Book Haul [38]

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My "Weekly Book Haul" is pretty much just like In My Mailbox by the Story Siren, This Week In Books by Pop Culture Junkie, and Stacking the Shelves by Tynga's Reviews and all the other titles with the similar concept here and there. This is a weekly post showcasing the books you received for the given week, either bought online or from a physical bookstore, borrowed from the library or from a friend, received for review or won from a giveaway, etc.

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Hello, fellow book lovers! This is going to be more of a month long book haul than a weekly one.

November has been my no holds barred book splurge month, woohoo! My husband came home after a 5-month long business trip to Doha, and instead of asking for a "pasalubong" (souvenir), I asked for a book shopping spree instead. Priorities, right? LOL.

So here's what I got this past few weeks:

A MAD ZOMBIE PARTY by Gena Showalter
STUPID IS FOREVERMORE by Miriam Defensor Santiago
THE IRON WARRIOR by Julie Kagawa
QUEEN OF SHADOWS by Sarah J. Maas
SIX OF CROWS by Leigh Bardugo

Top Ten Tuesday: Top Ten Books On My Fall To-Be-Read List

Top Ten Books On My Fall To-Be-Read List

Top Ten Tuesday is an original feature/weekly meme created at The Broke and the Bookish. Each week they post a new Top Ten list  that bloggers are welcome to join in and answer. 

So many exciting books are coming out this fall but I think this time I'm focusing on my current book pile. Okay, maybe with a couple of fall book releases. Here's my list:

OPPOSITION by Jennifer L. Armentrout
I don't know why but I've been holding off from reading this one. Maybe knowing this is the final book makes it just so... final. No more Daemon! *sobs*

THE INFINITE SEA by Rick Yancey
The Fifth Wave became an instant fave for me after reading it. It was absolutely awesome! I'm really excited to dive into book two.

THE QUEEN OF ZOMBIE HEARTS by Gena Showalter
Another conclusion to a series. *sobs* I think I'm developing issues with endings!

ANTIGODDESS by Kendare Blake
This has been on my shelf for quite some time now. I've been picking it up from time to time but never quite sat through the whole book yet, so maybe it's time I should.

MORTAL HEART by Robin LaFevers
Series ender again! I don't think I'll be as heartbroken as I would be with anything else but with His Fair Assassins. I'm excited over this one, but I don't want it to end!!!

Top Ten Tuesday: Top Ten Best Sequels Ever

Top Ten Best Sequels Ever

Top Ten Tuesday is an original feature/weekly meme created at The Broke and the Bookish. Each week they post a new Top Ten list  that bloggers are welcome to join in and answer. 

I'll be quoting my own reviews here. They pretty much sum up how I feel about these sequels. :)
So without further ado, I give you my list [in no particular order].

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EONA by Alison Goodman
Definitely better than the first book, albeit heftier.

"Alison Goodman’s world building skills were truly commendable. The action scenes were awesome as well and her writing, although long and descriptive in a way, was beautiful all the same. I have to say this was a very fitting ending to this duology. It was a little sad at some point but just like how Eona and Kygo had felt, I agree that their decision was the right thing to do even with all the sacrifices that had to be made." - from my review of Eona

SCARLET by Marissa Meyer
I LLLLOOOOOVVVVEEEE me some Wolf!

"He’s not the typical book boyfriend I’d giggle and ogle over. He’s shy and has a totally different persona but all the more swoon-worthy." - from my review of Scarlet

DARK TRIUMPH by Robin LaFevers
"While Grave Mercy was focused on Ismae’s life and how she came to be a handmaiden of death, Dark Triumph shows Sybella’s story. If I thought Ismae’s situation was dire when she took refuge with the Convent of St. Mortain, Sybella’s case was incomparable. Oh, how cruel life has been for this young lady. If I wanted to hug Ismae back when I was reading about her, I want to smother Sybella with all the love for all that she has been through." - from my review of Dark Triumph

Book Haul [29]

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My "Weekly Book Haul" is pretty much just like In My Mailbox by the Story Siren, This Week In Books by Pop Culture Junkie, and Stacking the Shelves by Tynga's Reviews and all the other titles with the similar concept here and there. This is a weekly post showcasing the books you received for the given week, either bought online or from a physical bookstore, borrowed from the library or from a friend, received for review or won from a giveaway, etc.

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Hello! I am so sorry I've been neglectful these days, I've been swamped with things to do for previous weeks, but I'm starting get more free time now. Yehey!

Anyway, here's this week's haul:

TITLES:

(Arrived from the Book Depository)
DARK TRIUMPH by Robin LaFevers
SIEGE AND STORM by Leigh Bardugo (read and reviewed)

(Approved titles from NetGalley)
MIDNIGHT FROST by Jennifer Estep (read)
SPARTAN FROST by Jennifer Estep (read and reviewed)
DIRTY LITTLE SECRET by Jennifer Echols
SHUTDOWN by Heather Anastasiu (read)
INDELIBLE by Dawn Metcalf

Have you read any of these? What are your thoughts about them? I personally enjoyed Midnight Frost and Shutdown, and absolutely loved Siege and Storm. I'm about to read Dark Triumph with Maria @ Reading is the Ultimate Aphrodisiac and I'm really excited about that since I was blown away by Grave Mercy.

How about you, what did you get this week? Let me know and I'll be sure to check it out.

Happy reading! ^_^

Book Haul [28]

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My "Weekly Book Haul" is pretty much just like In My Mailbox by the Story Siren, This Week In Books by Pop Culture Junkie, and Stacking the Shelves by Tynga's Reviews and all the other titles with the similar concept here and there. This is a weekly post showcasing the books you received for the given week, either bought online or from a physical bookstore, borrowed from the library or from a friend, received for review or won from a giveaway, etc.

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Hello lovelies! How are you? I'll have to make this post quick since my fiance and I are tackling on some pre-wedding arrangements and stuff. Whatever. (I'm trying to play it cool and not seem so overly excited here. LOL). So here's what I got this week:

TITLES:
SWEET PERIL by Wendy Higgins
SHADOW AND BONE by Leigh Bardugo (Read and Reviewed)
THE HUMAN by Keary Taylor (ARC from Author)
PROPHECY by Ellen Oh
CITY OF A THOUSAND DOLLS by Miriam Forster (read)
NEVER FADE by Alexandra Bracken (from NetGalley)

Siege and Storm by Leigh Bardugo [ARC REVIEW]

   

TITLE: Siege and Storm (Grisha #2)
AUTHOR: Leigh Bardugo
PUBLISHER: Henry Holt and Co.
PUB DATE: Jun 4 2013

Summary from Goodreads:

"Darkness never dies.

Hunted across the True Sea, haunted by the lives she took on the Fold, Alina must try to make a life with Mal in an unfamiliar land, all while keeping her identity as the Sun Summoner a secret. But she can’t outrun her past or her destiny for long.

The Darkling has emerged from the Shadow Fold with a terrifying new power and a dangerous plan that will test the very boundaries of the natural world. With the help of a notorious privateer, Alina returns to the country she abandoned, determined to fight the forces gathering against Ravka. But as her power grows, Alina slips deeper into the Darkling’s game of forbidden magic, and farther away from Mal. Somehow, she will have to choose between her country, her power, and the love she always thought would guide her–or risk losing everything to the oncoming storm."

Rating:

Shadow and Bone, the first book from the Grisha series, was one of the debut novels I underestimated in 2012. I really thought it was just a petty love story, and I couldn’t have been more wrong. My experience with reading Shadow and Bone was spectacular and I couldn’t help being eager to grab a copy of book two, Siege and Storm right after I finished it.

Lo and behold, when I got my hands on Siege and Storm I was whisked away to land of Ravka for a new adventure with Alina and Mal. Once again, Ms. Bardugo did not disappoint me. Oh, what a riveting tale this was!

Siege and Storm starts off where we find our protagonists on a ship sailing away from the land these two once called home. Alina and Mal are on the run, trying their best to escape from the Darkling’s hands. Alas, they have been found, and although the Darkling has been left in a dangerous position from their last meeting, he is back – and badder than ever. And he has plans for Alina, more treacherous than anyone could imagine…

Top Ten Tuesday: Top Ten Favorite Covers of Books I've Read

Top Ten Favorite Covers of Books I've Read

Top Ten Tuesday is an original feature/weekly meme created at The Broke and the Bookish. Each week they post a new Top Ten list  that bloggers are welcome to join in and answer. 

Hello! How have you all been?

Today's top ten topic is favorite covers. So here's my list:

GRACELING by Kristin Cashore

DARKEST MERCY by Melissa Marr

EONA by Alison Goodman

SHADOW AND BONE by Leigh Bardugo

THRONE OF GLASS by Sarah J. Maas

STORMDANCER by Jay Kristoff

Top Ten Tuesday: Top Ten Books I Thought I'd Like MORE/LESS Than I Did

Top Ten Books I Thought I'd Like MORE/LESS Than I Did

Top Ten Tuesday is an original feature/weekly meme created at The Broke and the Bookish. Each week they post a new Top Ten list  that bloggers are welcome to join in and answer. 

Hello there!

So this week's Top Ten topic is about books the you liked more or less than you thought you would. Here's mine:

Books I liked LESS than I thought I would

FALLING KINGDOMS by Morgan Rhodes
- That cover seemed to promise an experience of blood and gore, sadly it's not as action packed as I thought it would be...

DUALED by Elsie Chapman
- Probably the most disappointing book I've read so far this year. I had a lot of complaints about it on my review, and to think I really thought the premise was an ideally creative one. *sigh*

REQUIEM by Lauren Oliver
- This was supposed to be the finale of the series... didn't feel like it.

SPLINTERED by A.G. Howard
- Another debut novel this year that I thought was going to be epic... not so much. :(

MONUMENT 14 by Emmy Laybourne
- I'm probably in minority on this one. I just didn't like the idea that the whole book revolved around a bunch of teenagers playing house in a superstore. I thought there was more to it than that.

It's Monday! What Are You Reading? [2]

It's Monday! What are you reading? Is a meme by Sheila @ Book Journey. And I quote her: "This is a great way to plan out your reading week and see what others are currently reading as well… you never know where that next “must read” book will come from!"

Hi! How have you all been? Wow, it has been such a busy week for me that I have a lot of pending reviews to write. I also wasn't able to post my Book Haul over the weekend so I'll probably do that this coming Saturday. Another thing, I haven't had time to go through my emails yet so if you've sent me something and I haven't responded, I am so sorry about that. I'll get to them as soon as I can. The good thing about this week though is that I was able to get a lot of reading time, or maybe I'm just in one of my moods that enabled me to finish a number of books recently. Either way - yehey! 

RECENT READ

              

TITLES:
THE PIRATE'S WISH by Cassandra Rose Clarke
WINGS by Aprilynne Pike
THE RULES by Stacey Kade
THINGS I CAN'T FORGET by Miranda Kenneally

Aside from those lovely books, I've also managed to finally finish the Splintered by A.G. Howard and Dualed by Elsie Chapman that I have long since passed my expected date of finishing them. Thank goodness! 

CURRENT READ

      

TITLES:

SIEGE AND STORM by Leigh Bardugo

THE DARKEST MINDS by Alexandra Bracken

Book Haul [22]

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My "Weekly Book Haul" is pretty much just like In My Mailbox by the Story Siren, This Week In Books by Pop Culture Junkie, and Stacking the Shelves by Tynga's Reviews and all the other titles with the similar concept here and there. This is a weekly post showcasing the books you received for the given week, either bought online or from a physical bookstore, borrowed from the library or from a friend, received for review or won from a giveaway, etc.

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Hello, lovelies! How are you? Did you have a good week? I hope you did. I had a really busy week so I haven't blogged in quite a while, five days is kinda long for me. Hahaha!

Anyway, I have two weeks worth of books to show you today. So here they are:

TITLES:
THE DARKEST MINDS by Alexandra Bracken
SEVER by Lauren DeStefano
BOUNDLESS by Cynthia Hand (read & reviewed)
SHADOWS IN THE SILENCE by Courtney Allison Moulton
PRODIGY by Marie Lu (currently reading)
THE FAIREST BEAUTY by Melanie Dickerson

Apparently it is hardbound season because I only got one paperback book from the Book Depository. I bought everything else from my favorite bookstore, Fully Booked at Bonifacio High Street. Really, that place is awesome.