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Blog Tour: Book Review – Branded: Fall of Angels
Media Type: Print Book Title: Branded: Fall of Angels Author: Keary Taylor Publisher: Create Space Pages: Paperback; 374 Release Date: March 4, 2010 Source: Book Tour ————————————– Intended Reading Group: Young Adult Content Screening: Mild Violence ————————————– HDB Rating: 5 Keys to My Heart Recommended to: Readers who enjoy a different kind of angel story. Add it on: Goodreads / Shelfari / Amazon / B&N Jessica’s had the nightmares for as long as she can remember. Nightmares of being judged for people who have died, of being branded by the angels. Her friends and family think she’s a crazy because…
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Book Review: Virals
Tory Brennan, niece of acclaimed forensic anthropologist Temperance Brennan (of the Bones novels and hit TV show), is the leader of a ragtag band of teenage “sci-philes” who live on a secluded island off the coast of South Carolina. When the group rescues a dog caged for medical testing on a nearby island, they are exposed to an experimental strain of canine parvovirus that changes their lives forever. As the friends discover their heightened senses and animal-quick reflexes, they must combine their scientific curiosity with their newfound physical gifts to solve a cold-case murder that has suddenly become very hot…
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A Fanatic’s Wrap-Up: October Edition
Another month gone! I love this mug. No, it has nothing to do with anything. I just happen to really like mugs :). Let’s recap the month! Books read and reviewed: * Zombies vs. Unicorns by Holly Black and Justine Larbalestier – 5/5 * Immortal Beloved by Cate Tiernan – 5/5 * The Maze Runner by James Dashner – 5/5 * Angus, Thongs and Full-Frontal Snogging by Lousie Rennison * Delirium by Lauren Oliver – 5/5 * Nightshade by Andrea Cremer – 5/5 * Planning to Live by Heather Wardell – 5/5 * She Smells the Dead by E.J. Stevens – 4/5 * Grace by Elizabeth Scott – 4/5…
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Book Review: She Smells the Dead
It’s the beginning of senior year and Yuki’s psychic awareness of ghostly spirits is threatening to ruin her life. Her ability to sense spirits of the dead isn’t glamorous like the ghost hunting on television. SHE SMELLS THE DEAD. The smell impressions are becoming stronger. Yuki is being visited in her dreams, and she suspects that her friend Calvin is involved in something strange. To make matters worse her crush on Garrett is going unrequited, Yuki’s friend Emma is on a rampage against bee oppression, and annoying Calvin Miller mysteriously disappears. Will Yuki be able to focus her powers in…
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In My Mailbox – Elephant Ears? Yes!
As promised, I vlogged in my costume! I figure this will either make you want to watch my vlogs more often, or completely scare you away. Either way…. Books Mentioned: * Bad Girls Don’t Die by Katie Alender * Three Wishes by Isabelle Merlin * The Curse of the Wendigo by Rick Yancey * Dirty Little Secrets by C.J. Omololu * The Sapphire Talisman by Brenda Pandos * Through Her Eyes by Jennifer Archer * The Handbook for Increasing Your Relationship IQ by Edward Fairley As always, much love to Kristi at The Story Siren for hosting this weekly meme!
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Random Books: The Zombie Edition
Welcome to another edition of Random Books! This is a feature where I type a chosen word into the Goodreads search bar, and choose three books that catch my eye. You then get the random thoughts that go through my head as I learn about the book. It’s a fun way to discover new books! *** It’s time for the ZOMBIE edition! Pretty apropos don’t you think? I mean it is a celebration this weekend of all things creepy, scary and dead! There’s a zombie walk downtown today in my city. Am I going? TOTALLY! *** Top 10 Lessons for Surviving a…
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Blog Tour: Other Sides – Author Interview
If you haven’t already read my review for this book, you really need to! This is an amazing anthology and it now has me hooked into Webfiction. Today I’m pleased to welcome MCM, one of the many amazing authors featured in this anthology, for an interview! 1) Can you explain Webfiction for those who may not have had the opportunity to explore it yet? Web fiction is actually a very broad term that applies to a lot of types of writing. At its most basic (and obvious!), it means fiction that was written for the web. The key word there…
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Blog Tour: Call Me Kate – Book Review
Coming of age amidst the seething unrest of the Civil War era, feisty fourteen-year-old Katie McCafferty infiltrates the Molly Maguires, a secret Irish organization, to rescue a lifelong friend. Under the guise of Dominick, a draft resister, Katie volunteers for a dangerous mission in hopes of preventing bloodshed. Katie risks job, family, and ultimately her very life to intervene. A series of tragedies challenge Katie’s strength and ingenuity, and she faces a crisis of conscience. Can she balance her sense of justice with the law? Call Me Kate is suitable for readers from eleven to adult. The story is dramatic…
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Book Review: Planning to Live
Determined to lose weight for her best friend’s wedding, goal-obsessed Rhiannon flees her parents’ Christmas Day feast to avoid overeating but her car skids off the deserted road into a tree. Trapped and bleeding, with her cell phone out of reach, she struggles to escape, and to accept that she’s spent her whole life planning but hasn’t ever really lived. Will she get the chance to change that? –From Goodreads Cover Inspection: At first glance I was a bit confused about the snow and the cookie. However after reading the book, oh wow. This cover is fantastic. First Thoughts: Rhiannon…
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A guest post by Heather Wardell
Good morning fabulous people! It is Monday yet again, and I’m sure some of you (or all of you) are feeling the effects of a brand new week. Need a pick me up? I know I do. Today I’m proud to welcome Heather Wardell, author of Planning to Live, to my blog! In the spirit of a pick me up, she’ll be sharing with us her favorite quotes of all time. Pretty perfect right? I’ll step out of the way now and let Heather take it away! I have a huge list of quotations that keep me inspired and moving forward.…