Tuesday, March 31, 2015

Teaser Tuesday #21

Teaser Tuesday is a weekly bookish meme hosted by MizB of A Daily Rhythm.

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!







"'You won't hurt me,' he says softly as he opens my door.  'I know you won't'" (77).

- The Sin Eater's Daughter by Melinda Salisbury









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Top Ten Books That Have Been on My TBR For a Long Time

Top Ten Tuesday is hosted by the wonderful bloggers over at The Broke and the Bookish.

This week's topic is to share the most recent books added to your TBR but since I do these kinds of posts on Fridays, I decided to pick the books that have been on my TBR the longest!

1. Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard
2. Finding It by Cora Carmack
3. The Ring and the Crown by Melissa de la Cruz
4. 31 Days of Winter by C.J. Fallowfield
5. The Ruby Circle by Richelle Mead
6. Owning Violet by Monica Murphy
7. The Further Observations of Lady Whistledown by Julia Quinn
8. Lady Whistledown Strikes Back by Julia Quinn
9. The Winner's Curse by Marie Rutkoski
10. In His Shadow by Tiffany Snow

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Tuesday, March 24, 2015

Teaser Tuesday #20

Teaser Tuesday is a weekly bookish meme hosted by MizB of A Daily Rhythm.

To play along, just do the following:
  • Grad 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!







"'I was an idiot.  To think for one second that being on the other side of the ocean could give me any control'" (190).

- Splintered by A.G. Howard








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Friday, March 20, 2015

Friday Finds #4

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

My Finds:

1. The Kingdom of Little Wounds by Susann Cokal
2. Miss Mayhem by Rachel Hawkins
3. Sweet Temptation by Wendy Higgins

4. Dragonbane by Sherrilyn Kenyon
5. The Orphan Queen by Jodi Meadows
6. The Heart of Betrayal by Mary E. Pearson

7. Snow Like Ashes by Sara Raasch
8. An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir
9. The Stars Never Rise by Rachel Vincent

What books did you add to your TBR this week?  Let me know in the comments below!

Tuesday, March 17, 2015

Top Ten Books On My Spring TBR

Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly bookish meme hosted by The Broke and the Bookish.

I was super excited to do this week's topic because the seasonal TBR's are my favorite!  Here is my one for spring!

1. The Return by Jennifer L. Armentrout
2. The Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard
3. Lion Heart by A.C. Gaughen
4. Crimson Bound by Rosamund Hodge
5. Splintered by A.G. Howard
6. Eighth Grave After Dark by Darynda Jones
7. The Secret Daughter of the Tsar by Jennifer Laam
8. A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas
9. The Sin Eater's Daughter by Melinda Salisbury
10. Dreams of Gods and Monsters by Laini Taylor

Let me know what books are on your spring TBR in the comments below!

Tuesday, March 10, 2015

Teaser Tuesday #19

Teaser Tuesday is a weekly bookish meme hosted by MizB of A Daily Rhythm.

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!






"The mask choked me with the smell of newsprint.  I tore it off and hurried toward the balcony door.  Nothing mattered but luring him away from these warm, tempting bodies.  

He'd come for me, after all, not them" (184).

- Her Dark Curiosity by Megan Shepherd






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Friday, March 6, 2015

Friday Finds #3

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...whether you found them online, or in a bookstore, or in the library - wherever!  (These aren't necessarily books you purchased!)

My Finds:

1. Sisters of Blood and Spirit by Kady Cross
2. Cold Burn of Magic by Jennifer Estep

3. Slammed by Colleen Hoover
4. Dreamer's Pool by Juliet Marillier
5. Poison Study by Maria V. Snyder

What books made their way to your TBR this week?  Don't forget to share them in the comments below!

Thursday, March 5, 2015

February 2015 Wrap-Up

Hello, March!  Here are all the books I read in the month of February:

1. The Unfailing Light by Robin Bridges: In this book of the Katerina trilogy, the tsar has decided against Katerina attending medical school in Switzerland.  She is sent back to her old school where she is practically a prisoner, forced to stay there by a powerful spell that is meant to keep all magic out and all magic in.  While The Unfailing Light wasn't as great as the first book in the series, but I enjoyed it anyway!

2. The Morning Star by Robin Bridges: I can't really say much because you need to read the first two books in the Katerina trilogy!  What I can tell you is that I liked this book and I was satisfied with how the series ended!  (As you can see, I liked The Morning Star better than The Unfailing Light.)

3. Say Yes to the Marquess by Tessa Dare: This book was wonderful!  I love that Tessa Dare's heroines are always so intelligent and strong and Clio is no exception.  She finally decides to end her long engagement (8 years!) to Piers Brandon, but his brother, Rafe, has something to say about that!

4. Outlander by Diana Gabaldon: I actually tried to read Outlander 7 years ago when it was recommended to me by a friend.  I remember reading a few chapters, but not being able to get into the book.  Last month, I saw the first episode of Outlander and I fell in love with it.  So, I decided to give the book another try and this time, Outlander did not disappoint!  I recommend both the book and the TV show!

5. These Broken Stars by Amie Kaufman & Meagan Spooner
: Omg...I loved this book!  I flew through These Broken Stars because it was just so amazing.  The dynamic between Lilac and Tarver was fantastic; I loved the growth of both characters as the book progressed.  The plot was entertaining and unlike any other book I have ever read.  I cannot wait to get my hands on the sequel, This Shattered World!

6. Misery by Stephen King: This was the first - and only! - book I will ever read by Stephen King.  Usually, horror books do not scare me, but this one creeped me out so bad!  Misery reminded me of the TV show Criminal Minds times infinity - that's how scary it was for me!

7. Heir of Fire by Sarah J. Maas: I freaking love the Throne of Glass series!  Heir of Fire was my favorite of the three books that are already out.  I can't say much without spoiling the first two books, but you need to read them all!

8. The Importance of Being Alice by Katie MacAlister: I really like Katie MacAlister's books because they are funny, quick reads.  This book was everything I hoped it would be.  I don't know anyone else who could write a humorous story about a woman being dumped by her fiance and then stuck on her pre-honeymoon cruise with one of his friends!

9. The Madman's Daughter by Megan Shepherd: What an interesting book!  It's been awhile since I've read a dark gothic novel and I enjoyed every minute of The Madman's Daughter.  It was surprising and well-written and the second book in this trilogy is already in my possession!

10. Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor: This is my favorite of the ten books I read this month!  Karou has no family, save for the mythical creatures who give her wishes and hugs and love her unconditionally.  Her life is going great, until black hand prints begin appearing on doorways around the world and Karou comes face-to-face with the creature responsible for this.  Daughter of Smoke and Bone was entertaining and fast-paced and I'm glad that the other two books in this trilogy are already out!

There you have it!  I read some pretty darn good books in February and I can't wait to see what March has in store for me!

Tuesday, March 3, 2015

Teaser Tuesday #18

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!







"'What in the name of all that's holy were you thinking?'

'I could kill him in his sleep, just slit his throat'" (81).

- The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah








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Top Ten Books I Would Classify As All Time Favorite Books (From The Past 3 Years)

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

This was really hard!  I've read so many books in the past three years that narrowing down my top ten was super difficult.  Here they are:

1. Opposition by Jennifer L. Armentrout
2. Ruin and Rising by Leigh Bardugo
3. Winterblaze by Kristen Callihan 
4. City of Heavenly Fire by Cassandra Clare
5. The Retirbution of Mara Dyer by Michelle Hodkin
6. Sixth Grave on the Edge by Darynda Jones
7. Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas
8. Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell
9. The Madman's Daughter by Megan Shepherd
10. Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor

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