Teaser Tuesday (03)

Teaser Tuesday is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading. Anyone can play along!Just do the following: 

• Grab you 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: 

"Just because I wear black and keep a private journal, that doesn't mean I'm going to blow up the school. Or terrorize mindless chearleaders, for that matter" 

- page 132

Nevermore by Kelley Creagh

In My Mailbox (07)

In My Mailbox is a meme hosted by Kristi @ www.thestorysiren.com

• Entwined - Heather Dixon
• Through Her Eyes - Jennifer Archer
• The Reckoning - Kelley Armstrong
• Heist Society - Ally Carter
• Private - James Patterson and Maxine Paetro
• Don't Blink - James Patterson and Howard Roughan

Starcrossed

Starcrossed by Josephine Angelini

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


The only thing I know about “Starcrossed” before I started reading it is that Greek mythology will play a big role in the story. So basically I am clueless on what or how the story will goes. And I found myself amazed on how the story was presented.



Helen was living her simple life in an island of Nantucket. Her mother abandoned them and she is living with her father. She knows that she is different and she is trying her best to hide it. When the Delos family transferred to Nantucket from Spain, everything in her life becomes complicated. And soon Helen will discover an unbelievable truth about herself.



Helen and Lucas attraction is not a typical love at first sight type. In fact the first time they saw each other, hate and fury overwhelms them. I am so fascinated by the deadly tension between the two of them. So enticing, sexy and delicious…



The characters are so remarkable. They played a big role in the story. I personally liked Claire (Helen’s best friend), she is stubborn and spunky and she loves Helen so much. I love how she tested Helen’s abnormality when they are young, so hilarious. Her bickering with Jase is so funny. I don’t know why but aside from Lucas, I also liked Hector. He is a bully one but yet there is an unexplainable compassion within him.



I simply loved the plot of the story. The prophecy that somehow involves the forbidden romance between Helen and Lucas and their destiny. The conflict and ancient blood feud between the Four Houses. The demigods or the Scions, and the betrayals. The spin on Greek mythology is so enchanting. The only complained that I have for this story is the ending, oh what a sad, sad ending… I truly love this book and I can’t wait to devour the second book in this series…





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Waiting on Wednesday (02)

Waiting On Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine.

It is about the upcoming releases that we can't wait to read

Twisted (Pretty Little Liars #9)
By: Sara Shepard
Publication Date: July 2011

Summary: 

It’s been a year since the torturous notes from A stopped and the mystery of Alison DiLaurentis’s disappearance was finally put to rest. Now seniors in high school, Aria, Spencer, Hanna and Emily are older, but they’re not any wiser. The Pretty Little Liars have more secrets than ever - twisted secrets that could destroy the perfect lives they’ve worked so hard to rebuild. 

Aria’s jealous of her boyfriend’s new exchange student. Spencer’s getting a little too cozy with her soon-to-be-stepbrother. Hanna’s one scandalous photo away from ruining her dad’s Senate campaign. And Emily will do anything to get a swim scholarship. 

Worst of all: Last spring break in Jamaica, they did something unforgivable. The girls are desperate to forget that fateful night, but they should know better than anyone that all secrets wash ashore … eventually.

Teaser Tuesday (02)

Teaser Tuesday is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading. Anyone can play along!Just do the following: 

• Grab you 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:

"Helen was alone. And then she wasn't"

 Starcrossed by Josephine Angelini

A Cupcake and a Latte: Everlasting Love Giveaway-Win Evermore and Bluemoo...

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In My Mailbox (06)

In My Mailbox is a meme hosted by Kristi @ www.thestorysiren.com

• The 9th Judgment (Women Murders Club #9) - James Patterson
• Wanted (Pretty Little Liars #8) - Sara Shepard
• Water for Elephants - Sara Gruen
• Wake Unto Me - Lisa Cach
• The Mockingbirds - Daisy Whitney
• The Lost Hero - Rick Riordan

Deadly Little Secret

Deadly Little Secret by Laurie Faria Stolarz

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


It is dark, mysterious, and somehow paranormal with a different touch. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book although the similarities in “twilight” scenes are undeniable. The accident that involves the girl and was saved by the mysterious guy (Ben) who has a strong desire to stay away from the girl (Camelia) but ended up together anyway. The “I’m bad so it’s better if we are not together”. Things like that…



But I love the mysterious, thriller aspect of the book, the stalker thing, the creepy part. But somehow I figured out the stalker at the half part of the book. Oh bummer! So even though there are some weak parts of the book I still like it and will continue reading the series. I think this book is a little bit captivating…





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Divergent

Divergent by Veronica Roth

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Surprisingly good! No, it’s awesome! Now I can see why there is a big hype on this book. Yes, this is one book that you can’t afford to miss and you’ll know why after you read it.



I’ve read a pretty good amount of dystopian kind of story and I thought that “Divergent” would just be the same with those. But boy! I am so wrong… Divergent offers us a different kind that will surely leave a mark. I love the society in here, how the people were divided into different groups (or in their case Faction).



The characters are just amazing! I totally admire Tris determination; she is such a courageous girl. I love how her weaknesses become her strength. Four portrays a character that is so fierce but yet someone you can surely depend on. Christina, Will and Al are some characters are that you will not forget. I totally despised Peter and Eric, hate them so much! I think the characters are the important factor in the story. And I am really surprised to know that there is a love story in this but I would say that it was done nicely. It is just sweet and will not overwhelm the readers.



I love the writing. It is simple yet fantastic (if you know what I mean). There are no dull moments in this book. I am simply entertained chapter every chapter. I admit that there are parts or scenes that are too violent for my taste but I think that it is realistic in terms of their society. Nonetheless “Divergent” is a phenomenal debut novel that I enjoy and love.





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Waiting on Wednesday (01)

Waiting On Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine.

It is about the upcoming releases that we can't wait to read

Stolen Nights (Vampire Queen #2)

by: Rebecca Maizel

publication date: June 21st 2011 by St. Martin's Griffin

there is no summary yet at this time. This is the second book in the Vampire Queen Series. Infinite Days is the first one

Teaser Tuesday (01)

Teaser Tuesday is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading. Anyone can play along!Just do the following: 

• Grab you 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: 

" I believe in ordinary acts of bravery, in the courage that drives one person to stand up for another. It is a beautiful thought" 


- p. 207, "Divergent" by Veronica Roth

In My Mailbox (05)

Dark Mirror - M.J. Putney

Born At Midnight - C.C. Hunter

Divergent - Veronica Roth

Forsaken - Jana Oliver

Inside Out - Maria V. Snyder

Entangled - Cat Clarke


In My Mailbox is a meme hosted by Kristi at www.thestorysiren.com

City of Fallen Angels

City of Fallen Angels by Cassandra Clare

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


I never thought I am going to love City of Fallen Angels. I am pretty much satisfied with how City of Glass ended that I do not really want to have another book in the series to be honest. But when I learned that COFA will focus more on Simon’s story, of course I will definitely read it.



I am super excited to read it but I am kind of saving COFA for the days that I need to have a really good read. And Cassandra Clare never failed to deliver a wonderful story that you will love again and again. Well Simon was given enough exposure and I love his relationship between him and Isabelle. But I did not expect that Jace and Clary will still have a big role in the book. Not that I am complaining, I love the new twist in their life that it left me craving for more. I just wished that this book will be more on Simon’s story. Well, it is pretty ok… I love Jace so much that I didn’t care =)



The ending is a little bit disappointing, but I think that it is a good ending for a new beginning…





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In My Mailbox (04)

Afterlife by: Claudia Gray


The Knife of Never Letting Go by: Patrick Ness


Darkest Mercy by: Melissa Marr


Sisters Red by: Jackson Pearce


Bleeding Violet by: Dia Reeves


Will Grayson, Will Grayson by: John Green and David Levithan


In My Mailbox is a meme hosted by Kristi at www.thestorysiren.com