Cursed by Jennifer L. Armentrout

Release Date: September 18, 2012
Publisher: Spencer Hills Press
Pages: 312
Buy the Book: Amazon

Dying sucks--and high school senior Ember McWilliams knows firsthand. After a fatal car accident, her gifted little sister brought her back. Now anything Ember touches dies. And that, well, really blows.

Ember operates on a no-touch policy with all living things--including boys. When Hayden Cromwell shows up, quoting Oscar Wilde and claiming her curse is a gift, she thinks he’s a crazed cutie. But when he tells her he can help control it, she’s more than interested. There’s just one catch: Ember has to trust Hayden's adopted father, a man she's sure has sinister reasons for collecting children whose abilities even weird her out. However, she’s willing to do anything to hold her sister's hand again. And hell, she'd also like to be able to kiss Hayden. Who wouldn't?

But when Ember learns the accident that turned her into a freak may not've been an accident at all, she’s not sure who to trust. Someone wanted her dead, and the closer she gets to the truth, the closer she is to losing not only her heart, but her life. For real this time.

I've always heard such amazing things about Jennifer Armentrout. Seriously, I think everyone who has read her is a fan girl. I guess I've just been too lazy to pick up any of her books. However, because of my obsession with Once Upon A Time, I am ALL over anything fairy tale-y. So when I heard about Cursed I squealed with delight! When it showed up at my door through an arc tour, I ripped open the package and read out loud to a captive audience. Namely, my bun Toby. He seriously sat there totally entranced by the story. But we'll talk more about that later...

Back to the story that is Cursed! I can totally see why Jennifer has such a huge following of devoted fans. Her writting is extrordinary! She has an amazing ability to weave a story that sucks you in. She makes you believe in her world and feel like your right in the middle of it! *sigh*

One thing that the author excels at, is writting her characters. They were incredible and unique! Ember was a complex yet strong heroine. I can't even imagine not being able to hug my family and friends. For me, there is nothing more comforting after a REALLY bad day ( you know that kind I'm talking about) and collapsing on the couch and crying into my Mom's shoulder as she wraps her loving arms around me. akdjflkdj; A life without that? Blasphemy! Sheer blasphemy! Okay, maybe not literally, but still! I don't think I could be as strong as Ember. Not being able to touch anyone, not having a Mom who is present, having to take care of her family. She was a strong kick butt heroine!

I loved Ember's sheer will power. She had this horrible curse, but yet she never gave up. She didn't let it handicap her. She perservered. As someone who struggles with a "curse" of poor health, it can be easy to just give up and quit fighting. Her strength, and her sheer will really encouraged me. No matter how sick I am, or how bad a day I am having, it could totally be worse! What if every person I touched died?

The infamous steamy love story that Armentrout is oh-so famous for was totally there! I'm not gonna get really into it, but WOW! I totally GET it now! The chemistry and sexual tension was incredible! Jennifer is a brilliant writer and I enjoyed this book tremendously!

If your a fan of dark fairy tales, or just a good romance, totally pick this one up!

On a side note, I've been pretty absent lately as you probably noticed. Life got kinda crazy but I'm trying to get myself back into the swing of things. While I had a blogging vacation I got an adorable Holland Lop rabbit that I named Toby. I am totally obsessed with his cute little face! 

One of our favorite things to do is watch episodes of Lie to Me. We love our crime tv shows! hehe

As you can see....Toby is hooked! 

I never would've thought it, but he has the same love for Cursed by Jennifer L. Armentrout that he has for Lie to Me!

Here Toby is curled up on the couch listening to me read aloud. I Could read for hours and he'd lay there totally entranced. And if I stopped he'd nudge me with his nose.

Here's a shot of him inching his way closer to me and lifting up his floppy ears to get a better listen.

That is one contented Toby! All we have to say is, we want MORE!!!

Have you read Cursed? Are you planning to? Let me know what you think in the comments!

Review: Erasing Time

Erasing Time by C.J. Hill
Release Date: August 28, 2012
Publisher: Katherine Tegen Books
Pages: 368
Buy The Book: Amazon

In this high-action and romantic futuristic adventure, there is no escape from the future for two contemporary girls pulled out of their own time.

When twins Sheridan and Taylor wake up 400 years in the future, they find a changed world: domed cities, no animals, and a language that’s so different, it barely sounds like English. And the worst news: They can’t go back home.

The twenty-fifth-century government transported the girls to their city hoping to find a famous scientist to help perfect a devastating new weapon. The moblike Dakine fights against the government, and somehow Taylor and Sheridan find themselves in the middle. The only way to elude them all is to trust Echo, a guy with secrets of his own. The trio must put their faith in the unknown to make a harrowing escape into the wilds beyond the city.

Full of adrenaline-injected chases and heartbreaking confessions, Erasing Time explores the strength of the bonds between twins, the risks and rewards of trust, and the hard road to finding the courage to fight for what you believe in.

I am quickly becoming a big fan of sci-fi and action thriller books. Which is beyond shocking to me. I seriously thought that NEVER would happen to me! Add that to the fact that I have always been fascinated by stories of twin's and this book was a total must read for me!

This review is really challenging for me, because I have really mixed views on it. While I love dystopian, sci-fi and time travel, (which this book has all 3 of!) it fell really flat for me. I was literally forcing myself to read this one. Normally I can finish a book in 2 or 3 days. This one took me over a week! Not because it was difficult to understand or hard to follow, simply because I had to force myself to read it.

Again, the plot itself had the markings for something really epic that would be a serious contender for my fave read of 2012. For me though, the plot somehow just didn't transfer onto the written page. It was slow, boring, and I really had to make myself finish it. In fact, if I weren't borrowing this one from a friend, I probably wouldn't have finished it at all.

Now here's where the mixed feelings come in. Around the last 60 pages the book really picked up and I really got into it! I wish the 300 pages before it had been more like it! But sadly they were not, and then...it ended. *sighs* So you can see my dilema! Right? It almost felt like 2 completely different books smushed together.

All in all I didn't enjoy this one, it was a little too slow paced for me. However, the ending of the book was much better for me, and I am curious about where the author will take this story in the next book!

Review: Don't Turn Around

Don't Turn Around by Michelle Gagnon
Release Date: August 28, 2012
Publisher: Harper Teen
Pages: 310
Buy The Book: Amazon

Sixteen-year-old Noa has been a victim of the system ever since her parents died. Now living off the grid and trusting no one, she uses her computer-hacking skills to stay safely anonymous and alone. But when she wakes up on a table in an empty warehouse with an IV in her arm and no memory of how she got there, Noa starts to wish she had someone on her side.

Enter Peter Gregory. A rich kid and the leader of a hacker alliance, Peter needs people with Noa’s talents on his team. Especially after a shady corporation threatens his life. But what Noa and Peter don’t realize is that Noa holds the key to a terrible secret, and there are those who’d stop at nothing to silence her for good.

Filled with action, suspense, and romance, this first book in a new trilogy offers readers nonstop thrills.

Okay, so I just finished reading this book and WOW! I really don't want to say too much, and spoil the plot for anyone. But what I will say is, this book was amaze-balls! Seriously, do yourself a solid and go buy it NOW!


This book grabbed my attention at the very beginning and never let me go. I was so engrossed in the story I felt like I was tangled up into the story right along with the characters! I was racing through the pages of the book to feel my way through the story to the end. My heart was pounding, my palms were sweating ( I know! Eww, totally gross!) and I jumped at every noise. 


I am so excited that this book is going to be a trilogy because I want,  more! I NEED more! And REALLY soon! 


Seriously though, all gushing aside, this is a phenominal story. The character's were well written. The plot was amazing! This book was full of thrilling action, suspense, romance and a crazy conspiracy or two! 

Review: The Sweetest Spell

The Sweetest Spell by Suzanne Selfors
Release Date: August 21, 2012
Publisher: Walker & Company
Pages: 416
Buy The Book: Amazon

Emmeline Thistle has always had a mysterious bond with cows, beginning on the night of her birth, when the local bovines saved the infant cast aside to die in the forest. But Emmeline was unaware that this bond has also given her a magical ability to transform milk into chocolate, a very valuable gift in a kingdom where chocolate is more rare and more precious than gold or jewels. Then one day Owen Oak, a dairyman’s son, teaches Emmeline to churn milk into butter—and instead she creates a delicious chocolate confection that immediately makes her a target for every greedy, power-hungry person in the kingdom of Anglund. Only Owen loves Emmeline for who she truly is, not her magical skill. But is his love enough to save her from the danger all around her?

In a departure from her contemporary teen romances, Suzanne Selfors crafts an irresistible re-imagined fairy tale that will tempt readers with a delicious story of love that is sweeter than the richest chocolate.

First of all, I love the cover to this book. It's totally  bewitching and I can't stop staring at it! The story was interesting but the character's really stood out to me in this one. The main character, Emmeline was the under dog. She was an "unwanted" because of her disfigured foot, and was looked down upon because of this. Most people didn't look at her or speak to her. But boy did things change when people found out she had an extremely rare talent!

I think if I were Emmeline I would've been extremely depressed, and always questioning if people liked me for me, or my gift of making chocolate. That totally wasn't the case with her. She was good natured and had a wonderful attitude. She was definitely much more gracious and kind than I would've been !

Owen, sigh, Owen, Owen, Owen! What can I say about him? He is the ultimate knight in shining armor! He was loving, gracious, sweet and caring. He was someone Emmeline could totally be herself with! They had a wonderful and unique bond and their relationship is by far my favorite part of this story!

There were parts I found cute and entertaining, like "the husband market" where woman go once a year to purchase a husband. They would save their coin all year in hopes of purchasing the most handsome man in the land. This totally cracked me up! I'm totally glad we don't have to purchase a husband, if we did it'd be a loooong wait! My coin intake is pretty small! haha

Overall I enjoyed this book and really liked it! It's not one of my fave's but I still found it enjoyable. I think maybe fantasy just isn't my genre, but I haven't read too many so I'll have to check out a few more before I make a final decision on that. 

Lazy Days of Summer Giveaway Hop

Hey Guys!

It's time for another fun giveaway hop! Eeeek! This is the Lazy Days of Summer Giveaway Hop hosted by I Am A Reader, Not A Writer. I am having a blast with these hops, getting to know all kinds of new people, and giving away awesome books! Even though it's hot as hades this summer, I am enjoying cute summer outfits, summer mani's, and working on my tan! However, one of the things I love most are the lazy summer days, laying out on a beach towel and reading the afternoon away. What a perfect oppurtunity to share some of my fave summer reads with you!


For this contest I will be giving away an arc of your choice from the list below!





Since I will be paying for shipping, this giveaway is open to US addresses only! This contest starts NOW and ends midnight August 1st. I will announce ONE winner shortly after.

I am currently on vacation right now, so no rafflecopter. This one is gonna be super simple! You get a free entry, just leave me a way to get ahold of me if you win. It can be email or twitter handle, or your website if you have one. Whatever you feel comfortable with! You get 2 additonal entries for being a blog follower, and a another if you subscribe by email. That's 4 entries total. Just leave me a comment and let me know and I'll add your entries to the randomizer and announce a winner when the contest ends.

Good luck everyone! And don't forget to stop by some of the other awesome blogs participating in the hop!

Blog Tour Review: Frost

Frost (The Frost Chronicles #1) by Kate Avery Ellison

Release Date: April 18, 2012

Publisher: Create Space
Pages: 194
Buy The Book: Amazon 

In the icy, monster-plagued world of the Frost, one wrong move and a person could end up dead—and Lia Weaver knows this better than anyone. After monsters kill her parents, she must keep the family farm running despite the freezing cold and threat of monster attacks or risk losing her siblings to reassignment by the village Elders. With dangers on all sides and failure just one wrong step away, she can’t afford to let her emotions lead her astray. So when her sister finds a fugitive bleeding to death in the forest—a young stranger named Gabe—Lia surprises herself and does the unthinkable.

She saves his life.

Giving shelter to the fugitive could get her in trouble. The Elders have always described the advanced society of people beyond the Frost, the “Farthers,” as ruthless and cruel. But Lia is startled to find that Gabe is empathetic and intelligent…and handsome. She might even be falling in love with him.

But time is running out. The monsters from the forest circle the farm at night. The village leader is starting to ask questions. Farther soldiers are searching for Gabe. Lia must locate a secret organization called the Thorns to help Gabe escape to safety, but every move she makes puts her in more danger.

Is compassion—and love—worth the risk?

I have actually been super excited for this book AND this blog tour. Eeek! I adore the cover to this book. It's beautiful, totally wintery ( is that even a word???) and gives off just enough mystery to such me into the story. Like...maybe there's a lot more going on beneath the books cover!

I loved the main character Lia. She was strong, fierce, but she was also loving and kind. She was a fantastic mix of everything I want in a heroine and I really enjoyed reading her story. Gabe was a likeable character, and I liked their relation ship. Although I seriously wanted to see more of his character and Adam's as well. Other than wanting more of the boys, I thought the character's were really well written.

I loved the way the story was written with the incredible mysterious plot thing going on. It kept me racing through the story to find out what will happen next. Which made this story fly by even faster! There were so many surprises and things I didn't see coming. I gasped and hid under the covers biting my nails the whole way through. This book had an incredible creepy factor that I seriously ate up! haha

This book was such a quick read for me. Partly because its short, and partly because it's written so well you just can't put it down. Part of me wanted it to be much longer so I wouldn't have to put it down so soon. All in all Frost was a really great story! It was well written, it moved quickly and I loved it. It was mysterious, creepy, and utterly fantastic! I highly recommend reading it!

Don't forget to stop by some of the other awesome blogs participating in the tour!

And don't forget to enter the rafflecopter below for your chance to win one of 10 ebooks of Frost!

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Waiting On Wednesday (28)

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

The Madman's Daughter by Megan Shepherd

From the author of The New York Times bestselling series that began withFirst Grave on the Right—a thrilling Young Adult novel garnering high praise and early buzz from major authors.

Ten years ago, Lorelei's parents disappeared without a trace.  Raised by her grandparents and leaning on the support of her best friends, Lorelei is finally beginning to accept the fact that her parents are never coming home.  For Lorelei, life goes on.


High school is not quite as painful as she thinks it will be, and things are as normal as they can be.  Until the day the school's designated loner, Cameron Lusk, begins to stalk her, turning up where she least expects it,  standing outside her house in the dark, night after night.  Things get even more complicated when a new guy—terrifying, tough, sexy Jared Kovach—comes to school.  Cameron and Jared instantly despise each other and Lorelei seems to be the reason for their animosity.  What does Jared know about her parents?  Why does Cameron tell Jared he can't have Lorelei?  And what will any of them do when Death comes knocking for real?  

Thrilling, sassy, sexy, and inventive, Darynda Jones's first foray into the world of teens will leave readers eager for the next installment.

"Unique, witty, and touching—I LOVED THIS BOOK!" —P.C. Cast, New York Times bestselling author of The House of Night Series

This book seems totally dark and mysterious and I for one am totally excited to read it! I can't wait to read this one. Eeek! Look for this book to release on October 2nd from St. Martin's Press.

What books are you looking forward to this year?