• Book Blitzes/Promo Posts

    Book Spotlight + Giveaway: Terrapin by A.C. Troyer

    Well, back to the grind after a long and lazy weekend. There was a lot of reading time to be had, happily, but of course that also meant that there’s a lot to catch up on in “real adult life”. Still, I had to carve out a piece of the day to get this wonderful book spotlight posted, and share it with all of you! I’m never too busy to promote books. Especially ones with stunning covers. Terrapin A.C. Troyer (Nordic Airre, #1) Publication date: May 30th 2016 Genres: Fantasy, Young Adult Eighteen-year-old Charlotte (Jinx), fights her past to chase…

  • Book Reviews

    Book Review: This Monstrous Thing by Mackenzi Lee

    Media Type: Ebook (ARC) Title: This Monstrous Thing Author: Mackenzi Lee Publisher: Katherine Tegen Books Pages: Kindle; 384 Release Date: September 22, 2015 Source: Publisher / NetGalley ———————————————— Content Screening: Mild Violence HDB Rating: 4 Keys to My Heart Recommended to: Readers who enjoy reimaginings of classic stories, and love vivid characters. Add it on: Goodreads | Amazon | BookLikes In 1818 Geneva, men built with clockwork parts live hidden away from society, cared for only by illegal mechanics called Shadow Boys. Two years ago, Shadow Boy Alasdair Finch’s life shattered to bits. His brother, Oliver—dead. His sweetheart, Mary—gone. His…

  • Ramblings

    Memorial Day Mini Read-A-Thon

    Ah, the weekend is here and it’s a long one! While everyone else plans parties, barbeques, and get togethers, I’m planning on what I’m going to read this weekend while I relax at home. Seriously guys, this week ate my life. I got virtually nothing done that wasn’t work (as is evidenced by my lack of posts), and I’m exhausted. I’m looking forward to a weekend filled with wine, books, and lots of me time. Happily, all of my library reservations came in at the same time! So here’s what I plan on reading this weekend. The first book in…

  • Book Blitzes/Promo Posts

    Book Spotlight + Giveaway: Curse by Steven James

    Good morning ladies and gents. Welcome to another book spotlight! Today started out completely insane, but things have finally calmed down and I can finally get this post into the wild! After all, I would want Steven James’ Curse to miss your radar. Enjoy! Curse Steven James (Blur Trilogy #3) Published by: Skyscape Publication date: May 24th 2016 Genres: Thriller, Young Adult Don’t miss this intriguing and climactic conclusion to the Blur Trilogy. As Daniel Byers prepares to attend a basketball camp before his senior year of high school, the terrifying blurs that’ve plagued him for the last nine months return.…

  • Ramblings

    On Journaling

    Yes, yes, my handwriting is a bit manic. But I guess since it’s my journal, really only I have to be able to read it… right?  Ah, Monday. Once again it has come around to a new week, and I’ll tell you right now that I wasn’t prepared for this. This weekend was lovely. It was lazy, and introspective. Filled with ample amounts of good food, lazing around, reading, and journaling. Which means being back to the grind this Monday morning is taking a little longer than I anticipated. When I was younger, I used to drag a big pile…

  • Book Reviews

    Book Review: Roses and Rot by Kat Howard

    Media Type: Print Book (ARC) Title: Roses and Rot Author: Kat Howard Publisher: Saga Press Pages: Hardcover; 336 Release Date: May 17, 2016 Source: Publisher ——————————————– Genre: Fantasy / Contemporary (This borders the line between YA and NA.) HDB Rating: 5 Keys to My Heart Recommended to: Everyone who loves fairy tales, especially the true life ones. Add it on: Goodreads | Amazon | BookLikes Imogen and her sister Marin have escaped their cruel mother to attend a prestigious artists’ retreat, but soon learn that living in a fairy tale requires sacrifices, be it art or love. What would you…

  • Book Blitzes/Promo Posts

    Book Spotlight + Giveaway: The Dream Protocol: Descent by Adara Flynn Quick

    Good morning, my darling bookworms! A very happy Wednesday to you, as well. As you can tell from the uptick in posts, things are settling down at HDB headquarters, and we’re gearing up to bring you a lot more amazing book spotlights, and wonderful book reviews. Which brings me to this particular spotlight, and the fact that I may have a bit of a case of cover lust. The Dream Protocol: Descent has a cover that borders somewhere between steampunk and whimsical, which makes my heart happy. Add in a synopsis that sounds delicious, and you have a book that I…

  • Feature Posts/Weekly Memes

    It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? (5/16/16)

    Click above to join in the fun! I always want to start this post out with a “Happy Monday” title of some sort, but let’s be honest with ourselves. Mondays are hard. I spent most of the weekend out at car shows with my husband which, while they were fun, didn’t allow for much reading or relaxing time. Needless to say, I’m already looking forward to the weekend. On the bright side, I did finish some gems! So here’s the lowdown. I’ve actually been really good lately about finishing up books, before moving on to the next one. Mainly because…

  • Book Reviews

    Book Review: Scarlet and Ivy: The Lost Twin by Sophie Cleverly

    Media Type: Ebook (ARC) Title: Scarlet and Ivy: The Lost Twin    *Series: Scarlet and Ivy Author: Sophie Cleverly Publisher: Sourcebooks Jabberwocky Pages: Hardcover; 304 Release Date: May 3, 2016 Source: NetGalley / Publisher ————————————————- Content Screening: Mild Violence HDB Rating: 5 Keys to My Heart Recommended to: All readers, of every age! This mystery definitely transcends the group it’s written for. Add it on: Goodreads | Amazon | BookLikes Ivy, I pray that it’s you reading this. And if you are, well, I suppose you’re the new me… When shy Ivy’s troublemaking twin Scarlet vanishes from Rookwood boarding school,…

  • Book Blitzes/Promo Posts

    Book Spotlight + Giveaway: The Lost Twin by Sophie Cleverly

    I sincerely hope so, because it’s time for another book spotlight! This time, our spotlight shines on a book that not only has an adorable cover, but also looks like a ton of fun to read. You all know that I have a soft spot in my heart for Middle Grade reads, and The Lost Twin looks like my kind of book! Ivy, I pray that it’s you reading this. And if you are, well, I suppose you’re the new me… When shy Ivy’s troublemaking twin Scarlet vanishes from Rookwood boarding school, Ivy is invited to “take her place.” But when…