Made For You Review

Made For You by Melissa Marr

Title: Made For You

Author: Melissa Marr

Series: None

Publisher: HarperCollins

Publication Date: September 16, 2014

Genre: Fiction; Contemporary; Mystery; Thriller; Romance; Paranormal

Pages: 356

Format: Hardcover

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When Eva Tilling wakes up in the hospital, she’s confused—who in her sleepy little North Carolina town could have hit her with their car? And why? But before she can consider the question, she finds that she’s awoken with a strange new skill: the ability to foresee people’s deaths when they touch her. While she is recovering from the hit-and-run, Nate, an old flame, reappears, and the two must traverse their rocky past as they figure out how to use Eva’s power to keep her friends—and themselves—alive. But while Eva and Nate grow closer, the killer grows increasingly frantic in his attempt to get to Eva.

For the first time, New York Times bestselling author Melissa Marr has applied her extraordinary talent to contemporary realism. Chilling twists, unrequited obsession, and high-stakes romance drive this Gothic, racy thriller—a story of small-town oppression and salvation. Melissa’s fans, and every YA reader, will find its wild ride enthralling.

My reaction to this book: ….WHAT?! #*@! What the effing F?

Eva Tilling has a classic case of amnesia you often find in mystery murder thrillers. She was a victim of a hit and run and is now the key witness in catching this want-to-be killer. I don’t know about you, but that sure does sound like fun. While caught in a maelstrom of “Who dunnit?” Eva is reunited with him. Nate. Not just a boy, but the boy. I think you see where I’m going with this. So, because a girl’s work is never done, Eva not only has to catch a murderer, but she also has to navigate the treacherous waters of boys and love.

“Creepy” is the first word that pops to mind. Weird is another, but creepy really encompasses the strangeness this book is comprised of. Would you believe that before this book, I was a Marr-book virgin? Never, not once, have I ever read anything of Marr’s before. I have to say I’m a little hesitant to touch another. I’m not really one for creepiness.

The things I liked: the writing and the format. There is no denying that Marr is the queen of suspense and thrill. Her writing had me on the edge of my seat, and multiple times my eyes did that thing where they widen in surprise and awe even though it’s just a book and no one else is there, so you’re kind of just surprising yourself which is a little nerdy and odd. I don’t usually have those eye-widening moments, but in the case of this book, I had many. Which is good, I guess. Also, I’m a fan of the way Marr wrote in the point of view of the killer. Made it even more mysterious. Ooh. (*finger waggle that people do when they try to make a scary point*)

Like I said, I’m not one for creepiness, which lets me move on to what I didn’t like. The obsession and the psychopathness of it all was just a little too…much. I could see where all the people who raved about this book were coming from, I really could. The writing was amazing, but my own personal opinions of what I like to read just got in the way. In the standpoint of an indifferent third party judging purely on the technique and quality of the book, it was amazing. But in the point of view of me, the creepy-sensitive book reviewer, it was not so amazing. Multiple time it just went a little too far. And plus, I just couldn't get into the whole "oh, I have mysterious powers that I automatically understand and don't really care where they came from or why I have them" thing going on. 

I love thrillers and murder mysteries. Just not like this. It’s my personal opinion that I would rather not read stories that make me want to go out and buy fifty more locks and dead bolts to put on my door.

Atlantia Review

Atlantia by Allie Condie

Title: Atlantia

Author: Ally Condie

Series: None

Publisher: Dutton Children’s

Publication Date: October 28, 2014

Genre: Fiction; Fantasy; Futuristic; Dystopia; Romance; Young Adult

Pages: 368

Format: Hardcover

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Can you hear Atlantia breathing?

For as long as she can remember, Rio has dreamt of the sand and sky Above—of life beyond her underwater city of Atlantia. But in a single moment, all her plans for the future are thwarted when her twin sister, Bay, makes an unexpected decision, stranding Rio Below. Alone, ripped away from the last person who knew Rio’s true self—and the powerful siren voice she has long hidden—she has nothing left to lose.

Guided by a dangerous and unlikely mentor, Rio formulates a plan that leads to increasingly treacherous questions about her mother’s death, her own destiny, and the complex system constructed to govern the divide between land and sea. Her life and her city depend on Rio to listen to the voices of the past and to speak long-hidden truths.

Ugh. I just—ugh. UGHHHGHHGHG.

(Me at the first sighting of Atlantia)

Me: Ooh pretty book. (Strokes cover a little creepily)

Book: Read me. I’m fantastic, I promise.

Me: I don’t know…

Book: I’m a futuristic romance with sirens and other cool stuff…come on, you know you want to.

Me: (with pitiful naiveté) Okay!

It was pathetic. And it’s never happening again. I am so done with sirens.

Rio wants to leave the Below more than anything. She’s dreamt of living in the sands of the Above all her life, but in the few seconds it takes for her sister to abandon her in the underwater city of Atlantia, Rio is stuck. Forever. Dun dun DUUUN. She seeks the help of a stranger to get her above ground, to find her sister who obviously has a perfectly reasonable reason for leaving Rio there to wither away alone. Obviously. Then there’s a little romance and blah blah blah until it finally ends.

I was so bored. I was bored writing the summary. I was bored reading the actual book. Every time I opened that stupid awful thing that is not a novel, I died a little in side. The book nerd in me started to cry.

If you haven’t already figured it out, I hated this book.

First of all, the names. THE NAMES. We get it, there’s lots of water. You don’t have to name your characters after it! We get the picture. I mean, Bay? Rio? Oceana? REALLY?? Can we have a little subtlety please? Apparently not.

The writing was even worse. Apparently young adult readers need to be talked to like they’re fourth graders, and they need to like it. If you haven’t noticed, the best young adult books speak to adults and teens with a level of intelligence both can understand and enjoy. Taking away all the talent and skill that comes with writing a novel does not make it better. It makes it awful. Period. Exclamation point.

I didn’t even like the idea of mermaids and sirens in the first place. I’ve never read a book that actually did it well, and apparently I never will. The only reason I read this book in the first place is because it sounded similar to a book called the Dark Life, which I actually truly enjoyed. It was nothing like that. The world-building was nonexistent and the explanations for character’s actions were stupid.

After reading this book, I wanted to throw it away and forget I ever wasted time on that plotless, interest-less, talent-less excuse for literature. Honestly, you’d think publishers would figure out that things need to be of high quality before they sell it.

The story line was swamped with mediocrity, the romance was confusing and unrealistic, the characters had to be purposefully bad because no one could do that accidentally, and the overall book gave me a raging headache. But hey, it’s kind of my fault right? I should’ve just stopped reading, but stubborn me wanted to finish that God-awful book. I don’t know why, but I did. Well, I’m never doing that again. 

The Inventor's Secret Review

The Inventor’s Secret by Andrea Cremer

Title: The Inventor’s Secret

Author: Andrea Cremer

Series: The Inventor’s Secret #1

Publisher: Philomel Books

Publication Date: April 22, 2014

Genre: Fiction; Fantasy; Historical Fiction; Steampunk; Romance; Young Adult

Pages: 368

Format: Hardcover
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In this world, sixteen-year-old Charlotte and her fellow refugees have scraped out an existence on the edge of Britain’s industrial empire. Though they live by the skin of their teeth, they have their health (at least when they can find enough food and avoid the Imperial Labor Gatherers) and each other. When a new exile with no memory of his escape  or even his own name seeks shelter in their camp he brings new dangers with him and secrets about the terrible future that awaits all those who have struggled has to live free of the bonds of the empire’s Machineworks.

The Inventor’s Secret is the first book of a YA steampunk series set in an alternate nineteenth-century North America where the Revolutionary War never took place and the British Empire has expanded into a global juggernaut propelled by marvelous and horrible machinery. Perfect for fans of Libba Bray's The Diviners, Cassandra Clare's Clockwork Angel, ScottWesterfeld's Leviathan and Phillip Reeve's Mortal Instruments.

Am I the only one that’s getting sick of the whole “steampunk” fad that’s going around right now?

It’s the nineteenth century—around the time the Revolutionary War should’ve happened but didn’t. Instead, the British have expanded into the dictatorial leaders us Americans always knew they would become, and things are worse than ever—especially the wealth and power of the rich.  And of course, they’ve invented super robots with terrifying powers and scary tools to track down and punish the Patriots. Charlotte is the younger sister of the one of the leaders of the rebellion, and she’s predictably juvenile and short-sighted. Her immaturity grated on my nerves, and she just never seemed to take a hint. And no one likes someone who can’t take a hint.

It’s not that I’m against steampunk. It’s just that it’s been talked about ad nauseam. Like, come on, get a new idea. It’s no longer cool. It’s been used too many times, and it’s getting old. Find some other type of “punk” to overuse and drive into the ground.

Usually I have a blind spot for romance. If a bad story has a really well formed romance, I usually give it more credit than it deserves. I really shouldn’t, but I can’t help it. In this case, the lovey stuff was good, but it wasn’t enough. It was too quick and too predictable. First of all, we started off with the whole “if he bullies you, it’s just because he likes you” thing going on. Because, as we all know, if a boy likes you, he has to be mean to you. I feel like the author tried to do a fake out on the reader of where the romance was leading, but failed miserably and just ended up falling on her face in the attempt. It was obvious. Strike one. Secondly, it happened too fast without any build up. Not enough conflict. It was too easy, and it’s really not fun to read a romance that’s too easy. It makes the readers feel like they didn’t work for it. What’s the point of continuing to read if we already know that boy gets the girl and good defeats evil? I mean, come on. Give me a little of anxiety while reading. Emotion make the world go round after all.  

So there were bad things. There were also good things too. There was humor. Point for Cremer. And the cover was pretty cool too. Not the best, but pretty cool, but only this cover. The other covers suck. And, if I’m being completely honest, the plot line was not a total fail. It was, however, one that I’ve read a million times and probably could recite in my sleep. Can we thing of another story line besides a tom boy turning into lady and getting the guy? And please, for the love of God, do not put it against a steampunk backdrop, whatever you do. I beg you.

Overall, it wasn’t so bad. Let’s just say it’s not my go-to book for recommendations. And I probably won’t read the sequel. 

The Conjurer’s Riddle

November 3, 2015

Glory O'Brien's History of The Future Review

Glory O’Brien’s History of the Future by A.S. King 

Title: Glory O’Brien’s History of the Future

Author: A.S. King

Series: None

Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

Publication Date: October 14, 2014

Genre: Fiction; Realistic Fiction; Contemporary; Coming of Age; Young Adult

Pages: 308

Format: Hardcover

In this masterpiece about freedom, feminism, and destiny, Printz Honor author A.S. King tells the epic story of a girl coping with devastating loss at long last--a girl who has no idea that the future needs her, and that the present needs her even more.
Graduating from high school is a time of limitless possibilities--but not for Glory, who has no plan for what's next. Her mother committed suicide when Glory was only four years old, and she's never stopped wondering if she will eventually go the same way...until a transformative night when she begins to experience an astonishing new power to see a person's infinite past and future. From ancient ancestors to many generations forward, Glory is bombarded with visions--and what she sees ahead of her is terrifying: A tyrannical new leader raises an army. Women's rights disappear. A violent second civil war breaks out. And young girls vanish daily, sold off or interned in camps. Glory makes it her mission to record everything she sees, hoping her notes will somehow make a difference. She may not see a future for herself, but she'll do anything to make sure this one doesn't come to pass.

I always say that A.S. King writes young adult novels for adults. Her writing is so edgy and rough and sharp, it’s unique and cannot be duplicated in any way. Her novels are not for the fainthearted. It’s no wonder that A.S. King always gets honors and awards; she is so different than anyone else and takes risks other people are afraid to take.

Glory O’Brien’s mother went the way Sylvia Plath did. In an oven with dish towels shoved under the door to make sure 4-year-old Glory didn’t become a secondhand suicide. Not that it helped much. Glory’s mother may have stopped breathing, but Glory did not. She lived, or continued to breathe at least. With an overweight, depressed dad and a dirty void in the kitchen where the oven used to be, Glory was left alone, doomed to wonder if she would turn out the same way, if suicidal tendencies were genetically transmitted. She wondered if her future was already planned for her, and if what little say she had in it had vanished the day her mother’s heart stopped pumping. Her love of photography at least, was passed down along with the X chromosomes. The day Glory’s friend finds a petrified bat, deemed Max Black by Glory, and they decide to do something weird, even stranger events follow. After learning the future is at stake, Glory feels a duty to change it even when her own future is still a mystery.

Every time I read an A.S King novel, I just have to take a minute and try and process everything I had just experienced/read. Her books are so rough and unforgiving. She talks about things people only wonder about, but never really have the guts to say. A.S. King may have hard writing, but her fearlessness is more than respectable.

Too many books these days skim over things they’re afraid to write about or reflect upon. A.S. King dives in and attacks them with the style of a great white shark. She sinks her teeth into reality and rips it into shreds until she uncovers the disturbing truth behind honest subjects. In the History of the Future, she talked about suicide, the impending doom of humanity, depression, and loss.

While exaggerated to the point of ridiculousness, A.S. King’s ideas of the future and the present held echoes of truth and validity. I understand the strangeness of her method of writing because she’s dealing with tough topics, and people listen more to the truly outrageous.

Anyone wanting to read the History of the Future, make sure you clear some time for this book, both for reading and processing, but also for reflection. This book will make you think and continue to think weeks after you finish. Two words: Good luck.

Confessions #1: Books I Haven't Read But Probably Should Have

This is my first confession but it definitely won't be my last. I pride myself on being a book aficionado, but sometimes I slip. My first confession includes books I really should've read a long time ago but just never seemed to get to. Are you ready? It's pretty horrifying. 

Looking for Alaska by John Green 

It's one of the most popular John Green books, and I haven't read it! I am so ashamed. Every time I see it mentioned in a review or something, the only thing I hear in my head is you haven't read that, you haven't read that, you haven't read that in an annoying little gnome voice over and over and over again. It's been on my to-read list for years, and yet, I have never picked it up. My excuse it is that it's always checked out. Yeah, I'll go with that. My laziness/ procrastination is not a factor at all. 

And it's a Printz winner. That just makes it so much worse. 

Twilight (all of them)

This one I honestly don't feel so bad about this one. I just had to put it on here because at least most of the haters have at least read the series. I haven't touched one. Not a single one of them. I was on a Twilight hiatus ever since I figured about what they were about. I mean come on, who wants to read about a weak female character and the exact definition of an unhealthy relationship. In case you haven't figured it out yet, I'm not so big on the vampire front.  

Vampire Academy (all of them)

Again, with the vampires. I mean, it's a little better than the Twilight series but still. It's just...icky. I have such a prejudice against the paranormal. Only the fewest of exceptions exist in my supernatural boycott. 

Daughter of Smoke & Bone (all of them)

I don't even know what this series is about. All I think when I see this cover is, "Oh, pretty feathers." Maybe I should give it a try? It doesn't have vampires does it?

A Series of Unfortunate Events (all of them)

I really do feel bad about this one. I feel like it should've been something I read a long time ago, but I didn't. I mean Lemony Snicket is legend. How can I claim to love books when I haven't even read THE Lemony Snicket?

That was a really rough shaming. Maybe I'll actually read some of these this summer. Definitely. Probably. Maybe. Hopefully. We'll see. 

Wildlife Review

Wildlife by Fiona Wood Review

Title: Wildlife

Author: Fiona Wood

Series: None

Publisher: Poppy

Publication Date: September 16, 2014

Genre: Fiction; Contemporary; Realistic Fiction; Coming of Age; Romance; Young Adult

Pages: 400

Format: Hardcover

During a semester in the wilderness, sixteen-year-old Sib expects the tough outdoor education program and the horrors of dorm life, but friendship drama and love that gets complicated? That will take some navigating.
New girl Lou has zero interest in fitting in, or joining in. Still reeling from a loss that occurred almost a year ago, she just wants to be left alone. But as she witnesses a betrayal unfolding around Sib and her best friend Holly, Lou can't help but be drawn back into the land of the living.

In this tender, funny story of first love, good friendship, and going a little bit wild, Fiona Wood introduces two unforgettable girls who discover that before you can be true to yourself, you have to figure out exactly who you are.

First of all, love the cover. Even though it has nothing to do with the story and is very misleading.

Set in an outdoor program, this book follows the lives of two girls: Sib and Lou. Sib experienced a brief stardom when her aunt put her face on a billboard for all to see, and the aftermath is still resonating throughout her life. She was never the popular one, but after her face was blown up and plastered on the huge advertisement, everyone wants to be her friend, even Holly, the most popular girl in school. It’s like all Sib needed for people to see her was her face enlarged and shoved in their faces. Mesmerized by her newfound popularity, Sib happily accepts all the attention and the friendship of Holly (because we all know the most popular people at school are the best at being friends). Lou is the new kid at school and is not looking for new friends. After suffering the death of her boyfriend, Lou never fully recovered even with all the not-so-subtle hints of everyone around her to move on, push past, and forget about it. Through the trials and tribulations of first love, betrayal, and camp activities, Sib and Lou find their way into each other’s live with the help of Sib’s hopeless admirer and mutual friend, Michael. Hiking, canoeing, and general teenage rambunctiousness are accompanied by vital life lessons about friendship and love in this endearing tale of growing up.

The cover really should have two girls on it because there really is not a romance in Wildlife. Okay, fine, there is romance, but it’s not the whole story. The real story is the unlikely friendship between two girls with completely different backgrounds. Does the cover reveal that? No, not so much.

If I were to compare this book with a Melina Marchetta or E. Lockhart book, I would consider this book 50 times lighter than anything Marchetta or Lockhart could come up with it. Don’t get me wrong, I like it that way. Marchetta and Lockhart are more serious and heavy. Wildlife was a light summer read with a couple dark undertones streaked throughout.

The writing was simple and pleasing. Nothing too hard core. It didn’t leave me with a feeling of absolute wonder, nor did it leave me with a feeling of bewilderment or disgust. I appreciated the sincerity and honesty of the stories Wood brought to the table. Betrayal of friends, bad friendships, disappointment, and first loves are things almost everyone lives through. I could relate with both Sib and Lou and their dynamics.

While good in an easy, vanilla sort of way, this book wasn’t really anything extraordinarily special. It was forgettable, yet enjoyable. 

On Road To Cinema: 24 YA Books About to Become Movies

On The Road To Cinema: 24 YA Books About To Become Movies







It could be argued that it all started with the Hunger Games, or maybe so far back as to the Harry Potter saga, but it is undeniable that adapting young adult books and turning them into blockbusters has become a sweeping fad. And, honestly, who's complaining? Some of the best cinematic masterpieces were inspired by books or plays. The Godfather, Gone With the Wind, A Streetcar Named Desire all started out as books and were made into classic movies anyone not living under a rock has heard of. At one point, it seemed as if we were drowning in adaption after adaption, and then there's suddenly a noticeable lull in the young adult book-turned-movie factory. So what is in store? What's about to rock the movie screens? After loads of research, I've discovered the answer: a lot. I'm talking copious books on a rather impressively extensive list. I've picked some of my favorites.








The Definites:
There are some movies that are definitely making it to the big leagues of the cinematic arts. Some have trailers, casts, and producers and are strongly expected to premiere behind the red velvet curtains. Here are some the definites that are expected to show within the next couple of years.

Mockingjay Part 2
November 20, 2015
We all know that multiple movie reigns will be coming to an end in the coming years. The Hunger Games is releasing its final installment of the well-loved trilogy. The Mockingjay is a movie that will definitely give the audience a healthy dose of violence and war, but also some closure on the Peeta front. It works out evenly in the end in my opinion. After this final installment, The Hunger Games dynasty will have officially ended; it was a good run, it really was, but it's time for the younger ones to have their chance are stardom, don't you think?

Allegiant Part 1
March 18, 2016
Some series are just in the midst of their fame. Divergent and Insurgent were made, watched, and reasonably loved (Theo James, hello?!). Now it's time for the final book to make a debut on the wide screen. Allegiant is undoubtedly highly anticipated (and, in a similar manner of the production of Hunger Games, it will be two parts- goody), but that's not really the question on everyone's mind now is it? I'm just going to say it: can they really carry through with the end? 





The Scorch Trials
September 18, 2015
Dylan O'Brien was loved before the Maze Runner, but after? Forget about it. He became an instant teen pop idol, even more than he originally was. Those ignorant of O'Brien's movie star status were happily introduced to him through Dashner's action-packed dystopian thriller. And now, we can say hello to The Scorch Trials. 

Me, Earl, and The Dying Girl
June 12, 2015
This one is so close. Me, Earl, and The Dying Girl, a novel about Greg and his friend Earl and their serendipitous meeting with a girl diagnosed with cancer, is set to release in the near, near future. Like only a few days away kind of near. Readers will finally be able to see this weird, somewhat hilarious story in the shape of cinematic magic.

The 5th Wave
January 15, 2016
The 5th Wave was an instant success and the primary cause of emotional breakdowns around the world (including me). Film makers took notice of this literary phenomenon and decided to take action. Good choice, film makers. Chloë Grace Moretz, Maika Monroe, and Maria Bello were casted as the stars of this post-apocalyptic sci-fi adventure. 






A Monster Calls
October 14, 2016
A Monster Calls was an award winning novel about a little boy, his mother, and a monster. Published in the format of a chillingly dark, yet inquisitively creative, picture book, A Monster Calls was a reflection on guilt and death, youth and maturity. Patrick Ness wove enthralling language and invaluable lessons into a book film makers would've had to been blind to not notice. Liam Neeson, Sigourney Weaver, and Felicity Jones have already signed on for this movie.




Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children
March 4, 2016
Mysterious, dark, chilling, weird, and peculiar are all words you could use to describe the popular novel Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children. After finding a pile of strange and inexplicable photos, Ransom Riggs was inspired to tell the story of a group of talented orphans cared for by a caring bird. Eva Green, Asa Butterfield, and Samuel L. Jackson are already part of the cast for this movie.




Papertowns
July 24, 2015
The Fault in Our Stars was a huge success. It, to this day, continues to remain one of my favorite movies (and books) of all time. It did not come as a surprise to me when film makers started to pick up the film rights to John Green's other literary masterpieces, and good for them. God knows they have more than a large enough fan base for a blockbuster movie. Papertowns, while not one of my favorite book by John Green, will be on the very top of my list of movies to see this summer. Nat Wolff, Cara Delevingne, and Halston Sage will be the stars of the latest John Green film.

The Not So Definites:
While some movies are absolutely going to make the big screens, there are others whose movie adaptions are mere rumors in the cinematic grapevine. The movie rights have been sold, but how are we to know that they'll actually make it? It's common knowledge that many attempts have failed just at the finish line in terms of the movie transformation. It is my sincerest hope that all of the following books make it to my local movie theater.



To All The Boys I've Loved Before
Info:
Optioned by Will Smith's Overbrook Entertainment
Annie Neal will write the script

The Night Circus
Info:
Rights were bought by Summit Entertainment and David Heyman

Moira Buffini will write the script







Eleanor and Park
Info:
DreamWorks Studios picked up the film rights
Carla Hacken will be a producer along with Matt Kennedy
Shooting for the film is set to start in 2015




Legend
Info:
Film rights were sold to CBS films
Wyckiff Godfrey and Marty Bowani will produce
Andrew Barter and Gabe Ferrato will be writing the script with Marie Lu






We Were Liars
Info:
Optioned by Imperative Entertainment
Screenplay will be written by E. Lockhart





Just One Day
Info:
Just One Day and Just One Year will be combined into one movie
Universal pictures is in charge of production
Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage will produce along with Gayle Forman and Lis Rowinski





The Diviners
Info:
Film rights were sold to Paramount Pictures 
Bray has been named to write the script
Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage will be producing





Looking for Alaska
Info:
The team for this movie will greatly resemble the ones behind Papertowns and The Fault in Our Stars. 
Wyck Godfrey and Marty Bowen will produce
Scott Neustadter and Michael H. Weber will be the screenwriters
Options secured by Paramount, even before The Fault in Our Stars




Graceling
Info:
Reliance Entertainment will partner with Kintop Pictures in filming
Deepak Nayar and Tabrez Noorani will produce
Piers Ashworth will be the screenwriter






Jellicoe Road
Info:
Directed by Kate Woods
Produced by Sue Taylor and Goalpost Pictures






Saving Francesca
Info:
Melina Marchetta is writing the script
Jo Werner will produce







Queen of Tearling
Info:
Emma Watson will be executive producer and star
Warner Bros. purchased film rights






Raven Boys
Info:
New Line Cinema bought the film rights
Akiva Goldsman is producing
Area Johnston and Dave Neustadter are overseeing






The Scorpio Races
Info:
Jack Thorne will be writing the screenplay
David Katzenberg and Seth Grahame-Smith are producing
Focus acquired film rights



Tiger's Curse
Info:
Shekhar Kapur will direct
Raphael Kryszek, Mary Parent, and Ineffable Pictures will produce
Julie Plec will be writing for the film
Paramount Pictures has screen rights






Uglies
Info:
20th Century Fox and John Davis have film rights