Waiting on Wednesday Double Feature

Waiting on Wednesday

"Waiting On Wednesday" is a weekly event, hosted by Breaking The Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.

My Pick (1):

Destined (Wings #4)

Author: Aprilynne Pike

Reading Level: 12 and Up

Release Date: May 1, 2012

Available: Amazon / Barnes & Noble

Summary (from goodreads): Laurel now knows the truth: Yuki is a rare Winter faerie, the most powerful—and deadly—of all, and she is working with Klea to conquer and destroy Avalon. With Tamani, David, and Chelsea by her side, Laurel prepares for a fight she never thought she would have to face.

Filled with heart-pounding action, sweeping romance, and higher stakes at every turn, Destined is the series conclusion that readers have been clamoring for—with a twist that will leave them breathless.

My thoughts: I haven't read this series yet but it's very high up on my TBR list AND the cover for each book is beautiful!

My Pick (2):

The Space Between

Author: Brenna Yovanoff

Reading Level: 12 and Up

Release Date: November 15, 2011

Available: Barnes & Noble / Amazon / The Book Depository

Summary (from goodreads): Everything is made of steel, even the flowers. How can you love anything in a place like this?

Daphne is the half-demon, half-fallen angel daughter of Lucifer and Lilith. Life for her is an endless expanse of time, until her brother Obie is kidnapped - and Daphne realizes she may be partially responsible. Determined to find him, Daphne travels from her home in Pandemonium to the vast streets of Earth, where everything is colder and more terrifying. With the help of the human boy she believes was the last person to see her brother alive, Daphne glimpses into his dreams, discovering clues to Obie's whereabouts. As she delves deeper into her demonic powers, she must navigate the jealousies and alliances of the violent archangels who stand in her way. But she also discovers, unexpectedly, what it means to love and be human in a world where human is the hardest thing to be.

This second novel by rising star Brenna Yovanoff is a story of identity, discovery, and a troubled love between two people struggling to find their place both in our world and theirs.

My thoughts: Yes this book is already released but I failed to post this as my W.O.W before. The Space Between sounds simply amazing and I can't wait to get mine in the mail this week!

It's The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year . . .

It's almost that time of the year again and this year I've decided to send Christmas cards to the first 50 fans that sign up. I would have loved to send more but sadly all my bills take my money not to mention the Christmas presents I have to buy. Getting a Christmas card form me is easy! All you have to do is fill out this FORM and follow what it says. Easy peasy!

In other news, I had a book signing on November 19th and the local mall. It wasn't advertised so no one really knew about it but luckily for me there was a craft show going on. I had a few people stop by and overall I sold fifteen books. I'd say that's a pretty good turnout without advertisement.

Gobble-icious!

Today I'm thankful for all those who support me in everything I do.

So this year for Thanksgiving my mom decided we should go out for dinner instead of staying in. It's understandable considering last year at this time my grandmother was still with us. It's weird celebrating a holiday with both grandparents, who you lived with since you were six, are now both gone.

January 15, 2009

How cute were they? This was one of the last pictures taken with both of them. Seven months later my grandfather passed away from prostate cancer. I definitely miss them A LOT but all the crying will be done before dinner (or right now as I'm typing this). Anyway, I had to get this post out. Everyone who is celebrating this day, Happy Thanksgiving! Those of you who are not, Happy Thirsty Thursday! Be safe and have a wonderful day!

Winner!

So remember when I posted that giveaway for a signed copy of The Poison Diaries? Well, I have a winner! Round of applauds please!

Christina Perilli

Christina, if you'd please email so I can tell you how to get your copy that'd be muchly appreciated! Congratulations again!! You won't be disappointed in the book!

EXTRA, EXTRA, READ ALL ABOUT IT!

So I've been dying to do this alllllll week! The anticipation was killing me and now, finally, I'm able to make this post live. Okay, not going to lie, I've had this post scheduled to go live since Monday. Plus, right now I'm currently sitting in the movie theater axiously waiting for Breaking Dawn to start. So, the reason for this blog post. MY COVER REVEAL FOR MY SECOND BOOK IN THE ELEMENTAL SERIES!!! Battle Scars. So without further interruptions . . . . . . . . .

How do you carry on fighting for your family when you’re left scarred and broken? When your dreams are plagued by nightmares, how do you strengthen the armor needed to protect yourself again? Callie’s been defeated by the loss of her entire family. With the help of old and new friends, will she build her battle armor up and fight the evil hands of the Demons who threaten to destroy her new home? Or will her battle scars leave her too broken and empty to fight?

Isn't it GORGEOUS?! I'm so in love! Release date is set for Summer 2012. What do you think of it?

Waiting on Wednesday: Loss (Riders of the Apocalypse #3) by Jackie Morse Kessler

Waiting on Wednesday

"Waiting On Wednesday" is a weekly event, hosted by Breaking The Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.

My Pick:

 

Loss (Riders of the Apocalypse #3)

Author: Jackie Morse Kessler

Reading Level: YA

Release Date: March 20, 2012

Available: Amazon / The Book Depository /Barnes & Noble

 

Summary (from goodreads):  Fifteen-year-old Billy Ballard is the kid that everyone picks on, from the school bullies to the teachers. But things change drastically when Death tells Billy he must stand in as Pestilence, the White Rider of the Apocalypse. Now armed with a Bow that allows him to strike with disease from a distance, Billy lashes out at his tormentors...and accidentally causes an outbreak of meningitis. Horrified by his actions, Billy begs Death to take back the Bow. For that to happen, says Death, Billy must track down the real White Rider—who is lost in his memories.

In his search, Billy travels through White Rider’s life: from ancient Phrygia, where the man called King Mita agrees to wear the White Rider’s Crown, to Sherwood Forest, where Pestilence figures out how to cheat Death; from the docks of Alexandria, where cartons of infested grain are being packed onto a ship that will carry the plague, to the Children’s Crusade in France—all the way to what may be the end of the world. When Billy finally finds the White Rider, the teen convinces the man to return to the real world.

But now the insane White Rider plans to unleash something awful on humanity—something that could make the Black Death look like a summer cold. Billy has a choice: he can live his life and pretend he doesn’t know what’s coming, or he can challenge the White Rider for his Crown. Does one bullied teenager have the strength to stand his ground—and the courage to save the world?

 

My thoughts: Jackie's spin on the four Rider's is awesome! I found the first two books at Walmart awhile back and bought them. Loved them! I can't wait to read about Pestilence this time around!

 

Review: Everblue (Mer Tales #1) by Brenda Pandos

Website: http://www.brendapandos.blogspot.com
Unedited ARC, 307 pages
Published July 30^th 2011 by Obsidian Mountain Publishing
ISBN13: 9780982903391

(Goodreads)Summary:

She wanted her life to change... he wanted his to stay the same.

Best friends share everything with each other. Or do they? Seventeen-year-old Ashlyn Frances Lanski is tired of her boring, single life. Spending time with her best friend Tatiana, dreaming about kissing Tatiana's twin brother Fin, and swimming competitively are her only sanctuary. The girls plan to leave their drab lakeside town far behind for college. But when Tatchi fails to return home after a family emergency, and no one knows where the family has gone, Ash chooses to do something drastic to find them.

Ashlyn is about to discover what she'd thought to be true her whole life, wasn't, and the truth, too fantastical to imagine. Secrets lurk beneath the deep blue waters of Lake Tahoe, secrets that will change Ashlyn's life forever. 

Review:

This is the first mermaid book I’ve ever read. When I first saw this book added to Brenda’s books on Goodreads, my gut told me I needed this book. I’m glad I listened to it. 

The very first thing I loved about Everblue was the cover. I mean, look at it! It’s stunning! Ashlyn reminds me of Ariel (The Little Mermaid) except with bountiful red curls. The second thing I loved about Everblue was the two POVs: Ashlyn’s and Fin’s. I enjoyed reading both sides of their story, especially Fin’s. We get to dive—literally—into the depths of his actual life. (Fun little fact for everyone: When I was little, I used to pretend I was a mermaid while swimming in my pool. I mean how AWESOME would that be?!) Anyway, I found myself scowling at my book when Ash’s and Fin’s new love interest come along. Uh, NO, that can’t happen because Ash and Fin totally need to be together! I just wasn’t in love with the idea of them with someone else. No thanks. 

Some intense things go on, which I’m not going to mention because I’m leaving this review spoiler-free, and they’ll leave you gasping for the next page. I couldn’t put the book down and read well into the night and most definitely strained my eyes trying to read under the dim little reading light I have yet to replace.

The ending is a huge WHOA ending. My heart already aches for the next book, Evergreen. It can’t come out soon enough. 5 stars all around!