Book Review: The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer by @michellehodkin I came, I read, I cried, I laughed, I recommend.

I love this book. Most of you who've followed me for a while know that I read this while I was betaing Mara for Michelle. I read this story so many times, I have parts of it memorized. One scene in particular, I won't mention it, but it still makes me all swoony-giggly-blushy. Yeah... I know. You'll know what I'm talkin' about when you read it. ;)

It is truly an intriguing, emotional, heart-thumping, complicated tale.

Our main character Mara is distressed, but she's no damsel looking for a white knight. Noah is gallant, but he's not sporting any shining armour.

Mara is my love. She is tough, smart, feisty, and will put you in your place, in more ways than one.

Noah will make you swoon. He's smart, snarky, sexy, and foreign.

Aren't those the requirements for a heartthrob? Give him a brain, a body, and a British accent and he's golden, yea?

I will brag about Michelle because she's my friend and I love her... I will brag about Mara because it's a damn fine story with suspense and pain, heart and humor.

This is a fantasy paranormal YA thriller and I hope you'll put it on your list. It's gonna freak you the hell out and you'll love it. Go check out www.michellehodkin.com to find out more about my girl Michelle.

@michellehodkin has a book cover!!!!

Check out the beauty that is The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer!

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@MichelleHodkin's debut novel climbing lists everywhere! @Borders Top Teen Reads for 2011!

I got this email this morning, you might have too! It's listing out all the top YA and children's reads for 2011. If you look at the new releases for 12-18, my girl's book is right there! :)

If you haven't preordered this incredibly amazing book, go now! AMAZON.COM

And you can check out my info on it on my goodreads.com page!

I've read it several times and I'm not bored of it yet. Michelle's voice is astounding and sharp, her Mara is incredible as the heroine and well, she makes me laugh with her sarcasm. Beauty with bite :)

As Lavar Burton says, "Don't take my word for it!" Preorder today :)

@MichelleHodkin's book cover!!!!!! SO PROUD OF MY GIRL!

I am so incredibly proud of my friend Michelle and I love Mara. I've read this already and I know it will be an incredible tale for YA and Para-thriller fans a like!

Here's my review from a while back after I had beta'd the novel-

I am one proud momma. My friend Michelle Hodkin is official. I always knew she would be :)
Look out YA world, here comes the enigmatic Mara Dyer and her incredible boy wonder, Noah Shaw. Michelle's cast of friends and family create a dynamic tapestry that envelopes you in a world of mystery and laughter. Her words grip you by the throat and heart and don't let you go til the adrenaline-pounding end. I'd like to tell you more, but I'd fave to kill you!

PREORDER AS SOON AS YOU CAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!