TTT #36: Books I Recently Added to My TBR

Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly meme brought to you by The Broke and the Bookish where people share their top ten things according to the topic of that week.

The first seven books on this list I recently added to my TBR because I've heard great things about them~ I've even already bought a few of them ;) The last three books are 2016 releases. No cover or solid release dates yet but the blurbs all sound SO good so I had to add them!!

1. A Mad, Wicked Folly by Sharon Biggs Waller
2. Confess by Colleen Hoover
3. Everything, Everything by Nicola Yoon
4. Something Real by Heather Demetrios
5. The Queen of Bright and Shiny Things by Ann Aguirre
6. Rook by Sharon Cameron
7. The Storyspinner by Becky Wallace
8. The Tsar's Game by Evelyn Skye
9. Please Don't Tell by Laura Tims
10. Diplomatic Immunity by Brodi Ashton

What books did you recently add to your TBR?

Review: Love and Other Perishable Items by Laura Buzo

*Review contains spoilers.

Love and Other Perishable Items

by Laura Buzo

December 11, 2012

243 pages

Goodreads  Indigo

Goodreads Summary:

A wonderful, coming-of-age love story from a fresh new voice in YA fiction.

'Miss Amelia Hayes, welcome to The Land of Dreams. I am the staff trainer. I will call you grasshopper and you will call me sensei and I will give you the good oil. Right? And just so you know, I'm open to all kinds of bribery.'

From the moment 15-year-old Amelia begins work on the checkout at Coles she is sunk, gone, lost...head-over-heels in love with Chris. Chris is the funny, charming, man-about-Woolies, but he's 21, and the 6-year difference in their ages may as well be 100. Chris and Amelia talk about everything from Second Wave Feminism to Great Expectations and Alien but will he ever look at her in the way she wants him to? And if he does, will it be everything she hopes?

Sleeping Poses

Mellow is a post I'll be doing from time to time (mostly on Sundays) just to show off my cat, Ripple, a little bit ;)


Ripple loves to sleep and when he sleeps he ends up in funny positions. I have hundreds of pictures of him and at least one third of them are all of him sleeping haha~ Here are a few funny but cute ones :D

There might be a sleeping poses part two since I really have A LOT of sleeping pictures of him lol!

If you'd like to see more pictures of him, he's on Instagram :)

Stacking the Shelves #37

Stacking the Shelves is a weekly meme hosted by Tynga's Reviews that lets us share what we've added to our shelves.

I've heard so many great things about these two books I had to get them!

Confess by Colleen Hoover
The Storyspinner by Becky Wallace

What did you guys add to your shelves this week?

Feature & Follow #36: BEA Yay or Nay?

Feature & Follow is hosted by Parajunkee and Alison Can Read where each host will have their own Feature blog to show off more new blogs!


The short answer is nope, I have never been to BEA. Since I'm in Canada and BEA is in New York, I'd need to take time off work, book flights, hotel and etc. Lots of work involved. My main reason though is because I'd be going alone if I go. I don't want to drag my family or friends to something they're not interested in and going alone just seems really scary so.... I hope I can go to a book event one day though!

Have you been to BEA? Thank you for stopping by!

Release Day Launch - Excerpt & Giveaway: The Hazards of Sleeping with a Friend (Hazards #5) by Alyssa Rose Ivy

The Hazards of Sleeping with a Friend
(Hazards #5)

by Alyssa Rose Ivy

March 26, 2015

Goodreads  Amazon

Goodreads Summary:

Warning: Sleeping with a friend might change your life forever.

Sleeping with Kyle was never in the plans. Pretending to be his girlfriend was one thing, but letting our relationship become anything but platonic was another. The problem with mixing friendship with sex is that inevitably feelings get involved, and when that happens there's no turning back.

When Kyle's life fell apart around him, I needed to help, but doing that meant opening myself up to the most terrifying thing in the world—falling in love.

WoW #38: Rook by Sharon Cameron

Waiting on Wednesday is hosted every week by Breaking the Spine which lets us showcase an upcoming release we are excited about! 

Rook

by Sharon Cameron

April 28, 2015

464 pages

Goodreads  Indigo
 

Goodreads Summary:

History has a way of repeating itself. In the Sunken City that was once Paris, all who oppose the new revolution are being put to the blade. Except for those who disappear from their prison cells, a red-tipped rook feather left in their place. Is the mysterious Red Rook a savior of the innocent or a criminal?

Meanwhile, across the sea in the Commonwealth, Sophia Bellamy’s arranged marriage to the wealthy René Hasard is the last chance to save her family from ruin. But when the search for the Red Rook comes straight to her doorstep, Sophia discovers that her fiancé is not all he seems. Which is only fair, because neither is she.

As the Red Rook grows bolder and the stakes grow higher, Sophia and René find themselves locked in a tantalizing game of cat and mouse.

  

Mysterious heroes? Criminals? I want to watch this game unfold! Seriously gorgeous cover!!

What are you guys waiting on this week?

TTT #35: Books From My Childhood That I Would Love to Revisit

Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly meme brought to you by The Broke and the Bookish where people share their top ten things according to the topic of that week.

I have very fond childhood memories of these books~ They were so much fun to read and helped me learn English :) I still have most of them too!

1. The Boxcar Children series by Getrude Chandler Warner 
2. Thoroughbred: Ashleigh series by Joanna Campbell 
3. Cam Jansen Mysteries series by David A. Adler

4. The Adventures of Mary-Kate and Ashley series by various authors
5. Full House: Michelle by various authors
6. Full House: Club Stephanie by various authors

Which childhood books do you want to revisit?

Review: Solitaire by Alice Oseman

Solitaire
by Alice Oseman

March 30, 2015

368 pages

Goodreads  Indigo

Goodreads Summary:

In case you're wondering, this is not a love story.

My name is Tori Spring. I like to sleep and I like to blog. Last year – before all that stuff with Charlie and before I had to face the harsh realities of A-Levels and university applications and the fact that one day I really will have to start talking to people – I had friends. Things were very different, I guess, but that's all over now.

Now there's Solitaire. And Michael Holden.

I don't know what Solitaire are trying to do, and I don't care about Michael Holden.

I really don't.

This incredible debut novel by outstanding young author Alice Oseman is perfect for fans of John Green, Rainbow Rowell and all unflinchingly honest writers.

Random Appreciation Time

I'm feeling really sentimental right now so I wanted to say a quick thank you to all the wonderful people who has given me help and support with blogging.

THANK YOU to the wonderful publishers for sending me ARCs and/or approving me for eARCs. I love and cherish each and every opportunity you've given me to express my thoughts!

THANK YOU to the incredible authors who have written beautiful stories. I cannot stop fangirling over the world you created, the characters you made and just everything! I wish I was more active on Twitter so I can tell you all how awesome you are. 

THANK YOU to all the amazing bloggers out there. I love visiting your blogs and thank you for visiting mine! To those of you that I squeal and flail with on Twitter, I <3 you!! Without you I wouldn't have any one to share all these emotions with!

Last but not least, THANK YOU to all of you who have taken your time to read my posts and share your thoughts with me. This blog wouldn't be the same without you all!

I cannot think of another way to tell everyone how grateful I am for everything except by saying THANK YOU!!

Stacking the Shelves #36

Stacking the Shelves is a weekly meme hosted by Tynga's Reviews that lets us share what we've added to our shelves.

I had a coupon for BookOutlet so you know, I got some books ;)

Cruel Beauty by Rosamund Hodge
Love and Other Perishable Items by Laura Buzo
Phoenix by Elizabeth Richards
Something Real by Heather Demetrios

What did you guys add to your shelves this week?

Announcing #MysteryTwitterTheater!!

Hi everyone! Guess what I just heard? Last night, YA blogger Ensconced in Lit was murdered! Yep, now she's Ensconced in Death. Her body was discovered on Twitter, and the word on the street is that if someone can figure out who killed her ASAP, she can be brought back to life just in time to assist with the #LiarsIncBook Twitter party, on Tuesday 3/24 at 6pm Pacific time. Paula misses her and totally needs her help, so why not try to #SaveEnsconced? Click here to read what the Ghost of Ensconced has to say about the crime.

The motive for the crime seems pretty clear: a super-epic LIARS, INC. prize pack was stolen off her person sometime between the hours of 6pm and 11:59pm on Thursday, March 19th. What's LIARS, INC.? Oh, it's a murder mystery novel written by Paula Stokes and published by HarperTeen.

Unlike what you see on TV, the detectives working the case won't let Paula snoop around the crime scene or handle all the evidence, so she’s been gathering clues on her own. But she’s sharing her clues under the #MysteryTwitterTheater hashtag so you can help her find the killer.

In addition to the murderer, you'll also need to figure out where the actual crime was committed, and what the murder weapon was. So basically, this is somewhat like an online game of Clue/Cluedo. The first person to correctly deduce all three pieces of information will win the super-epic LIARS, INC. prize pack, plus awesome mystery gifts.

Head on over to Paula’s blog for all the official details about the game! But be careful. You never know who might turn out to be a killer... *runs away*

Review: Allegiant (Divergent #3) by Veronica Roth

To celebrate the release of the Insurgent movie I decided to share my thoughts on book three, Allegiant since I read Insurgent before I started writing reviews. I'm pumped for the movie, are any of you going to see it?

Allegiant

(Divergent #3)

by Veronica Roth

October 22, 2013

526 pages

Goodreads  Indigo

Goodreads Summary:

The faction-based society that Tris Prior once believed in is shattered--fractured by violence and power struggles and scarred by loss and betrayal. So when offered a chance to explore the world past the limits she’s known, Tris is ready. Perhaps beyond the fence, she and Tobias will find a simple new life together, free from complicated lies, tangled loyalties, and painful memories.

But Tris’s new reality is even more alarming than the one she left behind. Old discoveries are quickly rendered meaningless. Explosive new truths change the hearts of those she loves. And once again, Tris must battle to comprehend the complexities of human nature--and of herself--while facing impossible choices about courage, allegiance, sacrifice, and love.

Told from a riveting dual perspective, Allegiant, by #1 New York Times best-selling author Veronica Roth, brings the Divergent series to a powerful conclusion while revealing the secrets of the dystopian world that has captivated millions of readers in Divergent and Insurgent.

 

WoW #37: The Girl at Midnight (The Girl at Midnight #1) by Melissa Grey

Waiting on Wednesday is hosted every week by Breaking the Spine which lets us showcase an upcoming release we are excited about! 

The Girl at Midnight
(The Girl at Midnight #1)

by Melissa Grey

April 28, 2015

368 pages

Goodreads  Indigo
 

Goodreads Summary:

For readers of Cassandra Clare's City of Bones and Leigh Bardugo's Shadow and Bone, The Girl at Midnight is the story of a modern girl caught in an ancient war.

Beneath the streets of New York City live the Avicen, an ancient race of people with feathers for hair and magic running through their veins. Age-old enchantments keep them hidden from humans. All but one. Echo is a runaway pickpocket who survives by selling stolen treasures on the black market, and the Avicen are the only family she's ever known.

Echo is clever and daring, and at times she can be brash, but above all else she's fiercely loyal. So when a centuries-old war crests on the borders of her home, she decides it's time to act.

Legend has it that there is a way to end the conflict once and for all: find the Firebird, a mythical entity believed to possess power the likes of which the world has never seen. It will be no easy task, but if life as a thief has taught Echo anything, it's how to hunt down what she wants . . . and how to take it.

But some jobs aren't as straightforward as they seem. And this one might just set the world on fire.

  

I'm a huge fantasy fan so I definitely need this one in my life! And just look at that gorgeous cover! My sister would go nuts over the purpleness.

What are you guys waiting on this week?

TTT #34: Books on My Spring TBR

Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly meme brought to you by The Broke and the Bookish where people share their top ten things according to the topic of that week.

It was hard to narrow it down but I went with mostly new releases. This list is definitely my wishful thinking though haha~

1. Snow Like Ashes by Sara Raasch - I really want to start this one!
2. World After by Susan Ee - Catching up before the last book comes out~
3. The Orphan Queen by Jodi Meadows - Bring it on, killer cliffhanger! Just kidding, I'm not ready..
4. Liars, Inc. by Paula Stokes - Who killed Preston?!??
5. The Fill-In Boyfriend by Kasie West - YES PLEASEEEE~~
6. The Summer After You & Me by Jennifer Salvato Doktorski - Can't wait to dive into this one!
7. Crimson Bound by Rosamund Hodge - Sounds like a really unique story~
8. A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas - I heard there are lots of sexy guys ;)
9. End of Days by Susan Ee - Penryn and Raffe happily ever after please.
10. Hidden Huntress by Danielle L. Jensen - Technically a Summer release but I so need it!
 

What's on your spring TBR?

Review: The Hazards of Skinny Dipping (Hazards #1) by Alyssa Rose Ivy

I've been expressing my love for the Hazards series but I realized I've never posted it on the blog! So here's my review for the first book in the series!

*Review contains spoilers.

The Hazards of Skinny Dipping

(Hazards #1)

by Alyssa Rose Ivy

May 17, 2013

248 pages

Goodreads  Amazon

Goodreads Summary:

This isn't a deep book about first loves or self-discovery. If you want a book like that, I'd be happy to recommend one, but I don't have that kind of story to tell. Instead my story is about rash decisions and finding out that your dream guy is bad in bed. It's the story of when I finally went skinny dipping, and how my life was never the same again. Oh, and it's also the story of my freshman year of college and realizing Mr. Right might have been there all along. 

Nowhere But Here Preorder Deal!

I want to share some exciting news I got this week! If you're a fan of Katie McGarry's then you don't want to miss out on this super awesome deal!!

 

 

To celebrate Katie McGarry’s brand new Thunder Road series, we're breaking all the rules and doubling your order!

 

If you register your NOWHERE BUT HERE ebook or hardcover pre-order by May 26, 2015, you will also receive CHASING IMPOSSIBLE, a BONUS full-length ebook about Pushing the Limits fan-favorite character Abby on July 1, 2015.

But that’s not all!
You will also be entered to win a $500 VISA gift card!
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