Monthly Archives:: December 2011

Saturday, December 31, 2011

Giveaway: On A Dark Wing by Jordan Dane

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On A Dark Wing
Jordan Dane
Release date: December 27th, 2011
by Harlequin Teen

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The choices I had made led to the moment when fate took over. I would learn a lesson I wasn’t prepared for. And Death would be my willing teacher.

Five years ago, Abbey Chandler cheated Death. She survived a horrific car accident, but her “lucky” break came at the expense of her mother’s life and changed everything. After she crossed paths with Death—by taking the hand of an ethereal boy made of clouds and sky—she would never be normal again.

Now she’s the target of Death’s ravens and an innocent boy’s life is on the line. When Nate Holden—Abbey’s secret crush—starts to climb Alaska’s Denali, the Angel of Death stalks him because of her.
And Abbey finds out the hard way that Death never forgets.

As part of the blog tour, Harlequin Teen is offering up a signed copy of On A Dark Wing to one of my readers. The winner will also receive a special secret gift (ooh mysterious!).

Since my tour stop is only a couple of days before the winner announcements, the giveaway is being posted a bit early to give you all a chance to enter. So make sure to drop by on January 2nd for the full tour stop!

Giveaway details
Open to US residents only
Ends on January 4th, 2012

GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED
WINNER: Maiden Veil

Fresh Batch (Jan 1st-7th)

Posted by on 12/31/2011 • 21 Comments

Exclusively titled for Xpresso Reads, Fresh Batch features the hottest releases of this upcoming week. Flavour of the week: =”1″>

The Alchemy of Forever

Avery Williams Goodreads / Purchase 

People say ‘love never dies’… but love might be the death of Seraphina. Seraphina has been alive since the Middle Ages, when her boyfriend, Cyrus, managed to perfect a method of alchemy that lets them swap bodies with any human being. Sera ran away from Cyrus years ago, when she realized that what they were doing—taking the lives of innocent people—was wrong. She doesn’t want to die, so she finds young people who are on the brink of death, and inhabits their bodies. When we meet Sera, she has landed in the body of a girl named Kailey who was…

Review: Under the Never Sky by Veronica Rossi

Posted by on 12/30/2011 • 23 Comments

Under the Never SkyVeronica RossiRelease date: January 3rd, 2012by HarperCollins

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Aria is a teenager in the enclosed city of Reverie. Like all Dwellers, she spends her time with friends in virtual environments, called Realms, accessed through an eyepiece called a Smarteye. Aria enjoys the Realms and the easy life in Reverie. When she is forced out of the pod for a crime she did not commit, she believes her death is imminent. The outside world is known as The Death Shop, with danger in every direction.

As an Outsider, Perry has always known hunger, vicious predators, and violent energy storms from the swirling electrified atmosphere called the Aether. A bit of an outcast even among his hunting tribe, Perry withstands these daily tests with his exceptional…

Happy New Year Giveaway hop

Posted by on 12/30/2011 • 40 Comments

Xpresso Reads is starting the new year with a bang! I’m taking part in the Happy New Year giveaway hop hosted by I Am A Reader, Not A Writer and Babs Book Bistro with over 200 other blogs participating. Which means, you have tons of chances to walk away with some winnings!

What’s up for grabs? Your book of choice at The Book Depository up to a value of 10$.  Open Internationally as long as TBD ships to you (Is your country on the list? Click here) Giveaway ends on January 3rd, 2012 Use the form below to enter.

Make sure to hop on over to the other blogs for more chances of winning!Click here for links to all participating blogs This giveaway was made possible by…

Cover Reveal: Before I Wake

Posted by on 12/29/2011 • 27 Comments

Before I Wake(Soul Screamers, #6)Rachel VincentReleased July 2012by Harlequin Teen

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The Soul Screamers series:

I’m a huge fan of all the covers in this series and this one does not disappoint! What do we all think?

Hushed Tour Stop

Posted by on 12/29/2011 • 26 Comments

I have the pleasure of welcoming Kelley York as she stops by Xpresso Reads for an interview today as part of the Hushed Blog Tour, which is a book that I really enjoyed. Also, there is a chance to win a copy.

Before we get started with the interview, let’s take a look at the book and what people have to say about it.

Hushed Kelley YorkRelease date: December 6th, 2011by Entangled Publishing

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He’s saved her. He’s loved her. He’s killed for her.

Eighteen-year-old Archer couldn’t protect his best friend, Vivian, from what happened when they were kids, so he’s never stopped trying to protect her from everything else. It doesn’t matter that Vivian only uses him when hopping from one toxic relationship to…

Cover Reveal: Unfurl, Black Dawn, Channeler’s Choice & Spark

Posted by on 12/28/2011 • 23 Comments

Unfurl (Ripple, #3) Cidney Swanson Release date: December 25th, 2011 by Williams Press Add it to your Goodreads

Against all expectations, Samantha Ruiz has survived attacks by two of Helmann’s deadliest assassins. She’s alive, but she’s far from safe. Helmann is planning a second Holocaust and wants Sam to play a starring role. Will, meanwhile, separated from Sam by an ocean, seeks a way to prevent Helmann’s apocalypse. Along with Sir Walter and Mickie, Will plays a deadly game sneaking into Geneses’ facilities, discovering unsettling clues as to Helmann’s plans. The clock ticks down as Will and Sam discover just how much they must be willing to sacrifice to stop Helmann. UNFURL, the powerful conclusion to The Ripple Series, will leave fans breathless.

The Ripple series

Black Dawn(The Mortganville Vampires,…

Waiting on Wednesday (16)

Posted by on 12/28/2011 • 55 Comments

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly event that is hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine and spotlights upcoming releases that we’re eagerly anticipating.  My pick this week:

                                    Glitch                                     Heather Anastasiu

                                    Release date: August 7th, 2012

In the Community, there is no more pain or war. Implanted computer chips have wiped humanity clean of destructive emotions, and thoughts are replaced by a feed from the Link network.

When Zoe starts to malfunction (or “glitch”), she suddenly begins having her own thoughts, feelings, and identity. Any anomalies must be immediately reported and repaired, but Zoe has a secret so dark it will mean certain deactivation if she is caught: her glitches have given her uncontrollable telekinetic powers.

As Zoe struggles to control her abilities and stay hidden, she…