12/28/11

Dirty Little Secret # 7


Dirty Little Secret is a weekly meme hosted by Under the Covers. Every Thursday they get to know other bloggers and readers more intimately by asking a question hoping to reveal their dirty little secrets. !

To participate in the meme all you need to do is:

1. Be a follower of Under the Covers.
2. Create a post in your blog taking the meme image (code above) and copy instructions.
3. Answer the question we propose! This can be done in any way you like, post a video, write a post etc.
4. Then add your link below.

Non-bloggers: I want to hear from you as well!!! Let me know your answer in the comments!

I hope you join us and let us know your Dirty Little Secrets!
 
"Book boyfriends of 2011! Make a list but you can only use books you've read this year."
 
  1. Acheron (Dark Hunters)
  2. Madox (LOTU)
  3. Nicolas Trevane (Ghostwalkers)
  4. Jackson Deveau (Drake Sisters)
  5. Alaik (Fledling)
  6. Kayden (Blood Warrior)
  7. Nathan (Bound by Blood)
  8. Ren (Nightshade)
  9. Sam (Masquerade)
  10. Zadist (BDB)

I was trying to be fair and leave something for the rest of you, so just ten hahahaha for now!!!!!


12/27/11

Masquerade by Cambria Hebert BOOK REVIEW

Edition: Paperback, Hardback
Number of Pages: 360
Publisher: Otherworld Publications LLC (December 7, 2011)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1936593254
ISBN-13: 978-1936593255

Format: Kindle Edition
File Size: 518 KB
Publisher: Otherworld Publications, LLC; 1st edition (December 11, 2011)
Sold by: Amazon Digital Services
Language: English
ASIN: B006L9SBSC


About The Author:

Cambria Hebert is an author who wrote her first book at the age of fifteen. It was terrible. But the passion for writing never went away so years later when she opened her laptop and started typing she worked until she wrote a book that she hopes everyone will be as excited about as she is.
Cambria is obsessed with werewolves and is terrified of chickens (they are creepy!)She is an animal lover that would choose coffee over food and her favorite TV show is the Vampire Diaries (Hell-O Damon!)

Please visit her blog at
http://www.theunlockeddiary.blogspot.com...
and her author website:
http://www.cambriahebert.com

Goodreads Synopsis
Heven has no idea how closely death stalks her. She has no idea what I have done to keep her alive. I fear the day she learns my secrets, finds out what I really am. But even then I cannot stop, I vow to make things right. Finally her hunter will be hunted, Heaven and Hell, faith and sin will battle, and we will be victorious. But first, Heven must learn to be what she never imagined. I know her strength is there – I feel it. If we are to overcome all odds, she must push past her flaws - her frailties - to become much more.
My Review
First of all i want to thank the mods on PNR & UF Fanatics who gave me this book as part of the R2R event.
I need to point out that I’ve read “Before” the prequel to “Masquerade” and I fell in love with the story from the start.



It’s a short story about Sam and some events that occur on Heven´s life.
The story line it´s so well developed that even though it´s just a couple of pages you understand perfectly everything that’s happening and at the same time gives you an extra pull to read masquerade.
Is one of the best prequels I’ve read.
The story centers around Hev a really beautiful girl both on the inside and out, that has the perfect life: lots of great friends, good grades a loving family, did I mention already that she is also cheerleader squad captain? No? Well there you go, she is no average Barbie she is super smart loving and caring; and one day her life fell apart.
She hides from herself and from the world and lives an empty life for a few months and then Sam appears.
 I just loved Sam character he’s strong willed  and has a heart of gold, I loved the way the author plays with the concept of good an evil inside him; he isn´t the typical knight in shining armor that can´t do a thing wrong.
This book has strong content and really gory details about murders that take place alongside the story, I was shocked cause even though it really is very detailed (my stomach can´t take it)  it fits perfectly and it gave me a really good insight of the twisted mind of the villain of Masquerade.
The fact that the love story was extremely well developed earned a gazillion points on my part, the way Sam made his way into Hev´s heart was ideal and made me love this book even more; also there wasn´t just blind acceptance of the strange things happening around Hev, she wonders, thinks.  The girl has a mind of her own YAY!!!!!!! Long time no see!!!!!


The only thing that had me unsettled at first was the fact that she hides into herself from the world but when Sam arrives, she starts to hide behind Sam, that isn´t a healthy relationship at all, but, as the story progress she emerges from her cocoon and bam!!!, we have a heroine on our hands.
This is one of the best reads I’ve had in 2011 I can´t wait to read more of this story.


12/21/11

Airel By Aaron Patterson and Chris White Book Review


Format: Kindle Edition

File Size: 1134 KB

Print Length: 392 pages

Page Numbers Source ISBN: 0982607865

Publisher: StoneHouse Ink; 1 edition (April 26, 2011)

Genre: Young Adult

Language: English

ASIN: B004Y72XFA


About theAuthors:

Aaron Patterson is the author of the best-selling WJA series, as well as two Digital Shorts: 19 and The Craigslist Killer. He was home-schooled and grew up in the west.

Chris loves history, Sherlock Holmes, and anything that's not virtual, like old motorcycles and mechanical typewriters. He also doesn't get why we have these things called "smartphones" when all they do is make people dumber

Goodreads Synopsis

All Airel ever wanted was to be normal, to disappear into the crowd. But bloodlines can produce surprises, like an incredible ability to heal. Then there’s Michael Alexander, the new guy in school, who is impossibly gorgeous…and captivated by her. Somewhere in the back of her mind, she can hear the sound of pages turning, and another, older story being written. It is the story of an ancient family, of great warriors, of the Sword of Light, and the struggle against an evil so terrible, so far-reaching, that it threatens everything. Airel knew change would be an inevitable part of life. But can she hold on when murder and darkness begin to close in and take away everything she loves? Will she have what it takes when the truth is finally revealed?

My Review

First of all i have to say that i hate doing a bad review, but as you can see one of the authors of this book is in the best sellers list so, he should have know better.

I was expecting so much of this book that I have to say that I’m beyond disappointed with what I got.
Let’s talk about the bright side first.
The way the two writers mixed Kreios and Airel Stories was really good, I loved the way the present and the past mixed perfectly, the writting style is beautiful and this book is extremely well written.
the whole Angel Vs Demons, even though it has been done any number of times, in this book it had and unique an interesting quality to it, that for me was the book saver.
What I hated, the fact that the love story had no base what so ever. It was the same old: great character meets boy for half a second and she´s instantly in love and in doing so all the groove she has gets lost and she becomes a drooling morron over a guy that she doesn’t even know.
I too have to say that at least Airel knows how to fend for herself, but that aside she is the same character we have in lots and lots of PNR, nothing great.
Michael, I don’t know what to say about him simply because I know of him the same that Airel knows, that´s the same as nothing and just because of that I dislike him, cause the hole love story is based in a mayor plot hole.
Will I read the next one, maybe but only because I really liked Kim as a character and the way the book ended just didn´t sit right with me.
Overall I would give it maybe a 2.5 stars cause I did enjoy the Kreios part of the book.
by no means im saying people shouldnt read this book, please  dont take my word for it, go buy it an read it Airel wasn´t a good book for me, but maybe it will be for you.


12/16/11

FEYLAND The Dark Realm ARC REVIEW!!!!

Edition: Paperback
Page count: 320
Language: English
ISBN: 139781466408715
Expected publication: December 16th 2011 

Original Title: Feyland
Characters: Jennet Carter, Tam Linn







About the Author:
Growing up, Anthea Sharp spent her summers raiding the library shelves and reading, especially fantasy. She now makes her home in the Pacific Northwest, where she writes, plays the fiddle, and spends time with her small-but-good family. Contact her at antheasharp at hotmail dot com. Find her on facebook at http://www.facebook.com/AntheaSharp
WHEN A GAME…
Feyland is the most immersive computer game ever designed, and fifteen-year-old Jennet Carter is the first to play the prototype. But she doesn’t suspect the virtual world is close enough to touch — or that she’ll be battling for her life against the Dark Queen of the faeries.

TURNS REAL…

Tam Linn is the perfect hero — in-game. Too bad the rest of his life is seriously flawed. The last thing he needs is rich-girl Jennet prying into his secrets, insisting he’s the only one who can help her.

WINNING IS EVERYTHING…
Together, Jennet and Tam enter the Dark Realm of Feyland, only to discover that the entire human world is in danger. Pushed to the limit of their abilities, they must defeat the Dark Queen… before it’s too late.


FEYLAND will release December 16, 2011, in both paperback and ebook formats.


My Review


This book brings a new element to the paranormal.
Jennet Carter is a VirtuMax Kid, being the daughter of a high rank Program-manager; she has always lived the wealthy life. Maids, chauffeur, housekeeper and access to the VirtuMax game novelties as a beta-tester.
That´s how she came face to face with Feyland a full Sim that´s been on development for years and while playing the game on her dad´s Full-D prototype, she discovered that Feyland was more real than anyone believed.
Fighting for what was lost at the game, she ends up living on Crestview where she meets Tam Lim, a young man with a Sim system won at the Tri-state simming tournament; who could be her last chance at life.
Feyland presents a fresh and new take on faerie, I loved this book,  it´s action packed but still retains a romantic quality to it.
Jennet and Tam are the cutest more different couple I’ve had the pleasure to read about, but those differences are what make them stronger, but the question remains; are they strong enough to partake on the realm of Faerie.
When I decided to read this book I knew that it wasn´t what I am accustomed to but I was very curious as to how Anthea Sharp was able to web the Faerie into a video game and bring it to life, all I can say is that I’m not disappointed, the plot is fresh and the way more interesting that I thought it would.
I loved the fact that Tam and Jennet come from totally different worlds and the way both of them learn to accept that and embrace does differences is something we all should do.
I even goggled some when I figured that this book is based on a legendary Scottish Ballad, which BTW is absolutely beautiful.
So guys if you like video games and are head over heels about Urban Fantasy, this is the book to look for, I truly believe that Feyland The Dark Realm, will be a hit once is out there. So run go grab your copy cause this book is put for sale today!!!!!!!!!!

12/12/11

Liebster Award

Today I recieved this award from Tana Rae Reads Thanks so much Girl you are one of my all time favs too!!!



Tane has one of the best blogs i´ve seen her reviews are fantastic check her out here


So, as per rules for this award (copied from Suzanne):
 
In accepting the Liebster Award , the recipient  agrees to:

· Thank the person who gave them the award and link back to that person's blog

· Copy and paste the award to their blog

· Reveal the 5 blogs they have chosen to award, commenting on their blog to break the news!
  • Hope those people in turn, pay it forward by accepting and awarding "The Liebster Blog Award"  to Bloggers they would like to honor.

This are the blogs i would like to honor



Ashniss, Amber and Lindsey .- http://pnr-uf-fanatics.blogspot.com/



 
I choose this blogs because they have the best reviews ever plus the blogs look amazing, i hope one day to have a blog like any of this ones...

Noah Zarc-Mammoth Trouble Blog Tour

Hi guys!!!!

Guess what a while back I was invited to participate in a Blog Tour and after reading an excerpt of the book I said ABSOLUTLY!!!!, while jumping up and down on my seat for 3 reasons...

1.- This is my first Blog Tour ever!!!! and I´m super excited about that.
2.- This book is amazing an it deserves to be recognized in every possible way.
3.- There is a giveaway and cash prices for followers and bloggers too!!!!!!

So it´s with great pleasure that i present to you...

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Im very honoured to be a part of this tour, this is an amazing book and I hope that you guys like it as much as I did.


Genre: Science Fiction
Reading Level: Upper Middle Grade (9-14 year olds)
Language: English

ISBN: 9780615524993

Publisher: Walking Stick Books

Published Date: August 13, 2011

Available Formats: Paperback, Ebook

 
 Summary:
Noah lives for piloting spaceships through time, dodging killer robots and saving Earth’s animals from extinction. Life couldn’t be better.


However, the twelve-year-old time traveler soon learns it could be a whole lot worse. His mom is abducted and taken to thirty-first century Mars; his dad becomes stranded in the Ice Age; and Noah is attacked at every turn by a foe bent on destroying a newly habitable, post-apocalyptic Earth.
Traveling through time in the family’s immense spaceship, Noah, a paraplegic from birth, must somehow care for the thousands of animals on board, while finding a way to rescue his parents. Along the way, he discovers his mother and father aren’t who he thought they were, and there is strength inside him he didn’t know he had.

My Review:

Noah Zarc: Mammoth Trouble is an upper middle grade, Science fiction book.
It´s written on first person (Noah´s point of view).
 This book is light and fun, the plot moves at a fast but steady pace, its action packed and full of adventure.
It touches a lot of subjects form political views, to environmental stances; this book is the perfect companion for middle grade kids and their parents.
What I loved the most about this novel is the “don’t let disabilities hold you back” message. Noah is paraplegic, but that doesn’t hold him back, in fact that is what makes him stronger and ultimately gives him the ability to achieve anything that he set his eyes on.
Noah Zarc: Mammoth Trouble is a wonderful novel set in the future, that promises to keep young minds entertained while broadening their knowledge.
As a mother this is a book that I will certainly give my son to read, the message this book gives to our children is one of hope, of never giving up and fight for what is right.
I hope that parents and children alike dwell on the importance of taking care of our natural resources and the consequences our present treatment of our planet will have on the future. Spaceships and time traveling aside is this the kind of world we want to leave for our children or for their children.
This is the biggest accomplishment of this book, it makes people think and wonder; what can we do to make things right, to make things better?

Blog Tour Notes

Noah Zarc: Mammoth TroubleOVERVIEW

Noah lives for piloting spaceships through time, dodging killer robots and saving Earth's animals from extinction. Life couldn't be better.
But the twelve-year-old time traveler learns it could be a whole lot worse. His mom is kidnapped and taken to Mars; his dad is stranded in the Ice Age; and Noah is attacked at every turn by a foe bent on destroying Earth... for the second time.
Get your copy today by visiting Amazon.com (available in paperback or as an eBook) or the online retailer of your choice (more links below).

CASH PRIZES

Guess what? You could win a $50 Amazon gift card as part of this special blog tour. That’s right! Just leave a comment below saying something about my post, and you’ll be entered into the raffle. I could win $50 too by having the most comments. So tell your friends to stop by and comment on this post too!

GIVEAWAY

Win 1 of 5 copies of the paperback version of Noah Zarc: Mammoth Trouble by entering the giveaway on GoodReads.
D. Robert Pease
THE AUTHOR

D. Robert Pease has been interested in creating worlds since childhood. From building in the sandbox behind his house, to drawing fantastical worlds with paper and pencil, there has hardly been a time he hasn't been off on some adventure in his mind, to the dismay of parents and teachers alike. Also, since the moment he could read, books have consumed vast swaths of his life. From The Mouse and the Motorcycle, to The Lord of the Rings, worlds just beyond reality have called to him like Homer's Sirens. It's not surprising then he chose to write stories of his own. Each filled with worlds just beyond reach, but close enough we can all catch a glimpse of ourselves in the characters.
Discover ways to connect with the author by visiting his site at www.drobertpease.com

BOOK TRAILER


THANK YOU! for visiting. And don't forget to comment below for that chance to win the $50 Amazon gift card. And of course head on over to your favorite online book store and buy a copy of Noah Zarc: Mammoth Trouble, for you or for the kids in your life.

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12/7/11

Dirty Little Secret #6


Dirty Little Secret is a weekly meme hosted by Under the Covers. Every Thursday they get to know other bloggers and readers more intimately by asking a question hoping to reveal their dirty little secrets. !

To participate in the meme all you need to do is:

1. Be a follower of Under the Covers.
2. Create a post in your blog taking the meme image (code above) and copy instructions.
3. Answer the question we propose! This can be done in any way you like, post a video, write a post etc.
4. Then add your link below.

Non-bloggers: I want to hear from you as well!!! Let me know your answer in the comments!

I hope you join us and let us know your Dirty Little Secrets!
"Say you're hosting a Christmas dinner party. Which three fictional characters would you like to invite?"
 
I would Pic Zadist from BDB, Rose Hathaway From VA and Jonas Wyatt from The Breeds by Lora Leigh. 
that would be a fun dinner Zadist bitching about everything and everybody, Jonas making threats and trying to outsmart the others and Rose messing with their heads will thinking how stupid, men are...
hahahaha i´ll back up Rose for sure lol!!!!  

12/4/11

ARC Review: Hushed by Kelley York

Edition: Paperback
Pages: 260
Genre: Psychological Thriller (ADULT)
Expected publication: December 6th 2011 by Entangled Publishing
Language: English

ISBN-10: 1937044742

ISBN-13: 978-1937044749


Release in Two Days!!!


About the Author:
Kelley was born and raised in central California, where she still resides with her lovely wife, daughter, and an abundance of pets. (Although she does fantasize about moving across the globe to Ireland.) She has a fascination with bells, adores all things furry - be them squeaky, barky or meow-y - is a lover of video games, manga and anime, and likes to pretend she's a decent photographer. Her life goal is to find a real unicorn. Or maybe a mermaid.

Within young adult, she enjoys writing and reading a variety of genres from contemporary with a unique twist, psychological thrillers, paranormal/urban fantasy and horror. She loves stories where character development takes center stage.

Goodreads Synopsis:
Eighteen-year-old Archer couldn’t protect his best friend, Vivian, from what happened when they were kids, so he’s never stopped trying to protect her from everything else. It doesn’t matter that Vivian only uses him when hopping from one toxic relationship to another—Archer is always there, waiting to be noticed.

Then along comes Evan, the only person who’s ever cared about Archer without a single string attached. The harder he falls for Evan, the more Archer sees Vivian for the manipulative hot-mess she really is.

But Viv has her hooks in deep, and when she finds out about the murders Archer’s committed and his relationship with Evan, she threatens to turn him in if she doesn’t get what she wants… And what she wants is Evan’s death, and for Archer to forfeit his last chance at redemption.

My Review
Guess what guys; I have on my hands another gem for you.
First of all I need to say that I loved the cover of this book, is very simple but yet it depicts exactly what this books is about.
When I read the synopsis for this book I was hooked, so much that when I had the opportunity to review it thanks to Fantasy and YA Addicted Book Group at GR, I jumped in the wagon super excited.
This book isn´t just a psychological thriller for me it’s THE psychological thriller of the year.
Archer as a character is very dark in nature all due to childhood traumas, that have forged the man he has become, and even though he is a killer, I couldn´t help but to sympathize with him and his struggle to become a decent human being.
Vivian is another tortured soul; the traumatic event that his brother forced her to endure changed her psyque forever, so much that she becomes a self-destructive person that wants nothing more than to drag Archer with her to the bottom of her abysm.
There are no words to describe Evan, he represents redemption, the ultimate chance Archer has at being normal, but the chances of Archer reaching that inner peace with Evan are highly at risk with Vivian Violent behavior on the loose.
This book was everything I expected and then some, it has everything it needs to keep you glued in your seat at the wee hours of the morning. I had no chance against the magnificent writing style and the constant apprehension I felt.
This book give us an amazing inside look at how posttraumatic stress disorder works, it´s so good that I couldn´t help but to cheer Archer on his quest and pray that at the end things might get better.
Other thing I loved about Hushed it´s the way it explores sexual Orientation, yes indeed Archer and Evan are both guys and their relationship is beautiful and perfectly created. I´m so happy that I had the chance to read this book, not many authors dwell on this type of subjects but Kelley York did, and she did it flawlessly.