Wednesday, June 29, 2011

Sigh...

I would love to write my post "Waiting on Wednesday" but since my boyfriend left my laptop in a... well, don't know how to say it, but is not working and I can only use his Mac but since all my books and images and everything is in mine I can't post almost anything...

Anyway, just a quick note. Yesterday I found in one of the bookstores here in Switzerland "Tiger's Curse" and "Tiger's Quest" so I bought both of them (auch! Here everything is so expensive!) because I loved the covers - what can I say? Covers are really important for me, hehe- but when I came home and I looked for reviews about the books I was kind of scared... a few were saying that the books are awesome and perfect but I also read reviews really, really bads... So, will see what happens now. I'll let you know my opinion while I'm reading it in Goodreads and then I'll write a review myself.















Hope you are having a wonderful day. Hugs!

Tuesday, June 28, 2011

The YA LO-DOWN Giveaway!



Another great giveaway and it's international!!! Yayyyy!!! (Sorry, but I need to be happy, hahaha. I can't find most of the books I want here in Switzerland... sigh...).

So, yes, go to the blog HERE and enter.

The giveaway ends 17 of July so, don't miss it!!!

Book Review: Illicit Magic


Illicit Magic

by Camilla Chafer
Series: Stella Mayweather Paranormal Series #1
Release date: 1st May 2011
Publisher: Audacious
Pages: 220 (epub)
Second book: "Unruly Magic" 31st July 2011

Monday, June 27, 2011

Christina Reads YA Giveaway!


Ok, so I was responding to all the beautiful people that stops by my blog and leave me a comment (thank you all!) when I saw a great giveaway in one of the blogs I was visiting so, here it is!

Just click HERE to go to Christina Reads YA and participate in her awesome giveaway! Oh, and it's international :D
The giveaway ends 20 July.

It's Monday! What are you reading?! (2)



It's Monday! What are you reading? is a weekly meme that comes to us from Sheila at Book Journey. To participate, simply post what you finished reading in the past week and what you plan to read this week. It is a good way to find other books you may enjoy reading. After you write your post, head over to Sheila's blog to leave your post's link on the link entry form at the bottom of the What are you reading? post.

Just a YA Girl Giveaway!


A great giveaway it's happening in Just a YA Girl and believe me, you don't want to miss it. So, click in the name of the blog or in the buttom at your right to go directly to the blog and participate. And then have a look around xD

The giveaway ends July 27 and... it's international! Yayyyy!

Hugs to everybody^^

Sunday, June 26, 2011

Book Review: Vampire Academy


Vampire Academy

by Richelle Mead
Series: Vampire Academy #1
Release date: 16th August 2007
Publisher: Razorbill
Pages: 332 (paperback)
Second book: "Frostbite" 10th April 2008

Book Review: Insatiable


Insatiable

by Meg Cabot
Series: Insatiable #1
Release date: 8th June 2010
Publisher: Harper Collins
Pages: 454 (hardcover)
Second book: "Overbite" 5th July 2011

Manga Review: Paradise Kiss


Paradise Kiss

by Ai Yazawa
Release date: 1st February 2010
Publisher Japan: Shodensha (1999-2003)
Publisher US: Tokyopop
Tomes: 5 tomes

Introduction from Goodreads:

Yukari wants nothing more than to make her parents happy by studying hard and getting into a good college. One afternoon, however, she is kidnapped by a group of self-proclaimed fashion mavens calling themselves Paradise Kiss. Yukari suddenly finds herself in the roller coaster life of the fashion world, guided by George, art-snob extraordinaire. In a glamorous makeover of body, mind and soul, she is turned from a hapless bookworm into her friends' own exclusive model.

Book Review: The Initiate by Louise Cooper


The Initiate

by Louise Cooper
Series: The Time Master Trilogy #1
Release date: November 1985
Publisher: Tor Books
Pages: 278 (paperback)
Second book: "The Outcast" January 1992

Sorry guys...

Since I have to make a few changes you will see 6 new posts about reviews I already wrote, sorry about that, but I need to do it in order to improve my blog.

Hugs to everybody^^

In My Mailbox (1)


In My Mailbox is a meme created by Kristi at The Story Siren that features books I've received/purchased/won during the current week.

First week participating in the meme so, let's keep it simple, shall we? ... No, actually I can't xD This week a received LOTS of books so I have to write a lot, hahaha. Let's get started!

Saturday, June 25, 2011

On My Wishlist! (1)



On My Wishlist is a fun weekly event hosted by Book Chick City and runs every Saturday. It's where I list all the books I desperately want but haven't actually bought yet. They can be old, new or forthcoming. It's also an event that you can join in with too - Mr Linky is always at the ready for you to link your own 'On My Wishlist' post. If you want to know more click here.



Hi everybody! Well, this is too my first week participating in "On My Wishlist" weekly meme so I'll try to keep it simple... But I'll just try, of course... xD

So, I just posted about a book I want to read a lot but I'll write about it again:


Cover Reveal: Everneath by Brodi Ashton

So, while I was surfing looking for something interesting to post I run into this, a pretty awesome cover that makes me want to read the book right now, hahaha.
Here is the cover:


Don't tell me is not pretty awesome... just look at the colors, her drees is a beauty and the desing of the smoke is gorgeous.

Friday, June 24, 2011

Cover Reveal: A Beautiful Evil by Kelley Keaton

Have you read "Darkness becomes her"? Because sadly, I haven't but the book is in my TBR pile so, hopefully I will read it soon (I need longer days!!!). Anyway, "A Beautiful Evil" is the sequel of "Darkness Becomes Her".



Here is all the info you might need:
  • Release date: Februare 21, 2012
  • Author: Kelly Keaton
  • Series: Gods & Monsters Book #2
  • Publisher: Simon Pulse
Summary from Goodreads:

A power she can’t deny. A destiny she’s determined to fight.
When Ari first arrived in the dilapidated city of New 2, all she wanted was to figure out who she was. But what she discovered was beyond her worst nightmare. Ari can already sense the evil growing inside her—a power the goddess Athena will stop at nothing to possess. Desperate to hold on to her humanity and protect her loved ones, Ari must fight back.
But Athena’s playing mind games, not just with Ari but with those she cares about most. And Athena has a very special plan for the brooding and sexy Sebastian.Ari is determined to defeat Athena, but time is running out. With no other options, Ari must unleash the very thing she’s afraid of: herself.

Now I must add this book, to my TBR pile, hahaha. Hopefully, I will read "Darkness becomes her" before this one comes out (I have more than 7-8 months, that should give me plenty of time, right?)

Hugs!

Feature & Follow Friday

Feature & Follow Friday is a weekly meme created by Parajunkee where bloggers hop around meeting and following other bloggers.



To join the fun and make new book blogger friends, just follow these simple rules:

"Paradox - The Angels Are Here" Giveaway!



I'm so excited!!! This is my first giveaway, yay!!! The author of Paradox, Patti Roberts, has kindly offered 2 ebooks of her awesome book!

Thursday, June 23, 2011

New cover for "Delirium" by Lauren Oliver

Yes, it's true! Lauren Oliver has revealed the new cover for Delirium that should be coming out this fall! And... this new edition includes the first chapters of Pandemonium!!!



Click on the image to make it bigger or go to Lauren's Blog to check her original post.
Honestly, I was going to buy the book really soon but now... I don't know if I should wait for this one or buy both of them... Help! xD

Book Review: Paradox - The Angels Are Here


Paradox - The Angels Are Here

by Patti Roberts
Series: Paradox Series #1
Release date: 1st May 2011
Publisher: Smashwords
Pages: 115 (epub)
Second book: "Progeny of Innocence" October 2010

Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Teaser Tuesday (1)


The rules are simple!

  • Grab your current read
  • Open to a random page
  • Share two (2) “teaser” sentences from somewhere on that page

Monday, June 20, 2011

It's Monday! What are you reading?! (1)



It's Monday! What are you reading? is a weekly meme that comes to us from Sheila at Book Journey. To participate, simply post what you finished reading in the past week and what you plan to read this week. It is a good way to find other books you may enjoy reading. After you write your post, head over to Sheila's blog to leave your post's link on the link entry form at the bottom of the What are you reading? post.



This is my first time participating in the weekly meme, so I'm gonna try to keep it simple.

Reviews: The Iron King, Paradise Kiss and The Initiate

Hello!!!

So, I prepared three new reviews for today, hope you enjoy them all.

  • The Iron King by Julie Kagawa.
  • Paradisse Kiss by Ai Yazawa.
  • The Initiate by Louise Cooper.

Saturday, June 18, 2011

Hello summer giveaway at YA-Aholic!

Hey everybody, I'm sorry I haven't posted anything yet, but I'm studying all the memes out there to participate too and... it's amazing how many are they!

But, I don't want you to get bored so here is another great giveaway I've found, its in YA-Aholic and it's international, so don't miss it!



Just click on the name of the blog or in the button at the sidebar.

Cheeses to everybody!

New reviews!

It took me a little longer than I expected, but i finished what I was doing and now I understand a bit more of XHTML, hehe.

So, new reviews:
  • Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead
  • Insatiable by Meg Cabot
Just go to "Review/Library" and you will find them there.

Hugs!

Friday, June 17, 2011

At Bookish: Follower Appreciation Mega Awesome Giveaway!!!


Ok... none of you want to miss this! I mean, please, just click on the link Bookish and enter in the awesome giveaway that is making Evie.

What is she offering? Eight books!!! So, did that get your attention? I hope it did. Now, click in Bookish  or in the button that is on your right and go for it!

The giveaway ends on July 15th and it's international! Isn't she amazing?!


Alaiel

BHSV-Jeanne C. Stein interview & Giveaway at Larissa's Bookish!



Don't miss this opportunity and visit  Larissa's Bookish to read her awesome interview with Jeanne C. Stein and a chance to win 7 signed books and a swag! (and it's international!).

Just click on the name of her blog and done!

Hugs everybody!

Alaiel

I already have followers?! And review of Spartan Heart Part I

Hey, hi! xD Sorry, I wasn't expecting followers so soon, hehe.
Anyway, hopefully this evening I'll post a few more reviews, yay! Is not that I'm being lazy, in fact, I'm trying to do a really cool thing with my "Library" but for that I need to learn a few things about XHTML... good thing my boyfriend is an IT, hehe.

Saturday, June 4, 2011

I did it! I have my blog!!!

Sorry, I need to scream a little more...

Yay!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ehem... *blushing a little* thanks for waiting. So, yes, this is my first post in my awesome brand new blog... I'm so excited!!!

What will you find here? Most likely reviews of the books and maybe (big maybe) reviews about series,movies and manga.
In my reviews I'll be completely honest and I will give between 1 and 5 points (or cheeses, that is. I am a mouse, remember?).
After making a review I'll post it in: Goodreads, The Book Depository and Random House. Unless, of course, I'm asked to post it somewhere else too.

If you want to know more about me, please, check the "About Me" section and if you want to contact me please, go to the "Contact" section.

I'll do my best to update as frequently as I can and I'll be hosting a few giveaways when the time comes.

Since my first language is Spanish be patient with me if I have a few mistakes, ok? Or if I, suddenly, use a word in Spanish or Portuguese (I can get crazy like that).

I'm also new in this but I'll try my best to do a good job and have fun with you all.

Besos y abrazos,

Alaiel