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Divergent Faction Quiz

noreply@blogger.com (Ashley Ziemer) — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 02:10:00 +0000

If you have read Divergent, then you understand the title of this blog post. If you are wondering what in the world i am talking about, then you need to go read Divergent by Veronica Roth. the book is one of my top favorite reads from 2011! Ever wonder what faction you'd be assigned to like those in Divergent? Well, you can take the same faction test that Tris took and find out! After taking the quiz, it said I was Candor! It was a fun, quick test straight out of Divergent! Go check it out here and come back here and comment on the faction you were most suited for!

Candor: the honest
-honest with everyone
-not easily offended
-prefers to hear the truth
-seen as trustworthy

Veronica Roth's Awesome Giveaway!

noreply@blogger.com (Ashley Ziemer) — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 22:49:00 +0000

Author Veronica Roth (Divergent and soon to be released Insurgent) is hosting an AMAZING giveaway on her blog! There will be 4 winners, each will receive one paperback copy of Divergent and one ARC of her upcoming sequel Insurgent! How awesome is that? Head over to her blog and enter because it ends April 4th @ 4:44pm! Only two days left!!!

INSURGENT Trailer!

noreply@blogger.com (Ashley Ziemer) — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 22:40:00 +0000

It's here! The highly anticipated book trailer, Insurgent! Veronica Roth's sequel to her extremely popular novel, Divergent, is sure to be a must read for this summer! I'm excited!

Kick Butt Characters Giveaway!

noreply@blogger.com (Ashley Ziemer) — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 15:23:00 +0000

There is still time left to enter the Kick Butt Characters Giveaway! It is hosted by Good Choice Reading and I Am A Reader Not A Writer-which are both awesome blogs! It goes until March 28th so hurry over to enter! Win books such as Cinder, Article 5, Unraveling, and more! The best part? There will be 3, yes THREE! winners!!!

Library Lion Review

noreply@blogger.com (Ashley Ziemer) — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 17:36:00 +0000

Title: Library Lion
Author: Michelle Knudson (author), Kevin Hawkes (illustrator)
Genre: Children's Fiction
Publisher: Candlewick (June 25, 2009)
Pages: 48
ISBN 13: 978-0763637842

From Amazon.com:

Miss Merriweather, the head librarian, is very particular about rules in the library. No running allowed. And you must be quiet. But when a lion comes to the library one day, no one is sure what to do. There aren't any rules about lions in the library. And, as it turns out, this lion seems very well suited to library visiting. His big feet are quiet on the library floor. He makes a comfy backrest for the children at story hour. And he never roars in the library, at least not anymore. But when something terrible happens, the lion quickly comes to the rescue in the only way he knows how. Michelle Knudsen's disarming story, illustrated by the matchless Kevin Hawkes in an expressive timeless style, will win over even the most ardent of rule keepers.

The library is a birth place for imagination. It is a glorious retreat for action, adventure, silliness, any emotional excitement that exists. Knudson displays the comforting, homey feeling of a library through her Children's book, Library Lion. The librarian, Miss Merriweather, is apprehensive at first to the lion's presence, unsure if he can follow the rules of the library but soon she finds him to be delightful. Mr McBee, the library assistant is not so keen on the lion and does his best to act on his jealousy by ignoring the lion. The lion does his best to be helpful and kind to all while following all the rules. However, when an incident arises, the lion will have to decide whether or not to break a library rule.

This story is heartwarming while teaching children about rules, jealousy, and what to do when a true emergency occurs. Knudson really knows how to write simply so all ages can enjoy and comprehend the story all the while creating and maintaining character development. One of the best things about this book, besides the story itself, is the classical feel that the illustrations lend to the story. I love how they make you feel like the book itself has been passed down from generation to generation. It adds that warm, comforting feeling to the audience. Knudson's Library Lion will always have a home on my bookshelf.

4 lattes: Genuine love and teachable moments are woven throughout the story, while old-fashioned illustrations compliment the harmonious flow that is the Library Lion.

The Maze Runner Review

noreply@blogger.com (Ashley Ziemer) — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 19:01:00 +0000

Title: The Maze Runner Book 1
Author: James Dashner
Genre: Science Fiction/Fantasy
Publisher: Delacorte Press; Reprint edition (August 24, 2010)
Pages: 400
ISBN: 978-0385737951

From Amazon.com:

When Thomas wakes up in the lift, the only thing he can remember is his first name. His memory is blank. But he’s not alone. When the lift’s doors open, Thomas finds himself surrounded by kids who welcome him to the Glade—a large, open expanse surrounded by stone walls.

Just like Thomas, the Gladers don’t know why or how they got to the Glade. All they know is that every morning the stone doors to the maze that surrounds them have opened. Every night they’ve closed tight. And every 30 days a new boy has been delivered in the lift.

Thomas was expected. But the next day, a girl is sent up—the first girl to ever arrive in the Glade. And more surprising yet is the message she delivers.

Thomas might be more important than he could ever guess. If only he could unlock the dark secrets buried within his mind.

For the longest time I put off reading this book due to some unsavory reviews I read. Do I ever regret that decision! This was a fantastic book! I didn't really know what to expect as far as the direction the story might take. There were many surprises and heart-pumping moments that I never saw coming.

The story centers around Thomas, who is thrust into a completely unknown place, The Glade, with no recollection of his life previously. The Glade is home to a hundred or so young boys who have created a working society from the ground up. Surrounding the Glade is an enormous maze that seems impossible to solve. Thomas has a burning desire, a desire that could have fatal consequences, to be a maze runner in hopes of solving the maze. As if being stranded in what seems to be a never-ending nightmare isn't enough, Thomas is not well-liked by some of his new companions to the point of being accused of things Thomas has no memories of. Dashner writes in true form from a male perspective but does it uniquely to gain readers of both genders. The timing and pace of events throughout The Maze Runner coincided perfectly, creating a well-written thrill ride.

4 Lattes: When a story has the ability to keep the reader turning the pages feverishly, it is these types of books that will hold a place on the book shelf. This is one of those books! I cannot wait to read the next two in the series!

HUGE YA GIVEAWAY!

noreply@blogger.com (Ashley Ziemer) — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 15:57:00 +0000

You still have a couple more days to enter this AWESOME YA book giveaway! Over 200+ blogs participating!!! Head over to I am A Reader, Not A Writer and enter!!! This ends the 31st of January!

Divergent Review

noreply@blogger.com (Ashley Ziemer) — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 04:29:00 +0000

Title: Divergent
Author: Veronica Roth
Genre: Dystopia
Publisher: Katherine Tegen Books (May 3, 2011)
Pages: 496
ISBN: 978-0062024022

From Amazon.com:

In Beatrice Prior's dystopian Chicago, society is divided into five factions, each dedicated to the cultivation of a particular virtue—Candor (the honest), Abnegation (the selfless), Dauntless (the brave), Amity (the peaceful), and Erudite (the intelligent). On an appointed day of every year, all sixteen-year-olds must select the faction to which they will devote the rest of their lives. For Beatrice, the decision is between staying with her family and being who she really is—she can't have both. So she makes a choice that surprises everyone, including herself.

During the highly competitive initiation that follows, Beatrice renames herself Tris and struggles to determine who her friends really are—and where, exactly, a romance with a sometimes fascinating, sometimes infuriating boy fits into the life she's chosen. But Tris also has a secret, one she's kept hidden from everyone because she's been warned it can mean death. And as she discovers a growing conflict that threatens to unravel her seemingly perfect society, she also learns that her secret might help her save those she loves . . . or it might destroy her.

Debut author Veronica Roth bursts onto the literary scene with the first book in the Divergent series—dystopian thrillers filled with electrifying decisions, heartbreaking betrayals, stunning consequences, and unexpected romance.

After The Hunger Games ignited my desire for Dystopian novels, I was on the hunt for something to quench my thirst. Divergent was the answer! Author Veronica Roth does an amazing job of creating a world that is believable enough to engulf the reader. This was one of those books that had me up late, aching to know what happened next. The characters are flawed in all the right ways and really display certain aspects of our cultural and societal standings and viewpoints.

The reader gets the chance to learn with the main character, Tris, which I find to be one of the strong points of this book. As Tris chooses her life's path, which is starkly different than what she was raised to become, she must evolve into her faction or risk being banished from society for life. Roth did a fantastic job of making it easy to relate to Tris and follow her on her journey as she learns life lessons. Some of these lessons are hard and it's a nice change of pace from the books that aren't willing to create characters and situations that mimic reality. But do not fear, for what would a great book be without a little romance? Tris finds herself falling for someone that is not altogether safe, making for an exciting twist to the already thrilling ride that is Divergent. This book was a thoughtful take on the Dystopian genre. I am impatiently awaiting the next book in the series, Insurgent!

My rating: 4 lattes for a fantastic adventure! The ride, though just beginning, was an amazing start to what I expect will be one great journey!

Hush, Hush Review

noreply@blogger.com (Ashley Ziemer) — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 04:29:00 +0000

Title: Hush, Hush
Author: Becca Fitzpatrick
Genre: YA/Paranormal
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing, 2009
Pages: 400
ISBN: 978-1416989417

From Goodreads:
For Nora Grey, romance was not part of the plan. She's never been particularly attracted to the boys at her school, no matter how much her best friend, Vee, pushes them at her...until Patch comes along. With his easy smile and eyes that seem to see inside her, Nora is drawn to him against her better judgment, but after a series of terrifying encounters, Nora's not sure whom to trust. Patch seems to be everywhere she is, and to know more about her than her closest friends. She can't decide whether she should fall into his arms or run and hide. And when she tries to seek some answers, she finds herself near a truth that is far more unsettling than anything Patch makes her feel. For Nora is right in the middle of an ancient battle between the immortal and those that have fallen - and when it comes to choosing sides, the wrong choice will cost her life.

Hush, Hush was a farely good read. The cover was what caught my attention in the first place. It is gripping and eye catching. Being the first fallen angels type of book I have read, I did not know what to expect. The actual plot and story idea was enticing and definitely kept me interested. It wasn't one of those stay-up-late, fervently-reading-to-the-end type of books for me, but those are hard to come by. Fitzpatrick continuously keeps the reader interested through excellent writing and surprising events.

Nora's character was overall well developed. She wasn't my favorite character of all time but still fun to read. The decisions on Nora's part are not thought through and more often than not end up being very unwise decisions. However, if she didn't make these sort of decisions then the majority of the events would not take place and the story line would not exist-which is becoming a staple in YA literature.

My favorite points in the book where characters are concerned include the interactions between Patch and Nora. The relationship is difficult to explain because it is such a different relationship than I have read before. It wasn't a bad different nor was it a good different-just a surprising different. Some portions of the book were very unrealistic, but they are easy to overlook with the whimsically dark feeling of the storyline.

My rating: 4 lattes for being an exciting read with engaging characters.
As this is the first novel in the series, I look forward to making my way through the rest of the story with the second installment, Crescendo.

FREE e-book!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Ashley Ziemer) — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 01:17:00 +0000

Right now Amazon is offering Miss Match by Erynn Mangum for FREE!!! You don't have to have an e-reader-you can simply download it to your computer and start reading! It's a very fun book!
Here's a blurb from Amazon:

Lauren Holbrook has found her life's calling: matchmaking for the romantically challenged. And with the eclectic cast of characters in her world, there's tons of potential to play "connect the friends."

Lauren sets out to introduce Nick, her carefree singles' pastor, to Ruby, her neurotic coworker who plans every second of every day. What could possibly go wrong? Just about everything.

HUGE ebook sale!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Ashley Ziemer) — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 04:21:00 +0000

Right now Amazon is hosting THE BIG DEAL! It's a fabulous sale on ebooks. We're talking like 99 cents to $3.99 for ebooks for actual good titles! Just to name a few: Leaving Paradise, Nyx in the House of Night, Lament, Gossip Girl, 13 to Life, Immortal, Mai Tai One On, Murder Take the Cake, The Secret Zoo, The Magicians Elephant and tons more! I found a few good ones! Let me know if you find any!

Giveaway: Signed Wolves of Mercy Falls

noreply@blogger.com (Ashley Ziemer) — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 18:15:00 +0000

Want to win the Wolves of Mercy series? How sweet it'd be to win the series! But what's even better is that the books are SIGNED!!!! Head over to Fictionators to enter!!! The giveaway ends Sunday the 17th of July!!

Waiting on Wednesday

noreply@blogger.com (Ashley Ziemer) — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 15:37:00 +0000

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

My pick...

Title: Son of Neptune
Author: Rick Riordan
Publisher: Hyperion, Oct. 2011
Pages: 544
ISBN: 978-1423140597

From Amazon:

In The Lost Hero, three demigods named Jason, Piper, and Leo made their first visit to Camp Half-Blood, where they inherited a quest:
Seven half-bloods shall answer the call,
To storm or fire the world must fall.
An oath to keep with a final breath,
And foes bear arms to the Doors of Death.

Who are the other four mentioned in the prophesy? The answer may lie in another camp miles away, where a new camper has shown up and appears to be the son of Neptune, god of the sea. . .

I'm so excited for this sequel! I love Rick Riordan's Percy Jackson series and am loving this greek-themed series as well!

Teaser Tuesday

noreply@blogger.com (Ashley Ziemer) — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 23:35:00 +0000

Teaser Tuesday is weekly meme hosted by Mizb at Should be Reading. Just grab your current read, open to a random page, include the title and author, and 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!)

Title: Torment
Author: Lauren Kate
Teaser: She climbed inside, and when she turned back to Daniel, she noticed that his wings were trembling. Almost like he was about to cry.

Friday Follow and Blog Hop

noreply@blogger.com (Ashley Ziemer) — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 03:12:00 +0000

So Follow my Blog Friday is a meme held by Parajunkee and it's where you answer the weekly question and then link yourself and you go and check out other blogs of your interest.

Q. Let's step away from besties...What is the worst book that you've ever read and actually finished?

Hmmm...this is a hard one for me. I can't really recall a book that I hated AND finished. I usually just stop reading :/

Book Blogger Hop is a weekly meme hosted by Crazy For Books made to help showcase your blog to other bloggers out there with the same interests!

Free ebooks-Great finds!

noreply@blogger.com (Ashley Ziemer) — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 20:19:00 +0000

I was searching through Netgalley the other day and found some neat finds! These are free ebooks that you request from publishers in exchange for reviews. Here are a few of the titles I thought were interesting and might be fun reads:

Cinder and Ella by Melissa Lemon
After their father’s disappearance, Cinder leaves home for a servant job at the castle. But it isn’t long before her sister Ella is brought to the castle herself—the most dangerous place in all the kingdom for both her and Cinder. Cinder and Ella is a Cinderella story like no other and one you'll never forget.

The Gray Wolf Throne by Cinda Williams Chima
Han Alister thought he had already lost everyone he loved. But when he finds his friend Rebecca Morley near death in the Spirit Mountains, Han knows that nothing matters more than saving her. The costs of his efforts are steep, but nothing can prepare him for what he soon discovers: the beautiful, mysterious girl he knew as Rebecca is none other than Raisa ana'Marianna, heir to the Queendom of the Fells. Han is hurt and betrayed. He knows he has no future with a blueblood. And, as far as he's concerned, the princess's family killed his own mother and sister. But if Han is to fulfill his end of an old bargain, he must do everything in his power to see Raisa crowned queen.

Meanwhile, some people will stop at nothing to prevent Raisa from ascending. With each attempt on her life, she wonders how long it will be before her enemies succeed. Her heart tells her that the thief-turned-wizard Han Alister can be trusted. She wants to believe it-he's saved her life more than once. But with danger coming at her from every direction, Raisa can only rely on her wits and her iron-hard will to survive-and even that might not be enough.

The Gray Wolf Throne is an epic tale of fierce loyalty, unbearable sacrifice, and the heartless hand of fate.

There are other great reads so go check Netgalley out!

Giveaway: Gripped into Books

noreply@blogger.com (Ashley Ziemer) — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 15:03:00 +0000

Want to start your summer off with some amazing books? Well, Gripped into Books is offering just that! There are 4 amazing prize packs to choose from if you are the winner in the 500 Follow Giveaway! What are the prizes you ask? Well...

OR choose 3 books from a collection! The giveaway ends June 10th and is open Internationally!

Giveaway: Bookish Brunette

noreply@blogger.com (Ashley Ziemer) — Fri, 27 May 2011 22:28:00 +0000

The Bookish Brunette is giving away prize packs to 2 lucky winners! It ends June 15th so hurry to enter! There are great books up for grabs!

noreply@blogger.com (Ashley Ziemer) — Fri, 27 May 2011 22:00:00 +0000

Stuck in Books is giving away Starcrossed by Josephine Angelini. Personally, I am dying to have this book! The giveaway ends May 31st and it's super easy to enter so hurry before time runs out! Click on the picture or blog name to be directed to enter!

Friday Follow

noreply@blogger.com (Ashley Ziemer) — Fri, 27 May 2011 14:55:00 +0000

Hello to all new and old followers of my blog! The question for this week is...
How many books do you read in a week? And in what format do you read them, or listen to them?

Well, as of now I read about one to two books a week. Life with a newborn can be busy so I don't get to read as many books at one time but hopefully now that he's getting more adjusted I can read more! As for what format, it depends. I LOVE my kindle-it's so easy to have so many books at my fingertips and buying a book is a click away. However, if I have a specific author that I love and/or a book series already in physical book form then I continue to buy books in physical form. Happy blogging and don't forget to leave a comment and follow me so I can follow you!

Giveaway: Evie Bookish

noreply@blogger.com (Ashley Ziemer) — Thu, 26 May 2011 15:20:00 +0000

Do you want to win some of these great reads?! I know I do! Head over to Evie Bookish and enter the 500 follower giveaway! There will be 3 winners and it's open internationally and there are TONS of ways to earn extra entries! It ends June 15th!

Giveaway: Reading, Writing and Waiting

noreply@blogger.com (Ashley Ziemer) — Wed, 25 May 2011 16:15:00 +0000

Head over to Reading, Writing and Waiting for a fantastic Blogaversary Giveaway! There are two different giveaways: one is open to US only and the other is open internationally! Below are soem of the awesome books in the giveaway! Hurry it ends MAY 31ST!!!

Back to Blogging and a Baby!

noreply@blogger.com (Ashley Ziemer) — Wed, 25 May 2011 15:45:00 +0000

Thank you to all who waited patiently for me to return to the blogging world! You are awesome! I am excited to get back into the swing of things! So, why have I been away so long? Well... I am pleased to announce the birth of my first son! My husband and I are loving every minute of being parents! I took some time off blogging while pregnant and for the first few weeks afterward. Of coarse, I was reading in my down time so I will be posting lots of reviews! I hope all you are doing well! Out of the books you have read in the last 10 months, what is your favorite? Or perhaps you have one you just really did not like? Leave a comment and let me know! :)

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noreply@blogger.com (Ashley Ziemer) — Fri, 20 May 2011 04:59:00 +0000

Chosen Review

noreply@blogger.com (Ashley Ziemer) — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 22:17:00 +0000

Title: Chosen
Author: Ted Dekker
Genre: Fantasy
Publisher: Thomas Nelson; Reprint edition (April 13, 2010)
Pages: 272
ISBN: 978-1595548597

From Amazon.com:

Think with your heart and prepare to die . . . for you have been Chosen.

Thomas Hunter, supreme commander of the Forest Guard, has seen a great evil decimate much of his beautiful world. With a dwindling army and an epic threat, Thomas is forced to supplement his fighters with new recruits ages 16 and 17. From thousands, four will be chosen to lead a special mission.

Unknown to Thomas, the chosen four are redirected to a different endgame. They must find the seven lost Books of History before the Dark One. For these seven books have immense power over the past, present, and future, controlling not only the destiny of their world . . . but that of ours as well.

Thirteen years have passed since the evil being Teeleh destroyed Elyon's perfect creation, leaving barren desert, home to the Horde, and few lush forests, home to the Forest Guard and the people they swore to protect. But the fight against the Horde has been brutal, leaving the Guard outnumbered. As a last resort, young teens are enlisted to the purpose of the Guard. Four young leaders are chosen by Thomas Hunter (the Circle series). Johnis, Billos, Silvie, Darsal are chosen by Thomas to lead in battles, however, that is not the only thing these four are destined to accomplish. They are the only ones who can find the Books of History, ancient books with power so great, they would be fatal in the hands of Teeleh's minions. The four chosen ones must search out the books before it is too late.

Chosen is the first book in Dekker's young adult series, The Lost Books. It is an extension from his adult Circle series. Though this is considered young adult, it is easily a crossover adult book. The books pulls readers back into the unforgettable world Dekker created in Black, Red, White, and Green. Fans aching to return to the land of Elyon will drink up this book. Dekker's ability to weave a fantasy with realistic properties and underlying truths is not lost here. The story is just beginning but the adventure and action come swinging full speed in Chosen.

5 lattes: The fast paced action/adventure kept me turning the pages while the engulfing world Dekker created seduced me to dive deep. Cannot wait to read Infidel.