In My Mailbox (#1)

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So this is my first IMM. I got some great books this week and also won some great ones.

Bought:

The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight

Drink Slay Love

The Storteller

Fated

Obsidian

Won:

Across The Universe (Thanks to Annmarie over at Best Books)

Ebooks:

(Won this one from Rainy Day Ramblings)

What did you get this week??

Yvonne

1st Follower Giveaway!

Hey guys! So I told you I had a surprise for you. Well here it is!


As a way to get more followers to the blog and to the FB page, I've decided to do a little giveaway. This is my first giveaway so I thought I would have a good prize as a thank you to all of you for following. Unfortunately, due to money restraints, the giveaway is only open to those with an address in the UK or Ireland. But don't worry, I will have another giveaway in the near future that will be open to everyone! :)


So I suppose you want to know what the prize is, right? Well I won't hold you in suspense much longer. Here is what you can win:

Soul Screamers Series Books 1-4

Awesome right! I love this series so if you haven't read it yet then this is the giveaway for you!

I will leave the giveaway open for a month so that gives you plenty of time to enter and spread the word. 

Good luck!! :)

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Cover Reveal: Inbetween (Kissed by Death #1)

Goodreads Summary:
Since the car crash that took her father’s life three years ago, Emma’s life has been a freaky—and unending—lesson in caution. Surviving “accidents” has taken priority over being a normal seventeen-year-old, so Emma spends her days taking pictures of life instead of living it. Falling in love with a boy was never part of the plan. Falling for a reaper who makes her chest ache and her head spin? Not an option. 

It’s not easy being dead, especially for a reaper in love with a girl fate has put on his list not once, but twice. Finn’s fellow reapers give him hell about spending time with Emma, but Finn couldn’t let her die before, and he’s not about to let her die now. He will protect the girl he loves from the evil he accidentally unleashed, even if it means sacrificing the only thing he has left...his soul.


Came across the cover for this today and I have to say I'm really liking it. The synopsis has me very intrigued and I can't wait to read this book.


Due to be released August 2012

REVIEW - Caged Moon by Rachel Deagan

Title: Caged Moon
Author: Rachel Deagan
Series: Caged Moon #1
Release date: January 18th 2012
Genres: YA Paranormal Romance
Links: Goodreads / Amazon
Source: Bought ebook

Summary:
Haunted by an animal attack, seventeen year old Charlotte feels she is being followed. When she runs into a mysterious boy while camping, she’s afraid. Nothing seems right about him. Despite trying to stay away, there is an unmistakable draw to be near him. Even his scent smells familiar. But the closer she gets, the faster the secrets begin to unravel. Not only is he not human, he may have a link to her past. When Charlotte finds out someone wants her dead, she is torn between love and fear. Can she trust him to keep her safe?

3.5/5

Fantastic!! That is the only way to describe this book. I loved it so much I didn't want it to end.

I am a major fan of werewolf books and this one ticked all the right boxes. It had suspense, romance, action, and a whole lot more. I was on the edge of my seat while reading it.

The story follows Charlotte as she tries to understand what is happening to her. Ever since she was attacked by an animal when she was young, she has had the feeling of being followed. By wolves. She doesn't know whether it's post traumatic stress or if she really is being followed. Then she meets Liam. And her life is turned upside down.

This book had me hooked from the very beginning. There were so many twists and turns I didn't know what was going to happen next. The story line was amazing. It was really unique and the writing just flowed. I loved the characters, they were such a crazy group of people. I loved them all.

One thing that did annoy me though was the love story. For most of the book Charlotte keeps jumping back and forth between trusting and fearing Liam. Then all of a sudden she says she loves him. I don't get it. How can she say she loves him if she doesn't even know if she can trust him. Confusing but I got over it. Everything else in this book was amazing that I was able to overlook that little annoyance.

I don't know if this is the first of a series but I really, really, really hope it is! There were so many things left unresolved and questions left unanswered. I want more! Please let there be a second book!!

Anyone who loves a good werewolf book needs to get this one! Seriously!! :)

Teaser:
“Maybe you shouldn’t kiss me,” I whispered.
“I’d rather die.”
My chest swelled and every wall in me crumbled. 

REVIEW - Awake at Dawn by C.C. Hunter

Title: Awake at Dawn 
Author: C.C. Hunter
Series: Shadow Falls #2
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
Release date: October 11th 2011
Genres: YA Paranormal Romance
Links: Goodreads / Book Depository
Source: Bought paperback

Summary:
From the moment Kylie Galen arrived at Shadow Falls Camp, she’s had one burning question: What am I? Surrounded by vampires, werewolves, shape-shifters, fairies and witches, Kylie longs to figure out her own supernatural identity…and what her burgeoning powers mean. And now she’ll need them more than ever, because she’s being haunted by a new spirit who insists that someone Kylie knows—and loves—will die before the end of the summer. If only she only knew who she was supposed to save. And how…

But giving Kylie the most trouble is her aching heart. Gorgeous werewolf Lucas left camp with another girl, but he’s still visiting Kylie in her dreams. And Derek, a sexy half Fae who’s always been there for her when she needed him, is pushing to get more serious—and growing impatient, especially when Lucas returns. Kylie knows she needs to decide between the boys, and it’s tearing her up inside. 

Yet romance will have to wait, because something from the dark side of the supernatural world is hiding in Shadow Falls. It’s about to threaten everything she holds dear…and bring her closer to her destiny.

4/5

Loved it! This was a fantastic sequel to a great series. CC Hunter has done it again when it comes to writing a compelling and addictive read.

Kylie Galen is still trying to come to terms with being a supernatural. Although she finds some benefits to her new abilities she is still frustrated as she doesn't know exactly what she is. No one seems to know and with each passing week and questions going unanswered she becomes more and more disheartened. I really felt for Kylie. Hunter did a great job at portraying how Kylie felt and the reader is able to connect with her. You feel what she feels and you are kept guessing along with her as to what she is.

Along with this stress Kylie also feels like she is being watched. There is an evil force out there and she must figure out what it wants with her before it is too late. Add to that a ghost who keeps telling her that someone she loves is going to die unless she does something and you wonder how the girl hasn't broken down yet.

Now you can't have a good YA book without some romance. And boy is there no shortage of it here! Kylie is torn between the sweet half Fae Derek and the sexy werewolf Lucas. When Lucas returns to the camp and says he wants to pick things up with Kylie, she becomes more confused than ever. Although I really like Derek, I am Team Lucas all the way! I'm a sucker for werewolves. There is also trouble in paradise when it comes to Miranda and Perry. These two both really like each other, they both know it, but they are both two stubborn to do anything about it. Holiday has problems of her own in the form of the handsome vampire Burnett. Talk about drama!

Things start to get really interesting near the end of the book and I was clued to the page. When I finished I wanted to jump right into book 3. Can't believe I have to wait until April! I need to know what happens next!

Overall this was an enjoyable and addictive read. It had everything a YA lover could want and more. Suspense, romance, paranormal beings, humour. It's got everything. If you haven't read this series yet then you should! You will not be disappointed.

Teaser:

“A verbal ménage à trois,” Della said.
“Gross,” Miranda said.
“You wanna hear gross?” Della asked. “I just peed on my hand trying
to piss on this damned drug stick while talking on the phone to you.”
Kylie laughed. “I miss you guys.” The sound of a toilet flushing filled
the line.
“Oh, double gross,” Miranda snapped. “I told you not to flush while I
was on the phone.”