Cover Reveal: Seven Minutes in Heaven, Goddess, & Shadow of the Mark

There is more cover reveals! I love the title and cover for the sixth Lying Game book! Also the cover for Shadow of the Mark is just gorgeous! Leave a comment and tell me what you think of the latest new covers and if you plan on reading them!

 

Seven Minutes in Heaven (The Lying Game, #6)

- Sara Shepard

 

After Sutton Mercer died, her long-lost twin, Emma, stepped into her life to solve her murder. Emma has unearthed many dark secrets while searching for her sister's killer, but nothing has prepared her for the shocking truth....

From Sara Shepard, the author of Pretty Little Liars, comes the suspenseful final book in the New York Times bestselling series The Lying Game. Packed with lavish lifestyles, irresistible characters, and jaw-dropping twists, this novel is sure to appeal to fans of the hit ABC Family show as well as fans of Pretty Little Liars.

 

Goddess (Starcrossed, #3)

- Josephine Angelini

 

After accidentally unleashing the gods from their captivity on Olympus, Helen must find a way to re-imprison them without starting a devastating war. But the gods are angry, and their thirst for blood already has a body count.

To make matters worse, the Oracle reveals that a diabolical Tyrant is lurking among them, which drives a wedge between the once-solid group of friends. As the gods use the Scions against one another, Lucas’s life hangs in the balance. Still unsure whether she loves him or Orion, Helen is forced to make a terrifying decision, for war is coming to her shores.

In Josephine Angelini’s compelling conclusion to the masterfully woven Starcrossed trilogy, a goddess must rise above it all to change a destiny that’s been written in the stars. With worlds built just as fast as they crumble, love and war collide in an all-out battle that will leave no question unanswered and no heart untouched.

 

Shadow of the Mark (Carrier Trilogy, #2)

- Leigh Fallon

 

Life for Megan Rosenberg just got a lot more complicated.

While she evoked the air element, and her feelings for Adam intensified, a web of lies, deceit, and betrayal was spun around her. With the Order tightening its hold, and the reinstatement of the Mark Knights, Megan has more questions than answers as the Marked Ones grow in strength.

New people arouse suspicion, the DeRises start behaving strangely, and Megan begins to unravel a destiny shrouded in mystery. It’s a destiny the Order has struggled to hide, and a destiny someone from the past… far in the past, has already laid claim to.

Alliances will be made, and friends will be lost, as the Order’s dark secrets are revealed by the very thing they sought to destroy.

Taylor Swift's Red Album Review

Hey guys! In case you didn't know I am a huge Taylor Swift fan. Last week her new CD "Red" came out on Monday, October 22nd. If you haven't checked it out yet, you really should. During the summer of 2011 I went to see her in concert for the first time during her Speak Now Tour. She is probably one of my favorite celebrities. I thought that today I would do a mini review over a few of my favorite songs that are on the album and my thoughts on it as a whole. I like all the songs on the album but my favorites would be: State of Grace, Red, Stay Stay Stay, and Begin Again. I am going to break these down and talk about each one.
 

State of Grace

This is the first track off the album and I think that it was the perfect pick. In a interview with Taylor she said that this is like an introduction to all the other songs. My favorite line is, "Love is a ruthless game unless you play it good and right." I just love that so much. It also has a different sound than her usual stuff. It still has a country vibe but does a little bit of pop thrown in there. I like that she is maturing and not sounding the same as she does on the previous albums.

 

 Red

If I had to pick which would be my absoulte favorite song, it would be this one. I remember when I first heard it on iTunes when she released it for the first time. I just couldn't help but fall in love with it. I like how she uses colors to describe different emotions. It is so catchy that I can't stop listening to it or singing it. I remember driving to school when the leaves were all red; falling down on the road and I had this song playing. My favorite line is, "Memorizing him was as easy as knowing all the words to your old favorite song." 

                               Stay Stay Stay

When I first heard this song, I knew right away that this would be one of my favorites off the album. It is just so fun and makes you feel so happy. And after listening to all the depressing songs I felt like this song was really needed. I can't help but laugh and just smile whenever I listen to it. It also reminds of Taylor's Speak Now CD, it feels like it has the same vibe to it. I have to favorite parts in this song. The first is, "This morning I said we should talk about it. Cause I read you should never leave a fight unresolved. That's when you came in wearing a football helmet and said "okay, let's talk."

 

Begin Again

Have you gues seen the music video to this yet?! It is just so perfect. It is like a country/pop mix and the words are just so wonderful. I loved this the first time I heard it. I have no idea how Taylor Swift manages to write such relatable songs. I think everyone can agree that Begin Again is one of the best on the whole album. My favorite line is, "Walked in expecting you'd be late but you got here early and you stand and wave. I walk to you." I also really like this part too, "I've been spending the last 8 months thinking all love ever does is break and burn and end. But on a Wednesday in a cafe, I watched it begin again." :)

Those are just my top pick favorites. Some others that I like really well are All Too Well, I Almost Do, Starlight, and The Last Time which is a duet done with the guy from Snow Patrol. Also if you are able I would purchase the Target exculsive cause there are three extra songs on there are really good also. There is this song called The Moment I Knew and this is crazy but that song actually made me cry. Everyone should just go listen to it themselves. It is a truly touching song that will make your heart ache. Taylor also just released her upcoming Red Tour for 2013! Do any of you plan on going?! I will be attending the one on April 26th in Indianapolis, Indiana. Did you guys also know that Ed Sheeran is going on tour with her as a special guest?! AGH!!!! :) :) :) I just can't stop smiling and freaking out! It is for sure to be a great show!



Showcase Sunday (11)

 

Showcase Sunday is hosted by Books, Biscuits and Tea. It was inspired by Pop Culture Junkie and the Story Siren. For more information about how this feature works and how to join, click here.

 

Bought:

 

Beautiful Redemption (Caster Chronicles, #4) - Kami Garcia & Margaret Stohl

 

I can't believe that this is the last book in the series! I will miss it so much! I plan to start reading it soon :) Post a comment and tell me what books you got this week!

The Raven Boys - Maggie Stiefvater

Title: The Raven Boys

Author: Maggie Stiefvater

Release Date: September 28th, 2012, Hardcover

Publisher: Scholastic Press

Group: Young Adult Literature

Rating:★★★★★

 

“There are only two reasons a non-seer would see a spirit on St. Mark’s Eve,” Neeve said. “Either you’re his true love . . . or you killed him.”

It is freezing in the churchyard, even before the dead arrive.
Every year, Blue Sargent stands next to her clairvoyant mother as the soon-to-be dead walk past. Blue herself never sees them—not until this year, when a boy emerges from the dark and speaks directly to her. His name is Gansey, and Blue soon discovers that he is a rich student at Aglionby, the local private school. Blue has a policy of staying away from Aglionby boys. Known as Raven Boys, they can only mean trouble.

But Blue is drawn to Gansey, in a way she can’t entirely explain. He has it all—family money, good looks, devoted friends—but he’s looking for much more than that. He is on a quest that has encompassed three other Raven Boys: Adam, the scholarship student who resents all the privilege around him; Ronan, the fierce soul who ranges from anger to despair; and Noah, the taciturn watcher of the four, who notices many things but says very little.

For as long as she can remember, Blue has been warned that she will cause her true love to die. She never thought this would be a problem. But now, as her life becomes caught up in the strange and sinister world of the Raven Boys, she’s not so sure anymore. From Maggie Stiefvater, the bestselling and acclaimed author of the Shiver trilogy and The Scorpio Races, comes a spellbinding new series where the inevitability of death and the nature of love lead us to a place we’ve never been before.

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If you haven't read this book yet, you need to do so immediately. I haven't read anything like it before. It is just written beautifully and the characters are so wonderful. I can finally say that Maggie Stiefvater is one of my favorite authors; she ranks right up there with Suzanne Collins and Cassandra Clare in my opinion. I fell in love with the Wolves of Mercy Falls, then with the Scorpio Races, and finally with the Raven Boys. This story wasn't what I expected at all. From reading the summa...moreIf you haven't read this book yet, you need to do so immediately. I haven't read anything like it before. It is just written beautifully and the characters are so wonderful. I can finally say that Maggie Stiefvater is one of my favorite authors; she ranks right up there with Suzanne Collins and Cassandra Clare in my opinion. I fell in love with the Wolves of Mercy Falls, then with the Scorpio Races, and finally with the Raven Boys. This story wasn't what I expected at all. From reading the summary, I thought that it would be more of a love story but it isn't at all. Even though there is some romance it isn't a lot. It is mostly an adventure story about four friends: Gansey, Adam, Ronan, and Noah. Then there is Blue whose family is full of psychics. Each character has an own backstory and personality. The characters are the most important for me when it comes to a story, and these were the best. I enjoyed Gansey and Adam's friendship the most and it comes into play a lot during the end of the book. I just want them to hug it out so bad! I loved them! I will admit, when I first started this book I was slightly confused. I didn't really understand what was going on. I even had to reread the first couple chapters. Once I started to understand what this book was going to be about, I loved it. It is about Gansey on the search for the resting place of a Welsh King Glendower. The first to do so will be granted a favor. I was really confused about this during the first half of the book. I kept wondering why Gansey was so obsessed with this and why did he keep wanting to find it? What was the backstory behind this? It is finally revealed towards the middle of the book and then it all started to make sense. My only complaint is that I wish that we would have had that sooner. It would have helped me a lot during the first fifty pages or so. I really liked how the chapters had different POV's. It would switch from Blue, Gansey, and then to Adam. There were even some chapters told from the villain in this story. I am not sure how I feel about Blue and Gansey's relationship when I seem to love Adam and Blue so much more. I do like Gansey, but there is something about Adam that I like too. I feel so sorry for him with his family issues and everything. Overall, I highly recommend this book. It is one of my favorite reads in 2012 for sure. This is an excellent start for this new upcoming series. I just can't wait to get my hands on the sequel! I know that it will not disappoint!   Plot: ★★★★★ Characters: ★★★★★ Writing:★★★★★ Ending: ★★★★★ Cover: ★★★★★

Cover Reveal: Sweet Peril, Unbreakable, & Ashes on the Waves

Here are some recent cover reveals! I really love them so I thought I would do a post on them. Post a comment and tell me which ones you are looking forward too!

 

Sweet Peril (The Sweet Trilogy, #2)

- Wendy Higgins

 

Anna Whitt, daughter of a guardian angel and a demon, promised herself she’d never do the work of her father—polluting souls. She’d been naive to make such a claim. She’d been naive about a lot of things.

Haunted by demon whisperers, Anna does whatever she can to survive, even if it means embracing her dark side and earning an unwanted reputation as her school’s party girl. Her life has never looked more bleak. And all the while there’s Kaidan Rowe, son of the Duke of Lust, plaguing her heart and mind.

When an unexpected lost message from the angels surfaces, Anna finds herself traveling the globe with Kopano, son of Wrath, in an attempt to gain support of fellow Nephilim and give them hope for the first time. It soon becomes clear that whatever freedoms Anna and the rest of the Neph are hoping to win will not be gained without a fight. Until then, Anna and Kaidan must put aside the issues between them, overcome the steamiest of temptations yet, and face the ultimate question: is loving someone worth risking their life?

 

Unbreakable (Unraveling, #2)

- Elizabeth Norris

 

Four months after Ben disappeared through the portal to his home universe, Janelle believes she’ll never see him again. Her world is still devastated, but life is finally starting to resume some kind of normalcy. Until Interverse Agent Taylor Barclay shows up. Somebody from an alternate universe is running a human trafficking ring, kidnapping people and selling them on different Earths—and Ben
is the prime suspect. Now his family has been imprisoned and will be executed if Ben doesn’t turn himself over within five days.

And when Janelle learns that someone she cares about—someone from her own world—has become one of the missing, she knows that she has to help Barclay, regardless of the danger. Now Janelle has five days to track down the real culprit. Five days to locate the missing people before they’re lost forever. Five days to reunite with the boy who stole her heart. But as the clues begin to add up, Janelle realizes that she’s in way over her head—and that she may not have known Ben as well as she thought. Can she uncover the truth before everyone she cares about is killed?

 

Ashes on the Waves

- Mary Lindsey

 

Liam MacGregor is cursed. Haunted by the wails of fantastical Bean Sidhes and labeled a demon by the villagers of Dòchas, Liam has accepted that things will never get better for him—until a wealthy heiress named Annabel Leighton arrives on the island and Liam’s fate is changed forever.

With Anna, Liam finally finds the happiness he has always been denied; but, the violent, mythical Otherworlders, who inhabit the island and the sea around it, have other plans. They make a wager on the couple’s love, testing its strength through a series of cruel obstacles. But the tragedies draw Liam and Anna even closer. Frustrated, the creatures put the couple through one last trial—and this time it’s not only their love that’s in danger of being destroyed.

Based on Edgar Allan Poe’s chilling poem Annabel Lee, Mary Lindsey creates a frighteningly beautiful gothic novel that glorifies the power of true love.

Follow Friday (11)

This is a weekly theme hosted by Parajunkee's View & Alison Can Read.

 

Q: When you step out of your USUAL genre what do you like to read? Best books in that genre?

 

My usual genre is anything YA related, but when I don't read YA I will usually read Jodi Picoult. I will pretty much read anything under the women's fiction genre or Chick Lit adult. Some of my favorite Jodi Picoult novels are The Tenth Circle, Harvesting the Heart, and Plain Truth. I totally recommend her books. I love them so much!

 

 

Beautiful Chaos - Kami Garcia & Margaret Stohl

Title: Beautiful Chaos

Author: Kami Garcia & Margaret Stohl

Release Date: October 18th, 2011, Hardcover

Publisher: Little Brown and Compnay

Group: Young Adult Literature

Rating:★★★★

Ethan Wate thought he was getting used to the strange, impossible events happening in Gatlin, his small Southern town. But now that Ethan and Lena have returned home, strange and impossible have taken on new meanings. Swarms of locusts, record-breaking heat, and devastating storms ravage Gatlin as Ethan and Lena struggle to understand the impact of Lena's Claiming. Even Lena's family of powerful Supernaturals is affected - and their abilities begin to dangerously misfire. As time passes, one question becomes clear: What - or who - will need to be sacrificed to save Gatlin?

For Ethan, the chaos is a frightening but welcome distraction. He's being haunted in his dreams again, but this time it isn't by Lena - and whatever is haunting him is following him out of his dreams and into his everyday life. Even worse, Ethan is gradually losing pieces of himself - forgetting names, phone numbers, even memories. He doesn't know why, and most days he's too afraid to ask.

Sometimes there isn't just one answer or one choice. Sometimes there's no going back. And this time there won't be a happy ending.

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Beautiful Chaos continues the story of Ethan, Lena, Link, Ridley and the rest of the gang. I was really excited to start this book after reading the huge cliff-hanger ending in Beautiful Darkness. I feel like I have a love/hate relationship with these books. I just absolutely adored the first book in the series, but it seems like the rest of the books have just been okay. I will admit that Beautiful Chaos was better than Beautiful Darkness in my opinion.

The beginning of Beautiful Chaos was really good, it was when I got to the middle that I started to have some problems. It started to become a little boring for me. I had a really hard time getting into the story about his Great Aunts and when their house got destroyed. I just didn't seem to care about them, which is bad I know, but I was honestly way too interested in the Ridley and Link story. I wish we could have got more scenes with them together.

I love all the characters so much, but was disappointed that Liv wasn't in the first 100 pages. She happens to be my favorite character besides Ridley. However I feel like the story made up for it with Ridley being in it so much. It was just absolutely hilarious reading about her while she was High School. I also really liked how Lena wasn't so annoying in this book. I could actually tolerate her this time. I also really enjoyed how we got to have some flashbacks in this one! This time they are about Lena's parents: Sarafine and John. I feel really sorry for Sarafine in this book. We get to see her when she was a teen like Lena and how she got treated awful by her family. I thought John was sweet but there was no hope for Sarafine I feel.

I am going to mention a big spoiler next, so don't continue reading if you don't want to know. This has to be my most favorite thing that has ever happened in this series. John Breed and Liv hookup and became a thing. Yes, yes I know. Nobody could have saw this coming. John Breed is actually a good guy, and while Liv stays with him; he starts to fall for her. Just oh my gosh. I am praying that in Beautiful Redemption that there will be loads more of this. Please Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl; I am begging you. I know that since the book comes out next week that there isn't much you can do now, but maybe like an ebook or something in one of their point of views? I need more of them in my life.

So overall, I really enjoyed this but had some problems with it as the same time with the pacing and some of the storylines. I feel like it could have been a lot shorter. The ending of this book will leave you so confused and have you going like what????!!! I can't wait to purchase Beautiful Redemption next week! I'm glad that I waited to read this so the story can be fresh for the last book in the series. I am just so curious to see how this all will end.

 

Plot: ★★★★

Characters: ★★★★★

Writing:★★★★★

Ending: ★★★★

Cover: ★★★★★