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Waiting on Wednesday: Wildwood

2011-07-27T08:52:00.000-07:00

"Waiting On" Wednesday is hosted weekly by Jill @ Breaking the Spine. Waiting On is where bloggers can share with others what book they are currently waiting to read.

Wildwood (Wildwood Trilogy #1)

Colin Meloy

Middle Grade

Aug. 30, 2011

Summary: The first book in the epic middle-grade fantasy series full of magic, wonder, and danger—nothing less than an American Narnia—from Colin Meloy, lead singer of the highly celebrated band the Decemberists, and Carson Ellis, the acclaimed illustrator of the New York Times bestselling The Mysterious Benedict Society

Teaser Tuesday (23)

2011-07-26T15:58:00.000-07:00

Teaser Tuesday is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading. Anyone can play along!Just do the following:

Grab you current read

Open to a random page.

Share two (2) "teaser" sentences from somewhere on the page.

Book Review: Forever by Maggie Stiefvater

2011-07-25T16:50:00.000-07:00

Hello everyone! Finished Forever by Maggie Stiefvater, the third and finale book in the Wolves of Mercy Falls Series. The first two books are Shiver and Linger. Hope you enjoy this review:

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Summary: The thrilling conclusion to #1 bestselling Shiver trilogy from Maggie Stievater

In Maggie Stiefvater's SHIVER, Grace and Sam found each other. In LINGER, they fought to be together. Now, in FOREVER, the stakes are even higher than before. Wolves are being hunted. Lives are being threatened. And love is harder and harder to hold on to as death comes closing in.

Review: World wind of love, longing, sadness, and death. Forever simples all of that and so much more. In Forever Sam and Grace are back in the never ending story of love and freedom and its shows how truly much they were meant to be together and how much they want that to happen. There are a lot of questions answered with Grace, Sam, Cole, Isabel, and many other wonderful characters. Sam finally over comes his fears and starts to fight to so hard to be himself and not lose who he is or what he is. Grace is so sweet, strong, and amazingly smart even as a wolf and with Sam it seems they could anything together. In Linger Cole shows himself about who he is, what he was, but in Forever he shows who he will be. Also in Linger is seemed like Cole and Sam couldn't even be in the same room together, but in Forever it all turns around. Isabel wasn't my favorite character in Shiver because of her who she was, but she changed in Forever for the better and turned the tables at the very end for both her, Cole, and everyone else in the pack. Forever is packed full of adventure, love, and hope.

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Rating: 5/5 Stars!

Pub. Date: July 12, 2011

Publisher: Scholastic, Inc.
Format: Hardcover , 400pp
Chapters: 78
Age Range: Young Adult

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In My Mailbox (30)

2011-07-24T08:37:00.000-07:00

Summary: When Calla Tor wakes up in the lair of the Searchers, her sworn enemies, she’s certain her days are numbered. But then the Searchers make her an offer—one that gives her the chance to destroy her former masters and save the pack—and the man—she left behind. Is Ren worth the price of her freedom? And will Shay stand by her side no matter what? Now in control of her own destiny, Calla must decide which battles are worth fighting and how many trials true love can endure and still survive.

A Song of Ice and Fire 4-Book Boxed Set

Summary: A NEW ORIGINAL SERIES, NOW ON HBO.

George R. R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire series has become, in many ways, the gold standard for modern epic fantasy. Martin—dubbed the “American Tolkien” by Time magazine—has created a world that is as rich and vital as any piece of historical fiction, set in an age of knights and chivalry and filled with a plethora of fascinating, multidimensional characters that you love, hate to love, or love to hate as they struggle for control of a divided kingdom. It is this very vitality that has led it to be adapted as the HBO miniseries “Game of Thrones.”

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Trailer Thursday (14)

2011-07-21T14:30:00.000-07:00

Synopsis: Evie finally has the normal life she’s always longed for. But she’s shocked to discover that being ordinary can be . . . kind of boring. Just when Evie starts to long for her days at the International Paranormal Containment Agency, she’s given a chance to work for them again. Desperate for a break from all the normalcy, she agrees. But as one disastrous mission leads to another, Evie starts to wonder if she made the right choice. And when Evie’s faerie ex-boyfriend Reth appears with devastating revelations about her past, she discovers that there’s a battle brewing between the faerie courts that could throw the whole supernatural world into chaos. The prize in question? Evie herself. So much for normal.

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Waiting on Wednesday: The Near Witch

2011-07-20T14:47:00.000-07:00

"Waiting On" Wednesday is hosted weekly by Jill @ Breaking the Spine. Waiting On is where bloggers can share with others what book they are currently waiting to read.

The Near Witch

Victoria Schwab .

Young Adult
Aug. 2, 2011

Summary: The Near Witch is only an old story told to frighten children. If the wind calls at night, you must not listen. The wind is lonely, and always looking for company. And there are no strangers in the town of Near. These are the truths that Lexi has heard all her life. But when an actual stranger—a boy who seems to fade like smoke—appears outside her home on the moor at night, she knows that at least one of these sayings is no longer true. The next night, the children of Near start disappearing from their beds, and the mysterious boy falls under suspicion. Still, he insists on helping Lexi search for them. Something tells her she can trust him. As the hunt for the children intensifies, so does Lexi’s need to know—about the witch that just might be more than a bedtime story, about the wind that seems to speak through the walls at night, and about the history of this nameless boy. Part fairy tale, part love story, Victoria Schwab’s debut novel is entirely original yet achingly familiar: a song you heard long ago, a whisper carried by the wind, and a dream you won’t soon forget.

Teaser Tuesday (22)

2011-07-20T14:43:00.000-07:00

Teaser Tuesday is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading. Anyone can play along!Just do the following:

Grab you current read

Open to a random page.

Share two (2) "teaser" sentences from somewhere on the page.
BE CAREFULE NOT TO INCLUDE SPOLIERS! (make sure that what your share doesn't give to much
away! You don't want to ruin the book for the others!)
Share the title & author, too, so other TT participants can add the book to their TBR lists if they like you teasers!

My Teaser:
"This is where the magic happens," Cole said. "Are you going to put on your leotard now"? ~Forever (Wolves of Mercy Falls Series #3) by Maggie Stiefvater

In My Mailbox (29)

2011-07-18T09:08:00.000-07:00

Summary: The thrilling conclusion to #1 bestselling Shiver trilogy from Maggie Stiefvater then. When Sam met Grace, he was a wolf and she was a girl. Eventually he found a way to become a boy, and their love moved from a curious distance to the intense closeness of shared lives.now. That should have been the end of their story. But Grace was not meant to stay human. Now she is the wolf. And the wolves of Mercy Falls are about to be killed in one final, spectacular hunt. forever.
Sam would do anything for Grace. But can one boy and one love really change a hostile, predatory world? The past, the present, and the future are about to collide in one pure moment - a moment of death or life, farewell or forever.

Beauty Queens

Summary: The fifty contestants in the Miss Teen Dream pageant thought this was going to be a fun trip to the beach, where they could parade in their state-appropriate costumes and compete in front of the cameras. But sadly, their airplane had another idea crashing on a desert island and leaving the survivors stranded with little food, little water, and practically no eyeliner. What's a beauty queen to do? Continue to practice for the talent portion of the program--or wrestle snakes to the ground? Get a perfect tan--or learn to run wild? And what should happen when the sexy pirates show up? Welcome to the heart of non-exfoliated darkness. Your tour guide? None other than Libba Bray, the hilarious, sensational, Printz Award-winning author of A Great and Terrible Beauty and Going Bovine. The result is a novel that will make you laugh, make you think, and make you never see beauty the same way again.
Going Bovine

Summary: Can Cameron find what he’s looking for? All 16-year-old Cameron wants is to get through high school—and life in general—with a minimum of effort. It’s not a lot to ask. But that’s before he’s given some bad news: he’s sick and he’s going to die. Which totally sucks. Hope arrives in the winged form of Dulcie, a loopy punk angel/possible hallucination with a bad sugar habit. She tells Cam there is a cure—if he’s willing to go in search of it. With the help of a death-obsessed, video-gaming dwarf and a yard gnome, Cam sets off on the mother of all road trips
through a twisted America into the heart of what matters most.

Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children

Summary: A mysterious island. An abandoned orphanage. A strange collection of very curious photographs. It all waits to be discovered in Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children, an unforgettable novel that mixes fiction and photography in a thrilling reading experience. As our story opens, a horrific family tragedy sets sixteen-year-old Jacob journeying to a remote island off the coast of Wales, where he discovers the crumbling ruins of Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children. As Jacob explores its abandoned bedrooms and hallways, it becomes clear that the children were more than just peculiar. They may have been dangerous. They may have been quarantined on a deserted island for good reason. And somehow—impossible though it seems—they may still be alive.A spine-tingling fantasy illustrated with haunting vintage photography, Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children will delight adults, teens, and anyone who relishes an adventure in the shadows.

Imaginary Girls

Summary: Chloe's older sister, Ruby, is the girl everyone looks to and longs for, who can't be captured or caged. When a night with Ruby's friends goes horribly wrong and Chloe discovers the dead body of her classmate London Hayes left floating in the reservoir, Chloe is sent away from town and away from Ruby.

But Ruby will do anything to get her sister back, and when Chloe returns to town two years later, deadly surprises await. As Chloe flirts with the truth that Ruby has hidden deeply away, the fragile line between life and death is redrawn by the complex bonds of sisterhood. With palpable drama and delicious craft, Nova Ren Suma bursts onto the YA scene with the story that everyone will be talking about.

Manga

Death Note; Black Edition, Volume IV

Overview: Contains Volumes 7 and 8 of Death Note! Light Yagami is an ace student with great prospects--and he’s bored out of his mind. But all that changes when he finds the Death Note, a notebook dropped by a rogue Shinigami death god. Any human whose name is written in the notebook dies, and now Light has vowed to use the power of the Death Note to rid the world of evil. Will Light's noble goal succeed, or will the Death Note turn him into the very thing he fights against?

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Book Review: Hourglass by Myra McEntire

2011-07-18T08:49:00.000-07:00

Hello everyone! Today I finished reading Hourglass by Myra McEntire. Here is my review and I hope you enjoy:

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Summary: One hour to rewrite the past . . . For seventeen-year-old Emerson Cole, life is about seeing what isn’t there: swooning Southern Belles; soldiers long forgotten; a haunting jazz trio that vanishes in an instant. Plagued by phantoms since her parents’ death, she just wants the apparitions to stop so she can be normal. She’s tried everything, but the visions keep coming back. So when her well-meaning brother brings in a consultant from a secretive organization called the Hourglass, Emerson’s willing to try one last cure. But meeting Michael Weaver may not only change her future, it may change her past. Who is this dark, mysterious, sympathetic guy, barely older than Emerson herself, who seems to believe every crazy word she says? Why does an electric charge seem to run through the room whenever he’s around? And why is he so insistent that he needs her help to prevent a death that never should have happened? Full of atmosphere, mystery, and romance, Hourglass merges the very best of the paranormal and science-fiction genres in a seductive, remarkable young adult debut.

Review: Hourglass is one mysterious book, but for some reason it never kept me on the edge of my seat. At the beginning of the novel the main character Emerson is introduced. Emerson at the beginning seemed like a character I could relate to, but as the story progressed it became less and less likely. Michael was one of the most mysterious characters, because of his past and also the secrets and the help he needed from Emerson. Emerson's brother, Thomas was a caring, thoughtful for his sister and his wife, Dru, never giving up hope. Jack is one other character that was the most mysterious of all, but someone that didn't seem interesting for some reason. The story became a roller coaster going to fast at times, never giving a break for the character to get air back into their lungs. It never made me interested sadly, but I truly wanted to like this story because of the amazing summary.

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Rating: 3/5 Stars!

Pub. Date: June 2011

Publisher: EgmontUSA
Format: Hardcover , 400pp
Chapters: 56
Age Range: Young Adult

Book Trailer:

Waiting on Wednesday: Silence

2011-07-06T16:51:00.000-07:00

"Waiting On" Wednesday is hosted weekly by Jill @ Breaking the Spine. Waiting On is where bloggers can share with others what book they are currently waiting to read.

Silence (Hush, Hush Series #3)

Becca Fitzpatrick

Young Adult

Oct. 4, 2011

The last book, Crescendo left me hanging, but it was still a amazing book so I am still looking forward to thsi one and am wondering what will happen to Patch next and if Nora will ever stop being annoying.... only time will tell.

From Goodreads:

The noise between Patch and Nora is gone. They've overcome the secrets riddled in Patch's dark past...bridged two irreconcilable worlds...faced heart-wrenching tests of betrayal, loyalty and trust...and all for a love that will transcend the boundary between heaven and earth. Armed with nothing but their absolute faith in one another, Patch and Nora enter a desperate fight to stop a villain who holds the power to shatter everything they've worked for—and their love—forever.

Book Review: Passion (Fallen Series #3) by Lauren Kate

2011-07-05T13:33:00.000-07:00

Hello everyone! I finished reading Passion by Lauren Kate, which is the third book in the Fallen Series. If you haven't read the first two books Fallen and Torment, then please don't continue reading this review because it will contain spoilers for the first two books. Here is my review and I hope you enjoy:

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Summary: Luce would die for Daniel. And she has. Over and over again. Throughout time, Luce and Daniel have found each other, only to be painfully torn apart: Luce dead, Daniel left broken and alone. But perhaps it doesn’t need to be that way. . . . Luce is certain that something—or someone—in a past life can help her in her present one. So she begins the most important journey of this lifetime . . . going back eternities to witness firsthand her romances with Daniel . . . and finally unlock the key to making their love last. Cam and the legions of angels and Outcasts are desperate to catch Luce, but none are as frantic as Daniel. He chases Luce through their shared pasts, terrified of what might happen if she rewrites history. Because their romance for the ages could go up in flames . . . forever.

Review: Throughout Fallen and Torment Luce and Daniel have tried being together, but Luce always dies. I've always wonder why does she die and exploded in white flames? How did this all start and will it ever end for these two? In Passion I received a few answers, not all, but a few. Passion was a the past, present, and future all in one book. Luce was racing through the past trying to find answers to her thousand questions. It was her quest for finally turn her and Daniel's curse around and then they will finally be together forever. Daniel and everyone else who was there at the battle in Luce's backyard were racing after Luce and if she made one small mistake every ones existence could change. Luce was not listening to her mind when she was making these decisions and Daniel couldn't seem to stop crying. Putting those two together in one book made be want to stop reading it at some points. The reason I kept reading was because of the rich history I was learning more and more about as I was going throughout the story. I could enjoy Fallen and Torment because Cam and many other characters were there to hind the annoyance of Luce and Daniel. In Passion the only other character besides Luce and Daniel that is shown as much is Cam. I enjoy Cam because of is evil attitude and the way he looks at life. The other characters are here and there throughout the past, but the present weren't until the very end of the novel. There was a new character named Bill, who is should change his name is mysterious. He was fun to read about, but I could tell who he was before he introduced himself to Luce by focusing on the very beginning of the novel. . I still am looking forward to Rapture, because I need to know what Bill is planning next.

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Rating: 3/5 Stars!

Pub. Date: June 2011

Publisher: Random House Children's Books
Format: Hardcover , 432pp
Chapters: 20
Age Range: Young Adult

Book Trailer:

Fragment Friday (14)

2011-07-01T15:18:00.000-07:00

Fragment Friday is hosted by James at Book Chic Club. You read an excerpt from your favorite book or a book that you are currently reading and share it to your readers.

Today I read from Passion by Luaren Kate

Teaser Tuesday (21)

2011-06-28T11:33:00.000-07:00

Teaser Tuesday is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading. Anyone can play along!Just do the following:

Grab you current read

Open to a random page.

Share two (2) "teaser" sentences from somewhere on the page.

BE CAREFULE NOT TO INCLUDE SPOLIERS! (make sure that what your share doesn't give to much

away! You don't want to ruin the book for the others!)
Share the title & author, too, so other TT participants can add the book to their TBR lists if they like you teasers!

My Teaser:
"It might make things a little bit less weird."
"Doesn't that depend on what I look like?" ~Passion by Lauren Kate

In My Mailbox (28)

2011-06-25T13:41:00.000-07:00

Passion

Summary: "Every single lifetime, I'll choose you. Just as you have chosen me. Forever." Luce would die for Daniel. And she has. Over and over again. Throughout time, Luce and Daniel have found each other, only to be painfully torn apart: Luce dead, Daniel left broken and alone. But perhaps it doesn’t need to be that way. . . . Luce is certain that something—or someone—in a past life can help her in her present one. So she begins the most important journey of this lifetime . . . going back eternities to witness firsthand her romances with Daniel . . . and finally unlock the key to making their love last. Cam and the legions of angels and Outcasts are desperate to catch Luce, but none are as frantic as Daniel. He chases Luce through their shared pasts, terrified of what might happen if she rewrites history. Because their romance for the ages could go up in flames . . . forever.

Hourglass

Trial by Fire

Summary: There can only be one alpha. Bryn is finally settling into her position as alpha of the Cedar Ridge Pack—or at least, her own version of what it means to be alpha when you’re a human leading a band of werewolves. Then she finds a teenage boy bleeding on her front porch. Before collapsing, he tells her his name is Lucas, he’s a Were, and Bryn’s protection is his only hope. But Lucas isn’t part of Bryn’s pack, and she has no right to claim another alpha’s Were. With threats—old and new—looming, and danger closing in from all sides, Bryn will have to accept what her guardian Callum knew all along. To be alpha, she will have to give in to her own animal instincts and become less human. And, she’s going to have to do it alone. Bryn faces both the costs, and the rewards, of love and loyalty, in this thrilling sequel to Raised by Wolves.

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I'm Back! :D

2011-06-25T13:24:00.000-07:00

Hello fellow bloggers! I am extremely sorry that I have been gone for such a long, long time, but I am back and more

ready then ever. There will be a lot more giveaways, reviews, and a few interviews here and there throughout these warm hot days.

Summer has finally come for me and I will read all the amazing, fantastic books on this break. I am looking forward to the next school year, but also to know that summer has finally come I do truly want it to last. Now let's make this summer fun! :D

Book Review: Welcome to Bordertown; Edited by Holly Black and Ellen Kushner

2011-06-12T16:41:00.000-07:00

Hello everyone! Today I finished reading Welcome to Bordertown; Edited by Holly Black and Ellen Kushner. Here is my review and I hope you enjoy:

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Summary: Bordertown: a city on the border between our human world and the elfin realm. Runaway teens come from both sides of the border to find adventure, to find themselves. Elves play in rock bands and race down the street on spell-powered motorbikes. Human kids recreate themselves in the squats and clubs and artists' studios of Soho. Terri Windling's original Bordertown series was the forerunner of today's urban fantasy, introducing authors that included Charles de Lint, Will Shetterly, Emma Bull, and Ellen Kushner. In this volume of all-new work (including a 15-page graphic story), the original writers are now joined by the generation that grew up dreaming of Bordertown, including acclaimed authors Holly Black, Cassandra Clare, Cory Doctorow, Neil Gaiman, Catherynne M. Valente, and many more. They all meet here on the streets of Bordertown in more than twenty new interconnected songs, poems, and stories.

Review: What a ball of fun! In this amazing, funny, exciting book filled with fantastic stories, poems, songs, and much more you will come face to face with TrueBloods, runaways, vampires, werewolves, and so much more. Bordertown is the a city between the Relam and the World, where artists, writers, dancers, musicians, and runaways are all allowed to feel free and to do whatever they want. Terri Windling, the creator of this amazing world and now a new group of characters comes into the border after thirteen long years to see how hard, but extraordinary the border really can be. With elfs that wear leather jackets and play in rock bands to people drink beer in a run down old bookstore. This book was filled with so many amazing stories and poems that were completely filled with spirit and hope for something better. At the beginning of this novel, Holly Black has a introduction and does the creator, Terri Windling. Then comes the Basics and Bordertown, explaining the rulers of gangs and how no human is allowed in the Relam. This novel is adventurous and was so much fun to read. Now if only Bordertown was real....

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Rating: 5/5 Stars!
Pub. Date: May 2011

Publisher: Random House Children's Books
Format: Hardcover , 544pp
Age Range: 12 and up

In My Mailbox (27)

2011-06-04T09:12:00.000-07:00

Summary: How do you defy destiny? Helen Hamilton has spent her entire sixteen years trying to hide how different she is—no easy task on an island as small and sheltered as Nantucket. And it's getting harder. Nightmares of a desperate desert journey have Helen waking parched, only to find her sheets damaged by dirt and dust. At school she's haunted by hallucinations of three women weeping tears of blood . . . and when Helen first crosses paths with Lucas Delos, she has no way of knowing they're destined to play the leading roles in a tragedy the Fates insist on repeating throughout history. As Helen unlocks the secrets of her ancestry, she realizes that some myths are more than just legend. But even demigod powers might not be enough to defy the forces that are both drawing her and Lucas together—and trying to tear them apart.

Angel Burn

Summary: Willow knows she’s different from other girls, and not just because she loves tinkering with cars. Willow has a gift. She can look into the future and know people’s dreams and hopes, their sorrows and regrets, just by touching them. She has no idea where this power comes from. But the assassin, Alex, does. Gorgeous, mysterious Alex knows more about Willow than Willow herself. He knows that her powers link to dark and dangerous forces, and that he’s one of the few humans left who can fight them. When Alex finds himself falling in love with his sworn enemy, he discovers that nothing is as it seems, least of all good and evil. In the first book in an action-packed, romantic trilogy, L..A. Weatherly sends readers on a thrill-ride of a road trip - and depicts the human race at the brink of a future as catastrophic as it is deceptively beautiful. They’re out for your soul . . . and they don’t have heaven in mind.

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass (Barnes & Noble Classics Series)

Summary: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass, by Lewis Carroll, is part of the Barnes & Noble Classics series, which offers quality editions at affordable prices to the student and the general reader, including new scholarship, thoughtful design, and pages of carefully crafted extras. Here are some of the remarkable features of Barnes & Noble Classics: New introductions commissioned from today's top writers and scholars Biographies of the authors Chronologies of contemporary historical, biographical, and cultural events Footnotes and endnotes Selective discussions of imitations, parodies, poems, books, plays, paintings, operas, statuary, and films inspired by the work Comments by other famous authors Study questions to challenge the reader's viewpoints and expectations Bibliographies for further reading Indices & Glossaries, when appropriateAll editions are beautifully designed and are printed to superior specifications; some include illustrations of historical interest. Barnes & Noble Classics pulls together a constellation of influences—biographical, historical, and literary—to enrich each reader's understanding of these enduring works.

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Trailer Thursday (13)

2011-06-02T15:51:00.000-07:00

Synopsis: Can there truly be love after death?

Drifting in the dark waters of a mysterious river, the only thing Amelia knows for sure is that she's dead. With no recollection of her past life—or her actual death—she's trapped alone in a nightmarish existence. All of this changes when she tries to rescue a boy, Joshua, from drowning in her river. As a ghost, she can do nothing but will him to live. Yet in an unforgettable moment of connection, she helps him survive. Amelia and Joshua grow ever closer as they begin to uncover the strange circumstances of her death and the secrets of the dark river that held her captive for so long. But even while they struggle to keep their bond hidden from the living world, a frightening spirit named Eli is doing everything in his power to destroy their newfound happiness and drag Amelia back into the ghost world . . . forever. Thrilling and evocative, with moments of pure pleasure, Hereafter is a sensation you won't want to miss.

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Waiting on Wednesday: Hourglass

2011-06-01T18:16:00.000-07:00

"Waiting On" Wednesday is hosted weekly by Jill @ Breaking the Spine. Waiting On is where bloggers can share with others what book they are currently waiting to read.

Hourglass

Myra McEntire

Young Adult

June 14, 2011

Let me just say that I am in love with this cover! It's so unique and creative, but truly the thing that matters the most is what is in the pages and let me tell you, this book sounds fantastic and might just be one of my new favorites.

From Goodreads: 

One hour to rewrite the past . . .

For seventeen-year-old Emerson Cole, life is about seeing what isn’t there: swooning Southern Belles; soldiers long forgotten; a haunting jazz trio that vanishes in an instant. Plagued by phantoms since her parents’ death, she just wants the apparitions to stop so she can be normal. She’s tried everything, but the visions keep coming back. So when her well-meaning brother brings in a consultant from a secretive organization called the Hourglass, Emerson’s willing to try one last cure. But meeting Michael Weaver may not only change her future, it may change her past. Who is this dark, mysterious, sympathetic guy, barely older than Emerson herself, who seems to believe every crazy word she says? Why does an electric charge seem to run through the room whenever he’s around? And why is he so insistent that he needs her help to prevent a death that never should have happened? Full of atmosphere, mystery, and romance, Hourglass merges the very best of the paranormal and science-fiction genres in a seductive, remarkable young adult debut.

Teaser Tuesday (20)

2011-05-31T16:10:00.000-07:00

Teaser Tuesday is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading. Anyone can play along!Just do the following:

Grab you current read

Open to a random page.

Share two (2) "teaser" sentences from somewhere on the page.

BE CAREFULE NOT TO INCLUDE SPOLIERS! (make sure that what your share doesn't give to much

away! You don't want to ruin the book for the others!)
Share the title & author, too, so other TT participants can add the book to their TBR lists if they like you teasers!

My Teaser:
"Folks!" He said. "Lords and ladies of Soho, please try to control your flashing eyes and floating hair-because the Show Must Go On!" ~Welcome to Bordertown; Edited by Holly Black and Ellen Kushner

It's Monday, What are you Reading? (15)

2011-05-30T12:08:00.000-07:00

This fantastic meme is hosted by Shelia at One Person's Jounrey Through The World of Books.

Read This Past Week:

Shift by Jeri-Smith Ready

Wither by Lauren DeStefano

Abandon by Meg Cabot

Currently Reading:

Welcome to Bordertown by Holly Black and Ellen Kushner

Upcoming Reads:

Die for Me by Amy Plum

Starcrossed by Josephine Angelini

Book Review: Abandon by Meg Cabot

2011-05-30T11:57:00.000-07:00

Hello everyone! Today I finished reading Abandon by Meg Cabot. Here is my review and I hope you enjoy:

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Summary: Though she tries returning to the life she knew before the accident, Pierce can't help but feel at once a part of this world, and apart from it. Yet she's never alone . . . because someone is always watching her. Escape from the realm of the dead is impossible when someone there wants you back. But now she's moved to a new town. Maybe at her new school, she can start fresh. Maybe she can stop feeling so afraid. Only she can't. Because even here, he finds her. That's how desperately he wants her back. She knows he's no guardian angel, and his dark world isn't exactly heaven, yet she can't stay away . . . especially since he always appears when she least expects it, but exactly when she needs him most. But if she lets herself fall any further, she may just find herself back in the one place she most fears: the Underworld.

Review: Abandon is a remake of the mythical story of Persephone and Hades. Hades kidnapped Persephone from our world and brought her into the Underworld. After she is kidnapped, her mother starts searching for her, but soon becomes extremely angry and puts the world into a blizzard. In the Underworld, Persephone east three seeds, that makes her stay in the Underworld every winter and then she is allowed back to our world during the spring. This is the Ancient Greeks idea of seasons. In Abandon Pierce has a horrible accident, when she drowns in her own pool after trying to save a bird and tripping over the edge and hitting her head. She finds herself in the world of the Underworld, where is again finds John, who she only met once when she was seven at her grandfathers funeral. When she comes back to earth she isn't truly herself anymore and John soon starts showing up everywhere when she finds herself in trouble. Soon her mother and her move to a small island off the coast of Florida, but when she gets there things just start getting worse and worse. I didn't like Peirce as much as I liked other characters like her cousin Alex, who is in the very first chapter when the family all meeting at a party in Pierce's new house. Pierce seemed to get herself into trouble almost everyday and didn't seem to care about the consequences. Alex was a hard, sad child that never truly had a father because he was always living with his grandmother because his father was in jail most of his life. There were other characters like Kayla, who Pierce meets on her first day at her new school called New Pathways. The writing style of Abandon was thrilling at times and other times Pierce and many other characters seemed to annoying to even read about, but I did enjoy the mythology and the relationship between John and Pierce.

***

Rating: 3.5/5

Pub. Date: April 2011

Publisher: Scholastic, Inc.
Format: Hardcover , 320pp
Age Range: Young Adult

Book Trailer:

Cover Revealed!

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Clockwork Prince (Infernal Devices Series #2)

Cassandra Clare

December 6, 2011

Young Adult

Summary: In Clockwork Prince, with Mortmain vanished and the clock counting down on how long Charlotte can keep control of the Institute away from Benedict Lightwood, Will, Jem and Tessa must dig into Mortmain’s past to predict what he will do in the future, But secrets about Mortmain aren’t all they find buried — Tessa begins to uncover the truth about her own birth, and the ghosts of Will’s past return to haunt him. As Tessa grows closer to Jem, and Will is driven further toward the brink of madness by jealousy and guilt, will they discover the truth in time to halt the next phase of Mortmain’s evil plan?

In My Mailbox (26)

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Summary: My life had always been blissfully, wonderfully normal. But it only took one moment to change everything. Suddenly, my sister, Georgia, and I were orphans. We put our lives into storage and moved to Paris to live with my grandparents. And I knew my shattered heart, my shattered life, would never feel normal again. Then I met Vincent. Mysterious, sexy, and unnervingly charming, Vincent Delacroix appeared out of nowhere and swept me off my feet. Just like that, I was in danger of losing my heart all over again. But I was ready to let it happen. Of course, nothing is ever that easy. Because Vincent is no normal human. He has a terrifying destiny, one that puts his life at risk every day. He also has enemies . . . immortal, murderous enemies who are determined to destroy him and all of his kind. While I'm fighting to piece together the remnants of my life, can I risk putting my heart—as well as my life and my family's—in jeopardy for a chance at love?

Welcome to Bordertown

Book Review: Wither by Lauren DeStefano

2011-05-28T14:50:00.000-07:00

Hello everyone! Today I finished reading Wither by Lauren DeStefano. Here is my review and I hope you enjoy:

***

Summary: What if you knew exactly when you would die? Thanks to modern science, every human being has become a ticking genetic time bomb—males only live to age twenty-five, and females only live to age twenty. In this bleak landscape, young girls are kidnapped and forced into polygamous marriages to keep the population from dying out. When sixteen-year-old Rhine Ellery is taken by the Gatherers to become a bride, she enters a world of wealth and privilege. Despite her husband Linden's genuine love for her, and a tenuous trust among her sister wives, Rhine has one purpose: to escape—to find her twin brother and go home. But Rhine has more to contend with than losing her freedom. Linden's eccentric father is bent on finding an antidote to the genetic virus that is getting closer to taking his son, even if it means collecting corpses in order to test his experiments. With the help of Gabriel, a servant Rhine is growing dangerously attracted to, Rhine attempts to break free, in the limited time she has left.

Review: Everyone wonders what will happen after you die, but most don't ask how will I die? In Rhine's world people die extremely young because of the horrible virus that every new generation child was born with because of a chemical all first generations had to take, for it would take about all diseases for their child, which it did, but it also made them genetic time bombs. Rhine lived in Manhattan, NY with her twin brother, Rowan, but one day she was taking away from all of that and sold to a House Governor named Linden. Linden was a wealthy, sweet, innocent 21 year old man that just wanted love and not to be alone in the mansion his father was making him live in for his whole short, sad life. Rhine was a amazing, intelligent, and extremely sneaky main character to read about, but when I was reading the novel I truly felt bad for Linden because to him he thought Rhine loved him, but it was the complete opposite. All Rhine wanted in the world was to have her brother back and to continue living in their parents house. When Rhine was married to Linden, he was also marraging to other brides, Jenna and Cicely. Jenna was a fantastic character to read about because of her completely utter hatered for their husband and the dark loss that he took away from her. Cicely, who was only 13-years-old at the beginning of the novel, truly surprised me at the end of the novel, because throughout the whole novel she seemed like a horrible little child, who seemed like she could never get her way. I truly enjoyed the history of the novel and the writing style was fantastic.

***

Rating: 4/5 Stars!

Pub. Date: March 2011

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing
Format: Hardcover , 358pp
Chapters: 27
Age Range: Young Adult

Book Trailer:

Book Review: Shift by Jeri-Smith Ready

2011-05-21T16:06:00.000-07:00

Hello everyone! I finished reading Shift by Jeri-Smith Ready, which is the second book in the Shade Trilogy. The first book in the series is Shade and the third (coming 2012) is Shine. Here is my review and I hope you enjoy:

***

Summary: Aura’s life is anything but easy. Her boyfriend, Logan, died, and his slides between ghost and shade have left her reeling. Aura knows he needs her now more than ever. She loves Logan, but she can’t deny her connection with the totally supportive, totally gorgeous Zachary. And she’s not sure that she wants to. Logan and Zachary will fight to be the one by her side, but Aura needs them both to uncover the mystery of her past—the mystery of the Shift. As Aura’s search uncovers new truths, she must decide whom to trust with her secrets…and her heart.

Review: Shade was a extremely interesting ghost story about love and redemption. Now the old characters are back in Shift and their love will be tested like it hasn't ever before. The main character, Aura has turned into a complete different person. In Shift I didn't enjoy Aura that much because at times it seemed like she either couldn't hang on to one man or kept throwing herself at another. I did enjoy reading about Logan, who is the sun that all the other characters revolve around. He literally became the light for everyone and he was really great to read about with his jokes and amazing music. Zachary, was the character like I was having a hard time liking and hating, because at times he seemed like the best boy and then other times he seemed like the worst person in the whole book. I could not stop reading because I did enjoy the history that the author created throughout the novel about the Shift and the ghosts, but I think the many reason I was reading so fast was because I truly wanted to know what would happen to Logan.

***

Rating: 3.5/5 Stars!

Pub. Date: May 2011

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing

Format: Hardcover , 367pp

Chapters: 32
Age Range: Young Adult

Book Review: Divergent by Veronica Roth

2011-05-17T15:29:00.000-07:00

Hello everyone! Today I finished reading Divergent by Veronica Roth. Here is my review and I hope you enjoy:

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Summary: In Beatrice Prior's dystopian Chicago, society is divided into five factions, each dedicated to the cultivation of a particular virtue—Candor (the honest), Abnegation (the selfless), Dauntless (the brave), Amity (the peaceful), and Erudite (the intelligent). On an appointed day of every year, all sixteen-year-olds must select the faction to which they will devote the rest of their lives. For Beatrice, the decision is between staying with her family and being who she really is—she can't have both. So she makes a choice that surprises everyone, including herself. During the highly competitive initiation that follows, Beatrice renames herself Tris and struggles to determine who her friends really are—and where, exactly, a romance with a sometimes fascinating, sometimes infuriating boy fits into the life she's chosen. But Tris also has a secret, one she's kept hidden from everyone because she's been warned it can mean death. And as she discovers a growing conflict that threatens to unravel her seemingly perfect society, she also learns that her secret might help her save those she loves . . . or it might destroy her. Debut author Veronica Roth bursts onto the literary scene with the first book in the Divergent series—dystopian thrillers filled with electrifying decisions, heartbreaking betrayals, stunning consequences, and unexpected romance.

Review: WOW! I am sorry, but this review with not be intelligent at all. When I was done reading Divergent I just sat and was in a dark, dark trance. This book has now become my favorite book of all time. I fell in love with every character, every breath, word, and action they developed. I have never read a book where I could sit hours and just reading, without doing anything, but focusing on the best book ever created. Okay, yes that might be a little bit of a over board, but its completely true! In this amazing story is Beatrice, who begins her story with the faction Abnegation, the selfless. Abnegation is a faction where the people don't think of themselves, at all and only think about other people no matter what, which can be a problem even if to them it seems the best way possible for their world to become a better place. Throughout the novel you learn about all the other factions like Amity, Erudite, Candor, and Dauntless, which became my favorite faction even before I started the novel. This book is filled with action, suspense, battle strategies, fear, bravery, strength, educational observation, and grip, twisting love. Beatrice has become my favorite girl character of all time and Four has become my boy. Together they are the strongest, most willing characters. In the novel Beatrice has a brother named Caleb, who is also brave, but shocked me to the core for the decision he made. There is also other characters like Al, Will, Christina, Molly, Drew, and Peter, who I think was a extremely cruel character, but surprised in the end of this novel, for who he really is and why he's really who he is. I have explain as much as I can without giving away to much information, but before I finished this review I have to tell you to go out and buy this book, because if you don't then you will seriously regret it.

***

Rating: 5/5 STARS! (I wish I could give it 1 million)

Pub. Date: May 2011

Publisher: HarperCollins Children's Books
Format: Hardcover , 496pp
Chapters: 39
Age Range: Young Adult

Book Trailer:

Author Veronica Roth on Divergent:

Teaser Tuesday (19)

2011-05-17T12:49:00.000-07:00

Teaser Tuesday is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading. Anyone can play along!Just do the following:

Grab you current read

Open to a random page.

Share two (2) "teaser" sentences from somewhere on the page.

BE CAREFULE NOT TO INCLUDE SPOLIERS! (make sure that what your share doesn't give to much

away! You don't want to ruin the book for the others!)
Share the title & author, too, so other TT participants can add the book to their TBR lists if they like you teasers!

My Teaser:
"Eric's beady eyes fix on Al's face. "Are you afraid?"
"Of getting stabbed by an airbornes knife?" says Al. "Yes, I am!" ~Divergent by Veronica Roth

And the winner is...

2011-05-14T16:02:00.000-07:00

Thank you all for entering my contest and I had a great time reading all your comments, and why you wanted to be that Egyptian God or Goddess so much. There was 27 comments in total on my blog and Youtube account. I will now announce the winner.

And the winner is...
Superdupergirl1231

Congratz!

I have already contacted the person and they contacted me back. I will be shipping them the package this week and I really hope the enjoy what they won. Also who ever didn't win don't worry. I currently have a Pirate giveaway right now.

Book Review: The Throne of Fire (Kane Chronicles Series #2) by Rick Riordan

2011-05-14T15:53:00.000-07:00

Hello everyone. I finished reading the Throne of Fire by Rick Riordan, which is the second book in the Kane Chronicles Series. The first book is the Red Pyramid. Here is my review and I hope you enjoy:

***

Summary: Ever since the gods of Ancient Egypt were unleashed in the modern world, Carter Kane and his sister Sadie have been in trouble. As descendants of the House of Life, the Kanes have some powers at their command, but the devious gods haven't given them much time to master their skills at Brooklyn House, which has become a training ground for young magicians. And now their most threatening enemy yet - the chaos snake Apophis - is rising. If they don't prevent him from breaking free in a few days' time, the world will come to an end. In other words, it's a typical week for the Kane family. To have any chance of battling the Forces of Chaos, the Kanes must revive the sun god Ra. But that would be a feat more powerful than any magician has ever accomplished. First they have to search the world for the three sections of the Book of Ra, then they have to learn how to chant its spells. Oh, and did we mention that no one knows where Ra is exactly? Narrated in two different wisecracking voices, featuring a large cast of new and unforgettable characters, and with adventures spanning the globe, this second installment in the Kane Chronicles is nothing short of a thrill ride.

Review: Back in the world of the Kane family is extremely entertaining. Carter and Sadie areback to battle the forces of choas. They are both completely different people, but deep down they both need each other so very much. Carter is the smart, innocent, and extremely brave and Sadie is the funny, stubborn, and caring sister will to do anything if it means saving the world. The old characters like Bast, Amos, and Zia are back and are more powerful then ever. Throughout the novel the siblings meet new characters like Walt, who is one of the nicest, and caring characters I have ever read about before, but also has a very sad dark secret, also Bes, who is the god of dwarfs and ugly, but who can be mean on the outside, but truly cares about both Carter and Sadie both and is willing to do anything for both of them, and Vlad, who seems loyal, but has a dark, cruel secert of his own. The journey the siblings took thorughout the novel was a amazing adventure to read about with evil villians at every corner and it was a thousand times better with the action packed writing style Rick had to offer. This book gets a 5/5 Stars!

***

Pub. Date: May 2011

Publisher: Hyperion Books for Children
Format: Hardcover , 464pp
Chapters: 24
Age Range: 9 to 11

Little Pirate Prize Giveaway!

2011-05-13T18:26:00.000-07:00

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You can play to win this Little Pirate Prize, and plenty of otherwonderful things scattered throughout Random Magic Tour: Pirates! (May 10-30)

Feel free to visit the tour to read a biography of real-life pirateAnne Bonny, in the Pirate Queens series.

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back to the days of pirate ships and sunken treasures.

Book Trailer:

Anne Bonny doesn’t appear as a character Random Magic, but the main character, Winnie Flapjack, is very distinctly – piratical –in personality and disposition. Perhaps even more so than the surlycrew of the King of the Storm, as Winnie goes toe-to-toe with a pirateking.

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Random Magic Tour: Pirates! (May 10-30)

2011-05-10T19:16:00.000-07:00

Random Magic Tour: Pirates!

May 10-30, 2011

About: Random Magic

Tour organization: Lyrika Publicis

Triton Tavern proprietress and guest relations: vvb32

Contact the tour: @RandomMagicTour

Rum + Plunder Treasure Hunt (May 11-30)

Win some marrrrrvelous plunder!

Browse prizes

and

Bonus: Little Pirate Prizes

Cool surprise treasures scattered throughout the tour…

May 10

Mermaid’s Cove Musical Blog Hop

Shiver me timbers! Here be a round

of jolly tunes about the sweet trade.

My Love Affair With Boo

Twitter: @Misha_1989

Songs for: Bold pirates

Book Girl of Mur-y-Castell

Twitter: @blodeuedd83

Songs for: Gloomy pirates

Elbit Blog

Twitter: @MeriGreenleaf

Songs for: Accidental pirates

vvb32 Reads

Twitter: @vvb32reads

Songs for: Saucy pirates

The True Book Addict

Twitter: @truebookaddict

Songs for: Scary pirates

Willowdust Reviews - Tina’s Book Reviews

Twitter: @BooksAtTinas

Songs for: Pirate queens

Diary of a Bookworm

Twitter: N/A

Songs for: Poetic pirates

Cerebralicious

Twitter: @cerebrate

Songs for: Brave seafarers of every kind,

and a moment for all the lost ships.

Eating YA Books

Twitter: @eatingyabooks

Songs for: Jovial pirates

Vampires and Tofu

Twitter: @vampiresandtofu

Songs for: Ominous pirates

Songs and Stories

Twitter: @LiederMadchen

Songs for: (Delightfully) campy pirates

May 11

Liana’s Paper Doll Blog

Twitter: @lianaleslie

Design doll: Queens of the Sea: #1 of 10

Voting: May 26-27

and

vvb32 Reads

Twitter: @vvb32reads

Triton’s Tavern opens: Tour updates

Rum + Plunder tour hunt opens

Rum + Plunder: Join the hunt

May 12

The Fluidity of Time

Twitter: N/A

Feature: Discussion: Seafaring culture and beliefs

Feature: Pirate Queens: #1 of 10: The Lioness of Brittany

and

Liana’s Paper Doll Blog

Twitter: @lianaleslie

Design doll: Queens of the Sea: #2 of 10

May 13

Lady Violet

Twitter: @ladyviolet3

Video review, Random Magic

Feature: Video reading, Random Magic

Feature: Pirate Queens: #2 of 10: Lai Choi San

May 14

Dr. Stravagante’s Traveling Circus

Twitter: @hatshepsut0011

Review (Dual language: English, Italian)

Feature: Arrrgh! How to talk like a pirate

Plus: Random Magic and unusual grub

Bonus: Free audio book, The Pirates Own Book

(Contemporary usage: The Pirates’ Own Book)

and

Liana’s Paper Doll Blog

Twitter: @lianaleslie

Design doll: Queens of the Sea: #3 of 10

and

vvb32 Reads

Twitter: @vvb32reads

Feature: A Dandy in Distress (Part 1 of 3)

May 15

Moonlight Gleam

Twitter: @MoonlightGleams

Review

Interview

Feature: Cinematic Swashbucklers

Bonus: Free audio book, Buccaneers and Pirates of our Coasts

and

vvb32 Reads

Twitter: @vvb32reads

Triton’s Tavern meet-up

Tour tidbits and pints o’ grog

Feature: A Dandy in Distress,

the preposterous piratical melodrama

continues (Part 2 of 3)

May 16

The Book Swarm

Twitter: @marybrebner

Review

Feature: Pirate Queens: #3 of 10: Jacquotte Delahaye

Bonus: Pirate puzzle

and

Liana’s Paper Doll Blog

Twitter: @lianaleslie

Design doll: Queens of the Sea: #4 of 10

and

vvb32 Reads

Twitter: @vvb32reads

Feature: A Dandy in Distress (Part 3 of 3)

May 17

The Epic Rat

Twitter: @theEPICrat
Review

Feature: Grub and Bumbo

Feature: Pirate Queens: #4 of 10: Anne Bonny

Bonus: Free audio book, Among Malay Pirates and Other Tales of

Peril and Adventure

and

Liana’s Paper Doll Blog

Twitter: @lianaleslie

Design doll: Queens of the Sea: #5 of 10

May 18

Miss Page-Turner’s City of Books

Twitter: @MPTsCityofBooks

Review

Feature: Gallery: Sailing the Seven Seas

Feature: Pirate Queens: #5 of 10: Grace O’Malley

and

Songs and Stories

Twitter: @LiederMadchen

Review

Feature: Finding Starboard

Bonus: Color-Me-Pirate

Liana’s Paper Doll Blog

Twitter: @lianaleslie

Design doll: Queens of the Sea: #6 of 10

May 19

vvb32 Reads

Twitter: @vvb32reads

Feature: Music: Takes on pirate tunes

Feature: Pirate Queens: #6 of 10: Awilda

and

The Life (and Lies) of an Inanimate Flying Object

Twitter: @haleymathiot

Feature: Under the Black Flag

and

Liana’s Paper Doll Blog

Twitter: @lianaleslie

Design doll: Queens of the Sea: #7 of 10

May 20

Fiction Folio

Twitter: @TaraMQ

Video review, Random Magic

Feature: Post Like a Pirate

Feature: Pirate Queens: #7 of 10: A Salmagundi of She-Pirates

and

Liana’s Paper Doll Blog

Twitter: @lianaleslie

Design doll: Queens of the Sea: #8 of 10

and

vvb32 Reads

Twitter: @vvb32reads
Triton’s Tavern meet-up

More tour tidbits and pints o’ grog.

May 21

Bibliophilic Monologues

Twitter: @Nafizaa

Review

Feature: Literary Brigands

Feature: Pirate Queens: #8 of 10: Anne Dieu-Le-Veut

Bonus: Free audio book, The Frozen Pirate

and

Snowdrop Dreams of Books

Twitter: @snowdropdreams

Review

Feature: The Lost Ship

Bonus: Free audio book, Treasure Island

May 22

Book Lover - Book Chicks

Twitter: @LexieVamp666

Feature: Discussion: (Video) Real-life pirates

Bonus: Free audio book, Great Pirate Stories

and

Vampires and Tofu

Twitter: @vampiresandtofu

Review

Feature: Casting Random Magic

Feature: Pirate Lairs: Ocracoke Inlet and the legend of Blackbeard’s ghost

Bonus: Pirate karaoke

May 23

Liana’s Paper Doll Blog

Twitter: @lianaleslie

Design doll: Queens of the Sea: #9 of 10

Review
Bonus: Quiz: Find your Random Magic twin

and

vvb32 Reads

Twitter: @vvb32reads

Feature: Radio show: Captain Blood

and

I <3 Reading (I Love Reading)

Twitter: @iheartreads

Review (Dual language, Flemish/English)

Bonus: Video lecture about pirate queen Grace O’Malley
Bonus: Game: Blackbeard’s Gold

May 24

La Femme Readers

Twitter: @lafemmereaders

Feature: Kick-Ass Women

and

Bookish Ardour

Twitter: @Bonnie_Sparks

Review

Feature: By Land or Sea (Vintage maps)

Feature: Pirate Lairs: Tortuga, Port Royal,

New Providence and the Brethren of the Coast

Bonus: Game: Pirate Chains

and

Liana’s Paper Doll Blog

Twitter: @lianaleslie

Design doll: Queens of the Sea: #10 of 10

May 25

Gofita’s Pages

Twitter: @Gofita

Review

Feature: How-to: Pirate makeover

Bonus: Free audio book, The Sea Hawk

Bonus: (Video) Pirate movie night

and

Beyond Strange New Words

Twitter: N/A

Review

Feature: Songs from the Sea (Sea shanties)

Feature: Pirate Queens: #9 of 10: Winnie Flapjack

Bonus: The Pirate Modiste (Dress-up doll)

May 26

Books, Sweets and other Treats

Twitter: @lindsiking

Video review

Feature: Grog and Sangaree

Feature: Pirate Queens: #10 of 10: Mary Read

Bonus: Color-Me-Pirate

and

The Book Addict

Twitter: @christina_622

The Book Addict video channel

Video review

Feature: (Video) Top five Random Magic quotes

Feature: (Video) Reading from Random Magic

Bonus: The Mermaid Maker (Dress-up doll)

and

Liana’s Paper Doll Blog

Twitter: @lianaleslie

Design dolls: Queens of the Sea

Voting for favorite design doll

(May 26-27)

May 27

This Miss Loves to Read

Twitter: @MissIrenne

Feature: Discussion: Top 10 fictional corsairs and buccaneers

Bonus: Free audio book, Captain Blood

Bonus: Pirate karaoke

and

Liana’s Paper Doll Blog
Twitter: @lianaleslie

Design dolls: Queens of the Sea

Voting for favorite design doll

(May 26-27)

May 28

Splash of our Worlds

Twitter: @SplashOOWorlds

Feature: Video discussion, Random Magic and pirates

(Int’l: Greek language, English transcript)

Bonus: Free audio book, Howard Pyle’s Book of Pirates

Bonus: Game: Pirate’s Quest

and

Liana’s Paper Doll Blog

Twitter: @lianaleslie

Design doll: Queens of the Sea:

Fave design revealed, winner selected

(May 28)

May 29

Sea Wolves Reading Circle

Ahoy, matey! Here be a treasure chest of

great piratey reads, plucked from shelves

by a scandalous crew from near and far.

The Fluidity of Time

Twitter: N/A

This Miss Loves To Read

Twitter: @MissIrenne

What Book Is That?

Twitter: @heynocupcake

Cerebralicious

Twitter: @cerebrate

My Love Affair With Books

Twitter: @Misha_1989

vvb32 Reads

Twitter: @vvb32reads

Willowdust Reviews - Tina’s Book Reviews

Twitter: @BooksAtTinas

Songs and Stories

Twitter: @LiederMadchen

The Diary of a Bookworm

Twitter: N/A

May 30

The Parting Glass

Tour summaries and a pub sing

Wrap day! Feel free to visit all the cool

blogs on tour to browse wrap day posts.

Rum + Plunder: Final tallies

Little Pirate Prizes: Final tallies begin

Winners announced: June 6

In My Mailbox (25)

2011-05-08T11:00:00.000-07:00

*In My Mailbox is hosted by The Story Siren* In My Mailbox gives bloggers a chance to show each other what books they got for the week. It's a very exciting and fun thing to do. Here is what I recieved this week:

Bought:

The Throne of Fire (Kane Chronicles #2)

Summary: Ever since the gods of Ancient Egypt were unleashed in the modern world, Carter Kane and his sister Sadie have been in trouble. As descendants of the House of Life, the Kanes have some powers at their command, but the devious gods haven't given them much time to master their skills at Brooklyn House, which has become a training ground for young magicians. And now their most threatening enemy yet - the chaos snake Apophis - is rising. If they don't prevent him from breaking free in a few days' time, the world will come to an end. In other words, it's a typical week for the Kane family. To have any chance of battling the Forces of Chaos, the Kanes must revive the sun god Ra. But that would be a feat more powerful than any magician has ever accomplished. First they have to search the world for the three sections of the Book of Ra, then they have to learn how to chant its spells. Oh, and did we mention that no one knows where Ra is exactly? Narrated in two different wisecracking voices, featuring a large cast of new and unforgettable characters, and with adventures spanning the globe, this second installment in the Kane Chronicles is nothing short of a thrill ride.

Divergent

Summary: In Beatrice Prior's dystopian Chicago, society is divided into five factions, each dedicated to the cultivation of a particular virtue—Candor (the honest), Abnegation (the selfless), Dauntless (the brave), Amity (the peaceful), and Erudite (the intelligent). On an appointed day of every year, all sixteen-year-olds must select the faction to which they will devote the rest of their lives. For Beatrice, the decision is between staying with her family and being who she really is—she can't have both. So she makes a choice that surprises everyone, including herself. During the highly competitive initiation that follows, Beatrice renames herself Tris and struggles to determine who her friends really are—and where, exactly, a romance with a sometimes fascinating, sometimes infuriating boy fits into the life she's chosen. But Tris also has a secret, one she's kept hidden from everyone because she's been warned it can mean death. And as she discovers a growing conflict that threatens to unravel her seemingly perfect society, she also learns that her secret might help her save those she loves . . . or it might destroy her. Debut author Veronica Roth bursts onto the literary scene with the first book in the Divergent series—dystopian thrillers filled with electrifying decisions, heartbreaking betrayals, stunning consequences, and unexpected romance.

Shift (Shade Trilogy #2)

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Book Review: Entwined by Heather Dixon

2011-05-08T10:38:00.000-07:00

Hello everyone! I finsihed reading Entwined by Heather Dixon. Here is my review and I hope you enjoy:

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Summary: Azalea is trapped. Just when she should feel that everything is before her . . . beautiful gowns, dashing suitors, balls filled with dancing . . . it's taken away. All of it.

The Keeper understands. He's trapped, too, held for centuries within the walls of the palace. And so he extends an invitation.

Every night, Azalea and her eleven sisters may step through the enchanted passage in their room to dance in his silver forest.

But there is a cost.

The Keeper likes to keep things.
Azalea may not realize how tangled she is in his web until it is too late.

Review: This book to my breath away and kept it. Through most of my life I have fallen in love with fairy tale stories like Red Riding Hood, Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, but the Twelve Dancing Princesses has to be the best one of all time. I loved every single character from start to finished. The struggle had to go through to show how much they truly loved each other and what family really means to them all. This book is a fairy tale in modern day, no, this is a real fairy tale with knighs, balls, gowns, dancing, dark magic, and love, which makes this story a thousand times better, then if the author took the story and mixed with modern day. I fell in love with all the sisters, who's names are Azalea who was the strongest out of all the sisters and show power she didn't even know she had inside herself that helped her solve all her probelms, Bramble who was the funniest, but also a little mean at times, but in a good way. Clove, who was very innocent and Delphinium who thought she knew everything about love, even if she was only twelve years old. There was also Eve, who enoyed to read and Flora and Goldenrod, who were the twins. Also there was Hollyhock, Ivy, who LOVED to eat, and Jessamine, Kale, and Lilly, who was born at the very beginning of the novel. There were other characters like the King, who was a amazing father and by the end of the story really showed how much he loved his family, also Lord Bramdford, who was a lolvely man, but also a had very big nose and amazing brown eyes. Also Lord Teddie, who was the funniest character of all and Prime Minister Fairweller, who seemed mean of the outside, but was big softy deep deep down. Last but not least Mr. Keeper, who had turned to be my favorite character of all time. He was the cruelest men in almost of the books I have ever read, with the way he could be nice at times, but then completely turn on you and stab you in the back when your not looking. The writing style in this novel completely pulled me in with twisted and turns at every corner, and one of the best parts of the writing style was just the simple way every character talked. I give this book a 5/5 stars!

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Rating: 5/5 Stars!
Pub. Date: March 2011

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Format: Hardcover , 480pp

Chapters: 30

Age Range: Young Adult

Book Trailer:

Throne of Fire Giveaway! (CLOSED)

2011-05-05T14:17:00.000-07:00

Hello everyone! Today I wanted to do a giveaway for the release of the Throne of Fire the second book in the Kane Chronicles series by Rick Riordan. Here are the rules of the giveaway:

RULES OF THE GIVEAWAY!

1. You must follow my blog, youtube channel, and twitter (if you don't have a blog or twitter then thats okay, but you have to follow my youtube channel to enter)

2. You must be 9 age +

3. U.S.A Only!

4. You must answer this question: If you could be any Egyptian God or Goddess named in the Throne of Fire, which God or Goddess would you be and why?

5. Please leave your email in the comments below, so if you win I can email you and to ask you your address. Also if you do not respond in 48 hours there will have to be a new winner.

6. This giveaway ends May 13th (next week) at midnight EST, on May 14th I will tell you who won and I will email that person with a private message if they used a comment on youtube on my giveaway video or if they commented on my blog then I will email them on my hotmail.

List of Gods and Goddesses named in Throne of Fire by Rick Riordan:
Anubis: the god of funerals and death
Apophis: the god of choas
Babi: the baboon god
Bast: the cat goddess
Bes: the dwarf god
Ged: the earth god
Heket: the frog goddess
Horus: the war god, son of Isis and Osiris
Isis: the goddess of magic, wife of her brother Osiris and mother of Horus
Khepri: the scarab god, Ra's aspcect in the morning
Khnum: the ram-headed god, Ra's aspect at sunset in the underworld
Khonsu: the moon god
Mekhit: minor lion goddess, married to Onuris
Nekhbet: the vulture goddess
Nephthys: the river goddess
Nut: the sky goddess
Osiris: the god of the underworld, husband of his sister Isis and father of Horus
Ptah: the god of craftsmen
Ra: the sun god, the god of order. Also known as Amun-Ra (THIS IS THE GOD I WOULD BE FYI =p)
Sekhmet: the lion goddess
Set:the god of evil
Shu: the air god
Sobek: the crocodile god
Tawaret: the hippo goddess
Thoth: the god of knowledge

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Twitter:

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Hope you win and have fun!

Cover Revealed!

2011-05-03T14:28:00.000-07:00

Twisted (Intertwined Series #3)

Gena Showalter

August 30th, 2011

Young Adult

Summary: SIXTEEN-YEAR-OLD ADEN STONE HAS HAD A HELL OF A WEEK. HE’S BEEN:

Tortured by angry witches. Hypnotized by a vengeful faery. Spied on by the most powerful vampire in existence. And, oh, yeah. Killed – twice. His vampire girlfriend might have brought him back to life, but he’s never felt more out of control. There’s a darkness within him, something taking over . . . changing him. Worse, because he was meant to die, death now stalks him at every turn. Any day could be his last. Once upon a time, the three souls trapped inside his head could have helped him. He could have protected himself. But as the darkness grows stronger, the souls grow weaker – just like his girlfriend. The more vampire Aden becomes, the more human Victoria becomes, until everything they know and love is threatened. Life couldn’t get any worse. Could it

Teaser Tuesday (18)

2011-05-03T14:20:00.000-07:00

Teaser Tuesday is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading. Anyone can play along!Just do the following:

Grab you current read

Open to a random page.

Share two (2) "teaser" sentences from somewhere on the page.
BE CAREFULE NOT TO INCLUDE SPOLIERS! (make sure that what your share doesn't give to much
away! You don't want to ruin the book for the others!)
Share the title & author, too, so other TT participants can add the book to their TBR lists if they like you teasers!

My Teaser:
"Not there, Ivy, you great idiot," came a whispered voice among the boughs. "Left-left-no, left is this way-" ~Entwined by Heather Dixon

Trailer Alert!

2011-05-03T14:07:00.000-07:00

Forever (Wolves of Mercy Falls Series #3)

Maggie Stiefvater

July 12, 2011

Young Adult

Summary: The thrilling conclusion to #1 bestselling Shiver trilogy from Maggie Stievater.

Forever - a stop motion book trailer

FOREVER book trailer - featuring "Summer Girl" by Jonas & Plunkett

Cover Revealed!

2011-05-03T13:58:00.000-07:00

Silence (Hush, Hush Series #3)

Becca Fitzpatrick

October 4, 2011

Young Aduly

Summary: The noise between Patch and Nora is gone. They've overcome the secrets riddled in Patch's dark past...bridged two irreconcilable worlds...faced heart-wrenching tests of betrayal, loyalty and trust...and all for a love that will transcend the boundary between heaven and earth. Armed with nothing but their absolute faith in one another, Patch and Nora enter a desperate fight to stop a villain who holds the power to shatter everything they've worked for—and their love—forever.

Book Review: Invincible (Chronicles of Nick Series #2) by Sherrilyn Kenyon

2011-05-02T19:45:00.000-07:00

Hello everyone. Today I finished Invincible, which is the second book in the Chronicles of Nick Series by Sherrilyn Kenyon. The first book is Infinity, if you have not read that book you should not continue reading this review, because it will contain spoilers for the first book. Here is my review and I hope you enjoy:

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Summary: Just when he thought things couldn’t get any worse... Nick Gautier’s day just keeps getting better and better. Yeah, he survived the zombie attacks, only to wake up and find himself enslaved to a world of shapeshifters and demons out to claim his soul. His new principal thinks he’s even more of a hoodlum than the last one, his coach is trying to recru...moreJust when he thought things couldn’t get any worse... Nick Gautier’s day just keeps getting better and better. Yeah, he survived the zombie attacks, only to wake up and find himself enslaved to a world of shapeshifters and demons out to claim his soul. His new principal thinks he’s even more of a hoodlum than the last one, his coach is trying to recruit him to things he can’t even mention and the girl he’s not seeing, but is, has secrets that terrify him. But more than that, he’s being groomed by the darkest of powers and if he doesn’t learn how to raise the dead by the end of the week, he will become one of them.

Review: How would you feel if you had to look over your shoulder every time you turned a corner. That's what is seems like for Nick in this sequel. The problems in this novel are completely different, with a completely different villian, but also with the same problem of who Nick truly is and why he is so important. Nick is back with his smart mouth, funny personality, also with his friends Kody, who is my favorite character for her dark secrets and the passion she has for Nick, Budda, who is the funniest character in this series with Matt was a step behind him, Caleb, who shows a dark side to himself in this novel, Nick's mom, who will always the a nicest of all the characters, and many more characters. This book for funny, but I did think that some of the comments didn't need to be added in some parts of the book. The action was amazing and keeped me at the edge of me set, and the writing was amazing. I give this book a 4/5.

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Rating: 4/5 Stars!

Pub. Date: March 2011
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Format: Hardcover , 432pp
Chapters: 19
Age Range: Young Adult

In My Mailbox (24)

2011-05-01T10:38:00.000-07:00

Summary: It's always been just Kate and her mom—and her mother is dying. Her last wish? To move back to her childhood home. So Kate's going to start at a new school with no friends, no other family and the fear her mother won't live past the fall. Then she meets Henry. Dark. Tortured. And mesmerizing. He claims to be Hades, god of the Underworld—and if she accepts his bargain, he'll keep her mother alive while Kate tries to pass seven tests. Kate is sure he's crazy—until she sees him bring a girl back from the dead. Now saving her mother seems crazily possible. If she succeeds, she'll become Henry's future bride, and a goddess. If she fails...

What did you get in your mailbox?

Trailer Thursday (12)

2011-04-28T16:08:00.000-07:00

Synopsis: Azalea is trapped. Just when she should feel that everything is before her . . . beautiful gowns, dashing suitors, balls filled with dancing . . . it's taken away. All of it. The Keeper understands. He's trapped, too, held for centuries within the walls of the palace. And so he extends an invitation. Every night, Azalea and her eleven sisters may step through the enchanted passage in their room to dance in his silver forest. But there is a cost. The Keeper likes to keep things. Azalea may not realize how tangled she is in his web until it is too late.

Book Trailer:

Book Review: Red Glove by Holly Black

2011-04-27T15:32:00.000-07:00

Hello everyone! Today I finished reading Red Glove by Holly Black, which is the sequel to White Cat that was a amazing fast, accelerating novel. If you have not read the first novel, you should not continue reading, for this review will be a spoiler for the first book. Here is my review and I hope you enjoy:

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Summary: Curses and cons. Magic and the mob. In Cassel Sharpe's world, they go together. Cassel always thought he was an ordinary guy, until he realized his memories were being manipulated by his brothers. Now he knows the truth—he’s the most powerful curse worker around. A touch of his hand can transform anything—or anyone—into something else. That was how Lila, the girl he loved, became a white cat. Cassel was tricked into thinking he killed her, when actually he tried to save her. Now that she's human again, he should be overjoyed. Trouble is, Lila's been cursed to love him, a little gift from his emotion worker mom. And if Lila's love is as phony as Cassel's made-up memories, then he can't believe anything she says or does. When Cassel's oldest brother is murdered, the Feds recruit Cassel to help make sense of the only clue—crime-scene images of a woman in red gloves. But the mob is after Cassel too—they know how valuable he could be to them. Cassel is going to have to stay one step ahead of both sides just to survive. But where can he turn when he can't trust anyone—least of all, himself? Love is a curse and the con is the only answer in a game too dangerous to lose.

Review: In the first novel, White Cat, Cassel it put in a extremely hard decision when he finds out her needs to kill Lila's father and help his two brothers, Philip and Barron, with Philip's childhood friend Anton. In the end Cassel's granddad kills Anton, his brother, Philip losses everything and Barron betrays Philip and Anton because Cassel tricks him into thinking that him and Cassel are trying to save Lila's father, instead of killing him. One of the biggest things that happens in White Cat is that Cassel find out he is a transformation worker and throughout the past 3 years his brother, Barron has been making him kill other people and then whip his memory completly clean of everything that happened. In Red Glove, Cassel is back with Lila, who for the past 3 years has been a white cat. Now agents are asking for Cassel's help to find the killer of Philp's murderer and also 5 other men that were also killed and to add to that problem Lila is still under the horrible spell Cassel's mother bestowed on her before summer break. I enjoyed Red Glove extremely for Holly Black's fast passed writing that has danger and action at every corner. I really enjoyed how Cassel's mind operates and how amazing it is to be a con in his world. There were many shocking secrets revealed in Red Glove, that I didn't even see coming and even when I look back at how they were revealed and all the clues that were told about those dark secrets, still made me think that I would have never figured it out on my own. Readers will be entranced in the dark, magical, gut turning, high suspenseful world of workers and con artists. I give this book a 5/5.

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Rating: 5/5 Stars!

Pub. Date: April 5, 2011

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing

Format: Hardcover , 336pp

Chapters: 17
Age Range: Young Adult

Teaser Tuesday (17)

2011-04-26T16:32:00.000-07:00

Teaser Tuesday is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading. Anyone can play along!Just do the following:

Grab you current read

Open to a random page.

Share two (2) "teaser" sentences from somewhere on the page.

Happy Easter!

2011-04-23T17:35:00.000-07:00

Hope everyone has a amazing Easter and you find as many eggs as you can!

In My Mailbox (23)

2011-04-23T17:12:00.000-07:00

Summary: Don’t miss this spectacular new series that will steal your heart and haunt your dreams, Welcome to Shadow Falls camp, nestled deep in the woods of a town called Fallen…One night Kylie Galen finds herself at the wrong party, with the wrong people, and it changes her life forever. Her mother ships her off to Shadow Falls—a camp for troubled teens, and within hours of arriving, it becomes painfully clear that her fellow campers aren’t just “troubled.” Here at Shadow Falls, vampires, werewolves, shapshifters, witches and fairies train side by side—learning to harness their powers, control their magic and live in the normal world. Kylie’s never felt normal, but surely she doesn’t belong here with a bunch of paranormal freaks either. Or does she? They insist Kylie is one of them, and that she was brought here for a reason. As if life wasn’t complicated enough, enter Derek and Lucas. Derek’s a half-fae who’s determined to be her boyfriend, and Lucas is a smokin’ hot werewolf with whom Kylie shares a secret past. Both Derek and Lucas couldn’t be more different, but they both have a powerful hold on her heart. Even though Kylie feels deeply uncertain about everything, one thing is becoming painfully clear—Shadow Falls is exactly where she belongs…

Darker Than Black Omnibus

Summary: Ten years ago, the mysterious Hell's Gate suddenly materialized in the middle of Tokyo, and the stars of the night sky were obscured in darkness. In their place, new stars emerged, each corresponding to an individual endowed with supernatural abilities. Devoid of emotion and conscience, these powerful killers have come to be known as Contractors. But most people know nothing of the Contractors in their midst, and high-schooler Kana Shinoh is no exception. Still struggling to pick up the pieces after her father's death last year, Kana has never troubled herself with the rumors about Hell's Gate. That is, until she spots her father in the street one day. Determined to prove her father is still alive, Kana begins her search, but her mission is attracting some rather dangerous attention. Fortunately, she is rescued from the clutches of death by Hei, the most wanted Contractor in Tokyo. Though he is unsympathetic to her situation, Hei agrees to protect her as she searches for her father. But just how much should she trust the Contractor known as the Black Reaper?

What did you get in your mailbox?

Fragment Friday (13)

2011-04-22T07:59:00.000-07:00

Fragment Friday is hosted by James at Book Chic Club. You read an excerpt from your favorite book or a book that you are currently reading and share it to your readers.

Today I read from Red Glove by Holly Black

Book Review: City of Fallen Angels by Cassandra Clare

2011-04-21T05:51:00.000-07:00

Hello everyone. I finished reading City of Fallen Angels (The Mortal Instruments Series #4) by Cassandra Clare. She has also published City of Bones (The Mortal Instruments Series #1), City of Ashes (The Mortal Instruments Series #2), City of Glass (The Mortal Instruments Series #3), and Clockwork Angel (Infernal Devices Series #1). If you have not read the first three books in The Mortal Instruments Series I would not continue reading this review. Here is my review and I hope you enjoy:

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Plot: City of Fallen Angels takes place two months after the events of City of Glass. In it, a mysterious someone’s killing the Shadowhunters who used to be in Valentine’s Circle and displaying their bodies around New York City in a manner designed to provoke hostility between Downworlders and Shadowhunters, leaving tensions running high in the city and disrupting Clary’s plan to lead as normal a life as she can — training to be a Shadowhunter, and pursuing her relationship with Jace. As Jace and Clary delve into the issue of the murdered Shadowhunters, they discover a mystery that has deeply personal consequences for them — consequences that may strengthen their relationship, or rip it apart forever. Meanwhile, internecine warfare among vampires is tearing the Downworld community apart, and only Simon — the Daylighter who everyone wants on their side — can decide the outcome; too bad he wants nothing to do with Downworld politics. Love, blood, betrayal and revenge: the stakes are higher than ever in City of Fallen Angels.

Review: A new chapter in our favorite characters lifes. In the last book in The Mortal Instruments, City of Glass, Clary went to Idris to find Jace and help destroy her father Valentine and because of her actions there was a war between demons, Downworlders, and Shadowhunters. Max was killed, Sebastian (Johnathan) was "killed" and Jace almost died when is "father" Valentine stabbed him in the heart, but because of the angel Raziel and Clary, Jace lived. This book brings us back to New York City, six weeks after the war in Idris. Shadowhunters are dieing, Simon is being threatened and hunted down, and Jace and Clary's relationship is truly tested. I am glad to read more about my favorite characters Jace, Clary, and Simon. I will never stop laughing at Jace's sarcastic mouth, or be amazed at how brave Clary is, or even how strong and nice Simon can be. Older characters like Magnus Banes, who I had a blast to read about once again, also Alec and Isabelle, the two strong and heroic siblings, Luke, Maia, and Jocelyn. There are a few new character in this book like Kyle and Maureen. The writing style was fantastic and couldn't be any better. The way Cassandra can pull you into a story and leave you breathless to the very last word is outstanding. I defaintly give this book a 5/5, I would give it something higher if I could.

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Pub. Date: April 2011

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing
Format: Hardcover , 424pp
Chapters: 19
Age Range: Young Adult

Book Trailer:

Trailer Thursday (11)

2011-04-21T05:21:00.000-07:00

Synopsis: Ruby dreams of escaping the Congregation. Escape from slaver Darwin West and his cruel Overseers. Escape from struggling to gather the life-prolonging Water that keeps the Congregants alive--and Darwin rich. Escape from her certain, dreary existence, living as if it's still the early 1800s, when the Congregation was first enslaved. But if Ruby leaves, the Congregation will die without the secret ingredient to the Water: her blood. So she stays, and prays to their savior Otto, who first gave Water to the Congregants... and fathered Ruby before he vanished. When the Congregants discover Ruby's forbidden romance with an Overseer, they beat Ford to stop her from running away with him. Ruby steals their store of Water to save Ford's life and is banished. Ruby has everything she's dreamed of: a modern life with Ford. But the modern world isn't what she thought it would be, and Ruby can't forsake the Congregation. Love and loyalty push Ruby to return and fight for her family's freedom...at a terrible price.

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In My Mailbox (22)

2011-04-17T15:16:00.000-07:00

*In My Mailbox is hosted by The Story Siren* In My Mailbox gives bloggers a chance to show each other what books they got for the week. It's a very exciting and fun thing to do. Here is what I recieved this week:

Bought:
Through Her Eyes by Jennifer Archer
Demonglass (Hex Hall, #2) by Rachel Hawkins
Tiger's Curse (Tiger Saga, #1) by Colleen Houck

What did you get in your mailbox?

Waiting on Wednesday: Abandon (The Abandon Trilogy #1)

2011-04-13T14:19:00.000-07:00

"Waiting On" Wednesday is hosted weekly by Jill @ Breaking the Spine. Waiting On is where bloggers can share with others what book they are currently waiting to read.

Abandon (The Abandon Trilogy #1)

Meg Cabot

Young Adult

April 26, 2011

I have never read anything from Meg Cabot before, but I have heard she is a amazing author and I am looking forward to her new release.

From Goodreads:

Though she tries returning to the life she knew before the accident, Pierce can't help but feel at once a part of this world, and apart from it. Yet she's never alone . . . because someone is always watching her. Escape from the realm of the dead is impossible when someone there wants you back. But now she's moved to a new town. Maybe at her new school, she can start fresh. Maybe she can stop feeling so afraid. Only she can't. Because even here, he finds her. That's how desperately he wants her back. She knows he's no guardian angel, and his dark world isn't exactly heaven, yet she can't stay away . . . especially since he always appears when she least expects it, but exactly when she needs him most. But if she lets herself fall any further, she may just find herself back in the one place she most fears: the Underworld.

Teaser Tuesday (16)

2011-04-12T11:23:00.000-07:00

Teaser Tuesday is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading. Anyone can play along!Just do the following:

Grab you current read

Open to a random page.

Share two (2) "teaser" sentences from somewhere on the page.
BE CAREFULE NOT TO INCLUDE SPOLIERS! (make sure that what your share doesn't give to much
away! You don't want to ruin the book for the others!)
Share the title & author, too, so other TT participants can add the book to their TBR lists if they like you teasers!

My Teaser:
"I will answer to him," Camille said again. "Or I will answer to no one." ~ City of Fallen Angels by Cassandra Clare

Book Review: The Forest of Hands and Teeth by Carrie Ryan

2011-04-11T16:50:00.000-07:00

Today I have finished reading The Forest of Hands and Teeth by Carrie Ryan, which is the first book in The Forest of Hands and Teeth Series. The second book is called The Dead Tossed Waves and the final book is called The Dark and Hollow Places. Here is my review and I hope you enjoy:

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Plot: In Mary's world there are simple truths. The Sisterhood always knows best. The Guardians will protect and serve. The Unconsecrated will never relent. And you must always mind the fence that surrounds the village; the fence that protects the village from the Forest of Hands and Teeth. But, slowly, Mary’s truths are failing her. She’s learning things she never wanted to know about the Sisterhood and its secrets, and the Guardians and their power, and about the Unconsecrated and their relentlessness. When the fence is breached and her world is thrown into chaos, she must choose between her village and her future—between the one she loves and the one who loves her. And she must face the truth about the Forest of Hands and Teeth. Could there be life outside a world surrounded in so much death?

Review: Carrie Ryan is not afriad to give her characters pain. In Mary's world all she has learned about and lived with is the Unconsecrated and The Forest of Hands and Teeth. Mary lives in a small villiage in and gaint forest, and she is protected by the Gaudrians, who kill the Unconsecrated and has learned from the Sisterhood, who know everything about everything. Everything seems fine, but when the fence that protects her villiage is destoryed and her world is thrown into choas, it truly seems like there is no hope let in her world. There are a few extremely important characters like Travis, who is the bravest and seems to care the most for everyone. Cass, who brings sunshine to everyone even on the darkest of days. Harry, who tried to care for everyone, but his anger got the better of him. Jed and Beth, who are completely different when it comes to love for people, but not for themselves and their own relationship. The book packs a lot of emotion, bravery, and hope for the characters throughout the whole novel. I give this book a 4/5.

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Pub. Date: February 2010

Publisher: Random House Children's Books
Format: Paperback , 336pp
Chapters: 36
Age Range: Young Adult

Book Trailer:

It's Monday, What are you Reading? (14)

2011-04-04T12:49:00.000-07:00

This fantastic meme is hosted by Shelia at One Person's Jounrey Through The World of Books.

Read This Past Week:

The Iron Thorn by Caitlin Kittredge

The Forest of Hands and Teeth by Carrie Ryan

Currently Reading:
City of Fallen Angels by Cassandra Clare
Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher

Upcoming Reads:
Red Glove by Holly Black
Wither (Chemical Garden #1) by Lauren DeStefano
Entwined by Heather Dixon

The Dead Tossed Waves by Carrie Ryan

The Iron Fey Series Contest: Dear Puck,

2011-04-03T08:40:00.000-07:00

*This contest is hosted by the amazing author Julie Kagawa , who wrote The Iron Fey Series, which include The Iron King, The Iron Daughter, The Iron Queen, and the fourth book that isn't out, yet is The Iron Knight.
Here is the link to the contest, if you feel like entering. Julie Kagawa will explain to you all you have to do on that page. Here is my letter to Puck and the main reason I chosen Puck to write to, was because he is my favorite character in all 3 Iron Fey books for many reasons, but mostly because he makes be laugh and I am in love with his red hair.*

Dear Puck,

I never wrote to any of my favorite characters before, so you must be feeling pretty special right now, am I right? How are you doing? I had to ask, because it seems that is a great way to start a letter. Is the Nevernever doing good? Nothing bad happening to you or any of the Summer Fey? I don't truly care much about the Winter Fey, so whatever happens to them really doesn't matter to me. Is red your true hair color or is it fake? I'm having a hard time believe anyone could have hair that red. Have you talked to Meghan or Grimalkin? You and Grim are so funny together, don't you agree? So, when you were in the human world looking after Meghan, what did you do? Did you have any hobbies? My hobbies are reading and playing video games, but I don't think your the type to do something like that. You seem more like the person that would battle the dragon and save the princess, am I right? Also, if Ash ever asked you to become his best friend again you would say yes? And final question, if Ash ever hurt Meghan in any way, what would you do? Thank you so much for answer these questions for me and say hi to Grim for me.

Yours truly,
Morgyn

In My Mailbox (21): Vlog

2011-04-03T05:30:00.000-07:00

*In My Mailbox is hosted by The Story Siren* In My Mailbox gives bloggers a chance to show each other what books they got for the week. It's a very exciting and fun thing to do. Here is what I recieved this week:

Bought:
The Dark and Hollow Places (The Forest of Hands and Teeth #3)

by Carrie Ryan

Entwined

by Heather Dixon

Invincible (Chronicles of Nick #2)

by Sherrilyn Kenyon

Wither (The Chemical Garden Trilogy)

by Lauren DeStefano

Red Glove (Curse Workers #2)
by Holly Black

What did you get in your mailbox?

Happy April Fools!

2011-04-01T14:26:00.000-07:00

In My Mailbox (20)

2011-03-27T13:41:00.000-07:00

*In My Mailbox is hosted by The Story Siren* In My Mailbox gives bloggers a chance to show each other what books they got for the week. It's a very exciting and fun thing to do. I only recieved one book this week, but I am very happy I did. Here is what I recieved this week:

Won:

Cryer's Cross by Lisa McMann- won from: Lauren @ 365 Days Of Reading (Thank you so much Luaren!)

Summary: Kendall loves her life in small town Cryer's Cross, Montana, but she also longs for something more. She knows the chances of going to school in New York are small, but she's not the type to give up easily. Even though it will mean leaving Nico, the world's sweetest boyfriend, behind.

But when Cryer's Cross is rocked by unspeakable tragedy, Kendall shoves her dreams aside and focuses on just one goal: help find her missing friends. Even if it means spending time with the one boy she shouldn't get close to... the one boy who makes her question everything she feels for Nico. Determined to help and to stay true to the boy she's always loved, Kendall keeps up the search—and stumbles upon some frightening local history. She knows she can't stop digging, but Kendall is about to find out just how far the townspeople will go to keep their secrets buried....

What did you get in your mailbox?

Book Review: The Iron Thorn by Caitlin Kittredge

2011-03-26T13:50:00.000-07:00

Hello everyone. Today I finished reading The Iron Thorn by Caitlin Kittredge. Here is my review and I hope you enjoy:

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Plot: In the city of Lovecraft, the Proctors rule and a great Engine turns below the streets, grinding any resistance to their order to dust. The necrovirus is blamed for Lovecraft's epidemic of madness, for the strange and eldritch creatures that roam the streets after dark, and for everything that the city leaders deem Heretical—born of the belief in magic and witchcraft. And for Aoife Grayson, her time is growing shorter by the day. Aoife Grayson's family is unique, in the worst way—every one of them, including her mother and her elder brother Conrad, has gone mad on their 16th birthday. And now, a ward of the state, and one of the only female students at the School of Engines, she is trying to pretend that her fate can be different.

Review: This book was completely filled with secrets and lies with a extremely, amazing adventure. This book is about a girl named Aoife Grayson, who lives in the city of Lovecraft, MA. When someone in Aoife's family turns sixteen they become mad and start doing horrible things to themselves and everyone around them. Aoife is about to turn sixteen and she knows day by day the nercovirus is spreading through her body, just like it did to the nightjers, her mother named Nerissa, and her brother, Conrad. Aoife soon gets a letter from Conrad, telling her that she must find the witch's alphabet and to save herself. She is now determined to find Conrad and figure out all the secrets in her family before she too becomes mad. Aoife is my favorite character because of her brain smarts and her brutal strength. The jounrey she had to go through was extremely hard, but it kept me up long at night trying to find out what happens to her. Cal, who is Aoife's best friend and also goes to the School of Engines comes along with Aoife to find her brother. Cal was a amazing best friend and very loyal, but he has some secrets of his own that when I found out left me breathless. Dean, who is the character that helps guide Aoife and Cal out of the Lovecraft. He was also one of my favorite characters because of his funny smart mouth and bravey, but even at the end of the book it seemed like even his secrets didn't seem all too real. I loved the writing style because of the dark gothic feel and amazing detail that the author showed through the whole novel.

***

Rating: 5/5 Stars
Pub. Date: February 2011

Publisher: Random House Children's Books
Format: Hardcover , 512pp
Chapters: 40
Age Range: Young Adult

Cover Revealed!

2011-03-24T15:18:00.000-07:00

Hades

By Alexandra Adornetto

August 30, 2011

Summary: Even the love of her boyfriend, Xavier Woods, and her archangel siblings, Gabriel and Ivy, can’t keep the angel Bethany Church from being tricked into a motorcycle ride that ends up in Hell. There, Jake Thorn bargains for Beth’s release back to Earth. But what he asks of her will destroy her, and quite possibly her loved ones as well. Can he be trusted in this wager? And what does Jake have Xavier believing about Beth’s fate that may result in an act of betrayal that will leave Bethany – and readers – wondering if Xav is so good after all?

Waiting on Wednesday: The Throne of Fire (Kane Chronicles Series #2)

2011-03-23T14:38:00.000-07:00

"Waiting On" Wednesday is hosted weekly by Jill @ Breaking the Spine. Waiting On is where bloggers can share with others what book they are currently waiting to read.

The Throne of Fire (Kane Chronicles Series #2)

Rick Riordan

9 to 11
May 3, 2011

Rick Riodran is one of my all time favorite authors. I have been reading his books since I was 10-years-old and will never stop reading them as long as he keeps writing his amazing books. I truly enjoyed The Red Pyramid and am looking extremely forward to the second book The Thorne of Fire. The Red Pyramid was filled with action, suspense, laughter, and a lot of adventure. I also love the cover of this book! It's so beautiful with the bright light and the purple shade.

From Barnes&Noble:

In this exciting second installment of the three-book series, Carter and Sadie, offspring of the brilliant Egyptologist Dr. Julius Kane, embark on a worldwide search for the Book of Ra, but the House of Life and the gods of chaos are determined to stop them.

Teaser Tuesday (15)

2011-03-22T14:59:00.000-07:00

Teaser Tuesday is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading. Anyone can play along!Just do the following:

Grab you current read

Open to a random page.

Share two (2) "teaser" sentences from somewhere on the page.

It's Monday, What are you Reading? (13)

2011-03-21T11:59:00.000-07:00

This fantastic meme is hosted by Shelia at One Person's Jounrey Through The World of Books.

Read This Past Week:
Angelfire by Courtney Allison Moulton
The Demon Trapper's Daughter (Demon Trappers Series) by Jana Oliver

Currently Reading:
The Iron Thorn by Caitlin Kittredge

Upcoming Reads:
Before I Fall by Lauren Oliver
Wither by Lauren DeStefano
City of Fallen Angels by Cassandra Clare
Red Glove by Holly Black

Cover Revealed!

2011-03-21T11:46:00.000-07:00

Enshadowed

By Kelly Creagh

January 24th 2012

Summary: While Varen remains a prisoner in the dream-world, Isobel is haunted by his memory. He appears to her in her dreams and soon, even in her waking life. But is she just imagining it? Isobel knows she must find a way back to Varen. She makes plans to go to Baltimore. There, she confronts the figure known throughout the world as the Poe Toaster—the same dark man who once appeared to Isobel in her dreams, calling himself "Reynolds." Isobel succeeds in interrupting the Toaster's ritual and, in doing so, discovers a way to return to the dream-world. Soon, she finds herself swept up in a realm which not only holds remnants of Poe's presence, but has also now taken on the characteristics of Varen's innermost self. It is a dark world comprised of fear, terror, and anger. When Isobel once more encounters Varen, she finds him changed. With his mind poisoned by the dream world, he becomes a malevolent force, bent on destroying all—even himself. Now Isobel must face a new adversary, one who also happens to be her greatest love.

In My Mailbox (19)

2011-03-20T12:10:00.000-07:00

*In My Mailbox is hosted by The Story Siren* In My Mailbox gives bloggers a chance to show each other what books they got for the week. It's a very exciting and fun thing to do. I only bought one book this week, but I am very happy I did. Here is what I recieved this week:

Bought/Review:

Before I fall

Summary: "You'll have no choice but to tear through this book!"-Jay Asher, author of the New York Times bestseller Thirteen Reasons Why What if you had only one day to live? What would you do? Who would you kiss? And how far would you go to save your own life? Samantha Kingston has it all: the world's most crush-worthy boyfriend, three amazing best friends, and first pick of everything at Thomas Jefferson High-from the best table in the cafeteria to the choicest parking spot. Friday, February 12, should be just another day in her charmed life. Instead, it turns out to be her last. Then she gets a second chance. Seven chances, in fact. Reliving her last day during one miraculous week, she will untangle the mystery surrounding her death-and discover the true value of everything she is in danger of losing.

What did you get in your mailbox?

Book Review: The Demon Trapper's Daughter by Jana Oliver

2011-03-19T09:36:00.000-07:00

Hello everyone. Today I finished reading The Demon Trapper's Daughter by Jana Oliver. Here is my review and I hope you enjoy:

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Plot: Riley Blackthorne just needs a chance to prove herself – and that’s exactly what the demons are counting on...Seventeen-year-old Riley, the only daughter of legendary Demon Trapper, Paul Blackthorne, has always dreamed of following in her father's footsteps. The good news is, with human society seriously disrupted by economic upheaval and Lucifer increasing the number of demons in all major cities, Atlanta’s local Trappers’ Guild needs all the help they can get – even from a girl. When she’s not keeping up with her homework or trying to manage her growing crush on fellow apprentice, Simon, Riley’s out saving distressed citizens from foul-mouthed little devils – Grade One Hellspawn only, of course, per the strict rules of the Guild. Life’s about as normal as can be for the average demon-trapping teen. But then a Grade Five Geo-Fiend crashes Riley’s routine assignment at a library, jeopardizing her life and her chosen livelihood. And, as if that wasn’t bad enough, sudden tragedy strikes the Trappers’ Guild, spinning Riley down a more dangerous path than she ever could have imagined. As her whole world crashes down around her, who can Riley trust with her heart – and her life?

Review: A very powerful novel. The Demon Trapper's Daughter showed strength, smarts, and bravery. Riley Blackthorne was a extraordinary character that would put a lot other characters to shame. She was very smart, but I was wish she could have been a bit stronger when it came you her against the men in this story. There was also Paul Blackthorne, who I didn't learn much about, but what I did learn made me like him in many ways. Beck, who was Paul's apprentice was my favorite character in this story not just because of him caring so much for Riley, but also because the struggle he had had to go through with himself. Beck was very mysterious and never told Riley anything, unless it was a horrible moment and the only way to make her feel better was to tell something about himself to her that she never knew before. Simon was a good character, but he did annoy me at times and I am still wondering why Riley liked him so much because they didn't know each other for long and still the author tried to make it seem like their relationship was wonderful. I did enjoy the demons because of all their different personalities and the history they had between the Trappers and Hunters. The writing style really pulled me into this story with the battles, arguments, and hilarious jokes. I give this book a 5/5.

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Rating: 5/5 Stars!

Pub. Date: February 2011

Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Format: Paperback , 368pp
Chapters: 39
Age Range: Young Adult

Fragment Friday (12)

2011-03-18T12:16:00.000-07:00

Fragment Friday is hosted by James at Book Chic Club. You read an excerpt from your favorite book or a book that you are currently reading and share it to your readers.

Today I read from The Demon Trapper's Daughter by Jana Oliver.

Movie News! Jennifer Lawrence is Katniss: The Hunger Games Movie

2011-03-17T14:29:00.000-07:00

The Hunger Games was a mixer of feelings good and bad (mostly good) and when I heard a few months ago that they were making Hunger Games into a movie I didn't know what to feel. I just hope they can pull it off and not mess up. This is my second favorite series and I would hate to see it go down the toilet. TheWrap.com annouced the girl that will be playing Katniss and her name is Jennifer Lawrence, who is 20-years-old and blond.

From The Wrap: The studio plans the franchise as a trilogy which will include "The Hunger Games," "Catching Fire" and "Mockingjay," based on the best-selling young adult books by Suzanne Collins.

Lawrence will play the role of Katniss, a girl who joins a survival contest in order to save her community. The story takes place in the future, where teenagers are chosen by lottery to compete to the death in gladiator-like spectacles, the Hunger Games. Alex Pettyfer, who plays John in "I Am Number Four," is rumored to be under consideration for the role of Peeta Mellark, as are Josh Hutcherson ("The Kids Are All Right," "Bridge to Terabithia") and Hunter Parrish ("Weeds"). Gary Ross ("Seabiscuit") is directing the movie, which will debut on March 23, 2012. Billy Ray ("Shattered Glass," "State of Play") wrote the screenplay. Nina Jacobson, Jim Miller and Alli Shearmur are producing.

Trailer Thursday (10)

2011-03-17T14:18:00.000-07:00

Wither

by Lauren DeStefano

Synopsis: By age sixteen, Rhine Ellery has four years left to live. She can thank modern science for this genetic time bomb. A botched effort to create a perfect race has left all males with a lifespan of 25 years, and females with a lifespan of 20 years. Geneticists are seeking a miracle antidote to restore the human race, desperate orphans crowd the population, crime and poverty have skyrocketed, and young girls are being kidnapped and sold as polygamous brides to bear more children. When Rhine is kidnapped and sold as a bride, she vows to do all she can to escape. Her husband, Linden, is hopelessly in love with her, and Rhine can’t bring herself to hate him as much as she’d like to. He opens her to a magical world of wealth and illusion she never thought existed, and it almost makes it possible to ignore the clock ticking away her short life. But Rhine quickly learns that not everything in her new husband’s strange world is what it seems. Her father-in-law, an eccentric doctor bent on finding the antidote, is hoarding corpses in the basement. Her fellow sister wives are to be trusted one day and feared the next, and Rhine is desperate to communicate to her twin brother that she is safe and alive. Will Rhine be able to escape—before her time runs out?

Book Trailer:

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

2011-03-17T14:08:00.000-07:00

Teaser Tuesday (14)

2011-03-15T13:27:00.000-07:00

Teaser Tuesday is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading. Anyone can play along!Just do the following:

Grab you current read

Open to a random page.

Share two (2) "teaser" sentences from somewhere on the page.

BE CAREFULE NOT TO INCLUDE SPOLIERS! (make sure that what your share doesn't give to much

away! You don't want to ruin the book for the others!)

Share the title & author, too, so other TT participants can add the book to their TBR lists if they like you teasers!

My Teaser:
"Hey, don't be stupid," Carmela said. She tossed him a pair of latex gloves. "You don't want the crap in your system. All it takes is a paper cut." ~The Demon Trapper's Daughter by Jana Oliver

Book Review: Angelfire by Courtney Allison Moulton

2011-03-14T14:41:00.000-07:00

Hello everyone. Today I finished Angelfire by Courtney Allison Moulton. Here is the review and I hope you enjoy:

++++

Plot: First there are nightmares. Every night Ellie is haunted by terrifying dreams of monstrous creatures that are hunting her, killing her. Then come the memories. When Ellie meets Will, she feels on the verge of remembering something just beyond her grasp. His attention is intense and romantic, and Ellie feels like her soul has known him for centuries. On her seventeenth birthday, on a dark street at midnight, Will awakens Ellie's power, and she knows that she can fight the creatures that stalk her in the grim darkness. Only Will holds the key to Ellie's memories, whole lifetimes of them, and when she looks at him, she can no longer pretend anything was just a dream. Now she must hunt. Ellie has power that no one can match, and her role is to hunt and kill the reapers that prey on human souls. But in order to survive the dangerous and ancient battle of the angels and the Fallen, she must also hunt for the secrets of her past lives and truths that may be too frightening to remember.

Review: Blood, love, and a lot of fighting. Ellie thought she was a normal girl, but deep down she was a reincarnation of ancient warrior, but she doesn't truly know who she is or why she was created. All Ellie wanted was to be a normal girl with normal problems like dating boys, not getting ice cream on your outfit, and trying to find something cute to wear to school the next day, but that all changes when she meets Will. Gorgeous, green eyed, brown hair Will. Will has a dark mystery about himself and soon Ellie finds out Will is her Guardian. Sworn to protect her from the reapers that are in her nightmares. Now Ellie has to kill these dark creatures before they kill her and take her soul away. Ellie is a uniquie character, at times she seems human and very girlish like and then a minute later she is this fighting machine. Through the whole book I had no idea what she was and why she was there, until the end. She annoyed me at times, but when she was fighting I enjoyed reading about her. Will was a character I loved learning more about. His background was interesting and mysterious. There were other characters like Lauren, who is a phycic, Nathaniel, who was Will's best friend, and also Cadan, who was one of my favorite characters but didn't show up in the story as much as the others. There were also the reapers like Bastian, Ivar, Geir, and Ragnuk, which all I enjoyed learning about who they were and what part they had in Ellie's life throughtout the book. The writing style blew me away when she showed the flashbacks of Ellie's past lifes. I give this book a 4.5/5.

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Rating: 4.5/5

Pub. Date: February 2011

Publisher: HarperCollins Children's Books
Format: Hardcover , 464pp
Chapters: 35
Age Range: 12 and up

Book Trailer 1:

Book Trailer 2:

In My Mailbox (18)

2011-03-12T05:57:00.000-08:00

*In My Mailbox is hosted by The Story Siren* In My Mailbox gives bloggers a chance to show each other what books they got for the week. It's a very exciting and fun thing to do Here is what I recieved this week:

Bought/Review:
This book was bought from Barnes&Noble.com

The Iron Thorn

Summary: In the city of Lovecraft, the Proctors rule and a great Engine turns below the streets, grinding any resistance to their order to dust. The necrovirus is blamed for Lovecraft's epidemic of madness, for the strange and eldritch creatures that roam the streets after dark, and for everything that the city leaders deem Heretical—born of the belief in magic and witchcraft. And for Aoife Grayson, her time is growing shorter by the day. Aoife Grayson's family is unique, in the worst way—every one of them, including her mother and her elder brother Conrad, has gone mad on their 16th birthday. And now, a ward of the state, and one of the only female students at the School of Engines, she is trying to pretend that her fate can be different.

The Iron Witch

Summary: Freak. That's what her classmates call seventeen-year-old Donna Underwood. When she was seven, a horrific fey attack killed her father and drove her mother mad. Donna's own nearly fatal injuries from the assault were fixed by magic—the iron tattoos branding her hands and arms. The child of alchemists, Donna feels cursed by the magical heritage that destroyed her parents and any chance she had for a normal life. The only thing that keeps her sane and grounded is her relationship with her best friend, Navin Sharma. When the darkest outcasts of Faerie—the vicious wood elves—abduct Navin, Donna finally has to accept her role in the centuries old war between the humans and the fey. Assisted by Xan, a gorgeous half-fey dropout with secrets of his own, Donna races to save her friend—even if it means betraying everything her parents and the alchemist community fought to the death to protect.

Falling Under

Summary: Theia Alderson has always led a sheltered life in the small California town of Serendipity Falls. But when a devastatingly handsome boy appears in the halls of her school, Theia knows she's seen Haden before- not around town, but in her dreams. As the Haden of both the night and the day beckons her closer one moment and pushes her away the next, the only thing Theia knows for sure is that the incredible pull she feels towards him is stronger than her fear. And when she discovers what Haden truly is, Theia's not sure if she wants to resist him, even if the cost is her soul.

What did you get in your mailbox?

Cover Revealed!

2011-03-11T14:49:00.000-08:00

Crossed (Matched Series #2)

By: Ally Condie

November 1, 2011

Summary: In search of a future that may not exist and faced with the decision of who to share it with, Cassia journeys to the Outer Provinces in pursuit of Ky — taken by the Society to his certain death — only to find that he has escaped, leaving a series of clues in his wake. Cassia’s quest leads her to question much of what she holds dear, even as she finds glimmers of a different life across the border. But as Cassia nears resolve and certainty about her future with Ky, an invitation for rebellion, an unexpected betrayal, and a surprise visit from Xander — who may hold the key to the uprising and, still, to Cassia’s heart — change the game once again. Nothing is as expected on the edge of Society, where crosses and double crosses make the path more twisted than ever.

I am in love with this cover!

What are your thoughts?

Teaser Tuesday (13)

2011-03-08T12:03:00.000-08:00

Teaser Tuesday is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading. Anyone can play along!Just do the following:

Grab you current read
Open to a random page.
Share two (2) "teaser" sentences from somewhere on the page.
BE CAREFULE NOT TO INCLUDE SPOLIERS! (make sure that what your share doesn't give to much
away! You don't want to ruin the book for the others!)
Share the title & author, too, so other TT participants can add the book to their TBR lists if they like you teasers!

My Teaser:
"Don't go rolling in piles of dirt and rusty nails and you'll be fine."
"You're an ass." ~Angelfire by Courtney Allison Moulton

It's Monday, What are you Reading? (12)

2011-03-07T14:34:00.000-08:00

This fantastic meme is hosted by Shelia at One Person's Jounrey Through The World of Books.

Read This Past Week:

Delirium by Lauren Oliver

The Iron Queen (The Iron Fey Series #3) by Julie Kagawa

Currently Reading:

Angelfire by Courtney Allison Moulton

Upcoming Reads:

The Demon Trapper's Daughter (Demon Trappers Series) by Jana Oliver

The Iron Thorn by Caitlin Kittredge

Desires of the Dead by Kimberly Derting

Book Review: The Iron Queen by Julie Kagawa

2011-03-06T06:27:00.000-08:00

Hello everyone! Today I finished The Iron Queen, which is the third book in the Iron Fey Series by Julie Kagawa. The first and second books are called Iron King and Iron Daughter. If you have not read either of those two books you should not continue reading this review. Here is the review and I hope you enjoy:

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Plot: My name is Meghan Chase.I thought it was over. That my time with the fey, the impossible choices I had to make, the sacrifices of those I loved, was behind me. But a storm is approaching, an army of Iron fey that will drag me back, kicking and screaming. Drag me away from the banished prince who's sworn to stand by my side. Drag me into the core of conflict so powerful, I'm not sure anyone can survive it.This time, there will be no turning back.

Review: A finale to Meghan's wonderful story with love, hardship, and a lot of fighting. Like always Julie Kagawa will sink you into the pages of her magnificent story about fairies from Shakespeare's wonderful tale of the Midsummer Night Dream and when you have finally caught up with all the characters, the plot, and conflict there will be no turning back. In the third installment in the Iron Fey Series, Meghan is brought back into the realm of Nevernever to destroy the false king and bring peace back into the land of Faery. We meet new characters like Glitch and Razor. Also our old friends like Ash, Puch, and Grim all return for a final show to help Meghan save their world. This book answered many questions and brought new questions the the surface. Kagawa really twisted the story line and made me begging for more. The writing style was fantastic and the end was defiantly not what I excepted. I give this book a 4.5/5.

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Pub. Date: January 2011

Publisher: Harlequin
Format: Paperback , 368pp
Chapters: 25
Age Range: Young Adult

Book Trailer:

Cover Alert!

2011-03-03T14:28:00.000-08:00

BEAUTIFUL CHAOS

Caster Chronicles #3

Expected Release Date: October 18th 2011

Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

Authors: Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl

Cover Revealed!

2011-03-01T18:12:00.000-08:00

The Pledge by Kimberly Derting

November 15, 2011

From Goodreads:
A romantic fantasy novel set in a dystopic, war-torn world, in which a teenage girl realizes that she may be the key to saving her country.

My Thoughts:
The cover is very dark and beautiful for a dystopian book. It looks amazing! I am a HUGE Kimberly Derting fan and I am looking very forward to this book.

What are your thoughts?

In My Mailbox (17)

2011-02-26T10:21:00.000-08:00

*In My Mailbox is hosted by The Story Siren* In My Mailbox gives bloggers a chance to show each other what books they got for the week. It's a very exciting and fun thing to do. Sadly I could only get one book this week, but I am very excited that I recieve it. Here is what I recieved this week:

Bought/Review:

This book was bought from Barnes&Noble.com

The Demon Trapper's Daughter (Demon Trappers Series)

Summry: Riley Blackthorne just needs a chance to prove herself – and that’s exactly what the demons are counting on… Seventeen-year-old Riley, the only daughter of legendary Demon Trapper, Paul Blackthorne, has always dreamed of following in her father's footsteps. The good news is, with human society seriously disrupted by economic upheaval and Lucifer increasing the number of demons in all major cities, Atlanta’s local Trappers’ Guild needs all the help they can get – even from a girl. When she’s not keeping up with her homework or trying to manage her growing crush on fellow apprentice, Simon, Riley’s out saving distressed citizens from foul-mouthed little devils – Grade One Hellspawn only, of course, per the strict rules of the Guild. Life’s about as normal as can be for the average demon-trapping teen.But then a Grade Five Geo-Fiend crashes Riley’s routine assignment at a library, jeopardizing her life and her chosen livelihood. And, as if that wasn’t bad enough, sudden tragedy strikes the Trappers’ Guild, spinning Riley down a more dangerous path than she ever could have imagined. As her whole world crashes down around her, who can Riley trust with her heart – and her life?

What did you get in your mailbox?

Fragment Friday (11)

2011-02-25T18:05:00.000-08:00

Fragment Friday is hosted by James at Book Chic. You read an excerpt from your favorite book or a book that you are currently reading and share it to your readers.

Today I read from The Iron Queen by Julie Kagawa.

Book Review: Delirium by Lauren Oliver

2011-02-25T14:24:00.000-08:00

Hello everyone! Today I finished reading Delirium by Lauren Oliver, which is the second novel by her. The first novel she wrote is called Before I Fall. Here is the review and I hope you enjoy:

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Plot: Ninety-five days, and then I'll be safe. I wonder whether the procedure will hurt. I want to get it over with. It's hard to be patient. It's hard not to be afraid while I'm still uncured, though so far the deliria hasn't touched me yet. Still, I worry. They say that in the old days, love drove people to madness. The deadliest of all deadly things: It kills you both when you have it and when you don't. Lauren Oliver astonished readers with her stunning debut, Before I Fall. In a starred review, Publishers Weekly called it "raw, emotional, and, at times, beautiful. An end as brave as it is heartbreaking." Her much-awaited second novel fulfills her promise as an exceptionally talented and versatile writer.

Review: Another amazing dystopian novel. Lauren Oliver captivated millions with her first novel, Before I Fall and now she has done it again with Delirium. Delirium is about a girl named Lena who has had a hard life with a difficult past that made people judge her and her family every day. She's not perfect or pretty, but Alex Warren makes her believe she is somebody by telling her she is beautiful and that he loves her with words and actions. Like many dystopian books isn't about rebelling and trying to find freedom in a world where it seems like there isn't a love or hope, and that's just what Delirium does, but in a much better way than I have ever read in any other book. Through the whole book Lena tries to find would she really is and what the meaning of life means to her. Hana is Lena's best friend ever since second grade and at the beginning of the book Lena describes Hana as this brave, gorgeous, funny person, but deep down that's who Lena really is and Hana finally shows Lena that part way into the book. There are many other characters like Aunt Carol, Rachel, Uncle Williams, Jenny, but the character that made Lena really fighting to be free was Grace, who is Lena's cousin and Jenny's younger sister. Grace was only in first grade, but already knew so much about life and how horrible it can be, but throughout it all she still was the bravest person in the whole book. I loved the writing style and how Lauren started each chapter with a quote and how some chapters didn't just leave off from the last chapter, but went more into Lena's past and who she really is. I learned something in this book that really made a difference to me and a quote I will never forget "I love you. Remember. They cannot take it." I give this book a 5/5 stars.

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Rating: 5/5 Stars!

Pub. Date: February 2011

Publisher: HarperCollins Children's Books
Format: Hardcover , 441pp
Chapters: 27
Age Range: Young Adult

Cover Alert!

2011-02-24T11:00:00.000-08:00

I did enjoy Firelight by Sophie Jordan and seeing this cover makes me even more excited for the next book.

Yay! It's soo pretty!

Vanish by Sophie Jordan

So who do you think this is?

I don't think it is Jacinda,

maybe a new character or someone from the tribe?

Hopefully we all will find out in the next book!

Summary: To save the life of the boy she loves, Jacinda did the unthinkable: She betrayed the most closely-guarded secret of her kind. Now she must return to the protection of her pride knowing she might never see Will again—and worse, that because his mind has been shaded, Will’s memories of that fateful night and why she had to flee are gone. Back home, Jacinda is greeted with hostility and must work to prove her loyalty for both her sake and her family’s. Among the few who will even talk to her are Cassian, the pride’s heir apparent who has always wanted her, and her sister, Tamra, who has been forever changed by a twist of fate. Jacinda knows that she should forget Will and move on—that if he managed to remember and keep his promise to find her, it would only endanger them both. Yet she clings to the hope that someday they will be together again. When the chance arrives to follow her heart, will she risk everything for love? In bestselling author Sophie Jordan’s dramatic follow-up to Firelight, forbidden love burns brighter than ever.

Trailer Thursday (9)

2011-02-24T04:06:00.000-08:00

Tempestuous

by Lesley Livingston

Summary: "I don't love Sonny Flannery." That's the lie Kelley Winslow told to protect the boy she loves from a power he doesn't know he possesses. Devastated, Sonny retreats—to a haven for Lost Fae that's hidden deep underneath New York City. But Kelley's not about to let things end in heartbreak. To get Sonny back, she's got to find out who's after his magick—and how to use her own. She's got to uncover who's recruiting Janus Guards to murderously hunt innocent Faerie. She's got to help rebuild the shattered theater company she called family. And she's got to do it all without getting dangerously distracted by the Fennrys Wolf, whose legendary heart of stone seems to melt whenever he's around Kelley. The intrigue and romance that began with Wondrous strange and Darklight come to a stormy head in Tempestuous, the breathtaking conclusion to Lesley Livingston's ravishing urban Faerie trilogy.

Book Trailer:

Waiting on Wednesday: The Iron Thorn

2011-02-23T04:42:00.000-08:00

The Iron Thorn

Caitlin Kittredge

Young Adult

February 22, 2011

I looking through some of the new Young Adult releases early this week and came across this book with a amazing cover. At first I thought it was going to be about witches and a magic land that she has to save, but after reading the summary I liked the idea a lot better then what I first thought of the book when I looked at its cover. I will be getting this book as soon as I can.

From Barnes&Noble:

In the city of Lovecraft, the Proctors rule and a great Engine turns below the streets, grinding any resistance to their order to dust. The necrovirus is blamed for Lovecraft's epidemic of madness, for the strange and eldritch creatures that roam the streets after dark, and for everything that the city leaders deem Heretical—born of the belief in magic and witchcraft. And for Aoife Grayson, her time is growing shorter by the day.

Aoife Grayson's family is unique, in the worst way—every one of them, including her mother and her elder brother Conrad, has gone mad on their 16th birthday. And now, a ward of the state, and one of the only female students at the School of Engines, she is trying to pretend that her fate can be different.

Teaser Tuesday (12)

2011-02-22T04:58:00.000-08:00

Teaser Tuesday is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading. Anyone can play along!Just do the following:

Grab you current read

Open to a random page.

Share two (2) "teaser" sentences from somewhere on the page.

It's Monday, What are you Reading? (11)

2011-02-21T07:21:00.000-08:00

This fantastic meme is hosted by Shelia at One Person's Jounrey Through The World of Books.

Read This Past Week:

Firelight by Sophie Jordan
Nevermore by Kelly Creagh
Tell Me A Secret by Holly Cupala

Across the Universe by Beth Revis

Currently Reading:

Delirium by Lauren Oliver

Upcoming Reads:

The Iron Queen (The Iron Fey Series #3) by Julie Kagawa

Angelfire by Courtney Allison Moulton

Desires of the Dead by Kimberly Derting

Sappihque by Catherine Fisher

In My Mailbox! (16)

2011-02-19T15:56:00.000-08:00

*In My Mailbox is hosted by The Story Siren* In My Mailbox gives bloggers a chance to show each other what books they got for the week. It's a very exciting and fun thing to do. Here is what I got for the week:

Bought/Review/Won:
All books are bought from Barnes&Noble.com

AngelFire

Summary: First there are nightmares. Every night Ellie is haunted by terrifying dreams of monstrous creatures that are hunting her, killing her. Then come the memories. When Ellie meets Will, she feels on the verge of remembering something just beyond her grasp. His attention is intense and romantic, and Ellie feels like her soul has known him for centuries. On her seventeenth birthday, on a dark street at midnight, Will awakens Ellie's power, and she knows that she can fight the creatures that stalk her in the grim darkness. Only Will holds the key to Ellie's memories, whole lifetimes of them, and when she looks at him, she can no longer pretend anything was just a dream. Now she must hunt. Ellie has power that no one can match, and her role is to hunt and kill the reapers that prey on human souls. But in order to survive the dangerous and ancient battle of the angels and the Fallen, she must also hunt for the secrets of her past lives and truths that may be too frightening to remember.

Haven

Summary: Violet McKenna isn’t a normal girl with normal teenage issues; she has more to contend with than most people could handle. Violet thought she was just crazy when she had a vivid vision of her dad’s murder. Her life started falling apart when her premonition came true. She’s had flashes of other events too. The problem was nobody believed her until she found a new school: Winterhaven.

At Winterhaven, Violet finally feels like she belongs. She quickly finds a close group friends and discovers that they too have psychic ‘gifts’—as do all the students at Winterhaven. But as soon as she feels settled she discovers the most intriguing and alluring boy she has ever met, and things quickly go awry. As the attraction between them grows, intense visions of the boy’s death start to haunt her. In her premonitions the secret he is unwilling to share begins to reveal itself. And to Violet's horror, she learns that their destinies are intertwined in a critical--and deadly--way.

Cover Revealed!

2011-02-19T06:12:00.000-08:00

Hello, everyone! Today the cover for the second book in the Paranormacly series by Kristen White is revealed. Isn't it beautiful?

Also the new cover for Everlasting has been revealed! Look it's DAMEN! Yay!:

Fragment Friday (10)

2011-02-18T15:01:00.000-08:00

Fragment Friday is hosted by James at Book Chic. You read an excerpt from your favorite book or a book that you are currently reading and share it to your readers.

Today I read from Delirium by Lauren Oliver.

Book Review: Across the Universe by Beth Revis

2011-02-18T13:13:00.000-08:00

Hello everyone! Today I finished reading Across the Universe by Beth Revis. Here is the review and I hope you enjoy:

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Plot: A love out of time. A spaceship built of secrets and murder. Seventeen-year-old Amy joins her parents as frozen cargo aboard the vast spaceship Godspeed and expects to awaken on a new planet, three hundred years in the future. Never could she have known that her frozen slumber would come to an end fifty years too soon and that she would be thrust into the brave new world of a spaceship that lives by its own rules. Amy quickly realizes that her awakening was no mere computer malfunction. Someone-one of the few thousand inhabitants of the spaceship-tried to kill her. And if Amy doesn't do something soon, her parents will be next. Now Amy must race to unlock Godspeed's hidden secrets. But out of her list of murder suspects, there's only one who matters: Elder, the future leader of the ship and the love she could never have seen coming.

Review: Be ready to feel surprised, emotionless, scared, empty, and hopeful. Amy is the main character in this story, who should be frozen for 300 years and then wakes up 50 years early on the ship called Godspeed. Godspeed has three levels called the Keeper Level, the Shipper Level, and finally the Feeder Level, where most of the people on this ship live. Amy has to find out who woke her up without her parents and tried to murder her. Elder is the heir to the leader of the ship and the boy who finds Amy waking up from her 250 year slumber. Through the whole book Elder is the one who tries to find himself inside the metal walls filled by lies and survival. There are other characters like Harley, who became one of my favorite characters not just because of his past, but just of what kind of person he is and how hard he fights to get what he truly needs. There is also Eldest, who is the main leader of the ship that controls the people like a dictator and rules with a iron fist. Orion is the Recorder that lives in the Recorder Hall behind the Hospital, Orion has some secrets of his own that stunned me the most out of everyone on the ship. Doc is another characters who lives in the Hospital and just like his name says, he is the doctor who takes care of the "crazies" like Victoria, Bectier, and Harley. The writing style is adventurous, scary, and wonderful. This book will pull you in until you finally have a loss of worlds and at the end all you can do is sit there, and think of the stars. I give this book a 5/5.

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Pub. Date: January 2011

Publisher: Penguin Group (USA) Incorporated
Format: Hardcover , 416pp
Chapters: 81
Age Range: Young Adult

Waiting on Wensday: WolfsBane

2011-02-16T14:59:00.000-08:00

WolfsBane (NightShade series #2)

Andrea Cremer

Young Adult

July 26, 2011

NightShade was a amazing book about freedom and true love. The idea and history of werewolves in the story is both interesting and frightening, which made me want to sink my teeth into NightShade even more. Hopefully I will think the same (or better) about the second book.

From Barnes&Noble:

This thrilling sequel to the much-talked-about Nightshade begins just where it ended–Calla Tor wakes up in the lair of the Searchers, her sworn enemy, and she's certain her days are numbered. But then the Searchers make her an offer–one that gives her the chance to destroy her former masters and save the pack–and the man–she left behind. Is Ren worth the price of her freedom? And will Shay stand by her side no matter what? Now in control of her own destiny, Calla must decide which battles are worth fighting and how many trials true love can endure and still survive.

Teaser Tuesday (11)

2011-02-15T16:25:00.000-08:00

Teaser Tuesday is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading. Anyone can play along!Just do the following:

Grab you current read

Open to a random page.

Share two (2) "teaser" sentences from somewhere on the page.

BE CAREFULE NOT TO INCLUDE SPOLIERS! (make sure that what your share doesn't give to much
away! You don't want to ruin the book for the others!)
Share the title & author, too, so other TT participants can add the book to their TBR lists if they like you teasers!

My Teaser:
I hope. What if this is just a part of a long dream dreamt in the short time between when Ed locked the cryo door and Hassan pushed the button to freeze me? What if?
It's a strange sort of sleep, this. Never really waking up, but becoming aware of consciousness inside a too-still body.
The dreams weave in and out of memories.
The only thing keeping the nightmares from engulfing me is the hope that there couldn't possibly be a hundred more years before I wake up.
~Across the Universe by Beth Revis

Book Review: Tell Me A Secret by Holly Cupala

2011-02-15T15:17:00.000-08:00

Hello everyone! Today I finished reading Tell Me A Secret by Holly Cupala. Here is my review on the book and I hope you enjoy:

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Plot: It's tough living in the shadow of a dead girl. . . . In the five years since her bad-girl sister Xanda's death, Miranda Mathison has wondered about the secret her sister took to the grave, and what really happened the night she died. Now, just as Miranda is on the cusp of her dreams—a best friend to unlock her sister's world, a ticket to art school, and a boyfriend to fly her away from it all—Miranda has a secret all her own. When two lines on a pregnancy test confirm her worst fears, Miranda is stripped of her former life. She must make a choice with tremendous consequences and finally face her sister's demons and her own. In this powerful debut novel, stunning new talent Holly Cupala illuminates the dark struggle of a girl who must let go of her past to find a way into her own future.

Review: This book warmed my heart (that doesn't happen when I read books). The plot about a girl going through a problem like this without a older sister or parents to look up to when she finds out she is pregnant must be frightening and to read something about this time of conflict seemed horrible, but I don't think I will ever grasp the full affect of her situation. Mandy (also known as Rand or Miranda) is the main character in this book that finds out she is pregnant with the boyfriend she left during the summer to go to a art camp. Mandy's boyfriend seems like a odd when the author showed flash backs of the two main characters and mean when she showed them in the present. There are also Many's "friends" that have problems of their own and don't seemed to care at all about the main character. The writing style pulled me in, but confused me when the flash backs entering the stories. You'll tell when you read this book that it is full of drama and mixed with hatred, longing, and a lust for love. I give this book a 4/5 stars.

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Rating: 4/5 Stars!

Pub. Date: June 2010

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Format: Hardcover , 292pp
Chapters: 45
Age Range: 12 and up

In My Mailbox (15)

2011-02-13T10:46:00.000-08:00

*In My Mailbox is hosted by The Story Siren* In My Mailbox gives bloggers a chance to show each other
what books they got for the week. It's a very exciting and fun thing to do. Here is what I got for the week:

Bought/Review/Won:

The Iron Queen (Iron Fey Series #3) by Julie Kagawa

Summary: My name is Meghan Chase.

I thought it was over. That my time with the fey, the impossible choices I had to make, the sacrifices of those I loved, was behind me. But a storm is approaching, an army of Iron fey that will drag me back, kicking and screaming. Drag me away from the banished prince who's sworn to stand by my side. Drag me into the core of conflict so powerful, I'm not sure anyone can survive it.
This time, there will be no turning back.

Before I Fall by Lauren Oliver

Summary: Samantha Kingston has it all: the world's most crush-worthy boyfriend, three amazing best friends, and first pick of everything at Thomas Jefferson High from the best table in the cafeteria to the choicest parking spot. Friday, February 12, should be just another day in her charmed life.
Instead, it turns out to be her last.
Then she gets a second chance.
Seven chances, in fact. Reliving her last day during one miraculous week, she will untangle the mystery surrounding her death-and discover the true value of everything she is in danger of losing.

Delirium by Lauren Oliver

Summary: Ninety-five days, and then I'll be safe. I wonder whether the procedure will hurt. I want to get it over with. It's hard to be patient. It's hard not to be afraid while I'm still uncured, though so far the deliria hasn't touched me yet. Still, I worry. They say that in the old days, love drove people to madness. The deadliest of all deadly things: It kills you both when you have it and when you don't.
Lauren Oliver astonished readers with her stunning debut, Before I Fall. In a starred review, Publishers Weekly called it "raw, emotional, and, at times, beautiful. An end as brave as it is heartbreaking." Her much-awaited second novel fulfills her promise as an exceptionally talented and versatile writer.

Unearthly by Cynthia Hand

Summary: In the beginning, there's a boy standing in the trees . . . . Clara Gardner has recently learned that she's part angel. Having angel blood run through her veins not only makes her smarter, stronger, and faster than humans (a word, she realizes, that no longer applies to her), but it means she has a purpose, something she was put on this earth to do. Figuring out what that is, though, isn't easy. Her visions of a raging forest fire and an alluring stranger lead her to a new school in a new town. When she meets Christian, who turns out to be the boy of her dreams (literally), everything seems to fall into place—and out of place at the same time. Because there's another guy, Tucker, who appeals to Clara's less angelic side. As Clara tries to find her way in a world she no longer understands, she encounters unseen dangers and choices she never thought she'd have to make—between honesty and deceit, love and duty, good and evil. When the fire from her vision finally ignites, will Clara be ready to face her destiny? Unearthly is a moving tale of love and fate, and the struggle between following the rules and following your heart.

What did you get in your mailbox?

Book Review: Nevermore by Kelly Creagh

2011-02-13T10:34:00.000-08:00

Hello everyone! I am so sorry I was gone for so long, but here (finally) is my review on Nevermore by Kelly Creagh and I hope you enjoy:

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Plot: At once an homage to one of America's greatest writers and a page-turning psychological mystery that is equal parts horror, humor, and romance, NEVERMORE is the story of Varen -- a Poe-fan and goth -- and Isobel -- a cheerleader and unlikely heroine. When a Lit. project pairs the two together, Isobel finds herself steadily swept into Varen's world, one that he has created in his notebook and in his mind, one where the terrifying stories of Edgar Allan Poe come to life. Isobel slowly learns that dreams can be much more powerful than she'd ever expected, and that pain and despair come in all sorts of shades. As labels of "goth" and "cheerleader" fade away, she sees more in Varen than a tall, pale outcast, and a consuming romance is braced against the ever-clearer horror that the most terrifying realities are those within our own minds.

When Isobel has a single chance to rescue Varen from the shadows of his own nightmares, will she be able to save him -- and herself?

Review: This book was a fantastic debut novel for 2010 and I am a little sad I didn't come across it sooner. At first I didn't enjoy reading about the main character, Isobel, but after reading more about her and how her life started to mix with Varen's life she became more interesting and strong protagonist. Varen was my favorite character because I could relate to him the most for his dark, twisted personality and his love for literature. In this story I learned a lot about Edgar Allan Poe and the dark secrets surrounding his death, that I probably would have never known without reading the book. There are many different characters and new creatures I could have never imaged in this story. I also thought the writing style stuck out to me and made me want to reading it even more. I thought the ending was amazing and I am looking forward to the next book.

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Rating: 4.5/5 Stars!

Pub. Date: August 31, 2010

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing
Format: Hardcover , 543pp
Age Range: Young Adult

Teaser Tuesday (10)

2011-01-25T14:22:00.000-08:00

Teaser Tuesday is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading. Anyone can play along!Just do the following:

Grab you current read

Open to a random page.

Share two (2) "teaser" sentences from somewhere on the page.

BE CAREFULE NOT TO INCLUDE SPOLIERS! (make sure that what your share doesn't give to much

away! You don't want to ruin the book for the others!)
Share the title & author, too, so other TT participants can add the book to their TBR lists if they like you teasers!

My Teaser:
"He wouldn't," she said.
"I can see there's a lot you assume he wouldn't do."
To this, she remained silent.
~Nevermore by Kelly Creagh

And the winner is...

2011-01-23T10:00:00.000-08:00

Thank you all for entering my contest and I had a great time reading all your comments, and why you liked that author or authors so much. There was 67 total from my YouTube channel and this blog. Now I will announce the winner.

And the winner is...

brendax27

Congratz!