Stuck in Y.A. Books

Title: Keep Holding On Author: Susane Colasanti Pages: 202 Publisher: Viking Juvenile Expected Release Date: May 31, 2012 Buy: Amazon | Barns & Noble | Chapters Indigo | Book Depository  Summary: ( Goodreads ) Between Noelle’s difficult home life and the bullying she endures at school, all she wants is to get out of her small town. Noelle would give anything to be with Julian Porter. But staying with her emotionally distant boyfriend is safer. When things heat up between Noelle and Julian, she has to decide whether she can be her true self with him.                                  * Received for review from Penguin Canada Young Readers* Review:  In Susane Colasanti's new release Keep Holding on, she creates Noelle who has a difficult home life with her "mother" and she is being bullied at school c...

Title: The Things About The Truth Author: Lauren Barnholt Pages: 304 Publisher: Simon Pulse Release Date: July 10, 2012 Summary ( Goodreads ): In this humorous love story from the author of Two-Way Street , an unlikely romance is the best sort of surprise—but the wrong secret can ruin everything. Kelsey’s not going to let one mistake ruin her life. Sure, she got kicked out of prep school and all her old friends are shutting her out. But Kelsey’s focused on her future, and she’s determined to get back on track at Concordia High. Isaac’s been kicked out of more schools than he can count. Since his father’s a state senator, Isaac’s life is under constant scrutiny—but Concordia High’s his last stop before boarding school, so Isaac’s hoping to fly under the radar and try to stay put for a change. When Kelsey and Isaac meet, it’s anything but love at first sight. She thinks he’s an entitled brat, and he thinks she’s a stuck-up snob. So it surprises them bot...

Title: Dreamless (Starcrossed #2) Author: Josephine Angelini  Pages: 487 Publisher: HarperTeen Expected Release: May 29, 2012 Buy: Amazon | Chapters Indigo | Barns & Noble | Book Depository Summary: ( Goodreads ) As the only Scion that can enter Hades at will, Helen descends to the Underworld in search of a way to overcome the Furies and end the cycle of revenge that has cursed the Scions. But she’s running out of time. Each descent weakens her both in mind and spirit. A mysterious stranger might be her only salvation, but the price may be her love for Lucas Delos. As an unforgettable love triangle emerges, Josephine Angelini’s compelling saga becomes ever more intricate and spellbinding. The eagerly awaited sequel to the internationally bestselling Starcrossed, Dreamless delivers with a huge emotional impact that will leave readers satisfied—and longing for more. * A copy was provided by HarperCollins Canada for honest review* Revie...

This week was a slow one for me but I know things are coming next week! Won: The Selection (#1) by Kiera Cass   ~ Thank you Pub Crawl Girls!   Bought:  Struck (Struck #1) by Jennifer Bosworth  Dreamless (Starcrossed #2) by Josephine Angelini (LOVED!!) + its soo shiny! Insanity (Asylum #1) by Lauren Hammond (kindle)

Hey everyone! I am the first stop in the Insanity by Lauren Hammond Blog Tour! Here is an excerpt from the novel: (Lauren) Thank you so much for having me on the blog today! I’m so excited to share an excerpt of my latest novel, Insanity with you! I hope you enjoy it! My eyes are instantly drawn to the metal. Its brass and dull and the way it moves, ever so slowly, puts me in a trance-like state. I am calm. Relaxed. I could sleep. My eyelids start fluttering. Every few seconds I shake my head and open my eyes to try and fight off the effect the instrument has on me. “Relax, Adelaide.” Dr. Watson's voice is mellow—soothing—like a lullaby. “Open your mind to me.” Open your mind to me. I hear this inside my head over and over again. But  soon the ticking becomes louder. The movement of the needle is too calming. I think Dr. Watson is saying something else, but I can't be sure because of the tick...tick...ticking. Soon all of the contents of the office...

Title: The Selection ( The Selection #1)  Author: Kiera Cass Pages: 336 Publisher: HarperTeen Expected Publication: April 24, 2012  BUY: AMAZON | CHAPTERS INDIGO | BARNES & NOBLE | BOOK DEPOSITORY  Summary:   For thirty-five girls, the Selection is the chance of a lifetime. The opportunity to escape the life laid out for them since birth. To be swept up in a world of glittering gowns and priceless jewels. To live in the palace and compete for the heart of the gorgeous Prince Maxon. But for America Singer, being Selected is a nightmare. It means turning her back on her secret love with Aspen, who is a caste below her. Leaving her home to enter a fierce competition for a crown she doesn't want. Living in a palace that is constantly threatened by violent rebel attacks. Then America meets Prince Maxon. Gradually, she starts to question all the plans she's made for herself- and realizes that the life she's always dreamed ...

I started book blogging to talk about the books I love. I started first on Chapters Indigo and gradually moved on to Blogger as a way to let a wider audience read my reviews. I know people want to request books like crazy from the publisher all depending on their followers but not all publishers look at that. It all depends on how you reach out on the public and reading others blogs. I do understand that its hard to gain followers, all bloggers go through it, but your blog has to make a name for itself rather than asking other blogs to follow you because of a meme its about the content of the blog that will attract your views and publishers.  When I started in 2009 I did not understand a thing about blogging, never even heard about it, but after I read the Twilight series I was going through a phase of constant reading and I wanted to voice out my ideas. I was always at the book store and once I finished that book I would post a short review of what I thought of the book. ...

Title: Hidden (Firelight #3) Author: Sophie Jordan Pages: 272 Publisher: HarperTeen Release Date: September 11, 2012 Pre-Order: Amazon Summary: (Goodreads) Jacinda was supposed to bond with Cassian, the "prince" of their pride. But she resisted long before she fell in love with Will—a human and, worse, a hunter. When she ran away with Will, it ended in disaster, with Cassian's sister, Miram, captured. Weighed down by guilt, Jacinda knows she must rescue her to set things right. Yet to do so she will have to venture deep into the heart of enemy territory. The only way Jacinda can reach Miram is by posing as a prisoner herself, though once she assumes that disguise, things quickly spiral out of her control. As she learns more about her captors, she realizes that even if Will and Cassian can carry out their part of the plan, there's no guarantee they'll all make it out alive. But what Jacinda never could have foreseen is that esc...

Title: Of Poseidon Author: Anna Banks Pages: 324 Publisher: Feiwel & Friends Expected Release: May 22, 2012 Buy: Amazon | Chapters Indigo | Barns & Noble | Book Depository Summary: Emma and her friend Chloe are spending vacation in Florida. When Emma (literally) runs into a hot guy named Galen on the beach, little does she know he’s a prince of the Syrena. Galen and Emma both feel something strange – is it attraction? – and Galen suspects that Emma might well be the girl he’s heard of – a human who can communicate with fish. What follows is a deadly scene with a shark in which Galen witnesses Emma’s gifts. He must know more about her, and follows her back to New Jersey, and high school, to find out for sure if she’s the key to saving his kingdom. Soon, Emma can’t deny her feelings for him, but can’t explain them, either – and both she and Galen must learn more about where she comes from and what her powers are befo...

Review: Temptation (#1) by Karen Ann Hopkins Pushing the Limits by Katie McGarry The Goddess Legacy (#2.5) by Aimee Carter ~ Thank You Harlequin Teen + Netgalley  Won: A Touch Morbid (A Touch Trilogy #2) by Leah Clifford (Signed) ~Thank You Leah Clifford <3 Bought: Underworld (Abandon #2) by Meg Cabot This is So Not Happening (He's So/She So #3) by Kieran Scott Gilt (The Royal Circle #1) by Katherine Longshore

  Coming in 2012          

  Follow Friday is now hosted by TWO hosts, Parajunkee of course and Alison of Alison Can Read . Each host will have their own Feature Blog and this way it'll allow us to show off more new blogs! Q: Summer Break is upon us! What would be the perfect vacation spot for you to catch up on your reading & relax? A: I would go to Florence Italy at the Boboli Gardens to read. I have already been here and its absolutely beautiful! Definitely a place to go!

1) Dear Daemon, I am in LOVE with you! <3 But you’re not real... Am I crazy? Dear Crazy, Well, I think I’m real. So you’re not crazy. And secondly, you LOVE me, so you must be sane and have good taste. Yours truly, Daemon [2]Dear Daemon, Is it possible for a human and a Luxen to procreate? On another note, do you have a Luxen alterna-name too, or just Daemon? Dear Sex on the Brain, Humans and Luxen can bow chicka brown cow all they want, but as far as any little Daemon babies running around, as far as I know, that doesn’t happen. Has to do with the DNA. And my real name? That’s a little personal. Yours Truly, Daemon [3]Can you recommend me an ideal product for that just-got out-of-bed ‘I really don’t give a crap yet I look ridiculously sexy anyway’ hair? Dear Hair Problems, My hair is just naturally “I really don’t give a crap yet I look ridiculously sexy anyway,” but for those not blessed with the natural sexy hair gene, I sug...

It's May 15th! Not only does THE NEAR WITCH by Victoria Schwab come out in paperback TODAY, but, to celebrate its release, "The Ash-Born Boy" is finally up over at Disney*Hyperion's website ! So, what IS "The Ash-Born Boy"? It's a free story Victoria wrote as a thank-you to her fans, and she wrote it to answer ONE question: "Who was Cole before he came to Near?" Now, if you've already read THE NEAR WITCH, "The Ash-Born Boy" is guaranteed to change the way you see Cole. And if you haven't read THE NEAR WITCH yet, don't worry, "The Ash-Born Boy" won't spoil anything! So basically, either way, you should go read Cole's story ;) And if you want to wait and read THE NEAR WITCH first, don't worry! Cole's story will stay up on Disney*Hyperion's website, and if it ever comes down, Victoria will carve out a space for it on her own site. It will always be availab...

  Review: Shattered Dreams (Midnight Dragonfly #1) by Ellie James Broken Illusions (Midnight Dragonfly #2) by Ellie James  Betrayed (Guardian Legacy #1) by Ednah Walters  ~Thank You St. Martins Press & Spencer Hill Press Bought: Hemlock (Hemlock #1) by Kathleen Peacock  Enchanted by Alethea Kontis Second Chance Summer by Morgan Matson (e-book) In Honor by Jessi Kirby (e-book) What was in your Shelves?

 Title: The Mephisto Kiss (The Mephisto Covenant #2) Author: Trinity Faegen Pages: 448 Publisher: Egmont USA Release Date: September 25, 2012 Summary: (From Author) The eyes never lie. No one’s eyes are darker than Eryx's . Not even the Devil’s. When Jax and Sasha first see Jordan Ellis, they know she is no ordinary teenager. She’s the daughter of the President after all, but she’s also Anabo – a descendant of Eve. What they don’t know is that Eryx plans to kidnap Jordan and force President Ellis to pledge his soul. If Eryx’s plot succeeds, the consequences would be catastrophic. But the Mephisto brothers do know about Jordan’s secret identity. And for one of them, she could be the match that leads to their soul’s salvation. Now it’s a desperate race against time to save Jordan and prevent Eryx’s haunting eyes from discovering her true identity. A thrilling story of romance, danger, and intrigue, THE MEPHISTO KISS continues the marvelous ...