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 […]
Asher’s Dilemma by Coleen Kwan Genre: Adult Steampunk Romance Publisher: Carina Press Release date: January 7 2013 Source: e-ARC from publisher via NetGalley Pages: 91 In a word: inventive, romantic, with an unusual love triangle and time-travel-steampunkish fun. Although this is the second book in a series, and I went into it without having read […]
Waiting on Wednesday is hosted by Breaking the Spine, and is a fun way to showcase bookish excitement over upcoming titles! I have another recent cover reveal as my pick this week: Alienated by Melissa Landers. Release date: February 4 2014 (Disney Hyperion). Groovy cover, right? I really love the way it transitions from night […]
I’m thrilled to be part of the cover reveal for Carrie Harris’ next book, Demon Derby! Here’s the awesome cover: Title: DEMON DERBY Author: Carrie Harris Publisher: Random House Genre: Paranormal Age Group: Young Adult Expected release: March 2014 Casey kicked cancer’s ass. Now a demon wants to kick hers… Casey hates being known as […]
That’s a pretty long title for a blog post…Top Ten Tuesday is hosted by The Broke and the Bookish, and it’s always fun to see other bloggers’ top ten lists! This week I’ve picked my Top Ten most anticipated Spring reads, books that come out in March, April or May. Thank goodness Goodreads seems to […]
Bruised by Sarah Skilton Genre: YA Contemporary Fiction Publisher: Amulet Books Release date: March 5 2013 Source: ARC won in contest Pages: 288 In a word: emotional, deeply layered relationships, strong but flawed characters, and satisfyingly redemptive “You’re bruised,” he says. “It means you’re alive. The body can’t bruise once the heart stops beating.” Sometimes […]
The Devil’s Triangle by Toni De Palma Genre: Teen Paranormal Romance Publisher: Crescent Moon Press Release date: February 2013 Source: e-ARC from publisher Pages: 216 In a word: laugh-out-loud funny, romantic, character-driven and exciting. I had such fun reading The Devil’s Triangle, an entertaining story about second chances and the lengths one might go to […]