Blog Tour - Guest Post: How It Ends by Catherine Lo

How It Ends

by Catherine Lo
June 7, 2016

304 pages

Goodreads  Indigo

Goodreads Summary:

There are two sides to every story.

It’s friends-at-first-sight for Jessie and Annie, proving the old adage that opposites attract. Shy, anxious Jessie would give anything to have Annie’s beauty and confidence. And Annie thinks Jessie has the perfect life, with her close-knit family and killer grades. They're BFFs…until suddenly they're not.

Told through alternating points of view, How It Ends is a wildly fast but deeply moving read about a friendship in crisis. Set against a tumultuous sophomore year of bullying, boys and backstabbing, the novel shows what can happen when friends choose assumptions and fear over each other.

WoW #103: Long May She Reign by Rhiannon Thomas

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

 

 

Long May She Reign

by Rhiannon Thomas

February 21, 2017
432 pages

Goodreads  Indigo
 

Goodreads Summary:

Freya was never meant to be queen. Twenty third in line to the throne, she never dreamed of a life in the palace, and would much rather research in her laboratory than participate in the intrigues of court. However, when an extravagant banquet turns deadly, and the king and his courtiers are poisoned, Freya suddenly finds herself on the throne.

Freya may have survived the massacre, but she is far from safe. The nobles don’t respect her, her councillors want to control her, and with the mystery of who killed the king still unsolved, Freya knows that a single mistake could cost her the kingdom – and her life.

Freya is determined to survive, and that means uncovering the murderers herself. Until then, she can’t trust anyone. Not her advisors. Not the king’s dashing and enigmatic illegitimate son. Not even her own father, who always wanted the best for her, but also wanted more power for himself.

 

Finally a cover and a synopsis! I'm totally dying for this!

What are you guys waiting on this week?

Cover Reveal - The Alchemists of Loom (Loom Saga #1) by Elise Kova

 

 

Hey guys! I have an exciting cover to show you all today! Late last week Elise shared the cover and synopsis to the first book in her exciting new series. In case you missed it, I'm sharing it today on the blog ;) Here we go!

The Alchemists of Loom
(The Loom Saga #1)

by Elise Kova

January 10, 2017

352 pages

Goodreads  Amazon

Goodreads Summary:
Her vengeance. His vision.

Ari lost everything she once loved when the Five Guilds’ resistance fell to the Dragon King. Now, she uses her unparalleled gift for clockwork machinery in tandem with notoriously unscrupulous morals to contribute to a thriving underground organ market. There isn’t a place on Loom that is secure from the engineer turned thief, and her magical talents are sold to the highest bidder as long as the job defies their Dragon oppressors.

Cvareh would do anything to see his sister usurp the Dragon King and sit on the throne. His family’s house has endured the shame of being the lowest rung in the Dragons’ society for far too long. The Alchemist Guild, down on Loom, may just hold the key to putting his kin in power, if Cvareh can get to them before the Dragon King’s assassins.

When Ari stumbles upon a wounded Cvareh, she sees an opportunity to slaughter an enemy and make a profit off his corpse. But the Dragon sees an opportunity to navigate Loom with the best person to get him where he wants to go.

He offers her the one thing Ari can’t refuse: A wish of her greatest desire, if she brings him to the Alchemists of Loom.
 

Here's the cover!!

2016 Debut Authors Bash - Interview and Giveaway: Laura Stampler of Little Black Dresses, Little White Lies

 

The Debut Authors Bash is an event where bloggers are paired with a debut author to spread their awesomeness on their blog. It is a month-long event so be sure to check out the full schedule here!

 

 

Hello everyone, please welcome Laura Stampler to the blog to today to talk her debut novel, Little Black Dresses, Little White Lies! Make sure you read the interview and enter to win a copy of the book at the end ;)

 

 

Little Black Dresses, Little White Lies

by Laura Stampler

July 19, 2016
320 pages

Goodreads  Indigo
 

Goodreads Summary:

Harper Anderson always believed she belonged somewhere more glamorous than her sleepy Northern California suburb. After all, how many water polo matches and lame parties in Bobby McKittrick's backyard can one girl take? That's why Harper is beyond ecstatic when she lands her dream internship as a dating blogger at the elite teen magazine Shift. Getting to spend the summer in New York City to live her dream of becoming a writer? Harper's totally in.

There's just one teeny, tiny, infinitesimal problem: Apart from some dance floor make-outs, Harper doesn't have a lot of - or, really, any - dating expertise. In fact, she might have sort of stolen her best friend's experiences as her own on her Shift application. But she can learn on the job...right?

From awkward run-ins with the cute neighborhood dog-walker to terrifying encounters with her crazed editor, from Brooklyn gallery openings to weekends in the Hamptons, Harper finds out what it takes to make it in the Big City--and as the writer of her own destiny.

 

Introducing Pickles!

Hi guys! Today I want to show my new kitty to you all! I've already shared pictures of him on my social media and he's already appeared in my STS posts but I don't believe I have officially introduced him on the blog yet... So this is Pickles :D

He's a 4 year old brown tabby who's as energetic as ever~ We adopted him from the SPCA about two months ago. He enjoys a good belly rub and will head butt you for scratches whenever he wants some ;)

 

We have also found that he likes to sleep stretched out and/or with his belly up <3

 

 

 

I share more pictures on my Instagram :)

Stacking the Shelves #101

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

I picked up The Trials of Apollo: The Hidden Oracle and The Last Star at Costco.

 

I won a Twitter giveaway from Christina @ Ensconced in Lit and I picked Fire Falling. I finally have a physical copy for my collection! Thank you so much Christina!

 

I can't believe I have Crystal Crowned in my hands!! Thank you so much for the copy Elise <3 Can you tell Ripple doesn't want the series to end? XP

 

What did you add to your shelves this week?

Review: Breathe, Annie, Breathe (Hundred Oaks #5) by Miranda Kenneally

Breathe, Annie, Breathe

(Hundred Oaks #5)
by Miranda Kenneally 
July 15, 2014

306 pages

Goodreads  Indigo

Goodreads Summary:

Annie hates running. No matter how far she jogs, she can’t escape the guilt that if she hadn’t broken up with Kyle, he might still be alive. So to honor his memory, she starts preparing for the marathon he intended to race.

But the training is even more grueling than Annie could have imagined. Despite her coaching, she’s at war with her body, her mind—and her heart. With every mile that athletic Jeremiah cheers her on, she grows more conflicted. She wants to run into his arms…and sprint in the opposite direction. For Annie, opening up to love again may be even more of a challenge than crossing the finish line.

WoW #102: Cherry by Lindsey Rosin

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

Cherry

by Lindsey Rosin

August 16, 2016
320 pages

Goodreads  Indigo
 

Goodreads Summary:

In this honest, frank, and funny debut novel, four best friends make a pact during their senior year of high school to lose their virginities—and end up finding friendship, love, and self-discovery along the way.

To be honest, the sex pact wasn’t always part of the plan.

Layla started it. She announced it super casually to the rest of the girls between bites of frozen yogurt, as if it was just simply another addition to her massive, ever-evolving To Do List. She is determined to have sex for the first time before the end of high school. Initially, the rest of the crew is scandalized, but, once they all admit to wanting to lose their v-cards too, they embark on a quest to do the deed together... separately.

Layla’s got it in the bag. Her serious boyfriend, Logan, has been asking for months.

Alex has already done it. Or so she says.

Emma doesn’t know what the fuss is all about, but sure, she’ll give it a shot.

And Zoe, well, Zoe can’t even say the o word without bursting into giggles.

Will everything go according to plan? Probably not. But at least the girls have each other every hilarious, heart-warming, cringe-inducing step of the way.

From debut author Lindsey Rosin, Cherry is a coming-of-age, laugh-out-loud tale of first times, last chances, and the enduring friendships that make it all worthwhile.
 

I'm really looking forward to this one- sounds like it'll have great friendship, romances and just all around fun :)

What are you guys waiting on this week?

Review: Stiletto (The Checquy Files #2) by Daniel O'Malley

Stiletto

(The Checquy Files #2)
by Daniel O'Malley
June 14, 2016

582 pages

Goodreads  Indigo

Goodreads Summary:

In this spirited sequel, The Rook returns to clinch an alliance between deadly rivals and avert epic—and slimy—supernatural war.

When secret organizations are forced to merge after years of enmity and bloodshed, only one person has the fearsome powers—and the bureaucratic finesse—to get the job done. Facing her greatest challenge yet, Rook Myfanwy Thomas must broker a deal between two bitter adversaries:

The Checquy—the centuries-old covert British organization that protects society from supernatural
threats, and…
The Grafters—a centuries-old supernatural threat.

But as bizarre attacks sweep London, threatening to sabotage negotiations, old hatreds flare. Surrounded by spies, only the Rook and two women, who absolutely hate each other, can seek out the culprits before they trigger a devastating otherworldly war.

STILETTO is a novel of preternatural diplomacy, paranoia, and snide remarks, from an author who “adroitly straddles the thin line between fantasy, thriller, and spoof” (Booklist).

*Review is spoiler-free but may contain spoilers from the previous book.

Stacking the Shelves #100

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

 

 

I won a scavenger hunt hosted by author Paula Stokes and she had a copy of Vicarious so I jumped on it! The pretty is mine! I mean ours~~ XD

 

I won Everland from a Twitter giveaway hosted by the lovely IndigoTeen team. Thank you!

Thank you SMP for granting my request for The Secret Ingredient of Wishes! Ripple's dreaming of devouring that pie ;)

 

 

What did you add to your shelves this week?

The Crystal Tour: Our Love for the Air Awakens Series and Elise Kova!

 

 

Hi guys! I'm very happy to be participating in The Crystal Tour! If you know the Air Awakens series, you know it's about to come to a conclusion with the release of Crystal Crowned on July 12th. To celebrate the series, Elise has organized this tour and I'm very excited to be sharing my post with you today! But first, a little about the book that started it all~

Air Awakens
(Air Awakens #1)

by Elise Kova

August 25, 2015

377 pages

Goodreads  Indigo  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.


I've got some friends on the blog today to answer three simple questions about the Air Awakens series. They've all read the books and are here to share their love with everyone!

1. How did you find out about the Air Awakens series?

2. What does this series mean to you?

3. Some words of love for Elise?

WoW #101: Little Black Dresses, Little White Lies by Laura Stampler

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

Little Black Dresses, Little White Lies

by Laura Stampler

July 19, 2016
320 pages

Goodreads  Indigo
 

Goodreads Summary:
Harper Anderson always believed she belonged somewhere more glamorous than her sleepy Northern California suburb. After all, how many water polo matches and lame parties in Bobby McKittrick's backyard can one girl take? That's why Harper is beyond ecstatic when she lands her dream internship as a dating blogger at the elite teen magazine Shift. Getting to spend the summer in New York City to live her dream of becoming a writer? Harper's totally in.

There's just one teeny, tiny, infinitesimal problem: Apart from some dance floor make-outs, Harper doesn't have a lot of - or, really, any - dating expertise. In fact, she might have sort of stolen her best friend's experiences as her own on her Shift application. But she can learn on the job...right?

From awkward run-ins with the cute neighborhood dog-walker to terrifying encounters with her crazed editor, from Brooklyn gallery openings to weekends in the Hamptons, Harper finds out what it takes to make it in the Big City--and as the writer of her own destiny.
 

This one sounds exactly like the type of cute and fun contemporary I normally enjoy :D

What are you guys waiting on this week?

Release Day Blitz - Excerpt & Giveaway: How to Disappear by Ann Redisch Stampler

How to Disappear

by Ann Redisch Stampler
June 14, 2016

416 pages

Goodreads  Indigo

Goodreads Summary:

This electric cross-country thriller follows the game of cat and mouse between a girl on the run from a murder she witnessed—or committed?—and the boy who’s sent to kill her.

Nicolette Holland is the girl everyone likes. Up for adventure. Loyal to a fault. And she’s pretty sure she can get away with anything...until a young woman is brutally murdered in the woods near Nicolette’s house. Which is why she has to disappear.

Jack Manx has always been the stand-up guy with the killer last name. But straight A’s and athletic trophies can’t make people forget that his father was a hit man and his brother is doing time for armed assault. Just when Jack is about to graduate from his Las Vegas high school and head east for college, his brother pulls him into the family business with inescapable instructions: find this ruthless Nicolette Holland and get rid of her. Or else Jack and everyone he loves will pay the price.

As Nicolette and Jack race to outsmart each other, tensions—and attractions—run high. Told in alternating voices, this tightly plotted mystery and tense love story challenges our assumptions about right and wrong, guilt and innocence, truth and lies.

Review: The King Slayer (The Witch Hunter #2) by Virginia Boecker

The King Slayer

(The Witch Hunter #2)
by Virginia Boecker
June 14, 2016

368 pages

Goodreads  Indigo

Goodreads Summary:

An action-packed and suspenseful sequel to The Witch Hunter, perfect for fans of Graceling and the Grisha Trilogy.

"I think, in time, you'll either be my greatest mistake or my greatest victory."

Former witch hunter Elizabeth Grey is hiding within the magically protected village of Harrow, evading the price put on her head by Lord Blackwell, the usurper king of Anglia. Their last encounter left Blackwell ruined, but his thirst for power grows stronger every day. He's readying for a war against those who would resist his rule--namely Elizabeth and the witches and wizards she now calls her allies.

Having lost her stigma, a magical source of protection and healing, Elizabeth's strength is tested both physically and emotionally. War always means sacrifice, and as the lines between good and evil blur once more, Elizabeth must decide just how far she'll go to save those she loves.

Stacking the Shelves #99

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

My friend J sent me This Savage Song and Diplomatic Immunity! She knows I'm a huge Victoria Schwab fan so she sent me her signed ARC!!! Thank you and I <3 you!

 

Thank you so much to Scholastic Canada for this stack of beauties! I got P.S. I Like You, Interference, Two Summers, In Case You Missed It and Drag Teen. I am ecstatic to have Kasie West's newest book! She's my favourite contemporary author <3

 

What did you add to your shelves this week?

Review: The Loose Ends List by Carrie Firestone

The Loose Ends List

by Carrie Firestone
June 7, 2016

352 pages

Goodreads  Indigo

Goodreads Summary:

Seventeen-year-old Maddie O'Neill Levine lives a charmed life, and is primed to spend the perfect pre-college summer with her best friends and young-at-heart socialite grandmother (also Maddie's closest confidante), tying up high school loose ends. Maddie's plans change the instant Gram announces that she is terminally ill and has booked the family on a secret "death with dignity" cruise ship so that she can leave the world in her own unconventional way - and give the O'Neill clan an unforgettable summer of dreams-come-true in the process.

Soon, Maddie is on the trip of a lifetime with her over-the-top family. As they travel the globe, Maddie bonds with other passengers and falls for Enzo, who is processing his own grief. But despite the laughter, headiness of first love, and excitement of glamorous destinations, Maddie knows she is on the brink of losing Gram. She struggles to find the strength to say good-bye in a whirlwind summer shaped by love, loss, and the power of forgiveness.

WoW #100: These Ruthless Deeds (These Vicious Masks #2) by Tarun Shanker and Kelly Zekas

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

These Ruthless Deeds
(These Vicious Masks #2)

by Tarun Shanker and Kelly Zekas

March 14, 2017
320 pages

Goodreads  Indigo
 

Goodreads Summary:

England, 1883. Still recovering from the loss of her beloved sister, Evelyn is determined to use her powers to save other gifted people from those who would harm them. But when her rescue of a young telekinetic girl goes terribly wrong, Evelyn finds herself indebted to a secret society devoted to recruiting and protecting people like Evelyn and her friends.

As she follows the Society’s orders, healing the sick and embarking on perilous recruitment missions, Evelyn sees her problems disappear. Her reputation is repaired, her friends are provided for, and her parents are newly wealthy. She reunites with the dashing Mr. Kent and recovers the reclusive Mr. Braddock (who has much less to brood over now that the Society can help him to control his dangerous power). But Evelyn can’t help fearing the Society is more sinister than it appears...

 

It has a cover YESSSSS! I was super excited about this trilogy even before the first book came out and let's just say after reading it, I was a goner ;) I can't stop fangirling to the authors heehee <3 <3

What are you guys waiting on this week?

Blog Tour - Q&A and Review: With Malice by Eileen Cook

Hi guys! I'm really excited to participate in the blog tour for Eileen Cook's newest thriller, With Malice. Thank you so much Raincoast Books for the invite :D

With Malice

by Eileen Cook
June 7, 2016

320 pages

Goodreads  Indigo

Goodreads Summary:

A read about a teenage girl who wakes up in a hospital bed and cannot remember the last six weeks of her life, including the accident that killed her best friend--only what if the accident wasn't an accident?

Eighteen-year-old Jill Charron wakes up in a hospital room, leg in a cast, stitches in her face and a big blank canvas where the last 6 weeks should be. She comes to discover she was involved in a fatal accident while on a school trip in Italy three days previous but was jetted home by her affluent father in order to receive quality care. Care that includes a lawyer. And a press team. Because maybe the accident...wasn't an accident. Wondering not just what happened but what she did, Jill tries to piece together the events of the past six weeks before she loses her thin hold on her once-perfect life.

Q&A

 

BCP: Hi Eileen! It was so nice to meet you at the Raincoast Teens Read Preview Event, thank you for being on my blog today! At the event, you talked about how your writing ideas come from whatever it is you're currently interested (obsessed?) in. How do you decide which of those ideas are book material?

 

EC: Ideas are sneaky. The first time you see them they can look AMAZING. So shiny. So wonderful. Then after they have been around for a while you realize they aren’t really that great. In fact, they might not be as funny as they think they are, or they smell bad. It’s a bit like dating. That guy who seems like the best thing you can imagine can turn out to be a real dud once you get to know him.

Ideas, like relationships, are best entered into a bit slowly, so you can figure out if it is true love or infatuation before you’ve given your heart away. This was something I had to learn. I used to get a new idea and run with it. This is why I started several novels that never really came to anything. The ideas that might some day grow into something I kept, but the bad ideas I threw out. (Like a bad boyfriend sometimes it’s best to make a clean break.)

I realize now that I need to give an idea a chance to grow. When I have a new idea I let it sit for a bit. I might make some notes, or try doing some diary entries from different character perspectives, but I don’t let myself start the book. I wait to see if it is an idea I can’t stop thinking about. One that wakes me up in the middle of the night or that I find myself itching to write. If the idea won’t go away then I know it’s a good one.

 

Thank you so much for sharing this with us and congrats on the release! With Malice is out today so make sure you go and pick up a copy for yourself today!

 

 

 

About the Author
Eileen Cook is a multi-published author with her novels appearing in eight different languages. Her books have been optioned for film and TV.  She spent most of her teen years wishing she were someone else or somewhere else, which is great training for a writer. Her newest book, WITH MALICE, will be out in June 2016. She’s an instructor/mentor with the Simon Fraser University Writer’s Studio Program.

You can read more about Eileen, her books, and the things that strike her as funny at www.eileencook.com. Eileen lives in Vancouver with her husband and two very naughty dogs and no longer wishes to be anyone or anywhere else.

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Stacking the Shelves #98

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 already read Throne of Glass but needed a hardcover copy for my collection so I got it! I also needed The Winner's Kiss because Kestrel and Arin <3 Gotta prep myself a bit before I dive into this final book.

 

Ahhh thank you so much to Macmillan for Nemesis, This Adventure Ends and The Nerdy and the Dirty! I didn't think I'd be getting this stack but then it made its way to me so THANK YOU <3

What did you add to your shelves this week?

Review: The Way to Game the Walk of Shame by Jenn P. Nguyen

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.

WoW #99: The Secret Ingredient of Wishes by Susan Bishop Crispell

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

The Secret Ingredient of Wishes

by Susan Bishop Crispell

September 6, 2016
304 pages

Goodreads  Indigo
 

Goodreads Summary:

A charming and utterly delicious novel about wishes, secrets, and the power of pie, set in a small rural town in North Carolina.

26-year-old Rachel Monroe has spent her whole life trying to keep a very unusual secret: she can make wishes come true. And sometimes the consequences are disastrous. So when Rachel accidentally grants an outlandish wish for the first time in years, she decides it’s time to leave her hometown—and her past—behind for good.

Rachel isn’t on the road long before she runs out of gas in a town that’s not on her map: Nowhere, North Carolina—also known as the town of “Lost and Found.” In Nowhere, Rachel is taken in by a spit-fire old woman, Catch, who possesses a strange gift of her own: she can bind secrets by baking them into pies. Rachel also meets Catch’s neighbor, Ashe, a Southern gentleman with a complicated past, who makes her want to believe in happily-ever-after for the first time in her life.

As she settles into the small town, Rachel hopes her own secrets will stay hidden, but wishes start piling up everywhere Rachel goes. When the consequences threaten to ruin everything she’s begun to build in Nowhere, Rachel must come to terms with who she is and what she can do, or risk losing the people she’s starting to love—and her chance at happiness—all over again.
 

I believe this is an adult fiction? I really love the sound of it!! Magic and food!
 

What are you guys waiting on this week?

2016 Debut Authors Bash - Interview & Giveaway: Anna Michels of 26 Kisses

 

The Debut Authors Bash is an event where bloggers are paired with a debut author to spread their awesomeness on their blog. It is a month-long event so be sure to check out the full schedule here!

 

 

Hi everyone, today I have Anna Michels on the blog to answer some fun Q&A about her debut novel, 26 Kisses! Be sure to enter the giveaway for a copy of the book at the end of the interview!

 

26 Kisses

by Anna Michels

May 24, 2016
304 pages

Goodreads  Indigo
 

Goodreads Summary:

Breaking up with her boyfriend is not how Veda planned on starting her summer. When Mark makes it clear that it’s over between them, Veda is heartbroken and humiliated—but, more importantly, she’s inspired. And so she sets out on the love quest of a lifetime: use the summer to forget about Mark, move on, and move up. All she has to do is kiss twenty-six boys with twenty-six different names—one for each letter of the alphabet.

From the top of the Ferris wheel at her hometown carnival to the sandy dunes of Lake Michigan, Veda takes every opportunity she can to add kisses (and boys) to her list, and soon the breakup doesn’t sting quite as much. But just when Veda thinks she has the whole kissing thing figured out, she meets someone who turns her world upside down.

By turns hilarious and heartbreaking, Anna Michels’s debut is the story of one girl who realizes that moving on from the supposed love of your life means taking a chance—and having the courage to love again.