Saturday, March 30, 2013

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
 
Evermore by Alyson Noel
Torn by Amanda Hocking
 
The Tenth Circle by Jodi Picoult
Wideacre by Philippa Gregory
 
 
 
EBOOKS (FREE)
Twin Souls (Twin Souls, #1)Awaken Me (Connected, #1)The Pocket Watch (The Trinity Saga, #1)Promise (Soul Savers, #1)
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?


Tuesday, March 26, 2013

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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.
 
Catching Jordan (Hundred Oaks, #1)
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?

     


    Saturday, March 23, 2013

    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
     
    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 (Guardians #1)Perception (Perception, #1)AmbitionRest For The Wicked (The Claire Wiche Chronicles, #1)Clockwise (Clockwise, #1)Diary of a Vampeen (Vamp Chronicles, #1)The Seventh SisterFor the Love of a Vampire (Blood Like Poison, #1)Insight (Insight, #1)
    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
    Insight by Jamie Magee
     
    ANIME BOUGHT
    InuYasha: The Final Act Set 2

    *Anime links to RightStuf.com
     
     
    That's it for me. What did you add to your shelf?


    Thursday, March 21, 2013

    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).
     
    Splintered (Splintered, #1)
    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.


    Tuesday, March 19, 2013

    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
    Anna Dressed in Blood (Anna, #1)
     
    2. Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare
    Clockwork Angel (The Infernal Devices, #1)
     
    3. Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick
    Hush, Hush (Hush, Hush, #1)
     
    4. Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi
    Shatter Me (Shatter Me, #1)
     
    5. Grave Mercy by R.L. LaFevers
    Grave Mercy (His Fair Assassin, #1)
     
    6. Wicked Lovely by Melissa Marr
    Wicked Lovely (Wicked Lovely, #1)
     
    7. Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead
    Vampire Academy (Vampire Academy, #1)
     
    8. City of Ashes by Cassandra Clare
    City of Ashes (The Mortal Instruments, #2)
     
    9. Evernight by Claudia Gray
    Evernight (Evernight, #1)
     
    10. Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden
    Memoirs of a Geisha

    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?




    Saturday, March 16, 2013

    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
    
     
    EBOOKS (FREE)
    Mask of DarknessSin and Sacrifice (The Daughters of Eve Series #1)Talented (Talented Saga #1)Evolution (Evolution, #1)Gravity (Gravity, #1)Earth (Elemental, #1)Ever Shade (Dark Faerie Tales, #1)Daisy Madigan's Paradise (Morgan Sisters, #1.5)
    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?