The Diary of a Mood Reader

Walters can weave a story. Wow. The pages practically sizzled whenever Torin made an appearance... --Kristy Sartain- (Whispering Pretty Stories Reviews) An addictive young-adult fantasy based in a realm of Greek mythology, sure to please fans of Percy Jackson and The Sweet Evil Trilogy. In a modern world still ruled by the Greek gods, being a monster isn't just a curse. It's a death sentence. *USA TODAY called Elementals a "must read!"* Witches are real. They're descendants of the Greek gods. "White offers an agile, endearing fantasy that fans of Buffy the Vampire Slayer will adore. Her description of the call is perfectly realized: "an irresistible melodic pull, as though it was a choral magnet and she a metal filing." The narrative's strongest suit is its playfully steamy romance between destroyer and demon: "She held his wrists above his head...[and] nipped the tip of his nose with her teeth....

" All About That Cover " is a weekly event hosted here that focuses on the differences between various book covers of the same book, such as cover changes, covers from different countries as well as special editions.  All the covers worldwide Original US Edition Movie tie-in #1 Movie tie-in #2 Orig. UK Edition German  Indonesian Czech Russian Thai Korean I must say, the Russian cover kind of irks me. I mean Bella is supposed to have brown eyes, and it looks more like an R.L. Stine book rather than Twilight. What do you think?

Source: sent by Harper Collins in exchange so an honest review Publisher: Harper Teen Format: ARC paperback Pages: 336 Genre: YA Contemporary/Sci-fi Romance Rating: 6 OMG Stars!! Release: April 12th 2016 Website: http://www.lucykeating.com/ Goodreads Amazon | B&N | kobo For as long as Alice can remember, she has dreamed of Max. Together they have traveled the world and fallen deliriously, hopelessly in love. Max is the boy of her dreams—and only her dreams. Because he doesn’t exist. But when Alice walks into class on her first day at a new school, there he is. It turns out, though, that Real Max is nothing like Dream Max, and getting to know each other in reality isn’t as perfect as Alice always hoped. When their dreams start to bleed dangerously into their waking hours, the pair realize that they might have to put an end to a lifetime of dreaming about each other. But when you fall in love in your dreams, can reality ever be enough? Whimsical, romantic an...

" Waiting On " Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted at Breaking the Spine , that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating. Check them out for links to more blogs! :) This week's pre-publication "can't wait to read" selection is... About the book ... There's a reason they say "be careful what you wish for." Just ask the girl who wished to be thinner and ended up smaller than Thumbelina, or the boy who asked for "balls of steel" and got them-literally. And never wish for your party to go on forever. Not unless you want your guests to be struck down by debilitating pain if they try to leave. These are things Lennie only learns when it's too late-after she brings some of her uncles' moonshine to a party and toasts to dozens of wishes, including a big wish of her own: to bring back her best friend, Dylan, who was abducted and murdered six months ago. Lennie didn't mean to cause so ...

Filled with magic, thrilling adventure, and sweet romance,  Elementals: The Blood of the Hydra  is the second novel in Michelle Madow’s Elementals series that fans of Percy Jackson and The Secret Circle will love! « SQUEE ... I'm so excited for the next book in this magical series!! » Elementals: The Blood of the Hydra Author :  Michelle Madow Genre : Young Adult Fantasy Release Date : April 18th 2016 Publisher : Dreamscape Publishing Series : Elementals #2 Format : eBook and paperback ISBN : 9781311296788 A Demigod who can kill with a touch. It's an ability that must be kept secret from everyone, even from those trusted most. Finding out that her new school had her in a special homeroom for witches was strange enough, but now Nicole must face the realization that she has the rare power to kill with just a touch. It’s a secret she needs to keep not only from the Head Elders, but from the super-sexy witch Blake, who she’s had undeniable chemist...

" Waiting On " Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted at Breaking the Spine , that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating. Check them out for links to more blogs! :) This week's pre-publication "can't wait to read" selection is... About the book ... I am surrounded on all sides by a desert. A guest, in a prison of sand and sun. My family is here. And I do not know whom I can trust. In a land on the brink of war, Shahrzad has been torn from the love of her husband Khalid, the Caliph of Khorasan. She once believed him a monster, but his secrets revealed a man tormented by guilt and a powerful curse—one that might keep them apart forever. Reunited with her family, who have taken refuge with enemies of Khalid, and Tariq, her childhood sweetheart, she should be happy. But Tariq now commands forces set on destroying Khalid's empire. Shahrzad is almost a prisoner caught between loyalties to people she loves. B...

" All About That Cover " is a weekly event hosted here that focuses on the differences between various book covers of the same book, such as cover changes, covers from different countries as well as special editions.  Dreamology = U.S vs German Vs French Edition  The Siren = U.S/UK vs Russian Edition U.S. Edition German Edition French Edition *The German edition means   "Two in a Dream" U.S. & UK Edition Russian Edition So What do you think? I like all three covers of Dreamology and the Russian cover of The Siren. I love talking books, so please let me know in the comments below! 

" All About That Cover " is a weekly event hosted here that focuses on the differences between various book covers of the same book, such as cover changes, covers from different countries as well as special editions.  U.S vs UK vs German Editions Glass Sword + The Girl From Everywhere U.S. Edition U.K. Edition German Edition U.S. Edition UK Edition What do you think? Personally I like the UK edition of The Girl From Everywhere. I prefer the tag line " A journey through time. A journey to love ." Sounds much more romantic! 

Nearer Still Author: Melissa MacVicar Release: May 28th 2014 Series: Secret Affinity Publisher: Self published Source: Amazon Kindle Store Genre: Historical YA Rating: 3 Stars Website: Goodreads Page Expanding on the world of Melissa MacVicar's debut novel EVER NEAR, this digital-only short story explores the background of Jade’s grandmother, Winnie Ferguson, growing up as a black teenager and a budding clairvoyant in the early 1960s. When Stanley Irving gets arrested during a sit-in at a segregated lunch counter, he makes the front page of the Baltimore newspaper. Eighteen-year-old Winnie Ferguson’s father is furious with his daughter's boyfriend and tries to break up the young couple. Will Winnie stand up to her father, or will the pair be ripped apart by the tension surrounding the Civil Rights movement? My review of this short-story  Nearer Still is a short story prequel set in the 1960's. There are two full length novels in this series.The fir...

If you're like me and love books that center around time travel in some way then you've come to the right place! Any time I read a book summary and time travel is mentioned my interest are immediately piqued! Well my all-time absolute favorite time travel series is.... (insert drumroll) River of Time series!! Now if you've never heard of this series it's because this AMAZING series is WAY underrated! Here are the books: (click on the cover for the Goodreads page) Book 1 Book 2 Book 3 Book 4 There are also two novellas: Book 3.1 Book 3.2 As you can see in the photo below there are some amazing scenes in this series! I just love (yes I'm repeating myself, sorry!) the time-travel aspect, plus the adventure of being in medieval Italy! Now the biggest thing about these books is the endearing romance mixed with amazing action-adventure around every corner!  So what are some of your favorite time-travel boo...

Intuitive Author: Kat Fugate Release: October 26th 2014 Source: Purchased on Amazon Kindle Genre: Young Adult Rating: 5 Stars Website:  http://www.katfugate.com/ What if you could bring someone you love back from the dead? Miah Rogers never thought she’d be desperate to capture the past and hold it tightly in a mason jar. She never thought she’d be entering her senior year at Luken High feeling like a lunatic either. But after her mom’s mysterious death and sightings of her mom’s ghost, she is shell-shocked. Now, she must decide what kind of person she is: the kind of person who ignores the truth or the kind of person who is willing to stand up for what she knows is right. Cameron has been watching Miah from afar. His secret will draw him closer, and his powers will draw her to him. But what he doesn’t know is that Miah’s not the only one who will fall in love. Now, everyone has someone to fight for. For Miah and Cameron, the truth will either pull them closer...

The Carnelian Legacy  Author: Cheryl Koevoet Series: Carnelian (Bk 1) Release: January 28th 2015 (2nd printing) Publisher: Abbott Press Source: I received a copy via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review Genre:YA Paranormal Romance Rating: 5 wonderful heart-melting stars!!! Website: http://www.thecarnelianlegacy.com/ Marisa MacCallum always believed that the man of her dreams was out there somewhere. The problem is—he’s in another dimension.  After the death of her father, eighteen-year-old Marisa's life is on the verge of imploding. She seeks comfort on her daily ride through the woods of Gold Hill, but when a mysterious lightning storm strikes, she is hurled into the ancient, alternate dimension of Carnelia where she is discovered by the arrogant but attractive nobleman, Ambassador Darian Fiore.  Stranded in a world teeming with monsters, maniacs and medieval knights, Marisa is forced to join Darian on a dangerous mission to negotiate peace...