WoW #177: Undead Girl Gang by Lily Anderson

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Undead Girl Gang

by Lily Anderson

May 8, 2018
272 pages

Goodreads      Indigo

Goodreads Summary:
Mila Flores and her best friend Riley have always been inseparable. There's not much excitement in their small town of Cross Creek, so Mila and Riley make their own fun, devoting most of their time to Riley's favorite activity: amateur witchcraft.

So when Riley and two Fairmont Academy mean girls die under suspicious circumstances, Mila refuses to believe everyone's explanation that her BFF was involved in a suicide pact. Instead, armed with a tube of lip gloss and an ancient grimoire, Mila does the unthinkable to uncover the truth: she brings the girls back to life.

Unfortunately, Riley, June, and Dayton have no recollection of their murders, but they do have unfinished business to attend to. Now, with only seven days until the spell wears off and the girls return to their graves, Mila must wrangle the distracted group of undead teens and work fast to discover their murderer...before the killer strikes again.
 

This sounds wicked and fun!

What are you guys waiting on this week?

Book Blitz - Excerpt & Giveaway: Bad Princess by Julianna Keyes

 

Bad Princess
by Julianna Keyes

November 27, 2017

124 pages

Goodreads     Indigo

Goodreads Summary:

Notorious for leaping off roofs, maiming foreign royals, and that twerking incident, Brinley Cantrella of Estau is nobody’s definition of a good princess. She’s fearless and bold, not good and gracious. And after a lifetime of being told she’s unfit to be queen, wearing the crown and helping to usher Estau into a new era is the one dream she’s never dared chase.

But when her older sister abdicates the throne, all Brinley has to do to inherit the role is not twerk, not maim anybody, and definitely not get caught fooling around topless with Prince Finn, her childhood crush, the only man she’s ever loved…and her sister’s former future husband.

Finn embodies the definition of good. Tall and handsome, serious and honorable, he always does the right thing—including agreeing to marry his ex’s sister to cover up this latest scandal. Brinley has fallen down stairs, broken teeth and broken bones, but this is the first time her heart has ever been broken. She now has the crown and the prince, and on the surface, life is good—but is being married to a man everyone swears could never love her back good enough?

Stacking the Shelves #169

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

As a huge ADSOM fan the Collector's Edition was a must-have!! I also received some super exciting mail from HBG Canada, thank you so much~

What did you add to your shelves this week?

Review: Sweet Little Lies (Heartbreaker Bay #1) by Jill Shalvis

Sweet Little Lies

(Heartbreaker Bay #1)

by Jill Shalvis

June 28, 2016

352 pages

Goodreads     Indigo

Goodreads Summary:

Choose the one guy you can’t have . . .As captain of a San Francisco Bay tour boat, Pru can handle rough seas—the hard part is life on dry land. Pru loves her new apartment and her neighbors; problem is, she’s in danger of stumbling into love with Mr. Right for Anybody But Her.

Fall for him—hard . . .

Pub owner Finn O’Riley is six-foot-plus of hard-working hottie who always makes time for his friends. When Pru becomes one of them, she discovers how amazing it feels to be on the receiving end of that deep green gaze. But when a freak accident involving darts (don’t ask) leads to shirtless first aid, things rush way past the friend zone. Fast.

And then tell him the truth.

Pru only wants Finn to be happy; it’s what she wishes for at the historic fountain that’s supposed to grant her heart’s desire. But wanting him for herself is a different story—because Pru’s been keeping a secret that could change everything. . . .
 

WoW #176: Game of Secrets by Kim Foster

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Game of Secrets

by Kim Foster

February 6, 2018
336 pages

Goodreads     Indigo

Goodreads Summary:
Felicity Cole sells flowers in the streets of Victorian London to feed herself and her young brother. But she has a close-guarded secret―her brother is a Tainted, born with special abilities that society fears and a shadowy organization called the Hunstsman scours the country to eliminate. When Felicity becomes the target of one of these individuals, she discovers something horrible: she’s Tainted, too.

Rescued by a mysterious gentleman on the eve of execution, she's whisked away to a school funded by Queen Victoria, established to train selected Tainted into assassins in service of the crown.

Struggling to harness her incredible strength, speed, and agility, and despised by her classmates, all she wants is to use her new position to find a cure so she can be normal and reunited with her brother.

But with the Golden Jubilee fast approaching and the discovery that there’s a traitor in their midst, she has no choice but to embrace the one thing she’s been fighting all along.

Yesssss please! Loveee the sound of this one!

What are you guys waiting on this week?

Review: Bad Princess by Julianna Keyes

Bad Princess
by Julianna Keyes

November 27, 2017

124 pages

Goodreads    Indigo

Goodreads Summary:

Notorious for leaping off roofs, maiming foreign royals, and that twerking incident, Brinley Cantrella of Estau is nobody’s definition of a good princess. She’s fearless and bold, not good and gracious. And after a lifetime of being told she’s unfit to be queen, wearing the crown and helping to usher Estau into a new era is the one dream she’s never dared chase.

But when her older sister abdicates the throne, all Brinley has to do to inherit the role is not twerk, not maim anybody, and definitely not get caught fooling around topless with Prince Finn, her childhood crush, the only man she’s ever loved…and her sister’s former future husband.

Finn embodies the definition of good. Tall and handsome, serious and honorable, he always does the right thing—including agreeing to marry his ex’s sister to cover up this latest scandal. Brinley has fallen down stairs, broken teeth and broken bones, but this is the first time her heart has ever been broken. She now has the crown and the prince, and on the surface, life is good—but is being married to a man everyone swears could never love her back good enough?
 

Stacking the Shelves #168

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

This week in bookmail I bought the All Souls Trilogy for myself as a birthday present~ The hardcovers are prettier than I imagined! Then I received some review books from PRH Canada and HCCFrenzy, thank you so much!

What did you add to your shelves this week?

Review: Jellicoe Road by Melina Marchetta

Jellicoe Road
by Melina Marchetta

August 26, 2008

416 pages

Goodreads     Indigo

Goodreads Summary:

In this lyrical, absorbing, award-winning novel, nothing is as it seems, and every clue leads to more questions.

At age eleven, Taylor Markham was abandoned by her mother. At fourteen, she ran away from boarding school, only to be tracked down and brought back by a mysterious stranger. Now seventeen, Taylor's the reluctant leader of her school's underground community, whose annual territory war with the Townies and visiting Cadets has just begun. This year, though, the Cadets are led by Jonah Griggs, and Taylor can't avoid his intense gaze for long. To make matters worse, Hannah, the one adult Taylor trusts, has disappeared. But if Taylor can piece together the clues Hannah left behind, the truth she uncovers might not just settle her past, but also change her future.
 

WoW #175: Love, Life and the List by Kasie West

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Love, Life and the List
by Kasie West

March 27, 2018
384 pages

Goodreads     Indigo

Goodreads Summary:
Seventeen-year-old Abby Turner’s summer isn’t going the way she’d planned. She has a not-so-secret but definitely unrequited crush on her best friend, Cooper. She hasn’t been able to manage her mother’s growing issues with anxiety. And now she’s been rejected from an art show because her work “has no heart.” So when she gets another opportunity to show her paintings Abby isn’t going to take any chances.

Which is where the list comes in.

Abby gives herself one month to do ten things, ranging from face a fear (#3) to learn a stranger’s story (#5) to fall in love (#8). She knows that if she can complete the list she’ll become the kind of artist she’s always dreamed of being. But as the deadline approaches, Abby realizes that getting through the list isn’t as straightforward as it seems… and that maybe—just maybe—she can’t change her art if she isn’t first willing to change herself.

This is the first in a set of three standalone books with crossover characters.

Two words: KASIE WEST! That is all lol XD

What are you guys waiting on this week?

Review: My New Crush Gave to Me by Shani Petroff

My New Crush Gave to Me

by Shani Petroff

October 31, 2017
224 pages

Goodreads    Indigo

Goodreads Summary:
Charlotte Charlie Donovan knows exactly what she wants for Christmas: Teo Ortiz. He s the school s star athlete, in the National Honor Society, invited to every party, contributes to the school paper (where Charlie is co-editor), and is about to be featured as One to Watch in a teen magazine basically, he's exactly the type of guy Charlie s meant to be with. The only problem he barely knows she exists.

But Charlie is determined to be Teo's date to the Christmas ball. And she has a plan: To rig the paper s Secret Santa so that she can win his heart with five perfect gifts. But to do that she needs help. Enter J.D. Ortiz Teo s cousin, and possibly the most annoying person on the planet. He s easy going, laid back, unorganized, spontaneous, and makes a joke out of everything the exact opposite of Charlie (and Teo). But he s willing to provide insight into what Teo wants, so she s stuck with him.

Yet, the more time Charlie spends with J.D., the more she starts to wonder: Does she really know what, or rather who, she wants for Christmas?
 

Stacking the Shelves #167

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

I attended a Simon and Schuster Canada event a few weeks ago and had the chance to meet author S.K. Ali! Her and her husband were super nice and I got a signed copy of Saints and Misfits! Then Tor sent me a copy of Steal the Stars, thank you!

 

I actually got some belated birthday bookmail recently and I think I'll share those throughout this month. First up below is this super amazing bundle of books from a dear friend: a signed and personalized copy of ACOWAR (I just can't resist showing it off) and Daughter of the Burning City, a signed arc of The Cruel Prince and arcs of American Panda and The Iron Trial (because I'm a huge Cassandra Clare fan). Thank you so much Kim for all your thoughtfulness. I seriously could cry <3 

 

 

 

What did you add to your shelves this week?

Blog Tour - Excerpt & Review: Renegades (Renegades #1) by Marissa Meyer

Hi everyone! Today on the blog I have for you an exclusive excerpt of Marissa Meyer's newest book Renegades along with my review of the book. I'm super excited to have been asked to join the blog tour! Thank you so much to Raincoast Books for the invitation!

Renegades

(Renegades #1)

by Marissa Meyer

November 7, 2017

576 pages

Goodreads     Indigo

Goodreads Summary:

Secret Identities. Extraordinary Powers. She wants vengeance. He wants justice.

The Renegades are a syndicate of prodigies—humans with extraordinary abilities—who emerged from the ruins of a crumbled society and established peace and order where chaos reigned. As champions of justice, they remain a symbol of hope and courage to everyone...except the villains they once overthrew.

Nova has a reason to hate the Renegades, and she is on a mission for vengeance. As she gets closer to her target, she meets Adrian, a Renegade boy who believes in justice—and in Nova. But Nova's allegiance is to a villain who has the power to end them both.
 

WoW #174: A Conspiracy of Stars by Olivia A. Cole

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A Conspiracy of Stars

by Olivia A. Cole

January 2, 2018
432 pages

Goodreads     Indigo

Goodreads Summary:
Octavia has only ever had one goal: to follow in the footsteps of her parents and become a prestigious whitecoat, one of the scientists who study the natural wonders of Faloiv. The secrets of the jungle’s exotic plants and animals are protected fiercely in the labs by the Council of N’Terra, so when the rules suddenly change, allowing students inside, Octavia should be overjoyed.

But something isn’t right. The newly elected leader of the Council has some extremist views about the way he believes N’Terra should be run, and he’s influencing others to follow him. When Octavia witnesses one of the Faloii—the indigenous people of Faloiv—attacked in front of her in the dark of night, she knows the Council is hiding something. They are living in separate worlds on a shared planet, and their fragile peace may soon turn into an all-out war.

With the help of Rondo, a quiet boy in class with a skill for hacking, and her inquisitive best friend, Alma, Octavia is set on a collision course to discover the secrets behind the history she’s been taught, the science she’s lived by, and the truth about her family.
 

I love the sound of this book, can't wait to read it!

What are you guys waiting on this week?

Review: The Winner's Kiss (The Winner's Trilogy #3) by Marie Rutkoski

*Review contains mild spoilers of the previous books in the trilogy.

The Winner's Kiss
(The Winner's Trilogy #3)
by Marie Rutkoski

March 29, 2016

484 pages

Goodreads    Indigo

Goodreads Summary:

Some kisses come at a price.

War has begun. Arin is in the thick of it with untrustworthy new allies and the empire as his enemy. Though he has convinced himself that he no longer loves Kestrel, Arin hasn’t forgotten her, or how she became exactly the kind of person he has always despised. She cared more for the empire than she did for the lives of innocent people—and certainly more than she did for him.

At least, that’s what he thinks.

In the frozen north, Kestrel is a prisoner in a brutal work camp. As she searches desperately for a way to escape, she wishes Arin could know what she sacrificed for him. She wishes she could make the empire pay for what they’ve done to her.

But no one gets what they want just by wishing.

As the war intensifies, both Kestrel and Arin discover that the world is changing. The East is pitted against the West, and they are caught in between. With so much to lose, can anybody really win?

Stacking the Shelves #166

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

After waiting more than 2 months for these books and almost giving up they finally arrived! Apparently Canada Post has been seeing a huge volume of incoming mail from the UK... I'm just so glad my books made it safely! They are giveaway wins from Tammy @ Books, Bones & Buffy and Miss Becky @ Stories & Sweeties. Thank you so much ladies <3

And Thomas Allen & Son sent us some fun bookmail. Thank you so much!

 

What did you add to your shelves this week?

Book Spotlight: The Dog by Helen Mixter and Margarita Sada (Illustrations)

Hi everyone! Today I am teaming up with Canucks Place Children's Hospice to introduce the picture book. The Dog, inspired by their very own therapy dog, Poppy! It's an adorable book and I just have to share a few pages from it!

 

The Dog
by Helen Mixter and Margarita Sada (Illustrations)

November 4, 2017

24 pages

Goodreads    Indigo

Goodreads Summary:

A testament to the comforting power of an animal's love.

The uncomplicated love and dedication of a dog can make anyone feel better- particularly a child who is small and vulnerable. Through beautiful, simple illustrations and words, The Dog shows how one animal helps a young boy who is ill. She is his comfort, his companion, and his friend; when he's unhappy, she places her paw on his hand to show him she's there.

The Dog is a story for young children, and for anyone who has ever owned a pet. But most of all, it shows how important animal companionship is for children. The warmth of animal friends helps make life worth living, especially when times are tough.

 

Such heartwarming words and illustrations! Grab a copy of the book and support a great cause :D

 

*I received finished copies from Canucks Place Children's Hospice to share with others. All opinion are my own and not affected in any way.

WoW #173: More Than We Can Tell by Brigid Kemmerer

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More Than We Can Tell

by Brigid Kemmerer

March 6, 2018
304 pages

Goodreads  Indigo

Goodreads Summary:
From the author of Letters to the Lost comes a heart-wrenching story of two teens with big secrets and a love that could set them free.

Rev Fletcher is battling the demons of his past. But with loving adoptive parents by his side, he’s managed to keep them at bay...until he gets a letter from his abusive father and the trauma of his childhood comes hurtling back.

Emma Blue spends her time perfecting the computer game she built from scratch, rather than facing her parents’ crumbling marriage. She can solve any problem with the right code, but when an online troll’s harassment escalates, she’s truly afraid.

When Rev and Emma meet, they both long to lift the burden of their secrets and bond instantly over their shared turmoil. But when their situations turn dangerous, their trust in each other will be tested in ways they never expected. This must-read story will once again have readers falling for Brigid Kemmerer’s emotional storytelling.
 

After reading Letters to the Lost and meeting Rev, I'm more than interested and invested in getting his story.

What are you guys waiting on this week?