Stacking The Shelves #8

Stacking The Shelves, hosted by Tynga’s Reviews, is all about sharing the books you are adding to your shelves, may it be physical or virtual. This means you can include books you buy in physical store or online, books you borrow from friends or the library, review books, gifts and of course ebooks

Bought:

Title: Hex Hall
Author: Rachel Hawkins
Published: 2010 by Hyperion Book
Source: Half Price Books
Hardcover

Title: Starling
Author: Lesley Livingston
Published: August 28th 2012 by HarperTeen
Source: Amazon
Hardcover

Title: The Ask and the Answers ( Chaos Walking #2 )
Author: Patrick Ness
Published: August 10th 2010 by Candlewick Press
Source: Half Price Books
Paperback

 

Trade:

Title: Rock On
Authors: Denise Vega
Published: March 5th 2012 by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Source: Bookmooch
Paperback

Title: Crank
Author: Ellen Hopkins
Published: October 1st 2004 by Margaret K. McElderry Books
Source: Paperback Swap
Paperback

YA Book Review + Giveaway: The Waking Dreamer By J.E. Alexander

Title: The Waking Dreamer
Author: J.E. Alexander
Published: September 22nd 2013 by Mechanical Owl Media
Type: Young Adult, New Adult, Paranormal, Fantasy
Source: Sign Copy from the Author for a honest review.

Paperback, 343 pages

Summery:Emmett’s dream is always the same. Tingling with half-forgotten memories, he stands in an unknown room surrounded by mirrors, curio cabinets, and nesting dolls. A painting, Belshazzar’s Feast, hangs on the wall, its disembodied hand numbering the King’s final days. Then comes the stranger, the serpent-wielding young woman with the glittering amber eyes. Her words are always the same. Emmett will soon save her. Then the supposed hero awakens to his unremarkable life, awaiting the next night and the same maddeningly familiar dream.

Seventeen-year-old orphan Emmett Brennan remembers nothing of his past—not the boiler room in which his needle-ravaged mother gave birth to him, nor the Druids who tenderly delivered him. He can’t remember the cabal-summoned Revenant that clawed itself from shadow to hunt him, or why his mystical midwives hid him from the necromantic creature. Approaching adulthood, he is unaware of the dark forces that still search for him or the mysterious sentinels who secretly protect him, but on the eve of his eighteenth birthday that will change. The Revenants will find him. Only the young woman from his dreams can help him confront all he was once made to forget. Together, they will brave the nightmarish landscape Emmett’s waking world will soon become.

 

* I received the book from the author for a honest review

The book is counted as a Young-Adult and New Adult. My first thought before i started reading the book was ” I LOVE the cover” Seriously tho whoever did the cover art did such a amazing job on it. I love every part of the art work. The quotes in the beginning with William Blake and Alice in Wonderland was so spot on,  fantastic way to start the book.

The beginning did confuse me just a little bit, i didn’t really get what was going on until i kept reading and all made somewhat sense and i was like “Oh yeahhhh”. I really enjoyed all the movie references, some where my favorites. I really liked Emmett’s personally and could relate to him to a certain extent. he reminds me of well a male version of me when it comes to my nerdy obsessions.

The Book was packed with things that bump into the night, loved J.E Alexander’s imagination. Emmett heads out town to search for his mother. What just seemed like a somewhat simple trip to Florida minus no money and a almost broken down car can get ya. Turns in to a crazy Adventure of survival with monsters and  spooky mythical creatures, full of twist an turns.

The Story can get a little complex and parts i didn’t really get but overall thought the story was a fun and unique. I can’t say that i 100% love it, but i did like it and do recommend the book. I really feel like the guy readers in the world would like the book. Thumps up to the author.

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Waiting on Wednesday #3

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Breaking the Spine,
which spotlights upcoming releases that we’re eagerly anticipating!

 

 

 

 

Title: The Fiery Heart ( Bloodlines #4 )
Author: Richelle Mead
Comes out November 19th 2013 

Summery: 

In The Indigo Spell, Sydney was torn between the Alchemist way of life and what her heart and gut were telling her to do. And in one breathtaking moment that Richelle Mead fans will never forget, she made a decision that shocked even her. . . .

But the struggle isn’t over for Sydney. As she navigates the aftermath of her life-changing decision, she still finds herself pulled in too many directions at once. Her sister Zoe has arrived, and while Sydney longs to grow closer to her, there’s still so much she must keep secret. Working with Marcus has changed the way she views the Alchemists, and Sydney must tread a careful path as she harnesses her profound magical ability to undermine the way of life she was raised to defend. Consumed by passion and vengeance, Sydney struggles to keep her secret life under wraps as the threat of exposure—and re-education—looms larger than ever.

Pulses will race throughout this thrilling fourth installment in the New York Times bestselling Bloodlines series, where no secret is safe.

 

 

Sydrian feels!

so freaking excited about this! I love the Bloodlines series. Richelle Mead is one of my favorite authors. She is amazing! a LEGEND! The Fiery Heart looks like it’s gonna be epic. we get to read in Adrian and Sydney’s P.O.V and my fan-girl feels hasn’t stopped since i found out. Like i said it’s gonna be epic. i can all see myself flooding with tears when i read it. or laugh my way to a mental hospital.. one way or another i am gonna freak out and go crazy when the mail-man drops off the package. Yes i i have this book Pre-ordered this book for a very long time…I wish it was November already.

Overall:

 

 

 

YA Book Review: Frozen By Melissa De La Cruz

Title: Frozen ( Heart of Dread #1 )
Authors: Melissa De La Cruz, Michael Johnston
Published: September 17th 2013 by Putnam Juvenile
Type: Dystopia, Scienice Fiction, Fantasy
Hardcover, 336 pages

 

 

Summery: From New York Times bestselling author Melissa de la Cruz and Michael Johnston comes this remarkable first book in a spellbinding new series about the dawn of a new kind of magic.Welcome to New Vegas, a city once covered in bling, now blanketed in ice. Like much of the destroyed planet, the place knows only one temperature—freezing. But some things never change. The diamond in the ice desert is still a 24-hour hedonistic playground and nothing keeps the crowds away from the casino floors, never mind the rumors about sinister sorcery in its shadows.At the heart of this city is Natasha Kestal, a young blackjack dealer looking for a way out. Like many, she’s heard of a mythical land simply called “the Blue.” They say it’s a paradise, where the sun still shines and the waters are turquoise. More importantly, it’s a place where Nat won’t be persecuted, even if her darkest secret comes to light.But passage to the Blue is treacherous, if not impossible, and her only shot is to bet on a ragtag crew of mercenaries led by a cocky runner named Ryan Wesson to take her there. Danger and deceit await on every corner, even as Nat and Wes find themselves inexorably drawn to each other. But can true love survive the lies? Fiery hearts collide in this fantastic tale of the evil men do and the awesome power within us all.

I love the quote before the books starts it was amazing and when they used the line from Imagine Dragons song “It’s Time” I giggled like a crazy person. I am obsessed with that band. I was really Pumped to read the book after that.

I really liked the Blue Blood series. I haven’t finished the whole series but the ones i have read where awesome. I was really happy to Hear that Melissa was writing a dystopian books. They are my favorite type of books. To see Melissa and Micheal’s P.o.v to a dystopian book was awesome. I thought they did a good job on portraying the whole concept.

The first pages called ” The Voice of the Monster ” was really spooky and intense. I loved it. The Beginning won me over. I just loved how the book was written. It was easy to follow. Watching these people go threw survival and struggle to get where they need to go was beautifully written and honest.

Nat has a voice in her head telling her what to do, she tried to fight it but soon she finds out how much she is connected  to the voice and she most not ignore it. She escapes solitary and goes hiding in New Vegas. She is trying to find the Blue water that has known to be a myth. The word is full cold and the waters are black. Around New Vegas is just a waste land. People who have a mark have powers and are Rotting away.

Wes is a formal Marine at age sixteen He struggles to earn money for his crew. he is part of the Military Secret Division, But jobs are hard to come by. Wes and Nats lives connect when Wes is the only person and his crew that can help her to the Blue Waters. They go threw a lot of problems and struggles and even lose people on the way.

Frozen is action packed. A dystopian with a touch of romance but not to much to make the book cheesy. They book wasn’t all about the romance it was so much more then that. There is a lot of twist and turns that will make your heart just stop. There was not Love triangle which i was very thankful for…at-least not yet! who knows what the 2nd book is gonna be about. I thought the whole concept and plot was interesting and different. There wasn’t a dull moment in the back.. A great dystopian book i recommend it for sure.

 

YA Book Review: Betrayed A House of Night Noval

Title: Betrayed ( A House Of Night #2 )
Author: P.C Cast, Kristin Cast
Published:  2007 by St. Martin’s Griffin
Type: Paranormal, Vampires
Paperback, 310 pages

Summery: Fledgling vampyre Zoey Redbird has managed to settle in at the House of Night.  She’s come to terms with the vast powers the vampyre goddess, Nyx, has given her, and is getting a handle on being the new Leader of the Dark Daughters. Best of all, Zoey finally feels like she belongs–like she really fits in. She actually has a boyfriend…or two. Then the unthinkable happens: Human teenagers are being killed, and all the evidence points to the House of Night. While danger stalks the humans from Zoey’s old life, she begins to realize that the very powers that make her so unique might also threaten those she loves. Then, when she needs her new friends the most, death strikes the House of Night, and Zoey must find the courage to face a betrayal that could break her heart, her soul, and jeopardize the very fabric of her world.

 

I was NOT a fan of Marked the first book in the House of Night Series..and i’m very disappointed that the second book betrayed was not good at all. I didn’t finish that book. i felt like the Awkwardness in this book was hard for me to keep on reading. I think the whole series covers are awesome i just wish the story was awesome. Zoey’s personality and actions just annoyed me. I hate not finishing a series, like it just drives me crazy when i don;t finish a series…but i just couldn’t deal with this series at all. Maybe the 3rd book and up are better books and worth the read but i just CAN’T. It’s not i dislike the book. i do like the whole concept the authors tried to aim at. But it just wasn’t for me. I couldn’t lose myself in the books. I couldn’t relate to the characters at all. Honestly if the book was in Aphrodite’s p.o.v..then the book might just have something. The love triangle in this book was just confusing and lame and awkward..if you’re gonna do a love triangle then just do it right..that’s all i ask.

I Don’t want to total hate on this series. there is people who liked the whole series. I just couldn’t wrap myself around it. If you liked the series that’s awesome. I am happy you like it and find the good in it. If you haven’t read the book in my opinion i don’t recommend it but if you like to risk it and think you might like it and if you like a Darker version of twilight then you might just like the series.  then go for it. Please let me know what your pros and cons of the series is.

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Stacking The Shelves #7

Stacking The Shelves, hosted by Tynga’s Reviews, is all about sharing the books you are adding to your shelves, may it be physical or virtual. This means you can include books you buy in physical store or online, books you borrow from friends or the library, review books, gifts and of course ebooks

Sign Copy:

Title: The Waking Dreamer
Author: J.E. Alexander
Published: September 22nd 2013 by Mechanical Owl Media
Source: Sign copy from the Author exchange for a honest review
Paperback

Bought:

Title: Frozen ( Heart of Dread, #1 ) 
Authors: Melissa De La Cruz, Michael Johnston 
Published: September 17th 2013 by Putnam Juvenile 
Source: Wal-mart 
Hardcover

Trade:

Title: School’s out-Forever ( Maximum Ride #2 )
Author: James Patterson
Published: 2007 by Grand Central Publishing
Source: A BookMooch Trade.

Paperback

YA Book Review: Witch & Wizard

Title: Witch & Wizards ( W&W #1 )
Author: James Patterson, Gabrielle Charbonnet
Published: October 2010 by Little, Brown and Company
Type: Urban Fantasy, Supernatural, Action
Paperback, 314 pages

Summery:The world is changing: the government has seized control of every aspect of society, and now, kids are disappearing. For 15-year-old Wisty and her older brother Whit, life turns upside down when they are torn from their parents one night and slammed into a secret prison for no reason they can comprehend. The New Order, as it is known, is clearly trying to suppress Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Being a Normal Teenager. But while trapped in this totalitarian nightmare, Wisty and Whit discover they have incredible powers they’d never dreamed of. Can this newly minted witch and wizard master their skills in time to save themselves, their parents–and maybe the world?

I really enjoyed Maximum Ride by James Patterson. I wanted to take a chance on Witch and Wizard to see if i would like other James Patterson books…and i am happy to say i do. The book was full of all the things i like, action with a touch of adventure and the supernatural. Win, win!

the story is pretty much about the lives of brother and sister. you watch them struggle threw the new order and escape to save there parents and there death sentience. They are the ones who will save the people from The One Who is the ONE! Whit and Whisty have to free from there jail cell. They discover they are a witch and wizard, and The One who is The One wants them dead. They are stuck by other kids who have disobeyed the New Order. The book is set in the 21st century but with a twist, Stepping back to the time of Burning Witches in the Salem period.

The beginning of the book starts off crazy where you don’t really know what’s going on. After you read more you start to connect the pieces together. It has it’s funny moments, like Whisty, She is a very sassy girl. There is some sad parts, but i can’t say any of it made me feel sad to the point of tears…it was pretty much those sad parts where you just frown and keep reading.

Overall: I loved the book The connection of a brother and sister is the most powerful. it was nice to read about two siblings protecting each other and have such a strong connection. I HIGHLY recommend this book.

 

YA Book Review: The Knife Of Never Letting Go

 

Title: The Knife of Never Letting Go ( Chaos Walking #1)
Author: Patrick Ness
Published: 2009 by Candlewick Press
Type: Science Fiction, Adventure, Dystopia
Source: Bought on B&N
Paperback, 479 pages

 

Summery:Todd Hewitt is the only boy in a town of men. Ever since the settlers were infected with the Noise germ, Todd can hear everything the men think, and they hear everything he thinks. Todd is just a month away from becoming a man, but in the midst of the cacophony, he knows that the town is hiding something from him — something so awful Todd is forced to flee with only his dog, whose simple, loyal voice he hears too. With hostile men from the town in pursuit, the two stumble upon a strange and eerily silent creature: a girl. Who is she? Why wasn’t she killed by the germ like all the females on New World? Propelled by Todd’s gritty narration, readers are in for a white-knuckle journey in which a boy on the cusp of manhood must unlearn everything he knows in order to figure out who he truly is.

I been wanting to read this book for a while but was scared i wouldn’t enjoy it. I love dystopian books, but this one is different then most. I finally give up and said what the hell and bought the book, and i don’t regret. Reading this book has been a journey for me. I went threw stages of anger and sadness to the point the book left me in tears. The wording in this book is hard to follow along with at first but once you get into the book you just get used to it.

The story is full of action pack adventures. Lots of twist in turns to entertain everyone. Lots of moments that will shock you. I loved the whole concept of the story. Todd and like every men on the planet have the Noise. You can hear every thought. Todd and his dog are on the run after Todd found a rip of silence in the mess of noises. Well that silence happens to be a girl named Viola Eade. Todd always thought the germs that brought the noise killed all the women. But soon Todd learns that the truth has been hiding for him right under his nose.

The story was very intense and heart pumping for the most part. I was a little disappointed on the fact that wanted Todd and Viola to kiss or confess there love! it drove me crazy. there was lot of moments where i was like ” There gonna kiss i know it” but it never happens. The ending ends with a cliff hanger and i don’t think i am over it yet, but it might take me some time to recover….

I started reading this book last night and finished it in the morning…yes that’s right i haven’t slept because i got so zoned into this book i didn’t want to put it down until i finished it. I was a little shocked by how much i LOVED this book. I 100% recommend this book to everyone.  I had a lot of tears reading this book. but the tears was worth it. Can’t wait to read the 2nd book!

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YA Book Review: Heaven By Alexandra Adornetto

Title: Heaven ( Halo #3 )
Author: Alexandra Adornetto
Published: 2012 by Feiwel & Friends
Type: Romance, Fantasy, Angels
Source: Bought at HPB
Hardcover, 417 pages

Summery:Bethany, an angel sent to Earth, and her mortal boyfriend, Xavier, have been to Hell and back. But now their love will be put to its highest test yet, as they defy Heavenly law and marry. They don’t tell Beth’s archangel siblings, Gabriel and Ivy, but the angels know soon enough, and punishment comes in a terrifying form: the Sevens, who are rogue angels bent on keeping Beth and Xavier apart, destroying Gabriel and Ivy, and darkening angelic power in the heavens.

The only way Bethany and can elude the Sevens is to hide in the open, and blend in with other mortals their own age. Gabriel and Ivy set them up at college, where they can’t reveal their relationship, and where there is still danger around each corner. Will Bethany be called back to Heaven – forever – and face leaving the love of her life?

 

 

Heaven is my least favorite of the series, i just felt like it dragged on a little long, but when things started to get really interesting it was rushed. Heaven is the third book in the Halo series. Bethany is an angel sent to earth to protect it from evil, but she falls in love with a boy named Xavier. There lives are always in danger from hell to even heaven, Fate seems to always tear them apart. The Halo series is a lovely cute book about love and fighting for it. Not everyone is gonna like this series, if you’re not into the whole lovely dovey romance books, and yes some parts can get a little cheesy. My favorite of the series was Hades. I loved the whole darkness twist it took. But heaven was really predictable for the most parts.

Heaven starts off with Bethany and Xavier, they get married after they think it’s all over after freeing Bethany from Jake in hell. The heavens didn’t agree and sent the sevens after them. Getting married is going against the Angels laws. In each book they are always getting torn apart and battling against fate to be together. The ending of the book really disappointed me. I just wanted more. the series starts off great but heaven it just goes down from there. Some parts where just to boring. i wanted more of the action. Some parts even confused me like Molly’s boyfriend, Beth and Xavier go in hiding at a collage under different names, but at one point he calls name by there real names…Maybe a writers mistake? i don’t know. I also would’ve liked more of the story on Molly and her boyfriend. It also would of been nice if Molly and Gabe got together..that was the most disappointing thing in this whole freaking series. They hint to it but noting ever happens.

I do really love the covers! that’s what originally got me to read the series, and Heaven is really pretty. My Favorite is the first book Halo and the Hades cover was just freaking Awesome. I still enjoyed the series but just wasn’t my favorite. it was an okay read to say the least.

 

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Waiting on Wednesday #2

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Breaking the Spine,
which spotlights upcoming releases that we’re eagerly anticipating!

Title: Champion ( Legend #3 )
Author: Marie Lu
Comes out November 5th

Summery: 

He is a Legend.
She is a Prodigy.
Who will be Champion?

June and Day have sacrificed so much for the people of the Republic—and each other—and now their country is on the brink of a new existence. June is back in the good graces of the Republic, working within the government’s elite circles as Princeps Elect while Day has been assigned a high level military position. But neither could have predicted the circumstances that will reunite them once again. Just when a peace treaty is imminent, a plague outbreak causes panic in the Colonies, and war threatens the Republic’s border cities. This new strain of plague is deadlier than ever, and June is the only one who knows the key to her country’s defense. But saving the lives of thousands will mean asking the one she loves to give up everything he has. With heart-pounding action and suspense, Marie Lu’s bestselling trilogy draws to a stunning conclusion.

Champion is the last book in the series, and it comes out 5 days before my birthday! squeeel. I am a huge fan of the Legend Series. Marie Lu is like a genius. Another book i already have Pre-Ordered. I NEED to know more about Day and June! it’s gonna make me go insane. The ending to Prodigy was so heart breaking. To have to sit here and wait for the book to come out is killing me. Only a couple of month before i get my hands on this. Can’t wait to read Champion. You can read the excerpt of Champion Here –> Linky The excerpt will drive you crazy!

Here is the link to the Trailer to Champion:

My overall Reaction: