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Dear Alison, I don't know whether to hug you or plot against you. Your last two entries blew me away. First, you began with H is for Hope, Ashley Hope Perez . Your review of  Out of Darkness went straight to the jugular:  " Say what you want about prologues, Kim, but reading the prologue to Hope Perez's award-winning historical fiction is a litmus test to see if you can emotionally handle this haunting novel. If you can pull through the prologue without your heart crumbling to nothing, you might be strong enough to continue reading." Litmus test? That was a brilliant stroke of genius. How could anyone not want to read  Out of Darkness after your book review, if only to see if they can pass the litmus test? I thought I brought my A-game with I is for INKSpell Publishing Authors , but really I didn't do anything--I just showcased the amazing talent of INKSpell Publishing.  Then Tuesday evening came, and you sent me  J is for Julie Murphy . What a gift. I...

The Merciless author, Danielle Vega looks innocent enough. Don't be deceived. This Young Adult Author knows how to scare with a capital S! Don't let the pretty in pink book cover fool you either. GENRE: Young Adult horror When there’s a warning on the first page of a book for Mature Audiences only—you know, NO, you expect to be scared out of your mind.  The Merciless does not disappoint. The pitch: Mean Girl s meets Carrie ... I know, right?!?! Why even bother with back copy, just tear the book open. Danielle Vega brings the horrifying aspects of human nature to  The Merciless .  The Merciless begins like many young adults novels. New student in new town hoping to fit it. New student meets new group of Barbie/Martha girls who decide the social ranking of every student in the school, and new student becomes the 'it' accessory of the month, and of course, there's a cute boy who has potential. ...