Build me a time-machine
[The Undercurrent]
Yesterday, please!.. Truth being told, I am always extremely eager to read books that are miles months/years away, no matter how many books I own and I need to read in the present moment. For example… Today I read the newsletter from Paula Weston announcing her next book. It only mentioned a title and I … Read more
Scythe
You know what I like about Neal Shusterman? The fact that he challenges his readers with every new concept, new world, new book he writes. He takes the humanity out of the humans, he moulds it and twists it and puts it inside the souls of his characters. You think it’s not the same, that you are … Read more
First look at: Encore
Some covers are.. so yummy! …And just look at this beauty here! (hover to unveil the cover): Preorder: BookDepository (INT) About the book: [cite]A companion novel to AMPLIFIED by Tara Kelly. “I lied my way into a band, humiliated them on stage, and got my heart broken by the bassist. Now…we’re on tour together. Of course my dad, … Read more
Crooked Kingdom
I love a good fantasy, but always since the Lumatere Chronicles and Daughter of Smoke and Bone I’ve had a very hard time finding one on my liking. It’s difficult when the bar is set so high. But this tricky little series was just what I needed to fall in love again, with its dark … Read more
Words in Deep Blue
This is your next favourite book. You just don’t know it yet ^_^ “Words in Deep Blue” is both a love story and, in between, fairly a drama. The voices whispering it are humorous though full of sorrow. The characters are broken and, against all odds, still whole. My eyes are now both joyful and tearful after … Read more
First look at: The Secret history of us
Some covers are.. mysterious! …And just look at this beauty here! (hover to unveil the cover): Preorder: BookDepository (INT) About the book: [cite]”A near drowning . . . A coma for days . . . And then . . . Olivia wakes up to realize she doesn’t remember. Not just the accident—but anything from the last four years. … Read more
Tell the Truth, Shame the Devil
You don’t measure a Marchetta book in number of stars. Maybe in entire constellations, if you really feel like counting. I’ve been staring at my laptop for a long time, trying to catch my breath, hoping to be able to put into words my love for this book and this author. But when she writes … Read more
This Savage Song
Be careful, this song might get right to your soul! It’s hard to put into words all the emotions I felt while and after reading this book. So, let’s do this instead… Think of your top favourite song, listen to it in your mind, let it fill your heart with passion, let it vibrate through … Read more
The World of The Hunger Games Auction
Bring home a piece of the film! Great news for all Hunger Games fans (with deep pockets) out there… On May 20, over 400 pieces of historic Hollywood memorabilia and screen-used collectibles from The Hunger Games saga will try to find their way into the grabby hands of some lucky fans. Featuring authentic costumes, set … Read more
Six of Crows
I did not read The Grisha trilogy. Are you ok with that? Then I’m going to say that I loved this book from the bottom of my heart to the edge of yours and back. Long story short, because my young bundle of joy doesn’t let me stay away from him for too long, the Six … Read more
Happy New Year!
Hello, darlings!.. First of all, I have a confession to make – I miss you all very much! I miss blogging and reading and I hope to be back soon. I am happy to see that many people still come to my book-blog, that they (/you) still like my reviews. I can’t wait to share … Read more
Burn
[spacer] Love. Nightmares. Angels. War. [spacer] This book has left me (like all the books in the series) with a fluttering feeling deep in my heart, like the touch of an angel’s wings – such a perfect ending to an even more perfect story! I just fell in love. For the fourth time. With this … Read more
Cracked
Probably the best new voice in the YA literature. I simply loved this girl’s wittiness and the story itself was just as great! Simply fabulous! About the book I didn’t get the chance to talk about it when I finished reading it and it’s a shame, really, because it was such an entertaining story. It … Read more
First look at: Salt to the Sea
Some covers are.. hopeful! …And just look at this beauty here! (hover to unveil the cover): Preorder: Amazon (US) | BookDepository (INT) About the book: [cite]The author of Between Shades of Gray returns to WWII in this epic novel that shines a light on one of the war’s most devastating—yet unknown—tragedies. “In 1945, World War II is … Read more
Becoming Rain
This is the second book in the series, and even though it was really entertaining and I liked the characters and their voices, you should probably take it with a grain of salt.. If Burying Water had the insta-love element that I didn’t appreciate that much (though I was into the story itself), in BECOMING … Read more
Building Better Humans
We spend so much time learning – kindergarten, school, college, master degree.. well, you name it, years and years of study – and they teach us so many useful (along with useless) stuff, but what it’s really important they miss to teach us Every. Single. Time: how to be better humans, how to be better parents, how … Read more
“Kendra’s Diaries” Sneak Peek
Hello dears! Some of you are young and you resonate with stories about growing up and facing all that comes with the process. You struggle, you stumble and you need to know that everything will turn out right. This post is for you! [separator] Guest post: Meet Kendra Foster by KP Smith She’s right in the middle of … Read more
Miss the Unwind world?
I know that feeling! When I reached the last page of the last book in the series I felt like letting go of a dream, like saying goodbye to my friends and never seeing them again. I couldn’t bear the thought of not being part of this world anymore, it felt like being left out in the … Read more
First look at: Their Fractured Light
Some covers are heavenly.. to die for! …And I nearly fell off my chair when I saw this one! (hover to unveil the cover): Preorder: Amazon (US) | BookDepository (INT) | Books-Express (RO) About the book: [cite] Their Fractured Light: the third instalment in the astonishing Starbound series by Amie Kaufman and Meagan Spooner, the book everyone is dying to read. “A year ago, … Read more
Burying Water
When it comes to the New Adult books the first thing I really appreciate is the originality, the freshness, the aspects I didn’t see (well, read about) before. This is one of the things I liked about this story, that it is different than all the other stories in this genre that tend to blend with each … Read more
Short Announcement
Hello, there! I’ve been working on a very personal project and I will continue on it for a while, you will probably find out more about it in December or so. You’ve probably noticed that my presence on the blog has been limited, but don’t worry – I am still around, I still read (books … Read more
First look at: The Winner’s Kiss
Some covers are.. Unexpected “The Winner’s Kiss” is just like that… (hover to unveil the cover*) Preorder: Amazon | BookDepository About the book: [cite]The Winner’s Kiss by Marie Rutkoski 3rd book in the series. “War has begun. Arin is in the thick of it, with the East as his ally and the empire as his enemy. He’s finally managed to … Read more
If I lie
Oh, dear… How much can you sacrifice in your life for a promisse that you’ve made and you don’t want to break? How much are you willing to lose, when do you start living your own life & leave the past behind? The feelings: “IF I LIE” was a deeply emotional story, I’ve heard that here and there, but never … Read more
First look at: Surviving Ice
Some covers are.. colorful! “Surviving Ice” is just like that! (hover to unveil the cover) Preorder: Amazon About the book: [cite]Surviving Ice by K.A.Tucker Book #4 in the series Ivy, a talented tattoo artist who spent the early part of her twenties on the move, is finally looking for a place to call home. She thinks … Read more
Breathe, Annie, Breathe
After all this time, reading a book by Miranda Kenneally feels like coming back home… As you might know, there are many stories in this “series”, though they are more like companions. All of them are stand-alone stories, vaguely related, and they can be read separately without trouble. I for one have only read the first book, Catching … Read more
The Fill-In Boyfriend
To be honest, I was absolutely sure that I would love this story, even with the funny (though a bit unfortunate) title. And don’t get me wrong, the story is cute and quite amusing, for a younger audience it might sound much better anyways, but there were some things that made my rating drop a bit. Gia is … Read more
First look at: A Gathering of Shadows
Some covers are so artsy… And just look at these ones (hover to unveil the covers) [su_row] [su_column size=”1/2″] [/su_column] [su_column size=”1/2″] [/su_column] [/su_row] About the book: [cite]A Gathering of Shadows by Victoria Schwab Book #2 in A Darker Shade of Magic series Four months have passed since the shadow stone fell into Kell’s possession. Four months since his … Read more