Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Blog Tour: Review/Giveaway The Rising Moon by Nilsa Rodriguez




Summary:

How many lives must you live to realize that love is stronger than time and death?

Orphaned at the age of five, Angelia (Lia) Lafosse was left with questions about whom and what she truly was. One thing was clear. Lia was different…some might even say cursed.

With the help of her best friend, Ryan Woodruff, she begins to unlock the secrets of her families past and discover answers that prove more startling than she ever imagined. Not only was she a werewolf, but a reincarnation of the immortal werewolf, a werewolf with immense powers beyond any of her kind. A werewolf that if discovered by the Lobison’s to have returned, can jeopardize both Lia and those she love.

Torn between Lyle Ulric, the charming werewolf whose bloodline is as ancient and powerful as her own. And Adam Ambrose, the mysterious and alluring vampire who’s determined not to allow fate or anyone tear their love apart again.

Lia has to make a choice… Destiny or Love…Run or Fight…Live or Die

Review:

The beginning started out with the main character waking up during a rainy night, which is a new change for the YA Paranormal’s usual novel opening on the first day of school. That's when I realized for sure that I would like and enjoy the book and I did.

Our protagonist Lia is awakened by her foster parent, John during a rainy night when one of their horses escaped and it turns out it wasn’t one of their horses. Things begin to get really weird around Lia as she begins Senior year. Lia is a closed person who tends to brush off everyone who wants to be friends with her. As the story continues she becomes stronger, and a courageous character. Though when it came to love I found her interests shifting from one guy to another too fast and too abrupt that I found it the whole love thing in the book unrealistic. But it still managed to entertain me! :D

The plot was a strong one involving topics that are not always told in the genre but somewhat new like the character combinations for one. You’ll get what I mean here when you read the book and you should! The transitions between scenes were kind of choppy and the descriptions began to confuse me no matter how many times I read the line. Being the first book of Rodriguez it is expected but she makes up for it with the great plot, unexpected scenes and strong characters. I’m looking forward to reading more from her and she how she progresses in her writing!



E-Book available at: HERE
Goodreads: HERE
Facebook page: HERE

E-book Copy of The Rising Moon

How to Enter and the Rules:

You must be 13 and over
You must be a follower of my blog.
Winner’s will be announced on the 21st of September
Fill out the form here

EXTRA TOUR ACTIVITIES:

Nilsa Rodriguez Author of The Rising Moon will also be giving away dream catchers that match the ones described in the book. To enter, participants have to comment on one or more of the tour stops with their name and email address. They can comment up to once on each tour stop.


NEXT STOP @ YA-AHOLIC  for an Author Interview

GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!

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Tuesday, September 6, 2011

Review: This Side of the Grave by Jeaniene Frost

Title: This Side of the Grave (Night Huntress #5)
Author: Jeaniene Frost
Started: 3/9/2011
Finished: 6/9/2011
Goodreads | Review List
Review: 


Okay, seriously, why did Jeaniene have to end the book like that? That was so uncool.

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The story began as it usually did with its clear confidence that radiated from the authors writing. I'm not the kind who wouldn't enjoy the next book of the series like some do. But I embrace the effort taken by the authors.

Jeaniene Frost, added a wonderful addition to the Night Huntress series. Cat and Bones have gone a long way and is now trying their best to fight out whatever evil lurks around trying to destroy the current known vampire half-breed out there. I must warn you and tell you, that you have to read First Drop of Crimson & Eternal Kiss of Darkness before you read the 5th installment of the Night Huntress series. Trust me you will be confused. So awfully confused that you'd like to rip your hair out because you know that you've read the 4th book but you have no memory of certain characters who are now filling permanent rolls beside our favorite characters.

Cat continues to make me laugh, cry, and gasp in her awesomeness and weird choices. I love taking a break from YA paranormal just to read a nice Paranormal Romance that doesn't involve a School, a dorm and love triangles that drive me mad.

Best parts of the book were Mencheres and Kira's little love scenes that always made Cat blush. And Bones hottness that no one can stay away from. This series continues to wow me and will continue to do so until the end of it. I hope it'll be awhile because I definitely love this series. This marks my 71st book this year and it was more unputdownable than the book before! (Not for young readers)



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Sunday, September 4, 2011

In My Mailbox #24


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.

E-books I got for Review (I also designed the book covers!):


Aerthwheel by L. David Hesler 
Always Me by Kelly Riad

E-books I bought:



Remembrance by Michelle Madow

What did you get on your IMM? Let me know with a comment below and I'd be more than happy to check out your blog posts as well. 
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