Dusty Reads (#6)

Dusty Reads is a weekly meme, hosted by Giselle at Xpresso Reads, featuring a book that has been sitting unread on your home shelf for some time. Books don't have to be an "x" years old. If you had the books for a few months without reading it, it's dusty!

Morning lovelies,

This week I have Pandemonium by Lauren Oliver

  

Goodreads: "I'm pushing aside the memory of my nightmare, pushing aside thoughts of Alex, pushing aside thoughts of Hana and my old school, push, push, push, like Raven taught me to do. The old life is dead. But the old Lena is dead too.I  buried her. I left her beyond a fence, behind a wall of smoke and flame. 

Lauren Oliver delivers an electrifying follow-up to her acclaimed New York Times bestseller, Delirium. This riveting, brilliant novel crackles with the fire of fierce defiance, forbidden romance, and the sparks of a revolution about to ignite."

Waiting on Wednesday

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

Morning swooners,

I decided to try this meme and share what I am excitedly anticipating.

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Days of Blood and Starlight by Laini Taylor
Expected publication date: November 6, 2012

From Goodreads:

"In this stunning sequel to the highly acclaimed "Daughter of Smoke and Bone," Karou must come to terms with who and what she is, and how far she'll go to avenge her people. Filled with heartbreak and beauty, mysteries and secrets, new characters and old favorites, Days of Blood and Starlight brings the richness, color and intensity of the first book a brand new canvas."




What are you eagerly anticipating?

Review: Pushing the Limits by Katie McGarry

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Pushing the Limits by Katie McGarry
Expected Publication: July 31, 2012
Publisher: Harlequin Teen

*I received this egalley from Harlequin Teen through NetGalley*

My rating: 4 out of 5 stars

Goodreads Summary: "No one knows what happened the night Echo Emerson went from popular girl with jock boyfriend to gossiped-about outsider with "freaky" scars on her arms. Even Echo can't remember the whole truth of that horrible night. All she knows is that she wants everything to go back to normal. But when Noah Hutchins, the smoking-hot, girl-using loner in the black leather jacket, explodes into her life with his tough attitude and surprising understanding, Echo's world shifts in ways she could never have imagined. They have nothing in common. And with the secrets they both keep, being together is pretty much impossible. Yet the crazy attraction between them refuses to go away. And Echo has to ask herself just how far they can push the limits and what she'll risk for the one guy who might teach her how to love again."

I first heard about Pushing the Limits when I was browsing blog during BEA week and I saw a lot of people raving about how good it was and how everyone should read it. Once I saw the synopsis and the cover (the guys towering over the girl and his hand on her waist? One of my kryptonite), I wanted to read it myself. The story is about Echo (love the name) and Noah and how they seem so wrong for each other, however, their attraction towards each other keeps bringing them together.

Noah and Echo are as opposite as two people can get. Echo is the good and smart girl, the one that  always does what she is told. Noah is the bad boy (if you can really call him a bad boy) from the wrong side of the tracks. They both have their own thing in life that can tear them apart but it is those differences that bring them together.

YA Crush Tourney: Match #3 and #4

Swooners, have you voted for your YA crush today?

The YA Crush Tournament continues today with Christian Ozera from Richelle Mead's Vampire Academy series vs Adam Kent from Tahereh Mafi's Shatter Me. 


Here the linky to vote for one of these drool-worthy guys: Christian vs Adam

Also competing today is Edison "Eddie" Castile from Richelle Mead's Vampire Academy and Bloodlines series vs Sam from Maggie Stiefvater's Shiver series.

Here the linky as well: Eddie vs Sam

Remember, voting last 24 hours and you're allowed to vote as many times as you can.

Quotes (#5)

Morning lovelies,

   
   


Sheldon Cooper for you guys. Always makes me giggle.

How about some quotes this morning to get us going?

"I pout my lower lip for a second, but then I grin as the pieces come together. "That's why you like me!" I exclaim. "Because you're not very nice either! It makes so much more sense now." - Veronica Roth, Insurgent

"Those that mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind." - Bernard Baruch

"Have you kissed many boys before?" he asked quietly.
His question brought my mind back to focus. I raised an eyebrow. "Boys? That's an assumption."
Noah laughed, the sound low and husky. "Girls, then?
"No."
"Not many girls? Or not many boys?"
"Neither," I said. Let him make of that what he would.
"How many?"
"Why-"
"I am taking away that word. You are no longer allowed to use it. How many?"
My cheeks flushed, but my voice was steady as I answered. "One."
At this, Noah leaned in impossibly closer, the slender muscles in his forearm flexing as he bent his elbow to bring himself nearer to me, almost touching. I was heady with the proximity of him and grew legitimately concerned that my heart might explode. Maybe Noah wasn't asking. Maybe I didn't mind. I closed my eyes and felt Noah's five'clock graze my jaw, and the faintest whisper of his lips at my ear.
"He was doing it wrong." - Michelle Hodkin, The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer

"We stand there for a moment, looking at each other, and in that instant I feel our connection so strongly it's as though it achieves physical existence, become a hand all around us, cupping us together, protecting us. This is what people are always talking about when they talk about god: this feeling, of being held and understood and protected. Feeling this way seems about as close to saying a prayer as you could get..." - Lauren Oliver, Delirium

"Above all, be the heroine of you life, not the victim." - Nora Ephron

That's it for today. Have a great day, swooners!

Review: Glitch by Heather Anastasiu

Glitch by Heather Anastasiu

Expected publication: August 7th, 2012
Publisher: St. Martin's Press

My Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars

*I received this early copy thanks to St. Martin's Press through NetGalley*

From Goodreads: "In the Community, there is no more pain or war. Implanted computer chips have wiped humanity clean of destructive emotions, and thoughts are replaced by a feed from the Link network. 
When Zoe starts to malfunction (or "glitch"), she suddenly begins having her own thoughts, feelings, and identity. Any anomalies must be immediately reported and repaired, but Zoe has a secret so dark it will mean certain deactivation if she is caught: her glitches have given her uncontrollable telekinetic powers.
As Zoe struggles to control her abilities and stay hidden, she meets other glitchers including Max, who can disguise his appearance, and Adrien, who has visions of the future. Both boys introduce Zoe to feelings that are entirely new. Together, this growing band of glitchers must find a way to free themselves from the controlling hands of the Community before they're caught and deactivated, or worse."

Now, I just loved the premise of this book, dystopian/futuristic/robot-like with a twist? I'm interested. Especially with that cover, I just loved the cover.

     When first meet Zoel, or as she prefers to be called Zoe, right as she is experiencing a "glitch" and hot it works, I was intrigued. I liked Zoe. Although at times I felt like she was a goody-goody, letting people make decisions for her and blaming everything on herself. I can understand and sympathize that she went from not feeling any sort of emotions and individual thoughts to being able to do just that. However, I felt like she let Adrien and Max make all the decisions, while she just sat there being pulled in different directions. But when she needed to take control of the situation and of herself, she rose to the challenge. I feel like she redeems herself, to an extent, in my eyes.

Stacking the Shelves (#7)

Stacking the Shelves, which is hosted by Tynga's Review, is all about sharing the books you are adding to your shelves, may it be physical or virtual. This mean you can include books you buy in a physical store or online, books you borrow from friends or the library, review books, gifts and of course, ebooks!

Hello lovelies,

I missed you guys last week. Unfortunately, I had nothing to share last week but boy did I come back with vengeance this time.

Hardcovers

The paperbacks

This week pile include:

1. Saving Francesca by Melina Marchetta - was $1.49
2. The DUFF by Kody Keplinger - was $1.99
3. Infinite Days by Rebecca Maizel - was $2.49
4. Before I Fall by Lauren Oliver - was $3.49
5. Possess by Gretchen McNeil - was $2.99
6. Hold Me Closer, Necromancer by Lish McBride - was $2.49
7. Hereafter by Tara Hudson - was $3.49
8. Crescendo by Becca Fitzpatrick - was $1.99

There was this huge sale on BookCloseOuts.com and I managed to get all these books plus 6 more (not mine, for one of the besties) for $55 counting shipping. Can you give me a hell yes? Hell. Yes. 

I'm set for the next few months so let's see how that goes. Although, I have no place to put these and I'm hiding them from my mother, they're just so pretty I keep petting the covers. Totally normal, right?

What did you add to your shelves?

Currently Reading - Blood of the Revenant by N.R. Allen

Hello lovelies,

It finally Friday! Whee! I hope it been a good week and that you're finally relaxing with a good book. For this week, I'm Currently Reading Blood of the Revenant by NR Allen. This was provided to me by the author and I look forward to sharing with you guys how it goes.

What are you currently reading?

YA Crush Tourney Time! Match #1 and #2

Hello lovelies,

It Friday!! I've been off in Real Life, welcoming new baby cousin and enjoying America's Independence Day and basically neglecting this little blog and you, swooners. For that I apologize. Just know that I'm working hard on my next review. It been stumping me and that probably why I haven't been around this past week. Been avoiding it :/

But for the real reason of this post is that voting for the YA Crush Tourney has begun!!

First up: Will Herondale from Cassandra Clare's The Infernal Devices versus Vincent from Amy Plum's Die for Me. Now, I haven't read either of these books but one of the besties have and she's been swooning over Vincent for the past month. I'll take her word but you guys can run right over to The YA Sisterhood and find out for yourself.
Here the link for the match: Will vs Vincent

Also competing today is Zachary Moore from Jeri Smith-Ready's Shade versus Alex from Lauren Oliver's Delirium. I have read Delirium so that where I'm headed but after reading Fictitious Delicious's side for Zachary, I'm definitely adding Shade on my TBR list.
Here the link for the match: Zachary vs Alex

Voting last 24 hours so make sure to get your votes in!!

Have great day, swooners!

Dusty Reads (#5)

Dusty is a weekly meme, hosted by Giselle at Xpresso Reads, featuring a book that has been sitting unread on your home shelf for some time. Books don't have to be an "x" years old. If you had the books for a few month without reading it, it's dusty!

Hello lovelies,

For this week Dusty Reads I have 

The Wish Maker by Ali Sethi

Publisher: Riverhead Books

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Goodreads summary: "The unforgettable story of a fatherless boy growing up in a household of outspoken women, The Wish Maker is also a tale of sacrifice, betrayal, and indestructible friendship. Zaki Shirazi and his female cousin Samar Api were raised to consider themselves "part of the same litter." Together they watched American television and memorized dialogue from Bollywood movies, attended dangerous protests, and formed secret friendships. In a household run by Zaki's crusading political journalist mother and iron-willed grandmother, it was impossible to imagine a future that could hold anything different for either of them.

But adolescence approaches and the cousins' fates diverge. Samar's unconventional behavior-in which Zaki has played the role of devoted helper-brings severe consequences for her, while Zaki is sent out to discover the world for himself. It is only after years of separation from Samar that he is forced to confront the true nature of happiness, selfhood, and commitment to those he loves most.

Chronicling world-changing events that have never been so intimately observed in fiction and brimming with unmistakable warmth and humor,The Wish Maker is the powerful account of a family and an era, a story that shows how, even in the most rapidly shifting circumstances, there are bonds that survive the tugs of convention, time, and history."

I've had this book for a few years, it was given to me as a birthday present. Has anyone read this book?

That it for now. What on your dusty shelf?