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Feb 6, 2013

Cover Reveal: The Beautiful and the Cursed by Page Morgan


A few months ago, I revealed this gorgeous cover to all of you but recently, there's been a more updated cover that here we are again! Today's cover reveal will be involving the US and the UK version.

After seeing both, let me know which one you prefer. After looking at all three (including the very first cover I helped reveal), I definitely know I have a preference.

Oct 22, 2012

Time Between Us Blog Tour: Guest Post by Tamara Ireland Stone

I got the honor to take part in the blog tour for Time Between Us by Tamara Ireland Stone organized by Authors On The Web. Today, as a part of the tour, I've got an awesome guest post by Tamara to share with all of you about love and fate. :)

Time Between UsTitle: Time Between Us
Author: Tamara Ireland Stone
Publisher: Hyperion
Release date: October 9th, 2012

Anna and Bennett were never supposed to meet: she lives in 1995 Chicago and he lives in 2012 San Francisco. But Bennett’s unique ability to travel through time and space brings him into Anna’s life, and with him, a new world of adventure and possibility.

As their relationship deepens, they face the reality that time might knock Bennett back where he belongs, even as a devastating crisis throws everything they believe into question. Against a ticking clock, Anna and Bennett are forced to ask themselves how far they can push the bounds of fate—and what consequences they can bear in order to stay together.
Amazon | Barnes & Noble | IndieBound | Book Depository

Oct 4, 2012

Cover Reveal: The Beautiful and the Cursed by Page Morgan


Today, there's a pretty sweet cover that just needs to be seen by your eyes that I have the pleasure of revealing! I love it and it just makes me want to stare at it all day long. Plus, just imagine how gorgeous it would be in real life, right in your hands!? Eep! Oooh, and not only do I have the cover to share with all of you guys, but there's also a pretty awesome giveaway that everyone from anywhere can enter--I mean, as long as you can read! ;) And because I know you're just squirming like cray to see this cover, I won't keep you reading anymore of my nonsense blabbing.

Sep 11, 2012

Silver Blog Tour: Review + Giveaway


Hey everyone! Thanks for stopping by my stop on the Silver blog tour hosted by the wonderful, Two Chicks On Books. I was so stoked to be asked to take part because I couldn't wait to read Silver and I knew without a doubt that I would most likely enjoy the heck outta it! Read my review below to find out what I thought about it! Also, don't miss the fabulous giveaway that Talia Vance is sponsoring! There are signed copies of Silver up for grabs as well as a super-duper cool charm bracelet like Brianna's that you do not want to miss out on!

About the Book:

Silver (Bandia, #1)Title: Silver
Author: Talia Vance
Publisher: Flux
Release Date: September 8th, 2012

"As I step into the room, a silver flash blurs my vision. Before I can take a breath, the world falls away."

Brianna has always felt invisible. People stare right past her, including the one boy she can't resist, Blake Williams. But everything changes at a house party when Brianna's charm bracelet slips off and time stands still. In that one frozen, silver moment, Blake not only sees her, he recognizes something deep inside her that she's been hiding even from herself.

Discovering she is descended from Danu, the legendary Bandia of Celtic myth, Brianna finds herself questioning the truth of who she is. And when she accidentally binds her soul to Blake, their mutual attraction becomes undeniable.

But Blake has his own secret, one that could prove deadly for them both.

Bound together by forbidden magic, Brianna and Blake find themselves at the heart of an ancient feud that threatens to destroy their lives and their love.

Book Review: Silver by Talia Vance

Silver (Bandia, #1)Title: Silver
Author: Talia Vance
Publisher: Flux
Release Date: September 8th, 2012

Find Talia Vance Online: Twitter | Website | Blog
"As I step into the room, a silver flash blurs my vision. Before I can take a breath, the world falls away."

Brianna has always felt invisible. People stare right past her, including the one boy she can't resist, Blake Williams. But everything changes at a house party when Brianna's charm bracelet slips off and time stands still. In that one frozen, silver moment, Blake not only sees her, he recognizes something deep inside her that she's been hiding even from herself.

Discovering she is descended from Danu, the legendary Bandia of Celtic myth, Brianna finds herself questioning the truth of who she is. And when she accidentally binds her soul to Blake, their mutual attraction becomes undeniable.

But Blake has his own secret, one that could prove deadly for them both.

Bound together by forbidden magic, Brianna and Blake find themselves at the heart of an ancient feud that threatens to destroy their lives and their love.

Jul 4, 2012

Waiting on Wednesday (17): Collectors, Watchers, Necromancers, & Princesses

 

"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event hosted by Jill from Breaking the Spine that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.
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Title: The Collector
Author: Victoria Scott
Publisher: Entangled Teen
Release Date: March 2013

The Collector
He makes good girls...bad.

Dante Walker is flippin’ awesome, and he knows it. His good looks, killer charm, and stellar confidence has made him one of hell’s best—a soul collector. His job is simple, weed through humanity and label those round rears with a big red good or bad stamp. Old Saint Nick gets the good guys, and he gets the fun ones. Bag-and-tag.

Sealing souls is nothing personal. Dante’s an equal opportunity collector and doesn’t want it any other way. But he’ll have to adjust, because Boss Man has given him a new assignment:

Collect Charlie Cooper’s soul within 10 days.

Dante doesn’t know why Boss Man wants Charlie, nor does he care. This assignment means only one thing to him, and that’s a permanent ticket out of hell. But after Dante meets the quirky, Nerd Alert chick he’s come to collect—he realizes this assignment will test his abilities as a collector, and uncover emotions deeply buried.
Why I'm Waiting: First of all, is that cover not to drool die for or what!? It's such a tease because the model is oh so sexy yet you don't get to see his face--totally rockin' that mystery thang! Secondly, he makes good girls bad! Oh yes, please! The Collector is totally screaming, "Dangerous, sexy, and simply irresistable!" right onto your face! And lastly...well, I don't know but I just really wanna read this one STAT!



Title: The Watcher
Author: Lisa Voisin
Publisher: Inkspell Publishing
Release Date: March 4th, 2013

The Watcher
Millennia ago, he fell from heaven for her. Can he face her without falling again?

Fascinated with ancient civilizations, seventeen-year-old Mia Crawford dreams of becoming an archaeologist. She also dreams of wings—soft and silent like snow—and somebody trying to steal them.

When a horrible creature appears out of thin air and attacks her, she knows Michael Fontaine is involved, though he claims to know nothing about it. Secretive and aloof, Michael evokes feelings in Mia that she doesn’t understand. Images of another time and place haunt her. She recognizes them—but not from any textbook.

In search of the truth, Mia discovers a past life of forbidden love, jealousy and revenge that tore an angel from Heaven and sent her to an early grave. Now that her soul has returned, does she have a chance at loving that angel again? Or will an age-old nemesis destroy them both?

Ancient history is only the beginning.
Why I'm Waiting: I feel really bad for saying this but 95% of me just wants this read for its stunning cover! Like seriously. I'm not trying to judge this book by it's cover but come on--it's gorgeous! The feathers, the model, the font of the title, the birds in the background, and mostly--LOOK AT THAT TATT! So awesome! Plus, I'm a ginormous fan of angel novels so this one falls right down my alley!



Title: Touch of Death
Author: Kelly Hashway
Publisher: Spencer Hill Press
Release Date: January 15th 2013

Touch of Death
Jodi Marshall isn’t sure how she went from normal teenager to walking disaster. One minute she’s in her junior year of high school, spending time with her amazing boyfriend and her best friend. The next she’s being stalked by some guy no one seems to know.

After the stranger, Alex, reveals himself, Jodi learns he’s not a normal teenager and neither is she. With a kiss that kills and a touch that brings the dead back to life, Jodi discovers she’s part of a branch of necromancers born under the 13th sign of the zodiac, Ophiuchus. A branch of necromancers that are descendents of Medusa. A branch of necromancers with poisoned blood writhing in their veins.

Jodi’s deadly to the living and even more deadly to the deceased. She has to leave her old, normal life behind before she hurts the people she loves. As if that isn’t difficult enough, Jodi discovers she’s the chosen one who has to save the rest of her kind from perishing at the hands of Hades. If she can’t figure out how to control her power, history will repeat itself, and her race will become extinct.
Why I'm Waiting: 1) It's Spencer Hill Press--HELLO! 2) Necromancers! And 3) Is that Greek mythology I hear screaming at me!? Oh yeah, for sure! This one sounds like one heckuva interesting twist on Greek mythology that I just can't wait to get my hands on this book!



Title: Poison Princess
Author: Kresley Cole
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Release Date: October 2nd, 2012

Poison Princess (The Arcana Chronicles, #1)
Sixteen-year-old Evie Greene thought her horrific apocalyptic hallucinations were a sign that she was slowly losing her mind. But when her visions come true, decimating the world around her and killing everyone she loves, Evie is forced to accept that she was seeing the future.

Fighting for her life and desperate for answers, she turns to wrong-side-of-the-bayou classmate, the gorgeous and dangerous Jackson Deveaux for help. As Jackson and Evie race to find the source of her visions, they meet others who have got the same call and discover that Evie is not the only one with special powers. An ancient prophesy is being played out, and as the battle between good and evil intensifies, it is not always clear who is on which side…
Why I'm Waiting: I've read one of Kresley Cole's adult novel and I totally love her writing and descriptive imagery that I'm so stoked for her New Adult (since that seems to be the new title for Young Adult novels) novel, Poison Princess. The synopsis doesn't give away too much but I love this cover and it's totally enticing that I can't wait to read it!


I seriously cannot wait for all four of these reads--gorgeous covers, a whole lot of mystery, and promising storylines! So, what are all of you waiting on this Wednesday? Leave me a link and I'll stop by to check it out!

And lastly:

Happy Independence Day
To you and yours from Books Over Boys ♥

Jun 13, 2012

Waiting on Wednesday (16): Stealing Parker and My Life Next Door

 

"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event hosted by Jill from Breaking the Spine that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.
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Stealing Parker

Title: Stealing Parker
Author: Miranda Kenneally
Publisher: Sourcebooks Fire
Release Date: October 1st, 2012

Stealing Parker
Parker Shelton pretty much has the perfect life. She’s on her way to becoming valedictorian at Hundred Oaks High, she’s made the all-star softball team, and she has plenty of friends. Then her mother’s scandal rocks their small town and suddenly no one will talk to her.

Now Parker wants a new life.

So she quits softball. Drops twenty pounds. And she figures why kiss one guy when she can kiss three? Or four. Why limit herself to high school boys when the majorly cute new baseball coach seems especially flirty?

But how far is too far before she loses herself completely?
Why I'm Waiting: I absolutely adored the heck out of Catching Jordan so I know without a doubt that Stealing Parker will float my boat in all sorts of ways! Like, I really, really, really, realllllllly loved Catching Jordan so I'm anxiously and impatiently counting down the days until I can finally read Stealing Parker - eep, I'm so excited you don't understand!


My Life Next Door

Title: My Life Next Door
Author: Huntley Fitzpatrick
Publisher: Dial Books For Young Readers
Release Date: June 14th, 2012

My Life Next Door
A gorgeous debut about family, friendship, first romance, and how to be true to one person you love without betraying another.

“One thing my mother never knew, and would disapprove of most of all, was that I watched the Garretts. All the time.”

The Garretts are everything the Reeds are not. Loud, numerous, messy, affectionate. And every day from her balcony perch, seventeen-year-old Samantha Reed wishes she was one of them . . . until one summer evening, Jase Garrett climbs her terrace and changes everything. As the two fall fiercely in love, Jase's family makes Samantha one of their own. Then in an instant, the bottom drops out of her world and she is suddenly faced with an impossible decision. Which perfect family will save her? Or is it time she saved herself?
Why I'm Waiting: 1) It's June 13th today which means I only have one more day to go until I can read this book. 2) It's the summer time and I, for some reason, associate contemporary reads with the summer time, so this one will be perfect. And 3) How adorable and cute is that frickin' cover? I need to have that book on my shelf, end of story.


So, how are all of you enjoying your summer vacay? Any of you doing anything super fun and awesome? Please tell me cause I sure as heck am not doing anything so if I hear your stories and/or plans, it will make me feel like I did something, lmao! Anyway, what are you waiting on this Wednesday? If you have a link, drop it in the comments and I'll be sure to stop by!

Happy Wednesday and always, happy reading!

May 30, 2012

PRE-BEA BUZZ TOUR: Crewel by Gennifer Albin


BEA is almost upon us - in a week (I think, not too familiar with the date[s]) - and if you guys haven't heard, Crewel is a chosen BEA Buzz Book which is like...totally awesome! So, if you're going to be there, definitely keep an eye out for Crewel and make sure you stop by to meet the insanely awesome, Gennifer Albin!

I found out about Crewel some time in December of 2011, I believe, and the second I found out about it, I wanted to read it right then and there because it just sounded uber amazing!

Crewel (The Crewel World, #1)Title: Crewel
Author: Gennifer Albin
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux Books for Young
Release Date: October 16th, 2012

Crewel (The Crewel World, #1)

Find Gennifer Albin Online: Twitter | Blog | Facebook | Website
Incapable. Awkward. Artless.

That’s what the other girls whisper behind her back. But sixteen year-old Adelice Lewys has a secret: she wants to fail.

Gifted with the ability to weave time with matter, she’s exactly what the Guild is looking for, and in the world of Arras, being chosen as a Spinster is everything a girl could want. It means privilege, eternal beauty, and being something other than a secretary. It also means the power to embroider the very fabric of life. But if controlling what people eat, where they live and how many children they have is the price of having it all, Adelice isn’t interested.

Not that her feelings matter, because she slipped and wove a moment at testing, and they’re coming for her—tonight.

Now she has one hour to eat her mom’s overcooked pot roast. One hour to listen to her sister’s academy gossip and laugh at her Dad’s stupid jokes. One hour to pretend everything’s okay. And one hour to escape.

Because once you become a Spinster, there’s no turning back.
I've had the honor of reading Crewel and let me tell you it certainly does not disappoint! The thing that hooked me super hard about Crewel was the fact that they could weave time with matter! That idea was so intriguing to me that I just couldn't wrap my head around it.


May 2, 2012

Waiting on Wednesday (15): Defiance and Falling Kingdoms

 

"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event hosted by Jill from Breaking the Spine that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.
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Title: Defiance
Author: C.J. Redwine
Publisher: Balzer + Bray
Release Date: August 28th, 2012

Defiance (Defiance, #1)
Within the walls of Baalboden, beneath the shadow of the city’s brutal leader, Rachel Adams has a secret. While other girls sew dresses, host dinner parties, and obey their male Protectors, Rachel knows how to survive in the wilderness and deftly wield a sword. When her father, Jared, fails to return from a courier mission and is declared dead, the Commander assigns Rachel a new Protector, her father’s apprentice, Logan—the same boy Rachel declared her love for two years ago, and the same boy who handed her heart right back to her. Left with nothing but fierce belief in her father’s survival, Rachel decides to escape and find him herself. But treason against the Commander carries a heavy price, and what awaits her in the Wasteland could destroy her.

At nineteen, Logan McEntire is many things. Orphan. Outcast. Inventor. As apprentice to the city’s top courier, Logan is focused on learning his trade so he can escape the tyranny of Baalboden. But his plan never included being responsible for his mentor’s impulsive daughter. Logan is determined to protect her, but when his escape plan goes wrong and Rachel pays the price, he realizes he has more at stake than disappointing Jared.

As Rachel and Logan battle their way through the Wasteland, stalked by a monster that can’t be killed and an army of assassins out for blood, they discover romance, heartbreak, and a truth that will incite a war decades in the making.
Why I'm waiting: First of all, I just really want that gorgeous cover to be sitting on my shelf. If you look at it really closely, it's like...super, super, super EPIC! It shouts "READ ME BECAUSE I'M EPIC AND EVERYONE LOVES EPIC!" So, that's exactly what I'll be doing. Also, assassins out for blood - omg, SOLD! You know which other book contained assassins that I fell heavily for!? Grave Mercy! I think this will be another one of those that I just won't be able to assist!



Falling Kingdoms (Falling Kingdoms, #1)

Title: Falling Kingdoms
Author: Morgan Rhodes
Publisher: Razorbill
Release Date: December 11th, 2012

Falling Kingdoms (Falling Kingdoms, #1)
Sixteen-year-old Cleo has grown up in luxury, the royal heiress to a prosperous kingdom. But beneath her nation’s seemingly peaceful surface lies dangerous unrest. Whispers of war are growing ever louder—intensified by a murderous incident for which Cleo’s betrothed, Aron, is accused.

Amidst the ongoing intrigue, Cleo has a more desperate mission. She defies her father’s orders and sets off on a secret and perilous journey into a neighboring country, seeking a magic long thought to be mythical. If it’s real, it could be the cure that heals her ailing sister. If it’s only legend, Cleo will be stranded in a kingdom that has just declared war on her own.

This sensational series debut melds intricate storylines with unforgettable characters and vibrantly imagined magic. Falling Kingdoms is ideal for fans of Kristin Cashore, Cinda Williams Chima, and George R.R. Martin.
Why I'm waiting: OMG! I am dying to read this one! It sounds like something right down my alley - seriously! I cannot wait for it! And the cover - SQUEEEEE! It's gorgeous and it's totally inviting and I WANT! AAAHHH! If you couldn't tell, I'm slightly going berserk over here because I'm just that excited! So...all of you should click that button up there and get excited with me! EEP!

Overall, these two debuts have me going crazy! Something sorta like this:

Old guy going crazy




#SOSTOKED
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Well bookworms, what are you all waiting for on this fine Wednesday!? Leave 'em below and I'll pop by to check 'em out! Happy Wednesday and happy reading!

Apr 10, 2012

Teaser Tuesday (18): Crewel


This meme is brought to you weekly by MizB over at Should Be Reading!

Anyone can play along, just do the following:
  • Grab your current read
  • Open to a random page
  • Share two (2) "teaser" sentences from somewhere on that page
  • BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (Make sure that what you share doesn't give too much away! You don't want to ruin the book for others!)
  • Share the title and the author, too, so other TT participants can add the book to their TBR List if they like your teaser!
My Teaser
"Girls—" my mother begins, but I'll never know what she was going to say.

There's a hammering at the door and the sound of many, many boots on our porch. I drop my fork and feel the blood rush out of my face and pool in my feet, weighting me to my chair.

"Adelice," my father breathes, but he doesn't ask, because he already knows.

"There isn't time, Benn!" my mother shrieks, her perfectly applied foundation cracking, but just as quickly she regains control and grabs Amie's arm.

A low hum fills the air and suddenly a voice booms through the room: "Adelice Lewys has been called to serve the Guild of Twelve. Blessings on the Spinsters and Arras!"
- ARC → Page 17 & 18, Crewel by Gennifer Albin

Crewel (The Crewel World #1)Omg, you guys don't understand how stoked I was about getting to read Crewel! I'm not too far in as you can tell but omgomgomgomg, it's amazeballs thus far! Every time I continue reading it, I get all tingling and super excited because I just know it's going to be supercalifragilisticexpialidocious (that's my new word to express my "aahhhh" feeling)!

It's such a crazy world! I can't wait to delve deeper into it!

Crewel (The Crewel World #1)

So, what do you guys think of that teaser!? Are you guys as excited as me? I can't wait for all of you to read it as well! Eep!

Happy Tuesday and happy reading, everyone!

Apr 3, 2012

Book Review: Grave Mercy by Robin LaFevers

Grave Mercy (His Fair Assassin, #1)Title: Grave Mercy
Author: Robin LaFevers
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Release Date: April 3rd, 2012

Find Robin LaFevers Online: Twitter | Facebook | Website | Blog

Why be the sheep, when you can be the wolf?

Seventeen-year-old Ismae escapes from the brutality of an arranged marriage into the sanctuary of the convent of St. Mortain, where the sisters still serve the gods of old. Here she learns that the god of Death Himself has blessed her with dangerous gifts—and a violent destiny. If she chooses to stay at the convent, she will be trained as an assassin and serve as a handmaiden to Death. To claim her new life, she must destroy the lives of others.

Ismae's most important assignment takes her straight into the high court of Brittany—where she finds herself woefully under prepared—not only for the deadly games of intrigue and treason, but for the impossible choices she must make. For how can she deliver Death’s vengeance upon a target who, against her will, has stolen her heart?
My $0.02
There’s something about the medieval time period that completely captivates me—the swords, the battles, the castles and palaces, the knights in shining armor, the princesses, the corrupt officials, the love affairs, the betrayals—all of it just makes for one crazy endeavor that you won’t be able to shake…for a good while!  When I ran across Grave Mercy, I knew immediately that I had to—without a doubt—get my fingers on a copy that instant!  Right away I knew that it was just my cup of tea; something that I would genuinely enjoy, something that would keep me coming back for more.  And Grave Mercy did not disappoint me at all, not one bit!  I am so crazy in love with this book; it is definitely going on my Favorites Shelf!
How do you make a Grave Mercy?  Just add five cups of betrayal, three teaspoons of blood and gore, and two sprinkles of sweet romance and voila!  Grave Mercy was such an epic and heroic read!  You have your fearless and dauntless heroine, the valiant and oh-so-very noble knight and a whole lot of mischief and plotting going on!
Grave Mercy wasn’t necessarily slow for me because something was always going on that my attention was glued to the pages of the book!  It was paced just right and everything was a gradual build until the end, which I appreciated greatly.  That gradual build might be slow for some but I felt like it made the story that much better because you get to see how everything eventually came together and why and how certain events occurred.  This steady flow of the book also played a huge part in Ismae and Gavriel’s relationship.  Because she is a handmaiden of Death, all she knows is how to kill and nothing else.  But the more time that she spends in Gavriel’s presence, the more he begins to grow on her and she finds herself questioning what the little flutters in her stomach mean, the tingles in her fingertips, and the slight blush on her cheeks.  I love that she was so uncertain of her feelings and that she ran through every possible explanation as to why she was feeling the way she was.
Also, her time at court and with Gavriel makes her begin to question the convent and their credibility.  She doesn’t know if what Gavriel tells her is the truth or if he’s just trying to lead her deeper into his deception yet, all the events going on at court doesn’t really match up with the convent’s orders either.  Either way, I was on the edge of my seat, constantly wondering who was behind everything and most importantly, why.  There is so much to the story: all kinds of acts of betrayal, the crazy world of court politics, and the uncertainty of it all made me squirm and squee all over!  Grave Mercy also contains a great cast of supporting characters.  At first, I couldn’t really get them straight because I suck at pronouncing names.  For example, whenever I ran across the name D’Albret, I would just murmur Dealbret and continue on with my reading, so that kind of hindered my understanding of the characters and who was who, but the deeper you get into the story, they all become very clear.  Some of my favorites besides Ismae and Gavriel, of course, are the Duchess, Beast, de Lornay, Isabeau and oddly, Madame Hivern and Louyse.  They grew on me.  A lot.  I didn’t expect some of them to make the list…but well, there they are.
I think Gavriel Duval most certainly gets his own paragraph!  There is so much to this guy.  When you’re first introduced to him, he seems very hard and guarded, which makes sense after you find out who he is.  But there are moments, little moments, where you see just a glimpse of him and his extremely genuine concern for those he loves.  He’s so like…I don’t know, just the perfect knight in shining armor—one that I would very much like to marry.  Right now.  He’s chivalrous, honorable, kindhearted and it might seem like he’s not because of all the secrecy happening at court, but he really is.  And ahem, how hott (yes, he definitely requires the double T) is the name Gavriel. Duval?!  It just sounds so…knightly!  Sigh, anyway I’m madly in love with this dude; I want him.  That is all.
I would absolutely recommend this book to fans of King Arthur, Robin Hood, and/or Game of Thrones!  It was truly an epic and adventurous read that I just couldn't get enough of!  It had everything I wanted and a whole lot more!  It was like LaFevers took a little bit from each of those listed above (some of my favorite movies) and created this masterpiece that I am for seriously crazy about!  Grave Mercy definitely has a little bit of everything:  suspense, mystery, blood and gore, history, horses, swords, and of course, the love story.  If you’re into that stuff, Grave Mercy would positively be the book for you!
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Links to purchase Grave Mercy: Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Book Depository

Mar 27, 2012

Teaser Tuesday (17): Grave Mercy


This meme is brought to you weekly by MizB over at Should Be Reading!

Anyone can play along, just do the following:
  • Grab your current read
  • Open to a random page
  • Share two (2) "teaser" sentences from somewhere on that page
  • BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (Make sure that what you share doesn't give too much away! You don't want to ruin the book for others!)
  • Share the title and the author, too, so other TT participants can add the book to their TBR List if they like your teaser!
This past weekend, I started reading Grave Mercy and....omg, it's freakin' amazeballs! Like way awesome! I've mentioned it before and I will again, I absolutely love stories that take place during the time period of knights in shining armor, prince and princesses, wizards and sorcerers, bows and arrows, swords, and horses, and...basically medieval times and this book scored big time for me! It's so epic I can't even put into words how much I love it and I'm barely a hundred pages in - barely! So, based off that, I know that once I finish it, I will feel as if I've lost a friend. Seriously. <333

With that said, I couldn't just do one teaser because as I was reading, there were so many lines/paragraphs that stood out to me and I just wanted so badly to share them with all of you, lol! So, without further adieu *pause* (I had to google which way was the correct way to word that phrase and....read this post: http://grammar.quickanddirtytips.com/ado-versus-adieu.aspx || BWAHA, I feel so dumb now!) Now, without further ado! LOL, I'm cracking up at myself SO bad!

My 1st Teaser
Dizzy at the speed with which my world has been turned upside down, I stall, trying to think of one last argument I could make. I have joined the convent to withdraw from the world of men, not to be thrust upon the mercy of one.
Grave Mercy (His Fair Assassin, #1)- ARC → Page 87, Grave Mercy by Robin LaFevers

My 2nd Teaser
As he rows, his chest strains against the fine velvet of his doublet. The muscles in his arms bunch, then stretch, with every pull on the oar, and I cannot help but think that even with all the training the convent has given me, he could easily best me in a hand-to-hand fight.

Not liking the direction of those thoughts, I cast my gaze out to sea, certain I have been consigned to a special section of hell.
- ARC → Page 98, Grave Mercy by Robin LaFevers

My 3rd Teaser
I begin to dismount and immediately Duval is at my side, helping me. He reaches up and puts his hands on my waist. I bite back a gasp of surprise as the warmth from his hands seeps through his gloves and my gown to my skin, driving away some small portion of the chill Death has brought. He lifts me from the saddle and as soon as my feet touch the ground, I pull away from him. I am all business, as if he has not just touched me more intimately than I have ever been touched in my life, and I head toward the grave.
- ARC → Page 104, Grave Mercy by Robin LaFevers
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More, more, more, please?!
I absolutely cannot wait to get school outta the way so that I can read more into this baby! It's seriously amazing! And the author's going to be about an hour or two away from me next Wednesday! Aah, I'm dying to go - SO bad! At this moment, I'm desperate, willing to do anything to attend and...I think, I'll be there. Not for sure, just yet, but maybe.

Anyway, back to the book! GUUYS, how sexy is the name Gavriel Duval?! That name definitely tops the sexy names list! I could just walk around saying Gavvvv.riiiiiiiii.elllll over and over again and I'll be super giddy as efff! I've barely been introduced to him for 3-5 chapters but already, I lurrrve him; totally my knight in shining armor. <333

So, what do you guys think?! Which teaser teased you guys the most?! ;) And if you guys have a TT, link me below and I'll check it out when I get home from school, lololol - school, gets in the way of everything!

Pdots → Did you guys notice that in the 1st and 3rd teaser, they both contain a word from the title of the book?! Omg, bet you guys didn't catch that! GRAVE. MERCY. Omgomgomgomgomgomg!

Happy Tuesday everyone!