Posts By: Giselle

Friday, June 01, 2012

Come To The Midsummer Dream Fair!

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I’m sure a lot of you have noticed the fab button my blog has been sporting on the sidebar for about a month now. Well it’s finally arrived! The Midsummer Dream Fair brings together some of the top indie authors for a fairy-tale carnival full of books, fantastical creatures, prizes, and snacks! Click the flyer to visit the fairground! I know I will, because I’m awesome!
Xpresso Reads is one of the sponsors of The Midsummer Dream Fair and it’s launching TODAY. I know you’ll want to join the fun because it’s FILLED with exciting posts and giveaways! 

Review: Keep Holding On

Posted by on 05/31/2012 • 50 Comments

Keep Holding OnSusane ColasantiRelease date: May 31st, 2012by Viking Juvenile

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A romantic and empowering book about bullying

Noelle’s life is all about survival. Even her best friend doesn’t know how much she gets bullied, or the ways her mom neglects her. Noelle’s kept so much about her life a secret for so long that when her longtime crush Julian Porter starts paying attention to her, she’s terrified. Surely it’s safer to stay hidden than to risk the pain of a broken heart. But when the antagonism of her classmates takes a dramatic turn, Noelle realizes it’s time to stand up for herself–and for the love that keeps her holding on.

*A copy was provided by Penguin Canada for review purposes* School was the most difficult time in…

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Review The Glimpse by Claire Merle

Posted by on 05/31/2012 • 0 Comments

The GlimpseClaire MerleRelease date: June 7th, 2012by  Faber & Faber

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In a near future, society is segregated according to whether people are genetically disposed to mental illness. 17-year-old Ana has been living the privileged life of a Pure due to an error in her DNA test. When the authorities find out, she faces banishment from her safe Community, a fate only thwarted by the fact that she has already been promised to Pure-boy Jasper Taurell. Jasper is from a rich and influential family and despite Ana’s condition, wants to be with her. The authorities grant Ana a tentative reprieve. If she is joined to Jasper before her 18th birthday, she may stay in the Community until her illness manifests. But if Jasper changes his mind, she will…

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Summer Lovin’ Giveaway

Posted by on 05/30/2012 • 102 Comments

That’s right! It’s that time again! To celebrate 1) my wonderful followers, 2) summer, 3) the fabulous peeps who support these giveaways via the link on the sidebar for The Book Depository, I’m throwing this appreciation giveaway to say how much you all rock my face!!

Let’s see what’s up for grabs There will be one (1) winner, it’s open internationally, but the ARC can only be picked from winners in the US/Canada (sorry, it’s very expensive to ship from Canada- if international followers want to pay the difference in shipping for the ARC, though, I’m fine with that). So the deal is this: International winner can pick their book of choice from the list below. US/Can winner can pick either the ARC, or their book of choice from the…

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Waiting on Wednesday (38)

Posted by on 05/30/2012 • 65 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:

Dualed Elsie Chapman Release date: February 26th, 2013 by Random House Add it to your Goodreads

Would you live through the ultimate test of survival?

The city of Kersh is a safe haven, but the price of safety is high. Everyone has a genetic Alternate—a twin raised by another family—and citizens must prove their worth by eliminating their Alts before their twentieth birthday. Survival means advanced schooling, a good job, marriage—life.

Fifteen-year-old West Grayer has trained as a fighter, preparing for the day when her assignment arrives and she will have one month to hunt down and kill her Alt. But then a tragic…

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Review: Blood & Love and Other Vampire Tales

Posted by on 05/29/2012 • 33 Comments

Blood & Love and Other Vampire TalesRhiannon FraterRelease date: March 7th, 2012

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Award-winning author Rhiannon Frater delves deep into the vampire mythos in her new short story collection featuring the beautiful, but deadly undead. Spanning a hundred years and a diverse cast of characters, Rhiannon explores the themes of loneliness, revenge, blood and love in seven tales. How far will the bloodthirsty vampires go to find love, revenge, and family? Discover the truth in Love & Blood and Other Vampire Tales. *A copy was provided by Rhiannon Frater for review purposes*

Eeeeh, vampires à la Rhiannon Frater? Yes please!

This vampire anthology gives us vampiric tales from the vengeful to the romantic. Divided in 3 parts, we’ve got a good bunch of unique short stories that sticks…

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Angel Eyes Tour Stop: Review + Giveaway

Posted by on 05/28/2012 • 31 Comments

Angel EyesShannon DittemoreSeries: Angel Eyes Trilogy, #1Release date: May 29th, 2012by Thomas Nelson Fiction

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Once you’ve seen, you can’t unsee. Everything changes when you’ve looked at the world through . . .

ANGEL EYES

Brielle’s a ballerina who went to the city to chase her dreams and found tragedy instead. She’s come home to shabby little Stratus, Oregon, to live with her grief and her guilt . . . and the incredible, numbing cold she can’t seem to shake.

Jake’s the new guy at school. The boy next door with burning hands and an unbelievable gift that targets him for corruption.

Something more than fate has brought them together. An evil bigger than both of them lurks in the shadows nearby, hiding in plain sight. Two angels…

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Xpresso Weekly: Stacking the Shelves (5)

Posted by on 05/27/2012 • 86 Comments

Xpresso Weekly is my edition of Stacking the Shelves hosted by Tynga’s Reviews featuring the books I got this week, and I also mention blog news/happenings of the past week.

Good Sunday, lovelies! I hope you all had a great week! Mine was awesome the great weather does wonders on my mood and productivity! 🙂 Have you missed anything on Xpresso Reads this week? There was the My Super Sweet Sixteenth Century Exclusive that featured a cover reveal, trailer, excerpt and giveaway! I also had Sarah Alderson drop by for a fun interview as part of my Hunting Lila tour stop. I posted a couple cover reveals on my Facebook page that you should not miss! There’s Dearly, Beloved by Lia Habel, The Dead and the Buried by Kim Harrington,…

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