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MARCH R.A.K - I finally signed up!

2012-03-11T18:19:00.000-07:00

It's been a while since I participated in R.A.K! I decided to join the fun again :)

In case you don't know what R.A.K is, go check out Book Soulmates for more info!

Links you will need:

Sign up for March 2012 [HERE]
See who else is participating [HERE]

Make sure you'll sign up, too! I have already sent out one R.A.K this month (to the adorable Cathee from Foreva Lost in Books - she got A Million Suns and Among Others), and you know what? I'm feeling generous this month - I think I might send out one or two more!

My Wishlist

KINDLE DEALS and FREEBIES (#7)

2012-03-10T20:11:00.000-08:00

Glamour by Penelope Fletcher (~~$0.99~~ => FREE!)

Wide Awake by Daniele Lanzarotta (~~$4.99~~ => FREE!)

Betrayal by Mayandree Michel (~~$0.99~~ => FREE!)

Earth by Shauna Granger (~~$0.99~~ => FREE!)

The Eve Tree by Racgel Devenish Ford (~~$2.99~~ => FREE!)

New England Witch Chronicles by Chelsea Bellingeri (~~$0.99~~ => FREE!)

Devil's Hand by M.E. Patterson (~~$4.99~~ => FREE!)

Skeleton Lake by Angela Kulig (~~$2.99~~ => FREE!)

Titan Magic by Jodi Lamm (~~$2.99~~ => FREE!)

Night Marchers by Rebecca Gober (~~$0.99~~ => FREE!)

These are LIMITED TIME OFFERS, Hurry Up!

Becoming Fire by Raine Thomas (~~$2.99~~ => $0.99!)

Stardust by Misty Jean ($0.99!)

Wanderlove by Belle Malory ($0.99)

Hush Money by Susan Bischoff ($0.99)

Camille by Tess Oliver ( $0.99!)

Here are the new Kindle deals! If you're looking for epubs, you might want to try looking these up on Smashwords, they usually go on sale at the same time :)

ADDITIONALLY:

Girl Parts by John M. Cusick is discounted from ~~$7.99~~ to $2.99

Feed by M.T. Anderson is discounted from ~~$7.99~~ to $2.99

Mad Love by Suzanne Selfors is discounted from ~~$16.99~~ to $1.99

Angel Burn by L.A. Weatherly is discounted from ~~$8.99~~ to $2.99

Long Long Sleep by Anna Sheeman is discounted from ~~$16.99~~ to $3.49

The Scorpio Races by Maggie Stiefvater is discounted from ~~$17.99~~ to $3.99

Please let me know how you like these findings! :)
Happy reading!

The Descendants PRIZE PACK Giveaway (Book+Movie)

2012-03-10T17:03:00.000-08:00

Thanks to the fabulous Mandy from Think Jam I have a wonderful prize pack giveaway for you today, my lovelies!

You can win a DVD of The Descendants (the critically Oscar-winning film starring George Clooney) and novel on which it is based!

All that to celebrate the upcoming release of The Descendants to Blu-ray and DVD March 13!

My hubby and I watched the movie yesterday and let me just tell you: it is fabulous! I loved it. Very thought-provoking, intelligent, moving.. And the scenery! Oh my gosh, dudes, you are going to LOVE it!

Watch the TRAILER here:

GIVEAWAY:

Open to: US/Canada

Ends: March 15th

Enter though Rafflecopter below!

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In My Mailbox (#19)

2012-03-10T16:28:00.000-08:00

In My Mailbox is a weekly meme hosted by Story Siren

The purpose of it is to post about the books we received during the past week (ARC, electronic galleys, books won in giveaways, bought or borrowed from the library - you can list anything you want!)

I really should start doing my IMMs regularly. And by regularly I mean every week, instead of every two-or-three weeks. The amount of books that I got in my mailbox over the last three weeks is huge. 35 books - some of them for review, some bought, some gifted... I love them all SO VERY MUCH *_* Just looking at them makes me happy and I can't wait to read them all (I've already read some of these beauties and they were pretty awesome!).

But enough rambling, let's see what we have here..

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Heaven by Christoph Marzi (Finished copy for review from Hachette Book Group Canada)

The Repossession by Sam Hawksmoor (Finished copy for review from Hachette Book Group Canada)

Slated by Teri Terry (ARC for review from Hachette Book Group Canada)

(Sam Hawksmoor will soon be stopping by Bookish for an interview - make sure to stop by and check it out! I will also be hosting a giveaway of The Repossession and Heaven. Be sure to check these out, too! <3)

The Girl Who Could Silence The Wind by Meg Medina (Finished copy for review from Random House Canada)

Illuminate by Aimee Agresti (Finished copy for review from Thomas Allen & Son)

Wide Open by Deborah Coates (Finished copy for blog tour review from TOR)

(I don't know if you guys had a chance to see the finished copy of Illuminate yet, but it is gorgeous! I am so thankful to Thomas Allen & Son for sending me a finished copy of this beauty! SO BEAUTIFUL!! The Girl Who Silence The Wind looks absolutely fabulous, too. And just look at the wonderful cover of Wide Open!!! <3 )

Darkest Light by Hiromi Goto (Finished copy for review from Razorbill Canada)

Half-World by Hiromi Goto (Finished copy for review from Razorbill Canada)

Under My Skin by Charles de Lint (Finished copy thanks to Razorbill Canada)

(Dudes, check out the trailer for Hiromi's Darkest Light, it is awesome! And be sure to check back around 28th, I will be posting a wicked awesome vlog interview with Hiromi and a giveaway of Darkest Light!)

Coming of the Storm by W. Michael Gear and Kathleen O'Neal Gear (Finished copy for review from Simon & Schuster US)

Fire The Sky by W. Michael Gear and Kathleen O'Neal Gear (Finished copy for review from Simon & Schuster US)

A Searing Wind by W. Michael Gear and Kathleen O'Neal Gear (Finished copy for review from Simon & Schuster US)

(I'm reading the first book in the Contact Series right now and let me just tell you: I am LOVING IT! Rich in detail, absolutely captivating, intelligent and highly entertaining, it's a MUST-READ not only for fans of historical fiction, but for everyone who loves a good adventure!

PLUS: Courtesy of S&S US, I will be giving away all three books on March 21st!)

The Gathering Storm by Robin Bridges (Finished copy gifted to me by the fabulous Nicole @Nicole About Town)

Echo's Revenge by Sean Austin (ARC for review from the author)

Starters by Lissa Price (Finished copy for review from Random House Canada)

(The Gathering Storm is sooooo gorgeous! Thank you so much, Nicole, for letting me keep your extra copy of this pure awesomeness! I LOVE YOU<3

Echo's Revenge looks seriously cool and I can't wait to read it :)

Starters.. The cover is drop-dead beautiful! I enjoyed this books. My review and giveaway (2 copies, INTERNATIONAL) can be found here: CLICK)

Fated by Alyson Noel (ARC for review from Raincoast Books)

Circle of Cranes by Anette LeBox (ARC for review from Penguin YR Canada)

After The Snow by S.D. Crockett (ARC for review from Raincoast Books)

Deathless by Catherynne M. Valente (Finished copy for review from Raincoast Books)

Magnified World by Grace O'Connell (ARC from Random House Canada)

Other Kingdoms by Richard Matheson (Finished copy for review from Raincoast Books)

Sweet Treats & Secret Crushes by Lisa Greenwald (Bought at BMV for only $2.99)

The Boy on Cinnamon Street by Phoebe Stone (ARC gifted to me by Wendy from @A Cupcake and a Latte)

The Fault in Our Stars by John Green (Finished copy for review from Penguin YR Canada)

(Thank you so much Wendy for letting me keep you ARC!!! You're the sweetest cupcake evah!)

Unearthly by Cynthia Hand (Bought at Chapters for $5.99)

Masters of The Veil by Daniel Cohen (ARC for review from Spencer Hill Press)

Before I Fall by Lauren Oliver (Bought at Chapters)

The Taker by Alma Katsu (Bought at BMV for $4.99)

Possession by Elana Johnson (Bought at BMV for $4.99)

Graveminder by Melissa Mar (Bought at BMV for $4.99)

About two weeks ago the fabulous people at Random House Canada hosted a Book Blogger Appreciation party at the RHC HQ. I was one of the lucky ducks who got invited to this wonderful event, unfortunately, I couldn't attend (*insert a VERY sad face*). That day I woke up with fever and a very nasty sinus infection :( I was heartbroken! Especially since Random House Canada invited some absolutely fabulous authors to talk about their literary endeavors! (Erin Morgenstern, Paula McLain, and Ami McKay - can you believe that?!)

Thank GOD for NICOLE and LINDSEY from Random House! These two lovely ladies made sure I wasn't left empty-handed! <3 <3 <3 When I met up with Nicole a few days after the event, she handed me a bag of goodies - or, what I like to call, THE BAG OF OMFG-I-Think-I-Just-Peed-Myself!

Can't thank you enough Nicole for always thinking about me <3 You know how much I love you, right?! You're made of win, gal!!!

Thank you so much, Lindsey, for the fantabulous bag of books AND for the top-notch RH mug!!! I LOVE IT OH-SO-MUCH!!! <3

Now, take a look at the books that I found in the bag, including the amazing signed and personalized copies:

(There's one more book that is not featured on the picture - got lost in the pile of books behind! you can see it above, tho, at one of the other pictures, it's: Magnified World)

Signed copies:

KINDLE FREEBIES:

Thanks to the weekly feature I started a few months ago here, on Bookish, I am scoring at least 20-30 freebies every week :D my Kindle is getting heavy! Check these out, yo!

In Her Name: Empire by Michael R. Hicks (~~$1.97~~ => FREE!)

Zomblog by TW Brown (~~$3.99~~ => FREE!)

Glimpse by Zellie Wells (~~$2.99~~ => FREE!)

Marysvale by Jared Southwick (~~$0.99~~ => FREE!)

Origins by Randolph Lalonde (~~$2.99~~ => FREE!)

The Emperor's Edge by Lindsay Burokers (~~$4.95~~ => FREE!)

Frozen Prospects by Dean Murray (~~$3.99~~ => FREE!)

The Queen Bee of Bridgeton by Leslie DuBois (~~$2.99~~ => FREE!)

Six Moon Summer by SM Reine (~~$2.99~~ => FREE!)

All Hallows Moon by SM Reine (~~$3.99~~ => FREE!)

Reckless Magic by Rachel Higginson (~~$0.99~~ => FREE!)

In The House of Five Dragons by Erica Lindguist and Aron Christensen (~~$2.99~~ => FREE!)

The Strange Case of Finley Jayne by Kady Cross (~~$2.99~~ => FREE!)

Eternal Eden by Nicole Williams (~~$2.99~~ => FREE!)

Peter and The Vampires by Darren Pillsbury (~~$4.99~~ => FREE!)

Awakening by Karice Bolton (~~$0.99~~ => FREE!)

Ignite by Brina Courtney (~~$0.99~~ => FREE!)

Intuition by J. Meyers (~~$0.99~~ => FREE!)

Shadowbloom by The Sullivan Brothers (~~$0.99~~ => FREE!)

Breathless by V.J Chambers (~~$2.99~~ => FREE!)

Into The Free by Julie Cantrell (FREE!)

Vamplayers by Rusty Fischer (FREE!)

Devil Whistles by Rick Acker (FREE!)

The New World by Patrick Ness (FREE!)

Bring on The Blessings by Beverly Jenkins (FREE!)

EBOOKS FOR REVIEW:

That's all I got. How about you? What did you get in your mailbox? Leave a comment and I'll drop by! :)

The Descendants Book to Film Study Guide

2012-03-09T16:45:00.001-08:00

TAKE GEORGE CLOONEY HOME

IN ONE OF THE YEAR’S MOST CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED FILMS

Experience the Heartbreak and Humor When the

Academy Award® and Golden Globe® Winner

Comes to Blu-ray Combo Pack and DVD March 13

From director Alexander Payne creator of the Oscar® winning Sideways comes one of the Best Pictures of the year, THE DESCENDANTS, featuring a stunning cast including Best Actor nominee George Clooney (Ides of March) and Shailene Woodley (The Secret Life of the American Teenager) in her Golden Globe nominated and Independent Spirit Award winning role. Take home this wonderfully warm and witty film and go behind the scenes of THE DESCENDANTS with all-new exclusive content on Blu-ray Disc Combo Pack and DVD March 13 from Fox Searchlight and Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment.

Based on the best-selling novel by Kaui Hart Hemmings and set in Hawaii, THE DESCENDANTS is a sometimes humorous, sometimes tragic journey for Matt King (George Clooney) an indifferent husband and father of two girls, who is forced to re-examine his past and embrace his future when his wife suffers a boating accident off of Waikiki. The event leads to a rapprochement with his young daughters while Matt wrestles with a decision to sell the family’s land handed down from Hawaiian royalty and missionaries.

Nominated for five Academy Awards® and winner for Best Adapted Screenplay, THE DESCENDANTS is a must-have on Blu-ray and DVD. The release is packed with must-see deleted scenes, behind the scenes extras and exclusive featurettes to bring you even further into the story.

For those of you who have read the book and are now waiting to see the movie on Blue-ray or DVD, here's something special: a printable BOOK to FILM Discussion Guide (perfect for book clubs!)

About Kaui Hart Hemmings:

Kaui grew up in Hawaii and has degrees from Colorado College and Sarah Lawrence College. A former Wallace Stegner fellow, she now lives in Hawaii. House of Thieves is her collection of stories. The Descendants is her first novel.

About Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment

Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment, LLC (TCFHE) is a recognized global industry leader and a subsidiary of Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation, a News Corporation company. Representing 75 years of innovative and award-winning filmmaking from Twentieth Century Fox, TCFHE is the worldwide marketing, sales and distribution company for all Fox film and television programming, acquisitions and original productions on DVD, Blu-ray Disc Digital Copy, Video On Demand and Digital Download. The company also releases all products globally for MGM Home Entertainment. Each year TCFHE introduces hundreds of new and newly enhanced products, which it services to retail outlets from mass merchants and warehouse clubs to specialty stores and e-commerce throughout the world.

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Follow Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment on Twitter @FoxHomeEnt

Make sure to stop by BOOKISH tomorrow, I will be giving away a WICKED AWESOME prize pack, consisting of both a copy of the DVD and novel on which it is based.

Starters by Lissa Price (Review + Giveaway)

2012-03-07T17:40:00.000-08:00

Genre: YA Dystopia
Publication.Date March 13th 2012
Pages: 368
Published By: Delacorte Books for Young Readers |
Website Lissa Price |

Starters - Goodreads
My review copy: Finished copy received from the publisher in exchange for an honest review
Where to get: Barnes and Noble | Amazon | Indie Bound

HER WORLD IS CHANGED FOREVER

Callie lost her parents when the Spore Wars wiped out everyone between the ages of twenty and sixty. She and her little brother, Tyler, go on the run, living as squatters with their friend Michael and fighting off renegades who would kill them for a cookie. Callie's only hope is Prime Destinations, a disturbing place in Beverly Hills run by a mysterious figure known as the Old Man.

He hires teens to rent their bodies to Enders—seniors who want to be young again. Callie, desperate for the money that will keep her, Tyler, and Michael alive, agrees to be a donor. But the neurochip they place in Callie's head malfunctions and she wakes up in the life of her renter, living in her mansion, driving her cars, and going out with a senator's grandson. It feels almost like a fairy tale, until Callie discovers that her renter intends to do more than party—and that Prime Destinations' plans are more evil than Callie could ever have imagined. . .
(Goodreads)

“I need you to go talk to a girl who may have some information about Emma."
"Where is she?"
"Someplace you're not going to want to go."
(...)
"I give up. Where?"
"Institution 37."
I felt a hitch in my breathing. I leaned back against the wall.
"Could I pick hell instead?”

Did Cinderella ever consider fessing up to the prince, that night she was enjoying herself in the fancy ball gown? Did she even think of telling him, oh, by the way, Prince, the coach isn’t mine, I’m really a filthy little barefoot servant on borrowed time? No. She took her moment. And then went quietly away after midnight.

When hawks cry, time to fly.

     Lissa Price's debut YA novel, Starters, is an interesting and ultimately creepy tale of survival, sacrifices and fractured society, one that highlights human vanity, greed and stupidity. It's a readable and entertaining dystopia that provides the reader with a fascinating premise and provocative storyline full of secrets and plot twists. Fast-paced and disturbing, Starters is a book easily devourable in one sitting.

     Set as a first person narrative, Starters tells the story of Callie, a teenage girl, who has lost her parents when the Spore Wars wiped out everyone between the ages of twenty and sixty. She, her younger brother, Tyler, and their friend, Michael, are now living as squatters, sleeping in abandoned buildings, stealing water and food, doing everything in their power to survive. Determined to get enough money to provide her brother with food and shelter, Callie signs a contract with Prime Destinations, becoming a donor. Prime Destinations, run by the mysterious (and creepy) Old Man, is a private organization that hires teens to rent their bodies to Enders (wealthy seniors, desperate to feel young and pretty again). The donors undergo a surgical procedure to insert a neurochip to the back of their heads. The chip allows the renter to control the donor's body via a wireless connection. A little bit over a month of being a puppet, which to Callie will feel like nothing more but a long, refreshing dream, and the payoff will get them their own house and a year worth of food. It seems like a harmless and easy way to secure their future. What could possibly go wrong? Well, everything. Prime Destinations' plans are more twisted and evil than Callie could ever have expected, and the secrets she's about to learn will put everyone she cares about in mortal danger.

      It's no secret that I have always loved reading post-apocalyptic/dystopian fiction - and the creepier the story, the better. So when the opportunity presented itself to read and review Starters, I jumped at the chance. Fascinated by the intriguing premise, the creeptastic, edgy cover, and the promise of an experience similar in intensity to The Hunger Games, I was giddy with anticipation. I expected a lot from this book, and although I did enjoy it quite a lot, I couldn't help but feel a little bit disappointed with some aspects of the story. Starters is not perfect. Clunky in parts, sketchy on the details of the world building, and sometimes borderline nonsensical when it comes to the characters and their weirdly motivated (or not motivated at all) decisions, it's not quite what I thought it would be when I picked it up. As much as I liked the premise, the plot line had more holes than a Swiss cheese. Some things were easy to overlook, other made me cringe and frown. Ultimately, though, I felt quite frustrated with how the story unfolded, how the characters behaved in certain situations, and how unnecessarily twisty the plot line got towards the end of the book. I didn't understand why the vaccine was given to the elders and children only, condemning the rest of the population to a certain death. It didn't make sense to me. If your country is being attacked with a biological weapon, you'd think you would want to save some of the vaccine for people who will be able to keep the society from totally falling apart: scientists, government officials, military force, health professionals, etc.. In other words: people who matter. You certainly won't just save a bunch of kids and elderly people, and hope that everything will somehow work out. I didn't quite buy into the love story between Callie and Blake, either. It seemed a bit forced and out of place, and I'd be more than happy to have Blake's character entirely erased from the pages of Starters. At times I found myself wishing for the characters to be slightly more fleshed-out. I wanted to learn more about Callie, Tyler, Michael, and the families they've lost. Instead of reading about "z-mails" and "supertruffles", I wanted to find out more about the Spore Wars, and the post-war society. What exactly happened to Callie's parents and thousands of other people who did not receive the vaccine? Why didn't they receive the vaccine in the first place? Few questions were answered, and most of the time the answers were ambiguous at best.

      That's not to say that Starters is not a good book, because once you get past the sketchiness and the lack of chemistry between the main characters, you get a very entertaining and involving story. It's definitely an action-packed ride all the way to the end. The cliffhanger ending delivers quite a punch, so be prepared to be left dumbfounded and gaping. You will most likely end up re-reading the final passages, desperately trying to make sense of what just happened. For the most part Starters is well-written, although the overly simplistic language leads me to believe that there is still some room for the author to improve her prose and dialogues, to make them more vibrant and engaging. These are really minor issues, though, and they shouldn't prevent you from thoroughly enjoying this delicious dystopian treat. After all, who could possibly say no to this gorgeous, droolicious cover?

Random House Canada has generously offered 1 finished copy of Starters by Lissa Price for giveaway
I'm also giving away my finished copy of Starters to a lucky International reader!

Open to: EVERYONE

Giveaway ends March 15th

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About the Author
Evie is the Blogger behind Bookish. She enjoys reading many different genres, especially YA, Paranormal, Contemporary Fiction and Fantasy.
She loves talking to authors and is always happy to welcome them for interviews, and guest posts. She also likes spreading the love for awesome books and chatting with fellow book-worms.

You can find Evie here: Twitter | Facebook | Goodreads | Shelfari | The Library Thing

And so the MADNESS begins... HCC March Madness! Vote for your favorties!

2012-03-06T20:52:00.000-08:00

Fantastic news! The fifth annual HCC March Madness has officially began!

64 books

6 rounds

6 weeks

1 champion

Which book are you cheering for?

Don't forget to visit http://hccmarchmadness.ca/ and The Savvy Reader to vote for your favorite titles.

By doing so, you're eligible to win some wicked awesome prizes (you can even win all 64 insanely fabulous books!)

It's on!

So don't waste any more time and go vote!

#HCCMarchMadness

How can you ensure that your book makes it through Round 1?

1) Tweet about it with the hashtag #HCCMarchMadness
2) Write a blog post to show your support.
3) Tell your friends on Facebook.
4) And, of course, vote, and vote like mad!

I voted, have you?

KINDLE DEALS and FREEBIES (#6)

2012-03-04T11:33:00.001-08:00

In Her Name: Empire by Michael R. Hicks (~~$1.97~~ => FREE!)

Zomblog by TW Brown (~~$3.99~~ => FREE!)

Glimpse by Zellie Wells (~~$2.99~~ => FREE!)

Marysvale by Jared Southwick (~~$0.99~~ => FREE!)

Origins by Randolph Lalonde (~~$2.99~~ => FREE!)

The Emperor's Edge by Lindsay Burokers (~~$4.95~~ => FREE!)

Frozen Prospects by Dean Murray (~~$3.99~~ => FREE!)

The Queen Bee of Bridgeton by Leslie DuBois (~~$2.99~~ => FREE!)

Six Moon Summer by SM Reine (~~$2.99~~ => FREE!)

All Hallows Moon by SM Reine (~~$3.99~~ => FREE!)

Reckless Magic by Rachel Higginson (~~$0.99~~ => FREE!)

In The House of Five Dragons by Erica Lindguist and Aron Christensen (~~$2.99~~ => FREE!)

The Strange Case of Finley Jayne by Kady Cross (~~$2.99~~ => FREE!)

Eternal Eden by Nicole Williams (~~$2.99~~ => FREE!)

Peter and The Vampires by Darren Pillsbury (~~$4.99~~ => FREE!)

Awakening by Karice Bolton (~~$0.99~~ => FREE!)

Ignite by Brina Courtney (~~$0.99~~ => FREE!)

Intuition by J. Meyers (~~$0.99~~ => FREE!)

Shadowbloom by The Sullivan Brothers (~~$0.99~~ => FREE!)

Breathless by V.J Chambers (~~$2.99~~ => FREE!)

These are LIMITED TIME OFFERS, Hurry Up!

Smokeless Fire by Samantha Young ($0.99!)

Kane Richards Must Die by Shanice Williams (~~$6.99~~ => $0.99!)

Slumber by Samantha Young ($0.99)

Blood Will Tell by The Samantha Young ($0.99)

Grounding Quinn by Stephenie Campbell (~~$2.99~~ => $0.99!)

Here are the new Kindle deals! If you're looking for epubs, you might want to try looking these up on Smashwords, they usually go on sale at the same time :)

ADDITIONALLY:

Small Town Sinners is now only $4.99! (discounted from $8.99!) Go grab it!

Please let me know how you like these findings! :)
Happy reading!

Announcing Seventh Star Press' first blog tour: SELA by Jackie Gamber

2012-03-02T22:06:00.000-08:00

I'm excited to announce the dates and hosts for the upcoming blog tour for SELA by Jackie Gamber (the sequel to Redheart). The blog tour is organized by Seventh Star Press and hosted byv Babs Book Bistro.

Here is the lineup:

March 27 Lisa's Book Reviews http://www.lisasworldofbooks.net
March 28 Watch Play Read http://watchplayread.com/
March 29 Stuck In Books http://www.stuckinbooks.com/
March 30 Fade Into Fantasy http://fadeintofantasy.com
March 31 Ian's Realm http://dragontargeseries.blogspot.com

April 1 Jelly Bean Chair Reviews http://booksfromthepurplejellybeanchair.blogspot.com

April 2 Once Upon A Time http://onceuponatime.jaedia.net/
April 3 A Book Vacation http://bookvacations.wordpress.com
April 4 Jess Resides Here http://frellathon.com/
April 5 Soliloquy http://kaitlinmichelle.wordpress.com
April 6 Vilutheril Reviews http://www.vilutheril.com/
April 7 Ritesh Kala's Book Review http://riteshkala.wordpress.com/
April 8 Sci Fi Guys http://scifiguysbookreview.blogspot.com/
April 9 Unputdownable Books http://unputdownablebookies.blogspot.com/
April 10 Edi's Book Lighthouse http://edisbooklighthouse.blogspot.com/
April 11 Workaday Reads http://www.workadayreads.com
April 12 Eva's Sanctuary http://vampirekiss1967.blogspot.com/
April 13 Book and Movie Dimension Blog http://bmdimension.blogspot.com/
April 14 Babs Book Bistro http://www.babsbookbistro.net/blog/
April 15 Azure Dwarf Horde of Fantasy and SciFi http://azuredwarf.blogspot.com
April 16 Fade Into Fantasy http://fadeintofantasy.com
April 17 Reading Away the Days http://readingawaythedays.blogspot.com
April 18 Splash of Our Worlds http://splashofourworlds.blogspot.com/
April 19 Ali's Bookshelf http://alisbookshelfreviews.blogspot.com
April 20 Sheila Deeth http://sheiladeethhome.blogspot.com/
April 21 I Heart Reading http://daydreamingbooks.blogspot.com/
April 22 All-Consuming Media http://tigersallconsumingbooks.blogspot.com
April 23 Spellbound By Books http://www.spellboundbybooks.com/
April 24 One Thrifty Gurl http://onethriftygurl.com/
April 25 Evie Bookish http://evie-bookish.blogspot.com/
April 26 Booklady's Booknotes http://bookladysbooknotes.wordpress.com/
April 27 Ella Bella Reviews http://ellabellareviews.blogspot.com/
April 28 I Smell Sheep http://ismellsheep.blogspot.com/
April 29 The Haunting of Orchid Forsythia http://hauntedorchid.blogspot.com
April 30 Darlene's Book Nook http://darlenesbooknook.blogspot.com

As you can see, we have a month full of amazing blog tour stops! Each of them will have something special to offer: there will be reviews, guest posts, interviews, and giveaways! Personally, I'm very excited for this event - I love Jackie and her books, and can't wait to share the love with all my readers!

Don't forget to stop by Bookish on April 25th!!!

And the Box of Books goes to...

2012-03-02T08:31:00.000-08:00

PHEW!!! What a giveaway, eh?! I was shocked when I logged onto Rafflecopter and saw the number of entries! ALMOST 13, 000 !!!! Can you believe that? I can't thank you enough, guys, for all the comments, entries, tweets and book recommendations <3 you all rock my world so bad, I wish I could send you all boxes full of books!

It sucked so bad having to pick one winner out of all the fabulous people who entered, which made me think: next time, there will be three boxes, three books each! I was going to post the new giveaway right away, to celebrate 2000+ followers, BUT -> turns out our lucky winner is from Portugal LOL and my budget will probably be totally destroyed by the shipping costs!

Anyways, here's our lucky duck! CONGRATULATIONS!!! *throws confetti*

The winner has been contacted, I got, like, the cutest *squeee* reply ever -> didn't know guys could SQUUEEE like that! *wink*, the box is ready to be shipped off!
Michael, when you receive it, can you please (PLEASE) take a picture with it and send it to me? :D I'm sure we would all love to see!!!

For everyone else, please note there are a few giveaways running on the blog right now - do consider entering, some of them are low on entrants!
I will be posting a giveaway of STARTERS by Lissa Price tomorrow - stop by and enter!
There are many other awesome giveaways coming up soon, as well as CHICKS IN YA and MEN IN YA II, so be sure to check back regularly!!!

LOTS OF LOVE and see you around~! *blows kisses*

BOOKish News (#2) Hilary Davidson will have a Launch Party in Hamilton, ON!

2012-03-01T09:27:00.000-08:00

GREAT NEWS for Ontario book worms!

Raincoast Books announced on their website that Hilary Davidson, Canadian travel journalist and author of the awarding-winning mystery The Damage Done, will be at the Ancaster Branch of Hamilton Public Library next Wednesday (March 7th 2012) to launch her new novel The Next One To Fall.

The event starts at 7pm and books will be available from Bryan Prince Books (full details below).

Hilary Davidson
Wednesday, March 7th: 7:00pm
Hamilton Public Library (Ancaster Branch)
300 Wilson Street East, at Sulphur Springs Road (Ancaster)
Free Admision. Please RSVP to events@princebooks.net

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Cover Reveal: Starling by Lesley Livingston

2012-02-27T10:52:00.001-08:00

Starling by Lesley Livingston

Expected Publication Date: August 15th 2012 by HarperTeen

"Love is just the beginning... of the end."

Mason Starling is a champion fencer for Gosforth Academy, but she’s never had to fight for her life. Until now. When a ferocious storm rips through Manhattan and unleashes terrifying creatures onto Gosforth’s campus, Mason barely escapes alive. Without help from the mysterious stranger who appeared in the midst of the storm, she might not have made it at all. But now, in the aftermath, Mason’s life begins to spin dramatically, mystically out of control, and the only one who seems able to help her is the stranger who can remember nothing but his name: Fennrys Wolf.

As Mason and Fenn uncover more about Fenn’s past and the strange events that surround them, they realize that Mason’s family — and its dark allegiance to the ancient Norse gods — is at the center of everything. A predetermined fate seems to be closing in on Mason, but is it possible to change one’s destiny?

Readers who fell in love with Lesley Livingston’s Wondrous Strange trilogy and those who love Cassandra Clare’s Mortal Instruments series will be captivated by the sweeping romance and pulse-pounding action of Starling.

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How excited am I? Pretty freaking excited!!! Did you read the synopsis? Doesn't it sound fabulous?! Here's a simple fact: I love Lesley Livingston. She is brilliant, her books are brilliant. Total awesomesauce and pure delight to read. I can't wait for her new book to come out in August - especially since the Launch Party will be taking place in TORONTO! YES, you heard me! IN TORONTO! *happy dance* Can't wait!!!

And isn't the cover absolutely gorgeous?! OMG, I can already see myself drooling over the hardcover edition :D

What do you guys think?! Comment away!~ <3

Blog Tour: Otherwise by Jennifer B. White

2012-02-24T15:09:00.000-08:00

Genre: Supernatural romance, Mystery
Publication.Date December 21st 2011
Pages: 340
Published By: OakBluffs Press / OakIvy Publishing |
Website Jennifer B.White

Otherwise - Goodreads
My review copy: Finished copy received from the publisher in exchange for an honest review
Where to get: Barnes and Noble | Amazon |

Reluctantly, Delilah Gray has returned to her childhood home—a ramshackle cottage where her compulsive, hoarding grandmother, Meema, raised her. Meema’s ghostly manifestations refuse to let Delilah clean the filthy house, or to stay there peacefully. And that’s just the beginning of Delilah’s problems.

Lonely, angry, and hiding a painful secret, she tries to find a place for herself in a town that she once discovered was “in-between”—a portal to the worlds of the supernatural. Upon her arrival, Delilah unwittingly gets caught in the middle of important business between The Keeper, whose job it is to keep souls on the physical plane, and The Sender who helps speed the dead on their afterlife journey.

When Delilah discovers that she is connected to Lily Defoe, a woman who leapt to her death many years ago, and to a man who refers to himself as The Gravedigger for Lost Souls, she realizes there is more to her homecoming than she anticipated. Who she is, and who she’s been, crosses the boundaries of life and death. Nothing—not the people she meets, not this very moment in time, not even the tragic death of her daughter—is what it appears to be. Not only does Delilah have her own “soul searching” to do, but she must work with some of Green Lake’s oddest characters to uncover the mysteries of several unsolved deaths that have never been forgotten.

While strange and supernatural occurrences threaten Delilah’s already fragile emotional state, she still has a crucial choice to make that will change everything. She comes to understand that there are some things that are worse than death. There is Otherwise—to be confined to a twilight state between the spiritual and the physical worlds.
(Goodreads)

Delivered like a witch from a Victorian fairy tale , Delilah arrived on Hermit Meddler's Way on gusty winds. If she was a witch - or something preternatural - she must be wicked, she thought, because a scorching anger seethed inside her like hot coals.

Some would find their way into Winnie's shop. They might buy flowers, or leisurely browse through her small collection of antique records, paintings and silverware. They might pet Calla Lilly, remark on the weather, or share some idle chitchat or an interesting bit of local news. Most would be welcome. Some would not. But they'd come anyway.

She was cursed, and this was hell.
Everything went black.
Hell and the blackness consumed her.

   Jennifer B. White's novel, Otherwise, should come with a warning: DANGEROUSLY ADDICTIVE. This book is so different from anything I've read before! I was fascinated, mesmerized, shocked at times, and very pleased with its originality and vibrant energy. White's simple and raw writing style makes reading this supernatural treat a complete pleasure, and her ability to create so many parallel plot lines and then braid them together into a complex and thoroughly satisfying novel is simply amazing. Needless to say, I was very impressed.

      Delilah's grandmother was a compulsive hoarder. She collected everything - old clothing, newspapers, cardboard boxes filled with stacks of things most of us would consider junk, dolls, even expired (and often rotten) food. Living with her was a constant struggle and all Delilah ever wanted was to get away. Leave. Run away and never look back. And she did, as soon as she turned seventeen. Now, when her grandmother passed away, Delilah finds herself back in the small town she grew up in. She's determined to clean up her grandmother's old cottage and get rid of the piles of garbage once and for all, making her childhood home inhabitable again.

      But strange things begin to happen to Delilah. First, her car disappears. Then the electricity at the cottage magically fixes itself. She meets a mysterious stranger, who keeps on appearing from nowhere and disappearing into thin air. Delilah's hometown is a mysterious place, eerie and unwelcoming to strangers, very protective of its secrets. There's a deliciously dream-like quality to it. Delilah is about to discover things she never thought existed. Not only will she have to find a way to make peace with her own past, but in order to re-discover purpose in her life, she's going to have to solve several mysterious deaths that have been haunting the town for generations. Remember, anything is possible in the town of "otherwise".

      Otherwise is a magical read. I fell under its spell on the first page. I don't know what it is about this book, but I couldn't put it down. The simple yet descriptive language really spoke to me, and I found it very easy to connect with the main characters. Delilah was a delightful MC, and a very unconventional one at that! Fighting ghosts of her own, emotionally fragile, snarky, with the penchant for swear words, she was refreshingly cool. I was constantly surprised by everything she did and all the things she said. There was no predicting what Delilah will say or do next. Seeing her re-discover love, pleasure, and hope, and watching her morph from a scared, emotionally damaged girl, who basically gave up on happiness all together, into a strong, passionate, and determined woman - that was priceless and ultimately satisfying. Shane was a great character, too, but as much as I loved his mysteriousness and undeniable charm, I think I loved Winnie even more. This elderly flower shop/antique store owner was a real treat and I really enjoyed reading about her. To be honest, all the characters were unique and brilliantly fleshed out, and I found myself really engrossed in their stories.

      The plot line alone was fantastic. There was so much going on! The complexity of the world-and-character-building was mind-blowing. I was awe-struck. It really is a magnetic and addictive read, and I'm 100% sure that once you start reading, you will find yourself unable to toss it aside and get back to your every-day activities. Beware: this book will consume you! Personally, I found it totally fascinating to read about the compulsive hoarding disorder. The insights into the sickness provided by the author were truly compelling and thought-provoking, especially since the story focused rather on the emotional and psychological distress of the family members, rather than the sick herself.

      Overall, Otherwise is a strong story with elements of romance, supernatural, mystery and drama that is sure to entertain and please even the pickiest readers. Jennifer B. White delivered a captivating, bewitching tale, that is just as harrowing as it is moving, and just as entertaining as it is serious. What can I say? I really loved it!

And now, my dear readers, I have a very delicious treat for you - a vlog interview with the fabulous Jennifer B.White! If you have a couple of minutes to spare.. watch this! I guarantee you won't be disappointed. Jennifer is a beautiful and talented person, and every self-respecting book worm should get to know her!
Enjoy!

OakIvy Publishing generously offered a copy of one of Jennifer's other books, Dead Asleep, up for grabs! One lucky winner will receive this beauty - and trust me, you WANT IT!

Published November 11th 2011
by OakBluffs Press / OakIvy Publishing

If it were possible, I’d never sleep again.

Everyone was talking about my dreams—even though I hadn’t told a single soul about them. Wherever I went, strangers were discussing my nocturnal visions. I wanted to chalk all of this up to coincidence, but then, only minutes after a chance encounter with a young woman I didn’t know, after she told me in perfect detail of the dream I’d had the night before, she was killed. And I knew I’d have to figure out what was happening to me.

My only hope was a woman who had a knack for falling dead asleep. With help from Claire, a narcoleptic, I would have to take a sleep-journey into the past and future affecting everyone’s life, including my own.

Some things to know about me—my name is Kevin Macy and I’m a partner in an ad agency in Boston, Massachusetts. I’m divorced, I smoke, and I’m an accomplished alcoholic. Not that it has anything to do with my story, but it’s part of who I am. And in the course of reading about these supernatural and bizarre events, those things will factor in.

Another important note—and this you will have a hard time swallowing, I’m sure—while on this strange journey of discovery, I died. And I mean that in the realest of ways—dead as a door nail—bought the farm—kicked the bucket. You get the picture. Of course being dead didn’t “stick,” otherwise I wouldn’t be able to tell you my curious tale.

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Blog Tour: The Beggar's Opera by Peggy Blair

2012-02-22T23:10:00.000-08:00

Genre: Murder Mystery
Publication.Date February 7th 2012
Pages: 346
Published By: Penguin Books Canada |
Website Peggy Blair |

The Beggar's Opera - Goodreads
My review copy: Received from the publisher in exchange for an honest review
Where to get: Amazon | Chapters

In beautiful, crumbling Old Havana, Canadian detective Mike Ellis hopes the sun and sand will help save his troubled marriage. He doesn’t yet know that it’s dead in the water—much like the little Cuban boy last seen begging the Canadian couple for a few pesos on the world famous Malecon. For Inspector Ricardo Ramirez, head of the Major Crimes Unit of the Cuban National Revolutionary Police, finding his prime suspect isn’t a problem—Cuban law is. He has only seventy-two hours to secure an indictment and prevent a vicious killer from leaving the island. But Ramirez also has his own troubles to worry about. He’s dying of the same dementia that killed his grandmother, an incurable disease that makes him see the ghosts of victims of unsolved murders. As he races against time, the dead haunt his every step...
(Goodreads)

"The dead will come," she rasped. "My gift to you, as the eldest child."

The boys, small beggars, chased through the throngs of Canadians and Europeans who had come to Cuba in search of sun and a taste of Hemingway. This one stayed after the others scattered. He skipped beside the couple happily, oblivious to the lies their eyes and mouths exchanged.

His hallucinations looked over his shoulder, grimaced slightly at his mistakes. They were unfailingly polite. They stayed out of the bathroom and the bedroom, and if Ramirez suggested they leave, they left. All it took was a meaningful glance.

     Real, captivating and ultimately moving, The Beggar's Opera by Peggy Blair is a significant addition to the murder mystery genre. It's a poignant and brutally honest story that paints a truly harrowing picture of poverty, abuse, corruption and abominable living conditions in Hemingway's Havana. It's dark, disturbing, thought-provoking, and heart-poundingly thrilling. Not by any means an easy-to-digest book, but one absolutely worth reading nevertheless.

      Inspector Ricardo Ramirez is called in to investigate when the body of a little Cuban boy is discovered floating in the ocean in the Caleta de San Lazaro. Drugged, brutally raped and killed with a blow to the head, the boy had last been seen accepting money from a Canadian tourist, Mike Ellis. Witnesses saw Ellis giving the child money, and later on someone made an anonymous phone call to the police station stating that they witnessed a man with his description approaching young boys for sex in Parque Ciudad. A pair of men's briefs had been found in his room - the underwear had the boy's blood on it. Not to mention the polaroid photographs recovered from under the mattress in his hotel room - they were pictures documenting every step of the brutal rape. Mike Ellis has no memory of the previous evening - after the fight with his wife, he spent the night getting drunk at a local bar. It seems Inspector Ramirez has all the evidence he needs to convict the murderer and close the case, but is the case really as obvious as it appears? Or is there more to the story? Is Mike Ellis a cold blooded, vicious murderer, or is someone trying to frame him? With only seventy-two hours to solve the murder case, the race against time begins. Will justice be served?

      The first book in the Inspector Ramirez Series is a taut and atmospheric thrill ride that keeps you guessing until the very last page. It's an exceptionally well-written murder mystery, set against a vividly depicted political and cultural background of Cuba. Blair writes with real understanding of Cuban harsh reality, compelling the reader with insights into the troubled society. Her knowledge about forensics, police procedures and related protocols is apparent on every page. The amount of detail is simply mind blowing. Disturbing at times, but mostly very impressive and fascinating. It's a gorgeously suspenseful mindbender, a great example of how the right approach to storytelling - scattering pieces of information throughout the novel, beautifully braiding together the convoluted threads, and diabolically building the tension and mystery - can elevate the book and turn it into a heart-stopping literary puzzle.

      Blair did a remarkable job fleshing out the main character, Inspector Ramirez, making him one of the most unique and unforgettable narrative voices in recent fiction. I found him different from all the other detectives/inspectors in popular murder mysteries. Haunted by the ghosts of victims of his unsolved murder cases, dying of a rare (and incurable) type of dementia, struggling to keep his life from falling apart, he was a very convincing and easy-to-connect-with character. And as much as I loved the intelligent and provocative plot line, I think the whole thing wouldn't turn out nearly as good without the well-drawn, complex MC. His presence in the book added a lot of character and flavor, creating a memorable, eerie atmosphere, and turning a solid whodunit story into an absolute masterpiece.

      The Beggar's Opera by Peggy Blair is a stunning debut novel and a very promising beginning to a great new mystery series. I'm looking forward to seeing what the author has in store for Inspector Ramirez in the next book.

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Blog Tour: Picture The Dead by Adele Griffin and Lisa Brown (Review + GIVEAWAY)

2012-02-22T06:40:00.000-08:00

Genre: YA Mystery, Historical Romance, Supernatural
Publication.Date February 1st 2012
Pages: 264
Published By: Sourcebooks Fire |
Website Adele Griffin | Lisa Brown

Picture The Dead - Goodreads
My review copy: ARC received from the publisher in exchange for an honest review
Where to get: Barnes and Noble | Amazon | Book Depository

A ghost will find his way home.

Jennie Lovell's life is the very picture of love and loss. First she is orphaned and forced to live at the mercy of her stingy, indifferent relatives. Then her fiancé falls on the battlefield, leaving her heartbroken and alone. Jennie struggles to pick up the pieces of her shattered life, but is haunted by a mysterious figure that refuses to let her bury the past.
(Goodreads)

I wake with a pit in my stomach. I wish I could yank up my quilts and hide from the day, but the morning doesn't know how to mourn.

The dead cannot defend themselves.

I've never been Aunt Clara's ideal specimen of niece, with my flat feet and too curly black hair and wide lipped laugh - though there's been no reason for laughter these past months, and certainly not this morning.

     Picture the Dead is more than a ghost story. It's a truly masterful, original, and jaw-dropping creation - a work of art. There's a touch of romance, beautifully described historical setting, goose-bumpy atmosphere, and a thrilling mystery. Above all, there's a skillfully executed, bone-chilling plot line, emotionally engaging first-person narrative, and a totally unexpected yet entirely satisfying conclusion. Combining Adele Griffin's excellent writing style with Lisa Brown's phenomenal illustrations, Picture the Dead reaches a whole new level of storytelling, taking the reader back in time to the last months of American Civil War. The deliciously eerie scrapbook-like graphics perfectly complement the plot line, adding flavor and resulting in an unforgettable reading experience. Be prepared, this book will haunt you long after you turn the last page.

     In this riveting book, set in 19th-century America (1864-65 - the last two years of American Civil War), we meet sixteen-year old Jennie Lovell, who, after both her parents died and her twin brother was killed on the battlefield, was taken in by her Aunt and Uncle - the parents of her childhood friend and soon-to-be-married fiance, William. Jennie doesn't have anyone left. She has no other family members to turn to, nor does she have any savings of her own. She's fully dependent on her fiance's family, and when the news about Will's death reach the Pritchett household, Jennie finds herself in a very difficult living situation. Aunt Clara becomes even more hostile towards her, making it clear that Jennie does not belong there. With no status and nowhere else to go, she tries desperately to prove herself useful to her Aunt and Uncle by performing various household tasks. She's also caring for Will's brother, Quinn, who returned home seriously injured. Moody and withdrawn, Quinn refuses to speak about his war experiences, nor does he want to talk about Will and what happened to him. It quickly becomes obvious that he knows more than he lets on. There's an air of mystery surrounding Will's passing, and Jennie is determined to find the truth. Even if it means doing something unconventional, like, say, trusting in the supernatural and looking beyond the rational to seek answers to her fiance's death. What she uncovers is so much worse than she ever expected.

     In this enthralling wonder of a book, Adele Griffin and Lisa Brown managed to create a truly breath-taking and spine-tingling atmosphere, without the book becoming overly creepy or frightening. Is it scary? Oh yes, it is, but in a very subtle and balanced way. Mystery and supernatural play a big role in this novel, and the delicious Gothic illustrations blend well with the story, enhancing the already powerful, eerie atmosphere. The amount of thought put into this project is really admirable. Down to the last detail, everything is well thought-out and executed with care: all the mesmerizing drawings, choice of colors, even the font type.

     With rich descriptions and accurate language for the time period, Adele Griffin does an excellent job painting a vivid and realistic historical background, and breathing life into the characters. The landscapes, the city and the Pritchett House are all very well drawn, the dialogues come across as natural and believable, the scrapbook elements add intensity and flavor to the story, the pacing is excellent and, in the end, it all comes together in a way that is nothing short of brilliant. Plus, we get a look at the social/class issues of the period. Not only do we see the suffering of the families affected by the Civil War, but we're also introduced to a fascinating phenomenon of 19th-century Spiritualism - a significant social movement, that was especially popular during the war, when so many lives have been lost, and people would do anything to contact their loved ones one last time.

     All in all, this was a very unique and enriching reading experience and one that I won't forget for a long time. If ever. Picture the Dead is a haunting and painfully beautiful tale of love, betrayal, trust, hope, perseverance, death and new beginnings. Extremely well-written and gorgeously illustrated, it's a fabulous ghost mystery. Highly recommended!

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Blog Tour: Embrace by Jessica Shirvington (Review + Giveaway)

2012-02-20T11:49:00.000-08:00

Genre: YA Fantasy, Romance, Supernatural
Publication.Date March 6th 2012
Pages: 367
Published By: Sourcebooks Fire |
Website Jessica Shirvington |

Embrace - Goodreads
My review copy: ARC received from the publisher in exchange for an honest review
Where to get: Barnes and Noble | Amazon | Book Depository

It starts with a whisper: “It’s time for you to know who you are…”

Violet Eden dreads her seventeenth birthday. After all, it’s hard to get too excited about the day that marks the anniversary of your mother’s death. As if that wasn’t enough, disturbing dreams haunt her sleep and leave her with very real injuries. There’s a dark tattoo weaving its way up her arms that wasn’t there before.

Violet is determined to get some answers, but nothing could have prepared her for the truth. The guy she thought she could fall in love with has been keeping his identity a secret: he’s only half-human—oh, and same goes for her.

A centuries-old battle between fallen angels and the protectors of humanity has chosen its new warrior. It’s a fight Violet doesn’t want, but she lives her life by two rules: don’t run and don’t quit. When angels seek vengeance and humans are the warriors, you could do a lot worse than betting on Violet Eden…

Look for the sequels ENTICED in September 2012 and EMBLAZE in March 2013!
(Goodreads)

It's hard to get too excited about the day that marks the anniversary of your mother's death. It's not that I blame myself for her not being here. No one could have known she wouldn't survive childbirth. It's not that I miss her either. I mean, I never knew her in the first place. But it is the one day each year that at some point I'll be forced to ask myself, was it worth it? Was my life worth taking hers?

Not everything is black and white, Violet. Don't believe everything you've been told. I'm... I don't fit into any of your little boxes. Anyway, if I meant to hurt you, it would be done.

"You're enthralling," he continued. "It's as if you become each of the senses and can affect them in me. Through you, I feel birds flying around me and even feel morning and evening manifest their power."

     Wildly compelling, sexy and taut, Embrace by Jessica Shirvington offers a hot new take on angels! This fabulously written page-turner explores destiny, betrayal, love, trust, and free will. It's a delicious treat for everyone who enjoys fast-paced and totally engaging stories, filled with gorgeous characters, shivery sexual tension, heart-stopping plot twists, and richly developed mythology. This isn't yet another mediocre angel story, this is the real deal - an angel story to die for!

     Violet's seventeenth birthday is approaching and she is not happy about it. In fact, she doesn't like celebrating her birthday at all, as it also marks the anniversary of her mother's death. Raised by a workaholic father, Violet seems to be just a typical teenage girl - with friends, hopes and dreams, and plans for the future. Well, maybe she's a little bit more talented than other kids her age - she can draw and paint like an artist. And OK, she's also quite athletic - ever since she met Lincoln, she's been exercising regularly: running, wall climbing, even practicing martial arts! And, well, there's no denying the fact that she's also quite a beauty.

      Strange things have been happening to Violet recently. She's determined to find some answers, but who can provide them? Everything gets even more complicated when she learns that her long time crush (Linc) has been keeping secrets from her, too. Nothing seems to be the same anymore, her life is turned up side down. Having discovered who she really is, Violet is now facing some very difficult decisions. She can either take the final journey to becoming a full-blown Grigori (it's called embrace) or she can choose to remain human. Whatever she'll decide, there will be consequences, and nothing will ever be the same again.

     Jessica Shirvington managed to do this one thing that many before her have tried and failed - she made angels sexy! With her excellent writing style, she created a beautiful, emotionally engaging, and entirely captivating story. I honestly did not expect to love this book as much as I did. It's gripping and intense. Lush. Steamy. Taut. Action-packed and entertaining. The tension never lets up, the characters are well-drawn, likable, easy to connect with. There's a fabulous chemistry between them. I'm not a big fan of love triangles, but this one worked so well! I won't even try to deny it - I LOVE PHOENIX!!! Mysterious, cocky, powerful, arrogant, passionate, H-O-T, Phoenix knows exactly what he wants and he will stop at nothing to get it. In terms of character development, Embrace is absolutely phenomenal. At least when it comes to male love interests. Violet is a whole different story - some will like her, some will not. Although you might find her just a tiny bit annoying at first, she will probably grow on you as your read farther into the book. Not exactly what you'd call a "match made in heaven", but give her a chance. For the most part I wasn't very fond of Vi, but as long as she doesn't go Calla on me, I am willing to tolerate her for Linc and Phoenix.

     The plot line blew me away. There's no denying that. I'm fairly confident that this is one of the best - if not THE best - angel book out there. Jessica Shirvington's take on angels is not only original and well thought-out, but also very well balanced, believable and charming, without being cheesy or preachy at the same time. Let's face it - it's hard to talk about angels without mentioning God, Heaven and Hell, and other Christian mythology-related issues. And yet she managed to avoid digging deeper into the heavy stuff. She focused on Grigori and angels, and it turned out fabulous. As much as I loved the world building and all the 3D characters, I appreciated Shirvington's skillful and enjoyable storytelling the most. Her plotting was smart, elaborate and often full of surprises. I found myself totally invested in the story and eager to find out what will happen next. It's a dynamic and powerful read, destined to become a bestseller. Highly recommended!

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Kindle DEALS and FREEBIES (#5)

2012-02-17T11:34:00.000-08:00

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Happy Valentine's Day! TOP 5 Romantic Reads + Love Poem by Rusty Fischer (+ Giveaway!)

2012-02-14T14:15:00.000-08:00

Happy Valentine's Day everyone!

To celebrate this very special day I asked my favorite book-ish people to share their TOP 5 Romantic Reads with us today! Here's what they said:

Lena Coakley, the author of Witchlanders:

Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë

Heathcliff’s only redeeming quality is his love for Catherine, but that love is so strong, it conquers even death. Emily Brontë created the quintessential bad boy, and many of the romantic heroes who came after him, from Rhett Butler to Edward Cullen, have a little bit of Heathcliff in them.

A Room with a View by E.M. Forester

So what if Lucy Honeychurch and George Emerson hardly say three words to each other? Their romance, set against the gorgeous backdrop of Florence, Italy is the perfect dream of young love. The movie, starring a young Helena Bonham Carter, is wonderful, too.

The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

Maybe I should say Mockingjay, because it’s at the end of the Hunger Games trilogy that the love triangle between Katniss, Gale and Peeta is finally broken and Katniss chooses the right path and the right man. No spoilers!

Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy

Do true lovers ever find their happy ending? Not if they are Russian, my dear. Anna’s tragic tale is the favorite of many authors: William Faulkner called this novel, “the best ever written.”

The Princess Bride by William Goldman

Westley and Buttercup. The classic fairytale romance. Sigh.

Witchlanders
Hardcover, 400 pages
Published August 30th 2011 by Atheneum

High in their mountain covens, red witches pray to the Goddess, protecting the Witchlands by throwing the bones and foretelling the future. It’s all a fake.
At least, that’s what Ryder thinks. He doubts the witches really deserve their tithes—one quarter of all the crops his village can produce. And even if they can predict the future, what danger is there to foretell, now that his people’s old enemy, the Baen, has been defeated?
But when a terrifying new magic threatens both his village and the coven, Ryder must confront the beautiful and silent witch who holds all the secrets. Everything he’s ever believed about witches, the Baen, magic and about himself will change, when he discovers that the prophecies he’s always scorned—
Are about him.

My review | Goodreads |Lena Coakley's website

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Kendare Blake, the author of Anna Dressed in Blood:

Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte

This was the first romantic classic I ever read, and after it, nothing else compared. Jane and Rochester are an excellent match. They both have so many issues. And they like it about each other. Gad, what a couple of misfits.

His Dark Materials by Philip Pullman

Is this a romance? No, but there's something about how Lyra and Will go to the same park bench in different dimensions to tell each other about their day that just gets my romantic goat. Oh, you hopeless lovebirds and your futile actions.

A Need So Beautiful by Suzanne Young

For a girl in love to have to accept the idea that her boyfriend and everyone around her will forget she ever existed, but not to worry because they'll be better off...dammit Suzanne Young. What a bitter, fantastic pill to swallow.

Circle of Friends by Maeve Binchy

Big boned, funny girl catches the eye of the college rugby star? Scandal and heartbreak ensues? Yes please.

So Shelly by Ty Roth

Not exactly a romance either, but there's a lot of love going on in the pages, and a lot of terrible, and a lot of tragic. But it's mostly beautiful and interesting. It has a very gothic feel.

Anna Dressed In Blood
Hardcover, 316 pages
Published August 30th 2011 by Tor Teen

Just your average boy-meets-girl, girl-kills-people story. . .

Cas Lowood has inherited an unusual vocation: He kills the dead.

So did his father before him, until his gruesome murder by a ghost he sought to kill. Now, armed with his father's mysterious and deadly athame, Cas travels the country with his kitchen-witch mother and their spirit-sniffing cat. Together they follow legends and local lore, trying to keep up with the murderous dead—keeping pesky things like the future and friends at bay.

When they arrive in a new town in search of a ghost the locals call Anna Dressed in Blood, Cas doesn't expect anything outside of the ordinary: move, hunt, kill. What he finds instead is a girl entangled in curses and rage, a ghost like he's never faced before. She still wears the dress she wore on the day of her brutal murder in 1958: once white, but now stained red and dripping blood. Since her death, Anna has killed any and every person who has dared to step into the deserted Victorian she used to call home.

And she, for whatever reason, spares his life

Goodreads |Kendare Blake's website

Girl of Nightmares
Hardcover, 304 pages
Expected publication: August 7th 2012 by Tor Teen

In this follow-up to Anna Dressed in Blood, Cas begins seeing Anna everywhere: sometimes when he’s asleep, and sometimes in waking nightmares. But something is very wrong. These aren’t just daydreams. Anna seems tortured, torn apart in new and ever more gruesome ways every time she appears.

Cas doesn’t know what happened to Anna when she disappeared into Hell, but he knows she doesn’t deserve whatever is happening to her now. Anna saved Cas more than once, and it’s time for him to return the favor.

Goodreads |Kendare Blake's website

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Elizabeth Miles, the author of Fury:

The End of the Affair by Graham Greene

This is one of my top five favorite books of all time -- a heartbreaking, bone-chillingly honest treatise on love, jealousy, the works. The first time I read it, I remember shaking my head, flabbergasted by how well Greene could convey the fragilities and insecurities of love.

His Dark Materials series by Philip Pullman

Will and Lyra! I have some problems with the progression of this series overall, but not with the portrayal of Will and Lyra's deep, intelligent, emotional connection.

Middlemarch by George Eliot

Dorothea and Will bring out the best in each other. That's pretty much the ultimate goal of a romantic partnership, no? (Little known nerdy fact about me: I am a George Eliot freak. I have three editions each of Middlemarch and Silas Marner.)

Love Story by Erich Segal

I only recently read this book for the first time (devoured it in one sitting, no less). It's terribly sad, of course, but the love between the two main characters has a redemptive -- not to mention fun and flirty -- quality.

Why We Broke Up by Daniel Handler and Maira Kalman

Another recent read. Min Green does what so many of us desire to do when a relationship crumbles: analyzes it to absolute death, points out for the other person everything that went wrong, and revels in the moments when it really seemed like it would last forever.

Fury
Hardcover, 370 pages
Published August 30th 2011 by Simon Pulse

Sometimes sorry isn't enough....It’s winter break in Ascension, Maine. The snow is falling and everything looks pristine and peaceful. But not all is as it seems...
Between cozy traditions and parties with her friends, Emily loves the holidays. And this year’s even better--the guy she’s been into for months is finally noticing her. But Em knows if she starts things with him, there’s no turning back. Because his girlfriend is Em’s best friend.
On the other side of town, Chase is having problems of his own. The stress of his home life is starting to take its toll, and his social life is unraveling. But that’s nothing compared to what’s really haunting him. Chase has done something cruel...something the perfect guy he pretends to be would never do. And it’s only a matter of time before he’s exposed.
In Ascension, mistakes can be deadly. And three girls—three beautiful, mysterious girls—are here to choose who will pay.
Em and Chase have been chosen.
ENVY (The Fury Trilogy #2) comes out in Septemeber! I'm SUPER excited for it!!!

My review | Goodreads |Elizabeth Miles' website

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J. Gabriel Gates, the author of Dark Territory:

Phantom of the Opera by Gaston Leroux

Sure, you’ve seen the musical, but have you ever read the book by Gaston Leroux? This was one of my all-time favorites growing up. It’s romantic, scary, tragic—what more could you ask for?

The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern

I just read this book recently, and it’s great. The protagonists are two young sorcerers who have been pitted against one another in a contest that’s played out in a rather extraordinary circus. Two magical lovers dueling to the death—it doesn’t get much better than that.

Great Expectations by Charles Dickens

Sure, roll your eyes, high school English class kids. But there’s something extraordinary captured it the longing Pip feels for Estella. And in my view, it is that painful, hopeful, desperate expectation that lies at the heart of a great love story.

Le Morte D’Arthur by Thomas Malory

When we think of King Arthur, we normally think of epic duels, jousting, and the quest for the Holy Grail. But this awesome tale also features one of classic tragic love triangles of all time between King Arthur, his queen, Guinevere, and his best knight, Lancelot.

Dark Territory, The Tracks, Book 1 by J. Gabriel Gates

Shameless self promotion? Maybe. But I stand by my choice. You have a bad-boy from the wrong side of the tracks fighting for the heart of the girl he loves—with kung fu. If that’s not romantic, I don’t know what is.

Dark Territory
Paperback, 504 pages
Published July 1st 2011 by HCI Teens

Star-Crossed Love, Martial Arts, and Supernatural Evil meet at the Abandoned Tracks in the Deceptively Quaint town of Middleburg...When Ignacio Torrez moved from the rough streets of Los Angeles to a small town dead smack in the middle of nowhere, he never expected to find himself in the midst of a gang war. But, he soon learns, these are no ordinary gangs. The wealthy, preppie Toppers on one side of the tracks and the working-class Flatliners on the other adhere to a strict code of honor and use their deadly martial arts skills, taught to them by the wise Master Chin, to battle one another for pride, territory, and survival. When Raphael, leader of the Flatliners, falls for Aimee, a Topper girl, the rival gangs prepare for a bloody, all-out war. The only hope for peace between them lies within the dark territory of the abandoned train tunnels where the tracks cross. Under the direction of the mysterious and frightening Magician, the awesome power within the crossing sends the rivals on a terrifying mystical quest to fight the malevolent force that threatens the existence of Middleburg.
Goodreads |My Review |J Gabriel Gates' website

Ghost Crown
Paperback, 480 pages
Expected publication: June 5th 2012 by HCI Teens

After their harrowing adventures, Middleburg's teens are hoping life will return to normal. Despite a tentative alliance between the goth Flatliners and the rich, preppie Toppers, any hope of peace is dashed when Topper girl Aimee arrives at the homecoming dance with Raphael, a Flatliner. A fight erupts between the two gangs and, in the midst of the rumble, a bizarre catastrophe occurs when Middleburg's homecoming queen discovers she has supernatural powers.
To make matters worse, Middleburg real-estate moguls who have bought up most of the land in the Flats have started evicting their tenants. They are searching for a priceless treasure prophesied in ancient Chinese writings and will stop at nothing to find it. But Raphael and his impoverished Flatliners vow to get it first and use it buy back their homes. Meanwhile, a handsome, charismatic half-angel, half-human comes to Middleburg with plans to steal Aimee from Raphael. As Raphael and his Flatliners and Zhai and his Toppers work to perfect their supernatural abilities and find the treasure, Aimee begins kung fu training, intent on becoming strong enough to locate and rescue her missing mother. When she discovers that the mysterious treasure may be the key to finding her mom, the race to find it intensifies.
But there are others who seek the treasure, too, forces powerful enough to reduce all of Middleburg, and perhaps the world, to ashes…

Goodreads | J Gabriel Gates' website

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Shannon Parsons, from The Savvy Reader:

The Time Traveler’s Wife by Audrey Niffenegger

This is one of my favourite books of all time, and features my very favourite couple, Henry and Claire. Ah, doomed love due to time travel. Don’t you just hate that?

Little Princes by Conor Grennan

At first glance this non-fiction story doesn’t look like a love story, but during Conor’s time in Nepal he met his wife Liz, and their blossoming relationship is a really lovely part of the story.

Delirium by Lauren Oliver

Girl meets boy. Girl falls for boy. Girl and boy realize they are doomed because they live in a dystopian society where love is considered a disease!

Furious Love by Sam Kashner & Nancy Schoenberger

The great Hollywood love story ever told. Period.

Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare

It just wouldn’t be a list about love if I didn’t include Romeo and Juliet. Beautiful, timeless, and heartbreaking.

Shameless plug – Looking for books on love & relationships? Savvy Reader names 10 Books We Heart here. :)

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And now something even more awesome!

Rusty Fischer, the author of Zombies Don't Cry and Vamplayers, is here with us today for the most perfect Valentine's Day guest post ever: A LOVE POEM!

Enjoy!

My Vampire, My Valentine:
A Valentine’s Day Guest Post by Rusty Fischer, author of Vamplayers

He brought it at night
Yes, straight to my door;
A Valentine so pretty
I couldn’t ignore.

His hands as he passed it
Were pale and so cold;
The look in his eyes
Was centuries old.

His features were dashing
His dress rather formal;
I knew that this night
Would be far from normal.

“T-t-thank you,” I stammered
While sounding the fool.
As at my feet gathered
A puddle of drool.

I could not look away
From those dark, liquid eyes;
Even as they appeared
To cut me down to size.

“I hope that you like it,”
He said with a grin.
“And that, if you do,
You’d… invite me in?”

His voice sounded desperate
At clash with his face;
Which smiled rather slowly
At an iceberg’s pace.

I’d seen him at school
I’d heard all the talk.
But why had my doorstep
He’d bothered to stalk?

The girls they all wanted
A taste of his kiss.
So why had he come here?
Why now? Why… this?

And oh, there were rumors
Of late nights and dread.
That said our boy Chester
Was one of the undead.

A vampire, they claimed
Who’d suck dry each vein.
But what did those girls know
Of his smoldering pain?

And yet, I was wary.
I liked being living.
Though a peck on my cheek
I wouldn’t mind Chester giving.

“You see,” I said slowly
While stepping outside.
“My sister’s quite shy.
She might run and hide.”

“I’m great with the kids,”
He said with a sneer.
“They all gather round
When Chester comes near.”

“Well Chester,” I hemmed
“That’s all well and good
But it’s getting quite late.
I don’t think I should.”

Now Chester’s eyes grew
Quite narrow and dim.
And I worried that he’d think
I was rejecting… him.

“That’s fine,” he sighed slowly
While turning around.
“I’ll try finding another date
On more… fertile… ground.”

And his parting did cause
My pulse quite to race.
As I frowned there to see
The sad look on his face.

“I guess, just for now,”
I sighed with chagrin.
“It would be okay
If you would come in.”

His smile then it beamed
And I thought that I spied;
Two fangs pass his lips
Yes, one on each side.

And just as I turned
To open the door;
Those fangs pierced my skin
And I slumped to the floor.

“No, no,” Chester sighed
Catching me round the waist.
“I just want a sip;
I just want… a taste.

“You see, I get lonely
This time of the year.
It would be nice to have
Someone who… wanted… me here.”

I couldn’t believe it
My heart filled with strife!
The most romantic line I’d ever heard
Was the last line of my life?

So take my advice
On this Valentine’s Day;
If onto your doorstep
A vampire should stray.

Think twice before accepting
His antique Valentine;
For while you are reading
On your neck, he may dine!

About the author: Rusty Fischer is the author of several YA supernatural novels, including Zombies Don’t Cry, Ushers, Inc., Vamplayers, I Heart Zombie and Panty Raid @ Zombie High. Visit his blog, www.zombiesdontblog.blogspot.com, for news, reviews, cover leaks, writing and publishing advice, book excerpts and more!

Vamplayers
Paperback, 1st Edition, 384 pages
Published December 13th 2011 by Medallion Press

At the Afterlife Academy of Exceptionally Dark Arts, the vampires in training follow one of two tracks: they become either Sisters or Saviors. Of course, everyone wants to be a Savior, swooping into infested high schools in matching red leather jumpsuits and wielding crossbows, putting down swarming vampires with deadly efficiency.

But Lily Fielding is just a Sister—a Third Sister at that, a measly trainee. When Lily and her two Sisters, Alice and Cara, are called out to their latest assignment, she figures it’s just another run-of-the-mill gig: spot the Vamplayer (part vampire, part player), identify the predictably hot, trampy girl he’s set his eyes on, and befriend her before the Vamplayer can turn her to do his bidding.

Finding the sleek and sexy Vamplayer, Tristan, and his equally beautiful and popular target, Bianca, is easy. And when Lily meets the adorably geeky Zander, she too falls under a lover’s spell. But this assignment turns out to be trickier than most when the Third Sister must battle the baddest vampire of all.

GIVEAWAY

Thanks to the fabulous Rusty Fischer, we have a copy of VAMPLAYERS up for grabs!

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Happy Valentines!!!

Genre:	YA Dystopia
Publication.Date	March 13th 2012
Pages:	368
Published By:	Delacorte Books for Young Readers \|
Website	Lissa Price \|
	Starters - Goodreads
My review copy:	Finished copy received from the publisher in exchange for an honest review
Where to get:	Barnes and Noble \| Amazon \| Indie Bound

Genre:	Supernatural romance, Mystery
Publication.Date	December 21st 2011
Pages:	340
Published By:	OakBluffs Press / OakIvy Publishing \|
Website	Jennifer B.White
	Otherwise - Goodreads
My review copy:	Finished copy received from the publisher in exchange for an honest review
Where to get:	Barnes and Noble \| Amazon \|

Genre:	Murder Mystery
Publication.Date	February 7th 2012
Pages:	346
Published By:	Penguin Books Canada \|
Website	Peggy Blair \|
	The Beggar's Opera - Goodreads
My review copy:	Received from the publisher in exchange for an honest review
Where to get:	Amazon \| Chapters

Genre:	YA Mystery, Historical Romance, Supernatural
Publication.Date	February 1st 2012
Pages:	264
Published By:	Sourcebooks Fire \|
Website	Adele Griffin \| Lisa Brown
	Picture The Dead - Goodreads
My review copy:	ARC received from the publisher in exchange for an honest review
Where to get:	Barnes and Noble \| Amazon \| Book Depository

Genre:	YA Fantasy, Romance, Supernatural
Publication.Date	March 6th 2012
Pages:	367
Published By:	Sourcebooks Fire \|
Website	Jessica Shirvington \|
	Embrace - Goodreads
My review copy:	ARC received from the publisher in exchange for an honest review
Where to get:	Barnes and Noble \| Amazon \| Book Depository