WOW: Crescendo By Becca Fitzpatrick

Waiting on Wednesday is a meme created by Jill @ Breaking The Spines

Nora should have known her life was far from perfect. Despite starting a relationship with her guardian angel, Patch (who, title aside, can be described as anything but angelic), and surviving an attempt on her life, things are not looking up. Patch is starting to pull away and Nora can't figure out if it's for her best interest or if his interest has shifted to her arch-enemy, Marcie Millar. Not to mention that Nora is haunted by images of her father and she becomes obsessed with finding out what really happened to him that night he left for Portland and never came home.
The further Nora delves into the mystery of her father's death, the more she comes to question if her Nephilim bloodline has something to do with it as well as why she seems to be in danger more than the average girl. Since Patch isn't answering her questions and seems to be standing in her way, she has to start finding the answers on her own. Relying too heavily on the fact that she has a guardian angel puts Nora at risk again and again. But can she really count on Patch or is he hiding secrets darker than she can even imagine?

What can I say? Hush, Hush was like the best book of 2009. Next to Fallen and Beautiful Creatures. I really loved it, and am so excited for the sequel. The cover for Crescendo will be released next week :)
Yours Truly,

Winner of 50th Review Giveaway

Congratulations are in order for....

Bianca

She is the winner of HourGlass By Claudia Gray. I have sent a e-mail to her and if she doesn't respond in the next 72 hours, I will be force to pick a new winner. Thanks to everyone who entered, and stick around for upcoming contests. Especially with April being my Blog Anniversary.

Tomorrow I'll have The Awakening By Kelly Armstrong review up :)
Yours Truly,

Whats in my Mail Box (Wk 13)

Won

In My Mailbox was started by Kristi over at The Story Siren! In My Mailbox is a way to share the books you received each week.

THE TRANSFORMATION

Beth has always been “The Beast”—that’s what everyone at school calls her because of her awkward height, facial scars, and thick glasses. Beth’s only friend is geeky, golden-haired Scott. That is, until she’s selected to be her choir’s soprano soloist, and receives the makeover that will change her life forever.

THE LOVE AFFAIR

When Beth’s choir travels to Switzerland, she meets Derek: pale, brooding, totally dreamy. Derek’s untethered passion—for music, and for Beth—leaves her breathless. Because in Derek’s eyes? She’s not The Beast, she’s The Beauty.

THE IMPOSSIBLE CHOICE

When Beth comes home, Scott, her best friend in the world, makes a confession that leaves her completely torn. Should she stand by sweet, steady Scott or follow the dangerous, intense new feelings she has for Derek?

THE HEARTBREAK

The closer Beth gets to Derek, the further away he seems. Then Beth discovers that Derek’s been hiding a dark secret from her …one that could shatter everything.

Thanks to the Bookologist & Angela Morrison for the signed copy.

Bought

Elena Gilbert is alive—again.

When Elena sacrificed herself to save the two vampire brothers who love her—the handsome, brooding Stefan and the sleek and dangerous Damon—she was consigned to a fate beyond death. Until a powerful supernatural force pulled her back.

Now Elena is not just human. She has powers and gifts that were bestowed on her in the afterlife. What's more, her blood pulses with an overwhelming and unique force that makes her irresistible to any vampire.

Stefan wants to find a way to keep Elena safe so that they can make a life together. Damon, however, is driven by an insatiable desire for power, and wants Elena to rule as his princess. When Stefan is lured away from Fell's Church, Damon seizes his chance to convince her that he is the brother she is meant to be with. . . .

But a darkness is infiltrating the town, and Damon, always the hunter, is now the hunted; he becomes the prey of a malevolent creature that can possess him at will, and who desires not just Elena's blood but her death.

I haven't finished the fourth book yet, but I have a urge to read TVD lately. Especially with the t.v series being on.

"Will I never see you again either?" I asked, feeling as though I was about to jump off a high mountain peak and hope to land without hurting myself. That's how impossible everything seemed at that moment, no matter what I did.

"Perhaps we will meet again," Sasha said, softening his voice. "But you must see that it does not matter. You have so much ahead of you. It's your choice now. Choose the future! Choose life!"

For Anastasia Romanov, life as the privileged daughter of Russia's last tsar is about to be torn apart by the bloodshed of revolution. Ousted from the imperial palace when the Bolsheviks seize control of the government, Anastasia and her family are exiled to Siberia. But even while the rebels debate the family's future with agonizing slowness and the threat to their lives grows more menacing, romance quietly blooms between Anastasia and Sasha, a sympathetic young guard she has known since childhood. But will the strength of their love be enough to save Anastasia from a violent death?

Inspired by the mysteries that have long surrounded the last days of the Romanov family, Susanne Dunlap's new novel is a haunting vision of the life?and love story?of Russia's last princess.

I read the first chapter in Chapters, and absolutely loved it. So I bought it :) I'm looking forward to reading this one.

R to L (Japanese Style). "This comic hooked my little sister and me faster than we could say, "Oh no she didn't!" --Becky Cloonan, artist of Demo, AmericanVirgin, and the creator of East Coast RisingMiki Aihara turned the manga world upside down with her salacious, outrageous, and funny hit series. If you think being a teenager is hard, wait until you read Hot Gimmick. Hatsumi's troubles with school, life, and love are so full of twists and turns, it'll make your head spin. With more (love) triangles than you can throw a geometry book at, these Tokyo boys and girls are really messed up!

I love reading manga every now and then, and I absolutely I adore this one.

Unsettling. There’s no better word to describe Miranda Barnes’s ability to hear the cries of the dead, feel the wind move her hair when they run by, and—dare she look into a mirror—see the reflection of a ghostly woman behind her. There’s only one person to turn to for support: Etienne. As sexy as he is mysterious, Miranda can’t help but be drawn to him. He believes her; he wants to help her. But there’s a secret in Etienne’s past, something Miranda’s on the verge of discovering. As paranormal activity escalates, passion grows, and soon Miranda is caught up in both love . . . and tragedy.

I saw this one on The Story Siren's site, and I immediately wanted to read it :)

From The Library

When Miranda Barnes first sees the sleepy town of St. Yvette, Louisiana, with its moss-draped trees, above-ground cemeteries, and her grandfather’s creepy historic home, she realizes that life as she knew it is officially over. Almost immediately, there seems to be something cloying at her. Something lonely and sad and . . . very pressing. Even at school and in the group project she’s been thrown into, she can’t escape it. Whispers when she’s alone, shadows when no one is there to make them, and a distant pleading voice that wakes her from sleep. The other members in Miranda’s group project, especially handsome Etienne, can see that Miranda is in distress. She is beginning to understand that, like her grandfather before her, she has a special gift of communicating with spirits who still walk the town of St. Yvette. And no matter where she turns, Miranda feels bound by their whispered pleas for help . . . unless she can somehow find a way to bring them peace.

This is the first book of the Shadow Mirror book.
Yours Truly,

No and Me By Delphine de Vigan Review # 52

Author: Delphine de Vigan
Publisher: Doubleday Canada
Pages:256
Thanks To: Jessica @ Random House Canada
Rating:

At thirteen-years-old, with an unusually high IQ and a knack for observing things about other people, Lou Bertignac is not only the youngest in her class at school; she is also the most unusual. Painfully shy, she has few friends, save for Lucas, whose company helps her get through each day. At home, Lou's life is also difficult: Her mother hasn't left the house in years and her father spends his days crying in the bathroom. Lou's world is dark and sad... That is, until she meets No.
No is a teenage girl that Lou befriends for the purpose of her school project on homelessness. Despite the different worlds that these two girls come from, a friendship is soon forged between them. Unable to bear the thought of No not having a home or a family to keep her safe, Lou persuades her reluctant parents into letting her new friend stay with the Bertignac family. No's addition to the household forces Lou and her parents to face the sadness that has been enveloping them for so long — but not without some disruptions along the way.

I felt nothing. Have you ever read a book, where you feel no emotions about it. This is what I felt with No and Me. Maybe it's because I don't really comprehend the situation, because I'm to young. Or that where I live, you don't really see any homeless people. Or, I don't know. But I really wanted to have feelings about this story, but it just didn't happen.
I think the problem with this book, is that the character narrates to much. She tells you to much, instead of the author describing it. And I believe that, that may be one of the reasons why I felt it had no affect on me. I mean, the one situation in the story is that Lou's family is falling apart. I rather Lou describe it to me, then tell it. Also, in that situation, it was brought in to quickly in the story. I wished that issue were slowly brought to my attention, then immediately. Because I had the strong sense that I was dropping into a conversation that started a millennium ago, and I was only joining it now.

Even through all that, I still found it a intriguing read. It's quick paste, and you want to learn more and more. The characters (Lou, No & Lucas) were nicely written. Especially Lou (the protagonist). Lou has an IQ of 160, so she acts differently then most girls. She is very smart, but acts very childish. And for a while, it was hard to believe that she was in high school. So I asked my aunt, because my cousin is the same as Lou, and she totally agreed that, that is how someone would act. Or how my cousin acts. One thing that I could connect and understand about Lou, is that she's shy. She has a hard time talking to people, and doing stuff that out of her boundary line. No (and yes that is a name, short for Nolwenn) is a interesting character. I can't relate with her, though I know people who have some of the problems that she does. And I can connect with her as a bystander. Lucas on the other hand, is the type of guy I would like to have in my life. That is all I'm going to say about him.

I don't think I would find myself recommending this book to someone. But if someone ask me, I would tell them to read it. It has an important message in there, that I think is useful to learn about. This is the type of book where you have to reread it a few times to fully understand it, especially the ending. I didn't enjoy the ending, because I didn't understand it fully. And I think if I reread this, I would comprehend it.

Overall it was a great read, but not the best. Another thing is, it's important to remember that this is a translated book. So there is some cultural differences in it.

To Learn More about No and Me, then check out Random House Canada .
To buy this book go to Amazon Canada, Book Depository, Chapters.

Yours Truly,

WOW: Torment By Lauren Kate & The Iron Daughter By Julie Kagawa

Waiting on Wednesday is a meme created by Jill @ Breaking The Spines

Does there really need to be any explaination of why this is mentioned. If you haven't read it yet, then you don't know what your missing. I loved Fallen. I love it so much, that I reread it two or three times. I'm absolutely drawn to this series. Torment comes out September 28th,2010 and on that day I will be the happiest person alive because I'll read the next chapter in Fallen series.

Half Summer faery princess, half human, Meghan has never fit in anywhere. Deserted by the Winter prince she thought loved her, she is prisoner to the Winter faery queen. As war looms between Summer and Winter, Meghan knows that the real danger comes from the Iron Fey, iron-bound faeries that only she and her absent prince have seen. But no one believes her. Worse, Meghan's own fey powers have been cut off. She's alone in Faery with only her wits for help. Trusting anyone would be foolish. Trusting a seeming traitor could be deadly. But even as she grows a backbone of iron, Meghan can't help but hear the whispers of longing in her all-too-human heart.
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The first one was absolutely brilliant :) Ash, Meghan, Grimalkin and Puck put a smile on my face!!! This one is released in August!! Mark that on your calenders everybody XD

Yours Truly,

Teaser Tuesday - The Awakening By Kelly Armstrong

Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading.
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!

"You lived around here for a while.' I raised my hands. 'I know, it's not your favorite place to remember, but is there anyone you could borrow ten bucks from?'
'A friend?'
'Well, sure, maybe...' A small laugh. 'Yeah, you sound as doubtful about that as you should. You may have guessed I don't go out of my way to make friends. I don't see the point, especially when I'm never in one play long. I've got my dad and Simon. That's enough.' His pack..."

-The Awakening by Kelly Armstrong, Pg. 250

This book is enjoyable, not as good as the first but, I'm liking it. On Thursday I'll have the review up for No & Me , and on Friday I'll probably be putting up the review for this book. I want to sit down this weekend, and finish off Ruby by Amanda Taber. Ok, hope you enjoyed. What are you reading currently?
Yours Truly,

Movie Cast Monday: Arson

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1) Create your own cast for an upcoming book-to-movie adaptation OR pick a book you'd like to see be turned into a movie and choose a cast.
2) Post the book title, author, and summary.
3) Try to pick at least 3 of the main characters to cast.
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This week's pick is...
Arson By Estevan Vega

Arson.I've been really obsessed with this guy, recently. He's my celeb crush, definitely. I loved him in Percy Jackson, and thought he did a incredible job. I think he would do a awesome job playing Arson. Percy is an outcast and so is Arson. I also couldn't imagine anyone else playing the part, while reading the book.

Emery. You don't really see Emery's face a lot in the book, because she wears a mask the whole time. But somehow, this is how I kind of imagined Emery.

Mandy. Even though her character in Vampire Diaries Books are eviler then how she is portrayed in the television series, I still think she could pull it off. Mandy is manipulative, and gets whatever she wants. Same as Caroline.

Emery's Dad. Not much to tell, but every time I imagined Emery's Dad I saw Kurt Russell.

Emery's Mother. Emily Blunt is a really good actress, and she does well with dramatic roles. And I think if they ever made a Arson movie, I would definitely want her playing Emery's mom.

Grandma Kay. I really imagined her like this, whether the actress can portray this or not I'm not sure. If they do ever make a movie of this, the casting choice of her would have to be carefully chosen.

What do you guys think? Especially the people who have read Arson!!! Are any other bloggers do Movie Cast Monday? If so what did you do?
Yours Truly,

Whats in my Mail Box (Wk 12) + Blog Award

Bought

In My Mailbox was started by Kristi over at The Story Siren! In My Mailbox is a way to share the books you received each week.

Violet Ambrose is grappling with two major issues: Jay Heaton and her morbid secret ability. While the sixteen-year-old is confused by her new feelings for her best friend since childhood, she is more disturbed by her "power" to sense dead bodies—or at least those that have been murdered. Since she was a little girl, she has felt the echoes the dead leave behind in the world . . . and the imprints that attach to their killers.
Violet has never considered her strange talent to be a gift; it mostly just led her to find dead birds her cat left for her. But now that a serial killer is terrorizing her small town, and the echoes of the local girls he's claimed haunt her daily, Violet realizes she might be the only person who can stop him.
Despite his fierce protectiveness over her, Jay reluctantly agrees to help Violet find the murderer—and Violet is unnerved by her hope that Jay's intentions are much more than friendly. But even as she's falling intensely in love, Violet is getting closer and closer to discovering a killer . . . and becoming his prey herself.

I'm like thrilled to read this!! I've been excited for this one, for months.

When Katarina Bishop was three, her parents took her on a trip to the Louvre...to case it. For her seventh birthday, Katarina and her Uncle Eddie traveled to Austria...to steal the crown jewels. When Kat turned fifteen, she planned a con of her own--scamming her way into the best boarding school in the country, determined to leave the family business behind. Unfortunately, leaving "the life" for a normal life proves harder than she'd expected.
Soon, Kat's friend and former co-conspirator, Hale, appears out of nowhere to bring her back into the world she tried so hard to escape. But he has good reason: a powerful mobster has been robbed of his priceless art collection and wants to retrieve it. Only a master thief could have pulled this job, and Kat's father isn't just on the suspect list, he is the list. Caught between Interpol and a far more deadly enemy, Kat's dad needs her help. For Kat there is only one solution: track down the paintings and steal them back. So what if it's a spectacularly impossible job? She's got two weeks, a teenage crew, and hopefully just enough talent to pull off the biggest heist in history--or at least her family's (very crooked) history.

I've been itching to buy this one, for sometime now. I love the cover (model reminds me of Audrey Hepburn) and have heard great reviews on this one.

For Review

Bianca will risk everything to be with Lucas.
After escaping from Evernight Academy, the vampire boarding school where they met, Bianca and Lucas take refuge with Black Cross, a fanatical group of vampire hunters. Bianca must hide her supernatural heritage or risk certain death at their hands. But when Black Cross captures her friend—the vampire Balthazar—hiding is no longer an option.
Soon, Bianca and Lucas are on the run again, pursued not only by Black Cross, but by the powerful leaders of Evernight. Yet no matter how far they travel, Bianca can't escape her destiny.
Bianca has always believed their love could survive anything . . . but can it survive what's to come?

I'm very grateful to have gotten to review this one. It's a awesome book, to check out my review click here!! To check out the contest click here!!

At thirteen-years-old, with an unusually high IQ and a knack for observing things about other people, Lou Bertignac is not only the youngest in her class at school; she is also the most unusual. Painfully shy, she has few friends, save for Lucas, whose company helps her get through each day. At home, Lou's life is also difficult: Her mother hasn't left the house in years and her father spends his days crying in the bathroom. Lou's world is dark and sad... That is, until she meets No.
No is a teenage girl that Lou befriends for the purpose of her school project on homelessness. Despite the different worlds that these two girls come from, a friendship is soon forged between them. Unable to bear the thought of No not having a home or a family to keep her safe, Lou persuades her reluctant parents into letting her new friend stay with the Bertignac family. No's addition to the household forces Lou and her parents to face the sadness that has been enveloping them for so long — but not without some disruptions along the way.

I'm currently reading this one, and it's interesting. Expect my review for it next week some time :)

From Library

You don't have to be alive to be awakened.
Chloe Saunders is a living science experiment—not only can she see ghosts, but she was genetically altered by a sinister organization called the Edison Group. She's a teenage necromancer whose powers are out of control, which means she can raise the dead without even trying. Now Chloe's running for her life with three of her supernatural friends—a charming sorcerer, a cynical werewolf, and a disgruntled witch—and they have to find someone who can help them before the Edison Group catches them.
Or die trying.

I will enjoyed the first one, and am thrilled about reading it's sequel.

Book Trailers

Blog Award

I feel so lucky, and happy to receive this award. Thanks so much to Extreme Reader !!!

Here are the rules:
•Thank and link to the person that gave you the award.
•Pass this award onto 5 bloggers you’ve recently discovered and think are fantastic.
•Contact said Blogs and let them know they’ve won
•State 7 things about yourself

The 7 Things About Me:
1. I'm probably going on a exchange for a year in 2011-2012.
2. I have a huge crush on Logan Lerman (Percy Jackson). I've seen the Percy Jackson movie 2 times, and want to go for a third time.
3. My school day doesn't begin until 10A.M , because I have a free class in first period.
4. I'm a only child, I did have a brother& sister by they passed away when I was 6 & 7 years old.
5. I always seem to have crushes, on guys who already taken :(
6. I'm very, very, very shy
7. I take a University Level, writing class. It's on "Writing Young Adult Literature", I took it because of a very vivid dream I had. I'm the only 16 year old in it.

I pass it on to:
1. Shy @The Bibliophile's Journal
2.Kelly @ Midnight Glance
3. Aina @iRead n iReview
4.Amanda @ Manda's Movements
5. Amelia @Imagination in Focus

Yours Truly,

Hourglass (Evernight #3) By Claudia Gray Review #51

Author: Claudia Gray
Publisher: HarperTeen
Pages: 352
Thanks To: Marisa @ HarperCollins Children Books
Rating:

After escaping from Evernight, the vampire boarding school, Bianca and Lucas take refuge with Black Cross, a fanatical group of vampire hunters. Bianca must hide her supernatural heritage or risk certain death at their hands. Yet, no matter what, Bianca can't escape her destiny. She has always believed her relationship with Lucas could survive anything—but can it survive what's to come?

One of the most addicting and enthralling series out there! Claudia Gray's Evernight Series gets better with each book. I didn't think it could, but Gray proved me wrong once again. With her beautiful writing, excellent plot twists and amazing well developed characters, you won't be able to resist placing this somewhere special in your heart.

If you asked me what I thought would happen after Evernight, well the answer I would have given then is probably 100% wrong. For I so did not see, what happened in Hourglass coming. But that's one of the great things about this author, she keeps you guessing and doesn't give you a boring storyline. All the plot twists, whether it's in this book or the others, are superbly well written and you so don't see them coming. Your mouth will drop by the end of Hourglass, leaving you utterly speechless. I promise you that, for I was very surprised.

I absolutely love, love, love, love, love, love, love this book!!

I enjoyed this book, it was fantastic. It outdid it's two predessors, and in the end has left me counting down the days until the next book comes out. I love all the characters, even the evil ones. And if Lucas were a real person, I'd want to date him. But I'd also would like to date Balthazar, if he were alive to. The only problem then, would be Bianca (because she'd be alive to).

Theres not much more to say about this series. It's brilliantly amazing, and if you haven't read them yet. Then I seriously think you should drop everything and start. For you won't be disappointed.

I look forward to seeing more of Claudia Gray's works, for she is truly a admirable author. The only problem I saw in Hourglass, was Raquel's character wasn't the same. And how she changed so quickly and how she acted, was really unbelievable.

I don't want to give any spoilers away, but all I have left to say is: GO. READ. THIS.BOOK.NOW.YOU.WON'T.BE.DISAPPOINTED!! :)

Check Out: HarperTeens, Amazon, The Book Depository, Barnes & Noble for Hourglass.
Check Out: Evernight Review, Stargazer Review
Also Check Out: 50th Review Giveaway!! For a chance to win a copy of Hourglass by Claudia Gray.

Yours Truly,

Arson By Estevan Vega Review #50

Author: Estevan Vega
Publisher: Tate Publishing
Release Date: May 4th, 2010
Thanks To: Estevan Vega for copy
Pages: 318
Rating:

ARSON GABLE FEELS LIKE A FREAK. HE CAN CREATE FIRE. HE NEVER ASKED FOR IT. HE NEVER WANTED IT. BUT HE CAN'T SHUT IT OFF.
Before now, three things were true: he both loved and despised his grandmother; his life was going nowhere; and he was alone. But when a strange girl-who feels more normal behind a mask than inside her own skin-moves in next door, Arson hopes to find something he's never had: purpose. Using what he fears the most about himself, Arson must face his consuming past and confront the nightmare that is present as he walks the fine line between boy and monster. Dark, moody, and breathtakingly relevant, Arson, the chilling chronicle of an isolated boy with unimaginable ability, is sure to ignite the hearts and minds of a new generation.

A thrilling ride, that has some realistic look at life. When I first received Arson in the mail, I wasn't sure what to expect. The story was very different, then what I imagined it to be. But in the end, that made me very happy.

Even though Arson has a bit of paranormal elements to it, it's a very good look at some problems that some people might face in life. Whether your the adults or kids. One of the situations in the story, that a character named Emery faces, was a bit like something that happened to me awhile back. Because of that, I really understood Emery's POV. She was the character in the book, who I was the most attached to. More so, then Arson. But I believe, that how the author handled the problem was a bit unbelievable. Whereas Arson's Grandmas dilemma, was totally realistic. It was also the most emotional/believable part of the book.

An intriguing thing about this story, was it reminded me of Beauty and the Beast. Mainly Robin Mckinley's version. In her version she characterizes Beauty (Belle) as a girl who is insecure about herself, and the Beast doesn't understands why. For he sees her true Beauty. In Arson, Emery wears a mask and Arson considers himself a monster. But even when Emery develops as a character, he is able to see her true beauty. Which I thought was pretty interesting. Beauty and the Beast is my favorite fairy tale of all time. And I don't know if this is true, but I'm sensing that one of the messages that Arson is trying to communicate is: "Beauty is more than skin deep". Which is a very true statement!

The novel is told in third person, which was a nice touch. It was great to see the different takes on each situation. Estevan Vega is a wonderful author, and Arson most definitely shows that. From the way he writes to the way he takes a situation and turns it into something authentic. But even though the novel was relevantly fast pace and sustained my interest, there were a few things that I thought could of been more developed. The biggest problem I had with the novel was the dialogue. At times it felt unbelievable, and because of that it was hard to connect with the characters. Especially between Emery and Arson. The only other thing that I thought could of been more fleshed out was Arson's powers. They were a bit hard to imagine.

I enjoyed the realism in Arson and how it was captured so perfectly. The ending was the best, most exciting part. And something tells me that Arson's sequel will be more based on paranormal, then the first book. The ending will have you literally craving for more, it won't leave your mind. And the best part is, you don't see the ending coming. It's a total plot twist, which made me love this book even more.

So everyone is this one your wish list? Cause if it's not, then you should most certainly add it. You won't be disappointed.

Yours Truly,

50th Review Give Away

Bianca will risk everything to be with Lucas.
After escaping from Evernight Academy, the vampire boarding school where they met, Bianca and Lucas take refuge with Black Cross, a fanatical group of vampire hunters. Bianca must hide her supernatural heritage or risk certain death at their hands. But when Black Cross captures her friend—the vampire Balthazar—hiding is no longer an option.
Soon, Bianca and Lucas are on the run again, pursued not only by Black Cross, but by the powerful leaders of Evernight. Yet no matter how far they travel, Bianca can't escape her destiny.
Bianca has always believed their love could survive anything . . . but can it survive what's to come?

So..tomorrow I'll be posting my 50th review :) Which means, it's time for a giveaway for both that & because it's March. So what am I giving away??? Well... currently I'm reading Hourglass (Evernight #3) by Claudia Gray, and I'm loving it very much. Because I'm enjoying it so much, I decided to go out and buy another copy to support the author. The copy that I bought , will be given away to 1 lucky winner!! So are you excited? Do you want to enter? Then read the rules below!!

- US/Canadian Entries Allowed Only
- Must be a follower (if I get to 200, I'll have a follower giveaway)
-Must Comment about why and what you like about the Evernight Series. If you haven't read the series, then why do you want to read it??

The contest will be from now until March 29th, 2010. So if you wish to enter, then please click the link below!!

Click Here To Enter!!!

The Summoning By Kelly Armstrong Review #49

Author: Kelly Armstrong
Publisher: Doubleday Canada
Pages: 400 pages
Rating:

After years of frequent moves following her mother’s death, Chloe Saunders’s life is finally settling down. She is attending art school, pursuing her dreams of becoming a director, making friends, meeting boys. Her biggest concern is that she’s not developing as fast as her friends are. But when puberty does hit, it brings more than hormone surges. Chloe starts seeing ghosts–everywhere, demanding her attention. After she suffers a breakdown, her devoted aunt Lauren gets her into a highly recommended group home.
At first, Lyle House seems a pretty okay place, except for Chloe’s small problem of fearing she might be facing a lifetime of mental illness. But as she gradually gets to know the other kids at the home–charming Simon and his ominous, unsmiling brother Derek, obnoxious Tori, and Rae, who has a “thing” for fire–Chloe begins to realize that there is something that binds them all together, and it isn’t your usual “problem kid” behaviour. And together they discover that Lyle House is not your usual group home either…

A novel you most certainly can't put down. With a neat plot, interesting characters and a very well written story, you won't regret reading this one. Kelly Armstrong writes a fast pace novel, that by the end of each chapter we'll leave the reader wanting more. The end will have the same affect on you. About a year ago, I bought this story from Chapters but it sat on my TBR pile for a long time. And I feel that is a shame, because this is really good read and I recommend it to anyone.
The only thing that I thought could of been more developed was the description in some areas. It got a bit confusing and I felt lost. But other then that, the book was perfect. I enjoyed it as much as I enjoy the Morganville Vampire Series by Rachel Caine (which I know are 2 completely different books), which some of you might now is my favorite book series ever.

An Enthralling Read, That Everyone Should Have!!!

Yours Truly,

Whats in my Mail Box (Wk 11)

In My Mailbox was started by Kristi over at The Story Siren! In My Mailbox is a way to share the books you received each week.

Three years ago, Sophie Mercer discovered that she was a witch. It's gotten her into a few scrapes. Her non-gifted mother has been as supportive as possible, consulting Sophie's estranged father--an elusive European warlock--only when necessary. But when Sophie attracts too much human attention for a prom-night spell gone horribly wrong, it's her dad who decides her punishment: exile to Hex Hall, an isolated reform school for wayward Prodigium, a.k.a. witches, faeries, and shapeshifters.By the end of her first day among fellow freak-teens, Sophie has quite a scorecard: three powerful enemies who look like supermodels, a futile crush on a gorgeous warlock, a creepy tag along ghost, and a new roommate who happens to be the most hated person and only vampire on campus. Worse, Sophie soon learns that a mysterious predator has been attacking students, and her only friend is the number-one suspect.As a series of blood-curdling mysteries starts to converge, Sophie prepares for the biggest threat of all: an ancient secret society determined to destroy all Prodigium, especially her.

Been excited for this one for awhile, and was more exuberant when I found it at chapters this week.

Cover News

All us Fallen fans can rejoice, because the Torment (Fallen #2) cover has been released. Isn't it beautiful, I'm so excited. I say, bring it on September 28th, 2010 (release date). Anyone else happy about this news?

The Agency 1: A Spy In The House By Y.S. Lee Review #48

Author: Y.S. Lee
Publisher: Candlewick
Pages: 352
Thanks To: Jessica @ Random House Canada
Rating:
Rescued from the gallows in 1850s London, young orphan (and thief) Mary Quinn is surprised to be offered a singular education, instruction in fine manners — and an unusual vocation. Miss Scrimshaw’s Academy for Girls is a cover for an all-female investigative unit called The Agency, and at seventeen, Mary is about to put her training to the test. Assuming the guise of a lady’s companion, she must infiltrate a rich merchant’s home in hopes of tracing his missing cargo ships. But the household is full of dangerous deceptions, and there is no one to trust — or is there? Packed with action and suspense, banter and romance, and evoking the gritty backstreets of Victorian London, this breezy mystery debuts a daring young detective who lives by her wits while uncovering secrets — including those of her own past.

Ah how I love Victorian Literature, and what a fine piece this is. Y.S. Lee did wonders for herself by getting a PhD in Victorian Literature & culture, because what she has been taught is clearly shown on each page of her novel. As a reader you really feel of that time period, and get a good description/vibe of it. The writing is very well done, and was a joy to read. The story catches your interest with the first lines, and keeps you hooked. The mystery will have you guessing and wondering who the culprit could be. And when it is revealed you'll be shocked, as well as some of the plot twists that are put in the story.
The characters are very like-able, and the dialogue was well put. The POV's were shared between Mary and James, which was a nice touch. It was also nice to see a second view, on some of the characters. Some of the lines that James & Mary shared together were very funny, and had me laughing.
Even though I highly applaud the author's work, and liked it. I didn't love it, and I thought that was one of the reasons that I rated it three stars. Some others are, I thought the beginning and ending were a bit rushed. And when it came to the climax of the story, it was a bit of a downer because it was to quick. I'm also not a fan of the ending, but after reading the sequel's bio I'm excited for it. In addition, I thought that Mr. Thorold wasn't in the story enough. Which put a damper on the story, a bit. Other then that, the story was good. And I'm looking forward to the next one in the series.

So overall it was a great book, and I'm looking forward to reading more of Mary Quinn's adventures.

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Yours Truly,