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Waiting on Wednesday #25

Apr 16, 2014

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“Waiting On” Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Breaking the Spin, that spotlights upcoming releases that we’re eagerly  anticipating.

This Week my Waiting on Wednesday is: Breaking the Rules My Katie McGarry

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There is no cover yet so I made my own ahah.

Expected Publication: December 30th 2014
Publisher: Harlequin Teen
Format:  –
Series: Pushing the Limits 1.5 
Genre: Young Adult, Contemporary, Romance 
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Synopsis

In BREAKING THE RULES, Katie McGarry continues the story of Echo Emerson and Noah Hutchinson (PUSHING THE LIMITS) as the pair set out on a road trip so Echo can chase her dream of becoming an artist and for Noah to meet his remaining blood relatives, but as the realities of the world outside the walls of high school begin to press down on Echo and Noah the couple tries to discover if their love is strong enough to survive.

BREAKING THE RULES is a full length novel that starts a month or so into the trip Echo and Noah take after they graduated from high school. The time period of this book is between PUSHING THE LIMITS and DARE YOU TO.

Why am I waiting?

I LOVE Pushing the Limits especially, Echo and Noah so when Katie annoced that she is writing more of their story and it’s going to be a FULL length novel I screamed. I am so excited for and so cannot wait. Hurry Up December.

What are you waiting on this Wednesday?

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Favourite Protagonist Battle – Week 2

Apr 16, 2014

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Welcome to Week 2 of the Favourite Protagonist Battle. This week you will get to know the 8 other protagonist that are competing for the title of Favourite Protagonist.

There are going to be 16 protagonists from all across the YA genre’s each week they will face off in a vote. For example the first round of voting will have 8 groups of 2, they will face off and the winning one out of the pairs will move to round 2, and so on. Voting will last from Sunday to Saturday.  The winner of the rounds will then be announced and voting will commence the following day.

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After this week, this is how everything will follow.
3rd Week – 1st Round – 16 Contestants
4th Week- 2nd round –  8 Contestants
5th week – 3rd round; SEMI-FINAL – 4  Contestants
6th week – 4th round; FINAL – 2  Contestants

I really hope that you enjoy this new feature, I am really excited to be hosting it. There will also be a giveaway, that will last the whole Battle. So get excited.

The Protagonist’s were nominated by you guys. I sent out a tweet and a facebook post about a week ago asking for all your favourite protagonist’s. I will be pulling the names out of a hat to see who will verse who in Round 1 and so on, so on.

Week 1|Week 2|Week 3|Winner’s announcement| Week 4|Winner’s announcement| Week 5|Winner’s announcement| Week 6|

Here is the last 8 protagonists and a little bit about then, that will battle if off, for the title of: Angel Reads’ favourite 

 

1. Hazel Grace from The Fault in Our Stars by John Green:

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Hazel Grace Lancaster was diagnosed with cancer at a young age, and had essentially stopped living life. Until Augustus Waters comes along and teaches her that life isn’t about what happens to you, but what you can make of it. Granted an infinity within an acute number of days, Hazel is taught to open her eyes, heart, and mind to the life she could have, if only she let herself have it.  Hazel Grace Lancaster is a 16 year old bookworm with an oxygen tank. She’s hasn’t got magic powers or awesome physical abilities (especially not with lung cancer restricting everything she does) but has a strong will to prove herself against the battles cancer presents her with. She’s okay. Hazel is a caring and quite witty character who strives through the book, to prove to the world that she can fight the stereotypes people put against cancer patients.

2. Katniss Everdeen from The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins:

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Living in district 12, one of the poor districts, her life has not been easy and after the death of her father and subsequent mental breakdown of her mother she becomes independent and disillusioned. The most important thing in the world to her is her sister, Primrose, she would do anything to protect her, and proves this. She did not ask to become a heroine or a symbol and yet when she is thrown into the limelight she picks herself up and keeps going.  Katniss thinks for herself and doesn’t let others make up her mind for her.  She isn’t perfect . . . far from it, in fact. But she is strong, she is a provider, she is a survivor. She does what she needs to do in order to protect those who love her and those she loves. She is funny, too. She is a reluctant face to a rebellion, but she does what she has to do. In the arenas, in the capital, in life.

3. Clary Fray from The Mortal Instruments by Cassandra Clare:

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Clary Fray is a 15 year old, red head girl living in New York, where an eternal battle between good bad threatens the safety of the mundane and magical worlds on a regular basis, she thought she was living in a normal word. She could not have been more wrong. The daughter of two Shadowhunters, people tasked with protecting the world from the supernatural, Clary is far from anything normal. Armed with a best friend and extremely cute Shadowhunter, Clary faces danger at every turn, growing into and becoming a truly badass heroine that can take care of herself. . She may be small, but has a special ability to create her own magic runes and her daring and willingness to protect those she loves gives her spunk that every heroine needs.

4. Noah from Pushing the Limits by Katie McGarry:

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On the outside, Noah Hutchins seems like a jerk. He appears to be self-absorbed with an air of arrogance about him, emphasized by the fact that girls are always throwing themselves at him. Noah uses girls and drugs, pretending not to care about either one.  However, on the inside Noah is a very different person.  As we get to know him and we learn about the pain he conceals, it is evident that his attitude is only an attempt to ease his afflictions.  The other side of Noah emerges throughout the book, surprising Echo and the readers alike.  He is loyal to his friends. He protects and defends those he cares about and he has a kind heart.  Echo brings out this side of him as they become allies, trying to face their own demons and find healing together.

 

5. Adrian from Bloodlines by Richelle Mead:

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Adrian Ivashkov is the lovable bad-boy with quite the reputation. He’s a Moroi (good vampire) of a Royal bloodline, and specialises in a rare magic called Spirit that is slowly driving him insane. He is constantly underestimated by others, but as the story continues, we see that Adrian is one of the strongest characters in the series. He loves fiercely, is deeply loyal, and has a wicked sense of humour. It’s these traits that often see him take the fall for others – and consequently get hurt badly – but they’re also the traits that see him through to the other side, making him even stronger.

 

6. Aria from Under the Never Sky by Veronica Rossi:

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Aria is so strong considering that all things she thought we true aren’t. She went through so much at the beginning both mentally and physically and it was only in the first few chapters and she grew more and more in strength throughout. We also see the change in Aria over the course of the story. Aria is totally different at the end of the novel from the start.

7. Sydney Sage from Bloodlines by Richelle Mead:

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Sydney Sage is usually the brains behind the operation. Whether that operation is hiding wanted fugitives, keeping Royals in witness protection at all costs, plotting sinister revenge against those who dare hurt her loved ones, or hunting down corrupt Alchemists who are hellbent on making her life miserable. She herself is an Alchemist (human who has been raised to keep Vampires a secret from other humans), one who over time comes to realise that everything she’d grown up being told, was a lie. Sydney is a book-smart girl, but watching her learn to think for herself and break free from the shackles of her past is fascinating. 

 

 

8. Rose Hathaway from Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead:

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Rose Hathaway is a Dhampir (half Vampire, half human) who is fierce, butt-kicking, and has a sharp tongue that often gets her into almost as much trouble as her fists do. She always rushes into situations headfirst with no regard for possible consequences to her actions. Initially Rose seems to think that she is the best of the best, but as the story moves forward, she fast discovers that she has a lot of growing up to do, and a lot to learn. She has a habit of being in the wrong place at the wrong time and is a bit of a heart-breaker. Rose does grow into a strong character though, who is more than capable of taking charge. Rose becomes a fighter, she doesn’t take no for an answer and always with every inch in her body tries and protects the ones that mean the world to her, even if she doesn’t know it at the time. Rose may do things that don’t always end up with the best results but she does have good intentions. 

And remember next Saturday voting beings!

Top Ten Bookish Things That I’d like to Own

Apr 15, 2014
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Top Ten Tuesday is an original feature/weekly meme created by The Broke and the Bookish. Each week they post a new Top Ten list that members at The Broke and the Bookish will answer. All bloggers are then welcomed to join. This week’s Top Ten Tuesday is:

Top Ten Bookish Things (That Aren’t Books) That I’d Like To Own (new bookshelves, bookends, cool bookmark, a bookish shirt, etc. You can add things you DO own if you want).

1. New Book Shelves: At the moment my books are ending up everywhere. They are stacking up on each other and there is still no room at all. So I am in need of a new one. I don’t want nothing to fancy just one that can fit my books.
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2.Kindle: I do have a Kobo mini at the moment, but I would really like a Kindle that I can use for multipurpose things and with me going to University next year therefore catching the train everyday a Kindle would be much easier to handle. Which one do you recommended?
3.  Movie/Book Room: This has already started actually, after I was lucky enough to pick up a Stand Up from Vampire Academy and as  is in my living room place upstairs I thought maybe  I should make it to a book and movie room. It’s not the biggest space but we can work with it. So I want to collect more things for this room.  If it doesn’t happen now, I hope it does when I get my own house.
4. More Book Related Posters: This sort of goes with number #3. I need book poster for my book and movie room don’t I. I love posters and art work and after picking up a few on the weekend as well at supanova, it’s going to be awesome I hope.
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5. Official Lord of the Rings Arwen Evenstar Pendant: I am a massive LotR (movie) fan. Sadley I haven;t read the books as I tried to read them when I was young but had so much trouble with it. Hopefully I can soon. Anyway I love Arwen and I adore her necklace so much, which also means that I would love to own one. I love the one from LOtR Jewelry.
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6. More Harry Potter merchandise: I love anything and everything Harry Potter, so I want any merchandise that I can get if it’s fanmade or not. I already have a Ravenclaw tapestry, a few figurines, bages and few more stuff here and there but I want so many more things. I just love them to much.
7. My Book Related tattoo’s: Well in a couple of months I will be getting my first tattoo. I cannot wait till I am 18 so I can finally start getting my tattoo’s I am super excited and cannot wait.
8. Book Nook or a reading room: I have mentioned this a few times but I either want a book nook in the wall upon a window or a reading room. Even better both in one room.
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9. Book Travels: I know I cannot own them, But I would love to go to the Harry Potter Studio Tour, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter and to New Zealand for the Hobbiton Movie Set Tours.

10. Book Swag: I love book swag, bookmarks, buttons, cards just anything. I love collecting them all.

While we are on the topic of Bookish Things, I have added some more Items to my Etsy Store as well as some more bags. Hope you like them. You can check then out here.
So That is my Top Ten for this week. What are some bookish items that you want?
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April was a very good reading month for me, especi April was a very good reading month for me, especially after last month. I had some really fantastic reads in April. I did do a lot of re-reading this month but I had such blast. I re-read Caught Up and Play Along and the first 4 books in the Ironside Academy series. 📚

I read some books that I’ve been waiting for including the new book from Kels and Denise Stone, as well as the new Tessa Hale. ✨

Overall it was such a good month, lots of binge reading series and starting on some new authors. I’m so excited to see what May brings. 🖤

What was your favourite book that you read in April? 

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IT’S RACE WEEK! 🏎️ If you didn’t know al IT’S RACE WEEK! 🏎️

If you didn’t know already I love F1, have ever since I was younger and decided that this year it would be fun to combined my love for F1 and reading together. 📚

After a week off we are back at it. We are in Miami this week’s and things are only just heating up. This week I’m reading Falling Off the Cliff  Kanitha P.

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Formula 1 legend in the making and rising star Thiago Valencia is chasing redemption as well as his second World Champion title. With a tarnished reputation and an undetermined future in F1 that hangs by a terribly loose thread, he can’t afford to lose his seat. Thiago is ready to do anything to redeem himself and erase his past mistakes. When a mysterious woman intrudes on his private party in Monte Carlo, he is certain the universe has brought his polar opposite into his life as salvation. He is sunshine, she is moonlight; he is a bright star and she is a moonbeam.

Destiny takes the wheel, steering Kamari into Thiago’s orbit, but her open disdain and closely guarded heart warn her to stay away. Enchanted by her charms, Thiago is intent on melting her freezing barriers and tearing down the walls shielding her heart.

When Kamari agrees to help him save his future by being his fake girlfriend, the unexpected happens, triggered by a game of lies, secrets and desire.

As they plunge towards the finish line, the race veers offtrack and neither of them are ready to fall off the cliff.
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How Race Week Reads Will Work 

On Monday of race week I’ll announce the book I’ll be reading for the week, then throughout the week I’ll be posting stories and my thoughts. And then on Sunday, race day my review and final thoughts will go up.

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A little late but I am finally getting to share Ra A little late but I am finally getting to share Race 5’s Race Week Reads review. This week I read, Downforce (Pit Lane #1) by Hannah Lily.

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I had so much fun reading this book. I knew I was in for a ride as soon as I started Downforce. It was entertaining, fun, and I just had a good time reading it. And while it does explore some heavy topics, I don’t think it took away from the fun nature of the book.

Right from the start, we can see the tension between F1 Presenter, Olivia Fraser and F1 Driver, Jonah Scott. And while silly at times, it was fun seeing them interact together. Both really didn’t like each other. They both had said things about and to one another that sometimes it caused chaos. And I was here for it.

I did find that at times, just silly things happened. I am not a massive rom-com reader, and there was a lot of falling into one another, and arguments stemmed from nothing. This is honestly just because I don’t like these types of scenes, but it didn’t really make me dislike the book at all.

I loved the whole road trip aspect of the book, it’s different from other F1 books I’ve read so far this year and just made for some interesting banter and lust. I do wish that the road trip was a little longer than it was because I did feel like the romance moved pretty quickly here, but again, it didn’t really affect how much I was enjoying the book.

The romance was this combination of being slow burn and full of angst right at the start, to the road trip happening and then bam. But I loved it, though. The banter between Olivia and Jonah was fantastic. I loved seeing them grow not only with one another but with themselves as well.

Overall, I had a great time reading Downforce and will be continuing the series for sure when the other books come out. The romance was angsty and just felt right. The found family aspect really worked well here, and the F1 aspects were pretty okay. Not the best I’ve seen, but not the worst either. If you are looking for a fun read that has a great romance and a little rom-comy, then pick this one up.
I’ve already had a pretty amazing reading year. I’ve already had a pretty amazing reading year. There have been so many books that I have enjoyed but there are some that I have just loved. 🖤

I didn’t realise before I put this post together that all of these books are from authors I’ve read and loved before. There hasn’t been a Rebecca Yarros book that I haven’t rated under 4 Stars. Elsie Silver is just making me love everything that she writes. Wild and Wrangled may be my favourite in the series. 📖

Three rereads also made it to this list. Binding 13 still makes me gasp and smile all at the same time. And Caught Up and Play Along just hit every time. 📚

I’ve honestly had a great year so far and since making this post a few more books I’ve read I’ve ended up loving. It’s going to be hard to pick my favourites at the end of the year that is for sure. ✨

What books have you loved reading this year? Are any books that made my list on yours? Let me know! 

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