The Passionate Bookworm

And the Winner Is ....

2012-05-21T13:30:00.002-07:00

A Winner has been chosen for my first Hand printed Bookish T Shirt!!

Congratulations to Lioness !

If you are still interested in getting this Tshirt it is up on my Etsy shop !

http://www.etsy.com/shop/JoyfulExpressionsArt

Tweet me @YA_BookWorm07 and I will get you free shipping! :)

Some of these ideas will definitely be used!

Don't forget I CAN do custom orders :) If you would like a T-shirt made just sent me a message on Twitter or at joyful-expressions(at)live(dot)com

Keep in mind I would prefer to do orders that will get at least 5 purchases. So talk to your friends!

Ideas given for future T-Shirts are:

"The book is always better"

"Friends don't let friends not read."

"Life is too short, must.read.faster!"

If you don't have time to read, you don't have the time (or the tools) to write.

"Life happened because I turned the pages."

"A good book has no ending"

"'Classic.' A book which people praise and don't read."

“A leader isn't someone who forces others to make him stronger; a leader is someone willing to give him strength to others so that they may have the strength to stand on their own.” ~ Beth Revis, Across the Universe.

"the person, be it gentleman or lady, who has not pleasure in a good novel, is intolerably stupid."

There is no such thing as too many books.

one in the style of the "Speed Racer" logo, but have it say "Speed Reader" instead.

T-shirt Giveaway Blitz !

2012-05-18T11:28:00.000-07:00

YAY I officially made my first Bookish Silkscreen T-Shirt :)

Are you as excited as I am?!

This is not one of the designs you may have seen before. This was actually very spontaneous and done in about 2 days! Other designs WILL be coming. However they are more detailed and I need more materials before I can confidently start them >.<

To share my excitement I am holding a giveaway! Be the first - Other than myself - To own a Hand Printed Need to Read T-shirt! It will be made to order, so the Winner can tell me their size and if the T-shirt Style should be for a man or woman :) ( keep in mind this also means a bit of extra time for production )
This giveaway is all about getting my T-shirt ideas out in the world, and hopefully getting my little Etsy shop hoppin! So feel free to share share share ;)

If you are interested in Silkscreen T-shirts from me, but not THIS particular design. I have another option for you ! I am holding a Fundraising Raffle HERE For Donating even $1 and helping me get new supplies to make more designs you could Win TONS of Books and Art ! Please go check it out !

So who is interested?! Just fill out the Rafflecopter forms below!

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Novels, News and Notes Giveaway :)

2012-05-17T11:43:00.000-07:00

Do you enjoy reading about book events and love seeing pictures taken at them? Do you live in the Pacific NW, or even just love some authors that do? Maybe you enjoy reading reviews/interviews/guest posts/giveaways and other goodies featuring authors from the Pacific NW? And last of all, do you live in the Portland, Oregon or surrounding area and are looking for a YA book club?
The gals at Novels, News and Notes from Your Northwest Neighbors are looking for readers! You do not have to live in the area to read the blog featuring the fabulous authors that we have in this corner of the world, they do not discriminate! And right now they are giving away 3 fabulous prize packs featuring two awesome Pacific NW authors. Go here to find out what you can win.
Some (this is NOT a full list yet!) of the fabulous authors that you will find featured on Novels, News and Notes are:

Holly Cupala, Joelle Anthony, Stasia Kehoe, Lisa Schroeder, Colleen Houck, Kimberly Derting, Lisa Burstein, Inara Scott, April Henry, Maureen McQuerry, Cat Patrick, Conrad Wesselhoeft and many, many more.

Blog Hiatus - Ish

2012-05-13T00:26:00.001-07:00

Ok guys. As you have probably noticed my posts and reviews have been few and far between. I'm sorry. I have... so much going on right now o.O Though at times it seems like I have alot of spare time.. I feel like I need some of that spare time.. just for myself for a bit.

I recently got more hours at work.. Which is great, but it's still not totally cutting it. I'm working on my art in some of my spare time hoping that I can fill up my etsy shop and fill in the Gaps - if you want to see the projects i'm currently trying to start up check it out HERE

With all of this combined I am just feeling a little overwhelmed. And I have a bad habit of letting the stress pile up until I make myself sick.. so I'm trying to be responsible this time.

I will of course still be reading. It's my escape and helps me relax. And I am going to try and get caught up on some reviews and hopefully get some things scheduled so I am not typing everything up the same night that I want to post.. Gotta work on my organization skills lol.

I love my blog. I don't want anyone thinking that I am just going to up and leave. It's just still all very new to me and I need to work on how to integrate it into my life the right way, and not let myself get sucked in and overwhelmed.

It should only be a few weeks. And I will probably pop in every now and then :) I will still be on Twitter sharing about my fundraiser and chatting about bookish things! I just won't be Everywhere All the time. Hopefully by the time I get back I will have a big Swag giveaway to share with you all :) So many authors have been so generous! I even have a few books to throw in!

In the Words of Arnold Schwarzenegger " I'll Be Back. " !

Late Mailbox Monday

2012-05-07T17:07:00.000-07:00

Mailbox Monday is a gathering place for readers to share the books that came into their house last week and explore great book blogs. This Meme started with Marcia at A Girl and Her Books (fka The Printed Page) but is now hosted at Mailbox Monday and through various blog hosts.
Warning: Mailbox Monday can lead to envy, toppling TBR piles and humongous wish lists.

For Review From Publisher

Masque of the Red Death by Bethany Griffin

Thumbed by Megan McCafferty

Destined by Aprilynne Pike

This was my reaction to Harper Teen sending me a package:

HUGE thanks to them :) Masque is an extra copy for me , So of course I will be sharing it soon ;)

For Review From Author

Darwin, Singer by Nadria Tucker

The cover throws me a bit, but the story sounds really interesting!

Finished Copies Gifted from Julie at Julie Murphy Writes

Shiver and Linger by Maggie Stiefvater

Sisters Red by Jackson Pearce

*Signed* Taken at Dusk by C.C. Hunter

ARCS gifted from Julie at Julie Murphy Writes

To be read and shared :)

Underworld by Meg Cabot

Fated by Alyson Noel

Finished copies donated by Julie at Julie Murphy Writes

For my Fundraising raffle! - Find more info and Enter to win them HERE

I love you, You Haunt me bu Lisa Schroeder

Shadows Edge by Maureen Lipinski

Nightshade by Andrea Cremer

The Faerie Ring by Kiki Hamilton

The Adoration of Jenna Fox by Mary E Pearson

Firelight by Sophie Jordan

Shadowspell by Jenna Black

Hex Hall by Rachel Hawkins

Swag Collected from The Spring Into The Future Event!

No post on Sunday

2012-05-06T09:44:00.002-07:00

Fund Raising Raffle !!

2012-05-03T22:17:00.000-07:00

Ok guys : IT'S ON !

You have seen me mention my art. Many of you probably have seen my tweets sharing my ideas for bookish T-shirt designs and more! Well now I'm going to try and get the project going.. but I need a little help !

So I am holding a Fund- Raiser filled with AWESOME goodies you can get for Donating!

You can donate as much or as little as you would like!

Basically. for Donating $1 you have the chance to win over $100 worth of books. A set of magnets from my Etsy Shop. Original Everneath ( by Brodi Ashton ) inspired art, Or A set of Buttons and prints from Comicon!

Are you an international Friend of mine? 5 Authors donated Ebooks to use as international prizes! A $1 Donation could get you $28 worth of AWESOME Ebooks!!

Sound like something you would be interested in? Head over HERE To see more of my Art and ideas. Plus see with your own two eyes all the awesome things you could win for helping me out! :)

Capture ( Cryptid Tales #2 ) Blog hop stop and Giveaway!

2012-04-30T23:56:00.000-07:00

Haven't read Reveal ( Book #1 of the Cryptid tales series ) ? Go HERE To read my review! Then hop back over to this post to have a chance to win a Ebook of BOTH Reveal AND Capture :)

This action packed story picks up right where Reveal left off with Shay realizing that someone she holds close may not be totally lost. But can Hugh, her cryptid mate, protect her from the evil Malsumis? Or will she fall victim to his horrible plans?
One this is for sure, Shay is in for the fight of her life.

Again: Hooray for a cover that has a "feel" that matches the story! Intense.Dark.And Beautiful :)

Capture starts off with intensity, picking up where Reveal ends. Prom night, Terror.. and Running for their lives!

Thankfully, Hugh knows of a safe haven. A place where the darkness cannot track them. Here is where we meet a multitude of new Cryptids! Why and how you ask? Oh ya know... Shay just kinda invited them in * shrug* But it turns out it's all for the best. They need an army. Shay and Hugh may have a destiny. But it won't matter if they can't survive long enough to fulfill it !

I loved Capture. It was filled with so much action, adventure and love that, well I could not put it down! Less than 2 hours after opening it up, I closed it with shock on my face, Wanting more!

In this part of the story we learn that Cryptids are not just super special humans that can shift into animals. But much more diverse. A harpy who I grew to love. A lizard like man, A Moth man- ya you read right! Oh and Centars! As well as so many more. It was awesome! I was giddy with excitement getting to learn about each different cryptid and their "quirks" right along with Shay.

#2 in Brina Courtney's Cryptid Tales series will have you laughing, gripping the pages, swooning, and going " What the heck" In a short time period and leave you begging for more. Like me .. I ... Need... MORE lol

What do I wish there was more of in Capture?.. PAGES >.< It was over so quickly. But I can't deny that it was a well rounded story for it's length.

This Series WILL have a big fan base. I predict it.. It will happen. Such an interesting tale, with a plethora of characters and twists.. cannot be overlooked !

So you want to read it right? I know you do ;) Well here is your chance! Brina Courtney is offering up Ebooks of BOTH Reveal AND Capture on Each blog hop stop! And it's international since we will be giving the winner a code to purchase it free through Smashwords.com !

Make sure to visit each blog hop stop! Each will be giving away an ebook bundle! more chances to Win!

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This blog hop is hosted by YA author Brina Courtney. She is offering super sweet prizes like a $15 Amazon Gift Card and two signed paperbacks of her debut novel Reveal.

Brina Courtney will be selecting winners for her prize packs by randomly choosing from comments! So make sure you leave comment love wherever you " Hop '

Please visit the other blogs in the hop for greater chances to win!

1.	Jessica @ Food for Thought	2.	Mickey@imabookshark
3.	Ren @ Ren's Rambles	4.	Jessica @ Just a Booklover
5.	Jessirae @ Words, Pages, and Books	6.	Heather @ SupaGurl Books
7.	Tess @ My Pathway to Books	8.	worlds away book blog
9.	Jennie @ My Cute Bookshelf	10.	Lucy @ Moonlight Gleam's Bookshelf
11.	Michelle @ The Passionate Bookworm	12.	Kate @ Who Needs Neverland
13.	Tiffany @ Escaping one book at a time	14.	Have You Heard My Book Review
15.	Megan Duncan YA Author	16.	FireStarBooks
17.	Chelsea M. Cameron, Author	18.	Rainy's Book Realm MAY 2nd ONLY
19.	Pam @ Novelly Nice

Reveal ( Cryptid Tales Book #1 )

2012-04-30T00:39:00.000-07:00

I seriously enjoyed Both Reveal and Capture! So glad I was able to join in this blog hop and now share this series with you! This Blog hop is for Capture, But if you are like I was.. you may not have read Reveal yet!

So First. A review of Book # 1 :)

Shay Tafford's childhood has been fatherless, filled instead with memories of speaking to those who have passed on. She does this while hiding her unique ability from those living around her. She can't tell her best friend, or her brother, and she definitely can't confide in her psychologist mother for fear of her mom locking her up.That's why it's been comforting to have Jeremy, a seventy year old child ghost, as her confidante. But recently he's been absent, perhaps lost as her father is. When Shay meets Hugh, the boy she's had a crush on for weeks, and finds he can speak to ghosts too she's just starting to find a normalcy in her life. But as Hugh reveals the truth to Shay, about who she really is and about what it is she can do, he erases all chances she had at a normal existence. Turns out talking to ghosts is just scratching the surface of her genetically engineered gifts. Shay learns she may be part of an age old prophecy that could save an entire race of beings. But can she?

Now there is the threat of an attack from a dark force with unlimited power and she must decide if she accepts her fate as a part of the prophecy. Can Shay and Hugh defeat this evil and save the people they love, before they too are lost forever?

Let's look at the cover first.. can you say Eerie ? Dark and intense, and really gives you a feel for the story. It also matches up with the story really well! Shay's Favorite Color is purple, and her eyes slowly turn yellow/gold throughout the story. It also has a haunting feel to it. We know from the books description that Shay can talk to ghosts! So I feel like the cover Really suits the book.

So when reading the description of Reveal, I thought " Oh cool! A "Ghost story" " As it only hints at the added supernatural aspect to come. I feel like. readers should maybe be given a little bit more info about what is to come...

Cryptids: Part Human, part animal. Hugh is part of a particular race that can can shift into a cat, as well as use other special abilities such as hearing or seeing ghosts. Shay soon learns she is part of this "cryptid race" as well, which is what gives her the ability to see and speak with ghosts. Hugh kinda springs this on her.. in a.. not so endearing way lol.. So I was a bit on the fence about how much I really liked him.. then again, I think Shay felt this way as well!

I loved this unique take on shapeshifters ! At first I thought it was just going to be about your average shapeshifters. People who can shift into different animals. Cat's, Dogs, Birds.. ect.. but we soon find out Shay and Hugh's race is just one of many!

Brina Courtney shares with readers a vibrant story about a girl coming to terms with who and what she really is. While keeping us on our toes with exciting twists and interesting knowledge about Ghosts and cryptids!

There were few different sides to this story. One part of the story is based about the Ghosts, One around Cryptids, and one around the scientific aspect of it all. A few times I felt like I was reading 3 different stories at once. But then it pulls itself together and blends into this intense story that I couldn't get enough of.

There were very few things that bothered me. Such as feeling like I was reading multiple stories, and the fact that I wanted a little bit more knowledge on scientific aspect of the story.

I think that this series has been greatly overlooked because it is not backed by some big publishing company. But I see it's awesome potential and I believe others will as well!

I hope that more people read and share this story and give it the spot light that it deserves!

Rating: 4/5

Now that I have you hooked- hop over to my Review of Capture ( Book #2 ) and enter to win a ebook copy of BOTH Reveal AND Capture ! :D HERE

Meeting Destiny Tour Stop and Giveaway!

2012-04-29T10:58:00.000-07:00

Lauren is visited in her dreams for years by a stranger claiming to be her destiny. Destiny becomes reality when paths cross during a failed robbery attempt. Lauren and the stranger experience chemistry like no other and now her doubt over her long time relationship with her high school sweetheart is not her only secret…someone else knows about her keen intuition and sixth sense.A mysterious clairvoyant seeks Lauren out and tells her not only of her life now but what the future may hold. Soon Lauren is in the middle of a murder investigation and a questionable friendship with the key suspect. Law enforcement, friends and family are concerned for Lauren but unfortunately they are unaware of the true danger…Sinister forces are at work and will stop at nothing to destroy Lauren’s abilities.

I just have to say I love this cover. It really lets the reader in on what they should expect! Romance. True love, Destiny, everything one could want in a swoon-worthy book.
Plus just a hint of the supernatural ;)

What do you think guys? What makes you look at a cover and be like... "oooo romance" without being overly cheesy? Is it the colors? A ' Look in their eyes' the styling?

I think this one was set up wonderfully, qued me in that I should be up for a sweet romance without being overly "romancy"

Am I making sense? haha who knows. I make sense to me!

Anyway. if you are looking for a super sweet romance, with just enough action and paranormal to keep you on your toes, pick this one up! Oh and hey guess what. The Author Nancy Straight is giving away signed copies all over this blog tour! 30 signed books are up for grabs ! WOW. So... Scroll down a bit. Cause one is getting given away here ;) ( sorry international awesome people! only open to US and CA this time! )

I have been lucky enough to get involved with a few different Blog Tours and hops recently! Many Thanks To Heather over at SupaGurl Books for hosting these awesome tours!

Make sure you stop by her blog for awesomeness, and Bloggers - She is awesome to work with!

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Author Event: Kimberly Derting

2012-04-25T11:42:00.000-07:00

My Tuesday night was full of ups and downs, But overall still AWESOME because I got to meet great people and talk about books :)

To start the night off myself and some other bloggers and Author Lisa Burstein were to meet up for coffee and chatting! ... Well.. They did.. I got epicly lost with my friend and got there with only like 5 mins left >.< But I got to say Hi to Lisa and she gave me these great bookmarks : )

I don't read many contemporaries, But she is an Oregon author, and super fun! So.. I WILL be reading this one soon :) They actually released it like 3 weeks early on B&N.com and Amazon !
I hope I get to chat with her more! There is talk of planning a book club or simple get together every now and then :) Really hope so cause I need more in person book talks!

Then we all headed over to Powells :) I got to sit and chat more with Vy from Vy's Blog Candace from Candace's Book Blog Sarah from Novel Novice and Mel from A Shot in The Arm. I loved meeting these lovely ladies! I really hope we get to meet up more soon! Go check out their awesome blogs!

I then saw Mel chatting it up with a familiar face . Walked over all shy like to say and and of course - Hello Kimberly Derting! Then -after double checking so I didn't make a fool of myself, walked up to Colleen Houck ( author of The Tigers Curse ) to say a "um" filled hello >.< I wanted to get to chat with her more! But we kinda got kicked out early due to the power shorting out haha.. that was special.

Kimberly got up to talk and goodess, she made us all laugh so much! In fact my friend that came with me said multiple times through her laughter " She is adorable!" lol

Much of the talk was focused around the Body Finder series. Which sadly, I haven't read :( But I did find out some fun facts for you :)

One Of the weirdest things Kimberly has ever googled for her book is : How hard you have to saw/hack to get through someones leg!

She says she keeps expecting law enforcement to show up at her door if they ever check out all her searches.

Her favorite book is what she calles " The Murder Book " which is filled with all kinds of gore! Crime scene footage, autopsy stuff and more. Apparently she asked her Husband for it for their anniversary. He said no,

but she eventually got it for Christmas

The "flower" you see on the Cover of The Body Finder, is actually a cloth creation, and was originally intended for another book! Can you guess? I did!

Wings by Aprilynne Pike!

It was meant to represent the MC ( Laurel )'s wings in the story.

But I have to say , I love the switch up!

OH Also- For those who did not know it The Last Echo is NOT the last in the Body Finder Series. Just kind of an unfortunate title that wasn't realized till after the fact haha. #4 in the series has already been written, And Kimberly says she can even picture more in the future!

Last but not least I have decided we need to get Kimberly some of those Shower/bathtub Crayons :) She mentioned that she comes up with ideas in the most inconvenient of places! Such as In the Shower or Driving - Well Kimberly, partial problem solved!

After much fun and chatting, There was a *POP* ... and the lights went out >.<

They did not come back on.

We all got in line and got our books signed in the dark!

I got a gorgeous Last Echo bookmark and Nail polish!

The Employees proceeded to .. kick us out early... super sad face.. I mean.. I get it. But They were pretty much like " get your books signed and go" :(

BUT I had a great time still and would do it all again!

NorthWestern Bloggers!! --- and little bookworms to be ;)

Oh side note, The infinity scarf I am wearing was decorated by my sister,

and it has one of my favorite quotes on it!

" Anyone who says they have only one life to live, must not know how to read!"

In My Mailbox

2012-04-22T12:55:00.003-07:00

Purchased

I Forgot this one last week ! Shame on me >.< Cause it's awesome. AND I get to meet the Author Kimberly Derting on Tuesday! YAY :D

You can read my Review for The Pledge HERE

So excited! These lovely authors will be near me for a tour on May 4th ! It's the Spring Into The Future Tour! Anna Carey ( author of Eve ) and Cynthia Hand ( Author of Unearthly ) will also be there! Working on getting their books now!

You can read my review of Shatter Me HERE

For Review

Huge thanks to St.Martins Press for sending me this one!

You can read my review HERE

YAY :D Big thanks to the publishers and Netgalley - House of night will be the first Graphic novel read on my nook- Curious!

From the Authors for Giveaways!
Just the swag - not the books lol

I am super excited for everything I got! and can't wait to share Reviews and swag with you all!

What did you get this week?! Share in the comments or leave a link to your IMM ! :D

The Hunt

2012-04-20T23:38:00.000-07:00

Hardcover, 1st USA Edition, 293 pages
Expected publication: May 8th 2012 by St. Martin's Griffin

* A copy of this book was provided by St.Martins press in exchange for an honest review*

Don’t Sweat. Don’t Laugh. Don’t draw attention to yourself. And most of all, whatever you do, do not fall in love with one of them.

Gene is different from everyone else around him. He can’t run with lightning speed, sunlight doesn’t hurt him and he doesn’t have an unquenchable lust for blood. Gene is a human, and he knows the rules. Keep the truth a secret. It’s the only way to stay alive in a world of night—a world where humans are considered a delicacy and hunted for their blood.

When he’s chosen for a once in a lifetime opportunity to hunt the last remaining humans, Gene’s carefully constructed life begins to crumble around him. He’s thrust into the path of a girl who makes him feel things he never thought possible—and into a ruthless pack of hunters whose suspicions about his true nature are growing. Now that Gene has finally found something worth fighting for, his need to survive is stronger than ever—but is it worth the cost of his humanity?

This story started out.. weird.. just.. so weird! haha I knew they were supposed to be vampires.. but the way they acted, their habits, nervous ticks and the way they .. ermm.. mate? Was just so incredibly odd I started to think they were more alien like. SexyTimes + Elbows and Ears = Me being extremely confused. Goodness. I can't lie. There were a few scenes in the beginning where eyebrows were raised and "WTH" was said many a time.

Thankfully, I was able to overlook these oddities and move on with the story, and I am so glad I did!

The story was insane, in a good way. The fact that Gene is crazy enough to live.. right in the midst of those that want to eat him, was a constant shock. Learning all he had to do to blend in. I could never do it. No laughing, No Sweating, No drinking water, basically, all human habits are thrown out the window and instead he has to be consciously aware of every emotion, and react the way a vampire does. Think something is funny? Forget about laughter- instead scratch your wrist. You have to give Gene kudo's.. he plays the part pretty well considering.

The characters in this story were very well done. Gene was a dynamic character, strong, yet he has obvious weaknesses making him feel real. The surrounding characters were insanely creepy. I could easily picture the blood running down their chins as they tore at their raw meet dinners. See them foaming at the mouth as they catch so much a glimpse of a Heper ( human) on TV. They were ruthless, and it was perfect.

Another great thing about this story is that it is definitely one I can confidently recommend to a guy, which I can't always say about most books I read and review. It was dark, gritty, and intense, and while there is some romance it is not the focal point, the focal point is simply SURVIVE.

It does start off with a Hunger games kinda feel to it * please don't smack me for comparing ! >.< * that I am sure many will notice. A highly publicized fight to the death, with randomly chosen hunters who are immediately sent off for initiation and training.. and some characters that felt familiar to me. But it veers off and comes into it's own in a thrilling and creepy way. I know many people hate it when books are compared to each other in such a way. But hey. This is an honest review, and it's something I noticed and feel other readers will as well.

The Hunt was faced paced and awesome, propelling me forward with each new twist. And the ending? Just right!- not a total cliff hanger, but definitely left me shocked! Aside from the oddities that still have my mind boggled, this story exceeded my expectations. I can't wait till it is out in the world!

A HUGE thanks to St. Martins Press for giving me the opportunity to review this book!

Rating 4/5

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Warped

2012-04-19T12:26:00.000-07:00

Hardcover, 339 pages
Published January 11th 2011
by Delacorte Books for Young Readers

Tessa doesn't believe in magic. Or Fate. But there's something weird about the dusty unicorn tapestry she discovers in a box of old books. She finds the creature woven within it compelling and frightening. After the tapestry comes into her possession, Tessa experiences dreams of the past and scenes from a brutal hunt that she herself participated in. When she accidentally pulls a thread from the tapestry, Tessa releases a terrible centuries old secret. She also meets William de Chaucy, an irresistible 16th-century nobleman. His fate is as inextricably tied to the tapestry as Tessa's own. Together, they must correct the wrongs of the past. But then the Fates step in, making a tangled mess of Tessa's life. Now everyone she loves will be destroyed unless Tessa does their bidding and defeats a cruel and crafty ancient enemy.

I could not have chosen a more perfect time to read this book. I wanted something that was lighthearted, with just enough of an edge. I wanted something to pull me back in to some of the fantasy I have been missing. Warped was a wonderful blend of it all.

The way the story is set up is interesting, alternating at times back and forth between the present day, and the past, showing the readers the how and why Willian De Chaucy became the unicorn in the tapestry. This style bothers me in some stories, but was well done in this one, not overly confusing or filled with unneeded knowledge.

William and Tessa were a fun match up. plenty of bickering and just enough sweet romance. Not really instalove, but more, a well done insta chemestry?

It was very interesting the way Maurissa Guibord wove mythology into her tale. The three fates were strange and intriguing characters, solely focused on getting their missing threads back. Wouldn't want to tick those sisters off >.< . Grey Lily was a character I still am on the fence about. She was evil for sure, but I feel like as a reader, I didn't know enough of her story. While I understand she was not the main focus, I kind of felt like at times she was just thrown in there and we were expected to remember all about her and how evil she is.

The few inconsistencies I found were not enough to pull me away from this wonderfully fantastical tale. Romance and Whimsy woven together with history and evil. It may not be for everyone. I was in the mood for such a book and finished it in the course of a few hours. I was happy and content when I finished it, glad to know it was not the beginning to a sequel. Though I wouldn't mind some more short stories on the Tessa and Will together :) It had a definite ending that didn't leave me truly wanting.

I hope to see more from this author in the future! I am always looking for books I can just curl up and relax with :)

Rating 5/5

Waiting on Wednesday

2012-04-17T22:01:00.002-07:00

Kami Glass loves someone she’s never met . . . a boy she’s talked to in her head ever since she was born. She wasn’t silent about her imaginary friend during her childhood, and is thus a bit of an outsider in her sleepy English town of Sorry-in-the-Vale. Still, Kami hasn’t suffered too much from not fitting in. She has a best friend, runs the school newspaper, and is only occasionally caught talking to herself. Her life is in order, just the way she likes it, despite the voice in her head.

But all that changes when the Lynburns return.

The Lynburn family has owned the spectacular and sinister manor that overlooks Sorry-in-the-Vale for centuries. The mysterious twin sisters who abandoned their ancestral home a generation ago are back, along with their teenage sons, Jared and Ash, one of whom is eerily familiar to Kami. Kami is not one to shy away from the unknown—in fact, she’s determined to find answers for all the questions Sorry-in-the-Vale is suddenly posing. Who is responsible for the bloody deeds in the depths of the woods? What is her own mother hiding? And now that her imaginary friend has become a real boy, does she still love him? Does she hate him? Can she trust him?

Hardcover, 370 pages
Expected publication: September 11th 2012
Random House Books for Young Readers

#1. Yes. I look further into a book most of the time based on their cover. and this one is AWESOME! I love that it's pure artwork and not photography!
#1 It sounds gothic, and creepy... and I am seriously looking forward to it!

What are you looking forward to this Wednesday ? :)

350 Follower giveaway! ( International )

2012-04-15T22:29:00.000-07:00

As a new blogger I try not to let "follower numbers" mean so much to me. But I can't lie that it's not fun to watch the numbers grow and meet so many more awesome book friends! I know this isn't a nice round number.. But It's one that has been in my head since I started blogging >.< Why? Because a publisher told me to contact them again when my blog got to this number. So it kinda stuck with me. So.. To say thank you and to just remind you all that I LOVE having you here on my blog with me. I am holding an

INTERNATIONAL GIVEAWAY

I know all my giveaways are not international, sorry guys I can't help it! Swag and ARCs would just be too much to send out of the U.S. BUT the Amazing Book Depo ships to most places for free! So check the list HERE and Make sure they ship to your country - I hope they do!

Without further Ado.. I am giving away.. 1 pre- order of .... * Drum Roll *

What if there were teens whose lives depended on being bad influences? This is life for sons and daughters of fallen angels in Sweet Evil.

Tenderhearted Southern girl, Anna Whitt, was born with the sixth sense to see and feel emotions of other people. She’s aware of a struggle within herself, an inexplicable pull toward danger, but it isn’t until she turns sixteen and meets the alluring Kaidan Rowe that she discovers her terrifying heritage, and her will-power is put to the test. He’s the boy your daddy warned you about. If only someone had warned Anna.

A cross-country trip to meet her father forces Anna to face the reality that hope and love are not options for her kind. When she confronts her destiny, will Anna embrace her halo or her horns?

This book releases on May 1st ! So it will be shipped out shortly after the contest ends! Just make sure to fill out the rafflecopter form IN FULL to enter :D Good luck!

As this is a Follower giveaway it is one of the rare times I will require that you follow the blog. I love getting new followers :) But if you are new I hope that you enter because you are actually interested in visiting again :D

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In My Mailbox

2012-04-15T12:26:00.001-07:00

Purchased

For Review

From The Author
Can't wait to read it! I was so excited to get a message from her!

From Netgalley
Netgalley Rocks, that's all there is to it >.<

Won
Won from the author Kady Cross In a twitter giveaway !
signed ARC
I LOVED Girl in the steel Corset, cannot wait to read #2! AND Kady has offered up some swag to share in giveaway soon!

Won From the Author Lola James in a twitter giveaway
signed bookmarks and a awesome bumper sticker!

Gifted

Falling Under by Gwen Hayes
Tantalize by Cynthia Leitich Smith
Signed!
Eternal by Cynthia Leitich Smith
Signed!
Blessed by Cynthia Leitich Smith
Signed!
Dark Mirror by M.J. Putney
Arcadia Awakens by Kai Meyer
Shadow of the moon by Rachel Hawthorne
Signed!
The Calling by Kelly Armstrong
Halflings by Heather Burch
Prophecy of the sister by Michelle Zink
Original sin by Lisa Desrochers

And then the swag! AH ! The awesome buttons! And she sent doubles which means I get to share!

And a clockwork prince Tshirt!

I cannot even begin to thank The wonderful friend and blogger who sent me this box of goodies! I really needed a pick me up this week and she had me dancing around >.< So THANK YOU Julie ! Go check out her blog http://www.juliemurphywrites.com/

Then Jessirae over at Words, Pages and Books sent me these two awesome bookmarks to add to my collection! I need to meet her and Hug her!

I cannot thank everyone enough. I was having a rough week and being able to talk to all of you has helped me through it! Thank you everyone!

Masque Of The Red Death

2012-04-14T23:45:00.000-07:00

Hardcover, 320 pages
Expected publication: April 24th 2012 by Harper Collins
ISBN:0062107798 (ISBN13: 9780062107794)

Everything is in ruins.

A devastating plague has decimated the population. And those who are left live in fear of catching it as the city crumbles to pieces around them.

So what does Araby Worth have to live for?

Nights in the Debauchery Club, beautiful dresses, glittery make-up . . . and tantalizing ways to forget it all.

But in the depths of the club—in the depths of her own despair—Araby will find more than oblivion. She will find Will, the terribly handsome proprietor of the club. And Elliott, the wickedly smart aristocrat. Neither boy is what he seems. Both have secrets. Everyone does.

And Araby may find something not just to live for, but to fight for—no matter what it costs her.

*Eyes open wide, jaw drops*

This book was amazing! Beautiful, dark, rich and intense. When I turned the last page, I felt so many emotions, but most of all I felt the need, not want, NEED for more.

It starts off pulling you right into the darkness of the story; the plague, and all the death and horrors that come with it. It was shocking at first. Araby reacts in the way I did in my head, but the surrounding characters feel almost emotionless.. like it's simply everyday life. I suppose that is how it might become. People would grow accustom to seeing these horrors all the time.

Bethany Griffin is an author who doesn't write down to Teens. What I mean is; the style of writing, and the content, is intense, and real. It does not shy away from the harshness that this world would create. Drugs and death are a part of this world. It is not toned down for the sake of it being a YA novel.

The characters were strong. I enjoyed watching Araby struggle to understand her feelings, both for the love interests in the story, and for the moral dilemmas that are thrown her way. Will and Elliot are strong in very different ways. Will the soft and sweet, Elliot the Intense and daring. Both also have strong faults. The love triangle isn't what I would call typical. It's not *Bam* Instalove for everyone. I found myself going back and forth between how I felt about both boys, much the same I think as how Araby felt.

I liked the fact that the love interest is not the focal point of the story, and a boy is not the factor that makes Araby begin to stand up for what she believes.

Masque Of The Red Death is a brilliant story. It will pull readers in, shock them, enrapture them, and have them begging for more!

I anxiously await the next book, dying to know what else Bethany Griffin has up her sleeve !

Rating: 5/5

* Keep an eye out for my swag giveaway in the next month or so! I have some gorgeous bookmarks bracelets, AND an ARC to giveaway ! :D *

I.M.M ...Kinda

2012-04-07T20:22:00.005-07:00

I.M.M

But WAIT it's not what you think! I didn't get anything in my mailbox this week >.< ( sad panda ) So this week I am replacing it with what I shall call "In My Mind" featuring YA book themed art!!

Why "In My Mind" ? Because it's all about how readers/artists picture scenes and characters in books! We all see/read things differently and I love it!

Up this week:

Margot Wood from The Real Faux Photographer

( DONT GO PEEK AT HER SITE - YET )

She has been working on a series of YA lit inspired Photography,

and it continues to blow me away!

Here are 2 few of my favorites :)

Can You guess what 2 books these photos were inspired by!? Try and guess in the comments below! Come on guys. Don't Cheat! let's have fun :)

If you have already seen her blog please don't "play" feel free to leave comments- Just don't give away the answers!

Then afterwards, drop by her blog and see if you were right! She has more YA inspired photography to share!

I love these so much I know I will be buying a set of prints once the series is done! >.< I love Bookish art!

Do you know an artist you would like to see featured? Send me a link or message so I can chat with them!

Frostbite (Vampire Academy #2)

2012-04-06T22:37:00.000-07:00

If you have not read Vampire Academy: Slight Spoiler Warning

To read my review of Vampire Academy Book #1 Go HERE

Paperback, 327 pages
Published April 10th 2008 by Razorbill
ISBN: 1595141758 (ISBN13: 9781595141750)
Edition language:English
original title: Frostbite
Series:Vampire Academy #2

Rose loves Dimitri, Dimitri might love Tasha, and Mason would die to be with Rose...

It’s winter break at St. Vladimir’s, but Rose is feeling anything but festive. A massive Strigoi attack has put the school on high alert, and now the Academy’s crawling with Guardians—including Rose’s hard-hitting mother, Janine Hathaway. And if hand-to-hand combat with her mom wasn’t bad enough, Rose’s tutor Dimitri has his eye on someone else, her friend Mason’s got a huge crush on her, and Rose keeps getting stuck in Lissa’s head while she’s making out with her boyfriend, Christian! The Strigoi are closing in, and the Academy’s not taking any risks... This year, St. Vlad’s annual holiday ski trip is mandatory.

But the glittering winter landscape and the posh Idaho resort only create the illusion of safety. When three friends run away in an offensive move against the deadly Strigoi, Rose must join forces with Christian to rescue them. But heroism rarely comes without a price...

Usually when I read a series, they are either steadily good/great, or gradually/rapidly declining. It was amazing to come across a series that so dramatically INCREASED in my view just by the second book.

I am super happy to say I am now a Vampire Academy fan !

If you read my review of book #1 you will remember I said I had to put it down many times and keep coming back to it. That while it was enjoyable. SOMETHING seemed to be missing. This was not the case with Frostbite. I sat down to read around midnight, I was done around 3am. I could .. not..stop..reading!

The characters seem to come more into their own. - Though Lissa is still a bit absent in this story, I liked her a little bit more for growing more of a spine and standing up for herself and her beliefs. Rose, though still a little annoying at times, Definitely grew into a stronger character and I still loved her witty attitude. Though.. I have a hard time putting up with how she handles her love interests.. I can at the same time, understand why she does what she does. I'm not a "teen" now.. but I remember high school.. and I definitely acted like her at times when it came to guys. So in that aspect it was the believability that helped me continue to enjoy her character.

We get to see more of Mason and Christian in this story! Both great characters, and have a strong impact on Rose and Lissa.

Dimitri ... Oh Dimitri.. He wouldn't be too old for me ;) but I still have a hard time being ok with the "relationship" between him and Rose. Though, with the way this story is written, and the culture that they have both grown up with.. i can see it being more ok than well.. current ? I think once she hits 18 I will be more ok with it ( Just a personal opinion )

We meet a new character. Adrian.. he is one of those Bad boys you love to have love/hate feelings for lol. Snarky/fun comments, swoon worthy actions.. but at the same time you just want to smack him! ;)

There is Definitely some swoon worthy moments in this one! As well as some WTH?! ones.
We get to learn more about the Strigoi and Moroi and their powers, and get some good action/ thriller scenes as well!

All in All Frostbite was a HUGE step up for me. Now I am Impatiently awaiting having # 3 in my hands!

Rating: 4/5 !

What are your thoughts? Have you read Vampire academy #1? Or the whole series? If you have read the whole series do you feel that it continues to progress and get better?

Foreign Cover Friday: Shiver

2012-04-06T00:20:00.000-07:00

Foreign Cover Friday

It's back! For now anyway >.< This one is harder for me to keep up on because many of my favorite books do not have foreign editions, or they are the same covers! So this week I branched out and found a book that I WANT to read, and omg... these covers just make me want to read it sooner!

Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater

Grace and Sam share a kinship so close they could be lovers or siblings. But they also share a problem. When the temperature slips towards freezing, Sam reverts to his wolf identity and must retreat into the woods to protect his pack. He worries that eventually his human side will fade away and he will be left howling alone at the lonely moon. A stirring supernatural teen romance.

English #1 English #2

German #1 German #2

French Italian

Bulgarian Indonesian

Swedish Turkish

Polish

There is ALOT of variety here! So I will not talk about each and every one.. but gosh. THEY ROCK !

My top 3 are- in no particular order:

Turkish- Similar to the english #1 cover but I like that the wolf is more dominant!

German #1- So artistic! feels like a fairytale <3

Italian- So Simple and to the point!

I just love how striking they all are!

What about you!? Vote in the poll below to share!

Have you read this book? What are your thoughts?

If you haven't read this book- do the covers make you want to now?!

Waiting On Wednesday

2012-04-04T00:23:00.001-07:00

Hardcover, 304 pages
Expected publication: May 1st 2012 by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0316185485 (ISBN13: 9780316185486)

A series of natural disasters has decimated the earth. Cut off from the rest of the world, England is a dark place. The sun rarely shines, food is scarce, and groups of criminals roam the woods, searching for prey. The people are growing restless.

When a ruthless revolutionary sets out to overthrow the crown, he makes the royal family his first target. Blood is shed in Buckingham Palace, and only sixteen-year-old Princess Eliza manages to escape.

Determined to kill the man who destroyed her family, Eliza joins the enemy forces in disguise. She has nothing left to live for but revenge, until she meets someone who helps her remember how to hope—and to love—once more. Now she must risk everything to ensure that she not become... The Last Princess.

Seriously!? How could I NOT want to read this one? Futuritic with a historical feel, and what seems to me a Kick Ass Female MC !

Are you pining for this one along with me?!

Pre-Order it from Amazon or The Book Depository ( free international shipping )

The Girl In The Steel Corset

2012-04-02T22:10:00.001-07:00

Hardcover, 473 pages
Published May 24th 2011 by Harlequin Teen

ISBN: 0373210337 (ISBN13: 9780373210336)
Series: Steampunk Chronicles #1
Setting: England, 1897 (United Kingdom)

She thought there was something wrong with her. She was right.
Finley Jayne has known for quite some time that she isn’t ‘normal,’ but when she beats up the son of her employer and is forced to flee, she stumbles into a world where there are bigger freaks than her. They take her in, treat her like family and demand her trust. How can Finley trust them when she can’t trust herself? And why is she drawn to the powerful Griffin as well as the dangerous Jack? She has to get herself under control before she gets into trouble she can’t get out of.
Griffin King is one of the most powerful men in Britain but he couldn’t save his best friend from almost dying. He is determined to save Finley and help her become the person he knows she can be, but there’s evil afoot in London. Machines have attacked humans under the orders of a nefarious criminal called The Machinist. He has sworn to protect his country against such a threat, but he’s never faced any foe like this. However, when he discovers The Machinist’s connection to his past, Griffin vows to end the villain once and for all — but he’ll need the help of all his friends, including the beautiful Finley Jayne – the girl in the steel corset.

Every time I see the cover of this amazing book I remember what one of my old Borders managers said when we first put it on the shelf. Along the lines of "Damn, that sounds good." And *long pause* "Hott" Lol.. He hit the nail on the head with this one!

Lately I have come across many books that after a few pages in I think " Why did I not read this sooner!" The Girl In The Steel Corset is one of those! My only saving grace is that since I took so long to read book #1, less of a wait for book#2!

This story pulled me in so many different directions, It had me loving a character one moment, hating them the next. Falling for the "criminal mastermind" as well as the devastatingly handsome duke. Feeling sorry for Finely one moment, and hoping she doesn't kill someone the next! I could go on. I loved ride I was taken on.

Jack Dandy - Criminal Mastermind, and yet.. swoonworthy ;) Loved his accent and wiley ways!

Finley - The Jekyl/Hyde Character ; I loved all her personalities! Shy and sweet one moment, Spunky and kick ass the next.

Griffen - Oh Griffen. His abilities were intense, but it never seems to overpower the softspot he has for his family and friends.

Emily- A bit of an oddball character, while I know she was still a "younger" character. Her manner of speaking threw me off a bit. But that did not make me like her any less! Smart and sweet I fell for her just like a few other characters in the book ;)

Sam- My feelings for him are all over! I never quite swooned.. definitely hated at times. A dynamic character that kept me guessing

And that's just a peek into the awesome characters that Kady Cross created!

Not to mention the style in this book! It blew me away. I have always had a "thing" for steampunk - though I never felt I could pull it off - But translating a style into a story.. I never thought it would have worked so perfectly. Mechanics meets art and style.. Gorgeous.

The time period is another thing that made this story rock. The lifestyle in this time period is one that, basically makes Teenagers Adults. They work, they get married, their dukes and criminals, they drink ect.. If Finely's age was not given, I would have thought she was more in her 20's. This time period and steampunk style makes the story one that can cross the lines between what some readers deem YA and Adult.

An array of characters that were vibrant and entertaining and A world that was just the same. The Girl In The Steel Corset blew me away. Kady Cross blends sci fy and fantasy together in a wonderful way, with characters that seem to have "magic" or special abilities, and automatons - Robots - that appear to be growing a mind of their own. I never knew what to expect next!

Steampunk literature in all it's glory! The Girl In the Steel Corset has convinced me that steampunk is a Genre on the rise!

Rating: Are you kidding me?! 5/5 !
Do yourself a favor ( And myself ! I need more people to talk to about this book! ) If this review, or even someone else's review, peaked your interest in this book. Go pick it up now!!

You can Also order it from The Book Depository with FREE international shipping!

Hardcover : $13.95 HERE
OR Pre-Order the Paperback copy ( 1/2 a month to go! ) for only $7.49 HERE

April TBR

2012-03-31T16:52:00.003-07:00

April TBR Pile !

Working through some Netgalley books This month :) hopefully mixing in some others as well

Will I actually get through 7 books in April ? I sure am hoping so!

Have you read or are you looking forward to any of the books on my TBR pile? Share in the comments

A look back at March

Reviewed:

Whipering Hills by Taryn Browning - Read my review HERE

White Witch by Trish Milburn - Read my review HERE

Incarnate by Jodi Meadows - Read my review HERE

Ashfall by Mike Mullen - Read my review HERE

I did read more books in March, their reviews are just forming themselves in my mind >.< March was a bit odd for me. I'm going to work hard to get my blog on track !

Please don't forget, if you found a book from my blog and are interested in buying it, consider going through one of the Affiliates! Links for Amazon and The Book Depository can be found on the left side of the blog :) A small percentage comes back to the blog with no extra cost to you when you use the affiliate links! ANY earnings will go right back to the blog for Giveaways :D

Whispering Hills Tour stop

2012-03-29T00:00:00.000-07:00

For as long as she can remember, 17-year-old Alexis Forbes can hear the thoughts of others. Most recently, she is disturbed by the dark, unfamiliar voice of a frightening killer: callous, cunning, charismatic…and dead.

She hears his every sinister thought. But she can’t tell anyone. No one would believe her. Alexis is suddenly being haunted by a terrifying past she doesn’t remember, and a ghost with a serious score to settle. Even Chance, the gorgeous new guy she’s falling for, has his own ghostly secret. He’s definitely not like any guy she’s ever met. Alexis soon discovers she has a connection to the dead and it runs much deeper than she could ever imagine. And if the sociopathic entity has his way, she’ll finally be sentenced to the fate she escaped thirteen years ago.

Cover Love

Let's talk about the cover a bit shall we? Cause I kinda love it. I enjoy the simplicity and the "soft" feel of it. How it slowly changes from a more sharp image down to a softer/fuzzier one if that makes sense. I also love that the model on the image is not , BAM in your face with her beauty. It feels more realistic to me. My only real negative is that her outfit doesn't seem to match with the story for me... but that's just me being picky. I also love the quote at the top of the cover! It ties in really well with the huge theme of opposites in the book! Many smaller titles/ indie books have covers that feel "blah" to me. To unoriginal or simple. This one feels like more effort was put into it! Just because we maybe shouldn't "Judge a book by it's cover" , that doesn't mean it shouldn't have a rockin one!

What do you think? Does this cover help draw you into the story? What do you like or dislike about it? Share in the comments below!

Review

Whispering Hills was definitely not what I expected. I started in thinking I was going to get a romance with a little bit of a ghostly back story and ended up reading a haunting mystery that that had me wondering which way was up! What guy was good, what move was right!?

While I am still not a huge fan of mysteries, this story had just enough paranormal aspects and romance to it to hold my attention. It took me a little while to connect with Alexis, and even longer to connect with Chance. But they grew on me and I began to root and fear for them. However in this story it was definitely the antagonist and the side character/ friend that kept me moving forward. Gabriel was creepy and terrifying and intense and .. hmm what other words to describe and evil guy can I use! I love me a good bad guy lol. Summer was quirky and fun though a bit sterotypical when it came down to "I'm a teenage witch so I am going to wear goth clothes and appear all broody." She breaks out of it and becomes an awesome character!

I gotta say I hope that Taryn Browning brings more Witchcraft into future books, I loved the "witchy" scenes in Whispering Hills and really feel that it is something she could focus on and write a kick ass story!

This story had alot of twists and turns that kept me guessing, always wondering what was around the corner for the characters and if what they were doing was really in their best interest. I look forward to seeing what else Taryn Browing has to offer and will be checking out her other books for sure!

Don't forget to check out the list below and drop by the other stops!
Tons of giveaways and some great reviews !

gTour Dates -

MARCH

March 12 - Love of Books *Excerpt & Giveaway*Tour Kick-Off*
March 13 - Flipping Through the Pages - *Review & Giveaway*
March 14 - Book Briefs *Review & Giveaway*
March 15th - The Reading Geek *Review & Guest Post*
Creative Reads - *Review & This or That Interview & Giveaway*
March 16 - The I Love Books Club *Review & This or That Interview*
March 18 - Girls on YA Books - *Review & Giveaway*
March 19 - Nata ArtistaDonna *Review & Interview & Giveaway*
A Life Pixelated *Review*
March 20 - Sweet Southern Home *Promo Stop & Guest Post*
A Life Pixelated *Guest Post & Giveaway*
March 21 - Synchronized Reading *Guest Post and Excerpt*
March 22 - This is From My Heart *Interview & Giveaway*
March 23 - Book Loving Mom - *Review & Guest Post*
March 24 - Books to the Sky *Review & Excerpt*
Following the Reader *Review
March 25 - The Autumn Review *Excerpt Promo Stop
March 26 - Doodle's Book Blog *Review & Giveaway*
Waiting on Sunday to Drown *Review & Giveaway*
March 27 - Unabridged Bookshelf *Review & Giveaway*
March 28 - Teen Librarian's Toolbox *Review & Giveaway*
Books 4 Juliet *Guest Post & Giveaway*
March 29 - The Passionate Bookworm *Review & Cover Post*
March 30 - An Avid Readers Musings *Review & Guest Post*
March 31 - Once Upon A Twilight *

APRIL

April 1 - MajiBookshelf *Review & Giveaway
April 2 - YA-Aholic *Review & Interview*
Addicted to Books *Review & Guest Post & Giveaway*
April 3 - Sim-Sational Books *Review*
April 4 - Lovey Dovey Books *Review & Giveaway*
Better Read Than Dead *Review & Guest Post & Giveaway*
April 5 - Chapter x Chapter *Review & Excerpt & Giveaway*
Shirleyy's Bookshelf *Review & Giveaway*
April 6 - The Life of Fiction *Review & Giveaway*
April 7 - Shadow Kisses Book Reviews *mini review & Giveaway
April 8 - Escaping... One Book @ a Time *Review & Giveaway
April 9 - The Bookish Babes *Guest Post
Letters Inside Out *Review & Giveaway*
Kindling the Fire *Review & Giveaway
April 10 - Bookish Brunette *Guest Post & Promo Post*
Novels On The Run *Review
April 11 - My Cute Bookshelf *Promo Post & Giveaway*
Obsession with Books *Review & Guest Post*
April 12 - Good Choice Reading *Promo Post*
April 12 - SupaGurl Books *Tour Wrap-Up* Review & BIG GIVEAWAY

The Passionate Bookworm

And the Winner Is ....

T-shirt Giveaway Blitz !

Novels, News and Notes Giveaway :)

Blog Hiatus - Ish

Late Mailbox Monday

*No post on Sunday *

Fund Raising Raffle !!

Capture ( Cryptid Tales #2 ) Blog hop stop and Giveaway!

Reveal ( Cryptid Tales Book #1 )

Meeting Destiny Tour Stop and Giveaway!

Author Event: Kimberly Derting

In My Mailbox

The Hunt

Warped

Waiting on Wednesday

350 Follower giveaway! ( International )

In My Mailbox

Masque Of The Red Death

I.M.M ...Kinda

Frostbite (Vampire Academy #2)

Foreign Cover Friday: Shiver

Waiting On Wednesday

The Girl In The Steel Corset

April TBR

Whispering Hills Tour stop

No post on Sunday