Waiting on Wednesday (24) Revealed

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Waiting On Wednesday is a weekly meme, hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine which spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.

The spellbinding eleventh and penultimate installment in the #1 New York Times bestselling vampyre series

Drastically altered after her fall at the end of Hidden, Neferet is now more dangerous than ever—and her quest for vengeance will wreak havoc on humans, as well as Zoey and her friends. Chaos is loosed in Tulsa and the House of Night is blamed. Can Zoey stop Neferet in time to keep her anger from escalating to full-on war? Or will someone else have to step in to take the fall?

This is a series that I have lost interest in, but with it being the last book in the series.  I do want to know how it all ends.

Teaser Tuesday (38) Jordyn and the Caverns of Gloom

Teaser Tuesdays 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!

He sighed at my sarcasm. "Are you ever going to forgive me? he implored?

"What does it matter to you?" I asked stubbornly.

"Because, I love you, you stubborn fool," he all but shouted in my face before swimming back toward the shore.

Jordyn and the Caverns of Gloom by Tiffany King Kindle Location 770

After the reveal at the end of the first book, I am not totally sure that Jordyn should forgive him. I mean he totally screwed up.

Fallen for Covers (20) Blood Moon

Fallen For Covers is a Meme hosted on Mondays by Wickedly Delicious Book Blog. This Meme is to show off Young Adult and New Adult covers you have Fallen For. It can be new, old or not release yet. Please only post YA/NA covers. If have an adult cover you will love to show off head on over to TBQ's Book Palace on Sundays and partake in Lusting For Covers Meme. To join Fallen For Covers please follow the linky at bottom of post.

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When the vampire tribes convene for the rare Blood Moon ceremonies, Solange’s fight with her feral nature, a mysterious stranger, family secrets and forbidden magic put all of the Drakes in danger.

The POVs are: Solange, Lucy and Nicholas.

Why I fell so hard?

I like the blue scrolls and how it focus on Lucy and Nicholas.  Or at least that is what I tell myself since those were my favorite couple in this series.

Character Interview: Steve from the Shadow Falls After Dark Series

When the Shadow Falls Series ended in April, I had mixed emotions.  I adored the series and was sad to see it go.  Plus, I had a lot of unanswered questions with the secondary characters.  In the beginning, CC Hunter wrote a short story on how Della was turned into a vampire, called Turned at Dark.  This caused me to literally fall deeply in adoration for Della.  She was dealt a hand that she did not ask for, yeah it made her jaded- but it also made her our Della.

Mainly Steve and Della- would those two ever get together?  This is totally CC Hunter's fault, she did write a novella with Steve and Della called Saved at Sunrise.  I pouted for weeks, wondering what would become of one of my favorite vampires and then the most amazing thing happened.  

CC Hunter announced that she was doing a spin-off series, Shadow Falls After Dark.  Not only was this a spin-off series but the main character was Della.  This fan girl jumped up and down, my kids joining me not knowing why momma was happy just knowing that I was jumping.  My husband looked over and said "let me guess one of your favorite authors is starting a new series."  This is the point where I stick my tongue out at him and just smile.  He knows me so well.  

The only bad thing about this deal is that we have to wait until April of 2014 to read this book.  Man, it feels like a long wait but honestly it's only seven months.  We can handle waiting for seven months right?  Especially if say one hot shapeshifter stops by to answer some questions?

Steve thanks so much for taking the time out of your schedule to sit with me. You must be thirsty from your flight, do you want something to drink? Sweet Ice Tea?

Steve: No, I’m good, thanks.

Let's go out onto the front porch and chat a while.

You must have been nervous when Burnett asked you to take on a mission with Della. What was going on in your head?

Steve: Well, my first thought was damn she’s hot. Sorry, but I am a guy after all. He gives me a quick smile. Then, I thought about the responsibility. I know Della comes off like she can do anything, but just because she’s a vampire, it doesn’t mean she can’t get hurt. And I knew if anything did happen to her, Burnett would have my butt in a sling. But even more than that, I’d never forgive myself if she got hurt. Then, look what happened. I’d never been so scared in my life when I saw her get stabbed.

Speaking of Della, you two got close on the mission and since then she has been pulling back. Are you going to keep chasing after her or will you move on to easier fish to catch?

Steve: It’s frustrating as hell. But my dad always used to tell me anything worth having is worth working for. And I think that says it all. 

Honey you got style, after giving a pint of blood to spend time with her, she refused. You carried her out into the woods in front of everyone- where did you take her and what did y'all do?

Steve: He chuckles. You should know Della well enough to know nothing happened that she didn’t want to happen. And that’s all I’m saying. 

Is there anything that the readers need to know about you to get behind the Steve/Della ship?

Steve: Hmm…not sure how much I can reveal, but I know I can tell you she makes me crazy, but crazy in a good way. Plus, I think I’d really be good for her. I know she’s been hurt, but she needs to learn to open up and trust someone, and I believe I’m that someone. 

Now I need to go find Della. He rises and heads toward the door, then stops and turns back toward me. She’s got herself in trouble again and I’m determined to help her out, even if she tries to kill me. He gives me a quick wink and disappears through the door.

Oh my- sexy, smart and protective.  Lucky Della!

Swoon Thursday (37) The Coldest Girl in Coldtown

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From the book you’re currently reading, or one you just finished, tell us what made you SWOON. What got your heart pounding, your skin tingling, and your stomach fluttering. 

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"I love you, you see- and I fear I have no way to say or show it that isn't terrible, except coming here. I would kill everyone in the world for you, if you wanted." He seemed to notice the look that passed over her face, before rushing on. "Or not, obviously. But I thought you might rather have me read aloud - he picked up an old issue of Rolling Stone from the stack, lifting it vaguely- "and sit with you. Like a normal person who loved you might, if you had a normal illness. And since you don't, I'm just right for what you do have."

The Coldest Girl in Coldtown by Holly Black Kindle Location 5065

Gavriel really does put the cray-cray in crazy vampires. You gotta admit this vamp has style- and how he tells her this just melted my heart. Hopefully, it will melt her heart as well.

Waiting on Wednesday (23) The Wicked Within

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Waiting On Wednesday is a weekly meme, hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine which spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.

Ancient lore leads to present danger in the final book in the dark and sexy paranormal romance trilogy about a descendent of Medusa, set in a richly reimagined New Orleans.

Her fate is not set in stone.

Having temporarily defeated Athena, Ari races to break the gorgon curse that has plagued the women in her family for centuries. Her one lead sends her on a quest for the Hands of Zeus, an ancient relic last seen in the charge of New 2’s ruling elite, the Novem. But if there is one thing that Athena desires as much as revenge, it’s the Hands of Zeus—and Athena always gets what she wants.

Before either can locate the Hands, the statue goes missing, and a trail of blood follows those who once protected the relic’s secrets. Ari knows that her city, her friends, Sebastian—her life—depend upon her finding the statue before Athena. And with rumors an ancient power is on the rise, that may not be her only concern…

I really want to know what happens to Sebastian and Ari.  The last book was awesome and I cannot wait to see how it all ends.

Teaser Tuesday (37) The School For Good and Evil

Teaser Tuesdays 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!

"Once again," said Pollux tightly, " those who are Evil cannot be good and those who are Good cannot be Evil, no matter how much you're persuaded or punished. Now sometimes, you may feel the stirrings of both but that just means your family tree has branches where Good and Evil have toxically mixed. But here at the School for Good and Evil, we will rid you of stirrings, we will ride you of confusion, we will try to make you as pure as possible-"

The School for Good and Evil by Soman Chainani Kindle Location 1147

For as the two girls were pulled to their opposing towers, their opposing desires couldn't have been clearer. Agatha wanted only her friend back. But a friend wasn't enough for Sophie. Sophie had always wanted more. Sophie wanted a prince.

The School for Good and Evil by Soman Chainani Kindle Location 1298

A story about two girls, both destined for greatness- even evil can be great. I liked that they were separated into the houses that I would have put them in and not into the houses that others would have put them in. The one who outwardly appeared evil may not be so bad. All in all a fun read!

Fallen for Covers (19) Intergration

Fallen For Covers is a Meme hosted on Mondays by Wickedly Delicious Book Blog. This Meme is to show off Young Adult and New Adult covers you have Fallen For. It can be new, old or not release yet. Please only post YA/NA covers. If have an adult cover you will love to show off head on over to TBQ's Book Palace on Sundays and partake in Lusting For Covers Meme. To join Fallen For Covers please follow the linky at bottom of post.

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• Visit other blogs on the list and make some new friends.

Second haiku warning:

A boyfriend missing

A lover must pay in blood

A princess must die

Welcome back to Bonfire Academy.

Why I fell so hard?

The grays, blacks, blues and whites of this one.  The dress that she is wearing and the supernatural feel of the cover.

Review: Hover

Author: Melissa West

Format: eARC

Print Length: 352

Publisher: Entangled Teen

Published: August 13, 2013

On Earth, seventeen-year-old Ari Alexander was taught to never peek, but if she hopes to survive life on her new planet, Loge, her eyes must never shut. Because Zeus will do anything to save the Ancients from their dying planet, and he has a plan. 

Thousands of humans crossed over to Loge after a poisonous neurotoxin released into Earth's atmosphere, nearly killing them. They sought refuge in hopes of finding a new life, but what they became were slaves, built to wage war against their home planet. That is, unless Ari and Jackson can stop them. But on Loge, nothing is as it seems...and no one can be trusted.

My Opinion

A must read sequel that leaves you wanting even more! Melissa West creates an intriguing world that will captivate the reader to the point of forgetting real world obligations.

At the end of Gravity, Jackson has to take Ari to Loge, in order to save her life. Hover starts off right after these events. Which means that Ari is understandably weary of all people from Loge, even Jackson. Yeah, he omitted the truth a little while on Earth. He is an alien though, so one could summarize that he did it in order to protect himself and those he loves. On Loge, Ari receives a mission from her president on Earth. Will she succeed in carrying out these orders? Will Jackson help her or hinder her from doing the right thing? And what exactly does Zeus want with all the human refugees that are on Loge?

Ari was a strong character in Gravity, both in personality and sheer strength. Her self-confidence and can do attitude is evident throughout the book. In Hover, she is the same even though she is on a new planet with a whole new set of rules/laws to follow. She adapts well and is able to pretend to assimilate into this new society. Her loyalty does remain with the people of Earth though. She was hurt by Jackson’s perceived betrayal and is not quick to forgive him. She does drag on the whole wounded emotions a bit farther than necessary. I love that Ari looks at the whole picture in a lot of cases (except with the whole Jackson situation). The fact that she is willing to sacrifice herself for the greater good of her civilization is pretty amazing.

Speaking of Jackson, holy hot alien knight –in-shining armor! He recognizes that his secret has driven a wedge between them and will do what needs to be done to fix that. He tries to give Ari her space, although he knows that he has to protect her from those of his kind that will do her harm. Knowing what her mission is, he is ubber-supportive of it. The pain that his grandfather inflicts on him is horrendous, how he turns out so decent and noble is astonishing.

Ari and Jackson learn a lot about being in or even on the outskirts of a relationship in this novel. They learn to trust each other and more importantly to trust their own emotions. This is a difficult task for both of them as they are both born leaders and people of action.

The cliffhanger left me traumatized! Did she really? What happen to Jackson? Oh my goodness why does he have a gun?

My Rating 4 out of 5 stars

Favorite Quote “If my life saves the people here, then it is a very small price to pay, and one that I will gladly offer.”

Other People

Vill- Jackson’s cousin and roomie, a bit on the different side
Zeus- Jackson’s grandpa and the ruler of his kind, he is one mean alien
Emmy- Jackson’s great-aunt, and Ari’s healer
Law- President on Earth, Ari’s best friend and Jackson’s half brother
Cybil- Human on Loge, was Ari’s mentor on Earth

Swoon Thursday (36) Free Four: Tobias Tells the Story

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From the book you’re currently reading, or one you just finished, tell us what made you SWOON. What got your heart pounding, your skin tingling, and your stomach fluttering. 

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"It's like he knows I have a thing for her, so he's going to force me to throw knives at her. For an instant- no longer than an instant- I think about throwing a knife at him instead."

Free Four: Tobias Tells the Story by Veronica Roth Kindle Location 123

"My thoughts skip back to the night before, how touching her sent warmth into my hand and through the rest of me, though I was frozen with fear. I press my hands to my head, press the memory away. I can't leave now. I like her too much. There, I said. But I won't say it again."

Free Four: Tobias Tells the Story by Veronica Roth Kindle Location 180

Okay, so it was only one chapter told from Four's point of view. OH MY GOODNESS! Seriously, he is one of the ultimate book boyfriends. The fact that he is willing to push his plans aside to protect her, without her knowing is the ultimate swoon-worthy moment.  Only 46 more days until we find out what happens. Only 46 more days until we get some more of Four and Tris. Not that I am counting or anything- there is a widget for that. :)

Cover Reveal: Allure

Today, we're celebrating the cover reveal of Allure, the sequel to Lea Nolan's Conjure, coming October 1^st from Entangled Teen!

Worst. Summer. Ever.

Emma Guthrie races to learn the hoodoo magic needed to break The Beaumont Curse before her marked boyfriend Cooper's sixteenth birthday. But deep in the South Carolina Lowcountry, dark, mysterious forces encroach, conspiring to separate Emma and Cooper forever. When Cooper starts to change, turning cold and indifferent, Emma discovers that both his heart and body are marked for possession by competing but equally powerful adversaries.

Desperate to save him, Emma and her twin brother, Jack, risk their lives to uncover the source of the black magic that has allured Cooper and holds him in its grip. Face with the horror of a soul-eating boohag, Emma and Jack must fight to resist its fiendish power to free Cooper long enough to join their strengths and face it together, before it destroys them all.

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Praise for Conjure

"Richly filled with exquisite imagery, a compelling story, and a strong, smart heroine, Conjure will keep you up way past your bedtime." ~ Trinity Faegen, author of The Mephisto Covenant series

"A true adventure, complete with pirates, romance, a flesh-eating curse, and ancient magic. I couldn't put it down!" ~ Inara Scott, author of The Talents (Delcroix Academy) series

"Ifthere is one book teens and adults should have on their must read list, Conjure is it! Fans of young love and adventure will hurry to the end of each chapter, in anticipation of what will happen next. Unfolding at an easy pace, this tale is magical and spellbinding. Nolan is one to watch!" ~ RT Book Reviews, 4 ½ Stars Top Pick

"Conjure is a sweet, adventure-packed romp for young teen readers... There are pirates, lost treasure, curses, and ancient curses, chases, narrow escapes, and secret letters galore." ~ New York Journal of Books

"This is an unexpected read: exciting, dangerous, adventurous - everything we want from a good book. Yet Nolan puts that creative twist on all the elements, making Conjure something special. Conjure is recommended, 4 out of 5 stars." ~ Teen Librarian's Toolbox

About the Author

Lea Nolan couldn’t read until the third grade. After a lot of hard work she finally got the hang of it and quickly learned the best way to get out of doing chores was to tell her parents she was reading. Soon she was hooked, devouring books by Roald Dahl, E.B. White, Judy Blume, C.S. Lewis, and anything with a shiny Newberry Award sticker on the cover. Books provided a portal to enchanted lands where anything was possible and characters relied on their wits to wiggle out of sticky situations. Today, even though she’s all grown up, Lea writes the kinds of stories she sought as a teen--smart paranormals with bright heroines, crazy-hot heroes, diabolical plot twists, plus a dose of magic, a draft of romance, and a sprinkle of history. She holds degrees in history and women’s studies concentrating in public policy and spent fifteen years as a health policy analyst and researcher. She lives in Maryland with her heroically supportive husband and three clever children, who’ve figured out how to get out of doing their chores.

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Waiting on Wednesday (22) Thornhill

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Waiting On Wednesday is a weekly meme, hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine which spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.

Mac can’t lose another friend. Even if he doesn’t want to be found.

The ripple effect caused by Mac’s best friend Amy’s murder has driven Mac’s new love, Kyle, to leave Hemlock and disappear from her life forever. But Mac knows that Kyle plans to enroll in a rehabilitation camp, where he can live with other werewolves. She refuses to accept his decision, especially since the camps are rumored to be tortuous. So she sets out in search of Kyle with a barely sober Jason—and Amy’s all-seeing ghost—in tow.

Clues lead Mac to find Kyle in a werewolf den in Colorado—but their reunion is cut short by a Tracker raid. Now Mac and Kyle are trapped inside the electric fences of Thornhill, a camp for young werewolves. As she devises an escape plan, Mac uncovers dangerous secrets buried within the walls of Thornhill—and realizes that the risk to the people she loves is greater than ever before.

Hemlock was a cool book- and I am a Kyle fan.