May 182013
 
Early Review: The Forever of Ella and Micha by Jessica Sorensen

The Forever of Ella and Micha by Jessica Sorensen Book #2 in The Secret series Genre: New Adult Romance Publication Date: 28 May 2013 ARC Provided by Netgalley and Forever Synopsis from Goodreads: Ella and Micha have survived tragedy and heartbreak. When they’re together, anything seems possible. But now they are thousands of miles apart, and managing their long distance relationship will put their love to the test. Ella is back at school, trying hard not worry so much about her future. But with her father in and out of rehab, she’s having a hard time making it through the days. All she [ Read More of this Review ]

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 Posted by on May 18, 2013 at 7:00 am
May 172013
 
Early Review: Tarnished by Rhiannon Held

Tarnished by Rhiannon Held Book #2 in the Silver series Genre: Urban Fantasy Publication Date: 21 May 2013 Print Galley Provided by Tor Books Synopsis from Goodreads: Experience the romance and danger of running with the werewolves in this urban fantasy Andrew Dare has found his mate in Silver, but they haven’t found the pack they can call home. Some of his old friends think he should return and challenge Roanoke for leadership of all the werewolf packs on the East Coast. But Andrew has baggage—his violent history with the packs of Spain and the rumors of his lack of control. And [ Read More of this Review ]

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 Posted by on May 17, 2013 at 3:00 pm
May 162013
 
Early Review: The Testing by Joelle Charbonneau

Early Review: The Testing by Joelle Charbonneau Book 1 in The Testing Series Release date: June 4, 2013 Book provided by NetGalley and Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Synopsis from Goodreads: Keep your friends close and your enemies closer. Isn’t that what they say? But how close is too close when they may be one in the same? The Seven Stages War left much of the planet a charred wasteland. The future belongs to the next generation’s chosen few who must rebuild it. But to enter this elite group, candidates must first pass The Testing—their one chance at a college education and [ Read More of this Review ]

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 Posted by on May 16, 2013 at 2:00 pm
May 162013
 
Early Review: The Pirate's Wish by Cassandra Rose Clarke

Early Review: The Pirate’s Wish by Cassandra Rose Clarke Book 2 in The Assassin’s Curse series Release Date: June 4, 2013 Book provided by NetGalley and Angry Robot Synopsis from Goodreads: After setting out to break the curse that binds them together, the pirate Ananna and the assassin Naji find themselves stranded on an enchanted island in the north with nothing but a sword, their wits, and the secret to breaking the curse: complete three impossible tasks. With the help of their friend Marjani and a rather unusual ally, Ananna and Naji make their way south again, seeking what seems [ Read More of this Review ]

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 Posted by on May 16, 2013 at 7:01 am
May 152013
 
New Release Review: Rising Darkness by Thea Harrison

Rising Darkness by Thea Harrison Series: Game of Shadows #1 Genre: Urban Fantasy Release Date: April 2, 2013 In the hospital ER where she works, Mary is used to chaos. But lately, every aspect of her life seems adrift. She’s feeling disconnected from herself. Voices appear in her head. And the vivid, disturbing dreams she’s had all her life are becoming more intense. Then she meets Michael. He’s handsome, enigmatic and knows more than he can say. In his company, she slowly remembers the truth about herself… Thousands of years ago, there were eight of them. The one called the [ Read More of this Review ]

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 Posted by on May 15, 2013 at 7:23 am
May 142013
 
Early Review: Gameboard of the Gods by Richelle Mead

Early Review: Gameboard of the Gods by Richelle Mead Book 1 in Age of X series Release date: June 4, 2013 Book provided by Edelweiss and Dutton Synopsis from Goodreads: 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 [ Read More of this Review ]

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 Posted by on May 14, 2013 at 2:00 pm
May 142013
 
New Release Review: A Highland Werewolf Wedding by Terry Spear

New Release Review: A Highland Werewolf Wedding by Terry Spear Book 11 in Heart of the Wolf series Book provided by NetGalley and Sourcebooks Release date: May 7, 2013 Synopsis from Goodreads: Elaine Hawthorn is a gray American werewolf, currently out of work, and on a mission to share in a family treasure. When she arrives in Scotland, she nearly has a head-on collision with one hot, kilt-garbed Highlander, and runs him off the road. Werewolf laird Cearnach MacNeill isn’t happy Elaine ruined his car, but he quickly becomes her protector after a misunderstanding lands her right in the middle [ Read More of this Review ]

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 Posted by on May 14, 2013 at 7:00 am
May 132013
 
Early Review: Tempest Reborn by Nicole Peeler

Tempest Reborn by Nicole Peeler Book #6 in the Jane True series Genre: Urban Fantasy Publication Date: 28 May 2013 ARC Provided by Netgalley and Orbit Synopsis from Goodreads: Anyan may be trapped in an evil dragon and Blondie may be gone, but Jane knows one thing: she’s not about to give up. She’s ready to tear down heaven and earth to save her lover, despite those who believe he’s lost. Luckily for Jane, those who’ve given up on Anyan do not include those closest to her. Defying The Powers That Be, Jane and Company form their own crack squad [ Read More of this Review ]

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 Posted by on May 13, 2013 at 10:07 am
May 112013
 
New Release Review: The Collector by Victoria Scott

The Collector by Victoria Scott Book #1 in the Dante Walker series Genre: YA Urban Fantasy Publication Date: 2 April 2013 ARC Received from Netgalley and Entangled Teen Synopsis from Goodreads: He makes good girls…bad. Dante Walker is flippin’ awesome, and he knows it. His good looks, killer charm, and stellar confidence have made him one of hell’s best—a soul collector. His job is simple: weed through humanity and label those round rears with a big red good or bad stamp. Old Saint Nick gets the good guys, and he gets the fun ones. Bag-and-tag. Sealing souls is nothing personal. Dante’s an [ Read More of this Review ]

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 Posted by on May 11, 2013 at 7:00 am
May 102013
 
An Oldie but a Goodie: The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald

Today, we bring you a special review The Great Gatsby, just in time for the movie release. Even if you are not planning to watch it, we completely recommend the book. The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald First Published: 1925 Genres: Classics, Literary Fiction Available in Paperback, Ebook, Audiobook and Film Jay Gatsby is the man who has everything. But one thing will always be out of his reach … Everybody who is anybody is seen at his glittering parties. Day and night his Long Island mansion buzzes with bright young things drinking, dancing and debating his mysterious character. For [ Read More of this Review ]

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 Posted by on May 10, 2013 at 7:03 am
May 092013
 
Early Review: Dare You To by Katie McGarry

Early Review: Dare You To by Katie McGarry Book 2 in Pushing the Limits series Book provided by NetGalley and Harlequin Teen Release date: May 28, 2013 Synopsis from Goodreads: Ryan lowers his lips to my ear. “Dance with me, Beth.” “No.” I whisper the reply. I hate him and I hate myself for wanting him to touch me again…. “I dare you…” If anyone knew the truth about Beth Risk’s home life, they’d send her mother to jail and seventeen-year-old Beth who knows where. So she protects her mom at all costs. Until the day her uncle swoops in [ Read More of this Review ]

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 Posted by on May 9, 2013 at 7:00 am
May 082013
 
New Release Review: Zenn Scarlett by Christian Schoon

Zenn Scarlett by Christian Schoon Book #1 in the Zenn Scarlett duology Genre: YA Science Fiction Publication Date: 7 May 2013 Print Galley Provided by Strange Chemistry Synopsis from Goodreads: When you’re studying to be exoveterinarian specializing in exotic, alien life forms, school… is a different kind of animal. Best-selling author Mike Mullin (Ashfall) calls Zenn Scarlett “…delightful, bizarre, and occasionally terrifying.” Melissa West (Gravity) says it’s “Utterly imaginative… sci-fi at its best. Fantastic world-building. Deep characters… I couldn’t put it down!” And Temple Grandin (Animals in Translation) says “All future vets will want to read Zenn Scarlett and her adventures with [ Read More of this Review ]

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 Posted by on May 8, 2013 at 9:14 am
May 072013
 
Review: Crystal Cove by Lisa Kleypas

Crystal Cove by Lisa Kleypas Series: Friday Harbor #4 Genre: Romance, Fantasy (Magic/Witches) Release Date: Feb 5, 2013 One woman who has been cursed never to find love… One man without a soul who wants her more than life itself… They meet in a small island town in the Pacific Northwest, where magic is in the air and fate is a force too powerful to defy… When Justine Hoffman was born, her mother cast a spell to protect her from heartbreak, and as a result, she is incapable of falling in love. Eventually Justine’s irrepressible curiosity —and her wish to [ Read More of this Review ]

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 Posted by on May 7, 2013 at 7:44 am
May 062013
 
Early Review: Binding Agreement (Just One Night Part 3)

Early Review: Binding Agreement – Just One Night Part 3 by Kyra Davis Book 3 in Just One Night series Release date: May 20, 2013 Book provided by Edelweiss and Pocket Star Synopsis from Edelweiss: Part 3 of the Just One Night series. One wild night in a Vegas hotel changed everything for Kasie. Sleeping with a powerful, sexy stranger made her rethink her impending marriage, and a whole lot more. As her affair threatens her job and the sexy billionaire Robert Dade becomes more controlling, Kasie has to figure out if her passion is leading her down a path [ Read More of this Review ]

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 Posted by on May 6, 2013 at 7:00 am
May 042013
 
Whittling Down the Freebie Pile: Darkhouse (Experiment in Terror) by Karina Halle

Whittling Down the Freebie Pile: Darkhouse (Experiment in Terror #1) by Karina Halle Book available for free download – Kobo, Smashwords, Amazon (*always check prices before purchase complete) Synopsis from Goodreads: With all the vampire, werewolf and faerie books out there, it’s easy to become numb to all things supernatural. The antidote? Darkhouse introduces two real and unforgettable characters, Perry Palomino & Dex Foray, amateur ghost hunters who are “attractive, relatable and oddly heroic,” “flawed but loveable,” “slightly crazy” and just the most endearing pair to ever tackle the paranormal…just don’t call them normal. Darkhouse is a thrilling and sexy [ Read More of this Review ]

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 Posted by on May 4, 2013 at 3:00 pm
May 042013
 
Early Review: Reboot by Amy Tintera

Early Review: Reboot by Amy Tintera Book 1 in Reboot Series Book provided by Edelweiss and Harper Teen Release Date: May 7, 2013 Synopsis from Goodreads: Five years ago, Wren Connolly was shot three times in the chest. After 178 minutes she came back as a Reboot: stronger, faster, able to heal, and less emotional. The longer Reboots are dead, the less human they are when they return. Wren 178 is the deadliest Reboot in the Republic of Texas. Now seventeen years old, she serves as a soldier for HARC (Human Advancement and Repopulation Corporation). Wren’s favorite part of the [ Read More of this Review ]

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 Posted by on May 4, 2013 at 8:25 am
May 032013
 
Review: Headed for Trouble (Troubleshooters #16.5) by Suzanne Brockmann

Headed for Trouble (Troubleshooters #16.5) by Suzanne Brockmann *early review copy of this book received from the publisher and Edelweis* Regina’s Rating: 4 stars/Grade A Book Summary: Tough-as-nails Troubleshooters operative Sam Starrett learns the agony of loving someone in danger–and the hell of waiting on the home front–as his wife and fellow Troubleshooter, Alyssa, hurtles into a foreign hotspot that’s about to boil over. Navy SEAL Frank O’Leary’s ill-fated holiday reunion with his older brother takes a turn for the better-when a chance encounter on a rainy New Orleans street gives him a reason to be thankful after all. In a maze of tunnels [ Read More of this Review ]

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 Posted by on May 3, 2013 at 7:00 am
May 022013
 
Genre Book Showdown: Transparent vs Parallel

This month I read two HarperTeen novels about teenage girls that are something more than average.  Transparent‘s MC Fiona was an invisible girl and Parallel‘s MC Abby was able to sift through parallel universes.  Today, these books meet in the Genre Book Showdown. Who will take home the win?  Read on to see who is declared the victor!   The Contenders: Transparent by Natalie Whipple Genre: YA Paranormal Publication Date: 21 May 2013 ARC Provided by Edelweiss and HarperTeen Synopsis from Goodreads: Plenty of teenagers feel invisible. Fiona McClean actually is. An invisible girl is a priceless weapon. Fiona’s own father has been forcing her to do his dirty [ Read More of this Review ]

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 Posted by on May 2, 2013 at 1:47 pm
Apr 302013
 
Early Review: Thief of Souls by Neal Shusterman

Thief of Souls by Neal Shusterman Series: The Star Shards Chronicles #2 Genre: Young Adult Sci-Fi/Fantasy Re-Release Date: May 7, 2013 ARC Provided by Edelweiss and Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers A group of monumentally powerful teens must face an ancient, soul-eating foe in this second book of The Star Shards Chronicles. A cataclysmic explosion has given earthly teens astronomical powers—when the star Mentarsus-H went supernova at their conceptions, the teens absorbed the shattered soul of the star and inherited unimaginable abilities. Now the Star Shards have become like gods, drunk on their own power—and ripe for manipulation [ Read More of this Review ]

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 Posted by on April 30, 2013 at 2:51 pm
Apr 302013
 
Early Review: Scorpion Shards by Neal Shusterman

Scorpion Shards by Neal Shusterman Series: The Star Shards Chronicles #1 Genre: Young Adult Sci-Fi/Fantasy Re-Release Date: May 7, 2013 ARC Provided by Edelweiss and Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers Six teens struggle to discover the source of their strange and horrific abilities in this first book of The Star Shards Chronicles. Dillon has the terrifying power to create massive amounts of destruction with the slightest tweak of his will. Deanna is so consumed by fear, it has become like a black hole, drawing to her the very things that terrify her. Then, when the glare of a [ Read More of this Review ]

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 Posted by on April 30, 2013 at 7:21 am
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