Exclusive Cover Release: Tiger's Voyage by Colleen Houck

Holy cow! Check out this baby! And wait what!? Ren reveals never before seen secrets! He can turn into a DRAGON? I didn't think this series could get any better.  I am on the edge of my seat with anticipation for this book. Come to me November 1st!

Anybody else as excited as?

Help me pick my next read...

Hey everyone!

I am in need of some assistance. I have all these awesome reads to choose from and I cannot decide which one to start with. Any suggestions?

Starcrossed by Josephine Angelini

Wings by Aprilynne Pike

Hounded by Kevin Hearne

The Girl in the Steel Corset by Kady Cross

Legacy by Cayla Kluver

Review: Cascade by Lisa T. Bergren

Paperback: Cascade (River of Time Book 2)
Author: Lisa T Bergren

Pages: 416
Publisher: David C Cook  

Release Date: June 1st, 2011(reprint edition)
Genre: Young Adult/High Adventure/Fantasy
Rating:  ♥♥♥♥♥

Mom touched my underdress—a gown made six hundred years before—and her eyes widened as she rubbed the raw silk between thumb and forefinger. She turned and touched Lia’s gown. “Where did you get these clothes?”

Gabi knows she’s left her heart in the fourteenth century and she persuades Lia to help her to return, even though they know doing so will risk their very lives. When they arrive, weeks have passed and all of Siena longs to celebrate the heroines who turned the tide in the battle against Florence—while the Florentines will go to great lengths to see them dead.

But Marcello patiently awaits, and Gabi must decide if she’s willing to leave her family behind for good in order to give her heart to him forever. {Goodreads.com}

If Waterfall was a battle then Cascade is definitely a war! We pick up right where we left off in Waterfall and the action and suspense doesn’t disappoint. After very little persuasion, the She-Wolves return with their mother in tow. A few weeks have passed but the bond between Marcello (swoon) and Gabi is just as strong. Coming back the sisters realize they and Castle Forelli are the brink of war with Firenze and they are nearing the beginning of  The Black Plague. This threat is real to everyone even our sister duo.

I love how strong Gabi and Lia are, and Ms. Bergren continues to test them throughout the story. They are proud to represent what they see as their home and protect the people within its wall. We see more of the handsome cousin duo, Marcello and Luca who will bewitch more readers in this sequel. We especially witness the love between a certain cousin and sister. (no spoilers) The introduction of Gabi and Lia’s mother was seamless and she fit right into 14^th century Italy. Waterfall was a good book but Cascade has taken it to the next level. Be prepared for adrenaline-pumping-action scenes, courageous escapes, incredible plot twist, political complication and the peril of a long time forgotten. This is a fantastic time travel story and I know Torrent  is going to be awesome. 

♥♥♥♥♥

Waiting on... Week 3

Waiting On Wednesday is a weekly event hosted by, Breaking the Spine, which spotlights upcoming releases that we are breathlessly anticipating… Visit Breaking The Spine to see more entries and to share your own.:) share your own.


I am really looking forward to:


Book: Tiger's Voyage
Author: Colleen Houck
Publisher: Splinter 
Publish Date: November 1st, 2011
Genre: Young Adult/ Paranormal Romance/ Adventure
Pages: 560 *squeal*


As you can see the official cover hasn't been released but I am sure it will be just as beautiful as the first two books.
This trilogy has been nothing short of an action packed adventure. And you better believe come November 1st I will have this book. 


Product description:


In the third installment of the Tiger series, Kelsey Hayes pushes through the pain of lost love and strengthens her friendship with Kishan. Despite his strong feelings for her, Kishan has agreed to be her ally in helping her reunite with the man she still loves. Together, they seek to help Ren regain his memory and begin the search for the third magical gift—an object of power that will help break the curse that causes them to live part of their lives as tigers.

They board a luxury yacht and seek Durga's aid once again, who supplies them with her golden weapons. With Nilima, Mr. Kadam, Ren, and Kishan at her side, she soon learns that the task ahead will be even more difficult than the others. Confronting a dark magician, multiple dragons, and terrifying denizens of the deep seems easy when compared to facing the daunting task of stitching up her heart. Just when she thinks she's ready to set her feet on a new path, she is yanked back with a jolt to the one she's determined to leave behind.

The jarring tug-of-war that ensues for Kelsey's heart leaves her anxious and confused. Combined with the stress of almost being killed every other day, it would appear that saving the tigers is almost more than she can handle. Still, she presses on, knowing that a choice is looming on the horizon. One she cannot put off making for long.

Tiger's Voyage is an irresistible romance with a barrage of action on the high seas, where a reader will find a treasure chest full of dragons, sea monsters, knights in shining armor, fabled weapons, and enduring love. The tropic waters of India create the backdrop for the latest installment in the tiger series. This novel, a multicultural take on the classic Beauty and the Beast tale, delves into the complex emotional turmoil and pressure associated with not only making the best choice for a nation but also the best choice for yourself

Book: Bloodlines (Bloodlines #1)Author: Richelle Mead
Publisher: Razor BillPublish Date: August 23rd, 2011
Genre: Young Adult/ Paranormal Romance/ Adventure




Pages: 432


I thought I was done with vamp stories but Vampire Academy showed me how wrong I was. I am really looking forward to Bloodlines, it will be nice to see some old faces.


Product Description:

When alchemist Sydney is ordered into hiding to protect the life of Moroi princess Jill Dragomir, the last place she expects to be sent is a human private school in Palm Springs, California. But at their new school, the drama is only just beginning.

Populated with new faces as well as familiar ones, Bloodlines explores all the friendship, romance, battles and betrayals that made the #1 New York Times bestselling Vampire Academy series so addictive - this time in a part-vampire, part-human setting where the stakes are even higher and everyone's out for blood

What are you waiting on? Link it in the comments :)

Teaser Tuesdays (week1)

This is a weekly bookish meme is hosted by MizB at Should Be Reading.
To participate you:
* Grab your current read
* Open to a random page
* Share two (2) “teaser” sentences from somewhere on that page
* BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS!
(Make sure that what you share doesn’t give too much away! You don’t want to ruin the book for others!)
* Share the title & author, too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR Lists if they like your teasers!

This weeks teaser (my first week) is from Kiersten White's Supernaturally...


Page 260:
"No! Why have you been sending creatures to attack me? And what do you mean, you can find me anywhere..."


Things start to get real for Evie, ensue drama!


What's your teaser for the week?  Leave it in the comments or leave me a link. 


Happy Tuesday everyone!

Review: Brightly Woven by Alexandra Bracken

Paperback: Brightly Woven
Author: Alexandra Bracken

Pages: 368
Publisher: EgmontUSA  

Release Date: June 28^st, 2011(reprint edition)
Genre: Young Adult/High Adventure/Fantasy
Rating:  ♥♥♥♥

Sydelle Mirabil is living proof that, with a single drop of rain, a life can be changed forever. Tucked away in the farthest reaches of the kingdom, her dusty village has suffered under the weight of a strangely persistent drought. That is, of course, until a wizard wanders into town and brings the rain with him. 

In return for this gift, Wayland North is offered any reward he desires—and no one is more surprised than Sydelle when, without any explanation, he chooses her. Taken from her home, Sydelle hardly needs encouragement to find reasons to dislike North. He drinks too much and bathes too little, and if that isn’t enough to drive her to madness, North rarely even uses the magic he takes such pride in possessing. Yet, it’s not long before she realizes there’s something strange about the wizard, who is as fiercely protective of her as he is secretive about a curse that turns his limbs a sinister shade of black and leaves him breathless with agony. Unfortunately, there is never a chance for her to seek answers. 

Along with the strangely powerful quakes and storms that trace their path across the kingdom, other wizards begin to take an inexplicable interest in her as well, resulting in a series of deadly duels. Against a backdrop of war and uncertainty, Sydelle is faced with the growing awareness that these events aren’t as random as she had believed—that no curse, not even that of Wayland North, is quite as terrible as the one she herself may carry.

(Goodreads.com)

A fantastical story of magic, romance, adventure and weaving! I am truly smitten with this stunning cover art. The contrast of Sydelle’s alabaster skin and her vibrant red locks most definitely captures the visual I imagined while reading this book.

Sydelle lives with her family in an isolated mountain-esque village that has been experiencing a drought for ten years. With one rain storm her entire existence is transformed from drab village dweller to the assistant of a powerful and rogue wizard, Wayland North. North literally whisk’s Sydelle away from impending doom in her village. The good king is dead and war encroaches on the free lands. Together North and Sydelle must venture to the capital with hopes of presenting the truth behind the King’s assassination. Sydelle is aware that North is keeping something from her and when more than one wizard attempts to claim Syd as their own, North stops at nothing to protect her from danger. 

I enjoyed Brightly Woven. Bracken did a solid job of creating a lyrical narration and Wayland North is one hot mess of a wizard. Brightly Woven is a wonderful break out novel of traditional fantasy reads. Sydelle and North are wonderfully rendered characters; they’re honest, funny and charming. The magic was enchanting and I really loved the weaving element. 

I hope Bracken gets to writing; I am ready for another fantastical adventure.

♥♥♥♥

Possible Pairings:

Graceling and Fire by Kristin Cashore

Alana: The First Adventure (Song of the Lioness)  by Tamora Pierce

It's Monday, what are you reading?

It's Monday! What Are You Reading is a weekly meme hosted by Book Journey where we share what we read this past week, what we hope to read this week…. and anything in between! 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!






This is my first week participating in this meme. HEY NOW. :) Let's get to it:


I read and loved Iron Knight by Julie Kagawa (thank you Netgalley)
Also, finished Brightly Woven by Alexandra Bracken  


I will be reviewing Brightly Woven, Iron Knight and Cascade by Lisa T Bergren 

I hope to start:


Starcrossed by Josephine Angeleni
Supernaturally by Kiersten White