October 31, 2012

A Paranormal Middle School • Professor Gargoyle

A Paranormal Middle School • Professor Gargoyle
Professor Gargoyle  by  Charles Gilman Series:  Tales from Lovecraft Middle School #1 Publisher: Quirk Books Publication Date: September 25, 2012 Source: Publisher ( Thanks Eric! ) || Hardcover [I received this book from the publisher. This in no way affects the opinions expressed in my review.] Robert is a k…

October 30, 2012

Top Ten Tuesday: Favorite Kick-ass Heroines

Top Ten Tuesday: Favorite Kick-ass Heroines
As always, this feature is hosted by  The Broke and the Bookish !  Heroines have always been important to me in my books. I grew up reading about all these strong female characters, and wanting to emulate their graceful physicality, shrewd intelligence and ounces of courage. I'm very picky about …

October 29, 2012

Why I Love The Legacy Trilogy + Giveaway

Why I Love The Legacy Trilogy + Giveaway
I was extremely  excited when I was picked to be a part of the blog tour for Sacrifice , hosted by the awesome Kismet Book Touring , as I'm a big fan of Cayla Kluver  and her series. I picked up Legacy  after accidentally getting approved for Allegiance on NetGalley, and it's definitely a twist …

October 26, 2012

Slowly, And Then All At Once • The Fault in Our Stars

Slowly, And Then All At Once • The Fault in Our Stars
The Fault in Our Stars  by John Green Publisher: Dutton Books Publication Date: January 10, 2012 Source/Format: Bought || Hardcover Sixteen-year-old Hazel Grace is currently in remission for thyroid cancer, but her diagnosis at 13 changed everything - her high school life, her friendships and even her r…

October 24, 2012

Hybrid Woes • What's Left of Me

Hybrid Woes • What's Left of Me
What's Left of Me  by  Kat Zhang Series: The Hybrid Chronicles #1 Publisher:  Harper Collins Publication Date: September 18, 2012 Source:  Borrowed from  Elena (Thanks! ) || ARC Eva and Addie are two souls sharing one body - a hybrid. But there's a catch: at a certain point, one of them has to fade. To…

October 19, 2012

Abbreviations #0.2 | Forbidden + The Accidental Bride

Abbreviations #0.2 | Forbidden + The Accidental Bride
Forbidden  by  Nicola Cornick Series: The Scandalous Women of the Ton #6 Publisher:  Harlequin HQN Publication Date: August 21, 2012 Source/Format:  Netgalley (Thanks!) || e-galley [I received this book from the publisher. This in no way affects the thoughts expressed in my review.] As a lady's maid, Mar…

October 18, 2012

Meeting J.K. Rowling

Meeting J.K. Rowling
Last week, I shared a little bit about how I visited the set of the Vampire Diaries early this year . I ended with a cliffhanger of sorts, because I meant to tell the rest of the story this week. But  I'm afraid that you're going to have to wait one more week to find out what happened next..…

October 17, 2012

A Little More Southern Magic • The White Glove War

A Little More Southern Magic • The White Glove War
The White Glove War  by  Katie Crouch and Grady Hendrix Series:  Magnolia League #2 Publisher:  Poppy Publication Date: July 3, 2012 Source/Format: Borrowed from the library || Hardcover Hayes Anderson has never thought about leaving the Magnolia League or Savannah. She's led a charmed life, where almos…

October 16, 2012

BEA Book Club Discussion: Crewel

BEA Book Club Discussion: Crewel
Last Friday, I reviewed  Crewel by Gennifer Albin. I thought the book had fantastic world-building, an interesting premise and definitely made me think, especially about gender roles in society. I'm looking forward to seeing what happens next to Adelice and everyone in the book. For this month&…

Top Ten Tuesday: Favorites in Contemporary YA

Top Ten Tuesday: Favorites in Contemporary YA
As always, this feature is hosted by  The Broke and the Bookish !  I've noticed that recently, I've been reading more and more contemporary YA than ever before! I used to be a strictly fantasy girl, but then I started blogging and talking about books with friends, and before I knew it, I was …

October 12, 2012

Weaving Time • Crewel

Weaving Time • Crewel
Crewel  by  Gennifer Albin Series:  Crewel World #1 Publisher: Farrar, Strous & Giroux Publication Date: October 16, 2012 Source:  Borrowed from Rachel (Thanks! ) || ARC Sixteen-year-old Adelice has a gift: she can weave time with matter. This gift is something sought out by the Guild, and in the world …

October 11, 2012

The Vampire Diaries || The Set Visit

The Vampire Diaries || The Set Visit
Tonight marks the return of one of my favorite TV shows – The Vampire Diaries is back on TV with its fourth season, and I feel like I’ve been waiting forever for this day. I’m definitely devoted to the show, in equal parts because I love the cast ( hello Ian Somerhalder + Joseph Morgan, I love you!…