E-ARC review of Riptide by H.M. Ward

Amazon Summary:

A random hook-up isn't enough for Trystan, not anymore. After everything Trystan went through to tell Mari that he loves her, there is no way that he's letting her walk away without knowing how he really feels. Every mask is stripped away making Trystan completely vulnerable. Mari's the one girl he wants, that he knew he'd never have. But, the look on Mari's face--the way she kissed him--makes Trystan think that confessing his feelings was worth the risk. 

Shocked, Mari stands there staring at Trystan. As if it weren't enough that Trystan is internet super star, Day Jones, but the song he wrote was about her. That was her name on the music. It was her name etched into his heart. Trystan Scott loves her. 

Everything Mari wants is within reach. She just has to have enough guts to reach out and take it.

Book #4 in the SECRET LIFE OF TRYSTAN SCOTT series will be out Winter 2012/ early 2013.

My Review:

This series has not let me down yet. Riptide continues right where Backdraft left off. Mari was staring down Trystan as she walked in on him singing! I know I can't believe it ended like that either!  Anyway, things seem to heat up from there. I loved the way Mari grew during Riptide. She was more confident around Trystan and didn't take any crap from Brie. You will have to read to see how that one turned out. It was interesting to see how much alike Trystan and Mari's home lives were. The fact that they didn't really want to tell each other about it was kind of cute. I can't believe it took Mari so long to break down. I expected it sooner to be honest. For the record, I strongly dislike both of their dads. They should go fishing together...seriously. They are similar in horrible ways. Mari and Trystan's lives are like a sad playlist of songs. They both put up a strong front for everyone else when inside they are broken. They are absolutely perfect for each other and don't even know it completely yet!

Trystan...what more could I possibly say about him. He is perfect. Every man should strive to be the kind of man he is growing into. He has lived a hard life and doesn't want to be known as Day Jones because of his past. He is probably the least selfish character I have ever read. His love is so pure it is beyond words. He puts on a good mask for everyone but, with Mari he can almost be himself. He is still unwilling to talk to anyone about his home situation even though it could cost him his graduation. Tucker and Mari are both there for him, he just can't talk about it. I understand why. 

Riptide ends in a crazy, what the heck just happened kind of way. I finished it hours ago and am still like....o..m..g! It has left me desperately needing the next installment. I have become so attached to these characters that I have not know how their story will end. 

Elixir by Jennifer Armentrout

Goodreads Summary:

Aiden St. Delphi will do anything to save Alex. 
Even if it means doing the one thing he will never forgive himself for. 
Even if it means making war against the gods.

IF you haven't read Deity this review will contain spoilers for you!! Seriously! There is no way to do this review without being spoliery. So read at your own risk!



My Review:
I feel like I have to start this review by saying I would have gone mad waiting for Apollyon. This novella was much needed after the way Deity ended. I loved that it was from Aiden's POV! It was a nice glimpse into his head to see how he was feeling. I felt so bad for him throughout Elixir. To see the woman he loves in a state like Alex is in after the awakening. It was heart breaking. We learned a lot in this novella. There seems to be no way for Alex to block out Seth and when she does she is in a lot of pain. Aiden has a very tough decision to make. In order to keep Alex safe from Seth and to sever the bond there is only one choice....the elixir. Aiden hates himself for allowing it. Alex is a different person on the Elixir. Aiden struggles with this the whole time and is worried he has done the wrong thing. I have a feeling nothing will be the same when Alex finds out. If she finds out. If anyone can help Alex block out Seth some other way it's Aiden and he is willing to risk it all for her. Even risking pissing off the Gods. Elixir has kind of confirmed by bad feeling. That this series may not end well for Alex and Aiden. I hope that it does thought! After what they've been through I hope they get their happily ever after. 

In My Mailbox #4

In my Mailbox is a weekly meme hosted by Kirsti, over at The Story Siren. It's a way for bloggers to share which books they received. I am hoping to do this every week, unless I have a slow week! Technically I am on a buy ban from my family due to Christmas being so close. However, free books are fair game as well as the one I slipped by this week :)

This week I am also doing an almost 100 follower giveaway! Scroll down to put your name in! Otherwise here is the link: Almost 100 Follower Giveaway!
       
e-ARC                                                                             Purchased:

Riptide by H.M. Ward                    The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer by Michelle Hodkin

Free This Week!

No Place Like Home by Nicole Sobon

Collide by Shelly Crane

Ignite by Kaitlyn Davis

Elixir by Jennifer Armentrout

Wishlist Wednesday #21

Wishlist Wednesday is a weekly post put on by Dani at the Pen to Paper blog. Where you post a book you really really want to read or one that has been on your wishlist! If you've seen my to-read list on Goodreads then you know there are plenty that I could use. So I decided to use this feature every Wednesday.

Title: Shadow of Night

Author: Deborah Harkness

Release Date: July 10, 2012

Series Number: 2

Goodreads Summary: 

"Together we lifted our feet and stepped into the unknown"—the thrilling sequel to the New York Times bestseller A Discovery of Witches

Deborah Harkness exploded onto the literary scene with her debut novel, A Discovery of Witches, Book One of the magical All Souls Trilogy and an international publishing phenomenon. The novel introduced Diana Bishop, Oxford scholar and reluctant witch, and the handsome geneticist and vampire Matthew Clairmont; together they found themselves at the center of a supernatural battle over an enchanted manuscript known as Ashmole 782.

Now, picking up from A Discovery of Witches’ cliffhanger ending, Shadow of Night plunges Diana and Matthew into Elizabethan London, a world of spies, subterfuge, and a coterie of Matthew’s old friends, the mysterious School of Night that includes Christopher Marlowe and Walter Raleigh. Here, Diana must locate a witch to tutor her in magic, Matthew is forced to confront a past he thought he had put to rest, and the mystery of Ashmole 782 deepens.

Deborah Harkness has crafted a gripping journey through a world of alchemy, time travel, and magical discoveries, delivering one of the most hotly anticipated novels of the season.

My Thoughts:

I haven't finished A Discovery of Witches (book 1) quite yet. But, I am in love with this series and am desperately wishing for this book! I was taken by surprise by this series. I was given book 1 by a friend and it has been passed around the ladies at work. I figured I would give it a try and was pleasantly surprised. Therefore I must know what will happen next!

Secrets Vol. 4 by Ella Steele (H.M. Ward) COVER REVEAL!!

I love this series and they recently got a cover make over!! Secrets Vol. 4 is due out hopefully before Thanksgiving! This series is under H.M. Ward's pen name Ella Steele because it is an adult book and not a YA. It is a very fun romance and I am anticipating this release!!

In My Mailbox #3

In my Mailbox is a weekly meme hosted by Kirsti, over at The Story Siren. It's a way for bloggers to share which books they received. I am hoping to do this every week, unless I have a slow week!

This week I am also doing an almost 100 follower giveaway! Scroll down to put your name in! Otherwise here is the link: Almost 100 Follower Giveaway Link!

Won/Gifted

Program 13 by Nicole Sobon
Iron King by Julie Kagawa
Irons Prophecy by Julie Kagawa 

Purchased

Sweet Shadows by Tera Lynn Childs


Free on Amazon!!

Exiled by M.R. Merrick

Almost 100 follower giveaway!

So I am almost to 100 followers! EEP! I know right!

I wanted to do a giveaway because I think my followers are awesome! I know it is a big milestone for me and it makes me happy :) Therefore I am doing an international giveaway! You get your choice of a book from The Book Depository that is $15 or less. I am sure there is a book out there that your really want! I do have a few things to keep in mind before you enter. They aren't all rules so to speak but, guidelines for the giveaway.


1. This giveaway is international as long as the book depository ships to your country. Please make    sure it does before you enter. Here is a link to check: Book Depository- Countries they ship to.
2. Must be a follower of my blog to enter. It is after all a giveaway because of my followers!
3. Must be 13 or older to enter. Please have parents permission otherwise.
4. Winner will be notified by email and will have 48 hours to respond before another winner is chosen.
5. I am not responsible for items lost or damaged in the mail.

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Wishlist Wednesday #20

Wishlist Wednesday is a weekly post put on by Dani at the Pen to Paper blog. Where you post a book you really really want to read or one that has been on your wishlist! If you've seen my to-read list on Goodreads then you know there are plenty that I could use. So I decided to use this feature every Wednesday.

Title: Elixir 

Author: Jennifer Armentrout

Release Date: November 27, 2012

Series Number: 3.5

Goodreads Summary:

Aiden St. Delphi will do anything to save Alex. 

Even if it means doing the one thing he will never forgive himself for. 

Even if it means making war against the gods.

My Thoughts:

A novella from AIDENS POV!!! Technically book #3.5 in the Covenant series. I recently finished the ARC of Deity and I need this book. Once you read Deity you will totally understand my motives. November 27th is waaaay to far away! The cover is awesome too. I want to buy it just for the cover. I thought the picture below described the way I felt when I heard about this!

Deity ARC by Jennifer Armentrout

Goodreads Summary:

"History is on repeat, and things didn't go so well the last time. "

Alexandria isn't sure she's going to make it to her eighteenth birthday--to her Awakening. A long-forgotten, fanatical order is out to kill her, and if the Council ever discovers what she did in the Catskills, she's a goner... and so is Aiden.

If that's not freaky enough, whenever Alex and Seth spend time "training"--which really is just Seth's code word for some up-close and personal one-on-one time--she ends up with another mark of the Apollyon, which brings her one step closer to Awakening ahead of schedule. Awesome.

But as her birthday draws near, her entire world shatters with a startling revelation and she's caught between love and Fate. One will do anything to protect her. One has been lying to her since the beginning. Once the gods have revealed themselves, unleashing their wrath, lives will be irrevocably changed... and destroyed.

Those left standing will discover if love is truly greater than Fate...

My Review:
Deity...how can I describe it? First of all being spoiler free is very hard! So much happened but, I don't want to give away the whole story. So keep that in mind. Alex's world is about to change and in a huge way. Her 18th birthday is approaching quickly and she really doesn't know what to expect when she awakens. After the Catskills she is pretty much on lock down  With guards or Seth around her all the time. It's hard to live your life like that. There is also the issue of a special someone she learns about. Also Alex is still dealing with Caleb's death which is proving to be difficult. Especially when your friends are mad at you and you don't have anyone to talk to about it and Aiden is keeping a safe distance and for good reason. If she thought that grief was bad by the end of Deity it is way worse. Poseidon wrath is crazy. Yes, Poseidon! There are numerous Gods in Deity that we get to meet. My favorite was Apollo! Being a lover of all things Greek Mythology, I was in love with this book. The mythology fit in so well with the story it was simply amazing. A lot happens in the last few chapters of Deity. I mean A LOT! All I will say is that people can't be trusted, people will die, and Alex awakens.

Alex grows a lot in Deity. She is still the strong willed, act first think later girl. There is a lot going on for that poor girl. A new special someone is alive! Can't say who it is sorry! She is going to awaken soon and she knows that Seth is lying to her. She is worried about losing herself and those she loves when she awakens. I mean wow, that's a lot of stress for someone so young. When the Gods make there presence known things kind of go down hill from there. With Alex and Seth right in the middle of it.

Before Deity I was Team Seth. Now however, I am 110% Team Aiden! Aiden is amazing! He seems so quite and so in control. It was nice to see him finally crack and loose himself for a while. He is the seriously sweet. I want a duplicate of him here...with me...seriously. I'm not saying that I hate Seth. I still like Seth. I think there is still hope for that egotistical man child. I feel like I understand him a lot better now. We get to learn a lot more about both Seth and Aiden. By the end of Deity the love triangle is no more!! Alex picks one of them!! So will Fate win or Love???

Deity is the first book in the Covenant series that has me worried that there will not be a happy ending. In the last few paragraphs after Alex awakens I was like O_O .... O...M...G. The cliffhanger is huge! I don't know how I am going to wait for Apollyon to come out next April. Hopefully Elixir will be enough to keep me patient!

In My Mailbox #2

In my Mailbox is a weekly meme hosted by Kirsti, over at The Story Siren. It's a way for bloggers to share which books they received. I am hoping to do this every week, unless I have a slow week!

Won/Gifted 

Monstrous Beauty by Elizabeth Fama (Gifted by Jen at YA Romantics)

Signed copy of Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi (Won at Taters Tall Tails blog)

Deity ARC by Jennifer Armentrout (Won on Nicole Sobon's Blog)

Purchased/Barrowed from a friend :)

Tempting the Player by Jennifer Armentrout

A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness 

Tempting the Player by J. Lynn (Jennifer Armentrout)

Goodreads Summary:
Chad Gamble, all-star pitcher for the Nationals, is one of the best players on—and off—the field. And right now, the notorious bad boy wants Bridget Rodgers. But with her lush curves and snappy comebacks, the feisty redhead is the kind of woman a man wants to settle down with…and that’s the last thing Chad needs.

When the paparazzi catch them in a compromising position, Chad’s manager issues an ultimatum: clean up his act or kiss his multi-million dollar contract goodbye. To save his career, his meddling publicist says he'll have to convince everyone Bridget isn’t just his flavor of the week, but his girlfriend.

Being blackmailed into a fake relationship with Chad Gamble isn’t easy, especially when the sizzling physical attraction between them is undeniable. With a month to go on their arranged pretense, it's going to take every ounce of willpower they have not to fall into bed together...or in love.

NOT a YA book! This is a book for adults! Just an FYI!

My Review:
Well J. Lynn (Jennifer Armentrout) does it again! Tempting the Player is an amazing sequel to Tempting the Best Man. Once I started this book it was very hard to stop reading. The story was so good! Oh, and the romance is super hot!! Like be careful you will burn yourself hot! The intimate scenes are written so well too. One of the best romances I have read.

Bridget and Chad meet at a bar and have an instant attraction. They end up back at Chad's luxurious place. I figured after their first night together she'd be ok with the whole fake relationship thing. I liked how that whole situation went down. Miss Gore did a great job saying it like it was and the blackmailing was pretty smart on her part. Bridget didn't like being forced into a relationship especially when she was kind of unnerved around the playboy. My favorite characteristic of Bridget was her sarcasm and ability to tell Chad exactly how it was was brilliant. She was a fireball and pretty perfect for Chad even if she didn't think so. I also loved her insecurities. It made it easier for me to relate to Bridget. To read about someone who was nervous about being in the nude around Chad because she wasn't a model like his other lady friends.

Moving on to the man of the story! Chad...oh Chad how can I describe him. In the beginning he was a self absorbed playboy without a care in the world. He did what he wanted when he wanted and usually with a different woman each time. His playboy attitude is not impressing his team heads. He is given an ultimatum, clean up your image or loose your contract. So Chad embarks on his fake relationship with an unhappy Bridget. Going out on appearances and dress shopping really isn't Chad's thing. But, throughout all this you see Chad change. He is actually quite a romantic. It is strange for him to actually want to do things to make Bridget happy. Especially after he learns about her family and problem at work. He is better at the whole boyfriend thing then he thinks. Will they make it through this "relationship" in one piece or will it end in pieces?? Will they be able to stay out of each others beds? The biggest question of all is, when the real reason Bridget agreed to start this "relationship" is revealed will Chad be able to look past it?

This was such a good story! I went from laughing to tears to being mad. I feel like Chad and Bridget really during the story. They changed each other without even knowing it. Jennifer Armentrout has proved once again that she is a writing machine and every book she writes is a must read!

Sweet Peril by Wendy Higgins COVER REVEAL!!

Book Blurb

Publication Date:  April 30, 2013 from HarperTeen

Anna Whitt, daughter of a guardian angel and a demon, promised herself she’d never do the work of her father—polluting souls. She’d been naive to make such a claim. She’d been naive about a lot of things. Haunted by demon whisperers, Anna does whatever she can to survive, even if it means embracing her dark side and earning an unwanted reputation as her school’s party girl. Her life has never looked more bleak. And all the while there’s Kaidan Rowe, son of the Duke of Lust, plaguing her heart and mind.

When an unexpected lost message from the angels surfaces, Anna finds herself traveling the globe with Kopano, son of Wrath, in an attempt to gain support of fellow Nephilim and give them hope for the first time. It soon becomes clear that whatever freedoms Anna and the rest of the Neph are hoping to win will not be gained without a fight. Until then, Anna and Kaidan must put aside the issues between them, overcome the steamiest of temptations yet, and face the ultimate question: is loving someone worth risking their life?

Book 3 of The Sweet Trilogy, Sweet Reckoning, is slated for spring/summer 2014.

Author Bio

Wendy Higgins was born in Alaska, grew up an Army brat, and lived all over the United States before settling in the Washington, DC area. She attended George Mason University for her undergrad degree in creative writing, and Radford University for her masters in curriculum and instruction. Wendy taught 9th and 12th grade English in a rural school before becoming a mother and author. She now lives in Northern Virginia with her husband, daughter, and son. Sweet Peril is her second novel.

My Thoughts

I love it!! I like how the cover is similar enough to know what series it is but, also different enough! I love the all black! Sweet Evil was an awesome book. I was excited when the author was signed on for the next two books! What do you think of the cover? Let me know in the comments!

Wishlist Wednesday #20

Wishlist Wednesday is a weekly post put on by Dani at the Pen to Paper blog. Where you post a book you really really want to read or one that has been on your wishlist! If you've seen my to-read list on Goodreads then you know there are plenty that I could use. So I decided to use this feature every Wednesday.

Title: Gravity

Author: Melissa West

Release Date: October 30, 2012

Series Number: 1

Goodreads Summary:

Don’t. Ever. Peek.

Seventeen-year-old Ari Alexander just broke that rule and saw the last person she expected hovering above her bed — arrogant Jackson Locke, the most popular boy in her school. She expects instant execution or some kind of freak alien punishment, but instead, Jackson issues a challenge: help him, or everyone on Earth will die.

Ari knows she should report him, but everything about Jackson makes her question what she’s been taught about his kind. And against her instincts, she’s falling for him. But Ari isn’t just any girl, and Jackson wants more than her attention. She’s a military legacy who’s been trained by her father and exposed to war strategies and societal information no one can know — especially an alien spy, like Jackson. Giving Jackson the information he needs will betray her father and her country, but keeping silent will start a war.

My Thoughts:

I came across this book while looking at different giveaways and it intrigued me. It sounded different and unique. Therefore my curiosity was spiked! I mean why was Jackson hovering over her bed?? What is he?? I'm a sucker for a book summary can leave me with a lot of questions. Anyway, it sounds interesting and I have added it to my list to read. 

Shadow of the Mark by Leigh Fallon COVER REVEAL!!

About the cover

I know, there's no mistaking it. This is definitely a Carrier Series  cover, but that was the intention. After the amazing reception to the  cover of Carrier of the Mark, Harper Collins wanted Shadow's cover to  be instantly recognizable. And it is, but the new darker color palette  reflects the darker tone that this installment brings, and the pink  and purple really make it pop. I love it and think Harper Collins have  done another amazing job. I hope you like it too.

My Reaction

Wow! I love the covers for this series! They are awesome. This one just happens to match my blog which makes it even better. Feel free to leave a comment and tell me what you think!

Shadow of the Mark Blurb

Life for Megan Rosenberg just got a lot more complicated.

While she evoked the air element, and her feelings for Adam

intensified, a web of lies, deceit, and betrayal has been spun around  her.  With the Order tightening its hold, and the

reinstatement of the Mark Knights, Megan has more questions than  answers as the

Marked Ones grow in strength.

New people arouse suspicion, the DeRises start behaving

strangely, and Megan begins to unravel a destiny shrouded in mystery.   It?s a destiny the Order has struggled to hide,

and a destiny someone from the past?far in the past, has already laid claim to.

Alliances will be made, and friends will be lost, as the

Order?s dark secrets are revealed by the very thing they sought to destroy.

Pre-order on Amazon

http://www.amazon.com/Shadow-Mark-Leigh-Fallon/dp/0062128000/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1350828346&sr=1-1&keywords=shadow+of+the+mark+by+leigh+fallon

Author Bio

I started out life in South Africa. A year later

my parents moved home to Dublin, Ireland. When I was older and realized my

parents had moved me from exotic Durban, to sedate Rathfarnham, Dublin 16, I

was rightly ticked off.

Giving up lions for sheep, I grew up in the foothills of

the Dublin Mountains where I went to a convent school and had to contend with

uniforms, gabardines, and nuns. When not dodging the beady glare of  the Sisters

of Mercy, I was devouring every book I could get my hands on.

I traveled all over Europe while working in banking and

treasury, but I gave up my calculator in favor of a keyboard and haven?t

stopped writing since. My first book, Carrier of the Mark, was published by

Harper Teen in 2011.

Our home is in Cork in the south of Ireland, but we?re currently on loan

to Massachusetts in the US where I continue to write books about  magic, ghosts,

and romance, with a bit of Irish flavor.

Leigh's Links:

Website | Twitter | Facebook

Shadow Blood by Jayde Scott

Goodreads Summary:

Only a few months ago, Amber Reed would have called herself an ordinary girl in an ordinary world…until she moves to Scotland and is pushed into a world she never knew existed by the sexy and daring McAllister brothers, unable to withstand its perils.

Aidan McAllister, the irresistible leader of the Morganefaire brethren, has what he always wanted: the girl of his dreams. His love for Amber is getting stronger, but for all his wants and needs, there’s a price to pay.

As a mystery draws them deeper into the heart of an intricate organization ruled by shifting allegiances, Amber realizes she’ll have to choose between her one true love and doing the one thing she swore she’d never do: break the rules by taking someone’s life.

My Review:
I was super happy to get a copy of this one from the awesome author! I have a huge soft spot for this series. It is by far one of my favorites. It's always nice when you can rely on a series to always be good! Shadow Blood picked up right where Forever and Beyond left off. Amber is stuck in Morganefaire surrounded by death and lies. Amber has so many questions and virtually no answers. Turns out more was taken after the break in. Which leads to more questions. What do they need the ring for? Who are "they" anyway?? A lot of bad things have happened and they finally find out who is behind it! I was kind of shocked actually at the ending. Didn't see that coming. Amber is pulled in so many directions! Who is telling the truth? Who can be trusted? Is it Seth, Blake, Logan and the list just keeps on going. She is pretty much left with Julie. I felt bad for Amber, she had so much on her plate. Especially after Aidan is wounded. She is kind of left with Julie to figure out what is going on and how to save Aidan. So much craziness all brought together in the last few chapters. Jayde Scott never ceases to amaze me with her ability to bring everything together at the end.

I love Aidan. I'm not sure if I have stressed that enough in my reviews for this series! So in case you missed that I figured I'd say it again. When he is wounded I was seriously freaking out. I was like NOOO! I said it out loud. I frequently get very into my reading and yell random words at books. Is Amber willing to do anything to save his life? I'm glad Kieran was in this one a little more. I like his story and am interested to see where it goes. Especially when now that we know Patricia's  role in the prophecy. I have a feeling things are going to get dicey for those two.

One thing that really surprised me was Julie. I was annoyed by her in Forever and Beyond. In Shadow Blood I really enjoyed her! She has changed a lot. I found her incredibly helpful and grown up.

I read Shadow Blood in 2 days. I can't wait for The Prophecy of Morganefaire. The preview at the end of Shadow Blood left me craving more!! I'm not sure when it comes out but, when I know I will update this post.

In My Mailbox (#1)

In my Mailbox is a weekly meme hosted by Kirsti, over at The Story Siren. It's a way for bloggers to share which books they received. I am hoping to do this every week, unless I have a slow week! It's a short list this week sorry!

Books I Won:

ARC of Deity by Jennifer Armentrout. I won it over at Nicole Sobon's blog!.

Books I Received from Awesome Authors!

E-ARC of Catalyst by H.M. Ward
Shadow Blood by Jayde Scott

ARC Review of Catalyst (Vampire Apocalypse #2) by H.M. Ward

Goodreads Summary:

Blood is power. Since the world froze and the humans died off, blood has become scarce. There’s barely enough to sustain the vampire population, even though their masses have dwindled. Many vampires are reduced to the measly few drops of blood rationed to them by the Regent, which is enough to keep them alive, barely. It’s survival; an undesirable existence.

Before the world froze, before the humans slaughtered each other in their wars, blood was ample and rich. The odds of feeding from an infected human, one with weakened blood, was rare, but now it is normal. Every human within the palace walls is anemic. Though they tried, the Regent was not able to curb the severity of the disease. Their humans became sickly, growing weaker and weaker until they were so fragile that a single scrape could kill them.

The weakened blood means an unstable source of food, but there have been other repercussions—things no one saw coming. As time passed, fangs retreated, reflections appeared, and light was no longer destructive. Vampires can now walk in the full sunlight without turning to ash. Too many generations have passed. Many vampires cannot remember a time when blood flowed richly, when vampires did not have to abstain and endure a slow starvation.

One human can change everything. One human can restore the old ways and return vampires to their former glory—Kahli—but the girl escaped. Blood is power, and the vampire who finds Kahli first will have all the power.

IF you haven't read Bane (Book #1) then this review may contain spoilers for you! Sorry!

My Review:

Since Bane was my favorite vampire book for 2012 I was highly anticipating the sequel Catalyst. I was sooo excited to get an ARC!! I feel like the story was written so well. Very put together. In other words, Catalyst was awesome! It picks up where Bane left off. Kahli and Will have escaped and are trying to recover from the crash. I love that Kahli and Will had to talk about their relationship. It turned out different then I thought. But, I loved Will in Bane and was glad that they finally had some time to figure things out. Kahli's view of Will has changed since Bane. I think she is staring to understand him a little more. They also had to figure out what they plan was. Go back to the palace? Continue running? Or kill some vampires?? 

Kahli is still the kick butt heroine in every form of the word. A fierce fighter, who cares for the human race and saving her friends. Even if it means she may not live. Heroine is the perfect word to describe Kahli. She's not an annoying girl who has to chose between who she will love or which clothes to wear for the day. She has to try to stay alive from day to day. It's like a breath of fresh air reading her story! Finally someone worthy of being a heroine!!!! Cassie turns out to have a pretty kick butt streak too! 

I still love Will. He risked a lot to save Kahli numerous times. We get to learn a little more about Will's back story in Catalyst. Woohoo! Turns out he has some secrets! As do a majority of the characters in this series. Which is awesome! I love how the story is in different character perspectives too. You really get to know how every feels. Which also lead to finding out more secrets. The other young man I was taken with was Cole. I found myself really enjoying his parts of the story as well. He seems like a really great guy. Given the state of the world. Now his secret is a mind blower! And trust me, saying that is not a spoiler. You have no idea...seriously. I was like O_O NO WAY! Celticad turns out to be a pretty cool bad guy. Anyone who can stand up to the King like that is pretty awesome. Even if he's on the wrong team. I just had to say that. 

If you couldn't tell by my review, this one is a must read!!! Just like the first book I enjoyed Catalyst a lot! Yes, this still remains my favorite vampire series of the year!! If you are looking for a different kind of vampire book with a twist then this is it.

Wishlist Wednesday #19

Wishlist Wednesday is a weekly post put on by Dani at the Pen to Paper blog. Where you post a book you really really want to read or one that has been on your wishlist! If you've seen my to-read list on Goodreads then you know there are plenty that I could use. So I decided to use this feature every Wednesday.

Title: The Iron King

Author: Julie Kagawa

Release Date: February 1, 2010

Series Number: 1

Goodreads Summary:

Meghan Chase has a secret destiny; one she could never have imagined.

Something has always felt slightly off in Meghan's life, ever since her father disappeared before her eyes when she was six. She has never quite fit in at school or at home.

When a dark stranger begins watching her from afar, and her prankster best friend becomes strangely protective of her, Meghan senses that everything she's known is about to change.

But she could never have guessed the truth - that she is the daughter of a mythical faery king and is a pawn in a deadly war. Now Meghan will learn just how far she'll go to save someone she cares about, to stop a mysterious evil no faery creature dare face; and to find love with a young prince who might rather see her dead than let her touch his icy heart.

My Thoughts:

I chose this book because of how long it has been on my wishlist. Mostly because I am trying to decide if I should read the series. I have read a lot of reviews and people have mixed feelings. I hate love triangles and it sounds like this one has one. That worries me. Sometimes they end bad or I like the other guy more. I don't like that in a story. So I wanted to ask you guys. Is this series worth reading???? I need help deciding this!!

Toxic by Jus Accardo

Goodreads Summary:

When a Six saved Kale's life the night of Sumrun, she warned there would be consequences. A trade-off. Something taken for the life they gained. But Dez never imagined she'd lose the one thing she'd give anything to keep... And as if it's not enough Dez finds her immunity to Kale fading, the Six brought in to help Kale learn to control his killer touch starts drooling on him the moment they meet. Worse than that? Jade can touch Kale. But bimbo Barbie is the least of Dez's problems.

After Dez and Kale got away at Sumrun, her father lost not only his most powerful weapon but an important piece of the Supremacy project. Forced by Denazen to remedy the situation, he poisons Dez and offers her a choice--surrender to Denazen for the cure...or die. Determined to find a solution that doesn't involve being bagged and tagged--or losing someone she loves--Dez keeps the poison a secret. But when a rash of Denazen attacks hit a little too close to home, Dez is convinced there's a traitor among them. Jade.

Sacrifices, broken promises, and secrets. Dez will have to lay it all on the line if there's any hope of proving Jade's guilt before they all end up Residents of Denazen. Or worse, dead...

My Review:
I had been waiting for this book for...awhile. I loved Touch (book 1). I enjoyed the characters so much. Not much changed in Toxic other then there are more characters that I enjoyed and a few that I honestly hated. Toxic kept you interested in a completely different way then Touch did. The story picks up not to long after Untouched. Toxic was much more of an emotional book. Dez and Kale are presented with an obstacle right away. Kale's ability to touch Dez appears to be glitchy. This leads to a very nervous Dez. Especially when Jade shows up. Supposedly there to help Kale control his gift. Jade has arterial motives. She has the hots for Kale and its sooo obvious. Well, to everyone except Kale. He is so innocent and kind of clueless about the whole situation. I blame Denazen. Along with the relationship drama there is the fact that Dez is  kind of dying and Dez's Dad is holding 2 precious options over Dez. Oh yea, and she has to worry about going crazy because of the supremacy thing. It's so much for one person to deal with. I'm surprised she didn't lose it. So the questions remain. Will Dez chose to live? Will she die for the ones she love? Will love win???

Although Kale is unaware of Jade's true motives sometimes I just wanted to shake him! To yell at him that she was playing him!! I honestly thought Dez would do it. It took her long enough to finally yell at him. The part at the end of the book made me feel better about the whole Jade situation. I missed Kale and Dez's relationship. It was my favorite part of Touch. They were so awesome together. I missed that in Toxic. It was my favorite kind of love story. Two people perfect for each other. No third party getting in the way. Until Toxic anyway. I was like NOOO!!

I wish book 3 would come out sooner then May of next year. It's going to be hard to wait for after the ending that we got. It's kind of a cliffhanger. It sounds like things are going to get worse before they get better. I have a bad feeling that Dez might not get a happy ending. I hope that I am wrong!!

Deity trailer and Apollyon Cover Reveal!!

So if you are a fan of Jennifer Armentrout's Covenant series (who isn't!) you will love this post! I have for you the trailer for Deity book 3 which comes out on November 6, 2012! If you haven't read this series yet it is a must read! Truly one of my favorite series and author. I have said this before, I will read anything she writes. The woman is a genius! Here is Deity's book cover and blurb from Goodreads to start:

Goodreads Summary:

"History is on repeat, and things didn't go so well the last time. "


Alexandria isn't sure she's going to make it to her eighteenth birthday--to her Awakening. A long-forgotten, fanatical order is out to kill her, and if the Council ever discovers what she did in the Catskills, she's a goner... and so is Aiden.

If that's not freaky enough, whenever Alex and Seth spend time "training"--which really is just Seth's code word for some up-close and personal one-on-one time--she ends up with another mark of the Apollyon, which brings her one step closer to Awakening ahead of schedule. Awesome.

But as her birthday draws near, her entire world shatters with a startling revelation and she's caught between love and Fate. One will do anything to protect her. One has been lying to her since the beginning. Once the gods have revealed themselves, unleashing their wrath, lives will be irrevocably changed... and destroyed.

Those left standing will discover if love is truly greater than Fate...

Here is the Official book trailer!!! EEEP!!!

This post is about to get even more awesome! Here is the cover reveal for Apollyon book #4!!!

Apollyon (Covenant, #4)

Jennifer L. Armentrout

Release On: April 9, 2013

I know right!! It is awesome!! The book covers just keep getting better and better for this series! Let me know what you think? Have you read the series? If you have what are you looking forward to??

Author Bio

USA TODAY Bestselling author, Jennifer L. Armentrout, lives in Martinsburg, West Virginia. All the rumors you’ve heard about her state aren’t true. When she’s not hard at work writing, she spends her time reading, working out, watching really bad zombie movies, pretending to write, and hanging out with her husband and her Jack Russell, Loki. Her dreams of becoming an author started in algebra class where she spent most of her time writing short stories….which explains her dismal grades in math. Jennifer writes young adult paranormal, science fiction, fantasy, and contemporary romance. She also writes adult romance under the name J. Lynn.

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