Waiting On Wednesday: "The Golden Lily."

"Waiting on Wednesday" is a weekly event hosted at Breaking The Spine that spotlights an upcoming release that you're eagerly awaiting.

This week I chose "The Golden Lily" by Richelle Mead. I recently finished "Bloodlines" and loved it! I'm a huge fan of Richelle Mead! I was so bummed when The Vampire Academy series came to end, so having this spin-off is a dream come true, plus it has such an amazing plot line all on its own.

Synopsis:  Tough, brainy alchemist Sydney Sage and doe-eyed Moroi princess Jill Dragomir are in hiding at a human boarding school in the sunny, glamorous world of Palm Springs, California. The students--children of the wealthy and powerful--carry on with their lives in blissful ignorance, while Sydney, Jill, Eddie, and Adrian must do everything in their power to keep their secret safe. But with forbidden romances, unexpected spirit bonds, and the threat of Strigoi moving ever closer, hiding the truth is harder than anyone thought. Populated with new faces as well as familiar ones, Richelle Mead's breathtaking Bloodlines series explores all the friendship, romance, battles, and betrayals that made the #1 New York Times bestselling Vampire Academy series so addictive. In this second book, the drama is hotter, the romances are steamier, and the stakes are even higher. 

Publication date: June 12th, 2012.

Updates // Giveaway WINNER!!

I haven't been blogging as much lately because I've been so busy, but as always I've found spare time to read. I've read some amazing books lately, so I thought I'd at least post about them in case I don't get a chance to review all of them! However, I have reviewed "Insurgent" which can be found here. The other two books I've been obsessing over are "City of Lost Souls" by Cassandra Clare and "The Last Echo" by Kimberly Derting. Both of these books are part of a series. Cassandra Clare's "City of Lost Souls" belongs to The Mortal Instruments series and Kimberly Derting's "The Last Echo" belongs to The Body Finder series. If you haven't read any of these books, I really, really recommend you do. They're phenomenal and I gave both of these books five stars. These books always leave me wanting more. I get so involved and attached to the characters, it's captivating!!

My latest giveaway was a Beth Revis giveaway offering both "Across The Universe" and "A Million Suns" as the prize. I've got the winner... Please contact me if you haven't done so, my contact information is in the sidebar. Congratulations!!



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Insurgent Review.

Name - Insurgent.

Author - Veronica Roth.

Publisher - HarperTeen.

Rating - Five Stars.

Theme Song - "Eyes Open" - Taylor Swift.

Synopsis: One choice can transform you—or it can destroy you. But every choice has consequences, and as unrest surges in the factions all around her, Tris Prior must continue trying to save those she loves—and herself—while grappling with haunting questions of grief and forgiveness, identity and loyalty, politics and love. Tris's initiation day should have been marked by celebration and victory with her chosen faction; instead, the day ended with unspeakable horrors. War now looms as conflict between the factions and their ideologies grows. And in times of war, sides must be chosen, secrets will emerge, and choices will become even more irrevocable—and even more powerful. Transformed by her own decisions but also by haunting grief and guilt, radical new discoveries, and shifting relationships, Tris must fully embrace her Divergence, even if she does not know what she may lose by doing so.


First of all, the characters intoxicate me, you can't not fall in love with them. I felt like I was emotionally attached to the entire storyline, each twist and turn throughout the story had me on the edge of my seat. This book is full of action and adventure, but it's also full or turmoil and betrayl. I really enjoyed the character development, Veronica Roth did an amazing job at allowing the characters to grow with the story and make it more realistic emotionally. The main character, Tris, or Beatrice rather becomes so jaded in this book, she takes on this new role as a complete martyr. She's sick with grief for the death of a friend and feels like his blood is on her hands when it wasn't her fault. She feels as if her parents died in vain because nothing of what they were trying to accomplish was followed through. Beatrice goes on this mind trip where she becomes reckless and depressed, she feels weak and can't accept the love around her while in the midst of a great battle. She takes it upon herself to make sure in no uncertain terms that everything is made right, that her enemies will fall, and that she wont let herself die in the wake of tragedy. Beatrice gets her strength back again, she fights her way through hell, fire, and brimstone. The factions were extremely well written, I really love the premise of them.


My other favorite character which I'm sure is most people's as well is Four, or rather Tobias. To me Tobias is the epitome of strength, he has his flaws and bitter endings, but he never backs down from anything or anyone. He's this complete and total badass but his weakness is Beatrice. My heart soared every single time he came to her rescue or gave her the motivation to see things through. Even when the two of them weren't seeing eye to eye they still managed to be there when it really mattered. Their love is nothing short of beatiful, I just can't get enough of it.


The enemies in Insurgent aren't even your typical "evil"... I think they soar straight past that. I don't know how many times I literally wanted to jump inside this story and hit someone. It was serious busniness. Those people disgust me and some enemies that are presented in Insurgent are so mindblowing that I literally never, ever saw it coming. At the same time, some alliances were formed that I never saw coming either. This book was unpredictable and I loved it. The ending was crucial, I was hanging by a thread... still am. I cannot wait for the continuation of this story, I'm going to mark it on my calendar. If you haven't read Divergent or Insurgent, you must go do that; what are you doing with your life?


Also, leave a comment letting me know what faction you're in! I'm "Candor," but I have a pretty good idea that if I actually took the test that I end up being Divergent. I'm insanely indecisive and have several personality traits. However, I'll take Candor.

My Top Five New Releases In May:

There are a ton of fabulous books coming out this month. I doubt I could make a post big enough to display the massive amount of awesome this month is for book lovers. These are the books that I'm absolutely looking forward to and plan on buying as soon as they release!


May 1st, Insurgent - Veronica Roth. Synopsis:One choice can transform you—or it can destroy you. But every choice has consequences, and as unrest surges in the factions all around her, Tris Prior must continue trying to save those she loves—and herself—while grappling with haunting questions of grief and forgiveness, identity and loyalty, politics and love. 
Tris's initiation day should have been marked by celebration and victory with her chosen faction; instead, the day ended with unspeakable horrors. War now looms as conflict between the factions and their ideologies grows. And in times of war, sides must be chosen, secrets will emerge, and choices will become even more irrevocable—and even more powerful. Transformed by her own decisions but also by haunting grief and guilt, radical new discoveries, and shifting relationships, Tris must fully embrace her Divergence, even if she does not know what she may lose by doing so.

New York Times bestselling author Veronica Roth's much-anticipated second book of the dystopian Divergent series is another intoxicating thrill ride of a story, rich with hallmark twists, heartbreaks, romance, and powerful insights about human nature.

May 8th, City of Lost Souls - Cassandra Clare.

Synopsis: The demon Lilith has been destroyed and Jace has been freed from her captivity. But when the Shadowhunters arrive to rescue him, they find only blood and broken glass. Not only is the boy Clary loves missing–but so is the boy she hates, Sebastian, the son of her father Valentine: a son determined to succeed where their father failed, and bring the Shadowhunters to their knees. 

No magic the Clave can summon can locate either boy, but Jace cannot stay away—not from Clary. When they meet again Clary discovers the horror Lilith’s dying magic has wrought—Jace is no longer the boy she loved. He and Sebastian are now bound to each other, and Jace has become what he most feared: a true servant of Valentine’s evil. The Clave is determined to destroy Sebastian, but there is no way to harm one boy without destroying the other. Will the Shadowhunters hesitate to kill one of their own?

Only a small band of Clary and Jace’s friends and family believe that Jace can still be saved — and that the fate of the Shadowhunters’ future may hinge on that salvation. They must defy the Clave and strike out on their own. Alec, Magnus, Simon and Isabelle must work together to save Jace: bargaining with the sinister Faerie Queen, contemplating deals with demons, and turning at last to the Iron Sisters, the reclusive and merciless weapons makers for the Shadowhunters, who tell them that no weapon on this earth can sever the bond between Sebastian and Jace. Their only chance of cutting Jace free is to challenge Heaven and Hell — a risk that could claim any, or all, of their lives.

And they must do it without Clary. For Clary has gone into the heart of darkness, to play a dangerous game utterly alone. The price of losing the game is not just her own life, but Jace’s soul. She’s willing to do anything for Jace, but can she even still trust him? Or is he truly lost? What price is too high to pay, even for love? 

May 22nd, Of Posiedon - Anna Banks. Synopsis: Galen is the prince of the Syrena, sent to land to find a girl he’s heard can communicate with fish. Emma is on vacation at the beach. When she runs into Galen—literally, ouch!—both teens sense a connection. But it will take several encounters, including a deadly one with a shark, for Galen to be convinced of Emma’s gifts. Now, if he can only convince Emma that she holds the key to his kingdom... Told from both Emma and Galen’s points of view, here is a fish-out-of-water story that sparkles with intrigue, humor, and waves of romance

May 22nd, Fated - Alyson Noel. Synopsis:Lately strange things have been happening to Daire Santos. Animals follow her, crows mock her, and glowing people appear out of nowhere. Worried that Daire is having a nervous breakdown, her mother packs her off to stay in the dusty plains of Enchantment, New Mexico with a grandmother she’s never met. There she crosses paths with Dace, a gorgeous guy with unearthly blue eyes who she’s encountered before...but only in her dreams. And she’ll get to know her grandmother—a woman who recognizes Daire’s bizarre episodes for what they are. A call to her true destiny as a Soul Seeker, one who can navigate between the worlds of the living and the dead. Her grandmother immediately begins teaching her to harness her powers—but it’s an art that must be mastered quickly. Because Dace’s brother is an evil shape-shifter who’s out to steal her powers. Now Daire must embrace her fate as a Soul Seeker and find out if Dace is one guy she’s meant to be with...or if he’s allied with the enemy she’s destined to destroy.

May 29th, Dreamless - Josephine Angelini. Synopsis: As the only Scion that can enter Hades at will, Helen descends to the Underworld in search of a way to overcome the Furies and end the cycle of revenge that has cursed the Scions. But she’s running out of time. Each descent weakens her both in mind and spirit. A mysterious stranger might be her only salvation, but the price may be her love for Lucas Delos. As an unforgettable love triangle emerges, Josephine Angelini’s compelling saga becomes ever more intricate and spellbinding. The eagerly awaited sequel to the internationally bestselling Starcrossed, Dreamless delivers with a huge emotional impact that will leave readers satisfied—and longing for more


Which books are YOU looking forward to most this month?? Any recommendations? 

Angeline Kace Street Team: Are YOU an Awesome?

[Currently for book bloggers only!]
I was approached with a wonderful opportunity that I'm proud to share with you all. The ever so lovely author Angeline Kace is creating a street team and is looking for recruits! Her street team will provide an all access pass into her ARCs, published works, giveaways, contests, special excerpts and tons of other amazing things. Angeline's street team will also be acknowledged in the pages of her upcoming book "Enemy Within." This is a fantastic group to be a part of and I hope you'll join us!

It's very simple, all you have to do is join the group, keep track of the groups newsletters and emails, promote Angeline Kace and help spread the hype about her work. If you want access to all these amazing perks, I suggest you jump on the bandwagon.

There's more information on Angeline's blog: here.

If you're unfamiliar with Angeline's work, do yourself a favor and catch up with "Descended By Blood."

Synopsis: Brooke Keller is a high school junior who has never spent much time living in one place. She is finally in a town long enough to almost snag the boy of her dreams, until her life is threatened after killing a fanged man in his attempt to kidnap her. Brooke begins a dangerous journey in an effort to find out who is after her and how to stop them. In a world with powerful and prejudiced vampires, Brooke must tap into the side of her that she never knew existed at the risk of losing her life in order to save it.

If you want to see more about Angeline, follow her on Twitter!

OKAY: Time for the good stuff. Click THIS LINK RIGHT HERE to join the group, fill out the page, sign on the dotted line, and let Angeline know who referred you. [AKA, me. Cary.] Thanks so much guys! Don't let this pass you by!! Once again,

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Waiting On Wednesday: "Tempest Unleashed."

"Waiting on Wednesday" is a weekly event hosted at Breaking The Spine that spotlights an upcoming release that you're eagerly awaiting.

This week I chose "Tempest Unleashed" by Tracy Deebs. I fell in love with the first book, "Tempest Rising" so much so that I wanted this sequel in my hands before I even turned the last page. I just loved the story, I thought it was beautiful and captivating. I've always been drawn to the sea, so anything with mermaids already has me hooked. I'm weird like that. Feast your eyes upon this:

 Synopsis:"Tempest Maguire is happy with her decision to embrace her mermaid nature and live among her mother’s clan within the ocean’s depths. Even though training to one day ascend the throne for the aging mermaid queen is rigorous, she finds refuge in the arms of Kona, the selkie who first opened her up to her mermaid side. But when word comes that one of her brothers has been gravely injured on land, Tempest immediately rushes to his side—which also brings her back to her old flame, Mark. And in her absence, a deadly battle begins raging at the hands of Tempest’s old nemesis, the sea witch Tiamat. As the dangerous war erupts, Tempest’s two loves—Kona and Mark, sea and land—will collide for the first time, both to protect her and to force her to choose." 
Publication date: June 5th, 2012.

PLUS - How extremely beautiful is this cover?! I mean, Tempest is practically Malibu Barbie. Amazing.



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