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Book Review: A Million Suns by Beth Revis

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Title: A Million Suns Author: Beth Revis Series: Across the Universe #2 Release Date: January 10th 2012 Publisher: Razorbill Age: Young Adult Godspeed was once fueled by lies. Now it is ruled by chaos. It’s been three months. In that time, Amy has learned to hide who she is. Elder is trying to be the leader he’s always wanted to be. But as the ship gets more and more out of control, only one thing is certain: They have to get off the ship. Why did I wait so long to read A Million Suns !? It was on my bookshelf for months, and one day I was out of electricity for a few hours and decided to pick a book. Wow! If I liked Across the Universe , I absolutely loved A Million Suns. It starts right at the middle of the mess, the people is getting crazy, revolution, lies, murder, and Amy and Elder trying to discover what's really wrong with Godspeed. Desperation! That's the feeling of the book. I just wanted to punch a lot of the characters, even Elder sometimes. Amy ...

Stacking the Shelves #19

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tacking the Shelves is a meme hosted by Tynga's Reviews , where people like me can showcase our new books of the week and make you jealous! For review: The Wanderer by Robyn Carr What did you get this week?

Book Review: A Lascivious Lady (Wedded Women Quartet #3) by Jillian Eaton

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Title: A Lascivious Lady Author: Jillian Eaton Series: Wedded Women Quartet #3 Published August 11th 2012 Can a realist fall in love with a dreamer? Josephine never wanted to marry Traverson. In love with a Duke, she had dreams of grandeur… until a lowly Earl stole them away from her. Unable to forgive Traverson for what he took, she has exacted her revenge in the most unforgivable of ways. Traverson fell in love with the bright eyed, fair haired country girl the moment he first saw her. Entranced before he even learned her name, he used everything in his power to make her his, realizing too late love is something that cannot be bought. Brought together by a mutual acquaintance, Josephine and Traverson must finally face the feelings they have been avoiding. Can Josephine overcome her tawdry past? Or is it too late to love a man who may have finally given up on her? Josephine hates her husband, Traverson, because he stole her dreams of being in love and possib...

Book Review: A Brooding Beauty by Jillian Eaton

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Title: A Brooding Beauty Series: Wedded Women Quartet #1 Author: Jillian Eaton Published February 14th 2012 What happens after happily ever after? The marriage of Lady Catherine Nettle and Marcus Windfair, the 7th Duke of Kensington, was declared the affair of the Season. They seemed perfect for each other… until they weren’t. Now after three years of separation Catherine wants a divorce. She can no longer remain married to a man who does not return her love and is willing to do whatever it takes – including following Marcus to the secluded cottage in the highlands where they spent their honeymoon – to get what she wants. Marcus can no longer trust his wife after what happened three years ago, but that doesn’t mean he doesn’t love her. Refusing her ridiculous request for a divorce, he escapes to Woodsgate, confidant his wife will not follow him into the wilds of Scotland. Unfortunately for the Duke, this is one bet he is bound to lose. Forced together, husba...

Book Review: The Perfect Hope by Nora Roberts

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Title: The Perfect Hope Author: Nora Roberts Series: Inn BoonsBoro #3 Published November 6th 2012 by Berkeley Ryder is the hardest Montgomery brother to figure out—with a tough-as-nails outside and possibly nothing too soft underneath. He’s surly and unsociable, but when he straps on a tool belt, no woman can resist his sexy swagger. Except apparently Hope Beaumont, the innkeeper of his own Inn BoonsBoro… As the former manager of a D.C. hotel, Hope is used to excitement and glamour, but that doesn’t mean she can’t appreciate the joys of small-town living. She’s where she wants to be—except for in her love life. Her only interaction with the opposite sex has been sparring with the infuriating Ryder, who always seems to get under her skin. Still, no one can deny the electricity that crackles between them…a spark that ignited with a New Year’s Eve kiss. While the Inn is running smoothly, thanks to Hope’s experience and unerring instincts, her big-city past is about to ...

Harry Potter New Cover

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When I heard Scholastic decided to celebrate the 15th anniversary of Harry Potter with new shiny covers ( source ), I wasn't convinced. But I have to admit I really like this new cover of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone , by the artist Kazu Kibuishi. What do you think? Love it or hate it?

Book Review: Lord's Fall by Thea Harrison

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Title: Lord's Fall Author: Thea Harrison Series: Elder Races #5 Published November 6th 2012 by Penguin Publishing Age: Adult In the latest Novel of the Elder Races, two mates find themselves on different paths, torn between their duty to the Wyr and the passion that binds them… Before she met Dragos, half-human/half-Wyr Pia Giovanni was alone and on the run. Now she’s mated, pregnant and heading south to repair the Wyrs’ frayed relationship with the Elves. Being separated from Dragos is painful, but for the good of the Wyr demesne they need to figure out how to be partners—in more places than just the bedroom. In New York to preside over the Sentinel Games, Dragos is worried about his mate, but knows that finding two replacement sentinels is essential to show the rest of the Elder Races just how strong and brutal the Wyr demesne can be. But as the Games heat up, Pia’s negotiations with the Elves take a turn for the dangerous, straining her bond with Dragos and t...

Stacking the Shelves #18

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Stacking the Shelves is a meme hosted by Tynga's Reviews , where people like me can showcase our new books of the week and make you jealous! I haven't bought or won any book these weeks :( But I remembered I won a couple of weeks ago and forgot to add it on my last Stacking the Shelves post: Pushing the Limits by Katie McGarry (Thanks  Life and The Next Best Read ) I've heard it's a great YA book. Have you read it? What did you get this week?

Happy Valentine's Day!

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I already celebrate a little yesterday with a delicious sushi dinner (since today we are both busy :/), but I'll probably curl later with a nice romantic novel. Are you going to celebrate? Have a wonderful day!

Wicked Valentine's Read-a-Thon! #WWReadathon

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The Wicked Valentine’s Read-A-Thon is a time when we all get together to dedicate the days of February 7-14 to as much reading as possible. You read as much as you can in order to get yourself a little further through that huge to-read pile! We know real life gets in the way and even if you can’t participate more than one day, you’re welcome to join in on the fun! Sounds fun right? I don't think I'll be able to participate much until the weekend, and luckily I have next monday-tuesday free (Carnaval!). Anyway, my goals: Finish reading Lord's Fall by Thea Harrison   Read one books from by tbr bookshelf: The Perfect Hope by Nora Roberts   Start a second book! (if I'm lucky!!)  That's it! Pretty simple, but difficult if I don't have enough time :/ Wish me luck!