Heart on Fire

Of Poseidon is the first installment of the Of Poseidon series by Anna Banks

Book description:

Galen is the prince of the Syrena, sent to land to find a girl he's heard can communicate with fish. Emma is on vacation at the beach. When she runs into Galen — literally, ouch! — both teens sense a connection. But it will take several encounters, including a deadly one with a shark, for Galen to be convinced of Emma's gifts. Now, if he can only convince Emma that she holds the key to his kingdom . . .

This book was definitely a twist on the whole mermaid, Poseidon, Triton and Atlantis mythology. Mermaids or Syrena people as they liked to be called in this book ( they take offense to being called mermaids) have always fascinated me. This book was quite enchanting, I loved the mystery of the story line and the love stories.

Emma is one tough nut to crack, she's awkward, temperamental and lovable. She's one of those characters you could easily bond with. Each person who reads this book could identify with her in some form. She's different from other people but she has no idea why, nor does she want to believe that there may be something special about her. Like most good young adult books the lead characters opinion always changes when the second main character pops in. Enters Galen, he's your typical YA hottie except there is one big difference, he's a fish out of water (literally) among the humans. He's socially awkward, seems standoffish , yet straight forward. His one of those characters that grows spiritually throughout the story. You can't help but fall in love with him!!, regardless of his lack of knowledge of our ways of life, in fact it's down right adorable *swoons*.

As the plot of the story develops more you really start to piece things together which is very exciting ( makes me feel like I'm smart for figuring out a big secret before very one else :p). I really loved how this story is told both in Emma's perspective and Galen's , it gives you great insight and depth to the story and the undertones of each character. I wish more books were written like this not going to lie.

I honestly couldn't put this book down when I started it, I finished it in three days (would have been done in two if I hadn't worked) it was just so imaginative and captivating. It made me feel like a little kid reading it but in a good way. Funny though I kept thinking about The Little Mermaid and the song Part Of Your World hahah, made me really want to watch it.

I'm very glad that I decided last minute to buy this book, it was simply divine. The whole book was beautifully writer, Anna did a fantastic job with this book. It truly makes you think about what may be lurking in the depths of the ocean ;). It also shows us to accept people for their differences, that we can get along if we simply just try. I give this novel 5 stars! It was phenomenal!

So I hope you enjoy reading this novel and keep an eye out for the second installment titled Of Triton. Can't wait to see how Emma's and Galen's story will progress. Can't wait to see if there will be more heartwarming moments and more jaw dropping moments along with ah ha moments too!

Mythology is a very creative twist on the supernatural world, written by Helen Boswell.

Book description:

Hope Gentry doesn’t believe in Fate. Born with an unusual power to see the dark memories of those around her, Hope just wants to be a normal teenager. But on the first day of her senior year of high school, she finds herself irresistibly drawn to a transfer student named Micah Condie. At first glance, Micah seems like a boy that most girls would dream about. But when Hope's powers allow her to discover Micah's darkest secret, she quickly becomes entangled in the lives of mythical entities she never dreamed existed. Was this her destiny all along? And will her powers help her survive the evil of the Demon Impiorum?

Mythology isn’t just for English class anymore.

I've heard so many of my friends talk about this book but I never knew what it was about. What pushed me to read it was my friend Nicole, she couldn't stop telling me how wonderfully amazing this book was. She also told me I was really going to love Micah, which she told me was on twitter. So because of her my curiosity got the best of me and I bought the book. I can officially say I am very thankful that I did.

Mythology is so unique and different from so many mythological or supernatural books I have read, and I read a lot of those. It's hard for me to even put into words how much I truly love this phenomenal book. It is truly one of a kind. I will for warn new readers like I was warned that you may experience mini heart attacks and the casual fainting!

Helen's character will completely compel you to keep reading until you think your eyes will fall out hahah! This book is so compelling , spellbinding and witty that you won't be able to get enough. This good vs evil, demons vs angels spin will overload your mind with new thoughts and opinions. My opinions on demons have changed thanks to the book, yours will too!

First off we meet Hope which automatically from the get go you come to know that she isn't like a regular teen. She has a special gift that she's not even to sure about. She's socially awkward , shy and normally keeps to her self unless she's with her friends. Her personally changes once the strange and slightly elusive Micah transfers to her school. He's the new hottie in school that all the girl gossip about. Right away Hope feels drawn to him, there is this strange sense of peace that surrounds him that Hope has been in desperate need of. While she may be drawn to the new boy he hasn't been blind to her either. He's very intrigued by her strange ways. Unfortunately he has some dark secrets of his own that he's not fully aware of. They are match made In heaven right?! :p Along the way we encounter some exciting and fascinating character that do influence the progression of the story but I won't devolve on those I'll let you be pleasantly surprised :). Another character we meet early on in Jonathan, he seems very withdrawn and otherworldly. You will later discover why he has his little corks ^_^, you will slowly start to love his character and his witty remarks.

All in all this book was beautifully written, Helen Is a very special and talented writer. You will truly be enchanted by this work of art, I was hence why it was hard for me to put into words how amazing this book truly is, you'll have to read it to understand what I'm talking about. I give this book 5 stars. I'll definitely be reading it again ^_^.

Helen is also currently working on the second installment of the series so keep an eye out for more, demons, more love and more heart stoping drama!!

I've been giving my past a lot of thought simply because a couple of my friends have hit ruff patches in their lives and are having dark thoughts. Trying to help then brings bad floods of memories of the darkest days of my life, most of my friends know the just of it but not every aspect of it. It's not something I like to really think about, but I guess it time to let it all out regardless oh whom may read it, I no longer care.

I have never been the happiest of people, even when I was younger. I mean my real father left, we moved away form the one place were I felt accepted to a place were I was bullied everyday. So my younger years were hell most of the time but meh it's life. As I got older it got a little more easier to deal with but i always felt like a reject, an outcast. But thought out all the hardships I dealt with growing up, family or school wise it never brought me to the edge of no return.

My dark days officially started 3 years ago when I met my ex. I mean ya things felt amazing and so right at the time but I was stupid and weak and naive at the time. We had so many more downs then ups whether we were friends or dating it was sickening. It was never the healthiest of relationships, but I guess I just really wanted to have someone in my life whom I thought truly cared for me ,that I was blind to everything.

Last thanksgiving all hell broke loose, what had been said to me I hadn't seen coming at all and normally I could tell when things would end but this time I was blindsided. I think in a way that had been his plan the whole time, change up his routine to get be to believe things were better when in fact all was fake.

When we parted ways it was the hardest thing I've ever had to go through. I pretended to be so strong when in fact I was an empty shell of a person. I'd hang with my friends and smile but I'd be void of emotions. I went on dates, made out with guys and felt nothing at all. When ever my friends wanted to go out drinking I was all for it cuz I'd drink to feel better, to hide the pain and the numbness. It felt like I was drowning, almost like I lost my oxygen.

I felt like a was a drug addict who was trying to get clean. I couldn't sleep, I cried all the time, I couldn't breath. My heart hurt 24/7. I had lost my best friend, someone whom I had cared deeply for, someone whom I wanted to have a life with later on in life. I was a fool, I pushed my friends away, I quit my job, my life was spiraling out of control and I felt like I was drowning I despair. I felt like I'd never breath or see the light again.

But that all changed months again, I took a had look at my self and I said snap out of it women he isn't worth this. I fought tooth and nails to drag my self out of the pit of hopelessness I had created. I slipped back in a few time but I kept fighting my way out and I'm glad I did.

My life had truly changed, I've let go of my demons, my past it no longer controls me. I'm happy and only feel light. I still have lots to work though in life but I see that light at the end of the tunnel, I've almost reached it!

My tweeps have help me a lot in my healing process, they listened to my stories and it was nice to have people listen who didn't know what the situation was like at the start. I'm no the same girl I was before. I've come to realize the dying of the hair and the nose ring was a way to try and discover who I was. I'm happy to have my natural color back I've missed it. I finally feel like my self again.

I haven't e confidence and happiness, I also have faith in god and other things that have helped me ^_^, I'm happy to be alike and free from the chains that have bound me for so long.

So a word to my readers, it is possible to overcome your darkness and pain all you need is the will to fight against it. You can over come all odds if you believe you can!!

Love you all xoxo this is my story, think what you will be it's helped me to shape me into a better person so I don't regret a single things. It's made me grow and mature so I'm happy with the results !! <3

Between is the first instalment in the Between series by the Very talented Cyndi Tefft.
 
Book description:
 
It just figures that the love of Lindsey Water's life isn't alive at all, but the grim reaper, complete with a dimpled smile and Scottish accent.

After transporting souls to heaven for the last 300 years, Aiden MacRae has all but given up on finding the one whose love will redeem him and allow him entry through the pearly gates.

Torn between her growing attraction to Aiden and heaven's siren song, Lindsey must learn the hard way whether love really can transcend all boundaries
 
My Lord I don't even know where to begin on how to put into words how absolutely magnificent and wonderful this novel was * girly squeal*. This book took my breath away so many times I lost count I swear. I had meant to read this book ages ago and now I'm very very happy I finally did. The moment I started this book I couldn't put it down for one second. I think I stayed up almost every night till 3:00 am because I was so absorbed in the magnetism of every written word. This book is so spell bounding and heartfelt, not to mention saucy, with brilliant humour. Cyndi truly knows how to captivate her readers and get them begging for more. If fallen in love with Lindsey and Aiden's story, I haven't been captivated by a love story in awhile now, especially where I love both characters. She did an amazing job at writing her character, Lindsey is caring with a touch of spunk. She's so endearing and lovable that you can't help but care for her. While Aiden is just spectacular, otherworldly, sexy, smart and sassy. Who wouldn't love a Scot who knew nothing about this world and had questions for everything. His accent and his knowledge of the world would blow your mind, that I promise you( mine was blow).
 
This book gripped me in so many aspects I wouldn't even know where to being. Every fleeting heartbeat they experience I felt them in my own heart. God I don't even remember the last time I cried so much over a book, my heart broke over and over again every time Lindsey's did, not to mention I was thinking about what Aiden must be feeling so that tore at me :'(. I'm so glad I keep reading when it got sad because that's when you really saw how much these two truly and how deep their love ran. This novel has left me speechless and wanting to read the second book right away.
 
I promise you that you will not be disappointed if you read this intoxicating book, I mean it!! I could barely sleep because I kept wanting to know what would happen(very restless nights haha). My sleep deprivation was well worth it. You get to let your self go while reading this novel and just enjoy the pure wonders of the enchanting realms and heart pounding romance of the strangest sort. Their love will make no sense at first or seem so unlikely viable but eventually you won't question it.
 
If I could give this novel 20 stars I would so sadly I can only give it 5..
This is a phenomenal piece of work, so don't miss out READ IT!! ^_^
 
Also if you have then you should read the second instalment called Hell Transporter

So come and fall in Love with Lindsey and Aiden!!!!!

So today I a great surprise waiting for me when I went on my lunch break. I'm so used to having a bunch of missed messages on my phone but this message was surprising. Abbi Glines one of my favorite authors of all time was having a giveaway from her new release Fallen Too Far. I "pimped" twitter, Facebook, blog and all with Fallen Too Far mentions, to to mention I changed my display and profile pictures to represent the awesomeness that the books was. Well anyways today I have a tweet from her saying I won one of the signed copies and the email her my mailing address. I couldn't believe it, I mean I never win stuff nor am I lucky. This week along my other author commented on my review^_^. Life might have finally turned around:).

I don't think I have even gotten so many precious gifts in my life ^_^, nor have I ever gotten things from people whom I have never had the actual pleasure of meeting. I've received gifts from France, UK and the USA. When I had received my first gift from my friend Jen who lives in the USA I was so ecstatic, first piece of mail for me in a very long time :). The reason she sent me anything was because I helped promote Patch in the YA Tournament, it was very sweet of her. The second gift I received was a signed card from my friend Manon who lives in France. She went to meet Becca the author of Hush Hush and the creator of Patch. She asked her to sign something for all of us because she knew we couldn't meet her, and she got me one because she knew I would forget to ask her to personalise my signed copy of Finale. With the card she and her boyfriend enclosed a very sweet and funny note. My third Gift was from my friend Cara who lives in the UK, she wrote me a very touching letter, she sent a very beautiful card with a signed postcard from Lauren Kate , with a book mark from Alyson Noel. She also included a box of Cadbury chocolates because she wasn't sure we had them here in Canada hahah too funny yet very kind :). My fourth gift was from Jen, she had sent a few of us an Amazon gift card. Finally had to make an account on there haha , can't wait to use it :P . My fifth and final gift was sent to me by Manon and Mehdy for new years. The made me a homemade card of sorts with a message in the back for me ^_^ they also sent me a blue Eiffel Tower key chain. It's super cute, I can't wait to go see them next year it will be so much fun :). Little gifts like this I will always treasure because they are from the heart plus they are from some very incredibly amazing people. I can't wait till I can meet them all one day<3