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Wednesday, September 23, 2015

Review: The Suffering (The Girl from the Well #2) by Rin Chupeco

Title: The Suffering

Series: The Girl from the Well #2

Previous book in this series: The Girl from the Well

Author: Rin Chupeco

Genre: YA, paranormal, horror

Publication date: September 8, 2015

Published by: Sourcebooks Fire

Source: For review from publishers via Netgalley

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Synopsis:

Over the last year I've gone against faceless women, disfigured spirits, and grotesque revenants. Some people keep dangerous hobbies; skydiving and driving at monster truck rallies and glacier surfing. Me? I cast my soul into the churning waters of potential damnation and wait for a bite.

It’s been two years since Tark Halloway’s nightmare ended. Free from the evil spirit that haunted him all his life, he now aids the ghostly Okiku and avenges the souls of innocent children by hunting down their murderers. But when Okiku becomes responsible for a death at his high school, Tark begins to wonder if they’re no better than the killers they seek out.

When an old friend disappears in Aokigahara, Japan’s infamous ‘suicide forest’, both must resolve their differences and return to that country of secrets to find her.

Because there is a strange village inside Aokigahara, a village people claim does not exist. A village where strange things lie waiting.

A village with old ghosts and an ancient evil – one that may be stronger than even Okiku...

My rating: ★★★★★
The Suffering... Weeeeeee! Not usually something you say about a horror book, but I loved it!

So this is a sequel/companion book to The Girl from the Well that is, this time around, told in the POV of Tark, yay! I loved him in the last book and loved him even more in this one! I also loved that it was a male POV, which I always find refreshing and feel there should be more of... Just saying.

Review: The Girl from the Well by Rin Chupeco

The Girl from the Well (The Girl from the Well, #1)

Title: The Girl from the Well

Series: The Girl from the Well #1

Author: Rin Chupeco

Genre: YA, paranormal, horror

Publication date: August 2014

Published by: Sourcebooks Fire

Source: Borrowed from library

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Buy it: Amazon | Book Depository

Synopsis:

You may think me biased, being murdered myself. But my state of being has nothing to do with the curiosity toward my own species, if we can be called such. We do not go gentle, as your poet encourages, into that good night.

A dead girl walks the streets.

She hunts murderers. Child killers, much like the man who threw her body down a well three hundred years ago.

And when a strange boy bearing stranger tattoos moves into the neighborhood so, she discovers, does something else. And soon both will be drawn into the world of eerie doll rituals and dark Shinto exorcisms that will take them from American suburbia to the remote valleys and shrines of Aomori, Japan.

Because the boy has a terrifying secret - one that would just kill to get out.

The Girl from the Well is A YA Horror novel pitched as "Dexter" meets "The Grudge", based on a well-loved Japanese ghost story.

My rating: ★★★★☆
It's no surprise that I love horror. What is a surprise is that this book was completely off my radar until I saw the sequel. So I immediately fixed that and read Girl from the Well! I heard/saw somewhere that this was kind of like a cross between the movies The Ring and The Exorcist, and I agree! It very much was like them! It's one of the reasons why I was initially drawn to this series, and I'm so glad I read it 'cause it was awesome! One thing I didn't know was that Girl from the Well and The Ring are both based on the same myth/legend! So awesome! Even more great is that this book is told in the POV of the killer ghost! :D It was such a unique perspective that I quite loved and one I wish happened more often. And, okay, before you start freaking out, this ghost only goes after child killers, as she herself was murdered way back when. The concept was just fantastic, to say the least.

Review: No Angel by Helen Keeble

Title: No Angel

Author: Helen Keeble

Genre: YA, paranormal

Publication date: October 2013

Published by: HarperTeen

Source: Own paperback

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Buy it: Amazon | Book Depository | Book Outlet

Synopsis:

Rafael Angelos just got handed the greatest gift any teenage boy could ever dream of. Upon arriving at his new boarding school for senior year, he discovered that he is the ONLY male student. But what should have been a godsend isn't exactly heaven on Earth.

Raffi's about to learn that St. Mary's is actually a hub for demons-and that he was summoned to the school by someone expecting him to save the day. Raffi knows he's no angel-but it's pretty hard to deny that there's some higher plan at work when he wakes up one morning to discover a glowing circle around his head.

My rating: ★★★★★
No Angel was so much fun! I cannot believe I didn’t read it sooner! I LOVED it!

So, our main character Rafael has decided that he wants to go to his mom’s old all-girl boarding school, this being the first year to open up to boys. But much to Raf’s surprise, upon arrival he finds out that he’ll be the only male in attendance! What starts out as a dream for any guy out there soon turns into a nightmare when things get a little weird from there... a glowing halo, wings, and then more freaking wings! What?! It turns out that Rafael Angelos is a freaking angel! Well, part angel, anyway. And wouldn’t you have it, there are demons roaming around the school, what a coincidence! (Not really, lol.) So, Raf is appointed not only a guardian angel, but a demon hunter as well. Only, there’s more to the situation than he could possibly imagine...

Review: Winging It! (Confessions of an Angel-In-Training #1) by Shel Delisle

Title: Winging It!

Series: Confessions of an Angel-In-Training #1

Author: Shel Delisle

Genre: YA, paranormal

Publication date: April 2012

Published by: Something Else Publishing

Source: Own e-book

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Buy it: Amazon (Freebie! But double check the price.)

Synopsis:

She Just Wants to Fly.

Ever decided to do something that seemed like a good idea and in the second before there’s no turning back think, I musta been totally mental when I came up with this? And, then, Oh, well, here goes.

That’s how Angel inTraining Grace Lightbourne felt right before she asked the Big Kahuna to go straight to Earth on a mission as a Guardian Angel. The problem? She never was a great student and now she won’t even finish her last three years of school. To make matters worse, Archangel Michael isn’t happy about her special assignment, but Grace is convinced she’s on a fast track to her wings. Besides, how hard can it be? She’s working with humans, after all.

My rating: ★★★★☆
Winging It! was light and fun and exactly what I needed! Before starting this, I had finished reading a particularly frustrating book, so this was a nice change!

Summer 2015 Mythology Review Link-Up

Hey guys! Wow, is it Summer already? That means we're halfway done with the challenge! How are you guys doing?

Happy summer! :)

Review: Forgive My Fins (Fins #1) by Tera Lynn Childs

Title: Forgive My Fins

Series: Fins #1

Author: Tera Lynn Childs

Genre: YA, paranormal

Publication date: May 2010

Published by: Katherine Tegen Books

Source: Own paperback

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Synopsis:

Unrequited love is hard enough when you're a normal teenage girl, but for Lily Sanderson, there's no such thing as a simple crush.

Lily has a secret, and it's not her huge crush on gorgeous swimming god Brody Bennett, who makes her heart beat flipper-fast. Lily's mermaid identity is a secret that can't get out, since she's not just any mermaid--she's a Thalassinian princess. When she discovered three years ago that her mother was actually a human, Lily finally realized why she didn't feel quite at home in Thalassinia, and she's been going to Seaview High ever since. Living on land has its problems--like her obnoxious biker-boy neighbor, Quince Fletcher--but it has that one major perk: Brody. The problem is, mermaids aren't really the casual dating type--when they bond, it's for life.When Lily's attempt to win Brody's love leads to a tsunami-sized case of mistaken identity, she finds out, quick as a tailfin flick, that happily ever after never sails quite as smoothly as you planned.

My rating: ★★★★☆
Lily, a half-human, half-mermaid princess from the underwater kingdom Thalassinia, is head over heels infatuated with her classmate Brody, which let me tell you was absolutely annoying! Yeah he's a nice guy, and gorgeous apparently, but come on Lily! Just no. Quince kept telling her and telling her that Brody was not for her and that her constant swooning over the guy was ridiculous. I cannot tell you how right Quince was about everything.

Spring 2015 Mythology Review Link-Up (& Giveaway!)

Hey guys! Happy Spring! :)

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Review: A Place Beyond (The Danaan Trilogy #3) by Laura Howard

Title: A Place Beyond

Series: The Danaan Trilogy #3

Previous books in this series: The Forgotten Ones (#1) | Stone of Destiny (#2)

Author: Laura Howard

Genre: New Adult, paranormal, mythology

Publication date: October 2014

Published by: Laura Howard

Source: E-book for review from author

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Buy it: Amazon

Synopsis:

The time has come. Allison's quest to save her mother from Aoife's wicked enchantment will test everything she believes in. Who is trustworthy in the land of the Fair Folk, the Tuatha de Danaan? It's up to Allison, along with her ragtag host of allies, to unravel the truth.

Journey along and discover the power of love and duty as Allison faces the most difficult trial of her life.

My rating: ★★★★☆
Allison still can't believe what happened to her father when they went to fight Aoife. What Allison doesn't know is that the fight isn't over, and this time it means succumbing to Aoife and not helping her mother,or beating her. For good.

Winter 2015 Mythology Review Link-Up (& Giveaway!)

Hey guys! Who's ready to get this challenge started?

Mythology Reading Challenge: Book Recommendations

Hey guys! So 2015 is almost here, which means the start of many great Reading Challenges! As many of you know, this year I'm hosting the 2015 Mythology Reading Challenge (If you have not already and would like to join, you still can!) which I am VERY excited about! I thought I'd list a couple of book recommendations here to get you started on this challenge!

Note: For series, I only listed the first book.

2015 Reading Challenges

Another year, another million and a half reading challenges ;) Here are the ones I am signing up for this year! I'll also be keeping track of all the books read on this page.

2015 Reading Challenge

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I LOVE mythology, and I am super excited to be hosting this challenge this year! "The challenge is to read as many full-length novels as you can that have a prominent mythology theme."

My goal: Titan Level: 11-20 Mythology Books

A Place Beyond (The Danaan Trilogy #3) by Laura Howard {Irish}
Forgive My Fins (Fins #1) by Tera Lynn Childs {Greek}
Winging It! (Confessions of an Angel-In-Training #1) by Shel Delisle
No Angel by Helen Keeble
Shadow (Paper Gods #0.5) by Amanda Sun {Japanese}
The Space Between by Brenna Yovanoff
The Girl from the Well by Rin Chupeco {Japanese}
The Suffering (The Girl from the Well #2) by Rin Chupeco {Japanese}
The Sword of Summer (Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard #1) by Rick Riordan {Norse}
The Blood of Olympus (The Heroes of Olympus #5) {Greek & Roman}
The Son of Sobek by Rick Riordan
{Greek & Egyptian}
The Staff of Serapis by Rick Riordan
{Greek & Egyptian}
The Crown of Ptolemy by Rick Riordan
{Greek & Egyptian}

2015 Witches &a Witchcraft Reading Challenge

JOIN HERE!

I LOVE this challenge! Witches are my favorites supernatural creatures and I just adore magic! The challenge is to read "...Any full length book that includes a witch as a main character or includes major witchcraft elements counts. They may be fiction or non-fiction..."

My goal: Maiden: Read 6 – 10 Witchy Books

The Shattering by Karen Healey
New Girl (Anti-Heroes #1) by by Louise Bohmer & K.H. Koehler

JOIN HERE!

If you've been here for a while you know how much I LOVE the horror genre, be it in books or movies! I just love it! SO when I found this challenge I KNEW I had to join! I am SO excited! "The horror genre is subjective, but a good guideline to follow is whether a book is regularly shelved as horror on Goodreads."

My goal: Fearless Reader: 11-15 Horror Books

JOIN HERE!

"The goal is to read fairytale retellings, but if you want you can also pick other retellings. It’s up to you what you count as a fairytale." I love fairytale retellings! I'm hoping I'll get a couple of books in this year! I'm thinking Cinder by Marissa Meyer...

My goal: Prince Charming: 1 – 4 books

JOIN HERE!

I love re-reading books, as I've mentioned before! SO I thought this challenge was great! Basically... "any genre, length or format of book counts, as long as it's a re-read." No set number of books (though I'd like to read at least 5); just read as many as you'd like/can! You're supposed to make a list of books you want to re-read, but that wouldn't exactly work for me seeing as how I'm a big time mood reader especially when it comes to re-reads! So I'll be listing the books down below as I read them :)

JOIN HERE!

"The goal: To read as many prequels and sequels as you can. You set your goal at whatever number works for you. Novellas count, either prequels or sequels (i.e. #0.5, #1.5, #2.5, etc)." So this challenge is based on a point system, not on a set number of books: "1 point for each prequel or sequel novella read and reviewed, 2 points for each full-length sequel read and reviewed, 10 points for completing and reviewing a full series (doesn't require novellas), and you do not get points for the first book in a series."

My goal: 76-100 points: Professional

Ellie Jordan, Ghost Trapper Series by J.L. Bryan

The Crawling Darkness (Book #3) [2 points]
Terminal (Book #4) [2 points]
House of Whispers (Book #5) [2 points]

Perception (Clarity #2) by Kim Harrington [2 points + 10 points]
Down Under with the Hottie (Investigating the Hottie #3) by Juli Alexander [2 points]
A Place Beyond (The Danaan Trilogy #3) by Laura Howard [2 points + 10 points]
Aurora Sky: Vampire Hunter Series by Nikki Jefford

Hunting Season (Book #4) [2 points]
Night of the Living Dante (Book #0.5) [1 point]

Unfed (Undead #2) by Kirsty McKay [2 points + 10 points]
The Mellow Summers Series by Janet McNulty

Frogs, Snails, And A Lot Of Wails (Book #2) [2 points]
An Apple A Day Keeps Murder Away (Book #3) [2 points]
Three Little Ghosts (Book #4) [2 points]
Oh Holy Ghost (Book #5) [2 points]
Where Trouble Roams (Book #6) [2 points]
Two Ghosts Haunt A Grove (Book #7) [2 points]
Trick Or Treat Or Murder? (Book #8) [2 points]
Roses Are Red; He's Dead (Book #9) [2 points]
Double, Double, Nothing But Trouble (Book #10) [2 points]

Lunatic Life Series by Sharon Sala

Lunatic Detective (Book #2) [2 points]
Lunatic Revenge (Book #3) [2 points]

Fear Street Series by R.L. Stine

Don't Stay Up Late [2 points]
The Lost Girl [2 points]

Elemental Assassin Series by Jennifer Estep

Web of Lies (Book #2) [2 points]
Venom (Book #3) [2 points]
Tangled Threads (Book #4) [2 points]
Spider’s Revenge (Book #5) [2 points]

Camp Cauldron (Stirring Up Trouble) by Juli Alexander [1 point]
Impostor (Slide #2) by Jill Hathaway [2 points]
Shadow (Paper Gods #0.5) by Amanda Sun [1 point]
Funeral Crashing series by Milda Harris

Adventures in Double Dating (Book #1.1) [1 point]
Adventures of a Graveyard Girl (Book #2) [2 points]
Adventures in Murder Chasing (Book #3) [2 points]

Loyalist to a Fault (The Dead Kid Detective Agency #3) by Evan Munday [2 points]
Cassidy Jones Adventures by Elise Stokes

Cassidy Jones and Vulcan's Gift (Book #2) [2 points]

The Suffering (The Girl from the Well #2) by Rin Chupeco [2 points]
Dark Heart of Magic (Black Blade #2)by Jennifer Estep
The Staff of Serapis by Rick Riordan
The Crown of Ptolemy by Rick Riordan

Total points so far: ...

JOIN HERE!

This challenge is perfect for me! It is just what I need! I am determined to finish at least 4 series this year! I've always been a huge fan of series books, but I end up starting them and never getting around to finishing them. That's why I originally started this reading challenge. This is a challenge to finish up those unfinished series books!

My goal: Level 4 (Expert series reader): Complete 4 or more series

Clarity by Kim Harrington

Perception (Book #2)

The Danaan Trilogy by Laura Howard

A Place Beyond (Book #3)

Undead by Kirsty McKay

Unfed (Book #2)

Impostor (Slide #2) by Jill Hathaway
The Blood of Olympus (The Heroes of Olympus #5)
The Crown of Ptolemy by Rick Riordan

JOIN HERE!

My goal: Easy as Pie: 1-5 Challenges (Entered & Completed)

Oh gods, I think I went a little overboard with the reading challenges... *gulps* Someone send help! Haha, kidding ;) But seriously, I might have gone slightly insane, lol.

I'd love to know what challenges you've signed up for, if any! Let me know! :)

Sunday, November 23, 2014

2015 Mythology Reading Challenge

Hi guys! Welcome to the 2015 Mythology Reading Challenge, previously hosted by Tiffany @ About to Read. I LOVE mythology, so when Tiffany approached me and asked me if I would like to host the mythology challenge this coming year, I was beyond excited! I made a couple of changes, but basically, the challenge is to read as many full-length novels as you can that have a prominent mythology theme. I hope you'll join me in reading the exciting stories mythology has to tell!

The Rules:

The challenge will run from January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015. You can sign up at any time.
The book does not need to be released in 2015, but it does need to be read in 2015. Any books read before or after 2015 will not count toward this challenge. ARCs are okay.
Crossovers from other Reading Challenges are also okay!
You don't need to pick your books ahead of time, but you can if you want to!
You do, however, need to pick a level (see below). Keep in mind that you can move UP in the levels, but not DOWN, 'kay? ;)
The books read must have a prominent mythology theme. They can be Greek, Roman, Egyptian, Norse... you get the idea.
The books can be YA, MG, adult... pretty much anything!
Books can be any format (e-book, audio, print).
You do not need to have a blog to participate. You can link up using your Goodreads account, Library Thing or any other platform.
And the most important rule of all, HAVE FUN! :D

The Levels:

Demigod Level: 1-5 Mythology Books

God Level: 6-10 Mythology Books

Titan Level: 11-20 Mythology Books

Monster Level: 21+ Mythology Books

Sign up!

Ready to join the fun? Write up a blog post with your intention of joining the Reading Challenge and include the level you've chosen and the button below. Then come back and link up your post! Type in your blog name and link to your sign-up post in the linky below:

Need some mythology book recommendations? Click here!

The Giveaway:

That's right, there's a giveaway! I'll be giving away a mythology book of the winner's choice! :D You get an entry just for signing up and later on, when the challenge actually starts, you'll be able to earn more entries by reviewing those mythology books you've been reading AND by commenting on other participants's reviews! I'll be posting a review link-up quarterly, starting at the beginning of the year.

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I really hope you'll join me in on the fun, and if you have any questions or comments feel free to e-mail me or leave them down below!

Tuesday, January 1, 2013

2013 Reading Challenges

Here are the reading challenges I'm gonna shoot for this year, and I'll be keeping track of the books I've read on this post and just add them as I go:

2013 Reading Challenge

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January:

1. Phoenix Angel (Shardwell Series #1) by A. Gerry and C. Hall
2. Ghost Hand (The PSS Chronicles #1) by Ripley Patton
3. Audrey's Guide to Black Magic (Audrey's Guides #2) by Jody Gehrman [to review]

February:

4. Ruined (Ruined #1) by Paula Morris
5. Unbroken (Ruined #2) by Paula Morris
6. Heroes, Gods and Monsters of the Greek Myths by Bernard Evslin
7. Before I wake (Soul Screamers #6) by Rachel Vincent [to review]
8. A Day in the Afterlife of Tod by Rachel Vincent
9. Dualed (Dualed #1) by Elise Chapman
10. Clockwise (Clockwise, #1) by Elle Strauss

March:

11. Impulse Control (Talent Chronicles #0.5) by Susan Bischoff
12. Glitch (Glitch #1) by Heather Anastasiu
13. The Nightmare Affair (The Arkwell Academy #1) by Mindee Arnett
14. Spellbinding by Maya Gold
15. Hysteria by Megan Miranda
16. My Ex From Hell (The Blooming Goddess Trilogy #1) by Tellulah Darling
17. Dark Genesis by Dave Ferraro
18. Proximity by M.A. George

April:

19. Sliding Beneath the Surface (The St. Augustine Trilogy #1) by Doug Dillon
20. Nissa by Bethany Lopez
21. Insomnia (The Night Walkers #1) by J.R. Johansson
22. Loki's Wolves (The Blackwell Pages #1) by K.L. Armstrong, M.A. Marr [to review]

May:

23. Charmed: Trickery Treat by Diana G. Gallagher [to review]
24. Enchantment (Spellbound #3) by Nikki Jefford
25. Day After (The 19th Year #2) by Emi Gayle [to review]
26. Uprising (Children of the Gods #2) by Jessica Therrien
27. Sleepless by Thomas Fahy [to review]
28. The Warner Grimoire Book One: Bad Apple by Clay Held
29. Spartan Frost (Mythos Academy #4.5) by Jennifer Estep

June:

30. The Rising (Darkness Rising #3) by Kelley Armstrong [to review]
31. Midnight Frost (Mythos Academy #5) by Jennifer Estep
32. Override (Glitch #2) by Heather Anastasiu
33. Shutdown (Glitch #3) by Heather Anastasiu
34. Funny Tragic Crazy Magic by Sheena Boekweg
35. The Mackenzie Legacy (The Athena Effect #2) by Derrolyn Anderson
36. The Neptune Project by Polly Holyoke [to review]

July:

37. Growing Disenchantments by K.D. Berry [to review]
38. The Red Pyramid (The Kane Chronicles #1) by Rick Riordan [to review]
39. Relativity (Proximity #2) by M.A. George [to review]
40. The Throne of Fire (Kane Chronicles #2) by Rick Riordan [to review]
41. The Goddess Inheritance (Goddess Test #3) by Aimee Carter [to review]
42. Nightshifted (Edie Spence #1) by Cassie Alexander [to review]
43. The Serpent's Shadow (Kane Chronicles, #3) by Rick Riordan [to review]
44. The Son of Sobek by Rick Riordan [to review]
45. Nomad by J.L. Bryan [to review]
46. The Lost Hero (Heroes of Olympus, #1) by Rick Riordan [to review]

August:

47. Prophecy of the Most Beautiful (Oracle of Delphi #1) by Diantha Jones
48. Demigods and Monsters by Rick Riordan [to review]
49. Thor: The Viking God of Thunder by Graeme Davis [to review]
50. The Narrowing Path by David J. Normoyle [to review]
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2013 Witches & Witchcraft Reading Challenge

LOVE witches! :D "Any full length book that includes a witch as a main character or major witchcraft elements counts. They may be fiction or non-fiction. However, they should not be reference books which are not read cover to cover..."

Maiden Level: Read 6 - 10 Witchy Books

Audrey's Guide to Black Magic (Audrey's Guides #2) by Jody Gehrman [to review]
Spellbinding by Maya Gold
Dark Genesis by Dave Ferraro
Charmed: Trickery Treat by Diana G. Gallagher [to review]
Enchantment (Spellbound #3) by Nikki Jefford
The Warner Grimoire Book One: Bad Apple by Clay Held
Funny Tragic Crazy Magic by Sheena Boekweg
Growing Disenchantments by K.D. Berry [to review]

I am especially excited for this one 'cause I am a HUGE fan of mythology! Eeep! "The challenge is to read 10 YA or Middle grade novels that incorporate any type of Mythology in the story line (Greek, Egyptian, Norse, etc.)"

Heh...10 was too easy ;)

Before I wake (Soul Screamers #6) by Rachel Vincent [to review] {Irish}
My Ex From Hell (The Blooming Goddess Trilogy #1) by Tellulah Darling {Greek}
Loki's Wolves (The Blackwell Pages #1) by K.L. Armstrong, M.A. Marr [to review] {Norse}
Uprising (Children of the Gods #2) by Jessica Therrien {Greek}
Spartan Frost (Mythos Academy #4.5) by Jennifer Estep {Greek and Norse}
Midnight Frost (Mythos Academy #5) by Jennifer Estep {Greek and Norse}
The Red Pyramid (The Kane Chronicles #1) by Rick Riordan [to review] {Egyptian}
The Throne of Fire (Kane Chronicles #2) by Rick Riordan [to review] {Egyptian}
The Goddess Inheritance (Goddess Test #3) by Aimee Carter [to review] {Greek}
The Serpent's Shadow (Kane Chronicles, #3) by Rick Riordan [to review] {Egyptian}
The Son of Sobek by Rick Riordan [to review] {Egyptian and Greek}
The Son of Neptune (Heroes of Olympus, #2) by Rick Riordan [to review] {Greek and Roman}
Prophecy of the Most Beautiful (Oracle of Delphi #1) by Diantha Jones {Greek}

Read as many YA or MG fairy tale retellings as possible. Both straight retellings and “original” fairy tales count

Lady in Waiting Level: 4-6 books

The goal is to read one book featuring each of the following paranormal creatures:

~~January - Vampires~~
~~February - Angels/Nephilim~~
March - Fey: The Nightmare Affair (The Arkwell Academy #1) by Mindee Arnett
~~April - Demons~~
~~May - Aliens~~
~~June - Zombies~~
July - Witches/Wizards: Growing Disenchantments by K.D. Berry [to review]
August - Mermaids
September - Dragons
October - Ghosts
November - Werewolves/Shape-shifters
December - Other

Read and review at least twelve (12) YA or MG 2013 debut books.

Dualed (Dualed #1) by Elise Chapman
The Nightmare Affair (The Arkwell Academy #1) by Mindee Arnett
Insomnia (The Night Walkers #1) by J.R. Johansson
The Warner Grimoire Book One: Bad Apple by Clay Held
The Neptune Project by Polly Holyoke [to review]

Read and Review as many Indie Books as possible during this year.

Lover Level: Choose to read and review 9 - 16 Indie Books

Phoenix Angel (Shardwell Series #1) by A. Gerry and C. Hall
Ghost Hand (The PSS Chronicles #1) by Ripley Patton
Audrey's Guide to Black Magic (Audrey's Guides #2) by Jody Gehrman [to review]
Clockwise (Clockwise, #1) by Elle Strauss
Impulse Control (Talent Chronicles #0.5) by Susan Bischoff
My Ex From Hell (The Blooming Goddess Trilogy #1) by Tellulah Darling
Dark Genesis by Dave Ferraro
Proximity by M.A. George
Sliding Beneath the Surface (The St. Augustine Trilogy #1) by Doug Dillon
Nissa by Bethany Lopez
Enchantment (Spellbound #3) by Nikki Jefford
The Warner Grimoire Book One: Bad Apple by Clay Held
Funny Tragic Crazy Magic by Sheena Boekweg
The Mackenzie Legacy (The Athena Effect #2) by Derrolyn Anderson
Growing Disenchantments by K.D. Berry [to review]
Relativity (Proximity #2) by M.A. George [to review]
Nomad by J.L. Bryan [to review]
Prophecy of the Most Beautiful (Oracle of Delphi #1) by Diantha Jones

The Narrowing Path by David J. Normoyle [to review]

BA's Off the Shelf Reading Challenge. Grab me!

"...Read books on your shelves that have gone unread for far too long. Selecting books from the year before (in this case, 2012 and before), read as many of the unread ones as you can. It’s up to you if you want to keep them or give them away afterwards, the main goal is to turn those unread books into read ones. The Main Rule: Do not include books acquired during 2013, it defeats the purpose, read those books from before 2013 started."

Trying Level – Choose 15 books to read

Phoenix Angel (Shardwell Series #1) by A. Gerry and C. Hall
Heroes, Gods and Monsters of the Greek Myths by Bernard Evslin
Before I wake (Soul Screamers #6) by Rachel Vincent [to review]
Clockwise (Clockwise, #1) by Elle Strauss
Impulse Control (Talent Chronicles #0.5) by Susan Bischoff
The Throne of Fire (Kane Chronicles #2) by Rick Riordan [to review]
Nightshifted (Edie Spence #1) by Cassie Alexander [to review]
The Serpent's Shadow (Kane Chronicles, #3) by Rick Riordan [to review]

Looks like I've got a busy yet exciting reading year ahead of me! Eeep!

I'd love to know what reading challenges you've signed up for! I join too many reading challenges for my own good...but I can't help it! lol

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Wednesday, September 23, 2015

Review: The Suffering (The Girl from the Well #2) by Rin Chupeco

Tuesday, September 22, 2015

Review: The Girl from the Well by Rin Chupeco

Wednesday, July 29, 2015

Review: No Angel by Helen Keeble

Tuesday, July 7, 2015

Review: Winging It! (Confessions of an Angel-In-Training #1) by Shel Delisle

Thursday, June 25, 2015

Summer 2015 Mythology Review Link-Up

Wednesday, June 17, 2015

Review: Forgive My Fins (Fins #1) by Tera Lynn Childs

Friday, March 20, 2015

Spring 2015 Mythology Review Link-Up (& Giveaway!)

Thursday, February 5, 2015

Review: A Place Beyond (The Danaan Trilogy #3) by Laura Howard

Thursday, January 1, 2015

Winter 2015 Mythology Review Link-Up (& Giveaway!)

Wednesday, December 31, 2014

Mythology Reading Challenge: Book Recommendations

Tuesday, December 16, 2014

2015 Reading Challenges

2015 Reading Challenge

Sunday, November 23, 2014

2015 Mythology Reading Challenge

Tuesday, January 1, 2013

2013 Reading Challenges

2013 Reading Challenge

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