Monday, February 10, 2014

Caught my arrow #30

Caught my Arrow is a meme similar to In my mailbox and  Stalking the Shelves featuring books that were purchased, borrowed or received that week.




Got a pleasant surprise in the mailbox this week!!


Received for review


Far from you by Tess Sharpe
The Geography of You and Me by Jennifer E. Smith
(Thank you HbgCanada)


Received from Netgalley


Don't Even Think About it by Sarah Mlynowski


Borrowed from Library


Unwind by Neil Shusterman
Blankets by Craig Thompson



What are you reading this week?

Friday, February 7, 2014

Review: Luminary



Threatened of extermination due to an emotional personality, Thalli escapes the Scientists who created her and enters our world which she believed to be destroyed. Along with her is Berk, long time friend and love interest. And her best friend Rhen. But as Berk and Rhen begin to spend more time together, Thalli learns that being free to demonstrate emotions can lead to uncertainty and jealousy.

Krista McGee put a lot of effort to keep the action going in this sequel to Anomaly. Adding new characters, like handsome yet secretive prince Alex who brings out a different side in Thalli's character. Same as the previous book, lots of plot twists kept me second guessing the climax to the point where I had to restrain myself from skipping to the ending. 

The series conclusion Revolutionary is set for July 2014.

Tuesday, February 4, 2014

Top Ten Tuesday: Cry me a river



 




TOP TEN BOOKS KLEENEX SHOULD SPONSOR

I read to escape. To live several lives without having to leave the comfort of my living room. How could I pass up emotional reads?




10- Harry Potter and the Deadly Hollows

Too many loses and secrets revealed. It was the first time I ever had to control myself not to skip to the ending.


 9- The Kite Runner

They say people cry out of frustration. Well, this book made me tear with anger. How could that little boy be so mean to his friend? Argh! It still gets to me now.

8- The Fault in Our Stars

 I dare anyone to read this and not cry.

 7- On the Jellicoe Road

 Not sure if this book will make other folks list, but the subject is too close to home for me not to feel the character's pain.

6- Before I Die

Beautifully written. Not only dealing with dying from cancer, but also mother/daughter relationships and accepting that even though you are gone others will continue living their lives.

5- The Lovely Bones

Although the murder scene is shocking, the saddest part of the book is watching her father helpless.
4- If I Stay

This was in my top four last week (how weird is that). Losing her entire family -- too tragic to simply swift through the pages.

3- Wonder

A little kid being bullied for his appearance. The Halloween scene got me plucking the Kleenex box.

2-  Frostbite

The mother and daughter moment at the end. There is something sad when you see a strong character cry.

1- Twenty Boy Summer

 Not having anyone to share your grief with.

Sunday, February 2, 2014

Caught my arrow #29

Caught my Arrow is a meme similar to In my mailbox and  Stalking the Shelves featuring books that were purchased, borrowed or received that week.




Another week, another book. Guess what I'll be reading in the destist office?


Borrowed from Library


Hollow City by Ransom Riggs


Received from Netgalley


Compilation of short stories



What are you reading this week?

Friday, January 31, 2014

Feature and Follow Friday: Love Poem



Parajunkee Alison Can Read


FEATURE & FOLLOW FRIDAY



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Q: Book Spine Poetry! Take a picture of your book spine spelling out something epic.



You against me
Perfect Chemistry
If I stay
Love me tender
Forever