Waiting on Wednesday (#29)

“Waiting On” Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we’re eagerly anticipating.

This week's pre-publication “can’t-wait-to-read” selection is:

Title: Unchained (Nephilim Rising #1)

Author: Jennifer Armentrout as J. Lynn

Expected Publication: September 17, 2013

Synopsis:

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.

The fact that she and Julian are civil to one another is enough to have her thrown out of the Sanctuary, but she can't shake her not-so-angelic stalker or how he brings her dangerously close to ecstasy.

Her forbidden relationship with Julian provides the perfect fuel for suspicion when a traitor is discovered to be working within the Sanctuary. Lily quickly finds herself 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...and not destroy her.

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

Thoughts:

I'm a big fan of Angel books and if you haven't noticed, I'm also a fan of Jennifer Armentrout. Hope this one's good!

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BOOK REVIEW: Wicked Nights by Gena Showalter (Angels of the Dark #1)

Publication Date: June 26, 2012

Synopsis:
Leader of the most powerful army in the heavens, Zacharel has been deemed nearly too dangerous, too ruthless—and if he isn't careful, he'll lose his wings. But this warrior with a heart of ice will not be deterred from his missions at any cost…until a vulnerable human tempts him with a carnal pleasure he's never known before.Accused of a crime she did not commit, Annabelle Miller has spent four years in an institution for the criminally insane. Demons track her every move, and their king will stop at nothing to have her. Zacharel is her only hope for survival, but is the brutal angel with a touch as hot as hell her salvation—or her ultimate damnation?

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Review:

The heroine of the story is Annabelle who’s been haunted by demons since the unlikely death of her parents where she was accused of doing. She spent 4 years in an institution of the criminally insane not until Zacharel found her.

Zacharel is the fierce leader of an army of angels who fight demons. He’s been through a lot including the death of his twin brother. Throughout his existence, he learned to become heartless and cruel by not caring about others including human life. But his beliefs change because of Annabelle.

I really felt sorry for Annabelle. She had a hard time growing up. Losing her parents because of unknown creatures and the blame pointed on her is a big slap in the face. That’s so unfair.

Zacharel and Anna being together made them better. They both healed the scars from their past and they were able to change for the better.

What I like about the book is that it has a unique concept. I noticed that the plot was thought through. All of the problems or issues of the book had their closure, in Zach and Anna’s point as far as I’m concerned. Although the steamy scenes where unnecessary because I can’t imagine an angel with wings making out with a human. Anyway, that will do. It’s still good.

The supporting characters are also good. There are not a lot of characters so it’s not hard to remember them at all. And I shouldn’t fail to mention the nice twist the book has.

All in all, I loved it! Loved the cover! It’s another angel series which I enjoyed but more of an Adult Paranormal genre.

This is the first book I’ve read of Gena Showalter and I will definitely read some more!

Rating:

Memorable Quotes:

“Words are so easily spoken, as you’ve proven", the Deity had continued, "but so rarely are they backed up with action” 

“You are mine,” he rasped. “Only ever mine. I accept all that you are, and we can be together.” 

COVER and TITLE REVEAL: Incarnate 3 by Jodi Meadows

And the flap copy:

DESTRUCTION

The Year of Souls begins with an earthquake—an alarming rumble from deep within the earth—and it’s only the first of greater dangers to come. The Range caldera is preparing to erupt. Ana knows that as Soul Night approaches, everything near Heart will be at risk.

FLIGHT

Ana’s exile is frightening, but it may also be fortuitous, especially if she can convince her friends to flee Heart and Range with her. They’ll go north, seeking answers and allies to stop Janan’s ascension. And with any luck, the newsouls will be safe from harm’s reach.

CHOICE

The oldsouls might have forgotten the choice they made to give themselves limitless lifetimes, but Ana knows the true cost of reincarnation. What she doesn’t know is whether she’ll have the chance to finish this one sweet life with Sam, especially if she returns to Heart to stop Janan once and for all.

With gorgeous romance and thrilling action, the final book in the Incarnate trilogy offers a brilliant conclusion to the compelling questions of this fascinating world, where one new girl is the key to the lives of millions.

Thoughts:
What a gorgeous cover! I haven't started the series yet but I bet it's good! 

Check out Jodi's post: http://www.jodimeadows.com/?p=2144 

Waiting on Wednesday (#25)

“Waiting On” Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we’re eagerly anticipating.

This week's pre-publication “can’t-wait-to-read” selection is:

Title: Losing Hope (Hopeless #2)

Author: Colleen Hoover

Expected Publication: July 9, 2013

Synopsis:
In the follow-up to Colleen Hoover’s #1 New York Times bestseller Hopeless, the charming and irresistible Dean Holder tells the passionate story that has melted thousands of hearts.

In Hopeless, Sky left no secret unearthed, no feeling unshared, and no memory forgotten, but Holder’s past remained a mystery.

Still haunted by the little girl he let walk away, Holder has spent his entire life searching for her in an attempt to finally rid himself of the crushing guilt he has felt for years. But he could not have anticipated that the moment they reconnect, even greater remorse would overwhelm him…

Sometimes in life, if we wish to move forward, we must first dig deep into our past and make amends. In Losing Hope, bestselling author Colleen Hoover reveals what was going on inside Holder’s head during all those hopeless moments—and whether he can gain the peace he desperately needs.

Thoughts:
I'm a big fan of Colleen Hoover and  love all her books! I' always fascinated by books having a guy's POV in it so I can't wait for this one!

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Waiting on Wednesday (#24)

“Waiting On” Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we’re eagerly anticipating.

This week's pre-publication “can’t-wait-to-read” selection is:

Title: Alienated (Alienated #1)

Author: Melissa Landers

Expected Publication: February 4, 2014

Synopsis:
Two years ago, the aliens made contact. Now Cara Sweeney is going to be sharing a bathroom with one of them. 

Handpicked to host the first-ever L’eihr exchange student, Cara thinks her future is set. Not only does she get a free ride to her dream college, she’ll have inside information about the mysterious L’eihrs that every journalist would kill for. Cara’s blog following is about to skyrocket.

Still, Cara isn’t sure what to think when she meets Aelyx. Humans and L’eihrs have nearly identical DNA, but cold, infuriatingly brilliant Aelyx couldn’t seem more alien. She’s certain about one thing, though: no human boy is this good-looking.

But when Cara's classmates get swept up by anti-L'eihr paranoia, Midtown High School suddenly isn't safe anymore. Threatening notes appear in Cara's locker, and a police officer has to escort her and Aelyx to class. 

Cara finds support in the last person she expected. She realizes that Aelyx isn’t just her only friend; she's fallen hard for him. But Aelyx has been hiding the truth about the purpose of his exchange, and its potentially deadly consequences. Soon Cara will be in for the fight of her life—not just for herself and the boy she loves, but for the future of her planet.

Thoughts:

I'm not a big sci-fi fan but when I saw this, it really caught my attention and I even want to read it now! Too bad I have to wait a couple of months more because it'll be in 2014! What?!

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BOOK REVIEW: The Opportunist (Love Me With Lies #1) by Tarryn Fisher

Publication Date: November 14, 2011

Synopsis:

Olivia Kaspen has just discovered that her ex-boyfriend, Caleb Drake, has lost his memory. With an already lousy reputation for taking advantage of situations, Olivia must decide how far she is willing to go to get Caleb back. Wrestling to keep her true identity and their sordid past under wraps, Olivia’s greatest obstacle is Caleb’s wicked, new girlfriend; Leah Smith. It is a race to the finish as these two vipers engage in a vicious tug of war to possess a man who no longer remembers them. But, soon enough Olivia must face the consequences of her lies, and in the process discover that sometimes love falls short of redemption

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Review:

I don't know how to express in words what I felt about the book so just bare with me on my .gifs review.

My first reaction after reading the book:

Then:

And then:

Then:

I can't get over it!I just have to read other reviews to convince myself I'm not the only one who feels like this. 

So, that's all. Hopefully I helped you out. LOL.

Rating:

Memorable Quotes:

“You can only give your heart away once, after that, everything else will chase your first love.” 

“I think that after the first time you give your heart away, you never get it back. The rest of your life is just you pretending that you still have a heart."


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Waiting on Wednesday (#23)

“Waiting On” Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we’re eagerly anticipating.

This week's pre-publication “can’t-wait-to-read” selection is:

Title: Thief (Love Me With Lies #3)

Author: Tarryn Fisher

Expected Publication: 2013

Synopsis:

Caleb's POV

Thoughts:

I recently read The Opportunist and until now, I still can't get over it. So I really need to have some hope that their story is not ending. When will  this really come out! Help! Update me please.

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BOOK REVIEW:A Shade of Vampire by Bella Forrest (A Shade of Vampire #1)

Publication Date: December 14, 2012

Synopsis:

On the evening of Sofia Claremont's seventeenth birthday, she is sucked into a nightmare from which she cannot wake.
A quiet evening walk along a beach brings her face to face with a dangerous pale creature that craves much more than her blood.

She is kidnapped to an island where the sun is eternally forbidden to shine.
An island uncharted by any map and ruled by the most powerful vampire coven on the planet. She wakes here as a slave, a captive in chains.

Sofia's life takes a thrilling and terrifying turn when she is the one selected out of hundreds of girls to join the harem of Derek Novak, the dark royal Prince.

Despite his addiction to power and obsessive thirst for her blood, Sofia soon realizes that the safest place on the island is within his quarters, and she must do all within her power to win him over if she is to survive even one more night.

Will she succeed? ...or is she destined to the same fate that all other girls have met at the hands of the Novaks?

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Review:

The truth is that I'm not a big reader of vampire books. This is just my third series about it. The author generously offered a copy of the book in exchange of my honest review. I've read the blurb and it's quite interesting and I was intrigued so I gladly took it. So here goes.

The book started nicely but I would've liked it much better if I have the visualization of what Sofia looks like and more details on what her life looks like before she was captured.

I had a hard time getting into Sofia's character. I can understand her situation but it seems she lacks personality. Maybe because she wasn't introduced in a way that you can easily remember and relate to. But as the story went on, I eventually understood her better.

Her love interest and the Prince of the Shade is Derek. I was instantly captured by his persona. Even without his good physical features, I like how he's so much like human. He knows how to care and although hes somewhat used to getting what he wants, because of Sofia, he became more understanding.

What I noticed about vampire books is that there will always be wolves involved or something. It's good that in this case, it has a unique plot and characters. I liked how the author described a different world of vampires. 

All in all, it was a good read! Refreshing and I wished it was longer!

Rating:

Memorable Quote:
“I know an excuse when I hear one. Don't you dare deceive yourself into believing that you're the victim."

Buy A Shade of Vampire from Amazon:

USA, paperback:

http://www.amazon.com/Shade-Of-Vampire-Bella-Forrest/dp/1481280767

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UK, paperback:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Shade-Of-Vampire-Bella-Forrest/dp/1481280767

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A Shade Of Vampire 2: A Shade Of Blood 

is now AVAILABLE!

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Apology + Waiting on Wednesday (#22)

Sorry I wasn't able to post a lot for these past few months because I was a bit busy with work so instead of doing some reviews, I just read and eventually forget to make a review.

Anyway, I promised to myself I will be better these next months.

Hopefully I can have some reviews up and make some weekly meme posts.

So my first post for this month:

“Waiting On” Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we’re eagerly anticipating.

This week's pre-publication “can’t-wait-to-read” selection is:

Title: The Edge of Always(The Edge of Never #2)

Author: J.A. Redmerski

Expected Publication: November 5, 2013
Synopsis:
He was taking the long road. She was taking the road to nowhere. It just so happened that they led to the same place…

Five months ago, Camryn and Andrew, both dealing with personal hardships, met on a Greyhound bus. They fell in love and proved that when two people are meant to be together, fate will find a way to make it happen.

Now, in the highly anticipated sequel to THE EDGE OF NEVER, Camryn and Andrew are pursuing their love for music and living life to the fullest as they always swore to do. But when tragedy befalls them, their relationship is put to the ultimate test. As Camryn tries to numb her pain, Andrew makes a bold decision: To get their life back on track, they’ll set out on another cross-country road trip. Together they find excitement, passion, adventure—and challenges they never could have anticipated.

Thoughts:

I love the first book and I can't wait to read the sequel!

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Waiting on Wednesday (#21)

“Waiting On” Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we’re eagerly anticipating.

This week's pre-publication “can’t-wait-to-read” selection is:

Title: Wedding Night

Author: Sophie Kinsella

Expected Publication: April 23, 2013 

Synopsis:
Lottie is tired of long-term boyfriends who don’t want to commit to marriage. When her old boyfriend Ben reappears and reminds her of their pact to get married if they were both still single at thirty, she jumps at the chance. There will be no dates and no engagement—just a straight wedding march to the altar! Next comes the honeymoon on the Greek island where they first met. But not everyone is thrilled with Lottie and Ben’s rushed marriage, and family and friends are determined to intervene. Will Lottie and Ben have a wedding night to remember or one to forget?

Thoughts:

I'm not a big fan of Sophie Kinsella but I love the wittiness of her books. I would love to read this!

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BOOK REVIEW: The Edge of Never by J.A. Redmerski (The Edge of Never #1)

Publication Date: November 15, 2012

Synopsis (Goodreads):
Twenty-year-old Camryn Bennett thought she knew exactly where her life was going. But after a wild night at the hottest club in downtown Raleigh, North Carolina, she shocks everyone-including herself-when she decides to leave the only life she's ever known and set out on her own. Grabbing her purse and her cell phone, Camryn boards a Greyhound bus ready to find herself. Instead, she finds Andrew Parrish.

Sexy and exciting, Andrew lives life like there is no tomorrow. He persuades Camryn to do things she never thought she would and shows her how to give in to her deepest, most forbidden desires. Soon he becomes the center of her daring new life, pulling love and lust and emotion out of her in ways she never imagined possible. But there is more to Andrew than Camryn realizes. Will his secret push them inseparably together-or destroy them forever?

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Review:

So here's the thing. I only have 3 hours of sleep and I decided to read just to tire my eyes out but instead of sleeping, I read and finished the book in no time! I was expecting that the book will give me an emotional ride but I didn't expect that I'll be shedding some tears from reading it. 

Okay. My book boyfriends are officially piling up! Another one to add is Andrew. I love how he can be effortlessly funny and endearing. I love his 'dirty mouth' and his wittiness. He's not afraid to LIVE his life and with that, he taught Cam to live hers.

I was pleasantly surprised with Cam. I've been expecting her to be innocent but it seems that's not the case. She's been having a lot of issues in her life that she decided to hit the road, take a bus and go nowhere. With that, she meets Andrew.

At first I think the storyline is far from happening in reality because Cam is an underage girl who decided to take on a roadtrip and her parents weren't even worried of her. I know, I know, her parents are negligent. I just can't help but compare it in our culture. If I were in her case, my parents will probably be hysterical if they haven't heard from me for 24 hours. Oh well. On second thought, maybe this kind of thing may happen in real life that I just don't know. 

I have to say the steamy scenes are just..wow!Love them! 

The book made me laugh and cry hard. SO if you want some good contemporary about taking a road to life and living in the now, this book s for you! Highly recommended!

Rating:

Memorable Quotes:

“Heart always wins out over the mind. The heart, although reckless and suicidal and a masochist all on its own, always gets its way.” 

“Just because one person's problem is less traumatic than another's doesn't mean they're required to hurt less” 

“I hate to say it, but shit really does happen. You just have to get over it. Beat the hell out of it by doing things that make you happy.” 

“I don’t think you ever really fall out of love with someone. I think when you fall in love, like true love, it’s love for life. All the rest is just experience and delusions.” 

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Fifth book for

Waiting on Wednesday (#20)

Title: This is What Happy Looks Like

Author: Jennifer E. Smith

Expected Publication: April 2, 2013

Synopsis:

If fate sent you an email, would you answer?

When teenage movie star Graham Larkin accidentally sends small town girl Ellie O'Neill an email about his pet pig, the two seventeen-year-olds strike up a witty and unforgettable correspondence, discussing everything under the sun, except for their names or backgrounds. 

Then Graham finds out that Ellie's Maine hometown is the perfect location for his latest film, and he decides to take their relationship from online to in-person. But can a star as famous as Graham really start a relationship with an ordinary girl like Ellie? And why does Ellie want to avoid the media's spotlight at all costs? 

Thoughts:

When I saw the cover, it reminded me of another book, The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight, maybe because of the fonts. I didn't really know who's the author of the book though I already read it and loved it. I know I'm so dumb not knowing that, but now I absolutely won't forget! This seems interesting and I can't wait to read it too!

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BOOK REVIEW: Losing It by Cora Carmack (Losing It)

Publication Date: October 15, 2012

Synopsis (Goodreads):

Virginity.

Bliss Edwards is about to graduate from college and still has hers. Sick of being the only virgin among her friends, she decides the best way to deal with the problem is to lose it as quickly and simply as possible-- a one-night stand. But her plan turns out to be anything but simple when she freaks out and leaves a gorgeous guy alone and naked in her bed with an excuse that no one with half-a-brain would ever believe. And as if that weren't embarrassing enough, when she arrives for her first class of her last college semester, she recognizes her new theatre professor. She'd left him naked in her bed about 8 hours earlier.

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Review:

I think this will be the shortest review I made since I started my blog. I don't really need a lot of words to describe how I feel about the books and I don't think I need much to convince you to read this!

I have ONE WORD for this book. HILARIOUS! It was so fun I was already laughing from reading the first chapter of the book!

Bliss is so effortlessly funny! She had her embarrassing moments that I even felt sorry for her.  Then there's Garrick. I can't help but be in love with him! Just his accent made me swoooooon!

If you want to have a light,fun and fast read, this one's for you! You'll finish this in one sitting that you even want more!

Rating:

Memorable Quote:

“Sometimes, it's the scary things in life that are the most worthwhile.” 

“Some relationships just end. Like a star, they burn bright and brilliant, and then nothing in particular goes wrong, they just reach their end. They burn out.” 

“I am in love with this burrito. I would marry it if I didn’t want to eat it so badly.” 

“The tragedy of true love,” Cade whispered.” 

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Fourth book for

BOOK REVIEW: Darkfever by Karen Marie Moning (Fever #1)

Publication Date: October 31, 2006
Synopsis (Goodreads):

MacKayla Lane’s life is good. She has great friends, a decent job, and a car that breaks down only every other week or so. In other words, she’s your perfectly ordinary twenty-first-century woman. Or so she thinks…until something extraordinary happens.

When her sister is murdered, leaving a single clue to her death–a cryptic message on Mac’s cell phone–Mac journeys to Ireland in search of answers. The quest to find her sister’s killer draws her into a shadowy realm where nothing is as it seems, where good and evil wear the same treacherously seductive mask. She is soon faced with an even greater challenge: staying alive long enough to learn how to handle a power she had no idea she possessed–a gift that allows her to see beyond the world of man, into the dangerous realm of the Fae….

As Mac delves deeper into the mystery of her sister’s death, her every move is shadowed by the dark, mysterious Jericho, a man with no past and only mockery for a future. As she begins to close in on the truth, the ruthless Vlane–an alpha Fae who makes sex an addiction for human women–closes in on her. And as the boundary between worlds begins to crumble, Mac’s true mission becomes clear: find the elusive Sinsar Dubh before someone else claims the all-powerful Dark Book–because whoever gets to it first holds nothing less than complete control of the very fabric of both worlds in their hands…
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Review:

I've seen the latest book of the series, Iced, and most of the bloggers out there have talked about it constantly. But my curiosity didn't get the best of me so I just passed the opportunity to check out the series. When I was looking for some  highly recommended books, Darkfever came out. I read the blurb and I became so intrigued I read it right away. 

I'm not really into fae books so this is my first time to read one. I expected that this book will have a lot of terms  should be acquainted with and I was right.

Darkfever is about Mac finding out the reason of her sister's death. So she went to Ireland to unravel the mystery. 

Mac is the stereotype blond with tanned body but with distinct green eyes. I love her real personality. She's very vocal about what she wants and doesn't want. I also love her girly bright personality. It's something that makes the book lighter because the mood of the book is so dark. 

I felt for her throughout the book. If I were in her place, I'll have the same reactions and decisions. When someone you love suddenly dies without any closure, I too, will do something about it. But in her case, there's more to it other than finding her sister's killer. There's another world of creatures she doesn't want to be a part of. But does she have a choice?

I still don't get who Barron is. He's too closed up and arrogant. Like Mac, I don't know if he should be trusted. Although he was better in the last parts of the book where he showed some emotions, still, I need more! Second book please! :)

The storyline is definitely unique and fresh. I love that it caught my attention until the end. I didn't even notice I was about to finish until I was on the last page. I was too thrilled and so into it. Hopefully I will be enlightened more on the world of fae in the next book. 

Highly recommended to those who love Paranormal, Fantasy genre. 

Rating:

Memorable Quote:

“I love books, by the way, way more than movies. Movies tell you what to think. A good book lets you choose a few thoughts for yourself.” 

“Assume' makes an 'ass' out of 'u' and 'me'.”

“Sometimes, Ms. Lane," he said, "one must break with one's past to embrace one's future. It is never an easy thing to do. It is one of the distinguishing characteristics between survivors and victims. Letting go of what was, to survive what is.”