New Release Review: Forever by Jacquelyn Frank

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May 252013
 
New Release Review: Forever by Jacquelyn Frank

New Release Review: Forever by Jacquelyn Frank Book 2 – The World of the Nightwalkers series Book provided by Edelweiss and Ballantine Books Release Date: May 28, 2013 Synopsis from Goodreads: After being brought back from death, police officer Jackson Waverly receives the shock of his life: he has become host to a Bodywalker, a spirit that is reborn in flesh and blood, and part of a proud, ancient race that uses its extraordinary gifts to battle dark, evil forces. Jackson’s spirit is a powerful one—none other than the Egyptian pharaoh Menes, who longs to reunite with his eternal love, [ Read More of this Review ]

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 Posted by on May 25, 2013 at 7:00 am

Review: Sea of Tranquility by Katja Millay

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May 212013
 
Review: Sea of Tranquility by Katja Millay

Review: Sea of Tranquility by Katja Millay Book provided by NetGalley and Atria Books Release date: June 4, 2013 (first published September 2012) Synopsis from Goodreads: I live in a world without magic or miracles. A place where there are no clairvoyants or shapeshifters, no angels or superhuman boys to save you. A place where people die and music disintegrates and things suck. I am pressed so hard against the earth by the weight of reality that some days I wonder how I am still able to lift my feet to walk. Full of rage and without a purpose, former [ Read More of this Review ]

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 Posted by on May 21, 2013 at 7:00 am

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

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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

Early Review: Tarnished by Rhiannon Held

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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

Early Review: The Testing by Joelle Charbonneau

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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

Early Review: The Pirate’s Wish by Cassandra Rose Clarke

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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

Early Review: Gameboard of the Gods by Richelle Mead

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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

Early Review: Tempest Reborn by Nicole Peeler

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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

New Release Review: The Collector by Victoria Scott

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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

Early Review: Dare You To by Katie McGarry

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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

New Release Review: Zenn Scarlett by Christian Schoon

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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

Early Review: Binding Agreement (Just One Night Part 3)

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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

Early Review: Reboot by Amy Tintera

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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

Review: Headed for Trouble (Troubleshooters #16.5) by Suzanne Brockmann

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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

Genre Book Showdown: Transparent vs Parallel

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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

Early Review: Thief of Souls by Neal Shusterman

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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

Early Review: Scorpion Shards by Neal Shusterman

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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

Early Review: The Rules for Disappearing by Ashley Elston

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Apr 252013
 
Early Review: The Rules for Disappearing by Ashley Elston

The Rules for Disappearing by Ashley Elston Book #1 in The Rules for Disappearing series Genre: YA Contemporary/Thriller Publication Date: 12 May 2013 ARC Provided by Netgalley and Disney-Hyperion Synopsis from Goodreads: She’s been six different people in six different places: Madeline in Ohio, Isabelle in Missouri, Olivia in Kentucky . . . But now that she’s been transplanted to rural Louisiana, she has decided that this fake identity will be her last. Witness Protection has taken nearly everything from her. But for now, they’ve given her a new name, Megan Rose Jones, and a horrible hair color. For the [ Read More of this Review ]

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 Posted by on April 25, 2013 at 3:00 pm

Early Review: Death Rejoices by A.J. Aalto

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Apr 242013
 
Early Review: Death Rejoices by A.J. Aalto

Early Review: Death Rejoices by A.J. Aalto Book 2 in The Marnie Baranuik Files Release Date: April 30, 2013 Book provided by the publisher Synopsis from Goodreads: Marnie Baranuik is back, and this time, the Great White Shark of psychic investigations has “people skills” and a new assistant who seems to harbor an unhealthy curiosity about Harry, her revenant companion. Together, they’ve got a whole lot of questions that need answering. Is an ancient vampire hunting in Denver? Who is stalking Lord Dreppenstedt? How do you cure a slipper-humping bat, ditch an ogre, or give a demon king the slip? [ Read More of this Review ]

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 Posted by on April 24, 2013 at 2:00 pm

Release Date Review: Claim Me by J. Kenner

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Apr 232013
 
Release Date Review: Claim Me by J. Kenner

Release Date Review: Claim Me by J.Kenner Book 2 in Stark Trilogy Book provided by NetGalley and Bantam Books Synopsis from Goodreads: For Damien, our obsession is a game. For me, it is fiercely, blindingly, real. Damien Stark’s need is palpable—his need for pleasure, his need for control, his need for me. Beautiful and brilliant yet tortured at his core, he is in every way my match. I have agreed to be his alone, and now I want him to be fully mine. I want us to possess each other beyond the sweetest edge of our ecstasy, into the deepest [ Read More of this Review ]

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 Posted by on April 23, 2013 at 7:00 am
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