A Trail of Books Left Behind

Blog Tour: Animate Me by Ruth Clampett + Giveaway

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Thanks to AToMR for organizing this tour. To check out the rest you can go HERE.

Animate Me

Author: Ruth Clampett
Pages: 394 pgs
Genre: Adult Contemporary Romance
Release Date: May 1st 2013
Review Source: Author

She seemed far beyond his reach…could love draw them together?
For years shy animator Nathan has carried a torch for Brooke, the beautiful and dynamic Director of Development at their animation studio, even creating B-Girl, a comic-book heroine in her likeness. When a new project throws the two of them together, lovestruck Nathan finally seizes his moment – only to find Arnauld, head of the animation studio, claiming exclusive rights to Brooke’s affections.

But Nathan, it turns out, is not giving up on his dreams so easily. With inspired determination, he sets out to be the super hero of wooing his girl. Threatened by his persistence, Arnauld plays dirty – only to spark an uprising at the studio that unleashes the sort of havoc only a building full of frustrated animators can create. While Nathan pulls out all the stops to win his B-girl, Brooke has to choose. Should she pursue the sparkling career that has taken her years to build…or follow her heart?

I thoroughly enjoyed this and I'm so glad that I got the chance to read Ruth's debut novel! Animate Me was fun, hilarious, and romantic.

Ruth did a fantastic job of creating and establishing great relationships for her characters. Throughout the book you could see how and why they all seemed to flow together. Especially Nathan and Brooke, our two main characters. They had a great rapport with one another and I could feel their connection just dripping off of the pages. Nothing was forced or instantaneous, it took time to work up to and I really appreciated that.

Not only were there descriptions of different drawings throughout this novel, but we also got to see quite a few of them, too. I think that was my favorite part. Getting to see what they were describing and enjoying it for ourselves.

Animate Me was a fun, sweet romance, and brought me as a reader into a world that I previously didn't know very much about. Cartoon animation isn't something I've really ever thought about, I've just reaped the benefits of some pretty amazing shows. Going behind the scenes, so to speak, was a lot of fun and seeing that world from fresh eyes.

I had so much fun reading this novel and found it almost impossible to put down.I'll definitely be checking out more from Ruth in the future.

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Waiting on Wednesday: Unbreakable by Kami Garcia

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Waiting on Wednesday is a meme hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine, which spotlights upcoming releases we are eagerly anticipating.

(Coming October 2013)

I never believed in ghosts. Until one tried to kill me.

When Kennedy Waters finds her mother dead, her world begins to unravel. She doesn’t know that paranormal forces in a much darker world are the ones pulling the strings. Not until identical twins Jared and Lukas Lockhart break into Kennedy’s room and destroy a dangerous spirit sent to kill her. The brothers reveal that her mother was part of an ancient secret society responsible for protecting the world from a vengeful demon — a society whose five members were all murdered on the same night.

Now Kennedy has to take her mother’s place in the Legion if she wants to uncover the truth and stay alive. Along with new Legion members Priest and Alara, the teens race to find the only weapon that might be able to destroy the demon — battling the deadly spirits he controls every step of the way.

I am so excited to check out Kami's solo novel! The Caster Chronicles were fantastic, both she and Margaret Stohl worked brilliantly together. Now I'm excited to see how they are separately. And this one sounds so good. squee

Waiting on Wednesday: Defiance by C.J. Redwine

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Waiting on Wednesday is a meme hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine, which spotlights upcoming releases we are eagerly anticipating.

(Coming August 2013)

Baalboden has been ravaged. The brutal Commander's whereabouts are unknown. And Rachel, grief stricken over her father's death, needs Logan more than ever. With their ragged group of survivors struggling to forge a future, it's up to Logan to become the leader they need—with Rachel by his side. Under constant threat from rival Carrington's army, who is after the device that controls the Cursed One, the group decides to abandon the ruins of their home and take their chances in the Wasteland.  

But soon their problems intensify tenfold: someone—possibly inside their ranks—is sabotaging the survivors, picking them off one by one. The chaos and uncertainty of each day puts unbearable strain on Rachel and Logan, and it isn't long before they feel their love splintering. Even worse, as it becomes clear that the Commander will stop at nothing to destroy them, the band of survivors begins to question whether the price of freedom may be too great—and whether, hunted by their enemies and the murderous traitor in their midst, they can make it out of the Wasteland alive.

In this daring sequel to Defiance, with the world they once loved forever destroyed, Rachel and Logan must decide between a life on the run and standing their ground to fight.

I was beyond amazed by Defiance, the first book in C.J. Redwine's debut series, and I can't wait for this second one. I wasn't expecting what happened in the first book and have a feeling the same will happen in Deception. I've been eagerly waiting on this book!

A Trail of Books Left Behind

Blog Tour: Animate Me by Ruth Clampett + Giveaway

Waiting on Wednesday: Unbreakable by Kami Garcia

Waiting on Wednesday is a meme hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine, which spotlights upcoming releases we are eagerly anticipating.

(Coming October 2013)

I am so excited to check out Kami's solo novel! The Caster Chronicles were fantastic, both she and Margaret Stohl worked brilliantly together. Now I'm excited to see how they are separately. And this one sounds so good. *squee*

Waiting on Wednesday: Defiance by C.J. Redwine

Waiting on Wednesday is a meme hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine, which spotlights upcoming releases we are eagerly anticipating.

(Coming August 2013)

I was beyond amazed by Defiance, the first book in C.J. Redwine's debut series, and I can't wait for this second one. I wasn't expecting what happened in the first book and have a feeling the same will happen in Deception. I've been eagerly waiting on this book!

What are you waiting on?

I am so excited to check out Kami's solo novel! The Caster Chronicles were fantastic, both she and Margaret Stohl worked brilliantly together. Now I'm excited to see how they are separately. And this one sounds so good. squee