Neversea by Jeanette Penner and David Bernstein

 Title: NeverSea

Author: Jenetta Penner & David Bernstein
Series Title: Echoes of the Lost
Published: December 12th 2017
Format: Kindle
Source: Authors

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Summary:

Can a pure, but broken heart fuel the war to control the NeverSea?
“The Little Mermaid & Peter Pan together in a sci-fi retelling.”

Forced under the sea, seventeen-year-old Arya fights, alongside her sisters, to take down the Syndicate—a group looking to genetically redesign humanity against their will. When a routine patrol goes horribly wrong, she reunites with Peter, the ousted former leader of the Lost Boys. Arya and Peter’s tortured past, filled with genetic experimentation, fuel their need for justice.

Years earlier, Peter left young Arya when she needed him the most, leaving her torn from James, the love of her life.

Now, Arya has no choice, but to trust Peter or risk losing everything.

In a future where a constantly rising sea has swallowed nearly all the land on Earth, Arya and Peter fight to regain control of Neverland, a massive floating settlement, now controlled by the Syndicate.

The abilities forced on them years ago, are now the weapons they need to fight back.

Readers Thoughts:

I received this book as an Advance Readers Copy for an honest review.

I was so excited to start this book. When it popped up in my email, my excitement to read another one of Jenetta’s novels had me going. Especially if it was a collab. However…. immediately after starting, there were some issues.

The first chapter (prelude) was jumping in years with WAY to much nonsense that I felt was unnecessary. Honestly it wasn’t what I pictured a good starter would be. I figured something a little more personal. Not in the form of data.

My biggest problem with NeverSea is that it moved way to fast. Half way through the novel and you are still on the same day. The day seemed it would never end. Honestly, there was too much going on. I felt as though it should have been broken down as a span of a couple of days.

Now that I got that out of the way. The characters.

in NeverSea, you are following two main characters. Peter and Arya. Two genetically modified teens who were forced into experimentation as young children. Peter has the ability to fly, among other abilities. Arya has the ability to breathe under water with the sonar sensitivity as a dolphin.

The summary points that this is a Little Mermaid and Peter Pan retelling with a sci-fi twist, must like the Lunar Chronicles. However, I felt as though there was no connection to the characters. Peter was too obsessed with finding Tiger Lilly and Arya with revenge that they didn’t really click with their peers, who look to them for guidance.

All in all, this book deserves a disappointing 2 stars, but because of the interesting retelling, I give it an honest three.

** I was asked to write a review for this novel.
It was not agreed for the review to be positive.
I’m not compensated for my reviews.**

Born of Sand and Scorn by Lindsey Pouge (ARC) Review

Title: Borne of Sand and Scorn 

Author: Lindsey Pouge 

Published: October 31st, 2017 

Pages: 126 

Format: Kindle edition 

Source: Given as an ARC read for an honest review. 

 Summary: Death favors no one. ​ In the bustling industrial cities of Victorian America, soot clouds darken the skies, plaguing citizens with Black Lung. Rich or poor, young or old, no matter their station, no one is able to escape the life-threatening disease, and the West family is no exception. Overcome by death and sickness, the Wests flee to the New Territories for refuge, only to discover more devastation. Wind and drought ravage the land and no one is safe. No place on earth is untouched by The Shift. ​ Borne of Sand and Scorn is the prelude to the post-apocalyptic adventure, Dust and Shadow, and is a Forgotten Lands Series Prequel. 

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 Readers Thoughts: I received an advanced copy of this novel for an honest review before release. Where do I start? Lindsey has done it again. She has given us a short preview of Lizzy, Jo’s ancestor and the starter of the butterfly necklace. Lizzy made this series seem more personal. You have a young woman who suffers from black lung. She and her family, try to run from the danger to the Wild West. Only the west isn’t what they thought it would be. Que in Brandon. Our kind Marshal, who has a troubled past and a bruised heart. He never knew what love was like, until he met our Lizzy. Brandon and Lizzy are the start of the Forgotten Lands series. This prequel allows us to see how Sagebrush was started. How the town becomes what we know in Dust and Shadow. What I personally loved was that in Dust and Shadow, Lizzy and Brandon have been mentioned several times. So for Lindsey to bring these two characters to life, to see how it was all started, it was icing on the cake. I could not wait to get to the end. It has the reader’s attention from the first page to the last. 

 You can get a copy of Borne of Sand and Scorn for Kindle HERE for only .99!!!! 

 ** I was asked to write a review for this novel. It was not agreed for the review to be positive. I’m not compensated for my reviews.**

The Star-touched Queen by Roshani Chokshi

Title: The Star-Touched Queen

Author: Roshani Chokshi

Series Title: The Star-Touched Queen

Published: April 26, 2016

Pages: 342

Format: Audiobook

Source: Audible - Self Purchased

Narrator: Priya Ayyar

Summary: Fate and fortune. Power and passion. What does it take to be the queen of a kingdom when you’re only seventeen?

Maya is cursed. With a horoscope that promises a marriage of death and destruction, she has earned only the scorn and fear of her father’s kingdom. Content to follow more scholarly pursuits, her whole world is torn apart when her father, the Raja, arranges a wedding of political convenience to quell outside rebellions. Soon Maya becomes the queen of Akaran and wife of Amar. Neither roles are what she expected: As Akaran’s queen, she finds her voice and power. As Amar’s wife, she finds something else entirely: Compassion. Protection. Desire…

But Akaran has its own secrets—thousands of locked doors, gardens of glass, and a tree that bears memories instead of fruit. Soon, Maya suspects her life is in danger. Yet who, besides her husband, can she trust? With the fate of the human and Otherworldly realms hanging in the balance, Maya must unravel an ancient mystery that spans reincarnated lives to save those she loves the most…including herself.

Giveaway

So it has been a while since I did a giveaway..... And here it is! A copy of The Last Place on Earth. (Coffee mug not included) 

Now there are some rules and requirements. Also more ways to enter!

This GiveAway is International and will end at 2250 (or 1050 pm US EST) on November 3rd. Winner will be announced on November 4th! Here are the rules.
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• You must be 18 years or older to enter. If you are younger than 18, you must have parental consent, for I will need your mailing address.
• You must be following me on Instagram and/or Twitter
• To enter, you must comment below your Instagram and/or Twitter username. You must also tell me a story. Tell me what your favorite place on Earth is, and why.
• For extra points,  comment on my Twitter and/or IG post "done" so I know you commented on my blog post. If you comment on both, please include IG/Twitter username in comments. (If you comment on both, that is 2 extra entries.)

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May the odds be ever in your favor

Gemini (ARC) by Sonya Mukherjee

Title: Gemini

Author: Sonya Mukherjee

Published: July 26, 2016

Pages: 336

Format: Paperback

Source: Given as an ARC read for an honest review.

Summary: Seventeen-year-old conjoined twins Clara and Hailey have lived in the same small town their entire lives—no one stares at them anymore. But there are cracks in their quiet existence, and they’re slowly becoming more apparent.

Clara and Hailey are at a crossroads. Clara wants to stay close to home, avoid all attention, and study the night sky. Hailey wants to travel the world, learn from great artists, and dance with mysterious boys.

As high school graduation approaches, each twin must untangle her dreams from her sister’s, and figure out what it means to be her own person.

Dust and Shadow (ARC) by Lindsey Pouge

Title: Dust and Shadow

Author: Lindsey Pouge

Series Title: Forgotten Lands

Published: September 10th 2017

Pages: 366

Format: PDF file

Source: Given as an ARC read for an honest review.

Summary: Eleven years ago, my mother was murdered, and still, her killer lives in plain sight. In Sagebrush Canyon, thirst rules, ignorance is power, and nothing is as it seems. It’s been two centuries since the boom of the Industrial Revolution sent the Victorian world into a devastating climatic shift. Now, chivalry is dead and the frills and frivolities of the romantic era are no more than a fading memory. Jo has kept to the safety of her family’s farm, desperate to forget the horrific day that took her mother and left Jo battered and broken. But the marshal of Sagebrush is everywhere--he controls everything--and for years Jo has had to stomach the false pleasantries and knowing glint in the eyes of the man who killed her mother. When Jo discovers how deep the marshal’s seedy dealings run she decides that fear will no longer keep her silent. But just when Jo plans to expose him for what he really is, the marshal plays a card of his own—his notoriously scandalous son, Clayton. As Jo and Clayton are thrust together, lines become blurred, truths are revealed, and Jo must decide what she is willing to sacrifice in exchange for retribution. Dust and Shadow is a post-apocalyptic love story and Victorian adventure set in a devastated and forgotten world of the American wild west.

ARC Reads and Bailey

I have been working on two ARC reads the past few weeks. What is sad, is that every time I get into my reading, something bad happens and I have to stop. Sadly, I think I will be taking a break from ARC readings for a while. I'll most likely just stick to one author, until I can get things situated with work and life. 

As you can see I have two books in these photos. Dust and Shadow by the wonderful Lindsey Pouge. And Gemini by Sonya Mukherjee. I have read quite a few books from Lindsey, but this is a first from Ms. Mukherjee. I am hoping to be done with Dust and Shadow here soon. Gemini is taking longer than planned. Since I have never read a book with conjoined twins, I'm having a hard time grasping it. 

Now little miss Bailey is getting bigger by the day. two weeks ago was her first vet appointment. She did very well and took her shots like a big girl. Yesterday, I took this photo of her.

As you can see, her ears are starting to stand up. She will be 2 months old on Wednesday, and I'm so happy that I have her. She's a rotten mess and a pain in my butt. But she is a good girl and is learning fast.

I am hoping to start doing more posts, here in the future. I am not writing enough on my blog and feel bad for getting behind. But like with my ARC reads, every time I get started on a post, something comes up.

Until next time,



Meet Bailey

On Sunday, my husband and I got up early and drove 1.5 hours. Why? Because we got a puppy.

Everyone, meet Bailey.

Get to Know Me Tag

Get to Know Me Tag

I came across of this tag on DayDreamersThoughts Blog and thought this would be a fun thing to do!

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Books

Can you stop reading at any time, or does it have to be a certain page or chapter?
I prefer to finish reading at the end of a chapter. But, when you work a lot, like me, you learn to stop where you can.
Do you eat or drink anything whilst reading?
Not really no. If i drink something, it is coffee.
Can you read listening to music or watching tv?
Not TV. I can read with music in the background. I've learned to tune things out over the years.
One book at a time or several at once?
I prefer one at a time. But on occasion I will have two books sent to me by authors, to read. Like this month I have two i am working on.
Reading at home or everywhere?
Everywhere! Reading at home has now become a little difficult, have too much going on at the house.
Reading out loud or in your head?
In my head for sure.
Do you read ahead or skip pages?
I use to. But now I can't get myself to do that.
Breaking the spine or keeping it new?
I prefer to keep it new. But I find the mass market paperbacks are hard to read without breaking the spine.
Do you write books or just read them?
At the moment, just read but I would love to write one, one day.
Five favorite books:
I can't decide on 5 individual books. So here are 5 series/trilogies that are my favorite.
Article 5 Trilogy by Kristen Simmons
Configured Trilogy by Jenetta Penner
A Saratoga Love Story series by Lindsey Pouge
Elixir by Ted Galdi (stand alone)
After trilogy by William R. Forstchen
The last book that you read?
I’m currently reading Gemini by Sonya Mukherjee and Dust and Shadow by Lindsey Pouge

Angel's Blood by Nalini Singh

Title: Angel's Blood

Author: Nalini Singh

Series Title: Guild Hunter

Published: January 1, 2006

Pages: 339

Format: Mass Market Paperback

Source: Self Purchaced

 

Summary:

Vampire hunter Elena Deveraux knows she is the best- but she does not know if even she is good enough for this job. Hired by the dangerously beautiful archangel Raphael, a being so lethal that no mortal wants his attention, Elena knows failure is not an option—even if the task is impossible.

Because this time, it's not a wayward vamp she has to track. It's an archangel gone bad.

The job will put Elena in the midst of a killing spree like no other—and pull her to the razor's edge of passion. Even if the hunt does not destroy her, succumbing to Raphael’s seductive touch just might. For when archangels play, mortals break.  

Best Instagram Photos and A New Book?

My current read while at work

It's been a while again. I have had quite a bit come up. Hubby is in the process of a new job. Let me tell you I am so proud of him. He is trying to get on with the local police department.

so nervous and excited at the same time.

Review: World Before (ARC) by Lindsey Pouge and Lindsey Fairleigh

Star Rating: 4/5 stars

Recommend: Yes

Final Thoughts: Excellent intro to characters

I received a copy of this book for an honest review by the wonderful Lindsey Pouge. This is possibly the shortest review I have ever written. I absolutely enjoyed this novel. I felt as though I was able to connect with the characters better knowing their stories of Before. I can't say if I have a favorite part and I do not intend to do any spoilers. Again, shortest review ever! Do I recommend? Yes, I recommend after completing the series. Final thoughts: sobbing my eyes out and smiling like a girl who got her favorite treat You can order World Before on Amazon for Kindle HERE or for Paperback HERE

Until next time my Dragons! 

Jenny

Review: The Jewel (Lone City #1) by Amy Fleming

Star Rating: 4/5 stars

Recommend: Yes

Final Thoughts: Distraught from cliffhanger

I got The Jewel on a whim during a buy two for one sale via Audible. Which is narrated by Erin Spencer. I read the reviews for the audiobook and got a lot of mixed reviews. A lot of people didn't enjoy the narrator's speech and way of narrating. They said she "constantly sounded as though she was complaining." However, I found it rather enjoyable. Erin was clear and simple. It felt as though she was the character, Violet.

My overall rating for the audiobook: 4/5 Stars.

My overall rating for the narrator: 4/5 Stars

My overall rating of the cover: 5/5 Stars. The cover is absolutely gorgeous. At first glance you'd be under the impression that The Jewel was apart of The Selection Series by Kiera Cass.

Below is my official review for the book.

Review: Immersed by Jenetta Penner (ARC)

Last month I had the chance to read and review Immersed, book two for the Configured trilogy. However, with everything that has been going on, I hadn't had a chance to post the review.

Star Rating: 4/5

Recommend: Yes

Summary: On Withdrawals

Warning possible Spoilers

***I received an ARC Copy of Immersed by the author for an advanced read/review.***

Saying Goodbye is Hard

It's never easy to say goodbye. It's even harder when you have to say goodbye to someone you love.

I know I don't post a lot, but I won't be posting much on my social media. This week my husband and I have to get ready to travel to Tennessee, to officially say goodbye to my Papaw. Papaw passed away this past weekend and everyone is trying hard to hold it together. Papaw was one of those people, that he usually kept to himself and was quiet. However when he did speak, there was something to learn. He was highly respected in my family. Papaw didn't take no crap. He encouraged all of us, grandkids and parents, to chase our dreams.

My last conversation with Papaw, was just last week. I told him that Ashton was chasing a dream and he said that he wished Ashton luck. That he was proud for Ashton's choices. I told him how much I missed him. That I was glad he and Mamaw were going to Georgia. He told me not to work too hard. Which I try not too.

I never in my life, thought that that would be our last conversation. I was even planning on calling him again soon.

As I draw this post to a close, remember that family is more important than anything else.

Until next time, my dragons.

Jenny

In Search of a Senior Thoroughbred

I am on a Facebook page and made a post trying to find a horse I owned. We were having a hard time getting the post to share, so I am putting it on my blog

This is a long shot. But I am hoping someone can help.
Back in 2010, My military family had to move to Alaska. Which meant I had to sell my horse. Ever since then I've been trying to find him. I sold him to a family and they had emailed me in 2011, saying they didn't want him anymore. Before I was able to work out details for a family friend to pick him up, they sold him. I know he might not be around anymore, I just want to know where he went and if he was happy. If he is still around, I would love to have him back. He was my best friend and it killed me to sell him.
I don't know his registered name, for it was changed before I got him. But his show name was Second Stride, we called him Strider. He's English trained, hunter/jumper.
He's a senior, black (bay during summer, he loved to be in the sun) thoroughbred gelding. Only marking is a small white star. He stands around 17-18 hh which was unusually tall for his breed. I sold him in the Fayetteville, NC area. The last time I heard of him, he was boarded at a small farm in Raeford, NC called Saddletree Farm (there are two in NC). The owner of the farm at the time was a German hunter/jumper named Melissa Carr. She came and rode him before the new owners bought him, to see how he was trained. She said he was perfect.

STATION FOSAAN Book Review

So I'm on a Facebook page where authors ask for readers to read and review their books. This is my first from this page.

Star Review: 3.5

Recommend: Yes

Final Thoughts: Great teen SciFi, terrible Editing

Zephyr and Reading Problems

Yesterday I was nervous and excited all day. Why? you ask? Well Simple, I was getting a new pet. Normal people get excited for a dog or a cat. But for me, I got a fish. Yup, that's correct. A fish.

After running to Wal-Mart, I was sorely disappointed. All the fish looked sick. Now I wanted a specific type of fish. Not a gold fish or a guppy. I wanted a Betta. I always loved betta fish. So, hubs and I went to petsmart and I found my fish!

Before the reveal, here is a short story of my first bettas.

Once upon a time I had 3 at once. 2 males and a female. I gave one male to my youngest brother (my oldest male betta). Then I kept the two reds. Shark and..... honestly, I never named the female. She was a little witch. One day, I came home from school to find that the female killed Shark, my gorgeous red male. I was so upset.

To be frank, I have no clue what happened to the female.

New Books and Questions

As of late I had a hard time sticking to Jane Eyre. I have too many questions about the publishing style, that I can't seem to get far. That and I was mostly reading it until I got a new book in.
Oh.... I will torture you on this one. I can't tell you the title. I'm reading this for a friend, which I a, glad she's letting me give this a try.

I am so excited!!!! I haven't gotten as far as I'd want to be. Which sucks. Life is starting to get in my way.

But on the brighter side of things, I got a book I preordered....... FINALLY!!!!!

Audible: My First Experience

To in today's post I am talking about Audible.

Now I have heard of Audible before, an online audiobook source. However, I almost didn't want to do it.
First I looked at the prices. The first month was Free and following months was 14.99 p/m. Okay, that sounds good. Then I looked at the prices of the audiobooks alone. Example:

It's Been A While

I want to start with apologizing to my readers. A lot has been going on. First lets start with what this month is to me.
June is Scoliosis Awareness Month.

As a Scoliosis patient, I'm excited to here that this even exists. Scoliosis is common, but not as much. Just recently am I learning more about my condition. I even learned that there is a better treatment then what I did as a teen. The only problem?
The closest clinic is in a different state and I can't afford the treatment, even with insurance. :(


This morning I had finished listening to my first book, via Audible. I was a little weary at first on getting an Audible account. I saw it as way to expensive. Then I thought about it. I never have time to read much anymore, so why not try audiobooks. So I did. I had listened to The Ending by Lindey Pouge and Lindsey Fairleigh.
I had downloaded the second book (which I won in a contest) Into The Fire, this morning. I will be listening to it through out the day.

Meet Author Jenetta Penner

I have a wonderful treat for you all!!!

An interview with Jenetta Penner, author of Configured! So come on in, grab a cup of coffee and meet Jenetta!

I had the wonderful opportunity to read Configured before it's release in 2016. I fell in love with it! You can read my review HERE. Now I am waiting on Immersed, which sounds a-mazing. Jenetta is the second author to do this review. I had asked if she could share with us a teaser, however, Immersed is still in it's editing stage and she said she would love too once that is done. So we all have to wait in anticipation! *screams with excitement*  



Review: Expiation (Touched #4) by Elisa S. Amore

Star review : 3 out of 5

Conclusion: disappointed 

I preordered Expiation with excitement for an excellent ending... but I was a little more upset about it than anything. It felt more like fan fiction, it wasn't true to the "true love" theme of the series.

Review: Conflict (ARC) By Shannon Drawe

3.5 stars. Review to come shortly

I received a copy of this book in return for an honest review.

This book gave me a feel of The Hunger Games with Super naturals

And the Winner is.......

For the past month I held an AWESOME giveaway. I was so nervous at first, because the last giveaway I held, people were upset that it was US only. Now that I have a job. I made my recent one International.

The feedback amazed me.

I had a TON of people entered. With three ways to enter too!

When it became close to closing, I made sure to let my followers know.

Of course it's not fun until some harmless teasing is done!

Without further ado. My Winner is.........

Review: After You by JoJo Moyes

Star Review: 5/5 stars

Recommend: Highly!

This was such a great way to continue Lou's story.
It is a sequel not like any other. With twists and turns you wouldn't expect.
I loved reading as Lou learned to trust herself again. Learned to move on from the past. As well as learning to tell the past to a stranger she notices looks a lot like Will Traynor.
I was heartbroken with the way it was portrayed of Lou's way of coping with loss. But if you really looked at it, everyone has their own way of coping and finding a way to move on.
While reading After You, I had the distinct feeling that Lou was never going to live again. (As Will had told her many times.) however, the more I read, the more I saw her discovering herself, except the past and welcome the future.
JoJo Moyes as a talent of showing you a real life scenario and makes you learn from it. That was what I got from Me Before You and what I got from After You.

You know what my favorite part of Lou's story? In Spring of 2018, we will be able to get book 3!

That's right, Book 3 of Lou's story! JoJo Moyes announced it last month on Facebook! EEECK! I m so excited!

Review: Spring Clean By Proxy by Robert Bayley

Star review: 2.5/5 stars

Recommend: If High on Shrooms

I received this book to read for an honest review. You are following Vanessa, a middle aged woman living in a small town in England. She owns a well established day care after her divorce with her husband, Jack. You follow her journey in her belief that she will end up suffocating to death from the lack of air, and her sanity slowly going, when she believes that she is the last human alive. Vanessa also has an interest in her mail man, John. John has told Vanessa about his idea of going back to sch I received this book to read for an honest review. You are following Vanessa, a middle aged woman living in a small town in England. She owns a well established day care after her divorce with her husband, Jack. You follow her journey in her belief that she will end up suffocating to death from the lack of air, and her sanity slowly going, when she believes that she is the last human alive.

GIVEAWAY!!!!!!!!

Welcome to part Two of the giveaway, that was posted on Instagram. For this portion you must leave a comment below with you Instagram Username in the comment. That will equal you second entry.
The winner will receive both FrostBlood and Empress of a Thousand Skies as well as a gorgeous bracelet. Read below for the rules and original post from Instagram.
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It's #giveaway time!!!! Winner will receive FrostBlood AND Empress of a Thousand Skies with an awesome bracelet!!! (Did I forget to mention that both books are hardcovers?)
This GiveAway is International and will end at 2250 (or 1050 pm US EST) on April 1st. Winner will be announced on April 2nd! Here are the rules.
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•You must be following me (I will be checking)
No giveaway accounts and profiles must be public.
•Repost this photo with the hashtag #csb_giveaway
•For a second entry go to my blog and comment on the post about this giveaway. Make sure you leave your IG username in the comment.
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May the odds be ever in your favor.
Don't forget to have fun!

Ramblings of a Book Dragon: Worst Books Read

So in his post I decided to share the books that were my worst reads. I understand everyone had there own opinions. But these were either so bad I cajoled finish them, or I did and I was highly disappointed.

So Here are their books.

Review: Secret of Camp Whispering Pines by Tara Ellis

Star Rating: 4/5 Stars

Recommend: Yes for your Nancy Drews out there

Here is my extremely short review for Tara Ellis's second book in her Samantha Wolf Mysteries.

I received a copy of this book for an honest review.

I was not disappointed. Tara Ellis did it once again. This book not only was just as fun and fast paced as the first book, but it was another good mystery. I was so excited to get a message from Tara, asking me to read this book for an honest review, since I loved the first one. Sammantha Wolf reminds me of a younger, modern Nancy Drew. I highly recommend this book to any kids or younger teens who loved Nancy Drew. Forgive me for the short review, but I just loved it so much, I can't write it do I was not disappointed. Tara Ellis did it once again. This book not only was just as fun and fast paced as the first book, but it was another good mystery. I was so excited to get a message from Tara, asking me to read this book for an honest review, since I loved the first one. Sammantha Wolf reminds me of a younger, modern Nancy Drew. I highly recommend this book to any kids or younger teens who loved Nancy Drew. Forgive me for the short review, but I just loved it so much, I can't write it down!

You can check out The Secret of Camp Whispering Pines HERE 

Review: The Mystery of Hollow Inn by Tara Ellis

Star Rating: 4/5 Stars

Recommend: Great for Middle School Grade

I reached out to Ms. Ellis on GoodReads when she first came out with this book. She was looking for reviewers who was willing to read her new middle school level mystery novel.

I was so thrilled to get a chance to read it because I LOVE (still do) Nancy Drew and the Hardy Boys. So I gave this book a chance and love it! I highly recommend if you have a middle school grade reader who loves Nancy Drew.

So here is my short and quick review!

Review: The Fallen Vampire by Beata Blitz

The Fallen Vampire by Beata Blitz

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


Summary:
THE FALLEN VAMPIRE is the first volume in the FLUX & FIRMAMENT romance series for young adults. This epic adventure takes place in an entirely new universe—The Realm of the Cloud Lords, created by a catastrophic experiment at the Large Hadron Collidor, which has led to a fusion between our world and another dimension.

Review: Just Another Season by Avery Longley

Star Review: 2.5 /5

Recommend: It's okay

Summary:

Emma is just another sports reporter...except she hates sports. Ryan is just another hockey goalie...except an injury has his career in doubt. What happens when these two are forced to live with each other over the course of the year? Will it simply be Just Another Season or will sparks fly?

Rablings of a Book Dragon: my Reading story

I have noticed that, over time, my taste in books have progressively changed over time. As do other readers.
I started off reading books that had something to do with horses. The book that spiked my interest in reading was Black Beauty. Not the short versions they have now. The thick ones, the ones that had more to the story. Then I was hooked into the Black Stallion series. Which seems to never end. I still have my Black Stallion series too.
Over time I moved to the classics. Jane Austen and Jack London. After a couple of years I read Christian fiction. Mostly historical fiction. That one lasted a long time. A good 4 years, I read nothing but Christian historical fiction. Sometime during that same time frame I read manga.
A lot of people, I noticed, don't like to call mangas books. Why? Your guess is as good as mine. I have no clue. To me it was also a book, just a little more chaotic and visual.
The first manga series I read was 20 volumes and called Black Cat. Loved Black Cat. It was full of action and fun. My last one I completed was Rurouni Kenshin (28 volumes total) After I finished Rurouni Kenshin, I couldn't get back into mangas anymore.
Eventually I got out of Christian fiction too. Fell in love with Nicholas Sparks and JoJo Moyes. Fought zombies with Jamie McGuire. Survived the Hunger Games.
In the end, I discovered YA. A genre I never got into. I went from childrens books straight to Adult. But never YA. I started slowly a few years back. Now I am hooked.
However, one genre that I love the most that no one seems to write, is New Adult. A genre that is more towards people my age. Ones that I could relate too. New Adult is a fairly new genre that few authors write, so it seems. So as I wait for this genre to expand more, I am stuck with YA.
How did you start reading? What books/genres got you started?
Let me know in the comments below.


In the meantime, Read on my dragons!

Jenny

Review: Three Dark Crowns

Star Rating: 3/5 stars

Recommend: Yes but stay focused.

This review is for 2016's release Three Dark Crowns. I have done periodic updates during my progress with this book. I started this book in December, intending to make it my final read for 2016. but then something happened.

Most Anticipated Books of 2017

It is 2017, which means we'll be getting a slew of new books to read. But I am more interested in specific books. In today's post, I will share what books I am most excited for!



The Bear and the Nightingale

The Bear and the Nightingale is apparently a twist on a Russian Folklore.

This book was JUST released on January 10th of 2017. But it looks and sounds good!

"At the edge of the Russian wilderness, winter lasts most of the year and the snowdrifts grow taller than houses. But Vasilisa doesn’t mind—she spends the winter nights huddled around the embers of a fire with her beloved siblings, listening to her nurse’s fairy tales. Above all, she loves the chilling story of Frost, the blue-eyed winter demon, who appears in the frigid night to claim unwary souls. Wise Russians fear him, her nurse says, and honor the spirits of house and yard and forest that protect their homes from evil.

After Vasilisa’s mother dies, her father goes to Moscow and brings home a new wife. Fiercely devout, city-bred, Vasilisa’s new stepmother forbids her family from honoring the household spirits. The family acquiesces, but Vasilisa is frightened, sensing that more hinges upon their rituals than anyone knows.

And indeed, crops begin to fail, evil creatures of the forest creep nearer, and misfortune stalks the village. All the while, Vasilisa’s stepmother grows ever harsher in her determination to groom her rebellious stepdaughter for either marriage or confinement in a convent.

As danger circles, Vasilisa must defy even the people she loves and call on dangerous gifts she has long concealed—this, in order to protect her family from a threat that seems to have stepped from her nurse’s most frightening tales"

Come and Meet Author: Lindsey Pouge

I am so excited about this "interview" that I did. I got to talk to Lindsey Pouge and ask her what I personally have wanted to ask. I first discovered her books when she wrote After the Ending, which is one of my all time favorite dystopian novels. Sadly, I haven't read the rest of the series, however now that they are all published, I will be binge-reading.
One thing I love about her is that she is honest and her writing is fresh and relatable. I know you all will love to read her books too!
You can visit her website HERE and get more information on her books.

So everyone! Lets meet the awesome Lindsey Pouge!

Featured Reader

I had asked my followers from Instagram if they wanted to be featured on my blog and answer some questions and share their bookish story and allow their followers to get to know them more.

So everyone meet the first Reader.

Meet Becky from Derbyshire, U.K.! She is known on Instagram as The5thBookReader. She has awesome photos on her account and is such an awesome character! She is so sweet and friendly. I highly suggest you go follow her on Instagram if you aren't already!

Top 10 Bookish Pet-Peeve

So As you can see from the title, I am talking about my bookish pet-peeves.
The ones that drive me crazy.
The notorious.
The ones that make me fume.
I know, I know. By now you are saying just get on with the list. Well, here it is.

Wordless Wednesday: New Book Edition