Waiting on Wednesday #50

Posted on December 4, 2013 by

 

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Waiting On Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by “Breaking the Spine” where bloggers can inform all their anticipated readers about upcoming books they’re excited about!

Two weeks ago we had a great fantasy Y.A. novel debuting next spring. This time around we have a sizzling paranormal fantasy read from none other than Gena Showalter!

What do you guys think of this upcoming sexy spring release?

Burning Dawn by Gena ShowalterBurning Dawn by Gena Showalter
(Angels of the Dark #3)

Expected Publication: April 29, 2014
Publisher: Harlequin Books

New York Times bestselling author Gena Showalter returns with a sizzling Angels of the Dark tale about a winged warrior renowned for his ruthlessness, and the woman who becomes his obsession…

A tormented past has left Thane with an insatiable need for violence, making him the most dangerous assassin in the skies. He lives by a single code: no mercy. And as he unleashes his fury on his most recent captor, he learns no battle could have prepared him for the slave he rescues from his enemy’s clutches—a beauty who stokes the fires of his darkest desires.

Elin Vale has her own deep-rooted scars, and her attraction to the exquisite warrior who freed her challenges her every boundary. But Thane’s unwavering determination to protect her means she must face her greatest fears—and enter a world in which passion is power, and victory means breathtaking surrender.

header_thoughtsGAH! So excited! Ever since I read the first book in the Angels of the Dark series: “Wicked Nights” I haven’t been able to not gush over these books! Thane has been a character throughout the entire series and always one that has intrigued me and now we get to find out all the nitty gritty details of what he did to be damned to this specific section of the “Angel Armies” (that’s what I call it, I don’t think Showalter uses that term lol). Thane and his other two comrades are usually found in night clubs, and hunting together, although in the last novel we found him more and more by himself – he has been seriously damaged and readers know from past novels that he is the most deadly of them all. Enter the female temptation, Elin. To be honest I wasn’t thinking the third book would be about Thane because of his wild ways but then again every bad boy needs to be “tamed” it would seem with these types of novels. Not a lot of Elin is revealed except she was a prisoner of the individual Thane ends up killing. How does she play into it all? That is what has me loving this books more and more; the fact these “humans” never really fit into these Angels lives until forced upon them. I’m excited!

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Top Ten #13: 2014 Release I’m DYING to Read!

Posted on December 3, 2013 by

Top Ten TuesdayThe Broke and the Bookish bring us this Tuesday meme! Check them out for more information and to learn how to join in all the fun!

HOLY CRAP! This week’s topic has me reeling – I just can’t choose! 2014 has a wack of book’s releasing and to be honest I just can’t seem to narrow my list down between the Young Adults, the Adults, and the New Adults !! There are just so many that I want to get my obsessed hands on ASAP but then again I love savouring them and taking my time once I do. BUT seriously how can one person choose just 10?!

Here we go though!

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This list is in no specific order.

#10: Be With Me by J. Lynn – HELLO! Been waiting to hear about Jase for quite some time and soon very soon! So excited!

#9: Maybe Someday by Colleen Hoover – I actually came across this while looking for a different book and now I am even more excited! Colleen Hoover has become my favourite author this year.

#8: Burned by Karen Marie Moning – Moning never disappoints! I love the Fever series and Dani O’Malley is one hell of a heroine! Mixed in with Ryodan well you got one heck of a sassy, witty, sexy storyline!

#7: The King by J.R. Ward – Queen of the Vamps! And she is back with another book about our favourite and only blind king! Could their be children in Wrath & Beth’s future? We’ll have to wait and see!

#6: City of Heavenly Fire by Cassandra Clare – Who isn’t awaiting the final instalment in the Mortal Instrument series! I definitely need to catch up on my reading, I still haven’t read City of Lost Souls(*shame* I know).

#5: Burning Dawn by Gena Showalter – Third instalment in the Angels of the Dark series about the steamy playboy Thane. I am so freaked excited! I have been following this series since it first started with Wicked Nights; if you haven’t read this wonderful series by Showalter I suggest you do. You won’t regret it!

#4: Half Bad by Sally Green – Debut author from Penguin coming out in March. I am excited for this one specifically because it follows a male protagonist in a battle against good and evil witches!

#3: The Falconer by Elizabeth May – I have been gushing about this fantasy debut novel for EVER! Coming out in spring 2014 following Alieana in Scotland, 1844! I love medieval fantasy novels.

#2: The Lonesome Young by Lucy Connors – Modern day Romeo and Juliet from Penguin Canada coming out in May 2014. Good girl meets bad boy from feuding families. Definitely right up my alley!

#1: Cress by Marissa Meyer – Enough said. Meyer has blown me away book by book! I am too excited to read about one of my absolute favourite fairy tails Rapunzel … in space … with aliens. Of course Scarlet, and Cinder and the roguish Captain Thorne will make a returning appearance and I am hoping Wolf as well.

What 2014 release’s are you all excited for?? Leave a comment!
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If We Were Having Coffee …

Posted on December 2, 2013 by

Having CoffeeI’m giving something new a try. I came across a blog post on Giselle’s blog Bo-ok Nerd Canada which she found from Jamie at the Perpetual Page Turner’s blog. Basically you can write a blog post updating everyone about your personal daily updates if you were having “coffee” with them!

I think this is a fantastic idea well because I feel like I get cut off from my followers or even fellow bloggers and life just gets crazy and hectic and its 3 months later and I feel like a hermit! SO I’m going to try and update everyone where I go for those long moments of times maybe once or twice a month if there is some really juicy updates. Seeing as Christmas is coming up I thought this would be a good time to update everyone on what has been happening BEFORE the holidays hit.

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If we were having coffee … I’d tell you last Thursday I got into Humber College into their Creative Publishing Graduate Program !!!!! (I’m SO EXCITED!) this is basically what I have been wanting to do since 3 years ago when I joined Penguin Canada as a contracted employer. I love everything and anything about the publishing world, the authors, the books even the competitiveness! So there is one thing that has been GREAT these last few months!

If we were having coffee … I’d tell you that my significant other and I have been doing really really great since our break in September. Those were the two hardest weeks that I’ve had in a long time, and I am over the moon happy that we have worked out our communication problems and we have never been better (his words not mine ! I know shocking, lol).

If we were having coffee … I’d also tell you that I’ve been having some medical issues that aren’t yet confirmed but scary to say the least. I’m being tested for cervical cancer. The thoughts that if it is or isn’t keep me up at night (some nights) but hopefully the tests turn out OK *fingers crossed*.

If we were having coffee … I’d complain (AGAIN) about my one job (I have two). It sucks all the happiness out of my life even when I’m not there. I dread some days when I have to go back … I am really looking forward to next April when I start my publishing program so I can get the hell out of that place. The managers are the worst; its not even the work. I’ve been there for 4 years and they’re telling me I can’t keep my job AND go to graduate school. Hm, like I’m going to choose you over school :| It is SO frustrating cause I need that job to still pay my bills while going to school.

If we were having coffee … Bills. UGH! Even if I have two jobs my bills just keep piling up and up :| Frustrating.

If we were having coffee … I’d tell you I miss my friends, I miss my city friends, and online friends and blogging friends. I just miss you guys! I know I haven’t been around working two jobs, being tired, dealing with family issues. Its exhausting and I feel like I am never around but seriously – I miss you guys. And when we are together I feel out of the loop cause I’m never around and feel awkward because I don’t want to ask about the inside jokes I’ve missed, or the trips or the happy/sad times. I miss always being connected.

If we were having coffee … On that note: I miss blogging too. I miss having TIME to read and review. I miss being on the “up and up” per say because I miss my blogging friends and followers. GOD I miss the stories, and the love triangles, and the swooning, and the adventures and fantasy … I love books and the fact I can’t read them and they’re piling up saddens me.

If we were having coffee … I’d ask you whats going on with you? What is your advice? Have you SEEN “Catching Fire” yet? (GUSH! Loved it!! lol). I’d want you to fill me in too – so lets grab a coffee and update one another!

So what did you guys think? Leave a comment with your link to your own “life updates” post if you do one (:

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Twelves Days of New Adult Giveaway Hop!

Posted on November 30, 2013 by

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Welcome to …

The Twelves Days of New Adult HOP!

Started here @ Stuck in Books.

For this giveaway you’ll be able to enter at all the blogs participating for DIFFERENT New Adult prizes that they’ve chosen to give away from December 1-12th! So lets get on with mine …

The Winner will be able to choose ONE (1) of these FOUR (4) New Adult (located below) titles in e-Book format (of the winners choice) that are my absolutely FAVOURITE of the genre thus far:

Wait For You   Fallen too far    Ten Tiny Breaths   Hopeless

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Top Ten #12: Things I am Thankful For !

Posted on November 26, 2013 by

Top Ten TuesdayThe Broke and the Bookish bring us this Tuesday meme! Check them out for more information and to learn how to join in all the fun!

This weeks Top Ten Tuesday topic is things we are thankful for … I am assuming in loo of the American Thanksgiving coming up this weekend. These choices don’t need to be book related they can be personal as well. I always find it difficult to list things to be thankful for because I don’t want to end up sounding impersonal or selfish because there are places in the world that just have so little, when I say I’m thankful for something as simple as “books” – well obviously I am thankful for that but I should have said something more meaningful.

SO here is my attempt at being thankful for meaningful items bookish and not.

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I am thankful for …

10: Printing Presses - for the most obvious reason because we wouldn’t have as many fabulous books and works of literature at our disposal as we do now. BUT because the first printing press paved the way for not only the English language to flourish but also many other languages so everyone can enjoy books all over the world and not just in first world countries.

9: Family – even though family can annoy the heck out of you during the holidays with opinions here and suggestions there, when you’re down on your luck or just need someone to help you move, or just a shoulder to cry on – family can be relied upon (sometimes :P).

8: Friends - the family you can choose! Friends whether they’re school friends or twitter pals keep you entertained, keep your spirits up and are always there and have your back no matter what!

7: Love Triangles (in books) - lets be realistic … at one time or another we all love the torturous love triangles in books and sometimes we don’t. I’m just putting it out there though that I am thankful for them because they always seem to pick me up when I’m having romance issues or just need a great love story to sink into!

6: Necessities - instead of listing food, and clean water, and a house I thought I would just put all of that under necessities – because they are. I am incredibly grateful for the food, and clean water and roof over my head that has been provided for me by my family but also myself and all my hard work to do so. Not everyone has a the option for all three maybe they can only have one or the other.

5: Social Media - weird one I know but I am grateful for social media such as Facebook and Twitter because of the fantastic bloggers, friends and authors I have been introduced too over the years who have become an everyday routine for me! I’m grateful for the connections I have made through these sites and all the people that have touched my life.

I am only going to list 5 things I am thankful for … they’re pretty generic and probably the same as many people but each one is important to me and without the people I’ve met, and books I’ve read I wouldn’t be the person I am today! SO these 5 things pretty much sum me up and what I’m thankful for!

Happy (early) Thanksgiving to all my American Followers!
What are you all thankful for??

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Waiting on Wednesday #49

Posted on November 20, 2013 by

header_waiting-on-wednesdayWaiting On Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by “Breaking the Spine” where bloggers can inform all their anticipated readers about upcoming books they’re excited about!

OOOO! This week is a goody! I love coming across books that are like diamonds in the rough – this is definitely one of those books! I was having a less than friendly week with books, I just couldn’t find one I wanted to read or that disappointed me, but then this gem came across my screen as a cover reveal and in all its beautiful fiery glory I fell in love!

ENJOY!

the falconer by Elizabeth May“The Falconer” by Elizabeth May

Expected Publication: May 6th, 2014
Publisher: Chronicle Books

Heiress. Debutant. Murderer. A new generation of heroines has arrived.

Edinburgh, Scotland, 1844

Lady Aileana Kameron, the only daughter of the Marquess of Douglas, was destined for a life carefully planned around Edinburgh’s social events – right up until a faery killed her mother.

Now it’s the 1844 winter season and Aileana slaughters faeries in secret, in between the endless round of parties, tea and balls. Armed with modified percussion pistols and explosives, she sheds her aristocratic facade every night to go hunting. She’s determined to track down the faery who murdered her mother, and to destroy any who prey on humans in the city’s many dark alleyways.

But the balance between high society and her private war is a delicate one, and as the fae infiltrate the ballroom and Aileana’s father returns home, she has decisions to make. How much is she willing to lose – and just how far will Aileana go for revenge?

header_thoughtsWell if you’ve learnt a couple things about me you’ll know why I am SO psyched about this upcoming Spring 2014 release! #1: Edinburgh Scotland (enough said but in case you’re new lol) I LOVE Scotland anything and everything to do about Scotland and Druidism and the Fae LOVE IT! Onto point #2: Hello medieval setting and Fae orientated plot! And lastly #3: a strong female protagonist with a fiery personality (just look at the cover – which we’ll get too). Aileana is on a revenge filled mission which usually means some twist of fate will intervene and she’ll have to choose between vengeance and something she desperately can’t live without … I love those types of books, I’m a sucker for punishment in that sense then. Now that cover *GUSH* I cannot get enough of that cover! I love the colours, and the simplicity of it but also just the overall medieval feel of it as well. The title I am hoping will connect to something in the book, but still everything blends so well within the genre and over arcing themes. I just cannot WAIT to get my hands on a copy!

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Top Ten #11: Books I’d Suggest to a … Fangirl! [or boy]

Posted on November 19, 2013 by

Top Ten TuesdayThe Broke and the Bookish bring us this Tuesday meme! Check them out for more information and to learn how to join in all the fun!

Another week went by and another Tuesday is upon us! This weeks category of choice is the Top Ten Books suggested to “X” type of person … I have chosen the elusive fangirl (or boy). Those individuals who secretly covert their comic book hero’s, who covet their idols Facebook pages and Twitter accounts, or who freak out over the tiniest bit of sneak peaks to upcoming fandom … THOSE individuals I have chosen a wide range of books they’ll feel comfortable reading to take the edge of their nerdy addiction.

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These books are in NO specific order.

10: “Rogue Touch” by Christine Woodward – for the inner comic book junkie! Rogue Touch & The She-Hulk Diaries deliver a more feminine origin story to these two Marvel superhero’s. Not your typical take on an origin story but nevertheless still intriguing to many people that are fans of the series.

9: “The Fifth Wave” by Rick Yancey – End of the world? Alien invasion? Sound like something you’d be interested in or “someone else” perhaps? The Fifth Wave delivers a different type of apocalyptic experience; something a little too uncanny for my liking (seriously, something like this COULD happen ;P lol!)

8: “Game of Thrones” by George R. R. Martin – Have a history buff in your closet? George R. Martin’s Game of Thrones delivers a fast paced, politically and sexually driven plot with swords, monsters, and crowns all at risk! For the history/fantasy fans in everyone!

7: “Throne of Glass” by Sarah J. Maas – Another fantasy/medieval driven novel but with a female/romantic twist! Throne of Glass is a witty, and exciting Young Adult fantasy novel with everything! It has action, romantic triangles, kings & queens, secrets and scandals – everything a fantasy loving gal would love in her novels!

6: “Ink” by Amanda Sun - Have an itch for Manga or Anime? Ink is a perfect addition to anyone’s bookshelf along side their Fruit Baskets, Tsubasa or One Piece manga’s! It has drawings within the novel to accompany the story, the descriptions are similar to reading a manga AND its about a North American girl thrown into the throws of a Japanese culture – who doesn’t want that?!

5: “The Fault in Our Stars” by John Green - *sigh* John Green; who doesn’t love this man!? All his books have been quirky and excellently written, while also tugging on our heart strings like no other! The Fault in Our Stars is no exception! This book will definitely have that fangirl (or boy) wanting more!

4: “World War Z” by Max Brooks - Zombies! The new “it” thing in the TV, Movie and Book world! Who doesn’t love a good brain-eating zombie every once in a while! Max Brooks give us a different perspective from the outbreaks point of view instead of the zombie attacks; its an aftermath point of view – giving the Walking Dead fans a little break and something new.

3: “Alice in Zombieland” by Gena Showalter - Obviously this is also about zombies but in a more romanticized point of view for all us Showalter Fangirls! Set in a Young Adult novel, Alice is thrown down the rabbit hole into a Zombie infested world! Enter Cole and we have some MAJOR swooning and fangirling! Alice also kicks some major ass!

2: “Zombies Vs. Unicorns” – Enough said. The long never ending debate of which is better: Zombies or Unicorns. Any fangirl or closet nerd will die to get a little bit of this action! An amalgamation of Young Adult authors battling out their opinion against everyone else’s; makes for a fantastically comical read.

1: “Fangirl” by Rainbow Rowell - What a more perfect book to end this weeks list with then Fangirl! Trying to breakout of your stereotypical fangirl stage or know someone who is, look no further! This book follows the main character who is trying to do JUST THAT! An overnight hit (to me it seems, lol) Fangirl has made multiple book nerds … well FANGIRL!

Any books you’d add for your Fangirl moments?

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