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Top 10’s with Griffin Hayes
Please welcome Griffin Hayes to the blog today ladies and gentlemen! Author of Malice, he is out in the blogosphere touring up a storm. Can I please say I both love and am scared of this cover in equal measures? When a series of shocking suicides rock the small town of Millingham, Massachusetts, the authorities are left with a single burning question. Why are all the victims gouging their eyes out? Only seventeen-year-old Lysander Shore knows these aren’t suicides at all. There’s a serial killer stalking the people of Millingham. One that murders at will and never leaves a trace.…
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Illumine’s Wish: An Epic Whirlwind Giveaway!
This lovely person right here is Alivia Anders. She’s pretty much the coolest author type person that you’ll ever have the pleasure to meet. Her sense of humor is fabulous. She likes zombies. And chocolate. Oh, and she promises not to eat your brains. As long as they don’t resemble scrambled eggs. She’s just spiffy. THIS is Alivia’s book, Ilumine. As her debut novel, she has high hopes for where this book will go. I read it. I enjoyed it. Now I am eagerly awaiting the rest of the story! That’s why I am happy to help spread the Illumine love.…
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Favorite Fantasy Books with D.W. Hawkins. Plus your chance to take a book home!
On the blog today, I have D.W. Hawkins, author of The Sentient Fire. For those of you who know me well, you’ll know that Fantasy is (and probably forever will be) my absolute favorite genre! So when D.W. asked if he could take over my blog for the day to share his favorite books, and to do a giveaway, I happily acquiesced. Enjoy! In one short night, Dormael Harlun’s life was changed forever. Tired and half drunk, Dormael stumbled upon Shawna Llewan, a beautiful young woman, wounded and near death. What he didn’t realize was that his decision to come to her…
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Book Review: On The Day I Died
Media Type: Ebook Title: On The Day I Died: Stories From The Grave Author: Candace Fleming Publisher: Random House Digital, Inc. Pages: Hardcover; 208 Release Date: July 10, 2012 Source: NetGalley —————————————- Intended Reading Group: Young Adult Content Screening: Mild Violence —————————————- HDB Rating: 4 Keys to My Heart Recommended to: Readers who love a good ghost story, and aren’t afraid of a little macabre reading. Add it on: Goodreads / Shelfari / Amazon / B&N The phenomenally versatile, award-winning author, Candace Fleming, gives teen and older tween readers ten ghost stories sure to send chills up their spines. Set…
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Interviewing Llona from FRACTURED LIGHT
On tour today is Rachel McClellan with her book, Fractured Light. If you missed my review last month, you can find it here. Honestly I liked this book once I got into it! I’ll let you decide what you think by giving you the synopsis below. Llona Reese is used to living on the run. After the Vykens killed her parents, she knew they would eventually come for her too. But she never felt ready to face them—until now. Defying the Auran Council and everything she’s been taught, Llona must learn to use her power over light as a weapon…
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An Interview with Poseidon, plus take home a copy of MEDUSA THE MEAN!
Please welcome once again, the lovely Joan Holub and Suzanne Williams to the blog! If you haven’t been around my blog very long, you might not know that I am a huge fan of their Goddess Girls’ series. From book one I’ve been drawn in by the total cute package. What better way to enjoy Greek mythology? Put these in a middle grade reader’s hands, and I guarantee they’ll fall in love. Today it is all about the newest book in the series, Medusa the Mean. Medusa is the ultimate mean girl in this series that blends modern drama with ancient…
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An Excerpt from ALTERED by Aubrey Coletti
On the blog today, Aubrey Coletti is here to share a snippet from her new book Altered. I can tell you that I just recently finished this book and it’s definitely a different kind of read! While you wait for my review, you can get a taste of what you’ll find in this book, below. Enjoy! When Toni, Joseph and Charlie arrive at their new boarding school, they are glad to leave their families — and respective problems — behind. Isolated as boarders, they meet a handsome senior with a personality like iced snake’s blood, teachers with a penchant for…
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Book Review: Scary School
Media Type: Ebook Title: Scary School Author: Derek the Ghost (aka Derek Kent) Illustrator: Scott M. Fischer Publisher: Harper Collins Pages: Hardcover; 237 Release Date: June 21, 2011 Source: Author ———————————————— Intended Reading Group: Middle Grade Content Screening: Very silly and mild violence ———————————————— HDB Rating: 5 Keys to My Heart Recommended to: Young readers who love to laugh, especially younger boys who are looking for a good read! Add it on: Goodreads / Shelfari / Amazon / B&N You think your school’s scary? Get a load of these teachers: “Ms. Fang,” an 850-year-old vampire “Dr. Dragonbreath,” who just might…
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Book Review: The Onyx Talisman
Media Type: Print Book (ARC) Title: The Onyx Talisman *Series: Talisman #3 Author: Brenda Pandos Publisher: Obsidian Mountain Publishing Pages: Ebook; 247 Release Date: December 16, 2011 Source: Author ——————————————– Intended Reading Group: Young Adult Content Screening: Mild Violence ——————————————– HDB Rating: 3 Keys to My Heart Recommended to: Readers who have fallen in love with Brenda’s series, and are looking for a finale! Add it on: Goodreads / Shelfari / Amazon / B&N Alora looked back and the corner of her lip turned up. “It’s always darkest before the dawn, Julia. Good luck.” Her words sent chills up my…
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And…Discuss: From Book to Movie
It’s that time again! Time to do some chatting about something that’s been on my mind, and see what you all think too. This is a post that I put up when I’m ready to get some opinions. I’ll shoot my mouth off about what I think, and then leave the floor open for you! Feel free to talk it out, just remember to be kind. This time the topic is… From Book to Movie Love them or hate them, this is the new big thing at the box office. As a reader, I’m actually all for this trend! I…