What I've Been Doing

So I know its been a while since I've posted a book review. I was reading Ink Exchange by Melissa Marr. I couldn't get into this book. I had to force myself just to pick it up and read it. I gave up on it. I was almost done with it. I learned that Melissa Marr's Wicked Lovely Series is not for me. Maybe from reading all the vampires novels I'm more in love with that. I do like romance novels as well. I own most of Nicholas Sparks' novels. Also I love to read about the past.

That's all for now. I will be posting a review for Burned by P.C. Cast and Kristin Cast as soon as I finish it.

Happy Reading, Ashley

Teaser Tuesday (2)

Teaser Tuedsays is a weekly meme hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading. Anyone can play along! Just do the following:

 

• Grab your current read
• Open to a random page
• 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!)

 

 

Share the title & author, too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR Lists if they like your teasers!

 

My Teaser: "She bit his chin, drawing blood with her sharp caines. He sighed and pushed her away."
-p. 204, "Ink Exchange" By Melissa Marr

When I'm Not Reading (2)

When I'm Not Reading is a weekly meme hosted by The Unread Reader. Allows us bloggers to share what we're are doing when not consuming ourselves with our books.

This week I thought I'd share my songwriting ability. I've been writing songs since 2001. I've roughly have written over 500 songs since then. I only write the lyrics, sadly I don't know how to put it to actual music. For me writing these songs are my way of getting things off my chest or just speaking on subjects I wouldn't say to someone.

But here are a few songs I've written enjoy!!

Dear My Love

Dear My Love
I'm letting go
Of everything
I've felt for you

Going to find
Someone I can have
Not dream about you anymore
You'll never be mine

Dear My Love
I'm letting go
Of everything
I've felt for you

I realized
You're not the one
What I felt was admiration (not love)
I will shed a tear for all my time wasted on you

Dear My Love
I'm letting go
Of everything
I've felt for you

Even though you
Never knew of my love
Kept hidden in my eyes
Its time to let it die

Going to find
Someone I can have
Not dream of you anymore
You'll never be mine

I'll just say this
She best hold on tight to you
Cause you deserve the best
No heartache

I will shed a tear
For all my time wasted on you
Dear My Love
I'm letting go of you and me!

Death In Front Of My Eyes

Here it is again
Death in front of my eyes
But this time
My heart isn't aching

Why is that?
After all you're apart of me
Yet  Ican't seem to cry
Feel so guilty for this

But years have gone by
Since the last time I saw you
So am I to grieve your loss?
Somebody come help me out

Here it is again
Death in front of my eyes
Yet this time
My heart isn't aching

How am I to feel?
Never was close to you
And I just feel so numb
Somebody please help me

There should be years
All I feel is confusion
Nor sure where to turn need someone

Here it is again
Death in front of my eyes
All my heart can feel is numbness

I'm so sorry
That I can't grieve for you
Pleae forgive me

No Longer Will I (Gizmo)

I miss you dear friend
You were always here to comfort me
In sadness,happiness, and in anger
Now I have to say goodbye

Not sure I'm strong enough
To endure the loss of you
For seeing your sweet face
Always made my days better

No Longer Will I
Have you greeting me at the door
No Longer Will I
Have you laying on my bed
No Longer Will I
Hear you purr

My baby
I loved you with all of my heart and soul
I pray that you are no longer in pain
Know this you will always have a place in our hearts

Not sure I'm strong enough
To endure the loss of you
For seeing you're sweet face
Always made my days better

No Longer Will I
Have you greeting me at the door
No Longer Will I
Have you laying on my bed
No Longer Will I
Hear you purr

I miss you dear friend
I'm so glad to have had you in my life
Go on now move on to a better place
Where you wont be in pain anymore

Gizmo,
my hunny bunny
You'll always be in my heart and soul.

*Note this song is about my beloved cat Gizmo, whom I lost in January of this year.*

Hope you enjoyed, sorry I was late posting this!,Ashley

In My Mailbox (3)

Here is this week's In My Mailbox, hosted by Kristi over at The Story Siren.









Purchased: Burned by P.C. Cast and Kristen
Borrowed: Ink Exchange by Melissa Marr
                 Vampire Academy- Richelle Mead

Love ya, Ashley

Wicked Lovely Review

Wicked Lovely By Melissa Marr

Released: May 31st 2007
Published By: HaperTeen
Series:  Wicked Lovely,1
Page Amount: 328


"Aislinn has always seen faeries. Powerful and dangerous, they walk hidden in the mortal world. Aislinn fears their cruelty-especially if they learn of her Sight-and wishes she were as blind to their presence as other teens.







Rule #2: Don't speak to invisible faeries.


Now faeries are stalking her. One of them, Keenan, who is equal parts terrifying and alluring, is trying to talk to her, asking questions Aislinn is afraid to answer.






Rule #1: Don't ever attract their attention.


But it's too late. Keenan is the Summer King, who has sought his queen for nine centuries. Without her, summer itself will perish. His is determined that Aislinn will become the Summer Queen at any cost-regardless of her plans or desires.






Suddenly none of the rules that have kept Aislinn safe are working anymore, and everything is on the line: her freedom; her best friend, Seth; everything.


Faery intrigue, mortal love, and the clash of ancient rules and modern expectations swirl together in Melissa Marr's stunning twenty-first-century faery tale"
Informtaion from GoodReads.com
 
I first tried reading Wicked Lovely by Melissa Marr, at the beginning of my book challenge and just didn't get into it. Wasn't until hearing a fellow book blogger talking on how wonderful Wicked Lovely is did I decide to pick it up again. I'm so glad I did. This is my first novel on faeries,or the fey as their called.
 
I truly loved learning about the fey world. I kinda knew where the book was going to end and I was right. Which I'm shocked about cause I've never guess an ending before. However I still am going to read the rest of the series!!
 
Plot: 20/20
Characters: 20/20
Creativity: 19/20
Writing: 20/20
Ending: 9/10
Cover: 10/10
= 98/100
 
Over all I recommend checking out Wicked Lovely By Melissa Marr!!
 
Happy Reading- Ashley

Teaser Tuesday

Teaser Tuedsays is a weekly meme hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading. Anyone can play along! Just do the following:

• Grab your current read

• Open to a random page

• 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!)

• Share the title & author, too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR Lists if they like your teasers!

My Teasers: "Her heart thudded. Trying to fegin nonchalance, she glance back at the street. Only a few cars had driven by so; it wasn't a busy area"

- p. 234, "Wicked Lovely" By Melissa Marr

When I'm Not Reading

When I'm Not Reading is a new fun meme hosted by The Unread Reader. It's a fun new way to get to know the bloggers themselves.

Well When I'm Not Reading, I enjoy spending time with my family and watching my favorite TV shows.I'm also the housemaid in my home. I clean it everyday and take care of my cat Fiona, and dog Sadie. I also enjoy spending time watching videos on books,music, what-not on Youtube!!

Thanks to The Unread Reader for the new meme!!
Later!

Blue Moon Review

Blue Moon by Alyson Noel
Released: July 7th 2009
Published by: St.Martin's Griffin
Series:  The Immortals,2
Page Amount: 284



"Just as Ever is learning everything she can about her new ablitlites as an immortal,initated into the dark, seductive world by her beloved Damen, something terrible is happening to him. As Ever's powers increase, Damen's begin to fade after he is stricken by a mysterious illness that threatens his memory, his identity, his life.
    Desperate to save him, Ever travels to the mystical dimension of Summerland, where she uncovers not only the secrets of Damen's past- the brutal, tortured history he hoped to keep hidden-but also an ancient text revealing the workings of time. With the approaching blue moon heralding her only window for travel. Ever is forced to decide between turning the clock and saving her family from the accident that claimed them-or staying in the present and saving Damen, who grows weaker by the day..."
Information from the back of the book


This is second in the Immortal series by Alyson Noel. This novel is more heartbreaking then the first with Damen forgeting who he is and what Ever means to him. Ever is left with a choice of getting her family back or save Damen. She does try and go back to save her family but things don't go how she thought they would. So she returns to the present and tries to save Damen.


Again I loved all the characters in book. Alyson Noel did a very well job with Blue Moon.
So if you read Evermore pick up Blue Moon, you'll love it too!!
Plot: 19/20
Characters: 20/20
Creativity: 18/20
Writing: 19/20
Ending: 9/10
Cover: 10/10
= 95/100



Hope you enjoyed! Ashley

Evermore Review

Evermore by Alyson Noel
Released: February 2009
Published: St. Martin's Griffin
Series:  The Immortals, 1
Page Amount: 356

"After a horrible accident claims the lives of her family, sixteen-year old Ever Bloom can see people's auras, hear their thoughts, and know someone's entire life story by touching them. Going out of her way to avoid human contact and suppress her abilities, she has been branded a freak at her new high school- but everything changes when she meets Damen Auguste.


Damen is gorgeous, exotic, and wealthy. He's the only one who can silence the noise and random energy in her head- wielding a magic so intense, its as though he can peer straight into her soul. As Ever is drawn deeper into his enticing world of secrets and mystery, she's left with more questions than answers. And she has no idea just who he really is- or what he is. The only thing she knows to be true is that she's falling deeply and helplessly in love with him."
Information from the back of the book.

There has been mixed reviews on Alyson Noel's Evermore. But for me personnally I loved it. It may seem a bit like Twilight and some other supernatural Young Adult Fiction out there. I still enjoyed it, I found myself  loving Ever and wanting to protect her from Drina. I'm so Team Damen!! I liked how Alyson included their past lives and where they were when they met.

Overall I think if you're looking for a romance with a supernatural twist. You should definitely picked up Evermore by Alyson Noel!

Plot: 19/20
Characters: 20/20
Creativity: 18/20
Writing: 20/20
Ending: 8/10
Cover: 10/10
= 95/100

Review By Ashley!!

In My Mailbox 2

Hello My Book Peeps,This is a book haul/in my mailbox.I went to my library!!


Books:
Melissa Marr- Wicked Lovely
Melissa Marr- Ink Exchange
Richelle Mead- Vampire Academy
Richelle Mead- Frostbite
Michelle Zink- Prophecy Of The Sisters


This is what I got for In My Mailbox this week. Let me know what you guys got!!
Happy Reading, Ashley!!

As Good As The First Time By AlTonya Washington

As Good As The First Time by AlTonya Washington
Released: July 1st 2010
Published by: Kimani
Page Amount: 224

"From the moment Julia Kelly fell in love with Cortez Wallace, she knew her life would never be the same. Their passion was hot, tempestuous, explosive. And to her surprise, it didn't last forever.

To escape the pain of yet another breakup, Julia moved to L.A. But now when she hears starling news about her ex-lover, the successful TV producer comes home to Detroit for one final encounter with the man she simply can't get out of her heart...

Popluar television anchor Cortez has loved Julia since high school. Expect Julia's the one who walked out. Cortez's mind remembers betrayl. His heart tells him to win his woman back. But love is never as good as the first time...is it?
Information from the back of the book.

*Note I won this book from GoodReads First Reads!

After reading alot of fantasy novels. I was craving some romance. AlTonya Washington's As Good As The First Time, didn't disappoint.I was truly hooked into Julia Kelly and Cortez Wallace. Julia overhears Cortez's brother tell him how she'll never be good enough. The next day Julia leaves for L.A. To start over, make a career for herself. Meanwhile Cortez is back in Detroit dealing with Julia leaving abruptly. He dives in himself into his career as well. Its not until 8 years later that the former couple meets again when Julia's work Outlook TV, decides to pitch a hosting job for Cortez. Julia is left to sway Cortez to take the deal. Spending time together reminds them both of how things were in the past. Both of them are still in love with one another but neither wants to take a chance on getting hurt. So Cortez leaves and goes back home, Julia follows him back. They take alot of twists and turns. The ending is prove that is never too late to fight for a love you think you might have lost.

The plot of this book is about on how wondering about the one that got away. On what it takes to win that love back.

All in All: I recommend reading this book. You will not be disappoint, with the jam back romance and drama!!

Plot: 19/20
Characters: 17/20
Creativity: 19/20
Writing: 20/20
Ending: 10/10
Cover: 9/10
= 94/100

Review by Ashley!

In My Mailbox

In My Mailbox

For my first In My Mailbox, I actually recieved a book I won from GoodReads First Reads!! Its
As Good As The First Time by AlTonya Washington!!

Happy Reading!!!
Ashley *Booksarediamonds*

Blood Song

Blood Song by Cat Adams

Released: June 8th, 2010
Published by: Tor Books
Series: Bloodsinger, Book One
Page Amount: 384

"Bodyguard Celia Graves plies her trade in a world where vampires roam the alleys of Tinseltown, street corner psychics have real powers, and cops use memory enhancement spells. An ordinary human, Celia uses street smarts, and charmed weapons to protect the rich and famous from mortal and supernatural threats. She's protecting the prince of a small but politically vital nation when things go horrible wrong.
Bitten by a master vampire, Celia knows she is about to die.
To her shock, she survives. Celia Graves has become an Abomination, neither fully mortal nor fully vampire. Her "master" is hunting her, to destory her or finish what his bite began. She's accussed of murder, and the cops aren't sure whether she should be locked up or staked. And then there's the demon she glimpsed during the vampire attack....
Struggling to cope with her new powers. Celia reaches out for help from her once (and future?) lover, a powerful mage; his warrior-preist brother; a handsome
werewolf who keeps his lupine nature concealed from the world; an elderly clairvoyant; and one trustworthy cop.
Celia Graves has three days to save the world,her sanity, and her soul.
Information from the back of the book.

Before I begin my review note I won this book from GoodReads First Reads.


Blood Song by Cat Adams for me was a bit hard to get into at first. But once I got hooked I needed to know what happened to Celia. Although I don't think this was a very unique take on the supernatural world. I did find it to be good none the less.

Adams created a good story that has within it great characters. I loved Celia, how strong she remained through the story.I could picture all the characters in real-life.

The plot of Blood Song was interesting. The main character Celia life changes in one night. She is challenged to either let what happened to her kill her or fight for her life. And fighting is what she does. It is something she seems to do. Along the way she reunites with an ex who helps her in saving her life. Like I said I loved Celia and the other characters in this book.

This book ending on a good note but left you questioning what is going to happen in the second one. Where Celia is heading now?

All in all: The characters and story is what make this book a must read for all you supernatural, fantasy romance fans out there. It will be the cure for longing for a book packed with action and romance. You will not regret reading and purchasing Blood Song by Cat Adams.


Plot: 17/20
Characters: 20/20
Creativity: 18/20
Writing: 20/20
Ending: 9/10
Cover: 10/10
= 94/100

Review by Ashley

Introduction

Hello To All, I will be blogging on all things book related. I will give my honest thoughts on books. Note this is my first atempt I doing this. So if its not good at first I apologize now. I'm new to all of this. I will give 100% best on this blog. Anyways I hope you enjoy. I will be posting book reviews in the next few days so stay tuned for that. I also have a youtube channel. The link http://www.youtube.com/user/harmfullove.

Enjoy you're sparkling book!! Ashley