Terrific Thursday - for Geek Girl Anyway, Thanks to These Blogs

Reading for Sanity: Kari says: "I don't think I've ever given a book that was given to me free for review 5 stars. I'm breaking that record today." "Jen is painted so very realistically. I felt like reading her story was like reading many of my students' stories, their journal entries in class. Teaching at a school of poverty, with many foster care kids, I see this stuff all too often. Her anger, her rejection of all things good, her pessimism, her hatred of people she cannot relate to, her lack of self-esteem, all spot on. Even her desire to defile Trevor was authentic."  Stop by for a Review and a Giveaway!

Nightly Reading: Heather says: "Jen’s story was tragic and actually got me a little misty eyed. It’s no wonder she dresses and acts the way that she does." "This was a great story with the basic premise of sometimes you may become and enjoy the very thing that you thought you had despised in the first place." "Trevor is your typical geek ... He is awesome!!" Check out the Review, Interview, and the Giveaway, as well as to see Heather's top five memories of middle/high school as a geek!

ComaCalm: Vickie says: "Jan's (sic) character was pretty interesting but I did find it difficult to connect with her." "I was hoping for something that would keep me thinking and dreaming about it long after I'd read it, and it certainly has the potential to do just that but it never really goes anywhere and just seems really long." Make sure to visit ComaCalm, who didn't receive the book until last minute and still agreed to read it and get the review up today!

Love for Geek Girl on Todays Blog Tour Stops

Imaginary Reads: (Review, Interview with Trevor, Interview with Cindy) Kris says: "I enjoyed watching Jen unsettle Trevor and unintentionally getting unsettled herself."  "While it starts with a bet, Geek Girl is a sweet story about opening your heart to love and all the hardships that come with it. It is different from the usual contemporary read and filled with laughs, tears, and smiles."

Lani Woodland: Lani says: "This was a really fun read. I, being a Geek myself, enjoyed all the Geeky movie references. :) I really, really liked Jen and Trev." "The book delved deeper than just the romance between the two of them. It explored Jen's feelings with her biological parents and her foster parents. This book made me laugh and cry."

Mrs. Papillion "The Book Worm": Mrs. Papillion says: "I really loved the story to this book. Jen is definitely one character who had me crying in certain parts of the book, especially when she explained what happened to her and why she went into foster care. " "I definitely recommend this book." "I loved this book and that is why I gave it 5 stars."

Monday's Musings by the Blog's Hosting Geek Girl

Wrathsqueen's Books: (Review and Interview) Erin says: "A definite read for fans of contemporary YA, it's up there with Stephanie Perkins and Simone Elkeles and was a 5/5 stars read for me." "And Trev ... I think I love that geek- smart,sweet and funny." "I'm a sucker for opposites attract romances and boy is this one!"

Taffy's Writings/The Book Addict: (Review/Interview/Guest Post) Taffy says: "Girl gets boy, girl loses boy, girl gets boy again. This is the basic plot behind GEEK GIRL but it's sooo much more!" "Loved the sci-fi references. Loved the cute romance. Loved the relationships. Loved the book." "I highly recommend this clean, high school romance to any teen!"

Book Spark: Ana says: "This was definitely one of the better romance/chick-lit books out there." "I must warn you there is a load of sap, but it's good sap. I loved it. There were so many instances I wanted to bawl my eyes out..." "It's coming-of-age, it's finding identity, and more."

It's 11-11-11, and Geek Girl is hitting ... 4 blogs today!

You thought I was going to say 11 blogs, huh?

A Casual Readers Blog: Lisa says: "It was a very fast and fun read. I didn't want to put it down. It's smart, witty, charming, and very enjoyable. I highly recommend this book. If you are looking for a sweet romance that fills you with joy, this is definitely the book for you." "... maybe I'm a little biased because I married my own geek, but Trevor was definitely a dreamboat."

Nocturnal Book Reviews: (Review and Guest Blog on Top 10 Geek Movies) Karina says: "... a classic story of transformation ..." "The couple is sweet, self-deprecating and clever. Once they admit what they want, they work for it. They don't give up, and that's what I found so sweet. The reality and the truthfulness of it all."

Getting Your Read On: Aimee says: "I think this was one of my more favorite contemporary YA reads in awhile." "I found the developing relationships with Jen, her family and Trevor to be endearing." "I know this book touched on so many heavy, sad topics. But, for all that, it was still hopeful and happy and fun too." Stop by for a giveaway.

Creative Writing Addict: Stop by and see Cindy's 5 question interview, beginning with "Why do you write?" and ending with "Batman or Indiana Jones?" 

 

Thursday's Stops for Geek Girl

Totally Obsessed: (Review and Guest Post) NaKesha says: "I loved this book!" "Halfway through, honestly, I almost forgot about the bet. The story grows so much bigger than turning geeky Trevor into a bad boy." "Cindy has a way of writing in some great guy lead character, I tell you (see Henry in Heart on a Chain)."  Stop by to read Cindy's post "Getting Published: Not for the Faint of Heart".

Passion for Novels: Gemma says: "As a protagonist Jen is likable ... I love Trevor in this book ..." "Jen is quite inspiring as a character because she moves from her style to geek and then finds something in the middle. Something which suits her rather than the people around her."

Twisting the Lens: Jaime says: "Jen is relatable in what she feels and the decisions she makes, even though they may not always be the right ones. By the end, it is a decision of who one is ‘expected’ to be and who one can become." "The characters are likable enough that people would tune in ... to find out more about Jen and Trevor.

It's Official! The Geek Girl Launch Party is a Go!

Eborn Books at South Towne Mall has been gracious enough to offer to host the launch party for Geek Girls release.

10450 S State St, Sandy, UT
12-3 p.m.

Plan to be there for lots of fun and giveaways.

Where is Geek Girl Hanging out Today?

Thoughts at One in the Morning: Jessica says: "I loved the geek talk, the emotions, the development of Jen and Trevor’s relationship, it was all great." "Trevor was definitely a crush-worthy guy in my opinion." "His sweetness is the cherry on the ice cream sundae of his crush-worthiness."

Bookworm Lisa: Lisa says: "There is drama and heartache. It isn't resolved overnight for the characters. They have to face the emotional impact of their decisions. This seems real to me." "I vacillated between four and five stars and thought that the way the book made me feel at the end was definitely worth the five stars."

Books to the Sky: Kaitlin says: "I adored this book. Absolutely adored." "Even though the storyline was a bit predictable, that didn't deter me from reading it. In fact, I would say it was the opposite. I couldn't put Geek Girl down!" "Geek Girl made me smile, giggle and wish that I'd met a boy like Trevor in high school!"

Where the Geek Girl Tour is Today

As the Spine Breaks: (Blog post and review) Caren says: "The titles for chapters are awesome" "...as the story moves on the characters evolve into complex people." "These characters are blessed to be in a really great story, as well as being authentic and interesting."

The Plot Thickens: Stop by to see Cindy's blog post on plotting.

Forbidden Passions Reviews: Catie says: "I for one think that this is one of the best YA books of the year." "...when I was not reading Geek Girl I was thinking about it." "This is a beautiful story about falling in love for the first time..."

Where Will the Geek Girl Blog Tour Stop Today?

Wordpaintings Unlimited: Sherry says: "Geek Girl is fun, witty, enchanting, and wonderful." "I fell in love with Trev. He is sweet, funny and completely nerdy; who doesn't love a good nerd." "I loved being inside the head of Jen. Her sarcasm is hilarious."

The Crazy Dream Blog: Devon says: "...what kept me reading was Jen's voice. It was honest, believable and she had a good heart..." "It made me laugh a lot and a tear escaped here and there..." "Geek Girl is a sweet read"

Vampire Wire: Marta says: "It's a great fun read, full of sweetness and romance." Read Cindy's interview by Marta. If nothing else, definitely stop by to see the amazing videos Marta posted!

Today's Geek Girl Blog Stops

Courtney's Book Nook: Courtney says: "Great beginning and great ending." "... it has an original plot and outstanding writing." "When I read her book ... I fell in love with her story of Jen and Trevor."

Inklings Read: Sarah says: "Geek Girl is one to own simply for it’s stunning cover!!" "Jen is nothing like the usual insecure, boring, dependent, YA females ... I not only found her story intriguing, but her character was extremely complex."

The Character Connection: Read Cindy's guest post on developing characters for your story!

Blog Tour Stops Today

Five Alarm Book Reviews: (Guest Post and Review) Stephanie says: "Geek Girl ... has both a great storyline and wonderful characters." "There is a tenderness about the book that is refreshing, but I never felt like it was sappy or ridiculous. Geek Girl is believable."

Coffee, Books and Me: (Interview and Review) Jenna says: "It was romantic and sappy, sweet & funny, and fast-paced & clichéd but I still loved it and I was entirely moved by it." "... as I read the last page, I wanted to read more of Jen&Trevor’s love story."

Reading, Eating, and Dreaming I was Blair Waldorf: Morgan says: "I absolutely loved this novel. It's entertaining, it's touching, and it’s not your typical chit lit." "I fell madly in love with Trevor and Jen." "...predicting the overall scheme of things didn’t stop me from devouring and loving this novel."

Geek Girl Blog Tour Starts Today!

The Geek Girl Virtual Blog Tour begins today and runs through November 25th. Please check in daily to see where we are for the day.

Today's blog stops are:

Jolene's Been Writing: Jolene says "I first fell in love with this book when it was suggested by amazon because of some of my recent purchases - you know how pushy amazon can be ;D" "I hope you all enjoy this book as much as I did!!!" "And I <3 this cover SO much."

Night Owl Reviews : 4.5/5 Stars makes Geek Girl a NOR Top Pick! Books4Betty says: "Every so often a great Young Adult book lands in my hands and Geek Girl by Cindy C. Bennett is one of those said books." "Geek Girl is a MUST read! It is really sweet, funny, and heart-breaking."

Dragonfire: The Creative Spark: Read Connie's interview with Cindy!