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The Sunday Post is a weekly meme hosted by Kimba the Caffeinated Book Reviewer ~ It’s a chance to share news~ A post to recap the past week on your blog, showcase books and things we have received and share news about what is coming up on our blog for the week ahead. Last Week on the Blog:  Monday: Review of Alanna: The First Test by Tamora Pierce Tuesday: Review of Shadows by Paula Weston Wednesday: Back To School HOP Thursday: Review of The Shade of the Moon by Susan Beth Pfeffer Friday:  Moirai Release Day Blitz Saturday: Review of Where Beauty Lies (Sophia and Ava London #2) by Elle Fowler Michelle's books: No books for me this week! I SERIOUSLY need to catch up on my Netgalley books !! After the websites revamp I looked at my ratings and got so angry at myself! So That's what i'm reading this week!.. and the next.. and the next lol On a side note: I joined the book sharing site called BookLikes ! It's like Goodreads but with a different layout and some diff...

Where Beauty Lies by Elle and Blair Fowler Source:  Received a copy from the St. Martin's Griffen in exchange for an honest review, no compensation. Publisher:  St. Martin's Griffin Release date:  August 13th, 2013 Series:  Book 2 in Sophie and Ava London Edition:  Hardcover Genre:  Young Adult Contemporary Rating:  3.5/5 Synopsis via Goodreads:  The London sisters return in this charming new novel about love, friendship, and the perils of fame. Despite their very public arrest, Ava and Sophia London are about to discover that in L.A. there's no such thing as bad press. Suddenly, they are the hottest "It" girls in town and are one step closer to making their brand, London Calling, a household name. Their newfound celebrity status takes them jet setting to New York City to expand their brand into fashion and home goods. Their first stop is fashion week, where they're about to put on their inaugural fashion show...but not if their rivals have anythi...

Moirai by Ruth Silver (Book 2) Genre: Young Adult, Dystopian, Science-Fiction Goodreads Summary: Olivia has been on the run from the government of Cabal since the marriage ceremony. Finally settling in and finding herself a place to call home, in Shadow, Olivia and Joshua are preparing for the uprising that they and the rebel alliance have been planning for months. With new abilities and special talents, from Mindonsiphan, Olivia learns that she can do more than most ordinary eighteen year olds. Learning both to hide and perfect her skills will be one of the biggest challenges she'll be forced to face. A constant rollercoaster of emotion and adventure await Olivia and Joshua, as they embark on a journey to the rebel city of Torv, and what was once home, Genesis. Excerpt: “He wants her thrown in the dumpster.” I grimaced as I approached the mattress. “Help me.” I gestured towards the body. “I can't carry her on my own.” Even if I could, I wasn't doing this alone. “I'm no...

Source: Edelwiess * I was given a copy of this book in exchange for an Honest review, all thoughts and opinions are my own.* Publisher:  HMH Books for Young Readers Release date: August 13th, 2013 Series: Life As We Knew It #4 Edition: Ebook, 304 pgs Genre: Young Adult/ Post Apocalyptic / Survival Rating: 1/5 It's been more than two years since Jon Evans and his family left Pennsylvania, hoping to find a safe place to live, yet Jon remains haunted by the deaths of those he loved. His prowess on a soccer field has guaranteed him a home in a well-protected enclave. But Jon is painfully aware that a missed goal, a careless word, even falling in love, can put his life and the lives of his mother, his sister Miranda, and her husband, Alex, in jeopardy. Can Jon risk doing what is right in a world gone so terribly wrong. I really wanted to like this one. I did. I LOVED the rest of the series. It was heart wrenching and honest and had amazing characters. The Shade of The Moon however...

Title: Untraceable Series: The Nature of Grace, Book One Genre/Keywords: Contemporary Thriller Length: 315 pages Extras: Blog Tour Release date: Print: November 29, 2011 – ebook: November 15, 2011 ebook ISBN: 978-0-9847991-0-7 Paperback ISBN: 978-0-9847991-2-1 Purchase: Amazon paperback & ebook signed copies Barnes & Noble local indie bookstore Summary: Grace grew up in the woods. When her forest ranger dad disappears on patrol, she fights town authorities, tribal officials, & nature to prove he’s alive. Torn between a hot boy and cute ex, she heads into the wilderness to find her dad. Soon, Grace is caught in a web of conspiracy, deception, and murder. It will take more than a compass and motorcycle for this tough heroine to save all she loves. Praise for Untraceable : "This thrilling story is a dramatic entanglement of mystery, deception and teen romance. The action flows like a brisk mountain stream interspersed with rapids, holding suspense to last ...

Source:  Netgalley Publisher:  Text Publishing Release date:   July 2nd, 2012 Series:  Rephaim #1 Edition:  Ecopy Genre:  Young Adult/ Paranormal Fantasy Rating:  4/5 It’s almost a year since Gaby Winters was in the car crash that killed her twin brother, Jude. Her body has healed in the sunshine of Pandanus Beach, but her grief is raw and constant. It doesn’t help that every night in her dreams she kills demons and other hell-spawn. And then Rafa comes to town. Not only does he look exactly like the guy who’s been appearing in Gaby’s dreams—he claims a history with her brother that makes no sense. Gaby is forced to accept that what she thought she knew about herself and her life is only a shadow of the truth—and that the truth is more likely to be found in the shadows of her nightmares. Who is Rafa? Who are the Rephaim? And most importantly, who can she trust? Fast-paced and gripping, Shadows, the first book in the Rephaim series, is a standout paran...

Source:  Personal Copy Publisher:  Simon Pulse Release date:  January 1st 1983 Series:  Song of the Lioness #1 Edition:  Paperback, 274 pgs Genre:  Young Adult/ Paranormal Fantasy Purchase:   Barnes and Noble  /  Amazon * We receive a small kickback from amazon purchases, all will go towards funding future giveaways! Rating:  5/5 "From now on I'm Alan of Trebond, the younger twin. I'll be a knight." And so young Alanna of Trebond begins the journey to knighthood. Though a girl, Alanna has always craved the adventure and daring allowed only for boys; her twin brother, Thom, yearns to learn the art of magic. So one day they decide to switch places: Disguised as a girl, Thom heads for the convent to learn magic; Alanna, pretending to be a boy, is on her way to the castle of King Roald to begin her training as a page. But the road to knighthood is not an easy one. As Alanna masters the skills necessary for battle, she must also learn to cont...

The Sunday Post is a weekly meme hosted by Kimba the Caffeinated Book Reviewer ~ It’s a chance to share news~ A post to recap the past week on your blog, showcase books and things we have received and share news about what is coming up on our blog for the week ahead. Last Week on the Blog:  Tuesday: Review of Mermother by Elizabeth Jane Wolfe Wednesday: What's Up Wednesday ( 2 )  Thursday: Review of Steel Lily by Megan Curd ( 5 Stars )  Michelle's books: Gifted by a friend :) Brittany's Books: Next Week on the Blog: Monday: Review of Alanna: The First Test by Tamora Pierce Tuesday: Review of Shadows by Paula Weston Wednesday: Back To School HOP Thursday: Undecided! Friday: Moirai Release Day Blitz Saturday: Review of : Where Beauty Lies (Sophia and Ava London #2)  by Elle Fowler 

Steel Lily by Megan Curd Source:  Received a copy from author in exchange for an honest review, no compensation. Release date:  August 12th, 2013 Edition:  Ebook Genre:  Young Adult/Fiction/Dystopia Rating:  5/5 Synopsis via Goodreads:  AVERY PIKE is a commodity. No, more than a commodity. Her existence is guarded at all costs. She’s a water Elementalist, the strongest of her dwindling kind. She creates steam to provide energy to fuel Dome Four: the only thing standing between humanity and an earth ravaged by World War III. No steam, no Dome. No Dome, no life. Or so she thinks. That is, until a mysterious man offers her a way out of having to donate steam. A way to escape the corrupt government of Dome Four. While the offer seems too good to be true, Avery is intrigued. But when she arrives to her new home, she realizes the grass isn’t any less dead on this side of the fence. Instead, the lies are just hidden better. …Which means digging deeper. When...

In Place of Waiting on Wednesday Brittany and I will be answering book themed questions :)  We would love to hear YOUR answers in the comments!  Feel free to tell us what questions you want answered in the future! What is a Book Or Book Series that you think you will Re-Read for many years to come? Brittany's Pick:  The Mediator series by Meg Cabot Why? :  Because it was the  " the first time I swooned over a fictional character " Michelle's Pick: The Song of the Lioness Series by Tamora Pierce Why?: "Because I have never met a female MC so strong. She puts up with so much S*** and works so hard to get what she wants; to be a Lady Knight. It is inspiring."

Mermother by Elizabeth Jane Wolfe Source:  Received a copy from author in exchange for an honest review, no compensation. Release date:  March 27th, 2013 Edition:  Ebook Genre:  Young Adult/Fiction Rating:  4/5 Synopsis via Goodreads:  A young woman explores the ancient mysteries of the sea in an unforgettable adventure of friendship and family. Escaping from an abusive past, she finds solace in an underwater world full of beauty, wealth, and power. Discover how her life is transformed as she struggles to find true love in a world that forbids it. This novel has been published as a fundraiser for the International Ocean Institute! Mermother is a fast paced and unpredictable novel.  The synopsis does not do a real good job of telling you the best parts about the book.  The book is much more exciting than how the synopsis reads.   It is a first person account of Briony, a 25 year old woman who wakes up in a tide pool, next to a "girl" named Sy...

The Sunday Post is a weekly meme hosted by Kimba the Caffeinated Book Reviewer ~ It’s a chance to share news~ A post to recap the past week on your blog, showcase books and things we have received and share news about what is coming up on our blog for the week ahead. Last Week on the Blog:  Monday: Review of  Render by Stephanie Fleshman and Blog Tour  Tuesday:  Review of The Dream Thieves by Maggie Stiefvater Wednesday: What's up Wednesday  Thursday: Review of King Hall by Scarlett Dawn Friday: Review of Grasping at Eternity by Karen Amanda Hooper Saturday: Nothing! :) Michelle's books: Nothing this week! Trying to play catch up on reviews and such before I go get more to add to the pile :) Brittany's Books: Next Week on the Blog: Monday: To Be Determined Tuesday: Review of Mermother by Elizabeth Jane Wolfe Wednesday: What's Up Wednesday Thursday: Review of Steel Lily by Megan Curd Friday: Dual Review of Quake by Lisa Arrington Saturday: Nothing at this ...

Grasping at Eternity by Karen Amanda Hooper Source:  NetGalley Publisher:  Starry Sky Publishing Release date:  May 25th 2012 Series:  The Kinderly Series Book #1 Edition:  Ebook, 368 pgs Genre:  Young Adult/ Paranormal Fantasy Purchase:  Barnes and Noble  /  Amazon * We receive a small kickback from amazon purchases, all will go towards funding future giveaways! Rating:  4/5 Leave it to Maryah Woodsen to break the one rule that will screw up eternity: Never erase your memories. Before entering this life, Maryah did the unthinkable—she erased. Now, at seventeen years old, she’s clueless that her new adoptive family has known her for centuries, that they are perpetually reincarnated souls, and that they have supernatural abilities. Oh, and she's supposed to love (not despise) Nathan, the green-eyed daredevil who saved her life. Nathan is convinced his family’s plan to spark Maryah's memory is hopeless, but his love for her is undying. Aft...

King Hall by Scarlett Dawn Source: NetGalley Publisher: Escape Publishing Release date: August 1st 2013 Series: King Hall #1 - No series name yet Edition: Ebook, 280 pgs Genre: New Adult/ Paranormal/contemporary-ish Purchase: Barnes and Noble / Amazon * We receive a small kickback from amazon purchases, all will go towards funding future giveaways! Rating: 4/5 King Hall — where the Mysticals go to learn their craft, get their degrees, and transition into adulthood. And where four new Rulers will rise and meet their destinies. Lily Ruckler is adept at one thing: survival. Born a Mystical hybrid, her mere existence is forbidden, but her nightmare is only about to start. Fluke, happenstance, and a deep personal loss finds Lily deeply entrenched with those who would destroy her simply for existing — The Mystical Kings. Being named future Queen of the Shifters shoves Lily into the spotlight, making her one of the most visible Mysticals in the world. But with risk comes a certain ...

What's Up Wednesday's - Until We decide on what else to do to fill the Wednesday void when we can't think of a WOW pick, I'll be asking " what "questions for myself and Brittany to answer! We would love to hear your answers in the comments as well! What's the last book that did this to you? Michelle's Answer:  Styxx by Sherrilyn Kenyon. I kid you not. I wanted to curl up in fetal position and just bawl my freaking eyes out! SO MANY FEELS - Not recommended to Younger YA readers. This Book is #23 in the Dark Hunter Series by Sherrilyn Kenyon and is Paranormal Romance. - Filled with awesome characters. And Awesome mythology ( Greek, Atlantian ect.. ) Styxx and his Twin Brother Acheron are over eleven thousand years old!