Still On My Mind

Still On My Mind is a meme hosted by YA-Aholic and it's a chance to get to talk about those books that just seem to keep creeping back into your head long after you've read them.

I'm cheating a little this week. The book that I've been thinking about most this week isn't technically a YA book... it's a fantasy book, but I think it's a book that everyone should read...because it's awesome. SOOO... I'm going to talk about it anyway.

This was an amazing read. I love the different characters and their stories. I love how problems are solved and I love how fun it was to read. This was just such a treat!

This is one that I plan to read to my kids...when I have them...

The Tale of Naughty John: Libba Bray Style

While surfing through youtube I happened upon this little gem. It's Libba Bray talking about her new book: The Diviners. I just finished and reviewed this one last week. I just love LIbba Bray...as I'm sure you'll see why. :)

Review'd: Every Day by David Levithan

Book Review:
Title: Every Day
Author: David Levithan
Published August 28th 2012, by Knopf Books for Young Readers

Goodreads Summary:
Every morning, A wakes in a different person’s body, a different person’s life. There’s never any warning about where it will be or who it will be. A has made peace with that, even established guidelines by which to live: Never get too attached. Avoid being noticed. Do not interfere.
It’s all fine until the morning that A wakes up in the body of Justin and meets Justin’s girlfriend, Rhiannon. From that moment, the rules by which A has been living no longer apply. Because finally A has found someone he wants to be with—day in, day out, day after day.

With his new novel, David Levithan has pushed himself to new creative heights. He has written a captivating story that will fascinate readers as they begin to comprehend the complexities of life and love in A’s world, as A and Rhiannon seek to discover if you can truly love someone who is destined to change every day

DeLibrarie Review: 
Wow. Just wow. I don't really know what I was expecting with this book. Ok I do know what I was expecting. I was expecting some paranormal romance where this kid is stuck in a different body everyday and falls in love with a girl and then they try to solve the mystery of getting him out of this daily torture and into his rightful body. WRONG. WRONG. WRONG. This book was sooooo much more! David Levithan created such a deep, wise, honest character. A sees everything so clearly, not jaded by judgment. It is such a strong statement on the way that other people are viewed and the way that love works. I'm sure this book will stick with me for a while... it was just so powerful.

Waiting on Wednesday

It takes me a while to pick out which book I want to talk about in WOW posts. Mostly because there are just so many to choose from... but also because I can never remember which ones I've already discussed. I'm pretty sure I haven't done this one yet... but I love this series so it's entirely possible that I have. This week I'm waiting for.

  Crimson Frost by Jennifer Estep

I just adore this series. It's so light and easy. I really like the story... mythical warriors all going to the same school, a war against Gods and Goddesses... I just overall think this a great idea and it was really well written. This one comes out Christmas Eve and I'm psyched! Can't wait to see what happens next in Gwen's story.

If you haven't picked this series up and you are looking for something light and fun to start. You really should read this series. Plus, you don't have to wait an entire year to get the next ones. She puts out one about every 6 months. As a reader who reads a lot of series... I totally appreciate that.

Teaser Tuesday

Teaser Tuesday is a meme hosted by Should be Reading. Want to participate? It's super easy:

1. Grab your current read. 

2. Open to a random page. 

3. Select 2 non-spoilery sentences.

This week I'm slowly but surely plowing through Black City by Elizabeth Richards.

"He holds my gaze, staring at me, into me. His black eyes sparkle like stars in the dusky light...they're so pretty... all glittery...they're making me sleepy."

Pg. 142

Review'd: Black City by Elizabeth Richards

Book Review: 
Title: Black City
Author: Elizabeth Richards
Published November 13th 2012 by G.P. Putnam's Sons BYR
Format: ARC

Goodreads Summary: 
In a city where humans and Darklings are now separated by a high wall and tensions between the two races still simmer after a terrible war, sixteen-year-olds Ash Fisher, a half-blood Darkling, and Natalie Buchanan, a human and the daughter of the Emissary, meet and do the unthinkable—they fall in love. Bonded by a mysterious connection that causes Ash’s long-dormant heart to beat, Ash and Natalie first deny and then struggle to fight their forbidden feelings for each other, knowing if they’re caught, they’ll be executed—but their feelings are too strong.

When Ash and Natalie then find themselves at the center of a deadly conspiracy that threatens to pull the humans and Darklings back into war, they must make hard choices that could result in both their deaths.

DeLibrarie Review:
I loved this book. It melds a post-war Dystopic society with  paranormal creatures and a forbidden love. By combining the different elements of these popular YA genres BAM you have a surprisingly fresh new story. There were only a few moments towards the end where I felt like it got a little Hunger Games-y. One of my favorite things about this book was that the relationship between Ash and Natalie seemed really believable. It moved at a fast pace but it was not SO sudden that it was not convincing. The book as a whole seemed very well paced actually. Overall, I really enjoyed this one and would recommend it to anyone. Also... totally in love with Ash. :)

In My Mailbox: Monday Edition

I know In My Mailbox (hosted by The Story Siren) is supposed to be held on Sundays... but I'm going to pretend like I didn't forget to do it... and just call this the MONDAY EDITION. (clever huh?) I didn't get much last week but I'm ok with that considering the seven I got the week before.

SO... what did I get you ask??

1. Every Day by David Levithan

       I keep wanting to call him David Leviathan.... hehe I watch too much Supernatural. More on topic: I am soooo excited to start this one. I saw an ad on Goodreads advertising it (what an ad that advertises?! I know crazy right?!) and I thought it looked great... plus the covers pretty and it looks nice on my shelf. I can pretty much guarantee that this one will get read sooner rather than later.





2. The Treachery of Beautiful Things by Ruth Frances Long

     I just love the cover of this book. It's the matte finish which is my favorite because it is so fun to touch. (That didn't sound creepy at all...) I'm just really excited to start reading this one too... I've heard nothing but good things and I've wanted to get it the last couple of times that I went to the bookstore... I'm glad I finally did.

Time Will Come

Monday, Monday (da da da da da da) ... What do I like about Mondays... hmm...nothing, except talking about books that have been on my shelf FAR FAR too long. After watching Toy Story 3 I always feel super bad for neglecting any inanimate objects that may be laying around my room feeling unloved. (Sorry old barbie dolls stuffed in a bin in my closet)... I feel remotely better on Mondays however because this is the day where I get to sit and stare at my shelf and pick one book in particular and vow that I will in fact read it...eventually. This week's Time Will Come post features:

Ripple was the obvious choice for me this week. When the book was released I remember hearing such wonderful things about it which is initially why I bought the book, but we all know how it goes: You buy a bunch of books at a time, focus on one, and then by the time you finish it you have a bunch of new books to choose from and the other books get shoved on the shelf.

Nic is borrowing this one from me right now and keeps telling me how good the book is, and how I will devour it in one sitting... and she knows me better than anyone else so I'm inclined to take her word for it and read this one when I get the chance. Of course...that would require Nic actually finishing a book ;) (love you N)


That's it for me right now. What has been collecting dust on your shelves?

Happily Ever Endings: The Diviners by Libba Bray

 What is it?
Happily Ever Endings was created by Amber of Down The Rabbit Hole due to the relatively frustrating feeling one has when it has been a while since they have read a book and now they are unsure of how it ended. This tends to be a problem when that book is part of a series. AND SO... this fabulous idea was brought to life. Obviously, there will be spoilers...so if you haven't read the book... don't read the post. There is also a mega list of posts which you can find over at Down The Rabbit Hole. Link on sidebar.

WARNING: THIS IS NOT A REVIEW AND DOES CONTAIN SPOILERS. IF YOU HAVE NOT READ THE DIVINERS DO NOT READ THE REST OF THIS POST. 

Goodreads Summary:
Evie O'Neill has been exiled from her boring old hometown and shipped off to the bustling streets of New York City--and she is pos-i-toot-ly thrilled. New York is the city of speakeasies, shopping, and movie palaces! Soon enough, Evie is running with glamorous Ziegfield girls and rakish pickpockets. The only catch is Evie has to live with her Uncle Will, curator of The Museum of American Folklore, Superstition, and the Occult--also known as "The Museum of the Creepy Crawlies."
When a rash of occult-based murders comes to light, Evie and her uncle are right in the thick of the investigation. And through it all, Evie has a secret: a mysterious power that could help catch the killer--if he doesn't catch her first.

Do NOT continue if you have not read The Diviners. Spoilers Ahead.


Click Read more to discover the full synopsis of The Diviners including the ending.

Review'd: The Diviners by Libba Bray

Book Review:
Title: The Diviners
Author: Libba Bray
Published September 18th, 2012 by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Format: ARC

Goodreads Summary: 
Evie O'Neill has been exiled from her boring old hometown and shipped off to the bustling streets of New York City--and she is pos-i-toot-ly thrilled. New York is the city of speakeasies, shopping, and movie palaces! Soon enough, Evie is running with glamorous Ziegfield girls and rakish pickpockets. The only catch is Evie has to live with her Uncle Will, curator of The Museum of American Folklore, Superstition, and the Occult--also known as "The Museum of the Creepy Crawlies."
When a rash of occult-based murders comes to light, Evie and her uncle are right in the thick of the investigation. And through it all, Evie has a secret: a mysterious power that could help catch the killer--if he doesn't catch her first.

DeLibrarie Review: Was that a breathe of fresh air I just took?? Libba Bray is hands down my absolute favorite YA author. What she does with a story is freaken fantastic. Her Gemma Doyle Trilogy is my very favorite series of all time and the very reason that I fell so much in love with YA books; needless to say... I had high expectations for this one. Let me tell you... It did NOT disappoint. I love that it was set in the 1920's, I love the way she shapes her characters: all with such a distinct different voice and personality. I love how she weaves in supernatural plot turns here and there that keep you on your toes, and most of all I love how she only gives you enough information to keep you hungry to find out what happens next; her foreshadowing is very subtle. This book is just shy of 600 pages but I picked up the book and all of a sudden I noticed I only had a few pages left. I recommend this book to everyone... it's a rare gem.

Top Ten Tuesdays: My Top Ten TBR For This Fall

1. Black City by Elizabeth Miles. 

I received this one as an ARC and have just barely started it. So far so good.

2. Embers and Echoes by Karsten Knight

I CAN'T WAIT to read this book!! I made myself pick up a few of my ARCs before I get around to this one because I know I'll fly through any other book just so I can read this one. 

3. Surrender by Elana Johnson

I recently read Possession and love it. I ran out to the bookstore a few days after to buy this one and haven't been able to pick it up yet. Definitely plan on reading this one soon. 

4. Dreamless by Josephine Angelini

I am madly in love with this cover. I wish it wasn't shiny... but I LOVE the art. I read Starcrossed  back in like April and I thought it was fantastic. As you can see I have plenty of book 2s that I need to get crackin on. 

5. Finale by Becca Fitzpatrick

So excited to see how this one ends. I've been in love with this series since Hush, Hush. Love me some Patch!!

6. Amber's House by Kelly Moore

I recently found out about this title. It looks really interesting. I'm always a sucker for Gothic YAs, they tend to be my favorites.

7. Alice in Zombieland

I love all things Alice in Wonderland. ALL THINGS!

8. Forever by Maggie Stiefvater

I need to stop putting this one off and just finish this series already!

9. Arise by Tara Hudson

Another book 2 that I need to cross off my list.

10. Abandon by Meg Cabot

This is another one that I've wanted to read but has just been collecting dust on my shelf. I try to avoid having similar stories floating around in my head at once, and since this is a Persephone story and so is Everneath I've been avoiding it... but I think it was long enough ago that I am safe now. 

What are you guys planning on reading in the next couple of months?