Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick

Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick
Released:  October 13th 2009
Published by:  Simon&Schuster Children's Publishing
Series:  Hush,Hush, Book One
Page Amount: 391 (US Hardcover Edition)


"For Nora Grey, romance was not part of the plan. She's never been particularly attracted to the boys at her school, no matter how much her best friend, Vee, pushes them at her...until Patch comes along.
With his easy smile and eyes that seem to see inside her, Nora is drawn to him against her better judgment, but after a series of terrifying encounters, Nora's not sure whom to trust. Patch seems to be everywhere she is, and to know more about her than her closest friends. She can't decide whether she should fall into his arms or run and hide. And when she tries to seek some answers, she finds herself near a truth that is far more unsettling than anything Patch makes her feel.
For Nora is right in the middle of an ancient battle between the immortal and those that have fallen - and when it comes to choosing sides, the wrong choice will cost her life"
-Information from Goodreads.com 




My Thoughts:
 I first read Hush,Hush back in April of 2010. I decided to re-read it refresh my memory in order to read Crescendo which is book two in this series. I loved it then and fell back in love with it again. When re-reading this I found parts that I remembered and parts that I had forgotten. 

Hush,Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick was her debut novel in 2009. I loved the love story between Nora and Patch and how it developed throughout the story.  And who wouldn't want an angel for a boyfriend? I know I wouldn't mind that's for sure.


Hope you enjoyed my review, Ashley

In My Mailbox (8)

Hello My Book Peeps, In My Mailbox is a weekly meme hosted by Kristi at The Story Siren.



For Review I Recieved: Wither By Lauren DeStefano

 Bought:
The Iron King by Julie Kagawa.

 Happy Reading, Ashley

The Mortal Instruments Re-Reading Challenge 2011

I found a re-reading The Mortal Instruments Challenge on Goodreads.com and I've decided to do this challenge. I've only read City Of Bones, I do want to finish this series. Plus if you join this challenge there is the possibility of winning a copy of City Of Fallen Angels by Cassandra Clare. All you have to do is sign up at The Mortal Instruments Re-Reading Challenge. Hope you sign up to read this series.

Happy Reading, Ashley

The Tudor Secret by C.W. Gortner

The Tudor Secret by C.W. Gortner
Released: February 1st 2011 (first released in 2004)
Published by:St. Martin's Griffin
Series:  The Spymaster Chronicles, Book One
Page Amount: 336 (US Paperback Edition)


"Summer 1553: A time of danger and deceit. Brendan Prescott, an orphan, is reared in the household of the powerful Dudley family. Brought to court, he finds himself sent on an illicit mission to the King's brilliant but enigmatic sister, Princess Elizabeth. But Brendan is soon compelled to work as a double agent by Elizabeth's protector, William Cecil--who promises in exchange to help him unravel the secret of his own mysterious past. A dark plot swirls around Elizabeth's quest to unravel the truth about the ominous disappearance of her seriously ill brother, King Edward VI. With Elizabeth's lady-in-waiting at his side, Brendan plunges into a ruthless gambit of half-truths, lies, and murder. Filled with the intrigue and pageantry of Tudor England, THE TUDOR SECRET is the first book in the Elizabeth I Spymaster series."-Information from Goodreads.com

My Thoughts:
I have become one of the many obsessed with  The Tudor family legacy because of the Showtime TV show The Tudors about the royal family. There for I enjoy reading books about this family and learning more about their impact on the world.

With that being said I fell in love with this novel. I'm looking forward to the rest of what this series has to offer.

Hope you enjoyed this review, Ashley

Harry Potter and The Chamber Of Secrets by J.K. Rowling

Harry Potter and The Chamber Secrets by J.K. Rowling
Released:  June 2nd 1999 (first released July 2nd 1998)
Published by: Scholastic Inc.
Series: Harry Potter, Book Two
Page Amount: 341 (US Hardcover Edition)


"Harry's on summer break after completing his first year at the Hogwarts School for Witchcraft and Wizardry, and his aunt, uncle, and cousin are as mean as ever, trying at every turn to keep him from fulfilling his destiny as a wizard. Their efforts to prevent his return to Hogwarts are aided by an unknown force: a mysterious elf who shows up and warns Harry that he must never return to the school. Before departing, the elf performs a bit of mischievous magic that is blamed on Harry. As a result, Harry not only gets a stern warning from Hogwarts for using magic in the "real" world; he is also locked away by his aunt and uncle in a tiny closet beneath the stairs.

Harry is eventually rescued by his classmates and friends, the redheaded Weasleys, but getting back to Hogwarts still proves to be a challenge. When he finally does get there, his troubles quickly multiply. Someone has opened the door to the Chamber of Secrets, releasing a deadly monster with the power to kill. Several classmates turn up petrified, and in addition to trying to puzzle out who the culprit is, Harry finds himself a prime suspect. The truth lies down the end of a trail marked by a magical diary with invisible ink, a ghost who hides inside a toilet, a flying car, a pompous new teacher with a talent for hyperbole, and some ghastly giant spiders. When one of Harry's friends is imprisoned and another is turned to stone, Harry is forced to once again confront his archenemy, the Dark Wizard Voldemort, who has a whole new bag of nasty tricks up his sleeve. "
-Information from Goodreads.com  .

My Thoughts:
Harry Potter and The Chamber Of Secrets by J.K. Rowling is amazing. I am so glad I decided to re-read this series. I'm falling more and more in love again with the Harry Potter series. Learned things I've forgotten from the last time I read them.

5/5 stars!! 
Hope you enjoyed my review, Ashley 


If you haven't read this series you should.

Harry Potter and The Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling

Harry Potter and The Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling
Released: October 1st 1998 (first released June 30th 1997)
Published by: Scholastic Inc.
Series: Harry Potter, Book One
Page Amount: 309, US Paperback Edition

"Harry Potter has never played a sport while flying in a broomstick. He's never worn a cloak of invisibility, befriended a giant, or helped hatch a dragon. All Harry knows is a miserable life with the Dursleys, his horrible aunt and uncle, and the abominable son, Dudley. Harry's room is a tiny closet at the foot of the stairs, and he hasn't had a birthday party in a eleven years.


But all that is about to change when a mysterious letter arrives by owl messenger; a letter with an invitation to a wonderful place he never dreamed existed. There he finds not only friends, aerial sports, and magic around every corner, but a great destiny that's been waiting for him... if Harry can survive the encounter. "
-Information from the blurb on the back of the book.

My Thoughts:
I first came across this series when it came out. I was hooked into like everyone else. I haven't read it in years and decided to re-read it. I'm so glad I did I rediscovered my love of this world. I long for a school like Hogwarts. I would love to be a witch.

For those' s that haven't picked up this series I recommend you do so. Yes the books get bigger in the series but it will be worth the reading. I am in love with this world again. I rediscovered events in the novel I forget about.

5/5 stars, LOVE IT!!!! I want to go to Hogwarts, like seriously the 11 year old in me is mad I never got my letter!!
Hope you enjoyed my review, Ashley

The Thirteenth Chime by Emma Michaels

The Thirteenth Chime by Emma Michaels 
Released: August 13th 2010
Published by: Bokheim Publishing
Series:  Sense Of Truth, Book One
Page Amount: 246 (US Hardcover Edition)



"HATRED NEVER DIES...
Destiny has finally found the life that she has always wanted. She is about to finish college, has a fiance that loves her, and a great summer on the West Coast planned with her friend, Stephanie. But her world is turned upside down when an antique clock mysteriously chimes thirteen times and someone attacks them, sending Stephanie and her mother to the hospital.p
 
Alone, and without any help from the police, Destiny has no choice but to turn to the one man she had left behind a year ago - her ex-boyfriend, David. Together, they must solve the riddle of the thirteenth chime before the clock strikes thirteen again. Yet as they face their own past and hearts, a trap over half a century old is waiting for them to become its prey.
For revenge, fifty years is never too long..."
-Information from Goodreads.com



My Thoughts
All I can say is WOW!! I've never in my life been afraid of grandfather clocks in my life than before reading this novel.  Emma Michaels The Thirteenth Chime will have you scared out of your mind. You won't be able to resist finding out more about the story but at the same time wishing the clock just go away. 

With an old mystery sounding not only the clock itself but the house its held in. I believe this novel would be a great horror read for on Halloween. Filled with suspense from beginning to end. You will be left begging for more. 


5/5 stars!!! 


Hope you enjoyed this review, Ashley