Reader Rally

Romance@Random is hosting another Blog Hop! This time everyone
participating is giving away something different! There are tons of
books, swag, and gift cards to win! Don't forget to comment over
at R@R to be entered in the Grand Prize drawing!




I'm giving away 4 copies of A Cold Creek Secret by RaeAnne Thayne!
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Review: Eve

Title: Eve
Series: The Eve Trilogy #1
Author: Anna Carey
Genre: YA Dystopian, Romance
Format: ARC, 336pp
Ages: 12 & Up
On-Sale Date: 10/04/2011



Synopsis


Where do you go when nowhere is safe?
 
Sixteen years after a deadly virus wiped out most of Earth’s population, the world is a perilous place. Eighteen-year-old Eve has never been beyond the heavily guarded perimeter of her school, where she and two hundred other orphaned girls have been promised a future as the teachers and artists of the New America. But the night before graduation, Eve learns the shocking truth about her school’s real purpose—and the horrifying fate that awaits her.
Fleeing the only home she’s ever known, Eve sets off on a long, treacherous journey, searching for a place she can survive. Along the way she encounters Arden, her former rival from school, and Caleb, a rough, rebellious boy living in the wild. Separated from men her whole life, Eve has been taught to fear them, but Caleb slowly wins her trust . . . and her heart. He promises to protect her, but when soldiers begin hunting them, Eve must choose between true love and her life.


Review


Wow! Where to start? This book is absolutely amazing! This is one of those books that you have to read all the way through because it bugs you if you don't. You're always wondering what happens next. But when you're done, you're kicking yourself, because all you're left with is the cliff hanger until the next book comes out.

I always have so much to say about these type of books when I'm done with them. But then I get to thinking, "Well, I cant talk about that because then I'll have to talk about..." And I hate to have spoilers in my reviews. Especially if they're new books.

So, I will leave you with this. This books is for the hopeless romantics. The ones that love love, no matter how it comes. This book is also for the adventure junkie. Because my heart still races when I think about it.



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In My Mailbox #16

Hosted by Kristy at The Story Siren,  inspired by Alea of Pop Culture Junkie.

Where we post about books we have received 

during the week via mailbox, local library, or store bought, etc.

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Bought

Halfway to the Grave - Jeaniene Frost

The Dream-Hunter - Sherrilyn Kenyon

Kiss Me Kill Me - Lauren Henderson

Incarceration -Catherine Fisher

Vampire Academy - Richelle Mead

It's Not Summer Without You - Jenny Han

Thirst No.2 - Christopher Pike

Thirst No. 3 - Christopher Pike

Won

The Future of Us - Jay Asher & Carolyn Makler



Well, that's what I got in my mailbox. What did you get in yours?
Leave me a link to your IMM in the comments I would love to check it out!

Review: City Of Bones

Title: City Of Bones
Series: The Mortal Instruments #1
Author: Cassandra Clare
Genre: YA
Format: Paperback, 512
Source: Mary@ Book Hounds


Synopsis


When fifteen-year-old Clary Fray heads out to the Pandemonium Club in New York City, she hardly expects to witness a murder—much less a murder committed by three teenagers covered with strange tattoos and brandishing bizarre weapons. Then the body disappears into thin air. It’s hard to call the police when the murderers are invisible to everyone else and when there is nothing—not even a smear of blood—to show that a boy has died. Or was he a boy? This is Clary’s first meeting with the Shadowhunters, warriors dedicated to ridding the earth of demons. It’s also her first encounter with Jace, a Shadowhunter who looks a little like an angel and acts a lot like a jerk. Within twenty-four hours Clary is pulled into Jace’s world with a vengeance, when her mother disappears and Clary herself is attacked by a demon. But why would demons be interested in ordinary mundanes like Clary and her mother? And how did Clary suddenly get the Sight? The Shadowhunters would like to know. . .



Review


I have actually had this book for over a year. It was the first book I ever
won after I started blogging. I won it from Mary@Book Hounds. I have
tried to start this book a few times. but I just couldn't get into it. Finally I just
pushed myself to read it. I really go into it around chapter 4. From then I just
devoured it.

I loved the romance between Jace and Clary. I loved the fact that he was rude
and stand-offish to everyone except Clary. Then the end of the book just
ruined it for me. It made me so mad. I was ready to throw it in the trash.

Don't let that make you not read the book, I still liked the story. It was very
entertaining. Just be ready for a huge twist at the end.



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The Thing I Say I Saw Last Night

Title: The Thing I Say I Saw Last Night
Author: Wendy Mckernan
Illustrator: Izabela Bzymek 
Genre: Childrens book
Age: 3-8 Years
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Little Dragon Publishing
Publication date: 11/15/2010
Source: Gift from the Author


Synopsis

The story begins with a boy waking up his younger sister to tell her about an incredible event that took place the night before. When he tells her he heard a strange noise, she imagines the worst - a hairy, purple, scary-looking monster. However, as the story progresses, more details emerge and the character she envisions goes through a series of changes until the final surprise ending.

This is a humorous, rhyming Christmas story that appeals to both boys and girls, and to adults who remember the magic of Christmas. Its underlying message is: things aren't as they seem.

Review

I don't usually review children's books on this blog, but I loved this book so much I just had to share it! My son is sick, so he's been in bed all day. When I told him he got mail his face lit up. He loves getting things from the mailman. He tore the package open and found the book! We had to read it right that second.

This is the cutest story I have ever read. It's about a little boy sharing with his sister a story about him catching Santa. The pictures are adorable, they show what the little sister sees while the brother tells the story. At first it's a big purple, hairy monster. Then the more details she gets the clearer the story becomes.

This book is absolutely adorable. My son, 4, loves this book!


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