Review: Spark (Elemental #2) by Brigid Kemmerer

Title: Spark Series: Elemental (Book #2) Author: Brigid Kemmerer Release Date: 201 Pages: 345, Paperback Goodreads Rating: 4.29 stars My Rating: 4/5 stars Content Rating: PG-13? (Not much more than kissing) Summary from Goodreads: Gabriel Merrick plays with fire. Literally. Sometimes he can even control it. And sometimes he can’t. Gabriel has always had his brothers to rely on, especially his twin, Nick. But when an arsonist starts wreaking havoc on their town, all the signs point to Gabriel. Only he’s not doing it. […]

Posted August 18, 2013 in Reviews / 0 Comments

Feature & Follow Friday – What I’ve Learned

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 today’s question […]

Posted August 17, 2013 in Feature and Follow / 0 Comments

A to Z Book Survey

Jamie over at The Perpetual Page-Turner put together this awesome book survey and I thought I’d join in the fun! Make sure you check out Jamie’s blog because she has lots of really great unique posts! And, if you like what you see, join in and post your own answers to the survey! Author you’ve read the most books from: Robin Hobb – She’s my absolute favorite fantasy author.(Want an easy way to figure this […]

Posted August 16, 2013 in Uncategorized / 0 Comments

Review – Lola and the Boy Next Door by Stephanie Perkins

Title: Lola and the Boy Next Door Series: Companion novel to Anna and the French Kiss Author: Stephanie Perkins Release Date: September 29, 2011 Pages: 338, Hardcover Goodreads Rating: 4.00 stars My Rating: 3.5/5 stars Content Rating: PG-13 (Nothing more than kissing actually shown, although characters are having sex) Summary from Goodreads: Budding designer Lola Nolan doesn’t believe in fashion…she believes in costume. The more expressive the outfit–more sparkly, more fun, more wild–the better. But even though Lola’s style is outrageous, she’s a […]

Posted August 12, 2013 in Reviews / 0 Comments

Sunday Post 8/11/13

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: I took a little break for a few days this week while my husband and I took a trip downtown (Chicago). It was nice to have a little getaway away from […]

Posted August 12, 2013 in Sunday Post / 0 Comments

Waiting on Wednesday – Iron Traitor by Julie Kagawa

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly event hosted by Breaking the Spine that spotlights the upcoming releases that we’re most looking forward to. Here are my picks – books that are coming out soon! Ooooh! I am SO excited for the next book in the Iron Fey series! I just requested it on Netgalley and I really, really hope I’m approved. This is one book that I won’t put off reading! Iron Traitor Julie KagawaRelease date: October 29th, 2013In […]

Posted August 7, 2013 in Waiting on Wednesday / 0 Comments

Sunday Post 8/4/13

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: The End of Athens by Anthony Karakai (spotlight & guest post) Scent of Salvation by Annie Nicholas (review) You Are Mine by Janeal Falor (book blitz & giveaway) – still time to win! […]

Posted August 4, 2013 in Sunday Post / 2 Comments

Feature & Follow Friday – DNF

Posted August 3, 2013 in Feature and Follow / 0 Comments

Review: Storm (Elemental #1) by Brigid Kemmerer (Plus Mini-Reviews of Books #0.5 & #1.5)

Storm by Brigid Kemmerer Series: Elemental #1 Published by Kensington Books in 2012 Genres: Young Adult, Paranormal Pages: 432 Source: Library My content rating: YA (The book contains a few sexual situations, including an attempted rape, but nothing is described in any detail) My rating: Becca Chandler is suddenly getting all the guys all the ones she doesn’t want. Ever since her ex-boyfriend spread those lies about her. Then she saves Chris Merrick from a beating in the school parking lot. […]

Posted August 2, 2013 in All-Time Favorites, Reviews / 9 Comments

August Random Read – Inside Out by Maria V. Snyder

It’s time for my August Random Read (a fun meme hosted by I’m Loving Books). The idea is to pick one random book out of your Goodreads To-Read list (using Random.org) to read within the month. As I mention every month, I am in love with this meme! This is such a great way to make sure that I actually read some of those books that have been in my TBR list for eons. Last month’s random pick was Thorn […]

Posted August 2, 2013 in Random Reads / 15 Comments