On Bullshit by Harry G. Frankfurt

 On Bullshit by Harry G. Frankfurt, 83 pages

This brief treatise on the art of bah humbag is ironically circuitous but is an interesting read all the same. 

The Thing About the Truth by Lauren Barnholdt

The Thing About the Truth by Lauren Barnholdt -- 285 pages

Kelsey’s not going to let one mistake ruin her life. Sure, she got kicked out of prep school and all her old friends are shutting her out. But Kelsey’s focused on her future, and she’s determined to get back on track at Concordia High.

Isaac’s been kicked out of more schools than he can count. Since his father’s a state senator, Isaac’s life is under constant scrutiny—but Concordia High’s his last stop before boarding school, so Isaac’s hoping to fly under the radar and try to stay put for a change.

When Kelsey and Isaac meet, it’s anything but love at first sight. She thinks he’s an entitled brat, and he thinks she’s a stuck-up snob. So it surprises them both when they start to fall for each other. Kelsey’s happy for the first time in months, and Isaac’s never felt this way about anyone before. But nothing’s ever completely perfect. Everyone has secrets, and Isaac and Kelsey are no exceptions. These two may have fallen hard, but there’s one thing that can ruin it all: the truth.

It Wasn't Me by Dana Alison Levy

It Wasn't Me by Dana Alison Levy - 327 pages

When Theo's self-portraits at school are vandalized he thought things couldn't get worse.  Then his photography equipment is messed with.  Now he is spending his spring break at school with the five most likely culprits trying to fix things with a Justice Circle.  They'll learn to trust each other enough to open up and get the truth of what really happened. 

This is basically a kids retelling of The Breakfast Club.  It's updated to make it more relevant to today's youth.  I was a little disappointed in this book.  I have really enjoyed Dana Alison Levy's other books.  This just felt like it had been done before and didn't really have anything new to add.

The Nerdy and the Dirty by B.T. Gottfred

The Nerdy and the Dirty by B.T. Gottfred - 292 pages

Benedict is socially awkward but looking for a girlfriend.  Penelope is popular but obsessed with sex.  They have nothing in common when their families drag them off to Wild Wolf Resort for the holidays.  But when they spend time together they find that the other is exactly what they've been looking for.

This was an interesting book.  The character of Benedict is almost definitely on the spectrum yet it is never explicitly stated.  It's definitely a romance but not one I would recommend to everyone.  This is definitely a book for older teens.  It is very graphic, yet clinical, it's descriptions of sexual encounters between Benedict and Penelope.

Portrait in Death by J.D. Robb

Portrait in Death by J.D. Robb - 354 pages

Eve Dallas is dealing with a murderer who is killing people for their "light".  Meanwhile, Roarke is dealing with revelations about his past that change everything he's ever thought about himself.  Can Eve balance her personal and professional problems?

This book was a little different in the Eve Dallas series in that it focused quite a bit on Roarke's character development rather than Eve's.  The murder mystery was interesting and kept me reading.  A good entry in the series.

Kamisama Kiss, v. 13-18 by Julietta Suzuki

Kamisama Kiss, v. 13 by Julietta Suzuki - 200 pages
Kamisama Kiss, v. 14 by Julietta Suzuki - 200 pages
Kamisama Kiss, v. 15 by Julietta Suzuki - 200 pages
Kamisama Kiss, v. 16 by Julietta Suzuki - 200 pages
Kamisama Kiss, v. 17 by Julietta Suzuki - 200 pages
Kamisama Kiss, v. 18 by Julietta Suzuki - 200 pages

Himemiko and Kota's love story becomes complicated when Kota discovers Himemiko's lies.  Then Tomoe's memories of his lost love are returning which means a death curse is nearing it's end and it is up to Nanami to find the cure.  Finally, it's time for the school trip to Okinawa . . .

These volumes are really starting to up the romance factor in the series.  It is becoming less comedic and more dramatic.  Still, I am enjoying the series.

Twin Star Exorcists, v. 3-4 by Yoshiaki Sukeno

Twin Star Exorcists, v. 3 by Yoshiaki Sukeno - 202 pages
Twin Star Exorcists, v. 4 by Yoshiaki Sukeno - 200 pages

We continue the story of Rokuro and Benio as we discover the truth behind the Hinatsuki Tragedy and the subsequent attack against its instigator.

While I'm still enjoying the series, I am getting a little bored of all the posturing by the characters.