Burn For Burn by Jenny Han and Siobhan Vivian

Burn For Burn by Jenny Han and Siobhan Vivian
Released: September 18th 2012 (expected release date)
Publisher: Simon and Schuster Books For Young Readers
Series: Untitled Trilogy, Book One
Page Amount: 336 US Hardcover Edition
Source: NetGalley


"BIG GIRLS DON'T CRY...
THEY GET EVEN.

Lillia has never had any problems dealing with boys who like her. Not until this summer, when one went too far. No way will she let the same thing happen to her little sister.

Kat is tired of the rumours, the insults, the cruel jokes. It all goes back to one person– her ex-best friend– and she's ready to make her pay.

Four years ago, Mary left Jar Island because of a boy. But she's not the same girl anymore. And she's ready to prove it to him.

Three very different girls who want the same thing: sweet, sweet revenge. And they won't stop until they each had a taste."
-Information from Goodreads.com

My Thoughts:

This is my first time reading both of Jenny Han's and Siobhan Vivian's writing. I have to say I was sucked into the story from the start. 

This is the classic tale of mean girls revenge. However these mean girls are from the serepate groups of their high school. There's the popular girl in Lillia, the bad girl Kat and the "new girl" Mary. After each having issues they can't seem to deal with the band together to take down those who have wronged them in the past.

But where this story ends will leaving you scratching your heads. I hope there will be a second book. To see where these girls have ended up.If they didn't get caught and if they became friends after everything.

I have since learned there is not just a second book but a third as well!! 

5/5 stars. Happy Reading, Ashley

Blog Tour:Shadow Of The Blood Moon by Robin P. Waldrop

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   " Genevieve Labreck is back with a score to settle. Her mom has been kidnapped by Zane, hybrid and all-around monster. Rumors fly that Gen’s mom is holed away in Prague, a city recognized by humans for its serene beauty and intense culture, but Gen and Will know something humans don’t. Prague is haunted by dark, evil forces.

Can Gen and Will save her mom, or will they be too late?

Some will live, others will fall. At what price do you walk away from those you love?"

 Author Information: 

 Robin P. Waldrop

I'm a wife, mother, grandmother, business owner, and author of YA/Urban Fantasy paranormal novels. TIES TO THE BLOOD MOON is book 1 in my series and is available on all digital sites, and also print and audio as well. SHADOW OF THE BLOOD MOON is my current release and the second book in the BLOOD MOON series. 

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Shadow Of The Blood Moon by Robin P. Waldrop

Shadow Of The Blood Moon by Robin P. Waldrop
Released: August 27th 2012 (first released August 10th 2012)
Publisher: Robin P. Waldrop via Smashwords
Series: Blood Moon, Book Two
Page Amount: 321
Source: Review/ Smashwords

"Genevieve Labreck is back with a score to settle. Her mom has been kidnapped by Zane, hybrid and all-around monster. Rumors fly that Gen’s mom is holed away in Prague, a city recognized by humans for its serene beauty and intense culture, but Gen and Will know something humans don’t. Prague is haunted by dark, evil forces.
Can Gen and Will save her mom, or will they be too late?
Some will live, others will fall. At what price do you walk away from those you love?"
-Information from Goodreads.com


My Thoughts:
Shadow Of The Blood Moon is the sequel to Ties Of The Blood Moon which I loved. So I had very high hopes for the sequel. I wasn’t disappointed in the slightest. Robin brought everything I loved from the first one and even more to the second book. There were so many twists and turns. My head is still spinning from the ending. I don’t think I can’t wait to long for the third installment in this series. I need to know what becomes of Genevieve, William, and everyone else.

I absolutely loved this book. This is an awesome vampire, werewolves supernatural story. I am glad to have been given a chance to review it. Looking for to book number three!!!

So if you love action, romance, vampires, werewolves and a leading female character not afraid to kick some butt. Then you need to pick up this series!!

Plus the covers are amazing!! My favorite has to be the cover for Shadows Of The Blood Moon.

Robin, why did you have torture me with an ending like that?


5/5 stars, Happy Reading, Ashley

Project ELE by Rebecca Gober and Courtney Nuckels

Project ELE by Rebecca Gober and Courtney Nuckels
Released: August 14th 2012
Publisher: No Publisher right now
Series: The ELE series, Book One
Page Amount 234, US Paperback Edition
Source: Review 

"Project ELE
(Book one in The ELE Series)

Millions have already died, and thousands more are perishing daily. As a last ditch effort to preserve the human race, the government implements Project ELE. With the earth heating at rapid speeds, all remaining survivors are forced to turn to F.E.M.A. shelters to wait out ELE's wrath.

Fifteen-year-old Willow Mosby's life, as she knows it, ends the moment she walks through the shelter's door. Willow has to quickly adapt to the new challenges that shelter life demands, the least of which includes making new friends and working a full time job.

Soon after making an interesting discovery, Willow and her friends start exhibiting strange abilities. Seeking answers, they embark on a mission to find out what these new abilities mean and whether they are a gift or a curse.

This new adventure can send her world crashing down around her. The question is: Can Willow survive the fall?

From the authors of Night Marchers comes a new apocalyptic series with a paranormal twist."
-Information from Goodreads.com

My Thoughts:
Project ELE is told from the point of view of fifteen year old Willow Mosby. A teenage girl living in a world where this super virus has infected most of the population. There was a cure known as Counteractive Universal Recovery Elixir. Which helped for a few years. Will and her family await protection in the shelter for the next 3 years. While the virus is trying to be killed off by removing the patches over the sky and letting the earth heat.

However after the test Willow and her father are the only ones allowed entrance. So begins their lives in the underground shelter. They grow accustom to life in the shelter. Willow even makes friends with the shy Claire, Connor, and Alec. The three discover a hideaway place in the shelter. And its there that weird things start happening to them. They release there are secrets about the testing. Things quickly spiral down. Willow has to make a choice. How the book ended is something I didn’t see coming.

I really loved the characters. I felt like they were my best friends. I felt what they were going through. Willow is strong and has her moments of being vulnerable.

I can really see something like this being a reality someday.

For those of you who loved The Hunger Games, Delirium, Matched, Gone series. Then you should check this out.



5/5 stars, Happy Reading, Ashley

Temptation In A Kilt by Victoria Roberts

Temptation In A Kilt by Victoria Roberts
Released: September 4th 2012
Publisher: Sourcebooks Casablanca
Series: Bad Boys Of The Highlands, Book One
Page Amount: 352, US Mass Market Paperback
Source: NetGalley

"This hot new series follows a trio of Highland lairds, who are driving King James crazy with their constant clan battles and uproarious way of life.

Laird Ciaran MacGregor discovers the beautiful, wounded Lady Rosalia Armstrong while journeying to the king's court. Already burdened with the task of maintaining the peace in his lands, Ciaran has very little patience for this headstrong woman. She's as fearsome as the men trying to kill him for his lands, and their verbal sparring leaves him burning for a more intimate relationship. And if Rosalia's not careful, she'll soon discover his prowess...on and off the battlefield."
-Information from Goodreads.com

*NOTE THIS IS AN ADULT TITLE*

My Thoughts:
Wow, I'm speechless!! This is definitely a sexy times novel!!

Lady Rosalia is being forced into a loveless marriage to Lord Dunnehl because her family doesn't have any money. Disagreeing with this decision her parents treat her cruelly. Forcing her to leave. Upon leaving she meets Laird Ciaran MacGregor.He agrees to escort her to her family's estate in the Highlands. However she stays with him and his family. Of course a romance starts between the two.There is a fight with the bloody Campbells.

Is there a happy ending? I'm not saying. You will have to pick this hot historical romance up for yourself.

Looking forward to the rest of the series.

5/5 stars, Happy Reading, Ashley




 

Awaken Me by Emily Gossett

Awaken Me by Emily Gossett
Released: November 2nd 2011 (first released October 21st 2011)
Publisher: iuniverse
Series:A Connected Novel, Book One
Page Amount: 211, US Paperback
Source: Own (Kindle P.C.)

"After witnessing the horrific murder that was committed by her fiancé just days before their wedding, Aimee immediately flees from the life she knows. Lost in Greece, Aimee is inevitably and uncontrollably thrust into a supernatural world where she is terrified to learn what she really is. Crouching at every corner lies a new confusing memory that torments her from her previous life, while her feelings of love cease to die, but awaken more deeply for the mysteriously handsome stranger, who wants to rescue her. Battling the man, who she mistakenly still loves is a bigger conquest than imagined, but can she free her captured thoughts from the man who owns her? Facing the ultimate decision, to lose all humanity by becoming the weapon the Rogues desire most, or to destroy the creation of love. Can Aimee make the sacrifices needed to overcome deceit, love and her power that is irrepressibly blood thirsty?"
-Information from Goodreads.com

My Thoughts:
  Awaken Me by Emily Gossett

Awaken Me is the story about Aimee, a young woman who’s live is about to change forever. For 6 years she has believed she was in a car accident that claimed the live of her mother. She suffered from serve head trauma. She has lived with her fiancé Derek Sladen’s family ever since. She has become very close with his mother Elizabeth and father Nathan. Sailing to Greece where the wedding is set to take place. On board she sees something that changes everything. Derek killing her best friend Krissy. Wanting to abort immediately from witness this horrible act of violence. She jumps off the ship and onto the mainland. She bumps into a mysterious man. She walks around the streets until coming across a gorgeous hotel. Aimee stays for a few days. Until she runs into the mysterious man again, Alec.

Alec tells Aimee to go with him or she will be harmed by Derek. Agreeing she goes with him. They go to this underground place. There she learns her mother isn’t die in fact she’s the leader of the community, a vampire community. Aimee is told she is a vampire, a Yurling, a young vampire that hasn’t been awakened yet. She is confused on who she is. And also confused about the sudden feelings for Alec, when she still clearly loves Derek.

However, Aimee knows she had to kill Derek. To end the bond they share. In order to protect those she cares about especially Alec. She isn’t just your average vampire or no, she’s a hybrid a vampire and half werewolf. Her father is the first werewolf to have a daughter for a child. With being a hybrid means she has special powers. Powers she can use to destroy Derek.

Leaving a heartbroken Alec, Aimee sets off to Florida with the warrior Marcus at her side. Derek has no clue of what his ex-fiancé is capable of.

Paranormals have been a hit and miss with me lately. So I was a bit hesitant to read Awaken Me. However when I started I couldn’t stop. There is something about the world Emily has created in Awaken Me. The book came to live. I truly loved this take on vampires, werewolves, and other paranormal creatures. I loved Aimee, she was vulnerable at times, but grew into a kick ass fighting machine! I loved Alec too, is loyalty and love to her is so amazing. Considering they were apart for 6 years!! I cannot wait to get Capture Me for review!!

If you are a fan of vampires, werewolves, and just paranormal stories. Then this is the book for you. It has action, drama, romance, and oh yeah a girl that kick some ass!!

5/5 stars, Happy Reading, Ashley

Confessions Of An Angry Girl by Louise Rozett

Confessions Of An Angry Girl by Louise Rozett
 Released: August 28th 2012
 Publisher: Harlequin Teen
 Series:Confessions, Book One
 Page Amount: 272, US Paperback
 Source: NetGalley

"Rose Zarelli, self-proclaimed word geek and angry girl, has some confessions to make…1. I'm livid all the time. Why? My dad died. My mom barely talks. My brother abandoned us. I think I'm allowed to be irate, don't you?

2. I make people furious regularly. Want an example? I kissed Jamie Forta, a badass guy who might be dating a cheerleader. She is now enraged and out for blood. Mine.

3. High school might as well be Mars. My best friend has been replaced by an alien, and I see red all the time. (Mars is red and "seeing red" means being angry—get it?)

Here are some other vocab words that describe my life: Inadequate. Insufferable. Intolerable.

(Don't know what they mean? Look them up yourself.)
(Sorry. That was rude.)" - Information from Goodreads.com 



My Thoughts:
Rose Zarelli is dealing the horrible loss of father and trying to understand the rules of high school. Rose feels that she is older than a freshman. Because she doesn't play the games her friends are or wanting to drink at a high school party. Her life at Union High soon becomes a living nightmare. Because she kissed the head cheerleaders boyfriend. Things quickly spirally out of control. After an almost fight with Regina. And not talking to her best friend for weeks on end.Something happens that makes Rose want to get back at Regina.

I really loved this contemporary read! What an awesome debut for 2012. Looking forward to the sequel!!

5/5 stars, Happy Reading, Ashley