FAC: Samantha Young (June 2015)

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

June - Samantha Young

Samantha Young was born in 1986 in Stirlingshire, Scotland. She attended college in Edinburgh before returning to Stirlinghsire, where she continues to reside.

Samantha began her writing career writing Young Adult Paranormal/Fantasy. Her first book, Moon Spell, was published in July, 2010. Over the course of the next two years she published approximately 10 more novels in the same genre. In July, 2012 she published her first adult contemporary romance, On Dublin Street, which made both the New York Times and USA Today bestseller lists. She continues to write prolifically, with series in the YA Paranormal/Fantasy and Adult/New Adult contemporary romance genres. Her newest release, Moonlight on Nightingale Way, is being released on June 2.

Samantha's GR page is here: Samantha Young


Challenge Task: Read one book written by our featured author, Samantha Young.
Challenge Duration: The whole month of June.

To sign up:
Post your interest and the book you are planning to read.

You must also signify if you are:
A - I'm a big fan! I'm excited to read another of her books.
B - Familiar with her work, and wouldn't mind reading her again.
C - Totally new to this author. Will see how I like it.
D - Didn't like the last one I've read, but willing to give it another chance.

To complete:
Post the date when you've completed your book.

You must also say if, after reading:
A - would definitely look at her other books, since I've enjoyed this one very much.
B - could take it or leave it. Was not an unpleasant experience but I'm not burning rubber to get to her other books.
C - Oh well, I tried. Definitely not my cup of tea.

A little review of the book read is welcomed but not required.

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

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[~KarenH~, Moderator]

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[MountainKat, Moderator]

Yay - another author I LOVE!! I am a huge A and will be reading her new book, Moonlight on Nightingale Way just as soon as I get my greedy little hands on it!!

[Calila]

I've only heard good things about On Dublin Street, so I'll use this as an excuse to finally read it!

ETA: Oh yeah....I'm a C

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

I love everything I've read by Samantha Young, so obviously I'm a big old A! I'll be reading Moonlight on Nightingale Way, and I can't wait!!!

[Nichole]

I'm an A and I'm finally going to get to

[Morgan]

C - I will be reading

[Ora]

I'm a C. I will be reading to

[Lindy-Lane]

i'm a "c" reading:



finished 6/25

enjoyed the book...now an "a". will be reading more of the series.

[Elizabeth]

I'm a D and I'm going to read

[Dana (aNovelAllure)]

C - I think I'll start with

On Dublin Street (06/29) ★★★★★ Finished as an "A" for sure! Love love loved this book!

[Krissy]

I'm game. I fall into the C category though she has been on my radar for a while. I will be reading:


On Dublin Street

[Sunshine]

I'm am huge

A

I have a couple of books I need to get to.

I'll come back and post my read...

[Shelby]

I'm in and I'm a C. :)

[Mack]

~KarenH~ wrote: "I love everything I've read by Samantha Young, so obviously I'm a big old A! I'll be reading Moonlight on Nightingale Way, and I can't wait!!!"

I'm also waiting for that one! :) I've read 3 of her books this year but I would still say I'm a B since only one out of the three had that wow-factor.

[Terri]

New to this author, will see how I like it.

[Terri]

I am reading moonlight

[Dee]

I'm reading Hero - only book by her my library has that I haven't read yet

[Krissy]

COMPLETION POST (6/05)
B - could take it or leave it. Was not an unpleasant experience but I'm not burning rubber to get to her other books.



On Dublin Street
My Rating: ★★★☆☆
My Review: Krissy's Review

[Becky]

I'm a B. I'll be reading/listening to:


Down London Road - Read 6/14/2015

I finished the book and am still a B - could take it or leave it. Was not an unpleasant experience but I'm not burning rubber to get to her other books.

I liked the writing and the portrayal of the friendships/sibling relationship, but didn't really connect with the lead characters as a couple. I honestly would have been just as okay if (view spoiler)[Jo had ended up with Malcolm (hide spoiler)]. There was something missing for me in the way the relationship started and was built up. Having said that, I'll read another book from this series at some point.

[[deleted user]]

I am a C

I will be listening to Hero by Samantha Young

[Fran, Moderator]

I started out as an A- and I read Castle Hill . I enjoyed this small glimpse into Braden and Joss's world. Lots of emotion packed into this novella.

I remain an A- :)

[Elizabeth]

I started as a D and after reading ending as a C. I didn't like it, just as the previous book. Too much unnecessary drama and predictable twists.

[Morgan]

I started out as a "C" and I read on 06/13/15 and really enjoyed it. I would now consider myself a "A"

[Calila]

I don't know if I'll get to my book before the end of the month, I'm gonna try, but if I don't, then I'll for sure read it next month. Hopefully.

[Shelby]

I was a C and listened to ★★★★★. I really loved it. I'd move me to an A. :)

[MountainKat, Moderator]

I finished Valentine earlier in the month and loved it, perfect little scenes from each of the couples so far!

Then I finished Moonlight on Nightingale Way a few days ago, and once again Samantha Young did not disappoint! I loved this one as much as the others! A little bittersweet at the end of this fabulous series though, but the epilogue helped. =)

I started a huge A and finish a huge A! I can't wait to see what SY does next!

[Ezi]

i am listening to and the series is starting to feel like "been there, done that."

Is On Dublin Street getting stale for anyone else?