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First of all I'd like to thank everyone who took the time to enter: My First Giveaway! I wish I could give you all a prize! But there can only be one winner.......... Karen @ I Read to Escape Congratulations!!! I have sent you a confirmation email and once you reply to that, I will be able to send you your prize: Insatiable by Meg Cabot!!! Woo-Hoo!!! **throws confetti** Woot-Woot-Woot!!! **throws more confetti** Okay, I'm done. :)) **cleans up all the confetti** -KWB

This blog hop is brought to you by Crazy For Books “Highlight one book you have received this week (for review, from the library, purchased at the store, etc.) that you can’t wait to dig into!” This week I went down to my local library and was wandering the shelves when I found (drum-roll please): Being by Kevin Brooks Synopsis: It was just supposed to be a routine exam. But when the doctors snake the fiber-optic tube down Robert Smith's throat, what they discover doesn't make medical sense. Plastic casings. Silver filaments. Moving metal parts. In his naked, anesthetized state on the operating table, Robert hears the surgeons' shocked comments: "What the hell is that?" "It's me," Robert thinks, "and I've got to get out of here." Armed with a stolen automatic and the videotape of his strange organs, he manages to escape, and to embark on an orphan's violent odyssey to find out exactly who--exactly what--he is. Sounds great, right??...

Title: A Walk to Remember Author: Nicholas Sparks Publisher: Warner Books Publication Date: September 1, 2004 Synopsis: Every April, when the wind blows from the sea and mingles with the scent of lilacs, Landon Carter remembers his last year at Beaufort High. It was 1958, and Landon had already dated a girl or two. He even swore that he had once been in love. Certainly the last person in town he thought he'd fall for was Jamie Sullivan, the daughter of the town's Baptist minister. A quiet girl who always carried a Bible with her schoolbooks, Jamie seemed content living in a world apart from the other teens. She took care of her widowed father, rescued hurt animals, and helped out at the local orphanage. No boy had ever asked her out. Landon would never have dreamed of it. Then a twist of fate made Jamie his partner for the homecoming dance, and Landon Carter's life would never be the same. Being with Jamie would show him the depths of the human heart and lead him to a ...

"In My Mailbox" is a meme created by Kristi at The Story Siren that features books I've received/purchased/borrowed during the current week. From Simon & Schuster, I got: Fury by Elizabeth Miles Clean by Amy Reed Drink, Slay, Love by Sarah Beth Durst Michael Vey by Richard Paul Evans -KWB

Edited: This giveaway is now over! But I would like to thank everyone that entered! :)) Since July 22 is my birthday and I've been looking for some special reason to have my first giveaway........... I figured, well here's my chance! So, the prize is going to be a pdf file ebook of Insatiable by Meg Cabot. To read pdf files you are going to have to have Adobe Reader installed on your computer. This is an international contest (the prize will be emailed to the winner)! There will be only one (1) winner! All you have to do is become a follower (unless you already are one!) and fill out the form below! The giveaway ends July 30th! Insatiable (Insatiable, #1) by Meg Cabot Synopsis: Sick of vampires? So is Meena Harper. But her boss is making her write about them anyway, even though Meena doesn’t believe in them. Not that Meena isn’t familiar with the supernatural. See, Meena Harper knows how you’re going to die (not that you’re going to believe her; no one ever does).But not even...

Okay, I know I'm kind of late (and when I say kind of late, I really mean overly late) on the release news. But, you know what they say: 'Better late than never!' So, without further ado......... I present to you this beautiful cover: Pandemonium (Delirium, #2) by Lauren Oliver Lauren Oliver captivated readers with Delirium, the first book in a thrilling dystopian trilogy in which Lena Haloway dared to fall in love with Alex and escape the cure, the government-mandated procedure that renders a person immune to the disease of love. Lena and Alex staked their lives on leaving their oppressive society, but only Lena broke free. Pandemonium continues Lena’s gripping story. After escaping from Portland, Maine, Lena makes it to the Wilds and becomes part of an Invalid community, where she transforms herself into a warrior for the resistance. A future without Alex is unimaginable, but Lena pushes forward and fights, both for him and for a world in which love is no longer consid...

Title: The Ghost and the Goth Author: Stacey Kade Series: The Ghost and the Goth, #1 Publisher: Hyperion Publication Date: June 29, 2010 Synopsis: Alona Dare–Senior in high school, co-captain of the cheerleading squad, Homecoming Queen three years in a row, voted most likely to marry a movie star… and newly dead.I’m the girl you hated in high school. Is it my fault I was born with it all-good looks, silky blond hair, a hot bod, and a keen sense of what everyone else should not be wearing? But my life isn’t perfect, especially since I died. Run over by a bus of band geeks—is there anything more humiliating? As it turns out, yes—watching your boyfriend and friends move on with life, only days after your funeral. And you wouldn’t believe what they’re saying about me now that they think I can’t hear them. To top it off, I’m starting to disappear, flickering in and out of existence. I don’t know where I go when I’m gone, but it’s not good. Where is that freaking white light already? W...

Title: Blood and Chocolate Author: Annette Curtis Klause Publisher: Delacorte Press Publication Date: August 11, 1997 Synopsis: Vivian Gandillon relishes the change, the sweet, fierce ache that carries her from girl to wolf. At sixteen, she is beautiful and strong, and all the young wolves are on her tail. But Vivian still grieves for her dead father; her pack remains leaderless and in disarray, and she feels lost in the suburbs of Maryland. She longs for a normal life. But what is normal for a werewolf? Then Vivian falls in love with a human, a meat-boy. Aiden is kind and gentle, a welcome relief from the squabbling pack. He's fascinated by magic, and Vivian longs to reveal herself to him. Surely he would understand her and delight in the wonder of her dual nature, not fear her as an ordinary human would. Vivian's divided loyalties are strained further when a brutal murder threatens to expose the pack. Moving between two worlds, she does not seem to belong in either. What...

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint Synopsis: The final chapter begins as Harry, Ron, and Hermione continue their quest of finding and destroying the Dark Lord's three remaining Horcruxes, the magical items responsible for his immortality. But as the mystical Deathly Hallows are uncovered, and Voldemort finds out about their mission, the biggest battle begins and life as they know it will never be the same again. Verdict: (Okay, I know that is a book review blog, but how could I not gush over this?!?!) This was an ahhhh-mazing end to the Harry Potter series. I am sad that it's over, but I couldn't have asked for a better ending. Go HP!!! Rating: 5/5 Stars -KWB

Title: Forbidden Author: Tabitha Suzuma Publisher : Definitions Publication Date: May 27, 2010 Synopsis: She is pretty and talented - sweet sixteen and never been kissed. He is seventeen; gorgeous and on the brink of a bright future. And now they have fallen in love. But ...They are brother and sister. Seventeen-year-old Lochan and sixteen-year-old Maya have always felt more like friends than siblings. Together they have stepped in for their alcoholic, wayward mother to take care of their three younger siblings. As defacto parents to the little ones, Lochan and Maya have had to grow up fast. And the stress of their lives--and the way they understand each other so completely--has also also brought them closer than two siblings would ordinarily be. So close, in fact, that they have fallen in love. Their clandestine romance quickly blooms into deep, desperate love. They know their relationship is wrong and cannot possibly continue. And yet, they cannot stop what feels so incredibly ri...

There will be some major inactivity on this blog from Friday, July 8 to Wednesday, July 13. This is because I will be on vacation, living it up! lol Please don't forget about me while I'm gone!!! I'll be back in just seven short days. Unfortunately, I will be bringing NO books with me to read. So, the two books I'm reading now, Possession by Elana Johnson and Forbidden by Suzuma Tabitha, will be put on hold until I get back. So until then, Goodbye! Now, I've really got to go, because I haven't finished packing yet! lol ;) -KWB

Tite: Voices of Dragons Author: Carrie Vaughn Publisher: HarperTeen Publication Date: March 16, 2010 Synopsis: On one side of the border lies the modern world: the internet, homecoming dances, cell phones. On the other side dwell the ancient monsters who spark humanity's deepest fears: dragons. Seventeen-year-old Kay Wyatt knows she's breaking the law by rock climbing near the border, but she'd rather have an adventure than follow the rules. When the dragon Artegal unexpectedly saves her life, the rules are abruptly shattered, and a secret friendship grows between them. But suspicion and terror are the legacy of human and dragon interactions, and the fragile truce that has maintained peace between the species is unraveling. As tensions mount and battles begin, Kay and Artegal are caught in the middle. Can their friendship change the course of a war? In her young-adult debut, New York Times bestselling author Carrie Vaughn presents a distinctly twenty-first-century tale...

Title: Black Wings Author: Christina Henry Series: Madeline Black, #1 Publisher: ACE Publication Date: November 30, 2010 Synopsis: As an Agent of Death, Madeline Black is responsible for escorting the souls of the dearly departed to the afterlife. It's a 24/7 job with a lousy benefits package. Maddy's position may come with magical powers and an impressive wingspan, but it doesn't pay the bills. And then there are her infuriating boss, tenant woes, and a cranky, popcorn-loving gargoyle to contend with. Things start looking up, though, when tall, dark, and handsome Gabriel Angeloscuro agrees to rent the empty apartment in Maddy's building. It's probably just a coincidence that as soon as he moves in demons appear on the front lawn. But when an unholy monster is unleashed upon the streets of Chicago, Maddy discovers powers she never knew she possessed. Powers linked to a family legacy of tarnished halos. Powers that place her directly between the light of Heaven...

Moonlight (Dark Guardian, #1) by Rachel Hawthorne Synopsis: I see him and I know what this turmoil inside of me means: He's the one. My forever. KAYLA is the nature lover, the all-American beauty who can't understand why she's so drawn to distant, brooding Lucas. Adopted as a young child, she has no way of knowing that she's inherited a terrifying-and thrilling-gene that will change her life forever. LUCAS is dangerous, gorgeous ... and a werewolf. As leader of the Dark Guardians, shape-shifters who gather deep within the state park, he has sworn to protect his pack. But when Lucas finds his true soul mate, his love could put them all in harm's way. As Lucas and Kayla struggle with their feelings for each other, a greater danger lurks: Humans have discovered the Dark Guardians and are planning their destruction. Kayla must choose between the life she knows and the love she feels certain is her destiny. Verdict: This was a great book that got me addicted to this...

Born at Midnight (Shadow Falls, #1) by C.C. Hunter Synopsis: Don’t miss this spectacular new series that will steal your heart and haunt your dreams, Welcome to Shadow Falls camp, nestled deep in the woods of a town called Fallen… One night Kylie Galen finds herself at the wrong party, with the wrong people, and it changes her life forever. Her mother ships her off to Shadow Falls—a camp for troubled teens, and within hours of arriving, it becomes painfully clear that her fellow campers aren’t just “troubled.” Here at Shadow Falls, vampires, werewolves, shapshifters, witches and fairies train side by side—learning to harness their powers, control their magic and live in the normal world. Kylie’s never felt normal, but surely she doesn’t belong here with a bunch of paranormal freaks either. Or does she? They insist Kylie is one of them, and that she was brought here for a reason. As if life wasn’t complicated enough, enter Derek and Lucas. Derek’s a half-fae who’s determined to ...

Bite Me! (Bite Me, #1) by Melissa Francis Synopsis: AJ Ashe isn't your typical seventeen-year-old vampire—as if there is such a thing! She's stuck in the middle of a huge fight between her two BFFs. Her ex-boyfriend—whom she's still totally in love with, by the way—is now her stepbrother. A former classmate—who, um, she may or may not have turned into a vampire—is stalking her. And now, apparently, the fate of humankind lies in her little undead hands. What ever happened to the good old days, when all a vampire girl had to worry about was the occasional zit and hiding her taste for blood? Verdict: I also really enjoyed Melissa's perception of vampires. It was interesting when you mix in the warlocks and then you have key holders and chosen ones! It's all very exicting! Rating: 5/5 Stars -KWB

Elsewhere by Gabrielle Zevin Synopsis: Welcome to Elsewhere. It is warm, with a breeze, and the beaches are marvelous. It’s quiet and peaceful. You can’t get sick or any older. Curious to see new paintings by Picasso? Swing by one of Elsewhere’s museums. Need to talk to someone about your problems? Stop by Marilyn Monroe’s psychiatric practice. Elsewhere is where fifteen-year-old Liz Hall ends up, after she has died. It is a place so like Earth, yet completely different. Here Liz will age backward from the day of her death until she becomes a baby again and returns to Earth. But Liz wants to turn sixteen, not fourteen again. She wants to get her driver’s license. She wants to graduate from high school and go to college. And now that she’s dead, Liz is being forced to live a life she doesn’t want with a grandmother she has only just met. And it is not going well. How can Liz let go of the only life she has ever known and embrace a new one? Is it possible that a life lived in reverse i...

Zombie Queen of Newbury High by Amanda Ashby Synopsis: Quiet, unpopular, non-cheerleading Mia is blissfully happy. She is dating super hot football god Rob, and he actually likes her and asked her to prom! Enter Samantha - cheerleading goddess and miss popularity - who starts making a move for Rob. With prom in a few days, Mia needs to act fast. So she turns to her best friend, Candice, and decides to do a love spell on Rob. Unfortunately, she ends up inflicting a zombie virus onto her whole class, making herself their leader! At first she is flattered that everyone is treating her like a queen. But then zombie hunter hottie Chase explains they are actually fattening her up, because in a few days, Mia will be the first course in their new diet. She's sure she and Chase can figure something out, but she suggests that no one wear white to prom, because things could get very messy. Verdict: I really liked this book. It was a light and funny read that I really enjoyed. :)) Rating: 3...

Strange Angels (Strange Angels, #1) by Lili St. Crow Synopsis: Dru Anderson has what her grandmother called “the touch.” (Comes in handy when you’re traveling from town to town with your dad, hunting ghosts, suckers, wulfen, and the occasional zombie.) Then her dad turns up dead—but still walking—and Dru knows she’s next. Even worse, she’s got two guys hungry for her affections, and they’re not about to let the fiercely independent Dru go it alone. Will Dru discover just how special she really is before coming face-to-fang with whatever—or whoever— is hunting her? Verdict: A great read that I thoroughly enjoyed. All I have to say is bring on number two, because the first one was action packed and left me wanting more!!! Rating: 4.5/5 Stars -KWB

Title: Unearthly Author: Cynthia Hand Series: Unearthly, #1 Publisher: HarperTeen Publication Date: January 4, 2011 Synopsis: In the beginning, there's a boy standing in the trees . . . . Clara Gardner has recently learned that she's part angel. Having angel blood run through her veins not only makes her smarter, stronger, and faster than humans (a word, she realizes, that no longer applies to her), but it means she has a purpose, something she was put on this earth to do. Figuring out what that is, though, isn't easy. Her visions of a raging forest fire and an alluring stranger lead her to a new school in a new town. When she meets Christian, who turns out to be the boy of her dreams (literally), everything seems to fall into place—and out of place at the same time. Because there's another guy, Tucker, who appeals to Clara's less angelic side. As Clara tries to find her way in a world she no longer understands, she encounters unseen dangers and choices she n...

Never Bite a Boy on the First Date by Tamara Summers Synopsis: I've got a few issues: I'm a vampire now. One of my classmates was found dead, with telltale fang marks. I didn't do it! (really!) Nobody believes me, so ... I'm going to have to find the real killer. I've already got three suspects. (three very cute suspects.) One more problem: I am seriously falling for one of them ...but what if he's the killer? Verdict: This was a really good book that I thoroughly enjoyed!!! My only objection was to the lack of a sequel. But other than that, this was a really awesome and fast-paced read that had me guessing the whole time!!! Rating: 4.5/5 Stars (I usually don't do .5 as a rating, but a 4 was too low and 5 seemed a bit too high........ so I was stuck in the middle.) -KWB

Fallen (Fallen, #1) by Lauren Kate Synopsis: There’s something achingly familiar about Daniel Grigori. Mysterious and aloof, he captures Luce Price’s attention from the moment she sees him on her first day at the Sword & Cross boarding school in sultry Savannah, Georgia. He’s the one bright spot in a place where cell phones are forbidden, the other students are all screw-ups, and security cameras watch every move. Even though Daniel wants nothing to do with Luce–and goes out of his way to make that very clear–she can’t let it go. Drawn to him like a moth to a flame, she has to find out what Daniel is so desperate to keep secret . . . even if it kills her. Verdict: I loved this book! It took me a while to finish, because it was slow going at first and I kept setting it down to read other books. But by the end of this novel, I was hooked! I will definitely be reading the sequel: Torment! Rating: 4/5 Stars -KWB

Title: The Demon Trapper's Daughter   Author: Jana Oliver Series:  The Demon Trappers, #1 Synopsis: Riley Blackthorne just needs a chance to prove herself – and that’s exactly what the demons are counting on… Seventeen-year-old Riley, the only daughter of legendary Demon Trapper, Paul Blackthorne, has always dreamed of following in her father's footsteps. The good news is, with human society seriously disrupted by economic upheaval and Lucifer increasing the number of demons in all major cities, Atlanta’s local Trappers’ Guild needs all the help they can get – even from a girl. When she’s not keeping up with her homework or trying to manage her growing crush on fellow apprentice, Simon, Riley’s out saving distressed citizens from foul-mouthed little devils – Grade One Hellspawn only, of course, per the strict rules of the Guild. Life’s about as normal as can be for the average demon-trapping teen. But then a Grade Five Geo-Fiend crashes Riley’s routine assignment at a library...

Title: Almost to Die For Author: Tate Hallaway Series:  Vampire Princess of St. Paul, #1 Publisher: NAL Publication Date: August 3, 2010 Synopsis: On her sixteenth birthday, Anastasija Parker learns that her so-called deadbeat dad is actually a vampire king. And he wants Ana to assume her rightful position at his side, in spite of the fact that she has witch's blood running through her veins-from her mother's side. Too bad witches and vampires are mortal enemies. And now Ana's parents are at each other's throats over her future. It's up to Ana to make a choice, but deciding your eternal destiny is a pretty big deal for a girl who just wants to get through high school. Verdict: This book was awesome and I can’t wait for the next installment in this fantastic series!!! :) Rating: 4/5 Stars -Kristen ♥

Title: Delirium Author: Lauren Oliver Series: Delirium, #1 Publisher: HarperTeen Publication Date: February 1, 2011 Synopsis: Before scientists found the cure, people thought love was a good thing. They didn’t understand that once love -- the deliria -- blooms in your blood, there is no escaping its hold. Things are different now. Scientists are able to eradicate love, and the governments demands that all citizens receive the cure upon turning eighteen. Lena Holoway has always looked forward to the day when she’ll be cured. A life without love is a life without pain: safe, measured, predictable, and happy. But with ninety-five days left until her treatment, Lena does the unthinkable: She falls in love. Verdict: This book was absolutely amazing!!! I know I've probably said this exact same thing for about a hundred other books; but this one book makes them all pale in comparison. This was a story that literally moved me to tears, which is something that doesn't really happ...

Forgive My Fins (Fins, #1) by Tera Lynn Childs Synopsis: Lily Sanderson has a secret, and it’s not that she has a huge crush on gorgeous swimming god Brody Bennett, who makes her heart beat flipper-fast. Unrequited love is hard enough when you’re a normal teenage girl, but when you’re half human, half mermaid like Lily, there’s no such thing as a simple crush. Lily’s mermaid identity is a secret that can’t get out, since she’s not just any mermaid – she’s a Thalassinian princess. When Lily found out three years ago that her mother was actually a human, she finally realized why she didn’t feel quite at home in Thalassinia, and she’s been living on land and going to Seaview high school ever since, hoping to find where she truly belongs. Sure, land has its problems – like her obnoxious, biker boy neighbor Quince Fletcher – but it has that one major perk – Brody. The problem is, mermaids aren’t really the casual dating type – when they “bond,” it’s for life. When Lily’s attempt to win B...