Showing posts with label Cristin Terrill. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Cristin Terrill. Show all posts
Thursday, December 28, 2023
Random Reads #632, December 28th
Wednesday, June 29, 2022
Waiting on Wednesday #581, June 29th
Expected Publication: August 2nd, 2022
From Goodreads:
The closer she comes to uncovering the truth, the more she unwittingly puts those she loves at risk. Someone from Gwen’s past doesn’t appreciate the new life she’s built for herself and is willing to do anything it takes to tear it apart. Except this time it isn’t Gwen in the crosshairs, but her partner Sam. Without her instincts to rely on, how can Gwen protect those she loves against an enemy she never sees coming?
My Imaginary Mary by Cynthia Hand, Brodi Ashton and Jodi Meadows
The Stars Between Us by Cristin Terrill
The King Will Kill You by Sarah Henning
From Goodreads:
Sometimes danger comes from the most unexpected places.
Gwen Proctor has always been willing to do anything it takes to protect her kids. But there are some things even she can’t protect them from. When a violent incident at Connor’s school brings the press to Gwen’s doorstep, she agrees to take a case out of town hoping to keep her family out of the crushing media spotlight.
The case is that of a missing girl, last seen getting into a truck with a stranger before disappearing. Gwen has a reputation for finding those who are lost, but this time something is wrong. Her instincts are off, and every clue she uncovers only raises more doubts, not just about the missing girl and the circumstances of her disappearance, but also about the fragile safety Gwen’s created for her family.
Expected Publication: August 2nd, 2022
From Goodreads:
With comic genius and a truly electrifying sense of adventure, Cynthia Hand, Brodi Ashton, and Jodi Meadows continue their campaign to turn the classics on their head in this YA fantasy that's perfect for fans of Frankenstein and The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue.
From Goodreads:
It's aliiiiiiiive! New York Times bestselling authors of My Lady Jane are back with the electric, poetic, and (almost) historical tale of the one and only Mary Shelley.
Mary may have inherited the brilliant mind of her late mother, Mary Wollstonecraft, but she lives a drab life above her father's bookstore, waiting for an extraordinary idea that'll inspire a work worthy of her parentage--and impress her rakishly handsome (and super-secret) beau, Percy Shelley.
Ada Lovelace knows a thing or two about superstar parents, what with her dad being Lord Byron, the most famous poet on Earth. But her passions lie far beyond the arts--in mechanical engineering, to be exact. Alas, no matter how precise Ada's calculations, there's always a man willing to claim her ingenious ideas as his own.
Pan, a.k.a. Practical Automaton Number One, is Ada's greatest idea yet: a machine that will change the world, if only she can figure out how to make him truly autonomous . . . or how to make him work at all.
When fate connects our two masterminds, Mary and Ada learn that they are fae--magical people with the ability to make whatever they imagine become real. But when their dream team results in a living, breathing, thinking PAN, Mary and Ada find themselves hunted by a mad scientist who won't stop until he finds out how they made a real boy out of spare parts.
Expected Publication: August 2nd, 2022
From Goodreads:
In The Stars Between Us, Cristin Terrill sweeps readers away to a world where secrets are currency and love is the most dangerous risk of all.
From Goodreads:
Bridgerton meets Illuminae in this explosive, romantic space opera where danger and deception lurk behind glamour and wealth.
Vika Hale longs for a better life than that of a barmaid on a struggling planet, but her dreams have always seemed out of reach despite the mysterious benefactor who bankrolled her education. When the elusive billionaire dies and names Vika in his will, she’s whisked away to a glittering and glamorous new world as the ward of his heir. Suddenly, her wildest dreams don’t seem so impossible.
But when someone targets the will’s heirs in a series of terrifying bombings, Vika’s new life is thrown into uncertainty. Knowing that she may be next, Vika teams up with the one person she’d rather keep at arm’s length—her guardian’s mysterious new assistant, Sky Foster. She doesn't trust Sky, but he may be the only one who can help her discover the bomber’s identity before she becomes the next victim. As Vika grows closer to Sky, she realizes she may not escape these new threats unscathed. Sky is keeping a secret and it's one that could unravel everything.
Expected Publication: August 2nd, 2022
From Goodreads:
The King Will Kill You is the epic, pulse-pounding conclusion to Sarah Henning’s Kingdoms of Sand and Sky trilogy.
From Goodreads:
The Princess Bride meets Game of Thrones in this commercial YA trilogy from acclaimed fantasy author Sarah Henning.
Princess Amarande is finally on the verge of having everything she wants. To be with her true love Luca, no one nor law standing in the way. To rule Ardenia as queen outright, no marriage necessary, as Luca does the same with the reformed Torrence. To rebuild the continent of The Sand and Sky into a place not defined by archaic, patriarchal laws, but by the will of its people.
However, threats await in the shadows of Amarande’s hoped-for happily ever after. One expected and deadly to both her love and every one of her objectives. The other, unexpected, and arising with a vicious aim: revenge at any cost. Against the princess who killed him, the boy whose love made her do it, and the continent cruel enough to deserve his rage.
3 really great books from authors that I really enjoy and that I'm really looking forward to! The great start to a great month of books! What about you guys? Happy reading!
Monday, May 16, 2022
It's Monday! What Are You Reading #571, May 16th
It's Monday! What Are You Reading is a weekly meme hosted by Book Date where we share what we read this past week, what we hope to read this week...and anything in between! This is a great way to plan out your reading week and see what others are currently reading as well...you never know where that next "must read" book will come from!
What happened in the past week:Weekly Memes:
It's Monday! What Are You Reading #570
Teaser Tuesday #578
WWW Wednesday #578
WOW #574
Will the Time Come #571
Third Sentence Thursday #561
Random Reads #547
First Lines Friday #574
Book Blogger Hop #240
Monthly ARC's Update 9
The Reward Challenge Update #556
Wheel of TBR #103
How Well I Stuck to It #408
Wrote that Review Update #406
Week 19 Reviews:
Game Changer
The Reward Challenge Update #556
Wheel of TBR #103
How Well I Stuck to It #408
Wrote that Review Update #406
Week 19 Reviews:
Game Changer
Magical Readathon: Orilium:
Clean Sweep ARC Challenge:
Update 9
OK, so I got 28 posts in 7 days, and yeah, it's been a quiet week, but this current week is my week off, and I'm really going to take advantage of all this time off! Sleeping in is much preferred to getting up at 4:20 for work! What about you guys? Happy reading!
So this week I want to read whatever I want!
Random:
So this week I want to read whatever I want!
Saturday, May 14, 2022
Week 19 Review: The Stars Between Us
Cristin Terrill's YA novel The Stars Between Us is set in a glittering new world, about a girl who discovers that behind the glamor and romance, the world is teeming with conspiracies, secrets, and murder.
There's always been a mystery to Vika Hale’s life. Ever since she was a child, she's had an unknown benefactor providing for her and her family, making sure that Vika and her sister received the best education they could. Now, Vika longs for a bigger life than one as a poor barmaid on a struggling planet, but those dreams feel out of reach. Until one day Vika learns that her benefactor was a billionaire magnate who recently died under suspicious circumstances, and Vika has shockingly been included in his will. Invited to live on a glittering neighboring planet, Vika steps into a world she can hardly believe is real.
The only blight on Vika's lavish new life is the constant presence of Sky Foster, a mysterious young man from Vika's past who works for her benefactors. She doesn't like or trust Sky, but when she narrowly escapes an explosion and realizes someone is targeting the will's heirs, Vika knows Sky is the only one who can help her discover the identity of the bomber before she becomes their next victim. As Vika and Sky delve into the truth of the attacks, they uncover a web of secrets, murder, and an underground rebellion who may hold the answers they've been looking for. But Sky isn't who he seems to be, and Vika may not escape this new life unscathed.
In The Stars Between Us, Cristin Terrill sweeps readers away to a Dickensian-inspired world where secrets are currency and love is the most dangerous risk of all.
My Review:
I had a really great time reading this book! I really enjoyed her first book, and this one sounded really great! I really enjoyed reading Vika's story, and watching her go from rags to riches. Well, not her own riches, because this story wasn't what I expected!
I thought that by being her benefactor, that the money would be going straight to her, so I wasn't expecting that it would be a condition that his son would get the money-if he married her. That the guy was evaluating her to see if she fit his standards of what he wanted from his son's wife. Yeah. That was strange, but I enjoyed watching it play out!
Sometimes, I wasn't sure if I liked Vika all that much. She got caught up in this world of glamour and glitz, and was kinda appalled at the thought of sending money back home. I'm like, do you really need to spend all that money on clothes? Really?
That ending though? I didn't expect that, that was pretty explosive, and I loved how everything worked out when the dust settled. It was great to see that they'd learned from their experiences-and how they grew from them. And I love what I can picture for their future!
This was a pretty great book from Cristin Terril, and I can't wait to read more!
Author: Cristin Terril
Read: May 9th, 2022
Source: NetGalley
Reason Why: Love her writing and it sounded really great, and it's a SAC 2022 Book and a WoW Book!
Publisher: Wednesday Books
Expected Publication: August 2nd 2022
Author: Cristin Terril
Read: May 9th, 2022
Source: NetGalley
Reason Why: Love her writing and it sounded really great, and it's a SAC 2022 Book and a WoW Book!
Publisher: Wednesday Books
Expected Publication: August 2nd 2022
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Monday, May 9, 2022
Clean Sweep ARC Challenge Update 9
Ok, so I read my next book for Clean Sweep ARC Challenge, and it was The Stars Between Us and I'll be reading Clown in a Cornfield: Frendo Lives next!
My Reading Journey:
The Life She Had by K.L. Armstrong
Started On: May 1stFinished On: May 1st, 8:55 PM
Pages Read: 320
A Curse of Queens by Amanda Bouchet
Started On: May 3rdFinished On: May 3rd, 9:20 PM
Pages Read: 496
Pages Read: 496
Heroic Hearts Anthology
Started On: May 4th
Finished On: 10:21 PM
Pages Read: 368
Pages Read: 368
Alone Out Here by Riley Redgate
Started On: May 5th
Finished On: May 5th, 9:34 PM
Pages Read: 400
Pages Read: 400
Claws for Suspicion by Deborah Blake
Started On: May 6th
Finished On: May 6th, 4:02 PM
Pages Read: 288
Pages Read: 288
Killers of a Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn
Started On: May 6th
Finished On: May 6th, 8:40 PM
Pages Read: 368
Pages Read: 368
Game Changer by Neal Shusterman
Started On: May 7th
Finished On: May 7th, 9:45 PM
Pages Read: 400
Pages Read: 400
Wolf in the Shadows by Maria Vale
Started On: May 8th
Finished On: May 8th, 9:10 PM
Pages Read: 360
The Stars Between Us by Cristin Terrill
Started On: May 9th
Finished On: May 9th, 8:36 PM
Pages Read: 400
Clown in a Cornfield 2: Frendo Lives by Adam Cesare
Started On: May 10th
Currently On: Page 0 of 416
Books Read: 9
Goal: 25 Books
Pages Read: 3400
Magical Readathon: Orilium Update 61
So I read my next book for Magical Readathon: Orilium, and it was The Stars Between Us which was for the prompt Psionics & Divination, and I'll be reading Anatomy next!
My Reading Journey:
Sacrifice by Katee Robert
Prompt Fulfilled: Alchemy
Started On: April 3rd
Finished On: April 3rd, 10:46 AM
Pages Read: 154
Heir by Katee Robert
Prompt Fulfilled: Animal Studies
Started On: April 3rd
Finished On: April 3rd, 12:33 PM
Pages Read: 136
Kiss Hard by Nalini Singh
Prompt Fulfilled: Art of Illusion
Started On: April 3rd
Finished On: April 3rd, 9:01 PM
Pages Read: 329
All the Feels by Olivia Dade
Prompt Fulfilled: Astronomy
Started On: April 4th
Finished On: April 4th, 3:46 PM
Pages Read: 416
The Other Half of the Grave by Jeaniene Frost
Prompt Fulfilled: Art of Illusion
Started On: April 4th
Finished On: April 4tht, 8:26 PM
Pages Read: 424
Abhorsen by Garth Nix
Prompt Fulfilled: Conjuration
Started On: April 5th
Finished On: April 5th, 10:31 AM
Pages Read: 396
Across the Wall by Garth Nix
Prompt Fulfilled: Spells & Incantations
Started On: April 5th
Finished On: April 5th 4:24 PM
Pages Read: 432
To Hold the Bridge by Garth Nix
Prompt Fulfilled: Spells & Incantations
Started On: April 5th
Finished On: April 5th, 11:20 PM
Pages Read: 416
Wicked Beauty by Katee Robert
Prompt Fulfilled: Art of Illusion
Started On: April 6th
Finished On: April 6th, 6:32 PM
Pages Read: 400
The Soulmate Equation by Christina Lauren
Prompt Fulfilled: Help!!! Quest
Started On: April 7th
Finished On: April 7th, 8:36 PM
Pages Read: 368
Sense and Second-Degree Murder by Tirzah Price
Prompt Fulfilled: Artificery
Started On: April 7th
Finished On: April 7th, 10:22 PM
Pages Read: 416
Prince of Shadows by Rachel Caine
Prompt Fulfilled: Demonology
Started On: April 8th
Finished On: April 8th, 5:15 PM
Pages Read: 368
Middlegame by Seanan McGuire
Prompt Fulfilled: Inscription
Started On: April 8th
Finished On: April 8th, 11:26 PM
Pages Read: 528
The Sacrifice by Rin Chupeco
Prompt Fulfilled: Scroll of Standstill Quest
Started On: April 9th
Finished On: April 9th, 7:09 PM
Pages Read: 332
Seasonal Fears by Seanan McGuire
Prompt Fulfilled: Inscription
Started On: April 12th
Finished On: April 12th, 6:50 PM
Page Read: 544
Not the Witch You Wed by April Asher
Prompt Fulfilled: Rare Ingredient Quest
Started On: April 12th
Finished On: April 12th, 9:55 PM
Pages Read: 352
As If on Cue by Marisa Kanter
Prompt Fulfilled: Fire Weasel in Danger! Quest
Started On: April 13th
Finished On: April 13th, 3:44 M
Pages Read: 400
Sweet Ruin by Kresley Cole
Prompt Fulfilled: Alchemy
Started On: April 14th
Finished On: April 14th, 2:10 PM
Pages Read: 528
Ruthless by Gena Showalter
Prompt Fulfilled: Scroll of Standstill Quest
Started On: April 15th
Finished On: April 15th, 6:40 PM
Pages Read: 416
Be With Me by Jennifer L. Armentrout
Prompt Fulfilled: Scroll of Standstill Quest
Started On: April 15th
Finished On: April 15th, 10:51 PM
Pages Read: 384
Eve of Destruction by Sherrilyn McQueen
Prompt Fulfilled: Elemental Studies
Started On: April 15th
Finished On: April 15th, 11:37 PM
Pages Read: 90
Victories Greater Than Death by Charlie Jane Anders
Prompt Fulfilled: Psionics & Divination
Started On: April 16th
Finished On: April 16th, 11:42 PM
Pages Read: 300
Dreams Bigger Than Heartbreak by Charlie Jane Anders
Prompt Fulfilled: Psionics & Divination
Started On: April 17th
Finished On: April 17th, 5:01 PM
Pages Read: 320
Ruthless Crown by Amanda Richardson
Prompt Fulfilled: Fire Weasel in Danger! Quest
Started On: April 17th
Finished On: April 17th, 7:32 PM
Pages Read: 242
Ruthless Queen by Amanda Richardson
Prompt Fulfilled: Scroll of Standstill Quest
Started On: April 17th
Finished On: April 17th, 11:15 PM
Pages Read: 192
Only a Monster by Vanessa Len
Prompt Fulfilled: Fire Weasel in Danger! Quest
Started On: April 18th
Finished On: April 18th, 9:48 PM
Pages Read: 416
Kingdom of Bones by James Rollins
Prompt Fulfilled: Astronomy
Started On: April 19th
Finished On: April 19th, 7:11 PM
Pages Read: 448
Clariel by Garth Nix
Prompt Fulfilled: Missing Spellbook Quest
Started On: April 19th
Finished On: April 19th, 10:41 PM
Pages Read: 382
Goldenhand by Garth Nix
Prompt Fulfilled: Rare Ingredient Quest
Started On: April 20th
Finished On: April 20th, 2:20 PM
Pages Read: 384
Terciel & Elinor by Garth Nix
Prompt Fulfilled: Partyyyy!! Quest
Started On: April 20th
Finished On: April 20th, 8:20 PM
Pages Read: 560
The Empress of Salt and Fortune by Nghi Vo
Prompt Fulfilled: Missing Spellbook Quest
Started On: April 20th
Finished On: April 20th, 9:11 PM
Pages Read: 121
When the Tiger Came Down the Mountain by Nghi Vo
Prompt Fulfilled: Missing Spellbook Quest
Started On: April 20th
Finished On: April 20th, 10:03 PM
Pages Read: 128
Shadow's Seduction by Kresley Cole
Prompt Fulfilled: Alchemy
Started On: April 21st
Finished On: April 21st, 4:36 PM
Pages Read: 248
Of Claws and Fangs by Faith Hunter
Prompt Fulfilled: Shapeshifting
Started On: April 21st
Finished On: April 21st, 9:50 PM
Pages Read: 352
Doggone Deadly by Deborah Blake
Prompt Fulfilled: Scroll of Standstill Quest
Started On: April 22nd
Finished On: April 22nd, 3:24 PM
Pages Read: 284
The Ash-Born Boy by Victoria Schwab
Prompt Fulfilled: Animal Studies
Started On: April 22nd
Finished On: April 22nd, 4:36 PM
Pages Read: 61
The Near Witch by Victoria Schwab
Prompt Fulfilled: Missing Spellbook Quest
Started On: April 22nd
Finished On: April 22nd, 5:32 PM
Pages Read: 354
If I'm Being Honest by Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka
Prompt Fulfilled: Fire Weasel in Danger! Quest
Started On: April 22nd
Finished On: April 22nd, 9:33 PM
Pages Read: 370
Cold Iron Heart by Melissa Marr
Prompt Fulfilled: Rare Ingredient Quest
Started On: April 23rd
Finished On: April 6:52 PM
Pages Read: 304
Wicked Lovely by Melissa Marr
Prompt Fulfilled: Partyyyy!! Quest
Started On: April 23rd
Finished On: April 23rd, 9:38 PM
Pages Read: 328
Wicked Abyss by Kresley Cole
Prompt Fulfilled: Conjuration
Started On: April 24th
Finished On: April 24th, 4:18 PM
Pages Read: 464
Munro by Kresley Cole
Prompt Fulfilled: Partyyyy!! Quest
Started On: April 24th
Finished On: April 24th, 9:05 PM
Pages Read: 432
Tender Savage by Iris Johansen
Prompt Fulfilled: Missing Spellbook Quest
Started On: April 25th
Finished On: April 25th, 11:02 AM
Pages Read: 288
As I Descended by Robin Talley
Prompt Fulfilled: Rare Ingredient Quest
Started On: April 25th
Finished On: April 25th, 7:46 PM
Pages Read: 384
Immortal Rising by Lynsay Sands
Prompt Fulfilled: Astronomy
Started On: April 26th
Finished On: April 26th, 8:55 PM
Pages Read: 400
The Girl from Shadow Springs by Ellie Cypher
Prompt Fulfilled: Demonology
Started On: April 27th
Finished On: April 27th, 1:58 PM
Pages Read: 320
A Promise of Fire by Amanda Bouchet
Prompt Fulfilled: Lore
Started On: April 27th
Finished On: April 27th, 5:40 PM
Pages Read: 441
Breath of Fire by Amanda Bouchet
Prompt Fulfilled: Lore
Started On: April 27th
Finished On: April 27th, 8:33 PM
Pages Read: 432
Heart on Fire by Amanda Bouchet
Prompt Fulfilled: Scroll of Standstill Quest
Started On: April 27th
Finished On: April 27th, 11:41 PM
Pages Read: 380
Touch of Power by Maria V. Snyder
Prompt Fulfilled: Restoration
Started On: April 28th
Finished On: April 28th, 11:59 AM
Pages Read: 390
Scent of Magic by Maria V. Snyder
Prompt Fulfilled: Restoration
Started On: April 28th
Finished On: April 28th, 5:27 PM
Pages Read: 416
Taste of Darkness by Maria V. Snyder
Prompt Fulfilled: Restoration
Started On: April 28th
Finished On: April 28th, 9:08 PM
Pages Read: 458
Shadow and Light by Anne Bishop
Prompt Fulfilled: Conjuration
Started On: April 29th
Finished On: April 29th, 4:19 PM
Pages Read: 420
The House of Gaian by Anne Bishop
Prompt Fulfilled: Partyyyy!! Quest
Started On: April 29th
Finished On: April 29th, 10:12 PM
Pages Read: 420
Up to the Challenge by Maria V. Snyder
Prompt Fulfilled: Spells & Incantations
Started On: April 30th
Finished On: April 30th, 10:31 AM
Pages Read: 436
Scan by Walter Jury and Sarah Fine
Prompt Fulfilled: Fire Weasel in Danger! Quest
Started On: April 30th
Finished On: April 30th, 1:23 PM
Pages Read: 352
Shifters and Mistletoe Anthology
Prompt Fulfilled: Partyyyy!! Quest
Started On: April 30th
Finished On: April 30th, 9:52 PM
Pages Read: 774
Fire of the Frost Anthology
Prompt Fulfilled: Partyyyy!! Quest
Started On: April 30th
Finished On: April 30h, 11:51 PM
Pages Read: 368
Queen by Katee Robert
Prompt Fulfilled: Scroll of Standstill Quest```
Started On: April 3rd
Finished On: April 3rd, 3:30 PM
Pages Read: 158
Wolf in the Shadows by Maria Vale
Prompt Fulfilled: Shapeshifting
Started On: May 8th
Finished On: May 8th, 9:10 PM
Pages Read: 360
The Stars Between Us by Cristin Terrill
Prompt Fulfilled: Psionics & Divination
Started On: May 9th
Finished On: May 9th, 8:36 PM
Pages Read: 400
Anatomy by Dana Schwartz
Prompt Fulfilled: Restoration
Started On: May
Currently On: Page 0 of 320
Prompts Left: Conjuration
Read: 61
Pages Read: 22116
Sunday, May 8, 2022
Clean Sweep ARC Challenge Update 8
Ok, so I read my next book for Clean Sweep ARC Challenge, and it was Wolf in the Shadows and I'll be reading The Stars Between Us next!
My Reading Journey:
The Life She Had by K.L. Armstrong
Started On: May 1stFinished On: May 1st, 8:55 PM
Pages Read: 320
A Curse of Queens by Amanda Bouchet
Started On: May 3rdFinished On: May 3rd, 9:20 PM
Pages Read: 496
Pages Read: 496
Heroic Hearts Anthology
Started On: May 4th
Finished On: 10:21 PM
Pages Read: 368
Pages Read: 368
Alone Out Here by Riley Redgate
Started On: May 5th
Finished On: May 5th, 9:34 PM
Pages Read: 400
Pages Read: 400
Claws for Suspicion by Deborah Blake
Started On: May 6th
Finished On: May 6th, 4:02 PM
Pages Read: 288
Pages Read: 288
Killers of a Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn
Started On: May 6th
Finished On: May 6th, 8:40 PM
Pages Read: 368
Pages Read: 368
Game Changer by Neal Shusterman
Started On: May 7th
Finished On: May 7th, 9:45 PM
Pages Read: 400
Pages Read: 400
Wolf in the Shadows by Maria Vale
Started On: May 8th
Finished On: May 8th, 9:10 PM
Pages Read: 360
The Stars Between Us by Cristin Terrill
Started On: May 9th
Currently On: Page 0 of 400
Books Read: 8
Goal: 25 Books
Pages Read: 3000
Magical Readathon: Orilium Update 60
So I read my next book for Magical Readathon: Orilium, and it was Wolf in the Shadows which was for the prompt Shapeshifting, and I'll be reading The Stars Between Us next!
My Reading Journey:
Sacrifice by Katee Robert
Prompt Fulfilled: Alchemy
Started On: April 3rd
Finished On: April 3rd, 10:46 AM
Pages Read: 154
Heir by Katee Robert
Prompt Fulfilled: Animal Studies
Started On: April 3rd
Finished On: April 3rd, 12:33 PM
Pages Read: 136
Kiss Hard by Nalini Singh
Prompt Fulfilled: Art of Illusion
Started On: April 3rd
Finished On: April 3rd, 9:01 PM
Pages Read: 329
All the Feels by Olivia Dade
Prompt Fulfilled: Astronomy
Started On: April 4th
Finished On: April 4th, 3:46 PM
Pages Read: 416
The Other Half of the Grave by Jeaniene Frost
Prompt Fulfilled: Art of Illusion
Started On: April 4th
Finished On: April 4tht, 8:26 PM
Pages Read: 424
Abhorsen by Garth Nix
Prompt Fulfilled: Conjuration
Started On: April 5th
Finished On: April 5th, 10:31 AM
Pages Read: 396
Across the Wall by Garth Nix
Prompt Fulfilled: Spells & Incantations
Started On: April 5th
Finished On: April 5th 4:24 PM
Pages Read: 432
To Hold the Bridge by Garth Nix
Prompt Fulfilled: Spells & Incantations
Started On: April 5th
Finished On: April 5th, 11:20 PM
Pages Read: 416
Wicked Beauty by Katee Robert
Prompt Fulfilled: Art of Illusion
Started On: April 6th
Finished On: April 6th, 6:32 PM
Pages Read: 400
The Soulmate Equation by Christina Lauren
Prompt Fulfilled: Help!!! Quest
Started On: April 7th
Finished On: April 7th, 8:36 PM
Pages Read: 368
Sense and Second-Degree Murder by Tirzah Price
Prompt Fulfilled: Artificery
Started On: April 7th
Finished On: April 7th, 10:22 PM
Pages Read: 416
Prince of Shadows by Rachel Caine
Prompt Fulfilled: Demonology
Started On: April 8th
Finished On: April 8th, 5:15 PM
Pages Read: 368
Middlegame by Seanan McGuire
Prompt Fulfilled: Inscription
Started On: April 8th
Finished On: April 8th, 11:26 PM
Pages Read: 528
The Sacrifice by Rin Chupeco
Prompt Fulfilled: Scroll of Standstill Quest
Started On: April 9th
Finished On: April 9th, 7:09 PM
Pages Read: 332
Seasonal Fears by Seanan McGuire
Prompt Fulfilled: Inscription
Started On: April 12th
Finished On: April 12th, 6:50 PM
Page Read: 544
Not the Witch You Wed by April Asher
Prompt Fulfilled: Rare Ingredient Quest
Started On: April 12th
Finished On: April 12th, 9:55 PM
Pages Read: 352
As If on Cue by Marisa Kanter
Prompt Fulfilled: Fire Weasel in Danger! Quest
Started On: April 13th
Finished On: April 13th, 3:44 M
Pages Read: 400
Sweet Ruin by Kresley Cole
Prompt Fulfilled: Alchemy
Started On: April 14th
Finished On: April 14th, 2:10 PM
Pages Read: 528
Ruthless by Gena Showalter
Prompt Fulfilled: Scroll of Standstill Quest
Started On: April 15th
Finished On: April 15th, 6:40 PM
Pages Read: 416
Be With Me by Jennifer L. Armentrout
Prompt Fulfilled: Scroll of Standstill Quest
Started On: April 15th
Finished On: April 15th, 10:51 PM
Pages Read: 384
Eve of Destruction by Sherrilyn McQueen
Prompt Fulfilled: Elemental Studies
Started On: April 15th
Finished On: April 15th, 11:37 PM
Pages Read: 90
Victories Greater Than Death by Charlie Jane Anders
Prompt Fulfilled: Psionics & Divination
Started On: April 16th
Finished On: April 16th, 11:42 PM
Pages Read: 300
Dreams Bigger Than Heartbreak by Charlie Jane Anders
Prompt Fulfilled: Psionics & Divination
Started On: April 17th
Finished On: April 17th, 5:01 PM
Pages Read: 320
Ruthless Crown by Amanda Richardson
Prompt Fulfilled: Fire Weasel in Danger! Quest
Started On: April 17th
Finished On: April 17th, 7:32 PM
Pages Read: 242
Ruthless Queen by Amanda Richardson
Prompt Fulfilled: Scroll of Standstill Quest
Started On: April 17th
Finished On: April 17th, 11:15 PM
Pages Read: 192
Only a Monster by Vanessa Len
Prompt Fulfilled: Fire Weasel in Danger! Quest
Started On: April 18th
Finished On: April 18th, 9:48 PM
Pages Read: 416
Kingdom of Bones by James Rollins
Prompt Fulfilled: Astronomy
Started On: April 19th
Finished On: April 19th, 7:11 PM
Pages Read: 448
Clariel by Garth Nix
Prompt Fulfilled: Missing Spellbook Quest
Started On: April 19th
Finished On: April 19th, 10:41 PM
Pages Read: 382
Goldenhand by Garth Nix
Prompt Fulfilled: Rare Ingredient Quest
Started On: April 20th
Finished On: April 20th, 2:20 PM
Pages Read: 384
Terciel & Elinor by Garth Nix
Prompt Fulfilled: Partyyyy!! Quest
Started On: April 20th
Finished On: April 20th, 8:20 PM
Pages Read: 560
The Empress of Salt and Fortune by Nghi Vo
Prompt Fulfilled: Missing Spellbook Quest
Started On: April 20th
Finished On: April 20th, 9:11 PM
Pages Read: 121
When the Tiger Came Down the Mountain by Nghi Vo
Prompt Fulfilled: Missing Spellbook Quest
Started On: April 20th
Finished On: April 20th, 10:03 PM
Pages Read: 128
Shadow's Seduction by Kresley Cole
Prompt Fulfilled: Alchemy
Started On: April 21st
Finished On: April 21st, 4:36 PM
Pages Read: 248
Of Claws and Fangs by Faith Hunter
Prompt Fulfilled: Shapeshifting
Started On: April 21st
Finished On: April 21st, 9:50 PM
Pages Read: 352
Doggone Deadly by Deborah Blake
Prompt Fulfilled: Scroll of Standstill Quest
Started On: April 22nd
Finished On: April 22nd, 3:24 PM
Pages Read: 284
The Ash-Born Boy by Victoria Schwab
Prompt Fulfilled: Animal Studies
Started On: April 22nd
Finished On: April 22nd, 4:36 PM
Pages Read: 61
The Near Witch by Victoria Schwab
Prompt Fulfilled: Missing Spellbook Quest
Started On: April 22nd
Finished On: April 22nd, 5:32 PM
Pages Read: 354
If I'm Being Honest by Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka
Prompt Fulfilled: Fire Weasel in Danger! Quest
Started On: April 22nd
Finished On: April 22nd, 9:33 PM
Pages Read: 370
Cold Iron Heart by Melissa Marr
Prompt Fulfilled: Rare Ingredient Quest
Started On: April 23rd
Finished On: April 6:52 PM
Pages Read: 304
Wicked Lovely by Melissa Marr
Prompt Fulfilled: Partyyyy!! Quest
Started On: April 23rd
Finished On: April 23rd, 9:38 PM
Pages Read: 328
Wicked Abyss by Kresley Cole
Prompt Fulfilled: Conjuration
Started On: April 24th
Finished On: April 24th, 4:18 PM
Pages Read: 464
Munro by Kresley Cole
Prompt Fulfilled: Partyyyy!! Quest
Started On: April 24th
Finished On: April 24th, 9:05 PM
Pages Read: 432
Tender Savage by Iris Johansen
Prompt Fulfilled: Missing Spellbook Quest
Started On: April 25th
Finished On: April 25th, 11:02 AM
Pages Read: 288
As I Descended by Robin Talley
Prompt Fulfilled: Rare Ingredient Quest
Started On: April 25th
Finished On: April 25th, 7:46 PM
Pages Read: 384
Immortal Rising by Lynsay Sands
Prompt Fulfilled: Astronomy
Started On: April 26th
Finished On: April 26th, 8:55 PM
Pages Read: 400
The Girl from Shadow Springs by Ellie Cypher
Prompt Fulfilled: Demonology
Started On: April 27th
Finished On: April 27th, 1:58 PM
Pages Read: 320
A Promise of Fire by Amanda Bouchet
Prompt Fulfilled: Lore
Started On: April 27th
Finished On: April 27th, 5:40 PM
Pages Read: 441
Breath of Fire by Amanda Bouchet
Prompt Fulfilled: Lore
Started On: April 27th
Finished On: April 27th, 8:33 PM
Pages Read: 432
Heart on Fire by Amanda Bouchet
Prompt Fulfilled: Scroll of Standstill Quest
Started On: April 27th
Finished On: April 27th, 11:41 PM
Pages Read: 380
Touch of Power by Maria V. Snyder
Prompt Fulfilled: Restoration
Started On: April 28th
Finished On: April 28th, 11:59 AM
Pages Read: 390
Scent of Magic by Maria V. Snyder
Prompt Fulfilled: Restoration
Started On: April 28th
Finished On: April 28th, 5:27 PM
Pages Read: 416
Taste of Darkness by Maria V. Snyder
Prompt Fulfilled: Restoration
Started On: April 28th
Finished On: April 28th, 9:08 PM
Pages Read: 458
Shadow and Light by Anne Bishop
Prompt Fulfilled: Conjuration
Started On: April 29th
Finished On: April 29th, 4:19 PM
Pages Read: 420
The House of Gaian by Anne Bishop
Prompt Fulfilled: Partyyyy!! Quest
Started On: April 29th
Finished On: April 29th, 10:12 PM
Pages Read: 420
Up to the Challenge by Maria V. Snyder
Prompt Fulfilled: Spells & Incantations
Started On: April 30th
Finished On: April 30th, 10:31 AM
Pages Read: 436
Scan by Walter Jury and Sarah Fine
Prompt Fulfilled: Fire Weasel in Danger! Quest
Started On: April 30th
Finished On: April 30th, 1:23 PM
Pages Read: 352
Shifters and Mistletoe Anthology
Prompt Fulfilled: Partyyyy!! Quest
Started On: April 30th
Finished On: April 30th, 9:52 PM
Pages Read: 774
Fire of the Frost Anthology
Prompt Fulfilled: Partyyyy!! Quest
Started On: April 30th
Finished On: April 30h, 11:51 PM
Pages Read: 368
Queen by Katee Robert
Prompt Fulfilled: Scroll of Standstill Quest
Started On: April 3rd
Finished On: April 3rd, 3:30 PM
Pages Read: 158
Wolf in the Shadows by Maria Vale
Prompt Fulfilled: Shapeshifting
Started On: May 8th
Finished On: May 8th, 9:10 PM
Pages Read: 360
The Stars Between Us by Cristin Terrill
Prompt Fulfilled: Psionics & Divination
Started On: May 9th
Currently On: Page 0 of 400
Prompts Left: Conjuration, Restoration
Read: 60
Pages Read: 21716
Wednesday, April 12, 2017
Waiting on Wednesday #309, April 12th
Expected Publication: June 6th, 2017
From Goodreads:
A prequel to the USA Today bestseller and Goodreads Choice finalist Stolen Songbird (The Malediction Trilogy).
Below Forsaken Mountain, a plot is being hatched to overthrow the tyrant king of Trollus, and Marc is the right-hand man of its leader. His involvement is information more than one troll would kill to possess, which is why he must keep it a secret from everyone, even the girl he loves.
After accidentally ruining her sister’s chance to become queen, Pénélope is given one last opportunity by her father, the Duke d’Angoulême, to make herself useful: she must find proof that the boy she’s in love with is conspiring against the crown. If she fails, her life will be forfeit.
Marc and Pénélope must navigate the complex politics of Trollus, where powers on all sides are intent on using them as pawns, forcing them to risk everything for a chance at a life together.
Except being together may turn out to be the greatest risk of all.
Expected Publication: June 6th, 2017
From Goodreads:
A young, street-savvy runaway looking for a place to call home realized he might have conned his way into the wrong family in this fast-paced and thrilling novel from award-winning author Cristin Terrill.
When ten-year-old Daniel Tate went missing from one of California's most elite communities, he left no trace. He simply vanished.
Six years later, when he resurfaces on a snowy street in Vancouver, he's no longer the same boy. His sandy hair is darker, the freckles are gone, and he's initially too traumatized to speak, but he's alive. His overjoyed family brings him home to a world of luxury and comfort he can barely remember. In time, they assure him, he'll recover his memories; all that matters now is they're together again.
It's perfect. A miracle. Except for one thing.
He isn't Daniel Tate.
He's a petty con artist who accidentally stumbled into the scam of a lifetime, and he soon learns he's not the only one in the Tate household with something to hide. The family has as many secrets as they have millions in the bank, and one of them might be ready to kill to keep the worst one buried.
Expected Publication: June 6th, 2017
From Goodreads:
All’s fair in love and work. The first standalone romance by New York Times and #1 international bestselling author Christina Lauren (Beautiful Bastard) is a sexy, compulsively readable romantic comedy that dives headlong into the thrill and doubt of modern love.
Despite the odds against them from an embarrassing meet-awkward at a mutual friend’s Halloween party, Carter and Evie immediately hit it off. Even the realization that they’re both high-powered agents at competing firms in Hollywood isn’t enough to squash the fire.
But when their two agencies merge—causing the pair to vie for the same position—all bets are off. What could have been a beautiful, blossoming romance turns into an all-out war of sabotage. Carter and Evie are both thirtysomething professionals—so why can’t they act like it?
Can Carter stop trying to please everyone and see how their mutual boss is really playing the game? Can Evie put aside her competitive nature long enough to figure out what she really wants in life? Can their actor clients just be something close to human? Whether these two Hollywood love/hatebirds get the storybook Hollywood ending or just a dramedy of epic proportions, you will get to enjoy Christina Lauren’s heartfelt, raucous, and hilarious romance style at its finest.
Expected Publication: June 6th, 2017
From Goodreads:
From the author of the New York Times bestselling Testing trilogy comes a sweeping new fantasy series, perfect for fans of Victoria Aveyard and Sarah J. Maas.
Twins Carys and Andreus were never destined to rule Eden. With their older brother next in line to inherit the throne, the future of the kingdom was secure.
But appearances—and rivals—can be deceiving. When Eden’s king and crown prince are killed by assassins, Eden desperately needs a monarch, but the line of succession is no longer clear. With a ruling council scheming to gain power, Carys and Andreus are faced with only one option—to take part in a Trial of Succession that will determine which one of them is worthy of ruling the kingdom.
As sister and brother, Carys and Andreus have always kept each other safe—from their secrets, from the court, and from the monsters lurking in the mountains beyond the kingdom’s wall. But the Trial of Succession will test the bonds of trust and family.
With their country and their hearts divided, Carys and Andreus will discover exactly what each will do to win the crown. How long before suspicion takes hold and the thirst for power leads to the ultimate betrayal?
Expected Publication: June 6th, 2017
From Goodreads:
Ever since the Delonese ice-planet arrived eleven years ago, Sofi's dreams have been vivid. Alien. In a system where Earth's corporations rule in place of governments and the humanoid race orbiting the moon are allies, her only constant has been her younger brother, Shilo. As an online gamer, Sofi battles behind the scenes of Earth's Fantasy Fighting arena where Shilo is forced to compete in a mix of real and virtual blood sport. But when a bomb takes out a quarter of the arena, Sofi's the only one who believes Shilo survived. She has dreams of him. And she's convinced he's been taken to the ice-planet.
Except no one but ambassadors are allowed there.
For Miguel, Earth's charming young playboy, the games are of a different sort. As Ambassador to the Delonese, his career has been built on trading secrets and seduction. Until the Fantasy Fight's bomb goes off. Now the tables have turned and he's a target for blackmail. The game is simple: Help the blackmailers, or lose more than anyone can fathom, or Earth can afford.
Expected Publication: June 6th, 2017
From Goodreads:
Andrea Portes is back with a fast-paced, super-fun spy novel, told in her signature snarky, voice-driven style.
What is a hero? Paige Nolan knows.
Edward Raynes, the young man who exposed America’s unconstitutional spying techniques, is a hero, even if half the dum-dums in the country think he’s a traitor. Or her parents, journalists who were captured by terrorists while telling stories of the endangered and oppressed. They were heroes, too. Were. . . or are—no one has ever told Paige if they’re still alive, or dead.
Not heroes? Anyone in the government who abandoned her parents, letting them rot somewhere halfway across the world. And certainly not Paige herself, who despite her fluency in five languages and mastery of several obscure martial arts (thanks, Mom!) could do nothing to save them.
Couldn’t, that is, until she’s approached by Madden Carter, an undercover operative who gives her a mission—fly to Russia, find Raynes, and discover what other government secrets he’s stockpiled. In exchange, he’ll reopen the case on her missing parents. She’s given a code name and a cover as a foreign exchange student.
Who is a hero? Not Paige Nolan, but maybe, just maybe, Liberty is.
Oh, oh, oh, the books coming out on June 6th! I can't wait to read them, they look absolutely fantastic! What about you guys? Happy reading!
Tuesday, October 28, 2014
Cristin Terill Author Page
The Story: I got All Our Yesterdays from NetGalley, and yeah, when I finally read it, it was just so fantastic! Loved it a lot, so unique, and while I'm sad that a full length sequel isn't happening, we are getting a short story!
Website
Stand Alone's: All Our Yesterdays and her site, my review, Here Lies Daniel Tate and her site, my review, The Stars Between Us and her site, my review.
Website
Stand Alone's: All Our Yesterdays and her site, my review, Here Lies Daniel Tate and her site, my review, The Stars Between Us and her site, my review.
Tuesday, May 13, 2014
Bout of Books Update 5
My Reading Journey:
Days of Blood & Starlight by Laini Taylor
Started On: May 12th
Finished On: May 12th, 2:28 PM
Pages Read: 513
Night of Cake & Puppets by Laini Taylor
Started On: May 12th
Finished On: May 12th, 6:03 PM
Pages Read: 90
Dreams of Gods & Monsters by Laini Taylor
Started On: May 12th
Finished On: May 12th, 11:39 PM
Pages Read: 521
Killing Ruby Rose by Jessie Humphries
Started On: May 13th
Finished On: May 13th, 10:18 PM
Pages Read: 303
Ruthless Game by Christine Feehan
Started On: May 13th
Finished On: May 13th, 11:48 PM
Pages Read: 376
The Secret Diamond Sisters by Michelle Madow
Started On: May 14th
Pages Read: 26 of 393
Sweet Evil by Wendy Higgins
Started On: May 14th
Pages Read: 0 of 447
Books Read: 5
Goal: 14 Books
Pages Read: 1803
My Review Journey:
Reviewed: The Immortal Rules, Cress, Raised by Wolves, Donna of the Dead, Crush. Candy, Corpse, Prey, Shift, Alpha, Killer Frost, Hungry, Come Home to Me, Royally Lost, Cruel Beauty, Murder Game, Fire, Proxy, Avalon, How to Be Popular, Pants on Fire, Fallen, At Grave's End, Dark Wolf, Days of Blood & Starlight, Night of Cake & Puppets, Dreams of Gods & Monsters, Days of Blood & Starlight, Spirit's Chosen, Killing Ruby Rose, Plus One, Wild Rain, The Ruining, All Our Yesterdays.
Week 20: The Immortal Rules, Days of Blood & Starlight, Night of Cake & Puppets, Dreams of Gods & Monsters.
Reviews Written: 27
Goal: 50 Reviews
Reviewing Next: City of Lost Souls, Tracker, Bloodline, The Resse Malcolm List, Premeditated
Monday, January 6, 2014
It's Monday! What Are You Reading #135, January 6th
What happened in the past week:
Weekly Memes:
It's Monday! What Are You Reading #134
Teaser Tuesday #142
WWW Wednesday #142
WOW #139
Will the Time Come #135
Third Sentence Thursday #125
Random Reads #110
First Lines Friday #130
The Reward Challenge Round 91
Follow Friday #113
Last Letter, First Letter Reading Challenge 2014
LLFL Reading Challenge Update 37
Week 1 Reviews:
Spirit's Chosen
Plus One
Wild Rain
A Radiant Sky
Ten Big Ones
Flicker & Burn
The Clockwork Scarab
The Ruining
All Our Yesterdays
City of Lost Souls
Tracker
Bloodline
The Sweetest Dark
Belle Epoque
Starglass
Triangles
Taken
The Reece Malcom List
Premeditated
How My Summer Went Up in Flames
The S-Word
Maid of Secrets
Level 2
Graceling
Reckoning
Halfway to the Grave
Happily Never After
One Foot In the Grave
Random:
What I Wanted to Read in 2013
2013 Reviews
Happy New Years!!!! 2014 Version
Best Books Read in 2013
Random Thought-Why Words I Write Crazy
So this week I want to read How to Be Popular, Pants on Fire, Fallen, At Grave's End, Avalon, Bad Attitude, Fire, and Murder Game.
This is where Fire lives. With a wild, irresistible appearance and hair the color of flame, Fire is the last remaining human monster. Equally hated and adored, she had the unique ability to control minds, but she guards her power, unwilling to steal the secrets of innocent people. Especially when she has so many of her own.
Then Prince Brigan comes to bring her to King City, The royal family needs her help to uncover the plot against the king. Far away from home, Fire begins to realize there's more to her power than she ever dreamed. Her power could save the kingdom.
If only she weren't afraid of becoming the monster her father was.
Saturday, January 4, 2014
Week 1 Review: All Our Yesterdays
"You have to kill him." Imprisoned in the heart of a secret military base, Em has nothing except the voice of the boy in the cell next door and the list of instructions she finds taped inside the drain.
Only Em can complete the final instruction. She’s tried everything to prevent the creation of a time machine that will tear the world apart. She holds the proof: a list she has never seen before, written in her own hand. Each failed attempt in the past has led her to the same terrible present—imprisoned and tortured by a sadistic man called the doctor while war rages outside.
Marina has loved her best friend James since the day he moved next door when they were children. A gorgeous, introverted science prodigy from one of America’s most famous families, James finally seems to be seeing Marina in a new way, too. But on one disastrous night, James’s life crumbles apart, and with it, Marina’s hopes for their future. Now someone is trying to kill him. Marina will protect James, no matter what. Even if it means opening her eyes to a truth so terrible that she may not survive it. At least not as the girl she once was.
My Review:
Oh, what a great book! At first, there's 2 characters, Marina, and Em, and and as you read this book, you realize something-that they're the same person, just from different times, Marina, the now, and Em, the future, and what a horrible future it is!
I loved the back and forth, as we slowly got details that meshed these 2 worlds together, until it was just 1, and seeing different sides to it, seeing it as it is, and seeing how it could, if they don't do anything, turn out after this. And yeah, that was just pretty epic!
I love the mystery for Marina, on who's trying to kill James, while we know that it's Em/future Marina, and Future Finn, while present Marina and present Finn are trying to protect them, and how yeah, Marina falls out of love with James, and in love with Finn, it was nice, sweet, and natural!
And the ending? It was so sad, and that's why I'm so glad that there's going to be a second book, because I want more of this world, and I want these characters to have a happier ending, because the one they currently have, only about half as happy as it should be!
This was such a great book, I don't know what it took me so long to read it, it was just absolutely incredible! Can't wait for the sequel!
Author: Cristin Terrill
Series: All Our Yesterdays #1
Read: December 29th, 2013
Source: Tuebl/NetGalley
Reason Why: Sounded good, and it's a 2013 Dystopia Book!
Publisher: Disney Hyperion
Published: September 3rd 2013
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