A MAJOR Apology

  If you remember me, I used to run this blog. I stopped in June because I got in a reading funk. I said I would be back in two weeks but that didn't happen. I remained in the reading funk until school started. I have read only 4 books since August 20,2012. I will have reviews up for two. Next month, on December 3, 2012, post will return as usual. Here's the schedule:

                                                                 Sunday: IMM
                                                               Monday: Review
                                                             Wednesday: WoW
                                                           Thursday: What's Next
I am sorry for abandoning you guys and occasionally there may be a week or two with no posts but know that's because I'm busy with school projects etc.

Waiting on Wednesday (14)

Black City by Elizabeth Richards
Expected Publication Date: November 13, 2012
Publisher: Putnam Son

A dark and tender post-apocalyptic love story set in the aftermath of a bloody war. In a city where humans and Darklings are now separated by a high wall and tensions between the two races still simmer after a terrible war, sixteen-year-olds Ash Fisher, a half-blood Darkling, and Natalie Buchanan, a human and the daughter of the Emissary, meet and do the unthinkable--they fall in love. Bonded by a mysterious connection that causes Ash's long-dormant heart to beat, Ash and Natalie first deny and then struggle to fight their forbidden feelings for each other, knowing if they're caught, they'll be executed--but their feelings are too strong. When Ash and Natalie then find themselves at the center of a deadly conspiracy that threatens to pull the humans and Darklings back into war, they must make hard choices that could result in both their deaths.

Why I can't wait:  I have always been interested in the Berlin Wall and this sounds kinda like a twist to that but it's post-apocalyptic so it has to be even better, right? I love forbidden loves too right now and I have no idea why.

                                                     What are you waiting on this Wednesday?

Review: The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han

The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han
Publication Date: April 6, 2010
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Format: Paperback
Source: Purchased
Pages: 267

Some summers are just destined to be pretty. Belly measures her life in summers. Everything good, everything magical happens between the months of June and August. Winters are simply a time to count the weeks until the next summer, a place away from the beach house, away from Susannah, and most importantly, away from Jeremiah and Conrad. They are the boys that Belly has known since her very first summer -- they have been her brother figures, her crushes, and everything in between. But one summer, one wonderful and terrible summer, the more everything changes, the more it all ends up just the way it should have been all along.

I had heard a lot of amazing things about The Summer I Turned Pretty and today, I'm going to add another to that list.

Every summer Belly and her brother, Steven,  go to the beach/summer house that their mom's friend, Susannah, owns. Susannah has two of her own kids, both boys, Conrad, the oldest, and Jeremiah, the youngest. Belly has always had a thing for Conrad and when he says she's changed, she thinks that that will be the summer everything changes between her and Conrad.

Belly turns sixteen that summer. She was definitely not stupid but I wouldn't say she always knew what was right to say and do. The main reason I really enjoyed about this novel was Belly. She was just so so so relatable to and I honestly felt like I would have made the same mistakes as her.

The plot was good. It wasn't a one hundred percent pure unique idea that I had never read before. It was unique though with the brothers and how they related and everything.

The writing style was probably a big part of why I enjoyed it so much. It was so fluent and smooth. It's hard to describe something so great. It felt like a breeze.

Overall, I would definitely recommend this book. It has that pick me up feel too it that I absolutely adored! I felt like I was reading it for 20 minutes and then I was done but I actually wasn't. This is also a great and easy beach read and I would know because I read it while on vacation, at the beach.

                                                               5/5 Stars

Review: Lies Beneath by Anne Greenwood Brown

Lies Beneath by Anne Greenwood Brown
Publication Date: June 12, 2012
Publisher: Random House
Format: ARC
Source: Publisher *in exchange for an honest review*

Calder White lives in the cold, clear waters of Lake Superior, the only brother in a family of murderous mermaids. To survive, Calder and his sisters prey on humans, killing them to absorb their energy. But this summer the underwater clan targets Jason Hancock out of pure revenge. They blame Hancock for their mother's death and have been waiting a long time for him to return to his family's homestead on the lake. Hancock has a fear of water, so to lure him in, Calder sets out to seduce Hancock's daughter, Lily. Easy enough—especially as Calder has lots of practice using his irresistable good looks and charm on ususpecting girls. Only this time Calder screws everything up: he falls for Lily—just as Lily starts to suspect that there's more to the monsters-in-the-lake legends than she ever imagined. And just as his sisters are losing patience with him.

Yes, this is a mermaid book. When I think of mermaids I automatically think of Ariel and love stories. There is love in this book but it's a real kind of love.

Every year, the mermaids migrate. Calder is in the Bahamas when his sister, Maris, starts annoying him with her phone calls. He doesn't pick up for awhile but he finally does and the news will change his life forever. Calder migrates back to Lake Superior even though he really doesn't want to. The girls have found John Hancock, son of Tom Hancock who is supposedly responsible for their mothers death.

The sisters, Tallulah, Maris, and Pvati, and of course Calder, come up with a plan to get to John Hancock. This plan is mainly on Calder's shoulders, he will have to seduce the older girl to fall in love with him to he can get into the family. But, plans take a dramatic turn and more than one person may be at risk.

Calder was the perfect male character. He was caring but still very protective. That is what I always like in a main character. He doesn't want to go along with everything mermaids are supposed to do, he knows it wrong.

Maris, oh my gosh, don't even get me started. She was the oldest of the family and definitely the meanest.
Pvati was the one that everyone fell in love with because of her looks. She could get anyone and I mean anyone, into the water. Tallulah was the kind, nice sister who just kind of went along with what everyone wanted.

The plot was very different and I definitely liked that. It had those certain elements that I love and some that I hadn't seen before. The writing style was amazing!! I loved it and I think it was really good for this type of story.

Overall, Lies Beneath was a very different, but breath-taking read. This was my first mermaid and I am proud to say that I am hooked on mermaid books now. I will gladly pick up anything else that Anne writes.



                                                                5/5 Stars

What's Next (2)

What's Next is hosted by Hafsah at Icey Books!

So, I am currently reading Survivors by Amanda Havard and then it's sequel, Point of Origin.

I have no idea what to read after that so you guys are going to help me pick.

Angel Burn by L.A. Weatherly

                                                            Eden's Root by Rachel Fisher
                                                            Lightbringer by K.D. Mcentire

                                                      So, which one should I read next?
                                            Tell me in the comments and leave a link to your post!

Waiting on Wednesday (13)

Blind Spot by Laura Ellen
Expected Publication Date: October 23, 2012
Publisher: Harcourt

There’s none so blind as they that won’t see.
Seventeen-year-old Tricia Farni’s body floated to the surface of Alaska’s Birch River six months after the night she disappeared. The night Roz Hart had a fight with her. The night Roz can’t remember. Roz, who struggles with macular degeneration, is used to assembling fragments to make sense of the world around her. But this time it’s her memory that needs piecing together—to clear her name . . . to find a murderer. This unflinchingly emotional novel is written in the powerful first-person voice of a legally blind teen who just wants to be like everyone else.

Why I can't wait: Blind Spot sounds like a dystopian/ sci-fi which I have been really getting into lately. I am really into mysteries too which this seems to have a hint of that in it! I can not wait until October!


                                               What are you waiting on this Wednesday?

Waiting on Wednesday (12)

My Life Next Door by Huntley Fitzpatrick
Release Date: June 14, 2012
Publisher: Dial Books

“One thing my mother never knew, and would disapprove of most of all, was that I watched the Garretts. All the time.”
The Garretts are everything the Reeds are not. Loud, numerous, messy, affectionate. And every day from her balcony perch, seventeen-year-old Samantha Reed wishes she was one of them . . . until one summer evening, Jase Garrett climbs her terrace and changes everything. As the two fall fiercely in love, Jase's family makes Samantha one of their own. Then in an instant, the bottom drops out of her world and she is suddenly faced with an impossible decision. Which perfect family will save her? Or is it time she saved herself?

Why I can't wait: Huntley sounds like the my kind of author. I have hear NOTHING but great things about My Life Next Door. It sounds like a light-hearted romance with some humor probably mixed in.

                                             What are you waiting on this Wednesday?

Review: Deadly Cool by Gemma Halliday

Deadly Cool by Gemma Halliday
Release Date: October 11, 2011
Publisher: HarperTeen
Format: ebook
Source: Purchased
# of Pages: 192

First I find out that my boyfriend is cheating on me. Then he’s pegged as the #1 suspect in a murder. And now he’s depending on me to clear his name. Seriously?


As much as I wouldn’t mind watching him squirm, I know that he’s innocent. So I’m brushing off my previously untapped detective skills and getting down to business. But I keep tripping over dead bodies and I’m still no closer to figuring out who did it. And what’s worse: all signs seem to point to me as the killer’s next victim. 


I really need to pick a better boyfriend next time.

 I expected Deadly Cool to be a light murder mystery. Was I wrong? Yes, very. Deadly Cool had that action, that mystery and suspense, and a touch of romance with I really loved.


                 This review was done as a guest post on Krazy Book Lady's blog, here is the link!
                                                              CLICK HERE!

Stacking the Shelves (4)

Stacking the Shelves is hosted by Tynga @ Tynga's Reviews.

Today, well if you are reading this on Sunday, I am in Myrtle Beach on vacation!

These are just the books I got through Thursday.

FOR REVIEW:        

Of Poseidon by Anna Banks (finished copy)

Secret Letters by Leah Scheier (arc tour)

So, that was it which is pretty good since it is actually only one book.

I want to send thanks to Macmillan and the girls at the DAC ARC TOURS!

Leave me a link to your post!

What's Next? (1)

  What's Next is hosted by the awesome Hafsah at Icey Books.

This just seems like an awesome meme! If you are wondering what is going to happen to my Thursday reviews, those will be moved to Fridays!

ARCs Releasing Soon: 

Summer book: 

Which one should I pick?

1st Summer 12 hour Readathon

So, this is hosted by the amazing Anna over at Literary Exploration. Click HERE to go to the official post!

I really need to get a few books done before I go on vacation next week so I can type up some reviews, this is my time to do that. I will be starting at 1 p.m. on Wednesday (today) and ending at 1 a.m. I will take some breaks because I will need to do other things like go to church etc.

                                                                   What I plan to read:
1. Fifteen Candles by Veronica Chambers (This should be a quick read and take no more than an hour or two)
2. Deadly Cool by Gemma Halliday (This is an ebook and I have read almost 50 pages of but never finished)
3. The Survivors by Amanda Havard (I am part of a blog tour for the sequel on June 17th so I need to read this one)
4. Point of Origin by Amanda Havard (This is the book for the blog tour!)

                So, that's it but if I can or one of these gets really slow or boring, I will trade it out for Lies Beneath by Anne Greenwood Brown. I will come back every time I finish a book and mark it out.

                                                 Leave me a link if you are participating!
                                         (scroll down to see my Waiting on Wednesday post)

Waiting on Wednesday (11)

Monument 14 by Emmy Laybourne
Release Date: June 5, 2012
Publisher: Feiwel and Friends

Your mother hollers that you’re going to miss the bus. She can see it coming down the street. You don’t stop and hug her and tell her you love her. You don’t thank her for being a good, kind, patient mother. Of course not—you launch yourself down the stairs and make a run for the corner.
Only, if it’s the last time you’ll ever see your mother, you sort of start to wish you’d stopped and did those things. Maybe even missed the bus.
But the bus was barreling down our street, so I ran.
Fourteen kids. One superstore. A million things that go wrong. 
In Emmy Laybourne’s action-packed debut novel, six high school kids (some popular, some not), two eighth graders (one a tech genius), and six little kids trapped together in a chain superstore build a refuge for themselves inside. While outside, a series of escalating disasters, beginning with a monster hailstorm and ending with a chemical weapons spill, seems to be tearing the world—as they know it—apart.

Why I cannot wait: Monument 14 does sound a bit depressing but it also sounds like it will have lots and lots and lots of action. It does seem like it could be emotional and kind of scary because you know they say in 2012 the world is gonna end so yea... I cannot wait to get my hands on a copy of this.

Author Interview: Kersten Kelly

Kersten L. Kelly is a self-published author of narrative non fiction and semi-fiction books. She grew up in Munster, Indiana, and currently works in a sales role based out of Chicago, Illinois. She started writing at a early age and graduated from Indiana University with a dual Bachelor's Degree in Economics and Communication & Culture. She then went on to earn a Master's in Business Administration from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University. She has a passion for learning, teaching, and writing as well as international travel in her spare time. This book is her first piece of published work.

So, today we have Kersten Kelly author of Economics.

Let's get started with the questions!

WHEN WRITING

With or without music?

With music

Pen and paper or computer?

Computer

During the morning or through the night?

Through the night

BOOKS

Paperback or hardback?

Paperback

Physical copy or e-reader?

Physical copy

RANDOM

Coffee or tea?

Tea

Lip-gloss or lipstick?

Lip-gloss

Rain or sunshine?
Sunshine

                                    That's it for today! Be sure to tell Kersten thanks for stopping by!

                                                                    Here's her book:

If you go to Goodreads, you can read the ebook for free!

Stacking the Shelves (3)

 Stacking the Shelves is hosted by Tynga at Tynga's Reviews.

FOR REVIEW:

                                                   Lightbringer by K.D. McEntire (Finished Copy)

                                                          Reaper by K.D. McEntire (ARC)

Undead by Kirsty McKay (ARC, Ebook)

I want to give thanks to PYR, NetGalley, and Scholastic for providing me with this awesome books to read and review for you guys.

Bought:

L.A. Candy by Lauren Conrad (ebook)

Unraveling by Elizabeth Norris (hardback)

That's it for me this week! Wait, I also got a Iphone 4s so recommend me some apps down below!

Also, check out the giveaway in the post below!

Leave me a link below.

                                      

Author Interview & Giveaway: Lynda Mullaly Hunt

So today, we have the amazing Lynda Hunt here with us! Give her a round of applause.

Lynda is the author of One for the Murphys which was released on May 10.

WHEN WRITING

With or without music?

Usually, with music that has no lyrics. I like violin music—evokes emotion, I think. However, I wrote a good chunk of One for the Murphys to the Broadway musical, WICKED, soundtrack. Usually, I cannot write with lyrics playing, but it seemed to propel the story forward. Especially, the scenes with a character named, Toni.

Pen and paper or computer?

I brainstorm/take notes with paper and teal or purple pens. (I always carry a notebook in my back pocket.) Then, I go to the keyboard.

During the day or through the night?

Oh, I’m a late night writer! I’m often working between 10:00 pm to 2:00 am.

BOOKS

Paperback or hardback?

Paperback. I like to fan pages of books.

Physical copy or e-reader?

Physical copy—definitely! E-readers don’t smell nearly as good.

RANDOM

Coffee or tea?

Coffee, coffee, and more coffee.

Lipgloss or lipstick?Lipgloss on sweatshirt days. Lipstick on dressier days.  

Rain or sunshine?

Actually, I love the rain. Add thunder and lightning, and I’m even happier. Rainy days are my best writing days, too.

                                   I also have a giveaway for some swag straight from Lynda!

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Waiting on Wednesday (10)

Defiance by C.J. Redwine
Expected Publication: October 2, 2012
Publisher: Greenwillow

Within the walls of Baalboden, beneath the shadow of the city’s brutal leader, Rachel Adams has a secret. While other girls sew dresses, host dinner parties, and obey their male Protectors, Rachel knows how to survive in the wilderness and deftly wield a sword. When her father, Jared, fails to return from a courier mission and is declared dead, the Commander assigns Rachel a new Protector, her father’s apprentice, Logan—the same boy Rachel declared her love for two years ago, and the same boy who handed her heart right back to her. Left with nothing but fierce belief in her father’s survival, Rachel decides to escape and find him herself. But treason against the Commander carries a heavy price, and what awaits her in the Wasteland could destroy her.
At nineteen, Logan McEntire is many things. Orphan. Outcast. Inventor. As apprentice to the city’s top courier, Logan is focused on learning his trade so he can escape the tyranny of Baalboden. But his plan never included being responsible for his mentor’s impulsive daughter. Logan is determined to protect her, but when his escape plan goes wrong and Rachel pays the price, he realizes he has more at stake than disappointing Jared.
As Rachel and Logan battle their way through the Wasteland, stalked by a monster that can’t be killed and an army of assassins out for blood, they discover romance, heartbreak, and a truth that will incite a war decades in the making.

Why I cannot wait: Defiance just sounds like a very different but dark read. A plus is also that cover! I love the pop of color with Rachel's hair and the few green leaves floating around. It does look kinda like a dark read but something I could conquer in a day like it was a light-hearted fun read.

                                           What are you waiting on this Wednesday?

Review: Girl Out Loud by Emily Gale

Girl Out Loud by Emily Gale
Release Date: June 1, 2012
Publisher: Scholastic
Format: ARC
Source: Publisher *in exchange for an honest review*
Pages: 288

*Silent Scream!*
Kass Kennedy is nobody's idol. She does forget the lyrics. She's not a gleek. The x factor? Not her! Read her lips: She has the right to remain silent.
Just try telling that to her dad.
Because he's totally lost it this time, demanding Kass audition for a TV talent show. Which would be slightly less than death-by-embarrassment if Kass could (duh!) actually sing. And if even the smallest part of her craved the spotlight. Stardom is her dad's dream, not hers. But he's so fragile, she's afraid he just might crack if she doesn't go through with his latest, craziest plan.
Not helping: Her hopelessly MIA mom. The budding criminal mastermind also known as her kid brother. And amateur shrink Izzy and used-to-be-sweet Char, who've gone all frenemies over a boy in brown boots. (Don't ask.)
It's only rock n' roll? If only! Inside, Kass is screaming, but no one is listening. How loud does a girl have to shout to be heard? 

 Whoa! If you want to start reading a amazing novel, Girl Out Loud is the book for you!

The characters: Kassidy or Kass as she is usually called, is a fun girl. She is about 15 or 16 but thinks that she's 24. She was very mature and handled a lot of tough situations really good. She was always there if her friends needed her but in this book they get into a few little fights and that kind of breaks up their terrific trio. I felt that sometimes she could be kind of childish and I wanted to slap her and tell her to get her head in the game.

The plot and writing style: We follow Kass Kennedy. Your average every day girl. Except, her dad is kinda messed up. He wants her to be the star and do everything that he can't and that is really hard on Kass. One day, well everything changes when her dad says that he wants her to audition for the X Factor and that this would be really really good. The writing style was so awesome and fast paced and omg!

Overall, well I don't think I need to say anymore. I know I say 'Go get this book now!' a lot. Ok maybe more than a lot but this is definitely one to go check out or pre-order or whatever it is that you guys do.


                                                                     5/5

Weekly Round-Up

So, this week I didn't get anything in the mail. But I decided I would do a wrap up of everything that I posted this week.

Reviews: 

Anna & the French Kiss - Stephanie Perkins

Flygirl - Sherri E. Smith

Wow:

Fingerprints of You - Kristen-Paige Madonia

Interview: 

This or That with Naya Nikki

And I also changed up the blog style this week. How do you like it?

This or That with Naya Nikki!

Naya Nikki is a student author who spends her time writing short stories and novels in between doing an English with Creative Writing degree at Nottingham Trent University. When not at a university she lives at home with her parents in London and spends time with her family and friends. Her hobbies include reading and shopping.

WHEN WRITING

Pen & and Paper or Computer?

Pen and Paper, it is always easier to get a hold of in the middle of a lecture..haha

During the day or through the night?

Through the night..... I'm nocturnal

With or Without music?

With music, especially Angels and Airwaves, I concentrate better with their music

BOOKS

Paperback or hardback?

Hardback, because I love to get them as soon as they're released

Physical copy or e-readers?

Physical copy, you feel like you have achieved something after reading them

RANDOM

Rain or sunshine?

Sunshine, always puts a smile on my face

Lipstick or Lipgloss?

Lipgloss, it tastes better :)

Coffee or tea?

Tea, it's a family thing

                                                 Thanks so much Naya for stopping by!

                                          Make sure you check out her upcoming novel, Familiar Ties!

Review: Flygirl by Sherri E. Smith

Flygirl by Sherri. E Smith
Release Date: September 16, 2012
Publisher: Scholastic
Format: Paperback
Pages: 269
Source: borrowed

Ida Mae Jones dreams of flight. Her daddy was a pilot and being black didn't stop him from fulfilling his dreams. But her daddy's gone now, and being a woman, and being black, are two strikes against her.
When America enters the war with Germany and Japan, the Army creates the WASP, the Women's Airforce Service Pilots - and Ida suddenly sees a way to fly as well as do something significant to help her brother stationed in the Pacific. But even the WASP won't accept her as a black woman, forcing Ida Mae to make a difficult choice of "passing," of pretending to be white to be accepted into the program. Hiding one's racial heritage, denying one's family, denying one's self is a heavy burden. And while Ida Mae chases her dream, she must also decide who it is she really wants to be.

My Review: I am not a huge historical fiction fan. If I do read historical fiction, it's a Dear America book. Which takes like an hour to read. This was definitely very different from a Dear America novel and I'm here to tell you why I liked that.
   First, the characters. Ida or "Jonesy" as called by Patsy is an african american woman. She was very strong willed and never wanted to stop flying. She was very opinionated and always stuck to her opinion, which was usually right. Jolene was only there for a short time but I really didn't like her. I think she was just way too jealous for my taste. She was also always rude to Ida Mae. Sometimes I wanted to jump in there and slap her. (Ha). Patsy and Lily were just so sweet and they were just like Ida. Patsy was a little more spunky though.
   Next, the plot. We follow Ida Mae Jones. She was born in raised in Louisiana. Her daddy's family has always married whites so that they're children can become lighter and lighter and lighter. Ida Mae's daddy married her dark mom which made his mom very mad. Ida's dad passed away a few years ago in a farming accident. Ever since then she has always wanted to fly and be a pilot. She knew she could since she looked like a white woman and could fly. She goes off to train to become a WASP and there she meets Patsy and Lily. They go on lots of fun adventures together and are just fun.
   Overall. Flygirl was a terrific book. I felt that it did get slow in some important parts and that some of the twang was hard to understand. I would still pick it up and give it a shot though. I recommend this for anyone who wants a great, quick read.
                                                                      4/5

Waiting on Wednesday (9)

 Waiting on Wednesday is hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine!

  

Fingerprints of You by Kristen-Paige Madonia

Expected Publication Date: August 7, 2012

Publisher: Simon & Schuster

Lemon grew up with Stella, a single mom who wasn’t exactly maternal. Stella always had a drink in her hand and a new boyfriend every few months, and when things got out of hand, she would whisk Lemon off to a new town for a fresh beginning. Now, just as they are moving yet again, Lemon discovers that she is pregnant from a reckless encounter—with a guy Stella had been flirting with.

On the verge of revisiting her mother’s mistakes, Lemon struggles to cope with the idea of herself as a young unmarried mother, as well as the fact that she’s never met her own father. Determined to have at least one big adventure before she has the baby, Lemon sets off on a cross-country road trip, intending not only to meet her father, but to figure out who she wants to be.

Why I can't wait:  This book sounds like a great book! I love the cover and the concept sounds really cool too. It just sounds like something I would sit down and devour very quickly. August needs to hurry up and get here before I seriously go crazy waiting for the book!

Review: Anna & The French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins

Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins

Published: December 2, 2012

Publisher: Speak

Format: Paperback

Source: Purchased

Pages: 372

Anna is looking forward to her senior year in Atlanta, where she has a great job, a loyal best friend, and a crush on the verge of becoming more. Which is why she is less than thrilled about being shipped off to boarding school in Paris - until she meets Etienne St. Clair: perfect, Parisian (and English and American, which makes for a swoon-worthy accent), and utterly irresistible. The only problem is that he's taken, and Anna might be, too, if anything comes of her almost-relationship back home. As winter melts into spring, will a year of romantic near - misses end with the kiss Anna - and readers - have long awaited?

My Review: I don't know why I waited for so long to read this novel... WHAT'S WRONG WITH ME? Well anyway, I knew it would be pretty good just because of all of the great and positive reviews I had seen about it. I didn't know it would be this good though.

   First, the characters. Anna is our main protagonist. She was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia and for her senior year, her dad forces her to move to Paris for her senior year. She is the kind of friend I would want to be with, fun, funny, and polite. Now, if it was me, I think I would be so happy you could hear me in Paris screaming "Oh Yea, that's what I'm talking about!" but Anna didn't want to go to Paris. St. Clair is the sidekick and I loved him... okay maybe more than loved.

   Next, the plot. We follow Anna after she is forced to go to Paris for her senior year of high school. She meets St. Clair and well I don't want to give away the rest but you probably already know.

   Anna and the French Kiss was a roller-coaster ride I didn't want to get off of. I really enjoyed the writing style and characters fun personalities. I cannot wait to get my hands on a copy of Lola and the Boy Next Door.
                                                                                                5/5

Bout of Books 4.0

This is my first time participating in Bout of Books. I just really need to get ahead in my reading in case something comes up. 


I usually read 2 or three books a week. On a bad week it will be 1. On a good week it's close to 3.
Each day I will update this post. Wednesday and Friday will be my main reading days.


GOAL: 

• Read 4 books

Books to Read:

• Flygirl by Sherri E. Smith
• Nightspell by Leah Cypess
• Elemental by Emily White
• Deadly Cool by Gemma Halliday

So that's it. I am a part of the Black Satin tour in June so if I receive the copy I will try to work it in but I am not going to stress about it.


Updates:


5/14
Started : Flygirl by Sherri E. Smith
Number of Pages read: 46


5/15
Kept reading Flygirl
Number of pages read: 95


5/16
Finished Flygirl by Sherri E. Smith
# of pages read: 121


5/17
Started Xor: The Shape of Darkness by Moshe Sipper
# of pages read : 12


5/18
Started Nightspell by Leah Cypess
Started Deadly Cool by Gemma Halliday
# of pages read: 29

5/19
NOTHING!


5/20
Finished Nightspell 
# of pages read 310


So, no I didn't get to everything but I had a very very busy week.

Stacking the Shelves (2)

                                     Stacking the Shelves is hosted by Tynga at Tynga's Reviews.


Bought: 

  Glow by Amy Kathleen Ryan (ebook) $2.99

Deadly Cool by Gemma Halliday (ebook) $2.99

The Duff by Kody Keplinger (ebook) $2.99

Gifted: 

  The Immortal Rules by Julie Kagawa (from Mom)

That's it for me! I got a lot of awesome looking books!

 What did you get?

Leave me a link!