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May 11, 2013

Stacking The Shelves [#53]

Stacking The Shelves is hosted by Tynga's Reviews as a way to share all the books we got during the week!

Sorry, I had a video for you guys, but Blogger/YouTube is being a pain in the you know what and wont let me add my video to my blog post... And I do not have the patience to embed the freaking code and fight with the formatting...

Bought For Kindle:

From The Library:
 Audiobook From The Library:
Weekly Recap:

Cover Reveals:

Memes & Other Posts:
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August 19, 2012

Review: Once by Anna Carey

Once (Eve #2)
Author: Anna Carey
Publisher: Harper Collins
Publication Date: July 3, 2012
Pages: 368
Source: Hardcover/Library

When you're being hunted, who can you trust?

For the first time since she escaped from her school many months ago, Eve can sleep soundly. She's living in Califia, a haven for women, protected from the terrifying fate that awaits orphaned girls in The New America.

But her safety came at a price: She was forced to abandon Caleb, the boy she loves, wounded and alone at the city gates. When Eve gets word that Caleb is in trouble, she sets out into the wild again to rescue him, only to be captured and brought to the City of Sand, the capital of The New America.

Trapped inside the City walls, Eve uncovers a shocking secret about her past--and is forced to confront the harsh reality of her future. When she discovers Caleb is alive, Eve attempts to flee her prison so they can be together--but the consequences could be deadly. She must make a desperate choice to save the ones she loves . . . or risk losing Caleb forever.

In this breathless sequel to "Eve," Anna Carey returns to her tale of romance, adventure, and sacrifice in a world that is both wonderfully strange and chillingly familiar.

Review: This is a fantastic sequel to Eve! I felt like I was on a roller coaster of emotions at times with this book! It was like I was happy, then scared, then pissed, then a little happy, then more pissed etc. I was so happy at the beginning when Arden found her way to Califia. And I was even more excited when they decided to leave Califia after what they heard the leader planning. I was quickly disappointed though with how easily they got captured and then sent Arden back to the school and sent Eve to the City of Sand. I really thought there would have been more a fight to get away from the troops. I was shocked when we found out though that the King was actually Eve's father! I totally wasn't expecting that! It definitely made the book interesting, though much harder for Eve. I felt like everyone in the City of Sand was brainwashed. They had no idea what went on outside the walls for real, though when people actually come into the city and tell them from experience, they dont believe it. It annoyed me to death. Everyone knows in someway in these books the government lies to you but everyone is to brainwashed to see it! 

 Caleb. Man, this guy couldn't get a break at all in this book! First he's still got his infected, cut up leg he had at the end of Eve. Then at that, the soldiers used him to trick Eve into being caught by coming to find him. And that was only the beginning. Then he had to hide in the City of Sand because if he was caught out in the open there he would have been arrested. Which I thought was BS! Eve admitted to being the one who shot the soldiers yet just because she is the Kings daughter she gets a free pass and Caleb gets blamed for it! WHAT!?! How is that even fair? And then how he gets shot in the end! I was seriously upset with how bad Caleb was treated in this book! It was harshing my mellow because I really liked Caleb! And then this Charles guy... Not a fan! Especially Eve being forced into marrying him because "That's what the people expect." Ehhh. No. I'm really not a fan of how this book ended except for one thing. We found out one of the Kings men isn't exactly who the King thinks he is. Despite not liking the ending, it definitely left you wanting the next book! 
5 Stars!
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August 15, 2012

Waiting On Wednesday [#51]

"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Jill at Breaking The Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases we're eagerly anticipating.

Rise (Eve #3)
Author: Anna Carey
Expected Publication: April 2, 2013

The fate of The New America rests with Eve in this stunning finale to the Eve trilogy.

Eve is trapped in the City of Sand, married to a man of her father’s choosing, but she can’t forget her love for Caleb—or her passion for the rebel cause. When rebel armies invade the city, Eve uses her position as princess for the ultimate act of rebellion—to kill her father, the king. Then tragedy strikes, and Eve must choose who to leave behind, who to save, and who to fight in this final battle for freedom.

I just finished Once last week and OMG! It was fantastic with all the action but it was heartbreaking, and a little surprising near the end! I seriously can't wait for Rise, to see what Eve chooses! Ahhh! Can April 2013 hurry up already? 

What are you waiting on this week?
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August 06, 2012

Teaser Tuesday [#51]

Teaser Tuesday is a weekly meme hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading.

Anyone can play along! just do the following:

1. Grab your current read
2. Open to a random page
3. Share two (2) "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!)
4. Share the title & author, too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR lists if they like your teasers!

1. "I started over the rocks, clutching a knife in one hand."

2. "The beach was strewn with sun-battered boats, long since wrecked on shore."

pg. 1 of "Once (Eve #2)" by Anna Carey
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July 28, 2012

Stacking The Shelves [#13]

Stacking The Shelves is hosted by Tynga's Reviews as a way to share all the books we got during the week!

Library:
From Jeri Smith-Ready:
  • Team Kilt Sticker and Bookplate
  • 2 Signed Shine Bookmarks! 
Weekly Recap:


Blog Tour:

Memes & Other Posts:

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June 19, 2012

Cover Reveal: Rise by Anna Carey

No blurb yet. Its expected publication is April 2013! I'm loving this cover! I absolutely love the blue! I'm definitely excited for this even though the second one hasn't even come out yet! Lol. I'm like seriously loving the blue guys. I cant get over how pretty the blue is on this cover! I think this is probably my fave cover of the series!

What are your thoughts on the cover? Let me know in the comments!
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March 22, 2012

Review: Eve by Anna Carey

Eve (Eve #1)
Author: Anna Carey
Publisher: Harper Teen
Publication Date: October 4, 2011
Pages: 318
Source: Hardcover/Library 

Where do you go when nowhere is safe?

Sixteen years after a deadly virus wiped out most of Earth's population, the world is a perilous place. Eighteen-year-old Eve has never been beyond the heavily guarded perimeter of her school, where she and two hundred other orphaned girls have been promised a future as the teachers and artists of the New America. But the night before graduation, Eve learns the shocking truth about her school's real purpose--and the horrifying fate that awaits her.

Fleeing the only home she's ever known, Eve sets off on a long, treacherous journey, searching for a place she can survive. Along the way she encounters Arden, her former rival from school, and Caleb, a rough, rebellious boy living in the wild. Separated from men her whole life, Eve has been taught to fear them, but Caleb slowly wins her trust . . . and her heart. He promises to protect her, but when soldiers begin hunting them, Eve must choose between true love and her life.

In this epic new series, Anna Carey imagines a future that is both beautiful and terrifying. Readers will revel in "Eve"'s timeless story of forbidden love and extraordinary adventure.

Review: I really enjoyed this book! I really liked how there was more action in the beginning of the book than some other books have. It definitely kept me interested right from the beginning! I was so glad Eve found out what was really happening after graduation! I would have felt so bad if she had to got through the whole breeding thing. And then if that would have happened the book would have reminded me of Wither. So I'm glad she found out but I was so scared for her when she left the school! I'd be scared if I had to do that, especially knowing someone could come looking for you from the government or that someone already living/hiding outside the city could find you. I could definitely feel Eve's fear for those things happening! I also felt for her though because she was lied to! Not only about what happens after graduation, but half the stuff she was taught was a lie! I felt so bad for her having to figure that out when she was in hiding! I was really happy though that she found Arden though and she wasn't alone on the run! And not to mention, we learned a lot we didn't know or even think about Arden in the beginning originally. I didn't like Arden at first but she really grew on me by the end!

Caleb! I really liked him! He was so protective of Eve! I really liked how he wouldn't leave her after being chased even though it would have been understandable if he did. And then after Lief freaked out about girls being in the guys hideout he even convinced Lief to let them stay! And then he even taught Eve how to swim since she had never learned how. Caleb is just amazing! I was so mad though when he took was Eve said the wrong way and took off! I mean if he hadn't of taken off he could have stopped Lief from getting rid of the girls, though he totally made up for it when he heard Eve's message and went to look for her! I felt so bad though that he couldn't get into Califia with her though! Why do people always have to separate the girls and the guys?!?!?! Lol.

4 Stars!
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March 13, 2012

Waiting On Wednesday [#30]

"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Jill at Breaking The Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases we're eagerly anticipating.

Once (Eve #1)
Author: Anna Carey
Publication Date: July 3, 2012

Sixteen years have passed since a deadly virus wiped out most of the Earth’s population. After learning of the terrifying part she and her classmates were fated to play in the rebuilding of New America, eighteen-year-old Eve fled to the wilds and Califia, a haven for women determined to live outside the oppressive rule of the king of New America. However, her freedom came at a price: she was forced to leave Caleb, the boy she loves, wounded and alone at the city gates. Eve quickly learns that Califia may not be as safe as it seems and soon finds herself in the City of Sand and the palace of the king. There she uncovers the real reason he was so intent on her capture, and the unbelievable role he intends her to fill. When she is finally reunited with Caleb, they will enact a plan as daring as it is dangerous. But will Eve once again risk everything—her freedom, her life—for love?

Brimming with danger and star-crossed romance, and featuring a vivid dystopian landscape, this electrifying follow-up to Eve, which bestselling author Lauren Kate called “a gripping, unforgettable adventure—and a fresh look at what it means to love” is sure to appeal to fans who crave the high-stakes adventure of The Hunger Games and the irresistible love story of Romeo and Juliet.

I'm so looking forward to Once! I'm almost finished with Eve and I'm definitely gonna be wanting more! :)

What are you waiting on this week?
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March 06, 2012

Top Ten Tuesday: Top Ten Covers Of 2012

Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly meme hosted by The Broke and The Bookish. It was created due to their love of lists.

This weeks topic is:
Top Ten Covers Of 2012

1. City of Lost Souls by Cassandra Clare - What Mortal Instruments fan doesnt love this cover??? Its beautiful! It's my have one of the series yet!

2. Hidden by Sophie Jordan - I love love love this cover!!! Its perfect! It will definitely look good with the other covers in this series and I just love how this one is darker than the rest!

3. Incarnate by Jodi Meadows - I just love how beautiful this is! I love the colors on it and its even prettier in person!

4. Insurgent by Veronica Roth - I really really love how the covers to both Divergent and Insurgent have the city back drop and then one of the faction symbols on it! They just look so amazing!

5. Masque Of The Red Death by Bethany Griffin - I just love the dark colors on this! I've read the actually Edgar Allen Poe story of the same name and I feel the darker colors fit the story. :)

6. Pandemonium by Lauren Oliver - I loved this cover ever since I saw it! I love like the flowers around her face and everything (and orange is my fave color) so that makes me like it even more! And its even more beautiful in person!

7. Spark by Amy Kathleen Ryan - I love this cover like TEN TIMES more than I loved Glows cover! I feel like this one is way more beautiful and I loved Glow so I definitely think this cover will go well with Glow on the shelf!

8. Once by Anna Carey - I don't know what it is about this cover but I love it more than Eves! I think its the darker background (if you havent noticed I really like covers with darker backgrounds!) but I just love it!

9. Arise by Tara Hudson - This cover is beyond beautiful! And it goes along so well with the cover to Hereafter! And what do you know! Its another darker cover. hahaha

10. Timepiece by Myra McEntire - This cover it so beautiful! Another thats like 10 times prettier than the first (though i do love Hourglasses cover too). The cover also goes well with Hourglass!

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February 28, 2012

Teaser Tuesday [#29]

Teaser Tuesday is a weekly meme hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading.

Anyone can play along! just do the following:

1. Grab your current read
2. Open to a random page
3. Share two (2) "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!)
4. Share the title & author, too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR lists if they like your teasers!

1. "You listen," she said slowly. Her forearm pressed on my neck, making it hard to breathe."

2. "I am leaving here in exactly one minute. If you know what's good for you, you'll go back to the celebration and pretend you never saw this."

pg. 9 of "Eve" by Anna Carey
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February 05, 2012

In My Mailbox [#26]

In My Mailbox is a weekly meme hosted by Kristi at The Story Siren where we share new books we bought, received, won etc.

Won:
I won this from a Goodreads First Reads Giveaway.

Bought:

 Library:
So originally I was only gonna get Bittersweet since I had it on hold and it finally came in Thursday. But then I brought my friend to the library and found Eve and The Pledge which I've been trying to get my hands on for months.

 For My Kindle:

 And.... I finally got a new laptop!!!!!!!!!! :D. I really wanted to do this mailbox Vlog style but my Internets been kinda slow :/

Also, I'm sorry I haven't really been present on the blog the past two weeks. I wasn't feeling well for the first week and a half and then for the past 3 days we've been dealing with the loss of a pet. But I'm back! I promise I'll catch up. :)

What's in your mailbox?
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