April 30, 2013

Waiting on Wednesday

The Iron TraitorTitle: The Iron Traitor.
Author: Julie Kagawa.
Summary:

"IN THE REAL WORLD, WHEN YOU VANISH INTO THIN AIR FOR A WEEK, PEOPLE TEND TO NOTICE After his unexpected journey into the lands of the fey, Ethan Chase just wants to get back to normal. Well, as "normal" as you can be when you see faeries every day of your life. Suddenly the former loner with the bad reputation has someone to try for-his girlfriend, Kenzie. Never mind that he's forbidden to see her again. But when your name is Ethan Chase and your sister is one of the most powerful faeries in the Nevernever, "normal" simply isn't to be. For Ethan's nephew, Keirran, is missing, and may be on the verge of doing something unthinkable in the name of saving his own love. Something that will fracture the human and faery worlds forever, and give rise to the dangerous fey known as the Forgotten. As Ethan's and Keirran's fates entwine and Keirran slips further into darkness, Ethan's next choice may decide the fate of them all."

Release Date: 10/29/13

Book Review: What The Spell

What the Spell? (Life's a Witch, #1)Title: What The Spell.
Author: Brittany Geragotelis.
Format: Audio Book.
Series: Yes, #1.
Source: Publisher.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster.
Published Date: 1/29/2013.
Summary:

"A teenage witch juggles popularity and romance while keeping her powers a secret in this spellbinding debut. Almost-sixteen-year-old Brooklyn feels invisible, but she desperately wants to be pretty, to be popular, to be adored by a cute guy. Luckily for her, she’s a witch about to come of age—so she’s only a few spells away from making it all happen. On her milestone birthday, Brooklyn’s conservative parents finally unbind her powers, which include the ability to magically match couples with a love spell. Brooklyn uses her special skills to get a makeover, new friends, and the attention of her crush, Asher. But the popular clique Brooklyn wants to infiltrate puts her in the same precarious position as her Salem ancestors: If she’s found out, she could be vilified—and lose Asher in the process. Can she make the most of her magic, or will she be luckless and loveless? Be careful what you witch for!"

Cover:

I don't think I could give a accurate and true opinion on the cover, because I've never actually seen it in person, but instead online.

My Thoughts:

Who wouldn't want to be one of the popular kids at their high school? Who wouldn't want everyone looking up at them and spend their weekends partying with celebrities? But how high of a price would you pay to become a part of the Elite? Would you change your friends, change your looks, and change your morals?

"What The Spell" follows a girl who did all of the above and some more, to finally become one of the Elite. There are a lot of changes going on for Brooklyn right at the beginning of the story, not only is she striving to become one of the populars, but she's finally getting her witch powers granted to her on her birthday!

After having spent lunch everyday with her only friend, the school councilor, and browsing the web about witches and spells, Brooklyn is tired of the boring life she's been living and wants something new. She wants to become one of the Elite. And she's ready to do anything she has to, to fit in and stick out; including changing her entire body with a few small spells.

The rest of the story follows Brooklyn and her attempt to satisfy the Elite by helping two other members cheat on a test, by tee-peeing the principles house, and even by helping them break into the councilor's (her once best friend) office to take a peek at their records. But soon things aren't as great as seem them with the Elite, the group is caught breaking into the offices at night, the Elite black mail Brooklyn with a picture of her kissing another boy (threatening to send it to Brooklyn's boyfriend), and a video where she's using her witch powers to unlock the school door.

The story ends with Brooklyn confessing and standing by all of her bad choices; which I really liked, she had no excuses and accepted what ever punishment she had coming for her. Brooklyn grew up a lot; she became herself, not a member of the Elite. I don't want to give too much else away, because you really have to read the book yourself!

Overall I enjoyed the characters, even though at times I wanted to grab Brooklyn by the shoulders and give her a good shake! "What The Spell" was a light and fun witchy read!

It's Monday What Am I Reading?

Welcome to Turning Pages!

This week I'm reading two books (Do you guys do that too? Read more than one book at a time?) Immortal Eclipse by Sherry Soule (which is a e-book that I can't read during school hours so I read it once I get home) and Fallen by Lauren Kate (which I take to school). If you've read any of these titles feel free to leave any comments below!

Immortal EclipseImmortal Eclipse, by Sherry Soule.

"A devoted fashionata and practical New Yorker, Skylar Blackwell doesn’t believe in the supernatural—until she inherits Summerwind Mansion. . . . When her uncle is brutally murdered, and the cops seem uninterested in following up the case, Skylar journeys to California to seek answers. Her search for clues is soon overshadowed by haunting nightmares of a young woman also murdered in the house. Now the inhabitants of Summerwind are mysteriously dying, leaving no evidence as to how or why, and Skylar finds herself in a deadly race against time to expose the killer—before they strike again. The problem is . . . whoever it is may not be human. Armed with only wit and Pradas, Skylar begins questioning the servants, but the growing list of suspects includes the sexy and brooding caretaker, Dorian, a man desperately trying to forget his tragic past. And a major distraction for Skylar. Determined to play detective—instead of the fashion police—and unravel the dark history of the mansion, Skylar is plunged into an otherworldly mystery that not even she can explain away. As the boundaries between reality and dreams blur, Skylar’s greatest challenge is to stay alive long enough to learn the truth."

Fallen (Lauren Kate's Fallen Series #1)Fallen, by Lauren Kate.

"There's something achingly familiar about Daniel Grigori. Mysterious and aloof, he captures Luce Price's attention from the moment she sees him on her first day at the Sword & Cross boarding school in sultry Savannah, Georgia. He's the one bright spot in a place where cell phones are forbidden, the other students are all screw-ups, and security cameras watch every move. Even though Daniel wants nothing to do with Luce—and goes out of his way to make that very clear—she can't let it go. Drawn to him like a moth to a flame, she has to find out what Daniel is so desperate to keep secret . . . even if it kills her. Dangerously exciting and darkly romantic, Fallen is a page turning thriller and the ultimate love story."

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April 28, 2013

BIG Book Haul! (Kinda)

Welcome to Turning Pages!

This past week (or so), I've had an awesome book week! I have a total of 5 books, 1 audio book, and 1 nook book! I don't think I've had this much in a while! Feel free to comment down below with either the link to your most recent book haul, or with your opinion on any of these titles.

Nook Book (For Review):

Immortal EclipseImmortal Eclipse, by Sherry Soule.

"A devoted fashionata and practical New Yorker, Skylar Blackwell doesn’t believe in the supernatural—until she inherits Summerwind Mansion. . . . When her uncle is brutally murdered, and the cops seem uninterested in following up the case, Skylar journeys to California to seek answers. Her search for clues is soon overshadowed by haunting nightmares of a young woman also murdered in the house. Now the inhabitants of Summerwind are mysteriously dying, leaving no evidence as to how or why, and Skylar finds herself in a deadly race against time to expose the killer—before they strike again. The problem is . . . whoever it is may not be human. Armed with only wit and Pradas, Skylar begins questioning the servants, but the growing list of suspects includes the sexy and brooding caretaker, Dorian, a man desperately trying to forget his tragic past. And a major distraction for Skylar. Determined to play detective—instead of the fashion police—and unravel the dark history of the mansion, Skylar is plunged into an otherworldly mystery that not even she can explain away. As the boundaries between reality and dreams blur, Skylar’s greatest challenge is to stay alive long enough to learn the truth."

Audio Book (For Review):

What Really Happened in Peru (The Bane Chronicles, #1)What Really Happened in Peru, by Cassandra Clare.

"Fans of The Mortal Instruments and The Infernal Devices know that Magnus Bane is banned from Peru—and now they can find out why. One of ten adventures in The Bane Chronicles. There are good reasons Peru is off-limits to Magnus Bane. Follow Magnus’s Peruvian escapades as he drags his fellow warlocks Ragnor Fell and Catarina Loss into trouble, learns several instruments (which he plays shockingly), dances (which he does shockingly), and disgraces his host nation by doing something unspeakable to the Nazca Lines. This standalone e-only short story illuminates the life of the enigmatic Magnus Bane, whose alluring personality populates the pages of the #1 New York Times bestselling series, The Mortal Instruments and The Infernal Devices series. This story in The Bane Chronicles, What Really Happened in Peru, is written by Sarah Rees Brennan and Cassandra Clare."

Library:

Altered (Altered, #1)Altered, by Jennifer Rush.

"When you can’t trust yourself, who can you believe? Everything about Anna’s life is a secret. Her father works for the Branch at the helm of its latest project: monitoring and administering treatments to the four genetically altered boys in the lab below their farmhouse. There’s Nick, Cas, Trev . . . and Sam, who’s stolen Anna’s heart. When the Branch decides it’s time to take the boys, Sam stages an escape, killing the agents sent to retrieve them. Anna is torn between following Sam or staying behind in the safety of her everyday life. But her father pushes her to flee, making Sam promise to keep her away from the Branch, at all costs. There’s just one problem. Sam and the boys don’t remember anything before living in the lab—not even their true identities. Now on the run, Anna soon discovers that she and Sam are connected in more ways than either of them expected. And if they’re both going to survive, they must piece together the clues of their past before the Branch catches up to them and steals it all away."

Purchased:

Delirium (Delirium, #1)Delirium, by Lauren Oliver.

"They say that the cure for Love will make me happy and safe forever. And I've always believed them. Until now. Now everything has changed. Now, I'd rather be infected with love for the tiniest sliver of a second than live a hundred years smothered by a lie. Lena looks forward to receiving the government-mandated cure that prevents the delirium of love and leads to a safe, predictable, and happy life, until ninety-five days before her eighteenth birthday and her treatment, when she falls in love."

Mad LoveMad Love, by Suzanne Selfors.

"When you're the daughter of the bestselling Queen of Romance, life should be pretty good. But 16-year-old Alice Amorous has been living a lie ever since her mother was secretly hospitalized for mental illness. After putting on a brave front for months, time is running out. The next book is overdue, and the Queen can't write it. Alice needs a story for her mother-and she needs one fast. That's when she meets Errol, a strange boy who claims to be Cupid, who insists that Alice write about the greatest love story in history: his tragic relationship with Psyche. As Alice begins to hear Errol's voice in her head and see things she can't explain, she must face the truth-that she's either inherited her mother's madness, or Errol is for real."

Legend (Legend, #1)Legend, by Marie Lu.

"What was once the western United States is now home to the Republic, a nation perpetually at war with its neighbors. Born into an elite family in one of the Republic’s wealthiest districts, fifteen-year-old June is a prodigy being groomed for success in the Republic’s highest military circles. Born into the slums, fifteen-year-old Day is the country’s most wanted criminal. But his motives may not be as malicious as they seem. From very different worlds, June and Day have no reason to cross paths—until the day June’s brother, Metias, is murdered and Day becomes the prime suspect. Caught in the ultimate game of cat and mouse, Day is in a race for his family’s survival, while June seeks to avenge Metias’s death. But in a shocking turn of events, the two uncover the truth of what has really brought them together, and the sinister lengths their country will go to keep its secrets. Full of nonstop action, suspense, and romance, this novel is sure to move readers as much as it thrills."

Clockwork Prince (The Infernal Devices, #2)Clockwork Prince, by Cassandra Clare.

"In the magical underworld of Victorian London, Tessa Gray has at last found safety with the Shadowhunters. But that safety proves fleeting when rogue forces in the Clave plot to see her protector, Charlotte, replaced as head of the Institute. If Charlotte loses her position, Tessa will be out on the street—and easy prey for the mysterious Magister, who wants to use Tessa’s powers for his own dark ends. With the help of the handsome, self-destructive Will and the fiercely devoted Jem, Tessa discovers that the Magister’s war on the Shadowhunters is deeply personal. He blames them for a long-ago tragedy that shattered his life. To unravel the secrets of the past, the trio journeys from mist-shrouded Yorkshire to a manor house that holds untold horrors, from the slums of London to an enchanted ballroom where Tessa discovers that the truth of her parentage is more sinister than she had imagined. When they encounter a clockwork demon bearing a warning for Will, they realize that the Magister himself knows their every move—and that one of their own has betrayed them. Tessa finds her heart drawn more and more to Jem, though her longing for Will, despite his dark moods, continues to unsettle her. But something is changing in Will—the wall he has built around himself is crumbling. Could finding the Magister free Will from his secrets and give Tessa the answers about who she is and what she was born to do? As their dangerous search for the Magister and the truth leads the friends into peril, Tessa learns that when love and lies are mixed, they can corrupt even the purest heart."

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April 25, 2013

WWW Wednesday

Welcome to Turning Pages!!

What am I currently reading?

Immortal Eclipse

Immortal Eclipse by Sherry Soule! I'm not sure how I feel about this one just yet, because I'm not very far into it. The release date is this upcoming week (April 30) so I hope to have a review up by then, as well as a guest post from Sherry Soule the day before.

What did I just finish reading?

Fragments (Partials, #2)

Fragments by Dan Wells. I completely feel in love with the first book Partials, and had GRAND expectations for this one! Dan Wells hit it out of the ball park with the new characters and the different surroundings in Fragments! Excited to write my reviews!

What do I plan on reading next?

What Really Happened in Peru (The Bane Chronicles, #1)

What Really Happened in Peru, by Cassandra Clare. I loved The Mortal Instruments series, even though I still haven't got the chance to finish it yet (I hope to this summer!), and I'm excited to listen to this one on audio. It's not actually part of the series, but it's more of a "side story" I guess you could say. It's the first book in the Bane chronicles, and I'm excited to see what really happened in Peru and why Magnus Bane is banned from there!

Waiting on Wednesday

TeardropTitle: Teardrop.
Author: Lauren Kate.
Summary:

"The first in a new series by Lauren Kate, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Fallen series, TEARDROP is an epic saga of heart-stopping romance, devastating secrets, and dark magic . . . a world where everything you love can be washed away. Never, ever cry. . . . Eureka Boudreaux's mother drilled that rule into her daughter years ago. But now her mother is gone, and everywhere Eureka goes he is there: Ander, the tall, pale blond boy who seems to know things he shouldn't, who tells Eureka she is in grave danger, who comes closer to making her cry than anyone has before. But Ander doesn't know Eureka's darkest secret: ever since her mother drowned in a freak accident, Eureka wishes she were dead, too. She has little left that she cares about, just her oldest friend, Brooks, and a strange inheritance—a locket, a letter, a mysterious stone, and an ancient book no one understands. The book contains a haunting tale about a girl who got her heart broken and cried an entire continent into the sea. Eureka is about to discover that the ancient tale is more than a story, that Ander might be telling the truth . . . and that her life has far darker undercurrents than she ever imagined."

Release Date: 10/22/13

April 23, 2013

It's Monday, What Am I Reading?

Immortal EclipseTitle: Immortal Eclipse.
Author: Sherry Soule.
Summary:

"A devoted fashionata and practical New Yorker, Skylar Blackwell doesn’t believe in the supernatural—until she inherits Summerwind Mansion. . . . When her uncle is brutally murdered, and the cops seem uninterested in following up the case, Skylar journeys to California to seek answers. Her search for clues is soon overshadowed by haunting nightmares of a young woman also murdered in the house. Now the inhabitants of Summerwind are mysteriously dying, leaving no evidence as to how or why, and Skylar finds herself in a deadly race against time to expose the killer—before they strike again. The problem is . . . whoever it is may not be human. Armed with only wit and Pradas, Skylar begins questioning the servants, but the growing list of suspects includes the sexy and brooding caretaker, Dorian, a man desperately trying to forget his tragic past. And a major distraction for Skylar. Determined to play detective—instead of the fashion police—and unravel the dark history of the mansion, Skylar is plunged into an otherworldly mystery that not even she can explain away. As the boundaries between reality and dreams blur, Skylar’s greatest challenge is to stay alive long enough to learn the truth"

Release Date: April 30, 2013.

Not too far into this one yet! Thank you Sherry for sending me a copy!