Cover Lover (2)

 The Meme name explains itself.

The Chaos of Stars 

by Kiersten White  

 

Isadora’s family is seriously screwed up.

Of course, as the human daughter of Egyptian gods, that pretty much comes with the territory. She’s also stuck with parents who barely notice her, and a house full of relatives who can’t be bothered to remember her name. After all, they are going to be around forever—and she’s a mere mortal.

Isadora’s sick of living a life where she’s only worthy of a passing glance, and when she has the chance to move to San Diego with her brother, she jumps on it. But Isadora’s quickly finding that a “normal” life comes with plenty of its own epic complications—and that there’s no such thing as a clean break when it comes to family. Much as she wants to leave her past behind, she can’t shake the ominous dreams that foretell destruction for her entire family. When it turns out there may be truth in her nightmares, Isadora has to decide whether she can abandon her divine heritage after all

  

OMG THE TYPOGRAPHY. And the amazingness and the colors and the EVERYTHING. 

Seriously. This is gorgeous. Even if I didn't already love Kiersten White, even if I hadn't glanced at the description- which is pretty freaking awesome in itself. I would pick this up. Just for the gorgeous cover. I mean come on.. wouldn't you!? 

What are your thoughts!? Share in the comments. :) Love it/hate it? Have you read anything by Kiersten White before? Will you be adding The Chaos of Stars to your TBR pile?

Saved at sunrise ( Shadow Falls 4.5 ) by C.C. Hunter

Saved at Sunrise

(Shadow Falls #4.5) 

 

by C.C. Hunter (Goodreads Author)

ebook, 100 pages

Published April 2nd 2013 by St. Martin's Griffin 

 

* I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own* 

 

Nestled deep in the woods, Shadow Falls is a secret camp where teens with supernatural powers learn to harness their abilities and live in the normal world.  But Shadow Falls is facing a problem that could finally expose them to the rest of the world.  Humans are showing up dead, and rogue vampires may be to blame. 

Camp resident Della Tsang, who’s still coming into her own vampire powers, is assigned to help find those responsible. If she succeeds, maybe she’ll even land her dream job: working for the F.R.U., the enforcers of the supernatural world.  But when she sees that her new partner is a hunky shapeshifter, things get complicated.  Steve, too gorgeous to be trusted and capable of seeing through her tough-as-nails exterior, knows just how to get under her skin.  And only hours into the mission, Della realizes rogue vampires aren’t the only threat she’s facing. If she’s ever going to complete her assignment, she’ll need his help…but learning to trust him will be her hardest challenge yet.

Della has always been a favorite of mine when it comes to the characters that C.C. hunter has created in the world of the Shadow Falls Series. Yupp. I even like her more than Kelsey sometimes. Then again Miranda also sometimes beats them both... I think I am getting of track. ALL OF THEM ROCK MY SOCKS. But Della's character is one I have always wanted to learn more about. 

These novellas have been my savior in between the main Shadow Falls books. Giving readers a deeper look into Della's world and getting to watch her grow as a person through her own eyes rather than Kelsey's. 

Della kicks ass. No doubt about that. She is Snarky, sharp witted, Bitchy in the- you still can't help but love her kinda way- and just plain awesome. 

In Saved at Sunrise readers get to see a whole new side to Della. a softer side. Though she would kick me in the shins for saying so! Oh Della, Della. JUST GIVE IN!

 This story gave me just enough to hold me over till the Final installment of the series.. and yet. I will still always want more. I guess it's a good thing there is a freaking awesome Della related surprise at the end of the series huh ;) Oh wait.. some of you may not know about that yet huh? ... muahahahaha. 

Basically, if you like Della's character, you are going to love these novellas!


Rating: 4/5 Stars! .. Though this may just because one thing I wanted to happen.. hasn't happened... yet.

Waiting on Wednesday (2)

"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Breaking The Spine, 

that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.

 

Frozen (Heart of Dread #1)

by Melissa de la Cruz (Goodreads Author), Michael Johnston (Goodreads Author)

Set in 111 C.D., one hundred and eleven years after a Catastrophic Disaster has wiped out 99% of humanity and left the earth covered in ice, this new series introduces readers to a ragtag group of friends and the dawning of a new time. The world of reason, of mathematics and science, is ending, and a new civilization is being born from the ice: a world of magic and mayhem, sorcerers and spellcraft.

FROZEN is the first in a trilogy and is set to release in September of 2013.

I'm seriously drooling right now.. there is a puddle by my keyboard.. I think I should start growing a fear of electrocution. I mean really! A new ice age? Magic in a world that had grown used to science ? * Nods head yes * Bring it on! I have to admit. I haven't read anything by either of the authors * yes, I feel your glares * But I have heard great things and am really looking forward to this one! 

Will you be adding it to your own TBR pile? Have you read a book by these authors?

Override by Heather Anastasiu

 If you have not read Book #1 Glitch - proceed with caution. Some spoilers are impossible to avoid. To read more about Glitch #1 click HERE.

Override (Glitch #2)

by Heather Anastasiu

Paperback, 320 pages

Published February 12th 2013 by St. Martin's Griffin

Zoe is free. She has escaped the enslavement of the Community, disconnected from the hardware that had controlled her every thought and emotion, and evaded capture by the Chancellor intent on killing her. She is finally free, but she is far from safe.

Zoe and Adrien hide themselves from detection at the Foundation, an academy that trains teen glitchers to fight in the Resistance movement. Together, Zoe and her new team of superhuman fighters must risk their lives to rescue other glitchers and humans from the Chancellor's control. Challenges abound at every turn, and Adrien, who has become silent, distant, and tormented by his visions of the future, only adds to the growing certainty of defeat. But worst of all, as Zoe's team fights against impossible odds, distrust and betrayal leads to the terrible discovery that their greatest threat could already be lurking behind the safe walls of the Foundation.

I could not have been happier with Heather Anastasiu's continuation of this series. Book # 2 took me for a crazy roller coaster of a ride, and like any good roller coaster will do to you; I gripped the book and held on for dear life!

The great thing about Override is that the story really moves forward. I have read far too many sequels where I felt like they were pointless, just filler until they could move on to the finale in #3. I want story, I want action, new characters and new adventures that help work up to the finale. Override gave me just that. 

New characters are brought into the story that really added to it. I loved getting to meet new Glitchers and see what their powers were, as well as meeting some of the REZ fighters that have to fight to prove to the rest of the team that they are in control of their minds. It was really interesting to see the ups and downs and see how they all made each other better. 

I still Loved Zoe like crazy. She was just so real. You see her break down, and fight to get back up. Heather Anastasiu didn't create a character that just hid everything away. Or who could take care of herself. She created a character that admitted that she needed help. That accepts it's ok to cry and be scared. Because of that it just makes it have so much more impact when she fights back. 

There are some insane twists in this story, and I can happily say I did not expect any of them! There is one moment.. I was in such shock. I dropped my book. It just sat in my lap like " yupp... that just happened." 

Basically; Override Kicks ass, takes names, and still leaves you eager to come back for another round! I cannot wait for #3 !  

Rating: 5/5 Stars!

Dance of Shadows by Yelena Black ( Mini Review )

Dance of Shadows (Dance of Shadows #1)

by Yelena Black

Hardcover, 447 pages

Published February 12th 2013 by Bloomsbury USA Children's Books

Dancing with someone is an act of trust. Elegant and intimate; you're close enough to kiss, close enough to feel your partner's heartbeat. But for Vanessa, dance is deadly – and she must be very careful who she trusts . . .

Vanessa Adler attends an elite ballet school – the same one her older sister, Margaret, attended before she disappeared. Vanessa feels she can never live up to her sister's shining reputation. But Vanessa, with her glorious red hair and fair skin, has a kind of power when she dances – she loses herself in the music, breathes different air, and the world around her turns to flames . . .

Soon she attracts the attention of three men: gorgeous Zep, mysterious Justin, and the great, enigmatic choreographer Josef Zhalkovsky. When Josef asks Vanessa to dance the lead in the Firebird, she has little idea of the danger that lies ahead – and the burning forces about to be unleashed . . .

  
While I did enjoy some parts of this story.. overall I felt like I had to force myself to keep reading, alot. It felt almost never ending. Not a great sign for someone who likes big books. I feel like it was trying to hard to be mysterious.. I like to be kept guessing, but it was just too much in this one. It also threw in the supernatural element way too late in the story. It really needed to be worked up to more in my opinion. It was dark, and hauntingly beautiful at times, But simply fell flat and left me wanting to just close it and walk away.

I will say that I really did love the dancing scenes. Yelena Black had a way of writing descriptively in  a way that had me completely immersed. Moments like those kept me reading. 

I am interested in seeing what this author does next. I liked her writing style too much too say I wouldn't try another of her books. This story as a whole though, for me, was overshadowed by the beautiful dancing scenes, and destroyed with too many sudden twists. 



Rating: 2/5 stars