October 19, 2017 – Sincerely Karen Jo

The Key to Everything

EXPECTED PUBLICATION – December or January 2018 by Paula Stokes

GENRE(S): YOUNG ADULT, CONTEMPORARY, ROMANCE

College senior Oakland Fuller has always believed in signs and soulmates, so when both a therapist and a fortuneteller say that her repeated relationship failures are due to unresolved feelings for her high school boyfriend, Seth, Oakland tries desperately to get back in touch with him. Problem: Seth isn’t responding to her online messages.

To rescue Oakland from a pathetic Christmas break of sitting in front of the computer, her best friend Morgan books the two of them on a guided excursion of Thailand. When the girls meet a pair of American soldiers in Bangkok, Oakland takes Morgan’s advice and engages in a little harmless holiday hooking up. Sergeant Tyson Banks is the perfect mix of sexy and fun. Two weeks with him might just turn out to be the best relationship Oakland has ever had.

Until the day she spots someone familiar across a crowded temple complex—it’s Seth! Somehow the boy she’s been trying to reconnect with is in Bangkok too. If that’s not a sign, then what is?

Filed with friendship, romance, and gorgeous faraway settings,The Key to Everything is a book for anyone who’s ever dreamed of finding love when (or where) they least expected it.

Paula Stokes is one of my favorite authors. I fell in love with her writing style last year when I read Girl Against the Universe, a YA contemporary romance. Recently, I finished the Vicarious duology, a YA mystery /thriller, and LOVE that so much too! There’s no doubt in my mind that Paula is a talented and versatile writer. Her writing is so captivating and always hits all the right FEELS. I’m really excited to get into this book! The Key to Everything sounds so amazing that I just know I’m going to love it.

Any thoughts about this book? Anyway thanks for reading and have a great day!

Sincerely Karen Jo

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October is one of my favorite months. I love seeing the Halloween decorations, dressing up, going to haunted houses/mazes, and watching scary movies at home. Hocus Pocus may not be scary (although it did spook me when I was little), but it’s absolutely one of my all-time favorite movies to watch during this time of the year. It’s nostalgic, a classic, and brings back many good memories. So imagine how excited I was when I saw this on Mandy @bookprincessreviews blog… Beyond ecstatic that even if I wasn’t tagged, I’m going to do it anyway. I mean it’s a Hocus Pocus Tag!!! I’d have to be bewitched to not do it.

If you’re not following bookprincessreview yet, be sure to check out her blog and give her some love!

Also, this tag was created by Never Not Reading! Check out the original post on the link there.

THE SANDERSON SISTERS – A GREAT TRILOGY

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The Legend Series by Marie Lu. I love this series so much. I still remember being in tears during those last few chapters. Marie Lu is just an awesome writer and I love The Young Elites trilogy too, but this series was what made me fall in love with her books. She’s definitely one of my auto-buy authors.

WINIFRED SANDERSON – A BOOK WITH A TRULY EVIL FEMALE VILLAIN

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The Lunar Chronicles by Marissa Meyer. Queen Levana is just the worst and probably the only villain I never liked…not even a little bit.

SARAH SANDERSON – A BOOK THAT UNCANNILY ATTRACTS CHILDREN

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Not sure how to answer this one, but I know a lot of kids seem to like Miss Peregrines Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs.

MARY SANDERSON – A BOOK THAT IS JUST PLAIN SILLY

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Starstruck by S.E. Anderson. This book is just so much fun and had me laughing so much. If you’re interested, you can read my review HERE.

MAX – A BOOK THAT IS TRYING REALLY HARD TO BE COOL, BUT DOESN’T ALWAYS SUCCEED

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Mr. 60% by Clete Barrett Smith. When I saw this book, I thought the title was kind of cool and interesting so maybe the story would be too. BUT the book just did not work for me. I wanted to like it… I really did, but I was just so annoyed by the story and the characters. By far the coolest thing about the book is the title and you’ll know why if you’ve read.

DANI – A BOOK THAT ISN’T AFRAID TO TELL IT LIKE IT IS

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A Messy, Beautiful Life by Sara Jade Alan. I absolutely love this book. It tackles a very sensitive issue, but with realness and humor that left my heart full of hope. You can read my review HERE.

BINX – A BOOK SERIES THAT JUST WON’T DIE

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I love Cassandra Clare and The Mortal Instruments and would buy every book in this universe, but I’m just wondering… when will the series really end…

ICE – A BOOK WITH A CHARACTER THAT’S DUMB AS A ROCK

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I really can’t think of one right now. I mean dislike a lot of characters, but dumb as a rock…. I just don’t know.

THE BLACK FLAME CANDLE – A BOOK OR SERIES YOU WISH YOU COULD RESURRECT

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The Doon Series by Lorie Langdon and Carey Corp. I absolutely love that series and have been missing everyone and Doon so much. BUT…. I just found out yesterday that it’s going to be turned into a TV series!!! It’ll still be a while, but I’m ridiculously excited to see one of my favorite book series on TV.

HEADLESS BILLY BUTCHERSON -A BOOK THAT’S NOT SO BAD AS PEOPLE MAKE IT OUT TO BE

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Twilight by Stephanie Meyer. No matter what anyone says about this book or series, I’m always going to love it! This book/series got me back into reading and as cheesy as they are, these books are super fun.

WINIFRED SANDERSON’S SPELL BOOK – A BOOK WITH A MIND OF ITS OWN

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Vicarious by Paula Stokes. There were so many twists and turn in this book that I never knew what would happen. Just when I thought I had everything figured out… nope I was wrong. I love books that keep you on the edge and this one definitely did not disappoint!