. I felt the whisper of his exhalation on my cheek. "Lucien!" Mrs. Radcliffe said sharply. "I'll take care of that."

~ Dark Companion by Marta Acosta, pg. 43-44 (Galley Edition)

The only two people who can understand a relationship are the two people in it.

~ Once by Anna Carey, pg. 172 (ARC)

"How many where there?"
"Two hundred nineteen, although there may have been some I couldn't see."
The prince's mouth fell open. He was unused to interrogating dragons, evidently.

~ Seraphina by Rachel Hartman, pg. 17

Book Review: Kill Me Softly

Kill Me Softly

By: Sarah Cross

Published By: EgmontUSA

Publication Date: April 10, 2012

Page Count: 331

Buy it at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or IndieBound

Source: ARC Kindly Provided by Publisher via NetGalley

Audience: Young Adult - Fantasy

This was a really enjoyable look at fairy tales, although a few things niggled me about it. 

Mira is nearly 16, and all her life she has been cared for by her two godmothers. As her birthday approaches she is planning a getaway though, because she feels a need to visit her parents' graves, which she has reason to believe rest in Beau Rivage - a town she has been forbidden from visiting. So she does what any teenager would... spends 9 months emailing herself love letters from a fictional boyfriend in San Francisco and then disappears off in the other direction. Niggle number one:  she has no idea what she is doing in Beau Rivage when she gets there despite 9 months of careful plotting. 

Mira spends some time just hanging out in diners and eventually meets a bunch of interesting young people, including Blue - who is kind of mean but not at the same time. Mira hangs out with them and Blue's brother, Felix, who is just dreamy and they start trying to help her find her parents' graves. As Mira spends more time with them, she realizes something funny is going on, and that they all seem to have bizarre birth marks, just like hers...

I really did like this idea about modern people having links back to fairy tales through curses that they would end up fulfilling eventually. I liked how the original Grimm fairy tales were woven into the cast of friends that Mira makes, and in particular, the curses that Blue and Felix were afflicted with were very interesting. It does take time to work out exactly what is going on though, as there were a number of characters to deal with and I did keep confusing people for a while. I loved the Viv/Henley interplay (Snow White & the Huntsman) and also Layla/Rafe (Beauty & the Beast), and I think it would be great to read a little more about how their curses play out in the future.  

Niggle number two: Mira is kind of easy; she has barely spent two days with Felix before she's fairly locked into a relationship where they live together. Now that could partly be down to a curse, but I thought it was a little silly. The one thing that you can be pleased about is that she doesn't completely throw herself at him, although it does look worrying for a moment or two! I did really like Blue though. He was so clearly the tortured hero of the book, and he was a very interesting and lovable character. Mira clearly thought so too, but it did take her a while to realize what was obvious.

All in all, this was a really enjoyable book and I think that fans of author Alex Flinn's fractured fairy tales would be delighted to read this story. The niggles were minor really and the story was a lot of fun.

Summary:

Mirabelle's past is shrouded in secrecy, from her parents' tragic deaths to her guardians' half-truths about why she can't return to her birthplace, Beau Rivage. Desperate to see the town, Mira runs away a week before her sixteenth birthday—and discovers a world she never could have imagined.

In Beau Rivage, nothing is what it seems—the strangely pale girl with a morbid interest in apples, the obnoxious playboy who's a beast to everyone he meets, and the chivalrous guy who has a thing for damsels in distress. Here, fairy tales come to life, curses are awakened, and ancient stories are played out again and again.

But fairy tales aren't pretty things, and they don't always end in happily ever after. Mira has a role to play, a fairy tale destiny to embrace or resist. As she struggles to take control of her fate, Mira is drawn into the lives of two brothers with fairy tale curses of their own . . . brothers who share a dark secret. And she'll find that love, just like fairy tales, can have sharp edges and hidden thorns.

Cover Crazy: Dearly, Departed

The purpose of Cover Crazy is to feature a cover each week for us to admire its beauty. I really like this idea since there are so many great covers out there! Cover Crazy is a meme that was started by The Book Worms. The linky is currently hosted by Turning the Pages.

My review for Dearly, Departed went up yesterday and can be read here. As I mentioned in the review, I am in total cover lust with this one. It's just gorgeous. I love the coloring. Furthermore, I have a tiny obsession with old graveyards so the monuments peeking out from the background really excited me. They also are a great foreshadowing element for the book. The girl is stunning and fits the description of Nora really well; her clothes and parasol lend a bit of that Gothic Victorian feel that the prose conveys. The title font is also pretty awesome. This is a cover I would frame and hang on my wall without hesitation. What are your thoughts on this one?

Book Review: Dearly, Departed

Dearly, Departed (Gone with the Respiration #1)

By: Lia Habel

Narrated By: Kim Mai Guest & Various Others

Published By: Random House Audio

Publication Date: October 2011

Audio Length: 16 hours, 46 minutes

Buy it at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or IndieBound

Source: Library

Audience: Young Adult - Science Fiction/Horror, Zombies

On the Story & The Writing:

I have a serious case of cover lust with this one. I honestly only picked this one up because of the cover. Zombie books aren't always my thing - they can sometimes be a bit too gory for my tastes - but I figured one that came in such a pretty wrapping couldn't be all bad. I am so glad I decided to give this one a chance. I ended up being totally sucked into Habel's world; I bow down to her creativity and attention to detail. Furthermore, I was seriously blown away when I realized that this is a debut novel. It is intricate, compelling, and deliciously macabre. 

Dearly, Departed focuses on a world where North America no longer exists. Survivors of terrible civil war and natural disasters banded together in tribes and sought a new home in Central and South America. There was a touch of dystopian running throughout the beginning of the novel as Habel sets up her universe. She also goes into great detail explaining the history of her New Victorian society as well as the history of the rebels called Punks. I was mesmerized by the history of this society and found myself wanting to know even more. The brief trip to this museum of Natural History further added to my fascination.

I also found Habel's zombies to be interesting creations. The Grays are the typical breed of zombie that is dying to feast upon your flesh; they do not retain any shred of their former humanity. There are also good zombies; these members of the undead do retain their human personalities and emotions. They choose to be good and refrain from snacking on the living. With the help of modern technology, medicine, and a steady stream of tofu, these zombies have proven to be quite useful in waging war against the legions of the Grays.

The novel bounces around between five different narrators. I was nervous about this at first, but it worked really well - especially in audio. I can see how it might be overwhelming in a more traditional format. I enjoyed seeing what was happening from all the different perspectives - especially when the characters were not in the same locales. Nora and Bram's segments allow readers to learn more about the types of zombies and how operations at the zombie military base work. Pamela's segments allow readers to stay in touch with what is happening in Nora's absence back in New Victoria, where the zombie threat has been kept a secret from the populace. Finally, Victor and Wolf's segments allow an additional layer for the reader to explain things that the characters are not privy too. While daunting, the inclusion of five narrators allows Habel to tell a more complete story. I, for one, was grateful. I did find Wolf and Victor's sections to be a bit tedious in spite of the valuable information they contained, but I was enthralled with the voices of Nora, Bram, and Pamela.

In addition, I really liked the symbolism of class warfare that runs through this story. You see not only the typical class warfare of rich vs. poor, but also the issues that arise between the living and the dead. It was interesting to me that the dead who retained their minds were still treated as disenfranchised citizens. People did not want to extend the same rights to the dead that were entitled to the living. This mirrors some of the debates that are swirling through America currently.

Dearly, Departed is a tremendously fun read complete with steampunk elements, romance, the walking dead, strong females, hilarious dialog, and some kick ass moments with a parasol. The ending left me craving more.

On the Audio:

I loved that for each of the five narrators had their own unique voice. It made it much easier to follow the story and keep up with who was talking. In this regard, I would say that the audiobook might be stronger than the print version. All of the narrators were fabulous! 

One Last Gripe: It did take me awhile to be okay with the romance in this one. It is hard for me to see a zombie as a romantic hero - even one as amazing as Bram.

My Favorite Thing About This Book: The combination of Victorian Age, Modern Technology, & Zombies

First Sentence: I was buried alive.

Favorite Character: Nora

Least Favorite Character: Michael

Summary:

Love can never die.

Love conquers all, so they say. But can Cupid’s arrow pierce the hearts of the living and the dead—or rather, the undead? Can a proper young Victorian lady find true love in the arms of a dashing zombie? 

The year is 2195. The place is New Victoria—a high-tech nation modeled on the manners, mores, and fashions of an antique era. A teenager in high society, Nora Dearly is far more interested in military history and her country’s political unrest than in tea parties and debutante balls. But after her beloved parents die, Nora is left at the mercy of her domineering aunt, a social-climbing spendthrift who has squandered the family fortune and now plans to marry her niece off for money. For Nora, no fate could be more horrible—until she’s nearly kidnapped by an army of walking corpses. 

But fate is just getting started with Nora. Catapulted from her world of drawing-room civility, she’s suddenly gunning down ravenous zombies alongside mysterious black-clad commandos and confronting “The Laz,” a fatal virus that raises the dead—and hell along with them. Hardly ideal circumstances. Then Nora meets Bram Griswold, a young soldier who is brave, handsome, noble . . . and dead. But as is the case with the rest of his special undead unit, luck and modern science have enabled Bram to hold on to his mind, his manners, and his body parts. And when his bond of trust with Nora turns to tenderness, there’s no turning back. Eventually, they know, the disease will win, separating the star-crossed lovers forever. But until then, beating or not, their hearts will have what they desire.

In Dearly, Departed, romance meets walking-dead thriller, spawning a madly imaginative novel of rip-roaring adventure, spine-tingling suspense, and macabre comedy that forever redefines the concept of undying love.

Magic Lamp Sunday 5/27/12

We discovered this meme at Ya-Aholic, where it runs on Fridays. It sounded like a fun addition to our lineup, but fits better here on Sundays. This is based on the basic Magic Lamp = 3 wishes idea. Since there are so many of us, though, we're just taking one each per week. 

If we had a Magic Lamp, we'd wish:
Andrea: I wish that I lived in Sleepy Hollow like Abby in The Haunted by Jessica Verday.
Jen: I wish that I had a gorgeous dress and a lovely prince to wear it for, like America in The Selection by Kiera Cass.
Michele B: I wish that someone would give me my very own horse that I can communicate with telepathically like Arland gave to Kate in Wilde's Fire by Krystal Wade.
Michelle L: I wish I was brave like Tris in the Divergent series by Veronica Roth. I'm mostly just snarly and sarcastic. :)