Even though this book is sci-fi it starts out feeling more contemporary, dealing with bullying and a romance. Her being different was a major part of it, but yet, not really. She knows she needs to blend in, but she has a protectiveness in her to help anyone who's being picked on. So she ends up getting involved rather than ducking her head and hiding. Since I like this sort of thing anyway I was okay with it not feeling as sc-fi.

We did not write a formal review of this title, my apologies.
We did feature the author in November 2012 to promote this novel though: http://tyngasreviews.blogspot.com/2012/11/when-im-not-writing-with-stacey-kade.html

Sorry for the terrible feedback delay.

"Our guest today is the lovely Stacey Kade, author of the YA Ghost and the Goth series. She's also the brain behind the upcoming Project Paper Doll series, which debuts in April with THE RULES. She's graciously joined us today to talk about what keeps her busy when she's not working on her next novel so keep reading to see just what Stacey gets up to! [Photo credit: Vania Stoyanova]

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I tend to get a little edgy when I'm not working on something, even if it's just taking notes on a story idea. My husband will testify to this! :) So, it's rare to find me actually between projects.

But I'm a sucker for story in all forms, so after my daily word count is done or I've finished the latest round of copy edits, you'll usually find me searching through our Netflix queue or the programs we've recorded on our DVR.

I love to read, of course, too--I generally finish anywhere from 2-4 books a week--but at the end of a long day of writing, I lean more toward TV and movies.

My latest obsession is Friday Night Lights. (Yeah, I know, I'm a little late with that.) I blazed through all five seasons in about a month. I love the writing and characters so much! (I want to be Tami Taylor when I grow up...especially if Coach Taylor comes as part of the deal!)

I also have my current favorites: Vampire Diaries (Oh, Damon, you are sooo underappreciated!), The Walking Dead, Suits, Fringe, Falling Skies, Big Bang Theory, etc.

But my guilty pleasure is actually the History channel and H2. Ancient Aliens, Pawn Stars, Brad Meltzer's Decoded, How the States Got The Shapes, Area 51 specials...I could go on for hours. :) They are my go-to channels when I turn on the TV. My latest favorite--on the Travel channel this time--is Mysteries at the Museum, where they go to all these museums across the country and do little segments on the strange/gross/terrifying objects in the collection. Mummies! The ax head from Lizzie Borden's house! A plaster death cast of the original Siamese twins!

I call this "research" to make myself feel better. :D

Stacey Kade dogs

When I'm not reading or catching up on the latest Bigfoot "documentary," I'm outside walking with my friend, Dana. We bribe ourselves with a weekly McDonald's breakfast--shh, don't tell. Sometimes my dogs come along. (For the walk, not McDonald's.) I have two retired racing greyhounds, Tall Walker (Walker) and She Wears The Pants (Pansy). (Our beloved Joezooka passed away in June, sadly.)

On the weekends, when the husband is around more, we go to movies, out to dinner, or play Chicken Foot.

Hmm. It occurs to me now it would probably sound better if I said I went on ghost hunts in abandoned mental asylums or linked my computer to SETI's network so I could help search for extra-terrestrial life.

Yeah...um...not so much. :) Also, ghosts scare me. Have I mentioned that?

Oh, well. This is why I write books! :D Now, who wants to watch Season 1 of FNL with me...AGAIN? :) I'll bring the popcorn. I love you, Coach Taylor!"

Another book that I read 5 years ago. From my updates on Goodreads, it looks like I had a major crush on Zane and absolutely ADORED this story. Will have to re-read it to refresh my memory.

Enjoyable and thought-provoking science-fiction book that reads like a contemporary. I did feel that parts were a little longer and more drawn out than they needed to be, so it was easier to put it down because I didn't have the urgency that I had to keep reading, but once I got 2/3 of the way thorough, it picked up and I had to know how it would end.

I didn't get a chance to read this before it expired on my nook. I'm sorry!

Unfortunately, no matter how many times I tried to get into The Rules, I couldn't finish it. DNF at 23%.

Initially I thought the premise sounded really interesting ... however once I'd downloaded the book and started reading it I found that the writing style and concept of the book weren't really to my tastes. I'm hoping other readers enjoyed this more than I did!