Week in Review 1/1-1/7

Books Ive Bought/received

* nothing this week.



Books I read
 

Sins of the Demon by Diana Rowland
Cinder by Marissa Meyer
Horizon by Sophie Littlefield
Under the Moon by Natalie Damschoder
Switched by Amanda Hocking
Night Reigns by Dianne Duvall

Reviews posted

Bound by Kira Saito
Sins of the Demon by Diana Rowland
Living Violet by Jaime Reed

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* New Releases for the week. Was there anything you were looking forward to reading?

* Tuesday I giveaway for Switched by Amanda Hocking went up. Its still open to entries 



* Wednesday a Trailer for Cinder by Marissa Meyer was put up.


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*If you see something on my books Ive read list that you are dying to know about let me know I'm back logged on reviews and can move it up on the list if I know people are wanting one.

* I love comments so if you see something you like (or not) please comment away and let me know.

Winner: Blood Rites by Quinn Loftis

Thank you to everyone who entered!!

Prize: ebook copy of Blood Rites

The Winner chosen by Rafflecopter is.....

Review: Living Violet by Jaime Reed

Living Violet
Author:Jaime Reed
Release Date: December 27, 2011
Publisher: Dafina
The Cambion Chronicles Book #1
ISBN:   0758269242
ISBN13: 9780758269249
Genre: Young Adult
Review Copy Source: Publisher/Teen Book Scene Tour

He's persuasive, charming, and way too mysterious. And for Samara Marshall, her co-worker is everything she wants most--and everything she most fears. . .

Samara Marshall is determined to make the summer before her senior year the best ever. Her plan: enjoy downtime with friends and work to save up cash for her dream car. Summer romance is not on her to-do list, but uncovering the truth about her flirtatious co-worker, Caleb Baker, is. From the peculiar glow to his eyes to the unfortunate events that befall the girls who pine after him, Samara is the only one to sense danger behind his smile.

But Caleb's secrets are drawing Samara into a world where the laws of attraction are a means of survival. And as a sinister power closes in on those she loves, Samara must take a risk that will change her life forever. . .or consume it.

LIVING VIOLET was definitely different from the other YA Paranormal books that are hitting the market at the moment. Samara isn't really looking for a boyfriend. She is happily content working to save money to pay for the car she wants, hanging with friends and being on her own. There is something about her co worker Caleb that Samara just doesn't get. She constantly see's him with girls fawning all over him and has caught him locking lips with many different ladies as well. But one day after the girl he is locking lips with is found passed out with with a heart attack she starts thinking more about Caleb and decides to see what he is really about.

Samara is pretty well grounded for a teen. She is an only child (well she has step twins but they don't live with her) from a broken marriage, which thankfully her parents still get along really well after. She has a great sense of humor and isn't afraid to tell people what is on her mind. LIVING VIOLET was a super easy flowing read. Events happened at a great pace and I had a great time getting into all everything that was happening and trying to figure out what the heck Caleb really was. The relationship between Samara and Caleb flows at a slow pace but they seem pretty connected from the beginning. The whole mystery of what Caleb is was revealed about midway through, but the book didn't slow down at all. It continued to be full of suspense and mystery. The ending wow, so wasn't expecting that outcome. The next book should definitely be interesting.  I didn't go into LIVING VIOLET super excited to read it but I came out excited for book 2.

I gave it 4/5 stars

Review: Sins of the Demon by Diana Rowland

Sins of the Demon
Author:Diana Rowland
Release Date: January 3, 2012
Publisher:DAW
Kara Gillian Book #4
ISBN:   0756407052
ISBN13: 9780756407056
Genre: Urban Fantasy

The homicide beat in Louisiana isn't just terrifying, it's demonic. Detective Kara Gilligan of the supernatural task force has the ability to summon demons to her aid, but she herself is pledged to serve a demonic lord. And now, people who've hurt Kara in the past are dropping dead for no apparent reason. To clear her name and save both the demon and human worlds, she's in a race against the clock and in a battle for her life that just may take her to hell and back

My Exact thoughts when SINS OF THE DEMON ended " Holy crap what just happened? NO you CANT END THERE." WOW WOW WOW. This is hard to write without spoilers but I will try super hard.

Kara is a fantastic lead character. I absolutely love all the police procedure stuff and investigating skills that Diana writes in. The world building is great, I love the different classes of demons and their descriptions. I have no problem picturing all of them and imagining them in our world. I was completely shocked when the "bad guy" of the book was revealed, I had NO clue it was that person. I absolutely love Elihan, I would so pick her as my demon roommate. I have always loved Ryan, him and Kara are so frustrating together but I continue to have high hopes for them. Rhyzkahl, we get to see some new sides to him and I cant wait to see what he does about the situation at the end of the book. The revelations in SINS OF THE DEMONS definitely helped me understand some things I had questions to but also added so many more questions to my head.

How long must I wait for book 4? PLEASE tell me it wont be to long. The cliffhanger is a killer but I have to say SINS OF THE DEMON is my Favorite Kara Gillian book yet. If you have not started this series you are totally missing out.

I gave it 5/5 stars

Winner Dragonswood by Janet Lee Carey

Thank you to everyone who entered!!

Prize: signed copy of Dragonswood + a signed paperback of Dragon's Keep

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Trailer: Cinder by Marissa Meyer

*Now Available*

Cinder
Author:Marissa Meyer
Release Date: January 3, 2012
Publisher: Feiwel & Friends
The Lunar Chronicles Book #1
ISBN:   0312641893
ISBN13: 9780312641894
Genre: Young Adult/Steampunk

Humans and androids crowd the raucous streets of New Beijing. A deadly plague ravages the population. From space, a ruthless lunar people watch, waiting to make their move. No one knows that Earth’s fate hinges on one girl. . . .

Cinder, a gifted mechanic, is a cyborg. She’s a second-class citizen with a mysterious past, reviled by her stepmother and blamed for her stepsister’s illness. But when her life becomes intertwined with the handsome Prince Kai’s, she suddenly finds herself at the center of an intergalactic struggle, and a forbidden attraction. Caught between duty and freedom, loyalty and betrayal, she must uncover secrets about her past in order to protect her world’s future.

In this thrilling debut young adult novel, the first of a quartet, Marissa Meyer introduces readers to an unforgettable heroine and a masterfully crafted new world that’s enthralling.

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Giveaway: Switched by Amanda Hocking

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