Cover Attack II

And the Spring/Fall 2015 cover reveals continue! 

Hope y'all enjoy these ;) 

**Click on cover to go to Goodreads Page**

Forged by Erin Bowman

Review: Sekret by Lindsay Smith

Sekret by Lindsay Smith
341 Pages
Release Date: April 1st, 2014
Publisher: Macmillan Children's
Source: Publisher via Netgalley
Genre: Historical Fiction/Paranormal
Rating: 4 STARS

Goodreads Summary:
An empty mind is a safe mind.

Yulia knows she must hide her thoughts and control her emotions to survive in Communist Russia. But if she sometimes manipulates the black market traders by reading their thoughts when she touches their skin, so what? Anything to help her survive.

Russia's powerful spy agency, the KGB, is recruiting young people with mind-reading capabilities for their psychic espionage program. Their mission: protect the Soviet space program from American CIA spies. Why shouldn't the KGB use any means necessary to make the young psychic cooperate? Anything to beat the American capitalist scum to the moon.

Yulia is a survivor. She won't be controlled by the KGB, who want to harness her abilities for the State with no regard for her own hopes and dreams. She won't let handsome Sergei plan her life as a member of elite Soviet society, or allow brooding Valentin to consume her with his dangerous mind and even more dangerous ideas. And she certainly won't become the next victim of the powerful American spy who can scrub a brain raw—and seems to be targeting Yulia.

Review: Born of Deception (Born of Illusion #2) by Teri Brown

Born of Deception by Teri Brown
336 Pages
Release Date: June
Publisher: Balzer & Bray
Genre: Historical/Paranormal
Source: Publisher via Edelweiss
Rating: 4 STARS

Goodreads Summary:
Budding illusionist Anna Van Housen is on top of the world: after scoring a spot on a prestigious European vaudeville tour, she has moved to London to chase her dream and to join an underground society for people like her with psychic abilities. Along with her handsome beau, Cole Archer, Anna is prepared to take the city by storm.

But when Anna arrives in London, she finds the group in turmoil. Sensitives are disappearing and, without a suspect, the group’s members are turning on one another. Could the kidnapper be someone within the society itself—or has the nefarious Dr. Boyle followed them to London?

As Cole and Anna begin to unravel the case and secrets about the society are revealed, they find themselves at odds, their plans for romance in London having vanished. Her life in danger and her relationship fizzling, can Anna find a way to track down the killer before he makes her his next victim—or will she have to pay the ultimate price for her powers?

Set in Jazz-Age London, this alluring sequel to Born of Illusion comes alive with sparkling romance, deadly intrigue, and daring magic.

Cover Reveal: Liars Inc.

Paula Stokes, author of The Art of Lainey, asked me to help reveal the cover for her
February 2015 release, LIARS, INC.

 Here’s more info about the book from Goodreads:

It all starts with one little lie…

Max Cantrell has never been a big fan of the truth, so when the opportunity arises to sell lies to his classmates, it sounds like a good way to make a little money and liven up a boring senior year. With the help of his friends Preston and Parvati, Max starts a business providing forged permission slips and cover stories for the students of Vista Palisades High. Liars, Inc. they call it. Suddenly everybody needs something and the cash starts pouring in. Who knew lying could be so lucrative?

When Preston wants his own cover story to go visit a girl he met online, Max doesn’t think twice about hooking him up. Until Preston never comes home. Then the evidence starts to pile up—terrifying clues that lead the cops to Preston’s body. Terrifying clues that point to Max as the murderer.

Can Max find the real killer before he goes to prison for a crime he didn’t commit? Paula Stokes starts with one single white lie and weaves a twisted tale that will have readers guessing until the explosive final chapters.

And now the moment you’ve been waiting for—THE COVER!

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Review: Rebel (Reboot #2) by Amy Tintera

Rebel by Amy Tintera
352 Pages
Release Date: May 13th, 2014
Publisher: HarperTeen
Genre: Sci-fi/Dystopian
Source: Publisher via Edelweiss
Rating: 4 STARS

Goodreads Summary:
The sequel to the action-packed Reboot is a can't-miss thrill ride, perfect for fans of James Patterson, Veronica Roth, and Marie Lu.

After coming back from death as Reboots and being trained by HARC as soldiers, Wren and Callum have finally escaped north, where they hope to find a life of freedom. But when they arrive at the Reboot Reservation, it isn't what they expected. Under the rule of a bloodthirsty leader, Micah, the Reboots are about to wage an all-out war on the humans. Although Wren's instincts are telling her to set off into the wilderness on their own and leave the battle far behind, Callum is unwilling to let his human family be murdered. When Micah commits the ultimate betrayal, the choice is made for them. But Micah has also made a fatal mistake . . . he's underestimated Wren and Callum.

The explosive finale to the Reboot duology is full of riveting action and steamy love scenes as Wren and Callum become rebels against their own kind.

Cover Attack I

Why yes tis the season of cover reveals...and fortunately for y'all I've found (or at least I tried)

and gathered all the recently revealed YA cover reveals! 

**Click on the cover to go to its Goodreads page**

The Orphan Queen by Jodi Meadows

Review: Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell

Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell
445 Pages
Release Date: September 10th, 2013
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Genre: Contemporary
Level: YA
Rating: 5 STARS

Goodreads Summary:

From the author of the New York Times bestseller Eleanor & Park.

A coming-of-age tale of fan fiction, family and first love. 

Cath is a Simon Snow fan.

Okay, the whole world is a Simon Snow fan...

But for Cath, being a fan is her life—and she’s really good at it. She and her twin sister, Wren, ensconced themselves in the Simon Snow series when they were just kids; it’s what got them through their mother leaving.

Reading. Rereading. Hanging out in Simon Snow forums, writing Simon Snow fan fiction, dressing up like the characters for every movie premiere.

Cath’s sister has mostly grown away from fandom, but Cath can’t let go. She doesn’t want to.

Now that they’re going to college, Wren has told Cath she doesn’t want to be roommates. Cath is on her own, completely outside of her comfort zone. She’s got a surly roommate with a charming, always-around boyfriend, a fiction-writing professor who thinks fan fiction is the end of the civilized world, a handsome classmate who only wants to talk about words... And she can’t stop worrying about her dad, who’s loving and fragile and has never really been alone.

For Cath, the question is: Can she do this?

Can she make it without Wren holding her hand? Is she ready to start living her own life? Writing her own stories?

And does she even want to move on if it means leaving Simon Snow behind?

"Touching and utterly real." —  Publisher's Weekly

Mini-Review: Fan Art by Sarah Tregay

Fan Art by Sarah Tregay
368 Pages
Release Date: June 17th, 2014
Publisher: Katherine Tegen Books
Genre: Contemporary
Source: Publisher via Edelweiss
Rating: 3 STARS

Goodreads Summary:
When the picture tells the story…

Senior year is almost over, and Jamie Peterson has a big problem. Not college—that’s all set. Not prom—he’ll find a date somehow. No, it’s the worst problem of all: he’s fallen for his best friend.

As much as Jamie tries to keep it under wraps, everyone seems to know where his affections lie, and the giggling girls in art class are determined to help Jamie get together with Mason. But Jamie isn’t sure if that’s what he wants—because as much as Jamie would like to come clean to Mason, what if the truth ruins everything? What if there are no more road trips, taco dinners, or movie nights? Does he dare risk a childhood friendship for romance?

This book is about what happens when a picture reveals what we can’t say, when art is truer than life, and how falling in love is easy, except when it’s not. Fan Art explores the joys and pains of friendship, of pressing boundaries, and how facing our worst fears can sometimes lead us to what we want most.

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Event Recap: Ruin and Rising Launch Party

As some of you may have heard, Caitlyn and I got the chance to go

 to the Ruin and Rising Launch Party which was just full of awesomeness and funnnnnn!!!

The decoration for this place was the best thing ever. JUST LOOK AT IT!

(Picture from Hebel Design)

Book Blitz: Fan Art by Sarah Tregay {Excerpt+Giveaway}

Fan Art

by Sarah Tregay

Release Date: 06/17/14

Harper Teen

Summary from Goodreads:

When the picture tells the story…

Senior year is almost over, and Jamie Peterson has a big problem. Not college—that’s all set. Not prom—he’ll find a date somehow. No, it’s the worst problem of all: he’s fallen for his best friend.

As much as Jamie tries to keep it under wraps, everyone seems to know where his affections lie, and the giggling girls in art class are determined to help Jamie get together with Mason. But Jamie isn’t sure if that’s what he wants—because as much as Jamie would like to come clean to Mason, what if the truth ruins everything? What if there are no more road trips, taco dinners, or movie nights? Does he dare risk a childhood friendship for romance?

This book is about what happens when a picture reveals what we can’t say, when art is truer than life, and how falling in love is easy, except when it’s not. Fan Art explores the joys and pains of friendship, of pressing boundaries, and how facing our worst fears can sometimes lead us to what we want most.

It's Already Summmmmmmmer!!!!

Hey guys! Just wanted to inform you that 

Caitlyn and I are done with schoool (FINALLY) and it's now summer break which hopefully means more reviews and event recaps (again hopefully). Anyways I'm not sure how busy I'll be this summer because I'm pretty sure my parents are going to make me do something productive this summer especially with junior year coming sooon. *le sigh* I'm hoping that I'll be able to schedule a lot more posts so I won't be worrying too much next year. 

Happy Readings! 

Mini-Review: Hexed by Michelle Krys

Hexed by Michelle Krys
384 Pages
Release Date: June 10th, 2014
Publisher: Delacorte Press
Genre: Paranormal
Source: Publisher via Netgalley
Rating: 3 STARS

Goodreads Summary:
If high school is all about social status, Indigo Blackwood has it made. Sure, her quirky mom owns an occult shop, and a nerd just won’t stop trying to be her friend, but Indie is a popular cheerleader with a football-star boyfriend and a social circle powerful enough to ruin everyone at school. Who wouldn’t want to be her?

Then a guy dies right before her eyes. And the dusty old family Bible her mom is freakishly possessive of is stolen. But it’s when a frustratingly sexy stranger named Bishop enters Indie’s world that she learns her destiny involves a lot more than pom-poms and parties. If she doesn’t get the Bible back, every witch on the planet will die. And that’s seriously bad news for Indie, because according to Bishop, she’s a witch too.

Suddenly forced into a centuries-old war between witches and sorcerers, Indie’s about to uncover the many dark truths about her life—and a future unlike any she ever imagined on top of the cheer pyramid.

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Book Blast: Hexed by Michelle Krys {Promo+Giveaway}

Welcome to the Release Day Celebration for Michelle Krys and HEXED (The Witch Hunter #1)

HEXED (The Witch Hunter #1) 
Author: Michelle Krys
Publisher: Delacorte Press
Release Day: June 10th 2014

If high school is all about social status, Indigo Blackwood has it made. Sure, her quirky mom owns an occult shop, and a nerd just won’t stop trying to be her friend, but Indie is a popular cheerleader with a football-star boyfriend and a social circle powerful enough to ruin everyone at school. Who wouldn’t want to be her?

Then a guy dies right before her eyes. And the dusty old family Bible her mom is freakishly possessive of is stolen. But it’s when a frustratingly sexy stranger named Bishop enters Indie’s world that she learns her destiny involves a lot more than pom-poms and parties. If she doesn’t get the Bible back, every witch on the planet will die. And that’s seriously bad news for Indie, because according to Bishop, she’s a witch too.

Suddenly forced into a centuries-old war between witches and sorcerers, Indie’s about to uncover the many dark truths about her life—and a future unlike any she ever imagined on top of the cheer pyramid.

AMAZON | B&N | INDIEBOUND |GOODREADS

Review: The Thousand Dollar Tan Line (Veronica Mars #1) by Rob Thomas and Jennifer Graham

The Thousand-Dollar Tan Line by Rob Thomas and Jennifer Graham
324 Pages
Release Date: March 25th, 2014
Publisher: Vintage
Genre: Mystery/Contemporary
Rating: 4.5 STARS

Goodreads Summary:
From Rob Thomas, the creator of the television series and movie phenomenon Veronica Mars, comes the first book in a thrilling mystery series that picks up where the feature film left off. 

Ten years after graduating from high school in Neptune, California, Veronica Mars is back in the land of sun, sand, crime, and corruption. She’s traded in her law degree for her old private investigating license, struggling to keep Mars Investigations afloat on the scant cash earned by catching cheating spouses until she can score her first big case.

Now it’s spring break, and college students descend on Neptune, transforming the beaches and boardwalks into a frenzied, week-long rave. When a girl disappears from a party, Veronica is called in to investigate. But this is no simple missing person’s case; the house the girl vanished from belongs to a man with serious criminal ties, and soon Veronica is plunged into a dangerous underworld of drugs and organized crime. And when a major break in the investigation has a shocking connection to Veronica’s past, the case hits closer to home than she ever imagined.

In Veronica Mars, Rob Thomas has created a groundbreaking female detective who’s part Phillip Marlowe, part Nancy Drew, and all snark. With its sharp plot and clever twists, The Thousand-Dollar Tan Line will keep you guessing until the very last page.

Cover Reveals: Ignite, Captive, and MORE

Ignite by Sara B. Larson

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LOVE the purple and the bow and arrow!! 

Captive by Aimee Carter

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Ooooooh INTRIGUED! 

Deadly Sweet Lies by Erica Cameron

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Perfect Couple by Jennifer Echols 

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She sooo prettttttttttty!! Cute! :) 

Most Likely to Succeed by Jennifer Echols

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This cover makes me laugh :P Love the guy's pose!
Definitely looking forward to read this series :D 

What's your favorite cover?
Any you're looking forward to reading to?

Blog Tour: My Last Kiss by Bethany Neal {Interview}

Welcome to the MY LAST KISS blog tour! I'm so honored to be a part of it and hope you enjoy reading the interview because I for one love Bethany's answers ;D 

My Last Kiss by Bethany Neal

Release Date: June 10th, 2014
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Genre: Contemporary/Mystery 

Level: YA 

Goodreads Summary:

What if your last kiss was with the wrong boy? 

Cassidy Haines remembers her first kiss vividly. It was on the old covered bridge the summer before her freshman year with her boyfriend of three years, Ethan Keys. But her last kiss--the one she shared with someone at her seventeenth birthday party the night she died--is a blur. Cassidy is trapped in the living world, not only mourning the loss of her human body, but left with the grim suspicion that her untimely death wasn't a suicide as everyone assumes. She can't remember anything from the weeks leading up to her birthday and she's worried that she may have betrayed her boyfriend. 

If Cassidy is to uncover the truth about that fateful night and make amends with the only boy she'll ever love, she must face her past and all the decisions she made--good and bad--that led to her last kiss.

Bethany Neal's suspenseful debut novel is about the power of first love and the haunting lies that threaten to tear it apart.

Merp Squad Blog Tour: The Art of Lainey by Paula Stokes {Review}

Welcome to my stop on The Art of Lainey Blog Tour! 

So honored and excited to a part of this! 

The Art of Lainey by Paula Stokes 

Release Date: May 20th, 2014

Publisher: HarperTeen 

Genre: Contemporary

Rating: 4 STARS 

Goodreads Summary: 

Soccer star Lainey Mitchell is gearing up to spend an epic summer with her amazing boyfriend, Jason, when he suddenly breaks up with her—no reasons, no warning, and in public no less! Lainey is more than crushed, but with help from her friend Bianca, she resolves to do whatever it takes to get Jason back.

And that’s when the girls stumble across a copy of The Art of War. With just one glance, they're sure they can use the book to lure Jason back into Lainey’s arms. So Lainey channels her inner warlord, recruiting spies to gather intel and persuading her coworker Micah to pose as her new boyfriend to make Jason jealous. After a few "dates", it looks like her plan is going to work! But now her relationship with Micah is starting to feel like more than just a game.

What's a girl to do when what she wants is totally different from what she needs? How do you figure out the person you're meant to be with if you're still figuring out the person you're meant to be?

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June Releases

June 3rd:

Cover Reveal: Ensnared by A.G Howard

Ensnared by A.G Howard
Release Date: 2015
Publisher: Amulet Books

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WHEEEE THERE'S A COVER!! I LOVE THE RED AND THE INTRICACY OF
THE BORDER!