It's Monday! What Are You Reading?

It's Monday! -

What Are You Reading?

is hosted weekly on Mondays

by Sheila from"One Person's Journey"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Post the books you read last week,

books currently reading,

and books you plan on finishing this week.

 

Books I Read Last Week:

Last Breath by Rachel Caine (Morganville Vampires Series 11)
With her boss preoccupied researching the Founder Houses in Morganville, student Claire Danvers is left to her own devices when she learns that three vampires have vanished without a trace. She soon discovers that the last person seen with one of the missing vampires is someone new to town-a mysterious individual named Magnus. After an uneasy encounter with Morganville's latest resident, Claire is certain Magnus isn't merely human. But is he a vampire-or something else entirely?


What I Plan On Reading This Week:

Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas

 After serving out a year of hard labor in the salt mines of Endovier for her crimes, 18-year-old assassin Celaena Sardothien is dragged before the Crown Prince. Prince Dorian offers her her freedom on one condition: she must act as his champion in a competition to find a new royal assassin.

Her opponents are men—thieves and assassins and warriors from across the empire, each sponsored by a member of the king's council. If she beats her opponents in a series of eliminations, she'll serve the kingdom for three years and then be granted her freedom.

Celaena finds her training sessions with the captain of the guard, Westfall, challenging and exhilirating. But she's bored stiff by court life. Things get a little more interesting when the prince starts to show interest in her... but it's the gruff Captain Westfall who seems to understand her best.

Then one of the other contestants turns up dead... quickly followed by another. Can Celaena figure out who the killer is before she becomes a victim? As the young assassin investigates, her search leads her to discover a greater destiny than she could possibly have imagined.

Haven by Kristi Cook

Destiny brought them together. Now it will tear them apart.

Violet doesn’t understand why she feels drawn to the Winterhaven School, she just knows it’s the right place for her. When she discovers the school’s secret, it all makes sense: everyone at Winterhaven has psychic gifts. For the first time in her life Violet doesn’t have to hide her visions. She’s always seen them as a curse, but now she can hone her ability and try to control it.

But she’s thrown completely off balance when she meets the most alluring—and most mysterious—boy in school. She’s never connected with anyone the way she does with Aidan, and the intensity takes them both by surprise. But as their relationship deepens, she begins to have visions of Aidan’s death—and sees that she’s the one who’s fated to kill him.

Violet’s never been able to prevent her visions from coming true. But this time she’ll do whatever it takes... even if it means sacrificing herself for the boy she loves.

Hollowland by Amanda Hocking

Hollowland by Amanda Hocking
(Hollows Series #1)

From Barnes and Noble

"This is the way the world ends - not with a bang or a whimper, but with zombies breaking down the back door."

Nineteen-year-old Remy King is on a mission to get across the wasteland left of America, and nothing will stand in her way - not violent marauders, a spoiled rock star, or an army of flesh-eating zombies.

REVIEW: 4 STARS

First and foremost I am a sucker for anything with Zombies. I am a huge fan of the Walking Dead and I have zombie dreams at least once a week so when I found this book I was super excited to pick this up and read it. The book opens with the the government quarantine where Remy resides getting taken over and burn down to try to stop another zombie outbreak. Remy along with another girl escapes the attack and they set off to find Remy's little brother. Remy eventually meets up with two other boys where the travel through what is left of America. As they travel across America, Remy finds it more and more difficult to seperate herself from others emotionally and physically. She doesn't think that she can care about anyone and stay alive. She will soon find out if she's wrong or right. Another thing I liked about this book was that they zombies weren't your traditional from the grave zombies. They had some form of rabies that cause their mind to turn to mush and to turn them into flesh seaking monsters. Remy's relationship with Lazlo was a little suprising to say the least. I expected her to end up with Blue but I guess when almost all of the population has been killed you take what you can get. All in all this book was pretty good. Was sort of slow in some parts but overall a very good read.

It's Monday! What Are You Reading?

It's Monday! -

What Are You Reading?

is hosted weekly on Mondays

by Sheila from"One Person's Journey"

Post the books you read last week,

books currently reading,

and books you plan on finishing this week.

 

What I Read Last Week:

 

Hollowland by Amanda Hocking

"This is the way the world ends - not with a bang or a whimper, but with zombies breaking down the back door."

Nineteen-year-old Remy King is on a mission to get across the wasteland left of America, and nothing will stand in her way - not violent marauders, a spoiled rock star, or an army of flesh-eating zombies.

 

The Heart of Hannen by Fawn Bonning

Christine is a troubled teen with a dark past. She is miserable in her small town. Shadowed in shame, she is destined to live her lonely life as an outcast. She has no idea that her true destiny lies in a different town, in a different world, a most brutal world called Atriia. There she will learn the true meaning of misery, the true meaning of loneliness, of shame. She will also learn that her bravery is boundless as she battles against a formidable foe, a dark shadow that will smother the land. She will learn the true meaning of love, as well, in the arms of a most unlikely candidate. He is Hannen Fallier, the one they call the foul fraigen dropper, revered by men for his fearless feats, but looked upon by women with open disdain. With a face horribly mauled, he hides behind a mask of shame, deeming himself unworthy of love. That he would seek acceptance from Christine is irony in its purest form. That he would seek her love . . . the ultimate betrayal.

The Fallen Star Series 1-4 by Jessica Sorensen
For eighteen year-old Gemma, life has never been normal. Up until recently, she has been incapable of feeling emotion. And when she’s around Alex, the gorgeous new guy at school, she can feel electricity that makes her skin buzz. Not to mention the monsters that haunt her nightmares have crossed over into real-life.
But with Alex seeming to hate her and secrets popping up everywhere, Gemma’s life is turning into a chaotic mess. Things that shouldn’t be real suddenly seem to exist. And as her world falls apart, figuring out the secrets of her past becomes a matter of life and death.

What I Plan On Reading This Week:

 

Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl

Lena Duchannes is unlike anyone the small Southern town of Gatlin has ever seen, and she's struggling to conceal her power, and a curse that has haunted her family for generations. But even within the overgrown gardens, murky swamps and crumbling graveyards of the forgotten South, a secret cannot stay hidden forever.

Ethan Wate, who has been counting the months until he can escape from Gatlin, is haunted by dreams of a beautiful girl he has never met. When Lena moves into the town's oldest and most infamous plantation, Ethan is inexplicably drawn to her and determined to uncover the connection between them.

In a town with no surprises, one secret could change everything.

Croc and The Fox by Eve Langlais
A career military man, Viktor lives for the next mission – and his collection of weapons -- but a raid on an experimental lab makes him an unwilling protector, mostly because he can’t peel Renee off. A cold blooded croc, he never intended to settle down, but he didn’t count on a foxy lady warming his heart.

The world outside the laboratory was a big scary place. Frightened, Renee latches onto the biggest, baddest, and sexiest, warrior around. Sharp toothed and with ice in his veins, Viktor’s violent side should have sent her running, but instead, she finds the courage to face her fears –and tame the lizard.

Warning: An ornery croc discovers he does have a pulse when a hot to trot fox decides to latch on, and never let go. Tongue in cheek humor, sizzling moments and an evil, tiny villain await. Muahahaha.

Last Breath by Rachel Caine

With her boss preoccupied researching the Founder Houses in Morganville, student Claire Danvers is left to her own devices when she learns that three vampires have vanished without a trace. She soon discovers that the last person seen with one of the missing vampires is someone new to town-a mysterious individual named Magnus. After an uneasy encounter with Morganville's latest resident, Claire is certain Magnus isn't merely human. But is he a vampire-or something else entirely?

 

Feature and Follow Friday -3-

Feature and Follow Friday

 

Feature and Follow Friday is a weekly meme hosted by Allison Can Read and Parajunkee. All you have to do is add your name and blog to the linky below and start visiting and following other blogs on the list. It's a great way to discover new blogs and to gain some new blogger friends.

Question for this week: What is the worst cover of a book that you've read and loved?

Answer: Sad to say that I don't usually read a book unless it's got a interesting looking cover unless it comes with a really great recommendation.

 

 

 

Waiting on Wednesday Poison Princess by Kresley Cole

Waiting On Wednesday

Poison Princess by Kresley Cole

She could save the world—or destroy it.

Sixteen year old Evangeline “Evie” Greene leads a charmed life, until she begins experiencing horrifying hallucinations. When an apocalyptic event decimates her Louisiana hometown, Evie realizes her hallucinations were actually visions of the future—and they’re still happening. Fighting for her life and desperate for answers, she must turn to her wrong-side-of-the-bayou classmate: Jack Deveaux.

But she can’t do either alone.

With his mile-long rap sheet, wicked grin, and bad attitude, Jack is like no boy Evie has ever known. Even though he once scorned her and everything she represented, he agrees to protect Evie on her quest. She knows she can’t totally depend on Jack. If he ever cast that wicked grin her way, could she possibly resist him?

Who can Evie trust?

As Jack and Evie race to find the source of her visions, they meet others who have gotten the same call. An ancient prophesy is being played out, and Evie is not the only one with special powers. A group of twenty-two teens has been chosen to reenact the ultimate battle between good and evil. But it’s not always clear who is on which side….

My thoughts:

I cannot wait for this book! An apocalyptic setting mixed with supernatural powers, you can't get much better than this. Plus it takes place in the heart of the bayou which isn't a place where stories are usually set which is nice and new. You can find three chapters from this book here.

Defying the Odds by Kele Moon

 Defying the Odds by Kele Moon

From Barnes and Noble

A woman running from an abusive past. A famous UFC heavyweight fighter who relies on his fists for a living. A slice of pie on Thanksgiving brings these two unlikely lovers together.

The stranger ends up being Clay Powers, a famous UFC heavyweight fighter. Clay's large build and dangerous fists have always intimidated. People in his hometown keep their distance and Clay is fine with that. Everything changes when a new waitress at the local diner buys him a piece of pie on Thanksgiving. Touched by the gesture when it's obvious she can barely afford to survive, her warm smile and lush body churn up powerful feelings that leave Clay wanting more from her than pie.

Melody is running from her past and the small, country town of Garnet is the perfect hiding place. With an ex-husband after her and scars from her abusive marriage etched deep, the last thing she expects is to fall for a man who makes a living with his fists, but she can't resist Clay or the tender connection they share.

Finding love in the most unlikely of places, the passion is undeniable, but Clay and Melody know their haunted pasts and unpredictable futures leave the odds stacked against them

REVIEW: 4 STARS

I read the review of this book on another blog and I decided that I had to read this book. It was really cheap for my nook so that made it an even better buy! When Melody first brought Clay his pumpkin pie and he tried to choke it down even though he absolutely detests pumpkin pie my crush on him began. Melody was a sweetheart and I hated that her ex husband treated her like he did. Like Clay, I couldn't understand why anyone would want to abuse Melody when all she did was worry about everyone else. I wasn't expecting this book to be as graphic as it was though. I was expecting a young adult book and instead got an adult romance book. It wasn't what I was expecting but it also wasn't off putting. Some of the scenes are described in great detail so I wouldn't recommend it for anyone under the age of 17. The only thing I didn't like about the book was the development of Clay and Melody's romance. I felt like they met and immediately fell in love without much inbetween. It almost moved too quickly for me to feel like their relationship was more than just lust. All in all I really enjoyed this book. It moved quickly and there was a nice lead up to the ending.

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Feature and Follow Friday -2-

Feature and Follow Friday -2-

Feature and Follow Friday is a weekly meme hosted by Allison Can Read and Parajunkee. All you have to do is add your name and blog to the linky below and start visiting and following other blogs on the list. It's a great way to discover new blogs and to gain some new blogger friends.

Question for this week: What blogger inspires you?

Answer: All bloggers inspire me. It took me a long time to get my blog started and I admire anyone who loves something enough to try to share it with others.!!