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Saturday, January 30, 2016

TV Show Review: Shadowhunters (The Mortal Instruments) Pilot

So, as many of you may know the Shadowhunters premiered on January 12th and there was a lot of hype going on amongst the fans of Cassandra Clare's series, The Mortal Instruments. 

Was this going to be any good? Will the series be any better that the flunk of a movie that came out a few years ago? Well...I'm going to jump straight to the point.. it was not as fantastic as I may have wished... but there is definitely hope!

 

Synopsis:

On her birthday, Clary Fray discovers a surprise concerning her life. The teenager is not who she thinks she is -- she comes from a long line of human-angel hybrids, called Shadowhunters, who hunt demons. After her mother is kidnapped, Clary is thrust into the world of demon-hunting. Clary relies on mysterious Jace and fellow hunters Isabelle and Alec to help her navigate the dark world. While living in this new world among creatures like vampires and werewolves, Clary's best friend Simon helps her uncover answers that could help her find her mother. The fantasy show is based on a series of young adult books by Cassandra Clare.

Wednesday, January 27, 2016

Book Review: The Truth Spell (Werewolf High, Book #1)

My Rating: 
Book: The Truth Spell (Werewolf High, Book #1)
Author: Anita Oh
Pages: 128 pages
Release date: November 21st 2015
Synopsis:
As soon as I stepped onto the grounds of Amaris High, I knew I'd made a big mistake. I could never fit in at such a snobbish school – I was more IT girl than "it girl". But then I saw him.

Sam Spencer. My childhood best friend. But it couldn't be. Sam Spencer had died three years ago, on the night that changed everything. I need to know what happened, why he's suddenly not dead and is hanging out with a bunch of rich kids.

When the school is hit by a truth spell, it seems like the perfect chance to find out what Sam and his creepy new friends are hiding, but the weirder things get, the less I'm sure I want to know. Even for Sam, even for the free food, Amaris High might be more trouble than it's worth.

Friday, January 22, 2016

Winner of the "HAPPY NEW YEAR $25 Amazon Gift Card" Giveaway!


So as many of you may know, in order to celebrate the New Year, I've decided to run a giveaway: $25 Amazon Gift Card!! Well... I have the winner!

Congrats to....*drum roll*....

Wednesday, January 20, 2016

Cover Reveal: Parasite (The Domino Project #3) by K.T. Hanna

BookParasite (The Domino Project #3)
AuthorK.T. Hanna
Release DateFebruary 22nd 2016 by Amaranthine Press
Synopsis: 

With the Damascus closing in on the Exiled, Sai and Dom must put their grief and inner demons aside as they rush to free the people of the Protected Conglomerate from the influence of the psionic grid.

Chipped and placed under house arrest with a guard, Bastian's only hope lies in reaching his core to disrupt Deign's ruthless plan.

Intent on putting a stop to the Damascus and the GNW's reign, Dom discovers the true extent of the parasite within. Just when Sai thinks the Exiled have a chance, their greatest weapon turns on them.





Cover Reveal Organized by: YA Bound Book Tours

Tuesday, January 19, 2016

Cover Reveal: The Society by Jodie Andrefski

Book: The Society
Release DateMay 3, 2016
Synopsis:
Welcome to Trinity Academy’s best-kept secret.

The Society.

You’ve been handpicked by the elite of the elite to become a member. But first you’ll have to prove your worth by making it through Hell Week.

Do you have what it takes?
It’s time to find out.

Samantha Evans knows she’d never get an invite to rush the Society—not after her dad went to jail for insider trading. But after years of relentless bullying at the hands of the Society’s queen bee, Jessica, she’s ready to take down Jessica and the Society one peg at a time from the inside out.
All it’ll take is a bit of computer hacking, a few fake invitations, some eager rushees…and Sam will get her revenge.

Let the games begin.

Cover Reveal Organized by: YA Bound Book Tours

Monday, January 18, 2016

Books I'm looking forward to reading in 2016!


There are sooo many books on my mind right now which I am so anxious to read! Some are already out, but others still need to receive a release date!! Read below which books I am anxiously looking forward to reading in 2016!

Saturday, January 16, 2016

Book Review: Sword (Le Fay, Book #2) by Realm Lovejoy

My Rating: 
Book: Sword (Le Fay, Book #2)

Author: Realm Lovejoy
Pages: 300
Release date: November 10th 2015
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1519608594/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1519608594&linkCode=as2&tag=readiculoupea-20&linkId=6UUBGHSQKQPEGJVH
Synopsis:
Evil lurks. Camelot sits, vulnerable. The fate of a future king hangs in the balance.

After surviving a string of brutal trials, sixteen-year-old Morgan le Fay is an official member of Camelot. But beneath its shining façade, Camelot is a crumbling government where loyalties are divided.

Nobody believes Morgan’s suspicions that enemies are closing in. Prince Arthur, a boy more interested in playing video games than ruling, will not listen to her, and neither will Lancelot, Camelot’s head of security. Even Morgan's friend Merlin refuses to take action. 

When Morgan discovers that someone is plotting to assassinate the future king, she must take her destiny—and his—into her own hands. With the sword Excalibur beckoning in the distance, Morgan embarks on a seemingly impossible mission. And before her journey ends, everyone will know what she is truly capable of . . .

 In this second book in the LE FAY series, author Realm Lovejoy takes readers deep into the heart of a splintering Camelot.

Friday, January 15, 2016

Book Review: Floor 21 by Jason Luthor

My Rating: 
Book: Floor 21 
Author: Jason Luthor
Release date: June 2nd 2015 by Kindle Press
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00UNLBJNI/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00UNLBJNI&linkCode=as2&tag=readiculoupea-20&linkId=A6MKDNHE3FDMEPTE
Synopsis:
As humanity lives out the remainder of its existence at the top of an isolated apartment tower, young Jackie dares to question Tower Authority and their ban on traveling into the tower's depths. Intelligent and unyielding, Jackie ventures into the shadows of the floors below.
But will her strong will and refusal to be quiet—in a society whose greatest pride is hiding the past—bring understanding of how humanity became trapped in the tower she has always called home, or will it simply be her undoing?

Monday, January 11, 2016

Book Review: Henge (Le Fay, Book #1) by Realm Lovejoy

My Rating: 
Book: Henge (Le Fay, Book #1)

Author: Realm Lovejoy
Release date: November 11th 2014
Synopsis:
Modern-day Camelot. Where knights no longer carry swords. Magic is dangerous. And those who seek control are not to be trusted.

Sixteen-year-old Morgan le Fay is a fire user. An ordinary girl with an extraordinary skill, she has the ability to create and command fire at will. Her dream is to become the Maven—the right hand of the future King Arthur. In the chance of a lifetime, Morgan is selected to join Arthur’s Round, an elite group of young magic users from which the new Maven will be chosen.

Along with the other fire, water, and wind users in Arthur’s Round, Morgan is rigorously trained and tested. The handsome Merlin, a brilliant water user, takes a particular interest in her. Is his friendship to be trusted, or is Merlin simply trying to win the position of Maven for himself? Among the many rivals Morgan faces is the current Maven, Mordred, who seems determined to see her fail.

But Morgan has a secret—years ago, her mother was executed for using fire magic, and Morgan’s desire for justice makes her more than ready to take on the challenge before her. Can she prevail in Camelot’s tests of survival and magic? Only time—and Morgan’s powerful fire—will tell.

Thursday, January 7, 2016

Happy Belated New Year: Giveaway & My resolutions for 2016

I want to wish each and everyone of you a happy new year (I know, I know, a little late...)!! In order to celebrate the new year I have set up a fun giveaway: a gift card worthy of 25 dollars!! This is an international giveaway, so anyone can join in.

Here are my resolutions for 2016.
Healthier lifestyle
I know this is suuper cliche, but I plan on really making a drastic change in my lifestyle. I have taken the challenge in eating no meat for at least 6 days a week. I would like to be a full time vegetarian, but since my family really likes eating meat on special/random occasions, I will make an exception here and there. It's also a good opportunity to get in all the protein I may be missing out on.