Be careful what you wish for.
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Edith, known as 'Eat-it' by the people she hates, is a bullied young girl with a tormented past and nothing to turn to but the edge of a bridge and taking one last swim in cold water down below. And now, this girl meant to die at her own hands, is saved by a boy to beautiful to be real with a proposition that will risk the lives of the ones she loves -- at the chance of redemption and revenge. MORTAL DANGER will grab your heart and twist in directions you didn't think possible.

This is Ann Aguirre's next YA series and it's off to a heart-pounding start. This book is filled with magic, monsters, science, love, and kissing (lots of kissing -- something Ann does very well). My first experience with her books was the adult sci-fi GRIMSPACE series, and a lot of this book reminded me of that series and why I love Ann's books so much. These are books you sit down and read in two days, blazing through them with too many cups of coffee and a lot of free time. Both ENCLAVE and GRIMSPACE starred a strong female protagonist who could punch through a wall if they felt the need to do so, but MORTAL DANGER takes a different route. The main character is broken in so many ways that she herself doubts if they can ever be put back together again, and worse: wonders if it's worth trying.

Having my own experiences with bullying I connected instantly with Edie. I understood her desire for revenge, her need to get back at those who attacked her. That if only if only if only idea of what you could change about yourself to be liked. And once she has that power, the power to change the lives of those who hurt her and once she gets to know those bullies and see their struggles and see what they go through, she'll have to ask the question: is revenge sweet or bitter? This book addresses some serious issues about family, friendship, forgiveness, and learning to trust. For readers who've experienced some of the things that Edie has, it will strike home and hard at times.

Beyond the emotional aspects of this story, the world building is outstanding. I was always curious as to what I'd see next, what might be around the next corner or hidden under the bed, or in the mirror. And if I have nightmares, I blame Ann. I'd love to go into detail about the monsters, particularly the one in the middle of the book and especially the last monster we encounter (why would you do that to me Ann??) but it would give too much of this original and unique story away.

So go get yourself some coffee, a warm blanket and start reading. Oh, and a candle in case the lights go out. You'll be glad you have it.
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The author has done a brilliant job of portraying the greed and
 depravity people are capable of. For some people there is never enough money and they will do anything to obtain more or keep what they perceive to be theirs by right.
There were many interesting turns and a few surprises. It was a good book but some of the characters were so real and seemingly ordinary that it may cause you to look at others around you for sinister motives.
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Be careful what you wish for ~ even winning the lottery can be a double-edged sword! John McWilliams takes the reader on a short, but intense journey that will leave the thinking person with many questions. What is the illusion of time? Is time real? What are the ethical considerations teleportation? Who was I yesterday? Who am I now? Does any of this matter?
An intelligently written short, sci-fi story that would pique any reader's interest.
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A great reminder to never give up! However, a reminder that not everything goes the way we planned.
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When we try to sidestep truthfulness, there can be consequences!  This was an enjoyable venture into fantasy. I'm interested to see how it is resolved in the rest of the series!
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the author reminds us that life is never what we would like it to be, but rather a mix of good and bad, ups and downs. no matter how hard we try we rarely have any control of life's outcomes.

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There are so many variations, that you could really get hurt.  This book lets you have a warning, before you make a big move.  The more you know, the better your investment
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Okay, I guess I have to give this a 5, even though it has the tendency to leave you a bit depressed when you consider what your life could be, yet you're like me and too risk-adverse to take the first step.... A great read overall!
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Hard to tell sometimes but the predicaments and adventures will keep you guessing and wondering what could possibly be next.
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It's not all about winning and do your best.  Two take-aways from a delightful tale.
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Sometimes it is hard to find what you really want until  you are about to lose it. Some people will give there all when you don't expect it.
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Be careful what you wish for!!!  This is a classic Twilight Zone episode with a twist to the plot as usual!  I'm 64 years old and I remember watching this episode when originally aired on BLACK & WHITE television, LOL!
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Nice translation of a classic novel. Cautionary tale of frustrated wants and desires and the act of trying to fulfill them at the cost of everything.
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"Be careful what you wish for. I know that for a fact. Wishes... burn your tongue the moment they're spoken and you can never take them back."

Alice Hoffman's The Ice Queen guides her readers on a quest of truth and forgiveness. The novel fraught with magical realism and vivid imaginary is an engrossing if not at times unusual read. Hoffman's novel once again leaves you craving more. This is the kind of book that haunts you days after finishing.
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This book was kind of twisted, and you couldn't but it down. You wanted to see what was going to happen next.
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Do not let anyone stop you from doing something that is supposed to be.  Be free to be who you are meant to be.
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But, it's not what I wanted. It's what I tried to force myself to want. Thus, based on its description, it's really 5-stars.

4/12/13 Rating changed to 5-Stars from 3-Stars to be more fair.