April 30, 2012

Cover Characteristic: Angels!



The goal of this meme is to post your favorite 5 book covers with the week's characteristic. Which is why I will love to participate in this. I'm a cover whore! If I could I would buy all the books with awesome covers, even if I actually hate the book... Good thing (or bad luck) I don't have the money for that... ;)


This week's characterictic: Angels!
If you's like to participate in this meme, go HERE!

My Favorite 5 Angels Book Covers are:
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April 28, 2012

Born of Silence book trailer



Death Stalks Them All...




Kere, the Caronese god of death, is the second most infamous member of the shadow organization called Sentella. As an explosives engineer who is known for striking terror into the hearts of all enemies and the League, the bounty on his head is truly staggering. No one outside the Sentella knows his real identity.

Zarya Starska grew up hard on the back streets of hell. Because of his political beliefs, her father was labeled a traitor and her family hunted to the brink of extinction. But Zarya dreams of a different life and a different world. A world where the harsh hand of the Caronese government doesn’t destroy the lives of its citizens. As a resistance leader, her goal is to topple to government that took her father’s life.

Her right hand is a mysterious man known only as Kere.

By the light of day…

Kere has a dark secret. As he aids the resistance, he’s actually working to bring down his own family- the Cruels. Born and bred from one of the oldest and noblest families in the United Systems, Kere’s real name is Darling Cruel. And the one thing he wants most is to see his uncle, who stole the crown from his father, to pay for his crimes.
If you tell a lie long enough, it becomes the truth…

Darling’s entire life is a lie. No one has ever seen the real him. No one except Zarya. She’s the only person he’s ever fully trusted with the truth. But when she betrays him by allowing a weapon he designed just for her to be used against the members of his family that he would die to protect, all bets are off.

The hero is now the monster…

Betrayed to the deepest level, Darling becomes an even worse enemy than his uncle. His goal is not only to reign, but to kill every resistance member he can find. He won’t rest until all of them are dead and that includes Zarya.

The twisted hand of fate…

Zarya is the only hope to reach the heart of the man her people once considered their ally. A man who hates her with a fury so great that she knows it’s just a matter of time before he kills her. But if she can find the part of him that once trusted her, the part of him that once loved her, she might be able to save not only her own life, but those of her people. It’s an impossible mission.

Luckily, she doesn’t play the odds.


Original Publication Date: May 01, 2012

***
I Love Sherrilynn Kenyon's book trailers, especially the Dark-Hunters and the previous League trailers, so I was eager to see the new one. Well, I'm a bit disappointed. It's like a fan Call Of Duty IRL or Counter Strike trailer... Nothing reminds me of the sci-fi except the first 4 seconds. The narrator is the same (at least i think) as in the other League trailers, and a big thanks for that. I love his voice! So, overall I give this trailer...


And can't wait to read this!!



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April 23, 2012

Manday Hotties Blog Hop (April 23)



Oops! It's Monday again!! What's that mean?

YES! You see that right! 
I decided to participate in this hop. Frankly, who would complaining about starting Mondays with these hotties??  Not me!  

Happy easter everyone!
Enjoy the view! ;-)
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April 22, 2012

Review ~ Bloodrose by Andrea Cremer





Title: Bloodrose
Author: Andrea Cremer
Series: Nightshade #3
Length: 406 pages, Hardcover
Publisher: Philomel
Original Publication Date: January 3rd 2012
Calla has always welcomed war. 

But now that the final battle is upon her, there's more at stake than fighting. There's saving Ren, even if it incurs Shay's wrath. There's keeping Ansel safe, even if he's been branded a traitor. There's proving herself as the pack's alpha, facing unnamable horrors, and ridding the world of the Keepers' magic once and for all. And then there's deciding what to do when the war ends. If Calla makes it out alive, that is.


So.. Finally, I managed to read this book and it left me with mixed feelings. Like the first volume in the series did not make it on to my “favorite books” list, neither did Bloodrose. Not like Wolfesbane did. However, this series will be always in my top 3 favorite YA series.

Thanks to the lovely Ella for the book!! 

Now let’s see why Bloodrose isn’t one of my favorites: 

1. I am a very character-centric reader. Especially when the story is being told in first person. Because I must follow the narrator’s train of thought to the end of the book, I have to accept her/his style. If I don’t like the main character it makes tough for me to enjoy the story. In this story, the World’s and mine –, eyes on Calla. She’s the narrator. I didn’t have problem with this in the first two books, and not until the middle of Bloodrose. But if Andrea wanted us to start hating Calla, then MISSION COMPLETED (for me)! She just converted from a rationalist, caring alpha she-wolf stuck between two loves (I could live with that, because it was a good complication, even though I hate love triangles, and I hated Shay as well…) into a selfish, annoying, whiny, manipulating b*tch. To leave someone, who would give his life for her, be in doubts, when she clearly knows whom she wants, and whom she will choose, just to make sure the other boy won’t run away before the war, is not alpha behavior! It is cruel and timid act. Especially, if two boys are waiting for her decision. The true alpha would spit it out (Like exactly how the old Calla would have done…) and after that would she dealing with the consequences, and as a good leader would solve this situation easily (and she would have succeeded, because neither of the two alpha male were dumb ass to understand what’s important and what is at stake). That’s why the unnecessarily continuous love triangle pissed me off, ‘til the event in my second reason:

2. First, thanks to my Lupi - Guardian Friend for sparing me a few tissues by spoiling me this before I even got the book (I’m not mad at you! <3)! Maybe my reaction would be different, maybe not, if I would not expect this to come. When she told me, how the author solved the love triangle problem, I had the same reaction that every fan had, and said “SCREW YOU! ” However, I thought about it, and I have to say, this was probably the best solution in this situation, which Andrea created for herself. With following my advice in my first point, this would not have been necessary, but of course, we looove the drama (at least I do). Plus, it does not shed anybody’s pride. But we felt the drama just because we liked this character. The emphasis was not on it for a long time, and we didn’t really felt the weight of the event in the book. It has only a bit more emotion in it than in a death scene of a side character in the middle of the book.

3. My third reason is connecting to the first. Bloodrose is another book where I liked the side characters more than the protagonist. The same goes to the romantic relationships in the book. I was more interested in Connor’s and Adne’s relationship, than Calla’s love life. Speaking of Connor… he was my favorite character in this volume. Part of his comments saved the book for me. He always cracked me up, when the book was getting boring.

But let’s talk about why is this series will be always one of my favorite YA series: 

1. Wolves. Ok, Ok. It’s about them from the beginning. But they’re the pivot of the war. Hence they were more in wolf shape than ever, we got a better picture of how their pack worked together, how they fought side by side.
2. There was a bunch of interesting info. For example about Shay’s parents, other guardians and new creatures.

3. Shay grew up to the task! I’m so proud of him! He really is a badass character now (still Ren FTW!).

4. Lots of action!! From around pg. 180 the events were spinning (finally!). The books’ title could have been “Mission Impossible”, because getting the Scion’s weapons was NOT a trip in Disneyland. Then there was the final battle, which is well worthy of that title.

5. The final twist. Since I have read a few reviews and saw everyone complained about it, I was speculating about that, while I was reading the book. I created about twenty versions of ending in my head most of them were conspiracy theories, BUT frankly, I did not expect this. But I LOVED IT! Yes, I’m in the opponents base. Most of the fans did not like this twist, but I think it was BRILLIANT. Of course, now I have questions because of this. Is the amnesia playing a role in this or not? How the new “Guardians” will do their job now and such. And exactly this part of the book and the actions are the reason why I give this book 4 stars instead of 3 stars…

I have a question, which is not exactly a question, but it bothered me:
So, when they shift into wolf forms, where are their clothes goes an when they shift back, how the hell they’re still in clothes? We could say, it’s because they shape shift with magic (probably this would have been the case), but if this is the case, then how can they change their eyes and fangs? It has to be physical shifting, rather than magical. So what explains the clothes issue, now? Then they are not shifting forms with magic? (Please somebody explain it to me!)

Overall: This is a MUST READ to every Nightshade fan!







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April 21, 2012

Sweet Evil book trailer


What if there were teens whose lives literally depended on being bad influences?

This is the reality for the sons and daughters of fallen angels.


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My Favorite Find (April 21)




MY FAVORITE ‘FIND’ (Saturdays)… My Favorite Find showcases that one drool-worthy find from the week’s collection. In other words, one of my “finds” makes me want to read it right now! (the others look good, but I’m not drooling over them. LOL). Hosted by MizB at Should Be Reading {see archives}

This week’s fave find is …

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April 18, 2012

trailer for 'City of Lost Souls' by Cassandra Clare


Entertainment Weekly posted the official book trailer for City of Lost Souls',the fifth installment in Cassandra Clare’s Mortal Instruments series.

And WOW! It's a bit morbid, crazy, dark and I LOVE IT! I wasn't interested in this book (even though I'm a big fan of the series) after I read the blurb, I was more excited for the 6th book, but this trailer totally sucked me in and I want more and more and more and... ok you got the point.

Check it out!



So what do you think?? 


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April 17, 2012

Teaser Tuesdays (April 17)


Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading. Anyone can play along! Just do the following:
• Grab your current read
• Open to a random page
• Share two (2) “teaser” sentences from somewhere on that page
• BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (make sure that what you share doesn’t give too much away! You don’t want to ruin the book for others!)
 Share the title & author, too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR Lists if they like your teasers!

My Teasers:
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April 16, 2012

Manday Hotties Blog Hop (April 16)


Oops! It's Monday again!! What's that mean?

YES! You see that right! 
I decided to participate in this hop. Frankly, who would complaining about starting Mondays with these hotties??  Not me!  

Happy easter everyone!
Enjoy the view! ;-)
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April 15, 2012

Top 5 Sundays #82 - Books {Series} That Would Rock on TV!



Hey everyone!
It's the Top 5 Sunday again!! 

Here is this really cool event, i'm following for a while now, called "Top 5 Sundays" hosted by "Welcome To Larissa's Bookish Life"

Rules:
1 - Write a post listing your TOP 5 choices within the theme I chose (or was chosen on a poll) for the week.
2 - Mention this Blog on the post and link back to it.
3 - Fell free to use the Feature's image (there is a smaller size version of it bellow)
4 - After you've finished your post, add you link (of the post, not your blog's main page) to the Mr.Linky at the end of that week's post.




The theme for today is:
Books {Series} That Would Rock on TV!
*in no particular order
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April 14, 2012

Friends' Book releases - Spartan Surrender


Congratulation to Kristine Cheney! Spartan Surrender is officially released.


The exciting Spartan Heart Saga continues!

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April 10, 2012

Teaser Tuesdays (April 10)


Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading. Anyone can play along! Just do the following:
 Grab your current read
• Open to a random page
• Share two (2) “teaser” sentences from somewhere on that page
• BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (make sure that what you share doesn’t give too much away! You don’t want to ruin the book for others!)
• Share the title & author, too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR Lists if they like your teasers!

My Teasers:
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April 9, 2012

Manday Hotties Blog Hop (April 9.)


YES! You see that right! 
I decided to participate in this hop. Frankly, who would complaining about starting Mondays with these hotties??  Not me!  

Happy easter everyone!
Enjoy the view! ;-)
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April 8, 2012

Top 5 Sundays #81 – Books You Are Most Excited About to Come Out in 2012!



Hey everyone!
It's the Top 5 Sunday again!! 

Here is this really cool event, i'm following for a while now, called "Top 5 Sundays" hosted by "Welcome To Larissa's Bookish Life"

Rules:
1 - Write a post listing your TOP 5 choices within the theme I chose (or was chosen on a poll) for the week.
2 - Mention this Blog on the post and link back to it.
3 - Fell free to use the Feature's image (there is a smaller size version of it bellow)
4 - After you've finished your post, add you link (of the post, not your blog's main page) to the Mr.Linky at the end of that week's post.


The theme for today is:
Books You Are Most Excited About to Come Out in 2012! {from April on}
*in no particular order
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April 7, 2012

My Favorite Find (April 7.)



MY FAVORITE ‘FIND’ (Saturdays)… My Favorite Find showcases that one drool-worthy find from the week’s collection. In other words, one of my “finds” makes me want to read it right now! (the others look good, but I’m not drooling over them. LOL). Hosted by MizB at Should Be Reading {see archives}

This week’s fave find is …

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April 6, 2012

Review ~ Bloodright by Karin Tabke


Frankly, I don't know what to say except, that Karin has done it again. When I finished Blood Law, the first book in the series I felt like I had been in the book. I was stunned and felt dazed. Then slowly came to my senses and rushed to the computer to get the next book. When I saw it would not come out until next year, I felt like I've been punched in gut. After that KILLER cliffhanger how could I wait so long?? I was talking to my friends for days about how much I loved it, and how the waiting is killing me. Not often do I feel that way after reading a book. In fact, there were only two books that made feel that. But I feel it now.

Blood Moon Trilogy #2
Berkley Heat (April 3, 2012)
Trade Paperback – Erotic Paranormal
ISBN-10: 042524301X
ISBN-13: 978-0425243015

Order your copy today!


Their shared blood will destroy them in hatred–or unite them in passion…

After years of waiting, Lycan Alpha Lucien Mondragon is poised to take revenge on his brother, Rafael, by killing Rafael’s life mate, the Lycan/Slayer half-breed Falon—but he cannot complete the kill. Instead of ending her life, Lucien defiantly marks Falon as his own.

Though terrified by the savage Lucien, Falon finds herself drawn to him. Torn between the love she has for Rafael and the hunger she holds for Lucien, the will of Falon’s heart will lead her to her destined life mate–but it may also doom the brothers and the
Lycan race to extinction…

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April 3, 2012

Happy Bloodright Release Day!


Happy Release Day to BLOODRIGHT! The second book in the Blood Moon Rising Trilogy by the awesome Karin Tabke!! 


I can't believe it's here!!!! I waited for this for soooo freakin' long! And I won a copy from Karen which is even better!! I won't be around much today because I will read this awesomeness :P

If you haven't read the first book, you should. It is a MUST READ and make sure you get Bloodright by the time you finish Blood Law (#1), because it has a killer cliffhanger!! 
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April 2, 2012

Manday Hotties Blog Hop


YES! You see that right! 
I decided to participate in this hop. Frankly, who would complaining about starting Mondays with these hotties??  Not me!  

Oops. Sorry for the delay, I almost slept through the day. 
But I'm sure you'll all forgive me, once you take a look at this yummy I brought to you.
Enjoy the view! ;-)
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April 1, 2012

Top 5 Sundays #80 - Well-Recommended Books That Don't Really Attract You!



Hey everyone!
It's the Top 5 Sunday again!! 

Here is this really cool event, i'm following for a while now, called "Top 5 Sundays" hosted by "Welcome To Larissa's Bookish Life"

Rules:
1 - Write a post listing your TOP 5 choices within the theme I chose (or was chosen on a poll) for the week.
2 - Mention this Blog on the post and link back to it.
3 - Fell free to use the Feature's image (there is a smaller size version of it bellow)
4 - After you've finished your post, add you link (of the post, not your blog's main page) to the Mr.Linky at the end of that week's post.


The theme for today is:

Well-Recommended Books That Don't Really Attract You! 

*in no particular order
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Review ~ Lover Awakened by J.R. Ward


Title: Lover Awakened
Author: J.R. Ward
Series: Black Dagger Brotherhood  (Book 3)
Publisher: Signet Eclipse (September 5, 2006)
In the shadows of the night in Caldwell, New York, there’s a deadly war raging between vampires and their slayers. And there exists a secret band of brothers like no other - six vampire warriors, defenders of their race. Of these, Zsadist is the most terrifying member of the Black Dagger Brotherhood.

A former blood slave, the vampire Zsadist still bears the scars from a past filled with suffering and humiliation. Renowned for his unquenchable fury and sinister deeds, he is a savage feared by humans and vampires alike. Anger is his only companion, and terror is his only passion—until he rescues a beautiful aristocrat from the evil Lessening Society.Bella is instantly entranced by the seething power Zsadist possesses.

But even as their desire for one another begins to overtake them both, Zsadist’s thirst for vengeance against Bella’s tormentors drives him to the brink of madness. Now, Bella must help her lover overcome the wounds of his tortured past, and find a future with her…
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