New To Shelves (#8) - The One With S&S!

 

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:

 

 

 

Sorry guys for no pictures this time! My phone died by the time I did this post and my camera ran out of battery. So I'll be posting up covers rather than a picture of this week's haul :)

 

 

 

Lovely, Dark, and Deep by Amy Mcnamara (FRom S&S, what a big surprise! I didn't know how they got this to me! First ever book sent from S&S here and I'm so happy!)

The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater (Won from Teenreads - Also it was signed and personlized by Maggie herself! I'll show you guys in my October TBR Pile Post)

The Fault In Our Stars by John Green (Bought)

 

 

What's Up Next Week On The Blog?

 

October TBR Pile

The Bookshelves First Survey!

250 Follower Giveaway

The Raven Boys - Review

Speechless - Review

 

 

BIG Thanks to Simon and Schuster and Teenreads!

Now what's New To Your Shelves?

 



The EPIC Finale: The Reckoning - Kelley Armstrong

The Reckoning by Kelley Armstrong
Date Released: April 6th 2010

Publisher: Harper Collins

Pages:  391 pages

Date Read: August 12, 2012

Format: Hardcover

Source: Library

Goodreads Synopsis:  My name is Chloe Saunders. I'm fifteen, and I would love to be normal.

But normal is one thing I'm not.

For one thing, I'm having these feelings for a certain antisocial werewolf and his sweet-tempered brother--who just happens to be a sorcerer--but, between you and me, I'm leaning toward the werewolf.

Not normal.

My friends and I are also on the run from an evil corporation that wants to get rid of us--permanently.

Definitely not normal.

And finally, I'm a genetically altered necro-mancer who can raise the dead, rotting corpses and all, without even trying.

As far away from normal as it gets.

From Goodreads



My Review:

Tagline: "Kelley Armstrong will blow you away with all the actio, hype, and romance she binds in her last book!"

 

Asdfghjkl, I FINALLY read The Reckoning by Kelley Armstrong and I'm literally still thinking about it! Kelley Armstrong takes you on a wild ride of emotions, action, and a touch of romance with Derek and Simon. I think by far one of the best books in this series. I love how its so easy to pick up her books like this one and just keep on reading without being way too much a "heavy paranormal" read and now this series is a must read! *head nods*

 





 

Right away The Reckoning starts where The Awakening left off, and I liked that about all of these books. Chloe and her friends just found Andrew and they on there way to head to his house planning before the Edison Group takes them back as there genetically altered paranormals. Chloe was just as fun and serious and I loved how she still stayed they same and true to herself! I'll definitly miss her as an amazing character, and knows how to take control of the story.

 

Of of the best parts of the book was the pacing. Really, no doubt she moves it up a notch from The Awakening and she grips you into her world you don't want to miss a second of this book!

 

Kelley Armstrong really didn't hold back on the last book! She amps up the pace and moves really fast till you are like "What?! I already finished?"  All the characters where amzing, like Tori who grew less annoying; Derek, who finally shows his feeling; and Simon the nerdy kid. But the ending? I knew that it could have been so much better and it wasn't something I expected but wanted a little more.  I think Kelley could have pushed the creativity envelope a little more, just because I was unhappy about the ending. 

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Captivating, amazing, and writen well; The Reckoning by Kelley Armstrong is a book I won't forget and definitly pick up this series if you are a paranormal junkie!

 

Read My Review Of The Summoning HERE

Read My Review Of The Awkening HERE

 



Kicking Off October With - The Elite by Kiera Cass Cover!

 

It's finally here!! The cover for The Eilte by Kiera Cass! Book #2 in The Selection series and I have to say I'm so BLOWN AWAY by it! 0_0 Just look at it, all the reds popping out and the tagline: "35 Girls Came To The Palace Only 6 Remain" who wouldn't just picked up this? Now after my gushing here's the sypnosis:

Goodreads Synopsis:  

The hotly-anticipated sequel to the New York Times bestseller The Selection.

Thirty-five girls came to the palace to compete in the Selection. All but six have been sent home. And only one will get to marry Prince Maxon and be crowned princess of Illea.

America still isn’t sure where her heart lies. When she’s with Maxon, she’s swept up in their new and breathless romance, and can’t dream of being with anyone else. But whenever she sees Aspen standing guard around the palace, and is overcome with memories of the life they planned to share. With the group narrowed down to the Elite, the other girls are even more determined to win Maxon over—and time is running out for America to decide.

Just when America is sure she’s made her choice, a devastating loss makes her question everything again. And while she’s struggling to imagine her future, the violent rebels that are determined to overthrow the monarchy are growing stronger and their plans could destroy her chance at any kind of happy ending

From Goodreads

Now who's excited?! I'm definitly know I'll be picking this up ASAP :)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

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