10 REASONS WHY I AM SO PSYCHED FOR HOURGLASS

Okay so while I got an ARC of Hourglass, I loaned it to a friend. And then when I ordered Hourglass a while ago, my bookstore was all like, "No, you didn't have it as an order' which threatened my mental stability so I shall say WHY I AM SO PSYCHED TO GET MY PAWS ON HOURGLASS.

10 REASONS WHY I AM PSYCHED FOR HOURGLASS:

1) The characters: Emerson, Michael, Kaleb. I MUST HAVE THEM.

2) Myra McEntire: Uh, hello? She did an interview with me. 'Nuff said.

3) it's PARANORMAL and I LOVE PARANORMAL. like it's legit stuff.

4) It's X-Men all over again with the Mysterious HOURGLASS INSTITUTION. I LOVE IT!

5) it's got the southern-y feel. I like southern reads. Tru fax, bro.

6) boys. specifically Michael and Kaleb.

7) the way that Emerson's brother and wife DO care for her. Hence, the Hourglass institution. You're some cool parents.

8) did i Mention, the paranormal and boys? moving along...

9) IT'S AWESOME

10) IT'S MADE OF AWESOME-SAUCE.

And that is WHY I will post the review of Hourglass AS SOON AS I FINISH IT.

In Which Buffy is Part of the Book (PARTIALLY)

Second Read of The Day: Vesper

Let it be know: Jeff Sampson is the coolest person on my list right next to Joss Whedon (produced Dollhouse, Firefly, Angel and Buffy. If you haven't seen any of them GET OFF MY BLOG AND GO WATCH THEM). Mr.Sampson wrote Vesper and it was like watching a tv show play out before my eyes. The main protagonist, Emily Webb, is a geek and she's proud of it (is there a shirt called 'I'm a Geek and I'm Proud of it"? No?! Let's go make one). So one day Emily is murdered. NO, not our awesome-sauce protagonist, but Emily Cooke, miss Popular. She gets murdered and the whole school is like *sob* she will be missed *sob* and end and Miss Emily W. has no clue who she is until the school makes it known. Anyways, Emily W. goes unnoticed and unpopular and she likes it that way until she starts to have these changes. At night, she becomes fearless, wild and a thrill seeker but by day she's boring. Soon after a couple of those nighttime changes, Emily becomes *pretty* wild that she realizes that it's not her so either a: she's possessed by the spirit of Emily Cook or b: so seriously supernatural shizz is going down. I thought Vesper actually sucks you in and you become so captivated when the book ends, you wanna scream like a five year old because: YOU WANT THE SEQUEL NOW!!!! It's also chock-full of pop culture references, and wild nights in the city. I give Vesper a 10 OUT OF 10, it was just.that.cool.

A Touch Mortal!

Hey bloggers, I'm back! And with a rocking new blog that was better than the drab old one! So what I've read this time: A Touch Mortal by Leah Clifford.

BLURB from Amazon: Eden didn't expect Az. Not his saunter down the beach toward her. Not his unbelievable pick up line. Not the instant, undeniable connection. And not his wings.
Yeah.
So long happily-ever-after.
Now trapped between life and death, cursed to spread chaos with her every touch, Eden could be the key in the eternal struggle between heaven and hell. All because she gave her heart to one of the Fallen, an angel cast out of heaven.
She may lose everything she ever had. She may be betrayed by those she loves most. But Eden will not be a pawn in anyone else's game. Her heart is her own.
And that's only the beginning of the end.

Can you say WHOA? Because I certainly did. Leah has this *writing* that I cannot explain because it is simply explainable (but it's TOTALLY good)as well as creating characters that are both good and bad but SO flawed that it really adds to the experience of reading this Magnificent book. I shall tell you WHY:

Clifford's characters are WELL ROUNDED: You see many sides to them; hopeful, desperate, scared, sometime only out for themselves, selfishly and it's so AWESOME.

Also the names? Gabe, Az, Eden for a few. Are totally Epic. Better than give them that whole, "Peter,Michael and Mary Sue" sort of vibe.

Second: Clifford doesn't shy away from sensitive topics NOR does she portray them in good light: Suicide is sort of big in the Touch Mortal world especially when a couple of the Siders commit it. She shows: this is what happened, this is how bad it gets for the Siders that they turn to the option of taking their own *existence* (not life).

And third: The Villian, Luke. He's a big hunk clad in leather and totally drool worthy (or I thought so). He's the bad boy that you love to hate (CHUCK BASS!!!) and he's a manipulative little bas**** who's really TRULY shown as TOTALLY OUT FOR HIMSELF. And I love him. Even though some hated him. I guess I like bad boys... :) ANYWAYS...

The ending in A Touch Mortal is jaw dropping. Like, it's some pretty big bombs dropped that everyone who read ATM is *AWAITING* A Touch Morbid, the sequel. It was some epic shiz, you guys.

P.S A Touch Mortal cover (who is Eden) was a rocking cover and totally must have. I will find a poster of it!!!!

Thanks and keep reading!

Maintenance!

Hey guys, just a quick reminder. I won't be blogging for a bit while I make changes to my blog to make it awesome!
Just thought you should get a heads up :)
good night!


BLOG WILL BE DOWN FOR MAINTENANCE. THANK YOU

ROAD TRIP: Amy & Roger's Epic Detour

On the iTunes: Say it Right/All Good Things Come to An End ---- Nelly Furtado









Title: Amy and Roger's Epic Detour
Hiya,blogoverse. I apologize for my erratic blogging. So I just read Amy & Roger's Epic Detour by Morgan Matson and it was FABULOUS! I'm gonna cut to the chase here and say Detour is definetely gonna be a book that's close to my heart. I loved the interaction between Amy and Roger(*valley girl voice* like he's totally amazing and the dreamiest guy ever!)because Amy's curently living like a shell since her father died in a car crash(she was driving) so she's constantly blaming herself and her family is currently whacked(her mom's in Connecticut and her brother's in rehab). So dear old Mom sends for Roger, family friend, also has to get to the East Coast. Along the way, Amy and Roger open up to each and reveal their baggage that's dragging them down as well as their friendship veering into uncharted territory. The book is also told in the form of those cheesy scrapbook pages that parents get you to keep you entertained as well as the music playlists in chapters that give you a look into the iPods of Amy and Roger. I loved Epic Detour because it's simple: *I think* it indirectly teaches you to live in the now and leave your regrets behind. If you like Sarah Dessen, you'll like Epic Detour too!

My review: 10 STARS!! Go Read It!!!

Exposed

On the iPod: Have You Got It In You? - Imogen Heap

Hi there blog readers. I'm back with a new book this time and I can't wait to share it with you all. The book I just read is called Exposed and it's by Kimberly Marcus. Now, this book is told in verse format and it's so good. Like spectacular, and my policy on this blog is if I don't like it, I won't review it because 1) I highly doubt you guys wanna hear me rant and 2) this blog would have to be moved to a PG-13 format. and it wouldn't be pretty. (But hey, MAYBE I SHOULD BLOG ABOUT THE TWILIGHT BOOKS?! that'd be a challenge....)

Goodreads says:

 In the dim light of the darkroom, I'm alone, but not for long.

As white turns to gray, Kate is with me.
The background of the dance studio blurred, so the focus is all on her
legs extended in a perfect soaring split.
The straight line to my squiggle,
my forever-best friend.

Sixteen-year-old Liz is Photogirl—sharp, focused and confident in what she sees through her camera lens. Confident that she and Kate will be best friends forever.

But everything changes in one blurry night. Suddenly, Kate is avoiding her, and people are looking the other way when she passes in the halls. As the aftershocks from a startling accusation rip through Liz's world, everything she thought she knew about photography, family, friendship and herself shifts out of focus. What happens when the picture you see no longer makes sense? What do you do when you may lose everything you love most? Told in stunning, searingly raw free verse, Exposed is Kimberly Marcus's gut-wrenching, riveting debut and will appeal to fans of Ellen Hopkins, Laurie Halse Anderson and Virginia Euwer Wolff


ANYWAYS, Exposed is about Liz and her 'forever-best friend' Kate and their close friendship that it could be classified as a sisterly relationship. One day when Liz and Kate are having their monthly slumber party, they have an argument and Liz goes upstairs while Kate stays down. What follows is Liz's life slowly spins into turmoil then rushes into it as she finds out what happened after she left Kate (Liz's brother Mike raped Kate). Liz tries to continue on with her normal life and it becomes increasinlgly difficult as the rumors come more and more. The book itself is beautiful and well written that it makes for an excellent read. I read it in under 2 hours and actually kept flipping faster and faster to find out what happens in the end. I highly recommend this book to anyone.

Favorite Quote from this Story: "When you trust your point of view, that's when you start taking pictures." - Annie Leibovitz (Exposed pg. 255)

preorder Hourglass (or awesomesauce SQUARED)

So guys, this is sort of a follow up to the previous post that had an interview with the FAB Myra McEntire. Over at her blog, she's having a little (Just kidding, IT'S HUGE) giveaway and all you got to do is Preorder Hourglass. Yeah guys. And if the interview I had with her hasn't hooked you in, then I weep (for me, not you. never you). Check it, yo and the rules are over at her blog!

Peace <3
p.s AND NEXT TIME I WILL HAVE MORE BOOKS TO REVIEW. I SWEAR.
P.P.S I mean it!