Saturday, January 8, 2011

Book Giveaway!




I am hosting a book giveaway starting Jan.10 and ending Feb.10(it will now be the 23), 2011 to celebrate my daughters 1st Birthday! To enter you MUST be a follower. The books are be:

*******I have decided to extend the closing date, because I will be out of town until feb.23*******

(all are gently used copies)
  • Wicked by G. Maguire
  • Eldest by C. Paolini
  • Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince by J.K. Rowling
  • Hard cover copy of Eclipse by S. Meyer


This is how to enter:

1. you MUST be a follower
2. make a comment on one of my short stories, some sort of critique, nice, mean or ugly, doesn't matter so long as it's productive, thanks. (bonus entry)
3. leave you email address (so I will be able to contact the winner)as a comment on this post
4. tell me which book you would like most, labeled 1-4 please

Friday, January 7, 2011

AtU Giveaway



SO, my sister, Christina, is giving away a SIGNED copy of Across The Universe by Beth Revis so check out her blog for a chance to win!

Sunday, January 2, 2011

The Hunger Games

I have to tell everyone I know, READ THIS SERIES!!!
(***note: my review of Mockingjay has spoilers***)

The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

The Hunger Games (The Hunger Games, #1)The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


This is a superb book! I absolutely loved it. The thing that makes it so good is because it is plausable. Though it's not set in the world as we know it, you could see something like this happening. The characters are riveting and spell-binding. So much passion and drive you feel for them, for their suffering, anxiety... everything. It makes you wonder how people could ever treat another human that way, and yet, it wouldn't surprise you if it did happen. You realize the depths of darkness that a person is capable of. But, These are all reasons why the story is so captivating.



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Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins

Catching Fire (The Hunger Games, #2)Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Again, Suzanne Collins has done a fabulous job. She continues the story she introduced in The Hunger Games, only to see after all the suffering and trials the characters have been through, they will just see more. Picking up the story from their escape from harm to only realize it is so much worse than it was before. Introducing even darker characters and plots and bringing a culmination where they must decide what to do next. Will they fight or flee? Will they live through it? Could it possibly get worse if they fight? or if they flee? Will they ever see peace and quiet... I suggest you go get your keys and drive to the store, and BUY THIS BOOK! (and of course read, IMMEDIATLY!)



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Mockingjay (Hunger Games, #3)Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


So this is the conclusion to The Hunger Games trilogy. The story begins in The Hunger Games (book 1)by introducing a family, who have already suffered the loss of a father. Then, to make matters worse the youngest sister, Primrose is selected to compete in the Hunger Games. But Katniss, the elder sister (and main provider), volunteers to go in her place and possibly lose her life as well. Alongside her a boy named Peeta is selected to enter. Apparently he has been in love with her for a while, and he declares his love to the nation just before the Games begin (Katniss believes it is just a ploy to help them survive the games). Throughout the games you realize he meant it, and though the Games can only have one survivor (he tries to ensure it is her). They work the system to both survive. Which angers the Capitol- the ruling government, to the point that they are now trying to find a way to have them killed. Enter the Quarter Quells, (in book 2- Catching Fire). Katniss is again entered into the Games, along with other Victors of previous Games. She swears to protect Peeta because she believes he is the better person of the two. The other Victors and the Rebels have another plan, they want her to be their spokesperson for the war to come, so they break her from the Games. Mockingjay (book 3), now she has to decide what she will do, be the voice and face of the rebels against the Capitol? and possibly be used by yet another government for control? Meanwhile, Peeta was captured and is being tortued and used against her. Will she help the Rebels, will Peeta survive? Will the Capitol be brought down? Can they ever have peace, and hope for a good future? This book will make you sad, angry, happy and so much more. You hope for their cause, yet wonder if it's all worth it. The sacrifices and pain they suffer, could it be ended? Will the new government actually be any better? Will Katniss and Peeta ever have their own happily ever afters?



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Friday, December 24, 2010

Midnight Riot

I really enjoyed this book, though it's not my normal genre so I thought I'd share my review.

Midnight Riot (Peter Grant, #1)
by Ben Aaronovitch


I recieved this book from a first reads giveaway. It was a fabulous read. So many twists and unexpected turns. As you read you begin to develop ideas of what you thinks is happening, only to find, you're wrong. The way the main character was written made you feel his anxiety, pain and excitement. It was not a boring and predictable read, it keeps you enthralled to the end. The idea of magic in this book makes you feel like it really could be real, hidden in secret waiting to be discovered. It could be something anyone can learn, given the right circumstances. Magic is something in all of us, just waiting to be tapped. My recomendation, is anyone who enjoys an exciting action packed book that will keep you guessing and hoping, pick this one up, you won't be disappointed.
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Wednesday, December 22, 2010

Awsomeness

Check out this blog and the giveaways!

Tuesday, December 21, 2010

Midwinters eve giveaway!

okay so there is an awsome giveaay going on with over 100 blogs participating, check it out:
http://iamareadernotawriter.blogspot.com/p/midwinters-eve-giveaway-hop.html

Tuesday, December 14, 2010

AtU

Okay so there is this amazing giveaway contest going on from the author of Across the Universe, she is giving out 100 prizes!!!! So, check it out:
http://bethrevis.blogspot.com/2010/12/epic-contest-of-epic.html