#LfBReadthon [Day 4 to 6]

#LfBReadthon hosted by Jesse [Novel Heatbeat]

I'm so sorry for not updating my readthon these past two days, but I was busy reading, working and studying. I have done good progress and basically reach my goal of reading between 4 and 5 books. I couldn't make the first mini challenge, but I did the second one which was very fun. Here is my progress:

Currently Reading: The Young Elites, by Marie Lu
Pages Read Before: 1540 pages
Pages Read Today: 473 pages
Total Pages Read: 1762 pages
Books Completed: 5 books
Books Read (review on the title):

• Ruby Red, by Kersten Gier
• Sapphier Blue, by Kersten Gier
• Emerald Green, by Kersten Gier
• I'll Meet You There, by Heather Demetrios
• Fairest, by Marissa Meyer

I did some pretty advance, right? I'm very lucky, hope to finish one more book before the readathon ends tomorrow. Happy Valentine's Day, btw!

[R] Fairest, by: Marissa Meyer

Fairest
(Lunar Chronicles)
by: Marissa Meyer

★★★★★

In this stunning bridge book between Cress and Winter in the bestselling Lunar Chronicles, Queen Levana’s story is finally told.

Mirror, mirror on the wall,
Who is the fairest of them all?

Fans of the Lunar Chronicles know Queen Levana as a ruler who uses her “glamour” to gain power. But long before she crossed paths with Cinder, Scarlet, and Cress, Levana lived a very different story – a story that has never been told . . . until now.

Marissa Meyer spins yet another unforgettable tale about love and war, deceit and death. This extraordinary book includes full-color art and an excerpt from Winter, the next book in the Lunar Chronicles series.

[R] Emerald Green, by: Kersten Gier

Emerald Green
(The Ruby Red Trilogy #3)
by: Kersten Gier

★★★★★

Gwen has a destiny to fulfill, but no one will tell her what it is. She’s only recently learned that she is the Ruby, the final member of the time-traveling Circle of Twelve, and since then nothing has been going right. She suspects the founder of the Circle, Count Saint-German, is up to something nefarious, but nobody will believe her. And she’s just learned that her charming time-traveling partner, Gideon, has probably been using her all along. Emerald Green is the stunning conclusion to Kerstin Gier's Ruby Red Trilogy, picking up where Sapphire Blue left off, reaching new heights of intrigue and romance as Gwen finally uncovers the secrets of the time-traveling society and learns her fate.

[R] I'll Meet You There, by: Heather Demetrios

I'll Meet You There
by: Heather Demetrios

★★★★½

If seventeen-year-old Skylar Evans were a typical Creek View girl, her future would involve a double-wide trailer, a baby on her hip, and the graveyard shift at Taco Bell. But after graduation, the only thing standing between straightedge Skylar and art school are three minimum-wage months of summer. Skylar can taste the freedom—that is, until her mother loses her job and everything starts coming apart. Torn between her dreams and the people she loves, Skylar realizes everything she’s ever worked for is on the line.

Nineteen-year-old Josh Mitchell had a different ticket out of Creek View: the Marines. But after his leg is blown off in Afghanistan, he returns home, a shell of the cocksure boy he used to be. What brings Skylar and Josh together is working at the Paradise—a quirky motel off California’s dusty Highway 99. Despite their differences, their shared isolation turns into an unexpected friendship and soon, something deeper.

#LfBReadthon [Day 3]

#LfBReadthon hosted by Jesse [Novel Heatbeat]

I'm surviving this readthon very well! I didn't actually set myself any goals in the sign up post, but I thought in maybe reading between 4 to 5 books and I have read TWO already. I still think is impossible with all the work I have to do from my classes, plus from my work. BUT I'm trying my best reading in every corner I can even more some minutes. Here is my progress:

Currently Reading: Emeral Green, by Kersten Gier & I'll Meet You There, by Heather Demetrios
Pages Read Before: 436 pages
Pages Read Today: 469 pages
Total Pages Read: 905 pages
Books Completed: 2 books
Books Read (review on the title):

• Ruby Red, by Kersten Gier
• Sapphier Blue, by Kersten Gier

I did some pretty advance, right? I'm not that behind! Wish me luck!

[R] Sapphire Blue, by Kersten Gier

Sapphire Blue
(The Ruby Red Trilogy #2)
by: Kerstin Gier

★★★★☆

Gwen’s life has been a rollercoaster since she discovered she was the Ruby, the final member of the secret time-traveling Circle of Twelve. In between searching through history for the other time-travelers and asking for a bit of their blood (gross!), she’s been trying to figure out what all the mysteries and prophecies surrounding the Circle really mean.

At least Gwen has plenty of help. Her best friend Lesley follows every lead diligently on the Internet. James the ghost teaches Gwen how to fit in at an eighteenth century party. And Xemerius, the gargoyle demon who has been following Gwen since he caught her kissing Gideon in a church, offers advice on everything. Oh, yes. And of course there is Gideon, the Diamond. One minute he’s very warm indeed; the next he’s freezing cold. Gwen’s not sure what’s going on there, but she’s pretty much destined to find out.

Waiting on Wednesday [6]

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

This week's pre-publication "can't-wait-to-read" selections are:

Welcome to Shadowhunter Academy

(Tales from Shadowhunter Academy #1)

by: Cassandra Clare & Sarah Rees Brennan

After living as a Mundane and a Vampire, Simon never thought he would become a Shadowhunter, but today he begins his training at Shadowhunter Academy.

How can someone that have read and loved Cassandra books of the shadowhunters will not be excited for this release? Tell me. Becuase I'm waiting not too patiently for this book. I try not to give a lot of head, because if not I will go nuts. Yes, it has a title. Yes, it was a supposed release day on February 17. BUT this isn't the final cover and we do not have more information about these bunch of short stories that are going to be out soon. Just like The Bane Chronicles, there will be release one each month and then, maybe, a book with all of them (which I'm hoping will come out). I want more news, I want more covers... I want MORE! What about you?

Shadow Study

(Soulfinders #1)

by: Maria V. Snyder

Once, only her own life hung in the balance.

Oddly enough, when Yelena was a poison taster, her life was simpler. But she'd survived to become a vital part of the balance of power between rival countries Ixia and Sitia. Now she uses her magic to keep the peace in both lands and protect her relationship with Valek.

Suddenly, though, they are beset on all sides by those vying for power through politics and intrigue. Valek's job - and his life - are in danger. As Yelena tries to uncover the scope of these plots, she faces a new challenge: her magic is blocked. She must keep that a secret - or her enemies will discover just how vulnerable she really is - while searching for who or what is responsible for neutralizing her powers.

Yes, the days of tasting poisons were much simpler. And certainly not as dangerous.

You see, I'm a big fan of the Study trilogy and I knew when I finished the books that there was going to be more. So I waited, waited and waited... The result is beautiful and will be release on February 24. I haven't read it (which its driving me nuts, because Netgalley didn't approve my request), but I know I know that it will be perfect. I just hope that it doesn't have any cliffhangers. Yelena + Valek = means one of my favorites OTPs ever. If you haven't read the Study series, you should.

What are you waiting on?

#LfBReadathon [Day 2]

#LfBReadthon hosted by Jesse [Novel Heatbeat]

This readthon began yesterday and I'm surviving. I didn't actually set myself any goals in the sign up post, but I was thinking in maybe reading between 4 to 5 books. I finished one already, so that means I'm good? I still think is impossible with all the work I have to do from my classes, plus from my work. BUT I'm trying my best reading in every corner I can even more some minutes. Here is my progress:

Currently Reading: Sapphire Blue, by Kersten Gier & I'll Meet You There, by: Heather Demetrios
Pages Read Before: 66 pages
Pages Read Today: 370 pages
Total Pages Read: 322 pages
Books Completed: 1 book
Books Read (review on the title):

• Ruby Red, by Kersten Gier

I did some advance, right? Tell me I'm not that behind! If I finish at least one of those two books by tomorrow, I have a chance to reach my goal... right? Wish me luck!

[R] Ruby Red, by: Kersten Gier

Ruby Red
(The Ruby Red Trilogy #1)
by: Kersten Gier

★★★★½

Sixteen-year-old Gwen lives with her extended - and rather eccentric - family in an exclusive London neighborhood. In spite of her ancestors' peculiar history, she's had a relatively normal life so far. The time-traveling gene that runs like a secret thread through the female half of the family is supposed to have skipped over Gwen, so she hasn't been introduced to "the mysteries," and can spend her time hanging out with her best friend, Lesly. It comes as an unwelcome surprise when she starts taking sudden, uncontrolled leaps into the past.

She's totally unprepared for time travel, not to mention all that comes with it: fancy clothes, archaic manners, a mysterious secret society, and Gideon, her time-traveling counterpart. He's obnoxious, a know-it-all, and possibly the best-looking guy she's seen in any centrury . . . .

Teaser Tuesday [4]

Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading. Anyone can play along! Just do the following: grab your current read; open to a random page; share two “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!); and share the title & author, too, so that other people can add the book to their TBR lists if they like your teasers!

Ruby Red

(The Ruby Red Trilogy #1)

by: Kersten Gier

 

Sixteen-year-old Gwen lives with her extended - and rather eccentric - family in an exclusive London neighborhood. In spite of her ancestors' peculiar history, she's had a relatively normal life so far. The time-traveling gene that runs like a secret thread through the female half of the family is supposed to have skipped over Gwen, so she hasn't been introduced to "the mysteries," and can spend her time hanging out with her best friend, Lesly. It comes as an unwelcome surprise when she starts taking sudden, uncontrolled leaps into the past.

She's totally unprepared for time travel, not to mention all that comes with it: fancy clothes, archaic manners, a mysterious secret society, and Gideon, her time-traveling counterpart. He's obnoxious, a know-it-all, and possibly the best-looking guy she's seen in any centrury . . . . 

my teaser

"The password?"
Quark edit bisquitis. Or something along those lines.
"Qua redit nescitis," said Gideon.
Well, I'd had it almost right.

I'm almost finishing this book! Its really really good, but I'm so lost almost by every page I pass. I which to know more, but if I'm lost the main character is worst that me because she has shit idea of what is happening. Basically almost no one knows, except maybe Gideon and its something she detests, at beginning only. Gonna keep reading it, lets see if I can finish it today.

#LfBReadathon [Day 1]

#LfBReadthon hosted by Jesse [Novel Heatbeat]

This readthon began today and I'm already failing my goals, lmao. I didn't actually set myself any goald in the sign up post, but yesterday I was thinking in maybe reading between 4 to 5 books. Now, I think is impossible with all the work I have to do from my classes, plus from my work. BUT I'm trying my best reading in every corner I can even more some minutes. Here is my progress:

Currently Reading: Ruby Red, by Kersten Gier
Pages Read Today: 66 pages
Total Pages Read: 66 pages
Books Completed: 0 books

Damn! Such an advance I did, right? I hope to get some pages done tomorrow if the classes I'm taking let me. The book is awesome and I really want to fly in it.

[R] The Chaos of Stars, by: Kiersten White

The Chaos of Stars
by: Kiersten White

★★★★★

Kiersten White, New York Times bestselling author of Paranormalcy, is back with The Chaos of Stars—an enchanting novel set in Egypt and San Diego that captures the magic of first love and the eternally complicated truth about family.

Isadora's family is seriously screwed up—which comes with the territory when you're the human daughter of the ancient Egyptian gods Isis and Osiris. Isadora is tired of living with crazy relatives who think she's only worthy of a passing glance—so when she gets the chance to move to California with her brother, she jumps on it. But her new life comes with plenty of its own dramatic—and dangerous—complications . . . and Isadora quickly learns there's no such thing as a clean break from family.

Blending Ally Carter's humor and the romance of Cynthia Hand's Unearthly, The Chaos of Stars takes readers on an unforgettable journey halfway across the world and back, and proves there's no place like home.

[R] Shadow and Bone PLUS Two Short Stories, by: Leigh Bardugo

Shadow and Bone
(Grisha #1)
by: Leigh Bardugo

★★★★★

Surrounded by enemies, the once-great nation of Ravka has been torn in two by the Shadow Fold, a swath of near impenetrable darkness crawling with monsters who feast on human flesh. Now its fate may rest on the shoulders of one lonely refugee.

Alina Starkov has never been good at anything. But when her regiment is attacked on the Fold and her best friend is brutally injured, Alina reveals a dormant power that saves his life—a power that could be the key to setting her war-ravaged country free. Wrenched from everything she knows, Alina is whisked away to the royal court to be trained as a member of the Grisha, the magical elite led by the mysterious Darkling.

Yet nothing in this lavish world is what it seems. With darkness looming and an entire kingdom depending on her untamed power, Alina will have to confront the secrets of the Grisha . . . and the secrets of her heart.

The Witch of Duva
(Grisha #0.5)
by: Leigh Bardugo

★★★★★

There was a time when the woods near Duva ate girls...or so the story goes. But it’s just possible that the danger may be a little bit closer to home. This story is a companion folk tale to Leigh Bardugo’s debut novel, Shadow and Bone.

The Tailor
(Grisha #1.5)
by: Leigh Bardugo

★★★☆☆

New scene from Shadow and Bone told from Genya's point of view.

StS [8]

Stacking the Shelves is a weekly meme hosted by Tynga’s Reviews, which is all about sharing the books you are adding to your shelves, may it be physical or virtual. You can read more about the creation of this meme by visiting the official launch page here.

January 17, 2015 to February 7, 2015

I have been busy these few weeks because classes started and trying to balance my studies, work, reading and blogging is quite a challenge, but I'm doing it. Plus, I really like long hauls, so when more weeks pass, longer the list, right? Check it out!

Read These Past Weeks (not in other):

• Defy, by Sara B. Larson
• Ignite, by Sara B. Larson
• Illusions of Fate, by Kiersten White
• No Place to Fall, by Jaye Robin Brown
• Promised, by Jodi Ellen Malpas
• Denied, by Jodi Ellen Malpas
• Unveiled, by Jodi Ellen Malpas
• The Darkest Part of the Forest, by Holly Black
• Isla & the Happily Ever After, by Stephanie Perkins
• Away Laughing on a Fast Camel, by Louise Rennison
• Then He Ate My Boy Entrancers, by Louise Rennison
• Startled By His Furry Shorts, by Louise Rennison
• Love is a Many Trousered Thing, by Louise Rennison
• Stop in the Name of Pants!, by Louise Rennison
• Are These My Basoomas I See Before Me?, by Louise Rennison

Some Read Books from 2014 That I Review These Past Weeks:

• Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe, by Benjamin Alire Saénz
• Dear Girls Above Me, by Charlie McDowell
• Scarlet, by Marissa Meyer
• Cress, by Marissa Meyer

Currently Reading:

• Shadow and Bone, by Leigh Bardugo

Books I Hope To Read Next Week:

• The Chaos of Stars, by Kiersten White
• Ruby Red, by Kersten Gier

Books Someone Gift Me or I Bought:

• Into the Still Blue, by Veronica Rossi (thanks to Ula!)
• Wait for You, by J. Lynn
• Sometimes It Lasts, by Abbi Glines
• Fairest, by Marissa Meyer
• The Evolution of Mara Dyer, by Michelle Hodkin
• Fifty Shades of Grey (Movie Tie-In), by EL James (shot out to my bff for it!)
• The F-- It List, by Julie Halpern

That actualy it is! Its not much, but I want to share this before it becames a long long long list like I have done before. What are you stocking on your shelf this week?

[R] Unveiled, by: Jodi Ellen Malpas

Unveiled (One Night #3)
by: Jodi Ellen Malpas

★★★★★

Livy has never known pure desire like this. The gorgeous Miller Hart captivates her, seduces her, and worships her in deliciously sinful ways. He knows her innermost thoughts, drawing her ever deeper into his dangerous world.

Miller will do anything to keep Livy safe, even if it means risking his own life. But his dark history isn't the only thing that threatens their future together. As the truth of Livy's family legacy unravels, an unsettling parallel between past and present comes to light. Her world spinning out of control, Livy finds herself caught between the rapture of an all-consuming love-and a deadly obsession that could destroy them both . . .

[R] Denied, by: Jodi Ellen Malpas

Denied (One Night #2)
by: Jodi Ellen Malpas

★★★★☆

He's amazingly wealthy, sinfully gorgeous, and can bring her to heights of pleasure she's never before known. For Livy, there's no turning back. She's determined to be the light in Miller Hart's dark world. Yet this new life comes with a steep price...

Miller knows that the power he possesses hasn't come without sacrifices-but he won't let Livy be one of them. Though he wants nothing more than to have her in every way, his first duty is to protect her at all costs...from his sins, his enemies, and especially himself.

But as their insatiable affair intensifies, the two attract the attention of an obsessive-and dangerous-third party. Discovering new revelations about Miller that rock her to the core, Livy will have to decide whether he's ruined beyond repair. And he must face his fear that in order to save her, he may have to lose her after all...

Swoon Thursday [2]

From the book you’re currently reading, or one you just finished, tell us what made you SWOON. What got your heart pounding, your skin tingling, and your stomach fluttering.
Shout it out on Twitter with the hashtag #YABound, post it here in the comments, or grab the steamy button and share it on your blog. We want to know!

 Denied (One Night #2)

by: Jodi Ellen Malpas

He's amazingly wealthy, sinfully gorgeous, and can bring her to heights of pleasure she's never before known. For Livy, there's no turning back. She's determined to be the light in Miller Hart's dark world. Yet this new life comes with a steep price... 

Miller knows that the power he possesses hasn't come without sacrifices-but he won't let Livy be one of them. Though he wants nothing more than to have her in every way, his first duty is to protect her at all costs...from his sins, his enemies, and especially himself.

But as their insatiable affair intensifies, the two attract the attention of an obsessive-and dangerous-third party. Discovering new revelations about Miller that rock her to the core, Livy will have to decide whether he's ruined beyond repair. And he must face his fear that in order to save her, he may have to lose her after all...

I'm currently reading this book. and actually almost finishing. I'm liking it so far, but not loving it. There's too much pushing back and forth for my like and I'm having a hard time trying to keep up with their secrets (of all characters). But something I can ASSURE is that the romance scenes are to swoon on. Read it:

His palm lifts slowly and cups my cheek, stroking slow circles. "The second I looked at you, I saw light through my constant darkness." He moves in, his mouth getting closer, my eyes focused only there. "I saw bright, hopeful light reflecting back at me through those beautiful sapphire eyes." He doesn't kiss me; he just keeps our mouths close, his breath spreading across my face, enhancing the sense of warmth coursing through me. My eyes close. "I'll respect your request for this evening. But remember, you are my possession, Olivia. You're my habit, and I'm not going down without a fight." He releases me, leaving me breathless, dizzy and feeling abandoned. I open my lids to face torturous beauty. "And I won't lose no matter who takes me on. Even you."

Isn't he a dear?

[R] Promised, by: Jodi Ellen Malpas

Promised (One Night #1)
by: Jodi Ellen Malpas

★★★★☆

Livy notices him the moment he walks into the coffee shop. He's heart-stoppingly stunning, with a blue-eyed gaze so piercing she's almost too distracted to take his order. When he walks out the door, she thinks she'll never see him again. Then she finds the note he left on his napkin . . . signed M.

All he wants is one night to worship her. No feelings, no commitment, nothing but pleasure. Every defense mechanism Livy has adopted during her solitary life is at risk of being obliterated by this confounding man. He's obnoxious but well-mannered. He's a gentleman but aloof. He's passionate but emotionless. Yet the fascination is so powerful, Livy can't deny him... or herself.

M awakens something in Livy, something deep and addictive that she never knew existed -- and that she fears only he can satisfy. But she senses that behind the fast cars, fancy suits, and posh apartment, he's aching inside. To have him, body and soul, she'll have to brave his dark secrets. Delving into his world and breaking down his defenses become her obsession - an obsession that could shatter her heart beyond repair.