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Graphic Novel Review: Pinocchio, Vampire Slayer
Title: Pinocchio, Vampire Slayer (Complete Edition) Author(s): Dustin Higgins, Van Jensen Illustrators: Dustin Higgins, Van Jensen Publisher: Top Shelf Productions Pages: Paperback; 528 Recommended Age Group: 16+ Release Date: June 24, 2014 Source: NetGalley / Publisher This puppet may not be a real boy… but he just might be a real hero! When bloodthirsty monsters invade Pinocchio’s hometown and kill his father, Geppetto, Pinocchio discovers a new benefit to his magical nose: telling lies produces a never-ending supply of wooden stakes to combat the vampire hordes! Will Pinocchio be able to defeat these horrors, avenge his father, and save his…
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Book Spotlight + Giveaway: The Fog of Forgetting by G.A. Morgan
Happy Friday wonderful readers! You’ve made it through another week, and I think that definitely deserves a treat, don’t you? Today I have the spotlight on a new book that sailed to the top of my reading list as soon as I read the synopsis! G.A. Morgan’s The Fog of Forgetting sounds like a magical journey that I can’t wait to take! I hope you’ll consider adding this book to your TBR pile, and don’t forget to scroll on down to the bottom for a gorgeous giveaway! Happy reading! Move over, Narnia. The journey to Ayda has begun. The journey to…
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Graphic Novel Review: This One Summer
Title: This One Summer Author: Mariko Tamaki Illustrator: Jillian Tamaki Publisher: First Second Pages: Hardcover; 320 Recommended Age Group: 16+ Release Date: May 6, 2014 Source: NetGalley Every summer, Rose goes with her mom and dad to a lake house in Awago Beach. It’s their getaway, their refuge. Rosie’s friend Windy is always there, too, like the little sister she never had. But this summer is different. Rose’s mom and dad won’t stop fighting, and when Rose and Windy seek a distraction from the drama, they find themselves with a whole new set of problems. It’s a summer of secrets…
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It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? (7/21/14)
Click above to join in the fun! Well, it’s Monday. That means a new week of many things, but I choose to focus on the fact that it means a new week of reading! After all, I like to look for the positive parts of life. Last week was a busy week. On top of the books pictured above, I also finished two other novellas, a graphic novel, and sent two books to the DNF shelf. I’ve been working to catch up on my backlog of reading material :). Tim Curran’s Blackout garnered 5 stars from me, for being really…
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ARC Review: Meeting His Match by Katee Robert
Media Type: Ebook (ARC) Title: Meeting His Match Author: Katee Robert Publisher: Entangled: Lovestruck Pages: Ebook; 157 Release Date: July 21, 2014 Source: Publisher =============================== Genre: Romance HDB Rating: 4 Keys to My Heart Recommended to: Readers who enjoy character driven romance with remarkably well built characters! Add it on: Goodreads / Amazon / BookLikes When New York matchmaker Addison St. Claire is tasked with matching her best friend’s new brother-in-law, she almost refuses. But the sexy southern CEO turns out to be a challenge she can’t resist, because if anyone needs to meet his soul mate, it’s this man. And…
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ARC Review: Blackout by Tim Curran
Media Type: Ebook (ARC) Title: Blackout Author: Tim Curran Publisher: DarkFuse Pages: Ebook; 234 Release Date: August 19, 2014 Source: NetGalley / Publisher =================================== Genre: Science Fiction / Horror HDB Rating: 5 Keys to My Heart Recommended to: Readers who love a dark, atmospheric novella that flies by. Add it on: Goodreads / Amazon / BookLikes In the midst of a beautiful summer, in a perfectly American suburban middle-class neighborhood, a faraway evil is lurking, waiting to strike the unsuspecting residents. First come the flashing lights, then the heavy rains, high winds, and finally a total blackout. But that’s only…
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It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? (7/14/14)
Click above to join in the fun! It’s a new week, and that means it’s time to share what I’m reading! I love this meme, because it’s a ton of fun to discover new books from other’s book shelves :). Let’s do this! Last week I finished up three reads that were across the board! First off, Unwept wasn’t quite what I was expecting it to be. It was… odd. Death’s Academy was funny, and a great book for middle grade readers! As for The Naturals, it was my favorite of the week. So good! I love books about serial killers,…
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Book Review: Unwept (The Nightbirds #1) by Tracy Hickman and Laura Hickman
Media Type: Ebook (ARC) Title: Unwept *Series: The Nightbirds #1 Authors: Tracy Hickman, Laura Hickman Publisher: Tor Books Pages: Hardcover; 272 Release Date: July 1, 2014 Source: NetGalley / Publisher ————————————————- Content Screening: Mild Violence HDB Rating: 2 Keys to My Heart Recommended to: Readers who enjoy books set in alternate worlds and are okay with open endings. Add it on: Goodreads / Amazon / BookLikes Gamin, Maine, is a remote seaside town where everyone seems to know Ellis Harkington better than she knows herself—but she doesn’t remember any of them. Unknown events have robbed Ellis of her memory.…
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Book Review: Death’s Academy by Michael Bast
Media Type: Paperback Title: Death’s Academy Author: Michael Bast Publisher: Cedar Fort Publishing Pages: Paperback; 249 Release Date: January 14, 2014 Source: Author —————————————————- Content Screening: Mild Violence HDB Rating: 3 Keys to My Heart Recommended to: Readers who enjoy exciting adventures that mix a little bit of scary with a whole lot of fun! Add it on: Goodreads / Amazon / BookLikes The Death’s Academy entrance exam for Midnight Smith is quickly approaching. There’s just one problem: Midnight is the worst exam taker the academy has ever seen. If Midnight wants to ever step foot inside the school, he’ll…
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A Guest Post from Michael Bast, author of Death’s Academy!
It’s Tuesday, which means you’re probably partially glad that it’s no longer Monday but mainly upset that Friday is still so far away. It’s okay, I know exactly how you feel. And, while I can’t fast forward the week, I can give you a guest post from an awesome author to ease the pain! So, here you go. The Death’s Academy entrance exam for Midnight Smith is quickly approaching. There’s just one problem: Midnight is the worst exam taker the academy has ever seen. If Midnight wants to ever step foot inside the school, he’ll have to join forces with…