Mini-Review: The Golden Lily by Richelle Mead

                                                       

The Golden Lily by Richelle Mead

418 Pages

Release Date: June 12th, 2012 

Publisher: Razorbill 

Genre: YA Paranormal

Rating: 4 STARS 

Goodreads Summary:

Sydney Sage is an Alchemist, one of a group of humans who dabble in magic and serve to bridge the worlds of humans and vampires. They protect vampire secrets—and human lives.

Sydney would love to go to college, but instead, she’s been sent into hiding at a posh boarding school in Palm Springs, California–tasked with protecting Moroi princess Jill Dragomir from assassins who want to throw the Moroi court into civil war. Formerly in disgrace, Sydney is now praised for her loyalty and obedience, and held up as the model of an exemplary Alchemist.

But the closer she grows to Jill, Eddie, and especially Adrian, the more she finds herself questioning her age–old Alchemist beliefs, her idea of family, and the sense of what it means to truly belong. Her world becomes even more complicated when magical experiments show Sydney may hold the key to prevent becoming Strigoi—the fiercest vampires, the ones who don’t die. But it’s her fear of being just that—special, magical, powerful—that scares her more than anything. Equally daunting is her new romance with Brayden, a cute, brainy guy who seems to be her match in every way. Yet, as perfect as he seems, Sydney finds herself being drawn to someone else—someone forbidden to her.

When a shocking secret threatens to tear the vampire world apart, Sydney’s loyalties are suddenly tested more than ever before. She wonders how she's supposed to strike a balance between the principles and dogmas she's been taught, and what her instincts are now telling her.

Should she trust the Alchemists—or her heart?

Daemon Invasion

Daemon Invasion!

Over the last couple of weeks, you’ve heard us talking about the upcoming #daemoninvasion and we’re so excited to finally share with you what is going on.

Really excited.

The beautiful and uber cool models, Pepe Toth and Sztella Tziotziosz, who grace the Lux covers, will be joining us in the United States!  You heard right.  They are flying here, from Hungary to spend a few days as Daemon and Katy! While they are here, they will be working with Vania, from VLC Productions (the team behind Cassandra Clare’s The Mortal Instruments, Melissa de La Cruz, Kimberly Derting, Moira Young, Kami Garcia and Margret Stohl, Hillary Duff, Lauren Destefano, and many, many more authors’ book trailers), to film book trailers for the Lux Series.

During the filming in Atlanta, they will be accompanying us on tour! What does that mean? You get to meet them. In the flesh. They will be participating in the signings and events. At those signings, we’ll be giving away signed posters, photos, and other swag. There will also be meet and greet events you can join in on.

At each signing, there will be advanced copies of Onyx given away!

And to top things off (as if this isn’t enough, but we don’t do anything small), there’s something very, very exciting in the works! It involves advanced copies of Opal, water, and a little destination known as the Bahamas.

I am not kidding.

This will be epic.

Aare you excited? I am! This tour is going to be so, so much fun, and I’m so thrilled that Pepe and Sztella are a part of it. We owe them a huge thank you and a giant welcome making the 16 hour flight to meet the readers of the Lux Series.  You!

Daemon Invasion Signing and Event Schedule

June 8^th
FoxTale Book Shoppe
Woodstock, GA
3:00pm

June 10^th
Barnes and Noble
St Johns Town Center
Jacksonville, FL
3:00pm

June 13^th
Barnes and Noble
Waterford Lakes Town Center
Orlando, FL
3:00pm

June 14^th
Barnes and Noble
The Palladium at City Place
West Palm Beach, FL
4:00pm
There are several #daemoninvasion street teamers out there and if you want to join a team to win exclusive prizes, search down the #daemoninvasion hashtag to join one of the teams!

Don’t forget to visit Jennifer L. Armentrout’s blog to win a signed set of Half-Blood and Pure (insert direct link: http://jenniferarmentrout.blogspot.com/2012/04/tempting-best-man-and-contest.html  in celebration of her adult romance release, Tempting the Best Man, under pen name J. Lynn.  It can be purchased here (insert direct link: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/tempting-the-best-man-j-lynn/1110370701?ean=2940014566698 )

Mini-Review: Pure by Jennifer L. Armentrout

Pure by Jennifer L. Amrentout

329 Pages

Release Date: April 3rd, 2012 

Publisher: Spencer Hill Press

Genre: YA Mythology/Paranormal

Rating; 4 STARS

Goodreads Summary:

There is need. And then there is Fate... 

Being destined to become some kind of supernatural electrical outlet isn't exactly awesome--especially when Alexandria's "other half" is everywhere she goes. Seth's in her training room, outside her classes, and keeps showing up in her bedroom--so not cool. Their connection does have some benefits, like staving off her nightmares of the tragic showdown with her mother, but it has no effect on what Alex feels for the forbidden, pure-blooded Aiden. Or what he will do--and sacrifice--for her. 

When daimons infiltrate the Covenants and attack students, the gods send furies--lesser gods determined to eradicate any threat to the Covenants and to the gods, and that includes the Apollyon... and Alex. And if that and hordes of aether-sucking monsters didn't blow bad enough, a mysterious threat seems willing to do anything to neutralize Seth, even if that means forcing Alex into servitude... or killing her. 

When the gods are involved, some decisions can never, ever be undone.

MY THOUGHTS;

        Pure had one of the most brilliant plot I've read!! So many twists and turns filled with action and mysterious aura. It had me entertained throughout the entire time I read it! We see more of Seth, one where he's more sweet/soft but don't worry he's still the cocky, arrogant guy as before. He really does kknow how to lighten the situation and helps Alex after something traumatic happens. And of course, there is jealousy between Aiden and Seth...Speaking of Aiden, he really does manages to capture you hearts. Oh you'll just love "Zoo Scene"!! It's too cute and adorable!!!

        

       Alex is the fighter as she's always been and I really admire her for that. It's just that I felt her character felt kinda off and I don't know changed her somehow tat got me annoyed with her. Like at the end...but that might've just been me. Anyways, any J.L.A or Covenant fan will just love this book. But know that while it may be an awesome, kickbutt, fighting/finding bad guys, romantic book, there will be tragedy, as I hinted before and your heart will tug for Alex....J.L.A never fails to impress me!    

“Ever since I’ve met you, I’ve wanted to break every rule.” Aiden turned away, the muscles in his neck tensing. He sighed. “You’ll become the center of someone’s world one day. And he’ll be the luckiest son of a b*tch on this earth.” – Aiden 

Mini Review:Shadows by J.L.A

Shadows by Jennifer L. Armentrout
179 Pages
Release Date: February 21,2012
Publisher: ENtangles Teen
Genre: YA Paranormal, Sci-Fi
Rating: 4 STARS 

Goodreads Summary:

The last thing Dawson Black expected was Bethany Williams. As a Luxen, an alien life form on Earth, human girls are…well, fun. But since the Luxen have to keep their true identities a secret, falling for one would be insane.

Dangerous. Tempting. Undeniable.

Bethany can’t deny the immediate connection between her and Dawson. And even though boys aren’t a complication she wants, she can’t stay away from him. Still, whenever they lock eyes, she’s drawn in.

Captivated. Lured. Loved.

Dawson is keeping a secret that will change her existence...and put her life in jeopardy. But even he can’t stop risking everything for one human girl. Or from a fate that is as unavoidable as love itself.

MY THOUGHTS:
        When this  book was released, I decided to hold it off till later since it was based on Dawson not Daemon no offense Dawson and I soooo regret now reading it earlier. I read the first chapter and sat down eyes glued to the page, and read and read and read until the tears were starting to prick in my eyes. This book is one heck of a romance and alien mojo problems. Dawson is waaaaayy different than Daemon, care-free, easy going, and sweet. Who wouldn't love that?? Although Daemon was totally against Dawson and Bethany's relationship and being the one minute older brother he was, it created other problems with Andrew and Ash; Daemon may seem like a jerk face *swoon worthy of course but he really cares for his brother and sister and even though they might have the urge to rip someone's head out, they always have one another's backs. Enough about Daemon I'm guessing your thinking about Bethany...She is just the perfect girl for Dawson! Sweet, artistic, keeping to herself, brave, and thoughtful, she's the girl a guy's mom would be smiling and laughing around all the time. I seriously encourage to read it if you havent already because this unlocks a secret that might change everything in the upcoming books.  

Giveaway!!

No, I'm not hosting a book giveaway :(...But Stuck In Books is hosting a YA Paranormal Activity Giveaway!!!! You will be able to win one of the following: Hereafter by Tara Hudson, Everneath by Jodi Ashton, Obsidian by Jennifer Armentrout, Wings of the Wicked by Courtney Moulton, Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor, Fracture by Megan Miranda, Half-Blood by Jennifer Armentrout, The Ghost and the Goth by Stacey Kade, Hallowed by Cynthia Hand, Minder by Kate Kaynak, and more.

Cover Reveal

      So, Jennifer l. Armentrout has informed us about her new Obsidian cover and here it is!!! This book will contain  POV scnenes from Daemon including: the porch scene and one we will all have to keep guessing... Comment in which scenes you want in Daemon's POV. 

   Happy Readings  :)                                               

Review

She's One of the Boys   4.5 STARS

Okay, this is NOT a published book. I'm starting to getting addicted to books on Wattpad, so i was like why not review a book I love from Wattpad. Greetings to my fellow Wattpaders!

 

Summary:

     Eva Thorn is one of the most stubbornest and  girl you'll ever meet. Having raised five older brothers and has finally returned home from boarding school. Everything's the same, her brother hasn't changed one bit, but she has one big secret she doesn't want any of her brothers learning- on her 16th birthday she turned into a wolf. But she isnt the only one with secrets...As family secrets unveil, starting a new school, a cocky boy who thinks he owns the school and keeps getting on Eva's nerve...Eva is starting to think that maybe comming home was a bad idea.

  Click on the link to read: http://www.wattpad.com/1005811-she%27s-one-of-the-boys-editing-chapter-one-she%27s

       None of the things in this story gets old. including Eva and her pranks, her lovable and hilarious brothers, and the sparkling chemistry between Eva and Saxon. You WILL get attached to these characters, You WILL love this book. You WILL laugh until your stomach hurts. You WILL love, love, love Eva and her ninja skills. This story has an amazing plot, humorous dialogues, and a family that I would definitely would want. Its an action-packed romance along wiht five protective brothers...But don't worry Eva can definitely fight her own battles.