WoW #125: Wintersong by S. Jae-Jones

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Wintersong

by S. Jae-Jones

February 7, 2017
400 pages

Goodreads  Indigo
 

Goodreads Summary:

Beware the goblin men and the wares they sell.

All her life, nineteen-year-old Liesl has heard tales of the beautiful, mysterious Goblin King. He is the Lord of Mischief, the Ruler Underground, and the muse around which her music is composed. Yet, as Liesl helps shoulder the burden of running her family’s inn, her dreams of composition and childish fancies about the Goblin King must be set aside in favor of more practical concerns.

But when her sister Käthe is taken by the goblins, Liesl journeys to their realm to rescue her sister and return her to the world above. The Goblin King agrees to let Käthe go—for a price. The life of a maiden must be given to the land, in accordance with the old laws. A life for a life, he says. Without sacrifice, nothing good can grow. Without death, there can be no rebirth. In exchange for her sister’s freedom, Liesl offers her hand in marriage to the Goblin King. He accepts.

Down in the Underground, Liesl discovers that the Goblin King still inspires her—musically, physically, emotionally. Yet even as her talent blossoms, Liesl’s life is slowly fading away, the price she paid for becoming the Goblin King’s bride. As the two of them grow closer, they must learn just what it is they are each willing to sacrifice: her life, her music, or the end of the world.
 

One word: Gimme!!!!

What are you guys waiting on this week?

Cover Reveal - Guardian of Secrets (Library Jumpers #2) by Brenda Drake

Hey guys, today I'm excited to help reveal the cover to the next book in the Library Jumpers series! Earlier this year I read and enjoyed Thief of Lies, you can check out my review HERE :) Before I show you the cover, here's a little about the next book!

 

Guardian of Secrets

(Library Jumpers #2)

by Brenda Drake

February 7, 2017
400 pages

Goodreads  Indigo

Goodreads Summary:

Being a Sentinel isn’t all fairytales and secret gardens.

Sure, jumping through books into the world’s most beautiful libraries to protect humans from mystical creatures is awesome. No one knows that better than Gia Kearns, but she could do without the part where people are always trying to kill her. Oh, and the fact that Pop and her had to move away from her friends and life as she knew it.

And if that isn’t enough, her boyfriend, Arik, is acting strangely. Like, maybe she should be calling him “ex,” since he’s so into another girl. But she doesn’t have time to be mad or even jealous, because someone has to save the world from the upcoming apocalypse, and it looks like that’s going to be Gia.

Maybe. If she survives.

And here it is ;)
 

Stacking the Shelves #123

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

I got myself a few belated birthday books to complete some series I've been dying to read. Anna Dressed in Blood is a gift from my sister's bf. Thanks dude!
 

Thank you HCCFrenzy! I can never get enough of Kasie West <3

What did you add to your shelves this week?

Review: Seriously Shifted (Seriously Wicked #2) by Tina Connolly

Seriously Shifted
(Seriously Wicked #2)

by Tina Connolly

November 1, 2016

240 pages

Goodreads  Indigo

Goodreads Summary:

A sparkling new adventure about teen witch Camellia and her mother, wicked witch Sarmine, introduced to readers in Seriously Wicked

Teenage witch Cam isn’t crazy about the idea of learning magic. She’d rather be no witch than a bad one. But when a trio of her mother’s wicked witch friends decide to wreak havoc in her high school, Cam has no choice but to try to stop them.

Now Cam’s learning invisibility spells, dodging exploding cars, and pondering the ethics of love potions. All while trying to keep her grades up and go on a first date with her crush. If the witches don’t get him first, that is.

Can’t a good witch ever catch a break?

WoW #124: Daughter of the Pirate King by Tricia Levenseller

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

Daughter of the Pirate King

by Tricia Levenseller

February 21, 2017
320 pages

Goodreads  Indigo
 

Goodreads Summary:

A 17-year-old pirate captain intentionally allows herself to get captured by enemy pirates in this thrilling YA adventure.

If you want something done right . . .

When the ruthless pirate king learns of a legendary treasure map hidden on an enemy ship, his daughter, Alosa, knows there's only one pirate for the job—herself. Leaving behind her beloved ship and crew, Alosa deliberately facilitates her own kidnapping to ensure her passage on the ship, confident in her ability to overcome any obstacle. After all, who's going to suspect a seventeen-year-old girl locked in a cell? Then she meets the (surprisingly perceptive and unfairly attractive) first mate, Riden, who is charged with finding out all her secrets. Now it's down to a battle of wits and will . . . . Can Alosa find the map and escape before Riden figures out her plan?

Debut author Tricia Levenseller blends action, adventure, romance, and a little bit of magic into a thrilling YA pirate tale.
 

This one's a definite yes must-read! Gimme please!

What are you guys waiting on this week?

Review: Kiss an Angel by Susan Elizabeth Phillips

*Review contains spoilers.
 

Kiss An Angel

by Susan Elizabeth Phillips

February 1, 1996

384 pages

 

Goodreads  Indigo

Goodreads Summary:

Wedding Day

Pretty, flighty Daisy Devreaux can either go to jail or marry the mystery man her father has chosen for her. Arranged marriages don't happen in the modern world, so how did the irrepressible Daisy find herself in this fix?

Alex Markov, as humorless as he is deadly handsome, has no intention of playing the loving bridegroom to a spoiled little feather-head with champagne tastes. He drags Daisy from her uptown life to a broken down traveling circus and sets out to tame her to his ways.

But this man without a soul has met his match in a woman who's nothing but heart. Before long, passion will send them flying sky high without a safety net... risking it all in search of a love that will last forever.
 

Stacking the Shelves #122

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

 

 

I received this big PJ's Greek Heroes book as a birthday present from a friend~

Congress of Secrets was my WoW pick from a few weeks back. The publisher was very kind to send me a copy- thank you so much Prometheus (Pyr) Books!

What did you add to your shelves this week?

Review: The Crown's Dog (Golden Guard #1) by Elise Kova

 

The Crown's Dog

(Golden Guard #1)

by Elise Kova

November 22, 2016

Goodreads  Amazon

Goodreads Summary:

A coastal summer is turned upside down by a violent murder, and a quest for lost pirate treasure turns into a hunt for the killer.

Jax Wendyll is the crown’s dog. As punishment for the unspeakable crimes that torment him to this day, his life has been conscripted to the Empire Solaris. However, in an Empire afflicted by peace, his duties are relegated to unquestioningly aiding the antics of the youngest prince, Baldair.

Erion Le’Dan, a nobleman’s son, expects a quiet summer visit to the Imperial Palace, his only agenda to visit with his unlikely friends. But Jax’s discovery of the legendary pirate Adela Lagmir’s old workroom inspires a hunt for her long lost treasure.

The pursuit of Adela’s truth takes the three men to the Imperial summer manor, built along the old pirate mainstays. When Adela’s trident is branded into a murdered servant, Prince Baldair’s summer amusement of treasure-hunting becomes a hunt to find the killer. But, as mysteries compound, the ghosts of Jax’s past may not be the only things haunting them.

WoW #123: Wait for Me by Caroline Leech

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

Wait for Me
by Caroline Leech

January 31, 2017
384 pages

Goodreads  Indigo
 

Goodreads Summary:

The perfect blend of sweet romance and historical flavor, Wait for Me, from debut author Caroline Leech, brings a fresh new voice to a much-loved genre.

It’s 1945, and Lorna Anderson’s life on her father’s farm in Scotland consists of endless chores and rationing, knitting Red Cross scarves, and praying for an Allied victory. So when Paul Vogel, a German prisoner of war, is assigned as the new farmhand, Lorna is appalled. How can she possibly work alongside the enemy when her own brothers are risking their lives for their country?

But as Lorna reluctantly spends time with Paul, she feels herself changing. The more she learns about him—from his time in the war to his life back home in Germany—the more she sees the boy behind the soldier. Soon Lorna is battling her own warring heart. Loving Paul could mean losing her family and the life she’s always known. With tensions rising all around them, Lorna must decide how much she’s willing to sacrifice before the end of the war determines their fate.
 

I haven't read a story like this one so I want to give this book a try :)

What are you guys waiting on this week?

Review: 'Til Death Do Us Part by Amanda Quick

 

'Til Death Do Us Part

by Amanda Quick

April 19, 2016

342 pages

Goodreads  Indigo

Goodreads Summary:

The author of the New York Times bestseller Garden of Lies returns to Victorian London in an all-new novel of deadly obsession. 

Calista Langley operates an exclusive “introduction” agency in Victorian London, catering to respectable ladies and gentlemen who find themselves alone in the world. But now, a dangerously obsessed individual has begun sending her trinkets and gifts suitable only for those in deepest mourning—a black mirror, a funeral wreath, a ring set with black jet stone. Each is engraved with her initials.

Desperate for help and fearing that the police will be of no assistance, Calista turns to Trent Hastings, a reclusive author of popular crime novels. Believing that Calista may be taking advantage of his lonely sister, who has become one of her clients, Trent doesn’t trust her. Scarred by his past, he’s learned to keep his emotions at bay, even as an instant attraction threatens his resolve.

But as Trent and Calista comb through files of rejected clients in hopes of identifying her tormentor, it becomes clear that the danger may be coming from Calista’s own secret past—and that only her death will satisfy the stalker...
 

Stacking the Shelves #121

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

I haven't read the first book yet but I just had to get this next one in the Magnus Chase series.

Thank you Thomas Allen & Son for the surprise mail! I've not heard of The Waiting Tree and Double Exposure but I'll definitely be looking them up :D

What did you add to your shelves this week?

WoW #122: How to Break a Boy by Laurie Devore

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

How to Break a Boy
by Laurie Devore

January 10, 2017
352 pages

Goodreads  Indigo
 

Goodreads Summary:

Keep your enemies close, but your friends closer.

Olivia Clayton has mastered the art of tearing others down to stay on top. She and her best friend, Adrienne, rule their small southern town like all good mean girls do--through intimidation and manipulation.

After Olivia suffers a family tragedy and catches Adrienne sleeping with her boyfriend, Olivia is over it. She decides to make a change--but it's impossible to resist taking Adrienne down one last time. Up to her old tricks, Olivia convinces golden boy Whit DuRant to be her SAT tutor and her fake boyfriend. But when it starts to feel real, Whit gets caught up in Olivia and Adrienne's war.

Olivia may ruin everything she touches, but this time she won't go down without a fight--not if it means losing Whit.

And definitely not if it means losing what's left of herself.
 

I'm not a big fan of high school rivalry and revenge but this title and cover has me intrigued!

What are you guys waiting on this week?

Blog Tour - Character Intro Excerpt & Review: Heartless by Marissa Meyer

 

Hi everyone, welcome to my stop on the Heartless blog tour! A big thank you to Raincoast Books for giving me the opportunity to be a part of this tour! In addition to sharing my review of the book, I'll also be sharing an excerpt which introduces us to a furry feline we all adore! Or do we? ;) Today is also the release date of Heartless so happiest pub day to Marissa Meyer!!!!!

Heartless

by Marissa Meyer

November 8, 2016

464 pages

Goodreads  Indigo

Goodreads Summary:

Long before she was the terror of Wonderland — the infamous Queen of Hearts — she was just a girl who wanted to fall in love.

Catherine may be one of the most desired girls in Wonderland, and a favorite of the yet-unmarried King of Hearts, but her interests lie elsewhere. A talented baker, all she wants is to open a shop with her best friend and supply the Kingdom of Hearts with delectable pastries and confections. But according to her mother, such a goal is unthinkable for the young woman who could be the next Queen.

At a royal ball where Cath is expected to receive the king's marriage proposal, she meets Jest, the handsome and mysterious court joker. For the first time, she feels the pull of true attraction. At the risk of offending the King and infuriating her parents, she and Jest enter into an intense, secret courtship.

Cath is determined to define her own destiny and fall in love on her terms. But in a land thriving with magic, madness, and monsters, fate has other plans.

 

The Cheshire Cat

 



Whether a fan of Alice in Wonderland or not, most people have some knowledge of the Cheshire Cat with his big toothy grin and his ability to make invisible any part of him. This infamous kitty pops in and out (literally) at the most inconvenient times. His furry face is one that's hard to forget ;) Read on below to see how he makes his grand appearance in Heartless!
 

Review: The Best Possible Answer by E. Katherine Kottaras

 

The Best Possible Answer

by E. Katherine Kottaras

November 1, 2016
288 pages

Goodreads  Indigo
 

Goodreads Summary:

A contemporary YA novel about growing up and learning that loving yourself is more important than trying to be perfect.

AP Exams – check
SAT test – check
College Application – check
Date the wrong guy and ruin everything you’ve spent your whole life working for– check

Ultra-high-achiever Viviana Rabinovich-Lowe has always had a plan—and no room to be anything less than perfect. But her quest for perfection comes toa screeching halt when her boyfriend leaks racy pictures of her to the entire school. Making matters worse, her parents are getting divorced and now her perfect family is falling apart. For the first time, Viv feels like a complete and utter failure.

Then she gets a job working at the community pool, where she meets a new group of friends who know nothing about her past. That includes Evan, a gorgeous guy who makes her want to do something she never thought she’d do again: trust. For the first time in her life, Viv realizes she can finally be whoever she wants. But who is that? While she tries to figure it out, she learns something they never covered in her AP courses: that it’s okay to be less than perfect, because it’s our imperfections that make us who we are.

Pickles's Little House~

Mellow is a post I'll be doing from time to time (mostly on Sundays) just to show off my cats a little~

I realize I haven't shared pictures of Ripple and Pickles in awhile so here's a little photo series of Pickles in his house~ Originally my parents bought the house for Ripple but he refuses to use it so they gave it to me to see if Pickles will use it and he does! He loves going in there to take naps ;)
 

 

 

 

 

I share more pictures of Pickles on my Instagram and my other cat Ripple has his own Instagram account ;)

Stacking the Shelves #120

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

I am so over the moon to receive Tales from the Shadowhunter Academy! I won it from the lovely people at Indigo. Thank you so so so much! <3

Thank you Raincoast Books for these beauties! I'm looking forward to starting this MG series starting with The Girl Who Could Fly!

Some more goodies from HBGCanada. Thank you! I'm really looking forward to Frostblood and The Secret Life of Squirrels: A Love Story is adorable~

What did you add to your shelves this week?

Cover Reveal: The Crown's Dog (Golden Guard #1) by Elise Kova

Hey guys, today I have a cover reveal to share with you. The Crown's Dog is the first of The Golden Guard Trilogy from Elise Kova and I can't wait to see more!

 

The Crown’s Dog is a prequel story about the founding of The Golden Guard. It features characters from Air Awakens and takes place in the Air Awakens world. While it is not required to read Air Awakens first, readers may get more enjoyment from doing so. For those interested, the Air Awakens is available for free on Kindle Unlimited, ebooks for purchase through Amazon, as well as physical copies through The Book Depository.

 

Now here's a little bit about this first prequel~

 

The Crown's Dog

(Golden Guard #1)

by Elise Kova

November 22, 2016

Goodreads  Amazon

Goodreads Summary:

A coastal summer is turned upside down by a violent murder, and a quest for lost pirate treasure turns into a hunt for the killer.

Jax Wendyll is the crown’s dog. As punishment for the unspeakable crimes that torment him to this day, his life has been conscripted to the Empire Solaris. However, in an Empire afflicted by peace, his duties are relegated to unquestioningly aiding the antics of the youngest prince, Baldair.

Erion Le’Dan, a nobleman’s son, expects a quiet summer visit to the Imperial Palace, his only agenda to visit with his unlikely friends. But Jax’s discovery of the legendary pirate Adela Lagmir’s old workroom inspires a hunt for her long lost treasure.

The pursuit of Adela’s truth takes the three men to the Imperial summer manor, built along the old pirate mainstays. When Adela’s trident is branded into a murdered servant, Prince Baldair’s summer amusement of treasure-hunting becomes a hunt to find the killer. But, as mysteries compound, the ghosts of Jax’s past may not be the only things haunting them.

See the cover here!
 

Review: The Hating Game by Sally Thorne

The Hating Game

by Sally Thorne

August 9, 2016

384 pages

Goodreads  Indigo

Goodreads Summary:

Debut author Sally Thorne bursts on the scene with a hilarious and sexy workplace comedy all about that thin, fine line between hate and love.

Nemesis (n.) 1) An opponent or rival whom a person cannot best or overcome.
2) A person’s undoing
3) Joshua Templeman

Lucy Hutton has always been certain that the nice girl can get the corner office. She’s charming and accommodating and prides herself on being loved by everyone at Bexley & Gamin. Everyone except for coldly efficient, impeccably attired, physically intimidating Joshua Templeman. And the feeling is mutual.

Trapped in a shared office together 40 (OK, 50 or 60) hours a week, they’ve become entrenched in an addictive, ridiculous never-ending game of one-upmanship. There’s the Staring Game. The Mirror Game. The HR Game. Lucy can’t let Joshua beat her at anything—especially when a huge new promotion goes up for the taking.

If Lucy wins this game, she’ll be Joshua’s boss. If she loses, she’ll resign. So why is she suddenly having steamy dreams about Joshua, and dressing for work like she’s got a hot date? After a perfectly innocent elevator ride ends with an earth shattering kiss, Lucy starts to wonder whether she’s got Joshua Templeman all wrong.

Maybe Lucy Hutton doesn’t hate Joshua Templeman. And maybe, he doesn’t hate her either. Or maybe this is just another game.
 

WoW #121: You Don't Know My Name (The Black Angel Chronicles #1) by Kristen Orlando

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

You Don't Know My Name
(The Black Angel Chronicles #1)

by Kristen Orlando

January 10, 2017
320 pages

Goodreads  Indigo
 

Goodreads Summary:

Fighter, Faker, Student, Spy.

Seventeen-year-old Reagan Elizabeth Hillis is used to changing identities overnight, lying to every friend she’s ever had, and pushing away anyone who gets too close. Trained in mortal combat and weaponry her entire life, Reagan is expected to follow in her parents’ footsteps and join the ranks of the most powerful top-secret agency in the world, the Black Angels. Falling in love with the boy next door was never part of the plan.

Now Reagan has to decide: Will she use her incredible talents and lead the dangerous life she was born into, or throw it all away to follow her heart and embrace the normal life she's always wanted? And does she even have a choice at all?

Find out if you are ready to join the Black Angels in the captivating and emotional page-turner, You Don't Know My Name, from debut novelist Kristen Orlando!
 

Top-secret agent and boy next door? Sign me up!

What are you guys waiting on this week?