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An Interview with authors Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman, plus a giveaway!
A little background for this post, because my fangirl tendencies demand I tell you why I love these books. First off, Fantasy is/has been/will always be my favorite of all genres. I adore getting swept away in a good story. That being said, my the first books I fell in love with when I discovered this genre were the Dragonlance series books. Fantasy fans will know what I’m talking about. They were epic, and plentiful. Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman always stood out as authors in that series. Every book that they penned together was fabulous! I was smitten. So…
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Win a copy of GODDESS INTERRUPTED by Aimee Carter!
Did you read my review of Goddess Interrupted earlier today? If you didn’t, I’ll wait. Go read it now. *waits* Still deciding? Here’s some trailer goodness for you: For those of you who have loved this series so far, and want to know what the evil cliffhanger at the end is, I have good news! You can win a copy right here! Courtesy of Harlequin Teen, one winner will take home their own copy of Goddess Interrupted! To enter, fill out the Rafflecopter form below. You must have a U.S. or Canada mailing address. A winner will be chosen on May…
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Book Review: Goddess Interrupted
Media Type: Print Book (ARC) Title: Goddess Interrupted * Series: Goddess Test #2 Author: Aimee Carter Publisher: Harlequin Teen Pages: Paperback; 296 Release Date: March 27, 2012 Source: Publisher ——————————————— Intended Reading Group: Young Adult Content Screening: Mild Violence ——————————————— HDB Rating: 3 Keys to My Heart Recommended to: Readers of the series, or those who enjoy greek mythology with a YA twist. Add it on: Goodreads / Shelfari / Amazon / B&N KATE WINTERS HAS WON IMMORTALITY. BUT IF SHE WANTS A LIFE WITH HENRY IN THE UNDERWORLD, SHE’LL HAVE TO FIGHT FOR IT. Becoming immortal wasn’t supposed…
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Book Review: The Goddess Test
Media Type: Print Book Title: The Goddess Test * Series: Goddess Test #1 Author: Aimee Carter Publisher: Harlequin Teen Pages: Paperback; 293 Release Date: April 19, 2011 Source: Library —————————————— Intended Reading Group: Young Adult Content Screening: Mild Violence —————————————— HDB Rating: 4 Keys to My Heart Recommended to: Readers who enjoy YA with a twist on Greek mythology. Add it on: Goodreads / Shelfari / Amazon / B&N EVERY GIRL WHO HAS TAKEN THE TEST HAS DIED. NOW IT’S KATE’S TURN. It’s always been just Kate and her mom–and her mother is dying. Her last wish? To move back…
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An Interview with Genevieve Graham, and a giveaway!
Ready for some Scottish sexiness? In case you missed it, I reviewed Sound of the Heart a few days ago. This is a wonderful story, with rich historical content and a great romance! I highly recommend it. Today I’m lucky enough to have Genvieve Graham here to answer a few questions! So, without further ado, I’ll let her take it away! ***** 1) Truth be told, it’s a little hard not to stare at your gorgeous cover. What inspired you to write the Dougal’s character? Dougal is the brother of Andrew, who was the hero in my first novel, “Under the…
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A guest post on supporting characters with Matt Adams!
Framed by his father, “reformed” supervillain Colonel Chaos, super-speedster Chris Fairborne, AKA Crimsonstreak, is sent to the Clermont Institution for the Criminally Insane. A hero surrounded by dastardly inmates and heartless guards, Chris struggles to keep his wits about him, until the arrival of some unexpected new “guests” at the facility provides him with a means for escape. Once out, though, he discovers that the world he knew is gone, replaced by a fascist, supposedly utopian state run by none other than Colonel Chaos himself. With the heroes of the world locked away or fighting in a disorganized resistance, Crimsonstreak…
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Book Review: Sound of the Heart
Media Type: Print Book Title: Sound of the Heart Author: Genevieve Graham Publisher: Berkley Trade Pages: Paperback; 336 Release Date: May 1, 2102 Source: Publisher / Author ———————————– Genre: Historical Romance HDB Rating: 4 Keys to My Heart Recommended to: Readers who love historical romance, and to be immersed in the land it is set in. Add it on: Goodreads / Shelfari / Amazon / B&N From Genevieve Graham, author of Under the Same Sky, comes a sweeping romantic historical novel of one man’s strange gift and dangerous battles… Dougal MacDonnell, a fierce warrior from the Highlands of Scotland, is…
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A post on World Building by Sheenah Freitas
Sheenah Freitas is here today! You may remember when I reviewed her first book, The Chosen, last year. If not, you can click on the link to be taken to my review. Now she’s back to share a little lover for her newest book, and the next in the series, The Number. Kaia disappeared for five years. Now she’s back and her planet is on the brink of war. The new “Numbers” program, created by the Tueors’ leader, tracks and isolates demigods. Kaia’s friend, Catrina, refuses to take part, and that makes her the most dangerous Number of all. It’s…
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Book Review: The Book Blogger’s Cookbook
The 2012 Book Blogger’s Cookbook is a community project from some of the blogosphere’s best book bloggers in a simple, easy to read format. The cookbook combines a love of reading and dining to help you find books you’ll devour and recipes you can’t put down. You’ll love The Book Blogger’s Cookbook because… The Book Blogger’s Cookbook has 50 different book reviewers from every corner of the blogosphere. It bridges the gap between author and reader—putting you in touch with book reviewers who can separate the 5 star books from the mediocre. The Book Blogger’s Cookbook showcases great reads and…
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Book Review: Fated
Media Type: Print Book Title: Fated Author: Alyson Noel Publisher: St. Martin’s Press Pages: Hardcover; 306 Release Date: May 22, 2012 Source: Publisher ———————————– Intended Reading Group: Young Adult Content Screening: Nothing of note ———————————– HDB Rating: 3 Keys to My Heart Recommended to: Readers who enjoy a suspenseful read, with a touch of romance and hints of Native American lore. Add it on: Goodreads / Shelfari / Amazon / B&N The first book in a magnificent new series about a girl who can navigate between the worlds of the living and the dead by #1 New York Times bestselling author…