Review: The Reckoning

The Reckoning by Kelley Armstrong



Description: Only two weeks ago, life was all too predictable. But that was before I saw my first ghost. Now along with my supernatural friends Tori, Derek, and Simon, I'm on the run from the Edison Group, which genetically altered us as part of their sinister experiment. We're hiding in a safe house that might not be as safe as it seems. We'll be gone soon anyway, back to rescue those we'd left behind and take out the Edison Group . . . or so we hope.

Credit: Amazon.ca

My thoughts: I absolutely loved this book! Out of the three this one is my favorite. I honestly don't even know where to begin.

Tori and Simon were hilarious as usual. Chloe became stronger, more powerful and finally decided who she wanted to be with. Derek...again I don't know where to begin. He is one of my favorite characters and not just in the Darkest Powers trilogy.

This book is impossible to put down and is probably the best book I have read so far this year. I want to pick it back up and reread it right now.

My rating: 5 out of 5

Review: Waking Up in The Land of Glitter

Waking Up in the Land of Glitter: A Crafty Chica Novel by Kathy Cano-Murillo

Description: With glue guns, glitter, twigs, or yarn, the ordinary can become extraordinary . . . especially at La Pachanga. Owned by Estrella "Star" Esteban's family, the restaurant has a rep for two things: good food and great art. La Pachanga brings people together-even when it looks like they couldn't be further apart.

One ill-fated evening, Star jeopardizes her family's business, her relationship with her boyfriend, and her future career. To redeem herself, she agrees to participate in a national craft competition, teaming up with her best friend, Ofelia-a secretly troubled mother whose love for crafting borders on obsession-and local celebrity Chloe Chavez-a determined television personality with more than one skeleton in her professional closet. If these unlikely allies can set aside their differences, they'll find strength they never knew they had, and learn that friendship, like crafting, is truly an art form.

Credit: Amazon.ca


My thoughts: I really enjoyed this book. I laughed and I cried (thanks to Star and Theo) which doesn't happen to often. Their relationship just got to me.
Ofie is my favorite character. I haven't been through anything that she has, yet I understand everything she was feeling.
As for Chloe, I went from wanting to smack her, to wanting to be her friend.
This book had my emotions all over the place which has made this review very hard for me to write. In the end, I would have to say that this is yet another book that I would recommed.

My rating: 3 out of 5

In My Mailbox

Happy Mothers Day!

In My Mailbox was started by The Story Siren.

Bought:




Midnight Alley by Rachel Caine
Feast of Fools by Rachel Caine
Beastly by Alex Flinn
Complete Tales & Poems by Edgar Allan Poe
The Bermudez Triangle by Maureen Johnson
Luna by Julie Anne Peters
Seraphs by Faith Hunter
Mona Lisa Awakening by Sunny
The Reckoning by Kelley Armstrong
Black Magic Sanction by Kim Harrison (FINALLY!!)
Twilight The Graphic Novel Volume 1 by Stephenie Meyer and Young Kim (my review)

Borrowed:



The Complete Plays, Poems, Novels and Stories of Oscar Wilde

Won:




Walking Up in the Land of Glitter by Kathy Cano-Murillo (thanks to Book Junkie)
Freaks and Revelations by Davida Wilis Hurwin (thanks to in BetweeN the pages)



Bookmark signed by Lisa McMann (thanks to Book Club/Crissi's Blog)

Well that's all I got this week. There would have been more but the sale our library was having was cancelled because of bad weather. *sucks*

Once again, I am sorry about the horrible pictures. I seriously need to get a new camera soon.

Review: Blade: Nightstalking

Blade Nightstalking is an exclusive comic created specifically for the Blade: Trinity DVD.

It takes place a year before the movie when Abigail Whistler meets her father. Abigail wants to hunt and kill vampires, so even though Whistler doesn't want that kind of life for his daughter, he trains her.

Eventually Abigail meets Hannibal and decides to give him a chance to take his life back.

I don't want to give too much away for those of you who haven't read it or seen the movie.

I loved it! Abigail Whistler is sexy and such a bad ass. Hannibal is, of course, hilarious. If you have the DVD and haven't read this, you have to do so.

My rating: 4 out 5

Review: Twilight The Graphic Novel Volume 1

It only took me about 10-15 minutes to read so this is going to be a short review.

I was surprised at how much I actually enjoyed it as I'm not the biggest Twilight fan to begin with. I have never read a graphic novel before either, though I have been meaning to for awhile.

Young Kim did an amazing job and every page is absolutely gorgeous. The only problem I had with it was that it came to an end so abruptly. I wish it was a little bit longer.

In the end would I recommend it to my friends? Yes, I would. It's a fast, beautiful read. I may even take a few minutes later this week and read it again.

My rating: 3 out of 5

Waiting on Wednesday/A-Z Wednesday

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Jill over at Breaking the Spine.

Spirit Bound by Richelle Mead

Release date: May 18, 2010



Dimitri gave Rose the ultimate choice. But she chose wrong...

After a long and heartbreaking journey to Dimitri's birthplace in Siberia, Rose Hathaway has finally returned to St. Vladimir's-and to her best friend, Lissa. It is nearly graduation, and the girls can't wait for their real lives beyond the Academy's iron gates to begin. But Rose's heart still aches for Dimitri, and she knows he's out there, somewhere.

She failed to kill him when she had the chance. And now her worst fears are about to come true. Dimitri has tasted her blood, and now he is hunting her. And this time he won't rest until Rose joins him... forever.

Credit: Amazon


A-Z Wednesday is a meme host by Reading at the Beach.

To join all you have to do is: Look at your books and find one with a title that starts with the letter of the week.

Post:

1. A photo of the book
2. Title and synopsis
3. Link (Amazon, Barnes and noble etc.)
4. Come back here and leave your link in the comments.

If you've already reviewed this book you can add it also.


Be sure to visit other participants to see what book they have posted and leave them a comment.


(We all love comments, don't we?)


Who knows? You may find your next "favorite" book.


THIS WEEKS LETTER IS: "M "

The book I picked is:

Monster by Christopher Pike



After her best friend is arrested for gunning down two people at a party, Mary Carlson investigates the jailed woman's claims that her victims were actually monsters. By the author of Master of Murder.

Credt: Amazon

My First Giveaway

Since my 23rd birthday is this month (May 10th), I have decided to give away a book. YAY!

A few months ago I was given two used copies of The Silence of the Lambs by Thomas Harris. The book isn't in the greatest shape but hey, it's a free book. I will send the winner the better of the two.



Sorry about the horrible picture. It's the best I can do right now.

If you are interested in winning a used copy of the Silence of the Lambs, just comment on this post with your email address. You must also be a follower.

Giveaway is open to everyone. Ends May 31st 2010. I will post the winner June 1st 2010. I will also send the winner an email. You will have 72 hours to send me your address.

Good luck guys!!