Witch World by Christopher Pike

Witch World by Christopher Pike
Released: November 13th 2012
Publisher: Simon Pulse
Series: Witch World, Book One
Page Amount: 528, US Hardcover
Source: Goodreads First Reads

"Witches are real—and each of us may be one—in this all-new paranormal suspense novel from #1 New York Timesbestselling author Christopher Pike.

Heading off for a weekend in Las Vegas with her friends, Jessie Ralle has only one worry—how to make it through the road trip in the same car with her Ex, Jimmy Kelter. The guy who broke her heart five months ago when he dumped her for no reason. The guy who’s finally ready to tell her why he did it, because he wants her back.

But what Jessie doesn’t realize is that Jimmy is the least of her problems.

In Las Vegas she meets Russ, a mesmerizing stranger who shows her how to gamble, and who never seems to lose. Curious, Jessie wants to know his secret, and in response, alone in his hotel room, he teaches her a game that opens a door to another reality.

To Witch World.

Suddenly Jessie discovers that she’s stumbled into a world where some people can do the impossible, and others may not even be human. For a time she fears she’s lost her mind. Are there really witches? Is she one of them?

#1 Bestselling author Christopher Pike offers up another classic edge-of-your-seat thrill ride that keeps you guessing right until the last page."
- Information from Goodreads.com

My Thoughts:
Won this from Goodreads in October 2012. Didn't read it until the end of AprilApril of this year. I've heard nothing but amazing things about Christopher Pike's books. And I wasn't disappointed.

Witch World isn't like any other witch book I have read there is just something this story setting and how Christopher wrote Jessie to be a strong female lead character.
I was glued from the start. Loved every minute inside this enchanting world.

I will be picking up Witch World 2, when it comes out. Oddly enough Christopher is working on it now. In the mean time I will be reading more of his books.

Thank you Goodreads, for allowing me to win a copy of this book.

5/5 stars, Happy Reading, Ashley

Dare To You by Katie McGarry

Dare To You by Katie McGarry
Expected Released: May 28th 2013
Publisher: Harlequin Teen
Series: Pushing The Limits, Book Two
Page Amount: 462 US Hardcover
Source: NetGalley

"Ryan lowers his lips to my ear. "Dance with me, Beth."

"No." I whisper the reply. I hate him and I hate myself for wanting him to touch me again....

"I dare you..."

If anyone knew the truth about Beth Risk's home life, they'd send her mother to jail and seventeen-year-old Beth who knows where. So she protects her mom at all costs. Until the day her uncle swoops in and forces Beth to choose between her mom's freedom and her own happiness. That's how Beth finds herself living with an aunt who doesn't want her and going to a school that doesn't understand her. At all. Except for the one guy who shouldn't get her, but does....

Ryan Stone is the town golden boy, a popular baseball star jock-with secrets he can't tell anyone. Not even the friends he shares everything with, including the constant dares to do crazy things. The craziest? Asking out the Skater girl who couldn't be less interested in him.

But what begins as a dare becomes an intense attraction neither Ryan nor Beth expected. Suddenly, the boy with the flawless image risks his dreams-and his life-for the girl he loves, and the girl who won't let anyone get too close is daring herself to want it all..."
-Information from Goodreads.com


My Thoughts:

Received this from NetGalley for review. I loved learning more about Beth and what became of her after pushing the limits. Learning more on her past was hard to read. I could relate to Beth's turnmoil wanting to start over in groveton yet wanting to keep helping her mother. Loved how ryan saw past all the horrors of her past. Wanting nothing more than to love her and make her feel safe. Dare to you enlightens its readers, having undeniable strength and courage you can overcome anything. And happy...more Received this from NetGalley for review. I loved learning more about Beth and what became of her after pushing the limits. Learning more on her past was hard to read. I could relate to Beth's turnmoil wanting to start over in groveton yet wanting to keep helping her mother. Loved how ryan saw past all the horrors of her past. Wanting nothing more than to love her and make her feel safe. Dare to you enlightens its readers, having undeniable strength and courage you can overcome anything. And happy endings are possible for those girls who aren't perfect. 5/5 stars, Happy Reading, Ashley

Cover Reveal for The Butterfly Migration by Mia Castile

This the cover reveal for The Butterfly Migration by Mia Castile. It is the third and final book in The Butterfly Migration.

" The worst day of Lacey Baxter’s life was the day her parents announced their divorce and her boyfriend Chase Livingston went into a coma. Scratch that. The worst day of her life was two months later, when he woke up and didn’t recognize her. Now, as he pushes her away, she clings to the hope that each day will be the day he remembers how much they love each other. Turning to her new BFF Byron and his circle of friends, she does whatever she can to cope with the changes. She just wants to be numb and forget about everything.

The headaches, the panic attacks, the pressure to be this perfect boyfriend are incredibly hard for Chase to bear. He doesn’t love Lacey, or at least he doesn’t think he does. Still, he doesn’t understand this strong attraction to her, or the jealousy he feels over every guy that talks to her. Losing two years of his memory means strangers think they know him and he’s not sure where he fits in. Will his memories come back over time or all at once? Should he even wish for them?

Finding each other again could be harder than either of them thought, especially when everyone knows their business and has an opinion about it. "


**This is a Mature YA Series, containing subjects concerning addictions and sexual content.**

Mia Castile

Twitter: @MiaCastile

Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/miacastilesnovels

Website: http://miacastile.com/

 

The Butterfly Migration

Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17313481-the-butterfly-migration?ac=1

 

 

Looking forward to reading this installment in the series, Happy Reading, Ashley

Cover Real for Butterfly Kisses by Mia Castile

I'm revealing the new cover for Butterfly Kisses by Mia Castile, its the second book in The Butterfly Chronicles.

"Everything changed for the Baxter sisters last spring. Lacey blew it with Henry her lifelong crush, only to discover a blooming relationship with her best friend, Chase. While he picked her up and put her back together, they grew closer over the summer. Now that school has started, he’s found popularity thanks to his band Cate’s Ashes, and he’s hiding secret phone calls and text messages. Plus, did his ex-girlfriend just appear out of the blue at his show? Forcing Lacey to wonder if he’s over the feelings he pronounced for her at the beginning of summer. Add to the tension, a realization and secret of her own to keep about her worse enemy. Lacey vows to be the bigger person and keep Byron’s revelation, but what will it cost?

Meanwhile, as Lana tries to find herself again after her suicide attempt, she’s befriended by the school’s resident bad girl, Britt, and new chicano boy, Tomas, in the same week. Britt offers unconditional acceptance that Lana didn’t realize she craved, while Tomas brings out the best in her, and makes her feel alive again. Britt is dangerous and daring, while Tomas exudes security and safety. Vices come easily when you are already addicted to something you crave, and Lana muddles through figuring out who she wants to be.

With their parents constantly arguing, and their dad moving into the guest bedroom, the pressure on the girls may explode destroying them all. Is there a place for happiness when their world is crumbling around them?"

I have a review posted for Butterfly Kisses and Becoming A Butterfly...I loved them both!!
Happy Reading, Ashley

May To Be Read Pile 2013

Hello my lovely Readers, Here's what I'm planning on reading this month.....

1. Witch World by Christopher Pike (currently reading, loving it)
2. The Butterfly Migration by Mia Castile (review)
3. Switched by Amanda Hocking
4. All These Things I've Done by Gabrielle Zevin
5. Everneath by Brodi Ashton
6. Everbound by Brodi Ashton
7. Obsidian Mirror by Catherine Fisher
8. The Best of Me by Nicholas Sparks
9. The Future of Us by Jay Asher and Carolyn Macker

If I get through all of those some others I might read...
Burn Bright by Marianne de Pierres (bought it for my kindle, sooo excited)
Grimm's Complete Fairy Tales
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

That is all I'm planning on reading this month, Please feel free to let me know what you are reading this month and if you have read any of the books above, let me know what you thought of them. No spoilers though.

Happy Reading, Ashley

April Wrap Up 2013

This is the list of books I read in April. Read such amazing books this month.

1. Becoming A Butterfly by Mia Castile
2. Butterfly Kisses by Mia Castile
3. Pushing The Limits by Katie McGarry (reread)
4. Dare To You by Katie McGarry
5.  The Woman Who Rides Like A Man by Tamora Pierce
6. Lioness Rampant by Tamora Pierce
7. Twilight by Stephenie Meyer
8. Breadcrumbs by Anne Ursu

I loved all of these awesome books. Check them out!!!!

Not sure what I'm reading in May.

Happy Reading, Ashley

Butterfly Kisses by Mia Castile

Butterfly Kisses by Mia CastileCastile
Released: October 2012
Publisher: Entwined Publishing
Series: The Butterfly Chronicles, Book Two
Source: Entwined PublishingPublishing, e-book

*warning the following blurb and review may contain spoilers if you have not read Becoming A Butterfly.*



 "Everything changed for the Baxter sisters last spring. Lacey blew it with Henry her lifelong crush, only to discover a blooming relationship with her best friend, Chase. While he picked her up and put her back together, they grew closer over the summer. Now that school has started, he’s found popularity thanks to his band Cate’s Ashes, and he’s hiding secret phone calls and text messages. Plus, did his ex-girlfriend just appear out of the blue at his show? Forcing Lacey to wonder if he’s over the feelings he pronounced for her at the beginning of summer. Add to the tension, a realization and secret of her own to keep about her worse enemy. Lacey vows to be the bigger person and keep Byron’s revelation, but what will it cost?

Meanwhile, as Lana tries to find herself again after her suicide attempt, she’s befriended by the school’s resident bad girl, Britt, and new chicano boy, Tomas, in the same week. Britt offers unconditional acceptance that Lana didn’t realize she craved, while Tomas brings out the best in her, and makes her feel alive again. Britt is dangerous and daring, while Tomas exudes security and safety. Vices come easily when you are already addicted to something you crave, and Lana muddles through figuring out who she wants to be.

With their parents constantly arguing, and their dad moving into the guest bedroom, the pressure on the girls may explode destroying them all. Is there a place for happiness when their world is crumbling around them?"

-Information from Goodreads.com

My Thoughts:

Given for an honest review from Entwined Publishing.

Following becoming a butterfly this is the summer after something happened in the first book.

The Baxter family tries to pick up the shattered pieces of their family. However its not fixable.

This is told from Lacey's point of view and her younger sister Lana. Both girls changed for the better in this installment if the series.

The ending was just stunning. I can't wait to see what becomes of Lacey, Chase, and Lana.

5/5 stars,Happy Reading, Ashley