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  • Tour: This or That List & Giveaway: The Lucky Kind by Alyssa B. Sheinmel

    Tour: This or That List & Giveaway: The Lucky Kind by Alyssa B. Sheinmel

    Today I have Alyssa Sheinmel on the blog. I'm a tour stop for her new book The Lucky Kind, which just came out yesterday.

    I have a fun interview with her and 2 lucky winners will get a copy of her book!

    Summer or Winter? Summer. But with the air conditioning turned up so high that you need a blanket.
    TV Shows or Movies? TV shows. My favorite moment of pretty much every single day is when I climb into bed, turn on the TV, and turn off the lights.
    Beach or Mountains? Beach – though actually, I’d really prefer a pool because I don’t like the sand. Night at home or Night on the town? Night at home (see my answer to “TV Shows or Movies”).
    Coffee or Tea? Coffee. I’m not the biggest coffee drinker but I always drink it on vacation, starting with a skim latte from the airport Starbucks. I never feel like my vacation has really started until I’m sipping a latte waiting to board a plane. Chocolate or Vanilla? Chocolate, especially ice cream.
    Vampires or Werewolves? Vampires. Although I am a dog person, so I suppose that’s a little surprising. But vampires are just so darn cool.
    Angels or Demons? Demons – well the daemons from Philip Pullman’s His Dark Materials series. Luck or Fate? A little of both.
    Tall, Dark and Handsome or Sweet, Cute and shy? I was going to say tall, dark, and handsome, but then my dog looked up at me with his sweet, cute, and shy face and I had to change my answer.

    The Lucky Kind by Alyssa B. Sheinmel
    Publisher: Knoph Books for Young Readers (May 10th, 2011)
    Reading Level: Young Adult
    Hardcover: 208 pages
    High school junior Nick Brandt is intent on getting a girlfriend, and Eden Reiss is the one that he wants. He has exactly four semesters to get the girl, but when the phone rings on an otherwise ordinary Tuesday night, life for Nick and his parents will never be the same. What had been a seemingly idyllic home life has become something else entirely. But with this shake-up comes a newfound confidence for Nick; he's become a bolder version of himself, no longer afraid to question his parents, and no longer afraid to talk to Eden.Alyssa B. Sheinmel has written a powerfully gripping story about family secrets, falling in love, and finding luck in unexpected--and sometimes unwelcome—circumstances.

    Prize:

    • 2 winners will receive a copy of The Lucky Kind by Alyssa B. Sheinmel

    Rules:
    • You must be at least 13 to enter.
    • Name and email must be provided and counts as 1 entry.
    • Extra entries are possible and links must be provided.
    • Contest is US Only and ends May 21st.
    • Once contacted, the winner will have 48 hours to respond.
    • The form must be filled out to enter.

    Find Alyssa B. Sheinmel | Website | Blog

    Purchase The Lucky Kind
    Amazon | Barnes & Noble | The Book Depository

  • Tour Review: The Lucky Kind by Alyssa B. Sheinmel

    Tour Review: The Lucky Kind by Alyssa B. Sheinmel

    The Lucky Kind by Alyssa B. Sheinmel
    Publisher: Knoph Books for Young Readers (May 10th, 2011)
    Reading Level: Young Adult
    Hardcover: 208 pages
    Source: Publisher
    Rating: 4 of 5 stars

    High school junior Nick Brandt is intent on getting a girlfriend, and Eden Reiss is the one that he wants. He has exactly four semesters to get the girl, but when the phone rings on an otherwise ordinary Tuesday night, life for Nick and his parents will never be the same. What had been a seemingly idyllic home life has become something else entirely. But with this shake-up comes a newfound confidence for Nick; he's become a bolder version of himself, no longer afraid to question his parents, and no longer afraid to talk to Eden.Alyssa B. Sheinmel has written a powerfully gripping story about family secrets, falling in love, and finding luck in unexpected--and sometimes unwelcome—circumstances.
    Review: This was my first time reading a book by Alyssa B. Sheinmel and it did not disappoint! I rarely get the chance to read a book from a boys point of view. This one pulled that off beautifully! It's from the point-of-view of Nick, a 16-year-old boy who seems to have a typical high school life. He has a best friend, a crush, and a loving family.

    Nick slowly pursues Eden (the crush) and it's adorable to watch their relationship progress. They had that nice, romantic connection that helps the reader really get to know each character. I honestly loved Eden. She was a strong young girl, with a sweet personality and a fierce love for Nick. She honestly cared about him deeply and their relationship was more than puppy love.

    Nick was a great character. Alyssa did a great job getting into the mind of a teenage boy. Nick was frustrating at times because he seemed to displace his anger, which is something most guys do. His anger stemmed from a secret he discovered his father was keeping. It wasn't something horrific, but it threw Nick's world upside down. Everything he thought he knew about his parents was then questioned.

    I have to mention another character I absolutely loved, Stevie. Stevie is the best friend of Nick and he was perfect! Not perfect as in nothing was wrong with him, but he was the picture perfect representation of a great best friend. He was funny, interesting, caring, and a great addition to this story. He was able to give Nick some insight when he was unable to see past his anger.

    This story was wonderful and although I felt the ending left some things hanging, it was a very well-rounded book. It really opened up the life of Nick and allowed us to see how one moment can change every other aspect of a life. The Lucky Kind is full of intense emotion, teenage drama, and a level of love from friends and family rarely seen in young adult novels.

    Find Alyssa B. Sheinmel | Website | Blog

    Purchase The Lucky Kind
    Amazon | Barnes & Noble | The Book Depository

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