Sleepless by Cyn Balog Release Day!

Today is the day that Sleepless is officially on bookshelves! I've been reading the book for the past two days and I have to say its wonderful so far! So what are you waiting for? Go buy the book now.

The BIGGEST GIVEAWAY THIS MONTH!!!

If you haven't found out about this AMAZING giveaway The Undercover Book Lover is having until now, like me, you should definitely check it out ASAP! I know the books included in this giveaway there will at least be one ARC you will want.

One Winner will receive ALL this:

Nightshade - Andrea Cremer (ARC)
Paranormalcy - Kiersten White (ARC)
The Eternal Ones - Kirsten Miller (ARC)
Halo - Alexandra Adornetto (ARC)
Pegasus - Robin McKinley (ARC)

AND

FIVE packs of 5 gum:
Zing (Bubble)
Cobalt (Peppermint)
Flare (Cinnamon)
Lush (Tropical)
Rain (Spearmint)

To go to the contest go to my sidebar and click the link there or here: http://theundercoverbooklover.blogspot.com/2010/06/paranormal-five-giveaway-international.html

Ends 7/15

I'm also excited because I found out what I was doing wrong to actually make the links link and make it easier for you all to go to that URL. :)

Giveaway: SALVAGED by Stefne Miller

Stefne Miller has donated a signed, yes you heard right its SIGNED, copy of her debut novel Salvaged. From what the blogosphere is saying about this book is that it is a must read and is very great!

Here is a synopsis of Salvaged:

'My body was being torn apart, and my stomach felt as if it exploded. The pain was excruciating, and I was aware that I was dying... 'Mom?' My vision was murky, but I could see her face. It was bloody, and her eyes were large and full of fear. Her voice calmed. 'Get out of the car, Attie.' Her words sounded crisp and clear. I looked into the backseat in search of Melody and found her lying covered in blood in a twisted heap on the floor. I turned my attention back to my mother and out of the corner of my eye saw fire. 'Get out, Attie!' 'Mom?' Everything went dark.' Attie Reed should have died in the wreck that stole the lives of her mother and best friend. But her life was spared. Why? When Attie moves to Oklahoma to stay with the Bennetts for the summer, she hopes she has left her nightmares behind. But her battle is far from over, and Riley Bennett steps forward to help her fight the nighttime monsters. As the battle wears on, Riley begins fighting monsters of his own: his feelings for Attie. And Attie realizes she must begin to face the monsters of the night herself if she wants to conquer them for good. Can Attie's life be Salvaged?

There will be one lucky winner who gets the signed copy! Good luck to everyone!

Open to U.S. sorry internationals, until I find out how much it costs to ship overseas it is only U.S.

Rules:

You must be a follower!

Old followers get 2 points

New followers get 1 point

If you spread the word about this giveaway (doesn't matter how you spread the word) you will get 3 extra points.

And all you need is to post your name and e-mail (this is a no pointer)

So just add up all your points for me. Thanks!

ENDS AUGUST 6.

Blog Hop July 9-12

So I'm a little late on the hop but its better late than never. If anyone else is interested just enter the url that is provided on the button. :)

This weeks blog hop question is:Tell us about some of your favorite authors and why they are your favorites!

My answer is: One of my favorite authors would most definitely be Kieran Scott (aka Kate Brian) because all her books leave you wanting more. Whether it is at the end of each chapter or book. My other favorite author is Becca Fitzpatrick because she wrote the amazing book Hush,Hush! I also can't leave out Tera Lynn Childs because she is an awesome person and a writer.

I'm BACK!!!

Since Saturday I have been on vacation. I have to say I really did miss posting on my blog. I have a surprise for my followers this week so stay tuned. Also in store are more reviews! I'm glad to be back.

So who's ready for Nighshade by Andrea Cremer? I absolutely can't wait to read the book! It comes out on Oct.19,2010. Isn't the cover just beautiful?





Synopsis (Taken from the book's youtube page.):Calla Tor has always known her destiny: After graduating from the Mountain School, she'll be the mate of sexy alpha wolf Ren Laroche and fight with him, side by side, ruling their pack and guarding sacred sites for their Keepers. But when she violates her masters' laws by saving a beautiful human boy out for a hike, Calla begins to question her fate, her existence, and the very essence of the world she has known. By following her heart, she may lose everything--including her own life. Is forbidden love worth the ultimate sacrifice?



For a chance to win an ARC of NIGHTSHADE go to:
http://blurredhistory.blogspot.com/2010/07/300.html
http://community.livejournal.com/michelesminionz/32366.html

BREAKING NEWS: LINGER!!!

So I pre-ordered Linger by Maggie Stiefvater, and guess what I got an e-mail saying that it is ready to be shipped!!! I'm so excited this means that Linger is no longer a pre-order! I'm not sure if this is a good thing or a bad thing, since the real release date is not till the 20th. But I suppose it is a good thing for us readers. :)

Review: Mackenzie Blue by Tina Wells

Synopsis:

Meet Mackenzie Blue, aka Zee

She has it all—smarts, talent, humor, and style. . . .

Is it enough to survive middle school?

Countdown to a 7th Grade Meltdown

1. Your BFF moves away.

2. Someone steals your diary and reveals your deepest secrets—to the entire class.

3. You have one chance to become a rock star and one chance to totally blow it. Guess what!? All three happened to me! School's a disaster already. Don't get me wrong—I love Brookdale Academy and I have a fabulous crew of friends. (At least, I think I do.) But, if I'm going to survive, I need all the help I can get!

Book Details:

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Pub Date: May 2009

Format: Hardcover

Pages: 224

Review:

When I was asked to review this book series I have to admit I was a little hesitant. It's been forever since I have read middle grade books. I'm glad I took up the offer! Mackenzie Blue is a 7th grade student at Brookdale Academy. Like all girls this age, Mackenzie (aka Zee) worries about what others think about her. Mackenzie has a crush on Landon, but she is not the only girl that likes him. Her best friend Ally moves away to France and Zee has to start a new school year at a different school. Not only that but she has to make new friends. Her brother, Adam is a great brother to Zee. There is a little bit of a mystery that goes along with the book. Someone has stolen Zee's diary and does evil things with it. Zee is determined to find her diary and it might just cost her.

The other focus of the novel is that the school is preparing for the Teen Sing auditions. Zee dreams of becoming a rock star. I mean who hasn't ever wanted to become famous? The song Zee wrote for her audition was amazing because it came from the heart. She finds that she can not only express herself through her diary but through music as well.

I also liked how they put notes, texts, IMs, and diary entries in the novel. Also the pictures were fun to look forward to while reading. This book is also packed with lessons for readers to take with them. Although the book was a little predictable, Tina Wells does a great job with the first book in the series.

4 Stars!