Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Waiting on Wednesday (8)

"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Breaking The Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating. 


Title/Author: Of Poseidon by Anna Banks
Pages: 324
Published: Feiwel & Friends (May 22nd 2012)

Emma and her friend Chloe are spending vacation in Florida. When Emma (literally) runs into a hot guy named Galen on the beach, little does she know he’s a prince of the Syrena. Galen and Emma both feel something strange – is it attraction? – and Galen suspects that Emma might well be the girl he’s heard of – a human who can communicate with fish.

What follows is a deadly scene with a shark in which Galen witnesses Emma’s gifts. He must know more about her, and follows her back to New Jersey, and high school, to find out for sure if she’s the key to saving his kingdom. Soon, Emma can’t deny her feelings for him, but can’t explain them, either – and both she and Galen must learn more about where she comes from and what her powers are before they can trust one another and their feelings.

Teaser Tuesday (6)

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 Teaser: Happy Potter and the Goblet of Fire
"But Hermione was right, Harry thought irritably, Professor Trelawney really was an old fraud. He wasn't dreading anything at the moment at all...well, unless you counted his fears that Sirius has been caught...but did Professor Trelawney know?"
- pg 200

Saturday, January 28, 2012

In My Mailbox (8)

In My Mailbox is a meme created by Kristi at The Story Siren, that features books I have gotten over the week. 




Bought:
A Great And Terrible Beauty by Libba Bray


Review:
Zombie Love: The Outbreak by Eric J. Sobolik


Netgalley:
Don't You Wish by Roxanna St. Clair
Hollyweird by Terri Clark
Jersey Angel by Beth Ann Bawman

Friday, January 27, 2012

TGIF (3) & Follow Friday (2)

TGIF is a meme hosted by Ginger over at GReads! Every week there's a question you can answer. :)












This Friday's Question:
Buy or Borrow: Where do your books that you read come from? The bookstore? The library? Do you prefer to own a book, or have it on loan?

I do both. I get my books from the store(wal mart, target, etc), half price books, or the library. I mostly borrow them from the library. I would love to own my own books but I need money first so yeah. I'm buying books right now. Trying to build a book shelf. 

Follow Friday is hosted by Parajunkee and Alison Can Read.

Question of the weekWhich book genre do you avoid at all costs and why?


I do not like horror books. I try to avoid them but some books have a little bit in it. I just can't get through it. So yeah. I don't like scary movies but I watch them anyways...

Wednesday, January 25, 2012

WWW Wednesdays (5)

WWW Wednesdays is a weekly Meme hosted by Mizb @ Should Be Reading. To play along, just answer the following three (3) questions:  




  • What are you currently reading?
  • What did you recently finish reading?
  • What do you think you'll read next?

My Answers:
What are you currently reading? I'm reading Dark Mirror by M.J. Putney. This has been on my TBR pile for a while now. So I'm really excited to read this. I'm about 100 pages in and I really like it so far. I hope it's going to get better and better! :) 








What did you recently finish reading? I just finished Looking for Alaska by John Green (click for my review). I'm proud that I finally read a John Green book. So i'm not the only one who didn't read any of his books now. I didn't like it, like everyone else did. I think it was okay. I didn't love it though. :( I'm hoping I'll love the other books!







What do you think you'll read next? Cinder by Marissa Meyer, of course! I feel like I'm the only one NOT reading it....so I have too and hello....Cinderella retelling?! I HAVE TO READ IT. I've been waiting to read this so I can't wait! :) I'll probably buy a copy of my own if I have enough money :D

Tuesday, January 24, 2012

In My Mailbox (7)

In My Mailbox is a meme created by Kristi at The Story Siren, that features books I have gotten over the week.



Borrowed:
Love & Leftovers by Sarah Tregay
Sirenz by Charlotte Bennardo and Natalie Zaman
Moonglass by Jessi Kirby
The Goddess Test by Aimee Carter
Illuminated by Erica Orloff
Shattered Dreams by Ellie James
Cinder by Marissa Meyer
Under The Never Sky by Veronica Rossi
Tempest by Julie Cross
Why We Broke Up by Daniel Handler
The Iron Knight by Julie Kagawa



Won:
Don't Breath A Word by Holly Cupala(Signed)
Tell Me A Secret by Holly Cupala (Audio book Signed)
Four Bookmarks 
Six Stickers
One Magnet 
Graphic Picture (Signed)

Bought:
Red Riding Hood by Sarah Blakley-Cartwright
Eclipse: The Complete Illustrated Movie Companion by Mark Cotta Vaz

Waiting on Wednesday (7)

"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Breaking The Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating. 

Title/Author: Born Wicked by Jessica Spotswood
Pages: 326
Publisher: Putnam Juvenile (February 7th 2012)

A Great and Terrible Beauty meets Cassandra Clare in this spellbinding fantasy 

Everybody knows Cate Cahill and her sisters are eccentric. Too pretty, too reclusive, and far too educated for their own good. But the truth is even worse: they're witches. And if their secret is discovered by the priests of the Brotherhood, it would mean an asylum, a prison ship—or an early grave. 

Before her mother died, Cate promised to protect her sisters. But with only six months left to choose between marriage and the Sisterhood, she might not be able to keep her word . . . especially after she finds her mother's diary, uncovering a secret that could spell her family's destruction. Desperate to find alternatives to their fate, Cate starts scouring banned books and questioning rebellious new friends, all while juggling tea parties, shocking marriage proposals, and a forbidden romance with the completely unsuitable Finn Belastra. 

If what her mother wrote is true, the Cahill girls aren't safe. Not from the Brotherhood, the Sisterhood—not even from each other.

Teaser Tuesday (5)

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 Teaser: Dark Mirror by M. J. Putney 
Jolted from sleep, Tory realized she was floating a yard above her rumpled bed, terrifyingly unsupported. Her mother, the Countess of Fairmont, stood in the doorway, her expression horrified.
- pg. 6

Monday, January 23, 2012

Looking For Alaska by John Green

Title/Author: Looking For Alaska by John Green
Pages: 221
Publisher: Puffin
Format: Hardback, Library
Published: March 3rd 2005
My Rating: 3.5/5
Buy/Information: Amazon | B&N | Goodreads

Miles Halter is fascinated by famous last words and tired of his safe life at home. He leaves for boarding school to seek what the dying poet Francois Rabelais called the "Great Perhaps." Much awaits Miles at Culver Creek, including Alaska Young. Clever, funny, screwed-up, and dead sexy, Alaska will pull Miles into her labyrinth and catapult him into the Great Perhaps. 

Looking for Alaska brilliantly chronicles the indelible impact one life can have on another. A stunning debut, it marks John Green's arrival as an important new voice in contemporary fiction.


My Review:

This is my first John Green book. I know right, can you believe it? I heard about him but every one's been talking about his new book so I thought. Why don't I check out one of this book? So I decided to read Looking for Alaska :)

I have a lot of things to say about this book. Mostly good things but a few bad things. I don't think I like this book as much as everyone else did. I think it's because it wasn't my type of book. This book is about a dude name Miles. He wants to go to college, the same place his father went. It talks about his experience with drugs and causing trouble. I hope this doesn't really happen at college...but I doubt it. 

There's two section to this book, Before and After. I'll talk about the Before part first. I really like this part a lot more then the After. It had a lot of action, which I love. The romantic is perfect, between Miles and Alaska. I wish they were more in the book. Alaska was probably only in half of Before. 

The After section was pretty boring. I skipped through a lot.... They're trying to find out what happen to Alaska. There wasn't that much dialog so that's probably why I didn't like it as much as the Before part. I did started liking it again at the end. Around the part where Miles's dad was trying to ask like a professor. It was kinda funny. The part where they finally found out about what happen to Alaska. I really think Alaska needed help. I feel sorry for her. I love how strong she is. :)

I do like how the subtitles were like "one day before, three days later". I like it. I think John would come up with great chapter titles though. 

Overall I did like the book. I give this 3.5/5. I really wanted to give this 5/5 because everyone loves it so much! But it's just not my type of book :/

Please do tell me what John Green book I should read next! 

It's Monday! What are you reading?

This meme is hosted by BookJourney. You show what you read, what you're currently reading, and what you're going to read for the week. 


















What I read last week:
Beautiful Chaos by Kami Garcia & Margaret Stohl
Eve by Anna Care
Will work for prom dress by Amie Ferrisy


What I'm currently reading:
Looking for Alaska by John Green
Shadows on the Moon by Zoe Marriott


What I'm going to read:
The Merchant's Daughter by Melanie Dickerson
Bittersweet Summer by Anne Warren Smith
Wintertown by Stephan Emond
Melody Burning by Whitley Strieber 
Dark Mirror by M. J. Putney
The Demon Lover by Juliet Dark

Sunday, January 22, 2012

Will Work For Prom Dress by Aimee Ferris

Title/AuthorWill Work For Prom Dress by Aimee Ferris
Pages: 240
Publisher: EgmontUSA
Format: Paperback, Library
Published: February 8th 2011
My Rating: 5/5
Buy/Information: Amazon | B&N | Goodreads


Quigley Johnson has, reluctantly, given up the rest of her last year of high school to take part in her best friend Ann's Betterment Plan, which will turn them into the best-dressed, most sought-after, most admired girls at their senior formal. Because - hey - who doesn't want the perfect prom, complete with a dream dress and a devastatingly handsome date? 

But the prom costs money - lots of money - and even though the girls could easily have Ann's mom design their dresses (she's only Victoria Parisi, one of the most famous designers in the world), Ann insists that they pay their own way.  And that's how Quigley gets stuck making artistic topping masterpieces on frozen pizzas canvases, before becoming a live model for Ms. Parisi's fashion design class, where she meets Zander.

He's cute, and cool, and funny, with a killer design sensibility (even if he can't sketch).  But is he too good to be true? And what about David, the hot, talented artist at school, who's also kind of a jerk, but won't leave Quigley alone? And Ann - she started the Betterment Plan to improve Quigley and herself, but it seems like it's ripping their friendship to shreds.

This road to the prom dream may just end in disaster.


My Review:


It's about two girls. Quigley Johnson and Ana who wants to go to prom. You might know that it cost a lot of money. They were working at this pizza place but then they got fired. So now they work for Ana's mom. They just need to try on Ana's mom's students dresses that they worked on. So the only person who picked Quigley was Zander. 


Ana thinks Quigley and David would be a cute couple. They have a lot in common. Quigley will always think he's a jerk (which he is). They started dating but it ended. Now Quigley has to find someone else to go to prom. Quigley always liked Zander but he won't talk to her after what she did. What did she did? Go read the book! :) 


Another one of those cutey drama books. This book made me feel mad at Zander after what he treat Quigley. I understand that he's mad but it wasn't even her fault... I do feel sorry for Zander though. 


Ana's boyfriend is such a bad boy. He seems like a fun boyfriend to have. I wouldn't want to get involved with him though. Causing trouble ALL THE TIME. He makes shirts, all different kinds. I want someone to make me shirts :)


David is a jerk. That's all I gotta say.

Friday, January 20, 2012

TGIF (2)

TGIF is a meme hosted by Ginger over at GReads! Every week there's a question you can answer. :)












This Friday's Question:
Which book from the last 10 you've read would you recommend to a friend?

Title: Will Work For Prom Dress
Author: Aimee Ferris
Pages: 240
Published: EgmontUSA (February 8th 2011)
My Rating: 5/5 (Review Coming Soon!)

Quigley Johnson has, reluctantly, given up the rest of her last year of high school to take part in her best friend Ann's Betterment Plan, which will turn them into the best-dressed, most sought-after, most admired girls at their senior formal. Because - hey - who doesn't want the perfect prom, complete with a dream dress and a devastatingly handsome date? 

But the prom costs money - lots of money - and even though the girls could easily have Ann's mom design their dresses (she's only Victoria Parisi, one of the most famous designers in the world), Ann insists that they pay their own way.  And that's how Quigley gets stuck making artistic topping masterpieces on frozen pizzas canvases, before becoming a live model for Ms. Parisi's fashion design class, where she meets Zander.

Wednesday, January 18, 2012

WWW Wednesdays (4)

WWW Wednesdays is a weekly Meme hosted by Mizb @ Should Be Reading. To play along, just answer the following three (3) questions: 



  • What are you currently reading?
  • What did you recently finish reading?
  • What do you think you'll read next?


My Answers:
What are you currently reading? I'm reading Will Work For Prom Dress by Aimee Ferris. I'm really into cutey books right now. After I read Prom & Prejudice. :) I just love these kinds of books! I'm almost done with this book. I just need 40 more pages to read.
















What did you recently finish reading? I just finished Beautiful Chaos a few days ago. It's the third book in a series. I totally loved this book! The series is excellent. I think you should read this series. I know it's a bit long, but i think it's worth it. The first book is Beautiful Creatures. I will be doing a review on this soon.














What do you think you'll read next? I'll be reading Eve by Anna Carey today. Like I said I'm almost done with Will Work For Prom Dress. I can't wait to read this! The cover is gorgeous :)

Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Waiting on Wednesday (6)

"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Breaking The Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.  


Title/Author: Bewitching by Alex Flinn
Pages: 336
Publisher: HarperTeen (February 14th 2012)


"It is the story of Kendra and her first 300 or so years of life. In Bewitching, Kendra ponders whether to help out a modern day plain-looking stepsister, while also reflecting on her experiences in the 1666 British plague, the court of Louis XV, and on the Titanic."



Top Ten Tuesday (4)

Top Ten Tuesday is an original feature/weekly meme created here at The Broke and the Bookish. 


Topic:
Top Ten Books I'd Recommend To Someone Who Doesn't Read Young Adult Books 

1. Clockwork Angel (The Infernal Devices #1) by Cassandra Clare 
Magic is dangerous--but love is more dangerous still. 

When sixteen-year-old Tessa Gray crosses the ocean to find her brother, her destination is England, the time is the reign of Queen Victoria, and something terrifying is waiting for her in London's Downworld, where vampires, warlocks and other supernatural folk stalk the gaslit streets. Only the Shadowhunters, warriors dedicated to ridding the world of demons, keep order amidst the chaos.

2. Fallen (Fallen #1) by Lauren Kate 
There’s something achingly familiar about Daniel Grigori. 

Mysterious and aloof, he captures Luce Price’s attention from the moment she sees him on her first day at the Sword & Cross boarding school in sultry Savannah, Georgia. He’s the one bright spot in a place where cell phones are forbidden, the other students are all screw-ups, and security cameras watch every move. 

Even though Daniel wants nothing to do with Luce–and goes out of his way to make that very clear–she can’t let it go. Drawn to him like a moth to a flame, she has to find out what Daniel is so desperate to keep secret . . . even if it kills her.

3. Vampire Academy (Vampire Academy #1) by Richelle Mead
Vladimir’s Academy isn’t just any boarding school—it’s a hidden place where vampires are educated in the ways of magic and half-human teens train to protect them. Rose Hathaway is a Dhampir, a bodyguard for her best friend Lissa, a Moroi Vampire Princess. They’ve been on the run, but now they’re being dragged back to St. Vladimir’s—the very place where they’re most in danger. . . . 
Rose and Lissa become enmeshed in forbidden romance, the Academy’s ruthless social scene, and unspeakable nighttime rituals. But they must be careful lest the Strigoi—the world’s fiercest and most dangerous vampires—make Lissa one of them forever...

4. The Iron King (Iron Fey #1) by Julie Kagawa
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.

5. Before I Fall by Lauren Oliver 
What if you had only one day to live? What would you do? Who would you kiss? And how far would you go to save your own life?
Samantha Kingston has it all: the world's most crush-worthy boyfriend, three amazing best friends, and first pick of everything at Thomas Jefferson High—from the best table in the cafeteria to the choicest parking spot. Friday, February 12, should be just another day in her charmed life.
Instead, it turns out to be her last.
6. Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins
Anna is looking forward to her senior year in Atlanta, where she has a great job, a loyal best friend, and a crush on the verge of becoming more. Which is why she is less than thrilled about being shipped off to boarding school in Paris - until she meets Etienne St. Clair: perfect, Parisian (and English and American, which makes for a swoon-worthy accent), and utterly irresistible. The only problem is that he's taken, and Anna might be, too, if anything comes of her almost-relationship back home.

As winter melts into spring, will a year of romantic near - misses end with the French kiss Anna - and readers - have long awaited?
7.  Unwind (Unwind Trilogy #1) by Neal Shusterman
Connor, Risa, and Lev are running for their lives. 

The Second Civil War was fought over reproductive rights. The chilling resolution: Life is inviolable from the moment of conception until age thirteen. Between the ages of thirteen and eighteen, however, parents can have their child "unwound," whereby all of the child's organs are transplanted into different donors, so life doesn't technically end. Connor is too difficult for his parents to control. Risa, a ward of the state is not enough to be kept alive. And Lev is a tithe, a child conceived and raised to be unwound. Together, they may have a chance to escape and to survive.
8. Legend (Legend #1) by Marie Lu
What was once the western United States is now home to the Republic, a nation perpetually at war with its neighbors. Born into an elite family in one of the Republic's wealthiest districts, fifteen-year-old June is a prodigy being groomed for success in the Republic's highest military circles. Born into the slums, fifteen-year-old Day is the country's most wanted criminal. But his motives may not be as malicious as they seem.
Full of nonstop action, suspense, and romance, this novel is sure to move readers as much as it thrills.
9. Clarity (Clarity #1) by Kim Harrington 
When you can see things others can't, where do you look for the truth? 
This paranormal murder mystery will have teens reading on the edge of their seats. 
Clarity "Clare" Fern sees things. Things no one else can see. Things like stolen kisses and long-buried secrets. All she has to do is touch a certain object, and the visions come to her. It's a gift. 
And a curse. 
When a teenage girl is found murdered, Clare's ex-boyfriend wants her to help solve the case - but Clare is still furious at the cheating jerk. Then Clare's brother - who has supernatural gifts of his own - becomes the prime suspect, and Clare can no longer look away. Teaming up with Gabriel, the smoldering son of the new detective, Clare must venture into the depths of fear, revenge, and lust in order to track the killer. But will her sight fail her just when she needs it most?
10. Shattered Souls by Mary Lindsey
A thrilling debut story of death, love, destiny and danger

Lenzi hears voices and has visions - gravestones, floods, a boy with steel gray eyes. Her boyfriend, Zak, can't help, and everything keeps getting louder and more intense. Then Lenzi meets Alden, the boy from her dreams, who reveals that she's a reincarnated Speaker - someone who can talk to and help lost souls - and that he has been her Protector for centuries.

Now Lenzi must choose between her life with Zak and the life she is destined to lead with Alden. But time is running out: a malevolent spirit is out to destroy Lenzi, and he will kill her if she doesn't make a decision soon.