Love Unexpected Reviews!

There's nothing better than having Google Alert come up on your email and discovering an unexpected review from someone who won a copy of Heart on a Chain! Here are links to Evangeline's review on the two blogs she posted it on.

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Here's a little of what she said:

"It is all I can do to not gush about Heart on a Chain."
"When I started reading Heart on a Chain, I couldn’t put it down until I finished it. It was such a sweet, touching story and yet, the harsh themes in it provided a balance that reminds a reader of real life."
"When I completed the novel, I immediately re-read it. I hardly ever re-read novels immediately after completion because I usually don’t have the time for it, but Heart on a Chain was so worth it. I enjoyed every single page of the novel. "

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!

Take a Tour with Wednesday's Geek Girl Bloggers

Princess Reviews: Tasha says: "This book was so good, I started it and literally did not put it down until I finished it!" "The book itself is written in the present ... Most books tend to use past-tense of most things, not really giving you the same "in the story" feel ... that you get in this book." "This is a book I would definately recommend to my friends."

A Reader of Fictions: (Review and Giveaway) Christina says: "Bennett has done a really good job of making a pretty trite formula into a really great read." "Watching [Jen] grow and overcome her past throughout the novel is exceedingly touching." "If you... want... some geeky references and a troubled girl learning how to have a real, happy future, look no further." Visit  to enter a giveaway for your own copy!

A Book Lovers Review: Trini says: "An absolute must read! It's so heartbreaking, so beautiful, and so much fun. I loved it!" "Her story is so tragic and damaging I can understand why she is the way she is." "This is such an inspiring story about love, trust, and overcoming your fears."

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."

Sunday is the Sabbath, but That Doesn't Mean Geek Girl is Taking a Break!

Stop by these amazing blogs today to see what they have to say about Geek Girl - especially since they were kind enough to host us on the traditional day of rest.

Pages of Gold: (Review and Guest Post) Heidi says: "I read this book with one of those cheesy smiles that you get when you’ve seen something that just makes you say “awww” out loud no matter who might be happening to listen. Sometimes I had that smile on my face while reading through tears. Needless to say, I enjoyed this book. A lot. I would definitely recommend Geek Girl to a friend for an easy, enjoyable and quick read."

Nuttier Reads: Tillie says: "I simply adored this book." "The book was amazingly written and I highly recommend it. It's perfect for all ages and a book that will definitely tug at your heartstrings." "I think that the story was fantastically written." Stop by to enter a giveaway for your own copy!

The Literate Mother: "This is one of the best contemporary YA books I’ve read in awhile. I found the developing relationships with Jen, her family and Trevor to be endearing." "This book left me feeling like love can make a difference. Helping and understanding people takes effort, but it is worth it."

Saturday Stops for the Geek Girl Tour!

Books Complete Me: Mindy says: "Cindy Bennett is BRILLIANT in capturing the emotion and the life of being a teenager in high school." "I could not put the book down and did not want to! I laughed, cried, held my breathe and wished and hoped." "I love the message this books sends out to everyone!" "I could not loan this book out fast enough after I read it."

JeanzBookReadNReview: (Interview and Review): Jeanz says: "I initially thought I wasn't going to like the book, but decided to continue reading and as I got further into reading the book I really did find myself enjoying it and wondering what would happen." "You really need to buy the book when it comes out, I recommend it!" "I loved the adult characters in the book too." Jeanz is also having a giveaway, so make sure to stop by!

LDS Women's Book Review: Mindy says: "Jen is a great character. She’s very snarky and snide at times ..." "I enjoyed the way the author showed their growing relationship, and the subtle changes that Jen takes in her appearance and attitude towards her foster family ..." "My favorite was Trevor, he may have been a geek in her eyes, but I thought he was just a great kid." "I loved the many science fiction references."

Book Ratings, Anyone?

The other day I was discussing with someone that it would be nice if books had a ratings system similar to that of TV or movies. That way, you don't crack open a book, get involved in the story, then get blindsided by something you weren't expecting. Last night I happened across this blog: The Literate Mother which happens to do that very thing. From what I gather, a group of mom's got together and created this blog, rating youth and young adult literature. Go over and check it out!

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.