Friday, August 31, 2018

August Readathon TBRs

August Readathon TBRs in which I failed most of them!

Kpopathon: BlackPink - (all August)

1. Black Pink: Read a book with black or pink on the cover.
    In the Forest of the Night - Amelia Atwater Rhodes
2. Whistle: Read a Debut novel.
    In the Forest of the Night - Amelia Atwater Rhodes
3. Forever Young: read a young adult book.
   Adrift - Paul Griffin
4. 4 Members: Read 4 Books.
   Kill the Queen - Jennifer Estep
   Before She Ignites - Jodi Meadows
   Suki v.3 - Clamp
   In the Forest of the Night - Amelia Atwater Rhodes

Marvel Readathon 2.0 Antman and the wasp - (Aug 6-12th)

1. Ant-man: A book below 150 pages.
In the Forest of the Night by: Amelia Atwater-Rhodes
2. Wasp: Set in Summer.
Adrift by: Paul Griffin
3. Ghost: A book featuring cool technology. <--- didn't get to it!
4. Hank Pym: a book with a rehashed plot that feels new.
Suki v.3 by: Clamp (innocent rich girl with large white knight- but not sure if he is until the end and is hired by dad to protect daughter)
5. Giant-man: A book you don't know anything about. <--- didn't get to it!
6. Scott Lang: A book that features family.
Kill the Queen by: Jennifer Estep!
Manga Madness round 3- (aug 10-18th)

complete failed!

FairtyTaleathon - (aug 13-20th)

complete failed

Onceuponathon - (aug 19-26th)

complete failed

Thrillerathon - (aug 20-26th)

complete failed


Before She Ignites



Title: Before She Ignites
Author: Jodi Meadows
Rating: 5/5

Description: 

Before
Mira Minkoba is the Hopebearer. Since the day she was born, she’s been told she’s special. Important. Perfect. She’s known across the Fallen Isles not just for her beauty, but for the Mira Treaty named after her, a peace agreement which united the seven islands against their enemies on the mainland.

But Mira has never felt as perfect as everyone says. She counts compulsively. She struggles with crippling anxiety. And she’s far too interested in dragons for a girl of her station.

After
Then Mira discovers an explosive secret that challenges everything she and the Treaty stand for. Betrayed by the very people she spent her life serving, Mira is sentenced to the Pit–the deadliest prison in the Fallen Isles. There, a cruel guard would do anything to discover the secret she would die to protect.

No longer beholden to those who betrayed her, Mira must learn to survive on her own and unearth the dark truths about the Fallen Isles–and herself–before her very world begins to collapse.

My Review: OMG what a book... this is about a girl who learns to have her own voice and also has a secret deep inside her that even she doesn't know about. Everyone who loves fantasy and dragons should check this one out!

Monday, August 13, 2018

Marvel Readathon 2.0 Ant-man and the Wasp

In this Readathon I joined in and did really well in completely the challenges this time :)

1. Ant-man: A book below 150 pages.
In the Forest of the Night by: Amelia Atwater-Rhodes
2. Wasp: Set in Summer.
Adrift by: Paul Griffin
3. Ghost: A book featuring cool technology. <--- didn't get to it!
4. Hank Pym: a book with a rehashed plot that feels new.
Suki v.3 by: Clamp (innocent rich girl with large white knight- but not sure if he is until the end and is hired by dad to protect daughter)
5. Giant-man: A book you don't know anything about. <--- didn't get to it!
6. Scott Lang: A book that features family.
Kill the Queen by: Jennifer Estep!

So I completed Challenges 1,2,4, and 6... I take that as a good readathon! Yup!

Sunday, August 12, 2018

Kill the Queen


Title: Kill the Queen (ARC)
Author: Jennifer Estep
Rating 5/5

Description:
Gladiator meets Game of Thrones: a royal woman becomes a skilled warrior to destroy her murderous cousin, avenge her family, and save her kingdom in this first entry in a dazzling fantasy epic from the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the Elemental Assassin series—an enthralling tale that combines magic, murder, intrigue, adventure, and a hint of romance.

In a realm where one’s magical power determines one’s worth, Lady Everleigh’s lack of obvious ability relegates her to the shadows of the royal court of Bellona, a kingdom steeped in gladiator tradition. Seventeenth in line for the throne, Evie is nothing more than a ceremonial fixture, overlooked and mostly forgotten.

But dark forces are at work inside the palace. When her cousin Vasilia, the crown princess, assassinates her mother the queen and takes the throne by force, Evie is also attacked, along with the rest of the royal family. Luckily for Evie, her secret immunity to magic helps her escape the massacre.

Forced into hiding to survive, she falls in with a gladiator troupe. Though they use their talents to entertain and amuse the masses, the gladiators are actually highly trained warriors skilled in the art of war, especially Lucas Sullivan, a powerful magier with secrets of his own. Uncertain of her future—or if she even has one—Evie begins training with the troupe until she can decide her next move.

But as the bloodthirsty Vasilia exerts her power, pushing Bellona to the brink of war, Evie’s fate becomes clear: she must become a fearsome gladiator herself . . . and kill the queen.

My Review: First thing is first... I want to thank Edelweiss for the Earc of this book and also Jennifer herself tho because she sent me a physical copy. I love this book... one of her best books ever! It pushed Mythos series down to my second fav. of hers! What I loved about this book hmmm well Evie is a kick ass lady that doesn't take shit from no one after the first part of the book which is awesome. The bickering from Sullivan and her is really cute at time and the hurt of them too I LOVE THIS BOOK! Go get it in the stores in Oct please! Everyone needs to read this one!

Friday, August 10, 2018

Scarlet


Title: Scarlet
Author: Marissa Meyer
Rating: 5/5

Description:
Cinder, the cyborg mechanic, returns in the second thrilling installment of the bestselling Lunar Chronicles. She’s trying to break out of prison—even though if she succeeds, she’ll be the Commonwealth’s most wanted fugitive.

Halfway around the world, Scarlet Benoit’s grandmother is missing. When Scarlet encounters Wolf, a street fighter who may have information as to her grandmother’s whereabouts, she is loath to trust this stranger, but is inexplicably drawn to him, and he to her. As Scarlet and Wolf unravel one mystery, they encounter another when they meet Cinder. Now, all of them must stay one step ahead of the vicious Lunar Queen Levana, who will do anything for the handsome Prince Kai to become her husband, her king, her prisoner.


My Review:
So my take on this is somewhere between Beauty and the Beast and Red Riding Hood. So with that out of the way and everything I think I enjoyed this book more then Cinder- as Cinder is still in this novel but is more like a side character in it. I love Wolf and Scarlet and Scarlet is a kick ass, smart ass lady that is so awesome. The plot is interesting also! And I can't wait to read the rest of this series soon!


Thursday, August 2, 2018

An update!

Man July was one big slump of a month but already August is so much better... I'll have 2 reviews out soon enough on this blog not to mention tons of readathons and perhaps even a few videos over at the old youtubes. I don't know what else to say but its been a very hot and miserable summer and very lonely since friends are busy and I don't do well in the sun or over heated places and this month is usually the worse so yup the window is now open during to night to try and get that summer air in my room. URGH! So I'll be back :) TEHE!

Saturday, July 14, 2018

Julyweenieathon!

#julyweenieathon <-- hosting this... and twitter hashtag for it :)


That video has the challenges and my TBR- also a bit of news about some other readathons I'm working on!

Thursday, July 12, 2018

Slump in July

An update on me...

Reading 3 books but haven't finished one because of an evil flu that has its grab on me for 3 weeks now! But I'll get better and update this soon as I can!

Sunday, June 24, 2018

Marley and Me

Title: Marley and Me
Author: Josh Grogan
Rating: 5/5 HeartBreak!

Description:
John and Jenny were just beginning their life together. They were young and in love, with a perfect little house and not a care in the world. Then they brought home Marley, a wiggly yellow furball of a puppy. Life would never be the same.

Marley quickly grew into a barreling, ninety-seven-pound streamroller of a Labrador retriever, a dog like no other. He crashed through screen doors, gouged through drywall, flung drool on guests, stole women's undergarments, and ate nearly everything he could get his mouth around, including couches and fine jewelry. Obedience school did no good—Marley was expelled. Neither did the tranquilizers the veterinarian prescribed for him with the admonishment, "Don't hesitate to use these."

And yet Marley's heart was pure. Just as he joyfully refused any limits on his behavior, his love and loyalty were boundless, too. Marley shared the couple's joy at their first pregnancy, and their heartbreak over the miscarriage. He was there when babies finally arrived and when the screams of a seventeen-year-old stabbing victim pierced the night. Marley shut down a public beach and managed to land a role in a feature-length movie, always winning hearts as he made a mess of things. Through it all, he remained steadfast, a model of devotion, even when his family was at its wit's end. Unconditional love, they would learn, comes in many forms.


My Review: OMG this book had me balling my eyes out at the last 3 chapters, I should have not fallen in love with this dorky dog. My weakness! I don't knw what to say but everyone that hasn't read this one yet... go read it please!

#SciFiJune Readathon Wrapup

#SciFiJune Readathon Wrapup

So for this readathon I didn't do that great but I did read a few Mangas that could count. I also tried to read the Martian but that didn't go far!

Title: Platinum End, Vol. 1
Author: 
Rating: 5/5
Description: Troubled Mirai’s life changes when he gains the power of an angel, but he may need to become a devil to survive in the battle against others just like him!

As his classmates celebrate their middle school graduation, troubled Mirai is mired in darkness. But his battle is just beginning when he receives some salvation from above in the form of an angel. Now Mirai is pitted against 12 other chosen humans in a battle in which the winner becomes the next god of the world. Mirai has an angel in his corner, but he may need to become a devil to survive.

Mirai's once-great life turned to hell after his family was killed in a mysterious accident. But now that an angel is on his side, things might be looking up. With his newly received angelic powers, can Mirai get over his tragic past and find true happiness…?

My Review: This is almost like Deathnote… angel side :) Which makes sense... I liked it! And I pretty much failed this readathon, oh well! Next!








Summerweenathon Wrap Up

Summerweenathon Wrap Up




Hey ya guys, this is my wrap up of a readathon I took part in on 17th to 23rd which were hosted by a few nice peeps! The group read and movie was Coraline and since I've read and watched it that was one less thing but I did read the challenges :)

1. A book that gives you the chills... that would have to be Edgar Allen Poe's The Tell-Tale Heart and the Raven... I got the audio for these and they were good.

2. Next is a paranormal book vs. a book with someone having a pet... I combined these together and listened to Edgar Allen Poe again but this time it was The Black Cat... now warning about this book would have helped because I love animals and there is animal abuse and murder in this story... so instead of being scared... I was triggered and crying by the end of this story!

3. Read a Thriller... which I picked Stalking Jack the Ripper!
This is the only book/story I didn't get close to finishing... I got the flu and made it hard to focus and finish this! :O

Wednesday, June 20, 2018

Bring me Their Hearts - Promo Post


Promo Post!





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Bring Me Their Hearts
by 
Sara Wolf
Genre: YA Fantasy
Release Date: June 5th 2018
Entangled Teen

Summary:


Zera is a Heartless—the immortal, unaging soldier of a witch. Bound to the witch Nightsinger ever since she saved her from the bandits who murdered her family, Zera longs for freedom from the woods they hide in. With her heart in a jar under Nightsinger’s control, she serves the witch unquestioningly.

Until Nightsinger asks Zera for a prince’s heart in exchange for her own, with one addendum: if she’s discovered infiltrating the court, Nightsinger will destroy Zera’s heart rather than see her tortured by the witch-hating nobles.

Crown Prince Lucien d’Malvane hates the royal court as much as it loves him—every tutor too afraid to correct him and every girl jockeying for a place at his darkly handsome side. No one can challenge him—until the arrival of Lady Zera. She’s inelegant, smart-mouthed, carefree, and out for his blood. The prince’s honor has him quickly aiming for her throat.

So begins a game of cat and mouse between a girl with nothing to lose and a boy who has it all.

Winner takes the loser’s heart.

Literally. 

About  the  Author
Sara  Wolf  is  a  twenty-something  author  who  adores  baking,  scre
aming  at  her  cats,  and  screaming 
at  herself  while  she  types  hilarious  things.  When  she  was  a 
kid,  she  was  too  busy  eating  dirt  to 
write  her  first  terrible  book.  Twenty  years  later,  she  p
icked  up  a  keyboard  and  started  mashing 
her  fists  on  it  and  created  the  monster  known  as  Lovely
  Vicious.  She  lives  in  San  Diego  with  two 
cats,  a  crippling-yet-refreshing  sense  of  self-doubt,  and  not 
enough  fruit  tarts  ever.
Author  Links:
Website: 
Twitter: 
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Facebook: 
Goodreads: 
Amazon: 
About  the  Author
Sara  Wolf  is  a  twenty-something  author  who  adores  baking,  scre
aming  at  her  cats,  and  screaming 
at  herself  while  she  types  hilarious  things.  When  she  was  a 
kid,  she  was  too  busy  eating  dirt  to 
write  her  first  terrible  book.  Twenty  years  later,  she  p
icked  up  a  keyboard  and  started  mashing 
her  fists  on  it  and  created  the  monster  known  as  Lovely
  Vicious.  She  lives  in  San  Diego  with  two 
cats,  a  crippling-yet-refreshing  sense  of  self-doubt,  and  not 
enough  fruit  tarts  ever.
Author  Links:
Website: 
Twitter: 
Pinterest: 
Instagram: 
Facebook: 
Goodreads: 
Amazon: 


About the Author
Sara Wolf is a twenty-something author who adores baking, screaming at her cats, and screaming at herself while she types hilarious things. When she was a kid, she was too busy eating dirt to write her first terrible book. Twenty years later, she picked up a keyboard and started mashing her fists on it and created the monster known as Lovely Vicious. She lives in San Diego with two cats, a crippling-yet-refreshing sense of self-doubt, and not enough fruit tarts ever.

About  the  Author
Sara  Wolf  is  a  twenty-something  author  who  adores  baking,  scre
aming  at  her  cats,  and  screaming 
at  herself  while  she  types  hilarious  things.  When  she  was  a 
kid,  she  was  too  busy  eating  dirt  to 
write  her  first  terrible  book.  Twenty  years  later,  she  p
icked  up  a  keyboard  and  started  mashing 
her  fists  on  it  and  created  the  monster  known  as  Lovely
  Vicious.  She  lives  in  San  Diego  with  two 
cats,  a  crippling-yet-refreshing  sense  of  self-doubt,  and  not 
enough  fruit  tarts  ever.
Author  Links:
Website: 
Twitter: 
Pinterest: 
Instagram: 
Facebook: 
Goodreads: 
Amazon: 

About  the  Author
Sara  Wolf  is  a  twenty-something  author  who  adores  baking,  scre
aming  at  her  cats,  and  screaming 
at  herself  while  she  types  hilarious  things.  When  she  was  a 
kid,  she  was  too  busy  eating  dirt  to 
write  her  first  terrible  book.  Twenty  years  later,  she  p
icked  up  a  keyboard  and  started  mashing 
her  fists  on  it  and  created  the  monster  known  as  Lovely
  Vicious.  She  lives  in  San  Diego  with  two 
cats,  a  crippling-yet-refreshing  sense  of  self-doubt,  and  not 
enough  fruit  tarts  ever.
Author  Links:
Website: 
Twitter: 
Pinterest: 
Instagram: 
Facebook: 
Goodreads: 
Amazon: 

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