BOTM #9

I have read quite a few books this month so for this months Book of the month I have decided to do a vlog version which is where you will find out what I read and the winner or you can take a peek at the BOTM tab at the top of the blog.
Let me know what you thought of the books that I read? and did I pick the right one? which would you guys have picked?

It's Monday What Are You Reading #33

It's Monday What Are You Reading is a weekly meme hosted by Book Journey in which we plan our reading week!
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Finished Reading

(Click on title for review)

Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas

Lies Beneath by Anne Greenwood Brown

Currently Reading

The Golden Lily by Richelle Mead

Not much was happening to start with but then just a bit before halfway through it started to pick up and now I'm hooked.

This is Not a Test by Courtney Summers

I'm not that far into this book but things have been happening from the start but it's also very confusing as things happened and then not explained but I'm sure that will get sorted out throughout the book.

Reading Next

Out For Blood by Alyxandra Harvey

I read the first two in this series and loved them so now I'm onto the third and I can't wait.

I am (Not) the Walrus by Ed Briant

I can't remember anything about this book but it will be archived on Netgalley soon so I thought I better start reading it soon.

That's what I'm planning on reading this week. What's everyone else reading?

Book Review: Lies Beneath (Lies Beneath #1)

Lies Beneath (Lies Beneath #1) by Anne Greenwood Brown

Format: e-arc
Publisher: Random House
Published: 12th June 2012
Pages: 320
Main Characters: Calder, Lily
Date Started: 3rd June 2012
Date Finished: 8th June 2012
Rating Given: ***

Blurb from Netgalley:

The lore of mermaids and mermen is real. Just wait until you meet Calder White in this addictive debut novel that is destined to make a splash!
     Calder White lives in the cold, clear waters of Lake Superior, the only brother in a family of murderous mermaids. To survive, Calder and his sisters must prey on humans and absorb their positive energy. Usually they select their victims at random, but this time around the underwater clan chooses its target for a reason: revenge. They want to kill Jason Hancock, the man they blame for their mother's death.
     It's going to take the whole White family to lure the aquaphobic Hancock onto the water. Calder's job is to gain Hancock's trust by getting close to his family. Relying on his irresistible good looks and charm, Calder sets out to seduce Hancock's daughter Lily. Easy enough, but Calder screws everything up by falling in love—just as Lily starts to suspect that there's more to the monsters-in-the-lake legends than she ever imagined, and just as the mermaids threaten to take matters into their own hands, forcing Calder to choose between family and the girl he loves. One thing's for sure, whatever Calder decides, the outcome won't be pretty.

I had been after this book for review for a while and couldn't get it but then when I saw that it was on Netgalley I jumped at the chance and I'm very grateful that I was accepted as it was a different Mermaid tale in which I am used to reading.

I do like the cover although I'm not a huge fan. I love the fact that it is under water and what I originally thought was a mermaid but after reading the book I'm not so sure as she looks more like the human in the story than the mermaids. Great idea putting the title in the middle of the book in big letters as it makes the book stand out more.

Lies Beneath is Anne Greenwood Brown's first novel and I think it's a good start to her career. I love the way in which she has made it more original story of mermaids making them out to not the good guys which I think is a refreshing change. I loved the fact that she had short chapters as that is what I prefer when reading my books as then I can read more than what I normally would have.

It is a good story but it did take a long time to get to the answers which normally I don't mind as it adds to the mystery but in this case I was thinking hurry up all the way through. I just didn't believe in the story like I usually do but I will most likely continue with the series as like I said it was a good story and it was also the first in the series which doesn't always grab me into the series but then by the second I am hooked which I am hoping happens with this series. I did find it a little slow for my liking and nothing really big happens until right near the end but when something did happen I found it a bit glossed over.

I didn't really like Calder that much as he was a bit annoying and a bit of a stalker which I did understand as he wasn't exactly the good guy yet it was told from his point of view which I did find a bit strange I would have preferred it to be from Lily's point of view as she was a more interesting character. I did like Lily's sister as well but she wasn't in it that much which the same goes for most of the side characters. I didn't like Calder's sisters either but I don't think we are supposed to seeing as they are the mermaids that kill people and set out for revenge.

Overall a good start to the series but it was a bit too unbelievable.

Teaser Tuesday #25

Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading. Anyone can play along!




My teasers:

Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas

No, he had to remember she was an assassin with the blessing of a pretty face and sharp wits. She washed her hands with blood, and was just as likely to slit his throat as offer him a kind word. And she was his champion. She was here to fight for him-and her freedom. And nothing more. He lay down, his hand still upon his sword, and fell asleep.
Still, the image haunted his dreams throughout the night: a lovely girl gazing at the stars, and the stars who gazed back. - Page 38

Not that far into it yet but things are starting to happen which is making more excited to read what is going to happen next.

   Lies Beneath by Anne Greenwood Brown

I regretted not having made a kill when I was still in the Bahamas. It was a stupid experiment-seeing how long I could go-and what did it get me? Nothing in the end. The too-familiar threads of depression were already pulling through my veins. I could have used the emotional fix that a human life would provide-particularly now that I was stuck with Maris 24/7. I closed my eyes to the ferry riders and repeated the mantra: Focus, focus, focus. - Page 34

Again I'm not that far into this book but I'm interested in what is going to happen especially after reading this particular part of the book.


Both books are ARC copies so the quotes may differ to the final copies.

It's Monday What Are You Reading #32

It's Monday What Are You Reading is a weekly meme hosted by Book Journey in which we plan our reading week!
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Finished Reading

(Click on title for review)

Raised By Wolves by Jennifer Lynn Barnes

Witchstruck by Victoria Lamb

The Shapeshifter's Secret by Heather Ostler

Currently Reading

Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas

Lies Beneath by Anne Greenwood Brown

Both of these book I have only read the first couple of chapters so I'm not too sure what I think about them just yet but the do seem interesting looking forward to see what happens next with them both.

Reading Next

The Golden Lily by Richelle Mead

Looking forward to reading this as I enjoyed the first one I'm just hoping that I enjoy more than what I did.

This is Not a Test by Courtney Summers

Can't remember what this one was about but the cover looks intriguing so I'm hoping that it will be a good read.

That's what I am planning on reading this week, what's on your reading list for the week?

It's Monday What Are You Reading? #31

It's Monday What Are You Reading is a weekly meme hosted by Book Journey in which we plan our reading week!
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Finished Reading

(Click on title for review)

Torn by Stephanie Guerra

Burn Mark by Laura Powell

Currently Reading

Raised By Wolves by Jennifer Lynn Barnes

I'm nearly halfway through this book and I'm really enjoying it I just hope it continues which I think it will as it's just got very entertaining!

The Shapeshifter's Secret by Heather Ostler

Not a bad start but things are now starting to come to light now so we will see if it makes any improvements to it.

Reading Next

Witchstruck by Victoria Lamb

I received this a little while ago now so thought I best get reading it as it's a review copy and it will be coming out soon.

Lies Beneath by Anne Greenwood Brown

This sounds and looks good which I am hoping it actually is good.

That's what I'm planning on reading this week, what's everybody else's plans?

In My Mailbox #13

In My Mailbox is a weekly meme that is hosted by The Story Siren. This is where we show what we have either bought or was given throughout the week gone by.









Again I never bought any books this week but I was given a couple.

                                           I was given a RAK this week from Sarah

Blood Magic by Tessa Gratton

I was also given a book from Misty over at Goodreads UK swap group

Fins Are Forever by Tera Lynn Childs

I also received a galley from netgalley

Lies Beneath by Anne Greenwood Brown

I have also requested this as a hard copy but not sure if I would be able to get it as it seems to be a popular book so I tried for the galley so at least I will get to try it.

What was in your mailbox this week?