REVIEW:
Vain, by Fisher Amelie, was a refreshing read for me! Not only was I completely unaware of where the story would lead the main character, but it was also a great change for me in the New Adult genre.  (Side Note: New Adult should NOT translate to smut.) Vain offered a story that was insightful and encouraged self-reflection, but it remained entertaining.
Sophie is annoying for the first few chapters, and I think it helped me appreciate the journey she goes on as well as the changes she makes in her life.  Make …

One of my favorite Middle Grade novels from my childhood is The Chronicles of Narnia. I remember my grade six teacher, Mrs. Adams reading it to the class. She would read a few chapters each week and we’d never want her to stop! I think that’s when I really fell in love with Fantasy stories and the idea of going to another world. Other favorites growing up were Charlotte’s web, Bedknobs and Broomsticks, Nancy Drew, Anne of Green Gables, and anything with a fantasy theme where something was happening that …

Ten Tiny Breaths, by K.A. Tucker, is not the first Contemporary novel I’ve read, but it is the first New Adult novel I’ve read. (By now y’all know I prefer Paranormal and Fantasy.)  Where Young Adult tends to be the level of content that I’m most comfortable with, this New Adult novel did not have me shying away from the new category of fiction for twenty-somethings.  (Although, I might have blushed a few times!)  Ten Tiny Breaths takes a look at the life of a young woman who has survived …

This is the second novel in The Ruby Red Trilogy, Sapphire Blue, by Kerstin Gier.  I have been waiting a year for this novel, and I still feel so incomplete… Probably because it is a trilogy and I have only read two of the novels in the series!  If only I knew German!  As these books are being translated, I have been waiting as patiently as possible. I admit that it has been worth the wait, with new characters and a growing relationship between Gwen and Gideon, I could not …

We are giving a copy of Pushing the Limits, by Katie McGary, in honor of the excellent review we gave it!  Watch our video for the full review (and a bit of rambling)…

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 We give Pushing the Limits 4 books on the bookshelf!
Book Synopsis:
No one knows what happened the night Echo Emerson went from popular girl with jock boyfriend to gossiped-about outsider with “freaky” scars on her arms. Even Echo can’t remember the whole truth of that horrible night. All she knows is that she wants everything to go …

The Golden Lily, by Richelle Mead, is the long-awaited second novel in the Bloodlines Series. I was left breathless by Sydney’s busy schedule, and a few angsty moments she has.  I love this series, even more than the Vampire Academy Series… You will not be disappointed by the perilous positions the characters get themselves into!
The story continues to follow the life of Sydney Sage, an alchemist who’s current assignment is the protection of Jill Dragomir, a vampire princess.  Sydney’s aversion to vampires is waning, she’s taken up dating, and we …

Congrats to our winner, Felicia!
We are ecstatic to give away a one hardcover copy of The Immortal Rules by Julie Kagawa this week!  You can start entering at midnight, Monday (April 16th) through midnight, Friday (April 20th), and we will announce the winner this Saturday, April 21st!  You can earn up to 10 entries!!!
We’ve read The Immortal Rules, and you can read or see more our review below… “ I have to admit that I’ve been curious myself, and was eerily drawn to the novel and moved it to the top of my NEL! …

March’s Book of the Month was a wonderful read! (Thanks Krystal)  You can check out my review, with facial expressions, below or you can read what I thought about the ‘German Gem‘ here…
This terrific time-travel novel is a the first book in a trilogy.  The books have already been released in German, but we will have to wait years to read the entire series in English!  YIKES!  (I might be learning German, people!)  The main character, Gweneth, is a typical British teen who finds out that she has the ability …

I am asking our Bookshelf Banter Ladies, and you, a few questions to pique your interest in our Book of the Month, Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi!

Here are the questions… And, Tahereh Mafi’s answers!
1. How long could you make it in an insane asylum… all on your own… in a padded room?
I actually took part in the Sephora Sensorium exhibit while I was in Manhattan, because it’s supposed to show you what it’s like to lose your sense of smell; I thought it might be an interesting experience — and …

I was thrilled to get a copy of Michelle Zink’s highly anticipated historical fiction, A Temptation of Angels!  This story is a historical fiction with a paranormal twist.  Helen, the main character, is so easy to follow on this tragic and titillating adventure.  Her life is changed in more than one way, and her reaction to it all is what pulls you in.  The supportive strangers (and brothers), Darius and Griffin, are successful in stealing hearts and almost stealing the show!  I was also intrigued by Raum, a childhood friend …