Money Savin' Mondays (10)

Hello everyone! It's time for the tenth edition of Money Savin' Mondays. To find out more on why I started this you can read the first post. If you decide to use the Money Savin' Mondays title, I'd appreciate a small mention for coming up with the name. Also, you can stay up to date on the latest bargains through out the whole week by following my new twitter @PixieBookDeals. Other bargains can also be found in sidebar. Now, onto the deals.

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Winners!

Okay I know some of these are over due but a few ended while I was at my dad's. Okay so here they are...

Moonglass

~Christa~
~Maria S.~

Ruby Red

~Kassandra~

Everlasting

~heykiddego~

Imaginary Girls ARC

~April~

All winners have already had their info sent to have their prize shipped. I'll try and email you all soon. Congrats you all!

In My Mailbox (91)

In My Mailbox
IMM is a weekly meme hosted and created by Kristie at The Story Siren and was inspired by Alea at Pop Culture Junkie.

Week of 6/12 to 6/18

Gift from Kit
~Signed/Personalized! ARC of Darker Still by Leanna Renee Hieber

RAK Gift from Yani
~Chasing Alliecat by Rebecca Fjelland Davis

Won from Hopelessly Devoted Bibliophile
~The Lucky Kind by Alyssa B. Sheinmel

Week of 6/19 to 6/25

RAK Gift from Liz
~Sea by Heidi R. Kling

Won from Steph Su Reads
~ARC The Unwanteds by Lisa McMann
~ARC Nightspell by Leah Cypess
~ARC Ashes, Ashes by Jo Treggiari

For Review from TorTeen
~ARC Anna Dressed in Blood by Kendare Blake
~Original Sin by Lisa Desrochers

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Since I was out of state all last week, this IMM is for two weeks. So excited for so many of these! Especially Anna Dressed in Blood. I already have a finished copy of Ashes, Ashes so I'll probably give this ARC to someone or hold a contest for it. And just a quick update, I'll be away Sunday through most of Wednesday while I'm at Student Orientation for college. Hoping to have a post or two go up during that time but not sure. I know, I've been a way a lot lately. July will hopefully be my catch up month. Anyhoo, hope you all got some great books this week and have a lovely weekend! :D

Noteworthy Passages: Tighter

Tighter by Adele Griffin
Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date: May 10th, 2011
Pages: 216
Age Level: 14+
Source: For review from author.

Synopsis via Goodreads
When 17-year-old Jamie arrives on the idyllic New England island of Little Bly to work as a summer au pair, she is stunned to learn of the horror that precedes her. Seeking the truth surrounding a young couple's tragic deaths, Jamie discovers that she herself looks shockingly like the dead girl—and that she has a disturbing ability to sense the two ghosts. Why is Jamie's connection to the couple so intense? What really happened last summer at Little Bly? As the secrets of the house wrap tighter and tighter around her, Jamie must navigate the increasingly blurred divide between the worlds of the living and the dead.

Brilliantly plotted, with startling twists, here is a thrilling page-turner from the award-winning Adele Griffin.

Noteworthy Passages

Jamie; pg. 83
Slowly and methodically, I made myself step forward. My fingers reached out to touch the canvas, tracing lightly across the bumpy, cool surface, passing over the older boy's cheek and up to his eye, the center of his pupil, where a tiny hole had been stabbed clean through. I could feel the rough notch of its split against my fingertips.
I touched the other eye. Same. Both eyes of every single child had been punctured through the center. More than a pin, less than a fork. So precise as to be undetected.
Almost undetected.

Jamie & Milo; pg. 139-140
I went rigid. Milo's voice wasn't his own anymore. It was low, an entirely different cadence and octave. But I couldn't look at him, I couldn't even speak. I waited. "After all, we both know you're the crazy one, Jamie."
"I'm not crazy," I whispered. "Stop talking like that."
"You're onto what happened here," he continued in the same hollowed tone that didn't belong to Milo at all. "How it all went down. They say the crazy people can always see clear down to the ugliest truth. Problem is, nobody believes 'em."

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I thought both of these passages did a wonderful job emanating the chilling tone of this story. Hope they've encouraged you to pick this one up and to find out more of my thoughts on Tighter, check out my Review.

As always, thanks for stopping by and your comments are always appreciated.
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PLEASE NOTE: This is a feature hosted here at my blog in which I present you with selected passages or quotes that I deem Noteworthy from a book I've just reviewed. My hopes are of course, that these passages will make you want to pick the book up and read it. This feature was started and created by me in January in hopes of making my blog more unique. That being said, I would like to kindly request that you do not use this feature as it was intended to be for my blog only and is not a meme. If you see some one else using it, please know it is without my permission. Thank you.

Review: Tighter

Tighter by Adele Griffin
Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date: May 10th, 2011
Pages: 216
Age Level: 14+
Source: For review from author.

Synopsis via Goodreads
When 17-year-old Jamie arrives on the idyllic New England island of Little Bly to work as a summer au pair, she is stunned to learn of the horror that precedes her. Seeking the truth surrounding a young couple's tragic deaths, Jamie discovers that she herself looks shockingly like the dead girl—and that she has a disturbing ability to sense the two ghosts. Why is Jamie's connection to the couple so intense? What really happened last summer at Little Bly? As the secrets of the house wrap tighter and tighter around her, Jamie must navigate the increasingly blurred divide between the worlds of the living and the dead.

Brilliantly plotted, with startling twists, here is a thrilling page-turner from the award-winning Adele Griffin.

Review
First off, for those who weren't already aware, Tighter is a modern retelling of The Turn of the Screw by Henry James. I read The Turn of the Screw a few years back and while it had it's merits, it fell a little flat for me. I don't remember a great deal about it but I could still see the similarities between it and Tighter. The difference? I thoroughly enjoyed Tighter and found it eerie and suspenseful, something I didn't feel I adequately received from The Turn of the Screw until towards the very end. I normally try to avoid comparing books but I couldn't help myself with this one.

Full of spunk and wry humor, Jamie made for a great protagonist that I could root for and relate to. After arriving at Little Bly, it doesn't take Jamie long to get drawn into the mystery surrounding the deaths of her predecessor, Jessie, and her boyfriend, Pete, especially considering Jaime's uncanny resemblance to Jessie. Jamie is understandably curious and her intense desire to comprehend what had happened was tangible and transcended the pages into myself. Her insecurities were realistic and avoided being over done to the point of annoyance. While I know that some people were, I was never bothered by Jamie's pill addiction and, in fact, I felt it added both to the story and to Jaime's character. Isa, though a bit strange, was absolutely darling and I couldn't help but love her. Milo was annoying, slightly creepy, and arrogant though he did surprise me by his occasional depth of thought and I found him to be a captivating character. Sebastian was a character I could have seen myself falling in love with had he played a bigger role in the overall story as I found myself wanting more of him. Mrs. Hubbard, Emory, Aidan, Noogie, and others formed the rest of the cast of distinct, well-crafted supporting characters. I have to say, Griffin managed to neatly, and impressively, compact a significant quantity of characters into Tighter's brief length of only 216 pages while still allowing them all to contribute.

Tighter starts out at, what I'd like to consider, a casual pace. Griffin takes her time establishing the story and setting without allowing any of the scenes to drag or become boring. Everything learned was necessarily so and the foundation was deftly laid in a way that managed to be both entertaining and informative. As I'm dropped chilling, intriguing hints concerning what is going on at the mysterious Skylark, the plot gradually begins to quicken and become even more suspenseful, with my anticipation building and building, until the story reaches it's dramatic climax. A couple of aspects were slightly predictable but there were also plenty of twists to keep me satisfied. I also found myself falling in love with the actual setting of Little Bly, which is no surprise seeing as I'm a total sucker for New England ghost/horror stories.

Griffin's writing style did a wonderful job of resonating that spooky, foreboding ambiance throughout the story, particularly in the descriptions of the damage done throughout the manor. My only qualms with the writing were the occasional phrases uttered that felt unrealistic for a seventeen-year-old, such as 'gave me a fright',and how Mrs. Hubbard's dialogue was written the same way she talks, with a lisp. These things were far from being a major issue but they did take getting accustomed to.

I wasn't entirely sure what to expect as far as the ending went, so I was going to be at least relatively surprised no matter how Griffin decided to tie things up. That being said, the ending was shocking and it definitely left me with questions but in a thought-provoking manner, versus an unfulfilling one.

Adele Griffin skillfully delivers a haunting and compelling Gothic tale through her newest YA novel, Tighter. Her talent as a writer is evident and I think this is a story that will appeal to many, especially those like me who prefer a more subtle, goose-pimply kind of scary compared to some of the I-wouldn't-dare-fall-asleep-right-now-for-fear-of-nightmares, paranoia-inducing horror novels out there. I can definitely see myself reading Tighter again in the future and I look forward to reading more of Griffin's work.

Grade
Characters: B+
Writing: B+
Plot: B
Ending: B+
Enjoyment/Likability: B
Recommendable: B+

Overall: B+

Cover: A-

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Giveaway: The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making!

The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making by Catherynne M. Valente, Ana Juan (Illustrator)
Publisher: Feiwel & Friends
Pub. Date: May 10th, 2011
Pages: 256
Age Level: MG

Synopsis via Goodreads
Twelve-year-old September lives in Omaha, and used to have an ordinary life, until her father went to war and her mother went to work. One day, September is met at her kitchen window by a Green Wind (taking the form of a gentleman in a green jacket), who invites her on an adventure, implying that her help is needed in Fairyland. The new Marquess is unpredictable and fickle, and also not much older than September. Only September can retrieve a talisman the Marquess wants from the enchanted woods, and if she doesn’t . . . then the Marquess will make life impossible for the inhabitants of Fairyland. September is already making new friends, including a book-loving Wyvern and a mysterious boy named Saturday. With exquisite illustrations by acclaimed artist Ana Juan, Fairyland lives up to the sensation it created when the author first posted it online. For readers of all ages who love the charm of Alice in Wonderland and the soul of The Golden Compass, here is a reading experience unto itself: unforgettable, and so very beautiful.

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Contest Details
Thanks to Tara with Zeitghost Media, one lucky ducky will win a copy of The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making!

Rules:
~Comments are appreciated but you must fill out the form to enter.
~Contest is open to those with a US or Canadian mailing address
~Contest ends at Noon EST on July 1st
~Winner will be contacted and announced shortly after.

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Noteworthy Passages: Tempestuous

Tempestuous (ARC) by Lesley Livingston
Publisher: HarperTeen
Pub. Date: December 21st, 2010
Pages: 368
Series: Wondrous Strange Trilogy, #3
Age Level: 14+
Source: For review

Disclaimer: Please note that this is an ARC and passages and quotes below are subject to change in the final copy.

Synopsis via Goodreads
"I don't love Sonny Flannery."

That's the lie Kelley Winslow told to protect the boy she loves from a power he doesn't know he possesses. Devastated, Sonny retreats—to a haven for Lost Fae that's hidden deep underneath New York City.
But Kelley's not about to let things end in heartbreak. To get Sonny back, she's got to find out who's after his magick—and how to use her own. She's got to uncover who's recruiting Janus Guards to murderously hunt innocent Faerie. She's got to help rebuild the shattered theater company she called family. And she's got to do it all without getting dangerously distracted by the Fennrys Wolf, whose legendary heart of stone seems to melt whenever he's around Kelley.

The intrigue and romance that began with Wondrous strange and Darklight come to a stormy head in Tempestuous, the breathtaking conclusion to Lesley Livingston's ravishing urban Faerie trilogy.

Noteworthy Passages

Sonny; pg. 21
The Faerie girl at his side stepped through into another tunnel. This one wasn't man-made, Sonny knew that instantly. But it also wasn't natural. A Faerie construct. Sourceless light reflected off the gleaming facets of what looked like black cut glass. Sonny glanced around to see his own visage shattered and mirrored back at him in a thousand fragments. It was, he thought humorlessly, an apt metaphor for his present state of mind.

Kelley; pg. 264
The head Shuck jumped up into the cabin after Kelley climbed in and sat staring balefully at her. The air inside of the carriage was heavy with the scent of narcissus and tiger lilies. And mildew. There were dark green stains on the bench seat. As the carriage began to move, Kelley hazarded a glance out of one of the curtained windows. The lights of the city flowed past in a ghostly haze as the antique coach sped unseen through the streets. Another peek, a few minutes later, showed Kelley nothing but darkness, and the glimmering of stars reflected on the black surface of a wide stretch of water that flowed beneath the carriage wheels.

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I hope you all enjoyed those two passages. Livingston has a beautiful writing style, just one of the many reasons I have so greatly enjoyed this trilogy. To find out more of my thoughts on Tempestuous, check out my Review. You can find links for my reviews of the two previous books below.

As always, thanks for stopping by. :D

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Buy Darklight (My Review)
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PLEASE NOTE: This is a feature hosted here at my blog in which I present you with selected passages or quotes that I deem Noteworthy from a book I've just reviewed. My hopes are of course, that these passages will make you want to pick the book up and read it. This feature was started and created by me in January in hopes of making my blog more unique. That being said, I would like to kindly request that you do not use this feature as it was intended to be for my blog only and is not a meme. If you see some one else using it, please know it is without my permission. Thank you.

In My Mailbox (90) & Important Update

In My Mailbox
IMM is a weekly meme hosted and created by Kristie at The Story Siren and was inspired by Alea at Pop Culture Junkie.

For Review from HarperCollins
~ARC of Vanish by Sophie Jordan
~ARC of Cold Kiss by Amy Garvey
~ARC of Enthralled by various authors
~ARC of Abarat: Absolute Midnight by Clive Barker
~ARC of A Beautiful Dark by Jocelyn Davies
~ARC of The Girl of Fire and Thorns by Rae Carson

Bought for $0.39 at Salvation Army
~Among the Imposters by Margaret Peterson Haddix

Bookmooch
~Deception by Lee Nichols

RAK Gift from Lisa
~ARC of Darkness Becomes Her by Kelly Keaton

Won from Jennifer L. Armentrout
~Kiss of Death by Lauren Henderson
~Signed! ARC of Half-Blood by Jennifer L. Armentrout
~Swag

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Okay so this week was pretty epic for me as far as books went! Can't wait to dig into all of these. Expect to see a giveaway for Absolute Midnight in the future as I don't have the first two in the trilogy. Also, on a more important note, I'll be leaving Sunday to go spend about a week with my dad. I'll try and get a couple of posts up while I'm there but I wanted to let you know that it is possible that I may not get anything new up next week and that my activity on twitter will be limited. There won't be a Money Savin' Mondays post but I will try and get at least one review up if I can. Hope you all got some great books this week and enjoy your weekend. :D

Imaginary Girls ARC Giveaway!

Imaginary Girls by Nova Ren Suma
Publisher: Dutton Juvenile
Pub Date: June 14th, 2011
Pages: 352
Age Level: 14+

Synopsis
Chloe's older sister, Ruby, is the girl everyone looks to and longs for, who can't be captured or caged. When a night with Ruby's friends goes horribly wrong and Chloe discovers the dead body of her classmate London Hayes left floating in the reservoir, Chloe is sent away from town and away from Ruby.
But Ruby will do anything to get her sister back, and when Chloe returns to town two years later, deadly surprises await. As Chloe flirts with the truth that Ruby has hidden deeply away, the fragile line between life and death is redrawn by the complex bonds of sisterhood.

With palpable drama and delicious craft, Nova Ren Suma bursts onto the YA scene with the story that everyone will be talking about.

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Contest Details
Okay so a little while back I read Imaginary Girls by Nova Ren Suma. I really enjoyed it and figured I'd share my ARC copy with one of you. Need a little help deciding if you want it? Check out my Review and my Noteworthy Passages post.

Rules:
~Comments are appreciated but you must fill out the form to enter.
~Contest is open to those with a US mailing address
~Contest ends at Noon EST on June 21st
~Winner will be contacted and announced shortly after.

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Review: Tempestuous

Tempestuous (ARC) by Lesley Livingston
Publisher: HarperTeen
Pub. Date: December 21st, 2010
Pages: 368
Series: Wondrous Strange Trilogy, #3
Age Level: 14+
Source: For review

Synopsis via Goodreads
"I don't love Sonny Flannery."

That's the lie Kelley Winslow told to protect the boy she loves from a power he doesn't know he possesses. Devastated, Sonny retreats—to a haven for Lost Fae that's hidden deep underneath New York City.
But Kelley's not about to let things end in heartbreak. To get Sonny back, she's got to find out who's after his magick—and how to use her own. She's got to uncover who's recruiting Janus Guards to murderously hunt innocent Faerie. She's got to help rebuild the shattered theater company she called family. And she's got to do it all without getting dangerously distracted by the Fennrys Wolf, whose legendary heart of stone seems to melt whenever he's around Kelley.

The intrigue and romance that began with Wondrous strange and Darklight come to a stormy head in Tempestuous, the breathtaking conclusion to Lesley Livingston's ravishing urban Faerie trilogy.

Review (Spoiler free!)
With Tempestuous, Lesley Livingston draws her enchanting trilogy to a satisfying and exciting close.

Both Kelley and Sonny start out on the mopey side, something due to what happened at the end of Darklight. This annoyed me somewhat but more so with Sonny. I say this because I could kind of see where Kelley was coming from with what she did but I was disappointed that Sonny was so quick to believe her, regardless of the faeries don't lie thing. I wanted to see him confront her instead of wandering off, acting jaded, and I confess, he lost some of his charm for me in this one. Thankfully, they overcame their obvious communication issues and I got to see Kelley's fierce and fiery side reappear as well as Sonny's stronger, more determined side. There were some characters I really would have liked to have seen more of, particularly Tyff, Bob, and Kelley's theater folk. However, I did get more of Fennrys, my favorite viking Janus guard, no offense Sonny boy. I'll tell you, there is something about him, the way he takes charge and says what he means, that I love. True, he made a poor judgement call but I felt this furthered his character and he really redeemed himself in the end. I was also introduced to some new supporting characters, my favorite of which was Neerya, an adorable, darling little faerie girl.

Like the lovely books that came before it, Tempestuous was fast-paced and full of action, with never a dull moment. And yet, the book never moved too quickly, but at just the right pace. There was predictability but there was also suspense, a few twists, and I fell even more in love with the New York City setting, especially with the new additions of the underground haven and the island. For some reason though, I couldn't shake the sense that something was missing, something that the other books had but this one didn't and I just can't seem to place my finger on it. Maybe it was knowing that there was nothing left to come after this, that it was the end of this illuminating journey. Also, I had a couple of moments where I felt slightly lost but that was not the book's fault. There just happened to be a huge time gap between my reading Darklight and Tempestuous, but I was eventually able to straighten out all the old facts and details in my head.

Livingston's writing style was just as magical and beautiful as in to the two previous books. Both the third person narrative and the alternating perspectives continued to work just as well as before. The only thing that stood out to me as different was the occasional repetitiveness of the writing, though I'm sure this was probably fixed in the final copy.

Okay so the ending wasn't a total shocker since I kinda sorta already knew who was behind everything. However, I thoroughly enjoyed getting to see all the loose ends pulled together and knotted, with all my questions being answered. So while I would have liked to have been a touch more surprised, the ending was, overall, an excellent way to tie everything up.

All in all, while Tempestuous may not be my favorite in this trilogy, I still thought it was a great, compelling final installment. And in case you were wondering, Darklight is my favorite of the three. Honestly folks, Livingston possesses some seriously amazing writing skill and has crafted a delightful, luminous story with her Wondrous Strange Trilogy. As a whole, I love these books and highly recommend them; I know that I'll be revisiting them again in the future.

Grade
Characters: B
Writing: B+
Plot: B
Ending: A-
3rd in Trilogy: B+
Enjoyment/Likability: B
Recommendable: B+

Overall: B+

Cover: A

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Ruby Red Book Trailer & Giveaway!

Ruby Red by Kerstin Gier
Publisher: Henry Holt and Co.
Pub. Date: May 10th 2011
Pages: 324

Synopsis via Goodreads
Gwyneth Shepherd's sophisticated, beautiful cousin Charlotte has been prepared her entire life for traveling through time. But unexpectedly, it is Gwyneth, who in the middle of class takes a sudden spin to a different era!

Gwyneth must now unearth the mystery of why her mother would lie about her birth date to ward off suspicion about her ability, brush up on her history, and work with Gideon--the time traveler from a similarly gifted family that passes the gene through its male line, and whose presence becomes, in time, less insufferable and more essential. Together, Gwyneth and Gideon journey through time to discover who, in the 18th century and in contemporary London, they can trust.

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Contest Details
Thanks to the lovely Tara with Zeitghost Media, one lucky ducky will win a copy of Ruby Red by Kerstin Gier!

Rules:
~Comments are appreciated but you must fill out the form to enter.
~Contest is open to those with a US or Canadian mailing address
~Contest ends at Noon EST on June 16th
~Winner will be contacted and announced shortly after.

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Money Savin' Mondays (9)

Hello everyone! It's time for the ninth edition of Money Savin' Mondays. To find out more on why I started this you can read the first post. If you decide to use the Money Savin' Mondays title, I'd appreciate a small mention for coming up with the name. Also, you can stay up to date on the latest bargains through out the whole week by following my new twitter @PixieBookDeals. Other bargains can also be found in sidebar. Now, onto the deals.

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Noteworthy Passages: Imaginary Girls

Imaginary Girls (ARC) by Nova Ren Suma
Publisher: Dutton Juvenile
Pub. Date: June 14th, 2011
Pages: 352
Age Level: 14+
Source: Bookmooch

Disclaimer: Please note that this is an ARC and passages and quotes below are subject to change in the final copy.

Synopsis via Goodreads
Chloe's older sister, Ruby, is the girl everyone looks to and longs for, who can't be captured or caged. When a night with Ruby's friends goes horribly wrong and Chloe discovers the dead body of her classmate London Hayes left floating in the reservoir, Chloe is sent away from town and away from Ruby.
But Ruby will do anything to get her sister back, and when Chloe returns to town two years later, deadly surprises await. As Chloe flirts with the truth that Ruby has hidden deeply away, the fragile line between life and death is redrawn by the complex bonds of sisterhood.

With palpable drama and delicious craft, Nova Ren Suma bursts onto the YA scene with the story that everyone will be talking about.

Noteworthy Passages

Ruby and Chloe; pg. 53
"Hmmmph. What happened to that girl could never ever happen to you. Like I said, I wouldn't let it."
I'd turned away from her here, somehow, on that narrow bed stuffed up over the wheel, the compartment so small our four feet were hanging off the end. But she wasn't letting me stay turned away; she wasn't letting me not face her. She wanted me to look at her, to see her mouth as she spoke. She climbed over me, she rolled into me, she did a series of swift jujitsu moves on me that tangled me up in her arms and locked me to her, elbow-to-elbow, one bare foot held fast in the crook of my neck, and then, calmly, hardly even breathing heavy, she said:
"I wouldn't. Let it happen. To you."

Chloe; pg. 284
The water was a flat sheen, seeming the same height all across. There used to be a road--the two-lane stretch of Route 28--between us. No longer. Now there was no differentiating where the reservoir ended and the house began. Now it looked like we lived at the edge of a great, thrashing ocean.
The reservoir water had crept in to wrap its cold fingers around us, expanding past its own walls and making it up here. It had gotten out.

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I hope you all liked those two passages. Would have done more but they were a bit spoilery. For more of my thoughts on Imaginary Girls, check out my Review.

As always, thanks for stopping by.

Buy Imaginary Girls
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PLEASE NOTE: This is a feature hosted here at my blog in which I present you with selected passages or quotes that I deem Noteworthy from a book I've just reviewed. My hopes are of course, that these passages will make you want to pick the book up and read it. This feature was started and created by me in January in hopes of making my blog more unique. That being said, I would like to kindly request that you do not use this feature as it was intended to be for my blog only and is not a meme. If you see some one else using it, please know it is without my permission. Thank you.

Everlasting Book Trailer & Giveaway!

Everlasting by Alyson Noel
Publisher: St. Martins Press
Pub. Date: June 7th, 2011
Pages: 336
Series: The Immortals, #6

Synopsis via Goodreads
Their epic love story has captured the hearts of millions and enchanted readers across the world. In this beautiful finale, their journey draws to a spectacular conclusion—where all will be revealed.

Their darkest enemies now defeated, Damen and Ever are free to embark upon their final quest—to free Damen from the poison lingering in his body. If they can just find the antidote, they’ll finally be able to feel each other’s touch—and experience the passionate night they’ve been longing for. But their fight to be together will lead them into the most formidable terrain yet…into the dark heart of Summerland.

Here in a land of scorched earth and endless rain, Ever and Damen will discover their relationship’s hidden origins, expose a secret history they never imagined…and come face to face with thetruereason fate keeps tearing them apart. Only then, when the final mystery is unraveled and the last secret revealed, Ever and Damen’s future will hinge on one ultimate decision that will put everything at stake….even eternity.

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Contest Details
Thanks to Tara with Zeitghost Media, one lucky ducky will win a copy of Everlasting by Alyson Noel!

Rules:
~Comments are appreciated but you must fill out the form to enter.
~Contest is open to those with a US or Canadian mailing address
~Contest ends at Noon EST on June 13th
~Winner will be contacted and announced shortly after.

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In My Mailbox (89)

In My Mailbox
IMM is a weekly meme hosted and created by Kristie at The Story Siren and was inspired by Alea at Pop Culture Junkie.

Won from Just Your Typical Book Blog (Contemps Challenge)
~Almost Perfect by Brian Katcher
~We Were Here by Matt De La Pena
~Sean Griswold's Head by Lindsey Leavitt
~Fixing Delilah by Sarah Ockler
~Swag

Won from Extreme Reader Book Reviews
~Signed! Evernight by Claudia Gray
~ARC Chime by Franny Billingsley
~Swag

For Review from Scholastic & Jo
~Ashes, Ashes by Jo Treggiari

For Review from Sourcebooks
~Stupid Fast by Geoff Herbach

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So excited about the books I got this week. Almost makes me feel better about missing BEA. lol. Can't wait to read these and hope you all got some great books in your mailboxes too!

Check Out My RAK (May)

I know you wanna see my RAK. *waggles eyebrows* Okay so first off, RAK stands for Random Acts of Kindness and is hosted by Vanessa and Isalys at Book Soulmates. RAK gives you the chance to randomly do something nice for another book lover, like surprising them with a book, e-book, etc. Plus who knows, someone just might surprise you with something you've been wanting too.

May was my fourth month participating.

I Gave:

Nikki
~ARC of Moonglass by Jessi Kirby

Candace
~All You Get is Me by Yvonne Prinz

Yani
~ARC of Mad Love by Suzanne Selfors


I Received:


From Anna
~Red Glove by Holly Black

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A big thanks to Anna for Red Glove and to Vanessa and Isalys for hosting this awesome event! I'm already signed up for June and look forward to sending out even more books. If you aren't already, sign up for June HERE. And here is my Amazon wishlist. Ya know, just in case. ;)

Giveaway: Moonglass by Jessi Kirby!

Moonglass by Jessi Kirby
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing
Pub. Date: May 3rd, 2011
Pages: 224
Age Level: 13+

Synopsis
When Anna was little, she and her mother used to search for sea glass, but since they looked at night, they called it moonglass.

Now, ten years after her mother's mysterious death, her father is working as head lifeguard on the same beach where her mother grew up and her parents first met and fell in love. Reluctant to get close to anyone (including her father) and not pleased about having to start at a new school, Anna begins to spend more time alone, running the length of the beach and wondering about who her mother really was. After meeting a lifeguard named Tyler , she slowly lets her guard down and together they start exploring the abandoned houses that dot the beach.

But when learning more about her mother's past leads to a painful discovery, Anna must reconcile her desire for solitude with ultimately accepting the love of her family and friends. Moonglass is a dazzling debut from an undeniable talent.

"I couldn't put this book down. Kirby's voice is fresh and wise, all at once. An incredible first novel." -- Sarah Dessen , New York Times bestselling author of Lock and Key

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Contest Details
Thanks to Chelsy with Big Honcho Media, (TWO) lucky people will win a copy of Moonglass by Jessi Kirby.

Rules:
~Comments are appreciated but you must fill out the form to enter.
~Open to US mailing addresses only.
~Contest will end at 11:59PM EST on June 12th
~Winners are chosen via random.org and will be contacted and announced shortly after.

Extra Entries:
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Winners Galore!

Hey everyone! Okay so I had SIX contests end last night and I've just picked the winners. I'm sure you all want me to just get right to the point so here they are folks.......

Blogoversary Giveaway #1: Box of Books

~Jill of The O.W.L.~

Blogoversary Giveaway #2: My Life, the Theater, and Other Tragedies

~ArtsyBookishGal~

~ChickLitGirl~

Blogoversary Giveaway #3:The Shifter

~Marlene B.~

Blogoversary Giveaway #4: The Map of Time

~Ash~

~Ricki @ Reading Challenged~

Blogoversary Giveaway #5: Ashes, Ashes

~Kara M.~

~Lisa (A Life Bound By Books)~

Splash Into Summer Giveaway

~Michele L.~

Congrats to all the winners! I already have all of your addresses and will be emailing you soon in case you don't see this as well as sending your info to the publishers if you won one of those giveaways. All winners were picked via random.org.