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Summer Wrap Up Read-A-Thon

noreply@blogger.com (Jude Henderson) — Tue, 22 May 2012 07:00:00 +0000

Jennifer @Some Like It Paranormal and I are hosting The Summer Wrap Up Read~A~Thon!

Summer is comming soon! and we all know that means lots of reading time! but Jennifer and I were thinking about what happens when summer vacations are almost over and you still have a Huge TBR pile, so we thought about a Summer Wrap Up Read-a-Thon! Here's the details:

It will take place August 4th-August 12th. It will provide some motivation to finish up all the reading you were hoping to get done over the summer. You can read whatever you want and as much or little as you want. If you can only participate during a few days of the read-a-thon that is okay too. There is no requirement to follow but it's always appreciated. You don't have to have a blog, feel free to follow along on twitter, goodreads, or facebook. We will be tweeting with hashtag #SWUR. You can follow us on twitter for challenge updates but it's not required.

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We have a ton of fabulous challenges and giveaways planned. The full schedule will be released closer to the read-a-thon start date. Also at the end we look forward to seeing what you accomplished so we will have a review linky set up after the read-a-thon. You can link up your goodreads reviews if you don't have a blog. It will give us a chance to check out the reviews of what everyone else was reading.

Sign up with the linky below. It is the same linky on both our blogs so you only need to sign up once. We will send out a reminder email closer to the start date.

Hiatus :(

noreply@blogger.com (Jude Henderson) — Sun, 20 May 2012 17:55:00 +0000

Finals Start tomorrow and I won't be 100% free during this week and the next :(

2 Weeks of Hiatus.

I've been really laze lately doing a bunch of excuses on why I shouldn't do my homework, for example, the stars:

But that won't work for me much longer so it's time I bury my head in my school books and forget that I have a life. But only for 2 weeks, I'll survive :) ...... right?

.......

2 Weeks of craziness and I'm completely back! I'll be back with a Giveaway that'll start June 4 so stay tuned! The Summer Wrap-Up Read-a-Thon is coming up so do not forget to sign up!

Wish me luck on finals and I'll see you guys in June 4 :)

Crossroads - Mary Ting [Giveaway]

noreply@blogger.com (Jude Henderson) — Wed, 16 May 2012 16:18:00 +0000

Crossroads by Mary Ting

Date Released:July 29th 2011
Publisher: World Castle
Pages: 315 pages
Format: Kindle Book
Source:Author

Summary:

Claudia Emerson has a good friend who shares the same first name and last name. That friend unfortunately dies in a tragic accident during homecoming dance. Claudia is distraught at the loss of her friend, but is even more disturbed by her dreams, which seem to take her to another place called Crossroads. Unknown to her, Crossroads is like a second heaven, a place between heaven and earth. It is where the souls of humans in comas or near death experiences may wander. Where, Claudia meets Michael, a nephilim, a half angel, half human, whom she often meets in her dreams. It turns out that this isn’t her first visit to Crossroads, which is an enigma for no human can ever travel there until Claudia.

Now the fallen and demons are after her, suspecting she must be special and it is up to Michael and the other nephilims to protect her. Her dream becomes a nightmare as more secrets are revealed, about who she really is, and the true identities of the people she loves most. Can Michael fight his growing feelings for Claudia and protect her as a guardian angel should?

From Goodreads

My Review:

Claudia has been able to enter the Crossroads several times during her sleep, always unnoticed except for a special guy that notices her every visit, watching with curious eyes. How is she able to go there? answers come near her eighteenth birthday and just when she thought her life was taking a normal and good road she visited Crossroads one more time - but this time she does not got at all unnoticed and she discovers a new world she had no idea exited and that apparently she belongs too.

Our cute guy's name is Michael, I'll admit, the moment I met him I was ready to hate him, lol. I though he was a bit of a jerk, but you know, things change and I now love him a lot :D The bad new is that Claudia cannot be with him because he is not exactly what you'd call human - he's an alkin. To make things worst there's a group of bad people after her - The Fallen. They constantly appear to take Claudia away -some of this parts were creepy - but the alkins are there to help her.

Romance, Action, Sacrifice are all part of Crossroads, a love you won't forget and a story you won't regret reading.

Check out my review on Between [Crossroads Saga Book 2] this Friday :)

To the world you are one person, bu to me you are my world.
In my heart, my soul - M

GIVEAWAY

1 Kindle Copy of Crossroads! To enter just leave a comment telling me which is your favorite Angel/Nephilim/Fallen book! Don't forget to leave your e-mail!
Ends May 25. One winner.

Author's Website:

http://www.marytingcrossroads.com/
Buy The Book!
http://www.amazon.com/Crossroads-Mary-Ting/dp/1456888579
Goodreads:
http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/11283685-crossroads

Birthday Giveaway @Some Like It Paranormal!

noreply@blogger.com (Jude Henderson) — Tue, 15 May 2012 18:12:00 +0000

Jennifer from Some Like It Paranormal is having a one day birthday giveaway! She's my Best Blogging Friend and I just Love that Girl, her blog is seriously amazing and she deserves the best birthday wishes so be sure to stop by her blog :)

IMM #38

noreply@blogger.com (Jude Henderson) — Sun, 13 May 2012 16:53:00 +0000

In My Mailbox

IMM is hosted by Kristi from The Story Siren.

IMM this week I have:

Sweet Evil by Wendy Higgins
I'm really exited I finally got this one, it sounds like a great read and I love the cover :)
Ascend by Amanda Hocking
I got this one last week but I didn't get a chance to add it to my last IMM so here it is! I finally got the last one, can't wait to start reading this series ;)

Grave Mercy by Robin LaFevers
This book has insanely positive reviews and a lot of people have recommended it to me. I was really surprised when I bought it, the book is so thick! I must read it soon to find out what all the hype is about.

and I also got Fifty Shades Of Grey... again. I lend my copy to a friend and she spilled a red colored drink all over it so she bought me a new one..... I'm still grumpy for the fact that she ruined my book >.< you know hat they say 'Every girl is capable of murder if you hurt her [books]' -.-

What did you got in your Mailbox :)?

Blogger Lift #43

noreply@blogger.com (Jude Henderson) — Tue, 08 May 2012 16:32:00 +0000

Blogger Lift:

Blogger Lift Is Hosted Here. and in Goodreads on YABC. Blogger Lift is a feature in which I'll promote blogs I follow and that I recommenced you.

Blogger Lift is Filled until next year! Thank you to all the Blogger who have participated and those who Signed Up!

More Info on Blogger Lift:
Requirements Of Blogger Lift

Featured this week:

Winged Reviews

Winged Reviews, a book blog by Alison and Daphne. The site will mainly feature book reviews by us both, as well as weekly memes, blog tours and other random book-related excitement. Hope you enjoy your stay!

1. In Between Writing and Reading what do you like to do?
Daphne: I watch copious amounts of television! I also love to shop, eat out and spend time with my friends and boyfriend.

Ali: I am a big TV watcher too. I love Star Trek, Game of Thrones, Big Bang Theory, True Blood and other such supernatural TV shows. Also love going to the cinema and having games nights with my fiance and my friends!

2. Convince me to join your blog twitter style. 140 Characters or less. GO!

Daphne & Ali: Two unique bloggers, all genres covered. We not only do reviews, but feature covers, memes, videos, giveaways and general book-squeeing!

3. A Fruit. A Vegetable. A Soda

Daphne: Cherries. Broccoli. Iced Tea (fizzy drinks make my mouth go funny).

Ali: Raspberries. Carrots. Diet coke!

4. Subject A comes from under a rock and finds Subject B and wants a recommendation for a good book. What should Subject B recommend?

Daphne: The Book Thief by Markus Zusak. It's got everything I love in a book and more: superb writing, amazing POV character, humour and heart. If you haven't read it yet, you are missing out!

Ali: Difficult question. Waaay too many. So I'll cheat and go for two. The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins and Divergent by Veronica Roth. Both epically awsome stories that started my love of all things dystopia.

5. Upcoming release you are most exited about?

Daphne: The Serpent's Shadow by Rick Riordan, probably because I'm waiting for my pre-order to make it's way through the mail as I write this. The final book in The Kane Chronicles series, which mixes Egyptian Mythology with modern day YA adventure. Rick Riordan is a master at this, I wish he was around when I was a kid!

Ali: Again... too many to pick from. But I would have to say The Traitor Queen by Trudi Canavan. The third and final book in the Traitor Spy trilogy that I have been waiting (inpatiently) for over a year for now.. I love traditional fantasy and Trudi is one of my favourite authors. Her Black Magician Trilogy is one of my favourites and this new series is seriously awsome too. I need to know how it ends!!

6. YA Character you have the biggest crush on?

Daphne: Peeta Mellark from The Hunger Games series. I even made a website tribute to him while waiting for Mockingjay to come out! I still wish he was played by another actor in the movies though *coughHunterParrishcough*, but as long as they stay true to his awesomeness, then I'm happy.

Ali: Oh this is easy. Prince Ash from the awsome Iron Fey series by Julie Kagawa. Who doesn't love a brooding faery prince!!

7. and now a detailed description of your blog :)

Daphne & Ali: Between Ali and I, we manage to cover most genres out there, so if you like Paranormal, Fantasy, Dystopian, Romance, Historical Fiction, Action Adventure, Chick Lit, you name it, we cover it. The blog is a mix of our reviews, plus memes, cover reveals, tours, hops and giveaways so hopefully our content is varied enough to keep people coming back. Plus Ali does these amazing videos as well, which is a nice break from reading text! We are always working on unique content for the blog, so please keep visiting! :)

Daphne's Goodreads profile: http://www.goodreads.com/daphs
Ali's Goodreads Profile: http://www.goodreads.com/user/show/4983681-alison-winged-reviews
Our Twitter: @wingedreviews
Our Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/wingedreviews

IMM #37

noreply@blogger.com (Jude Henderson) — Sat, 05 May 2012 18:50:00 +0000

In My Mailbox

IMM is hosted by Kristi from The Story Siren.

In My Mailbox this past few weeks I got

The Fifty Shades Trilogy. Again. I already had it for Kindle but since I'm a compulsive book buyer and they were all in Costco I just couldn't resist. Insanely Addictive books. Highly recommend.

For My Kindle I Got:

The Crossroads Saga for the Upcoming Blog Tour

and Lend I got Reason to Breathe, which I already finished [review coming up]

and last I got Shade, which is the second book in the Shade Series, really exited 'bout this one :)

As always, let me know what You got in Your Mailbox :)
Don't forget to leave a link ;)

Congratulations!

noreply@blogger.com (Jude Henderson) — Sat, 05 May 2012 03:25:00 +0000

I totally forgot to Congratulate the Winners of my 1 Year of Blogging and 1000 Followers Giveaway!
[Better late than never, right?] Congrats to Jenn @Simply Young Adult and to Julia!

Julia's choice of Book:

and Jenn's

Lol, I gave away the complete Hunger Games Series x) Enjoy!

Thank you to everyone who entered and congrats again to Julia and Jenn :)

The Mexican Diaries Part 2

noreply@blogger.com (Jude Henderson) — Sat, 05 May 2012 03:10:00 +0000

5 de Mayo? I went shopping yesterday and in every store the cashier told me happy 5 de Mayo. In Spanish. And it is always amusing, because they always say it in Spanish with a cute accent. My point is: I have absolutely no idea why people in the US celebrate this... I just don't get it, us Mexicans don't celebrate it! it isn't a date even worthy of missing school or a day at work! like, at all. I mean yeah, we won a mini battle against France but that was after we lost a bunch more battles and, well... we don't celebrate, lol x)

All the 'happy 5 de mayos' reminded me that I hadn't made another one of this posts, so I drove up the hills and took a picture of the part of Mexico in which I live [seriously low quality picture on the Left]

and the other day I saw one of my favorite Mexican movies of all time in Target! which brings me to my next point: Mexican Movies are great, I love them and if you understand Spanish or don't mind subtitles I recommend you watch them, we have this really dark sense of humor, even in the most cruel of situations we can still make a dry joke so if you feel like this is your thing, let me recommend a few movies for you:

Casi Divas - Niñas Mal - Cansada de Besar Sapos - Amar the Duele [You will cry, I swear on my life, You Will CRY.] - Volverte a Ver.

those are just a few mentions. and since I'm taking advantage of this post and showing you guys my favorite movies I shall show you also show you some of my favorite song [I'm pretty mainstream in my tastes, and really into pop so... yeah. it's still music.]

[Youtube Links]
Camila - Solo Para Ti
Pambo - Perdon
Sin Banderas - Suelta Mi Mano
Belanova - Por Ti
Playa Limbo - Imaginarte

Again, those are just a few of my favorites, seriously recommend.

and now totally out of the blue, three announcements: I built a mini bookshelf for my mini books [you know those pocket size books that totally mess up your normal shelve, example Jennifer Echols books? well, I made a mini book shelve for these books for one of my classes. I went to see Cirque Du Soleil, this time I saw Totem, as always, these shows are totally worth it. And I got bangs. Indeed, totally out of the blue....

and the Cat LITERALLY ate my Math Homework...

My favorite bar in all Mexico: [they have the most delirious Margaritas and Martinis in the whole world!] oh yeah, in Mexico you can go out clubbing, drinking, smoking and vote at the age of 18.

Le Conteiner

Yum.

I seriously would have loved to have nice pictures of the city but my school schedule is killing me and I haven't had the time. You still get the insider in the life of a Mexican 18 year old's extremely boring life.

Since this post is insanely boring in with no point I shall add random pictures below to compensate the lack of interesting things. Enjoy:

Feliz 5 de Mayo :D!

Saving You Saving Me - Kailin Gow

noreply@blogger.com (Jude Henderson) — Tue, 01 May 2012 16:15:00 +0000

Saving You Saving Me by Kailin Gow

Date Released: April 16th 2012
Publisher: theEDGEbooks.com
Pages: 290 pages
Format: ARC
Source: ARoMR Tours

Summary:

Sam never thought she would fall for the one mysterious guy she has been speaking to over the phone for months, the boy the counselors called Daggers. She wasn't supposed to talk to him outside of their sessions. But as she began to peel the layers of Daggers and learn who he is, the one boy she is supposed to be saving, might just be the one who is saving her.

Author: Kailin Gow is the author of over 100 books, with the majority of them for young adults. Her most popular series are: The Frost Series, PULSE Series, Desire Series, Wicked Woods, Steampunk Scarlett Novels, and more. A full-time author, she is also a producer, having worked in radio, television, and film. She grew up in Southern California, lived in Texas and England, and had traveled extensively around the world.

From Goodreads

My Review:

This book is Fifty Shades of Grey for Young Adults, no kidding, they are seriously alike. Note: I do not say this in a negative way. At all. I read this one before Fifty Shades of Grey and I must say I consider it like the in between, from a YA book to an adult book. Let's leave Fifty Shades for a moment and focus on this book:

Sam is a girl that has had to deal with a lot of complicated things are a very young age: her sister, an alcoholic mother, a father that doesn't seem to want her, and a part of her past that haunts her. Then young millionaire Collins steps into the picture along with a new job and a mysterious caller, and thing seem to start getting better.

Collins himself is a lot to take in, since he seems ta have huge problems of his own, and Sam is there to save him and help him get through this issues. This is what I most love about the book, that both character were saving and helping each other, there was no "I am the damsel in distress and you must help me." Also I really enjoyed that all of the supportive characters seemed to have their own little stories and where basically very complete characters.

The only downside of the book was that sometimes the dialog between character seemed a little bit off, but I got past that, and am I anxiously awaiting for the next book in the series? YES!
Like I said, this book was Fifty Shades for YA, I really enjoyed and am looking forward for the next one in the series :)

Website: www.KailinGowBooks.com

Blog: http://KailinGow.Wordpress.com

Twitter: http://Twitter.com/KailinGow

Facebook: http://Facebook.com/KailinGowBooks

Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/KailinGow

Cover Reveal

noreply@blogger.com (Jude Henderson) — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 23:30:00 +0000

Summary:
Tormented by a repressed past, Liam is faced with the responsibility of raising, and taking care of a pack of younger, obnoxious ‘pups’. He’d do anything for them; guilt from prior mistakes, driving him to protect them at any cost. Until a strange human girl, bearing the scent of a wolf, throws his world into chaos. Instinct says she’s his mate. Logic says she’s a danger to the pack. Curiosity can’t keep him away.

From Goodreads

I Loved Caged Moon! [which is the Female POV] So I'm very exited to show you guys this cover!

You can find my review of Caged Moon Here :)

Between Updates

noreply@blogger.com (Jude Henderson) — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 02:47:00 +0000

In my absence a lot of interesting things have happened. First, I learned that nude models don't look like they do in movies, they do not have perfect bodies, they have human bodies [if you're wondering why I know this it's because of my Natural Drawing class] so yeah, don't let Hollywood full you and it does get awkward when you're the lucky person that has the model facing you... just saying.

Next, school this week was asdfhadskfhadsohgoeaj
Jesus, I had soo much homework and exams and I thought I wasn't gong to survive, lucky me I'm still breathing.

I became a reading maniac. To manage all the school stress I read and read on every little spare time I had, between classes, at lunch, whenever I could! I read 3 books in one week, me feels proud :3

and since last Saturday I have been sleeping after midnight and waking up at 5:30 am. EVERYDAY, so I look kinda like a zombie...just saying.

Just wanted to let you know that I'm alive and that I'm sorta kinda here, because my brain hasn't been able to connect with me after this harsh week and I'm not sure when will I find it again....

Summer Wrap-up Read-a-Thon Sign ups coming up! Blog tours coming up! Reviews coming up! and a special Giveaway coming up ;)

adios, arrivederci, adeus, au revoir, Goodbye :3 [Used Google Translate, hehe]

Blogger Lift #42

noreply@blogger.com (Jude Henderson) — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 04:26:00 +0000

Featured this week:

Once Upon a Prologue

1. In Between Writing and Reading what do you like to do?
A bit of everything: I love to spend time with friends and family, shop, go out to eat, swim, and geek out my TV shows (Bones, The Vampire Diaries, and Once Upon a Time!) I'm also a writer, not published, but definitely interested, and my writing is my heart, pretty much. I talk to my characters and love them to an extent that most people don't understand.

2. Convince me to join your blog twitter style. 140 Characters or less. GO!
A fabulously geeky, passionate, and fun blog about young adult and paranormal romance literature!

3.- A TV Show. A Movie. A Song.
Doctor Who. Bright Star. "Come Wake Me Up" by Rascal Flatts.

4. Subject A comes from under a rock and finds Subject B and wants a recommendation for a good book. What should Subject B recommend?
You want a GOOD book. A book that takes you on a journey and makes you feel something and is just generally amazing. HMMM. This is a two-parter, one for YA, and one for other becaue, well, there are two that come to mind. If it's a YA read, it's Before I Fall by Lauren Oliver, because... *flails* It's amazing. If it's another genre, it's The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss, because I love Kvothe like I love chocolate, and that's some serious love there.

5. Upcoming release you are most exited about?
Timepiece by Myra McEntire. Time travel PLUS a sizzling romance...and oh yes...Kaleb. YES PLEASE.

6. YA Character you have the biggest crush on?
Whoa, Jude, way to throw out the impossible question. ;) Probably Etienne St Clair because well, is there anyone more perfect? Nope, there isn't! Talk about SWOON-worthy. That boy definitely is.

7. and now a detailed description of your blog :)
At Once Upon a Prologue, I read and review mainly young adult literature in various sub-genres (mainly paranormal and contemporary) as well as paranormal romance with a bit of urban fantasy splashed in. I'm a unashamed geek, a fangirl, and a book lover, and I hope all that comes out in my reviews. I also have three features: Once Upon a Blooger (where I interview fellow bloggers/followers), Guest Who (where a fellow blogger/follower and I guest post on one another's blog) and If I Could Write a Letter To Me (where I write a letter to my younger blogging self with things I wish I'd known when I started blogging.)

Find Her:

Goodreads | Facebook | Twitter

IMM #36 [Kindle Books Part Two]

noreply@blogger.com (Jude Henderson) — Sun, 08 Apr 2012 20:28:00 +0000

In My Mailbox

IMM is hosted by Kristi from The Story Siren.

Hello Everyone! Today I show you the rest of the Kindle books I got :D! but first, I got Two books for an upcoming Blog Tour. I was only expecting Saving You, Saving Me. So the other one was a complete surprise and both were signed! Can't wait to read them and for the Blog Tour in May :D!

and now, Kindle Books Part Two:

That was all for me this week, What did you got in your Mailbox :)?

Eden's Root - Rachel Fisher

noreply@blogger.com (Jude Henderson) — Sun, 08 Apr 2012 05:43:00 +0000

Eden's Root by Rachel Fisher

Date Released: December 17th 2011
Date Read: April 6, 2012
Format:e-book
Source: Author

Summary:
It is 2033, and the world hovers on the edge of explosion as unexplained crop deaths lead to severe global food shortages. In the United States, the Sickness is taking lives slowly, creeping its way into every family. Fi Kelly has already faced the Sickness in her own family, toughening her beyond her years. But a shocking confession from her dying father will push her toughness to its absolute limits. Saddled with an impossible secret and the mission of saving her little sister, Fi sets out to transform herself into the warrior that she must become to survive the coming collapse. Along the way, she will discover that evil can be accidental and that love can be intentional.

From Goodreads

My Review:

Dystopian novels are some of my favorites, they all have original and thrilling concepts, and Eden's Root was not the exception, though with a bit more creepiness in it because the scenery of the story sounds a bit more possible than average dystopian and because the year is waaay to close for my comfort o_o 2033 to be exact. Finger's crossed this story never happens, anyways, on to reviewing ;)

In order to survive you need food, bu what happens when the food that feeds you it's also the one killing you? Fi's father is close to death and he reveals a terrible secret to her, one that won't be so much of a secret in a short period of time, something that will change the world completely as they know it. Fi's father gives her one mission: to prepare and train to survive and take care of her family when the time comes.

Fi was one of my favorite aspect of the story, she is only fourteen years old and at her age, I was doing a bunch of stupid stuff, so to think that she is forced to grow up and take upon herself really big responsibilities in order to survive, it is quite impressive. Not only that, but she also has to make sure that she and her family make it to safety, but things get a bit more complicated, and instead of just her family, she brings on a-couple-of-a-lot of more people. Complicated.

Eden's Root is really good book with equally good and strong characters. I only had a little bit of trouble with a few parts of the dialog that didn't seem to flow quite naturally, but other than that the books is really worth reading :)

Noah - Elizabeth Reyes

noreply@blogger.com (Jude Henderson) — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 08:01:00 +0000

Noah by Elizabeth Reyes

Date Released: March 1st 2012
Date Read: April 02, 2012
Format: Kindle Edition
Source: Author

Summary:
Veronica Cruz has been through hell and back. After disconnecting with the world two years ago to be at the side of her dying mother, she’s left alone, unemployed, overweight, and feeling a decade older than her twenty-eight years. When her best friend coaxes her into joining the local gym to ditch her depression and rejuvenate her life, she meets Noah. Assigned to help Veronica lose weight, Noah is everything she expected a young trainer to be—perfectly chiseled, supportive and motivating. Add to that, he’s incredibly sexy. He’s everything she’s ever looked for in a man. What she least expected was for him to fall for her, but he has. There's just one glaring problem: Noah is eight years younger.

Noah Quintanilla has his eye on a boxing title—someday. Down for a few months with an injury, his maintenance-boy pay at 5th Street Gym won't cut it. He’s finally given the opportunity to train. The catch? His trainee is an out-of-shape woman with a free week pass. Taking on the challenge, Noah stumbles into one of the closest friendships he’s ever known, and before he knows it, he’s in love. But Veronica’s not having it—the age difference is too much. Their platonic relationship means having to watch her date other men—something that would make him crazy. Believing he's the man for her, Noah sets out to prove that age is but an illusion, and there's more to him than just a number.

From Goodreads

Not a YA Title.

My Review:

Wow, my favorite Elizabeth Reyes book so far, I couldn't/can't get the story out of my head, I just Love Elizabeth Reyes books. I'll stop my babbling and I'll start telling you about the book:

Roni has had a rough year, she lost her mother and gained a lot of pounds, she also lost her social life and work and gained, well, even more pounds. So in an attempt to get her old life and self back she decides to start with her weight. She goes to a gym and she gets a trainer: Meet Noah *sigh/swoon* Noah who is sexy, smart, an excellent trainer and young - a bit too young for Roni. After weeks of daily training, amazing progress from Roni and great support from Noah, naturally, emotions start to build. But Roni is decided to not anything happen between her and Noah because of Age differences, and Noah is determined to prove to Roni that he is mature enough and the perfect guy for her. And then the fun begins.

This is the first book I read that follows this storyline, you usually hear about guys being way older but in this book it's the opposite! our Female Lead character is older and I Loved the story, I had so much fun following both characters. Roni was sometimes a bit too stubborn with the age thing but you couldn't help but understand her, her concerns were natural. And Noah, wow, Noah! he was a great character, he was committed and sexy and disciplined and sexy and sweet and sexy.

I only wish it had been longer, I really enjoyed reading it. Like all Elizabeth Reyes novels, we have hot Latin guys and really great support characters that will be getting their own spotlight, I cannot wait for the rest of the rest of the 5fth Street Series. I Totally Recommend it!

“If there’s one thing I’ve learned my whole life, time and age are but an illusion.”

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Blogger Lift #41

noreply@blogger.com (Jude Henderson) — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 18:48:00 +0000

Featured this week

Teenage Bookaholic

1. In Between Writing and Reading what do you like to do?
When I'm not reading, I'm glued to my phone. I tweet and Facebook quite a bit, but I'm addicted to an app series of games called Story, and there's like Restaurant Story where you run a restaurant, or Pet Shop Story where you run a pet shop. I also love to sleep!!!

2. Convince me to join your blog twitter style. 140 Characters or less. GO!
LOL I rite quality revws bout awsum books n luv to tweet my thoughts bout books n authors. (did i make it?)

3. A Number. A Color. A Magazine.
317. Blue. Psychology (its really a magazine!).

4. Subject A comes from under a rock and finds Subject B and wants a recommendation for a good book. What should Subject B recommend? First, I'd ask if they know what a book really is, then find out how well they can read, then give them a hunting style book or something outdoorsy. Not really wanting to scare them with the modern world! I mean, everything is digital! *Shows Kindle glued to her hand*

5. Upcoming release you are most exited about?
Ellen Hopkin's Smoke ( next year... :( ) and Tilt (THIS YEAR!!! X) )

6. YA Character you have the biggest crush on?
Oh jeez...In order: all the guys in the Archangel Academy series (hate the book but GAY VAMPIRES!!!! *drools*), Fang from Maximum Ride series (hubba hubba!), Beck from The Wolves of Mercy Falls, and Gale from The Hunger Games (MY version!)

7. and now a detailed description of your blog :)
My blog is an amazing center of YA book info! I'm very passionate about my books and try to make it show in my reviews. I tailor my reviews to show more detail of a book than just the teaser. More of what to expect from the author who wrote the book you may just about to pick up. I also keep tabs on some amazing authors and their published books or to-be books. I also love to read suggested books and try try TRY to keep up on reviews!

Find her on Goodreads:

IMM #35 [Kindle Books Part 1]

noreply@blogger.com (Jude Henderson) — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 04:53:00 +0000

In My Mailbox

IMM is hosted by Kristi from The Story Siren.

So today I'm showing Half of my IMM for this week because, well, you guys know I have a new Kindle Touch right? did I mentioned that already? that I have a Kindle Touch? well, in case I didn't: I have a new Kindle Touch :D! LOL xD I can't stop bragging about it, I'm just so dang happy :D!!

.... and I got carried away with buying books. It's just too easy o_o Let's start:

Kindle IMM part One:

Legend of the Oceina Dragon
I've never read a book about dragons, and I'm not even sure if I'll like it but, for some odd reason I've had this book in my wishlist since forever and I just had these need to buy it. finally got it :3
Angel Burn by L.A. Weatherly
Heard great things about it and that cover is really cool

Between The Lines by Tammara Webber
this series has many fans and positive review, thought I'd give it a try.
Double Clutch by Liz Reinhardt
I won book number two in this series a while ago, and I finally bought the first one

Guardian by Rachel Morgan
Lovely Jennifer from Some Like it Paranormal really loved this book and I simply had to get it. read her review here.
From Fame to Shame by Veronica Blade
I saw it around and it seems interesting :)

Never Eighteen by Megan Bostic
I've been wanting to read this one for a while, they warned me I would cry big time :3
Cross My Heart by Katie Klein
Heard it's similar to Beautiful Disaster by Jamie McGuire. I certainly must read this one.

and that's only half of it. Like I said, I got carried away. But who cares, I'm as happy as one can get x)

My 1000 Followers Giveaway is almost over, so hurry up to enter, it's International :)

What did YOU got in your Mailbox? :) Don't forget to leave a link!

Between Updates

noreply@blogger.com (Jude Henderson) — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 22:02:00 +0000

Hello Everyone! Remember that horribly impossible drawing I had to make? Well, just finished it. With a total of 15 Hours through the course of 2 days. Fun.

The Original One [Right] and Mine :) [Left]

Lines, Lines and Only Lines. And I got the highest score: 100% :D! Hope I made you guys proud of me ;)

BUT I still have a Programing test this Friday and I have to prepare a presentation for my Advanced Communication in Spanish class :/ so I'm afraid I'll be absent the rest of this week too :((

BUT... [yeah, another but] I have reviews coming up! because between all this craziness I've managed to read!

That's all for now, just wanted to take some time to let you know guys that I'm still alive :)

See you Next Week :D!

IMM#34

noreply@blogger.com (Jude Henderson) — Sun, 25 Mar 2012 17:16:00 +0000

In My Mailbox

IMM is hosted by Kristi from The Story Siren.

AMAZINGLY-AWESOME things for me this week :D!

Bought Kindle Touch!

I'm so happy I could Cry!.... well, no, I'm not gonna cry x) but yay!!! I have no money and my tattoo saving are also in that Kindle but It was sooo worth it!! Now the only thing I have to do is save more money for a case and screen protector :D! [lol, I'll buy them soon]

and I got some books for Review :)

I am so very exited to read both of them!

So What did you guys got in your Mailbox :D!?

Interview with Lucy Swing [+Giveaway]

noreply@blogger.com (Jude Henderson) — Sat, 24 Mar 2012 14:27:00 +0000

Feathermore by Lucy Swing

When the one thing you live for is taken from you, do you let it go or do you fall?
Jade, like any other student at Brushwood High, awaits the start of the school year with a certain measure of dread. Worse, she is being threatened by a voice that only she can hear—a voice that lurks at the edges of her awareness, haunting her and warning her of something unknown. She has always been able to count on her two best friends, Claire and Nate, but can she confide in them now? About this? Would they even believe her?
Life takes a turn for the better when she meets Avan, a darkly handsome new student who, somehow, seems to drown out the voice and make her feel at ease.
But Jade soon comes to realize that good things don’t last forever. When everything spirals out of control, she is shattered by something she never saw coming. Dazed and despairing, she must now overcome tragedy and embrace her true existence and a new but dangerous love. Will she be able to save herself and those she loves, before it’s too late? Or will she let the surrounding darkness consume her?

About The Author

Lucy Swing lives in sunny Florida with her husband and two children. She is a YA Paranormal/ Romance writer, whose works include: Feathermore #1 (Feathermore Trilogy), Bloody Valentine, the novella, and Bloody Valentine is also offered in "Death by Chocolate," an anthology consisting of 6 fantastic YA short stories with a chocolaty twist.
She is an absolute book hoarder and must always have a book at arms distance. Music is her muse, and there is always a soundtrack that plays along her life.

For more information on Lucy Swing please visit her website:
http://www.LucySwing.com

The Interview

1. In Between Writing and Reading what do you like to do?
I don’t get to do much, really. I am a stay at home mom, so I spend most of my time making sure the house is tidy and the kids have their school lunches, do their homework and go to bed by 8PM. Spending time with my family is on the top of the list, obviously. My husband and I enjoy taking the kids on the boat. We live in Florida, so we get to do it all year round.

2. Describe your novel Twitter Style. 140 Characters or Less. GO!
Teenagers in love. Tragedy that will rattle their lives forever and a world Jade, the MC, must now accept, or will she?

3. Where did the idea to write Feathermore came from?
It actually came from a completely different story I wanted to write, but it was a little more for an adult audience. Little by little I molded it into what it is today.

4. Feathermore seems like a complex story, just as Jade seems like a complex character. What was the writing process like? any tough parts?
This is my first manuscript; everything about writing process was tough. I started writing it over the summer, so any down time was hard to come by. I think staying up well into the wee hours of the night and waking up at the crack of morning was one of the toughest. I had a definite idea on the characters and, to my relief, they loved talking to me. They had numerous conversations in my head and it just all came quite easily.

5. Tell us something at random.
I cannot write until my house is clean.

6.- What's a typical working day like for you? When and where do you write? Do you set a daily writing goal?
My life is a routine, and can kind of become mundane. I take the kids to school, go home and have breakfast then clean. Once all is done, I sit down and write. By write I mean, check my Twitter, Facebook, views on my blog and all of that good stuff. Then I really write until my alarm goes off and I have to pick up the kids. Yup, BORING! But it has become normal to me, when I can’t do that I feel a little off. I go into a bit of a Monica Geller (from Friends) frenzy. As far as a daily writing goal, I didn’t do it in the past. My friend Kira and I have decided to write 1,500 words daily. She is currently writing book 3 in her Arelia LaRue Series and I, book #2 in the Feathermore Trilogy.

7. Now between You and Me, what's in store for the future?
I am currently writing book 2 in the Feathermore Trilogy which I am hoping (crosses fingers) to release in June/July. I am also working on another WIP, called “The Destroyer.”

Giveaway!

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Help Us Host the Summer Wrap-up Read-a-Thon!

noreply@blogger.com (Jude Henderson) — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 01:10:00 +0000

Help Us Host the Summer Wrap-up Read-a-Thon!

Hello everyone! Jennifer from Some Like It Paranormal and me are hosting the Summer Wrap-up Read-a-Thon, which will run the first week of August (Signups will start in April) and we are inviting you guys to help us host the challenges and giveaways for this Read-a-Thon.

If you are a Blogger and you’re interested in Hosting a Challenge and doing a Giveaway please fill our This Form and we will contact you.

If you are an Author or Publisher and you would like to donate prizes and/or swag please feel free to contact us!

Review Copy Cleanup [challenge 3] - Don't Be Such a Tease!

noreply@blogger.com (Jude Henderson) — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 01:37:00 +0000

This challenge is all about giving you guys the biggest tease. Right now I am reading This is Not a Test by Courtney Summer and I am a Huge fan of Courtney Summer's books! I Love her writing style and her new book is a completely different subject from her past books and I have a great Teaser for you, enjoy ;)

This Is Not A Test by Courtney Summers

"I edge around the wreckage and try to focus on one thing that makes sense. This: Mr. Jenkins is spread-eagled on hi lawn, in his housecoat. He's twitching. Mrs. Jenkins is kneeling over him. She rips his shirt wide open. Heart attack, I think. Mr. Jenkins has a bad heart. She's giving him CPR.
Except that's not what it is at all.
Mrs. Jenkins's determined fingers have torn past the material of Mr. Jenkins's shirt.
And now they are tearing into his chest."

Don't forget to let me know about your Teasers ;)

Freshman Year and Other Unnatural Disasters - Meredith Zeitlin

noreply@blogger.com (Jude Henderson) — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 21:35:00 +0000

Freshman Year and Other Unnatural Disasters by Meredith Zeitlin
Date Released: March 1st 2012
Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons
Pages: 288 pages
Date Read: March 07, 2012
Format: ARC
Source: Author

Summary:
Kelsey Finkelstein is fourteen and FRUSTRATED. Every time she tries to live up to her awesome potential, her plans are foiled – by her impossible parents, her annoying little sister, and life in general. But with her first day of high school coming up, Kelsey is positive that things are going to change. Enlisting the help of her three best friends — sweet and quiet Em, theatrical Cass, and wild JoJo — Kelsey gets ready to rebrand herself and make the kind of mark she knows is her destiny.

Things start out great - her arch-nemesis has moved across the country, giving Kelsey the perfect opportunity to stand out on the soccer team and finally catch the eye of her long-time crush. But soon enough, an evil junior’s thirst for revenge, a mysterious photographer, and a series of other catastrophes make it clear that just because KELSEY has a plan for greatness… it doesn’t mean the rest of the world is in on it.

Kelsey’s hilarious commentary throughout her disastrous freshman year will have you laughing out loud—while being thankful that you’re not in her shoes, of course…

From Goodreads

My Review:
This is one of the cutest and funniest books I've read! Kelsey is such a lovable character! I Loved every second I spend inside her head! You know, I actually had my doubts on this book since the main character -Kelsey- is only fourteen, and recently I've been reading YA with older characters [around nineteen] and I thought it would be somehow annoying to read this, but NO! Not at all! I recommend this book to everyone :3

For those of us who already left our Freshman Year behind, you just can't help but take a look at Kelsey and laugh a LOT, it'll make you remember your Freshman Years, I guarantee! and those who have not reached Freshman year yet, lol, start getting ready :P

I actually feel bad for the fact that I laughed at everything that happened to her, there were parts where she was about to burst out crying and I was doubled over laughing xD it's just every single unfortunate event after the other, and you would think this would be annoying but, again, NO! it's just you shaking your head because you can't believe how things can always go so bad xD... you know, now that I think about it, my freshman year was pretty similar to Kelsey's, not the same situations but, Oh God I will forever keep those memories locked in the back of my mind where no one can find them, along with the yearbook O_O

Back to praising Kelsey, she was a great character, and she was so Brave! Knowing myself I would have bailed in many situations which Kelsey went trough. She was an adorable, charming and brave character indeed.

Freshman Year and Other Unnatural Disasters is a book for everyone. It guarantees you'll have the time of your life. Embarrassing parents, a fresh start, best friends, trouble, boys and sticky situations are all part of Freshman Year and Other Unnatural Disasters :)

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The Homework :) [Kill Me Now]

noreply@blogger.com (Jude Henderson) — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 01:06:00 +0000

As many of you know I am studying to be a Digital Graphic Design Engineer, and most of my classes require lots of creativity and manual work.

and I have a drawing class.

and I'm no artist.

Should I show you my latest assignment?

This is what we had to do:

Look at the Details [Flowers]

All the little lines [click on picture for closeup]

Fun Fun Fun.

This is what I did, it took me 4-5 hours to make.

95% out of 100% Not bad I think.

Now take a look at my Homework:

It's filled with THOUSANDS of Lines!!! Now THIS is Fun! Oh yes...

and the only think I can use is Drawing Ink. now pencils no nothing. double fun.

So yeah.... would someone be so kind as to murder me? I am no artist and that drawing is insane! my teacher is officially crazy >.<

Well, now I'll go drop out of college [kidding] No, but seriously, I'm not sure if you'll see much of me this week, not after that. This has been a fun semester indeed.