β¦ β¦ β¦ They say blood is thicker than water, but I was never proud of mine. A female born into the Kamlock bloodline was destined to possess three things they couldnβt changeβa crazy as hell mother, an unfair amount of beauty, and a Charmed soul that was as black as night. All a Kamlock … Continue reading *BOOK RELEASE PROMO* Charmed Souls by Abbi Glines β¨π
Tag: yabooks
*ARC Review* Hood Academy by Shelley Wilson πΎ
Title: Hood Academy (Books 1+2 are published together). Author: Shelley Wilson Genre: a young adult fantasy-adventure, focusing on a school for werewolf hunters and a local pack of shifters. Rating: βοΈβοΈβοΈβοΈ Forward: I was given an ARC via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review! Hood Academy was released Oct 10, 2019 in ebook and … Continue reading *ARC Review* Hood Academy by Shelley Wilson πΎ
*Audiobook Review* Throne of Winter by Sophie Davis
Title: Throne of Winter Author: @seesophiewrite (Sophie Davis) Genre: YA fantasy romance with a futuristic twist Rating: βοΈβοΈβοΈ.5 My thoughts: Brie is a fire fae, one of the most rare magical beings, and is just as legendary in the fighting ring as she is with her power. Taken captive from her homeland years ago, Brie … Continue reading *Audiobook Review* Throne of Winter by Sophie Davis
*Audiobook Recommendation* Midnight Secrets by Rita Stradling π
Title: Midnight Secrets (The Vampire Legacy #1) Author: Rita Stradling Genre: A steamy YA vampire romance, with high school drama and deadly monsters lurking in the dark. My rating: βοΈβοΈβοΈβοΈβοΈ/5 What I can tell you about this book: January is a Vampire. She died, then woke up with a note saying to call some random … Continue reading *Audiobook Recommendation* Midnight Secrets by Rita Stradling π
*Audiobook Recommendation* Shades of Fury by Heather Renee πΎ
Title: Shades of Fury (Raven Point Pack #1) Author: Heather Renee Genre: A young adult contemporary werewolf romance with a strong female lead and dramatic pack politics, mixed with a mysterious murder. My rating: βοΈβοΈβοΈβοΈ/5 What I can tell you about this book: Taya was never supposed to be Alpha. Her twin brother, Cord, was … Continue reading *Audiobook Recommendation* Shades of Fury by Heather Renee πΎ
*Recommendation* Killing November by Adriana Mather β οΈ
Title: Killing November Author: Adriana Mather Genre: A young adult mystery/thriller based around a girl who is sent to a mysterious boarding school where her classmates are born-and-bred killers. My rating: βοΈβοΈβοΈβοΈβοΈ/5 What I can tell you about this book: November has no idea what in the world is going on: her father shipped her … Continue reading *Recommendation* Killing November by Adriana Mather β οΈ
*Audiobook Recommendation* Stealing Tranquility by J.L. Weil π
Title: Stealing Tranquility (Dragon Descendants Book 1) Author: J. L. Weil Genre: Young adult paranormal, reverse-harem romance, with lots of yummy dragon shifters and spitfire women. My rating: βοΈβοΈβοΈβοΈ/5 What I can tell you about this book: Olivia is a street rat after her motherβs death, running from her spiteful stepfather and facing the dangers … Continue reading *Audiobook Recommendation* Stealing Tranquility by J.L. Weil π
*ARC Review* The Witch King by Nancy Holland βοΈ
Theme: A romantic fantasy that shows the trials of true love, duty to your crown and accepting who you are. Nature of Review: I was given an ARC to review via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Release Date: The Witch King, the third and final novel in the Witch King Trilogy, is set … Continue reading *ARC Review* The Witch King by Nancy Holland βοΈ
*Recommendation* To Kill a Kingdom by Alexandra Christo π§π»ββοΈ
"I've made a mistake. It started with a prince, as most stories do." Title: To Kill a Kingdom Author: Alexandra Christo Genre: Young Adult Fantasy, set in a world filled with sirens, mermaids, magic and deadly royals. My rating: βοΈβοΈβοΈβοΈβοΈ What I can tell you about this book: Lira is the princess of the sirens, … Continue reading *Recommendation* To Kill a Kingdom by Alexandra Christo π§π»ββοΈ
August Monthly Wrap Up π
What a great month for reading! I upped my reading goal to 50 books for this year (my best year yet!) and I've reached 41/50! So milestones this month included: My first ever book tour! (see Making a Play below)An amazing birthday with signed copies of Olivia Wildenstein's A Pack of Blood and Lies trilogy, … Continue reading August Monthly Wrap Up π
*ARC Review* The Exchange by MF Lorson β³
Theme: A sci-fi time travel romance surrounding a group of young friends desperate to find out the truth behind a powerful institution. Nature of Review: NetGalley provided me with an ARC of this novel in exchange for an honest review. Release Date: The Exchange is set to release September 25, 2019! Warnings: don't screw around … Continue reading *ARC Review* The Exchange by MF Lorson β³
*Recommendation* Darkblood Academy by G.K. Derosa π₯
Title: Darkblood Academy series (Book 1: Half-Blood; Book 2: Supernatural Slayer Squad; Book 3 TBD) Author: G. K. Derosa Genre: YA (bordering New Adult) Paranormal/Urban Fantasy Romance (this book really suffices for all the genres!) My rating: βοΈβοΈβοΈβοΈβοΈWhat I can tell you about this book: Good God, I devoured these books in less than three … Continue reading *Recommendation* Darkblood Academy by G.K. Derosa π₯
*Recommendation* The Traitorβs Kiss by Erin Beaty π‘
Hey all, I'm just popping in to post my first ever recommendation (to my blog, anyways!). I've thought a bit about the format, and I figured it'd be a easy-to-read, quick snippet on a book/audiobook I enjoyed that I don't want to write a full review on (sometimes I just read too many at once … Continue reading *Recommendation* The Traitorβs Kiss by Erin Beaty π‘
*ARC Review* The Sin Soldiers by Tracy Auerbach π
Theme: A new world Sci-Fi surrounding the forced addiction of soldiers to the deadly sins- mainly glutton, sloth and wrath. Nature of Review: NetGalley provided me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review! Release Date: The Sin Soldiers was released on July 23/2019 and is available for purchase on kindle, as well as … Continue reading *ARC Review* The Sin Soldiers by Tracy Auerbach π
July Monthly Wrap Upπ
What a month! This month was full of crazy shift work, reading, audiobooks, concerts, and just enjoying the summer finally starting to show! There were some setbacks, some sadness, some bumps in the road. I can't believe July is over, and yet, I feel so drained from this month. But book wise, I'm pretty happy … Continue reading July Monthly Wrap Upπ
*ARC Review* Cupid’s Match by Lauren Palphreyman π
Theme: A Greek Mythology high-school romance with a dark undertone of ruthless ancient beings.Nature of Review: I was provided with an ARC by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review- all opinions expressed are my own.Release Date: Cupid's Match is being published by Wattpad Books, a new publishing company from the online writing website Wattpad, … Continue reading *ARC Review* Cupid’s Match by Lauren Palphreyman π
*ARC Review* A Pack of Love and Hate by Olivia Wildenstein πΊ
Theme: The sexy, dramatic conclusion to the werewolf romance trilogy that captured my heart and made Olivia Wildenstein my favorite author to date!Nature of Review: Olivia is a wonderful human being and provided some lucky readers access to the ARC list! Pinch me, because I still can't believe I received one! As always, all thoughts … Continue reading *ARC Review* A Pack of Love and Hate by Olivia Wildenstein πΊ
*ARC Review* The QB Badboy and Me by Tay Marley π
Theme: A funny, laid back, feel-good YA romance that covers every base a dramatic love story needs. Fairly cliche, but I could read about the same romance tropes every day and enjoy my life as a sappy romantic π€·π»ββοΈNature of Review: Netgalley provided me with a copy of an ARC in exchange for an honest … Continue reading *ARC Review* The QB Badboy and Me by Tay Marley π
*Review* Trouble at Brayshaw High by Meagan Brandy ππΌ
Theme: A dark, mysterious, New Adult contemporary romance centered around three influential brothers and their conqueror, a young woman with a harsh past. Nature of Review: The dark, sexy intrigue of The Brayshaw Boys series is way too hard to resist. I loved the first book, Boys of Brayshaw High (you can read my review … Continue reading *Review* Trouble at Brayshaw High by Meagan Brandy ππΌ
My Favourite Books of (the first half) 2019 π
Hey everyone! Summer is officially here, and I'm living for it! I'm currently in Las Vegas enjoying the super hot weather and crazy sights, but I'll be on a plane back home tomorrow ready to get back to reading! In the spirit of June, I present: My Favourite Books from Jan-June 2019*all these books are … Continue reading My Favourite Books of (the first half) 2019 π
*Review* A Pack of Vows and Tears by Olivia Wildenstein πΎ
Theme: A sexy, modern New Adult werewolf romance full of secrets, betrayal, Alpha males and hilarious characters. Nature of Review: I ABSOLUTELY love Olivia's novels, even though I haven't gotten to read them all yet, I am obsessed with her writing and creative twists on themes I love. I pre-ordered this book and the next … Continue reading *Review* A Pack of Vows and Tears by Olivia Wildenstein πΎ
May Monthly Wrap Up π
Hey all! The month seemed to fly by, and yet I read twice as many books as normal. How does that work? π€·π»ββοΈ Keep scrolling for the list of books I read this month, with ratings and blurbs (and most of them are linked to reviews!) Dark Shores by Danielle L. Jensen (YA Fantasy) Click … Continue reading May Monthly Wrap Up π
*ARC Review* Sorcery Of Thorns by Margaret Rogerson βοΈ
Foreword Theme: A magical, insanely creative YA fantasy centered around a wondrous chain of libraries that secure deadly grimoires and equally as dangerous secrets. There is also an interesting historical twist that sets the story in a parallel universe of our own. Nature of Review: An ARC was provided by NetGalley in exchange for an … Continue reading *ARC Review* Sorcery Of Thorns by Margaret Rogerson βοΈ
~ My Favorite YA/NA Contemporary Romance π ~
Hey all! I know it's been a while since I've done a book list/recommendation list but don't fret- I'm here! So get ready to quench that thirst with: My Favorite YA/NA Contemporary Romance! Paper Princess by Erin Watt (NA Romance/ 4βοΈ): These Royals will ruin you... Ella Harper knows what it's like to struggle in … Continue reading ~ My Favorite YA/NA Contemporary Romance π ~