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Sunday, May 20, 2012
30 Days of Daemon Blog Tour: 3 Part Deal
Day 6....
Heeelloooo people! Thank you for tuning in to Daemon watch. Today we have a 3-part deal of a Dear Daemon post, How To Tell You're Dating An Alien (which I hope you all will both use and worship), and a review of Obsidian.
The Dear Daemon post can be found on Basia's Bookshelf. The How To Tell You're Dating An Alien can be found on J.A Belfield’s Blog. And the review of Obsidian can be found on Geek Girl’s Blog. And the itinerary can be found on Jennifer's Blog.
Tune in tomorrow for more Daemon watch:)
Saturday, May 19, 2012
30 Days of Daemon Blog Tour: Daemon Interview & Music that reminds me of Daemon
Day 5....
Hello my alien fans! Today's tour of the 30 Days of Daemon follows an interview with Daemon and music that reminds people of Daemon. And yes, it does include E.T. by Katy Perry:) Anyone guess that? Anyone? No? Well...lets get back to the rest of the tour.
The interview with Daemon can be found on Fiktshun. And the music that reminds people of Daemon can be found on The Reading Geek. And again, the itinerary of the tour can be found on Jennifer's Blog. Tune in tomorrow for more 30 Days of Daemon.
Friday, May 18, 2012
30 Days of Daemon Blog Tour: Favourite Daemon Moments/Quotes & Love Letter to Daemo
Day 4....
Day 4 of the 30 Days of Daemon tour follows quotes from both Obsidian, Onyx, and a love letter to Daemon. The quotes can be found on Tater's Tall Tales. The love letter from a very star struck fan (Or was it Katy?) can be found on Book Loving Mom.
Take the time to read through the quotes everyone because this is something that you don't want to miss;) And again, the itinerary is posted on Jennifer's Blog if you want to check back for the tour dates. Tune in tomorrow for more Daemon.
Thursday, May 17, 2012
30 Days of Daemon Blog Tour: Obsidian scene from Daemon’s POV & Obsidian Dream Cast
Day 3....
G'day alien fans! This is day three of me stalking the 30 Days of Daemon Blog Tour. Today, we have two Onyx teasers from Two Chicks on Books. One is the Daemon post here and the other is from an early review of Onyx here. Another blog post, titled Obsidian Dream Cast is at Book Kitty Blog.
And again, the itinerary is on Jennifer's Blog. Tune in tomorrow for another post on the 30 Days of Daemon. Enjoy!
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
30 Days of Daemon Blog Tour: Dear Daemon
Day 2....
Hello alien fans! Day 2 of this wonderful tour starts of with advice answered by our favorite alien, Daemon Black. The Dear Daemon posts will be held at Pure Imagination and Stuck in YA Books. And again. The itinerary can be found in Jennifer's Blog.
Hope you all tune in tomorrow for more 30 Days of Daemon!
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
30 Days of Daemon Blog Tour Kick Off & Giveaway on Mundie Moms
Day 1....
Hey alien fans! Enter to win a signed copy of the re-released Obsidian by Jennifer L. Armentrout. The contest will be on Mundie Moms, along with a teaser from the second book of the Lux series, Onyx.
To follow the 30 Days of Daemon Blog Tour, click here to access the itinerary. I plan on following the Blog Tour, so check in regularly for updates and links to teasers. Hope you enjoy! I'm so excited!
Monday, May 07, 2012
The Shapeshifter's Secret by Heather Ostler
Pages: 328
Publishers: Cedar Fort
Expected Publishing Date: June 12, 2012
She tried telling herself to stop, but it was useless. Something had fully claimed her mind and body. A sound began to erupt from inside her chest, a deep sort of growl that seized her entire being. She felt as if there was a grizzly bear inside her, trying to escape. And then a deafening roar echoed from her mouth, only inches away from Lancer’s face. It took everything inside of her not to attack him.
In Julia’s life, timing is everything. Like the time her paranoid father put bars on her window so she wouldn’t sneak out at night—even though she’s never given him a reason not to trust her. Or the time this weird new kid showed up at her school and pretty much every girl in sight instantly and inexplicably fell in love with him. What was up with that?
But as time moves on, things in Julia’s life go from strange to seriously impossible. Now it’s all she can do to keep herself and the life she’s always known from falling apart.
This fast-paced action-adventure story is packed with humor, romance, and enough twists and turns to keep you guessing to the very last page. Get lost in a world of hidden royalty, shifting alliances, and dangerous vendettas, but don’t ever forget: nothing is what it seems.
Review:
I really hate to give negative reviews, but it sometimes can't be helped. I really do like this book, but it felt flat. The characters were flat and had no background, even the beginning of the story was wrong. The book started out in the middle and the readers had no knowledge on what Julia's life was like before Caleb came into it. I wasn't even able to get past the first two chapters. And to end this review with a good note, the only thing good about this book was the cover which is very beautiful by the way. I'm giving this book 2 stars, unfortunately.
Publishers: Cedar Fort
Expected Publishing Date: June 12, 2012
She tried telling herself to stop, but it was useless. Something had fully claimed her mind and body. A sound began to erupt from inside her chest, a deep sort of growl that seized her entire being. She felt as if there was a grizzly bear inside her, trying to escape. And then a deafening roar echoed from her mouth, only inches away from Lancer’s face. It took everything inside of her not to attack him.
In Julia’s life, timing is everything. Like the time her paranoid father put bars on her window so she wouldn’t sneak out at night—even though she’s never given him a reason not to trust her. Or the time this weird new kid showed up at her school and pretty much every girl in sight instantly and inexplicably fell in love with him. What was up with that?
But as time moves on, things in Julia’s life go from strange to seriously impossible. Now it’s all she can do to keep herself and the life she’s always known from falling apart.
This fast-paced action-adventure story is packed with humor, romance, and enough twists and turns to keep you guessing to the very last page. Get lost in a world of hidden royalty, shifting alliances, and dangerous vendettas, but don’t ever forget: nothing is what it seems.
Review:
I really hate to give negative reviews, but it sometimes can't be helped. I really do like this book, but it felt flat. The characters were flat and had no background, even the beginning of the story was wrong. The book started out in the middle and the readers had no knowledge on what Julia's life was like before Caleb came into it. I wasn't even able to get past the first two chapters. And to end this review with a good note, the only thing good about this book was the cover which is very beautiful by the way. I'm giving this book 2 stars, unfortunately.
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
ARC's ARE HERE
Hi everybody. I just recieved a whole new bunch of ARC's. A major thank you to Cedar Fort publishing and Open Road publishing for allowing me to review these books. Here is a short list of all the books:
- The Golden Flute by Catherine Lanigan
- The Guardian's of Elijah's Fire by Frank L. Cole
- The Rifts of Rime by Steven L. Peck
- The Shapeshifter's Secret by Heather Ostler
- Titanic by Diane Hoh
I should have these reviews done and posted sometime in May. Check back regularly to see if they are up. Hope you're all as excited as I am!
Saturday, April 14, 2012
Sneak peek of The Immortal Rules by Julia Kagawa
I apologize to everyone for not posting on my blog for so long, but it seems that school takes up so much time that I only have time for breathing, eating, or sleeping. To make it up those who have followed me loyally during my long hiatus I have searched and found a snek peek for you all. This is book one of the Blood of Eden series by Julia Kagawa. Here is a synopsis of the book from goodreads:
Some days, all that drives Allie is her hatred of them. The vampires who keep humans as blood cattle. Until the night Allie herself is attacked—and given the ultimate choice. Die
or become one of the monsters.
Faced with her own mortality, Allie becomes what she despises most. To survive, she must learn the rules of being immortal, including the most important: go long enough without human blood, and you will go mad.
Then Allie is forced to flee into the unknown, outside her city walls. There she joins a ragged band of humans who are seeking a legend—a possible cure to the disease that killed off most of humankind and created the rabids, the mindless creatures who threaten humans and vampires alike.
But it isn't easy to pass for human. Especially not around Zeke, who might see past the monster inside her. And Allie soon must decide what—and who—is worth dying for.
In a future world, Vampires reign. Humans are blood cattle. And one girl will search for the key to save humanity.
Allison Sekemoto survives in the Fringe, the outermost circle of a vampire city. By day, she and her crew scavenge for food. By night, any one of them could be eaten.
Faced with her own mortality, Allie becomes what she despises most. To survive, she must learn the rules of being immortal, including the most important: go long enough without human blood, and you will go mad.
Then Allie is forced to flee into the unknown, outside her city walls. There she joins a ragged band of humans who are seeking a legend—a possible cure to the disease that killed off most of humankind and created the rabids, the mindless creatures who threaten humans and vampires alike.
But it isn't easy to pass for human. Especially not around Zeke, who might see past the monster inside her. And Allie soon must decide what—and who—is worth dying for.
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And here is a link to the sneak peek of the book at scribd hope you enjoy!!!! And sound of comments below, because I will keep searching for more sneak peeks from other books for you all.
Sunday, November 13, 2011
Stork (Stork #1) by Wendy Delsol
Pages: 335
Publishers: Candlewick
Published: October 12, 2010
Family secrets. Lost
memories. And the arrival of an ancient magical ability that will reveal
everything.
Sixteen-year-old Katla
LeBlanc has just moved from Los Angeles to Minnesota. As if it weren’t enough
that her trendy fashion sense draws stares, Katla soon finds out that she’s a
Stork, a member of a mysterious order of women tasked with a very unique duty.
But Katla’s biggest challenge may be finding her flock at a new school. Between
being ignored by Wade, the arrogant jock she stupidly fooled around with, and
constantly arguing with gorgeous farm boy and editor-in-chief Jack, Katla is
relieved when her assignment as the school paper’s fashion columnist brings
with it some much-needed friendship. But as Homecoming approaches, Katla
uncovers a shocking secret about her past — a secret that binds her fate to
Jack’s in a way neither could have ever anticipated. With a nod to Hans
Christian Andersen and inspired by Norse lore, Wendy Delsol’s debut novel
introduces a hip and witty heroine who finds herself tail-feathers deep in
small-town life.
Review:
She combines both
folklore and present day. The 21st century with a mix of the Stork. The
mythical bird, which said to be the bringer of babies. Katla is a wonderful
character who doesn't let anyone walk over her. The only thing she doesn't know
about her new move to the country is that she use to live there. The kids all
stare at her like she carries the plague and she seems to attract boys. One
evil and one with ice for a heart
This is a story of
memories forgotten an found. Of new beginnings and old acquaintances. Ok. Now I
sound like I'm spouting poetry. Let me sum it up for you people. Katla is
a stork. Someone who decides who gets babies and who doesn't. She gets dream
visions of the baby and the vessels (women) who could be chosen as the mother
of the baby.
Then she finds out
that there are enemies who could mask themselves as her friend. This story has
action in almost every chapter and I love her fashion advice! I'm giving
this book 4 stars because some or the parts did not make much sense. But
this was still a good story.
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