Wednesday, September 30, 2015

Waiting on Wednesday

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Jill of Breaking the Spine where that spotlights the upcoming books I am currently anticipating. 

~Currently Anticipating~
The Year We Fell Apart by Emily Martin 
Release Date: January 26th, 2016 
Publisher: Simon Pulse 

Monday, September 28, 2015

Review: First & Then by Emma Mills

First & ThenFirst & Then by Emma Mills
272 Pages
Release Date: October 13th, 2015
Publisher: Henry, Holt, and Co.
Source: Teen Reader's Book Council
Genre: Contemporary
Rating: 4 STARS

Goodreads Summary: 
Devon Tennyson wouldn't change a thing. She's happy watching Friday night games from the bleachers, silently crushing on best friend Cas, and blissfully ignoring the future after high school. But the universe has other plans. It delivers Devon's cousin Foster, an unrepentant social outlier with a surprising talent for football, and the obnoxiously superior and maddeningly attractive star running back, Ezra, right where she doesn't want them first into her P.E. class and then into every other aspect of her life.

Pride and Prejudice meets Friday Night Lights in this contemporary novel about falling in love with the unexpected boy, with a new brother, and with yourself. 

Sunday, September 27, 2015

Wednesday, September 23, 2015

Waiting on Wednesday

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Jill of Breaking the Spine where that spotlights the upcoming books I am currently anticipating. 

~Currently Anticipating~
Passenger by Alexandra Bracken 
Release Date: January 5th, 2015 
Publisher: Disney Hyperion 

Tuesday, September 22, 2015

Release Day Blitz: Walk on Earth a Stranger by Rae Carson {Excerpt+Giveaway}

I am so excited that WALK ON EARTH A STRANGER by Rae Carson releases today and that I get to share the news, along with an awesome giveaway! If you haven’t yet heard about this wonderful new series by Rae Carson, be sure to check out all the details below.

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Title: WALK ON EARTH A STRANGER
Author: Rae Carson
Pub. Date: September 22, 2015
Publisher: Greenwillow Books
Pages: 448

The first book in a new trilogy from acclaimed New York Times bestselling author Rae Carson. A young woman with the magical ability to sense the presence of gold must flee her home, taking her on a sweeping and dangerous journey across Gold Rush–era America.

Lee Westfall has a secret. She can sense the presence of gold in the world around her. Veins deep beneath the earth, pebbles in the river, nuggets dug up from the forest floor. The buzz of gold means warmth and life and home—until everything is ripped away by a man who wants to control her. Left with nothing, Lee disguises herself as a boy and takes to the trail across the country. Gold was discovered in California, and where else could such a magical girl find herself, find safety? Rae Carson, author of the acclaimed Girl of Fire and Thorns trilogy, dazzles with this new fantasy that subverts both our own history and familiar fantasy tropes.

Walk on Earth a Stranger, the first book in this new trilogy, introduces—as only Rae Carson can—a strong heroine, a perilous road, a fantastical twist, and a slow-burning romance. Includes a map and author’s note on historical research. 



Read chapter 1 of WALK ON EARTH A STRANGER annotated by Rae Carson HERE!


ABOUT THE AUTHOR: 
Rae Carson is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the acclaimed Girl of Fire and Thorns trilogy. Her next book, Walk On Earth A Stranger, will be available September 22, 2015. She lives in Arizona with her husband.



Connect with the Author:



1 winner will receive a set of the 3 GIRL OF FIRE AND THORNS series (in paperback format). US Only.

Ends on September 30th at Midnight EST!

Monday, September 21, 2015

Extraction Series E-Book Sale+Giveaway

Evolution, the third and final book in the Extraction series, went on sale on September 8th! The series is officially complete! You can buy your copy on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, Apple iBooks, Book Depository, or at your local indie!
 
To celebrate Evolution's release, the first two books in the series — Extraction and Rebellion – are on sale for only $2.99 each for all e-book formats! This sale will only last for a limited time, so snatch up your copy now! And read on to find out how to win prizes by spreading the word.

Extraction (Extraction, #1)
Extraction by Stephanie Diaz
Release Date: July 22nd, 2014 
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
Goodreads Summary: 
"Welcome to Extraction testing."

Clementine has spent her whole life preparing for her sixteenth birthday, when she’ll be tested for Extraction in the hopes of being sent from the planet Kiel’s toxic Surface to the much safer Core, where people live without fear or starvation. When she proves promising enough to be “Extracted,” she must leave without Logan, the boy she loves. Torn apart from her only sense of family, Clem promises to come back and save him from brutal Surface life.

What she finds initially in the Core is a utopia compared to the Surface—it’s free of hard labor, gun-wielding officials, and the moon's lethal acid. But life is anything but safe, and Clementine learns that the planet's leaders are planning to exterminate Surface dwellers—and that means Logan, too. 

Trapped by the steel walls of the underground and the lies that keep her safe, Clementine must find a way to escape and rescue Logan and the rest of the planet. But the planet leaders don't want her running—they want her subdued.

With intense action scenes and a cast of unforgettable characters, Extraction is a page-turning, gripping read, sure to entertain lovers of Hunger Games and Ender's Game and leave them breathless for more.
Buy Extraction for only $2.99:

Rebellion (Extraction, #2)Rebellion by Stephanie Diaz
Release Date: February 15th, 2015 
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin 

Goodreads Summary:
The uprising has begun.

It's been seven days since Clementine and Logan, along with their allies, retreated into hiding on the Surface. The rebels may have won one battle against Commander Charlie, but the fight is far from finished. He has vowed to find a way to win—no matter the cost. Do the rebels have what it takes to defeat him...and put an end to this war?

As Clementine and Logan enter a desperate race against time to defeat Commander Charlie—and attempt to weaken his power within his own ranks—they find themselves in a terrifying endgame that pits them against a brutal enemy, and each other. With every step, Clementine draws closer to losing Logan...and losing control of herself.

Continuing with the mesmerizing saga that started with Extraction, Stephanie Diaz blends science fiction, epic romance, and heart-stopping adventure to create a world that no reader will soon forget. 
Buy Rebellion for only $2.99:



 Stephanie has launched a special giveaway to coincide with the e-book sale. Help spread the word about the sale on social media and you will be entered to win:

ONE GRAND PRIZE:
- (1) signed hardcover copy of Evolution,
annotated with behind-the-scenes facts and series secrets
- (1) limited edition LEGO Clementine model
- (1) limited edition LEGO Logan model
- signed swag



This contest is open internationally. How do you enter to win? There are several ways (Yes, you can earn more than one entry, but no more than 1 entry per option):

On Instagram:
Post the Extraction series e-book sale picture (see above), link to the Instagram account @StephanieEDiaz, and
tag it #BookBargain and #YAReads.


On Tumblr:

On Twitter:
Tweet the following message: DEAL ALERT! Grab e-books of @StephanieEDiaz's EXTRACTION and REBELLION for only $2.99 each for a limited time! http://tinyurl.com/qbhv893


On Facebook:
Post the Extraction series e-book sale picture on this page,
link to either www.steph-diaz.blogspot.com or one of the books, and tag it #BookBargain.


The book sale will last for one month, but she will be selecting one winner for the giveaway on Monday, October 5th to receive the grand prize. 

Sunday, September 20, 2015

Cover Attack

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

P.S I Like You by Kasie West
P.S. I Like You

Friday, September 18, 2015

Blog Tour: This Monstrous Thing {Review+Giveaway}




This Monstrous Thing
by Mackenzi Lee
Publisher: Katherine Tegen Books
Release Date: September 22nd 2015
Genre: Young Adult, Horror, Steampunk, Retelling, Historical, Science Fiction, Paranormal, Fantasy
Rate: 3.5 STARS 

Synopsis:
In 1818 Geneva, men built with clockwork parts live hidden away from society, cared for only by illegal mechanics called Shadow Boys. Two years ago, Shadow Boy Alasdair Finch’s life shattered to bits.

His brother, Oliver—dead.

His sweetheart, Mary—gone.

His chance to break free of Geneva—lost.

Heart-broken and desperate, Alasdair does the unthinkable: He brings Oliver back from the dead.

But putting back together a broken life is more difficult than mending bones and adding clockwork pieces. Oliver returns more monster than man, and Alasdair’s horror further damages the already troubled relationship.

Then comes the publication of Frankenstein and the city intensifies its search for Shadow Boys, aiming to discover the real life doctor and his monster. Alasdair finds refuge with his idol, the brilliant Dr. Geisler, who may offer him a way to escape the dangerous present and his guilt-ridden past, but at a horrible price only Oliver can pay…

Wednesday, September 16, 2015

Waiting on Wednesday

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Jill of Breaking the Spine where that spotlights the upcoming books I am currently anticipating. 

~Currently Anticipating~
Riders by Veronica Rossi 
Release Date: February 16th, 2016
Publisher: Tor Teen 

Sunday, September 13, 2015

Cover Roundup: Consider, Vicarious, and MORE

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

So sorry for the lack of posts within the last few weeks D: I have so many reviews to write but college apps and school and review slump and I'm just sorry :( 

Consider by Kristy Acevedo
Consider (HoloSeries, #1)
BLINDING LIGHT! SO EXCITED FOR THIS BOOK! 

Thursday, September 10, 2015

Cover Reveal+Giveaway: Darkest Dawn by Katlyn Duncan

I am super excited to share the amazing cover for DARKEST DAWN, the first book in a new series by Author Katlyn Duncan. DARKEST DAWN releases next week on September 17th and is available to pre-order now!

In addition to the reveal of this gorgeous cover, the reveal includes an eBook giveaway for one of the author’s previously released titles. Be sure to head down to the Rafflecopter for a chance to win after you’ve checked out the cover!

Title: DARKEST DAWN
Author: Katlyn Duncan
Release date: September 17, 2015
Publisher: Carina
Format: eBook

Wednesday, September 9, 2015

Waiting on Wednesday

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Jill of Breaking the Spine where that spotlights the upcoming books I am currently anticipating. 

~Currently Anticipating~
Truthwitch by Susan Dennard 
Release Date: January 5th, 2015 
Publisher: Tor Teen 

Tuesday, September 8, 2015

Top 10 Tuesday: Ten Finished Series I Have YET to Finish

Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly meme hosted by the lovely ladies at The Broke and the Bookish! Each week, a new topic is put into place and bloggers share their top ten.
**Lists aren't in any specific order**

Topic: Ten Finished Series I Have YET to Finish 

Book Blitz: Sweet Temptation by Wendy Higgins {Promo+Giveaway}

I am so excited that SWEET TEMPTATION by Wendy Higgins releases today and that I get to share the news, along with an awesome giveaway!

This blitz also includes a giveaway for a a paperback of the book with a signed bookplate and bookmarks! US only. So if you’d like a chance to win, enter in the Rafflecopter at the bottom of this post.

Title: SWEET TEMPTATION
Author: Wendy Higgins
Pub. Date: September 8, 2015
Publisher: HarperTeen
Pages: 485
Format: Paperback, eBook, audiobook

Bad boy Kaidan Rowe has never wanted for anything—money, popularity, musical talent…hot girls—but seducing them is part of his duty as a Nephilim, slave to the demon Dukes. As the son of the Duke of Lust, Kaidan has learned his father’s ways, becoming a master of passion, a manipulator of chemistry. Disobeying his father would mean certain death. Thankfully for Kaidan, he’s good at his job. And he enjoys it.

Until he meets Anna Whitt—sweet, smart, feisty, and inexplicably good—the one girl seemingly immune to his charms. The daughter of a guardian angel and a fallen one, she has a certain power over him, one that makes him wish for more than he could ever deserve.

Determined to save all the Neph from their dark lives as the influencers of sin, Anna joins forces with Kaidan to overcome the demons’ oppressive ways. In the light of her affections, Kaidan must undergo his toughest test of all, a battle of the heart.

Sensual and swoon worthy, this companion volume to the acclaimed Sweet Evil series from New York Times bestselling author Wendy Higgins, told from the perspective of the irresistibly sexy and mysterious Kaidan Rowe, gives readers revealing insights into his struggle, his intense connection to Anna, and most of all, the true emotions that drive him.

Author Note:
Sweet Temptation will encompass the entire trilogy in a condensed version, beginning with Kai's life before he met Anna, and taking readers through the epilogue of Sweet Reckoning. Sweet Temptation is a companion novel, not meant to be a stand alone story. It will definitely be a richer experience for those who have read the original trilogy.


Go HERE to read an excerpt fro SWEET TEMPTATION!

Also check out Wendy's PINTEREST board for KAI!

About Wendy Higgins:


Wendy Higgins is the USA Today and NYT bestselling author of the Sweet Evil series from HarperTeen and her independently published Irish fantasy, See Me. She is a former high school English teacher who now writes full time, and lives on the Eastern Shore of Virginia with her veterinarian husband, daughter, son, and doggie Rue. 
Wendy earned a bachelor's in Creative Writing from George Mason University and a master's in Curriculum and Instruction from Radford. Writing Young Adult (YA) stories gives her the opportunity to delve into the ambiguities of those pivotal, daunting, and exciting years before adulthood.




1 Paperback of SWEET TEMPTATION and a signed bookplate and bookmarks. US Only.

Ends on September 18th at Midnight EST!

Wednesday, September 2, 2015

Waiting on Wednesday

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Jill of Breaking the Spine where that spotlights the upcoming books I am currently anticipating. 

~Currently Anticipating~
When We Collide by Emery Lord 
Release Date: April 5th, 2016
Publisher: Bloomsbury 

Tuesday, September 1, 2015

Book Blitz: Queen of Shadows by Sarah J. Maas {Excerpt+Giveaway}


I am so excited that QUEEN OF SHADOWS by Sarah J. Maas releases today and that I get to share the news, along with an awesome giveaway! If you haven’t yet heard about this wonderful series by Sarah J. Maas, be sure to check out all the details below.

This blitz also includes a giveaway for a set of the first 3 books in the series (in paperback format). US only. So if you’d like a chance to win, enter in the Rafflecopter at the bottom of this post.

Title: QUEEN OF SHADOWS
Author: Sarah J. Maas
Pub. Date: September 1, 2015
Publisher: Bloomsbury USA Childrens
Pages: 656

Sarah J. Maas's New York Times bestselling Throne of Glass series reaches new heights in this sweeping fourth volume.

Everyone Celaena Sardothien loves has been taken from her. But she's at last returned to the empire—for vengeance, to rescue her once-glorious kingdom, and to confront the shadows of her past . . .

She will fight for her cousin, a warrior prepared to die just to see her again. She will fight for her friend, a young man trapped in an unspeakable prison. And she will fight for her people, enslaved to a brutal king and awaiting their lost queen's triumphant return.

Celaena’s epic journey has captured the hearts and imaginations of millions across the globe. This fourth volume will hold readers rapt as Celaena’s story builds to a passionate, agonizing crescendo that might just shatter her world.

September Releases

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

Sept. 1st:
Queen of Shadows (Throne of Glass, #4)Everything, EverythingHello, Goodbye, and Everything in BetweenVengeance RoadA Whole New World (A Twisted Tale #1)Firewalker (Worldwalker, #2)A Curious Tale of the In-Between (Pram, #1)Your Voice Is All I Hear

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