Everything That Happened This Week

Welcome to this week's ETHTW! I'm going to have to make this quick, so I can get back to reading for the Read-a-Thon!(:

Monday:

Happy Fourth of July.

Tuesday:

Teaser, You Wish.

Book Review, Chasing Brooklyn.

Wednesday:

Waiting on Wednesday.

Thursday:

Once Upon A Read-a-Thon Sign-up

Friday:

Blog Hop.

Saturday:

Book Review, You Wish.

Sunday:

In My Mailbox, Vlog.

Mini Challenge (Once Upon A Read-a-Thon)

Mini Challenge Question 1:
What is your favorite type of myth (Greek, Roman, Egyptian etc)?

Mine would have to be Roman and Greek, I'm really sure why. I've loved it ever since I was in elementary school, we had a after school club where you got to learn a lot about mythology. I always found myself liking either Greek myth or Roman better than the rest(:

Mini Challenge Question 2:
What is your favorite book with some type of mythology in it?

I haven't read much on mythology, but one book I really enjoyed was Troy High! It was a modern re-telling of Homer's Iliad(:

Once Upon A Read-a-Thon Update #1

Today is the first day of the read-a-thon, and I'm very excited to start reading and finally read some of those books that have been sitting on my shelf for a while now.
Since I just woke up and haven't really read anything yet, this first update will just consist of the list of books that I hope to finish within the next three days(:

Here they are...




I know this isn't as many has some other people have, but this is what I'm just going to start with. If I finish all of these I'll just add some more books to my reading list(:

#1. Desires of the Dead, by Kimberly Derting.

"The missing dead call to Violet. They want to be found.
Violet can sense the echoes of those who've been murdered—and the matching imprint that clings to their killers. Only those closest to her know what she is capable of, but when she discovers the body of a young boy she also draws the attention of the FBI, threatening her entire way of life.
As Violet works to keep her morbid ability a secret, she unwittingly becomes the object of a dangerous obsession. Normally she'd turn to her best friend, Jay, except now that they are officially a couple, the rules of their relationship seem to have changed. And with Jay spending more and more time with his new friend Mike, Violet is left with too much time on her hands as she wonders where things went wrong. But when she fills the void by digging into Mike's tragic family history, she stumbles upon a dark truth that could put everyone in danger."

#2. Hold Still by Nina LaCour.

"An arresting story about starting over after a friend's suicide, froma breakthrough new voice in YA fiction
dear caitlin, there are so many things that i want so badly to tell you but i just can't.
Devastating, hopeful, hopeless, playful . . . in words and illustrations, Ingrid left behind a painful farewell in her journal for Caitlin. Now Caitlin is left alone, by loss and by choice, struggling to find renewed hope in the wake of her best friend's suicide. With the help of family and newfound friends, Caitlin will encounter first love, broaden her horizons, and start to realize that true friendship didn't die with Ingrid. And the journal which once seemed only to chronicle Ingrid's descent into depression, becomes the tool by which Caitlin once again reaches out to all those who loved Ingrid - and Caitlin herself"

#3. Devouring by Simon Holt.

""When dark creeps in and eats the light,
Bury your fears on Sorry Night.
For in the winter's blackest hours,
Comes the feasting of the Vours,
No one can see it, the life they stole,
Your body's here but not your soul..."
THE VOURS: Evil, demonic beings that inhabit human bodies on Sorry Night, the darkest hours of the winter solstice.
When Reggie reads about the Vours in a mysterious old journal, she assumes they are just the musings of an anonymous lunatic. But when her little brother, Henry, begins to act strangely, it's clear that these creatures exist beyond a madwoman's imagination, and Reggie finds out what happens when fears come to life.
To save the people she loves, Reggie must learn to survive in a world of nightmares. Can she devour her own fears before they devour her?
The Devouring is an engrossing tale of terror that will have you wondering: what if your worst fears became your living nightmare?"

#4. Matched by Ally Condie.

"Cassia has always trusted the Society to make the right choices for her: what to read, what to watch, what to believe. So when Xander's face appears on-screen at her Matching ceremony, Cassia knows he is her ideal mate . . . until she sees Ky Markham's face flash for an instant before the screen fades to black. The Society tells her it's a glitch, a rare malfunction, and that she should focus on the happy life she's destined to lead with Xander. But Cassia can't stop thinking about Ky, and as they slowly fall in love, Cassia begins to doubt the Society's infallibility and is faced with an impossible choice: between Xander and Ky, between the only life she's known and a path that no one else has dared to follow."

#5. Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins.

"Against all odds, Katniss Everdeen has won the annual Hunger Games with fellow district tribute Peeta Mellark. But it was a victory won by defiance of the Capitol and their harsh rules. Katniss and Peeta should be happy. After all, they have just won for themselves and their families a life of safety and plenty. But there are rumors of rebellion among the subjects, and Katniss and Peeta, to their horror, are the faces of that rebellion. The Capitol is angry. The Capitol wants revenge."

In My Mailbox #14 (VLOG!!!)

So I finally figured out how to work it! It only took me a month! But anyways I'm so happy and I hope you guys like it(:




Here is a picture!:D



Iron Daughter, by Julie Kagawa.

"Half Summer faery princess, half human, Meghan has never fit in anywhere. Deserted by the Winter prince she thought loved her, she is prisoner to the Winter faery queen. As war looms between Summer and Winter, Meghan knows that the real danger comes from the Iron fey—ironbound faeries that only she and her absent prince have seen. But no one believes her.
Worse, Meghan's own fey powers have been cut off. She's stuck in Faery with only her wits for help. Trusting anyone would be foolish. Trusting a seeming traitor could be deadly. But even as she grows a backbone of iron, Meghan can't help but hear the whispers of longing in her all-too-human heart."

Iron Queen, by Julie Kagawa.

"My name is Meghan Chase.
I thought it was over. That my time with the fey, the impossible choices I had to make, the sacrifices of those I loved, was behind me. But a storm is approaching, an army of Iron fey that will drag me back, kicking and screaming. Drag me away from the banished prince who's sworn to stand by my side. Drag me into the core of conflict so powerful, I'm not sure anyone can survive it.
This time, there will be no turning back."

The Reckoning, by Kelley Armstrong.

"My name is Chloe Saunders. I'm fifteen, and I would love to be normal.
But normal is one thing I'm not.
For one thing, I'm having these feelings for a certain antisocial werewolf and his sweet-tempered brother—who just happens to be a sorcerer—but, between you and me, I'm leaning toward the werewolf.
Not normal.
My friends and I are also on the run from an evil corporation that wants to get rid of us—permanently.
Definitely not normal.
And finally, I'm a genetically altered necro-mancer who can raise the dead, rotting corpses and all, without even trying.
As far away from normal as it gets."

Entwined, by Heather Dixon.

"Azalea is trapped. Just when she should feel that everything is before her . . . beautiful gowns, dashing suitors, balls filled with dancing . . . it's taken away. All of it.
The Keeper understands. He's trapped, too, held for centuries within the walls of the palace. And so he extends an invitation.
Every night, Azalea and her eleven sisters may step through the enchanted passage in their room to dance in his silver forest.
But there is a cost.
The Keeper likes to keep things.
Azalea may not realize how tangled she is in his web until it is too late."

Book Review #33: You Wish

Title: You Wish.
Author: Mandy Hubbard.
Pages: 284.
Format: Paperback.
Series: Nope.
Publisher: Razor Bill.
Published Date: August 5, 2010.

Summary:

"Kayla McHenry's sweet sixteen sucks! Her dad left, her grades dropped, and her BFF is dating the boy Kayla's secretly loved for years. Blowing out her candles, Kayla thinks: I wish my birthday wishes actually came true. Because they never freakin' do.
Kayla wakes the next day to a life-sized, bright pink My Little Pony outside her window. Then a year's supply of gumballs arrives. A boy named Ken with a disturbing resemblance to the doll of the same name stalks her. As the ghosts of Kayla's wishes-past appear, they take her on a wild ride . . . but they MUST STOP. Because when she was fifteen? She wished Ben Mackenzie would kiss her. And Ben is her best friend's boyfriend."

Cover: 3.5/5

I love the cupcake and how PINK the whole book is! But the only thing that I don't really like and that kind of makes the cover look sloppy is the font. It just doesn't look very nice:/

Characters- 5/5

Favorite:

My favorite person would have to be Nicole, who is the main character's best friend. At the beginning of the book I felt like I could connect with Nicole, she was really shy and quiet, but once she opened up, shes really fun and crazy.

But then about half way through the story, I began to dislike her. She seemed like she was hiding something, always avoiding Kayla.

When I finished the book and found out what was really going on with her, and how she stuck up for herself to Kayla I found myself in her again.

I don't want to go into detail, because then I'll just spoil everything.

Least Favorite:

Even though Kayla's mom was only trying to help, she would have to be my least favorite character. Why would you invite your business clients to your daughter sweet sixteen? Why would you even throw a party if she didn't want it in the first place?

Another thing that bothers me, is that Kayla has already lost her dad, she doesn't need to lose her mom too. I know she's a single mom, but she could take some time off once in awhile to spend it with her kids.

But even though Kayla's mom is my least favorite character, I still like her a lot. She was doing the best she can, and just wanted to make Kayla happy(:

Story Line:

Every year on our birthday, we get to make one wish. You can wish for anything you want and it "will" come true as long as you blow out all of your birthday candles in just one breath....or so you think.

Every year Kayla makes a wish, and every year it doesn't come true. But this year, during the sweet sixteen party she didn't ask for (because she didn't want it) everything changes.

From a real and PINK my little pony, to a real life Ann doll, to her new boyfriend Ken, all of her previous birthday wishes are coming true! Kayla has to stop this mess, before her fifteen birthday wish comes true; kissing Ben Mackenzie...her best friend boyfriend.

I loved this book, it was a very light and funny read. I recommend this to anyone who has just read a dark book or something sad, this book really does brighten your day!:D

Once Upon A Read-a-Thon Sign up!

I just finished signing up for the read-a-thon, which is hosted by Reading Angel, Candace's Book Blog and Pure Imagination!

I took this information from Reading Angel!


"What is a Readathon?


A Readathon is where you set a goal for yourself to read more books that is beyond your average number of books you read. There is no minimum, it's all up to you! Push yourself to get some of those books read that have been sitting on your shelves for awhile! You can read any type of book you choose!

What you get:

Many participants will receive prizes. We have swag packs as well as books for giveaway. These will go to random participants and we will list the winners on our blogs when the Readathon is finished. These prizes will be shipped from us, from authors, or from publishers. You are only eligible if you do at least one update post and participate in at least one challenge. We will check! We have a few giveaways that are international, so international readers are welcome to sign-up as well!"

Blog Hop!

This week's task is to blog about someone else's giveaway! Fantastic idea!:D So the people, not person, the people's giveaways I'm blogging about are.....

Lisa's giveaway, of not only Inside Out by Maria Snyder, but also Outside In! It's international, and it doesn't end til the 23rd of July! So make sure to enter if you have yet! CLICK HERE!

Than we have another Lisa (ahaha, I didn't realize this until now!), who's giving away a copy of Winter's Shadow! It's also international! CLICK HERE!

Thank you so much for hoppin' on by ya'll! Haha, I hope you have a great day(: