Let's Do It Again by Franchesca Maia
I found this song a couple of days ago and am already in love with it. I love the words and the beat and ugh she's so pretty. Listen to this song!
Happy reading everybody! <3
Monday, 15 February 2016
Musing Monday February 15, 2016!
Musing Mondays is a weekly meme hosted by A Daily Rhythm, that asks you to answer one of the following questions and one special question, which changes every week.
The Questions:
- I’m currently reading…
- Up next I think I’ll read…
- I bought the following book(s) in the past week…
- I’m super excited to tell you about (book/author/bookish-news)…
- I’m really upset by (book/author/bookish-news)…
- I can’t wait to get a copy of…
- I wish I could read ___, but…
- I blogged about ____ this past week…
THIS WEEK’S RANDOM QUESTION: Do you read more than one book at once? Why, or why not?
I bought the following books in the past week...
I just bought Thief of Lies by Brenda Drake and Glass Sword by Victoria Aveyard. I can't wait to dive into these books.
For this week's random question: Yes, I do read more than one book at once. This is because sometimes I get tired of a book and set it down and pick up another, or I just want to read different books.
That's all for this week's Musing Monday!
For this week's random question: Yes, I do read more than one book at once. This is because sometimes I get tired of a book and set it down and pick up another, or I just want to read different books.
That's all for this week's Musing Monday!
Thursday, 11 February 2016
Favorite Book Couples! As of February 11, 2016!
Since Valentine’s Day is coming up, I decided to do my Top 10 Favorite Book Ships. Be aware that these are only from books I have read.
I will have more than ten books on this list so stay with me guys. Go grab your favorite snack and a cup of tea and settle in for this blogpost. These are also in no particular order.
First: Cinder and Kai from The Lunar Chronicles by Marissa Meyer.
Their relationship is so adorable and real, you almost forget they are in a future Earth, fictional book and are fictional themselves. They make you laugh, cry and awe. I love them so much!
Second: Thorne and Cress from The Lunar Chronicles by Marissa Meyer.
These two are so adorable. From the moment they met to the moment of their first kiss to the moment they both realized they loved each other. AHH! I fangirl so hard when I read about these two!
Third: Percy Jackson and Annabeth Chase from Percy Jackson and the Olympians AND The Heroes of Olympus by Rick Riordan
I love their banter and the fact that Annabeth is super smart and always comments on the stupid stuff that Percy does. And I love how they call each other names. “Seaweed Brain” and “Wise Girl” #Goals
Fourth: Leo and Calypso from The Heroes of Olympus by Rick Riordan
They are so adorable. I used to ship Leo and Hazel but Calypso is so much better for Leo.
“They send a person who can never stay.” she whispered. “Who can never accept my offer of companionship for more than a little while. They send me a hero I can’t help-just the sort of person I can’t help falling in love with” (Calypso says this to Leo)
Fifth: Katniss and Peeta from The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
They are a perfect match and I shipped them from the start. Their romance is beautiful and so real. They are pretty much polar opposites that fit well together. I love how it isn’t an insta-love romance and it develops. He saved her life and she’s saved his countless of times.
Sixth: Remus and Tonks from Harry Potter by J.K. Rowling
This is one of my only adult ships. Most of the other ships on this list are teenagers. I love Remus and Tonks. Remus didn’t want to be with Tonks because he felt like he was too old for her and he thought the fact that he’s a werewolf would repulse her but it didn’t. The last Harry Potter broke me in terms of their ship.
Seventh: America and Maxon from The Selection by Kiera Cass
America and Maxon are the cutest thing ever. They are just perfect together and even have their own signal! <3
Eighth: Morpheus and Alyssa from the Splintered Trilogy by A.G. Howard
The main ship in this series is Jebediah and Alyssa but I love Morpheus and Alyssa. The sexual tension is sometimes too hard to bear. He is a total bad boy and she’s sort of a good girl.
“Raising one hand, he tilts his hat to that sexy slant. "You want me. Admit it."
Even if he's partly right, I'll never tell him. "Why would I want you?"
He lifts three fingers to countdown. "Mysterious. Rebellious. Troubled. All those qualities women find irresistible."
Even when he’s sick he’s flirting:
“Shh." I squeeze his hand. His palm feels clammy. "We have to keep it down, okay? We don't want my dad coming in."
He grits his teeth against more shivers. "Always knew I'd end up in your bed . . . and hear you say those words one day." He manages a smirk.
Jeb snarls. "Unbelievable. Even when he's at death's door he's a tool." He arranges a pillow beneath Morpheus's neck. "Why don't you keep your mouth shut while we help you."
Morpheus laughs weakly, his skin flashing with blue light. "What say Alyssa"--his breath rattles--"give my mouth something else to do?”
“Oh, but my netherling side did, and she casts my human armor aside.
She guides my hands, knots my fingers through his hair, teases his tongue with hers. She won’t let me pull away, because she wants to be there again. In Wonderland, where his tobacco-flavored kisses always take us . . .
Because the things I loathe are the things she adores: His snark, his infuriating condescension. His menacing mastery of half-truths and riddles. The way he shoves me into the face of danger, forces me to look beyond my fears and reach for my full potential.
Most of all, because he encourages me to believe in the madness ...in her . . . the darker side of myself: the queen who was born to reign over the Red kingdom and to give Wonderland a legacy of dreams and imagination.
His gloved palms seek the bend of my waist, the bow of my hips. He moves me on top of him, so close there’s not enough space for a blade of grass between us. His kisses grow insistent, desperate. His flavor winds through me, fruit and smoke and earth, and other things born of shadows and storms . . . things I can’t put a name to.”
Ninth: Hector and Elisa from The Girl of Fire and Thorns by Rae Carson
Their relationship is so real and perfect. I love the two of them together and I loved all their scenes because it feels real.
[No fanart sorry.]
Tenth: Kaden and Lia from the Remnant Chronicles by Mary E. Pearson
This is not the main ship in this series but I have been crazily shipping them from the start. They seriously need more scenes together and I am hoping that that will happen soon!
[No fanart for this one either. :( ]
Eleventh: Maven and Mare from Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard
I seriously thought that this ship was going to be the main ship but looks like it won’t be. I thought these two were perfect together and I hope that it isn’t over between them.
Twelfth: Sophia and Rene from Rook by Sharon Cameron
These two hated each other at first but at the end they were such a cute couple. I love these two so much. They have wonderful chemistry and I’m glad that Rene finally accepts that she is a strong and independent young woman who wants to do things on her own.
[No fanart :( ]
Last but not Least: June and Day from The Legend Trilogy by Marie Lu
These two were so cute together. I really like these two because they have a lot of chemistry. Couples in dystopian novels don’t always work which is kind of what happened in this trilogy but they were adorable.
That’s a wrap on this blogpost and I will see you all soon.
Wednesday, 10 February 2016
Waiting on Wednesday #4
Waiting on Wednesday is a meme hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine that spotlights upcoming releases that everyone’s excited about.
Lorelai Diederich, crown princess and fugitive at large, has one mission: kill the wicked queen who took both the Ravenspire throne and the life of her father. To do that, Lorelai needs to use the one weapon she and Queen Irina have in common—magic. She’ll have to be stronger, faster, and more powerful than Irina, the most dangerous sorceress Ravenspire has ever seen.
In the neighboring kingdom of Eldr, when Prince Kol’s father and older brother are killed by an invading army of magic-wielding ogres, the second-born prince is suddenly given the responsibility of saving his kingdom. To do that, Kol needs magic—and the only way to get it is to make a deal with the queen of Ravenspire, promise to become her personal huntsman…and bring her Lorelai’s heart.
But Lorelai is nothing like Kol expected—beautiful, fierce, and unstoppable—and despite dark magic, Lorelai is drawn in by the passionate and troubled king. Fighting to stay one step ahead of the dragon huntsman—who she likes far more than she should—Lorelai does everything in her power to ruin the wicked queen. But Irina isn’t going down without a fight, and her final move may cost the princess the one thing she still has left to lose.
In the neighboring kingdom of Eldr, when Prince Kol’s father and older brother are killed by an invading army of magic-wielding ogres, the second-born prince is suddenly given the responsibility of saving his kingdom. To do that, Kol needs magic—and the only way to get it is to make a deal with the queen of Ravenspire, promise to become her personal huntsman…and bring her Lorelai’s heart.
But Lorelai is nothing like Kol expected—beautiful, fierce, and unstoppable—and despite dark magic, Lorelai is drawn in by the passionate and troubled king. Fighting to stay one step ahead of the dragon huntsman—who she likes far more than she should—Lorelai does everything in her power to ruin the wicked queen. But Irina isn’t going down without a fight, and her final move may cost the princess the one thing she still has left to lose.
The Shadow Queen by C.J. Redwine releases on February 16, 2016 from Balzer + Bray
This is of course a retelling of Snow White and I am always down for a retelling. Especially one with a kickass female heroine. I am so pumped for this book!
What are you waiting on this Wednesday?
Tuesday, 9 February 2016
Hitting Shelves Today February 9, 2016
Hitting Shelves Today is a post featuring books that hit shelves on that given day.
Glass Sword by Victoria Aveyard.
Mare Barrow’s blood is red—the color of common folk—but her Silver ability, the power to control lightning, has turned her into a weapon that the royal court tries to control.
The crown calls her an impossibility, a fake, but as she makes her escape from Maven, the prince—the friend—who betrayed her, Mare uncovers something startling: she is not the only one of her kind.
Pursued by Maven, now a vindictive king, Mare sets out to find and recruit other Red-and-Silver fighters to join in the struggle against her oppressors.
But Mare finds herself on a deadly path, at risk of becoming exactly the kind of monster she is trying to defeat.
Will she shatter under the weight of the lives that are the cost of rebellion? Or have treachery and betrayal hardened her forever?
The crown calls her an impossibility, a fake, but as she makes her escape from Maven, the prince—the friend—who betrayed her, Mare uncovers something startling: she is not the only one of her kind.
Pursued by Maven, now a vindictive king, Mare sets out to find and recruit other Red-and-Silver fighters to join in the struggle against her oppressors.
But Mare finds herself on a deadly path, at risk of becoming exactly the kind of monster she is trying to defeat.
Will she shatter under the weight of the lives that are the cost of rebellion? Or have treachery and betrayal hardened her forever?
Blackhearts by Nicole Castroman
Blackbeard the pirate was known for striking fear in the hearts of the bravest of sailors. But once he was just a young man who dreamed of leaving his rigid life behind to chase adventure in faraway lands. Nothing could stop him—until he met the one girl who would change everything.
Edward "Teach" Drummond, son of one of Bristol's richest merchants, has just returned from a year-long journey on the high seas to find his life in shambles. Betrothed to a girl he doesn’t love and sick of the high society he was born into, Teach dreams only of returning to the vast ocean he’d begun to call home. There's just one problem: convincing his father to let him leave and never come back.
Following her parents' deaths, Anne Barrett is left penniless and soon to be homeless. Though she’s barely worked a day in her life, Anne is forced to take a job as a maid in the home of Master Drummond. Lonely days stretch into weeks, and Anne longs for escape. How will she ever realize her dream of sailing to Curaçao—where her mother was born—when she's stuck in England?
From the moment Teach and Anne meet, they set the world ablaze. Drawn to each other, they’re trapped by society and their own circumstances. Faced with an impossible choice, they must decide to chase their dreams and go, or follow their hearts and stay.
Edward "Teach" Drummond, son of one of Bristol's richest merchants, has just returned from a year-long journey on the high seas to find his life in shambles. Betrothed to a girl he doesn’t love and sick of the high society he was born into, Teach dreams only of returning to the vast ocean he’d begun to call home. There's just one problem: convincing his father to let him leave and never come back.
Following her parents' deaths, Anne Barrett is left penniless and soon to be homeless. Though she’s barely worked a day in her life, Anne is forced to take a job as a maid in the home of Master Drummond. Lonely days stretch into weeks, and Anne longs for escape. How will she ever realize her dream of sailing to Curaçao—where her mother was born—when she's stuck in England?
From the moment Teach and Anne meet, they set the world ablaze. Drawn to each other, they’re trapped by society and their own circumstances. Faced with an impossible choice, they must decide to chase their dreams and go, or follow their hearts and stay.
These Vicious Masks by Tarun Shanker
Jane Austen meets X-Men in this gripping and adventure-filled paranormal romance set in Victorian London.
England, 1882. Evelyn is bored with society and its expectations. So when her beloved sister, Rose, mysteriously vanishes, she ignores her parents and travels to London to find her, accompanied by the dashing Mr. Kent. But they’re not the only ones looking for Rose. The reclusive, young gentleman Sebastian Braddock is also searching for her, claiming that both sisters have special healing powers. Evelyn is convinced that Sebastian must be mad, until she discovers that his strange tales of extraordinary people are true—and that her sister is in graver danger than she feared.
England, 1882. Evelyn is bored with society and its expectations. So when her beloved sister, Rose, mysteriously vanishes, she ignores her parents and travels to London to find her, accompanied by the dashing Mr. Kent. But they’re not the only ones looking for Rose. The reclusive, young gentleman Sebastian Braddock is also searching for her, claiming that both sisters have special healing powers. Evelyn is convinced that Sebastian must be mad, until she discovers that his strange tales of extraordinary people are true—and that her sister is in graver danger than she feared.
Reign of Shadows by Sophie Jordan
Seventeen years ago, an eclipse cloaked the kingdom of Relhok in perpetual darkness. In the chaos, an evil chancellor murdered the king and queen and seized their throne. Luna, Relhok’s lost princess, has been hiding in a tower ever since. Luna’s survival depends on the world believing she is dead.
But that doesn’t stop Luna from wanting more. When she meets Fowler, a mysterious archer braving the woods outside her tower, Luna is drawn to him despite the risk. When the tower is attacked, Luna and Fowler escape together. But this world of darkness is more treacherous than Luna ever realized.
With every threat stacked against them, Luna and Fowler find solace in each other. But with secrets still unspoken between them, falling in love might be their most dangerous journey yet.
But that doesn’t stop Luna from wanting more. When she meets Fowler, a mysterious archer braving the woods outside her tower, Luna is drawn to him despite the risk. When the tower is attacked, Luna and Fowler escape together. But this world of darkness is more treacherous than Luna ever realized.
With every threat stacked against them, Luna and Fowler find solace in each other. But with secrets still unspoken between them, falling in love might be their most dangerous journey yet.
Goodreads
A Spy's Devotion by Melanie Dickerson
In England’s Regency era, manners and elegance reign in public life—but behind closed doors treason and tawdriness thrive. Nicholas Langdon is no stranger to reserved civility or bloody barbarity. After suffering a battlefield injury, the wealthy, well-connected British officer returns home to heal—and to fulfill a dying soldier’s last wish by delivering his coded diary.
At the home of the Wilherns, one of England’s most powerful families, Langdon attends a lavish ball where he meets their beautiful and intelligent ward, Julia Grey. Determined to maintain propriety, he keeps his distance—until the diary is stolen and all clues lead to Julia’s guardian. As Langdon traces an evil plot that could be the nation’s undoing, he grows ever more intrigued by the lovely young woman. And when Julia realizes that England—and the man she is falling in love with—need her help, she finds herself caught in the fray. Will the two succumb to their attraction while fighting to save their country?
Goodreads
A Spy's Devotion by Melanie Dickerson
In England’s Regency era, manners and elegance reign in public life—but behind closed doors treason and tawdriness thrive. Nicholas Langdon is no stranger to reserved civility or bloody barbarity. After suffering a battlefield injury, the wealthy, well-connected British officer returns home to heal—and to fulfill a dying soldier’s last wish by delivering his coded diary.
At the home of the Wilherns, one of England’s most powerful families, Langdon attends a lavish ball where he meets their beautiful and intelligent ward, Julia Grey. Determined to maintain propriety, he keeps his distance—until the diary is stolen and all clues lead to Julia’s guardian. As Langdon traces an evil plot that could be the nation’s undoing, he grows ever more intrigued by the lovely young woman. And when Julia realizes that England—and the man she is falling in love with—need her help, she finds herself caught in the fray. Will the two succumb to their attraction while fighting to save their country?
Goodreads
Monday, 8 February 2016
Musing Mondays February 8, 2016!
Musing Mondays is a weekly meme hosted by A Daily Rhythm, that asks you to answer one of the following questions and one special question, which changes every week.
The Questions:
- I’m currently reading…
- Up next I think I’ll read…
- I bought the following book(s) in the past week…
- I’m super excited to tell you about (book/author/bookish-news)…
- I’m really upset by (book/author/bookish-news)…
- I can’t wait to get a copy of…
- I wish I could read ___, but…
- I blogged about ____ this past week…
THIS WEEK’S RANDOM QUESTION: What would you say is the best children’s book you’ve ever read?
Up next I think I'll read...
The Death Cure by James Dashner. I started this like four months ago and was too scared to finish it but I feel like I should now.
“What would you say is the best children’s book you’ve ever read?”
I have a lot for this question. I am not going to do picture books. Instead I will do chapter books.
First: Mary Poppins
Second: The Penderwicks
Third: My Father's Dragon
Fourth: Winnie the Pooh or Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe
Music Monday #4 February 8, 2016
I got this idea from the blog Trust in the Words.
I didn't necessarily find this song this week but this song has been one of my recent favorites!
I love this song because it is a song that was written based on the tv shows Teen Wolf, The Vampire Diaries and The Originals (I only watch Teen Wolf btw) and it was made by a fan!!! It also is really catchy! Listen to it!
Happy reading everybody! <3
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