Waiting on Wednesday (16)

"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted at Breaking the Spines, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.

This week, I am anxiously awaiting The Warrior by Victoria Scott! I've loved the other Dante Walker books, and am excited to see the conclusion to his story. Dante's character goes through a major change over the course of the series. I really like reading about him, and am constantly intrigued by something new. After the end of The Liberator, I am dying to see what happens next!

Synopsis:

War between heaven and hell is coming, but Dante Walker makes it look damn good.

Dante’s girlfriend, Charlie, is fated to save the world. And Aspen, the girl who feels like a sister, is an ordained soldier. In order to help both fulfill their destiny and win the war, Dante must complete liberator training at the Hive, rescue Aspen from hell, and uncover a message hidden on an ancient scroll.

Dante is built for battle, but even he can’t handle the nightmares where spiders crawl from Aspen’s eyes, or the look on Charlie’s face that foretells of devastation. To make matters worse, the enemy seizes every opportunity to break inside the Hive and cripple the liberators. But the day of reckoning is fast approaching, and to stand victorious, Dante will have to embrace something inside himself he never has before—faith.

Available May 6, 2014

Book Blitz: The One by Heather Self

We are so excited to bring you the Release Day Launch of Heather Self's THE ONE!! THE ONE is a Young Adult Paranormal/Science Fiction novel and is Heather’s first published novel.

Synopsis:

Seventeen-year-old Eveline Fallon has lived her entire life on the move—and she hates it. Believing her to be the fulfillment of an ancient prophecy, her parents have done whatever it takes to stay one step ahead of those who wish to see her dead in order to keep the prophecy unfulfilled and the doorway between the worlds closed. But Eveline isn’t fully convinced that her parents’ beliefs match her own. What she does believe is that Leadville, Colorado, and the sanctuary offered may be the chance she’s been waiting for. The chance to be somewhere safe. The chance for her to make friends and have fun. The chance to finally date a guy. The chance to be a normal girl, at least as normal as possible for someone not human.

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EXCERPT:

....I felt my bed dip and sighed, “I’m getting up now.” “I should hope so. You wouldn’t want me to be late on my first day.” I squeaked and frantically pushed the covers from my head making a tangled mess of my hair. I shoved the hair outmy face, spitting out the pieces that stuck to my lips, to glare at the figure sitting at the foot of my bed. He grinned, “That’s an interesting look for you. What do you call it?” I brushed my hair down again and sat up trying to find my voice amidst the shock of him being in my room—of appearing in my room. “You’ve got about ten minutes before I need to pop you over to the fam so hop to it, love, and I’ll give you your reward.” I put my hands on my hips, causing the blanket to pool in my lap. The teasing look left his eyes as he took in myshoulders, bared by the spaghetti straps of my V-neck tank. His eyes roamed over the exposed skin, each pause of hisglance a visual caress. I crossed my arms, unintentionally revealing even more of myself to him, and he inhaled sharply. His eyes flashed to mine, and he searched my face. He slid along the edge of the bed to where I had my back pressed against the wall, his gaze never leaving mine. I was effectively caged in, his body on one side of me and the arm he was leaning on placed by my opposite hip. He radiated heat into the infinitesimal gap that separated our bodies. My lips parted on a swiftly in drawn breath, and when he glanced down at them, I bit the bottom one in anticipation. Chase groaned softly, and heat flared in his eyes. Bracing a hand on the wall beside my head, he leaned in closer. With the other he cupped my face, rubbing his roughthumb over the smoothness of my cheek. We inhaled short shallow gasps through our mouths, and he dipped his head, stopping just short of the spot Iached to have him touch. My lips tingled in anticipation. “Why can’t I get you out my head?” The vapor of his breath tasted sweet as I inhaled, and I waited for him to move that last excruciating millimeter.

 



ABOUT HEATHER SELF: Abides in Texas with her four loves—three human, and one furry—and tries to Keep Austin Weird. Survives writing, and editing by consuming copious amounts of Godiva and coffee, and using Spotify playlists. Self-confessed nerd and lover of BBC programs, particularly Doctor Who and Sherlock. Twitter connoisseur, Facebook avoider, and blogger un-extraordinaire.

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Book Blitz: Entangled New Releases

Today is release day for two amazing Entangled Teen titles and we are excited to share them all with you. There's a little something for everyone this month so read on to find out more about them.

All the digital books are on sale for just $.99 for a limited time so be sure to pick up your copy today before they go back to full price!

Title: The Rising King
Author: Shea Berkley
Publisher: Entangled Teen
Release: April 28, 2014

Synopsis:

The summer before Dylan Kennedy’s senior year in high school is turning out to be anything but boring. Ridiculously hot girlfriend? Check. Killing evil Dark Souls who suddenly have aspirations of taking over the magical realm of Teag because its protective spell is gone? Check. Not even Teag’s King, Dylan’s father, Baun, can stop them. People are dying, and a dark magic that his girlfriend, Kera, received from Baun is growing stronger. Dylan wants to believe Kera is suppressing the darkness that’s in her, but every day he sees that control slip just a little more.

Baun sends Dylan to find a powerful magic that stop the Dark Souls, a magic so strong that Baun hid it so no one else could use it. When Dylan doesn’t expect to find along with it, are consequences that could end the lives of those closest to him.

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Title: Creators
Author: Tiffany Truitt
Publisher: Entangled Teen
Release: April 28, 2014

Synopsis:

Heartbroken but more determined than ever after a tense showdown in the woods, sixteen-year-old Tess once again returns to the safety of her community of Isolationists. Bolstered by new alliances and desperate to protect those she loves, this time she knows she can return stronger and more powerful than ever to take back what is hers.

As she trains in combat and grows more confident, Tess receives beautiful letters penned by her forbidden love, the chosen one James, from his prison in Templeton. He is now serving as a bodyguard to the creators—the team of scientists who created artificial life in the first place. And what he has discovered about the true origin of the illness that halted natural life could change everything. Enemy will become ally and death will bring new hope in this stunning conclusion to Tiffany Truitt’s epic Lost Souls trilogy.

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Dorothy Must Die by Danielle Paige

Title: Dorothy Must Die
Author: Danielle Paige
Publisher: Harper Teen
Series: Dorothy Must Die
Release: April 1, 2014
Pages: 464
Review: 5 Stars

I can't even put my love of this book into words. When I heard about it, I was immediately intrigued. Dorothy came back to Oz and became its evil ruler? Count me in! I waited and waited on this book from the library and when I got it, I dug right in! Dorothy Must Die was SO amazing! I love twists and retellings of classic stories and fairy tales, and this one is definitely one of the best.

The main character is Amy. She is the 'other girl' from Kansas. She lives in modern day, and gets sucked into Oz via, you guessed it, tornado. Amy really grows over the course of the book. She goes from girl simply wishing to get out of her life, to being the one to make changes and take charge.

The end of the book really surprised me. Probably because I was expecting the book to be a standalone. I flew through the last few chapters, dying to see what was going to happen next, only to find out that there were two more books. Cliffhanger doesn't even begin to cover the ending of this amazing book.

As I said before, I love retellings. I love trying to figure out which character is who and what's changed about the plot. Some of my favorites, which you should definitely try if you enjoy Dorothy Must Die, are Cruel Beauty, Wicked, Splintered, Cinder, and Alice in Zombieland! Dorothy Must Die was incredibly fun and I am waiting on the edge of my seat for the next book!

Characterize It (16)

Welcome to Characterize It, a meme held every Thursday and hosted by The YA Book Butterfly. It's a weekly meme, each week featuring a different characteristic. Basically, each week, she'll pick a new characteristic and participating bloggers as well as herself will choose a character that fits that description. For more information, look here.

This week's theme is wild card-just choose a favorite!

I was looking around my room, and realized that my stockpile of favorite characters was starting to run low. But then my eyes landed on a blue, white, and black book on the bottom of my shelf that I read last December. A book no other than The Fault in Our Stars by John Green. Hazel is definitely one of my favorite characters. She is witty, smart, and best of all, real. She really feels like the kind of person that you could just meet on the street. Her story isn't perfect in any way, in fact, there's a high likelihood that she's going to die. But Hazel accepts that, and instead brings humor and love into her life. Besides, Shailene Woodley? Best Hazel EVER!

Who is YOUR favorite character?

Cover Reveal: Descent by Kallie Ross

We are over the moon excited about the cover reveal for Kallie Ross' DESCENT!! DESCENT is a Young Adult fantasy that comes out June 9th!!

Add this one to your Goodreads TBR pile ASAP!

Synopsis:

Seventeen year old Ollie Miller is ready to leave all of her hurt feelings behind, but moving on seems impossible while living next door to her ex-best friend, Mateo. When curious earthquakes begin to shake and rip open the foundation of her small town, the ground becomes as unsteady as her feelings for him. When they fall, they fall hard… Ollie’s disastrous attempt to save Mateo’s brother from falling into a curious chasm results in their descent into a cavernous wonderland. Ollie, Mateo, Jesse, and Alexis search for a way back home, and encounter a mysterious tribe of natives. Gabriel, the next in line to lead his people, is granted permission to guide them to the surface. On their treacherous journey, an overzealous elder threatens all of their lives, because he can’t risk them exposing his people, or the power he wields. The group discovers ancient secrets, unexpected truths, and uncharted feelings. Ollie must find a way out or risk being stuck in the caves forever—or worse, dead.

ABOUT KALLIE ROSS: Over time my love for learning gravitated toward studying conspiracy theories and contradictions in our culture. My conclusions have ignited a passion to write compelling young adult fiction that incorporates legend, conjecture, fantasy, and conviction. I love being a wife, mother, friend, writer, and teacher. I began teaching high school English in 2002 and started blogging and podcasting in 2008. I have a brilliant husband, two redheads, and never imagined my life would ever be this fun!

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Waiting on Wednesday (15)

"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted at Breaking the Spines, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.

This week's book is The One by Kiera Cass. While The Elite left some things to be desired, the ending left me on the edge of my seat. I'm dying to know what happens at the end of the series, which guy she choses, etc. My, slightly insane, theory is that America will dump both guys, join the rebels (with her dad, who's obviously part of them already), kill the king, and say 'Bleep you!' to everyone that tried to hold her back. All the while, she's found a new, likable guy in the rebels that I actually enjoy. Then she destroys the monarchy, Aspen mysteriously dies, and remains friends with Maxon. Or, if that fails, America can marry Maxon while Aspen mysteriously disappears. If I have to accept that my theory's weird, I'll take that. But seriously Kiera, if my ending isn't what you wrote, consider writing an alternate ending in a few years just for the heck of it!

Synopsis:

The Selection changed America Singer's life in ways she never could have imagined. Since she entered the competition to become the next princess of Illéa, America has struggled with her feelings for her first love, Aspen—and her growing attraction to Prince Maxon. Now she's made her choice . . . and she's prepared to fight for the future she wants.

Find out who America will choose in The One, the enchanting, beautifully romantic third book in the Selection series!

Available May 6, 2014

Book Blitz: Summer on the Short Bus by Bethany Crandell

Welcome to the official Book Blitz for Summer on the Short Bus by Bethany Crandell! I am SO excited to read this book! Read on for info on the book and a special giveaway!

Title: Summer on the Short Bus
Author: Bethany Crandell
Release: April 1, 2014
Publisher: Running Press Kids

Synopsis:

Spoiled, Versace-clad Cricket Montgomery has seventeen years of pampering under her belt. So when her father decides to ship her off to a summer camp for disabled teens to help her learn some accountability, Cricket resigns herself to three weeks of handicapped hell.

Her sentence takes a bearable turn as she discovers the humor and likeability of the campers and grows close to fellow counselors. Now, if she can just convince a certain Zac Efron look-alike with amazing blue eyes that she finally realizes there's life after Gucci, this summer could turn out to be the best she's ever had.

Summer on the Short Bus is a very non-P.C., contemporary YA with a lot of attitude, tons of laughs, and a little life lesson along the way.

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Author Bio:

Bethany lives in San Diego with her husband, two kiddos (one of whom is differently-abled), and a chocolate lab who has no regard for personal space. She believes that prayer solves problems and that Jake Ryan is going to show up at her door any minute now…. She is represented by Rachael Dugas of Talcott Notch Literary Services.

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Book Blitz: New Entangled Teen Releases

Today is release day for two amazing Entangled Teen titles and we are excited to share them all with you. There's a little something for everyone this month so read on to find out more about them.

All the digital books are on sale for just $.99 for a limited time so be sure to pick up your copy today before they go back to full price!

Title: My Not So Super Sweet Life
Author: Rachel Harris
Publisher: Entangled Teen
Pub. Date: April 21, 2014

Series: My Super Sweet Sixteenth Century

Synopsis:

Cat Crawford just wants to be normal—or at least as normal as a daughter of Hollywood royalty can be. And it looks like fate is granting her wish: she’s got an amazing boyfriend, Lucas; her fabulous cousin, Alessandra, living with her; and her dad planning his second marriage to a great future stepmom. That is, until her prodigal mother reveals on national television that she has something important to tell her daughter…causing a media frenzy.

Lucas Capelli knows his fate is to be with Cat, and he’s worked hard to win her over once and for all. Unfortunately, Lucas has his own issues to deal with, including a scandal that could take him away from the first place he’s truly belonged.

As secrets are revealed, rumors explode, and the world watches, Cat and Lucas discover it’s not fate they have to fight if they want to stay together…this time, it’s their own insecurities.

Well, and the stalkerazzi.

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Title: Fragile Line
Author: Brooklyn Skye
Publisher: Entangled Teen

Release: April 21, 2014

Synopsis:

It can happen in a flash. One minute she’s kissing her boyfriend, the next she’s lost in the woods. Sixteen-year-old Ellie Cox is losing time. It started out small…forgetting a drive home or a conversation with a friend. But her blackouts are getting worse, more difficult to disguise as forgetfulness. When Ellie goes missing for three days, waking up in the apartment of a mysterious guy—a guy who is definitely not her boyfriend, her life starts to spiral out of control.

Perched on the edge of insanity, with horrific memories of her childhood leaking in, Ellie struggles to put together the pieces of what she’s lost—starting with the name haunting her, Gwen. Heartbreakingly beautiful, this poignant story follows one girl’s harrowing journey to finding out who she really is.

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Reborn by C.C. Hunter

Title: Reborn
Author: C.C. Hunter
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
Release: May 20, 2014
Series: Shadow Falls: After Dark
Pages: 386
Review: 4.5 Stars

My only problem with this book was that Kylie wasn't the narrator. As much as I love Della, Kylie is Kylie. I don't know if it's that I relate to her better or that I'm simply more used to her character. While I understand that this series is about Della and will therefore be from her point of view, I'm crossing my fingers and toes for a novella or two from Kylie's POV that *hopefully* has sexy scenes between her and Lucas! :) Oh, also, my one other complaint is that the male protagonist is named Steve. Who names their kid Steve? I was thinking of Blues Clues every time his name popped up.

That said, Della is pretty kick butt. She rocks her roll, but at the same time, has insecurities like everyone else. Della really starts to realize that her friends really do have her back. She starts to finally trust people and let them in during Reborn. Shocking secrets are revealed, about both Della's family and something... else. Meanwhile, Della has to deal with one of her greatest fears, ghosts. It's really cool seeing Della slowly overcome that fear and face it head on.

A side note, Burnett, one of the lead characters who serves as guardian of the camp, can be a real poo poo head. I mean, I like him, most of the time, but I wanted to smack him in the face multiple times in this book. Also, Holiday, the faery who runs Shadow Falls, continues to be awesome. Kylie is all kinds of kick butt, and Miranda's pinkie finger does the talking for her.

I always get worried about spin-off books, but Reborn did not disappoint. Whatever expectations you have, unless that Della will suddenly turn into Kylie, will be met. There is action, major romance, and lots of fun times, mixed in with regular teen issues, such as classes, friendship, family, and boys. Reborn, like C.C.'s other books, really shows friendship and how wonderful it can be. The novel is really fun and I finished it in record time. If you have not already, read the Shadow Falls series, and read Reborn when it comes out in May!

Don't Look Back By Jennifer L Armentrout

Title: Don't Look Back
Author: Jennifer L Armentrout
Publisher: Hyperion Teen
Series: Standalone
Release: April 15, 2014
Pages: 369
Review: 5 Stars

Is there anything Jennifer L Armentrout can't right? Heck no. Don't Look Back was AMAZING! Though I don't read a lot of it, I love the YA thriller genre. Also, Jennifer is a book-making machine! She has something like fifteen books coming out this year, two of which I've already read! Don't Look Back was a creepy, fun ride that I couldn't put down!

The main character is Samantha, Sam for short. She reappears four days after she went missing with no memory, she doesn't even know her own name, but without the girl she disappeared with, her supposed 'best friend' Cassie. Sam learns that before she went missing, she took mean girl to the extreme. Sam realizes that the life she was living before is not one for her, and that she honestly doesn't like who she was before. Sam is a likable character that I wish I could read more of, but I believe this is a standalone. I loved Sam's twin brother Scott. He was simply adorable. It was really interesting seeing Sam reunite with some friends and see the truth about others.

While I had some suspicions about how it would go down, I was not prepared for the full extent. I had a few guesses about characters that were involved in some way, but whoa! I definitely did NOT see that end coming! Thank Jennifer for an amazing, surprising ending! The writing was very well done. I feel that it could have used a bit more world-building, especially with her brother Scott and friend Julie, but can be forgiving due to the fact that Sam doesn't have her memory to help out the readers. If you haven't already, run out to the store and get this book immediately! It was SO good! Also, I want to note that this is Jennifer's first book in hardback, at least in YA. I give Don't Look Back a fat five stars!

Book Blitz: Big Fat Disaster by Beth Fehlbaum

Synopsis:

Insecure, shy, and way overweight, Colby hates the limelight as much as her pageant-pretty mom and sisters love it. It's her life: Dad's a superstar, running for office on a family values platform. Then suddenly, he ditches his marriage for a younger woman and gets caught stealing money from the campaign. Everyone hates Colby for finding out and blowing the whistle on him. From a mansion, they end up in a poor relative's trailer, where her mom's contempt swells right along with Colby's supersized jeans. Then, a cruel video of Colby half-dressed, made by her cousin Ryan, finds its way onto the internet. Colby plans her own death. A tragic family accident intervenes, and Colby's role in it seems to paint her as a hero, but she's only a fraud. Finally, threatened with exposure, Colby must face facts about her selfish mother and her own shame. Harrowing and hopeful, proof that the truth that saves us can come with a fierce and terrible price, Big Fat Disaster is that rare thing, a story that is authentically new.

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Author Bio:

In addition to writing Young Adult Contemporary Fiction, Beth Fehlbaum is an experienced English teacher who frequently draws on her experience as an educator to write her books. She has a B.A. in English, Minor in Secondary Education, and an M.Ed. in Reading. She is currently a Library Science student at Sam Houston State University.Beth is the author of Big Fat Disaster (Merit Press/F+W Media, March 2014); Courage in Patience (Kunati Books, 2008); and Hope in Patience(WestSide Books, 2010). Hope in Patience was named a 2011 YALSA Quick Pick for Reluctant Readers. Truth in Patience, which rounds outThe Patience Trilogy, is as yet unpublished. The Patience Trilogy has been revised and is available for acquisition!

Beth has a following in the young adult literature world and also among survivors of sexual abuse because of her work with victims’ advocacy groups. She has been the keynote speaker at the National Crime Victims’ Week Commemoration Ceremony at the Hall of State in Dallas, Texas and a presenter for Greater Texas Community Partners, where she addressed a group of social workers and foster children on the subject of “Hope”.

Beth is a survivor of childhood sexual abuse, like Ashley in The Patience Trilogy, and the day-to-day manager of an eating disorder much like Colby’s in Big Fat Disaster. These life experiences give her a unique perspective, and she writes her characters’ stories in a way meant to inspire hope.

Beth lives with her family in the woods of East Texas.

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Characterize It (15)

Welcome to Characterize It, a meme held every Thursday and hosted by The YA Book Butterfly. It's a weekly meme, each week featuring a different characteristic. Basically, each week, she'll pick a new characteristic and participating bloggers as well as herself will choose a character that fits that description. For more information, look here.

This week's theme is most loving parents: parents that are actually around/a big part of the story.

Basically, Wendy Higgins is the queen of awesome parents. Both in her Sweet trilogy and in her recent self-published novel See Me, the parents are around, and they rock. So, yes, in Sweet Evil, her dad is a demon (a good demon that loves her though) and her mom is an angel that died in childbirth, but her step-mom ROCKS! Pattie is amazing, and her roll in Sweet Reckoning is a big one. In See Me, while her parents did marry Robyn off to someone, they were honest with her, and they didn't really have a choice in the matter. Throughout the story, Robyn's parents are there for her, and in the climax of the story, her parents play a large roll. I love when there are decent parents in a story, and Wendy Higgins does it beautifully!

Which series do you think has the best parents?

Waiting on Wednesday (14)

"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted at Breaking the Spines, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.

This week, I am super excited for Empower by Jessica Shirvington, the final book in the Embrace series. My biggest pet peeve with books? When the same book, in the same language, comes out months apart in two different countries. Empower has been out in Australia since last fall, which is where the author lives, but doesn't come out in the US until May. How is that fair? It's the same book! You don't even need to translate it! Anyways, rant over, this series is amazing. I'm sad to see it end, but I want this book in my hands NOW! The cover is gorgeous, and is a little different than the rest of the covers. Looking at the covers alone, the reader can really see the journey that Violet has gone through!

Warning, the synopsis contains some major spoilers!

Synopsis:

It has been two years since Violet Eden walked away from the city, her friends, her future and - most importantly - her soulmate, Lincoln. Part angel, part human, Violet is determined to stand by the promises she made to save the one she loves.

Living in the perpetual coldness of a broken soul she survives day to day as a Rogue Grigori in London.

But when an unexpected visitor shows up at her door, the news he bears about someone she swore to protect leaves Violet with no choice.

Even worse, she fears that this might all lead back to the night she tries hardest to forget. And what was taken without her permission.

Violet is going back to New York ... and she knows exactly who is going to be there.

With Phoenix in her dreams and Lincoln in her heart she knows it is only a matter of time before the final choice must be made.

Available May 6, 2014

Book Blitz: For Now by Janae Mitchell

For Now (book two) is available for download!

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To celebrate the release of For Now, book two in the FOR ALWAYS series, I am hosting a huge multiple author/blogger event on my Facebook page.

Make sure you join us so you don't miss out on all of the free books & swag we are giving away! And to thank the authors/bloggers for celebrating with us, make sure you like their pages...I'm sure they'd really appreciate it. Feel free to check out their current books, which are all listed under their names below.

                                                                                                         

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Cover Reveal: For Now by Janae Mitchell

For Now
Book Two in the FOR ALWAYS Series

Synopsis:

Malyn Reed has always been able to see spirits, but never thought she would fall in love with one…until she met Beau Brogan.

Even among the spirit world, Beau Brogan is different. He has the ability to interact with the living world in ways that are uncommon for most ghosts, drawing the much unwanted attention of Takers, the inhabitants of the Darkness. When Beau realizes the secrets that are held within the Darkness, he will have to face one of the toughest decisions he has ever made, dead or alive…and his decision could ultimately change everything, for him and Malyn.

Malyn Reed is not only fervently haunted by Beau, but she is also haunted by the decisions he makes, which could make her rethink everything that she has ever believed in. And when a freak accident turns Malyn’s and her best friend, Beth’s, lives upside down, Malyn will have some decisions of her own to make.

"The past is a ghost, the future a dream, and all we ever have is now."      

                                                                                                          
                                                                                                          —Bill Cosby

Synopsis:

For Always

The YA Paranormal Romance series, For Always, takes place in beautiful Dandridge, Tennessee, where history and the present collide, giving birth to the story of Beau Brogan and Malyn Reed. Malyn has been able to see spirits her entire life, but once she learned how to differentiate between the living and the dead, she realized that ignoring the ghosts that she encounters on an almost daily basis makes her life much easier—until her and her grandmother, Nellie, move from Nashville to east Tennessee.Beau Brogan was born and raised in Dandridge, where his family were prominent farmers and owned the local general store. Little did they know that the very same rains that would give them the most bountiful crop season ever would be the same rains that would forever change their lives. When Beau saw that the swelling river had flooded their land and had stolen Thomas, the youngest of the Brogan children, he immediately jumped in to save him. Giving his life to save his little brother is something Beau has never regretted, even though it has left him trapped in a state of living death. For the past one-hundred years, Beau has been alone, invisible to the world that continues to change around him. Unable to leave the place where he died, Beau's once loved home is now a prison that he can't escape. But when Malyn and Nellie move in to his long abandoned house, everything changes... forever.

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Characterize It (14)

Welcome to Characterize It, a meme held every Thursday and hosted by The YA Book Butterfly. It's a weekly meme, each week featuring a different characteristic. Basically, each week, she'll pick a new characteristic and participating bloggers as well as herself will choose a character that fits that description. For more information, look here.

This week's theme is still good: character that retains their likability throughout the series.

With many books, the main character is awesome, except for the half of a book where I just want to stab the main character and all her friends. There almost always comes a point, where I can't get over how stupid/weak/annoying the main character is acting. Off the top of my head, the character that really retains their likability the best is Kylie from the Shadow Falls series. I have reread those books so many times, and not once have I wanted to kill her. She does some embarrassing stuff, but that's life. I really like Kylie's character, and can't wait to read the spin-off series!

Who do you think is the most likable character in YA?

Giveaway Extravaganza!

So, I promised you, my loyal readers, that when the blog reached 50 followers and the Twitter page reached 500 followers, I would giveaway signed copies of Pivot Point by Kasie West, The Madman's Daughter Megan Shepherd, and Fracture by Megan Miranda. Well, during the coarse of the giveaway last week, we reached these goals, plus loads more! Because the Facebook page also surpassed 200 likes (which I thought would NEVER happen), I am also giving away a bunch of swag to a couple lucky winners! So what does this mean? A chance to win THREE books and LOADS of swag! Enjoy!

Interview:

As a special gift, I also have interviews with Mindee Arnett and Kristen Simmons! Read on for the awesomeness!

Kristen Simmons

1. How does it feel, finishing the Article Five trilogy?

Really exciting in a way, like a dream coming true. At the same time it's very sad. I've walked around with these characters in my head for so long, it will be very sad to see them go.

2. Can you tell us anything about what you're working on now?

Yes! I'm so thrilled about it. My new stand-alone story, The Glass Arrow, takes place in a society where women are endangered. One girl is caught in the wild and sold at auction. It seems a little bleak, but there's so much hope in it. I hope you enjoy it! It comes out next January (2015).

3. What's your favorite thing to do when not writing?

Hang out with my family. I have a toddler, so we keep busy. We actually just got back from the zoo! So fun.

4. Which of the Articles in Article Five are you most likely to break?

OMG. Which one? I'm breaking so many on a daily basis! I'd probably get nabbed for contraband though. Here's what the Moral Statues say:

Article 2: Paraphernalia considered immoral is hereby banned and shall not be owned, bought/sold or traded for in any capacity. a) Immoral items include any form of media (audio, visual or tactile) in any medium (print, radio, televised, etc.) deemed inappropriate, including those items scandalous, violent, sexual or in opposition to the Moral

Statutes as determined by the Church of America (For a full list of items see Addendum B).

b) All items identified as immoral are to be disposed of in identified CONTRABAND ITEMS receptacles.
c) Every citizen is subject to search and seizure of their home and personal property in order to assure compliance with Section 2, Article 2 of the Moral Statutes. Violators in possession of contraband are subject to trial by an investigative board of the Federal Bureau of Reformation and sentenced appropriately.

5. What is your daily routine like as an author?

Wake up, take care of my family, go teach JAZZERCISE!!! (That's right, I said it!) then I write during my son's naptime. Then we play, then I make dinner, then I collapse. It's busy these days.

Thanks for having me, Isabel!

Mindee Arnett

1. Describe your newest book, The Nightmare Dilemma, in five words.

Murder mystery at a magical school.

2. What's one of your worst nightmares?

My worst nightmares usually involve betrayal by a love one. And the nightmare part isn’t ever the betrayal itself, but the person’s reaction to me finding out about it. Instead of being upset that I’ve found out, the person usually acts completely indifferent to my tears/anger/rage—whatever the emotion is. That is always the worst nightmare for me—confronting indifference.

3. What are some things that have served as inspiration to you?

I’m inspired primarily by stories and visuals. I love books and film, and whenever the well of inspiration is feeling dry, I seek out an awesome story to fill me up and to set my mind on fire.

4. What are you working on now?

I just completed line edits for Polaris, the sequel to Avalon. And now I’m working on a proposal for my next project. I would say more, but then I would have to kill you. Mwhahahaha…

5. Lastly, any advice to aspiring authors?

My best advice is always this: Keeping trying and change it up. The most important lesson a writer learns is that you have to keep at it. Writing is as much skill as it is talent and inspiration. You really have to hone your craft through hours of practice. But it’s also crucial that you don’t always keep trying the same old thing—especially if it’s not working. You have to try new things, practice different skills in order to succeed.

Thanks for the interview!

Giveaway:

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Waiting on Wednesday (13)

"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted at Breaking the Spines, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.

This week, I am super excited for House of Ivy & Sorrow by Natalie Whipple and The Taking by Kimberly Derting! The cover alone of House of Ivy & Sorrow inspired me to read it, and I'm holding my breath waiting for it. I love everything by Kimberly Derting that I've read, and The Taking looks intriguing. The book has to do with aliens, which is super cool, and the cover is BEAUTIFUL! Make sure to pick up these two books!

Synopsis:

House of Ivy & Sorrow

Josephine Hemlock has spent the last 10 years hiding from the Curse that killed her mother. But when a mysterious man arrives at her ivy-covered, magic-fortified home, it’s clear her mother’s killer has finally come to destroy the rest of the Hemlock bloodline. Before Jo can even think about fighting back, she must figure out who she’s fighting in the first place. The more truth Jo uncovers, the deeper she falls into witchcraft darker than she ever imagined. Trapped and running out of time, she begins to wonder if the very Curse that killed her mother is the only way to save everyone she loves.

Available April 15, 2014

The Taking

When sixteen-year-old Kyra Agnew wakes up behind a Dumpster at the Gas 'n' Sip, she has no memory of how she got there. With a terrible headache and a major case of déjà vu, she heads home only to discover that five years have passed . . . yet she hasn't aged a day.

Everything else about Kyra's old life is different. Her parents are divorced, her boyfriend, Austin, is in college and dating her best friend, and her dad has changed from an uptight neat-freak to a drunken conspiracy theorist who blames her five-year disappearance on little green men.

Confused and lost, Kyra isn't sure how to move forward unless she uncovers the truth. With Austin gone, she turns to Tyler, Austin's annoying kid brother, who is now seventeen and who she has a sudden undeniable attraction to. As Tyler and Kyra retrace her steps from the fateful night of her disappearance, they discover strange phenomena that no one can explain, and they begin to wonder if Kyra's father is not as crazy as he seems. There are others like her who have been taken . . . and returned. Kyra races to find an explanation and reclaim the life she once had, but what if the life she wants back is not her own?

Available April 29, 2014

Happy Birthday Jess

Welcome, Jess, to the final stop on your birthday bonanza! Thank you to Eli at Reality Lapse for hosting this awesome event!

As you probably know, I LOVE chatting with you on Twitter, and you really light up the blogosphere. It's always fun to have you around, and I hope to meet you in person someday! Since I cannot give you a gift, here is a picture of books made out of cake!

I couldn't help but look at the books you love, and notice that we have a LOT in common! A few names popped out at me.

One, was Throne of Glass by Sarah J Maas. Easily one of the best books out there, I'm glad to know you enjoy it. I hope you have many more great years reading her books! And, here's a picture of a dagger made out of cake!

Next up is Something Strange and Deadly by Susan Dennard! I have major love for this series, and I know you do to. The final book comes out this year, and trust me when I say that you'll really enjoy it! And now I present to you, a zombie cake!

Lastly, I have The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan! I've been reading those books for years now, and don't know why anyone wouldn't like them. Your choice in books really shows that YOU have the best taste! And, of course, a Percy Jackson cake!

Thank you Jess, for being the awesome blogger that you are! The blogosphere would not be the same without you! And happy birthday once again!

Check out Jess's blog, Fly to Fiction and follow her on Twitter!