Cover Reveal: Crossing the Line by Katie McGarry

Crossing the Line (Pushing the Limits #1.5) by Katie McGarry
Format: Kindle Edition
Release Date: April 1st, 2013
Publisher: Harlequin Teen

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Goodreads Summary:

Katie McGarry captivated readers with her “riveting, emotional”* Young Adult debut, Pushing the Limits. In this gripping novella, she tells the story of Lila and Lincoln, who discover that sometimes it’s worth crossing the line for love…

Lila McCormick, Echo's best friend from Pushing the Limits, first met Lincoln Turner when tragedy struck both their lives. But she never expected their surprise encounter would lead to two years of exchanging letters—or that she’d fall for the boy she’s only seen once. Their relationship is a secret, but Lila feels closer to Lincoln than anyone else. Until she finds out that he lied to her about the one thing she depended on him for the most.

Hurting Lila is the last thing Lincoln wanted. For two years, her letters have been the only thing getting him through the day. Admitting his feelings would cross a line he’s never dared breach before. But Lincoln will do whatever it takes to fix his mistakes, earn Lila’s forgiveness—and finally win a chance to be with the girl he loves.

Eeeek!!! There's another book by Katie McGarry and its a Pushing the Limits novel..sorta!!!
Love the cover! It screams CUTE and ROMANTIC!!

What do you think?

Review: What's Left of Me by Kat Zhang

What's Left of Me by Kat Zhang
343 Pages
Release Date: September 18th, 2012
Publisher: HarperCollins
Genre: Dystopian/Sci-Fi
Rating: 4 STARS
Source: Library

Goodreads Summary:

I should not exist. But I do.

Eva and Addie started out the same way as everyone else—two souls woven together in one body, taking turns controlling their movements as they learned how to walk, how to sing, how to dance. But as they grew, so did the worried whispers. Why aren’t they settling? Why isn’t one of them fading? The doctors ran tests, the neighbors shied away, and their parents begged for more time. Finally Addie was pronounced healthy and Eva was declared gone. Except, she wasn’t . . .

For the past three years, Eva has clung to the remnants of her life. Only Addie knows she’s still there, trapped inside their body. Then one day, they discover there may be a way for Eva to move again. The risks are unimaginable-hybrids are considered a threat to society, so if they are caught, Addie and Eva will be locked away with the others. And yet . . . for a chance to smile, to twirl, to speak, Eva will do anything.

MY THOUGHTS:
     (S/N: I WILL BE DOING THIS FOR COVERS I JUST LOVE!) The whole half face thing on the cover...? Yeah, its awesome and it totally fits the book. Plus the "ME" in caps, it set Eva's emotions just perfectly. So props to the jacket artist/designer of this cover!
      
     Okay not onto the book! I actually didn't have that high expectations for this book. I just saw it on the library shelf calling my name. And let me just say one thing: This concept is plain crazy yet brilliant in so many ways. It was pretty weird thinking of the two characters in one body (that totally reminded me of The Host) but it eventually worked out. (Also, I'll be labeling this book as a si-fi more than a dystopian in this post because of all the sciency terms and stuff)

     Addie, the dominant soul, the one who has control over their body. Addie the one who loves Eva but also wishes to be normal and settled like the others. Eva, the recessive soul, the one behind the curtains, always there watching. She's one determined soul and super observant. Eva was obviously my favorite of the two sisters, and it may just be because I read more from her POV or because she's the main character. I felt that Addie depended a lot on Eva without really knowing and Kat does show us that. As the story grows, the thiker the walls between the sisters yet it ends up breaking and they were the best friends/sisters that always were there for each other. 
   
     Kat Zhang did a wonderful job building the plot and new which direction to head it with. She effectively manages to keep the plot moving, the suspense to increase, and keep you thoroughly enjoyed throughout the entire book. However the story moved a bit slow in the beginning and had some unnecessary scenes in the beginning as well. The romance between the Eva and Ryan was cute but kinda awkward since Addie and Devon are still there...
What's Left of Me is a great sci-fi read and many of you will love it! And as more secrets are unraveled, the more the deadly things get ad the faster the time counts down....
     
      

Venom Readalong Week 4

Hey guys! The Venom Readalong is hosted by two lovely ladies, Nikki at Fiction Freak and Annabelle at Sparkles and Lightning. These are my answers for this weeks questions. Enjoy...

1) Michel de Montaigne is quoted a few times. How did you feel this contributed (or did not contribute) to the novel?
I for one thought it kind of didn't really matter but it did build a bond/understanding between Paolo and Cass.

2) Did you trust Falco the whole time?
NO! I'm sorry Falco but you were just too suspicious....

3) Did you find the character of Siena and her habits or fancies cliché overall?
I guess it could be considered "cliche" but feelings are feelings. Nothing you can do about it, cliche or not.

4) As a whole, did you feel this book was sufficiently creepy and mysterious?
I don't think it was creepy but most definitely mysterious.

5) Do you think Cass made the right decision concerning the boys in the end? Would you do what she did (answer without spoiling!) 
I LOVED her decision! She made it right with both guys. And I would've made the same decision as Cass ^_^

6) Were you right about the murderer? If not were you surprised?
No, I wasn't right. But I wasn't surprised either.

7) Now that you've met both, what Team are you?
Team CassFTW!! Or is it GirlPowerFTW??

8) What were your immediate thoughts after finishing?
When's Belladonna going to be coming out? *signs in to Goodreads*

QUESTIONS FOR THE VENOM READALONG FROM FIONA, WEEK 4

1) Were you surprised when Luca returned to Venice? Why or why not?
Nope because the letter and her friend's wedding foreshadowed that he would be coming back eventually.

2) Did you find Luca to be more protective or controlling of Cass? Why do you feel that way? What secrets did you initially think he was keeping?
I do think he was more controlling of Cass because he even said that he didn't think woman were capable of doing other things. But I think he had the right to be protective of her with all the murders going on just not too protective. I thought he may have had to do with what was going on but had his own personal reasons for why he would.

3) How did you feel about Cass essentially skipping her best friend's wedding to go look for Falco? Understandable? Unforgivable? How did you feel about her obligating Siena to cover for her?
Umm I wouldn't exactly say unforgivable but definitely not understandable. And it might just be me, but friends comes before guys.

4) How did you feel about Luca's reveal of his secret? Would you have been angry at him if you were Cass? Why do you think he felt he couldn't confide in her?
I think it was personal and since he didn't have that much of a personal connection with Cass that he wasn't able to confide in her. I think I may have been angry at first but understand at the end.

5) I initially wanted a different ending regarding "the boys," but came to realize that Cass's decision is kind of the ultimate girl-power choice. How did you feel about her decision?
As I said before, I totally approve!! It's something that she needed to do.

Waiting on Wednesday (19)

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Jill of Breaking the Spine where you have a chance to let other know what you can’t wait to claim as your own.

This week's WoW: Mind Games by Kiersten White
                               Release Date: February 19th, 2013
                               Publisher: HarperTeen

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Goodreads Summary:

Fia was born with flawless instincts. Her first impulse, her gut feeling, is always exactly right. Her sister, Annie, is blind to the world around her—except when her mind is gripped by strange visions of the future. 

Trapped in a school that uses girls with extraordinary powers as tools for corporate espionage, Annie and Fia are forced to choose over and over between using their abilities in twisted, unthinkable ways… or risking each other’s lives by refusing to obey.

In a stunning departure from her New York Times bestselling Paranormalcy trilogy, Kiersten White delivers a slick, edgy, heartstoppingly intense psychological thriller about two sisters determined to protect each other—no matter the cost.

Why I want this? It's written by Kiersten White. 

And the first word that jumped out to me was ESPIONAGE!!

Plus it looks amaaaazzing and the cover looks pixel-y! 

What's your "waiting on" pick this week?

Comment and add your link below!!

Teaser Tuesday (19)

Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB at Should Be Reading. Anyone can play along! Just do the following:
• Grab your current read
• Open to a random page
• Share two (2) “teaser” sentences from somewhere on that page
• BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (make sure that 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 Lists if they like your teasers!

This week's teasers are from: Splintered by A.G Howard

"'Tearing down the rest of the world won't make you happy. Look inside yourself. Because finding who you were meant to be? What you were put into this world to do? That's what fills the emptiness. It's the only things that can.'" 

“Sometimes a flame must level a forest to ash before new growth can begin. I believe Wonderland needed a scouring.” 

What do you think? Comment below and tell me!

I would also love to hear any teasers you guys got!!!

Review: Just Flirt by Laura Bowers

Just Flirt by Laura Bowers
325 Pages
Release Date: June 19th, 2012
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Genre: YA Contemporary
Rating: 4 STARS
Source: ARCycling (Thank you!!)

Goodreads Summary:

It’s summer, sweet summer! Self-proclaimed Superflirt Dee Barton can’t wait to spend it practicing her Nine Rules of Flirting on all the cute guys who come to stay at her family’s campground. Why not? Flirting is fun and makes everyone involved feel good—which is pretty much the exact opposite of her relationship with her toxic ex-boyfriend, Blaine. 

Sabrina Owens’s summer plans include keeping her over-the-top karaoke DJ mother in check, maintaining her status as the queen of the popular crowd—and being the perfect girlfriend to Blaine. Both girls see each other as the enemy. But when a secret blog embroils them in a frivolous lawsuit, they must team up and embark on a risky, flirt-filled plot to set things right again…and maybe prove they’re not so different after all.

Laura Bowers’s new novel is a heartfelt and hilarious story of friendship, family…and flirting!

It's Monday! What Are You Reading? (22)

Welcome to It's Monday! What Are You reading? Hosted over at Book Journey, this is a great way to plan out your reading week and see what others are currently reading as well... you never know where the next "must read" book will come from!
***Sheila over at Book Journey also has a weekly contest. Check out her blog for more information!

Finished: Prophecy by Ellen Oh
               Cinder by Marissa Meyer
               What's Left of Me by Kat Zhang
               Untraceable by S.R Johannes

Currently Reading:

To Read: Born Wicked by Jessica Spotswood
                Shades of Earth by Beth Revis

What are you reading or planning to read?
Comment and add a link!!