Wednesday, August 31, 2016

Waiting on Wednesday (77)

Thew Lovely Reckless by Kami Garcia

"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.

Expected Publication Date: October 4, 2016

Synopsis: (Taken from Goodreads):
I’ve become an expert at avoiding things that could hurt me—which means I will figure out how to stay away from Marco Leone.

Seventeen-year-old Frankie Devereux would do anything to forget the past. Haunted by the memory of her boyfriend’s death, she lives her life by one dangerous rule: Nothing matters. At least, that’s what Frankie tells herself after a reckless mistake forces her to leave her privileged life in the Heights to move in with her dad—an undercover cop. She transfers to a public high school in the Downs, where fistfights don’t faze anyone and illegal street racing is more popular than football.

Marco Leone is the fastest street racer in the Downs. Tough, sexy, and hypnotic, he makes it impossible for Frankie to ignore him—and how he makes her feel. But the risks Marco takes for his family could have devastating consequences for them both. When Frankie discovers his secret, she has to make a choice. Will she let the pain of the past determine her future? Or will she risk what little she has left to follow her heart?
 


Raquel 
xoxo

Sunday, August 28, 2016

Stacking the Shelves (66)


Welcome to this week's Stacking the Shelves hosted by Tynga`s Reviews. It features books I bought or received for review each week. It is about adding books to my book shelf whether it by physical, virtual or audio. Thanks for stopping by!

Books purchased at Chapters Indigo:

And I Darken by Kiersten White

My Lady Jane by Cynthia Hand, Brodi Ashton and Jodi Meadows

I have been waiting for these books to be released and so happy when I got a chance to purchase them. I know when I get a chance to read them, they will be great. I have not been reading much. I've been trying to figure some stuff out so I'm still reading An Ember in the Ashes. I'm honestly so excited for the next few months. There will be so many great new releases such as Empire of Storms, Heartless, Three Dark Crowns and many more. 

What books are you looking forward to that is being released in the next few months?

Raquel
xoxo

Wednesday, August 24, 2016

Waiting on Wednesday (76)

Heartless by Marissa Meyer

"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.

Expected Publication Date: November 8, 2016

Synopsis: (Taken from Goodreads)
Long before she was the terror of Wonderland — the infamous Queen of Hearts — she was just a girl who wanted to fall in love.

Catherine may be one of the most desired girls in Wonderland, and a favorite of the yet-unmarried King of Hearts, but her interests lie elsewhere. A talented baker, all she wants is to open a shop with her best friend and supply the Kingdom of Hearts with delectable pastries and confections. But according to her mother, such a goal is unthinkable for the young woman who could be the next Queen.

At a royal ball where Cath is expected to receive the king's marriage proposal, she meets Jest, the handsome and mysterious court joker. For the first time, she feels the pull of true attraction. At the risk of offending the King and infuriating her parents, she and Jest enter into an intense, secret courtship.

Cath is determined to define her own destiny and fall in love on her terms. But in a land thriving with magic, madness, and monsters, fate has other plans.
 


Raquel 
xoxo

Sunday, August 21, 2016

Stacking the Shelves (65)


Welcome to this week's Stacking the Shelves hosted by Tynga`s Reviews. It features books I bought or received for review each week. It is about adding books to my book shelf whether it by physical, virtual or audio. Thanks for stopping by!

Audio books purchased through Audible.com:

The Beauty of Darkness by Mary E. Pearson

Beautiful Bastard by Christina Lauren

Dirty by Kylie Scott

Wildest Dreams by Kristen Ashley

An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir

Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo

The Great Hunt by Wendy Higgins

I have bought quite a few books recently from Audible.com. I am currently listening to An Ember in the Ashes and really enjoying it so far! Even though I'm just in the beginning of the book, I'm excited to continue reading it because I want to know what happens next. I've been feeling under the weather lately and find it hard to focus and read or even listen to a book. Hopefully that passes soon. In these next couple of months, some great books are going to releasing and I'm so excited! I'm anxiously waiting for A Torch Against the Night even though I've just started An Ember in the Ashes as well as Empire of Storms, Magic Binds by Ilona Andrews, and Crooked Kingdom by Leigh Bartugo among others. 

What are you books are you anxiously waiting to be released???

Raquel
xoxo

Wednesday, August 17, 2016

Waiting on Wednesday (75)

Empire of Storms (Throne of Glass #5) by Sarah J. Maas


"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.

Empire of Storms is definitely one of my most anticipated books for the year. I absolutely love this series. There are so many twists and turns, you never know what's going to happen. One thing can change everything. I'm so excited for the release!


Expected Publication Date: September 6, 2016

Synopsis: (Taken from Goodreads)
The long path to the throne has only just begun for Aelin Galathynius. Loyalties have been broken and bought, friends have been lost and gained, and those who possess magic find themselves at odds with those don't.

As the kingdoms of Erilea fracture around her, enemies must become allies if Aelin is to keep those she loves from falling to the dark forces poised to claim her world. With war looming on all horizons, the only chance for salvation lies in a desperate quest that may mark the end of everything Aelin holds dear.

Aelin's journey from assassin to queen has entranced millions across the globe, and this fifth installment will leave fans breathless. Will Aelin succeed in keeping her world from splintering, or will it all come crashing down?
 


Raquel 
xoxo

Wednesday, August 10, 2016

Waiting on Wednesday (74)

Caraval by Stephanie Garber

"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.

Expected Publication Date: January 31st, 2017

Synopsis: (Taken from Goodreads)
Before you enter the world of Caraval, you must remember that it’s all a game . . .

Scarlett has never left the tiny island where she and her beloved sister, Tella, live with their ruthless father. Now Scarlett’s father has arranged a marriage for her, and Scarlett thinks her dreams of seeing Caraval, the legendary, once-a-year performance where the audience participates in the show, are over.

Then, Scarlett’s long-dreamt of invitation to Caraval finally arrives. So, Tella enlists a mysterious sailor’s help to whisk Scarlett away to this year’s show. But as soon as the trio arrives, Tella is kidnapped by Caraval’s mastermind organizer, Legend.

Scarlett has been told that everything that happens during Caraval is only an elaborate performance. But she nonetheless soon becomes enmeshed in a game of love, heartbreak, and magic with her sister, with Legend, and with the other players in the game. And whether Caraval is real or not, she must find Tella before the five nights of the game are over, a dangerous domino effect of consequences is set off, and her sister disappears forever.


Raquel
xoxo

Sunday, August 7, 2016

Stacking the Shelves (64)


Welcome to this week's Stacking the Shelves hosted by Tynga`s Reviews. It features books I bought or received for review each week. It is about adding books to my book shelf whether it by physical, virtual or audio. Thanks for stopping by!

Books purchased at Chapter Indigo:

The Great Hunt by Wendy Higgins
Legacy of Kings by Eleanor Herman
The Beauty of Darkness by Mary E. Pearson
It Ends with Us by Colleen Hoover 

I can't believe it's August already. Where has the last 7 months gone? It's been awhile since I've posted anything. The honest truth is that I needed to step back with everything in my life and find what I really enjoy. In my time away from blogging I've found some new hobbies that I find that I love doing. Now I'm back and I've read some really good books in my time away and excited to start sharing. The books above are some of what I've bought recently. I'm so excited to start reading them! I think I'm going to start with It Ends with Us. The author posted a pic on Instagram recently where she has received something like over 800 5 star reviews on Amazon. I definitely would like to see what this book is about because of that. 

What new books have you received recently???

Raquel
xoxo