ARC Review: Requiem by Lauren Oliver


Requiem (Delirium, #3)Requiem by Lauren Oliver
Release Date: March 5 2013
Publisher: HarperTeen
Format: ARC Paperback
Pages: 400
Series: Delirium #3
Genre: YA/Dystopian
Source: Publisher

 Goodreads Synopsis:
Now an active member of the resistance, Lena has been transformed. The nascent rebellion that was under way in Pandemonium has ignited into an all-out revolution in Requiem, and Lena is at the center of the fight.

After rescuing Julian from a death sentence, Lena and her friends fled to the Wilds. But the Wilds are no longer a safe haven—pockets of rebellion have opened throughout the country, and the government cannot deny the existence of Invalids. Regulators now infiltrate the borderlands to stamp out the rebels, and as Lena navigates the increasingly dangerous terrain, her best friend, Hana, lives a safe, loveless life in Portland as the fiancée of the young mayor. Requiem is told from both Lena’s and Hana’s points of view. The two girls live side by side in a world that divides them until, at last, their stories converge.

Book Spotlight & Giveaway Deadly to Love by Mia Hoddell

Deadly to Love (Elemental Killers #1)Title: Deadly to Love (Elemental Killers #1)
Author: Mia Hoddell

ASIN: B00BDQ3QGA
ISBN: 9781291319170
Genre: YA/Paranormal/Urban Fantasy/Romance

Description
There is a love that is so dangerous, so powerful, so intoxicating that it embraces your heart and smothers your mind until it leaves you defenceless.

Serena knew that but still, it didn't stop her. His name was Kai. He was the most beautiful, irresistible man she had ever encountered. Their attraction was too compelling to fight and she knew she would go to the end of the world beside him. That is love.

However behind the allure was hidden a deadly secret – a secret that threatened her fragile life... But secrets best left unsaid never remain hidden forever. When Kai reveals his true identity, she is exposed to a frightening world she had no idea existed. Controlled by powerful Elemental forces her life is placed in mortal danger.

Unbeknown to them, their lives have been entwined from the beginning and it leads her to discover an even greater secret about who she really is. As the pieces begin to unravel and death becomes a reality, Serena is forced to decide what is more important...her love or life.



Buy Links: 
Amazon.com
Amazon.co.uk
Paperback (Lulu) and will be available on Amazon soon

What People are Saying:

“I read this book in one sitting as I just couldn't put it down. The story line was original, intriguing and made you feel like you were part of the action. As well as this there were many twists and turns that kept me hooked and the book was really well written with a solid plot. The book didn't reveal everything straight away which was great as it left in suspense right up until the end.” ~Lucy M 5/5 

“ I found that it's surprisingly original concept was quite common in real life but not so much in books. I found it a delightful read that I will look forward to reading in the future. And the new cover! Marvelous.” ~ Kathy H 5/5 

“All I can say is WOW! This book was amazing and different. I love the twist and detail she used I was instantly pulled in and felt like I was there with the characters.” ~Brianna 5/5

Mia HoddellAbout the Author
Mia Hoddell lives in the UK with her family and two cats. She spends most of her time writing or reading and her preferred genre is Young Adult, Paranormal Romance. Before 2009, Mia wouldn't even pick up a book and was more interested in sports. However she finally found some novels that captured her interest and developed a love of both reading and writing. Mia began with poems and after getting two published in separate anthologies she moved onto short stories. Although she enjoyed this, Mia found she had too much to tell with too little space, so later on she created her first series The Wanderer Trilogy and from there other ideas have emerged which she hopes to turn into novels as well. Elemental Killers is her second series and book two will be out soon.

Author Links

Giveaway!
  • 1 ebook copy of Deadly to Love - Gifted through Amazon Giftcard (INT)
  • Deadly to Love Swag (UK ONLY) - minimum of 2 winners
a Rafflecopter giveaway a Rafflecopter giveaway

Guest Post: Genese Davis author of The Holder's Dominion



Top 6 Discoveries Women Find in Video Games
By Genese Davis



1. Life Skills Acquired Through Video Games

A professional woman’s weekly agenda can include public appearances, speeches, and leading team meetings. Powerful professional and personal skills in all these areas can be acquired by playing video games.


 Video games improve our comfort level with professional and social expectations. Video games require strategy skills, leading teams, problem solving, quick decision-making, and raising awareness. Building these skills in game are easily transferable into our profession, thus enhancing our work skills. This is because through video games, women can build confidence, develop leadership skills, gain and delegate responsibility, and become strong mentors. Practicing and perfecting video game strategies give women important skills for their time on and off the clock.

Cover Reveal: Wait For You by Jennifer L Armentrout


I am sooo excited to be apart of the Cover Reveal for Wait For You. Jennifer is such an amazing author and I am extremely excited to read this one as well.

 What do early readers have to say about WAIT FOR YOU?
“J. Lynn creates a wonderful cast of characters that will make you laugh, swoon, and cry. Cam stole my heart.” – Cora Carmack, NYTimes and USA TODAY Bestselling Author of LOSING IT
“For the love of all that is Cameron without a shirt on! Wait for You will have you laughing out loud, fanning yourself and anxiously waiting to know what will happen next.” – Molly McAdams, NYTimes and USA TODAY Bestselling Author of FROM ASHES and TAKING CHANCES
“I don't think I have ever read a NA Contemporary novel with as much depth as this one. It really moved me and by the end I was just speechless over how inspirational and uplifting it was as well as being sexy and cute and funny and emotional.” - K Books

Becca Reviews: Meet Me In The Dark by Lilly M. Love


Meet Me In The Dark by Lilly M. Love
Release Date: November 8 2012
Publisher: Self-Published
Format: Paperback
Pages:264
Genre: Adult Paranormal
Source: Author

 Goodreads Synopsis:
The first in the Demons of Dreams Saga. 
Did you sleep well last night? Did you dream? Have you met someone in your dream? Whether it was pleasant or not, it was just a dream ... wasn’t it?
Are you sure?

What if you think you're dreaming, but you‘re not?
What if suddenly a handsome stranger shows up in your dreams and you fall in love with him?
What if you wake up in the morning and your body is covered with scratches that you cannot explain?
What if not only you begin to question your mind?

They come at night, sneak into your dreams and if they want, also into your life! They are the demons of dreams and no one is safe from them...
Did you really just have a dream last night?

ARC Review: How To Lead a Life of Crime by Kirsten Miller


How to Lead a Life of CrimeHow To Lead a Life of Crime by Kirsten Miller
Release Date: February 26 2013
Publisher: Razorbill
Format: ARC Paperback
Pages:358
Genre:YA/Fiction
Source: Publisher

 Goodreads Synopsis:
A meth dealer. A prostitute. A serial killer.

Anywhere else, they’d be vermin. At the Mandel Academy, they’re called prodigies. The most exclusive school in New York City has been training young criminals for over a century. Only the most ruthless students are allowed to graduate. The rest disappear.

Flick, a teenage pickpocket, has risen to the top of his class. But then Mandel recruits a fierce new competitor who also happens to be Flick’s old flame. They’ve been told only one of them will make it out of the Mandel Academy. Will they find a way to save each other—or will the school destroy them both?

 My Thoughts:
I really liked this one! It is such a different and unique story. I love Kirsten Miller and this book is so different from anything else I have read by her. Its edgy and action packed. The characters are intriguing and the plot is ever changing.

 Just when you think you know what is going to happen, Kirsten throws you for a loop. Flick is a great character. There are so many different layers to him.  You think you have him all figured out but he is constantly evolving as the story goes on. He was not expecting Joi to show up to this unbelievable environment. She has been the only constant in his life. The light at the end of the tunnel. But what Flick doesn't realize is that Joi has a dark past of her own and she isn't as innocent as he has made her out to be. But Joi and Flick must work together to burn The Mandel Academy to the ground.

 The Mandel Academy is nothing like what you would expect from High School. The Mandel Academy is breeding the next generation of crooks. But these aren't normal crooks. These are high ranking goverment officals, CEO's of major corporations and movie stars.  But breeding crooks isn't the only thing going on behind the doors of The Mandel Academy. Something much more dark and sinister is behind those doors. 

 These kids are ruthless. They will do anything they have to to succeed and be placed in the top 12. Otherwise if they don't, things end badly for them. 

 Really really enjoyed this one. It was so different from anything that I usually read and it was a nice change of pace. If you are looking for an action-packed, edgy read that will keep you on the seat of your pants just waiting to see what happens then How To Lead A Life of Crime is for you.

ARC Review: Edge of Dawn by Lara Adrian

after dark 2

Release Date: February 26 2013
Publisher: Delacorte Press
Format: ARC/Galley paperback
Pages:289
Series: A Midnight Breed (#11)
Genre: Paranormal Romance (Adult)
Source: Author

Goodreads Synopsis:Twenty years after the terror of First Dawn—when mankind learned that vampires lived secretly among them—the threat of violence reigns as the two species struggle to coexist. The only group preserving the fragile harmony is the Order, an elite cadre of Breed warriors dedicated to protecting humans and vampires alike. And in this precarious world of torn loyalties and shattered trust, Mira, a fiery squad captain, finds that every fight bears an intensely personal cost.
Raised among the Order, Mira has always believed in the warrior’s code of swift—and even lethal—justice. But the one thing she desires more than the Order’s hard-won acceptance is Kellan Archer, a sexy but troubled Breed fighter. In love with him since childhood, Mira once broke through his tough exterior during an unexpected night of rapture, but the next day he mysteriously disappeared, never to return.

Kellan didn’t think he would ever see Mira again—or have to confront the truth of why he left. After abandoning the Order years ago, he now leads a band of human rebels intent on carrying out their own vigilante rule of law. Yet a high-profile kidnapping assignment brings him face-to-face with the past he sought to avoid, and the striking woman he has tried desperately to forget. And as tensions mount and the risk of bloodshed grows, Kellan and Mira must take sides—between the competing missions that dominate their lives, and the electrifying passion that claims their heart

Cover Reveal & Giveaway: Revelations by J.A Souders

Revelations Elysium Chronicles (Book 2)
J.A Souders
Release Date: November 5, 2013
Hardcover: 320 pages
Publisher: Tor Teen
Goodreads | Amazon |The Book Depository
Blurb to come!









How freaking gorgeous is this cover?? Seriously. Now personally I haven't yet read Renegade but I absolutely cannot wait to. These covers are extremely eye popping and they definitely grab your attention. Now J.A is a total sweetheart and she is hosting an amazing giveaway to go along with this great Cover Reveal. So make sure you scroll all the way down to check out the giveaway. The Signed Copies are for US/CAN but International entries are welcome for E-Copies. 

Book Blogger Confessions #4





Karen from For What It's Worth and Pam from Midnyte Reader are teaming up for this years Book Blogger Confessions.

Book Blogger Confessions is a meme that posts the 1st and 3rd Monday of every month, where book bloggers "confess" and vent about blogging/bookish topics. Feel free to share, vent and offer solutions.

Make sure you check out this post if you are interested in participating. 

ARC Review Being Henry David by Cal Armistead


Being Henry DavidBeing Henry David by Cal Armistead
Release Date: February 15 2013
Publisher: Albert Whitman Teen
Format: ARC Paperback
Pages:270
Genre: YA/Contemporary
Challenges: YA Contemporary Challenge
Source: Publisher

 Goodreads Synopsis:
Seventeen-year-old "Hank" has found himself at Penn Station in New York City with no memory of anything --who he is, where he came from, why he's running away. His only possession is a worn copy of Walden, by Henry David Thoreau. And so he becomes Henry David-or "Hank" and takes first to the streets, and then to the only destination he can think of--Walden Pond in Concord, Massachusetts. Cal Armistead's remarkable debut novel is about a teen in search of himself. Hank begins to piece together recollections from his past. The only way Hank can discover his present is to face up to the realities of his grievous memories. He must come to terms with the tragedy of his past, to stop running, and to find his way home.

For The Love Of Swoon Giveaway Hop


Happy Valentines Day Everyone!! I am late posting this because to be honest I completely forgot. Gah I know right. I forgot to add it to my calendar and I apolgoize. But better late than never!

So for this wonderful hop it's all about Swoon worthy reads. There have been a ton of them out there lately. But for this giveaway I am going to list four books and the winner will get to choose one of them!
This wonderful hop is being hosted by Hosted by The Book Hookup & I Am A Reader, Not a Writer

Review: Easy by Tammara Webber


EasyEasy by Tammara Webber
Release Date: November 6 2012
Publisher: Berkley Trade
Format: Paperback
Pages: 310
Challenges: TBR Pile Challenge
Genre: New Adult Contemporary
Source: Purchased

Goodreads Synopsis:
Rescued by a stranger.
Haunted by a secret
Sometimes, love isn’t easy…

He watched her, but never knew her. Until thanks to a chance encounter, he became her savior…

The attraction between them was undeniable. Yet the past he’d worked so hard to overcome, and the future she’d put so much faith in, threatened to tear them apart.

Only together could they fight the pain and guilt, face the truth—and find the unexpected power of love

ARC Review: Mind Games by Kiersten White


Mind Games (Mind Games, #1)Mind Games by Kiersten White
Release Date: February 19 2013
Publisher: HarperTeen
Format: ARC Paperback
Pages:256
Genre:YA/Thriller
Series: Mind Games #1
Source: Publisher

 Goodreads Synopsis:
Fia was born with flawless instincts. Her first impulse, her gut feeling, is always exactly right. Her sister, Annie, is blind to the world around her—except when her mind is gripped by strange visions of the future. 

Trapped in a school that uses girls with extraordinary powers as tools for corporate espionage, Annie and Fia are forced to choose over and over between using their abilities in twisted, unthinkable ways… or risking each other’s lives by refusing to obey.

A Touch Menacing Book Blast & Giveaway


It’s nearly time to say good bye to Eden and her friends with the conclusion of the A Touch Trilogy from author Leah Clifford.
photo 67ed3a41-b967-44f6-906b-1d8006701c39_zpsd5061680.jpg
Whether you’ve been there from the beginning when Eden first met Az in A TOUCH MORTAL. Spent countless hours contemplating with other A Touch Trilogy fans over the fate of the kitten, from A TOUCH MORBID. Or are just joining us now, the conclusion to Leah Clifford’s A Touch Trilogy promises to be heart stopping and well worth the wait!
Pick up whichever novel you need to catch up before MENACING’S March 5th release date. You don’t want to be the only one not talking about this book!

photo b2aee63e-9b98-4c77-b1c5-97c2dcede35e_zps115af4c6.jpg

A TOUCH MENACING
A Touch Trilogy #3 Author: Leah Clifford
Release Date: March 5th
Eden is dying. For real, this time.
She is crumbling to ash, and an unnatural plague is ravaging mortals and immortals alike. With both Heaven and Hell out to destroy her, Eden can no longer tell the difference between good and evil.

Friends become enemies. And enemies are everywhere.
But don't underestimate Eden. She'll fight for her life, for the lives of those she loves, and for every life she has ever touched.
She'll fight for revenge. For redemption. For—just maybe—the chance to be mortal again.
Everything began with forbidden love.
What will be sacrificed at the bitter end?
The dramatic conclusion to Leah Clifford's dark, alluring trilogy of life, death, and epic love.
PRE-ORDER A TOUCH MENACING NOW FOR ONLY $11.98
Pick Up The Whole Series!
photo 8428050_zps32b437e1.jpg photo 115141211_zps37eb45a7.jpg
A TOUCH MORTAL (A Touch Trilogy #1) AMAZON | B&N
A TOUCH MORBID (A Touch Trilogy #2) AMAZON | B&N
GIVEAWAY
Help us spread the word about the final installment of the A Touch Trilogy, and you could win one of these amazing prizes!
Grand Prize 
30 Minute Skype Chat with Leah Clifford. Talk about writing, talk about THE KITTEN, talk about her books! Talk about almost anything!
2nd Place 
Get’s to name a character in Leah’s next published book
2 Lucky Bonus Winners Will get 1 Paperback of A TOUCH MORTAL and 1 Hardcover of A TOUCH MORBID signed to the winner!
THE RULES
- Open Internationally for the Skype Chat and Character Name
- Books Will Only be mailed in the US.
- Pre Order for A Touch Menacing can be from any date
- Order for Mortal or Morbid MUST be dated between 2/1 and 2/22
*we reserve the right to deny any receipt for entry if it appears to be altered or manipulated in anyway.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

photo 375ec438-d3c4-48ae-8fe2-dab66e359d63_zpsc24d3d6d.jpg

Leah Clifford currently lives in Ohio, but frequently dreams of finding an abandoned mansion in the south that she can restore. In her spare time she loves to travel and has been known to drive over two hours to get kickass quesadillas. So far for jobs she's sold corn at a roadside stand, been a pizza delivery girl, a camp counselor, an extreme cave tour guide, a flight attendant, a waitress (x3), a grocery store clerk and a writer. Out of all of them, writing has been the most fun. She's pretty sure she's gonna stick with it.
STALK LEAH CLIFFORD
TWITTER | FACEBOOK | GOODREADS | TUMBLR | WEBSITE | BLOG
Love Leah’s A TOUCH TRILOGY? Check out the CafePress store dedicated to the series.
THE MORTAL PORTAL 

Just click to visit The Mortal Porta!
A Touch Menacing items coming soon!
photo webpagelayout_zps551ecd2c.jpg

Please Welcome Becca to My Bookish Fairy Tale



Happy Monday Bookies! Oh don't groan it comes by every week.
So as 2013 is the year for change and organization and community involvment here on My Bookish Fairy TaleI have been trying to think up ways to make this more fun and interactive as you all may or may not know.

So I have put a lot of thought into bringing someone else on board. For all of you who run a Blog by yourself or have recently transitioned into adding a co-author you know how big a decision that this is. I love my baby and have worked my ass off to get this blog to where it is today. But I couldnt be happier in this. A very good friend of mine has recently decided that she wants to review the books she reads as well and this is a great platform for her to do that. Becca is amazing and I hope you all welcome her with open arms!




Tell us a little bit about yourself.
What are your favorite genre's to read?
Favorite genre would definitely be paranormal, so like werewolves, ghost, magick, followed closely by post apocalyptic, so fantasy and make believe, and possible reality lol
Who are your favorite authors?
Favorite authors would be Kelley Armstrong and Laurell K. Hamilton

What is a day in the life of Becca like?
I work nights, so usually when I am awake, everyone else is asleep. Gives lots of time for reading. And when I get home from work, my four awesome kids and my charming husband all greet me at the door. 6-8 hours of sleep and then it's family time!! Homework and games, housecleaning and laundry, we do it all together. I am one lucky mom!

Favorite childhood book?
Sleeping beauty. I have always loved that fairy tale, even now. 

Coffee or Tea?
Definitely, tea....nothing like a good book and a cup of chia tea to pass a cold winter night

Favorite Place to read?
And favourite place to read? A blanket laid out in a field on a warm sunny day. Nature and a good story, what a great combination

Rant Post When did blogging become so vicious?

Hey guys! I hope everyone is excited for the upcoming weekend. I know that I am for sure. My son had surgery this past Tuesday. Nothing too serious but hey surgery is surgery right. So I have been taking the last couple of days to hang out with my little guy. I was finally able to steal a couple of hours this morning to fiddle around online and read up on some blog posts that I've missed and I keep coming across some pretty negative posts. Whether it has to do with the outrageous Plagarizing that has been going on within the YA blogging community or the Author Bashing a Blogger post that I read earlier this morning (if your not sure what I am talking about you can read all about it here) things seem to be taking a negative turn in our wonderful little community. 

 Obviously when you become more and more involved in a hobby or anything really, you become personally invested in the lives of others. You meet more people and connect. They become your friends and allies and you feel that when something bad happens to one of your friends that problem inadvertently it becomes your problem as well. I can understand this. Heck if someone was rude or purposely hurtful to someone in my life I would want to defend the hell outta that person. But when do you get involved? What issues become so outrageous that you feel like you need to step up and voice your opinion?

ARC Review: Unravel Me by Tahereh Mafi


Unravel Me (Shatter Me, #2)Unravel Me by Tahereh Mafi
Release Date: February 5 2013
Publisher: HarperTeen
Format: ARC Paperback
Pages:465
Series: Shatter Me #2
Genre: YA/Dystopian
Source: Publisher

 Goodreads Synopsis:
tick, tick, tick, tick, tick
it's almost
time for war.

Juliette has escaped to Omega Point. It is a place for people like her—people with gifts—and it is also the headquarters of the rebel resistance.

She's finally free from The Reestablishment, free from their plan to use her as a weapon, and free to love Adam. But Juliette will never be free from her lethal touch.

Or from Warner, who wants Juliette more than she ever thought possible.

In this exhilarating sequel to Shatter Me, Juliette has to make life-changing decisions between what she wants and what she thinks is right. Decisions that might involve choosing between her heart—and Adam's life.

Book Blogger Confessions #3



Karen from For What It's Worth and Pam from Midnyte Reader are teaming up for this years Book Blogger Confessions.

Book Blogger Confessions is a meme that posts the 1st and 3rd Monday of every month, where book bloggers "confess" and vent about blogging/bookish topics. Feel free to share, vent and offer solutions.

Make sure you check out this post if you are interested in participating.