REVIEW: THE CHOSEN by L.J. Smith

Title: The Chosen
Author: L.J. Smith
Series: Night World #5
Genres: YA, Paranormal, Vampires
Publisher: Archway Paperbacks
Release: 1997
Source: Printed copy
Pages: 211

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Vampire Slayer She stalks the lonely back alleys of Boston, the deserted industrial docks of the harbor, seeking revenge on the vampires who killed her mother. Rashel Jordon knows where they live. But they don't yet know that the black-haired, green-eyed girl is as deadly as she is beautiful, killing the Night People one by one. Armed with a wooden stake, martial arts, and the will to resist a vampire's mind control, she is safe as long as her true identity remains a secret. But when she rescues Daphne Childs from certain death, she's suddenly swept into the Night World Slave Trade, gateway to the vampires' secret enclave. Here Quinn is the gatekeeper... dark, dangerous, irresistible. He decides who is chosen. He holds the keys to the realm Rashel is desperate to enter. She looks into his eyes, stunned, to see her soulmate-- a vampire whose entire she has vowed to destroy... (less)

REVIEW: DARK ANGEL by L.J. Smith

Title: Dark Angel
Author: L.J. Smith
Series: Night World #4
Genres: YA, Paranormal, Vampires
Publisher: Pocket Books
Release: 1996
Source: Printed copy
Pages: 240

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After a near death experience, Gillian returns to her body accompanied by an angel who helped her come back. An invisible guardian that only Gillian can see, he helps her achieve the popularity she has always yearned for. But then, Angel begins to make bizarre demands. At last, Gillian must face the terrifying question: What kind of being has she brought back from the Other Side?

Waiting on Wednesday: Always and Forever, Lara Jean by Jenny Han

Waiting on Wednesday is hosted by Breaking the Spine. Today we are waiting for Always and Forever, Lara Jean by Jenny Han!

The last book of the To All the Boys I've Loved Before trilogy! (I think... unless another book was announced recently)

Publication date: April 4th, 2017

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers

REVIEW: SPELLBINDER by L.J. Smith

Title: Spellbinder
Author: L.J. Smith
Series: Night World #3
Genres: YA, Paranormal, Vampires
Publisher: Archway Paperbacks
Release: 1996
Source: Printed copy
Pages: 238

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Blaise's black magic is powerful. The only way Thea can fight back is to use her own white magic, to bewitch Eric herself as a bluff. But soon Thea finds herself getting too close to Eric, feeling forbidden emotions, breaking Night World laws by falling in love. As halloween and the Night of the Witch draw closer, can Thea save Eric and herself from Blaise's revenge?

Monday Travels

Happy Monday friends! Today to are going across the Atlantic for a while to Europe, to explore all the beautiful books, and fol stories and songs of this continent. Our first stop is in the Nordic lands first:

So today we are in Sweden and we will explore:

När som jag var på mitt adertonde år

APRIL TBR II HannahCassie

Saturday Tag

Welcome dear readers, to yet another Saturday Tag, where the fun never stops!

Today I will complete this fun tag:

MY LIFE IN DISNEY

REVIEW: DAUGHTERS OF DARKNESS by L.J. Smith

Title: Daughters of Darkness
Author: L.J. Smith
Series: Night World #2
Genres: YA, Paranormal, Vampires
Publisher: Archway Paperbacks
Release: 1996
Source: Printed copy
Pages: 238

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Unearthly Beauty There's something strange about the new girls in town. Briar Creek, Oregon, has never seen anything like the supernatural grace of Rowan, Kestrel, and Jade, three sisters who move into the dilapidated old house next to Mark and Mary-Lynnette Carter. Mark is obsessed with Jade-- but she and her sisters have a secret. And when Mark and Mary-Lynnette follow them into the woods one night, they are plunged into a nightmare beyond their imagination. Because the sisters are fugitives from the Night World, and their brother Ash is hot on the trail behind them. He's ruthless, gorgeous, and he has orders to bring the girls back at all costs. And when he sees Mary-Lynette, he decides to take her too... 

MARCH WRAP UP II part 1

Waiting on Wednesday: Defy the Stars by Claudia Gray

Waiting on Wednesday is hosted by Breaking the Spine. Today we are waiting for Defy the Stars by Claudia Gray!

For fans of the Firebird trilogy here is a new YA Science Fiction book by Claudia Gray!

Publication date: April 4th, 2017

Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

REVIEW: THE RAZVAK HUNTER by Arel B. Grant

Title: The Razvak Hunter
Author: Arel B. Grant
Series: Razvak Series #1
Genres: High Fantasy
Publisher: BZN Writing House
Release: February 29th, 2016
Source: Kindle Edition
Pages: 236

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Before…
Aelwyd has worked hard to become strong. As the Fairest One of Vallenthar, her power is formidable. Years of battle honed her into a fearsome warrior who never falters in front of an enemy.
However, there are shadows that when they come, they can swallow you whole.
After a hundred years of praying against it, the minute she walks into the chilling scene of death in front of her, she knows her personal nightmare is back.
He nearly destroyed her once, but she isn't a victim anymore. This time, she will stop him, or she will die trying.

Now...
Dalbran knows nothing of friends, joy, or mischief. The orphaned ward of a ruthless warrior woman, she’s never showed him love or affection. Instead she fills his days with learning the art of battle, savage teachings of how to survive in their harsh world. Days are filled with pain and exhaustion, but nighttime used to be his own. Even that is now lost, though, for something lurks in the shadows of sleep, clawing at him the moment his eyes close. He tells himself it’s okay, that he can handle it. However daunting the voices may be, however cold the hand that chokes him in the darkness, as long as it stays within the nightmare, everything will be all right.

As long as it stays within the nightmare…

Monday Travels

Happy Monday friends! I hope you packed light and got some party clothes, cause this Monday we are in the some magical, beautiful world, where reality and supernatural combine!

So today we are in CHILE and we will explore:

THE HOUSE OF THE SPIRITS

REVIEW: CONJURING OF LIGHTS by V.E. Schwab

Saturday Tag

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Today Laura and I will complete this fun tag:

HORROR BOOK TAG

REVIEW: WRITER'S RETWEET by Piers Anthony

Title: Writer's Retweet

Author: Piers Anthony

Series: -

Genres: Fiction, Fantasy, Adventure

Publisher: Dreaming Big Publications

Release: August 13th 2016

Source: Ebook

Pages: 94

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Horrifying illusions. Classified government operations.
Heavily guarded secrets.
Cryptic rumors. Dangerous prisoners.
Irresistible passion. Demonic magic.

Piers Anthony weaves this and more into Writer’s Retweet, a collection of five short stories abounding in the adventure, magic, and naughtiness that fans have come to know and love from this author.

In “Experiment,” “Discovery,” and “Mission,” painfully average Bigelow Bilge and Paula Plaintiff are thrust unwillingly into a world fraught with terrifying, victim-specific illusions. Who—or what—is the source of these horrifying encounters? Why have Bigelow and Paula been targeted?

A newspaper reporter in “Dull Street Incident” gets wind of a delicious scandal rumored to have punctuated a stale suburban street. Menacing prisoners, conniving teenage girls, and one well-kept secret leads this reporter to the story of a lifetime. But who will believe it?

In “Forbidden Fruit,” dowdy, middle-aged Edith happens upon a mysterious fruit that completely alters her life—and the life of Kent, an attractive, young neighbor. Seduced by her newfound magical abilities and rediscovered sex appeal, Edith plunges into a world filled with demons, pleasure, and unthinkable risk.

REVIEW: COLD MAGIC by Kate Elliott

Title: Cold Magic
Author: Kate Elliott
Series: Spiritwalker #1
Genres: YA, Fantasy, Magic
Publisher: Orbit
Release: 2010
Source: Paperback/Audiobook
Pages: 528

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As they approach adulthood, Cat Barahal and her cousin Bee think they understand the society they live in and their place within it. At a select academy they study new airship technologies and the dawning Industrial Revolution, but magical forces still rule. And the cousins are about to discover the full ruthlessness of this rule.

Waiting on Wednesday: Strange the Dreamer by Laini Taylor

Waiting on Wednesday is hosted by Breaking the Spine. Today we are waiting for Stranger the Dreamer by Laini Taylor!

Finally! After all this time Laini is releasing a brand new YA Fantasy book!

Publication date: March 28th, 2017

Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

REVIEW: NEVERNIGHT by Jay Kristoff

MONDAY TRAVELS: THE WAMPUS CAT

Happy Monday friends! I hope you packed light and got some party clothes, cause this Monday we are back in the US and visiting some native American tribes, and listening to their beautiful and wonderful tales!

So today we are in Tennessee and we will explore:

THE WAMPUS CAT

REVIEW: ROSEMARY'S BABY by Ira Levin

Title: Rosemary‘s Baby

Author: Ira Levin

Series: Rosemary's Baby #1

Genres: Horror, Fiction, Thriller

Publisher: Signet

Release: September 1st, 1997

Source:  Audiobook

Pages:  308

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Rosemary Woodhouse and her struggling actor-husband Guy move into the Bramford, an old New York City apartment building with an onimous reputation and only elderly residents. Neighbours Roman and Minnie Castavet soon come nosing around to welcome them and, despite Rosemary's reservations about their eccentricity and the weird noises she keeps hearing, her husband starts spending time with them. Shortly after Guy lands a plum Broadway role, Rosemary becomes pregnant and the Castavets start taking a special interest in her welfare.

As the sickened Rosemary becomes increasingly isolated, she begins to suspect that the Castavet's circle is not what it seems.

Saturday Tag

Welcome dear readers, to yet another Saturday Tag, where the fun never stops!

Today HannahCassie and I will complete this fun tag:

EPIC READS BOOK TAG

FEBRUARY WRAP UP PART 2

REVIEW: IGNITE by Danielle Rogland

Title: Ignite

Author: Danielle Rogland

Series: -

Genres: Dystopian, Ya, Fantasy, Science Fiction

Publisher: Inkitt

Release: April, 2017

Source: Kindle

Pages: 293

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In the ruins of dystopian London, the Empire rules through fear and fire.

“Everyone knew about ‘The Flames’ and how much trouble they had caused the Empire. They were the only rebel group anyone knew of that had lasted longer than a few months without getting caught, leaving candles behind whenever they snatched somebody out of the Empire’s grasp. To get involved with people like them is stupid. So stupid.”

Ever since her parents were murdered by the empire’s agents, Jacks has been living on the street as a pickpocket trying to keep away from trouble. When she accidentally witnesses the rebel group ‘The Flames’ in the middle of an operation she is unwillingly swept up into their world, and has to decide if she’s going to go back to looking after herself or join the rebellion and help them fight for the people of London Ruins.

She knows that getting involved was stupid, but does she really have a choice?

Waiting on Wednesday: Hunted by Meagan Spooner

Waiting on Wednesday is hosted by Breaking the Spine. Today we are waiting for Hunted by Meagan Spooner

A brand new retelling for you all. Retellings are very popular lately. This time is Beauty and the Beast!

Publication date: March 14th, 2017

Publisher: HarperTeen

NEW BOOK RELEASES II SPRING 2017

MONDAY TRAVELS: THE YELLOW WALLPAPER by Charlotte Perkins Gilman

Happy Monday friends! I hope you packed light and got some party clothes, cause this Monday we going back to North American literature:

So today we are in The United States and we will explore:

THE YELLOW WALLPAPER

MARCH TBR of HannahCassie

Saturday Tag

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Today I we will completing this fun tag:

GET TO KNOW ME

REVIEW: THE OLD LADY DETECTIVE AGENCY by Ryan Herrin

Title: The Old Lady Detective Agency

Author: Ryan Herrin

Series: -

Genres: Mystery, thriller, comedy

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Release: August 5th, 2016

Source: Papeback

Pages: 338

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This hilarious detective story is about two inept ladies that stumble their way through their first case that no one asked them to take on. Pam is the leader; she is also a delusional paranoid that believes she can take down the crime syndicate that she invented to explain her missing car keys. Betty is her reluctant partner. She wouldn't mind helping Pam solve crimes, but reality T.V. is on, and she has half a sheet cake in her fridge. How could these two not succeed?

REVIEW: ALEXANDRIA RISING by Mark Wallace Maquire

Title: Alexandria Rising
Author: Mark Wallace Maquire
Series: Alexandria Rising Chronicles #1
Genres: Thriller, Mystery
Publisher: Speckled Leaf Press
Release: October 15th, 2016
Source: Paperback
Pages: 376

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For fans of The Bourne Identity and The Da Vinci Code, comes a new edge of your seat adventure. Rand O'Neal, an ambition-less newspaper reporter, is given a single task upon the death of his grandfather: Destroy a mysterious map. What should be a simple errand thrusts Rand into a journey across three countries chased by unknown pursuers and leads him into a world he never could have imagined existed. This book is labelled an action adventure, but contains elements of science fiction, suspense and mystery. It is also the first in a trilogy and a series of prequels. It is also linked to a multi-media website which allows readers to engage with the experience in video, images and interactive appendices

Waiting on Wednesday: The Bone Witch by Rin Chupeco

Waiting on Wednesday is hosted by Breaking the Spine. Today we are waiting for The Bone Witch by Rin Chupeco!

I've had my sights on this one since a long time ago when they started sending ARCs and everyone was talking about it.

Publication date: March 7th, 2017

Publisher: Sourcebooks Fire