Review: The Girl From Everywhere (The Girl from Everywhere #1) by Heidi Heilig

The Girl from Everywhere
(The Girl from Everywhere #1)

by Heidi Heilig

February 16, 2015

464 pages
 

Goodreads  Indigo
 

Goodreads Summary:

Heidi Heilig’s debut teen fantasy sweeps from modern-day New York City to nineteenth-century Hawaii to places of myth and legend. Sixteen-year-old Nix has sailed across the globe and through centuries aboard her time-traveling father’s ship. But when he gambles with her very existence, it all may be about to end. The Girl from Everywhere, the first of two books, will dazzle readers of Sabaa Tahir, Rae Carson, and Rachel Hartman.

Nix’s life began in Honolulu in 1868. Since then she has traveled to mythic Scandinavia, a land from the tales of One Thousand and One Nights, modern-day New York City, and many more places both real and imagined. As long as he has a map, Nix’s father can sail his ship, The Temptation, to any place, any time. But now he’s uncovered the one map he’s always sought—1868 Honolulu, before Nix’s mother died in childbirth. Nix’s life—her entire existence—is at stake. No one knows what will happen if her father changes the past. It could erase Nix’s future, her dreams, her adventures . . . her connection with the charming Persian thief, Kash, who’s been part of their crew for two years. If Nix helps her father reunite with the love of his life, it will cost her her own.

In The Girl from Everywhere, Heidi Heilig blends fantasy, history, and a modern sensibility with witty, fast-paced dialogue, breathless adventure, and enchanting romance.
 

Stacking the Shelves #84

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

This was on sale so I had to get it!

Winter by Marissa Meyer

If you follow me on Twitter you would've already seen this stack last week ;) I went on vacation for a week and came back to this beautiful pile of books. Three weeks before that I barely had any bookmail lol. A bunch of thanks to Jess, Hachette Canada, Simon&Schuster Canada and Kim Culbertson for these pretties! I can't wait to read them all!!

 

What did you add to your shelves this week?

Cover Reveal - Exclusive Cover Symbolism Talk & Giveaway: Water's Wrath (Air Awakens #4) by Elise Kova

 

 

Guys, today I'm very excited to help Elise reveal the cover of her fourth Air Awakens book. Now before we get to the beautiful Water's Wrath cover, here are some information on the books so far in her enchanting series!

Air Awakens
(Air Awakens #1)

by Elise Kova

August 25, 2015

377 pages

Goodreads  Amazon

Goodreads Summary:

A library apprentice, a sorcerer prince, and an unbreakable magic bond...

The Solaris Empire is one conquest away from uniting the continent, and the rare elemental magic sleeping in seventeen-year-old library apprentice Vhalla Yarl could shift the tides of war.

Vhalla has always been taught to fear the Tower of Sorcerers, a mysterious magic society, and has been happy in her quiet world of books. But after she unknowingly saves the life of one of the most powerful sorcerers of them all—the Crown Prince Aldrik—she finds herself enticed into his world. Now she must decide her future: Embrace her sorcery and leave the life she’s known, or eradicate her magic and remain as she’s always been. And with powerful forces lurking in the shadows, Vhalla’s indecision could cost her more than she ever imagined. 

Fire Falling

(Air Awakens #2)

by Elise Kova

November 19, 2015
378 pages

Goodreads  Amazon

Goodreads:

Soldier… Sorcerer… Savior… Who is Vhalla Yarl?

Vhalla Yarl marches to war as property of the Solaris Empire. The Emperor counts on her to bring victory, the Senate counts on her death, and the only thing Vhalla can count on is the fight of her life. As she grapples with the ghosts of her past, new challenges in the present threaten to shatter the remnants of her fragile sanity. Will she maintain her humanity? Or will she truly become the Empire’s monster?
 

Earth's End

(Air Awakens #3)

by Elise Kova

February 11, 2016

350 pages
 

Goodreads  Amazon
 

Goodreads Summary:

A woman awoken in air, a soldier forged by fire, a weapon risen from blood.

Vhalla Yarl has made it to the warfront in the North. Forged by blood and fire, she has steeled her heart for the final battle of the Solaris Empire’s conquest. The choices before Vhalla are no longer servitude or freedom, they are servitude or death. The stakes have never been higher as the Emperor maintains his iron grip on her fate, holding everything Vhalla still has left to lose in the balance.

Now onto the cover reveal!

Blog Tour - The Winner's Kiss (The Winner's Trilogy #3) by MarieRutkoski

Hi everyone! Welcome to my stop on The Winner's Kiss Blog Tour! I'm super excited to be sharing with you a literary kiss that's one of my favourite of all time. Thank you to Raincoast Books and Macmillan for giving me the chance to participate! The Winner's Trilogy is a MUST READ! Marie Rutkoski's writing is so beautiful you can't help but fall in love and want more! Enough of my fangirling, here's some information about The Winner's Kiss and be sure to check out the whole trilogy if you haven't yet!

The Winner's Kiss

(The Winner's Trilogy #3)

by Marie Rutkoski

March 29, 2016

352 pages

Goodreads  Indigo

 

Goodreads Summary:

War has begun. Arin is in the thick of it, with the East as his ally and the empire as his enemy. He’s finally managed to dismiss the memory of Kestrel, even if he can’t quite forget her. Kestrel turned into someone he could no longer recognize: someone who cared more for the empire than for the lives of innocent people—and certainly more than she cared for him. At least, that’s what he thinks.

But far north lies a work camp where Kestrel is a prisoner. Can she manage to escape before she loses herself? As the war intensifies, both Kestrel and Arin discover unexpected roles in battle, terrible secrets, and a fragile hope. The world is changing. The East is pitted against the West, and Kestrel and Arin are caught between. In a game like this, can anybody really win?

Which literary kiss do you think I love? Keep reading to find out ;)

Review: These Vicious Masks (These Vicious Masks #1) by Tarun Shanker and Kelly Zekas

These Vicious Masks

(These Vicious Masks #1)

by Tarun Shanker and Kelly Zekas

February 9, 2016

352 pages
 

Goodreads  Indigo
 

Goodreads Summary:

Jane Austen meets X-­Men in this gripping and adventure-­filled paranormal romance set in Victorian London.

England, 1882. Evelyn is bored with society and its expectations. So when her beloved sister, Rose, mysteriously vanishes, she ignores her parents and travels to London to find her, accompanied by the dashing Mr. Kent. But they’re not the only ones looking for Rose. The reclusive, young gentleman Sebastian Braddock is also searching for her, claiming that both sisters have special healing powers. Evelyn is convinced that Sebastian must be mad, until she discovers that his strange tales of extraordinary people are true—and that her sister is in graver danger than she feared.
 

2016 Love-a-Thon - Mini-challenge #3: Book Spine Poetry

Sorry for the late post but here's my book spine poetry! These are always so fun to do! Mine's a bit dark but hope you all enjoy :D

What do you think?

2016 Love-a-Thon - Mini-challenge #1: Mix and Match

For the Mix and Match Challenge, we're suppose to mash-up a non-bookish hobby/passion/talent/fandom with our bookish life.

I wouldn't really call this a hobby or anything but I love taking pictures of my cat. I'm a bit of a crazy cat lady when it comes to my orange tabby, Ripple. You could say I'm his biggest fan ;) I always try to include him in my book hauls which basically means I take all the pictures of him with my books. So I just want to share some of these photos with you guys :D

Ripple channeling his inner pirate ;)

*wink*

"Can we read these yet?"

Vicious.

We <3 Kasie West books~

"Did you say hot faeries?" *stares hard*

Woman, make me some ice cream~~

Ripple's royal pose.

What do you guys think? What about some of your non-bookish hobby, etc.? 

2016 Love-a-Thon Kick-Off Questionnaire

 

What’s your name?

Hello, my name is Eileen~

Where in the world are you blogging from?

I'm in Vancouver aka Raincouver, Canada.

How did you get into blogging in the first place?

I've always enjoyed reading and when I discovered book blogs, I was fascinated by the community. It's a place where I can share my thoughts and opinions of books with other book lovers. A place where I can fangirl and vent with others! I'm so glad I decided to join this community because it's been an awesome experience!

How did you come up with your blog name?

When I wanted to start a book blog, I brainstormed a couple names. I really wanted to incorporate my cat so I thought, why not a bookcat? There are already plenty of bookworms out there afterall ;) And to put in a personal touch, I added Pin at the end because it's my nickname. So that's why I'm BookCatPin!

What genre do you read and review the most on your blog?

I read mostly Young Adult and the occasional New Adult. I have also enjoyed a couple Adult books so I'm looking forward to maybe reading more.

 

Best blogging experience so far?

Meeting amazing people who I am now so proud to call my friends :D

Favorite thing about the blogging community?

The love we all share for books and bookish things!

Name the 5 books you’re most excited for this 2016!

 

Which book boy or girl would be your book BFF?

Right now, it's Miss Evelyn Wyndham from These Vicious Masks by Tarun Shanker and Kelly Zekas because she's got the greatest sense of humour! The perfect blend of snarky and witty XP

Apart from reading, what are your other hobbies or interests?

I love going to the movies or just snuggling on the couch to watch movies and tv shows.

Apart from book shopping, what else do you like shopping for?

Uhhh just books.......

Author you want to meet and sit down to tea with?

I'm a huge fan of the Shadowhunters books by Cassandra Clare so definitely Cassie! Also Victoria Schwab because she's simply brilliant!

Thank you for visiting my blog!

The Tsar's Guard Parade: A Cover Reimage & Giveaway!

 

Hi guys! Welcome to my stop on The Tsar's Guard Parade! I've been racking my brain for something fun to do and I finally came up with something! Before we get to it, here's a little about Evelyn Skye's The Crown's Game~

The Crown's Game

(The Crown's Game #1)

by Evelyn Skye

May 17, 2016

416 pages

Goodreads  Indigo

Goodreads Summary:

Vika Andreyeva can summon the snow and turn ash into gold. Nikolai Karimov can see through walls and conjure bridges out of thin air. They are enchanters—the only two in Russia—and with the Ottoman Empire and the Kazakhs threatening, the Tsar needs a powerful enchanter by his side.

And so he initiates the Crown’s Game, an ancient duel of magical skill—the greatest test an enchanter will ever know. The victor becomes the Imperial Enchanter and the Tsar’s most respected adviser. The defeated is sentenced to death.

Raised on tiny Ovchinin Island her whole life, Vika is eager for the chance to show off her talent in the grand capital of Saint Petersburg. But can she kill another enchanter—even when his magic calls to her like nothing else ever has?

For Nikolai, an orphan, the Crown’s Game is the chance of a lifetime. But his deadly opponent is a force to be reckoned with—beautiful, whip smart, imaginative—and he can’t stop thinking about her.

And when Pasha, Nikolai’s best friend and heir to the throne, also starts to fall for the mysterious enchantress, Nikolai must defeat the girl they both love . . . or be killed himself.

As long-buried secrets emerge, threatening the future of the empire, it becomes dangerously clear . . . the Crown’s Game is not one to lose.

Now here's my little reimaging of the cover ;)

WoW #85: The Way to Game the Walk of Shame by Jenn P. Nguyen

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

The Way to Game the Walk of Shame

by Jenn P. Nguyen

June 7, 2016

336 pages

Goodreads  Indigo
 

Goodreads Summary:

Taylor Simmons is screwed.

Things were hard enough when her single-minded dedication to her studies earned her the reputation of being an Ice Queen, but after getting drunk at a party and waking up next to bad boy surfer Evan McKinley, the entire school seems intent on tearing Taylor down with mockery and gossip.

Desperate to salvage her reputation, Taylor persuades Evan to pretend they’re in a serious romantic relationship. After all, it’s better to be the girl who tames the wild surfer than just another notch on his surfboard.
 

I'm a sucker for stories like this :P Can't wait to see what type of spark will ignite between this bad boy and good girl!

 

What are you guys waiting on this week?

Book Blitz - Playlist & Giveaway: Earth's End (Air Awakens #3) by Elise Kova

Earth's End

(Air Awakens #3)

by Elise Kova

February 11, 2016

315 pages

Goodreads  Amazon

Goodreads Summary:

A woman awoken in air, a soldier forged by fire, a weapon risen from blood.

Vhalla Yarl has made it to the warfront in the North. Forged by blood and fire, she has steeled her heart for the final battle of the Solaris Empire’s conquest. The choices before Vhalla are no longer servitude or freedom, they are servitude or death. The stakes have never been higher as the Emperor maintains his iron grip on her fate, holding everything Vhalla still has left to lose in the balance.

For anyone who doesn't know what the Air Awakens series is, get on it! Yayyy, the long-awaited Earth's End is here! Now Elise has shared her EE playlist with us so do check it out below!

Stacking the Shelves #83

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

I didn't get any physical books this week so I thought I'd do an ebook haul. It's been a long time since I've done one. These are the more recent e-galleys I've received for review :)

What did you guys add to your shelves this week?

WoW #84: Girl Against the Universe by Paula Stokes

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

Girl Against the Universe

by Paula Stokes

May 17, 2016

400 pages

Goodreads  Indigo
 

Goodreads Summary:

Maguire is bad luck.

No matter how many charms she buys off the internet or good luck rituals she performs each morning, horrible things happen when Maguire is around. Like that time the rollercoaster jumped off its tracks. Or the time the house next door caught on fire. Or that time her brother, father, and uncle were all killed in a car crash—and Maguire walked away with barely a scratch.

It’s safest for Maguire to hide out in her room, where she can cause less damage and avoid meeting new people who she could hurt. But then she meets Jordy, an aspiring tennis star. Jordy is confident, talented, and lucky, and he’s convinced he can help Maguire break her unlucky streak. Maguire knows that the best thing she can do for Jordy is to stay away. But it turns out staying away is harder than she thought.

From author Paula Stokes comes a funny and poignant novel about accepting the past, embracing the future, and learning to make your own luck.

 

A story about bad luck sounds very neat! I'm really looking forward to it!

What are you guys waiting on this week?

A Small Vacation / Break

I just wanted to let you guys know I'll be away next week so I won't be posting reviews or replying to comments. I do have a WoW post and a Stacking the Shelves post scheduled so those will go up. Other than that you can find me at Harry Potter World! Muhahaha~
 

I'm all packed and ready to go XD

Anyways, I will definitely be sharing pictures with you guys when I'm back. Have a great weekend and thank you for visiting my blog and reading my posts <3 <3

Stacking the Shelves #82

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

 

Thank you HCCFrenzy for this review copy. The cover's even more gorgeous in person!

A Study in Charlotte by Brittany Cavallaro

 

What did you guys add to your shelves this week?

Books, Be Mine: #ValentinesDay2016

 

 

 

Hi everyone! I just wanted to do a quick post today to share with you a Valentine's Day event brought to you by Simon & Schuster Canada!

 

Every day up until Valentine's Day, Simon and Schuster Canada will be sharing excerpts, quotes and other bookish things with us booklovers. More information can be found right HERE! I'm excited to see what they have in store for us :D

Join in on the fun!