What's your status? (31/12/2011)

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This post was inspired by, well, my previous Reading Status posts. I wanted to make it something that everyone could particpate in. Every Saturday (and sometimes Sunday), I will post what I've finished in the past week, what I'm currently reading and where I am in the book/s, what I plan to read next, and possibly what I want to buy/get. I will be trying to do this every week, so be sure to check back every weekend! Be sure to leave your links to your WYS posts in the comments.

This next portion of the post is an idea that I saw on the wonderful blog Small Review. She posts what reviews and memes she has posted and participated in that last week. Remember, however, that it is not mandatory for you to do this part of the post.

**No Vlog!**

Things You Don't Wanna Miss:
~2012 TBR Pile Reading Challenge

Reviews this week:
~none

Memes this week:
~none

Finished This Week:
1. Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte. Finished on 26/12/2011.

2. Pretties by Scott Westerfeld. Finished on 27/12/2011.

3. Blonde Ambition by Zoey Dean. Finished on 28/12/2011.

4. Soulless by Gail Carriger. Finished on 28/12/2011.

5. Ship Breaker by Paolo Bacigalupi. Finished on 30/12/2011.

6. Specials by Scott Westerfeld. Finished on 30/12/2011.

Currently Reading:
1. ttfn by Lauren Myracle. On page 1.

Next On My TBR (To Be Read) Pile:
1. The Princess Diaries by Meg Cabot. Purpose: challenges.
2. The Power of Six by Pittacus Lore. Purpose: challenges.

What I Would Like To Buy Next:
~Let's see how far I can get into the new year without buying anything that isn't for a challenge. :)

Don't forget to leave the link to your WYS post in the comments!

What's your status? (24/12/2011)

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This post was inspired by, well, my previous Reading Status posts. I wanted to make it something that everyone could particpate in. Every Saturday (and sometimes Sunday), I will post what I've finished in the past week, what I'm currently reading and where I am in the book/s, what I plan to read next, and possibly what I want to buy/get. I will be trying to do this every week, so be sure to check back every weekend! Be sure to leave your links to your WYS posts in the comments.

This next portion of the post is an idea that I saw on the wonderful blog Small Review. She posts what reviews and memes she has posted and participated in that last week. Remember, however, that it is not mandatory for you to do this part of the post.

**No Vlog!**

Things You Don't Wanna Miss:
~2012 TBR Pile Reading Challenge


Reviews this week:
~none

Memes this week:
~none

Finished This Week:
1. Eragon by Christopher Paolini. Finished on 20/12/2011.

2. Emma by Jane Austen (audio). Finished on 22/12/2011.

Currently Reading:
1. Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte. Have read 77%.

2. Pretties by Scott Westerfeld. On page 59.

Next On My TBR (To Be Read) Pile:
1. Specials by Scott Westerfeld. Purpose: preparation for challenges.
2. Blonde Ambition by Zoey Dean. Purpose: preparation for challenges.

What I Would Like To Buy Next:
~NOTHING. I think I'm doing pretty good with not buying anything. Saving money is fun! :D

Don't forget to leave the link to your WYS post in the comments!

What's your status? (17/12/2011)

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This post was inspired by, well, my previous Reading Status posts. I wanted to make it something that everyone could particpate in. Every Saturday (and sometimes Sunday), I will post what I've finished in the past week, what I'm currently reading and where I am in the book/s, what I plan to read next, and possibly what I want to buy/get. I will be trying to do this every week, so be sure to check back every weekend! Be sure to leave your links to your WYS posts in the comments.

This next portion of the post is an idea that I saw on the wonderful blog Small Review. She posts what reviews and memes she has posted and participated in that last week. Remember, however, that it is not mandatory for you to do this part of the post.

**No Vlog!**

Things You Don't Wanna Miss:
~BuddyRead for ttyl & ttfn
~2012 TBR Pile Reading Challenge


Reviews this week:
~none

Memes this week:
~none

Finished This Week:
1. Angel by James Patterson. Finished on 10/12/2011.

2. Dreamland by Alyson Noel. Finished on 15/12/2011.

Currently Reading:
1. Eragon by Christopher Paolini. On page 288.

2. Emma by Jane Austen (audiobook). On Vol 3 Ch 6.

3. Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte. Have read 32%.

4. ttfn by Lauren Myracle. On page 1.

Next On My TBR (To Be Read) Pile:
1. Hatchet by Gary Paulsen. Purpose: leisure.
2. A Tale of Two Cities (audio) by Charles Dickens. Purpose: challenges.

What I Would Like To Buy Next:
~NOTHING.

Don't forget to leave the link to your WYS post in the comments!

What's your status? (10/12/2011)

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This post was inspired by, well, my previous Reading Status posts. I wanted to make it something that everyone could particpate in. Every Saturday (and sometimes Sunday), I will post what I've finished in the past week, what I'm currently reading and where I am in the book/s, what I plan to read next, and possibly what I want to buy/get. I will be trying to do this every week, so be sure to check back every weekend! Be sure to leave your links to your WYS posts in the comments.

This next portion of the post is an idea that I saw on the wonderful blog Small Review. She posts what reviews and memes she has posted and participated in that last week. Remember, however, that it is not mandatory for you to do this part of the post.

**No Vlog!**

Things You Don't Wanna Miss:
~Readathon results (2/12 - 8/12)

Reviews this week:
~none

Memes this week:
~In My Mailbox - Bday Edition!

Finished This Week:
1. Fang by James Patterson. Finished on 4/12/2011.

2. Shimmer by Alyson Noel. Finished on 7/12/2011.

Currently Reading:
1. Eragon by Christopher Paolini. On page 278.

2. Emma by Jane Austen (audiobook). On Vol 2 Ch 12.

3. Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte. Have read 15%.

4. Angel by James Patterson. On page 1.

Next On My TBR (To Be Read) Pile:
1. ttfn by Lauren Myracle. Purpose: challenges/ Buddy Read.
2. Dreamland by Alyson Noel. Purpose: challenges.
3. Hatchet by Gary Paulsen. Purpose: leisure.

What I Would Like To Buy Next:
~NOTHING.

Don't forget to leave the link to your WYS post in the comments!

In My Mailbox #40: B-day Edition!!!

In My Mailbox is a meme hosted every week by The Story Siren. To find out how to participate and the "official" details, check out the IMM page.

Anyone can participate in IMM and you are not limited to sharing books that arrive via your mailbox. You can also share books that you've bought or books that you've gotten at the library.

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(This is over 2 weeks.)

Received for Review:
~~Total Blueprint for World Domination by Jolene Stockman

Bought on Kindle:
~~A Kiss in Time by Alex Flinn
~~Wanted by Sara Shepard
~~Clockwork Prince by Cassandra Clare (pre-ordered)
~~Bloodlines by Richelle Mead

Bought from the store:
~~ttyl by Lauren Myracle
~~ttfn by Lauren Myracle
~~Shimmer by Alyson Noel
~~Dreamland by Alyson Noel

Received from friend (Kindle):
~~Crossed by Ally Condie
~~Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi
~~Die for Me by Amy Plum
~~Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor

Borrowed from friends:
~~Holes by Louis Sachar
~~Bud, Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis
~~Hatchet by Gary Paulsen
~~Fang by James Patterson

Happy Reading! Leave a link to your IMM in the comments, and I'll be sure to stop by!

What's your status? (3/12/2011)

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This post was inspired by, well, my previous Reading Status posts. I wanted to make it something that everyone could particpate in. Every Saturday (and sometimes Sunday), I will post what I've finished in the past week, what I'm currently reading and where I am in the book/s, what I plan to read next, and possibly what I want to buy/get. I will be trying to do this every week, so be sure to check back every weekend! Be sure to leave your links to your WYS posts in the comments.

This next portion of the post is an idea that I saw on the wonderful blog Small Review. She posts what reviews and memes she has posted and participated in that last week. Remember, however, that it is not mandatory for you to do this part of the post.

**Might be able to film a vlog and post it on here later today.**

Things You Don't Wanna Miss:
~Readathon results (19/11 - 26/11)

Reviews this week:
~none

Memes this week:
~In My Mailbox

Finished This Week:
1. Cloaked by Alex Flinn. Finished on 19/11/2011.

2. Frostbite by Richelle Mead. Finished on 23/11/2011.

3. ttyl by Lauren Myracle. Finished on 27/11/2011.

Currently Reading:
1. Eragon by Christopher Paolini. On page 202.

2. Emma by Jane Austen (audiobook). On Vol 2 Ch 2.

3. Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte. Have read 13%.

Next On My TBR (To Be Read) Pile:
1. ttfn by Lauren Myracle. Purpose: challenges/ Buddy Read.
2. Shimmer by Alyson Noel. Purpose: challenges.

What I Would Like To Buy Next:
~NOTHING.

Don't forget to leave the link to your WYS post in the comments!

In My Mailbox #39

In My Mailbox is a meme hosted every week by The Story Siren. To find out how to participate and the "official" details, check out the IMM page.

Anyone can participate in IMM and you are not limited to sharing books that arrive via your mailbox. You can also share books that you've bought or books that you've gotten at the library.

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Received for Review:
~~The Apocalypse Gene by Suri Michelle & Carlyle Clark


Happy Reading! Leave a link to your IMM in the comments, and I'll be sure to stop by!

What's your status? (19/11/2011)

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This post was inspired by, well, my previous Reading Status posts. I wanted to make it something that everyone could particpate in. Every Saturday (and sometimes Sunday), I will post what I've finished in the past week, what I'm currently reading and where I am in the book/s, what I plan to read next, and possibly what I want to buy/get. I will be trying to do this every week, so be sure to check back every weekend! Be sure to leave your links to your WYS posts in the comments.

This next portion of the post is an idea that I saw on the wonderful blog Small Review. She posts what reviews and memes she has posted and participated in that last week. Remember, however, that it is not mandatory for you to do this part of the post.

**No Vlog This Week. Sorry..**

Things You Don't Wanna Miss:
~Ten Things I Dislike About Your Blog - A Post by The Story Siren (on her blog).

Reviews this week:
~Always a Witch, by Carolyn MacCullough

Memes this week:
~In My Mailbox
~Music Monday
~Teaser Tuesday
~Thursday Interpretation

Finished This Week:
1. Vampire Academy (Vampire Academy, #1) by Richelle Mead. Finished on 13/11/2011.

2. My Sparkling Misfortune by Laura Lond. Finished on 18/11/2011.

Currently Reading:
1. Eragon by Christopher Paolini. On page 45.

2. Emma by Jane Austen. On chapter 9.

3. Cloaked by Alex Flinn. Have read 43%. Finally able to get back to this one!!!! Stuffing my nose into the crease all over again :D.

Next On My TBR (To Be Read) Pile:
1. Stolen by Lucy Christopher. Purpose: library book.

What I Would Like To Buy Next:
~NOTHING.

Don't forget to leave the link to your WYS post in the comments!

Thursday Interpretation #21

Thursday Interpretations is a weekly post where I post a motivational quote (and/or a book quote) and tell you my feelings about it. You are more than welcome to post a comment telling how you feel about the quote.

*Remember that these are only my opinions. They are not influenced by anyone else.*

This week's motivational quote:

"Courage is the power to let go of the familiar." ~Raymond Lingquist

My Thoughts: All I have to say is that I'm borderline courageous :)

Happy Reading!

Teaser Tuesday #42

This meme is hosted by MizB @ Should Be Reading.

*Grab your current read.
*Open to a random page.
*Share two teaser sentences from that page.
*Be careful not to include spoilers!
*Share the title and author.
*Leave a link to your teaser in the comment section at MizB's Blog.

From: Eragon by Christopher Paolini (Paperback)
Page: 317
Links: GoodReads, Amazon

"He and Murtagh made a small dinner. It was difficult for them to fight off the urge to sleep. When they had eaten, Murtagh said, 'We can't keep up this pace; we aren't gaining any ground on the soldiers. Another day or two of this and they'll be sure to overtake us.' "

Comments: This book (and the movie) are absolutely great! It's only a reread for me, but I still love it. And I'm remembering all the benefits of having page numbers on the side, too lol! :)

Happy Reading!

Music Monday #28

Music Monday is a "meme"* that I will try to post every week or biweekly. In these posts, I will provide you with what song, artist, CD, etc. I am currently into the most. This week it's:


1) Confetti Falls by Jessica Jarrell. I was first "exposed" to this song when Diggy Simmons, who I will try to feature next week, tweeted about the song. I fell in love with it instantly! I still can't tell if it's about a great relationship or a breakup, but it's good all the same!!!! :D

Song Rating: 4 Wings
Music Video:



Happy Listening!

Always a Witch by Carolyn MacCullough

Always a Witch (Witch, #2)

By Carolyn MacCullough

Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2011

288 pages, Kindle Edition (eARC)

Date Finished: 10/10/2011

Genres: Young Adult, Some Action, Fantasy, Romance, Coming of Age

Tamsin Greene has been haunted by her grandmother's prophecy that she will soon be forced to make a crucial decision—one so terrible that it could harm her family forever. When she discovers that her enemy, Alistair Knight, went back in time to Victorian-era New York in order to destroy her family, Tamsin is forced to follow him into the past. Stranded all alone in the nineteenth century, Tamsin soon finds herself disguised as a lady's maid in the terrifying mansion of the evil Knight family, avoiding the watchful eye of the vicious matron, La Spider, and fending off the advances of Liam Knight. As time runs out, both families square off in a thrilling display of magic. And to her horror, Tamsin finally understands the nature of her fateful choice.
~from goodreads.com~

~First Line: "I was born on the night of Samhain."
~Last Line: "Looking back at her, I smile, close my eye in her trademark wink, and say, 'ah.' "

Review: The second installment in the Witch series was absolutely amazing! I definitely think it was better than Once a Witch, which baffles me because I loved the series debut as well! If you stull haven't read this series, I encourage you to! They're fun reads, and, once you get sucked into the plot, the pages will fly by quickly. :)

The main character, Tamsin, did a little time-traveling in Once a Witch, but in Always she goes all out. Gabriel wasn't too happy that he was purposely left out of the loop, but I haven't figured out if it would be for the better or worse that he showed up. A little of both I suppose.

Anyway, I loved this plot. The first few pages pulled me right in, and I was reluctant to do anything besides read this book. Tamsin was always in the middle of something, as if going back in time before her family was in Hedgerow wasn't enough trouble already. But I must say, the things she got herself into were very interesting!

The characters were even better as well. I'm not sure who was better, Gabriel or Tamsin. They're probably tied. Tamsin wants to handle things on her own, but Gabriel is the caring boyfriend that won't let her. Rowena was still a selfish bleep but would you expect?

Overall, this book was ahmazing. The last chapter or so was really great. Tamsin finally made that giant decision that her grandmother foretold. I'm astonished at the choice she made, but proud of her for it. I hope Carolyn MacCullough delivers another book in this series soon! :D

Plot Rating: 5
Character Rating: 4.5
Cover Rating: 4
GoodReads Rating: 5

Overall rating:
and five-eighths :)

ATTENTION All Book Bloggers!!!!!

The Story Siren: Ten Things I Dislike About Your Blog is a post that I think you all should read if you haven't already!!! It's opinionated, but I think that all of us could still pull something from it. I know I did. In a way, it's a checklist -- again, an opinionated one -- but I like it. :) Thanks to Kristi for posting it!

The Week Ahead... (November 14-20)

Every Sunday, I will let you all know what to look forward to in the upcoming week: reviews, guest posts, memes, whatever I think/know I will be putting up for your viewing. The things I post will not always be followed out, but I'll try. Vice versa, I might end up posting something that isn't mentioned in this post.

For the week of November 14th - 20th...

Monday:
~ Music Monday

Tuesday:
~ Teaser Tuesday
~ Review of The Nine Lives of Chloe King

Wednesday:
~ Guest Review?

Thursday:
~ Thursday Interpretation
~ Review of Dael and the Painted People

Friday:
~ Not sure! Maybe a review of Double Helix?

Saturday:
~ What's your status?

Sunday:
~ In My Mailbox
~ Review of Crossed

Have a great week everybody!!! :D

In My Mailbox #38

In My Mailbox is a meme hosted every week by The Story Siren. To find out how to participate and the "official" details, check out the IMM page.

Anyone can participate in IMM and you are not limited to sharing books that arrive via your mailbox. You can also share books that you've bought or books that you've gotten at the library.

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Borrowed from school library:
~~Elsewhere by Gabrielle Zevin


Happy Reading! Leave a link to your IMM in the comments, and I'll be sure to stop by!

What's your status? (12/11/2011)

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This post was inspired by, well, my previous Reading Status posts. I wanted to make it something that everyone could particpate in. Every Saturday (and sometimes Sunday), I will post what I've finished in the past week, what I'm currently reading and where I am in the book/s, what I plan to read next, and possibly what I want to buy/get. I will be trying to do this every week, so be sure to check back every weekend! Be sure to leave your links to your WYS posts in the comments.

This next portion of the post is an idea that I saw on the wonderful blog Small Review. She posts what reviews and memes she has posted and participated in that last week. Remember, however, that it is not mandatory for you to do this part of the post.

**No Vlog This Week. Sorry. Will try to have one for next week.**

Things You Don't Wanna Miss:
~Readathon results!

Reviews this week:
~Midnight Alley, by Rachel Caine
~The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo, by Stieg Larsson
~A Living Nightmare, by Darren Shan

Memes this week:
~In My Mailbox
~Music Monday
~Teaser Tuesday
~Thursday Interpretation
~Friday Spotlite

Finished This Week:
1. Dael and the Painted People (Zan-Gah, #3) by Allan Richard Shickan. Finished on 6/11/2011.

2. Double Helix by Nancy Werlin. Finished on 6/11/2011.

3. Crossed (Matched, #2) by Ally Condie. Finished on 8/11/2011.

Currently Reading:
1. Eragon by Christopher Paolini. On page 45.

2. Emma by Jane Austen. On chapter 9.

Next On My TBR (To Be Read) Pile:
1. Stolen by Lucy Christopher. Purpose: library book.
2. Elsewhere by Gabrielle Zevin. Purpose: library book.

What I Would Like To Buy Next:
~NOTHING.

Don't forget to leave the link to your WYS post in the comments!

Friday Spotlite #2

Every two weeks, I will spotlight a blog that I think is awesome! It won't necessarily be only book blogs. I'm open to all nominations if you have any. You can leave them in a comment or email me.

This week's Spotlite is on . . . .

THE PHANTOM PARAGRAPHER

I think this blog is awesome because, for one, within two years she has 1336 posts. I looked at one day that she posted: 5 reviews in ONE day! That is what I call dedication. Another thing that I think is really neat is that she has different pictures that she posts for different genres, or topics. I wouldn't have the patience to do all that; I definitely applaud her!!!

Until the 25th,

Happy Reading!

A Living Nightmare by Darren Shan

A Living Nightmare (Cirque Du Freak, #1)

By Darren Shan

Publisher: Little, Brown and Company, 2000

257 pages, Library book (hardcover)

Date Finished: 3/10/2011

Genres: Young Adult, Fantasy, Coming of Age

In the tradition of Stephen King's 'Salem's Lot,' Cirque Du Freak is the frightening saga of a young boy whose visit to a mysterious freak show leads him on a journey into a dark world of vampires. Filled with grotesque creatures, murderous vampires, and a petrifying ending, Cirque Du Freak will chill, thrill, and leave readers begging for more.
~from goodreads.com~

~First Line: "I've always been fascinated by spiders."
~Last Line: "Then, side by side, the vampire and his assistant, we began walking . . . . . . into the night."

Review: My brother breezed through all 12 books of this series quite rapidly, but he loved them. My bestie AnnaBelle also said that they were great so I checked this one out at my school's library. To say the least, it wasn't a waste of time!

The main character, Darren, is your average kid with three best friends, one of which is his bestbest friend (Steve). They all have a good relationship with each other. Then a circus comes to town, the Cirque Du Freak. All the boys want to go, but they could only snag two tickets. It ended up being Steve and Darren going to the show.

To spare you another spoiler review, let's just say that Darren likes spiders, will do anything to get one, and goes through the realms of H-E-double-hockey-sticks to fix his mistakes. Although I'm probably overexaggerating a lot. But even so, the plot was set up nicely. However, I think it could still use a bit of work. Everything flowed well, but I just needed something more. I'm sure either book 2 or 3 will solve that, though.

The characters in Cirque Du Freak were good and interesting, but were predictable throughout a lot of the book. This element was missing more for me as well. But I think Mr. Crepsley was my favorite character out of them all. He was mysterious to me, something that the others really weren't.

Overall, this book could've used a little work, but it was still enjoyable. I should be reading The Vampire's Assistant soon.

Plot Rating: 4.25
Character Rating: 4
Cover Rating: 4
GoodReads Rating: 4

Overall rating:
and one-sixteenth :)

Thursday Interpretation #20

Thursday Interpretations is a weekly post where I post a motivational quote (and/or a book quote) and tell you my feelings about it. You are more than welcome to post a comment telling how you feel about the quote.

*Remember that these are only my opinions. They are not influenced by anyone else.*

This week's motivational quote:

"Realize that the present moment is all you ever have." ~Eclchart Tolle

My Thoughts: I totally agree with this quote. You never know which moment will be your last.

Happy Reading!

The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson

The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo (Millenium, #1)

By Stieg Larsson

Publisher: Vintage Books, 2008

644 pages, paperback

Date Finished: 23/9/2011

Genres: Adult, Some Action, Realistic Fiction, Romance, Mystery

Mikael Blomkvist, a once-respected financial journalist, watches his professional life rapidly crumble around him. Prospects appear bleak until an unexpected (and unsettling) offer to resurrect his name is extended by an old-school titan of Swedish industry. The catch--and there's always a catch--is that Blomkvist must first spend a year researching a mysterious disappearance that has remained unsolved for nearly four decades. With few other options, he accepts and enlists the help of investigator Lisbeth Salander, a misunderstood genius with a cache of authority issues. Little is as it seems in Larsson's novel, but there is at least one constant: you really don't want to mess with the girl with the dragon tattoo.
~from goodreads.com~

~First Line: "It happened every year, was almost a ritual."
~Last Line: "She tossed Elvis into a dumpster."

Review: I started reading this book last August, but forgot all about it and never finished it. This year, thanks to a BuddyRead, I started it again and am happy to say that the novel was amazing! The first 200 pages were really slow, but I'm glad that I kept reading! :D

Mikael "Kalle" Blomkvist is a financial journalist who has just been sentenced to serving 3 months of gaol (Swedish for jail). Our second main character (or secondary, she can be both) is Lisbeth Salander. She works a security agency; besides her tattoos and piercings, which she has a lot of, she definitely isn't very social.

Mikael is hired by Henrik Vanger, a legend of the Vanger Cooperation, to solve the mystery of his niece that's been missing for over 30 years. Eventually, Mikael learns of Lisbeth and they end up solving the mystery together.

The characters in Dragon Tattoo were really awesome, too. I loved Lisbeth's the best, though; Blomkvist definitely came very close behind her. Lisbeth's character was so . . . wow. I honestly can't think of a word to describe her. She's spunky and cool, but not afraid to give you a hard time if she (a) doesn't know you, or (b) doesn't trust you.

The plot of the novel was superb! It definitely wasn't like anything I've ever read before. I looved the "solve the mystery" stuff. The only thing that's kind of close to this that I've read is Angels and Demons (and all other Dan Brown books). But even still, Larsson just had an element that made this book so much different. Truly amazing.

I can't say too much more about this book without spoiling it. Just go buy a copy and read it. Then we can all celebrate by going to see the American movie version next year in theaters. An ahmazing novel indeed!

Plot Rating: 5
Character Rating: 5
Cover Rating: 4
GoodReads Rating: 5

Overall rating:
and three-fourths :)

Quotes from the book:

" 'Martin was dafter than a syphilitic polecat -- where do I get these metaphors from?' "

"This was how much time she had needed in the darkness of the building's stairwell to run through her plan one last time, consider alternatives, steel herself, and mobilise the courage she would need."

Teaser Tuesday #41

This meme is hosted by MizB @ Should Be Reading.

*Grab your current read.
*Open to a random page.
*Share two teaser sentences from that page.
*Be careful not to include spoilers!
*Share the title and author.
*Leave a link to your teaser in the comment section at MizB's Blog.

From: Crossed by Ally Condie (Hardcover)
Page: 177
Links: GoodReads, Amazon

"My father wanted to be the person who changed everything and saved everyone. It was dangerous. But they all believed in him. The villageers. My mother. Me. Then I grew older and realized he could never win. I stopped believing."

Comments: I'm really loving this novel so far. I loved Matched, and Crossed is looking to be just as marvelous! :D

Happy Reading!

Music Monday #27

Music Monday is a "meme"* that I will try to post every week or biweekly. In these posts, I will provide you with what song, artist, CD, etc. I am currently into the most. This week it's:


1) Best for Last by Adele. A definite favorite! It came out two years ago, but I fell in love with this CD when my friend let me borrow it. Hope I get it for Christmas! :)

Song Rating: 5 Wings
Music Video:



Happy Listening!

Midnight Alley by Rachel Caine

Midnight Alley (Morganville Vampires, #3)

By Rachel Caine

Publisher: Signet, 2007

245 pages, paperback

Date Finished: 11/9/2011

Genres: Young Adult, Fantasy, Coming of Age, Romance, Action

A truce between the living and the dead isn't enough to keep Claire Danvers out of danger in this third entry in the Morganville Vampires series.
~from goodreads.com~

~First Line: "The instant the phone rang at the Glass House, Claire knew with a psychic flash that it had to be her mother."
~Last Line: " 'Aren't family reunions nice?' "

Review: The third installment in the Morganville Vampires series was really good. It left me with a huge cliffhanger (which I was forewarned of), and even though I have the next book, I refrained from starting it. For what, I have no clue whatsoever :).

Claire, Michael, Eve, and Shane all have some crazy stuff going on. Claire is an apprentice to super old, but suoer smart, vampire; Michael is getting a grip on being a newborn vamp himself. Shane is enraged that Michael would become a vamp under any circumstances whatsoever. Eve, well, she's just kind of in the middle. She understands why Michael did what he did, but also gets Shane's side of the story. Not to mention that Claire got protection for all the residents of the Glass House.

The characters' emotions in this one were portrayed really well. You could feel what they were feeling, and I think that was really important in Midnight Alley.

The plot was awesome as well. It flowed really good, and, as always, it pulled me right in. When something happened, you wanted to know why, or what was the effect it caused. English, somehow, has little words for me to use to describe these things. (Probably just my vocabulary bank, but that's not the point.) :D

Overall, this book was really great! I'll probably be starting Feast of Fools before the year is over.

Plot Rating: 5
Character Rating: 4.5
Cover Rating: 4
GoodReads Rating: 5

Overall rating:
and five-eighths :)