Waiting on Wednesday: Radiate by Marley Gibson @MarleyGibson @HMHCo

"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.

This week's pre-publication "can't-wait-to-read" selection is:

Book Description

Publication Date: April 3, 2012

Hayley Matthews is determined to be the best cheerleader she can. She works hard
and pushes herself 110% all the time.
Then Hayley finds a lump on her leg. The diagnosis is cancer. The prognosis is
unclear. She could lose her leg. Or maybe her life.
At first Haley is scared, terrified. In an instant, everything she’s worked for seems
out of reach. But Haley is strong. She’s going to fight this disease. She will not let it
take her life or her dreams.

From the Author
RADIATE is a fictionalized version of the cancer author Marley Gibson went through when she was a high school cheerleader.

About the Author
MARLEY GIBSON is the author of the very popular young adult series, Ghost Huntress. She also co-wrote THE OTHER SIDE: A TEEN'S GUIDE TO GHOST HUNTING AND THE PARANORMAL with Patrick Burns and Dave Schrader, as well as CHRISTMAS MIRACLES and THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS with NYT's bestselling author, Cecil Murphey. She lives in Boston, MA, but travels full-time with her fiance, Patrick Burns in their RV with their two kittens, Madison and Boo. She can be found online at marleygibson.com or at her blog, booksboysbuzz.com.

Details Reading level: Ages 12 and up Paperback: 416 pages Publisher: Graphia (April 3, 2012) Language: English ISBN-10: 0547617283 ISBN-13: 978-0547617282

So, why do I feel like crying already just by reading the description of this one...?

REVIEW: The Discovery by Marley Gibson @HMHCo

Description

After some time off, Kendall’s ready to begin ghost hunting again. But her life is still in flux. She misses Patrick, her new love. She needs to find a photographer to replace Taylor. Plus, she may have discovered who her real father is, but to be sure, she has to convince his family she’s not a fake. And then there’s a certain doll that seems to be out to get her and her friends. A doll? How could that be? Unless, perhaps, it’s not just a doll. Maybe it’s a vessel containing the soul of a man so evil in life, not even death could stop his reign of terror. This could be Kendall’s most terrifying and deadliest encounter yet.

About the Author

MARLEY GIBSON is the author of all of the Ghost Huntress books, and co-wrote The Other Side with Patrick Burns and Dave Schrader. She lives in Boston, MA, and can be found online at www.marleygibson.com or at her blog, www.booksboys buzz.com.

Details

• Reading level: Young Adult
• Paperback: 264 pages
• Publisher: Graphia (May 2, 2011)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0547393083
• ISBN-13: 978-0547393087

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MY THOUGHTS
LOVED IT


One Word:  Chucky. 


This latest installment of the Ghost Huntress brought new heights of creepy to this fun and fabulous read.  Kendall has just returned from a seminar by a world famous television ghost hunter and is armed with a few new methods.  Her ex and his twin have left the area leaving an opening for a photographer and a boyfriend.  She meets Patrick at the retreat and quickly falls in love with him.  It also doesn't hurt that they can communicate telepathically.  She is also searching for her birth father and finally gets a strong lead.  The creep factor in this book is due to a doll made by a slave and infused with a spirit to protect her charge from harm.  The doll turns evil and the town is beset with accidents and a death. 


Kendall and her gang try to unravel the secrets of a local historical home and in turn release the spirit that is a poltergeist of hurt.  They discover a devastating secret about the house's owner that makes Kendall wonder if she is strong enough to deal with it.  The story is well balanced with the fun and flirt of Kendall's budding romance with Patrick and scary part of the ghost hunt.  The door is left open again for another installment and more closure about her birth parents.  I love this series and you probably could read this one as a stand alone, but I think each book builds upon the next, so it would be best to start with Kendall's complete history. 




This is best suited for teens older than thirteen since there are some disturbing images.  There is a few instances of bad language, some kissing but nothing more than that.  I have recommended this series to teens that are reluctant readers since it has enough action to keep them interested and they are quick reads.  If you have read Marlene Perez's Dead Is series, you will love this one just as much.