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GIVEAWAY!! Blog Tour: Ciao (Stories About Melissa #3) by Bethany Lopez
Ciao (Stories About Melissa #3)
written by Bethany Lopez
published by Bethany Lopez
release date August 15, 2012
find it here: Barnes & Noble, Amazon, iBooks, Smashwords, Goodreads
Why did I pick this book: I was fortunate enough to participate in the blog tour through YA Bound for the upcoming release of this third installment in the Stories About Melissa series by Bethany Lopez. (I received a copy of this book for review purposes.)
Did I enjoy this book: I did enjoy this book but I will warn you, it is heavier and more sad than the first two books. It was another quick read that had me glued to my Kindle until I finished the last page. In fact, it only took me a few hours to finish this book. (Which, while staying at home with two kids, is a feat and says something about this book!)
This book continued with the journal format and Melissa is growing up even more…perhaps faster than she should have to as well. I don’t want to spoil anything in this book, so I won’t give any details. I will say that I loved how 15 year old Melissa handled everything that happens in this part of her young life.
The emotions and situations were very real and very believable. The ending left me hanging and anxious for the next installment in the Stories About Melissa!!
Would I recommend it: If you have read the first two books in this series – Ta Ta For Now! and XOXOXO – how could you not read this next book!?!?!
Will I read it again: I will not.
About the book – from Goodreads: Melissa has had a fantastic summer hanging out with her friends and making new ones. Life as she knows it will change when they all come together to begin their sophomore year at Dearborn High. Connections will be made and friendships will be tested. Will Melissa’s family and friends be able to help her through the challenges she will face in the upcoming months?
About the Author: Bethany Lopez was born in Detroit, Michigan, and grew up in Michigan and San Antonio, Texas. She went to High School at Dearborn High, in Dearborn, Michigan, which is where she has set her Young Adult novel. She is married and has a blended family with five children. She is currently serving in the United States Air Force as a Recruiter in Los Angeles, California. She has always loved to read and write and has seen her dream realized by independently publishing her contemporary Young Adult series, Stories About Melissa. Ta Ta for Now! and XOXOXO are available now. Book three, Ciao, will be released in Aug 2012.
And now it is time for the awesome GIVEAWAY!!! Fill out the Rafflecopter form below for your chance to win signed paperback copies of all three books: Ta Ta for Now!, XOXOXO, and Ciao, along with a Bookmark and Magnet and a Book Nerd necklace! Open US Only.
Happy reading wherever you are and whenever you get a free chance!!!
11 Comments
by Bethany Lopez
Thank you for taking the time to read and review, I appreciate it!
by The Every Free Chance Reader
You’re welcome! I appreciate the opportunity to read your books as well!
by Sage
As an adult, I love reading YA because it transports me to my younger years. It’s a great escape 🙂
by The Every Free Chance Reader
I agree, Sage. It is a great escape and on a lot of occasions, the stories are more entertaining than some “grown up” novels.
by Unknown
I still love to read YA Books today because they are well written and keeping me into the story through: relate to characters, plot and enjoyable!
Cyndee Thomas
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by The Every Free Chance Reader
I think it’s kind of fun remembering back to that age while I’m reading these books…and sometimes thinking “thank goodness I’m not there anymore”! LOL
by Mrs. Pedersen
I love YA books because they tend to have more twists and turn that your typical books. 😉
by The Every Free Chance Reader
So true, Mrs. Pedersen! Thanks for stopping by and good luck!
by luckylu
contests to win books
by The Every Free Chance Reader
that is a good thing too.