Top 10 of 2014 - Day 2

 I had so much fun with this last year I had to join the fun again. This meme is hosted by Two Chicks On Books click on the above button to heard over to their blog.

Best Book Covers of 2014 (MUST be a book released in 2014. Would be best if it’s a book you’ve READ in 2014, but it’s not required)

10.

Wicked by Jennifer L. Armentrout - What really draws me into this book is the colours with that hint of red it just stands out. 

9.

Fire of Stars and Dragons by Melissa A. Petreshock - The fire in the background looks stunning and it was that, that wanted me to read this book.

8.

Come Back To Me by Mila Gray - There's just something about this book cover that draws me in. I love that this could be a part of a scene in the book which is something that I like to see in book covers.

7.

Black Ice by Becca Fitzpatrick - Becca Patrick does it again as every book cover that she has had I have loved and this one is no different.

6.

Don't Look Back by Jennifer L. Armentrout - This cover is the America version and I just wish that us in the UK had this one as it's stunning and ours is a bit too plain for my liking.

5.

The Winner's Curse by Marie Rutkoski - For me this cover was what made me want to read this book I just wish the story lived up to the cover.

4.

Apolonia by Jamie McGuire - There may not be much in this cover but with the patterns and colours it makes it stand out.

3.

Bad Romeo by Leisa Rayven - This cover is so cute. The colours are bold which did draw me in but what drew me in even more was the heart which looks shattered it looks so effective.

2.

Happenstance by Jamie McGuire - Another cover of McGuire that I love, I could've even had more as her covers always seem to stand out from the crowd.

1.

The One by Kiera Cass - The whole Selection series has stunning covers and for me this one just outshines them all as well as any other covers of 2014. 

What where your favourite covers of 2014?

BOTM #33

I honestly didn't think I read that much and some of these books that I read in June I actually thought I read in May but I guess not!

Here's what I read in June:

• Red at Night by Katie McGarry - 4.5/5
• Fathomless (Fairytale Retellings, #3) by Jackson Pearce - 2/5
• Fire of Stars and Dragons (Stars and Souls, #1) by Melissa Petreshock - 4.5/5
• Burned (Miller Sisters, #2) by Sarah Morgan - 4/5
• Come Back To Me by Mila Gray - 5/5
• Jane by April Lindner - 3/5
• Beautiful Oblivion (Maddox Brothers, #1) by Jamie McGuire - 5/5
• Wait For You (Wait For You, #1) by J. Lynn - 4/5
• A Safe Space by E.M. Tippetts - 4/5
• Just One Night (Sex, Love & Stiletto, #3) by Lauren Layne - 4/5
• City of Lost Souls (The Mortal Instruments, #5) by Cassandra Clare - 3.5/5

And the book of the month goes to...

 

Here we go again with another great month of books I've read and I just couldn't pick out of these two as they where both as good as each other in their own way.

I would highly recommend both of these books to anyone who loves a GREAT contemporary romance!

What's your book of the month?

Book Review: Fire of Stars and Dragons (Stars and Souls, #1) by Melissa Petreshock

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Format: Kindle

Publishers: Swoon Romance

Published: 29th April 2014

Pages: 224

Genre: New Adult, Paranormal Romance

Main Characters: Cait, Theo, Dante, Corrin

Date Read: 3rd June - 9th June 2014

Rating Given:

Synopsis:
Following the death of her uncle, twenty-one-year-old CAITRIONA HAYDEN finds herself in the midst of a trio of quintessential alpha male suitors in 22nd century sovereign America where human females should be seen and not heard.
Theo Pendragon claims her as his ward, ordained to guard her through to a long-awaited destiny unbeknownst to Cait, but finds more than he expected when passion ignites within the dragon for the first time. Always drawn to the pursuit of knowledge rather than the heat of desire, powerful demigod Dante cannot deny everything his future holds in Caitriona. America's monarch, ancient vampire Corrin, has no interest in the frivolity of love, yet marrying Cait could be the answer to his continued survival.
Soon, Cait goes from studying for college exams to choosing a husband knowing the consequences are eternal, the love undying, and the bond timeless.

“There are times, Cait, we must do what we do not like. Complaints are for the weak-willed. True strength prevails regardless the situation.” 

I was asked by the publishers if I would like to review this book and I'm so glad I did as I loved every minute of this book and was close to perfection...

The only thing I don't like about this cover is the blue bit on the top corner as I feel like it takes away the beauty of the background which I must say is stunning. I love the typography of the title as I always love fancy style font.

Even while writing this review I am debating on whether to rate this book the full 5 out of 5 as I loved every minute of this book. The only reason why I can't decide was because there was a couple of times when I got a bit lost within the story but for the most this didn't bother me as I was too hooked to think anything of it. I haven't read many dragon related books but from the ones that I have read this is by far my favourite and has made me want to read more about dragons. I loved that it was a few different mythological creatures as well as dragon including vampires and elves it was good to see a different take on them. I didn't think I was going to like the romance side of the story as it sounded like it would be a bit too forced with her having to pick one guy within the week but it wasn't forced and I believed her feeling for each of the guys. The ending was great as it seemed to answer some questions but it also left things open for the next book which I can't wait for!

I loved every character in this book even the ones that Cait didn't like and I think that has to with the way each chapter swapped points of view so we got to know what their thinking was behind their actions. Cait is one of my favourite female characters as she wasn't afraid to stand up to all the men in her life especially seeing as they sometimes had a short fuse. Theo was another one of my favourite male characters as he was so selfless and kind but there was times when he didn't act that way but I understood why he did the things he did. Dante I think was the only one that didn't get his own point of view but I still liked him just not as much as Theo. Corrin was the one I thought I wasn't going to like but by the end I warmed to him. Their was also a few other dragons that where great additions to the story and had me laughing out loud.

Overall a great start to the series I just wish I didn't have to wait for the next book as I want to find out what is going to happen next now!

“Cait’s lips are on mine, hard, insistent, hands fisting my hair, and she’s taking control, grinding her body to mine, finding ways to pleasure herself with my body. I am a willing slave to her desires, no intention of fighting her punishment for my resistance in accepting her love.” 

Showcase Sunday #83

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.

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Last week I was away at a (outstanding) show from Cirque Du Soleil so I never did a showcase so this weeks is a mixture of last week and this weeks books.

While at the show I got myself a programme which was great to see the show in pictures.

Kindle Books Bought

I had some Amazon GC left so when this book was released I jumped at the chance of getting a copy for my kindle. I am so excited to read this book I just hope it lives upto my expectations!

Free Kindle Books

 

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