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Mara Dyer is the brainchild of my friend and favorite new writer, Michelle Hodkin. Her debut novel arrived on shelves today, and I ran out to buy it, even though I had the distinct pleasure of reading an ARC (Advanced Reader Copy) a couple of months ago. It's an exciting, exhilarating story of well, who am I kidding? I'm no book reviewer. Just read it. It's frigging awesome. There's mystery, intrigue, lust, snark, and everything else you could want. And yes, it's a "Young Adult" book. Who cares? A good book is a good book. It doesn't need to be Tolstoy for you to enjoy it. Besides, I've never read Tolstoy and don't really care to. I have a Master's Degree and I thought it was great. I give you permission to read it.
I don't buy many books, since they can get expensive, and there are so many alternatives (the library, thrift stores, PaperBackSwap, etc), but I HAD to have this one in my greedy little hands. First of all, it's a beautiful book. Second of all, it's going to be getting a LOT of love. I like to read books over and over, so I just have to have my own copy sometimes. I mean, look at it! It just screams, "hold me!"
If I still haven't managed to convince you, go to MaraDyer.com and read the first chapter for FREE. Yes, free. I promise you will be hooked. Do it. Do it now.