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WoW Alice in Zombieland by Gena Showalter @genashowalter @harlequinteen

2012-05-30T00:05:00.000-07:00

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

This week's pre-publication "can't-wait-to-read" selection is:

Book Description

Publication Date: September 25, 2012 | Series: Harlequin Teen

She won’t rest until she’s sent every walking corpse back to its grave. Forever.

Had anyone told Alice Bell that her entire life would change course between one heartbeat and the next, she would have laughed. From blissful to tragic, innocent to ruined? Please. But that’s all it took. One heartbeat. A blink, a breath, a second, and everything she knew and loved was gone.

Her father was right. The monsters are real….

To avenge her family, Ali must learn to fight the undead. To survive, she must learn to trust the baddest of the bad boys, Cole Holland. But Cole has secrets of his own, and if Ali isn’t careful, those secrets might just prove to be more dangerous than the zombies….

I wish I could go back and do a thousand things differently.
I'd tell my sister no.
I'd never beg my mother to talk to my dad.
I'd zip my lips and swallow those hateful words.
Or, barring all of that, I'd hug my sister, my mom and my dad one last time.
I'd tell them I love them.
I wish... Yeah, I wish.

About the Author

Gena Showalter is the New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author of the acclaimed Lords of the Underworld series and more than thirty other books. She lives in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Visit her at GenaShowalter.com.

Details

Hardcover: 304 pages

Publisher: Harlequin Teen (September 25, 2012)

Language: English
ISBN-10: 0373210582
ISBN-13: 978-0373210589

I just found out about this one yesterday -- how did it slip by me! I wonder if it will be anything like Nickolas Cook one?

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2012-05-29T06:11:00.001-07:00

GIVEAWAY Betrayed by Ednah Walters WIN $100 to Amazon

2012-05-29T00:05:00.000-07:00

Book Description

Publication Date: June 5, 2012 | Series: Guardian Legacy

Lil isn't just an average teenager. She's one of the Nephilim--the descendants of humans and angels--which gives her some serious psi skills and a mission for redemption. Just when Lil thinks she's found a balance between her normal life with human friends and her training to become a Guardian, she's warned that someone close to her will betray her. When the boy she loves starts acting strangely and one of her human friends acquires a supernatural ability, Lil begins to realize that someone is manipulating the people she loves... and won't stop until she's been lured to the dark side.

About the Author

Ednah Walter taught herself to write fiction after she finished college and decided to be a stay-at-home mom. When she's not knee-deep in battles between Guardians and demons, she writes contemporary romance (the Fitzgerald Family series). When not writing, Ednah Walters spends time with her husband, five children, and two cats. She lives in a picturesque valley in Utah.

A Note From Ednah:

I grew up reading Nancy Drew and Hardy boys mysteries and fell in love with books

I enjoy good love stories, tingly mysteries and epic adventures. When I finished my college and decided to be a stay-at-home mother, I devoured books like they were going out of production, until reading just wasn't enough. So I started to write.

I've written picture books (unpublished), contemporary and romantic suspense (under the pen name E. B. Walters), and finally YA fantasy (as Ednah Walters).

AWAKENED (2010) is the prequel to the YA series about the Nephilim, The Guardian Legacy series. BETRAYED(book # 1) is now available wherever books are sold, HUNTED (book # 2) will be released in February 2013 andFORGOTTEN (later in 2013).

My adult contemporary with or without suspense is about a west coast Irish-American family series. I've published four Fitzgerald books: SLOW BURN (April 5th 2011), MINE UNTIL DAWN (June 29th 2011), KISS ME CRAZY (Sept 25th 2011) and DANGEROUS LOVE (Jan 29th 2012)

When I'm not writing, I do things with my family, five children and my darling husband of 18 years. I live in a picturesque valley in northern Utah, the setting for my YA series.

LINKS:

WEBSITE:
http://www.ednahwalters.com/
BLOG:
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FACEBOOK PAGE:
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PRAISE FOR THE BOOK:
Just like Awakened, Betrayed has risen above all the other books in this genre. She has created such an amazing world for her Guardians & demons where good and evil are not as simple as it seems they should be. ~J. Whitus (Book Junkies) Walking On Bookshelves

I just love a spunky heroine so I was excited to keep reading about Lil, the demon hunter I got to know in Awakened (book one of The Guardian Legacy series). Walters takes the story and world she built so well in Awakened and adds in an intense plot with lots of twists to make for a strong sequel.~ Kelli (I'd So Rather Be Reading)

Lil is one of my favorite female leads, with all of the traits that you want a strong female lead to have. She's smart, strong, loyal and doesn't know how to back down.~ Missy (Missy's Reads & Reviews)

Lil has her work cut out for her in this book and she never failed me once!

There is action in this book as well as a lot of emotional turmoil.~ Cathy Garcia (Goodreads Review: HERE)

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BOOKHOUNDS YA Stacking the Shelves May 27, 2012 IMM

2012-05-27T18:27:00.002-07:00

Stacking the Shelves is a new weekly post by TYNGA'S REVIEWS showcasing your new books!

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BOOK WINNER Struck by Jennifer Bosworth @sailorsun98

2012-05-26T16:27:00.000-07:00

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2012-05-26T16:00:00.000-07:00

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GIVEAWAY Splash into Summer Hop $10 Book Depository Credit

2012-05-24T13:58:00.001-07:00

Welcome to the Splash Into Summer Giveaway Hop!

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There are over two hundred blogs participating and each has their own entry rules and geographic limits, so be sure to read the rules for each one. This hop starts May 25th and and runs through May 31st, midnight.

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GIVEAWAY Masters of the Veil by Daniel A. Cohen WIN $100 to Amazon #BOOKBLAST

2012-05-24T00:05:00.000-07:00

Life can't get much better for Sam Lock. Popular, good-looking, and with a future as a professional football player. every guy at Stanton High School wishes he were Sam. That is, until his championship football game, when Sam accidentally links with an ancient source of energy known as the Veil and reveals his potential to become a powerful sorcerer. Sam is whisked off to Atlas Crown, a community of sorcerers who utilize the Veil as a part of everyday life. Once there, he trains beside a mute boy who speaks through music, an eternal sage who's the eyes and ears of the Veil, and a beautiful girl who's pretty sure Sam's an idiot. As it becomes clear Sam's meant for power magic-the most feared and misunderstood form of sorcery-people beyond Atlas Crown learn of his dangerous potential. An exiled group of power sorcerers are eager to recruit Sam, believing that he is destined to help them achieve their long-held goal. If they succeed, they could bring about the downfall of not only Atlas Crown. but all humankind.

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PRAISE:

"This Book was brilliant, creative, and completely magical. If you want an amazing book to read in 2012, I would suggest you go to the bookstore and pick up a copy of Masters of the Veil."

~Julia @Inkbitten

"I loved this book. I could list all the reasons, but there is one piece of praise I think sums up the book best. My son grabbed it as soon as I was finished reading it and hasn't put it down since. Dan Cohen has a winner with this series."
~Author Michelle Pickett

"A funny, imaginative, and delightful read!"
~Author Kate Kaynak

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Author Daniel A. Cohen
Daniel A. Cohen was just your average business student. Microeconomics, finance, marketing… you name it, he had to do a PowerPoint presentation on it. One dark and stormy night, he was bitten by the radioactive realization that memorizing business jargon could possibly be the most boring activity known to man.

After gaining eagle-eye vision, abs that could grate cheese, and a talent for imagining things (including his cheese-grating abs), he wrote his first novel and began his epic battle against the formidable business jargon. He continues to fight the good fight by playing saxophone and writing YA fantasy, forever hoping his Veil trilogy will help inspire others to join his cause.
Giveaway Details
Author Daniel Cohen is offering one lucky person a $100 Amazon.com Gift Card.
Last day to enter is May 31st

Open to anyone who can legally enter, receive and use an Amazon.com Gift Code. Winning Entry will be verified prior to prize being awarded. No purchase necessary. You must be 18 or older to enter or have your parent's permission. The winner will be chosen by rafflecopter and announced here as well as emailed and will have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen. This giveaway is in no way associated with Facebook, Twitter, Rafflecopter or any other entity unless otherwise specified. The number of eligible entries received determines the odds of winning. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW.

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WAITING ON WEDNESDAY Dark Companion by Marta Acosta @MartaAcosta @torteen

2012-05-23T00:05:00.000-07:00

Book Description

Publication Date: July 3, 2012

Orphaned at the age of six, Jane Williams has grown up in a series of foster homes, learning to survive in the shadows of life. Through hard work and determination, she manages to win a scholarship to the exclusive Birch Grove Academy. There, for the first time, Jane finds herself accepted by a group of friends. She even starts tutoring the headmistress’s gorgeous son, Lucien. Things seem too good to be true.
They are.

The more she learns about Birch Grove’s recent past, the more Jane comes to suspect that there is something sinister going on. Why did the wife of a popular teacher kill herself? What happened to the former scholarship student, whose place Jane took? Why does Lucien’s brother, Jack, seem to dislike her so much?

As Jane begins to piece together the answers to the puzzle, she must find out why she was brought to Birch Grove—and what she would risk to stay there….

About the Author

MARTA ACOSTA is the author of the award-winning Casa Dracula series. She received degrees in creative writing and literature from Stanford University and was a frequent contributor to the San Francisco Chronicle and the Contra Costa Times. Her books have been selected as: Book Sense Pick, Fresh Fiction Fresh Pick, Catalina Magazine Humor Book of the Year, and BookPage Notable pick. Marta lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her family.

I feel like I have been waiting for YEARS for a new book from Marta Acosta. I have to keep up my record of reading everything she writes, so of course, I desperately need this one.

Details

Reading level: Ages 13 and up
Hardcover: 368 pages
Publisher: Tor Teen; First Edition edition (July 3, 2012)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0765329646
ISBN-13: 978-0765329646

BOOK TRAILER TUESDAY Of Poseidon by Anna Banks @byannabanks @mackidsbooks

2012-05-22T06:00:00.000-07:00

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Check out my review that just posted as well!

BOOK REVIEW Of Poseidon by Anna Banks @byannabanks @mackidsbooks

2012-05-22T03:00:00.000-07:00

Book Description

Publication Date: May 22, 2012

Galen, a Syrena prince, searches land for a girl he's heard can communicate with fish. It’s while Emma is on vacation at the beach that she meets Galen. Although their connection is immediate and powerful, Galen's not fully convinced that Emma's the one he's been looking for. That is, until a deadly encounter with a shark proves that Emma and her Gift may be the only thing that can save his kingdom. He needs her help--no matter what the risk.

About the Author

Anna Banks grew up in a small town called Niceville (yes, really). She now lives in Crestview, Florida, with her husband and their daughter. This is her debut novel.

SOURCE: PUBLISHER

MY THOUGHTS

LOVED IT

Emma is a klutz, pure and simple, so when she goes goes on vacation to Florida with her BFF, Chloe, she runs smack into the cutest guy she has ever seen. Chloe is unfortunately attacked by a shark and Emma orders the shark away it listens! She doesn't quite get this at first especially since Chloe dies of her wounds. Galen, the cute dude, is searching for her but doesn't realize Emma is the one he is looking for until the incident. He turns out to be Syrena (merman) and it turns out Emma is a decedent of Poseidon which gives her the ability to communicate with fish. Which puts them on a crash course towards intimacy or at least Galen must convince her that she is special. The story is told in alternating view points between Galen and Emma which is quite insightful.

There are also wonderful secondary characters like Rayna, Galen's twin sister and her boyfriend, Toraf. Rayna is a total you-know-what, while Toraf is a giant sweetie with the ability to track anything under the sea. Ok, stop singing the annoying Disney song right now! And just like in a Disney film, the mothers are nonexistent. Rayna speaks her mind and doesn't keep anything a secret which is something Galen is way too good at. He must convince Emma that she is stronger than she thinks and her destiny is something that must be fulfilled. Of course, they fall for each other and it looks like they will never get together but like in any good fairy tale there are obstacles that each must overcome. I have to say the chemistry between the two is extremely well done!

Overall, I really enjoyed this sweet read. This is only one of three mermaid tales that I have really enjoyed. You can check out MaryJanice Davidson's adult one about Fred or Tera Lynn Childs' fantastic YA series about Lily. There is a lot of heavy petting and a mention or two of alcohol but nothing really serious. Um, launguage, yes, Emma does have a mouth at times but only at appropriate times. I guess this is one for more mature teens. I can't wait for the next one to arrive sometime in the future!

Details

Reading level: Ages 13 and up
Hardcover: 336 pages
Publisher: Feiwel & Friends (May 22, 2012)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1250003326
ISBN-13: 978-1250003324

GIVEAWAY #BOOKBLAST Colors Like Memories by Meradeth Houston WIN $50 to Amazon! @MeradethHouston

2012-05-22T00:05:00.000-07:00

Colors Like Memories by Meradeth Houston

Julia has a secret: she killed the guy she loved. It was an accident—sort of.
Julia is a Sary, the soul of a child who died before taking her first breath. Without this 'breath of life' she and others like her must help those on the verge of suicide. It's a job Julia enjoyed, until the accident that claimed her boyfriend’s life—an accident she knows was her fault. If living with the guilt weren't enough, she's now assigned to help a girl dealing with the loss of her mother, something Julia is not exactly the best role model for. If she can't figure out a way to help her, Julia will lose her position in the Sary, something she swore to her boyfriend would never happen.

From now until May 23rd Colors Like Memories is just $1.99.

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Blog: http://meradethhouston.blogspot.com/

Author Meradeth Houston

I've never been a big fan of talking about myself, but if you really want to know, here are some random tidbits about me:

I'm a California girl. This generally means I talk too fast and use "like" a lot.
I have my doctorate in molecular anthropology. Translation: I sequence dead people's DNA and spend a whole lot of time in a lab, which I love.
I've been writing since I was 11 years old. It's my hobby, my passion, and I'm so happy to get to share my work!
My other passion is teaching. There's nothing more fun than getting a classroom of college kids fired up about anthropology!
If I could have a super-power, it would totally be flying. Which is a little strange, because I'm terrified of heights.

Giveaway Details:
$50 Amazon.com Gift Code
Last day to enter is May 29th

Open to anyone who can legally enter and can receive and use an Amazon.com Gift Code. Winning Entry will be verified prior to prize being awarded. No purchase necessary. You must be 18 or older to enter or have your parent's permission. The winner will be chosen by rafflecopter and announced here as well as emailed and will have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen. This giveaway is in no way associated with Facebook, Twitter, Rafflecopter or any other entity unless otherwise specified. The number of eligible entries received determines the odds of winning. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW.
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BOOK REVIEW: Fated by Alyson Noel @alysonnoel @stmartinspress @mackidsbooks

2012-05-21T13:57:00.000-07:00

Book Description

Publication Date: May 22, 2012 | Series: Soul Seekers

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Immortals, Alyson Noël, comes Fated—a breathtaking new saga brimming with magic, mystery, and an intoxicating love story that will steal your heart away. Meet The Soul Seekers.

Strange things are happening to Daire Santos. Crows mock her, glowing people stalk her, time stops without warning, and a beautiful boy with unearthly blue eyes haunts all her dreams. Fearing for her daughter’s sanity, Daire’s mother sends her to live with the grandmother she’s never met. A woman who recognizes the visions for what they truly are—the call to her destiny as a Soul Seeker—one who can navigate the worlds between the living and dead.

There on the dusty plains of Enchantment, New Mexico, Daire sets out to harness her mystical powers. But it’s when she meets Dace, the boy from her dreams, that her whole world is shaken to its core. Now Daire is forced to discover if Dace is the one guy she's meant to be with...or if he’s allied with the enemy she's destined to destroy.

AAbout the Author

ALYSON NOËL is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Immortals series, the Riley Bloom series, and seven previous novels for St. Martin’s Press. She lives in Laguna Beach, California, where she is at work on her next book.

SOURCE: AMAZON VINE

MY THOUGHTS
LOVED IT

After being dragged to movie location shoots around the world be her mother, Jennika, Daire, has what appears to be a psychotic break and attacks a teen heartthrob on the set the day of her sixteenth birthday. After freaking out again, Jennika takes Daire to live with her grandmother, Paloma. Daire's parents were never married and she was born when Jennika was only sixteen. Paloma is an American Native healer and brings Daire's health around while teaching her ancient mystical ways. The psychotic break that Daire has been having are actually her seeing on another plane. The story follows Daire and her awakening to these mystical powers and her destined fight to save the community of Enchantment, New Mexico from evil.

Basically, this is a story of good versus evil and it says so right in the story. There are two evil twins, Cade and Dace, that were separated at birth and brought up as light and dark. As Daire acclimates to her new environment and powers, she finds a few friends that help her along the way. I really enjoyed the Native American mythology presented along with the story but I almost didn't even start to read this one because of the dense synopsis at the beginning of the book that explained each animal spirit. I did dig in at the first chapter and almost quit again because of the tiny, tiny print of this advance reader copy. I hope that the final print has a more readable size. Ok, those are really nitpicky things but it could have derailed a really good story.

This is a much heavier reading experience than Noel's other works of Riley Bloom and the Immortal series. It is a typical teen paranormal romance with a love triangle but the details surrounding it are quite intriguing. I love the character of Xochitl, who is blind but can see far beyond without her vision. The story is pretty fast paced once you get into it. I look forward to the next installment in six months.

Details

Reading level: Ages 12 and up
Hardcover: 368 pages
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin (May 22, 2012)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0312664850
ISBN-13: 978-0312664855

GIVEAWAY! Stunning by Sara Shepard @harperteen

2012-05-20T13:45:00.001-07:00

Book Description

Publication Date: June 5, 2012 | Series: Pretty Little Liars (Book 11)

In Rosewood, Pennsylvania, four stunningly beautiful girls are haunted by a very ugly past. Spencer, Aria, Hanna, and Emily want nothing more than to forget Alison DiLaurentis, their former best friend who tried to ruin their lives. But someone refuses to let her memory die. A is still out there, lurking in the shadows and digging up the pretty little liars' newest secrets.

Emily's reconnecting with an old flame, one baby step at a time. But is she headed toward true love or another bundle of heartache? Spencer's learning about the highs and lows of campus life on a trip to Princeton. Aria's seeing a whole new side to Noel's dad—and it could drive a wedge between her and Noel. And, for better or worse, Hanna's getting in touch with her inner A.

Secret by secret, lie by lie, the girls get tangled in A's dangerous web. A knows about everything, from their tiniest transgressions to the awful incident in Jamaica. Soon A will have enough ammunition to pull the trigger and end the pretty little liars, once and for all. . . .

About the Author

Sara Shepard is the author of the #1 New York Times bestselling series Pretty Little Liars. She graduated from New York University and has an MFA from Brooklyn College. Sara recently moved back to Philadelphia’s Main Line from Arizona, where the Lying Game series is set.

Details

Reading level: Ages 14 and up
Hardcover: 320 pages
Publisher: HarperTeen (June 5, 2012)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0062081896
ISBN-13: 978-0062081896

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BOOK WINNER! Purity by Jackson Pearce @lizzy9rule

2012-05-20T13:13:00.000-07:00

AND THE WINNER IS:

Lisseth Torres

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BOOKHOUNDS YA Stacking the Shelves May 20, 2012 IMM

2012-05-20T11:28:00.001-07:00

Stacking the Shelves is a new weekly post by TYNGA'S REVIEWS showcasing your new books!

Here is what I got in the last week:

FOR REVIEW

Stunning (Pretty Little Liars #11)

by Sara Shepard

I don't read this series, so GIVEAWAY!

Darkness Before Dawn (Darkness Before Dawn #1)

by J.A. London

BOOK SPOTLIGHT Maximum Ride Manga by James Patterson @lbkids

2012-05-18T15:48:00.000-07:00

Book Description

Publication Date: January 27, 2009 | Series: Maximum Ride: The Manga (Book 1)

Fourteen-year-old Maximum Ride knows what it's like to soar above the world. She and all the members of her "flock" - Fang, Iggy, Nudge, Gasman, and Angel - are just like ordinary kids, except they have wings and can fly! It may seem like a dream come true to some, but for the flock it's more like a living nightmare. When the mysterious lab known as the "School" turns up and kidnaps their youngest member, it's up to Max to organize a rescue, but will help come in time?

AAbout the Author

James Patterson is the author of the highly praised Maximum Ride novels and of bestselling detective series featuring Alex Cross and the Women's Murder Club. His novels have sold more than 140 million copies worldwide. He lives in Florida.

Over the next few weeks, I am going to be spotlighting books from James Patterson's Maximum Ride Series to countdown the final book in the series, NEVERMORE on August 6, 2012.

I will have a few giveaways for some of the books in the series courtesy of Little Brown Books for Young Readers!

Details

Paperback: 256 pages
Publisher: Yen Press; 1st edition (January 27, 2009)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0759529515
ISBN-13: 978-0759529519

GIVEAWAY Love in Bloom Hop Win Forget You by Jennifer Echols

2012-05-17T13:27:00.000-07:00

Welcome to the Love In Bloom Giveaway Hop!

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There are over one hundred blogs participating and each has their own entry rules and geographic limits, so be sure to read the rules for each one. This hop starts May 18th and and runs through May 23rd, midnight.

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WANT TO WIN THIS BOOK?

Contest is open to anyone over 13 years old with a reliable mailing address

Contest ends on 5.13.12 Winner will be chosen by Random.org on 5.14.12

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WAITING ON WEDNESDAY Monument 14 by Emmy Laybourne @MacKidsBooks

2012-05-16T00:05:00.000-07:00

Book Description

Publication Date: June 5, 2012

Your mother hollers that you’re going to miss the bus. She can see it coming down the street. You don’t stop and hug her and tell her you love her. You don’t thank her for being a good, kind, patient mother. Of course not—you hurdle down the stairs and make a run for the corner.Only, if it’s the last time you’ll ever see your mother, you sort of start to wish you’d stopped and did those things. Maybe even missed the bus.But the bus was barreling down our street, so I ran.Fourteen kids. One superstore. A million things that go wrong.

In Emmy Laybourne’s action-packed debut novel, six high school kids (some popular, some not), two eighth graders (one a tech genius), and six little kids trapped together in a chain superstore build a refuge for themselves inside. While outside, a series of escalating disasters, beginning with a monster hailstorm and ending with a chemical weapons spill, seems to be tearing the world—as they know it—apart.

About the Author

Emmy Laybourne is a screenwriter, lyricist, and actress. She has acted in movies, television, and improv groups including Chicago City Limits. She lives in Chestnut Ridge, New York, with her husband and their two children. Monument 14 marks her fiction debut. Visit her online at www.emmylaybourne.com.

Product Details

Reading level: Ages 13 and up
Hardcover: 304 pages
Publisher: Feiwel & Friends (June 5, 2012)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0312569033
ISBN-13: 978-0312569037

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GIVEAWAY The Rock of Ivanore by Laurisa White Reyes #BOOKBLAST W!N $50 to Amazon!

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The Rock of Ivanore

The annual Great Quest is about to be announced in Quendel, a task that will determine the future of Marcus and the other boys from the village who are coming of age. The wizard Zyll commands them to find the Rock of Ivanore, but he doesn't tell them what the Rock is exactly or where it can be found. Marcus must reach deep within himself to develop new powers of magic and find the strength to survive the wild lands and fierce enemies he encounters as he searches for the illusive Rock. If he succeeds, he will live a life of honor; if he fails, he will live a life of menial labor in shame. With more twists and turns than a labyrinth, and a story in which nothing is as it seems, this tale of deception and discovery keeps readers in suspense until the end.
Middle readers will find that The Rock of Ivanore fits nicely among the traditional fantasies they so enjoy. They will also appreciate its fresh and inventive take on the genre.

Praise:

"This is a swift and compelling epic that readers of high fantasy will love!"
— Tony Abbott, author of The Secrets of Droon

“Magic! Swords! Mysterious cloaked figures! A good choice for middle-grade fantasy lovers.”
– Marissa Burt, author of Storybound

“Fast paced and very engaging.”
– So Simply Sara

“Elementary school libraries and middle school libraries can confidently add this book to their collections.”
– Cerulean Librarian

Author Laurisa White Reyes

Laurisa White Reyes has been writing since the age of 5 when she wrote her first poem on a scrap of poster board. After earning a degree in English at California State University at Northridge, she spent thirteen years writing for various magazines and newspapers, working as a book editor, and teaching creative writing. She gave up all that six years ago to follow her lifelong dream of writing novels. Her first book, The Rock of Ivanore, will be released in May 2012.Besides writing, Laurisa is also a voracious reader. She also loves musical theater, chocolate, sushi, ancient history, bearded dragons, and rain storms. She lives in Southern California with her husband, 5 children, 4 birds, 2 lizards, 2 turtles, 1 fish, 1 dog, and a partridge in a pear tree.

LINKS:
Website: http://www.laurisawhitereyes.com/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Laurisa-White-Reyes/148553665188339
Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/lwreyes
Blog: http://1000wrongs.blogspot.com/

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Book Trailer Tuesday: Destined by Aprilynne Pike @harperteen

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The stunning finale to the #1 New York Times bestselling WINGS series!

With the disastrous revelation that Yuki is a Winter faerie—the most powerful caste of faerie that exists—and that she has been plotting with Klea to take over the faerie realm, Laurel and Tamani know that time is running out for Avalon. They race to warn the other faeries of the impending danger, and with David and Chelsea by their side, they stand ready to protect the sacred land.

But nothing can prepare the faerie realm for the devastation it is about to face. And in a heartbeat, it becomes clear that only Laurel can save her homeland—and Tamani—from certain death.

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BOOK REVIEW: Dead is a Battlefield by Marlene Perez @MarPerez @HMHKids

2012-05-14T16:53:00.000-07:00

Book Description

Publication Date: March 6, 2012 | Series: Dead Is

Jessica Walsh is starting her freshman year at Nightshade High and trying to forget
about the tragic events surrounding her brother’s graduation. She wants to have a normal high school experience. But that’s easier said than done in Nightshade.
There’s a new guy at school who seems to be turning the girls into lovesick zombies.
And Jessica has other worries—like her crush on a cute but moody lead singer,
and the mysterious tattoo that appeared on her arm one day that lets her know whenever there is trouble brewing. Jessica learns she’s a Virago, a woman warrior chosen to fight evil whenever it threatens her hometown. But does a lowly freshman really have what it takes to keep Nightshade safe?

About The Author

Marlene Perez is the author of seven books in the Dead Is Series, in including Dead Is The New Black, an ALA Quick Pick for Reluctant Young Adult Readers. She lives in Orange County, California. Visit her website at www.marleneperez.com.

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MY THOUGHTS

ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT

I have to admit I don't remember Jessica from the previous books in the series, but I will never forget her now! Jessica grew up next door to Daisy Giordano and her boyfriend Ryan is her older brother Sean's best friend. Jessica didn't think she had anything in common with the other paranormals living in Nightshade but that all starts to change when a tattoo like mark appears on her arm. Flo from the diner immediately recognizes Jessica as a Virago, a chosen female warrior that battle all sorts of evil. So, YEAH! Girl Power! As Jessica begins to realize her powers, a new store opens up on Main Street called the Look of Love and all sorts of things start to go wrong when a few of the girls in Jessica's freshman class start to follow the owner's son with cult like obsession. Which leaves Jessica no choice but to find her backbone and fight for her friends. There is also some musical influence going on here as well, with the band Side Effects May Vary getting a new singer that becomes Jessica's crush.

I knew that the story of the Giordano girls was at an end since the last book has Daisy, the youngest, going off to college. I can see now that there is a whole new set of sisters with Jessica now in play. I think there are six girls in the Walsh family so maybe there will be at least that many more books to go. Maybe this is wishful thinking on my part, but I can hope! I know there is at least one more book to come, Love is Killer Tune due in September, 2012, and I hope some of the minor characters are developed further like the hunky new lead singer, Dominic. This series is one of my favorites to recommend to younger teens that tell me they hate to read. They are quick and easy with just the right amount of excitement. They are also very acceptable to parents. This is definitely a series worth seeking out if you want to enjoy yourself for a few hours.

Details

Reading level: Ages 12 and up
Paperback: 240 pages
Publisher: Graphia; Original edition (March 6, 2012)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0547607342
ISBN-13: 978-0547607344

BOOKHOUNDS YA Stacking the Shelves May 13, 2012 IMM

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Stacking the Shelves is a new weekly post by TYNGA'S REVIEWS showcasing your new books!

Here is what I got in the last week:

PURCHASED

Diabolical (Tantalize #4)

by Cynthia Leitich Smith

FOR REVIEW

Back and Deader Than Ever (Monster High #4)

by Lisi Harrison

FIERCE READS TOUR ANNOUNCEMENT

2012-05-12T11:08:00.000-07:00

The below is from the Tor.com website and there are some amazing authors that might be coming to a town near you! I am so impressed with all of the books here. I fell in love with all of them!

I would love to go to one of the stops but the main ones are two hours from me and driving at night isn't one of my favorite activities.

Starting this May, a collection of debut Young Adult authors from Mac Kids will be hitting the road on the Fierce Reads joint tour!

Fierce Reads consists of:

Anna Banks (Of Poseidon)
Leigh Bardugo (Shadow and Bone)
Jennifer Bosworth(Struck and the Tor.com story “Prophet”)
Emmy Laybourne (Monument 14)
Marissa Meyer (Cinder and Tor.com story “Glitches”)
and more

The tour circuit will begin with some individual book launches, then come together into a cross-country jaunt! Check out a list of the cities where they’ll be stopping below the cut.

Saturday May 12, 3:00pm: The Last Bookstore, Los Angeles, CA
Jennifer Bosworth’s Struck Book Launch

Tuesday May 22, 7:00pm: Books-A-Million, Destin, FL
Anna Banks Of Poseidon Book Launch

Monday June 4, 7:30m: Skylight Books, Los Angeles, CA
Leigh Bardugo Shadow and Bone Book Launch

Tuesday June 5, 7:00pm: Mrs. Nelson’s Toy & Bookshop, La Verne, CA
Fierce Reads Authors

Wednesday June 6 ,7:00pm: Mysterious Galaxy, San Diego, CA
Fierce Reads Authors

Thursday June 7, 7:00pm: Books Inc, San Francisco CA
Fierce Reads Authors

Friday June 8, 3:00pm: Copperfield’s Books, Petaluma, CA
Fierce Reads Authors

Saturday June 9, 6:30pm: Third Place Books, Lake Forest Park, WA
Fierce Reads Authors

Sunday June 10, 4:00 pm: Village Books, Bellingham, WA
Fierce Reads Authors

Monday June 11, 7:00pm: King’s English Bookstore, Salt Lake City, UT
Fierce Reads Authors

Tuesday June 12, 7:00pm: Provo Library, Provo, UT
Fierce Reads Authors

Wednesday June 13 12:00 am: Blue Willow Bookshop, Houston, TX
Fierce Reads Authors

Thursday June 14 7:00 pm: Anderson’s Bookshop, Naperville, IL
Fierce Reads Authors

Friday June 15 6:00pm: Schuler’s Books, Lansing, MI
Fierce Reads Authors

Saturday June 16 4:00pm: Barnes & Noble, Pensacola, FL
Fierce Reads Authors

Sunday June 17 4:00pm: Oblong Books & Records, Rhinebeck, NY
Fierce Reads Authors

Monday June 18 6:00pm: Books of Wonder, New York, NY
Fierce Reads Authors

Thursday June 28 7:30pm: Mysterious Galaxy, San Diego, CA
Leigh Bardugo for Shadow and Bone