Giveaway: Unnatural by Michael Griffo

Winner will receive
- One paperback copy of Unnatural by Michael Griffo

 RULES

1)  Comment below with why you want to read the book

2) This giveaway is open to US/Canada mailing addresses only

3) Must leave an email address so I can contact you.

Giveaway Ends 5/5/2011 at 10pm EST

Winner will have 48 Hours to reply to my email or I will pick another

Winner chosen randomly with the help of random.org

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In the town of Eden in northwestern England stands the exclusive boarding school known as Archangel Academy. Ancient and imposing, it’s a place filled with secrets. Just like its students…

For Michael Howard, being plucked from his Nebraska hometown and sent thousands of miles away is as close as he’s ever come to a miracle. In Weeping Water, he felt trapped, alone. At Archangel Academy, Michael belongs. And in Ciaran, Penry, and especially Ciaran’s enigmatic half-brother Ronan, Michael finds friendship deeper than he’s ever known.

But Michael’s only beginning to understand what makes the Academy so special. Ronan is a vampire—part of a hybrid clan who are outcasts even among other vampires. Within the Academy’s confines exists a ruthless world of deadly rivalries and shifting alliances, of clandestine love and forbidden temptations. And soon Michael will confront the destiny that brought him here—and a danger more powerful than he can imagine…

Winner: Hoppy Easter Eggstravaganza Giveaway Hop

Thank you to everyone that entered!!

PRIZE: 2 winners get their choice of one of the books above

The winners chosen by Random.org is…

sue brandes

Dark Goddess by Serwat Chadda

Sherry Strode

ARC-Vampire Federation Uprising by Sean McCabe

Congrats!! I have emailed winners who have 48 hours to respond with mailing address' or I will pick another.

New Releases April 24-30

Mon April 25

Born of Shadows (The League #5) by Sherrilyn Kenyon 

Tue April 26

Abandon (The Abandon Trilogy #1) by Meg Cabot

Ascension (Dark Breed #1) by Sable Grace

As You Wish (Time of Transition #2) by Gabi Stevens

Big Bad Beast (Pride #6) by Shelly Laurenston

Black Magic Woman (Others #11) by Christine Warren

Bound by Darkness (Paladins of Darkness #7) by Alexis Morgan

Burning Skies (World of Ascension #2) by Caris Roane

Dark Descendant (Descendants #1) by Jenna Black

Demon Hunting In Dixie by Lexi George

Gods & Monsters (Shadow Inquiries #3) by Lyn Benedict

The Hidden Goddess by M.K. Hobson

Hush (Lodestone Trilogy #1) by Cherry Adair

Mercy Burns (Myth and Magic #2) by Keri Arthur 

Savage Nature (Leopard People #5) by Christine Feehan

Tangled Threads (Elemental Assassin #4) by Jennifer Estep

Uncertain Allies (Connor Grey #5) by Mark Del Franco

Untamed Highlander (Dark Sword #4) by Donna Grant

If you see a mistake or know of another release that is not listed let me know!! Happy Reading

Reviews: Shady Lady by Ann Aguirre

Shady Lady
Author:Ann Aguirre
Release Date: April 5, 2011
Publisher: Roc
Corine Solomon Book #3
ISBN:    0575093994
ISBN13: 9780451463258
Genre: Urban Fantasy

I'd spent my whole life settling, trying not to attract attention, and generally doing whatever it took to keep other people happy. I didn't want to do that again. Not when I was finally comfortable in my own skin. Sure, there were certain challenges, like a drug lord who wanted me dead, and the fact that I owed a demon a debt that he could call due at any moment. But everybody's got problems, right?

Whenever Corine Solomon touches an object, she immediately knows its history. But her own future concerns her more and more. Now back in Mexico, she's running her pawnshop and trying to get a handle on her strange new powers, for she might need them. And soon.

Then former ally Kel Ferguson walks through her door. Heavily muscled and tattooed, Kel looks like a convict but calls himself a holy warrior. This time, he carries a warning for Corine: the Montoya cartel is coming for her--but they don't just pack automatic weapons. The Montoyas use warlocks, shamans, voodoo priests--anything to terminate trouble. And Corine has become enemy number one...

SHADY LADY is another great addition to the Corine Solomon series. I LOVED Kel in this book, I never would have thought that he would grow on me and I would find myself pulling for him. He really has been a surprise awesome character that I want to see more of and high hopes for to be in Corine's life. When I saw that Chance wasn't playing a big part in SHADY LADY I was kind of disappointed, But Kel kinda made me realize that I kinda hope Chance doesn't have a chance. Shannon is also a great character I didn't see being so awesome. After the events in HELL FIRE I thought she would make some appearances but now I cant see the series without her in it. Butch of course is still the coolest dog ever and we see he has some other talents under his paws. SHADY LADY was full of twist turns and action. I never knew what was coming and I never wanted to stop reading. I defiantly thought it was the best book of the series yet. The Ending?? OMFG Seriously? WTH? PLEASE be temporary, that has to be the most messed up situation ever. I really reallly reallllllly hope that the ending result is temporary. DEVILS PUNCH cant come out soon enough.

I gave it 4/5 stars

Week in Review 4/17-4/23

Books Ive Bought/received

*Nothing this week.


Books I read

Game Over by Taylor Keating
Mind Games by Taylor Keating
Mob Rules by Cameron Haley

Reviews posted

Con & Conjure by Lisa Shearin
Ascension by Sable Grace
Deadworld by J.N. Duncan
Divergent by Veronica Roth

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* New Releases for the week.

* Did you miss the Elemental Assassin chat with Jennifer Estep?? It was recorded



*Michael Griffo Author of Unnatural was here on Tuesday with a character Interview of Michael.

* UFI is participating in the Hoppy Easter Eggstravaganza Giveaway Hop. Check it out and enter to have a chance to win 1 of 3 books. Ends 4/25

*  Winner of My Frankenstein by Michael J Lee has been posted.

Early Review: Divergent by Veronica Roth

Divergent
Author:Veronica Roth
Release Date: May 3, 2011
Publisher: Harper Collins
Divergent Book #1
ISBN:  0062024027
ISBN13: 9780062024022
Genre: Divergent
Review Copy Source: Shelf Awareness

In Beatrice Prior's dystopian Chicago, society is divided into five factions, each dedicated to the cultivation of a particular virtue—Candor (the honest), Abnegation (the selfless), Dauntless (the brave), Amity (the peaceful), and Erudite (the intelligent). On an appointed day of every year, all sixteen-year-olds must select the faction to which they will devote the rest of their lives. For Beatrice, the decision is between staying with her family and being who she really is—she can't have both. So she makes a choice that surprises everyone, including herself.

During the highly competitive initiation that follows, Beatrice renames herself Tris and struggles to determine who her friends really are—and where, exactly, a romance with a sometimes fascinating, sometimes infuriating boy fits into the life she's chosen. But Tris also has a secret, one she's kept hidden from everyone because she's been warned it can mean death. And as she discovers a growing conflict that threatens to unravel her seemingly perfect society, she also learns that her secret might help her save those she loves . . . or it might destroy her.

I LOVED Divergent. The writing, pacing, world building and characters were all beyond enjoyable.  The story was filled with heartache, stress, betrayal, hard choices and situations that made my heartbeat jump up a few notches and I enjoyed every single minute of it. I felt like I knew all the characters from the moment they were mentioned. Beatrice/Tris was strong and didn't let anything or anyone stand in her way. Four was filled with mystery and had so many layers to peal back I still dont think we know all we need to know about him. All of the supporting characters were well developed. The setting was awesome, I'm from Chicago and enjoyed the descriptions of the ruins that it has become in this Dystopian world. I cant write anything more about it as I really think you have to experience it for yourself with no spoilers going into it But I can say there is nothing about DIVERGENT that I did not love. The last part of the book completely blew me away and I am on the edge of my seat looking forward to the next book in the series.

I gave it 5/5 stars
 

Review: Deadworld by J.N. Duncan

Deadworld
Author:J.N. Duncan
Release Date: April 5, 2011
Publisher: Kensington
The Deadworld Series Book #1
ISBN:   0758255667
ISBN13: 9780758255662
Genre: Urban Fantasy

She's as tough as anything haunting Chicago's streets. But to deal with an inhuman power that won't stay buried, this FBI agent needs help that comes at an immortal price. . .Jackie Rutledge has seen her share of supernatural killers. But her latest murder case is what recurring nightmares are made of. Brutally exsanguinated human victims, vanishing-into-the-ether evidence, and a city on the edge of panic mean that she and her psychic partner, Laurel, are going to need more than just backup . . .

So Jackie is fine with any help rugged P.I. Nick Anderson can give--even if that includes the impish ghost and sexy vampire who make up his team. But Nick is hiding secrets of his own. And Jackie's investigation has plunged them both into a vengeful game reaching back centuries--and up against a malevolent force hungry for more than just victory. . .

Jackie is an extremely angry and jaded person. She had an abusive childhood and now has intimacy and alcohol issues. Nick was ok for a male love interest. He hides a lot and is a bit frustrating to read about but he wasn't boring. The other characters were not anything special. Most were hard to get to like. There was a bit of action. I found the writing to be a bit over worded and the pace was slower then I would have liked it to be. Honestly a week after I read the book I had to go back to the description to remember what the book was even about so I could write my review. I like the cover but DEADWORLD just wasn't anything special to me and I would borrow from the library before purchasing it.

I gave it 2/5 stars