CHRISTMAS BOOK HAUL!!! :D

Merry Christmas Everyone!! Hope you all had a great day yesterday and got everything y'all asked for this Christmas!! We made out like bandits this year when it came to books. Not only did we open several books Christmas morning we also made a couple of Black Friday purchases that we saved for this EPIC book haul!!

Let's get to these new books we get to squeeze onto our ever expanding bookshelves!! LOL...we definitely need to invest in another shelf for all of our books, we are running out of room.

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My Christmas Book Haul:

Six of Crows by: Leigh Bardugo

Glass Sword by: Victoria Aveyard

Return to the Isle of the Lost by:

 Melissa de la Cruz

See Me by: Nicholas Sparks

The Infinite Sea by: Rick Yancey

Christmas Gift From Mia at M&EM Read:

Flirting with Boys by: Hailey Abbott

Love Fortunes and Other Disasters by: Kimberly Karalius

Six Impossible Things by: Fiona Wood

Dream Things True by: Marie Marquardt

Fates by: Lanie Bross

Thanks so much Mia....can't wait to read these amazing books you sent me!! 

(To Follow Their Amazing Blog Click here.....M&EM Read)

Chloe's Christmas Book Haul:

Confessions the Murder of an Angel by: James Patterson

The Last Olympian by: Rick Riordan

The Chronicles of Nick: Infinity by: Sherrilyn Kenyon

Splintered by: A.J. Howard

Black Widow Forever Red by: Margaret Stohl

Girl Online On Tour by: Zoe Sugg

Now this second half of books are technically books we purchased for ourselves on Black Friday!! And with all the sales going on out there we went a little book crazy! :D

Books-a-Million Purchases:

The Young Elite by: Marie Lu

The 5th Wave by: Rick Yancey

Book Outlet Purchases:

Crash by: Lisa McMann

Perfect Ruin by: Lauren DeStefano

Burning Kingdoms by: Lauren DeStefano

Unremembered by: Jessica Brody

Unforgotten by: Jessica Brody

Unchanged by: Jessica Brody

Black Ice by: Becca Fitzpatrick

My True Love Gave to Me (Short Stories)

Don't Stay Up Late by: R.L. Stine

What books did y'all get for the holiday? 

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Review: Marie Antoinette, Serial Killer by Katie Alender

Marie Antionette, Serial Killer

By: Katie Alender

Genre: Historical Romance

Length: 296 pages

Synopsis From Goodreads:

Colette Iselin is excited to go to Paris on a class trip. She’ll get to soak up the beauty and culture, and maybe even learn something about her family’s French roots.

But a series of gruesome murders are taking place across the city, putting everyone on edge. And as she tours museums and palaces, Colette keeps seeing a strange vision: a pale woman in a ball gown and powdered wig, who looks suspiciously like Marie Antoinette.

Colette knows her popular, status-obsessed friends won’t believe her, so she seeks out the help of a charming French boy. Together, they uncover a shocking secret involving a dark, hidden history. When Colette realizes she herself may hold the key to the mystery, her own life is suddenly in danger . . .

Acclaimed author Katie Alender brings heart-stopping suspense to this story of revenge, betrayal, intrigue — and one killer queen.

My Review:

Rating:

WE HAVE A WINNER HERE!!

This book had all the aspects I look for when reading; romance with some adventure. The entire time I was questioning will Colette have romance with this Charming young French boy whom she seeks help from in this new an thrilling adventure she finds on her school trip, or will her friends get in the way. 

This book truly keeps you on the edge of your seat, wondering what is going to happen next! Katie Alender draws you into the wonderment right from the start. 

This is definitely a page-turner from the very beginning.

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November Book Haul

Here's a quick book haul before Christmas!! All these books came from our favorite Flea Market. :) It has some of the best book finds. 

Let's get to those new books we added to our bookshelves this month!!

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New Flea Market Purchases:

City of Fallen Angels by: Cassandra Clare

Insurgent by: Veronica Roth

Cryer's Cross by: Lisa McMann

As Dead As It Gets by: Katie Alender

And The Complete Kingdom Keepers Series:

By: Ridley Pearson

The Kingdom Keepers: Disney After Dark

The Kingdom Keepers: Disney at Dawn

The Kingdom Keepers: Disney in Shadow

The Kingdom Keepers: Power Play

The Kingdom Keepers: Shell Game

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Black Friday Finds!!

FRIDAY FINDS showcases the books you ‘found’ and added to your To Be Read (TBR) list… whether you found them online, or in a bookstore, or in the library — wherever! (they aren’t necessarily books you purchased). This is hosted by ShouldBeReading!

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Okay so it has been way too long since we have done a Friday Finds and since we have the day off from work and school we figured why not. This Friday Finds is going to have a bit of a twist since of course it is Black Friday! So today's finds are going to be books we found today while scouring the net for book sales, plus books we added to my Goodreads list this past week!! 

So let's get started!! :D

Click on cover to be redirected to sale site or Goodreads page!! 

How was ya'll Black Friday shopping? What books did ya'll ask for this Christmas?

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Review: Fairest of All (A Tale of the Wicked Queen) by Serena Valentino

Fairest of All (A Tale of the Wicked Queen)

By: Serena Valentino

Genre: Fairytale Retelling 

Length: 250  pages

Synopsis From Goodreads:

The tale of the young princess and her evil stepmother, the Wicked Queen, is widely known. Despite a few variations from telling to telling, the story remains the same--the Queen was jealous of the girl's beauty, and this jealousy culminated in the Queen's attempt on the sweet, naive girl's life. 

Another tale far less often spoken of is the one that explains what caused the Queen to become so contemptuously vile. Still, some have attempted to guess at the reason. Perhaps the Queen's true nature was that of a wicked hag and her beautiful, regal appearance a disguise used to fool the King. Others claim that the Queen might have hated the girl for her resemblance to the King's first wife. Mostly, the Queen is painted as a morally abhorrent woman who never loved another being during the course of her miserable life.

In fact, the theories about exactly what cause the Queen's obsessive vanity and jealous rage are too numerous to catalog. This book recounts a version of the story that has remained untold until now. It is a tragic tale of love and loss, and it contains a bit of magic. It is a tale of the Wicked Queen...

My Review:

Rating:

Okay so I have to start by saying I am a huge fan of all things Disney!! What girl isn't? My college roommates and I would have Disney movie marathons almost every weekend! :D A great way to wind down after a long week of classes and exams. Sure do miss those days!!

So when I saw this book in the store I couldn't past up the opportunity to purchase it. This isn't the first book I have read by Serena Valentino. The first book I read of hers was The Beast Within: A Tale of Beauty's Prince! That was also an excellent read. Especially being that Beauty and the Beast is my absolute favorite Disney Princess Movie!! :)

Now Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs was never one of my favorite movies as a kid, honestly the Evil Queen always gave me the creeps. She was one scary witch, but this book took the story of the Evil Queen we all once new and turned her into a person one could come to love.

I never thought I would come to like the Evil Queen, but this book really turned me around. This story provided a new outlook on the Evil Queen's background. She didn't marry the King out of greed or hate. She loved the King more than anything. It was great seeing the Queen as a loving mother and wife. She didn't resent Snow White, not until the very end. 

The Queen was never truly evil until after she lost her true love. She became lost and broken-hearted after the loss of her dear husband. Shortly after his death she turned to the Magic Mirror for approval and comfort. 

Now the Magic Mirror had a a remarkable origin. I never thought of the man in the mirror being the Queen's hateful father. That was an amazing twist to the story I did not see coming. Having a father who constantly told you that you were ugly, a hag and that no one would love you would be heart-breaking to anyone. I can see why the Queen hated her father. However, when she needed comfort instead of turning towards her friends and family within the castle she turned to the Magic Mirror. Only to hear that she was the "fairest of all" from the one man that told her was tedious for years.

Then those three sister, they certainly did not help with the Queen's madness. Only to provide her with the spells and potions to practice her new skills. The three sisters reminded me a lot of the Fates from Greek mythology. I really enjoyed having them thrown into the story. It was almost as if Serena Valentino took parts of Hercules and added it to a classic Disney story.

I liked seeing the Queen in a new light, she wasn't hateful at the start she became the Evil Queen only after giving into her envy. She was told so often she was not beautiful and without her husband there to remind her she came to believe it was true. 

I loved the moral of this story that envy and hate can be the death of you. It's better to act graciously and not give into envious feelings. For someone, who loves Disney this was a remarkable read and I am really hoping for another book, shedding light on Disney villains pasts. If you are a fan of Disney this is definitely a must read.

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Review: Dead of Winter by Kresley Cole

Dead of Winter 

By: Kresley Cole

Genre: Dystopian, Young Adult Romance

Length: 336 pages

Synopsis From Goodreads:

Can Evie convince her rival loves to work together? Their survival depends on it in this third book of #1 New York Times bestselling author Kresley Cole’s Arcana Chronicles, a nonstop action tale of rescue, redemption, and a revenge most wicked.

Heartbreaking decisions 
Evie was almost seduced by the life of comfort that Death offered her—until Jack was threatened by two of the most horrific Arcana, the Lovers. She will do anything to save him, even escape Death’s uncanny prison, full of beautiful objects, material comforts…and stolen glances from a former love.

Uncertain victory 
Despite leaving a part of her heart behind with Death, Evie sets out into a perilous post-apocalyptic wasteland to meet up with her allies and launch an attack on the Lovers. Such formidable enemies require a battle plan, and the only way to kill them may mean Evie, Jack, and Death allying. Evie doesn’t know what will prove more impossible: surviving slavers, plague, Bagmen and other Arcana—or convincing Jack and Death to work together.

Two heroes returned 
There’s a thin line between love and hate, and Evie just doesn’t know where she stands with either Jack or Death. Will this unlikely trio be able to defeat The Lovers without killing one another first...?

My Review:

Rating:

With work and family outings I was finally able to finish Book 3 in The Arcana Chronicles. When reading Poison Princess I fell in love with the world Kresley Cole developed. A post-apocalyptic world where teens have to fight one another to survive, then throw in special powers. Plus the tarot card spin! Genius!! Who wouldn't be drawn to a storyline like that?!? Kresley Cole really brought this world to life. 

Dead of Winter picks up with Evie leaving Aric (Death) to find Jack and save his life from the Lovers. I was so excited for more Jack and Evie scenes. For them to be reunited once again, and they were for a short period until Death stormed Jack's  "castle." Why did he have to follow her? I'm always rooting for Jack and Evie!! I like their chemistry. Even though Aric is a sweetheart towards Evie I can't bring myself to be okay with their romantic feelings. 

Throughout this book Evie is plagued with the knowledge that she must decided between Jack and Aric. Thankfully that decision was made at the end of this book. I would have hated to wait until Book 4 to know who she had chosen. I can't stand when books draw a decision like that out until the end of the series. But of course we are left with a cliff-hanger, wondering what happen to Jack and could he possibly be the unactivated tarot. That boys too lucky in life and death situations not to be...in my opinion. :D

Most of this book focused on the twins (The Lovers). Those were two very creepy kids. We learn of Evie's betrayal in a past life that leaves the Lovers anger and vengeful. But not only are we learning more of Evie's past we get to learn more about Jack and Aric. I liked reading those snippets of their past. 

Even though I love this series. This book had to be the hardest out of the 3 for me to read. I felt the story had very little action. Every action scene went by way too quickly leaving me wanting more. I also felt parts of the story were predictable. Thankfully the last two pages made up for that leaving me screaming at the book begging for more. I just had to know what happen. 

Even though this book seemed to drag on and never really end up anywhere new. I was waiting for a big revelation or a twist in the storyline. I cannot wait for Book 4. I can only hope that the next book makes up for the flaws I found in this book. Keep me guessing, like with Book 1. I never wanted to put Poison Princess down.

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Flea Market Book Haul!! :D

Yes...more books to add to our bookshelves!! :D We LOVE our books and cannot resist buying them when we have the opportunity. 

What new books have ya'll added to your bookshelves?

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Garage Sale Buys:

My Name is Memory by: Ann Brashares

Flea Market Purchases:

The Back Door of Midnight by: Elizabeth Chandler

Anna and the French Kiss by: Stephanie Perkins

Looking For Alaska by: John Green

Hereafter by: Tara Hudson

Ruined by: Paula Morris

Low Red Moon by: Ivy Devlin

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Review: The Return by Jennifer L. Armentrout

The Return

By: Jennifer L. Armentrout

Title: The Return (Titan #1)

Genre: Paranormal Romance, Greek Mythology

Length: 347 pages

Synopsis From Goodreads:

The Fates are cackling their bony asses off…

It’s been a year since Seth made the deal with the gods that pledged his life to them. And so far, the jobs they’ve given him have been violent and bloody–which is kind of all right with him. But now Apollo has something else in mind for Seth. He’s got to play protector while keeping his hands and fingers off, and for someone who really has a problem with restraint, this new assignment might be the most challenging yet.

Josie has no idea what this crazy hot guy’s deal might be, but it’s a good bet that his arrival means the new life she started after leaving home is about to be thrown into an Olympian-sized blender turned up to puree. Either Josie is going insane or a nightmare straight out of ancient myth is gunning for her.

But it might be the unlikely attraction simmering between her and the golden-eyed, secret-keeping Seth that may prove to be the most dangerous thing of all.

Because history has once again been flipped to repeat.

Book 1 in the new adult paranormal TITAN series, spin-off to the best selling COVENANT series.

My Review:

Rating:

Jaw-dropping. Spectacular. Captivating. 

Another amazing book by Jennifer L. Armentrout, she never disappoints! I'm already anticipating Book 2.  This was one book I did not want to put down for anything, it had me drawn in from the very first page. Bad boy Seth and quiet Josie pair up for the adventure of a lifetime. I loved both of these characters from page one! I couldn't wait to see where this roller coaster of a story was going to take me. 

Greek Gods. Hot Guy. Witty Comebacks. What more could a girl want?

The Return is a spin-off series to Jennifer L. Armentrout's best-selling series The Covenant series!! Sadly I have yet to read that series, my goal is to read all of the books she has released so far. Every book I have read of hers has been amazing!! :) Even without reading the previous series I found the story very easy to follow. Jennifer goes into a lot of detail regarding Seth's past which helps you understand what could have happened in the previous series. It always you to paint a picture of what happened to him and caused him to be so closed off and negative.

Titans have been released from Tartarus! Greek Mythology and Romance my two favorite things!! Hercules is one of my favorite Disney movies! :D 

Josie being a demigod so did not see that coming, but that is something we learn very early on in the story.  That is one thing I love about her writing she doesn't draw out the mystery to the point of boredom, Jennifer jumps right into the story, the mysteries and what may be coming down the road. 

The Walking Dead and Supernatural seem to make cameos in many of Jennifer's books. Two shows I love!! Which makes reading them in her books even more enjoyable! :D

The romance was adorable. I loved reading about Seth and Josie's blooming romance. They had such chemistry. Their snarky conversations and Seth's witty comebacks. He definitely has some funny one-liners. Jennifer does an amazing job writing dialogue between two characters. Every conversation feels so real, has if it is happening right in front of you.

I cannot wait to get my hands on Book 2 The Power. I am ready to know what is in store for Josie and Seth. What Titan is going to make an appearance in Book 2? And how is Josie going to cope with her new abilities? This should be interesting!!

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Book Review: The Guardian by Nicholas Sparks

The Guardian

By: Nicholas Sparks

Synopsis From Goodreads:

Julie Barenson's young husband left her two unexpected gifts before he died: a Great Dane puppy named Singer and the promise that he would always be watching over her. Now, four years have passed. Still living in the small town of Swansboro, North Carolina, 29-year-old Julie is emotionally ready to make a commitment to someone again. But who? Should it be Richard Franklin, the handsome, sophisticated engineer who treats her like a queen? Or Mike Harris, the down-to-earth nice guy who was her husband's best friend? Choosing one of them should bring her more happiness than she's had in years. Instead, Julie is soon fighting for her life in a nightmare spawned by a chilling deception and jealousy so poisonous that it has become a murderous desire.

My Review:

Rating: 

Nicholas Sparks is a phenomenal author!! He never disappoints with his books. The first book of his that really got me hooked was Safe Haven!! That book had me hooked from page one. This book may not have been as good as Safe Haven, but it was not disappointing in anyway. It took me some time to get into the story but once I did it really picked up.

Oh Singer, the best dog ever!! Who wouldn't love a Great Dane like him!! Julie and Singer had the best relationship, the way she talked to him as if he were human. :) 

The blossoming romance between Mike and Julie was too cute to read. Them being old friends falling in love after the death of Jim, a dear friend and husband. However, before getting to that part of the story we had to meet Richard, the everyday good guy. But there are some secrets he is hiding and he won't be this perfect guy for long.

Shortly after Julie breaks things of with Richard, a dark cloud starts following her everywhere she goes. Once the suspense picked up I didn't want to put the book away. I just had to know what happen to Julie and Mike. Like all of Nicholas Sparks books it had a sadness to the ending!!

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Release Day: The One Thing by Marci Lyn Curtis

The day is finally here folks, The One Thing is being released!! This was an absolutely breath-taking story. We had the wonderful opportunity to be a part of The One Thing Book Tour back in April!! This book was captivating from page one, it keeps you guessing and wanting more. Marci wrote an amazing story for her first debut novel!! We cannot wait to read more books by her. So please go out today and buy this wonderful book to support this talented new author!!

For more about this book check out our review:

Our Review

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The One Thing

By: Marci Lyn Curtis

Genre: Young Adult Contemporary

Length: 336 pages

Synopsis From Goodreads:

"A soaring tale of life and love, of sacrifice and renewal, and learning to see people as they really are."

Maggie Sanders might be blind, but she won't invite anyone to her pity party. Ever since losing her sight six months ago, Maggie's rebellious streak has taken on a life of its own, culminating with an elaborate school prank. Maggie called it genius. The judge called it illegal.

Now Maggie has a probation officer. But she isn't interested in rehabilitation, not when she's still mourning the loss of her professional-soccer dreams, and furious at her so-called friends, who lost interest in her as soon as she could no longer lead the team to victory.

Then Maggie's whole world is turned upside down. Somehow, incredibly, she can see again. But only one person: Ben, a precocious ten-year-old unlike anyone she's ever met.Ben's life isn't easy, but he doesn't see limits, only possibilities. After awhile, Maggie starts to realize that losing her sight doesn't have to mean losing everything she dreamed of. Even if what she's currently dreaming of is Mason Milton, the infuriatingly attractive lead singer of Maggie's new favorite band, who just happens to be Ben's brother.

But when she learns the real reason she can see Ben, Maggie must find the courage to face a once-unimaginable future...before she loses everything she has grown to love.

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Tax Free-Back to School Sale Book Haul!! :D

Over the past couple of weekends we have done quite a bit of school shopping and during these trips we ended up buying a lot of new books. One can never have too many books on their bookshelves!! 

What new books have ya'll added to your bookshelves?

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Books-a-Million Purchases:

One the Street Where You Live by: Mary Higgins Clark

Sons of Anarchy Bravta by: Christopher Golden

Paper Towns by: John Green

Don't Look Back by: Jennifer L. Armentrout

The Paladin Prophecy by: Mark Frost

Kingdom Keepers: Disney After Dark by: Ridley Pearson

Sea of Shadows by: Kelley Armstrong

The Coldest Girl in Town by: Holly Black

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Review: Invaded by Melissa Landers

Invaded

By: Melissa Landers

Title:  Invaded

Author:  Melissa Landers

Genre:   Sci-fi, Young Adult

Length:  365 pages

Synopsis From Goodreads:

The romantic sequel to Alienated takes long-distance relationships to a new level as Cara and Aelyx long for each other from opposite ends of the universe...until a threat to both their worlds reunites them. 

Cara always knew life on planet L’eihr would be an adjustment. With Aelyx, her L’eihr boyfriend, back on Earth, working to mend the broken alliance between their two planets, Cara is left to fend for herself at a new school, surrounded by hostile alien clones. Even the weird dorm pet hates her.

Things look up when Cara is appointed as human representative to a panel preparing for a human colony on L’eihr. A society melding their two cultures is a place where Cara and Aelyx could one day make a life together. But with L’eihr leaders balking at granting even the most basic freedoms, Cara begins to wonder if she could ever be happy on this planet, even with Aelyx by her side.

Meanwhile, on Earth, Aelyx, finds himself thrown into a full-scale PR campaign to improve human-L’eihr relations. Humans don’t know that their very survival depends on this alliance: only Aelyx’s people have the technology to fix the deadly contamination in the global water supply that human governments are hiding. Yet despite their upper hand, the leaders of his world suddenly seem desperate to get humans on their side, and hardly bat an eye at extremists’ multiple attempts on Aelyx’s life.

The Way clearly needs humans’ help . . . but with what? And what will they ask for in return?

My Review:

Rating:

Melissa Landers is one of my new favorite authors. She really has an amazing writing style. I loved reading Alienated and when I got my hands on Invaded I just could not wait to read it, and once again Melissa did not disappoint. While the book started out a little slow it did not take long for the story to pick up. The mysteries behind Jaxen and Aisley is what really drew me into the book. I didn't trust them from the beginning, and I was right not to. also, the mystery of the Aribol. 

It was nice having Aelyx and Cara separated during this book. Sometimes it becomes exhausting when the couple is stuck together throughout every book. After a while it makes since that they would get tired of one another and there be constant drama. It was nice not having that couple drama throughout this book. Instead they got to grow as individuals and find themselves. Cara had to develop her own feelings about L'eihr without Aelyx there to influence her. She committed to her new life on L'eihr by participating in the L'eihr right of passage, the Sho'vah. Personally, I would find it a bit uncomfortable to be in my "birthday suit" in front of dozens of aliens!! So kudoz to her! :)

It was nice for a change to experience the two develop as their own new versions of themselves. Syrine even began to change throughout this book, I loved the relationship that she and David had. In a way it snuck up on her. I loved how much her character changed throughout the book. I had to say she changed the most. While I strongly disliked her at the beginning, she slowly grew on me.

The end of this book broke my heart, there where some very unexpected twists in this book. Never saw the twists and betrayals at the end of this book. I loved this book from beginning to end. I have my fingers crossed for third book. There are still to many unanswered questions. Like who are the Aribol and what is in store for Aelyx and Cara? I must know these things!!! :D

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July Book Haul & Indiana Book Shopping!!

Ok ya'll so this EPIC book haul not only consists of all the books I bought last month but it also consists of the awesome books I bought while on my trip to Indiana!! Which was such a fun trip visiting my dear friend Joanna!! :D All the books from Indiana were on sale at these GREAT used book stores. 

Now let's check out these awesome finds!!!

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Walmart Buys:

 The Isle of the Lost by: Melissa de la Cruz

Amazon Purchase:

Invaded by: Melissa Landers (Currently Reading)

Books-A-Million Purchases:

The Infernal Devices Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare (Graphic Novel)

This is What Happy Looks Like by: Jennifer E. Smith

Indiana Trip Purchases!!

Cold Spell by: Jackson Pearce

The Hobbit by: J.R.R. Tolkien

Dead of Winter by: Kresley Cole

The Coincidence of Callie & Kayden by: Jessica Sorenson

The Redemption of Callie & Kayden by: Jessica Sorenson

The Resolution of Callie & Kayden by: Jessica Sorenson

Fairest of All by: Serena Valentino

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Review: The Familiars by Adam Jay Epstien & Andrew Jacobson

The Familiars

By: Adam Jay Epstien & Andrew Jacobson

Synopsis From Goodreads:

Is the kingdom's fate in the hands of an orphan cat?

Running fast to save his life, Aldwyn ducks into an unusual pet store. Moments later Jack, a young wizard in training, comes in to choose a magical animal to be his familiar. Aldwyn's always been clever. But magical? Jack thinks so and Aldwyn is happy to play along.

He just has to convince the other familiars the know-it-all blue jay Skylar and the friendly tree frog Gilbert that he's the powerful cat he claims to be.

Then the unthinkable happens. Jack and two other young wizards are captured by the evil queen of Vastia.

On a thrilling quest to save their loyals, the familiars face dangerous foes, unearth a shocking centuries-old secret, and discover a destiny that will change Vastia forever. Their magical adventure an irresistible blend of real heart, edge-of-your-seat action, and laugh-out-loud humor is an unforgettable celebration of fantasy and friendship.

My Review:

Rating:

 

This was a great book from the start, different from my usual reads. Throughout the story characters over come differences and make new friendships. The story teaches you that just because you are different, it doesn't mean you are not the same at heart. 

This book reminded me a lot of Harry Potter, which I think is why I was so drawn to the story. This book allowed us to see the magical world from the familiars side of things. (Like Hedwig!!) 

This is definitely a book I would reccommend to any young Harry Potter book lovers out there!! 

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Review: The Tales of Beedle the Bard by J.K. Rowling

 The Tales of Beedle the Bard

By: J.K. Rowling

Length: 109 pages

Genre: Young Adult, Magical Short Stories

Synopsis From Goodreads:

The Tales of Beedle the Bard, a Wizarding classic, first came to Muggle readers’ attention in the book known as Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Now, thanks to Hermione Granger’s new translation from the ancient runes, we present this stunning edition with an introduction, notes, and illustrations by J. K. Rowling, and extensive commentary by Albus Dumbledore. Never before have Muggles been privy to these richly imaginative tales: “The Wizard and the Hopping Pot,” “The Fountain of Fair Fortune,” “The Warlock’s Hairy Heart,” “Babbitty Rabbitty and Her Cackling Stump,” and of course, “The Tale of the Three Brothers.” But not only are they the equal of fairy tales we now know and love, reading them gives new insight into the world of Harry Potter.

My Review:

Rating:

 

Mrs. J.K. Rowling did a wonderful job on writing this book. Her descriptions in each short story made each one have a personality of their own. They were almost like back stories to the Harry Potter Saga. I really enjoyed reading this book, it made it seem has though the Harry Potter world was still alive. 

I liked the moral behind "The Wizard and the Hopping Pot," not being selfish and thinking about others. Like in the movies my favorite story was "The Tale of the Three Brothers." Out of all the stories that one had to be best story I read! 

J.K. Rowling is an amazing writer and I hope she never stops writing!! 

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