Friday Finds #2

Friday Finds is a weekly bookish meme hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading.  Friday Finds showcases the books you "found" and added to your TBR list...whether you found them online, or in a bookstore, or in the library - wherever!  (These aren't necessarily books you purchased!)

My Finds:

1. The Miniaturist by Jessie Burton

2. Splintered by A. C. Howard

3. This Shattered World by Amie Kaufman and Meagan Spooner
4. Be With Me by J. Lynn

What books made their way to your TBR this week?  Let me know in the comments below!

Top Ten Favorite Heroines From Books

Top Ten Tuesday was created by the lovely ladies of The Broke and the Bookish.

I thought narrowing down my top ten was going to be a difficult task, but it wasn't!  Here they are:

1. Alex Andros - The Covenant series (Jennifer L. Armentrout)
2. Beauty - (Robin McKinley)
3. Nara Collins - The Brightest Kind of Darkness series (P.T. Michelle)
4. Charley Davidson - The Charley Davidson series (Darynda Jones)
5. Evie Greene - The Arcana Chronicles series (Kresley Cole)
6. Juliet Moreau - The Madman's Daughter trilogy (Megan Shepherd)
7. Faythe Sanders - The Shifters series (Rachel Vincent)
8. Celaena Sardothien - The Throne of Glass series (Sarah J. Maas)
9. Alina Starkov - The Grisha Trilogy (Leigh Bardugo)
10. Katy Swartz - The Lux series (Jennifer L. Armentrout)

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Teaser Tuesday #17

Teaser Tuesday is a weekly bookish meme hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading.

To play along, just do the following:

• Grab your current read
• Open to a random page
• Share 2 (two) "teaser" sentences from somewhere on that page
• BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE ANY SPOILERS!  (Make sure what you share doesn't give too much away!  You don't want to ruin the book for others!)
• Share the title & author, too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR if they like your teaser!

"He is said to be another of my unlikely ancestors, and actually did hold court on my family's estate from time to time.  He was not, by all contemporary Scottish accounts, the treacherous bastard Shakespeare made him out to be" (41).

- Code Name Verity by Elizabeth Wein

Don't forget to leave your Teaser Tuesday in the comments below!

Coffee Book Tag

I saw Katytastic do this on YouTube and I thought it would be super fun to do!  Mainly because anything that combines books and coffee for me is a win-win!  This tag was created by  BangadyBangz from YouTube.

1. Black - Name a series that's tough to get into but has hardcore fans: The Shatter Me trilogy by Tahereh Mafi.

2. Peppermint Mocha - Name a book that gets more popular during the winter or a festive time of the year: Harry Potter!

3. Hot Chocolate - What is your favorite children's book: The Chronicles of Narnia series by C.S. Lewis.

4. Double Shot of Espresso - Name a book that kept you on the edge of your seat from start to finish: The Madman's Daughter by Megan Shepherd.

5. Starbucks - Name a book you see everywhere: Insurgent by Veronica Roth.

6. The Hipster Coffee Shop - Give a book by an indie author a shout out: Any book by Jennifer L. Armentrout.

7. Oops!  I Accidentally Got Decaf - Name a book you were expecting more from: Me Before You by JoJo Moyes.

8. The Perfect Blend - Name a book or series that was both bitter and sweet but ultimately satisfying: Alpha by Rachel Vincent.

Feel free to leave your post/answers in the comments below!

Friday Finds #1

Friday Finds is a weekly bookish meme hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading.  Friday Finds showcases the books you "found" and added to your TBR list...whether you found them online, or in a bookstore, or in the library - wherever!  (These aren't necessarily books you purchased!)

My Finds:

1. Beneath the Surface: Killer Whales, SeaWorld, and the Truth Beyond Blackfish by John Hargrove

2. The Sin Eater's Daughter by Melinda Salisbury

3. Her Dark Curiosity by Megan Shepherd 
4. A Cold Legacy by Megan Shepherd

What books have made their way to your TBR this week?  Let me know in the comments below!

Teaser Tuesday #16

Teaser Tuesday is a weekly bookish meme hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading.

To play along, just do the following:

• Grab your current read
• Open to a random page
• Share 2 (two) "teaser" sentences from somewhere on that page
• BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE ANY SPOILERS!  (Make sure what you share doesn't give too much away!  You don't want to ruin the book for others!)
• Share the title & author, too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR if they like your teaser!

"Whatever it was - his new discovery - it had consumed him enough to abandon everything else in his life.  It was more important than his reputation, his wife, even his daughter" (173).


- The Madman's Daughter by Megan Shepherd







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Teaser Tuesday #15

Teaser Tuesday is a weekly bookish meme hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading.

To play along, just do the following:

• Grab your current read
• Open to a random page
• Share 2 (two) "teaser" sentences from somewhere on that page
• BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE ANY SPOILERS!  (Make sure what you share doesn't give too much away!  You don't want to ruin the book for others!)
• Share the title & author, too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR if they like your teaser!

"When his lips first touched hers, Clio was certain there'd been some mistake.  That could be the only explanation" (87).  

- Say Yes to the Marquess by Tessa Dare

Don't forget to leave your Teaser Tuesday in the comments below!

January 2015 Wrap-Up

February is here and it is monthly wrap-up time! I have some pretty awesome books and some not-so-awesome books to talk about today.

1. Wicked by Jennifer L. Armentrout: JLA has done it again!  I seriously love everything that she writes and this book is no exception.  In Wicked, there is a mystery, gorgeous guy, aka Ren, and a heroine named Ivy, who is about to have her world turned upside down.  If love any of Jennifer's books, then you will love this one, too!

2. I Adored a Lord by Katharine Ashe: So, this book is a lot of romance with a little mystery thrown in, which I usually like, but I had some trouble really getting into this book.  Basically: clever lady + handsome lord = perfect match.  So, I guess I Adored a Lord wasn't anything great, but it wasn't awful either.

3. Midnight Thief by Livia Blackburne: In this book, Kyra is a thief who is more than she appears and Tristam is somewhat of a knight-in-shining-armor.  I have to say that I was disappointed by this book.  I had heard some pretty good things about it, but Midnight Thief didn't live up to my expectations.

4. Hereafter by Kate Brian: This is the second book in the Shadowlands series and I really enjoyed it.  I can't go into too much detail because it would ruin the first book, Shadowlands. Basically, Rory, her sister, and her father are the newest arrivals to the island of Juniper Landing and strange things are happening.  I do recommend this series and can't wait to get my hands on the third book!

5. The Bane Chronicles by Cassandra Clare: I really enjoyed this collection of short stories about my favorite warlock, Magnus Bane.  The stories were witty and sarcastic, especially what I'd expect from Cassandra Clare.  I enjoyed learning about what makes Magnus tick and why he is the way he is.

6. Magic Hour by Kristin Hannah: What a fantastic book!  I've only read Winter Garden, which made me laugh and cry and want to hug everyone I love.  Magic Hour was the same way; and I want to read more!  This book is a must read if you're a Kristin Hannah fan.

7. Mortal Heart by Robin LaFevers: This is the final book in the His Fair Assassin trilogy and it was pretty darn good.  Mortal Heart is about Annith, who is impatiently waiting for her chance to leave the covenant and become the assassin she has been training to be all her life.  What Annith encounters along the way changes her for the better.  This series is fantastic!

8. Never Judge a Lady by Her Cover by Sarah MacLean: I feel like I can't tell you too much about this book!  The identity of a certain character in this book has been a secret since the first book in the Rules of Scoundrels series and telling you what Never Judge a Lady by Her Cover is about would ruin the surprise!  However, you won't be disappointed if you read this series!

9. A Little Night Magic by Lucy March: This book is about Olivia, a young woman living in a small town, who finds out that she is magical and that someone wants her dead because of that. I thought this book was entertaining, funny, and a little dark, too.  I recommend it if you're looking for a quick read!

10. Desire by P.T. Michelle: I am a huge Nara and Ethan fan, so I was super excited to read this book!  Desire is the fourth book in the Brightest Kind of Darkness series, which is about Nara and Ethan, who share an intense connection and paranormal/supernatural powers of sorts.  I love these books; they just keep getting better and better!

Feel free to share in the comments below the books you read in the month of January!

Teaser Tuesday #14

Teaser Tuesday is a weekly bookish meme hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading.

To play along, just do the following:

• Grab your current read
• Open to a random page
• Share 2 (two) "teaser" sentences from somewhere on that page
• BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE ANY SPOILERS!  (Make sure what you share doesn't give too much away!  You don't want to ruin the book for others!)
• Share the title & author, too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR if they like your teaser!

"It was her turn to stare toward the horizon.  'I used to wish I had a chance to see it all - and hated that I never would'" (202).

- Heir of Fire by Sarah J. Maas

Don't forget to share your Teaser Tuesday in the comments below!