6 Stacking the Shelves (09)

Stacking The Shelves is a weekly meme hosted by Tynga's Reviews that highlight's the books we receive each week.

 

 

BOUGHT

The Summoning by Lynne Ewing

Divine One by Lynne Ewing

 

I'd Tell You I Love You, But Then I'd Have To Kill You by Ally Carter

Evermore by Alyson Noel

Torn by Amanda Hocking

 

The Tenth Circle by Jodi Picoult

Wideacre by Philippa Gregory

 

 

 

EBOOKS (FREE)

Twin Souls by DelSheree Gladden

Awaken Me by Emily Gossett

The Pocket Watch by Ronnell D. Porter

Promise by Kristie Cook

That's it for me. What did you add to your shelf?

0 Review: Catching Jordan

Catching Jordan

Author: Miranda Kenneally

Page Count: 281

Release Date: December 01, 2011

Publisher: Sourcebooks Fire

Series: Hundred Oaks #1
Genres: YA, Romance, Contemporary, Sports, Realistic Fiction 

Source: Won from Goodreads First Reads.

 

Read summary on Goodreads, here.

 

Though I'm usually not into contemporary novels or sports, I decided I wanted to read it because of the reviews and the fact that I wanted to read something besides paranormal. I had a little trouble getting into it at first but the more I read the more I enjoyed it.

 

Jordan definitely wasn't like most lead females I've read about. Instead of worrying about boys, how she looks, or if she's too fat; she's hanging out with the guys in her family's basement pigging out on pizza and hot wings; watching and playing football; and trying to get into the University of Alabama. I loved the fact that she didn't pretend to be something she's not, she is who she is. I didn't really care for Ty that much, he seemed so needy and demanding. I did feel sorry for him though because of his family's situation and I suppose that kept me from downright hating his character. I liked Sam even though he slept with a lot of girls and acted like a complete moron at the time it mattered most.

I really liked the storyline, it's not everyday you read a book about a girl playing high school football. There was humor and some romance and the story was very believable. It was definitely a good change from what I usually read. I was going to give it five stars but I'm not a fan of derogatory language and there were a lot of f-bombs being dropped, so that affected my rating. But other than the language I had no problems with the book.

I liked the ending but I would have liked to know more about what happened, guess I'll have to use my imagination.

I like the cover too. It's simple but tells the story really well. I like the fact that they're holding hands and walking barefoot across the football field, there's something kind of romantic about it.

Rating: 4/5

Review also posted to Goodreads.

2 Teaser Tuesday

Teaser Tuesday is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading. Anyone can play along. Just do the following:

Grab your current read.

Open to a random page.

Share two (2) “teaser” sentences from somewhere on that page. 

BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (make sure that what you share doesn’t give too much away! You don’t want to ruin the book for others!) 

Share the title & author, too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR Lists if they like your teasers!

My teasers:

"She frowned, her heart hurting for him. How could a person say something so cruel to a child?"

Pg. 169, "In a Heartbeat" by Rita Herron








Well that's my teaser for the week. What book or books did you feature in your post?

 

7 Stacking the Shelves (08)

Stacking The Shelves is a weekly meme hosted by Tynga's Reviews that highlight's the books we receive each week.

BOUGHT

L.A. Candy by Lauren Conrad

Kissing Coffins by Ellen Schreiber

Summer Island by Kristin Hannah

 

The Secret History of the Pink Carnation by Lauren Willig

Moloka'i by Alan Brennert

Let It Snow by John Green, Maureen Johnson, & Lauren Myracle

Tattoo by Jennifer Lynn Barnes

 

WON



The Summer Prince by Alaya Dawn Johnson (Won from Itching for Books)

 

Touch of Power by Maria V. Snyder (Won from Snowdrop Dreams of Books)

 

 

EBOOKS (FREE)

The Girl by Lola St. Vil

Perception by Lee Strauss

Ambition by Lee Strauss

Rest for the Wicked by Cate Dean

Clockwise by Elle Strauss

Diary of a Vampeen by Christin Lovell

The Seventh Sister by Z.L. Arkadie

For the Love of a Vampire by M. Leighton

Insight by Jamie Magee

 

ANIME BOUGHT

Bleach Set 16

InuYasha: The Final Act Set 2

*Anime links to RightStuf.com

 

 

That's it for me. What did you add to your shelf?

1 Review: Splintered

Splintered

Author: A.G. Howard

Page Count: 371

Release Date: January 01, 2013

Publisher: Amulet Books

Series: Splintered #1
Genres: YA, Fantasy, Romance, Retellings, Adventure

Source: Purchased (Hardcover).

 

Read summary on Goodreads, here.

 

 

I had heard a lot of good things about this book, so when I saw it at a local bookstore I had to buy it. As soon as I read the first page I was hooked. I mean it's not everyday you read about a girl making mosaic art out of dead bugs to shut them up.

Alyssa was a good female lead. She wasn't weak and whiney like some characters, although she could be wishy-washy when it came to the guys. Jeb was my least favorite male character. He came across as controlling and I can't stand that. He didn't want Alyssa to go to London so he convinces her dad to tell her no all so he can go there to live with his girlfriend. And speaking of his girlfriend he basically two times her in Wonderland. So yeah, a cheating, control-freak would not be boyfriend material in my opinion. Morpheus, I'll admit, I absolutely loved him. He's cunning, manipulative, and leading Alyssa on a wild goose chase and he knows it. However, he's strong, seductive, and cam actually be very nice when he wants to be. A lot of the things he did or said made me smile. There were also some great additional characters that were hard to forget because they were just so unique and creative. I have to say that the Twid Sisters freaked me out a bit because of the whole spider thing.

I loved the storyline. I also loved all the twists the story had. It isn't your typical Alice in Wonderland story. Instead it's like a cross between Lewis Carroll's "Alice in Wonderland" and Tim Burton's "The Nightmare Before Christmas." Don't expect to find a cute white rabbit with a pocket watch instead you get a skeletal creature named Rabid White and other extremely twisted characters. I only had a few minor complaints. First, Cheshire Cat has always been my favorite Wonderland character and he makes a very quick, brief appearance. Second, I felt like some of the comebacks were a little lame. Other than that I loved this book.

I loved the ending too. There was no big cliffhanger but it ended on a good note. There is no doubt that I'll read the next book.

The cover is definitely the prettiest cover I've seen. There may be others but I haven't seen them yet. The colors really pop on the hardcover.

Rating: 5/5

Review also posted to Goodreads.

2 Top Ten Books I HAD To Buy…But Are Still Sitting On My Shelf Unread

 

Top Ten Tuesday is an original feature/weekly meme created at The Broke and the Bookish.

 

This Week's Top Ten:

TOP TEN BOOKS I HAD TO BUY...BUT ARE STILL SITTING ON MY SHELF UNREAD

(No particular order)

1. Anna Dressed in Blood by Kendare Blake

 

2. Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare

 

3. Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick

 

4. Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi

 

5. Grave Mercy by R.L. LaFevers

 

6. Wicked Lovely by Melissa Marr

 

7. Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead

 

8. City of Ashes by Cassandra Clare

 

9. Evernight by Claudia Gray

 

10. Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden

What made your top ten list?

2 Teaser Tuesday

 

Teaser Tuesday is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading. Anyone can play along. Just do the following:

Grab your current read.

Open to a random page.

Share two (2) “teaser” sentences from somewhere on that page. 

BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (make sure that what you share doesn’t give too much away! You don’t want to ruin the book for others!) 

Share the title & author, too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR Lists if they like your teasers!

My teasers:

"Though her evening had been one of the best she could remember, she couldn't control the awful dreams that tormented her sleep. A dark-masked phantom tormented Julia, chasing her up endless staircases and wailing like a banshee."

Pg. 211, "The Shapeshifter's Secret" by Heather Ostler






Well that's my teaser for the week. What book or books did you feature in your post?

4 Stacking the Shelves (07)

Stacking The Shelves is a weekly meme hosted by Tynga's Reviews that highlight's the books we receive each week.

BOUGHT

Heart of Ice by Lis Wiehl

Specials by Scott Westerfield

Unforgettable by Cecily von Ziegesar

Summer Boys by Hailey Abbott

Going Too Far by Jennifer Echols

Catch by Will Leitch

 

When It Happens by Susane Colasanti

A Lady of Hidden Intent by Tracie Peterson

The Au Pairs by Melissa de la Cruz

Crazy Hot by Melissa de la Cruz

 

WON

Dark Kiss by Michelle Rowen

Wicked Kiss by Michelle Rowen

Won from Some Like it Paranormal



 

EBOOKS (FREE)

Mask of Darkness by Megan Geddie

Sin and Sacrifice by Danielle Bourdon
Talented by Sophie Davis
Evolution by Kelly Carrero
Gravity by Abigail Boyd
Earth by Shauna Granger
Ever Shade by Alexia Purdy
Daisy Madigan's Paradise by Suzy Turner


That's it for me. What did you add to your shelf?