Season's Greetings!!!

Hey everyone, 
Hope this finds you well and surrounded by family and friends, feeling the holiday love!! We celebrate Christmas and I celebrate Yule, as well. What do you celebrate? What are some traditions that you and your family observe?

Ennara and the Book of Shadows by Angela Myron

Genre: YA Fantasy, Magic, Adventure

Release Date: October 31, 2014

Publisher: Patchwork Press

Format: ebook

Series: Ennara #2     

Sources: Netgalley/Publisher

November at Becca's Book Affair

Hey all my friends, and Happy Sunday Reading!! What are you reading today?

I am presently between books, although I do have two sitting in my email, awaiting download. Both for authors that I love! It will be hard to choose, but I will get to them as soon as I can!

4 for Friday October Blitz – Presented by Month9Books with Giveaway

Welcome to the 4 for Friday Blitz for Predator by Janice Gable Bashman, Into the Fire by Ashelyn Drake, Boneseeker by Brynn Chapman, and The Emissary by Kristal Shaff, presented by Month9Books!

Be sure to enter the giveaway found at the end of the post.

Night Broken by Patricia Briggs

Genre: Fantasy, romance, paranormal, werewolves

Release Date: March 4, 2014

Publisher: Ace Hardcover

Format: ebook                   Pages: 341

Series: Mercy Thompson #8     Sources: Gift

Ennara and the Fallen Druid by Angela Myron

Genre: YA Fantasy, Magic, Adventure

Release Date: June 12, 2013

Publisher: Stardance Publishing

Format: ebook           Pages: 174

Series: Ennara #1     Sources: Netgalley

Starry Night by Isabel Gillies

Genre: YA Fiction, Romance, New York

Release Date: September 2, 2014

Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux(BYR)

Format: ebook

Pages: 336

Sources: Publisher

The Fall by Stephan Cost

Genre: Fantasy, Romance, Paranormal, Angels

Release Date: September 16, 2014

Publisher: Stephen Cost

Format: ebook

Sources: Publisher

Fall in love with Death. Most Definitely.

4 for Friday Blitz from Month9Books!!

Hey everyone,

Thanks for stopping by today! Busy day today here with book affairs. Hope you enjoyed the Fire in the Woods post this am; then there was the Four of A Kind cover reveal early, early this am. I am looking forward to that one, I tell you. But I have more to share this afternoon!

Fire In the Woods by Jennifer M. Eaton Blog Tour and Giveaway!!

Fire in the Woods by Jennifer M. Eaton

Genre: Young adult, sci-fi

Release Date: September 23, 2014

Publisher: Month9Books, LLC.

Format: ebook                     Pages: 300

Sources: Publisher

Thanks for joining me on my stop of the Fire in the Woods tour! I hope you have been enjoying the tour so far and hop over to the other stops for great reviews and more chances for fun and prizes! Don't forget to pick up your copy of Fire in the Woods and let me know what you thought of it!

Cover Reveal: Four of A Kind by Kellie Sheridan

Hey everyone,

Thanks for stopping by today! I know things have been quiet on my front for a bit now, and I do apologize. Unfortunately, the health issues of my family member continue to get worse and sometimes, I have trouble reading and writing. But please hang in, things will get better soon, I hope.

Now for the exciting news!

I am very excited to share with you the cover of Four of A Kind by Kellie Sheridan of Patchwork Press!!  Kellie is a fantastic author, so I know this book is going to rock!! And the beautiful cover was designed by Erica Crouch, also from Patchwork Press! Look for my review closer to the release date and don't forget to pick up a copy and let me know what you think!

Allegiant by Veronica Roth

Genre: Sci-fi, Dystopian, fantasy, romance

Release Date: October 22, 2013

Publisher: Katherine Tegen Books

Format: ebook                     Pages: 526

Series: Divergent #3

Sources: Gift

Goodreads Synopsis

What if your whole world was a lie?
What if a single revelation—like a single choice—changed everything?
What if love and loyalty made you do things you never expected?

Insurgent by Veronica Roth

Genre: Sci-fi, Dystopian, fantasy, romance

Release Date: May 1, 2012

Publisher: Katherine Tegen Books

Format: ebook                     Pages: 544

Series: Divergent #2

Sources: Gift

Divergent by Veronica Roth

WELCOME TO DIVERGENT WEEK!!! WE HAVE ALL SEEN THE MOVIE (IF YOU HAVEN'T, IT IS A MUST SEE, BEFORE READING THE BOOK OR AFTER, YOUR CHOICE), BUT THE BOOKS HAVE BEEN CALLING ME FOR QUITE A WHILE. SO WITHOUT FURTHER ADO, BOOK 1, DIVERGENT!!

Genre: YA fantasy, sci-fi, dystopian, romance

Release Date: February 28, 2012

Publisher: Katherine Tegen Books

Format: ebook                     Pages: 487

Series: Divergent #1

Sources: Gift

His voice is deep, and it rumbles. “What's your name?”

“Um...” I don't know why I hesitate. But “Beatrice” just doesn't sound right anymore.

“Think about it,” he says, a faint smile curling his lips. “You don't get to pick again.”

A new place, a new name. I can be remade here.

“Tris,” I say firmly.

“Tris,” Lauren repeats, grinning. “Make the announcement, Four”

The boy—Four--looks over his shoulder and shouts, “First jumper—Tris!”

A crowd materializes from the darkness as my eyes adjust. They cheer and pump their fists, and then another person drops into the net. Her screams follow her down. Christina. Everyone laughs, but they follow their laughter with more cheering.

Four sets his hand on my back and says, “Welcome to Dauntless.”

Ignite by Erica Crouch

Release Date: June 11, 2013

Publisher: Patchwork Press

Format: eBook

Pages: 346

Genre: Fantasy, Paranormal, Romance

Series: Ignite #1

Source: NetGalley

Gameboard of the Gods by Richelle Mead

Genre: Sci-fi, dystopia, fantasy

Release Date: June 4, 2013

Publisher: Dutton Adult

Format: Papeback                     Pages: 448

Series: Age of X #1

Sources: Publisher

Goodreads Synopsis:

In a futuristic world nearly destroyed by religious extremists, Justin March lives in exile after failing in his job as an investigator of religious groups and supernatural claims. But Justin is given a second chance when Mae Koskinen comes to bring him back to the Republic of United North America (RUNA). Raised in an aristocratic caste, Mae is now a member of the military’s most elite and terrifying tier, a soldier with enhanced reflexes and skills.
When Justin and Mae are assigned to work together to solve a string of ritualistic murders, they soon realize that their discoveries have exposed them to terrible danger. As their investigation races forward, unknown enemies and powers greater than they can imagine are gathering in the shadows, ready to reclaim the world in which humans are merely game pieces on their board.
Gameboard of the Gods, the first installment of Richelle Mead’s Age of Xseries, will have all the elements that have made her YA Vampire Academy and Bloodlines series such megasuccesses: sexy, irresistible characters; romantic and mythological intrigue; and relentless action and suspense.

My Thoughts:

Wow, what a fantastically awesome book. I know my Goodreads page says I started it way back in February. I did plan on diving into it then, but got caught up reading and reviewing some other books. I devoured Gameboard of the Gods in a matter of days, 5 to be exact and I can’t think of a bad part about it. Oh wait, the ending is very sudden. Does that even count as bad? Because I know was like “Wait! It can’t be done yet! What about….” Haha, don’t want to give anything away. But immediately I was on Richelle’s website, looking for more information.

Gameboard of the Gods has a very detailed plot. There are so many things that work into it. You can really tell that Richelle put a ton of effort into creating the storyline. Her characters are extremely well developed too; even the side characters have their own distinct personalities. I love Mae’s friends Val and Dag; they were definitely my favorite characters with an awesome sense of humor, but I would not want to be their enemies. I don’t know whether it would be cool to be a praetorian, or not, but the concept is pretty neat. To be able to control the human body in such a manner and make it into an emotionless supersoldier is something I am sure scientists somewhere are working on. Kind of a scary thought, actually.

I would definitely recommend Gameboard of the Gods to readers of sci-fi, suspense, drama, and adventure. I can’t wait for the next book in Richelle Mead’s Age of X series.

Would you volunteer as a Praetorian? What are your thoughts on the subject of human genetic and computer enhancement?

Cover Reveal: Puppet by Pauline C. Harris

Thanks for joining me today to check out the cover to Puppet, presented by Patchwork Press!!

Drumrolllll please!!!!

About the book

Penelope lives in a world of advanced technology but many claim society has yet to catch up. Marionettes have advanced in the form of robots; lifelike creations remote controlled to perform super human tasks.

When Penelope makes a deal with Jed, a marionette-obsessed scientist, she doesn’t fully realize what she’s getting herself into. In order for Jed to take her away from the orphanage she lives in, she must first agree to undergo his experiments and tests, ultimately creating something no one ever dreamed possible; the first living marionette.

As Jed shows off his scientific creation to the world, concerns arise surrounding Penelope’s abilities and what she’s capable of doing. Ordered to somehow lessen her abilities, Jed makes a desperate attempt to change Penelope to make her more human, more vulnerable. After Penelope lies to the officials about her past, Jed makes sure it’s the last one she’ll ever utter. The truth is now the only thing she is capable of telling.

As Penelope struggles with her past, her disturbingly new present, and her uncertain future, she is thrust into a magically twisted world of mayhem in search of the one thing she wants, but knows she can never have. The chance to be just a girl again. To be normal. To be real.

Links
Goodreads link - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23015970-puppet
Pauline’s Website - http://paulinecharris.wordpress.com/
Cover design by Erica Crouch - http://www.erica.patchwork-press.com/cover-designs/

About Pauline

Pauline C. Harris is the author of middle grade and young adult science fiction novels and published her first book at the age of fourteen.  She's currently working toward a degree in English.  Other than writing, her time is consumed mainly by reading, playing the violin, watching old black and white movies, and trying to survive her college classes.  You can find her on Twitter at: @PaulineCHarris

Homeland by R.A. Salvatore The Legend of Drizzt Book 1

Genre: High Fantasy, Magic, Sci-fi

Release Date: November 1, 2005

Publisher: Wizards of the Coast

Format: Hardcover                    Pages: 343

Series: The Legend of Drizzt #1

Sources: Public Library

Flashback Friday: Wasteland by Susan Kim and Laurence Klavan

Hey Guys, 

Hope you are all well and enjoying these last weeks of summer. I know the kids are swimming as much as the weather allows and we are walking quite a bit, as we have a 5 month old Alaskan Husky, who bounces off walls if he doesn't get

The Lover's Secret by J.C. Reed

Genre: Adult romance, suspense, erotica

Release Date: August 5, 2014

Format: ebook

Series: No Exceptions #1

Sources: Author

One, Two, Three by Elodie Nowodazkij

Genre: YA contemporary

Release Date: June 26, 2014

Publisher: Createspace

Format: ebook                     Pages: 296

Series: One, Two, Three #1

Sources: Won From Stephanie @ A Dream Within A Dream, sent by Author

"Dancing will always be a part of me, but I a mlearning how to not only be a ballerina. I'm learning to be me". -Natalya

Omens by Kelley Armstrong

Release Date: August 20, 2013

Publisher: Random House CanadaFormat: HardcoverPages: 486Genre: YA ContemporarySeries: Cainsville #1

Source: Publisher

The 100 by Kass Morgan

Genre: YA, Science Fiction, Dystopia, Romance

Release Date: September 3, 2013

Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

Format: ebook                 Pages: 323

Series: The 100 #1

Sources: Gift

Dragonriders Unite with Fledgling by Nicole Conway – Giveaway

Dragonriders Unite with Fledgling by Nicole Conway – Giveaway

Welcome to the DRAGONRIDERS UNITE promo for

Fledgling (The Dragonrider Chronicles #1)
by Nicole Conway

presented by Month9Books!

Be sure to enter the giveaway found at the end of the post.

Where She Went by Gayle Forman

Genre: YA Contemporary

Release Date: April 5, 2011

Publisher: Speak

Format: Paperback                 Pages: 264

Series: If I Stay #2

Sources: Purchased from Chapters

COVER REVEAL: The Lost Locket of Lahaki Anthology!!

I am so very excited to share with you the cover of The Lost Locket of Lahaki Anthology from Patchwork Press!!  These ladies are all fantastic authors, so this is going to be an amazing book!! Look for my review closer to the release date and don't forget to pick up a copy and let me know what you think!

Title: The Lost Locket of Lahari Anthology

Authors: Erica Crouch, Terra Harmony, Janna Jennings, Ruth Silver, Kellie Sheridan

Devil's Frost by Heidi R. Kling

Genre: YA paranormal, witches, fantasy

Release Date: January 21, 2014

Publisher: Coliloquy, LLC

Format: ebook                     

Series: The Spellspinners of Melas County #3

Sources: Publisher

If I Stay by Gayle Forman

Genre: YA Contemporary

Release Date: April 6, 2010

Publisher: Speak

Format: paperback                 Pages: 262

Series: If I Stay #1

Sources: Kristen @ mybookishfairytale@blogspot.ca

Georgetown Academy Book 4 by Jessica Koosed Etting & Alyssa Embree Schwartz

Genre: YA Contemporary, Politics

Release Date: June 11, 2013

Publisher: Colilioquy, LLC

Format: ebook

Series: Georgetown Academy #4

Sources: Publisher

Georgetown Academy Book 3 by Jessica Koosed Etting & Alyssa Embree Schwartz

Genre: YA Contemporary, Politics

Release Date: January 11, 2013

Publisher: Colilioquy, LLC

Format: ebook

Series: Georgetown Academy #3

Sources: Publisher

Georgetown Academy Book 2 by Jessica Koosed Etting & Alyssa Embree Schwartz

Genre: YA Contemporary, Politics

Release Date: October 15, 2012

Publisher: Colilioquy, LLC

Format: ebook

Series: Georgetown Academy #2

Sources: Publisher

Georgetown Academy Book 1 by Jessica Koosed Etting & Alyssa Embree Schwartz

Genre: YA Contemporary, Politics

Release Date: October 24, 2012

Publisher: Colilioquy, LLC

Format: ebook                     Pages: 126

Series: Georgetown Academy #1

Sources: Publisher

Play by Kylie Scott

Genre: New Adult Contemporary

Release Date: March 25, 2014

Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin

Format: ebook                     Pages: 304

Series: Stage Dive #2

Sources: Gift

Adventures With Ragweed by Linda Lou Crosby

Illustrations by Andy Atkins

Genre: Childrens short stories, family, adventure

Release Date: September 26, 2013

Publisher: Neon Lights

Format: ebook                     Pages: 88

Sources: Publisher

Lick by Kylie Scott

This Week on the blog, I am featuring the first 2 books of the Stage Dive series, by Kylie Scott.  I first read Lick way back around July 2013 when I was lucky enough to get a copy off of Netgalley.  I absolutely loved it. My review originally posted on My Bookish Fairytale and Goodreads. Now that I have read Play, (again absolutely loved it) I figured I would pull Lick out of the archives and post it on my own blog to tease and tantalize all your reading senses! Definitely not a one night stand series!! And not for young readers! Without further adieu......

Lick by Kylie Scott

Release Date: July 1, 2013

Publisher: MomentumFormat: eBookPages: 286Genre: New Adult, Romance, Contemporary, MusicSeries: Stage Dive #1

Source: NetGalleyGoodreads Synopsis:

Waking up in Vegas was never meant to be like this.
Evelyn Thomas’s plans for celebrating her twenty-first birthday in Las Vegas were big. Huge. But she sure as hell never meant to wake up on the bathroom floor with a hangover to rival the black plague, a very attractive half-naked tattooed man, and a diamond on her finger large enough to scare King Kong. Now if she could just remember how it all happened.
One thing is for certain, being married to rock and roll’s favourite son is sure to be a wild ride.

Season’s Greetings, A Parish Mail Short by Kira Snyder

Release Date: November 19, 2013

Publisher: Coliloquy, LLC

Format: ebook

Pages: 320

Genre: Seasonal, YA Fantasy, Paranormal

Series: Parish Mail

Sources: Publisher

Post Mortem (Parish Mail #2) by Kira Snyder

Post Mortem (Parish Mail #2)

by Kira Snyder

Release Date: May 27, 2013Publisher: Coliloquy, LLCFormat: eBookPages: 285Genre: YA Fantasy, ParanormalSeries: Parish Mail #2

Source: NetGalley
Goodreads Synopsis:

Celia Macarty is back in Post Mortem, the second installment in theParish Mail saga.