Showcase Sunday #71

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

I received this for review from Bloomsbury which I wasn't expecting which was a nice surprise as I loved her other books.

 

Kindle Books Bought

 

  

 

I spent a bit of my Christmas vouchers this week and I still have some left when I can narrow it down to what I want.

 

 

earcs

 

  

  

 

 

Showcase Sunday #66

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. Click images to take you to Goodreads.

 

Physical Books

 

 

 

Kindle Books Bought

 

 

Free Kindle Books

 

 

 

earcs

  

 

  

 

 

2013 New Adult Challenge

 

So I have decided to join another reading challenge and seeing as I have got loads of NA books but have only read a couple i thought why not join this challenge to get me reading the books.

 

 

Here are the new goals for the 2013 challenge:

• Just Graduated: read a minimum of 5 New Adult books
• Moving Out: read a minimum of 10 New Adult books
• Living On Your Own: read a minimum of 20 New Adult books
• Fully Independent: read a minimum of 30 New Adult books

 

Rules for the challenge:

Purpose of the challenge: Read as many new adult books as you can for the year 2013!

Pick a challenge goal: Refer to above!

Sign up for the challenge on the hosts website (Just click the image and it will take you there)

What is new adult and what books count for the challenge?

NA Alley's Definition of New Adult:

Kristan Hoffman, winner of the St. Martin's Press New Adult contest, was once quoted by Cally Jackson as saying:

“The Transition from child to adult doesn’t happen overnight--just ask as anyone who is or has been (or is a parent to) a teenager. But the transition from teen to adult doesn’t happen overnight either. There’s a period of time where adulthood feels like a new pair of shoes. The expectations of independence and self-sufficiency are still new, still being broken in. New Adults are the people who have just begun to walk in those shoes; New Adult fiction is about their blisters and aches.”

Cally Jackson’s post about “The Missing Genre” and Kristan Hoffman’s post for Writer's Digest "New Adult: What Is It" sum up nicely why we’re here--why we are writing New Adult fiction, and why we’re blogging about it. Because the genre is breaking in its new pair of shoes, too, and this blog is about those blisters, those aches, and ultimately, the successes that come with finding independence and self-sufficiency.

What age brackets to reach for: Books with protagonists in their late teens or early twenties (18-30 years of age) who are usually post-grads of high school and are living out in the adult world taking care of themselves. Generally, these are things to look for. Use the ages of 18 - 30 as a guideline. Everything else, just use your judgement!

What genres count: Any genre that falls into the age bracket and consists of new adult themes (ie college, first jobs, etc.) count. That means fantasy, dystopian, paranormal, contemporary, etc.

When does the challenge start and end? January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013

 

 

I am going to try for Living on Your Own for now but I do hope that I can do more.

 

1. All Over You by Emily Snow
2. Last Bitten by Lauren Ash
3. You'll Be Safe Here by Kristine Pierce

 

Book Review: All Over You (Devoured #0.5) by Emily Snow

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Format: Kindle

Publishers: Indie

Published: 1st January 2013

Pages: 57

Genre: New Adult, Contemporary Romance

Main Characters: Lucas, Sienna

Date Read: 29th - 30th January 2013

Rating Given:

 

Blurb from Goodreads:

Before Sienna was devoured, before Lucas was consumed, they were all over each other . . .

Lucas Wolfe is used to getting what he wants—from everyone but one person, that is—so when he meets the wardrobe assistant hired to work his band’s newest video, he’s got to have her. From the moment Sienna first obediently whispers “Yes, Mr. Wolfe”, he knows she’s perfect for him.

Three days.

And he’ll have her stripped down and bound to his bed.

Set two years before the events of DEVOURED, ALL OVER YOU is the story of Sienna and Lucas’s first encounter.
 

Devoured has been on my radar for awhile now but I have yet to get a copy so when I saw this at Amzaon for free I jumped at the chance to see if I would like to continue with the series which I will be doing.

 I do like this cover as I love the subtle tones with the red title making it stand out. I also love the reflection of the title as it looks really effective.

This was a very enjoyable read and had me wanting more as soon as I finished it. I couldn't get into the story to start with as there was parts that annoyed me. I could definitely feel the chemistry between Lucas and Sienna but I would have liked to have seen more of a romance but I'm sure that will come in the next book. This is my first time reading about a rock star as one of the main characters and it was a refreshing change to the clean cut male characters that I have read about and I can't wait to find more books with rock stars with their rock and roll live styles. I didn't like the way it ended but that's just because nothing got cleared up but I know this is just the set up for the actual series.

Lucas had his annoying moments but for the most part I liked his character even if he is used to getting his own way and not liking it when he doesn't. I can't wait to see his character progress in the next book with hopefully a softer side. Sienna had a more difficult time but she did seem like she will be another great female role. There was a part towards the end when I didn't really understand why she did what she did but I am hoping that will get cleared up in Devoured.

Overall this was a nice quick set up read for what I am hoping will be a great series.

 

BOTM #16

Here is my January 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 February.

Here's the books that I read in January 2013:

• The MacKinnon Curse: The Beginning by J.A. Templeton (4.5/5)
• Going Too Far by Jennifer Echols (5/5)
• Hollowland by Amanda Hocking (3.5/5)
• The Lost Prince by Julie Kagawa (4/5)
• Persistence of Vision by Liesel K. Hill (4/5)
• Opal by Jennifer L. Armentrout (5/5)
• Dare You To by Katie McGarry (5/5)
• Devil's Bargain by Rachel Caine (4.5/5)
• Blood and Snow by RaShelle Workman (3.5/5)
• Offside by M.G. Higgins (1.5/5)
• The Indigo Spell by Richelle Mead (5/5)
• Last Bitten by Lauren Ash (3/5)
• All Over You by Emily Snow (3.5/5)
• Milo 2.0: Origins: The Fire by Debra Driza (1/5)
• Intuition by J. Meyers (2.5/5)

And the Book of the Month goes to...

This month was a good month of reading so it was really hard to pick a book of the month but in the end I went for The Indigo Spell. I just loved this book and if I could I would give it an even higher rating as I was enthralled by it. To see my review click here.

Teaser Tuesday #56

Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading. Anyone can play along! To find out more about the books click on the picture which will take you to Goodreads.




My Teasers:

The Indigo Spell by Richelle Mead

"You can be Jet if you want," I said brusquely, trying to get us back on track and cover up my troubled feelings. After all, this wasn't Sydney's Therapy Hour. "But we are not posing as a couple again."
"Are you sure?" he said. His tone was lighter now, turning him back into the Adrian I knew. "Because I've got a lot more terms of endearment to use. Honey pie. Sugarplum. Bread pudding." - Page 146
 

I am loving this book more than the first two in this series and I'm not even halfway through yet! I found it really hard to pick a teaser I wanted to share as there are so many but I settled on this one as it was funny but most of this particular chapter could have been used.

All Over You by Emily Snow

When I reach the door to Lucas's dressing room, I waver and try to gather my thoughts. This will be simple, I tell myself. I'll go in there, ask him what he's looking for, and I'll be out in a matter of minutes. Simple...right. - Kindle Location 248-50
 

I'm not enjoying this as much as The Indigo Spell but I am liking it.

It's Monday What Are You Reading? #64

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)

 

Blood and Snow by RaShelle Workman

Devil's bargain by Rachel Caine

Offside by M.G. Higgins (No review click title for Goodreads)

Dare You To by Katie McGarry (No review until April click title for Goodreads)

 

 

Currently Reading

 

The Indigo Spell by Richelle Mead

Not read much yet but what I have read I am enjoying.

 

Last Bitten by Lauren Ash

Liking it so far but again I haven't read much.

 

 

Reading Next

 

Blood Prophecy by Alyxandra Harvey

I was going to start this last week but when The Indigo Spell arrived I changed my mind.

 

All Over You by Emily Snow

This was free on Amazon so I thought I would see if the series is worth getting into.

 

 

So that's what I'm reading this week, let me know in the comments below what your reading or link me up to your post.

Showcase Sunday #28

 

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.

No vlog this week as I only got a couple of physical books the rest are ebooks.

 

Books For Review

 

Parallel by Lauren Miller

Dead To You by Lisa McMann

The Indigo Spell by Richelle Mead

 EARCS

The Reece Malcolm List by Amy Spalding

Out in Blue by Sarah Gilman

 

Kindle books bought/gifted

 

Hidden Gem by India Lee (free on Amazon)

A Demon Made me do It by Penelope King (free on Amazon)

Rippler by Cidney Swanson (free on Amazon)

All Over You by Emily Snow (free on Amazon)

A Hidden Fire by Elizabeth Hunter (free on Amazon)

A Chance for Charity by S.L.Baum (free on Amazon)

Blue Hearts of Mars by Nicole Grotepas (free on Amazon)

Wicked Fate by Tabatha Vargo (Gifted/Won from Author)

Thirst by Claire Farrell (free on Amazon)

Beyond by Willow Rose (free on Amazon)

Serenity by Willow Rose (free on Amazon)

Indelible Love - Emily's Story by D.W. Cee (free on Amazon)

The Iron Butterfly by Chanda Hahn (free on Amazon)

Sweet Blood of Mine by John Corwin (free on Amazon)

Season of Lies by Monica Shaughnessy (free on Amazon)

Last Bitten by Lauren Ash (free on Amazon)