In the Shadow of Blackbirds by Cat Winters Genre: YA Paranormal Publisher: Amulet Books Release date: April 2 2013 Source: ARC from author Pages: 400 In a word: Heart-wrenching, terrifying, sensually descriptive and filled with authentic time-period details. “Don’t be afraid of him,” I said. “He doesn’t seem to want to do any harm. He’s […]
This Hop is in conjunction with the 3rd annual Fairy Tale Fortnight Congrats to Cindi Clubbs for winning this hop! Thank you to everyone who entered. There were almost 600 entries! Cindi selected Forgive My Fins. Thanks for stopping by the Fairy Tale Giveaway Hop, hosted by I Am A Reader, Not A Writer, The […]
The Nightmare Affair by Mindee Arnett Genre: YA Fantasy Publisher: Tor Teen Release date: March 5 2013 Source: e-ARC from publisher Pages: 367 In a word: an inventive, magical mystery with awesome characters and lots of twists. Selene: “Just because someone has the power to do something doesn’t mean they will. Sometimes people choose to […]
I’m so excited to be participating in the trailer reveal for The Flame in the Mist by Kit Grindstaff! And keep reading, because Kit is giving away a $30 Amazon or Book Depository gift card! Check out this creepy trailer: There’s evil-a coming from up on the hill If the Mist doesn’t get you, the […]
Happy Friday, everyone! For my family, it’s the end of Spring Break:( It’s been so nice having the kids at home and not having to follow a schedule, but I guess all good things must come to an end… In the meantime, here are some things that I found interesting around the internet this week. […]
It’s Wednesday again…time to highlight another book I’m excited to read! That’s a never-ending list, as many of you know:) Waiting on Wednesday is hosted by Breaking the Spine. Here’s what I’m excited to read: Viral Nation by Shaunta Grimes. Release date: July 2 2013 (Berkley Trade). I think I ran across this book on […]
Crashers by Lindy S. Hudis Genre: Adult Thriller Publisher: Bettie Youngs Books Release date: April 27 2012 Source: ARC from author Pages: 253 In a word: over-the-top, cringe-inducing, shocking and thrilling When Lindy asked me to read and review Crashers, I was a little hesitant at first, because it’s not the type of story I […]
Thank you everyone for participating in the giveaway. I loved reading your comments and hearing you express excitement for the book. I decided after all to give both books away, even though we didn’t hit 50 comments. After a random drawing using random.org, the winners of a signed copy of Bruised are: Natasha Donohoo and […]
Stacking the Shelves is hosted by Tynga’s Reviews, and is a fun way to share the books you’ve acquired. I skipped last weekend, so this is my book haul for the past two weeks. For Review from NetGalley & Edelweiss: Thorn Abbey by Nancy Ohlin. Release date: May 7 2013 (Simon Pulse). This story is […]
Welcome to another Link Salad! Here are the interesting links I found around the internet this week, plus a video at the end that you must watch: Alas for Sookie Stackhouse fans, Charlaine Harris’ long-running series is about to end. The final book, Dead Ever After, comes out next month, and the author visited Entertainment […]