Black Friday Book Haul

Black Friday Book Haul!!!

Hope everyone is ready for the Holidays! 

Sadly, we are still trying to get last minute things organized and this week is going to consist of a lot of baking. Nothing like waiting until the last minute...lol!! 

So before the chaos starts next week we wanted to share with ya'll the books we ordered on Book Outlet during Black Friday!! So many of these books have been on our to-read list for forever and now we can finally read them. Caraval is probably our most anticipated read!! :)

This year's Black Friday Book Outlet Finds:

Caraval by: Stephanie Garber

Truthwitch by: Susan Dennard

Taken by: Erin Bowman

The Midnight Star by: Marie Lu

Stealing Snow by: Danielle Paige

Trial by Fire by: Josephine Angelini

Virals by: Kathy Reichs

My Heart and Other Black Holes by: Jasmine Warga

What books did you get during Black Friday? 

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Review: Enchant by Micalea Smeltzer

Enchant

By: Micalea Smeltzer

Series: Enchanted Series

Genre: Paranormal Romance

Length: 291 pages

Synopsis From Goodreads:

Mara Pryce never imagined that her life was anything but normal and then a strange gray-eyed young man appears at her graduation. When he vanishes without a trace, she’s convinced he’s a figment of her imagination. Then he appears again and shatters her whole world. 

Mara is an enchanter, part of an ancient line of Wiccan power, and a war is raging—one of good and evil—between the Enchanted and the Iniquitous. 

The Iniquitous want her dead and it’s Theodore’s job as her protector to keep her safe. 

When Mara and Theodore arrive at a safe house, where Mara will remain hidden while learning about her powers, they find that the real threat might be a little closer to home than they want to believe. 






My Review:

Rating:

***I received a copy of this book via NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.***

Harry Potter meets The Mortal Instruments!! 

This book combines the best of both worlds; magic, witches, an evil group that breaks away from the good and a hidden institute. What more could on ask for in a book?

This book started out with so much promise, it had me hooked from the very first page. I had high hopes and was sadly disappointed in the end. 

Mara believed she was just a normal teenage girl until a strange man started following her around her small town. Then one night her entire world is turned upside down and she is thrust into a world of magic with an annoying man that claims to be her protector. 
 

We are swept into a world of magic and enchanters, and Mara finds out she has a mysterious destiny that no one will tell her about. I couldn't wait to see where the story took us, however the deeper I got into the story I found it to be under developed, both the characters and the storyline.

I loved the relationship between Mara and Theo, however I feel as though the author could have explored that relationship a bit more. Why is their love so forbidden? Who is Theo really? While we got a bit of a background story I felt it lacked in describing this character in front of us. How exactly is a protector chosen? Who are the Chosen? 

I felt like there were so many unanswered questions. Characters were introduced but never really explored. I felt as the the author could have ventured down so many different roads if only there had been more dialogue or if Mara had spent time with people other than Adelaide and Theo. Also, many of the scenes throughout the book seemed short and almost appeared to end abruptly, leaving you wondering. 

I did enjoy the story, especially since it shared so many aspects similar to Harry Potter and The Mortal Instruments; magic, witches, and a secret institute. I had only wish that the book was longer with a bit more detail and that the characters were a bit more developed. I think if the book was a bit longer the story would seem more developed and less rushed. 

I do plan to finish the series to see ho everything ends, especially after the ending we got in book one. While this book wasn't my favorite it was not terrible, I just think it lacked some development to take it over the edge. 

Published by: K

Review: Doctor Who: Myths and Legends by Richard Dinnick

Doctor Who: Myths and Legends

By: Richard Dinnick

Illustrated by: Adrian Salmon

Synopsis From Goodreads:

For thousands of years, epic stories have been passed down from Time Lord to student, generation to generation. The truth of these tales was lost millennia ago, but the myths and legends themselves are timeless.

These are the most enduring of those tales. From the princess Manussa and her giant snake Mara, to the Vardon Horse of Xeriphin, these stories shed light on the universe around us and the beings from other worlds that we meet. Myths hold up a mirror to our past, present and future, explaining our culture, our history, our hopes and fears.

A collection of epic adventures from the Time Lords’ mist-covered past, Myths and Legends is an unforgettable gallery of heroes and villains, gods and monsters.

My Review:

Rating:

***I received this copy via NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for my honest review.***

I must be honest I have never watched a single episode of Doctor Who, I know that is a crime to many. However, I have never really been interested in sci-fi shows or books. However, my sister is a huge fan and absolutely loves everything Doctor Who. 

My main purpose for signing up to receive a copy of this book was to see what the hook was and why my sister was so obsessed. And I must say I am glad I gave this book a chance. I may have to cave and watch the show now. :)

I didn't have very high hopes when going into this book. I've never been a fan of sci-fi books and being as I have never seen the show I had a feeling I was going to struggle with identifying characters and places. Yet, I was pleasantly surprised with how easy the stories were to follow. I contribute that the the remarkable writing skills of Richard Dinnick and the illustrations of Adrain Salmon. The illustrations made it easy to put a face to the name or even the alien species. 

This book is a compilation of short stories depicting the lives of previous Time Lords. It showed the world of Gallifrey, before it's demise and the many struggles they endured to keep Gallifrey alive. I enjoyed following the Time Lords from one adventure to the next. It was great how each story was separate on it's own but in the end most of them all came together to depict the story of the Gallifrey President Rassilon and his many encounters.

I am truly happy that I gave this book a chance and was given the opportunity to read this title. I would definitely recommend this book, even if you have not seen the show. The author and illustrator make it easy to follow the stories, even if you have no idea who many of the characters are. 

Published by: K

Friday Finds #16

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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Hey Ya'll!!

Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving!! 

This week we have a Black Friday Finds for our fellow bookworms. We hope ya'll enjoy this weeks amazing finds. :) As well as the long weekend with family and friends. 

Let's see what books have found their way onto our must-read list. 

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What books did ya'll add to your must-read list?

Published by: K&C

Review: Falsies by Olive East

Falsies

By: Olive East

Series: The Makeup Series

Genre: New Adult Romance

Length: 314 pages

Synopsis From Goodreads:

When Brooks walks into my life, I can’t keep from wanting him. He’s perfection—a sexy veterinary student who knows how to cook and always cheers me up when I’m down. But I don’t deserve a man like him. There’s a darkness in me that no one could ever love, and I know he’ll abandon me, just like everyone I’ve ever cared about. Just like my father. I wouldn’t be able to stand that hurt, so I push him away. 

Then my ex comes back. He betrayed me before, but now he says he wants to make me feel whole again. I know it isn’t right, and I shouldn’t let him into my life. But all I want is to recapture the happiness I once had. But sometimes those who want to fix things leave you more broken, and some friends turn out to be false. How can you tell true love from a lie?

My Review:

Rating:

***I received a copy via NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.***

First, I must say that this book was beautifully written and that Olive East is a phenomenal author. However, this book just wasn't my cup of tea. I had a hard time connecting with the main character, Ollie, finding her annoying and extremely self-destructive. She complained about everything and had a very poor self-image. I had hoped that she would find new strength after connecting with Brooks, but she only seemed to spiral out of control. 

I had wished Brooks' character had been more developed. I felt like his character was lacking and found it hard to connect with him. Due to the lack of development among the two main characters, I never felt like their relationship was strong. I never truly felt connected to Ollie and Brooks, making it hard for me to root for their relationship. 

The antagonists, Sadie and Aaron got on my nerves from the very beginning and I could not understand why Ollie would surround herself with such horrible people. I was waiting for her to blow up at Sadie and rid herself of such a negative being. But that conflict never truly came. When it did I was highly disappointed and had hoped Ollie would stand up for herself instead of taking the bullying and mean comments coming from Sadie. 

I had hoped for a bit more depth to the story, however most of the book consisted of Ollie moping and trying to destroy the first good thing in her life since her dad's death. After awhile it simply got old and I was tired of reading her depressing and self-destructive thoughts. 

The cover and description of this book is what truly drew me to the book, however I can't say I would recommend this book. It was definitely a struggle for me to finish. :(

Published by: K

Friday Finds #15

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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Howdy Fellow Booklovers!!

We have another Friday Find for everyone and we hope you enjoy. Like always please feel free to share with us the newest books added to your shelf, we love hearing from ya'll.

Now let's see what books we have added this week.

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Published by: K&C

Friday Finds #14

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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Hey Ya'll!! 

Looks like it is that time again, another Friday Find is coming your way. :)

Please feel free to share what new book finds you have added to your list. We love discovering new reads, but more than that we truly enjoy hearing from our followers. 

Now let's see what books we have found this week. 

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Please share with us your recent finds, we love hearing from ya'll!!

Published by: K&C

Review: Through the Zombie Glass by Gena Showalter

Through the Zombie Glass

By: Gena Showalter

Series: White Rabbit Chronicles

Genre: Young Adult Paranormal, Horror

Length: 480 pages

Synopsis From Goodreads:

Zombies stalk the night. Forget blood and brains. These monsters hunger for human souls. Sadly, they've got mine...
Alice Bell has lost so much. Family. Friends. A home. She thought she had nothing else to give. She was wrong.

After a new zombie attack, strange things begin to happen to her. Mirrors come to life, and the whispers of the dead assault her ears. But the worst? A terrible darkness blooms inside her, urging her to do very wicked things.

She's never needed her team of zombie slayers more, but ultra bad-boy Cole Holland, the leader and her boyfriend, suddenly withdraws from her...from everyone. Now, with her best friend Kat at her side, Ali must kill the zombies, uncover Cole's secret and learn to fight the darkness.

But the clock is ticking...and if she fails at a single task, they're all doomed. 

My Review:

Rating:

ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS SERIES!! CAN"T GET ENOUGH!!

Gena Showalter is a remarkable author, she has definitely moved to my favorite author list. She has a way of writing that captivates you and makes it easy to connect with each and every one of the characters, whether they are major or minor. The writing is so beautifully spun together that you feel as though you have been transported into the middle of a zombie battle yourself.

With Alice in Zombieland, I was hooked from the very first page, however with this book I had a hard time staying focused and getting absorbed into the story. Through the Zombie Glass started off slower and was missing some of that gripping mystery I so loved in the first book. However, has I got further into the story, the mysteries started to unfold and the need to know what was going to happen kept me trucking through and I can honestly say I was not disappointed. 

I enjoyed that new characters were brought into the story, Gavin and Veronica. They stirred things up between Cole and Alice, adding to the storyline. 

Alice's visions were gone or so she thought until Gavin walks into her line of sight, only to upset the relationship between Cole and Alice. Leading to Cole turning to an old romance. As much as I hated their break up, I felt it was necessary in order for both characters to grow. Their separation made them stronger as a duo. 

Even so, Alice has more important things to worry about, than her broken relationship with Cole. Something is wrong with her, the hunger and angry is getting stronger and she needs to find a way to stop the monster inside her before its too late. 

I loved the Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde twist to Alice's character. Discovering the mysteries behind how this all happened to her and why Anima wanted her, is what pulled me back in after the slow beginning. 

This series is phenomenal and I can't wait to get my hands on the next book. Fairytale retellings are some of my favorite books to read and this retelling has an amazing plot twist, with zombies and slayers. I would definitely recommend this series!! I can't get enough of these books and think an Amazon purchase is in my future. :) 

Published by: K

Friday Finds #13

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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Hey Ya'll!! 

Happy Friday the 13th!!

We are back with another Friday Finds this week!! This weeks book sound absolutely amazing and these covers are remarkable. Can't wait to get my hands on these books!

What book/books from this weeks list are you adding to your TBR shelf?

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Published by: K&C

Friday Finds #12

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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Hey Ya'll!!

We hope everyone has had a great last couple of weeks. It's been a busy last few weeks here with Hurricane Irma and finishing putting the new house together. Everything is slowly coming together and the last remaining boxes are being emptied. 

However, in between all the chaos we have been reading and finding more books to add to our TBR list!! What books are ya'll currently reading? We are always looking for new books to add to our never-ending list. :) 

Now let's get to this weeks list of AMAZING finds!!

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What books have ya'll recently added to you TBR list?

Published by: K&C

Cover Reveal: Brave by Jennifer L. Armentrout

"Brave" by Jennifer L. Armentrout releases December 11th, 2017.

Who else is excited for Brave, the third book in Jennifer L. Armentrout's amazing series Wicked? I know I can't wait!! :) And this cover is absolutely gorgeous!! 

Can't wait to add this book to my bookshelf!!

Synopsis:

Ivy Morgan hasn't been feeling like herself lately. Not like anyone can blame her. After all, being held captive by a psychotic fae prince hell-bent on permanently opening the gates to the Otherworld is bound to leave some mental scars.

It’s more than that, though. Something dark and insidious is spreading throughout Ivy, more powerful than she could ever imagine... and it’s coming between her and the man she’s fallen deeply in love with, elite Order member Ren Owens. 

Ren would do anything to keep Ivy safe. Anything. But when he makes a life altering choice for her, the fallout of his act has far reaching consequences that threaten to tear their lives apart.

If Ivy is going to have any hope of surviving this, she must put aside the hurt and betrayal she feels, and work with not only those she loves, but with an enemy she would rather kill than ever trust. War is coming, and it soon becomes clear that what Ivy and Ren thought they knew about the Order, themselves, and even their enemies, has been nothing but a cluster of dangerous, deadly lies. Ivy knows she must be more than just brave to save those she loves--and, ultimately, to save herself. 

Because behind ever evil fae Prince, there’s a Queen…

Preorder Your Copy Here:

Amazon: http://amzn.to/2fwiarG

About the Author:

# 1 NEW YORK TIMES Bestselling author Jennifer lives in Martinsburg, West Virginia. All the rumors you’ve heard about her state aren’t true. When she’s not hard at work writing. She spends her time reading, working out, watching really bad zombie movies, pretending to write, and hanging out with her husband and her Jack Russell Loki.

Website: https://jenniferlarmentrout.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JenniferLArmentrout

Twitter: https://twitter.com/JLArmentrout

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennifer_l_armentrout/

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Virtual Signing:

Hey Ya'll!! Don't miss out on this AMAZING opportunity!! Who wouldn't want a signed, personalized copy of the Wicked series!! :) 

Link below!

To celebrate the upcoming release of BRAVE (book 3 in the Wicked Saga), Jennifer is offering an exclusive virtual signing! Through this virtual signing, you will be able to order SIGNED & PERSONALIZED copies of WICKED, TORN, and BRAVE!

And best of all -- This is OPEN INTERNATIONALLY! 

DIRECT LINK: http://www.apollyconevent.com/jla-brave-virtualsigning/

- Virtual Signing opens 9/21/17 at 11AM ET

- Virtual Signing ends 11/17/17

- Open Internationally

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Who else is absolutely in love with this cover? I know I am! Now that we have seen Brave's amazing cover let's get to this EPIC giveaway!! Be sure to enter below, you won't want to miss it!! :) 

Giveaway:

·      PRIZE: SURPRISE SIGNED PRIZE PACK (containing multiple signed books & swag)

·      OPEN INTERNATIONAL

·      GIVEAWAY ENDS 10/2/17

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