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Title: Incarnate Author: Jodi Meadows Series: Newsoul, #1 Publisher: HarperCollins Publication Date: January 31, 2012 Synopsis: NEWSOUL Ana is new. For thousands of years in Range, a million souls have been reincarnated over and over, keeping their memories and experiences from previous lifetimes. When Ana was born, another soul vanished, and no one knows why. NOSOUL Even Ana’s own mother thinks she’s a nosoul, an omen of worse things to come, and has kept her away from society. To escape her seclusion and learn whether she’ll be reincarnated, Ana travels to the city of Heart, but its citizens are suspicious and afraid of what her presence means. When dragons and sylph attack the city, is Ana to blame? HEART Sam believes Ana’s new soul is good and worthwhile. When he stands up for her, their relationship blooms. But can he love someone who may live only once, and will Ana’s enemies—human and creature alike—let them be together? Ana needs to uncover the mistake that gav

Okay you guys..... I have awesome news! We have all heard of S.R. Johannes because of her fantastic book, Untraceable . But today she a brand new book releasing, and it is *cues drumroll*............ On the Bright Side (The Starling, #1) by S.R. Johannes Synopsis: As if the devil’s food cake at her wake and the white fat pants she’s stuck wearing for eternity weren’t bad enough, fourteen year-old Gabby is quick to discover that Cirrus, the main rung of Heaven, is a far cry from the Pearly Gates. Here, SkyFones and InnerNets are all the rage. At her first Bright ceremony, G.O.D., the automated assignment system, spits out Angela Black, Gabby’s arch nemesis and longtime fencing rival. As a Bright, Gabby has to protect Angela, her assigned mortal, in order to move up through the training levels of heaven. Back on earth, Angela starts hitting on Michael, Gabby’s crush and should-have-been boyfriend. Gabby’s pranks to quell the love are harmless at first until the school dance sab

"In My Mailbox" is a meme created by Kristi at The Story Siren that features books that I've received/purchased/borrowed during the current week.  From Authors, I received: Freshman Year & Other Unnatural Disasters  by Meredith Zeitlin On The Bright Side  by S.R. Johannes -Kristen ♥

This is a meme created by Naiche @ The Book Girl Reads  where you answer a blog/book related question each week. Question: What's the worst review you've ever given to a book?   Before I begin, you should know that I really don't like giving books bad reviews because I am aware of how hard that author must have worked on it. But some books are just bad, it can't be helped. The worst review I ever gave to a book was the one I wrote for Tris & Izzie  by Mette Ivie Harrison . You see, the premise sounded wonderful and the cover was really pretty. But alas, it was all misleading and very disappointing. The beginning of the book was actually pretty good (so as to draw you in), but from there it all went downhill. But by the time I realized how horrible different it was going to be, I was already a pretty good ways in and I couldn't just abandon it. So, I finished my review and posted it HERE . And when I was done, I was grateful that I had gotten my ARC from Netga

TGIF is a weekly feature hosted by GReads! that has a different question each week. This Friday's Question: Buy or Borrow: Where do your books that you read come from? The bookstore? The library? Do you prefer to own a book, or have it on loan?     Most of the books I read come from the either Books-A-Million or Amazon. I also get quite a few books from Netgalley and authors. And, of course, I take full advantage of my public library. Honestly, I like to own books rather than just have them on loan. This because when I really love a book, I just have to own my own copy. It's an addiction.   :)) -Kristen ♥

Title: Scarlet Author: A.C. Gaughen Publisher: Walker Childrens Publication Date: February 14, 2012 Synopsis: Many readers know the tale of Robin Hood, but they will be swept away by this new version full of action, secrets, and romance. Posing as one of Robin Hood’s thieves to avoid the wrath of the evil Thief Taker Lord Gisbourne, Scarlet has kept her identity secret from all of Nottinghamshire. Only the Hood and his band know the truth: the agile thief posing as a whip of a boy is actually a fearless young woman with a secret past. Helping the people of Nottingham outwit the corrupt Sheriff of Nottingham could cost Scarlet her life as Gisbourne closes in. It’s only her fierce loyalty to Robin—whose quick smiles and sharp temper have the rare power to unsettle her—that keeps Scarlet going and makes this fight worth dying for. Verdict: When I read the premise for Scarlet, I knew immediately that I just had to read it! Because first of all, it's a story about Robin Hood and s

Hello Bloggy Followers! I am so thrilled to be participating in this virtual book tour for Victoria Foyt's new release: Save the Pearls Part One: REVEALING EDEN ! (My review is below.) Title: Revealing Eden Author: Victoria Foyt Series: Save the Pearls, #1 Publisher:  Sand Dollar Press Publication Date: January 10, 2012 Synopsis: Eden Newman must mate before her 18th birthday in six months or she'll be left outside to die in a burning world. But who will pick up her mate-option when she's cursed with white skin and a tragically low mate-rate of 15%? In a post-apocalyptic, totalitarian, underground world where class and beauty are defined by resistance to an overheated environment, Eden's coloring brands her as a member of the lowest class, a weak and ugly Pearl. If only she can mate with a dark-skinned Coal from the ruling class, she'll be safe. Just maybe one Coal sees the Real Eden and will be her salvation her co-worker Jamal has begun secretly datin

Title: Revealing Eden Author: Victoria Foyt Series: Save the Pearls, #1 Publisher: Sand Dollar Press Inc. Publication Date: January 10, 2012 Synopsis: Eden Newman must mate before her 18th birthday in six months or she'll be left outside to die in a burning world. But who will pick up her mate-option when she's cursed with white skin and a tragically low mate-rate of 15%? In a post-apocalyptic, totalitarian, underground world where class and beauty are defined by resistance to an overheated environment, Eden's coloring brands her as a member of the lowest class, a weak and ugly Pearl. If only she can mate with a dark-skinned Coal from the ruling class, she'll be safe. Just maybe one Coal sees the Real Eden and will be her salvation her co-worker Jamal has begun secretly dating her. But when Eden unwittingly compromises her father's secret biological experiment, she finds herself in the eye of a storm and thrown into the last area of rainforest, a str

"In My Mailbox" is a meme created by Kristi at The Story Siren that features books that I've received/purchased/borrowed during the current week. From Lori @ Pure Imagination , I won: An ARC of Pandemonium (Delirium, #2)  by Lauren Oliver An ARC of Incarnate (Newsoul, #1)  by Jodi Meadows From S&S Pocket, I won: Melissa Mayhue swag From Netgalley, I got: Scarlet  by A.C. Gaughen Starters (Starters, #1)  by Lissa Price Graffiti Moon  by Cath Crowley -Kristen ♥

TGIF is a weekly feature hosted by GReads! that has a different question each week. This Friday's Question: Recommend It: Which book from the last 10 you've read would you recommend to a friend? Happy Friday Everyone! This is a hard one...... Out of the last ten I've read, I'd have to recommend: Shade (Shade, #1) by Jeri Smith-Ready Synopsis:  Love ties them together. Death can't tear them apart.  Best. Birthday. Ever. At least, it was supposed to be. With Logan's band playing a critical gig and Aura's plans for an intimate after-party, Aura knows it will be the most memorable night of her boyfriend's life. She never thought it would be his last. Logan's sudden death leaves Aura devastated. He's gone. Well, sort of. Like everyone born after the Shift, Aura can see and hear ghosts. This mysterious ability has always been annoying, and Aura had wanted nothing more than to figure out why the Shift happened so she can undo it. But not wi

Title: Obsidian Author: Jennifer L. Armentrout Series: Lux, #1 Publisher: Entangled Publishing Publication Date: November 29, 2011 Synopsis: Starting over sucks. When we moved to West Virginia right before my senior year, I’d pretty much resigned myself to thick accents, dodgy internet access, and a whole lot of boring…. until I spotted my hot neighbor, with his looming height and eerie green eyes. Things were looking up. And then he opened his mouth. Daemon is infuriating. Arrogant. Stab-worthy. We do not get along. At all. But when a stranger attacks me and Daemon literally freezes time with a wave of his hand, well, something…unexpected happens. The hot alien living next door marks me. You heard me. Alien. Turns out Daemon and his sister have a galaxy of enemies wanting to steal their abilities, and Daemon’s touch has me lit up like the Vegas Strip. The only way I’m getting out of this alive is by sticking close to Daemon until my alien mojo fades. If I don’t k

"In My Mailbox" is a meme created by Kristi at The Story Siren that features books that I've received/purchased/borrowed during the current week. From Books-a-Million, I bought: Girl in the Arena  by Lise Haines Wither (The Chemical Garden, #1)  by Lauren DeStefano Two-Way Street  by Lauren Barnholdt Vanished: When Lightning Strikes & Code Name Cassandra  by Meg Cabot From Amazon, I bought: Shift (Shade, #2)  by Jeri Smith-Ready From the Library, I checked out: Daughter of Smoke and Bone (Daughter of Smoke and Bone, #1)  by Laini Taylor -Kristen ♥

TGIF is a weekly feature hosted by GReads! that has a different question each week. This Week's Question: 2012 Must Reads: Which books are at the top of your list to be read this year (new or old releases)? Before I begin I just want to say that I hope you all have had a good Friday the 13th!  :)) Now, on to the question: There are so many books to choose from! If I really made my 2012 Must Reads list, it would take me all day and would consist of hundreds of books! So, I'm going to narrow it down to just four..... -Kristen ♥

Welcome to the Dreaming of Books Giveaway Hop!, which was organized by Kathy @ I'm a Reader, Not a Writer and Reviews by Martha's Bookshelf . A "hop" is when participating blogs hosts a giveaway and then we link up together allowing our followers to hop easily from one giveaway to another. So, to find the linky all you have to do is click the link for one of the above blogs. The Cozy Reading Corner's prize for this hop will be a pdf file ebook of Once In A Full Moon by Ellen Schreiber!!! Once In A Full Moon (Full Moon, #1) by Ellen Schreiber Synopsis: Beware of a kiss under the full moon. It will change your life forever. Celeste Parker is used to hearing scary stories about werewolves—Legend's Run is famous for them. She's used to everything in the small town until Brandon Maddox moves to Legend's Run and Celeste finds herself immediately drawn to the handsome new student. But when, after an unnerving visit with a psychic, she encounters a pack of

Hello Bloggy Followers!!! Today is The Cozy Reading Corner's 1st Blogoversary! I am so excited to have made it a year! I remember when I first started off I had a grand total of 10 followers, my blog looked awful, and I didn't know what a meme was! Now, I have a whopping 482 followers (and I am grateful for each and every one of you!), my blog looks pretty good (If I do say so myself!) and I am constantly participating in memes and reading challenges! :)) But none of that could have been possible without YOU! Yes, I'm talking about you! If you're reading this right now- I am totally sending over a virtual hug! Because you're the reason I continue to blog! Every time I open my inbox and I have an email telling me about a comment left on one of my posts or about a new follower, it makes me want to do a happy dance (which would be really embarrassing)! I know I'm kind of rambling right now, but I just wanted to say Thank You! And that I hope there will be many more

Title: Deadly Cool Author: Gemma Halliday Series: Deadly Cool, #1 Publisher: HarperTeen Publication Date: October 11, 2011 Synopsis: Hartley Grace Featherstone is having a very bad day. First she finds out that her boyfriend is cheating on her with the president of the Herbert Hoover High School Chastity Club. Then he's pegged as the #1 suspect in a murder. And if that weren't enough, now he's depending on Hartley to clear his name. Seriously? Not cool. But as much as Hartley wouldn't mind seeing him squirm, she knows he's innocent, and she's the only one who can help him. Along with her best friend, Sam, and the school's resident Bad Boy, Chase, Hartley starts investigating on her own. But as the dead bodies begin to pile up, the mystery deepens, the suspects multiply, and Hartley begins to fear that she may be the killer's next victim. Verdict: First off, I'd just like to say that this is the fifth book I've read these past two weeks tha

Hello Bloggy Followers! I have ahhhh-mazing news, the people over at Rafflecopter are throwing an awesome giveaway! What? How awesome you ask. Well, how does this sound: You will have the chance to win a brand new 16GB Apple iPad2 for yourself and a brand new Kindle Fire for the person who referred you to the giveaway. How cool is that?!?! If you'd like to enter my name- Kristen Michelle - as the blogger who referred you, that would be totally awesome and I would love you forever and send you virtual hugs!  :)) a Rafflecopter giveaway -Kristen ♥

Two books that I have really been looking foward to released today! And they are:  Destiny's Fire by Trisha Wolfe   A Million Suns (Across the Universe, #2) by Beth Revis  Don't they look awesome?!?! I am so excited! For more information, just click on any of the links below. Destiny's Fire on Goodreads Buy Destiny's Fire on Amazon Trisha Wolfe's Website A Million Suns on Goodreads Buy A Million Suns on Amazon Beth Revis's Website -Kristen ♥

"In My Mailbox" is a meme created by Kristi at The Story Siren that features books that I've received/purchased/borrowed during the current week. From Macmillan Publishing, I received: Melody Burning  by Whitley Strieber 12 Things to Do Before You Crash and Burn  by James Proimos -Kristen ♥

Title: Under the Never Sky Author: Veronica Rossi Series: Under the Never Sky, #1 Publisher: HaperCollins Publication Date: January 3, 2012 Synopsis: Aria is a teenager in the enclosed city of Reverie. Like all Dwellers, she spends her time with friends in virtual environments, called Realms, accessed through an eyepiece called a Smarteye. Aria enjoys the Realms and the easy life in Reverie. When she is forced out of the pod for a crime she did not commit, she believes her death is imminent. The outside world is known as The Death Shop, with danger in every direction. As an Outsider, Perry has always known hunger, vicious predators, and violent energy storms from the swirling electrified atmosphere called the Aether. A bit of an outcast even among his hunting tribe, Perry withstands these daily tests with his exceptional abilities, as he is gifted with powerful senses that enable him to scent danger, food and even human emotions. They come together reluctantly, for Aria must depe