Author: Jessi (Geo)

Plagiarism Sucks: It’s More Than Just Drama

Posted by Jessi (Geo) on January 19, 2013 | 0 Comments

Direct from dictionary.com: pla·gia·rism [pley-juh-riz-uh m]noun 1. an act or instance of using or closely imitating the language and thoughts of another author without authorization and the representation of that author’s work as one’s own, as by not crediting the original author.Synonyms: appropriation, infringement, piracy, counterfeiting; theft, borrowing, cribbing, passing off. 2. a piece of writing or other work reflecting such unauthorized use or imitation. Plagiarism is NEVER okay. Not under any circumstance. Nor is there any such thing as ‘accidental’ plagiarism. It […]

Obscura Burning Book Blitz: Excerpt + GIVEAWAY

Posted by Jessi (Geo) on January 17, 2013 | 0 Comments

Obscura Burning by Suzanne van Rooyen Publication date: December 7th, 2012Add to Goodreads Amazon | Barnes & Noble | OmniLit The world’s going to end in fire…and it’s all Kyle’s fault. Kyle Wolfe’s world is about to crash and burn. Just weeks away from graduation, a fire kills Kyle’s two best friends and leaves him permanently scarred. A fire that Kyle accidentally set the night he cheated on his boyfriend Danny with their female friend, Shira. That same day, a strange new planet, […]

Audiobook Review: Legend by Marie Lu

Posted by Jessi (Geo) on January 16, 2013 | 0 Comments

As far as dystopians go, Legend rates among the top of all the ones I’ve read. There was plenty of action; not once did I get bored, because there was little to no lull in the plot. Something exciting was always happening! Danger and suspense abound; secrets, lies and government corruption! Oh my! It was everything I love in a dystopian novel (and why it’s one of my favorite genres). In my mind, I make a silent promise to my brother’s killer: […]

Undersea Spotlight: Debdatta at b00k r3vi3ws

Posted by Jessi (Geo) on January 15, 2013 | 0 Comments

I started this feature here at ASR in order to know your fellow bloggers a little better! If you are interested in being featured please fill out the form. Meet Debdatta! Hello Everyone! My name is Debdatta Dasgupta Sahay (I know it’s a mouthful so you can call me DDS) and I am a Bookaholic! I am a 29 year old Human Resources Professional. I am also newly married (just celebrated 1st Anniversary but still feels […]

Review: Silence by Becca Fitzpatrick

Posted by Jessi (Geo) on January 14, 2013 | 0 Comments

While I still enjoyed this one, the series has been going slightly downhill since the first book. I gave Hush, Hush 4.5 starfish, Crescendo 4 starfish, now this one 3.5…. I don’t have a whole lot to say about this book because honestly I feel like there wasn’t much to it. There was hardly anything happening plot-wise. Most of it was Nora trying to get her memories back – which was extremely frustrating for me as a reader, because I already knew everything […]

2013 Sequel Challenge

Posted by Jessi (Geo) on January 12, 2013 | 0 Comments

Hosted by yours truly! Click picture to sign up :) My goal: 30 sequels Instead of including some ideas in this post, I made a list of sequels I want to read on Goodreads. There are too many options and I don’t know which ones I’ll be reading yet, so I’ll add them as I go. Read: Reviews will be linked. Asunder by Jodi Meadows (Incarnate #2) Destroy Me by Tahereh Mafi (Shatter Me #1.5) Unravel Me by Tahereh Mafi (Shatter Me […]