August TBR 2014

Here is what I'm hoping to read in August.


Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling (currently reading)(reread)
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. Rowling(reread)
Breadcrumbs by Anne Ursu (reread)
The Assassin's Blade by Sarah J. Maas (audibook)
Crown of Midnight by Sarah J. Maas
The Conjure Book by A.A. Attanasio (Kindle)
Wanderlove by Kirsten Hubbard (reread)
The Headless Ghost by R.L. Stine
Witch Song by Amber Arsyle (Kindle)
Petals On The Wind by V.C. Andrews (reread)
Blood Brothers by Nora Roberts
All That Glows by Ryan Graudin

That's it for now. We'll see if I get through all this. Might add more. Want to read at least one Jane Austen book this month.

18th - 24th Bout of Books TBR:
The Assassin's Blade
Crown of Midnight
The Conjure Book
Petals On The Wind
All That Glows

That's all for me. Let me know what books you are reading this month. Or if you've read any of the books I mentioned. No spoilers though.

Happy Reading, Ashley

June and July Wrap Ups 2014

Here is a look by at all the books I read in June and July.

June Wrap-Up 2014:
In no particular order

1.How Mirka Got Her Sword by Barry Desutch (Hereville,#1)
This was a graphic novel and a reread for me. My rating still stays 5/5 stars
2. Anya's Ghost by Vera Brosgol
Another graphic novel gave this 3/5 stars
3. Robot Dreams by Sara Varon
This was so sweet and sad. Thanks to Misty at The Book Rat for giving this much love.
My rating 5/5 stars
4. The Longest Ride by Nicholas Sparks 4/5 stars
5. The Titan's Curse by Rick Riordan (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, #3) 4/5 stars
6. Addicted to Him by Lauren Dodd 4/5 stars
7. The Battle of the Labyrinth by Rick Riordan (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, #4) 4/5 stars
8. Cop By Her Side by Janice Kay Johnson 4/5 stars
9. Unbreakable by Abbey Reynolds (Unbreakable,#1) 5/5 stars

July Wrap-Up 2014:

1. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling (Harry Potter,#2)
This was a reread for me. Still 5/5 stars
2. Fifty Shades of Grey by E.L. James 4/5 stars (reread)
3. The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien 5/5 stars
4. Reason to Breathe by Rebecca Donovan 5/5 stars (reread)
5. Barely Breathing by Rebecca Donovan 5/5 stars
6. The Last Olympian by Rick Riordan (Percy Jackson and the Olympians,#5) 5/5 stars
7. A Rogue By Any Other Name by Sarah MacLean (The Rules of A Scoundrels,#1) 5/5 stars
8. Landline by Rainbow Rowell 5/5 stars
9. One Perfect Night by Bella Andre (The Sullivans, #8.5) 5/5 stars
10. Struggle by P.A. Jones 3/5 stars
11. This One Summer by Jillian Tamaki and Mariko Tamaki 3/5 stars (graphic novel)
12. Pistol by Max Henry 3/5 stars

Currently rereading Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, started at the end of July. Will be in my August Wrap-Up.

That's all the books I read the past two months. Let me know your thoughts. And what you've read the past two months.

Happy Reading, Ashley

Bout of Books 11.0

This is my official post for participating in the Bout of Books 11.0.

The Bout of Books read-a-thon is organized by Amanda @ On a Book Bender and Kelly @ Reading the Paranormal. It is a week long read-a-thon that begins 12:01am Monday, August 18th and runs through Sunday, August 24th in whatever time zone you are in. Bout of Books is low-pressure, and the only reading competition is between you and your usual number of books read in a week. There are challenges, giveaways, and a grand prize, but all of these are completely optional. For all Bout of Books 11 information and updates, be sure to boost the Bout of Books blog. - From the Bout of Books team

I will be posting my reading updates on here. As well as marking the book's I've read on my Goodreads account.

My goal is to read at least five books. I'll add more if need be.

To Read:
The Assassin's Blade by Sarah J. Maas (audibook)
Crown of Midnight by Sarah J. Maas
The Conjure Book by A.A. Attanasio (Kindle)
Petals On The Wind by V.C. Andrews (reread)
All That Glows by Ryan Graudin

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May Wrap Up 2014

A look back at the books I read in the month of May. With the star rating and a short explanation of my thoughts.

1.If He Had Been With Me by Laura Nowlin
This is a dark Young Adult contemporary. Was heartbreaking and beautiful.
Gave it 4/5 stars
2. Love Letters to the Dead by Ava Dellaira
I really loved the letters Laurel wrote throughout the story. Also enjoyed the celebrities she choose to address them to. This is a debut novel for 2014.
Gave it 4/5 stars
3. Fifty Shades Freed by E.L. James
I needed a break from the two dark heavily emotional books. So I chose to finish up the Fifty Shades series. I loved how much Ana and Christian's relationship grew in this installment of the series. I don't know if this is really the last book or not. Heard talk of maybe a fourth novel. Gave it 5/5 stars *Note this series as adult content and is not for younger readers*
4. The Immortal Rules by Julie Kagawa
I do have a review posted on this. Which you can find here:http://www.booksarediamonds.blogspot.com/2012/05/immortal-rules-by-julie-kagawa.html
But I needed to reread it. In order to refresh my mind. Still give it 5/5 stars.
5. The Eternity Cure by Julie Kagawa Also reread this as well. Another 5/5 stars
6. The Forever Song by Julie Kagawa
A great ending to another amazing series by Julie Kagawa. I love her Iron Fey series. I never thought she could write something that would be as addicting. I was wrong, love her take on vampires. Gave it 5/5 stars

I was in a bit of a slump in the beginning of the month. I got addicted to Doctor Who. Which led me not to read as much. I am happy with have gotten six books in. I'm not sure if I'll post a June TBR, only because once I say this what I'm going to read. I never want to read them then. I'm just going to read whatever calls my name. Although I'd love to finish up some series. Mainly Harry Potter and the Percy Jackson series.

Let me know what you read in May. What you plan to read in June. If you read any of the books I mentioned. Or if you plan to.
That's all for me.
Happy Reading, Ashley

February/March/April Wrap Ups 2014

Here is a look back at the books I've read in February,March and April. Since its been a while that I read these books. I'm just going to put the star rating beside the title. However if there is a book you would like a review for please let me know.

February Reads:
1. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling 5/5 stars (reread)
2. Divergent by Veronica Roth 5/5 stars (reread)
3. Angelfall by Susan Ee 5/5 stars (reread)
4. Hopeless by Colleen Hoover 5/5 stars
5. World After by Susan Ee 5/5 stars
6. Making Faces by Amy Harmon 5/5 stars
7. Two Tales Dark and Grim:The Key/Brothers Piggett by Rachel Hawkins and Julie Kagawa 5/5 stars.

March Reads:
1. Twilight by Stephanie Meyer 5/5 stars (reread)
2. Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi 5/5 stars
3. Anna Dressed In Blood by Kendare Blake 5/5 stars
4. The Eclective Collection by Heather Marie Adkins 5/5 stars
5. Champion by Marie Lu 5/5 stars
6. Don't Even Think About It by Sarah Mlynowski 5/5 stars
7. Book Lovers by Linda M. Priestley
8. Unite Me by Tahereh Mafi 5/5 stars
9. Unravel Me by Tahereh Mafi 5/5 stars
10. Born Lucky:A YA St. Patrick's Day Story by Rusty Fischer 5/5 stars
11. Ignite Me by Tahereh Mafi 5/5 stars

April Reads:
1.Insurgent by Veronica Roth 5/5 stars (reread)
2.Allegiant by Veronica Roth 5/5 stars
3. Fifty Shades Darker by E.L. James 5/5 stars
4. Crushing On the Enemy by Sarah Adams 3/5 stars
5. Flight of Life by E.L. Todd 3/5 stars
6. Kiss of Midnight by Lara Adrian 4/5 stars
7. Cinder by Marissa Meyer 4/5 stars
8. Wait For You by J. Lynn 4/5 stars

That's all the wonderful books I've read in the past three months. I'll be posting my May Wrap Up and June TBR soon.
Until then please let me know what you've read in the last three months or if you have read any of the books mentioned and what you thought of them.

Happy Reading, Ashley!!

January Wrap 2014

January was a slow reading month for me. Only managed to read five books towards my now 80 book challenge for 2014. Changed my goal because according to Goodreads I was four behind when my goal was set to 100.

Hopefully I can keep on track. But let's take a look back at my books for January.
1. Ready Player One by Ernest Cline
Hearing so much love for this,I was scared to read it but I loved every minute. 5/5 stars
2. Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Mass
Again heard amazing reviews. 5/5 stars
3. The Book Thief by Markus Zusak 5/5 stars
4. Abigail and Her Pet Zombie by Marie F. Crow 5/5 stars
5. The Ugly Duckling by Christian Hans Anderson 4/5 stars

That's all for January
Let me know what books you read in January or if you read any of the ones I read.

Happy Reading, Ashley

Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas

Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas
Released:August 2nd,2012
Publisher:Bloomsbury
Series:Throne of Glass,Book One
Page Amount:404,Kindle Edition
Source:Overdrive media

"Meet Celaena Sardothien.
Beautiful. Deadly. Destined for greatness.

In the dark, filthy salt mines of Endovier, an eighteen-year-old girl is serving a life sentence. She is a trained assassin, the best of her kind, but she made a fatal mistake: she got caught.

Young Captain Westfall offers her a deal: her freedom in return for one huge sacrifice. Celaena must represent the prince in a to-the-death tournament—fighting the most gifted thieves and assassins in the land. Live or die, Celaena will be free. Win or lose, she is about to discover her true destiny. But will her assassin’s heart be melted?"
-Information from Goodreads.com





My Thoughts:

This book is amazing!!! How do I get all my thoughts out? I was on the edge of my seat the whole time. Calaena is a kickass female lead. I loved her point of view. I look forward to reading the rest of the series. I really loved Throne of Glass because it reminded me of Alanna by Tamora Pierce. Alanna and Celaena are both women fighting to do the same heroic acts of men. 5/5 stars, Happy Reading, Ashley