Alert: Beautiful Covers

They are anticipated titles...

with the most gorgeous covers...

Ever Seen

World After/ The Winner's Curse/ Ignite Me/ Lady Thief

Did you like that dramatic intro? It was too tempting.

Anyway, which cover is your favorite? What title are you most excited to read?

Review: Ignited

Ignited by Desni Dantone

Publication Date: May 27th, 2013
Genre: Young Adult Paranormal/Adventure
Series: Ignited #1
Source: Received in exchange for an honest review
Amazon/Barnes and Noble

Seventeen year old Kris Young is on the run from a throng of superhuman golden-eyed freaks hell-bent on seeing her dead, and she doesn't know why. Good thing she has her guardian angel to protect her...sort of.

Kris is aided by Nathan, the mysterious man that ends up being anything but angelic when he rescues her for the fourth time in fourteen years. Even if the handsome hero illusion is shattered by his harsh treatment of her, he knows how to fight this strange enemy and is determined to keep her safe at all costs. 

As the body count rises in their wake, Nathan introduces Kris to a world in which not everyone is human and the battle lines between good and evil are clearly drawn. Kris's piece in the puzzle is something neither is aware of and, as they uncover the truth, neither is prepared for what they find. Overcoming twists and revelations that shatter both of their lives, they discover that nothing is as it seems and nothing, least of all their hearts, are safe. 

From debut author, Desni Dantone, Ignited is the first novel in a tale of first love, mystery and adventure that will introduce you to an exciting new world as Kris discovers how she fits in it.

I really enjoyed Ignited. As soon as I picked the book (e-reader, technically) up, I was sucked into Kris's adventure. I absolutely refused to stop reading. The next book in the series cannot come soon enough!

Kris is a great main character. She is relatable, snarky, and realistic enough that I started seeing her as a real person. Also, she has character growth. By the end, I could see how she was stronger! And I felt her connection with her grandma. Another favorite character, for me at least, is Nathan. At first, I was not a fan of him. At all. Actually, I kind of wanted to punch him when he wasn't giving us information. In the first bit of the book, he is pretty darn silent when it comes to what is happening to Kris. By the end, however, it was a very different story. I now think of him as sweet and protective instead of a jerk.

I really liked the adventure aspect of the book! While the two characters, Kris and Nathan, are traveling I loved how all the action played out. Also, the book never lagged. There was always something happening that kept my interest, whether it was a fighting scene or something fishily magical. However, the book wasn't overly fast paced with no time for development.  Also, the plot was perfect. It was creative, with twists, and not to predictable.

The well developed (I'm all about story development today I guess. Sorry!) romance was another favorite part in my opionion. It starts out as witty banter and a bit if tension between the two characters. There is no insta-love or insta-kissing. I am breathing out in palpable relief as I type that sentence, which no one can blame me for, right? Also, the banter and tension was fabulous, if I do say so.

The editing in this book was so amazing! I don't think there was a single mistake which always points to the fact that the author and team worked super hard to make this the best book possible!

 Overall, this book was a quality read that I hope many people will experience! I laughed, felt my heart beat out of my chest, smiled, and gasped while reading Ignited. Who doesn't love a good book that creates such wonderful emotions? I cannot wait to continue the series!

4/5 Stars

Stacking the Shelves #21

This is going to be a rather large haul, as I have neglected to post an STS the last two weeks. 

Here we go: (Hosted by the fantastic Tynga's Reviews)

Bought/Gifted

For Review

So, how was your week in books? 

Right now I am reading Earthbound and The Promise of Amazing. 

What are you guys currently reading? 

Bout of Books: Days 4 and 5

Updates! (I am loving this Read-a-thon!)

Bout of Books read-a-thon is organized by Amanda @ On a Book Bender and Kelly @ Reading the Paranormal. It is a week long read-a-thon that begins 12:01am Monday, August 19th and runs through Sunday, August 25th in whatever time zone you are in. Bout of Books is low-pressure, and the only reading competition is between you and your usual number of books read in a week. There are challenges, giveaways, and a grand prize, but all of these are completely optional. For all Bout of Books 8.0 information and updates, be sure to visit the Bout of Books blog. - From the Bout of Books team

I have read 2 books over the last few days, finished 100 pages of one (Atone), and am like 12 pages into another two. They have all been pretty awesome reads, I shot through Six Months Later. And I am dying for Ignite Me. Atone was such an awesome kind-of fairytale retelling with great characters. It is highly recommended!

Page Count

Six Months Later: 325

Atone: 100ish (already started)

Unravel Me: 461 

Total:  886

BOOKS FINISHED:

CURRENTLY READING:

I basically read the whole day... However I did have a friend come over tonight! She's awesome because she's okay with me blogging while she reads! (Right now it is 52 Reasons to Hate My Father) Also, I'm stuck in a toss-up for which book I should FULLY read next. I've started both the Promise of Amazing and EarthBound. 

Are you participating in Bout of Books? How are you liking it? 

Cover Reveal: That One Summer (And Giveaway)

So, I  enjoyed Boys of Summer, the first book in the series. And, I'm really, really sorry, but the book was one of the only NA books that earned over three or less stars from me. I believe I rated the book 4.5 stars... which is a lot coming from me!  Overall, what I am saying is that the book was a total gem and even I, the picky NA reader, loved it.

Now, onto the Cover Reveal!

That One Summer by C.J. Duggan

Publication Date: 2014
Series: Summer #3
Genre: NA Contemporary
Amazon/Barnes and Noble

Loving Chris Henderson would be wrong. Diabolically disastrous. I mean, what is there about him to love? He’s moody, bossy, brooding, a control freak, and that’s on a good day … but there was one achingly obvious fact that haunted my every thought, every minute of every day …

He sure could kiss.

As the countdown to the new millennium begins, there is one thing everyone agrees on: no one wants to be in Onslow for New Year’s Eve.

So that can only mean one thing: road trip!

No longer the mousey, invisible, shy girl from years ago, Tammy Maskala is finally making up for all those lost summers. A new year with new friends, which astoundingly includes the bossy boy behind the bar, Chris Henderson.

She likes her new friends (at least most of them), so why does she secretly feel so out of place?

After chickening out on the trip, a last-minute change of heart sees Tammy racing to the Onslow Hotel, fearing she’s missed her chance for a ride. The last thing she expected to meet was a less-than-happy Onslow Boy leaning against his black panel van.

Now the countdown begins to reach the others at Point Shank before the party is over and the new year has begun. Alone in a car with only the infuriating Chris Henderson, Tammy can’t help but feel this is a disastrous start to what could have been a great adventure. But when the awkward road trip takes an unexpected turn, Tammy soon discovers that the way her traitorous heart feels about Chris is the biggest disaster of all.

Fogged up windows, moonlight swimming, bad karaoke and unearthed secrets; after this one summer nothing will ever be the same again. 

Don't forget to check out the rest of the 

Summer Series!

And, um, what post isn't made greater with a...

Giveaway!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Love the cover? I know I do!
-Emily

Oh, and good luck! 

Bout of Books: Days Two and Three

Updates! (That picture there must be of me the last two days...)

Bout of Books read-a-thon is organized by Amanda @ On a Book Bender and Kelly @ Reading the Paranormal. It is a week long read-a-thon that begins 12:01am Monday, August 19th and runs through Sunday, August 25th in whatever time zone you are in. Bout of Books is low-pressure, and the only reading competition is between you and your usual number of books read in a week. There are challenges, giveaways, and a grand prize, but all of these are completely optional. For all Bout of Books 8.0 information and updates, be sure to visit the Bout of Books blog. - From the Bout of Books team

So, I have been sick the last two days... but I did manage to read a book along with all the movies I was watching. That 
book was Shadowlands!

So, the total pages I read in two days: 326!

I am doing pretty well, except for the fact I have been reading whatever the heck pleases me and not the books I planned to read.

Shadowlands was incredibly good though. I kind of went from a slew of "eh" books to a lot of recent "Ahh!" books.

Are you participating in the Read-a-thon? How are you liking it?

Advice Needed! Help!

So, this will be an extremely short post. (If I can call even grace this jumble of words with the title.) In reality, this is more of a cry for help.

The Question: Are there any really good e-books that are under three dollars?

I have three dollars left on a gift card, and I would like a book worth the last bit of money in the book bank. Also, I thought, that after I have answers, I would post the books and recommenders below in this post as a reminder next time I need go e-book shopping!

Thank you to anyone who answers! You are awesome!