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Saturday, October 19, 2013

Fresh Batch (New Releases October 20th-26th)

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FreshBatchBanner637Fresh Batch, posted weekly, keeps you up to date on the hottest releases of the upcoming week.

Flavor of the week:

Allegiant
Veronica Roth
Series: Divergent #3
Publication date: October 22nd 2013
by Katherine Tegen Books

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One choice will define you.

What if your whole world was a lie?
What if a single revelation—like a single choice—changed everything?
What if love and loyalty made you do things you never expected?

The faction-based society that Tris Prior once believed in is shattered—fractured by violence and power struggles and scarred by loss and betrayal. So when offered a chance to explore the world past the limits she’s known, Tris is ready. Perhaps beyond the fence, she and Tobias will find a simple new life together, free from complicated lies, tangled loyalties, and painful memories.

But Tris’s new reality is even more alarming than the one she left behind. Old discoveries are quickly rendered meaningless. Explosive new truths change the hearts of those she loves. And once again, Tris must battle to comprehend the complexities of human nature—and of herself—while facing impossible choices about courage, allegiance, sacrifice, and love.

Told from a riveting dual perspective, Allegiant, by #1 New York Times best-selling author Veronica Roth, brings the Divergent series to a powerful conclusion while revealing the secrets of the dystopian world that has captivated millions of readers in Divergent and Insurgent.

Veronica Roth’s Website / Facebook / Twitter

Veronica Roth is from a Chicago suburb. She studied creative writing at Northwestern University, and wrote DIVERGENT (Katherine Tegen Books, May 2011) and INSURGENT (May 2012). The third and final book in The Divergent Trilogy, ALLEGIANT, will come out on October 22, 2013. In the meantime she will spend endless hours browsing Wikipedia in her pajamas as she eats corn flakes. (Or some other kind of bland breakfast cereal.)


Other releases this week:
* In no particular order *




Indigo by Gina Linko [Purchase]
The Temptation of Lila and Ethan (The Secret #3) by Jessica Sorensen [Purchase]
Trust in Me (Wait for You #1.5) by J. Lynn[Purchase]
Teardrop (Teardrop #1) by Lauren Kate[Purchase]


We Are Water by Wally Lamb [Purchase]
The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt [Purchase]
The Dollhouse Asylum by Mary Gray [Purchase]
Seven Years (Seven #1) by Dannika Dark [Purchase]


Black and Blue (Otherworld Assassin #2) by Gena Showalter [Purchase]
The Princess in the Opal Mask (The Princess in the Opal Mask #1) by Jenny Lundquist [Purchase]
The Abominable by Dan Simmons [Purchase]
Theirs to Keep (Tangled Hearts Trilogy #1) by Maya Banks [Purchase]


Reality Boy by A.S. King [Purchase]
Banquet of Lies by Michelle Diener [Purchase]
Rags & Bones: New Twists on Timeless Tales [Purchase]
Panic (Rook and Ronin #3) by J.A. Huss [Purchase]


Off Chance (Off #5) by Sawyer Bennett [Purchase]
The Twistrose Key by Tone Almhjell [Purchase]
Preacher’s Boy by Katherine Paterson [Purchase]
Destiny Rising (The Vampire Diaries: The Hunters #3) by L.J. Smith [Purchase]


While You’re Away Part II by Jessa Holbrook [Purchase]
Freakboy by Kristin Elizabeth Clark [Purchase]


 Which one are you excited for this week? (My guess is Allegiant! 😉 )

 

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Review: The In-Between by Barbara Stewart

Review: The In-Between by Barbara Stewart

Posted by on 10/18/2013 • 21 Comments

Wow this book was… something. After a near-death experience, Elanor has a new visitor. Someone who becomes her best friend, almost like a sister. But this person is not actually real, is she? Is Elanor mentally unstable? Or is she being haunted? Also, what is happening during her blackouts? This story was so strange at times; definitely a mind-f*ck. Nothing is ever made clear, leaving you to question every single thing – her sanity especially. It’s what I loved most about it, but unfortunately it’s what will make this book a hit or miss for many.

The In-Between, based on the generally low rating from my friends so far, is obviously not a book everyone will enjoy. Its got a fairly slow pace with ambiguous string of events and a…

Review: Storm Watcher by Maria V. Snyder

Review: Storm Watcher by Maria V. Snyder

Posted by on 10/17/2013 • 14 Comments

This was my first book by Maria V. Snyder, though it was also a Middle Grade. It’s a quick, short read about a boy terrified of storms and a passion for dogs.

After having lost his mother, Luke is still adjusting to having this big hole in his life. He gets a summer job at a dog kennel where they breed and train dogs. It’s a perfect book for dog lovers. We get into dog training, especially tracker dogs, which I find kind of fascinating. But the best part of this novel for me was its characters. We have this boy who’s so sweet. His emotions and blame for his mother’s death broke my heart. I also loved the bond he has with his family. Even though they were…

Waiting on Wednesday (96)

Waiting on Wednesday (96)

Posted by on 10/16/2013 • 34 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:

A new Brenna Yovanoff!! Yay! Paper Valentine is the only one I read from her but it was so well written – kind of gothic-y and creepy. I loved it. But even if it wasn’t an author that I know could rock it, this premise sounds right up my alley! And I mean, look at that cover!

2013 DNFs [Part 2]

2013 DNFs [Part 2]

Posted by on 10/15/2013 • 35 Comments

Hi everyone. I actually have not DNFed many books since the last round-up post back in May (which is a good thing) but just recently I did have to put down a few so instead of posting full reviews for them I like to do these round-up posts to explain why a book didn’t work for me – and hey maybe what I hate is something you love in books, you never know! 🙂

Red Alison Cherry

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Felicity St. John has it all—loyal best friends, a hot guy, and artistic talent. And she’s right on track to win the Miss Scarlet pageant. Her perfect life is possible because of just one thing: her long, wavy, coppery red hair.

Having red hair is all that matters…

Spooktacular Giveaway Hop

Spooktacular Giveaway Hop

Posted by on 10/14/2013 • 30 Comments

Who else is excited about Halloween? It’s such a fun holiday – especially for lovers of all things creepy like me, but also for candy addiction like I have so it’s doubly awesome! Anyways, to celebrate I decided to join in the fun with the Spooktacular giveaway hop hosted by I Am A Reader, Not A Writer. This hop has over 300 participants so your chances of winning something is insanely high!

What’s up for grabs: Your book of choice from The Book Depository up to a value of 15$.

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Stacking the Shelves (72)

Stacking the Shelves (72)

Posted by on 10/13/2013 • 28 Comments

Stacking the Shelves is a meme hosted by Tynga’s Reviews featuring the books we got this week, and I also mention blog news/happenings of the past week. Hi everyone! Happy thanksgiving weekend to my fellow Canadians! And that means Halloween is just around the corner, too! Anyone have big plans or costume parties? I’m gonna be off trick-or-treating with my 3 year old which should be awesome (I get to eat all the candy once he’s in bed! Muahahaha). Anyways, sorry I’ve been MIA from Twitter lately, I’ve been pretty busy with things and we also got Netflix last week so yeeaaah. 😀 Now for my book haul. Only got some ebooks this week and last. I think my mailman is on strike >.<

THIS WEEK’S BOOK HAUL:…

Fresh Batch (New Releases October 13th – 19th)

Fresh Batch (New Releases October 13th – 19th)

Posted by on 10/12/2013 • 9 Comments

Fresh Batch, posted weekly, keeps you up to date on the hottest releases of the upcoming week.

Flavor of the week:

Bold Tricks Karina Halle Series: The Artists Trilogy #3 Publication date: October 15th 2013by Forever

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The Faster They Live, the Harder They Fall . . .

Raised by con artists, Ellie Watt has a lot of crazy childhood memories-but none crazier than being scarred with acid by the demented crime boss Travis Raines. Now Ellie is a full-grown woman who lives for revenge, and Travis is a full-blown drug lord who kills for pleasure. The sadistic bastard has kidnapped her good friend Gus as well as her mother, whom he’s been holding as prized possessions in his heavily guarded lair. And Ellie…