Wednesday, January 31, 2018

WoW #186: Starry Eyes by Jenn Bennett


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Starry Eyes by Jenn BennettStarry Eyes
by Jenn Bennett
April 3, 2018
320 pages


Goodreads Summary:
In this romantic dramedy from the author of Alex, Approximately, a teen girl’s way-too-ordinary life is driven off the beaten path when she’s abandoned in the wilderness with her worst adversary—the boy who broke her heart.

Ever since last year’s homecoming dance, best friends-turned-best enemies Zorie and Lennon have made an art of avoiding each other. It doesn’t hurt that their families are the modern day, Californian version of the Montagues and Capulets.

But when a group camping trip goes south, Zorie and Lennon find themselves stranded in the wilderness. Alone. Together.

What could go wrong?

With no one but each other for company, Zorie and Lennon have no choice but to hash out their issues via witty jabs and insults as they try to make their way to safety. But fighting each other while also fighting off the forces of nature makes getting out of the woods in one piece less and less likely.

And as the two travel deeper into Northern California’s rugged backcountry, secrets and hidden feelings surface. But can Zorie and Lennon’s rekindled connection survive out in the real world? Or was it just a result of the fresh forest air and the magic of the twinkling stars?

 
From the love-to-hate-to-love relationship to surviving in the wilderness with fresh air and winking stars, this sounds all kinds amazing!!

What are you guys waiting on this week?

Tuesday, January 30, 2018

Blog Tour - Favourite Panel & Review: The Prince and the Dressmaker by Jen Wang


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Hi everyone! Today on the blog I have an amazing graphic novel to introduce to you! Author/illustrator Jen Wang's The Prince and the Dressmaker was adorable read and it's coming out next month~ Thank you to First Second Books for the opportunity to participate! Keep reading to sneak a peek at my favourite panel(s) and see my thoughts on the story :)


The Prince and the Dressmaker by Jen Wang
The Prince and the Dressmaker
by Jen Wang
February 13, 2018
288 pages

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Goodreads Summary:
Paris, at the dawn of the modern age:

Prince Sebastian is looking for a bride―or rather, his parents are looking for one for him. Sebastian is too busy hiding his secret life from everyone. At night he puts on daring dresses and takes Paris by storm as the fabulous Lady Crystallia―the hottest fashion icon in the world capital of fashion!

Sebastian’s secret weapon (and best friend) is the brilliant dressmaker Frances―one of only two people who know the truth: sometimes this boy wears dresses. But Frances dreams of greatness, and being someone’s secret weapon means being a secret. Forever. How long can Frances defer her dreams to protect a friend? Jen Wang weaves an exuberantly romantic tale of identity, young love, art, and family. A fairy tale for any age, The Prince and the Dressmaker will steal your heart.


Saturday, January 27, 2018

Stacking the Shelves #178


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I've had two weeks of no physical bookmail and it's been a strange but good feeling lol. I really have more than enough to read so I've been trying to buy less and be pickier. It's worked pretty well so far but we're only on the first month of the year so we'll see how that goes XD

A few days ago I picked up a copy of one of my most anticipated 2018 book: Dark of the West! Thank you so much Raincoast Books <3

Now here's a funny story with Almost Midnight. I ordered the book from TBD almost 3 months ago and it literally just arrived. I had given up hope. In all fairness when I went searching on the TBD website they had a little Delivery to Canada note under their Help section. Apparently they're experiencing problems outside of their control with shipping to Canada (and Brazil) so delivery time will be longer than usual (which is to say unpredictable). I'm still amused that it took 3 months vs. the less than 3 weeks I used to get. As long as it arrived safely I guess...

Pickles with Dark of the West and Almost Midnight.
 
What did you add to your shelves this week?

Friday, January 26, 2018

Review: The Forgotten Book by Mechthild Gläser


The Forgotten Book by Mechthild Gläser
The Forgotten Book
by Mechthild Gläser
January 2, 2018
368 pages

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Goodreads Summary:
A Jane Austen-inspired YA tale about a sixteen-year-old girl who finds a magical book—and discovers that anything she writes inside it comes true.

Emma is used to things going her way. Her father is headmaster of her prestigious boarding school, her friends take her advice as gospel, and she's convinced that a relationship with her long-time crush is on the horizon.

As it turns out, Emma hasn't seen anything yet. When she finds an old book in an abandoned library, things really start going Emma's way: anything she writes in the book comes true.

But the power of the book is not without consequences, and Emma soon realizes that she isn't the only one who knows about it. Someone is determined to take it from her—and they'll stop at nothing to succeed.

A new boy in school—the arrogant, aloof, and irritatingly handsome Darcy de Winter—becomes Emma's unlikely ally as secrets are revealed and danger creeps ever closer.

 

Wednesday, January 24, 2018

WoW #185: Twice Dead (The Necromancer's Song #1) by Caitlin Seal


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Twice Dead by Caitlin SealTwice Dead
(The Necromancer's Song #1)
by Caitlin Seal
September 18, 2018
336 pages

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Goodreads Summary:
Naya, the daughter of a sea merchant captain, nervously undertakes her first solo trading mission in the necromancer-friendly country bordering her homeland of Talmir. Unfortunately, she never even makes it to the meeting. She's struck down in the streets of Ceramor. Murdered.

But death is not the end for Naya. She awakens to realize she's become an abomination--a wraith, a ghostly creature bound by runes to the bones of her former corpse. She's been resurrected in order to become a spy for her country. Reluctantly, she assumes the face and persona of a servant girl named Blue.

She never intended to become embroiled in political plots, kidnapping, and murder. Or to fall in love with the young man and former necromancer she is destined to betray.

 
I don't think I've read any necromancy books yet and this sounds like the perfect one to try!

What are you guys waiting on this week?

Monday, January 22, 2018

Review: Infraction (Players Game #2) by Rachel Van Dyken

 
Infraction by Rachel Van Dyken
Infraction
(Players Game #2)
by Rachel Van Dyken
January 9, 2018
284 pages


Goodreads Summary:
New York Times bestselling author Rachel Van Dyken proves that everyone scores to win. But off the field, a fumble can change the entire game.

Pro footballer Miller Quinton would do anything for his best friend and teammate—including “fake dating” his friend’s sister. What no one knows is that seven months ago in Vegas, Miller and Kinsey did a whole lot more than just kiss. Miller knows that this cheerleader is off-limits to him and any guy on the team. Still, he can’t stop himself.

Kinsey’s whole world is on the verge of crumbling. Her dad has cancer. Her overprotective brother is falling apart. Dating Miller may be a fake-out, but he’s the one guy who can make her forget about everything—including all the reasons she stayed away from football players. With each heated moment, Miller feels more like a safe place…even though he’s not safe at all.

Now temptation is testing every rule in the game of love. But how long can they go on playing when winning is a harder goal than either of them imagined?
 

Sunday, January 21, 2018

Event Recap: Lianne Oelke Signing

 
Lianne Oelke Event
 
Last Sunday I attended debut author Lianne Oelke's signing in Vancouver, Canada. I'm always excited when an author has an event near me (especially a local author!) so I make sure I can go. I wasn't too sure what the setup would be like so I go to the bookstore early. I managed to grab a front row seat~

Nice Try, Jane Sinner signing.

While waiting I got to chatting with another reader- hi Cheryl! We actually recognized each other from previous book events haha! She told me Nice Try, Jane Sinner was the bookstore's book club pick of the month which I think I will try to go to the discussion meet up~

Lianne Oelke talking about Nice Try, Jane Sinner and her publishing experience.
 
When the time came for the event to start, Lianne came out. She was very humble and talked about her debut novel Nice Try, Jane Sinner and her publishing journey. I actually had the pleasure of meeting her last year at a Raincoast Books preview event but it was still really lovely to see her with her published book! I loved listening to her talk about her publishing experiences. Some things she said:
 
  • Her writing started with Lord of the Rings fan fiction.
  • She wrote Nice Try, Jane Sinner in secret and didn't tell anyone until she had a publishing deal.
  • The reality tv idea came from her watching America's Next Top Model (and another show I forgot, sorry) at the time she was writing.
  • The book was originally titled House of Orange which is the name of the reality show in the book but the marketing department thought it was too Netflix-y (a mashup of Hose of Cards and Orange is the New Black). They asked Lianne to come up with a few alternatives with Jane Sinner's name in it and Nice Try, Jane Sinner was born!
  • Her advice to new writers: "Don't compare yourself with other authors. Focus on your writing."
  • She's currently writing a fantasy novel with Vikings/a Viking setting.
  • Not to get anyone's hopes up but she has a film agent ;)

Nice Try, Jane Sinner signing!
 
Thank you to Melissa and Brooke from Raincoast Books for taking and sharing this fun signing photo on Instagram XD
 
Photo with Lianne Oelke~
Mandatory author photo!
 
The goodies!! Besides the signed books I got I also managed to snag a Jane Sinner tote bag and some buttons and stickers (oops I forgot to include them in the picture but they're awesome!). Lianne is a huge cat lover so the first five people to show her a cat picture won a tote bag. I instantly whipped out my phone since my cats were my wallpapers LOL. I mean, I'm pretty sure the internet knows I'm a cat lady by now ;)
 
Nice Try, Jane Sinner and swag <3
 
I asked Lianne to write her favourite Jane line in my book and I love it <3 So much love for book! If humorous heartfelt stories with a heaping side of snark is your thing then pick up a copy of Nice Try, Jane Sinner asap!!

Saturday, January 20, 2018

Stacking the Shelves #177


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I haven't gotten any physical books lately so I thought I'd do an ebook haul. I haven't done one in a while. Most of these I received for review but some I got because I've been on a romance kick XD

Heart on Fire by Amanda BouchetSociety of Wishes by Elise KovaAssassin of Truths by Brenda Drake
Infraction by Rachel Van DykenUnconditionally by Erin LyonDreaming in Chocolate by Susan Bishop Crispell
Hideaway by Penelope DouglasAnything You Can Do by R.S. GreyThe Foxe & the Hound by R.S. Grey
 
What did you add to your shelves this week?

Friday, January 19, 2018

Review: Blood and Sand (Blood and Sand #1) by C.V. Wyk


Blood and Sand by C.V. Wyk
Blood and Sand
(Blood and Sand #1)
by C.V. Wyk
January 16, 2018
320 pages

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Goodreads Summary:
FORGED IN BATTLE...
FROM THE DUST OF THE ARENA...
A LEGEND WILL RISE


The action-packed tale of a 17-year-old warrior princess and a handsome gladiator who dared take on the Roman Republic―and gave rise to the legend of Spartacus...

For teens who love strong female protagonists in their fantasy and historical fiction, Blood and Sand is a stirring, yet poignant tale of two slaves who dared take on an empire by talented debut author C. V. Wyk.

Roma Victrix. The Republic of Rome is on a relentless march to create an empire―an empire built on the backs of the conquered, brought back to Rome as slaves.

Attia was once destined to rule as the queen and swordmaiden of Thrace, the greatest warrior kingdom the world had seen since Sparta. Now she is a slave, given to Xanthus, the Champion of Rome, as a sign of his master’s favor. Enslaved as a child, Xanthus is the preeminent gladiator of his generation.

Against all odds, Attia and Xanthus form a tentative bond. A bond that will spark a rebellion. A rebellion that threatens to bring the Roman Republic to its end―and gives rise to the legend of Spartacus...

 

Wednesday, January 17, 2018

WoW #184: Summer Constellations by Alisha Sevigny


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Summer Constellations by Alisha SevignySummer Constellations
by Alisha Sevigny
May 1, 2018
264 pages

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Goodreads Summary:
Julia Ducharme is ready for a fresh start. Her little brother has finally recovered from a serious illness, and now she just wants to enjoy peak season at the campground her family owns. Maybe this will be the year her annual summer fling with Dan Schaeffer becomes something more?

But her summer dreams are quickly shattered. First, Dan arrives for vacation with a new girlfriend in tow, and then Julia discovers this may be her last summer in the only home she's ever known.

Crushing medical bills have brought her single mom to the brink of bankruptcy, and a wealthy developer is sniffing around the campground. He sees what Julia sees: lush woods, a pristine lake, miles of trails for adventure. Unlike Julia, he thinks this is the perfect spot for a casino resort.

Heartbroken and afraid, Julia looks to the stars for some perspective. Taking her telescope down to the dock one night, she has a chance encounter with a guitar-playing boy who offers some helpful advice. Too bad this handsome stranger is the developer's son, Nick Constantine.

As plans for a resort move forward, Julia is desperate to find a solution that doesn't mean leaving the lake. Nick, in turn, is desperate to separate himself from his father's aggressive business tactics. He promises that, together, they can thwart the sale.

But can Julia trust him to conspire against his own father? And could she ever she trust him with her heart?

 
Sounds like a contemporary I could enjoy ;)

What are you guys waiting on this week?

Monday, January 15, 2018

Review: The Key to Everything by Paula Stokes


The Key to Everything by Paula StokesThe Key to Everything
by Paula Stokes
January 2, 2018
328 pages

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Goodreads Summary:
College senior Oakland Fuller has always believed in signs and soulmates, so when both a therapist and a fortuneteller say that her repeated relationship failures are due to unresolved feelings for her high school boyfriend, Seth, Oakland tries desperately to get back in touch with him. Problem: Seth isn’t responding to her online messages.

To rescue Oakland from a pathetic Christmas break of sitting in front of the computer, her best friend Morgan books the two of them on a guided excursion of Thailand. When the girls meet a pair of American soldiers in Bangkok, Oakland takes Morgan’s advice and engages in a little harmless holiday hooking up. Sergeant Tyson Banks is the perfect mix of sexy and fun. Two weeks with him might just turn out to be the best relationship Oakland has ever had.

Until the day she spots someone familiar across a crowded temple complex—it’s Seth! Somehow the boy she’s been trying to reconnect with is in Bangkok too. If that’s not a sign, then what is?

Filed with friendship, romance, and gorgeous faraway settings, The Key to Everything is a book for anyone who's ever dreamed of finding love when (or where) they least expected it.

 

Saturday, January 13, 2018

Stacking the Shelves #176


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Surprise mail from Thomas Allen & Son! Thank you for this sequel!

Pickles with Into the Black.
 
My most anticipated 2018 book!!! Thank you so much to HCCFrenzy for sending me a copy <3 Also Ripple was sleeping very peacefully, I didn't want to wake him up so here's a sleepy pic XD 
 
Ripple with Ace of Shades!!!!!
 
What did you add to your shelves this week?

Thursday, January 11, 2018

Blog Tour - Q&A, Review & Giveaway: Unconditionally (Contract Killers #2) by Erin Lyon


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Hey guys! Today on the blog I have a review and fun Q&A for you with author Erin Lyon! I read the first book in her Contract Killers duology last year and really liked it so I couldn't be more excited to get my hands on the sequel Unconditionally! Enter the giveaway at the end for your chance to win copies of this fun duology ;)

 
Unconditionally by Erin Lyon
Unconditionally
(Contract Killers #2)
by Erin Lyon
January 9, 2018
336 pages

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Goodreads Summary:
In a world where marriage doesn’t exist—only seven-year contracts—you don’t marry, you sign. You don’t divorce, you breach. And sometimes, you just expire.

In this hilarious conclusion to Erin Lyon's I Love You Subject to the Following Terms and Conditions, Kate has accepted a job practicing signing law, the one type of law she swore she'd never do - especially since what she thought was her very own happily ever after turned into just another expired contract. But between Kate's embarrassing penchant for running into exes in court, clients determined to use her as their very own therapist, and a couple having a knock-down, drag-out over the custody of the family guinea pig, at least the job's never boring.

But while Kate finally has a handle on her career, her love life is still, well, complicated. The former love of her life, Jonathan, wants her back. Her current main squeeze, Dave, wants to take things to the next level, but she still can't shake her wolf-in-sheep's-clothing vibe about him. And then there's Adam, her mad crush who really wants to be her friend. So, to sum up, one questionable ex, one player with a capital "P," and one guy who's kind of stolen her heart even though she's in the friend zone. This should be a piece of cake.

Unconditionally is both a sweet and sexy romantic comedy and a hilariously relatable look at finding happiness where you least expect it.
 
 
Interview

1. How did you come up with your book titles? Were the lengths (one long, one short) intentional?

Ah, titles. I Love You Subject to the Following Terms and Conditions was originally titled The Contract Killers. Since my publisher is full of smart people, they said ‘Nope – sounds too thriller-y’ (okay – they didn’t say ‘thriller-y…I’m paraphrasing). They turned out to be 100% correct since – depending on which site you are looking at – some will still describe the book as ‘murder for hire’ and that’s just with the “A Contract Killers Novel” part. So, I said “well, the basic idea is “I love you…subject to the following terms and conditions” and it stuck. When it came to book two, other ideas were thrown around, but I kept coming back to Unconditionally (because I’m a romantic at heart despite the whole 7-year contract thing). The long title / short title thing was a happy accident that I rather like.
 
2. What made you want to write about contracts and marriages?

It actually started with the idea of short-term marriages given the divorce rate in this country. I told a co-worker “Maybe humans weren’t meant to mate for life” (I know – so profound). Then I went to law school and learned all about contract law and the two ideas merged. Voila. Seven-year contracts.
 
3. Do you have a favourite guy out of the three? If not, then who did you enjoy writing the most?

Um, Adam. Is there really any question? I do love Jonathan, too though (just like Kate – hence the conundrum). Ironically, Dave was more a portrayal of the very real, somewhat douchy guys I’ve met and I was a little surprised that some women actually liked him best.
 
4. Who was the hardest character to write? Why?

I guess Dave was the hardest to write, I think because there is a little of me in all of the other characters. I could relate to them – feel what they feel. I’ve known Daves, even felt like I understood what made them tick, but I can’t really put myself in their shoes, if that makes sense.
 
5. What are some advices you'd give to Kate to help sort out her relationship troubles?

I did give Kate brilliant advice on her relationship troubles! I was able to do that as Logek ;)
 
Thank you so much for answering my questions Erin! I love how you came up with the idea for the books. And ADAM. There's definitely no questions about it. Ever.


Erin LyonAbout the Author
Erin Lyon graduated with a bachelor's degree in English and then worked in broadcast television at the Sacramento ABC affiliate for 10 years before going to law school. She is now a practicing civil attorney and blames all of the people in her life for not trying to talk her out of the whole “becoming a lawyer” thing. After finishing law school, she completed her first novel and began working on the sequels. Erin lives in Northern California with her husband of nearly 20 years (the Saint), her two daughters (the Girls), her three rescue dogs (the Boys), and three cats, who, let’s be real, belong only to themselves. The Contract Killers is her debut novel.
 

Wednesday, January 10, 2018

WoW #183: The Defiant Heir (Swords and Fire #2) by Melissa Caruso


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The Defiant Heir by Melissa CarusoThe Defiant Heir
(Swords and Fire #2)
by Melissa Caruso
April 19, 2018
480 pages


Goodreads Summary:
Across the border, the Witch Lords of Vaskandar are preparing for war. But before an invasion can begin, they must call a rare gathering of all seventeen lords to decide a course of action. Lady Amalia Cornaro knows that this Conclave might be her only chance to stifle the growing flames of war, and she is ready to make any sacrifice if it means saving Raverra from destruction.

Amalia and Zaira must go behind enemy lines, using every ounce of wit and cunning they have, to sway Vaskandar from war. Or else it will all come down to swords and fire.

 
I buddy read book 1 last year with a friend and really enjoyed it. Book 2 sounds awesome!

What are you guys waiting on this week?

Tuesday, January 9, 2018

Review: Nice Try, Jane Sinner by Lianne Oelke


Nice Try, Jane Sinner by Lianne OelkeNice Try, Jane Sinner
by Lianne Oelke
January 9, 2018
432 pages

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Goodreads Summary:
The only thing 17-year-old Jane Sinner hates more than failure is pity. After a personal crisis and her subsequent expulsion from high school, she’s going nowhere fast. Jane’s well-meaning parents push her to attend a high school completion program at the nearby Elbow River Community College, and she agrees, on one condition: she gets to move out.

Jane tackles her housing problem by signing up for House of Orange, a student-run reality show that is basically Big Brother, but for Elbow River Students. Living away from home, the chance to win a car (used, but whatever), and a campus full of people who don't know what she did in high school… what more could she want? Okay, maybe a family that understands why she’d rather turn to Freud than Jesus to make sense of her life, but she'll settle for fifteen minutes in the proverbial spotlight.

As House of Orange grows from a low-budget web series to a local TV show with fans and shoddy T-shirts, Jane finally has the chance to let her cynical, competitive nature thrive. She'll use her growing fan base, and whatever Intro to Psychology can teach her, to prove to the world—or at least viewers of substandard TV—that she has what it takes to win.

 

Monday, January 8, 2018

Review: Gunslinger Girl by Lyndsay Ely

 
Gunslinger Girl by Lyndsay Ely
Gunslinger Girl
by Lyndsay Ely
January 2, 2018
432 pages

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Goodreads Summary:
Seventeen-year-old Serendipity "Pity" Jones inherited two things from her mother: a pair of six shooters and perfect aim. She's been offered a life of fame and fortune in Cessation, a glittering city where lawlessness is a way of life. But the price she pays for her freedom may be too great....

In this extraordinary debut from Lyndsay Ely, the West is once again wild after a Second Civil War fractures the U.S. into a broken, dangerous land. Pity's struggle against the dark and twisted underbelly of a corrupt city will haunt you long after the final bullet is shot.

Saturday, January 6, 2018

Stacking the Shelves #175


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Just before the holiday break I received the most amazing bookmail from Raincoast Books, thank you!! So many of my most anticipated 2018 releases <3

Pickles with Reign the Earth, Shadowsong, Daughter of the Siren Queen and To Kill a Kingdom.
 
I was super excited to receive this surprise from Tor Teen! A female Spartacus story! I've already read it ;)
 
Ripple with Blood and Sand.
 
What did you add to your shelves this week?

Friday, January 5, 2018

Review: Everless (Everless #1) by Sara Holland


Everless by Sara HollandEverless
(Everless #1)
by Sara Holland
January 2, 2018
336 pages

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Goodreads Summary:
In the kingdom of Sempera, time is currency—extracted from blood, bound to iron, and consumed to add time to one’s own lifespan. The rich aristocracy, like the Gerlings, tax the poor to the hilt, extending their own lives by centuries.

No one resents the Gerlings more than Jules Ember. A decade ago, she and her father were servants at Everless, the Gerlings’ palatial estate, until a fateful accident forced them to flee in the dead of night. When Jules discovers that her father is dying, she knows that she must return to Everless to earn more time for him before she loses him forever.

But going back to Everless brings more danger—and temptation—than Jules could have ever imagined. Soon she’s caught in a tangle of violent secrets and finds her heart torn between two people she thought she’d never see again. Her decisions have the power to change her fate—and the fate of time itself.

 

Wednesday, January 3, 2018

WoW #182: To Right the Wrongs (Erin Blake #2) by Sheryl Scarborough


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To Right the Wrongs by Sheryl ScarboroughTo Right the Wrongs
(Erin Blake #2)
by Sheryl Scarborough
February 27, 2018
320 pages


Goodreads Summary:
Sheryl Scarborough continues the adventures of teen amateur sleuth and aspiring forensic scientist Erin Blake in this sequel to To Catch a Killer.

Barely three weeks after catching the killer of Erin's mother and their biology teacher, Erin and her crew are back, up to their elbows in forensics projects. But this time it's with the full approval of their parents.

With Uncle Victor at the helm, Erin and her best friends, Spam and Lysa, are prepping a new classroom for CSI summer camp, where they will serve as camp counselors. Meanwhile, Erin's super-hot new boyfriend, Journey, is graduating, just in time for him to take a position as Victor's intern in the new CSI lab on campus. Journey and Victor are going to take another look at the evidence in the murder trial that sent Journey's father to prison. The girls are under strict orders not to meddle with the murder case, but that's easier said than done...

 
While I didn't love the first book in this duology(?) I thoroughly enjoyed the forensic aspect and am excited for more! Check out my review of book 1 HERE.

What are you guys waiting on this week?

Monday, January 1, 2018

Review: The Cruel Prince (The Folk of the Air #1) by Holly Black


The Cruel Prince by Holly BlackThe Cruel Prince
(The Folk of the Air #1)
by Holly Black
January 2, 2018
384 pages

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Goodreads Summary:
Of course I want to be like them. They’re beautiful as blades forged in some divine fire. They will live forever.

And Cardan is even more beautiful than the rest. I hate him more than all the others. I hate him so much that sometimes when I look at him, I can hardly breathe.


Jude was seven years old when her parents were murdered and she and her two sisters were stolen away to live in the treacherous High Court of Faerie. Ten years later, Jude wants nothing more than to belong there, despite her mortality. But many of the fey despise humans. Especially Prince Cardan, the youngest and wickedest son of the High King.

To win a place at the Court, she must defy him–and face the consequences.

In doing so, she becomes embroiled in palace intrigues and deceptions, discovering her own capacity for bloodshed. But as civil war threatens to drown the Courts of Faerie in violence, Jude will need to risk her life in a dangerous alliance to save her sisters, and Faerie itself.

 
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