Book Spotlight: 6 Second Of Life by Tonya Fitzharris

 

Young Adult / New Adult

Title: 6 Seconds of Life

Author: Tonya Fitzharris

Date Published: 9/1/12
 

Goodreads Synopsis:  

Maura has just jumped.

Now she has precisely six seconds until she hits the water below her--just six more seconds until she is finally freed from her mundane and aimless existence. Freed of all of the regrets and disappointments that have haunted her throughout her nineteen years.

She just needs to be free.

But as she falls, the most pivotal points of her life start to replay like a movie in her head: her family falling apart, her first love, her first heartbreak, and her first betrayal. As she remembers these moments that brought her to this point, will she feel a sense of peace? Or will her death be her greatest regret?

From Goodreads

I'm really happy and excited to be on this book promo for Tonya Fitzharris's book, 6 Seconds of Life! And plus I love the cover and synopsis! :)

 

Excerpt:

I think deep down, I’ve always known it was going to end this way. I was never meant to live a long life. I accepted this fate a long time ago. I was just waiting for the right moment.

            I wanted to fall in love first.

            I wanted to experience what it was like to have a real family first.

            I wanted to know what it was like to be sincerely happy, even if it was short-lived.

            I got all of those firsts.

            And now I’m ready to move forward.

            I inch my feet closer to the open sky. And closer. Until my naked toes are peeking over the edge. The water cracks violently below me, begging for me to join in on all of the fun.

            Just a few more seconds before it’s all over.

            Until I’m free.

            I’m totally relaxed. This moment, it’s all mine. No one can take it away from me.

            I close my eyes. The sounds of high heels clicking on the walkway and cameras snapping and preserving memories and street musicians begging for spare change surround me. I breathe in their music and let it be the soundtrack to the closing credits of my life.

            I raise my arms up to my side, reaching for the skies that surround me.

            And I step into the air.

            I’m flying now.

 

About Tonya:

 



Tonya Ftizharris

 

Author Bio

Tonya Fitzharris is a writer, reader, blogger, mediocre cook, photographer, runner, Florida native, and cat lover. She used to be a Middle School English Teacher, but now she's trying out the whole novel writing thing. She lives in New Jersey with her husband and her Belgian cat named Waffles.

CONTACT

WEBSITE
TWITTER @tonyafitzharris
FACEBOOK

Purchase Links

Amazon

Barnes and Noble

Smashwords

 

So definitly check out 6 Seconds of Life and hope you enjoy this stop for Tonya's Promo Tour ;)

 

 

 



New To Shelves (#7)

 

New To Shelves is a way to share all the great book I got this whole week and to add to my TBR Pile! It also includes a roundup of what's going to happen next week on the blog. It's a new name but similar meme.

 

I'll be linking up to:

 

For Review:

 

-Fated by Alyson Noel

-Illuminate by Aimee Agresti

Both sound so good and crossing my finger that Fated does not disappoint! *crosses fingers* Illuminate looks so good and I love the cover :)

 

Library Books:

 

-Rival by Sarah Bennett Wealer (Third time reading!)

-The Goddess Test by Aimee Carter (Must get to this one. Heard so much raving over it!)

 

Coming Up On The Blog Next Week:

 

 Cover Reveals 2013 Edition and Speechless by Hannah Harrington Review

 The Raven Boys Review

 Waiting on Wednesday

The Bookshelves Mid-Survey

October TBR Pile

Also, what do you guys think about of a new meme called Prediction Friday where you can share a prediction of your latest read(s)? Any input anyone can put, it would be appreciated!

 

What's New To YOUR Shelves? (:

 





 

New To Shelves (#6)

 

New To Shelves is a way to share all the great book I got this whole week and to add to my TBR Pile! It also includes a roundup of what's going to happen next week on the blog. It's a new name but similar meme!

 

I'll be linking to Kristi's In My Mailbox, Tynga's STS, and Sunday In Bed With Hosted by Kate at Midnight Book Girl this week.

 

 

 

This Sunday I'm In Bed With:

I'm in bed with Glimmer by Phoebe Kitanidis, Speechless by Hannah Harrignton, and The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater! So so excited for Speechless, literally, I'm dying to grab it next :) I'll have a review up for The Raven Boys this week :)

 

This Week's Books:

 

 

-Such a Rush by Jennifer Echols (Library)

-The Best Night of Your (Pathetic) Life by Tara Alterando (Library)

 

 

 

-34 Pieces of You by Carmen Rodrigues (Bought)

 

 

What's New To Your Shelves? (:

 

 

 

 



Wishing More Of The Fae:The Iron King - Julie Kagawa

The Iron King by Julie Kagawa

Date Released: February 1st 2010

Publisher: Harlequin Teen

Pages: 363 pages

Date Read: September

Format: Paperback

Source: Bought at Barnes and Noble

Goodreads Synopsis:  Meghan Chase has a secret destiny; one she could never have imagined.

Something has always felt slightly off in Meghan's life, ever since her father disappeared before her eyes when she was six. She has never quite fit in at school or at home.

When a dark stranger begins watching her from afar, and her prankster best friend becomes strangely protective of her, Meghan senses that everything she's known is about to change.

But she could never have guessed the truth - that she is the daughter of a mythical faery king and is a pawn in a deadly war. Now Meghan will learn just how far she'll go to save someone she cares about, to stop a mysterious evil no faery creature dare face; and to find love with a young prince who might rather see her dead than let her touch his icy heart.

From Goodreads

My Review:

Tagline: "Meghan Chase never knew she had a hidden destiny with two lovers that could change her life forever"

 

It took a while to get to this review! :) But I've been  The Iron King was a pretty great read with all the hype of The Iron Legends and Knight, I grabbed the book, with high hopes. And...after reading it, I really wished there was more depth to the story! *backs off looking at people* Don't start chasing me because I really was disappointed on The Iron King!  :/ Meghan was super annoying and naive but still promising at parts. I was left begging for more and didn't get it in this book.

 

The Iron King starts off with the average main character, Meghan Chase who's trying to fit in at school and home. She has a secret destiny, being the daughter of a the Fae king. Like the normal YA cliches, I have to hit my head against the wall. It's was so typical and I was really wanting more to happen! And don't get me started when she is taken to the mythical land of the Fae! :/

 

Exactly...

 

But as the book went on and on to the dark world of the Fae and Nevernever, I was hooked and couldn't stop reading! Meghan grew less naive and I was smiling a lot to finally see Puck and Ash come in! Because we all know this novel isn't perfect or couldn't get a higher rating without them adding some of the romance in the air! :D I really liked both of them but I'm definitly Team Ash. He was strong, relatble and was completely different from Puck. Bit I could see the tension Julie Kagawa tried to create for a love triangle, I'm crossing my fingers gets better and more in dept. Plus I love all the adventures they had especially with Grimalkin. Those were great reads in this book I enjoyed a lot, no doubt, espcially the one in the forest!

 

All in all, The Iron King was a great read. It did surprise me in some parts but I  was really wishing more of everything here and there. But I do know Julie Kagawa has more in store for the next books and I'm really looking forward to them! Ooh and The Immortal Rules! Ahh! :)