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Thursday, 27 February 2014

Take a Chance: A Rosemary Beach Novel Review

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Author: Abbi Glines

Published: February 25th

Series: Chance #1

When Harlow Manning's rocker father goes on tour, he sends her to Rosemary Beach, Florida, to live with her half-sister, Nan. The problem: Nan despises her. Harlow has to keep her head down if she wants to get through the next nine months, which seems easy enough. Until gorgeous Grant Carter walks out of Nan's room in nothing but his boxer briefs.

Grant made a huge mistake getting involved with a girl with venom in her veins. He'd known about Nan's reputation, but still he couldn't resist her. Nothing makes him regret the fling more than meeting Harlow, who sends his pulse racing. Yet Harlow wants nothing to do with a guy who could fall for her wicked half-sister—even if there are no strings between Grant and Nan. Grant is desperate to redeem himself in Harlow's eyes, but did he ruin his chances before he even met her?

Review

I've been dying to read this book even since Abbi first announced she'd be giving Grant a book, I literally squealed in delight! I've love Grant since he first made an appearance in Fallen Too Far. I don't know what it was about him but that sneaky sucker made his way to my heart and grabbed top spot for book boyfriend out of the Rosemary Beach series. Silly considering he was barely in the first few book :p

When it was finally live on iBooks I jump on it and bought it, I was dying to sink my teeth into another world wind of a book. My book funk was over, Abbi's words always bring me out of my book funks. Most people whom know me well know I mostly read fantasy so they are all shocked that I'm in love with her work. I tell them she write more relatable magic ^_^, I don't read it for the sexual nature of the story but for the story it self.

This was another example of the wonderful work she achieve with the written word. I loved Grant before but I love him even more now after this one. She makes you get so invested in the characters that you'll shout, cry and get angry all in the same chapter over them. She makes you see that love and relationships aren't perfect but if you truly want it to fight for it no matter what.

Harlow and Grant are a great example of the ups and downs of love and discovering yourself. Their growth together is so beautiful and sweet it makes your heartache and at time's makes you want to slap Grant upside the head hahah. Seriously though Harlow is just so dang adorable and Mase *dreamy sigh* he just sounds amazing. We need more of him, total package. It was nice seeing little glimpse here and there of Rush, Blaire, Della and Woods. I've missed the originals ;) and Bethy

:( *clutches heart* my heart goes out to her, I hope things get better for her. As for *cough* the bitchy one* cough* Nan..Yup still dislike her. Now the person that surprised me the most out of everyone is Kiro :O he's just *shakes head* something else, a pig with a giant heart, you can't believe what you discover about the player, it's truly breathtakingly beautiful. Grant well he was Grant ;) a big ol softy underneath all that smooth taking play boy heheh.

Abbi was able to pull off her signature move and leaves us opened mouth and feeling dumbfounded/sad over the end. Just too many feeling that happen all at once to take it all in.

She knows how to torture her fellow readers. She's a killer of all feelings!!! Got to give her props for yet again another work of art!! Take a Chance deserves 20 out of 10 stars, it's a touching story and I'm going to die waiting for book 2 One More Chance *sigh* So if you haven't already read the book do it NOW!! You won't regret it I swear!!

Rosemary Beach Series order:

Fallen Too Far (Rush,Blaire)

Never Too Far (Rush,Blaire)

Forever Too Far (Rush,Blaire)

Twisted Perfection (Woods,Della)

Simple Perfection (Woods,Della)

Take A Chance (Grant, Harlow)

Take A Chance Buy Links

Amazon / Barnes & Noble

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Sunday, 26 January 2014

Regrets

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With the end of 2013 and the start of 2014 I've realised all things I've truly regretted about last year. The start of 2013 was great, it felt as if I was flying; soring off the currents of life. But ever so slowly I lost control of my wings and feel. I regret losing people I was truly close to, I hate that my foolishness pushed them away, I regret trusting some of those people to only be cast aside like I meant nothing to them. I regret losing faith in my ability to self heal and losing faith in my talent. I regret having lost my footing when it comes to my written work, so much pain is reflected with that work, my confidence in it has been shattered. I regret so many things that transpired on twitter, I hate feeling like I no longer belong on there, that when I once had been accepted I am now shunned. I regret that it's partly my fault for what has happened to bring me to place I am in now. I regret not staying in the book community and slowly slipping away for the things I hold dear. I regret not staying in touch with some of the people that truly care about me, I miss them like mad. The thing I regret most of all is losing myself to my demons, letting my anguish completely consume me, forcing everyone away from me.

I'm truly sorry to everyone I have hurt.

I hope one day you can truly forgive me.

I sincerely hope that we can make amends and be friends again.

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Saturday, 25 January 2014

Inescapable by Amy A. Bartol : Book Review

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Author: Amy A. Bartol

Publication date: August 8th 2011
Series: The Premonition:book 1

Book Blurb:

My name is Evie Claremont and this was to be the making of me–my freshman year of college. I’d been hoping that once I’d arrived on Crestwood’s campus, the nightmare that I’ve been having would go away. It hasn’t.
I may be an inexperienced seventeen-year-old, but I’m grounded…sane. I look for rational explanations to even the strangest circumstances. Since meeting sophomore Reed Wellington, however, nothing makes any sense. Whenever he’s near, I feel an attraction to him–a magnetic kind of force pulling me towards him. I know what you’re thinking…that sounds fairly awesome. Yeah, it would be…if he liked me, but Reed acts as if I’m the worst thing that has ever happened to Crestwood…or him. But get this, for some reason every time I turn around he’s there, barging into my life.
What is the secret that he’s keeping from me? I’m hoping that it’s anything but what I suspect: that he’s not exactly normal…and neither am I. So, maybe Crestwood won’t be the making of me, but it could be the breaking of me. I’ve been left to wonder if the dark future my dream is foretelling is…inescapable.

Review:

For the last month and a half I've been in a book slump, nothing seemed to keep my attention for too long it was rather depressing. So a good friend of mine told me to head to my shelf and pick up the first book I saw that I haven't read which so happened to be Inescapable. I bought the book when I had when to the author signing in Toronto, I'd never heard of the series or the author before hand but anything that has to do with angels I certainly wouldn't pass up. I was a bit sceptical when I first started reading it because I've read many different angel books in the past so I was worried this was going to be one I wouldn't like.

I'm happy to say I'm very glad I pick this book up, it's fricken amazing!! The first few pages made me think about Lauren Kate's Fallen novel, I think that's why I was so interested. I wanted to see what was going to happen with the mysterious angry man ;). The way she has written the story is so well done you'd soon to believe it was an everyday normal story that is completely believable. It made me wish for a collage experience like that....well minus the crazy things that happen of course.

Her characters have all a unique trait that makes you like each and everyone of them, including her teacher. You may even trust someone whom you shouldn't its quite shocking once you find out. Russell is a guy anyone would be rather lucky to has, he's such a gentlemen, Buns and Brownie are friends I wish I had, they are go getting not at all afraid to loosen you up and take you out of your comfort zone. As for Reed *sighs* what can I say about him, he's a force to be reckoned with. He's hold fashioned, stubborn, caring, intense and just completely fantastic. You can not help but love him. To me he reminded me of a mix between Patch from Hush Hush and Cam from Fallen (favourite angel boys)I think the character I liked the most has to be Zee he's so very entertaining.

I loved everything about this story, from the story line, the complications, the mystery and the thrilling rang of emotion that take place. I'm ecstatic that I picked up this rare gem and that I got to meet the women behind the masterpiece. I definitely give this book five stars, Amy did a fantastic job and can not wait to read more of Evie's story.

Buy the book here:) :

Amazon

Fan Art by Me

(not the gifs)

P.S

will never look at 7-11 the same ever again

Angel smack down!!

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Friday, 24 January 2014

Shattered heart

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You ever get the feeling like your heart is being crushed by some unseen force? That if you try to breath or more it might completely crumple into dust?

My heart feels in pain, like someone is sqeeezing it in a death grip. It feels so hallow, I can't recall the last time it felt full.

I feel so isolated and a lone, it's horrible that sometimes I wish I was no longer here. It makes me cring to think or feel that way but I can't help it. I know there are people out there that have it worse then me but my pain is my pain and it's what I see or feel regardless of what others are dealing with.

We all suffer differently, mostly silently but not here! I can let go here regardless if I'm being judged for it.

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Friday, 17 January 2014

Anger, sadness, Frustration

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Anger is such a powerful emotion, it can literarily consume you. I never thought of myself as a very angry person but I think that notion has changed. I find myself constantly angry, I'm starting to have no more patience or faith in anything. How I define myself right now in this very movement is "COLD". The things I once loved and held dear to me have lost their significance. In all honestly I think I feel this way because I am sick of disappointments, failed promises and lack of caring on my friends part. My job is stressing me, my life is stressing me, I hate that I thought I had repaired broken friendships when it's clear as day they have not forgiven me. I feel like a complet fool in so many aspecs of my life. I feel as if I can no longer trust myself let alone anyone else. I've been lied too, talked about and betrayed yet I can not talk about it because what I say is all lies and I bring it upon myself. I hate to feel pity for myself and I wish to drag my ass out of this tortuous feeling but I have no idea how to do so anymore. I have no one really who's around me that I can truly count on. I want to break down and cry but I feel as if they are all dried up. I'm seriously lost, I need to find my way again. So many people have faith in me yet I have none for myself. I need an escape, somewhere to go and be free for awhile. I'm just sick of caring for people that don't care for me, I'm frustrated with myself when it comes to always seeing the good in other people yet those people pull me down. I sicken myself with who I am lately, I feel like there's this ball of darkness that's swirling around inside of me and sooner or later I won't be able to hold it back and the worst version of me will be unleashed. I don't want to let it out, part of me wants a little of the strangth and power it would bring, I almost want to let the bitchy meg out and let the world and those who've played me know how they have affected me, but then I stop and think that's not the person I want to be.

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Monday, 9 December 2013

Perfect Ruin-Book Review

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Author: Lauren DeStefano

published: October 1st 2013

Series: Internment Chronicles Book 1

Book Blurb:

On the floating city of Internment, you can be anything you dream, unless you approach the edge. Morgan Stockhour knows getting too close can lead to madness, like her older brother Len, a Jumper. She takes solace in her best friend Pen, and in Basil, the boy she’s engaged to marry. When she investigates the first murder in a generation, she meets Judas. The suspect was betrothed to the victim, but Morgan believes he is innocent. Nothing can prepare Morgan for the secrets she will find – or whom she will lose.

Review:

I was given the opportunity to read the first 10 chapters of this story on Pules It and it completely blew me away within the first few chapters. This story is like nothing else I've ever read. It's compelling, enthralling and enchanting. Could you imagine a city floating above our heads and we are completely unaware of it. This book is a little poetic when I truly think about it, it only proves to us that we are never truly content with what we have especially when something wonderful is just out of reach.

This is a whole new taste on what we believe in, God's and what we all think they are capable of. Not only does it take a new spin on that but it also shows us how no matter what love really matters, that even when there are hard times never lose your faith and that yes there are always dangers right around the corner but you must face them.

It also proves to us that even in a floating city above there is a sort of law and unjustness and a crazy dictator just like the ones in our history books. No matter what you can never truly escape the craziness but you can make a small difference and fight to make a change. Nothing is every really out of reach if you are willing to fight for it.

Her characters are so realistic, so tangible is as if they are your friends and you are with them every step of the way. You can easily identify with Pen or Morgan, you can see them in yourself or in someone close to you. I loved their friendship, it wasn't perfect but it was real, I also loved the boys Judas, Basil and Thomas. Judas for his mysteriousness and snide comments/intelligence, Basil for his undivided love and compassion/strength, Thomas for his silliness and his capacity to love even when it isn't always requited, he never gives up :).

I loved Lex's and Morgan's sibling relationship, it's so much like my own it makes me smile. No matter what the older brother loves his little sister even if he doesn't always like to show it. Alice Lex's wife is so strong and someone you'd look up to, she is one of my favourite characters in this book.

Lauren did a fantastic job with this story and can't wait to see what will happen in the next book, I definitely give it 10 out of 5 stars ;) because of it originality and amazingness that sucks you right in.

(floating city in Skyward Sword)

I kept picturing this game as I read the book

I pictured the jumpers trying to do this too as I read.

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Wednesday, 27 November 2013

Worthy Cause- Mythology Helen's Guardian's

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You may not know this incredible lady name Helen Boswell but she is a dear dear friend of mine who also happens to be a pretty bad ass indie author on top of being a wicked biology teacher and a wonderful mother of two. It brought all of us close to her sadness to find out she was diagnosed with Lymphoma Cancer. A bunch of us have banded together to create a fundraiser of sorts to raise money for her. We have all sorts of donations pouring in everyday from people whom may or may not have known her for long. She is such a sweet person that we want to help her out. So if you could please visit the Facebook page we have made to sponsor this fantastic mission it would be greatly appreciated.

Facebook Page:
Helen's Guardians

I met her a while back thanks to a friend of mine on twitter, she was telling me about this book name Mythology, she kept telling me how brilliant it was and how I should read it. So I decided to follow her and her book character Micah. Low and behold I started to befriend her, she was so witty and kind I enjoyed talking to her. She was always around if I need advice on anything, it was very easy to open up to her. When my twitter friend whom told me about Helen sent me Mythology I got completely blown away from the story. It was riveting and spellbinding, I because a little in awe from this multitasking superwomen. She inspired me when it came to taking a leap of faith and start writing, she also encouraged my fan art which was pretty thrilling :), made me feel like I could contribute somehow when it came to her work and help spread the word.

She is by far one of the greatest people I've ever had the privilege to meet, I may not have met her in person but one day I hope to and thank her for just being a friend and an over all great person. I haven't met one person yet who hasn't been touched in someway after meeting her. She honestly lightens all of us.

So if you wish to help with our mission like the page, share it on social media, buy her books or enter the raffle ones it's up and running. Anything at all, little or small helps at this point.

Lets help kick Cancer to the curb and show it no mercy.

Change your avi on Facebook or Twitter to this to help out.

(author Helen Boswell)

Helen Boswell is originally from upstate New York. She obtained her Ph.D. in Biological Sciences from the University at Buffalo and currently teaches biology at Southern Utah University. She enjoys playing with her two little boys, camping, gardening, eating large bowls of ice cream after the kids go to bed, and hanging out on the couch with her husband to watch Breaking Bad, Louis CK, and Wilfred -- and of course, writing.

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

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A demon with a pure heart, Micah Condie lives his life by a code of ethics, but breaking that code may be the only way for him to survive. A supernatural entity in her own right, Hope Gentry would do anything in her power to protect her loved ones, but she may be the one who puts them in peril.

When the Demon Impiorum challenges the laws that keep guardians and demons in balance, ancient enforcers of justice intervene. Micah, Hope, and their mentor Jonathan become entangled in a conspiracy that will test even the deepest love and trust.

Someone will commit an act of betrayal. Someone will forever abandon a loved one.

Someone will enter THE WICKED

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