Teaser Tuesday # 14

Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading. Anyone can play along! Just do the following:


•Grab your current read
•Open to a random page
•Share two (2) “teaser” sentences from somewhere on that page
•BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (make sure that what you share doesn’t give too much away! You don’t want to ruin the book for others!)
•Share the title & author, too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR Lists if they like your teasers!

This week I have two teasers. Both from books I've already read. It seems at the end of this month I've taken on a lot of reading projects and because I have ADD when it comes to books, I haven't finished any of them yet. I'm still reading Perchance to Dream and Legacy. And I'm a beta reader for an awesome author. I've just about wrapped that up so hopefully I'll finish the other two soon.

BUT ...

Without further ado.

From Her Irish Warrior by Michelle Willingham (one of my favorite Historical Romance novels):

"Genevieve hid in a chamber used for storing food and herbs until the sounds of battle faded in the distance. The thickness of smoke tainted the air, and she tried not to think of the number of men who were now dead. There were two she could save, and save them she would." p 25

And teaser number two comes from The Knight's Descent by A.M. Hudson (if you remember me mentioning this series before you'll remember it's an online publication as of right now, so there's no page number):

"David laid on his back, and pulled me onto his chest; every inch of our bodies that can possibly touch entangled like a mess of twisted vines. This feels so right. It’s so unfair that it can’t be for forever—but I would happily take the next eighty years."

Can't wait to see ya'lls teasers!

Steampunk Love

I'm out of town right now and figured I'd change this friday up. Wanted to show you some nifty things I found on the internet. I <3 Steampunk.

(All photos found using Google. I take no credit for any of them).

Here's a nifty lookin cell phone.

If I had a desktop computer like this, I'd never have gotten a laptop.

Of course, then there's this laptop. So I may have had to forego the desktop for this.

I'd totally spring for a Kindle if it looked like this.

Why can't I find cool stuff like this?

Just thought that would be fun to share. :-)

Cover Reveal - Clockwork Prince by Cassandra Clare

Now, I have yet to read Clockwork Angel... but I really want to. I love the cover. And despite my misgivings about the whole Mortal Instruments series, I'm willing to give the Infernal Devices a shot. Maybe it can redeem the first three books for me.

Clockwork Angel

And.... without further ado....

Tada! Clockwork Prince . I just love these covers! What do you guys think. Was it worth the wait?

 

And, since May is drawing to a close, I post this one last time... if ya'll go look at my Random Acts of Kindness post I'd love you forever. And ever. Did I mention I'd love you? Cuz I would. ;-)

Happy reading.

Teaser Tuesday #13

Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading. Anyone can play along! Just do the following:

•Grab your current read
•Open to a random page
•Share two (2) “teaser” sentences from somewhere on that page
•BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (make sure that what you share doesn’t give too much away! You don’t want to ruin the book for others!)

•Share the title & author, too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR Lists if they like your teasers!

My teaser this week comes from Legacy again.

"The raw torrent swirled around me, threatening to drag me under, and I sputtered and flailed in panic, certain I would drown. Just as the current was about to sweep me away from the boulders, I was half dragged onto the rock by a pair of strong arms." p 195

I haven't read that far in so this is a teasser for me too. It's such a good book! I just haven't had a whole lot of time to read lately.

What Are You Reading?

So I've gotten sucked in to two different books. And I'm going back and forth between the two so frequently it's taking me a while to finish either one. But they're both equally interesting. The first is Perchance To Dream by Lisa Mantchev and the second is Legacy by Cayla Kluver. I'm a little more than have way through with the first and still pretty much just starting the second, but they're both so good it's hard to choose which one to pick up!

I did not have an IMM post this week because I didn't get any new books. But that's ok, because I've got so many books now that I haven't read that I may need to put myself on a book buying ban until I'm able to read them all. On top of the hard copy books I've got a bunch of books on my Kindle on my phone. I've been reading Dreaming Anastasia by Joy Preble for what seems like ages now. And it's not that it's a bad book. It's just that I'm a hard copy kind of person. So I really only get in to my Kindle every once in a while. That and because my phone has decided it no longer likes to work most of the time... so it doesn't. And it's just a hassle to try and use it.

And I'm a beta read for a YA project by Shelley Watters. This is the second project of Shelley's that I've had the privilege to be a beta reader for. She's a terrific author and I can't wait to see the LAST book of hers in print. I'll definitely be adding it to my shelves. It was awesome.

So that's where I am right now. I want you to know that while I haven't been able to respond to a lot of notes in the last couple weeks, I do read every single one of them and I appreciate them all. It's been a hectic/busy/stressful time here and I'm hoping that will settle down some time soon so I can get back to you all. Hope you have a beautiful week. Happy Monday!

Follow Friday #10

Time again for another Follow Friday! Follow Friday is hosted every week by Parajunkee over at Parajunkee's View.

This weeks question:

Q. It's circle time. Time for us to open up and share. Can you tell us FIVE quirky habits or things about you? We all have them...

Hmmm...

1. I torture myself thinking about all the tattoos that I want but can't have because I have zero dollars to get them. ::sniff::
2. I like the smell of gasoline.
3. If I eat pickles I only eat hot and spicy pickles, but I can't eat them whole. I have to cut them into the little round slices.
4. When I'm tired I close my eyes and try to imagine myself outside asleep on a porch swing or in a hammock in about 68 degree whether with a nice cool breeze and birds chirping. With a pretty sunset, all purples, pinks, oranges, reds...
5. I tend to try and save people. Even if they can't be saved.

Can't wait to see ya'lls answers!

Ladies & Gentlemen - Katniss Everdeen

Click the picture up there to take you to Entertainment Weekly's Exclusive First Look at Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss Everdeen!

I was totally having a hard time picturing her as our leading lady before with the blonde hair. But while I was reading the books THIS is exactly how I imagined her. She looks great! I'm so excited to see this movie. I only wish we didn't have to wait so long.

What do you guys think? Katniss material?

Teaser Tuesday #12

Teaser Tuesday is hosted every week by MizB of Should Be Reading.

Anyone can play along! Just do the following:

•Grab your current read
•Open to a random page
•Share two (2) “teaser” sentences from somewhere on that page

•BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (make sure that what you share doesn’t give too much away! You don’t want to ruin the book for others!)

•Share the title & author, too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR Lists if they like your teasers!

This week's teaser comes from Legacy by Cayla Kluver.

"The first boy disappeared on the day of his birth, on a night when the pale yellow moon that ruled the sky turned red and bathed the heavens in the ghastly color of blood, the same night the Kingdom of Cokyri abruptly ceased its merciless attack. Across the land of Hytanica, in the villages, infant boys continued to vanish." p 9

I admit, I picked this one up because I loved the cover. But so far I love the book too! And it was a 2009 debut from a 16 year old Cayla Kluver. I love reading stories like this. Absolutely love it. Wish I could have written something like this at 16.

Can't wait to see all your teasers!

Book Trailer: Passion by Lauren Kate

In My Mailbox #10

In My Mailbox is a weekly (or whenever) meme hosted by Kristi The Story Siren. You get to show everyone all the books and goodies you got this week in whatever fashion you got them.

This week I received -

Stockholm by Kristen Rosado

Heaven's Shadow: Book 1 by David S. Goyer and Michael Cassut.

Can't wait to see what you all got in your mailbox!

And if you all would be so kind as to check out my Random Acts of Kindness post for May I'd love you forever!!!

Review - Fire by Kristin Cashore

It's 2 in the morning but I just finished reading Fire by Kristin Cashore and I had to write about it. I have to say, I was a bit worried when I heard that it was about a different set of characters entirely because I'd grown to love Katsa and Po. But within the first 10 pages my worry was proved to be totally and completely unfounded.

I loved the book.

Maybe more than I loved Graceling. I'm not quite sure. It was that amazing. I absolutely adored it. The description of the colors and all of the monsters that lived in the Dells. I liked that it was a bit of a prequel.

And while it seemed like a different world ENTIRELY from the world we come to know in Graceling, it's still completely and entirely believable that the two worlds are right next to each other.

I can't wait to read Bitterblue!

I'm sad I got Graceling and Fire from the library. I think I will go out and buy them simply to say I own them. That's how amazing they are. And I recommend them to anyone and everyone that loves fantasy. I mean, Fire is such an incredibly strong woman who just gets stronger in the face of adversity and all of the odds stacked against her. Another novel without a tiresome love triangle too! Not in the way MOST love triangles are anyway.

Not sure what I mean? You have to read it to find out! Kudos Kristin Cashore. The world that you've created, and the characters in that world.... outstanding.

Teaser Tuesday #11

Teaser Tuesday is hosted every week by MizB of Should Be Reading.

Anyone can play along! Just do the following:

•Grab your current read
•Open to a random page
•Share two (2) “teaser” sentences from somewhere on that page
•BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (make sure that what you share doesn’t give too much away! You don’t want to ruin the book for others!)
•Share the title & author, too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR Lists if they like your teasers!

Teaser number one comes from Fire by Kristin Cashore.
 

"And then sudden pain, blinding and brilliant. Fire wrenched her head and fought against the healer, against Archer's heavy strength. Her scarf slipped off and released the shimmering prism of her hair: sunrise, poppy, copper, fuchsia, flame. Red, brighter than the blood soaking the pathway." p 24
 
Teaser number two comes from The Knight's Descent by A.M. Hudson.

"Something changed then—a strange, eerie feeling came over me—like the tingling sensation you get when there's something standing behind you. A warm, vibrant energy seems to be surrounding the small restaurant. I looked over my shoulder—not for any reason, purely for the need to check behind me." Ch. 2
 
Can't wait to see ya'lls teasers! Happy Tuesday!

In My Mailbox #9

In My Mailbox is a weekly meme hosted by Kristi, The Story Siren. It's a chance to let everyone know what great new reads we got during the week. However we got them.

This week, I got books from the library, contests, and as (late) birthday presents. So I've got quite a bit to share!

(images lead to Goodreads page)

From the Library:

Won from Star Shadow Blog:

Won from Goodreads: First Reads:



From my sister for my birthday:

What did you get in YOUR mailbox?

AND... if anyone wants to be SUPER nice to me and have me absolutely LOVE you forever... check out my Random Acts of Kindness post for May!

Follow Friday #9

  

Q. Circle time! Time to share. What character in a book would you most like to be, what character in a book would you most like to date?

Hmmm... What character would I most like to be...

I think I might have to say Hermione Granger. She holds her own. She's not one of the typical "helpless females" that you find in so many other stories. She's smart and she's strong (mentally and emotionally, if not physically, although, she did get to punch Draco in the face). And she's got TWO best friends. I'd give anything for two best friends.

Now... What character would I most like to date...

That is a tough one. Probably Prince Po from Graceling. He never tries to change Katsa. He loves her just the way she is. He loves her BECAUSE of who she is. Never wants her to be anyone but herself. He understands her. He treats her as an equal. According to Katsa, he's handsome, and he's got piercings and tattoos. My kinda guy. :-P

What about you. Who would you pick?

Book Trailer(s) - Lor Mandela: Destruction From Twins

I'm going to show you two book trailers from author L. Carroll. They're from the story Lor Mandela: Destruction From Twins. And I gotta tell you, the cover is absolutely gorgeous. I love it. This is definitely a book I'm adding to my TBR list.

Trailer 1 -

Trailer 2 -

I like the soundtrack to the first trailer better. But I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE how the 2nd trailer starts out. So I think that one wins hands down for me. What do you guys think?

Random Acts of Kindness - May

Rules:
• Sign up each month you'd like to participate in.
• Show off your participation! Grab one of the buttons available :)
• Create a wishlist and post it in the Google Doc located in each R.A.K post for the month.
{Post on your blog, Amazon, where ever as long as there's a link to it.}
• If you choose to do a R.A.K for someone, check out their wishlist and contact that blogger for their address.
• At the end of the month, SHOW US YOUR R.A.K!
{Make a post saying 'Thank You' to whoever granted one of your wishes :)

OPEN TO EVERYONE!
Lets's keep our International bloggers in mind and in our hearts.
Remember, there's always the Book Depository and they offer FREE shipping!
FYI: One RAK will be chosen and showcased! Yayyy!

That's it!
Easy peasy huh??

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Vanessa at
Twerd413 [at] gmail DOT com


Here's my RAK WishList -

• Luthiel's Song: The War of the Mists - Robert Fanney
• Tiger's Curse - Colleen Houck
• Tiger's Quest - Colleen Houck
• Wolfsbane - Andrea Cremer
• Iron King - Julie Kagawa
• Iron Daughter - Julie Kagawa
• Iron Queen - Julie Kagawa
• The Lens and the Looker - Lory Kaufman
• The Girl in the Steel Corset - Kady Cross
• Wrapped - Jennifer Bradbury
• Across the Universe - Beth Revis

AND - I love anything fantasy related. Movies. Books. Memorabilia.

I think that should probably do it for May! And NOTHING has to be new. I will take old ARCs, used books, dogeared pages and all. As long as the pages are where they're supposed to be and I can read them I love ALL books in all conditions equally!

RAKs last month -

Received -
Sent - Tempest's Legacy by Nicole Peeler

How big is your RAK?

In My Mailbox #8

In My Mailbox is a weekly (or whenever) meme hosted by Kristi The Story Siren. You get to show everyone all the books and goodies you got this week in whatever fashion you got them.
(This is last weeks IMM... I was not able to post it last Sunday for a number of reasons so I'm doing it today instead).

I've posted reviews for 2 out of 3 of these books. Pegasus, I couldn't finish. I couldn't even really start. After the last couple months, I don't really have the energy to read and re-read, and then try and remember tons of names and situations and who's who and who's what and so on and so forth... I felt like I was dropped in the middle of the story, with a little explanation as to what the beginning was... but then there was just too much information thrown at me and I didn't feel like taking the time to sift through it. I love Robin McKinley, and if I had tried to read this at any other time, I'm sure it would have been great. Just not now.

(pictures go to Goodreads page)


What did you get in YOUR mailbox?