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December 30, 2012

Review: Roar and Liv by Veronica Rossi

Roar and Liv (Under The Never Sky #0.5)
Author: Veronica Rossi
Publisher: Harper Collins
Publication Date: October 30, 2012
Pages: 68
Source: Nook Book/Own

Before Perry and Aria, there was Roar and Liv.

After a childhood spent wandering the borderlands, Roar finally feels like he has a home with the Tides. His best friend Perry is like a brother to him, and Perry's sister, Liv, is the love of his life. But Perry and Liv's unpredictable older brother, Vale, is the Blood Lord of the Tides, and he has never looked kindly on Roar and Liv's union. Normally, Roar couldn't care less about Vale's opinion. But with food running low and conditions worsening every day, Vale's leadership is more vital—and more brutal—than ever. Desperate to protect his tribe, Vale makes a decision that will shatter the life Roar knew and change the fate of the Tides forever.

Review: I really enjoyed this! It was great to finally get to know Liv a little! OK, now lets gets this out of the way first. Again, as stated in my review of Under The Never Sky, I was definitely not a fan of Vale. Same goes for this. NOT A FAN! That being said... I really loved Roar and Liv! They are so freaking cute! It was so obvious the connection they have. Those two are seriously like attached at the hip. Lol. You could seriously feel the devastation between the both of them after learning of Vales plan to marry Liv off. Those two couldn't be happy even if they tried after learning that. And seriously Vale. Marrying off your sister for food??? Way to show how much you really value your family! If you really treasured them you would have done everything you could to get food for the tribe without getting rid of your sister! You Vale, are a seriously suckish person! So after the end of this I'm still left with the question I had in Under The Never Sky since we have no hint of it in this either. Where did Liv run to??? Where is she??? I really hope we find out, or at least get some clues in Through The Ever Night. Not knowing where she is, is driving me nuts!!

5 Stars!

December 01, 2012

Review: The Evolution of Mara Dyer by Michelle Hodkin

The Evolution of Mara Dyer (Mara Dyer #2)
Author: Michelle Hodkin
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Publication Date: October 23, 2012
Pages: 544
Source: Hardcover/Own

Mara Dyer once believed she could run from her past.

She can’t.

She used to think her problems were all in her head.

They aren’t.

She couldn’t imagine that after everything she’s been through, the boy she loves would still be keeping secrets.

She’s wrong.

In this gripping sequel to The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer, the truth evolves and choices prove deadly. What will become of Mara Dyer next?

Review: Man. This book... SOOOOO SOOOO GOOD!!!!!! I absolutely loved the first one but this book took the trilogy to new heights. I have to admit. When I first finished the book I was absolutely speechless. I couldn't even begin to put my emotions into words. But I let the book settle with me for a day or so and I think I can talk about it now. Lol. I'll try and keep this review spoiler free. I think I should start with Mara. She wakes up in a mental hospital (though they wont call it that). I felt so bad for her. She wasn't seeing things, Jude was alive, but all everyone else thought was that she's crazy because they all thought he was dead and she was going through a bad spot in her PTSD. I really felt for her. The only person that believed her was Noah. YAY NOAH! I'm so glad she had him through everything. He was pretty much her rock while she thought she was losing it. Especially when Mara started finding things in her bag, room, porch etc. She knew it was Jude behind all the crazy things that were happening to her. But the only person she had to tell was Noah. Her own family wouldn't believe her about anything. I was so glad Noah was helping her figure things out though. Though I think they just unearthed more questions about everything than answers.But still Noah was so dedicated to being with her, helping her and just being her support system when no one else was. I seriously love Noah!!!!

Jude. I knew he was alive. I knew Mara was right. I was just having such a hard time figuring out why he was there. And how he was managing to get into Mara's house and do things. We found out that he stole one of her brothers house keys but Mara wasn't sure she remembered how he could of. So they weren't sure of that for a bit. But then it came together and they just knew he had it. It wasn't until the end of the book that you really find out why Jude is there. Also. Dr. Kells (I think that's her name). I had a bad feeling about her for some reason from the start. I didn't know why also until the end but I just knew something was off with her. I just didn't know how off. I seriously couldn't believe the things she was doing and the fact that she knew a certain person was alive even though she was counseling Mara to believe differently (though it didn't work at all!) That ending was MIND BLOWING! Seriously. That ending... WOW! I seriously did not see that coming but boy was it good. I couldn't believe how many other people have abilities like Noah and Mara and they just didn't know about it until they started suspecting it at the end. Though I do have to say. I don't believe the person they are claiming as dead is dead. Its just not possible. No. It cant be. I wont let it be. These books wouldn't be these books without said person. SO I believe he's alive and their just saying he's dead to get in Mara's head. That's my assumption. Because the alternative just cant be real. I seriously cant wait for The Retribution of Mara Dyer!!!!!!!!

5 Stars!

November 09, 2012

Review: Forgotten Lyrics by Amanda Hocking

Forgotten Lyrics (Watersong #0.5)
Author: Amanda Hocking
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
Publication Date: October 30, 2012
Pages: 60
Source: Read on Authors Website

Don’t miss this imaginative new short story set in the magical world of Watersong—a realm of enchanting beauty…and terrifying secrets.

Aggie is a mythological creature on a secret mission. Lydia is a young woman from a magical family with no real powers of her own. And Daniel is a high school boy who’s made it his duty to protect his deeply troubled older brother. Then one fateful night, their lives collide in a terrifying accident that changes them all forever. And beneath the surface, the ripple effects of the accident will have more impact than anyone could ever guess...changing not only their future, but the fate of an entire town.

Review: I enjoyed this. So this is a very short Novella. It takes place 5 years before Wake starts (except in the epilogue where its present time to where Wake starts). I really liked getting to know more about Daniel and Aggie, the girl of which Gemma takes the place of in Wake. We find out how Daniel went through a trauma when he was fifteen and lost someone close to him. And how Aggie, went out on her own for a while, and that was how she ended up in Capri, and ended up saving Daniels life even though she should have just walked away. She tried to change, not be like the other girls and they got ride of her because of it. I didnt really like them in Wake and reading how they got rid of Aggie just reaffirmed why I dont like them. I was so disappointed that we only got a small peek at her before they got rid of her and we wont see more of her! I also liked Lydia! She was taking after her grandmother in helping the supernatural and they crossed paths with Aggie and Daniel. Lydia definitely seems like a really good person, and I hope we see her show up in the series! :) I do felt like this could have been a longer novella. I really would have loved to know more about Aggie and Lydia.

4 Stars!

July 25, 2012

Waiting On Wednesday [#48]

"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Jill at Breaking The Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases we're eagerly anticipating.

Time Between Us

Author: Tamara Ireland Stone
Expected Publication: October 9, 2012

Anna and Bennett were never supposed to meet: she lives in 1995 Chicago and he lives in 2012 San Francisco. But Bennett’s unique ability to travel through time and space brings him into Anna’s life, and with him, a new world of adventure and possibility.

As their relationship deepens, they face the reality that time might knock Bennett back where he belongs, even as a devastating crisis throws everything they believe into question. Against a ticking clock, Anna and Bennett are forced to ask themselves how far they can push the bounds of fate—and what consequences they can bear in order to stay together.

Fresh, exciting, and deeply romantic, TIME BETWEEN US is a stunning and spellbinding debut from an extraordinary new talent in YA fiction.

This book sounds really awesome! I'm a sucker for time travel books and this one sounds romantic as well! It definitely sounds like something I'd really enjoy! And not to mention, for some reason I just really love the cover as well! I think it really captures the essence of what the book is supposed to be like based on the blurb.

What are you waiting on this week?

June 06, 2012

Cover Reveal: Finale by Becca Fitzpatrick

Blurb from Goodreads:

Nora is more certain than ever that she is in love with Patch. Fallen angel or no, he is the one for her. Her heritage and destiny may mean that they will always be enemies, but there is no turning her back on him. But now they face their biggest challenge. Can their love survive a seemingly insurmountable divide. And in the end, will there be enough trust left to rebuild what has been broken? The lines are drawn - but which sides are they on?

The expected publication for Finale is October 23, 2012!

I like the cover. It's pretty. What are your thoughts? Let me know in the comments!

May 01, 2012

Cover Reveal: Unchained by J. Lynn

Between the pissed off creatures that want demon-hunter Lily Marks dead and the fallen angel who just… wants her, Lily is about ready to trade in forever for a comfy job in a cubicle farm.

Mortal enemies, the fact that Lily and Julian are civil to one another is enough to have her thrown out of the Sanctuary. Even she can build a laundry list of why getting close to him is career suicide, but she can’t shake her not-so angelic stalker or how he brings her dangerously close to ecstasy.

As if Lily already didn’t have enough problems, the hits just keep coming. Blindsided when a traitor is discovered working from within the Sanctuary, Lily is shocked to find he's determined to get her kicked out. Her relationship with Julian provides the perfect fuel for suspicion, and she quickly finds herself being hunted by well, everyone. Her only hope is to discover the real traitor before she loses everything—and she'll need Julian's help. That is, if Julian is really there to help her … or destroy her.

Yeah, being a Nephilim isn’t everything it’s cracked up to be.

Ok, while I don't feature a lot of books classified as adult on the blog there are a select few (from certain authors) that whether they write young adult or adult I will read their books anyways! This would happen to be one of them (for those of you who don't know, J. Lynn is the name Jennifer L. Armentrout uses for her adult books)(and I know I'm not the only one who will read anything by her whether its YA or not). So this is the first book in the Nephilim Rising series! I love this cover! And I love the blurb about this book! It sounds amazing! It's expected publication is October 16, 2012!

Any one else looking forward to this? And what do you think about the cover? Let me know in the comments!

April 24, 2012

Waiting On Wednesday [#36]

"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Jill at Breaking The Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases we're eagerly anticipating.

The Evolution of Mara Dyer (Mara Dyer #2)
Author: Michelle Hodkin
Expected Publication: October 23, 2012

Two days after Mara walks into a police station in Miami at the close of The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer, she is committed for psychiatric treatment for what her parents believe is a mental breakdown. But what seems like a hallucination to everyone else is a chilling reality for Mara. Someone from her past has discovered her strange, disturbing secret and that someone wants her to pay. But she's about to discover that the price is more than she can bear.

Dark and thrilling, suspenseful and passionate, The Evolution of Mara Dyer will have readers breathlessly turning pages to find out what will become of Mara Dyer next.

I loved The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer! I'm super excited for this book especially after the ending of the first one! I know those of you that have read it agree with me am I right???

What are you waiting on?