Teaser Tuesday!

Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by Miz B at Should Be Reading.

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Anyone can play along! Just do the following:

Grab your current read

Open to a random page

Share two "teaser" sentences from somewhere on that page

BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (make sure that what you share doesn’t give too much away! You don’t want to ruin the book for others!

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Today The teaser is from the book Blind Sight "through the eyes of Leocardo Reyes" by Ermisenda Alvarez

"Leocardo whas glad to be alone. He needed to get out of the room and find Ana to make sure she was well and then check to see if Odette had woken up. If he and Ana had interpreted the premonitions correctly, this could be the last day of Odette´s endless sleep, and he hoped she was already awake"

 

 

Tune in Tuesday: top 3 this week!

Tune in Tuesday is hosted by Ginger @ GReads

This week I will share what is the top 3 on my playlist this week. I have this thing of listening to stuff at repeat for a while when I found something I like.

So my top 3 this week is:

1. Fly - Nicki Minaj ft. Rihanna 

2. Hummingbird heartbeat by Katy Perry

3. Fighter by The Fray

This is by far one of the best songs the Fray have ever made in my opinion! It is truly amazing!

Book review: Caged in darkness by J.D Stroube

Author: J.D. Stroube
Title: Caged in darkness
Series: Caged #1
Genre: Young adult, Paranormal romance
Format: E-book, Paperback
Purchase: Amazon | B&N
My rating:

About the book:

A witch raised in a cage of darkness... 

Savannah Cross was born into a life of isolation and abuse. 

As a child, she witnessed her parents perform acts of malevolent evil, and now feels permanently tainted by their dark deeds. 

When a coven discovers a tear stricken child, 

wounded on their elders lawn, they offer her a sanctuary she has never known. Savannah spends the next several years shattered, continuously looking over her shoulder, waiting for the darkness to claim her. 

On her 16th birthday, 

Savannah’s life takes a drastic turn. She is consumed by overwhelming power that forever alters her emotionally and physically. 

She must choose between two loves; the one who taught her to smile or the darkly seductive stranger who tempts her towards another path. 

Savannah must decide between the coven that was her haven 

and another one vying for her initiation. Just as Savannah begins to grasp what fate has in store for her, an evil looms over her loved ones; coming to claim an unbreakable debt. 

How will she survive the greatest evil she has ever witnessed… long enough to have a choice to make?

My thoughts:

I loved this book! It was thrilling from page 1. This book was really interesting and the story quite well written. It was never a dull moment and I thought it was interesting how she struggle with her feelings and the confusion for they brought when she found she is attracted to two guys one Light and one Dark. But the truth is of course so much more complicated than that. 

There is a lot happening in Savannah´s life in this book and even though I loved the story, the ending was a bum. I really did not like the ending but if the sequel fix the ending then I am okay with it. I really like Savannah. She is such a strong character and so is her friend Willow even though it takes the whole book for her to realize that.

It was a great read that I recommend for others to read.

Book review: High Fidelity by Nick Hornby

Author: Nick Hornby
Title: High Fidelity
Series: None
Genre: Adult fiction
Format: E-book, paperback
Purchase: Amazon | B&N
My rating:

About the book:

Is it possible to share your life with someone whose record collection is incompatible with your own? Can people have terrible taste and still be worth knowing? Do songs about broken hearts and misery and loneliness mess up your life if consumed in excess? 

For Rob Fleming, thirty-five years old, a pop addict and owner of a failing record shop, these are the sort of questions that need an answer, and soon. His girlfriend has just left him. Can he really go on living in a poky flat surrounded by vinyl and CDs or should he get a real home, a real family and a real job? Perhaps most difficult of all, will he ever be able to stop thinking about life in terms of the All Time Top Five bands, books, films, songs - even now that he's been dumped again, the top five break-ups?

My thoughts:

I would never have guessed that this book was as good as it was. It was amazingly written with both humor and love. I loved the top five lists Rob does for everything, like his top five break ups. He is such a lovable character even though he is quite a sag figure who is actually quite unhappy with life. He is actually very depressing at times but he is also really funny about it, you just have to love that!

I don´t think I have ever read a book with this much insight to the mind of a male. It is amazing to read about how he thinks about stuff. Most of the time you just want to laugh because some of the things he thinks is just ridiculous and you also realize that men are as fucked up and insecure as we (women) are. 

It was a fun book to read that I really enjoyed and even if this is a school book, at least it is in Sweden it was surprisingly good! I would definitely recommend it, you will be pleasantly surprised! 

Waiting on Wednesday!

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly meme and is hosted by Jill @ breaking the spine.

This week I am anxiously waiting for:

"Halflings by Heather Burch"

Releases on February 1st!

After being inexplicably targeted by an evil intent on harming her at any cost, seventeen-year-old Nikki finds herself under the watchful guardianship of three mysterious young men who call themselves halflings. Sworn to defend her, misfits Mace, Raven, and Vine battle to keep Nikki safe while hiding their deepest secret—and the wings that come with.

A growing attraction between Nikki and two of her protectors presents a whole other danger. While she risks a broken heart, Mace and Raven could lose everything, including their souls. As the mysteries behind the boys’ powers, as well as her role in a scientist’s dark plan, unfold, Nikki is faced with choices that will affect the future of an entire race of heavenly beings, as well as the precarious equilibrium of the earthly world.

Book Review: Darkride by Laura Bradley Rede

Title: Darkride
Author: Laura Bradley Rede
Genre: YA Paranormal Romance
Purchace: Amazon











Synophsis:
Ander McNair used to be the favorite son of a great monster-hunting family – until he was bitten by a werewolf and the hunter became the hunted. Now anything that makes his pulse race, even a kiss from his girlfriend Cicely, is enough to turn him into a monster. When he finally has his chance to earn his cure by killing a vampire prince, Ander finds he has to choose between his own past and the future of the girl he loves. Can a guy who’s not even human learn what it means to be a man?
Luke Marianez used to be an immortal vampire prince – until the witch he loved betrayed him and cursed him with the ability to die. Now he lives in the world of vampire blood bars where the waitresses are the drinks, and dreams about killing the last of the witch’s line so he can live forever. But revenge doesn’t just mean breaking the curse. He wants to break the girl's heart, too.  Can Luke seduce Cicely without falling in love himself?
Cicely Watson doesn’t believe in werewolves or vampires. She’s not even sure she believes in true love. But she’s about to discover what every werewolf knows:

People change.


So, What did I think?


I must say that this is not a book that I would have picked up myself given that I did not like the cover of this one in the beginning. But as Cicely Watson thinks, people change and so did my opinion about the cover once i´ve read the book. It´s a really appropriate cover when you know the story. This is a book that I instantly fell into and could not tear myself away from it because it was that good. Laura keeps you on your toes and you really don´t know what might happen or who Cicely will fall for in the end. At least I didn´t.
So, to the characters.
Ander is soo loveble that you can´t not like him! He really is a nice guy who just happens to be inlove with his best friend, but of course they can´t be togehter because of who Ander is. At least thats what he thinks. He really struggles with himself and you really feel sorry for him in a lot of ways.
Then we have Luke, the vampire prince who seems to have everything. I just love him too. He is mysterious, hot and otherworldly. Who doesn´t want that? 
Last but not least we have Cicely whom I also like. She is just your average teenager who thinks about grades, boys *caugh*Ander, and her best girl friend. She is very relatable since she is just so normal. When the story evolves she really steps up and you see that she is very brave and stubborn.


For those of you who might not like the cover like myself, pick this book up and read it because it was THAT good!!

In my mailbox!

IMM is a weekly meme hosted by The Story Siren. It is a way for book bloggers to post what they have received for review, borrowed from a friend, bought at the bookstore, or picked up at the library.

This week I bought a new book!

It’s one thing to find out you’re a vampire princess. It’s a whole other thing to actually rule. Newly married Jessica Packwood is having a hard enough time feeling regal with her husband, Lucius, at her side. But when evidence in the murder of a powerful elder points to Lucius, sending him into solitary confinement, Jessica is suddenly on her own. Determined to clear her husband’s name, Jessica launches into a full-scale investigation, but hallucinations and nightmares of betrayal keep getting in her way. Jessica knows that with no blood to drink, Lucius’s time is running out. Can she figure out who the real killer is—and whom she can trust—before it’s too late?

Book review: Asylum by Kristen Selleck

Author: Kristen Selleck
Title: Asylum
Series Birch Harbor series #1
Genre: Young Adult, Paranormal
Format: E-book, Paperback
Purchase: Amazon
My rating:

About The book:

Across the country, hidden in plain sight, are the forgotten remains of a once-great psychiatric movement: the asylum. These crumbling castles all share a common appearance and history. They inspire curiosity, fear, and even a few urban legends. Chloe Adams came to Birch Harbor, a small college town in the U.P., to escape the stigma of mental illness. Her new roommate Sam Klingeman, came to drink her weight in vodka and find a hot guy with a trust fund. Between Chloe's developing relationship with campus hockey hero and floor RA, Seth Maird, trying to be the voice of moderation for Sam, and her new position as teacher's assistant for the eccentric Dr. Willard, she's stayed busy enough to keep the past firmly behind her. But the voices return...and this time, she's not the only one that can hear them. The beautiful old dormitory she lives in is hiding a secret. A secret that will uncover a dark plot 200 years in the making. Will Chloe be able to hold onto the new life she's worked so hard to build, will she relapse into a world of her own making, or will she, perhaps, fulfill the legacy she was born into?

My Thoughts:

This book was so good! I could not put it down. I have no idea how it was possible to read it in two days when I´ve been working the whole day and taken care of my son the rest of the time, but I did, that is how good it was. AMAZING.

I loved the character Chloe, she is just so lovable and she is trying so hard to be normal and forget about her past at the nut house, but the voices and her room mate won´t have any of that and I just feel so sorry for her. I also really like Seth, he is so down to earth and  exactly what Chloe needs.

This book got me hooked from the very first sentence: " 'The Devil´s best trick is to convince you that he does not exist! Do you hear me brothers and sisters? Do you hear-'  Chloe snapped the radio off." I mean, how can you not want to read more after that introduction. This is a great ghost story and it will keep you reading till the very end and wish there was more. 

It is exiting, thrilling and really funny at times. I laughed more that once while reading this. It is most definitively worth your time so Please I ask you to give this one a chance, you won´t be disappointed I promise! 

Wating endlessly on wednesday

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly meme and is hosted by Jill @ breaking the spine.

This week I am anxiously waiting for:

Dark return by Taryn Browning
and is expected to be released sometime this year

Janie Grey is dedicated to hunting the undead, an inherited duty passed down from her Cherokee ancestors and generations of powerful Seekers before her. Then, there's Kai. He's like no one she's ever met - cocky, fast, skillful, infuriating and gorgeous. Not only has he become a valuable asset in her fight against the growing population of the vampire/demon hybrid known as Daychildren...

She's unwittingly fallen for him.

Just when Janie thinks she's learned everything there is to know about Kai's mysterious past, there's a newcomer to Baltimore. Someone who will do anything to make sure Janie loses Kai forever.

Tune In your Tuesday with The Fray

Tune in Tuesday is hosted by Ginger @ GReads

I love The Fray! I think they are awesome and I have listened to their music for years so that is why I this Tuesday give you 'Syndicate' by The Fray

In My Mailbox!

IMM is a weekly meme hosted by The Story Siren. It is a way for book bloggers to post what they have received for review, borrowed from a friend, bought at the bookstore, or picked up at the library.

This week we got one e-book for review.

Broken by Dean Murray

Adri Paige is too busy dealing with the emotional fallout from losing half of her family to deal with boys. At least she thought so until the two most intriguing guys in her new school take an interest in her.

Both boys are gorgeous and blessed with obscene amounts of money. They should have the emotional depth of note cards, but instead display undercurrents she doesn't fully understand. Rumors the pair destroys peoples' livelihoods seem ludicrous until she gets caught in the crossfire and her family almost loses their home. She's increasingly unsure either boy is really human, and their rivalry is rapidly turning deadly.

Review: Vengeance by Michelle Madow

Title: Vengeance
Author: Michelle Madow
Genre: Young Adult, paranormal romance
Format: E-book, kindle edition
Purchase: Amazon | B&N

Rating:                                    

Sandra´s rating

Cecilia´s rating

About the book:

When Chelsea Givens discovered that her ex-boyfriend Drew dumped her to be with her former best friend Lizzie, she'd never felt so betrayed in her life. Then her new friend Shannon tells her she can help set things right. Chelsea's willing to listen, but what Shannon wants her to believe -- that she shared a past life with Drew -- is impossible. And what she wants her to do to get him back … well, it's downright crazy.

Could Shannon be telling the truth? And if she is, what lengths will Chelsea go if it means making Lizzie pay?

Sandra´s Thoughts:

I had some trouble with it in the beginning only because it was so short. But I mean, that was the point since it is a passage to the next one. I was really longing for the next book and was happily surprised when this short story came up. A little something to make the waiting a bit shorter.

So to the story itself: I loved it!

Finally we got something from Chelsea´s point of view. I felt really bad for her when the first story ended. She was totally screwed over by her best friend and that stings a bit.

It was well written and keeps you wanting more in time for the sequel.

Cecilia´s Thought´s:

I loved this! It was perfect to keep us readers on our toes. She is very good at reminding us that this is a series worth reading that is for sure! I can´t wait for the the next book in this series. 

But I do not like the main character, Chelsea, in this book. She says her self that drew seem to be more happy and relaxed that he has ever been while with her and her mind is still set on getting him no matter the price. I felt sorry for her in remembrance and felt that Lizzie was kind of selfish and could have handle the situation better but now... not so much. She is as bad as Lizzie if you ask me. But that does not mean I love this series! I´m dying to know what will happen next!!!

Book Review: Torn by Dean Murray

Author: Dean Murray
Title: Torn
Series: book 1
Genre: Urban fantasy

Purchase: Barnes & Noble, Amazon

Rating: 

About the book:

Shape shifter Alec Graves has spent nearly a decade trying to keep his family from being drawn into open warfare with a larger pack. The new girl at school shouldn't matter, but the more he gets to know her, the more mysterious she becomes. Worse, she seems to know things she shouldn't about his shadowy world.

Is she an unfortunate victim or bait designed to draw him into a fatal misstep? If she's a victim, then he's running out of time to save her. If she's bait, then his attraction to her will pull him into a fight that'll cost him everything.

  

My Thoughts:

For some reason I had trouble reading this book in the beginning. I didn´t really get into it. I wanted to give it a chance anyway and I am really happy I did so. Towards the middle of the book the storyline picked up and it was really exciting and a book in my taste. The story about Alec and Adri was really enticing and lovely. 

Alec was a strong character whom I really grew to like. I didn´t feel him in the beginning. First I just thought he was a stuck up kid who got everything he wanted. In the end I started to understand him more and the choices he made started making sence and I really like him.

Adri I liked from the beginning. She was mysterious and you never knew where you had her and what her story was.

I really like that this book is written from the guys point of view since it´s not very often that a read those type of books.

In the book I got the chance to read an excerpt from the book Broken which is the same story but from Adris point of view. I´m really happy for that and I am so going to read Broken too.

So for all readers out there, pick this book up and read it because it was really good!

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Dirty Little Secret!

Dirty Little Secret is a new weekly meme hosted by the wonderful girls over at Under the Covers. It's a great way to get to know other bloggers and our readers more intimately by asking them a question hoping to reveal their dirty little secrets!

To participate in this meme all you need to do is:

• Be a follower of Under the Covers.
• Create a post in your blog taking the meme image and copy instructions.
• Answer the question proposed.
• Add your link to the Mr. Linky in the Dirty Little Secret post @Under the Covers.

Non-bloggers: We want to hear from you as well!!! Let us know your answer in the comments!

We hope you join us and let us know your Dirty Little Secrets!

This week's question:

"Christmas is over. Santa has left the building. We now have 2012 to look forward to! What new release are you looking forward to in the new year?"

My Answer:

Ooh! I have so many that i´m looking forward to so I don´t want to choose just one =)

I would choose these:

- Waiting for Mercy by Shannon Dermott

- A temptation of Angels by Michelle Zink

- Hallowed by Cynthia Hand

PS! I absolutely LOVE this cover! =)

What would you choose?