Deadly Little Secret *Review*

Deadly Little Secret

By: Laura Faria Stolarz

Product Description:

Some secrets shouldn't be kept...
Up until three months ago, everything in sixteen-year-old Camelia's life had been fairly ordinary: decent grades; an okay relationship with her parents; and a pretty cool part-time job at the art studio downtown. But when Ben, the mysterious new guy, starts junior year at her high school, Camelia's life becomes anything but ordinary.

Rumored to be somehow responsible for his ex-girlfriend's accidental death, Ben is immediately ostracized by everyone on campus. Except for Camelia. She's reluctant to believe the rumors, even when her friends try to convince her otherwise. She's inexplicably drawn to Ben...and to his touch. But soon, Camelia is receiving eerie phone calls and strange packages with threatening notes. Ben insists she is in danger, and that he can help--but can he be trusted? She knows he's hiding something... but he's not the only one with a secret.

From the best-selling author of Blue is for Nightmares comes a story of paranormal romance that's sure to be a thrilling and chilling teen favorite.

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Laura Faria Stolarz has done it again. I'm really interested in seeing how this series is going to be a trilogy considering the ending of this book. The first chapter caught my attention right away and out of the three books I bought at the book store that day this was the first one I read.

Throughout the whole book I was trying to figure out the mystery (and failed) and was kept on my toes the whole time. Stolarz's character were very good and interesting though I could definitely see some traits between Blue is For Nightmare's Amber and Kimmie. The characters kept me interested and it was really nice how we got to read little notes from the clearly crazy stalker.

I read this book in one night and my only complaint is that it really was too short. About 250 pages, it's really not worth the price. It is a good book though, but I've hold out until it comes out in paperback if you want to buy it. I'm definitely buying the next book though!

Overrall Rating: 7.5/10

 Good read, good mystery, kinda disappointing ending and too costly. Definitely borrow it from a friend or library or buy it when it's comes out in paperback though.

Project 17 *Review*

Project 17

By: Laurie Faria Stolarz

Product Description:

High atop Hathorne Hill, near Boston, sits Danvers State Hospital. Built in 1878 and closed in 1992, this abandoned mental institution is rumored to be the birthplace of the lobotomy. Locals have long believed the place to be haunted. They tell stories about the unmarked graves in the back, of the cold spots felt throughout the underground tunnels, and of the treasures found inside: patients' personal items like journals, hair combs, and bars of soap, or even their old medical records, left behind by the state for trespassers to view.

On the eve of the hospital's demolition, six teens break in to spend the night and film a movie about their adventures. For Derik, it's an opportunity to win a filmmaking contest and save himself from a future of flipping burgers at his parents' diner. For the others, it's a chance to be on TV, or a night with no parents. But what starts as a playful dare quickly escalates into a frenzy of nightmarish action. Behind the crumbling walls, down every dark passageway, and in each deserted room, they will unravel the mysteries of those who once lived there and the spirits who still might.

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Sound alittle spooky? It's not as bad as it seems actually and that may be a turn off already for some people. This is the fifth book I've read by Stolarz, the other four being The Blue Is For Nightmares Series. Since I loved those books I definitely wanted to read the newest book by this author. My reaction though ended up pretty mixed.

I liked the environment, characters and the direction the plot was going, but felt like the climax misfired. My favorite characters were well developed, but not all of the six main teens were as well developed as they could be. The spooky was also good in the beginning, but after continuing reading it died down for me and I was able to read the book in the dark with ease. Trust me I'm not the bravest person in the world either.

Fans of Stolarz's old books will definitely like this book I'm sure. Others I think will be mixed, especially since their favorite character might get a crappy ending that they might not like. It depends on which characters you get attached to and what couples you want to happen.

 Overall Rating: 6/10

Not Stolarz's best, and not for hardcore horror fans. If you like alittle bit of spookiness and romance then atleast borrow it from the library or a friend.

*This is an older review*

Blue Is For Nightmares *Review*

Blue Is For Nightmares

By: Laurie Faria Stolarz

Product Description:

"I Know Your Secret . . ."

Boarding school junior Stacey Brown has nightmares too real to ignore. Her nightmares come true. This time they're about Drea, her best friend who's become the target of one seriously psycho stalker. To try and protect her, Stacey's working with what she knows-candles, cards, incantations, and spells...

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Just reading the back of the book gave me chills as I purchased all four books in the series for $20 from Amazon. The first book in this series is good and leaves you wanting more as soon as you finish it.

The story is told from 1st person by a likable heroine who practices Wicca. Before reading this book I knew nothing about Wicca, but loved learning about it in Stacey's adventures. The story gives you many creepy moments and dreams that leave you staying up all night just to finish it. Though the culprit is easy to guess, which is the only downfall, the story and characters are told well enough to make up for it.

 Overall Rating: 8/10

Good series about Wicca. The whole series should definitely be bought together because it's much cheaper.

*This is an older review*