Music Monday #2

Music Monday is an awesome blog hop hosted by Megan at The Book Asylum that highlights songs that remind us of a certain book.

My songs this week:

Civil Twilight - It's Over


Makes me think of:

Imagine Dragons - Demons


Makes me think of:

What are songs are you listening to this week? 

-Kait

Review: Eden - Jamie McGuire

Eden - Jamie Mcguire

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Jamie McGuire can do no wrong in my eyes. As I don't think Eden deserves a 5 heart review, I'm not sure if I can pinpoint out why. I loved the series in its entirety. The characters were amazing and each one grew in every novel. I'm sad to see this story end, as it was one of my favorites... AND it's set in my home state. :) I think maybe because it took me so long to read Eden... after I read Providence and Requiem back to back, I semi lost interest. I do have to say though, I am completely satisfied with the series.

I'm going to miss the crew. Nina, Jared, Claire, Ryan an especially Bex. I think it's hard for an author to incorporate a mix of the first two novels in a trilogy. Not only does Jamie keep you current on the events happening with everyone, but she also reminds you of your favorite moments in the first two novels.

Eden provides you with the same amount of action packed moments as it does with the romance. You get to see more into Jared and Nina's relationship progression, as well as how they handle things differently now that they've been together. I REALLY loved how much more you see of Bex in this novel. I just love him!

Jared and Nina have been through hell and back, along with Claire, Ryan, Bex and Kim. The final installment delivers a thrilling show down, a budding romance, and some completely tragic moments. Like I said, Jamie can do no wrong. Definitely a beautiful ending to this paranormal romance trilogy. 

 

 -B

Review: Oxford Whispers - Marion Croslydon

Oxford Whispers - Marion Croslydon

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I received a copy from the author Marion in exchange for an honest review. Even though it took me a little to get to reading this, I wasn't at all disappointed. Oxford Whispers is not exactly what I expected. This book has the perfect mix of everything. Mystery, Angst, Suspense, Romance, Paranormal, and straight up STEAMY moments! I was a little confused in the beginning chapters, but I quickly got over it and could not put this book down, despite my efforts and need of sleep.

Madison LeBon wants nothing to do with her familys history. She wants a normal life, so she tries her hardest to ignore the paranormal and sets off to Oxford after Yale. Madison thought she had gotten away from it all, until the painting. Visions start happening of the people in the painting, and the woman just won't let her go. Rupert, the sexy Crew guy... sees Madison for the first time and it's all over for him. He has to have her. Rupert just doesn't realize exactly how hard he's gonna have to work to get her, let alone keep her.

This novel has a story within a story. A lot of times that's hard to do. Marion did such a brilliant job transferring from one story to the next. The imagery was fantastic, I felt like I was with Madison, at Oxford. The historical aspect of this story was a beautiful bonus.

Marion really put some work into this novel. The perfect blend of Contemporary and Paranormal Romance. Researching the painting [The wounded Calavier by William Shakespeare Burton] and coming up with not one, but two love stories. I was pleasantly surprised when it turned out that who I thought was the "bad guy" wasn't, and I did not at all expect it to be who it really was! I seriously can't wait for the release of her next novel in the Trilogy, Oxford Shadows. 

 -B

Purchase links:
Amazon [paperback]
Kindle

Waiting On Wednesday # 25

 "Waiting on" Wednesday is  a weekly event hosted by Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases in which we are eagerly awaiting.



Beth's Pick:
I'm pretty sure almost everyone I know wants to read this! I've seen it on quite a few WoW's recently. The first time I saw the cover, I fell in love. Then I read the synopsis... Yep, even more in love! 


  Let The Sky Fall
Hardcover, 416 pages
Expected publication: March 5th 2013

A broken past and a divided future can’t stop the electric connection of two teens in this “charged and romantic” (Becca Fitzpatrick), lush novel.

Seventeen-year-old Vane Weston has no idea how he survived the category five tornado that killed his parents. And he has no idea if the beautiful, dark-haired girl who’s swept through his dreams every night since the storm is real. But he hopes she is.

Seventeen-year-old Audra is a sylph, an air elemental. She walks on the wind, can translate its alluring songs, and can even coax it into a weapon with a simple string of commands. She’s also a guardian—Vane’s guardian—and has sworn an oath to protect Vane at all costs. Even if it means sacrificing her own life.

When a hasty mistake reveals their location to the enemy who murdered both of their families, Audra’s forced to help Vane remember who he is. He has a power to claim—the secret language of the West Wind, which only he can understand. But unlocking his heritage will also unlock the memory Audra needs him to forget. And their greatest danger is not the warriors coming to destroy them—but the forbidden romance that’s grown between them.


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Kait's Pick:
Another awesome sounding book about amnesia. This plot sounds like an amazing setup for a great twist[something I LOVE!].

Unremembered by Jessica Brody
Hardcover, 320 pages
Expected publication: March 5th 2013
The only thing worse than forgetting her past... is remembering it.

When Freedom Airlines flight 121 went down over the Pacific Ocean, no one ever expected to find survivors. Which is why the sixteen-year-old girl discovered floating among the wreckage—alive—is making headlines across the globe.

Even more strange is that her body is miraculously unharmed and she has no memories of boarding the plane. She has no memories of her life before the crash. She has no memories period. No one knows how she survived. No one knows why she wasn’t on the passenger manifest. And no one can explain why her DNA and fingerprints can’t be found in a single database in the world.

Crippled by a world she doesn’t know, plagued by abilities she doesn’t understand, and haunted by a looming threat she can’t remember, Seraphina struggles to piece together her forgotten past and discover who she really is. But with every clue only comes more questions. And she’s running out of time to answer them.

Her only hope is a strangely alluring boy who claims to know her from before the crash. Who claims they were in love. But can she really trust him? And will he be able to protect her from the people who have been making her forget?

From popular young adult author, Jessica Brody comes a mesmerizing and suspenseful new series, set in a world where science knows no boundaries, memories are manipulated, and true love can never be forgotten.

Top Ten Tues: Favorite Characters in Contemporary

 

 Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly meme hosted by The Broke and the Bookish

This weeks Top Ten:

 Favorite Characters In Contemporary

Marcus Flutie
-No one can top Marcus Flutie. He will forever be my favorite book boyfriend and my favorite contemporary character. He's funny, smart, sexy, and oozes bad boy charm. He was my first real contemporary crush. -K

Allyson from Just One Day
-Allyson is the kind of girl most of us can relate to. The progression of Allyson from a young, anxious, and naïve girl to a confident and daring young woman is such a journey. -K

Lake from Slammed
-Lake is the kind of character you have to root for. She's so courageous and mature during a time when most people her age would be falling apart. She's definitely a refreshing contemporary character. -K

Dean Holder from Hopeless
-Holder is awesome. He was damaged, and moody, and erratic, but so damn lovable. -K & -B

Augustus & Hazel from TfiOS
-I couldn't pick between the two. Their love story, one of the most hopeless yet beautiful stories, stole my heart. And so did these two characters. -K

Mia & Adam
- In the duet novels of If I stay and Where She went, how can you really pick just one? Written from both perspectives... you have to love both characters. -B

Callie & Kayden
- One of the most damaged couples, but SO perfect for each other... if only they could just save one another. Who knew trusting another person could be so hard?-B

 Never & Ty McCabe
- Two seriously damaged people, trying to help each other and working through addiction. Love comes in all forms, and their love is beautiful.  -B
  

 

Music Monday #1

Music Monday is an awesome blog hop hosted by Megan at The Book Asylum that highlights songs that remind us of a certain book.

My songs this week:

Grace Potter & The Nocturnals - Stars


Makes me think of:

Mumford & Sons - Hopeless Wanderer

Makes me think of:

Do you have any songs that remind you of certain books? Link me to your Music Monday!

Review: The Mist on Brontë Moor - Aviva Orr

The Mist on Brontë Moor - Aviva Orr

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I found this as a giveaway on Goodreads, and absolutely loved the premise. I entered the contest and while I didn't win, I got an email from the author Aviva [WOOT!] asking if I'd like to read for review. Obviously I said yes, because this novel already piqued my interest!

Who doesn't love the Brontës, especially Emily. The story of the Brontës is fascinating, given the amount of literary talent in the family, as well as the short lived lives of the children and mother. The Mist on Brontë Moor is a brilliant depiction on the young lives of Emily, Charlotte, Anne and Branwell, along with Heather Bell. Aviva Orr did an stunning job weaving fiction and non-fiction together.

Heather has insecurities due to her Alopecia.[The loss of hair, which usually turns out in permanent baldness] Having this disease while being in high school is just not fun, Heather ends up leaving her high school after an incident in class and going to live with her Aunt in the Yorkshire Country. The day after she arrives, she travels into the Moors outside. There is a mist that invades her visibility and she trips and hits her head, falling into the 19th century.

Heather wakes up in the Moors. While trying to find her way back to her new home, she meets Emily. Emily decides to take Heather back to her home where she meets the rest of the Brontë family. Heather finds a love interest in Branwell, who is charming and troubled true to the real man. Aviva did a amazing job entangling the teenage characters to make them true to the actual history, while being fictionalized.


The Mist on Brontë Moor is definitely delivers worthy read. Mixing time travel, romance, history, and suspense. Getting a new take on the Brontë family is refreshing and unique. Although a work of fiction, this story makes you really imagine what it was like for the Brontë family in the 19th century. This novel brings you on a vivid journey to a historical past. I felt as if I was thrown back in time along with Heather, feeling everything that she went through with Emily and Branwell especially.

This is truly a brilliant work of art, by Aviva Orr. I can't wait to see what she puts out next.

-B