Cover Reveal Dare To You by Katie McGarry


Ok so I have been waiting for this cover for what seems like forever and it is finally here. 
The cover for Dare You To by Katie McGarry (Beth's story) a companion novel to Pushing The Limits. It is absolutely gorgeous. I cannot wait to read this one. I am so freaking excited. I loved Pushing The Limits and I expect wonderful things from Dare You To. 

What do you think of this cover?

Waiting On Wednesday

Waiting On Wednesday is a great way to showcase the books that you are looking foward to releasing.
For this weeks WoW I am eagerly awaiting on 
Fragments (Partials, #2)
Fragments by Dan Wells. I freaking loved Partials and I cannot wait for the story to continue. Fragments is set to release February 26 2013 from Balzer + Bray 

What are you waiting on?

Coveted Covers Monday #4


Coveted Covers Monday is a great way to share the cover's that you love even if you are not so fond of the book. So for this week's kick off I am coveting 
If I Should Die (Revenants, #3)
I am not usually a big fan of the orange but it definitely works for this cover. 
Which cover are you coveting this week? 



Renovations

Hey guys. I am not sure if you guys have noticed but over the last couple of days I have been fiddling with the design of the blog. It has changed about 4 times in the last 3 days. I still haven't found exactly what I am looking for and it is extremely frustrating but I hope you will bare with me until I find something that is just right. Since I don't have the proper software to create my own I am getting my sister to help. Hopefully we can come up with something that is simple and clean but eye catching at the same time. 

 Thanks for hanging in there :)

Book Blog Organization. What the heck is that?

So I've been running this blog for 2 years and it still seems like I cannot maintain a proper post schedule. I feel like I am scrambling everyday to get a decent post up. I just put together some sort of outline of what I want to do everyday. How sad is that? Some days I feel like I have too much going on and then I will go weeks trying to rack my brain for ideas. Does this happen to any of you? 

Season Of Give-Away Blog Hop Sign Ups

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Hey guys! So as we all know Christmas is approaching quickly. As the madness hits us all as it usually does every year I find that we sometime's forget how wonderful the holiday's really are. So I am hosting a Hop this year. The Season Of Give-Away. The hop will run from December 17-21. Each blog will host their own giveaway with their own parameters. Obviously if your not interested in what that blog has to offer don't enter and move on!

Cover Reveal and Giveaway: Forever My Girl by Heidi McLaughlin







Release: December 27th

Blurb:
I was never supposed to be a rock star. I had my life all planned out for me. Play football in college. Go to the NFL. Marry my high school sweetheart and live happily ever after.

I broke both our hearts that day when I told her I was leaving. I was young. I made the right decision for me, but the wrong decision for us. I’ve poured my soul into my music, but I’ve never forgotten her. Her smell, her smile.

And now I’m going back.

After ten years.

I hope I can explain that after all this time.

I still want her to be my forever girl.

Waiting On Wednesday


Waiting on Wednesday is a great way to showcase the books that you are most looking forward to releasing. This week I am waiting on
Requiem (Delirium, #3)

Requiem by Lauren Oliver. This is set to release March 5 2013 from HarperTeen
 I adore this series and annot wait for the conclusion!

Coveted Cover's Monday #2


Let's cick off this week's Coveted Cover's with 

MILA 2.0 (MILA 2.0, #1)

There is something that is so captivating about this cover. I love the use of the colors. It is definitely eye catching and I would purchase this book without even knowing what it's about just for the cover!

Which covers are you coveting? Share with us below 

In My Mailbox #54&Stacking The Shelves #3 & Weekly Recap #3


 

This is a great way to feature all the wonderful books you either received for review, purchased or borrowed. In My Mailbox is hosted by Kristi from The Story Siren Stacking The Shelves is hosted by the lovely Tynga from Tyngas Reviews 

 This week I received one book for review:
Flash Point
Flash Point by Nancy Kress ( Finished Hardcover)
Goodreads

 I purchased:
The Evolution of Mara Dyer (Mara Dyer, #2)
The Evolution of Mara Dyer by Michelle Hodkin
Goodreads
So that is all I have for books this week.

 Weekly Recap:
Monday: Coveted Cover's Monday You can find my new meme and post here
Tuesday:  Review Darkness by Joann Martin Sowels. You can find my review here
Wednesday: My WoW post. You can find it here
Thursday: Review Burn for Burn by Jenny Han and Siobhan Vivian. You can find my review here
Friday: Follow Friday and Book Blogger Hop. You can find that post here
Saturday: ARC Review Cinder by Marissa Meyer. You can find my review here

 I hope everyone had a great week in books and if you want to share your IMM or Weekly Recaps just leave a link down below and I will be sure to check them out! Have a wonderful Sunday.

 And for all you Canadians out there I just want to wish everyone a Happy Remembrance Day. Let's take a few moment's out of our busy lives and remember why we live in such a beautiful country. 

 Happy Sunday Everyone!

ARC Review: Cinder by Marissa Meyer


Cinder (Lunar Chronicles, #1)
Release Date: January 3 2012
Publisher: Feiwel and Friends
Format: ARC Paperback
Pages: 387
Genre: YA/Science Fiction/Dystopian
Series: The Lunar Chronicles (#1)
Source: Publisher

 Goodreads Synopsis:
Humans and androids crowd the raucous streets of New Beijing. A deadly plague ravages the population. From space, a ruthless lunar people watch, waiting to make their move. No one knows that Earth’s fate hinges on one girl. . . . 

Cinder, a gifted mechanic, is a cyborg. She’s a second-class citizen with a mysterious past, reviled by her stepmother and blamed for her stepsister’s illness. But when her life becomes intertwined with the handsome Prince Kai’s, she suddenly finds herself at the center of an intergalactic struggle, and a forbidden attraction. Caught between duty and freedom, loyalty and betrayal, she must uncover secrets about her past in order to protect her world’s future.

 My Thoughts:
Wow what an interesting concept! Such a mindblowing adventure. To be honest I received this book to review at the beginning of the year and I just cracked it open now. I wasn't all that thrilled with the concept but then I received Scarlet for review so I knew I had to give it a chance and I am so so glad I did. I feel quite ashamed that it took me this long to read this book because it was seriously amazing.

The concept was unique, the character's were fantastic and I felt genuinley connected with Cinder. I adored the whole thing. Marissa took a classic story and put such great twist to it. The entire book was great.

Such a modern retelling to one of my favorite stories as a child. Again I cannot believe it took me this long to read it. This was a one sitting read for me. Some people have an issue with re-tellings and I can understand why but if you write it like Marissa did there is no way that you cannot love it.

Cinder's relationship with Kai was bittersweet.  I really fell in love with Iko as well. That android made me laugh so many times throughout the book. This story had all the main elements of the original with modern and not so modern differences that really spiced it up.

I don't normally give ratings anymore but this is a 5/5 for sure! If you are like me and haven't read this yet then go, run to your nearest book store and purchase a copy!

Review: Burn for Burn by Jenny Han and Siobhan Vivian


Burn for Burn (Burn for Burn, #1)
Release Date: September 18 2012
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Format: Hardcover
Pages:368
Genre: YA/Fiction
Series: Burn for Burn (#1)
Source: Purchased

 Goodreads Synopsis:
BIG GIRLS DON'T CRY...
THEY GET EVEN.

Lillia has never had any problems dealing with boys who like her. Not until this summer, when one went too far. No way will she let the same thing happen to her little sister.

Kat is tired of the rumours, the insults, the cruel jokes. It all goes back to one person– her ex-best friend– and she's ready to make her pay.

Four years ago, Mary left Jar Island because of a boy. But she's not the same girl anymore. And she's ready to prove it to him.

Three very different girls who want the same thing: sweet, sweet revenge. And they won't stop until they each had a taste

My Thoughts:
Burn For Burn was an amazing read. This was a one sitting read for me. I loved how it was told in three different point of views. It made the book more dynamic and it also helped to understand each girls issues more clearly.

I loved the concept of them getting back at the people who have taunted them or who have made their lives that much more diffcult. Like high school isn't hard enough right?

But what happens when you realize that not everything is the way you thought it was? What happens if the people you were getting back at didn't do what you thought they did? But how far is too far? 

This was one of those reads that is entertaining but also makes you think. I am definitely a fan of Jenny Han and Siohban Vivian. Their pairing made this book all that more enjoyable.

The relationships and friendships that stem out of this unlikely mashup of girls coming together to get back at their tormenters will bring these girls closer than they ever thought possible. Even if they didn't want to be.

 But what happens next? I cannot wait for the story to continue! I thoroughly enjoyed Burn for Burn!

Waiting On Wednesday


Waiting on Wednesday is a great way to showcase the books that you are most looking forward to releasing. This week I am waiting on
Mind Games (Mind Games, #1)
Mind Games by Kiersten White. I am so excited for the release of this book. I absolutely adore Kiersten's work.
Mind Games is set to release February 19 2013 from HarperTeen

Coveted Covers Monday!



Hey guys!! I know that everyone has their own version of cover reveals and which covers they love but I thought I would spice it up and do a meme dedicated to amazing covers! There are so many out there and it is so hard to choose and I adore sharing covers that I love So to kick things off I am starting Coveted Covers Monday with

A Darkness Strange and Lovely (Something Strange and Deadly, #2)

 A Darkness Strange and Lovely by Susan Dennard This is book two Book one is Something Strange and Deadly ( which also has a gorgeous cover) 
So if you would like to share some cover's that you think are gorgeous feel free to link up below and start sharing your most coveted covers! You can also grab the button on the side if you'd like as well :) 
Happy Monday guys and enjoy your week

In My Mailbox #53 &Stacking The Shelves #2 & Weekly Recap #2


 

In My Mailbox is hosted by the wonderful Kristi from The Story Siren. This is a great way to feature all the wonderful books you either received for review, purchased or borrowed. Stacking The Shelves is hosted by the lovely Tynga from Tyngas Reviews

 I didn't receive any for review but I did purchase:
Clockwork Angel (The Infernal Devices, #1)
Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare (paperback)
Goodreads

 So for this weeks recap!
Tuesday: Review Embers and Echoes by Karsten Knight. Find my review here
Wednesday: Author Guest Post: Find Jeff Strands Post here
Thursday: Review Beautiful Redemption by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl. Find my review here
Friday: Follow Friday & Book Blogger Hop. Find my post here
Sunday: Cassandra Clare Signing and possible Giveaway. Find my post here 

Cassandra Clare Signing! And Possible Giveaway!



Hey guys! I just want to start off by saying that this time change has really messed me up. But besides that I had a wonderful weekend. I was able to attend the Cassandra Clare signing in Toronto Ontario yesterday. Yes I am lucky to say that I have officially met Cassandra Clare. She has been in an out of Toronto for the filming of City of Bones and as the filming wraps up in Toronto she decided to stay and meet some of her fans. And I am so happy to say that she is wonderful and so nice.

Review: Beautiful Redemption by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl

Beautiful Redemption
Release Date: October 23 2012
Publisher: Little Brown for Young Readers
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 464
Genre: YA/Fiction/Supernatural
Series: Caster Chronicles (#4)
Source: Publisher

Goodreads Synopsis:
Is death the end . . . or only the beginning?
Ethan Wate has spent most of his life longing to escape the stiflingly small Southern town of Gatlin. He never thought he would meet the girl of his dreams, Lena Duchannes, who unveiled a secretive, powerful, and cursed side of Gatlin, hidden in plain sight. And he never could have expected that he would be forced to leave behind everyone and everything he cares about. So when Ethan awakes after the chilling events of the Eighteenth Moon, he has only one goal: to find a way to return to Lena and the ones he loves.
Back in Gatlin, Lena is making her own bargains for Ethan's return, vowing to do whatever it takes -- even if that means trusting old enemies or risking the lives of the family and friends Ethan left to protect. 

Worlds apart, Ethan and Lena must once again work together to rewrite their fate, in this stunning finale to the Beautiful Creatures series.

 My Thoughts:

 Gah I cannot believe it's over!! I am so sad to see this wonderful series end. I have fallen in love with these character's over the years. Kami and Margaret ended this series in the best and worst way. I do not want to put in any spoilers but I cried at the end I really did.

Ethan and Lena will stop at nothing to find the way to bring Ethan back to his family. Ethans journey in the Underworld is exciting and unpredictable. Lena will fight whoever she needs to to bring back her one true love.

I love the character's,the story and absolutely everything about this amazing series. Kami and Margaret have left a lasting impression on me with The Caster Chronicals. These will always be one of my favorite series. I know I will be visting them again and again.