Top Ten Tuesday

 

Top Ten Tuesday is a meme hosted on The Broke and Bookish about the top ten of almost anything book related. I thought it was a great idea and decided to join in on the fun!

 

 

Happy Tuesday everyone! I already did this topic in a survey on Friday. If you'll recall though, I'm on a camping trip with no advance notice. So I did six days of posts in one night. Do you guys love me or what?

 

So without further ado here's my top ten most anticipated books of 2013.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Scarlet (Lunar Chronicles #2)  by Marrisa Meyer: This is the sequel to Cinder. I think I can sum it up in six words: Cyborg Cinderella on an epic quest

 

 

Splintered by A. G. Howard: I am very excited for this one. It's a debut book and a gamble to be this excited over it, but the plot sounds like it was written specifically for me. It has an Alice in Wonderland element to it, where the main character goes down the rabbit hole. What I really love about it is that the heroine can talk to bugs. I don't know why but I'm fascinated by that.

 

 

Invisibility by Andrea Cremer: Andrea Cremer is a trusted author for me. I know from her previous series about werewolves that she can write good, engaging reads that keep me hanging. This book sounds even better than the werewolves. It's about an invisible girl who meets a boy that can see her. I'm definitely intrigued.

 

 

The Indigo Spell by Richelle Mead: I have read the previous two books in this series and all six books in it's spin off series for a reason. Every book Richelle Mead has shelled out just gets better and better.       

 

 

Dark Triumph (His Fair Assassin #2)  by R. L. LaFevers: I loved the first book in this series. It was about an assassin trained by a nun. The next book is also about an assassin but with a whole new plot.

 

 

The Elite (The Selection #2)  by Kiera Cass: This is the sequel to The Selection. I really enjoyed The Selection because it was a purely entertaining read. It was a dystopian with castes, a prince, a castle, and pretty dresses yet danger was lurking.

 

 

Dare You To (Pushing the Limits #2)  by Katie McGarry: This book sounds stupendously good. It sounds cute yet serious. It's about two very real people with their own issues who meet and fall in love. The first book was fantastic and I expect no less from this one.

 

Requiem (Delirium #3)  by Lauren Oliver: Cliffhangers are the bane of my existence. The second book in this series had a jaw dropping one and I'm still left shocked from it. It's a dystopian read about a rebellion.

 

Soulbroken (Legacy of Tril #2)  by Heather Brewer:  This is the sequel to Soulbound. Soulbound was one of my top three favorite books of 2012 because of the heroine. She had a strong soul but wasn't strong physically and was basically chained down with rules. So she did something about it. She got help and became a warrior who could kick- ass.

 

If I Should Die (Revenants #3)  by Amy Plum: Although I got off to a rocky start with this trilogy, the second book solidified our relationship and I am left eager for more. This is a series about zombies (of course they're all gorgeous) who are either compelled to save or kill people depending on the way they die. The second book had a heart-stomping cliffhanger and I need to find out what happens.

 

Ok so that covers the TTT topic. If this is the first time you guys are seeing my most anticipated 2013 releases then comment. And please link up!



 



Halo by Alexandra Adornetto

Title: Halo
Author: Alexandra Adornetto
Publisher:  Fiewel & Friends
Release Date: May 8th 2012
My Rating: 2 stars
Pages: 484

 An angel is sent to Earth on a mission.

But falling in love is not part of the plan.


Three angels – Gabriel, the warrior; Ivy, the healer; and Bethany, the youngest and most human – are sent by Heaven to bring good to a world falling under the influence of darkness. They work hard to conceal their luminous glow, superhuman powers, and, most dangerous of all, their wings, all the while avoiding all human attachments.

Then Bethany meets Xavier Woods, and neither of them is able to resist the attraction between them. Gabriel and Ivy do everything in their power to intervene, but the bond between Xavier and Bethany seems too strong.

The angel’s mission is urgent, and dark forces are threatening. Will love ruin Bethany or save her?

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Ok. I'm going to try to keep this short, simply because I don't want to slam this book. I heard so much hype over this book. Several trusted friends told me it was amazing. I found myself wondering why I hadn't read it yet and went out and got it. Unfortunately, it didn't hold up to this.

This is Alexandra Adornetto's debut novel. She wrote it starting at 14 and it got published when she was eighteen. I'm sorry to say that it shows. The writing was overly simple. It didn't flow right. It wasn't bad exactly but it wasn't good either. It just wasn't what I expected.

The plot in general was good. Angels sent down to better the world? Tell me more. But the details started to fall apart. Things were contradicted. There were tiny holes at the seams.

Bethany was... well, she put herself and her fellow angels at stake for a boy she didn't even know. I'm sorry but I can't respect someone like that. As for the boy? He had apparently gone through a lot but it didn't seem to affect him much. The unfeeling angels? Got happy, mad, sad etc. So I don't understand why Bethany said they didn't really have emotions.

This doesn't mean you shouldn't read it. Who knows? You might read it and love it. After all, it has a 3.8 out of 5 stars average rating on Goodreads. Many people did like it. So if you're into paranormal reads or angels give it a try. It just wasn't for me.

Stacking the Shelves

Stacking the Shelves is a meme posted every Saturday on Tynga's Reviews. It's a blog post about the books you received the previous week. I will be doing my Stacking the Shelves Post every Saturday, too.

This week I got a few good books. I don't get books as Christmas presents because I apparently read too fast, but I did get some books from the library. They are mostly books I've been meaning to read but haven't had the time.

The Immortal Rules (Blood of Eden, #1)  by Julie Kagawa: 

"In a future world, vampires reign. Humans are blood cattle. And one girl will search for the key to save humanity."Allison Sekemoto survives in the Fringe, the outermost circle of a vampire city. By day, she and her crew scavenge for food. By night, any one of them could be eaten.

Some days, all that drives Allie is her hatred of "them." The vampires who keep humans as blood cattle. Until the night Allie herself is attacked--and given the ultimate choice. Die...or become one of the monsters.

Faced with her own mortality, Allie becomes what she despises most. To survive, she must learn the rules of being immortal, including the most important: go long enough without human blood, and you will go mad.

Then Allie is forced to flee into the unknown, outside her city walls. There she joins a ragged band of humans who are seeking a legend--a possible cure to the disease that killed off most of humankind and created the rabids, the mindless creatures who threaten humans and vampires alike.

But it isn't easy to pass for human. Especially not around Zeke, who might see past the monster inside her. And Allie soon must decide what--and who--is worth dying for.

I love the idea of this story. It's a vampire novel unlike most others: the vampires are not a beautiful thing in this story. They're monsters. And Ally is one of them.

Take a Bow  by Elizabeth Eulberg:

From the fantastic author of The Lonely Hearts Club and Prom & Prejudice comes a story of all the drama and comedy of four friends who grow into themselves at a performing arts high school.

Emme, Sophie, Ethan, and Carter are seniors at a performing arts school, getting ready for their Senior Showcase recital, where the pressure is on to appeal to colleges, dance academies, and professionals in show business. For Sophie, a singer, it's been great to be friends with Emme, who composes songs for her, and to date Carter, soap opera heartthrob who gets plenty of press coverage. Emme and Ethan have been in a band together through all four years of school, but wonder if they could be more than just friends and bandmates. Carter has been acting since he was a baby, and isn't sure how to admit that he'd rather paint than perform. The Senior Showcase is going to make or break each of the four, in a funny, touching, spectacular finale that only Elizabeth Eulberg could perform.

I've wanted to read this book for several months because I saw a fantastic review of it on a blog. When I saw it on the shelves at the library I jumped and grabbed it. It sounds like a very dramatic high- school read.

 

Divine Madness (Cherub, #5)  Robert Muchamore:

CHERUB agents are all seventeen and under. They wear skate tees and hemp, and look like regular kids. But they're not. They are trained professionals who are sent out on missions to spy on terrorists and international drug dealers. CHERUB agents hack into computers, bug entire houses, and download crucial documents. It is a highly dangerous job. For their safety, these agents DO NOT EXIST.When CHERUB uncovers a link between eco-terrorist group Help Earth and a wealthy religious cult known as The Survivors, James is sent to their isolated outback headquarters on an infiltration mission. It's a thousand kilometers to the closest town, and James is under massive pressure from the cult's brainwashing techniques. This time he's not just fighting terrorists.... He's got to battle for his own mind.

I find these books to be addicting. They're full of action and tense moments. I love the whole idea of a kid as an agent an have enjoyed every book in the series so far. I hope this one will be no different.

So, were any of the books up there one that you desire? What did you get this week? Comment and give me the links to your Stacking the Shelves.

 

HAPPY READING!!!

Top Ten Anticipated 2013 Books

Top 10 of 2012 is featured over at Confessions of a Bookaholic, A Life Bound By Books, Fiktshun, Two Chicks on Books, and Magical Urban Fantasy Reads  .  It will be featured on my blog all week. I thought this would be an amazing way to finish up my year. Hopefully this will help you guys learn more about me and my reading tastes.

I am so excited for next year because there are so very many good books that are going to be published. Ya readers can rejoice because of all these good books. I can't wait to get my hands on them! A great many of them are sequels because I know I'll love them and am already addicted to the series but I'm looking forward to a ton of debuts/ standalones too.

 

 

 

 

Scarlet (Lunar Chronicles #2)  by Marrisa Meyer: This is the sequel to Cinder. I think I can sum it up in six words: Cyborg Cinderella on an epic quest

 

 

Splintered by A. G. Howard: I am very excited for this one. It's a debut book and a gamble to be this excited over it, but the plot sounds like it was written specifically for me. It has an Alice in Wonderland element to it, where the main character goes down the rabbit hole. What I really love about it is that the heroine can talk to bugs. I don't know why but I'm fascinated by that.

 

 

Invisibility by Andrea Cremer: Andrea Cremer is a trusted author for me. I know from her previous series about werewolves that she can write good, engaging reads that keep me hanging. This book sounds even better than the werewolves. It's about an invisible girl who meets a boy that can see her. I'm definitely intrigued.

 

 

The Indigo Spell by Richelle Mead: I have read the previous two books in this series and all six books in it's spin off series for a reason. Every book Richelle Mead has shelled out just gets better and better.       

 

 

Dark Triumph (His Fair Assassin #2)  by R. L. LaFevers: I loved the first book in this series. It was about an assassin trained by a nun. The next book is also about an assassin but with a whole new plot.

 

 

The Elite (The Selection #2)  by Kiera Cass: This is the sequel to The Selection. I really enjoyed The Selection because it was a purely entertaining read. It was a dystopian with castes, a prince, a castle, and pretty dresses yet danger was lurking.

 

 

Dare You To (Pushing the Limits #2)  by Katie McGarry: This book sounds stupendously good. It sounds cute yet serious. It's about two very real people with their own issues who meet and fall in love. The first book was fantastic and I expect no less from this one.

 

Requiem (Delirium #3)  by Lauren Oliver: Cliffhangers are the bane of my existence. The second book in this series had a jaw dropping one and I'm still left shocked from it. It's a dystopian read about a rebellion.

 

Soulbroken (Legacy of Tril #2)  by Heather Brewer:  This is the sequel to Soulbound. Soulbound was one of my top three favorite books of 2012 because of the heroine. She had a strong soul but wasn't strong physically and was basically chained down with rules. So she did something about it. She got help and became a warrior who could kick- ass.

 

If I Should Die (Revenants #3)  by Amy Plum: Although I got off to a rocky start with this trilogy, the second book solidified our relationship and I am left eager for more. This is a series about zombies (of course they're all gorgeous) who are either compelled to save or kill people depending on the way they die. The second book had a heart-stomping cliffhanger and I need to find out what happens.

 

 What books are you guys looking forward to next year? Are any on my list? Comment with your Top Ten links :)



 



Complimentory to Reading Thursday

Complimentory to Reading is something I've been thinking about doing for a while. It's about those objects/ things that compliment reading perfectly. That special pillow of yours, stuffed animal, slight wind, absolute silence or even a doughnut. Whatever makes reading better for you is something that can be featured in Complimentory to Reading.

I'm thinking about making this a meme but I want to get a picture for it first. So let me know if you'd be interested in partaking in this.

This week features: Hot Chocolate.

Tell me that doesn't look delicious.

 

After all, what makes reading better on a cold, winter day than a steaming mug of hot chocolate? I for one love curling up with a mug. It's one of my favorite things to do. I'll come clean with you guys right now- I'm a pig. Often I drink several glasses of hot chocolate a day and yearn for more. I'm addicted to the stuff. To me, hot chocolate is the new coffee.

 

 

There are so many different kinds of hot chocolate. White hot chocolate (The drink of the gods!), peppermint, spicy, dark, milk.... the list goes on and on. I want to try them all!

 

 

I just found out on short notice that I'm going to be camping for the next five days. I won't be able to take my computer with me. However, because I love you guys, I stayed up really late getting posts ready so I can just press post on my mobile device. Unfortunately, I'll only be able to post one review because that's the only book I read over Christmas Eve/ Christmas. I can't post on stuff I haven't read yet. I'm going to be reading a lot, though, so when I get back expect more reviews from me. Anyway, I'm very sorry about this but there's nothing I can do about it. I'm only a teenager. So yeah, that's why you'll be seeing a ton of memes over the next five days.

 

 



Top Ten Book Boyfriends of 2012

 

Top 10 of 2012 is featured over at Confessions of a Bookaholic, A Life Bound By Books, Fiktshun, Two Chicks on Books, and Magical Urban Fantasy Reads  .  It will be featured on my blog all week. I thought this would be an amazing way to finish up my year. Hopefully this will help you guys learn more about me and my reading tastes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Warning: You're going to hear "good guy" quite a lot if you read this. I like good guys more than bad boys.

Pushing the Limits by Katie McGarry:

Noah Hutchins: What I liked most about Noah was how he was a very real, very raw human. He had his own problems and always put his brothers first. He always let people know what he was thinking and there was no such thing as instant love to him.

 

Under the Never Sky by Veronica Rossi

 Perry: Perry has his own responsibilities and wasn't about to let one of the enemy march her way into his heart. But she did and she stole his heart. He went through so much and was just such a good guy *sobs*.

 

The Golden Lily by Richelle Mead

 Adrian Ivashkov: When Adrian loves someone, he gives them his whole heart. Which is why he was so devastated when Rose broke up with him and why he would do anything for Sydney. Even start taking up initiative and becoming more responsible. Not too responsible of course. Otherwise he wouldn't be Adrian.

Reached by Ally Condie

Xander: Xander was the perfect best friend to  Cassia when he was younger and would make the perfect boyfriend. Kind and thoughtful yet protective and strong, what more do you need?

 

Masque of the Red Death by Bethany Griffin

 

Will: Will has a lot of responsibilities. He's hardworking and generous and is just the right guy.  Does that make sense?

 



Endlessly by Kiersten White

 

Lend: Lend isn't your regular smoldering hot guy. He's a nice guy. Tough but with a sweet spot for his girlfriend.

 

Rapture by Lauren Kate

 Daniel: Daniel is capable of loving someone for thousands of years without his love ever fading. Instead it grows from a smolder to a raging fire.

 

The Story of Us By Deb Caletti

 Janssen: Janssen is such a good guy. He loves totally and completely and would do anything for his girlfriend.

Grave Mercy by R. L LaFever

 Duval: Duval was a good guy but he was also dangerous and not to be messed with. After all, he tamed an assassin.

The Girl In The Clockwork Collar by Kady Cross

Griffin: Griffin had major trust issues and it took a girl to open him up, which I find insanely sweet. He would cross the ocean for his girlfriend.

 

 

What did you guys think of my list? Comment people! Comment.

 





Top Ten Villians of 2012

Top 10 of 2012 is featured over at Confessions of a Bookaholic, A Life Bound By Books, Fiktshun, Two Chicks on Books, and Magical Urban Fantasy Reads  .  It will be featured on my blog all week. I thought this would be an amazing way to finish up my year. Hopefully this will help you guys learn more about me and my reading tastes.

I decided to do villains today because there are too many villains that often go unrecognized. Plus, who doesn't like hearing about creepy, scary people out for vengeance.

Pandemonium by Lauren Oliver: Lena betrays her family, her people... her best friend. She becomes a rebel against everything she's ever believed in. Hopefully it's for a good cause.

The Golden Lily by Richelle Mead: Sydney Sage has problems. She'd becoming her own villain. Her heart is falling for the enemy and turning against everything she believed in. She's betraying her own family.

Second Chance Summer by Morgan Matson: We've all dealt with mean girls before. But it's 10x worse when that mean girl is your best friend. It's even worse when that best friend is you. Good thing this is the summer of second chances where almost anything goes.

Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo: Darkling is handsome and mysterious. He has everyone under his thumb, even the girl who loves him. Little does she suspect he's just using her. Using her to rule the world.

Fever by Lauren DeStefano: One of the worst kinds of villains is not the one killing people to satisfy his desire for blood. It's the one killing people in the name of science. Sacrificing people to save others. Because he's going to succeed. No matter what (or who) it costs.

Scarlet by A. C. Gaughen: This man is evil. He knows everything about the girl who escaped her destiny years ago. After all, he was engaged to her. Who better to track her down, destroying the life she made for herself in the process, and force her to marry... or die.

Carnival of Souls by Melissa Marr: In this book, the villain is the father. After all, who better to betray than your daughter?

The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater: The worst kind of villain is someone you would never expect, even in your wildest nightmares. This villain tops that. No one would ever expect him and he's someone you would expect to protect people. Someone who should be the hero.

Cinder by Marissa Meyer: Ari is evil. And unfortunately for Cinder she's her stepmother. All Ari cares about is her own daughters, so she leaps at the chance to get rid of Cinder. Once and for all.

As Dead As It Gets by Katie Alender: What happens when there's an evil ghost attacking students? When you're her ulterior motive for these attacks? Or When you can't even ask for help because you'll be shipped off to the insane asylum? This is exactly what Alexis is dealing with. And exactly who she's trying to escape from.

What did you think? Yes, some of these people are the "heroes"... but it's of their own story. Sometimes heroes have enemies. Which makes them villains to those enemies. I hope that makes sense. Anyway, please comment so I know people are actually reading this and leave your links to your Top Ten. I'll be sure to check them out.