Waiting on Wednesday
4/27/16
Waiting on Wednesday is hosted by Breaking the Spine
"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.
When by Victoria Laurie Review
4/25/16
Title:When
Author: Victoria Laurie
Maddie Fynn is a shy
high school junior, cursed with an eerie intuitive ability: she sees a
series of unique digits hovering above the foreheads of each person she
encounters. Her earliest memories are marked by these numbers, but it
takes her father’s premature death for Maddie and her family to realize
that these mysterious digits are actually death dates, and just like
birthdays, everyone has one.
Forced by her alcoholic mother to use her ability to make extra money, Maddie identifies the quickly approaching death date of one client's young son, but because her ability only allows her to see the when and not the how, she’s unable to offer any more insight. When the boy goes missing on that exact date, law enforcement turns to Maddie.
Soon, Maddie is entangled in a homicide investigation, and more young people disappear and are later found murdered. A suspect for the investigation, a target for the murderer, and attracting the attentions of a mysterious young admirer who may be connected to it all, Maddie's whole existence is about to be turned upside down. Can she right things before it's too late?
Forced by her alcoholic mother to use her ability to make extra money, Maddie identifies the quickly approaching death date of one client's young son, but because her ability only allows her to see the when and not the how, she’s unable to offer any more insight. When the boy goes missing on that exact date, law enforcement turns to Maddie.
Soon, Maddie is entangled in a homicide investigation, and more young people disappear and are later found murdered. A suspect for the investigation, a target for the murderer, and attracting the attentions of a mysterious young admirer who may be connected to it all, Maddie's whole existence is about to be turned upside down. Can she right things before it's too late?
The Sunday Post
4/24/16
Last Week:
The Finn Factor by Rachel Bailey ReviewTop Ten Tuesday
Waiting on Wednesday
Boys of Summer by Jessica Bordy Review
Next Week:
Top Ten TuesdayWaiting on Wednesday
Stacking the Shelves
I know it doesn't look like a lot coming up next week. I will have a review up for Monday and Thursday, I just haven't had time to plan them yet. And I didn't have a Stacking the Shelves this last week, because I only got one book ad I will be adding that one to next weeks.
Boys of Summer Review
4/21/16
Title: Boys of Summer
Author: Jessica Brody
Publisher: Simon Pulse
Publisher: Simon Pulse
Best friends since they
were kids, Grayson, Mike, and Ian were hoping for another epic summer on
“The Locks”, filled with clam bakes, bonfires, and late-night swims in
the ocean.
But that was before Ian’s dad never returned home from his last deployment. Before Mike had to take on more responsibility in order to help provide for his family. Before Grayson’s accident left him with an injured throwing arm and an uncertain future.
It’s clear this summer on the island is shaping up to be very different from those Grayson, Mike, and Ian have come to rely on. And when the sacred code of dating a friend’s sister or ex is broken, it will push their friendship to the absolute limit, testing their loyalties in a way that could either break them—or save them.
But that was before Ian’s dad never returned home from his last deployment. Before Mike had to take on more responsibility in order to help provide for his family. Before Grayson’s accident left him with an injured throwing arm and an uncertain future.
It’s clear this summer on the island is shaping up to be very different from those Grayson, Mike, and Ian have come to rely on. And when the sacred code of dating a friend’s sister or ex is broken, it will push their friendship to the absolute limit, testing their loyalties in a way that could either break them—or save them.
Waiting on Wedneday
4/20/16
Waiting on Wednesday is hosted by Breaking the Spine
"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.
The Finn Factor Review
4/18/16
Title:The Finn Factor
Author: Rachel Bailey
Sometimes all a girl needs is a little practice...
It's been twelve months, three days, and eleven hours since accounting student Scarlett Logan made it past a second date. A pitcher of mojitos in hand, she employs her supreme graphing skills to narrow things down to one horrifying explanation. Kissing. Clearly someone needs to teach her how to kiss properly. Like, say, her best friend and roomie, Finn Mackenzie. He's safe, he's convenient, and yeah, maybe just a little gorgeous.
Finn knows exactly why Scarlett's boyfriends are disappearing quickly. Him. Not a single guy she's brought home is nearly good enough. And he'll be damned if he lets some loser give her "kissing lessons." No. He'll do the honors, thank you very much. The moment their lips touch, though, everything turns upside down. But Scarlett deserves the one thing Finn can't give her. And if he doesn't put an end to the sexy little shenanigans, he'll teach Scarlett the hardest lesson of all...heartbreak.
It's been twelve months, three days, and eleven hours since accounting student Scarlett Logan made it past a second date. A pitcher of mojitos in hand, she employs her supreme graphing skills to narrow things down to one horrifying explanation. Kissing. Clearly someone needs to teach her how to kiss properly. Like, say, her best friend and roomie, Finn Mackenzie. He's safe, he's convenient, and yeah, maybe just a little gorgeous.
Finn knows exactly why Scarlett's boyfriends are disappearing quickly. Him. Not a single guy she's brought home is nearly good enough. And he'll be damned if he lets some loser give her "kissing lessons." No. He'll do the honors, thank you very much. The moment their lips touch, though, everything turns upside down. But Scarlett deserves the one thing Finn can't give her. And if he doesn't put an end to the sexy little shenanigans, he'll teach Scarlett the hardest lesson of all...heartbreak.
4/17/16
Last Week:
Wild by Sophie Jordan ReviewTop Ten Tuesday - Ten Books Every New Adult Reader Should Read
Waiting on Wednesday - City of the Lost
Open Road Summer by Emery Lord Review
Stacking the Shelves
Next Week:
The Finn Factor by Rachel Bailey Review plus Author InterviewTop Ten Tuesday
Waiting on Wednesday
Boys of Summer by Jessica Bordy Review
Stacking the Shelves
Open Road Summer by Emery Lord Review
4/14/16
Title:Open Road Summer
Author: Emery Lord
After breaking up with
her bad-news boyfriend, Reagan O’Neill is ready to leave her rebellious
ways behind. . . and her best friend, country superstar Lilah
Montgomery, is nursing a broken heart of her own. Fortunately, Lilah’s
24-city tour is about to kick off, offering a perfect opportunity for a
girls-only summer of break-up ballads and healing hearts.
But when Matt Finch joins the tour as its opening act, his boy-next-door charm proves difficult for Reagan to resist, despite her vow to live a drama-free existence.
But when Matt Finch joins the tour as its opening act, his boy-next-door charm proves difficult for Reagan to resist, despite her vow to live a drama-free existence.
Waiting on Wednesday
4/13/16
Waiting on Wednesday is hosted by Breaking the Spine
"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.
Wild by Sophie Jordan Review
4/11/16
Title:Wild
Author: Sophie Jordan
Months after her
boyfriend dumped her, Georgia can still hear the insults he hurled at
her. Boring. Predictable. Tame. Tired of feeling bad, she’s ready to
change her image, and go a little wild. What better way to prove her ex
wrong than a hot night of sexual adventure at the secret campus kink
club?
In the shadowy den of the kink club, she unexpectedly runs into Logan Mulvaney, her friend’s little brother. A player extraordinaire too hot for his own good, he may be younger, but the guy is light years ahead when it comes to sexual experience. Now he’s telling her to go home—“good girls” don’t belong here!
Georgia is tired of having others define her. She’s going to teach Logan a lesson he won’t forget—one white hot, mind-wrecking kiss . . . that leads to another . . . and another . . . and. . . . Realizing she’s way in over her head, Georgia runs.
Only Logan won’t let her go. Everywhere she goes he’s there, making her want every inch of him. Making her forget who she is. Who he is. And just how wrong they are for each other.
In the shadowy den of the kink club, she unexpectedly runs into Logan Mulvaney, her friend’s little brother. A player extraordinaire too hot for his own good, he may be younger, but the guy is light years ahead when it comes to sexual experience. Now he’s telling her to go home—“good girls” don’t belong here!
Georgia is tired of having others define her. She’s going to teach Logan a lesson he won’t forget—one white hot, mind-wrecking kiss . . . that leads to another . . . and another . . . and. . . . Realizing she’s way in over her head, Georgia runs.
Only Logan won’t let her go. Everywhere she goes he’s there, making her want every inch of him. Making her forget who she is. Who he is. And just how wrong they are for each other.
Stacking the Shelves
4/9/16
Books from Library:
Books I Bought:
Not a lot of books, but all books that I am excited about reading.
Young Elites Review
4/7/16
Title:The Young Elites
Author: Marie Lu
Adelina Amouteru is a survivor of the blood fever. A decade ago, the deadly illness swept through her nation. Most of the infected perished, while many of the children who survived were left with strange markings. Adelina’s black hair turned silver, her lashes went pale, and now she has only a jagged scar where her left eye once was. Her cruel father believes she is a malfetto, an abomination, ruining their family’s good name and standing in the way of their fortune. But some of the fever’s survivors are rumored to possess more than just scars—they are believed to have mysterious and powerful gifts, and though their identities remain secret, they have come to be called the Young Elites.
Teren Santoro works for the king. As Leader of the Inquisition Axis, it is his job to seek out the Young Elites, to destroy them before they destroy the nation. He believes the Young Elites to be dangerous and vengeful, but it’s Teren who may possess the darkest secret of all.
Enzo Valenciano is a member of the Dagger Society. This secret sect of Young Elites seeks out others like them before the Inquisition Axis can. But when the Daggers find Adelina, they discover someone with powers like they’ve never seen.
Adelina wants to believe Enzo is on her side, and that Teren is the true enemy. But the lives of these three will collide in unexpected ways, as each fights a very different and personal battle. But of one thing they are all certain: Adelina has abilities that shouldn’t belong in this world. A vengeful blackness in her heart. And a desire to destroy all who dare to cross her.
It is my turn to use. My turn to hurt.
Teren Santoro works for the king. As Leader of the Inquisition Axis, it is his job to seek out the Young Elites, to destroy them before they destroy the nation. He believes the Young Elites to be dangerous and vengeful, but it’s Teren who may possess the darkest secret of all.
Enzo Valenciano is a member of the Dagger Society. This secret sect of Young Elites seeks out others like them before the Inquisition Axis can. But when the Daggers find Adelina, they discover someone with powers like they’ve never seen.
Adelina wants to believe Enzo is on her side, and that Teren is the true enemy. But the lives of these three will collide in unexpected ways, as each fights a very different and personal battle. But of one thing they are all certain: Adelina has abilities that shouldn’t belong in this world. A vengeful blackness in her heart. And a desire to destroy all who dare to cross her.
It is my turn to use. My turn to hurt.
Being burned at the stake for a crime she didn't mean to commit wasn't the ideal way Adelina wanted to go. At the moment Adelina knows she is going to die, a boy appears and uses unnatural abilities to save her. He rescues her and brings her back to the hideout of the Daggers. Daggers are a group of Young Elites, people who survived the blood fever and developed unnatural powers. Adelina thinks this is where she belongs and for the first time feels accepted. That is until she is found by the lead Inqusition and made an offer. He has her sister and will kill her if Adelina doesn't give him information about the Daggers. Now faced with no other option, Adelina must betray a group of trained killers to save the only family she has left.
This was my first Marie Lu book, and it didn't disappoint. She made up this amazing world with characters that were so detailed and real. Though, I will admit, if I hadn't listened to this book, I wouldn't have gotten any of the names right. This book tugs at your heat strings and keeps you on the edge of your seat the entire time with some of the biggest OMG twists ever. You get a sense of what you think is going to happen to have it completely tossed around. I spent the entire book wondering what side was right and if the main character was in her right mind, which is something I love about a character. Not knowing which way they might go. At times it feels like you are reading from the makings of a villain’s point of view. Though you still want to cheer for her.
Going into this book, I really didn't know anything about it. As a matter of fact, I thought it was something like Percy Jackson. I didn't know what gave me that thought, but I thought The Young Elites was going to be about a group of people fighting an evil. The Young Elites aren't good, yet they aren't evil. Yes they are fighting for what they think is right, but they aren't saints. They murder and let others be murdered when they can help. Nothing is just black and white in this book. Marie Lu makes a fictional world feel unbelievably real. This book is going to stick with me for awhile.
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Waiting on Wednesday
4/6/16
"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.
Title: The Problem with Forever
Author: Jennifer L. Armentrout
Release Date: May 17th, 2016
Release Date: May 17th, 2016
For some people,
silence is a weapon. For Mallory “Mouse” Dodge, it’s a shield. Growing
up, she learned that the best way to survive was to say nothing. And
even though it’s been four years since her nightmare ended, she’s
beginning to worry that the fear that holds her back will last a
lifetime.
Now, after years of homeschooling with loving adoptive parents, Mallory must face a new milestone—spending her senior year at public high school. But of all the terrifying and exhilarating scenarios she’s imagined, there’s one she never dreamed of—that she’d run into Rider Stark, the friend and protector she hasn’t seen since childhood, on her very first day.
It doesn’t take long for Mallory to realize that the connection she shared with Rider never really faded. Yet the deeper their bond grows, the more it becomes apparent that she’s not the only one grappling with the lingering scars from the past. And as she watches Rider’s life spiral out of control, Mallory faces a choice between staying silent and speaking out—for the people she loves, the life she wants, and the truths that need to be heard.
Now, after years of homeschooling with loving adoptive parents, Mallory must face a new milestone—spending her senior year at public high school. But of all the terrifying and exhilarating scenarios she’s imagined, there’s one she never dreamed of—that she’d run into Rider Stark, the friend and protector she hasn’t seen since childhood, on her very first day.
It doesn’t take long for Mallory to realize that the connection she shared with Rider never really faded. Yet the deeper their bond grows, the more it becomes apparent that she’s not the only one grappling with the lingering scars from the past. And as she watches Rider’s life spiral out of control, Mallory faces a choice between staying silent and speaking out—for the people she loves, the life she wants, and the truths that need to be heard.
Motocross Me Review
4/4/16
Title: Motocross Me
Author: Cheyanne Young
Source: Kindle Unlimited
Source: Kindle Unlimited
When Hana Fisher moves
to the small town of Mixon, Texas to live with her dad, she dreads
having to work at the boring pile of dirt he fondly calls a motocross
track. But when she gets there, she finds the rinky-dink dirt bike track
from her childhood has grown into the most respected racing track in
the state.
Now popular by association, Hana endures the pain and sweat of working in the summer heat in order to fit in with a sport she’s growing to love. She gets a real family, a best friend and not just one, but two of the fastest racers trying to win her heart.
When Hana abuses her status as the track owner’s daughter to help the gorgeous Ryan Russo cheat in the biggest race of the year, she risks more than just losing her job. Every good thing in her life is at stake now- her friends, her dad’s trust, and Ash Carter- the kind-hearted racer who may not be as alluring as Ryan, but is proof that nice guys don’t always finish last.
Now popular by association, Hana endures the pain and sweat of working in the summer heat in order to fit in with a sport she’s growing to love. She gets a real family, a best friend and not just one, but two of the fastest racers trying to win her heart.
When Hana abuses her status as the track owner’s daughter to help the gorgeous Ryan Russo cheat in the biggest race of the year, she risks more than just losing her job. Every good thing in her life is at stake now- her friends, her dad’s trust, and Ash Carter- the kind-hearted racer who may not be as alluring as Ryan, but is proof that nice guys don’t always finish last.
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