Half-Blood Teaser Trailer + a chance at some awesome prizes!! What could be better?!?

Jennifer Armentrout is the author of the upcoming novel, Half-Blood.   

(Be sure to click on the title to read the Goodreads synopsis.)  Jennifer recently posted the first teaser-trailer for the book!!

In honor of its release, Jennifer is hosting a great contest on her blog, and all you have to do is spread some love for the trailer!!  So head on over and check it out here, for your chance to win 2 new release books and tons of cool swag.

Half-Blood comes out September 15,2011, and can be pre-ordered at Amazon or Barnes & Noble.

Songs that I can't seem to get enough of this week...

Great Contest Opportunity!

Clouse-Ever is hosting an awesome contest in honor of spreading the word about an upcoming book that is sure to rock everyone's socks off.  It's called The Carrier of the Mark, by Leigh Fallon, which is expected to be released September 13,2011.  Head on over to Clouse-Ever's blog, here,  and enter to win a ton of books and other prizes just by spreading the word!!

In the meantime, you can pre-order The Carrier of the Mark at Barnes & Noble,  Amazon, and Indie Bound now!

Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater

Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater

My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I became absorbed with this book by the time I finished the first chapter. For those who have read this book, I'm sure you can agree with me that Shiver is a love story first, and a werewolf novel second. Maggie Stiefvater introduced me to a world where true love has no boundaries. As I continued reading, it felt as if I was a part of Sam and Grace's relationship. When they smiled, I smiled. When they kissed, I felt giddy. When departure seemed near, my heart ached with them.

I believe the reason why I felt so involved with the characters, was due to the fact that the story is told from two different perspectives, Grace and Sam. I loved the unique viewpoints this offered. So many times, as a reader, you only get to experience one character's side of the story. With Shiver, however, you're able to experience the ups and downs of the emotional roller coaster of a journey as two people fall even deeper in love.

All in all, Shiver is a magnificent read. Stiefvater has created a world in which you can dream about and relate to, all at the same time. I can't wait to get started on Linger.

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Delirium by Lauren Oliver

Delirium by Lauren Oliver

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


I initially picked up this book because of the praise it received among the blogger community, but I wasn't sure if I was going to like it or not. Considering love to be a disease was such a unique book topic, yet I found myself wondering how it could be done. However, as I continued to read, I found myself getting more and more absorbed. Without giving away any plot information, I'll just say that Delirium is definitely one of my favorite reads of 2011, so far.

One of my first "favorite books" (and I say first, because I have way too many to pick just one) was 1984, by George Orwell. For those who have read 1984, you can see why I would enjoy this book. I would recommend Delirium to anyone who is looking for a refreshing read that will leave them smiling, crying, and begging for more.



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Another Original Sin ARC Contest!!

For those who didn't win a copy of Original Sin by Lisa Desrochers in her last contest, there is no need to fret! Lisa is running another contest on her blog to give away some pre-release copies of the book! Head on over to her blog, here, to see how to enter. Good luck!

Be sure to check out Original Sin on Goodreads.

If you don't win (or even if you do), you can pre-order Original Sin at any of these bookstores:
Books A Million
Barnes & Noble
Amazon
Indie Bound
Borders

Release Date: July 5, 2011!!

Divergent by Veronica Roth

I can't wait for this book to come out!  I've heard such good things from other bloggers, all of which say that they absolutely adore the heroine in the book. Divergent comes out May 3, 2011.  You can pre-order at any of these places: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or Indie Bound.

However, if you simply can't wait till May, Miss Page Turner's City of Books is currently offering a contest to win an ARC of Divergent!! Check out her blog, here, to find out how to enter.  Good luck!!

Breathless Reads Contest!!!

Original Sin ARC Contest!!

Words cannot describe how flippin excited I am for Original Sin to come out July 5, 2011!! Lisa Desrochers is running a contest on her blog to give away some pre-release copies of the book! Head on over to her blog, here, to see how to enter. Good luck!

Be sure to check out Original Sin on Goodreads.

If you don't win, don't fret! You can pre-order Original Sin at any of these bookstores:
Books A Million
Barnes & Noble
Amazon
Indie Bound
Borders


EDIT: Call Me Crazy Books Reviews is currently running a contest to win an Original Sin ARC as well!! So enter here for another chance to get your hands on one!!

The Iron King by Julie Kagawa

The Iron King by Julie Kagawa

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


I'm in awe at how much I enjoyed reading this book. The characters, the setting, the creatures, it all comes together to make an entirely new world. Julie Kagawa's descriptions led me to feel as if I was actually there in Nevernever. I can see why I've been hearing so much hype about the series from other readers. I've got to say, the references to Midsummer Night’s Dream were an unexpected surprise. Throughout reading the book, you can definitely get a feel for how much research must have went into it.

Favorite character? Aside from the obvious trio...Grimalkin. Who wouldn't love a witty feline??



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