On My Reader (25) - February 9, 2013

On My Reader posts are were I highlight recent ebooks I've added to my digital collection :)

For Review from NetGalley:

The Goddess Inheritance (Goddess Test #3) by Aimee Carter

February 26, 2013 from Harlequin Teen

There is just something about this series that really draws me!

If You Find Me by Emily Murdoch

March 26, 2013 from St. Martin's Griffin

A contemporary thriller / mystery - sounds good!

Unbroken (Ruined #2) by Paula Morris

February 1, 2013 by Scholastic

I read book 1 so long ago and I really didn't think this was going to be a series but I'm excited for this one.

Free Download:

Talisman of El by Alecia Stone

I've heard good things about this one since it's release last May :)

Seven Wonders Journals: The Select (Seven Wonders #0.5) by Peter Lerangis

I loved Peter's contribution to the 39 Clues series and this one is a prequel to his new middle grade series.

So, what's on your e-reader?

Book Review: Scarlet (Lunar Chronicles #2) by Marissa Meyer

"The combination of sci-fi, fantasy and fairy tale retelling that made Cinder such a great read is no less fantastic in Scarlet. "

Reading Level: Young Adult
Publication Date: February 2013
Pages: 464
Series: #2
Format: ARC
Acquisition: received for review from the publisher

Synopsis:

Cinder returns in the second thrilling installment of the New York Times-bestselling Lunar Chronicles. She’s trying to break out of prison—even though if she succeeds, she’ll be the Commonwealth’s most wanted fugitive.

Halfway around the world, Scarlet Benoit’s grandmother is missing. It turns out there are many things Scarlet doesn’t know about her grandmother and the grave danger she has lived in her whole life. When Scarlet encounters Wolf, a street fighter who may have information as to her grandmother’s whereabouts, she has no choice but to trust him, though he clearly has a few dark secrets of his own.

As Scarlet and Wolf work to unravel one mystery, they find another when they cross paths with Cinder. Together, they must stay one step ahead of the vicious Lunar Queen who will do anything to make Prince Kai her husband, her king, her prisoner.

(from Goodreads)

Overall Feelings:
Intense and overwhelming LOVE!

My Thoughts:
OMG this was a good book!

The combination of sci-fi, fantasy and fairy tale retelling that made Cinder such a great read is no less fantastic in Scarlet.

After leaving Cinder in a less then desirable situation at the end of book 1, I was really curious as to where she would find herself next. And I really wanted to know what was up with those Lunars!

I love the relationships in this book - and not just the romantic kind. All the characters in this world are so varied and different and the connections are just as different and complex.

With the introduction of a new set a characters and the fabulous way Meyer meshed them together with my old favorites, Scarlet was a fantastic read for me.

I could go on and on with reasons why I loved this book but I don't want to give too much away.

If you read Cinder, Scarlet is a must read. And if you haven't started this series I highly recommend you do! Don't let the premise crazy you off. Marissa has weaved a magical world full of cyborgs, androids and fairy tales that does not disappoint!

Will I continue the series?: YES!

Rating:

5 / 5 Stars

The Lunar Chronicles:
#0.5 Glitches
#1 Cinder
#1.5 The Queen's Army
#2 Scarlet
#3 Cress (2014)
#4 Winter (2015)

Book Birthday Tuesday (13)

It's Tuesday and that means BOOK BIRTHDAYS!

Happy Release Day Everyone!!

NEW

Pantomime by Laura Lam

Etiquette and Espionage by Gail Carriger

Hysteria by Megan Miranda

CONTINUING SERIES

Scarlet (Lunar Chronicles #2) by Marissa Meyer

Unravel Me (Shatter Me #2) by Tahereh Mafi

Homeland (Little Brother #2) by Cory Doctorow

NEW IN PAPERBACK

The Pull of Gravity by Gae Polisner

How many are you adding to your shelves this week? :)

My January Reading

I used to do monthly wrap ups but could never keep up with it - or maybe I forgot it was a new month till it was about half over :)

Trying to keep better track of things this year.

Just a quick post to showcase my January reads - and a good way to get me to really pay attention and make sure I'm not forgetting anything!

So, let's see what I read!

Short Stories (I'm pretty addicted to these :)

The Spring Before I Met You (The Lynburn Legacy #0.25) by Sarah Rees Brennan

The Summer Before I Met You (The Lynburn Legacy #0.5) by Sarah Rees Brennan

free downloads - series prequels - NEED to read book 1, Unspoken!

Origins: The Fire (MILA 2.0 #0.5) by Debra Driza

free download - series prequel - awesome start!

Legacy Lost (Of Poseidon #0.5) by Anna Banks

The Witch of Duva (the Grisha #0.5) by Leigh Bardugo

Dress Your Marines in White (Monumtn 14 #.05) by Emmy Laybourne

free download (anthology) - mixed bag for me, mostly awesome though

Books

Altered (Altered #1) by Jennifer Rush

arc from BEA - debut author - review HERE

Broken by A.E. Rought

netgalley - debut author - review coming soon

And Then Things Fall Apart by Arlaina Tibensky

own - review coming soon

Sky on Fire (Monument 14 #2) by Emmy Laybourne

arc from publisher - continuing series - review to come later - OMG!

Hysteria by Megan Miranda

netgalley - review coming soon

The Slither Sisters (Tales from Lovecraft Middle School #2) by Charles Gilman

finished book from publisher - continuing series - review coming soon

What did you guys read in January?

NetGalley Challenge: February Review Link Up + Giveaway

Time to link up those February NetGalley reviews!

This is for those participating in my NetGalley Challenge - if you would like to join in, check out the sign up post.

Instructions:

1. Be sure you are signed up for the challenge
*If your blog isn't listed on the challenge sign up post your review(s) may be deleted and you will not be eligible for the monthly prize.

2. Link up 1 review of a NetGalley book you posted in February
*Use the 'Name' field in the linky for the book title and author.
*If your review did not post in February it may be deleted.
*All NetGalley books are fair game but I do ask if the review, or your blog, is NC-17 please make a note of such with the link.
UPDATE *If your review does not clearly state that you obtained and are reviewing the book via NetGalley your link may be deleted.

3. Visit other reviews!
*Discover some new to you blogs, read some reviews and leave some comment love!

4. Earn extra links / contest entries
*For every review you visit and comment on, you can post another one of your reviews in the linky.
*You can post up to 5 of your own reviews -- and therefor gain up to 5 entries in this month's contest.
(1 review for 'free' and 4 others IF you visited and commented on 4 other reviews)
*Please be honest and please leave actual thoughtful comments (the same type you yourself would like to receive)

You can post your February reviews until

March 11th

On March 12th I will use Random.org to pick a review winner!

This month's prize is

A $20 Amazon Gift Card (for US participants)

OR

$20 worth of books from The Book Depository (for international folks)

To get us started, I've linked up a couple of my recent NetGalley reviews. If you're one of the first to visit, be sure to leave your link and check back later for others.

If you have any questions, please let me know in the comments or via email :)