Teaser Tuesday #16

Teaser Tuesday is a weekly meme hosted by Should Be Reading, wherein we share teasers (not spoilers) from the books we're currently reading.

"I watched Max as he removed the bag from off his back. “Keep an eye out while I fill this,” I told him as I took the bag from his grasp. Our fingers brushed slightly and I did my best to act as if I didn‟t notice. I dropped the bag and opened it, surveying the shelves of what was available." - Page 23


I'm I just started reading this a day or two ago as a PDF. As the my exams started. I had to stop reading for awhile. I'm trying to slowing read through chapters before I leave for Dubai on the 15th of June. I've got time I guess. :D Roughly 2 weeks from now. Anywaaaaays, I'm really enjoying this book. Even though its just the beginning. But I love how easy it is to read.

Whats on your Teaser Tuesday today? :D

Status: May 2011

My Monthly Status

• Books Read: 3

Books I've read this March are as follows: 

1. Glass Houses (The Morganville Vampires #1) by Rachel Caine
2. Prismatica by L. David Hesler
3. Acadia, Book 1: The Goddess of Time and The Lost King by Ali M. Naqvi

Other Reviews:

• Review List  

Favorite Book of the Month: 

Re-Cover Me Friday this month: 

• Evernight by Claudia Gray
• Prismatica by L. David Hesler

Comments:

I feel so disappointed in myself. I only read 3 books this month. WHAT THE HELL IS HAPPENING TO ME?! Lets hope I get through June normally. :D

Its Monday! What are you reading? #20

This is a weekly meme hosted by One Person's Journey Through A World Of Books. It’s Monday! What Are You Reading, is where we gather to share what we have read this past week and what we plan to read this week. It is a great way to network with other bloggers, see some wonderful blogs, and put new titles on your reading list.

 

What I'm reading: 

 

 Goodreads Synopsis: After a demon apocalypse kills their parents and everyone they know, 17-year old Abby Phillips, her brother, Carter, and friend, Max flee their home to travel through what has become the wastelands of America. When radio transmissions of a resistance offering shelter and safety cease, Abby is tempted to give up. Struggling to overcome life-threatening obstacles in their dangerous journey, Abby and her companions quickly discover there are much worse things lurking in the dark than they could have ever imagined.

  

Comments: I like it! I can't wait for the end of my exams so I can read it all the way! :D Yay!

(Goodreads)

What I have read last week:

 

 

(Review | Goodreads )

In My Mailbox #14

A weekly meme hosted by The Story Siren, where we post all books we have received where in the mail, bought or got from the library.

Bought: 

• Forsaken by Jana Oliver (Goodreads)

 Gift:

• Darkfever by Karen Marie Moning (Goodreads)

Well, that wasn't a long wait! :D I'm looking forward to reading both. I'd like to thank Elodie over at Once upon a quote for Darkfever! I'm so excited to read it! YAY! I dunno which book to read next. So many choices! :D

What did you get in your mailbox this week? 

Review: Acadia, Book 1: The Goddess of Time and The Lost King by Ali Naqvi

Title: Acadia, Book I: The Lost King and the Goddess of Time (The Second Great War Trilogy)

Author: Ali M. Naqvi
Started: 08/5/11
Finished: 28/5/11
Goodreads | Review List

Review:

Acadia reminded me so much of the Lord of the Rings but still held its own uniqueness and originality. Naqvi managed to write beautifully and create such a magnificent world. If you liked the Lord of the Rings trilogy you will enjoy this book entirely.

It was adventurous and exciting. Maybe not in the beginning but as the pages kept on turning so did the story. Some bits and twists were predictable but besides that every part was written rather poetically. Naqvi has talent and I'm sure with each book of this trilogy it will get better!

I really enjoyed reading about Damont's journey to find out who he really is. I felt a real connection to him and his Uncle Julian. But there were some characters in the story that have me skeptical about their friendship (Maybe its just paranoia). Yep, I'm talking about the bad guys. They'll totally annoy me in this one specially the "real big bad guy" at the end. He's a lot more playful and cynical. I guess he likes to play with his food before eating it. If you know what I mean.

Overall, the characters were all carefully written and the story was awesomely planned. But the genre isn't for me. But for those who like to try different things and who loved the LOTR Trilogy you should pick up this book. 4/5 stars

Comments: 

So I was reading this on the iPad and everyone kept on taking the iPad from me because you know. Its not my iPad. Its "our family's" iPad. So there's 4 of us using it. Anyways, my point is. I'm not comfortable reading E-books on E-readers and I took almost more than 2 weeks to finish this book because of it. I think I'd rather read them all on my Adobe Reader on my Macbook. I read faster that way. Plus, I really get into the story without any distractions! I'm glad I finished another book this month. I thought I'd be stuck with just 2 this month. I'm such a disgrace in the book blogging community.

I'd like to thank Ali for allowing me to review his book. I enjoyed it and my venture onto this genre.

Where to find him?

• Goodreads
• Facebook

Re-Cover Me Friday #4

Re-Cover Me Friday, is a new feature only featured on my blog. It is a feature where I basically take a book cover and redesign it completely in my own way. This is something I can do that incorporates both my hobby and my job (I'm a designer :D if you don't know already). I'm very excited about this! I hope everyone will find this enjoyable.

As I promised! I present to you Prismatica! :D

Click the image to view it in full.

While I was reading Prismatica every story seemed to somehow connect to this scene on the cover and because of that I came up with the one on the right. It actually took me awhile to make it because I kept on changing it completely. But the third times the charm! :D I really liked Prismatica. If you guys haven't read it yet. Please do! :D A little note as well. o.o It looks like I forgot to crop the image to the actual book size. Haha.

Stock used:
mzacha - foreground
night-fate - sky
lillyfly06-stock - tree
kasko, sabercat, mattox - kids
Thanks to all the stock providers! :D

For more info on the books:

L. David Hesler's Blog
Prismatica on Goodreads


Disclaimer: I mean no disrespect to the actual designers of the books that are mentioned. I also do not own any of the images that are used on the re-covered designs unless otherwise stated.

Waiting on Wednesday #18

"Waiting On" Wednesday spotlights upcoming releases that everyone's excited about (created by Jill at Breaking The Spine.)

Expected publication: September 15th 2011
Goodreads Synopsis: The Hematoi descend from the unions of gods and mortals, and the children of two Hematoi pure-bloods have godlike powers. Children of Hematoi and mortals well, not so much. Half-bloods only have two options: become trained Sentinels who hunt and kill daimons or become servants in the homes of the pures.

Seventeen-year-old Alexandria would rather risk her life fighting than waste it scrubbing toilets, but she may end up slumming it anyway. There are several rules that students at the Covenant must follow. Alex has problems with them all, but especially rule #1:

Relationships between pures and halfs are forbidden.

Unfortunately, she's crushing hard on the totally hot pure-blood Aiden. But falling for Aiden isn't her biggest problem--staying alive long enough to graduate the Covenant and become a Sentinel is. If she fails in her duty, she faces a future worse than death or slavery: being turned into a daimon, and being hunted by Aiden. And that would kind of suck.

Comments: Jennifer's been teasing us with little sneak peeks of this book and its really driving me up the wall. I want this book and I want it now!



Whats on your WoW this week?

In My Mailbox #13

A weekly meme hosted by The Story Siren, where we post all books we have received where in the mail, bought or got from the library.

I forgot to mention to check out the below for further details and all! :D

For Review:
Redheart by Jackie Gamber (Thank you Seventh Star Press)

Bought:
Nevermore by Kelly Creagh
Wolves of Calla by Stephen King
Blood Royal by Vanora Bennett

Won:
Book Jacket (Thanks LovLivLife Reviews)
Half Blood Haul + Extra (Thanks Jackie!)

Extras:
Bookmarks etc.

Yay! I can't wait to read my first for review book! I'm so excited! Thanks so much Seventh Star Press (C.C) for sending me the book. I never thought I would be approached by a publisher. *happiness*

What did you get in your mailbox this week?

On My Wishlist #18

On My Wishlist is a fun weekly event hosted by Book Chick City and runs every Saturday. It's where I list all the books I desperately want but haven't actually bought yet. They can be old, new or forthcoming. It's also an event that you can join in with too - Mr Linky is always at the ready for you to link your own 'On My Wishlist' post. If you want to know more click HERE.

I listened to the audiobook but that wasn't enough. I want to read the books and have them on my shelf. :D Yay! I'll be getting these books in Dubai next month. I'll be going on a trip for 4 days in honor of my birthday. Yay! So expect a HUGE haul of books on my IMM! :D

Whats on your wishlist?

Waiting on Wednesday #17

"Waiting On" Wednesday spotlights upcoming releases that everyone's excited about (created by Jill at Breaking The Spine.)

Expected publication: November 1st 2011 

Goodreads Synopsis:

In search of a future that may not exist and faced with the decision of who to share it with, Cassia journeys to the Outer Provinces in pursuit of Ky — taken by the Society to his certain death — only to find that he has escaped, leaving a series of clues in his wake.

Cassia’s quest leads her to question much of what she holds dear, even as she finds glimmers of a different life across the border. But as Cassia nears resolve and certainty about her future with Ky, an invitation for rebellion, an unexpected betrayal, and a surprise visit from Xander — who may hold the key to the uprising and, still, to Cassia’s heart — change the game once again. Nothing is as expected on the edge of Society, where crosses and double crosses make the path more twisted than ever

Comments: I haven't done a WoW since O.O April 6th apparently. WHAT HAVE I BEEN DOING?! I've been slacking off completely. *hits self* GET BACK ON TRACK WOMAN! Anyways, I really can't wait to read Crossed. I loved Matched a lot. :D It unique in so many ways. 

Whats on your WoW this week? 

Teaser Tuesday #15

Teaser Tuesday is a weekly meme hosted by Should Be Reading, wherein we share teasers (not spoilers) from the books we're currently reading.

"Admiring the grandness of the city, Damont loved the history behind the city's orgin- it was always a topic he would ask Ephesus over and over..." - Page 114

Comments: 
Yes, I'm still reading this. And no its not because of the book. I'm reading this in E-book format which I have on my iPhone and iPad and I am not used to reading anything on techy gadgets and frankly I'm beginning to hate it very much because I tend to forget that I'm reading something on them. Besides, I'm buried deep in both work and Uni work. -.-  So after I'm done reading Acadia and the other E-book I have waiting for me. I won't be accepting any more E-books for Review. I will make exceptions from time to time but not all the time.

Have a great day! :D
Whats on your Teaser Tuesday?

Re-Cover Me Friday #3

Re-Cover Me Friday, is a new feature only featured on my blog. It is a feature where I basically take a book cover and redesign it completely in my own way. This is something I can do that incorporates both my hobby and my job (I'm a designer :D if you don't know already). I'm very excited about this! I hope everyone will find this enjoyable.

I forgot to make one last Friday so lets restart! :D

Man, my scheduled post of this had a looong paragraph talking about stuff I can't remember. Gah. I wish I backed it up or was warned or something. -.- I didn't know blogger was having problems.

Anyways! My next RCMF will be of Prismatica by L. David Hesler, If you guys have any books you want me to Re-Cover let me know even if you have asked me before repeat it again so I can have all the requests on one post. I also need to list them down. :D

Happy Friday Everyone!


 


Disclaimer: I mean no disrespect to the actual designers of the books that are mentioned. I also do not own any of the images that are used on the re-covered designs unless otherwise stated.

It's Monday! What are you reading? #19

This is a weekly meme hosted by One Person's Journey Through A World Of Books. It’s Monday! What Are You Reading, is where we gather to share what we have read this past week and what we plan to read this week. It is a great way to network with other bloggers, see some wonderful blogs, and put new titles on your reading list.

 

What I'm reading: 

I haven't been reading much lately. I have loads of work to do plus Uni has started again. -.- Yes. 

Never judge a book by its cover because right now. :D I'm liking this book. :D

What are you reading this Monday?

Review: Prismatica by L. David Hesler

  

Title: Prismatica

Author: L. David Hesler

Started: 4/5/11

Finished: 4/5/11
Goodreads | Review List

Prismatica is a collection of dark, poetic, short stories. They all had me captivated. I was sitting there with my mom’s iPad on my lap flipping through the pages without knowing what I expected and WOW. It blew me away. They weren’t just random thought of stories they were deep, horrific and… I can’t describe it. It stirred something deep within me and now I’m inspired to write.  And all 7 were somewhat connected to one another and Hesler did it well! My favorite of the 7 is Sadie’s Beast. It was short but I still loved it.

Hesler has potential to write a full on awesome novel. He’s got the talent for it and I’m looking forward to seeing where writing takes him! I can’t wait to read his upcoming fantasy novels! He deserves more recognition! I’d like to recommend everyone to read his 88 paged e-book! It was creepy and unputdownable a great change in my usual YA paranormal AND I read all in one sitting. :D Oh and watch out for my Re-Cover of this book! Hesler gave me permission to do so. So I'd like to do it for this weeks Re-Cover Me Friday! So watch out!

Click me to purchase the E-book | L. David Hesler's Blog

Review: Glass Houses (The Morganville Vampires #1) by Rachel Caine

Title: Glass Houses (The Morganville Vampires #1)

Author: Rachel Caine
Started: 26/4/11
Finished: 3/5/11
Goodreads | Review List

Before I continue on to the review I'd like to vent first.

aoaifjasjkhfkafmsfsghdjkfghagfjkajfahfa!!!!!!!! I CANT BELIEVE IT! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

Okay I'm done.

I took a long time trying to finish this book and no its not because I didn't like it but because of certain events that happened. I was too distracted to read it properly. But now, I'm better and life is more exciting and all. Anyways, onto the book. It was a GREAT first book. It was completely different from other vampire books I've read. Rachel Caine has an original on her hands and I like it!

The book started out really rough. Not in the writing sense but the events that happened to the main character Claire. Poor thing really. Shes so young and being treated all mean like that. The secondary I'm currently loving as well. Especially Eve she kind of reminds me of Abby from NCIS. Goth and happy. Its really cute. :D

I don't think I should keep you guys. So main point here is. I loved it. It was unique, it was dark and had events I did not expect and also has Shane as my fav hottie. :D It was unputdownable. So if you haven't read the series yet you should!

I'd like to Thank Vickie from ComaCalm (I spelt it right this time!!) for sending me her copy of the book. It was an exceptional read! :D Thank you!