Showcase Sunday #74

Showcase Sunday is a weekly Meme that I am taking part of. This weekly meme is hosted by Vicky over at Book, Biscuits and Tea and for more info click on the SS image which will take you straight to the blog.
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Physical Book

  

  

Broken, Anything to Have You and Alice Through the Zombie Glass are all for review (thanks to Bloomsbury and Mira Ink). Spirit I bought last week and finally arrived at the beginning of the week, I still need to read to Storm but was having trouble getting it so when I could I jumped at the chance. The Collector and When you Were Mine was from a swap via RISI.

Free Kindle Books

  

Kindle Review Books

  

  

 

What did you get this week?

Top 10 of 2013: Day 5

 

So this is my first time doing one of these but I have wanted to join one for ages and although I'm a day late I thought I would join in anyways. This is hosted by Two Chicks On Books click on the above button to heard over to their blog.

Top 10 Books I’m looking forward to in 2014

 

This is another hard list to make as there are always new books that I find being released in 2014 and they all seem fabulous.

 

10.

Broken (Avena #2) by Marianne Curley

Release Date: 4th November 2014

Looking forward to see what happens next as the first one was very interesting.

 

9.

White Hot Kiss (The Dark Elements #1) by Jennifer L. Armentrout

Release Date: 25th February 2014

New book from Jennifer which I can't wait to read really should get the prequel before I start this one.

 

8.

Unhinged (Splintered #2) by A.G. Howard

Release Date: 7th January 2014

Even though I am yet to read Splintered I'm still looking forward to this one.

 

7.

Maybe Someday by Colleen Hoover

Release Date: 18th March 2014

This one sounds really interesting and I have heard so many great things about Colleen Hoover, I really should read her books.

 

6.

Lady Thief (Scarlet #2) by A.C. Gaughen

Release Date: 11th February 2014

I loved Scarlet and now I can't wait to see what Scarlet gets up to next.

 

5.

Silver Shadows (Bloodlines #5) by Richelle Mead

Release Date: 29th July 2014

I already can't wait for this one even though I'm still reading The Fiery Heart.

 

4.

Dorothy Must Die (Dorothy Must Die #1) by Danielle Paige

Release Date: 1st April 2014

I always love a retelling and at the moment Wizard of Oz so I can't wait for this different take on Dorothy.

 

3.

Isla and the Happily Ever After (Anna and the French Kiss #3) by Stephanie Perkins

Release Date: 13th March 2014

Loved Anna and the French Kiss so I can imagine how good this one will be.

 

2.

Opposition (Lux #5) by Jennifer L. Armentrout

Release Date: 5th August 2014

(No cover for this book yet)

Can't wait to find out how this will all ends although I'm sad that it's coming to an end.

 

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(Not actual cover)

City of Heavenly Fire (The Immortal Instruments #6) by Cassandra Clare

Release Date: 27th May 2014 (This could change as I think its moved back since the beginning of the year)

Another series coming to an end in 2014 and am really sad that my favourite series is coming to an end. I'm also very worried about that top line Who Will Survive!

 

Top 10 of 2013: Day 2

 

So this is my first time doing one of these but I have wanted to join one for ages and although I'm a day late I thought I would join in anyways. This is hosted by Two Chicks On Books click on the above button to heard over to their blog.

 

Best Book Covers of 2013

 

This was a hard one as most books that I read this year wasn't brought out this year so what I have done is add covers that I have on my shelf as well as a few of ones I have read.

 

 

10.

Hidden by Marianne Curley - I love the feathers on this cover as well as the colours it all blends really well and kind of ties in with the story.

 

9.

Sentinel by Jennifer L. Armentrout - This series covers are one of my favourite ever as they are all dramatic. This one isn't as dramatic but it still stands out, I love it!

 

8.

Tidal by Amanda Hocking - I have always been a fan of every single one of Amanda Hocking's covers they are always stunning and this one is no exception!

 

7.

Shudder by Samantha Durante - I still prefer the first one in this series but still this is one stunning cover.

 

6.

Teardrop by Lauren Kate - As soon as I saw this cover I loved it even the arc copy that I received was gorgeous but the final version is loads better.

 

5.

Dance of Shadows by Yelena Black - I actually read this in 2012 but before anyone says anything that was an arc copy and it wasn't realeased until February 2013! I have been a fan of this cover for a long time it is simply beautiful.

 

4.

Clockwork Princess by Cassandra Clare - Another series of covers that I am a huge fan of. There is always something new to see in this cover.

 

3.

Definitely, Maybe in Love by Ophelia London - I never thought I would love a contemporary cover as usually they are not as stunning as the paranormal covers but this one in the acception as its beautiful.

 

2.

Kinetic by S.K. Anthony - I must admit the cover was what made me want to read this book although it never lived up to the cover I still adore this cover.

 

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Splintered by A.G. Howard - I think that this cover may feature in everyone's top 10 cover list as it is stunning. One of the best covers I have ever seen.

Waiting on Wednesday #9

"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.

Here's this week's book I can't wait for...

 

 

Broken (Avena #2) by Marianne Curley

Release Date: 4th November 2014 (US date)

 

 

Blurb from Goodreads:

 

Following Ebony's discovery of her angelic lineage, and Nathaneal's narrow victory over Prince Luca, the two can finally enjoy their new-found love. But Ebony's friend Jordan is angry that he’s lost the girl of his dreams.

Then Prince Michael arrives from Avena to arrest Nathaneal for breaking Avena law in revealing his powers to the enemy. At last, Jordan can plant doubt in Ebony's mind about his romantic rival. Desperate to find out what happened to her adoptive parents, Ebony lets Jordan persuade her that new teacher Mr. Xavier can introduce her to her real father. Disaster follows, and Ebony finds herself at the center of another epic battle in the realm of Avena itself.

Fantastical and emotionally powerful, this angelic romance series is rapidly winning enthusiastic fans.

I really enjoyed the first book in the Avena series, Hidden. A really great Angel book that I just can't wait to continue, the only thing is we have a whole year to wait for it, so definitely a long wait.

What are you Waiting on?

 

 

Book Review: Hidden (The Avena #1) by Marianne Curley

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Format: Paperback (arc)

Publishers: Bloomsbury Children

Published: 14th March 2013

Pages: 336

Genre: YA, Paranormal Romance

Main Characters: Ebony, Jordan

Date Read: 20th February - 24th February 2013

Rating Given:

 

Blurb from Goodreads:

Ebony has always known that she is different. Her violet eyes mark her out, and her protective parents have kept her in a gorgeous valley, home-schooled, safe from everything—almost as if she’s being hidden. But she’s changing: glowing, getting more and more beautiful, and stronger than anyone knows. Ebony can’t stay hidden for ever, and when she meets complicated, intense Jordan, something explodes inside her—something that can be seen from the heavens; something that changes everything. Ebony is a stolen angel, concealed on Earth. Now the heavens have found her, they want her back.

Fans of Becca Fitzpatrick’s Hush, Hush Saga and L.A. Weatherly’s Angel series will adore Hidden. Full of irresistible romance and breath-taking suspense, this is a sensational start to a brilliant new series. Get ready to be swept away by this spellbinding story of eternal love.
 

When I was sent a email from the publishers over at Bloomsbury about this book I just knew this was going to be one of those books that I would love.

I love this cover as it is so eye catching. I also love that you know what your going to get from just looking at the cover. The use of colour within this cover has been used very well as it makes the title of the book stand out.

When I first started this book I actually wasn't too sure about it as for some reason I couldn't get into it but then all of a sudden I was so into the book I couldn't put it down. Even though the beginning wasn't all that I still couldn't put the rating down as the rest of the book was epic and I loved it so much I just had to give it 5/5. For most of the first half of this book there was hardly any paranormal activities going on and a lot of things that did happen could be explained as anything but paranormal. Angel's is one of my favourite mythical character and this was no different but I did like the different take on them. With the romance side there was a bit of a love triangle and usually I can pick a side but this time I couldn't throughout the book I was liking one of the guys then the other in the next chapter which hardly ever happens to me. The ending was left on a bit of a cliff hanger and it was one I just never saw coming.

Ebony's character I liked as she was sweet but also she wasn't a gullible person so it did take her awhile to believe anyone. Jordan I started off loving as he seemed like a nice guy with a bit of edge but there was times when I didn't like him and I'm not sure I am going to like him in the next book. I loved that we got to read from both Ebony and Jordan's point of view as I felt it gave a better understanding to both characters. There was also another character called Nathaneal who I didn't actually like to start with but by the end I loved him and I do wish we could have read from his point of view too.

Overall I loved this book even if I couldn't get into it at start. I would say to anyone reading or planning on reading this book to stick with it as you won't be disappointed.

BOTM #17

Here is my February Book of the Month post. I have done a vlog of the books that I have read and also books that I am going to read in March.

Here's the Books that I read during the month of February:

• Speechless by Hannah Harrington (4/5)
• Blood Prophecy by Alyxandra Harvey (3.5/5)
• Deadly Offer by Caroline B. Cooney (3/5)
• Hunting Lila by Sarah Alderson (5/5)
• Alpha Moon by Rebecca A. Rogers (3/5)
• The Vincent Boys by Abbi Glines(5/5)
• Entangled by Nikki Jefford (3/5)
• He Dark Angel by Felicity E. Heaton (4/5)
• Hidden by Marianne Curley (5/5)
• The Deepest Cut by J.A. Templeton (5/5)
• The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight by Jennifer E. Smith (4/5)
• Deadly Drive by Justine Korman Fontes (2.5/5)

And the Book of the Month goes too...

 

This was another hard month for me to decide as there was a few five star books and they was all brilliant in their own way but in the end it had to go to The Vincent Boys, and why you ask me well none of the other five star books had Beau. Beau was what made this one that much more than the other books I read I just loved him.

To see my full review of this book click here.

It's Monday What Are You Reading? #65

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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Had a slow couple of weeks but I am finally getting back to blogging properly so hopefully I will get more reviews done.

Reviewed Last Week

(Click on title for review)

 

Speechless by Hannah Harrington

Blood Prophecy by Alyxandra Harvey

 

 

Currently Reading

 

The Vincent Boys by Abbi Glines

This is my first book by Abbi Glines but I think it won't be my last as I am really enjoying it.

 

Entangled by Nikki Jefford

I have only read the first chapter so I'm not sure what to think of it just yet but I am hoping it will be good.

 

 

Reading Next

 

Hidden by Marianne Curley

 

Her Dark Angel by Felicity E. Heaton

 

 

 

That's everything that I am going to try and read this week let me know in the comments below what you're planning on reading or leave a link to your post.

 

 

Showcase Sunday #22

Showcase Sunday is a new weekly Meme that I am taking part of. This weekly meme is hosted by Vicky over at Book, Biscuits and Tea and for more info click on the SS image which will take you straight to the blog. Click on the titles of the books to take you to Goodreads.




Books Mentioned

Review Books
Hidden by Marianne Curley
Ashes of Twilight by Kassy Tayler
Blood Prophecy by Alyxandra Harvey
Shadows by Ilsa J. Bick

Books Bought
Deity by Jennifer L. Armentrout

Thanks to the publishers (Bloomsbury, St.Martin's Press, Quercus) for sending me the review books!