Month: May 2014

BEA Recap Day 2

BEA Recap Day 2

I’m too tired to do a long post about today, but I thought I’d come do a little update.  Today the mad rush truly began.  But, surprisingly, it wasn’t as crazy as I thought it would be.  Maybe it’s because I went in with a pretty low-key attitude, but I didn’t feel terribly overwhelmed.  I think it helped a lot that I met up with some really awesome bloggers who made the day incredibly fun. […]

Posted May 30, 2014 in BEA, Book Events / 0 Comments
BEA Recap Day 1

BEA Recap Day 1

Travel Woes So, I made it through Day #1 of my very first BEA!!!  It was looking a little touch and go there for a while, since my flight was delayed by about 2 hours (and some flights from Chicago to NYC were cancelled).  I was just praying that I would make it here at all!  My poor roommate (Jennifer from Live to Read, Read to Live) flew all the way in from Ireland and […]

Posted May 29, 2014 in BEA, Book Events / 21 Comments
ARC Review & Giveaway – My Last Kiss by Bethany Neal

ARC Review & Giveaway – My Last Kiss by Bethany Neal

  Title: My Last Kiss Author: Bethany Neal Release Date: June 10, 2014 Pages: 368 Goodreads Rating: 3.87/5 Stars My Rating: 4/5 Stars My Content Rating: YA (Nothing more than kissing, Some violence) Genre: YA Paranormal Summary from Goodreads:  What if your last kiss was with the wrong boy?  Cassidy Haines remembers her first kiss vividly. It was on the old covered bridge the summer before her freshman year with her boyfriend of three years, Ethan Keys. But her last kiss–the one she shared with […]

Posted May 28, 2014 in Giveaways (Ended), Reviews / 0 Comments
Review – Starcursed by Nandini Bajpai

Review – Starcursed by Nandini Bajpai

  Title: Starcursed Author: Nandini Bajpai Release Date: November 3, 2013 Pages: 284 Goodreads Rating: 4.08/5 Stars My Rating: 5/5 Stars My Content Rating: YA (Nothing more than kissing) Summary from Goodreads:  In the ancient city of Ujjayani, the planets align to decide the fate of two starcursed lovers. Born under the curse of Mars, brilliant and beautiful Leelavati, daughter of the famed astronomer Bhaskarya Acharya of Ujjayani, knows she can never wed. But when her childhood playmate, the handsome and rich Rahul Nagarseth, […]

Posted May 27, 2014 in Reviews / 1 Comment
Review – These Broken Stars by Amie Kaufman and Meagan Spooner

Review – These Broken Stars by Amie Kaufman and Meagan Spooner

  I won this book back in December and have been dying to read it ever since. Don’t know why it took me so long!  This book was awesome! These Broken Stars is an amazing YA sci-fi/fantasy romance.  The story follows Lilac and Tarver as they struggle to survive after their spacecraft crashes.  They are left to make their way across a hostile planet, completely alone, searching for rescue. But the planet seems to be […]

Posted May 26, 2014 in All-Time Favorites, Reviews / 0 Comments
Sunday Post & Giveaways Galore – 5/25/14

Sunday Post & Giveaways Galore – 5/25/14

The Sunday Post is a weekly meme hosted by Kimba @ Caffeinated Book Reviewer ~ It’s a chance to share news~ A post to recap the past week on my blog and share news about what’s coming up in the week ahead.  Last week on FYFA:It’s been so nice to finally see the sunshine here in Chicagoland!  I’ve been working hard to get ready for BEA and I CAN’T WAIT!  Here’s what you may have missed this […]

Posted May 25, 2014 in Sunday Post / 0 Comments
Feature & Follow Friday – Convince Your Friends!

Feature & Follow Friday – Convince Your Friends!

Gain new followers and make new friends with the Book Blogger Feature & Follow! This is a blog hop that allows bloggers to gain new followers and find some awesome new blogs to follow themselves! The Feature & Follow is hosted by TWO hosts, Parajunkee of Parajunkee’s View and Alison of Alison Can Read. Each host has a blog that they feature each week!   So, if you’re a blogger, come join in on the fun!   Here’s […]

Posted May 23, 2014 in Feature and Follow / 0 Comments
Review & $25 Giveaway – Missing Lily by Annette K. Larsen

Review & $25 Giveaway – Missing Lily by Annette K. Larsen

Tour Schedule Title: Missing Lily Author: Annette K. Larsen Release Date: May 15th, 2014 Pages: 259 Goodreads Rating: 4.32/5 Stars My Rating: 4/5 Stars My Content Rating: PG (Nothing more than kissing; Some mild violence) Summary from Goodreads: “You don’t know who I am,” I whispered. He didn’t move—either away from me, or closer—and after an interminable moment, I stepped back and hurried out of the house. He didn’t follow me as I fled into the night. Lylin is not used to being alone—much […]

Posted May 21, 2014 in Giveaways (Ended), Reviews / 0 Comments
Review – Falling from the Sky by Nikki Godwin

Review – Falling from the Sky by Nikki Godwin

Title: Falling from the Sky Author: Nikki Godwin Release Date: February 21, 2014 Pages: 217 Goodreads Rating: 4.47/5 Stars My Rating: 4.5/5 Stars My Content Rating: YA (LGBT; Nothing more than kissing between the main characters; Sex is discussed by other characters, but not shown) Summary from Goodreads:  All stability in sixteen-year-old Ridge McCoy’s life crashed and burned in the plane crash that killed his dad. This summer-long basketball camp is his chance to improve his skills and escape his problems back home. But […]

Posted May 19, 2014 in Reviews / 1 Comment
Sunday Post & Giveaways Galore – 5/18/14

Sunday Post & Giveaways Galore – 5/18/14

The Sunday Post is a weekly meme hosted by Kimba @ Caffeinated Book Reviewer ~ It’s a chance to share news~ A post to recap the past week on my blog and share news about what’s coming up in the week ahead.  Last week on FYFA:Here’s what you may have missed this past week on FYFA: Blog Tour Sign Up – Still spots open on the tour, so join us if you enjoy NA! Cinder by Marissa Meyer (review) […]

Posted May 18, 2014 in Sunday Post / 0 Comments