The gods gave us powers because we were born to rule. I was DYING to read this book ever since I heard about it, because I love Marie’s world building and the idea sounded awesome. Then, some not-so-great reviews started trickling in. I lowered my expectations. But, I still had hope, because I can’t imagine it being bad if it was written by Marie Lu. The result? I was blown away! The first thing you need to know is that […]
Full list of Life of a Blogger topics. Last week’s topic: New Year’s This week’s topic: Scars Topic suggested by Asti @ Oh the Books! Oh goodness, I am covered in scars! I work with animals and have been for almost 8 years. Getting bitten and scratched is just an occupational hazard! I’ve got many little scars from scratches; so many that I couldn’t tell you where each one came from. There are, however there are a few larger scars that I remember […]
1. An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir. THAT COVER THO. It’s sooo gorgeous!! Love me some high fantasy! 2. Illuminae by Jay Kristoff & Amie Kaufman. Um, JAY KRISTOFF. I would trade my firstborn for an ARC of anything new by Jay. 3. A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas. The cover is lovely, and I enjoyed Throne of Glass. I know the world will be awesome! 4. Ensnared by A.G. Howard. I love […]
Okay, so technically this isn’t an actual 2015 challenge. But I found the 2014 Reading Bingo Challenge hosted by Retreat by Random House just recently and thought it’d be fun to try! I don’t know if they’re doing another one for 2015, but I like the bingo card from last year so I’m going with that. I’ve never done a challenge like this before, so it should be interesting ;D My goal: To get at least three Bingos B A book with […]
The Maze Runner Directed by Wes Ball Released 9.19.2014 113 minutes Based on the book by James Dashner See on IMDb Thomas is deposited in a community of boys after his memory is erased, soon learning they’re all trapped in a maze that will require him to join forces with fellow “runners” for a shot at escape. Starring: Dylan O’Brien, Kaya Scodelario, Will Poulter My review Wow. I was really impressed with the way this […]
Books I got this week Bought: Endsinger by Jay Kristoff Darkfever by Karen Marie Moning Bloodfever by Karen Marie Moning Faefever by Karen Marie Moning Dreamfever by Karen Marie Moning Shadowfever by Karen Marie Moning Iced by Karen Marie Moning Fire & Flood by Victoria Scott A HUGE thanks to Reanna, my fiancé, and my mom & dad for the gift cards that paid for these! I love you guys!! Gifted: Exposure by Kathy Reichs Kitten bookmark (not shown) THANK […]