I'm a Terrible Terrible Person. Not That I Didn't Already Know This.

Hi. Been a while. I know. Sorry. I'll try to not make excuses. So yeah.

I've done a lot of reading since I last wrote. Like a lot of reading. And the one thing I really want to talk about is Chosen at Nightfall by C.C. Hunter. But before I get there, let me say that I'm not going to make promises that I can't keep. So I'm going to start over fresh. I'm going to take this blogging thing one day at a time and hopefully I'll get you all to forgive me.

The first thing I would like to do it revamp my reviews of books. I'm going to work harder on them. I'm going to try and make them sound less cheesy and less alike. I'm going to try to make books sound more awesome, if that is even possible. So I might take longer on a review. I might even read a book twice before getting around to a review. And that is what I am going to do with Chosen at Nightfall. I read the book in one sitting originally while I was still taking classes at university. Hopefully I will be able to sit down and be less rushed this time around. The Shadows Falls books are definitely meant to be gobbled up, but they are also meant to be savored. Now is the time for savoring.

So readers look out. I'm going to be getting a new review out to you in the next week (not a promise, but a commitment...I hope). I am also going to get back to some more personal blogging. And be sure to check out my other blog (http://sherlock-doomsday.blogspot.com/). I have some writing that I'd like to put on there. Here's to a new experience from me!

♥ A

Um...Hi...

So long time no write...sorry about that. You know that thing called school? I am busy trying manage classes and homework which leaves some free time, but I honestly don't know what I have been doing with that free time besides being lazy.

Anywho, I'm here with exciting news! C.C. Hunter has released the new date her newest Shadow Falls book will be released and much much more at her blog: here.It looks as if Chosen at Nightfall won't be the last Shadow Falls book...I'm really excited to see more from Della's point-of-view. But mostly I want to know who the heck Kylie ends up with. It is going to drive me crazy I am sure.

So I have read more books, but expect all of the reviews I have been meaning to do before I get to the latest books I have read (not even going to mention what they are because that is sort of pointless...). And I'm off to do more school.

The Harken Book Cover is Here!

Just going to leave this here :)

Harken by Kaleb Nation

I was super excited when Kaleb Nation announced his new book. And now I am even more excited because he just announced the title and the release date: Harken - 1/13/13. Go check out the website: readharken.com and sign up for emails. Also check out Kaleb Nation on YouTube.  And remember: don't trust anyone.

Whispers at Moonrise by C.C. Hunter

Of all of the things her dad could have told her, why did he have to say that she, Kylie Galen, was a chameleon? What did that even mean? And why did he tell her that the would figure it out together?

Kylie's life has always been a mess, but this - this topped it all off. Between trying to figure out what being a chameleon is and figuring out her feelings for both Lucas and Derek, Kylie is stressed out to the the max. Being a chameleon has almost distracted her from her ghost problems. Almost.

When the ghost she is helping looks suspiciously like the camp leader, Holiday, Kylie really begins to freak. The ghost wants to tell her something important, but like every other ghost Kylie has ever come across, this ghost won't just come out and say it. And with the possibility of Mario's gang being after her Kylie just wants to stop worrying about everything.

Kylie's world has never been thrown into such disarray before. C.C. Hunter is able to show how Kylie's life is spinning out of control and readers will be with Kylie every step of the way. More than one mystery is taking place in Whispers at Moonrise (the fourth book in the Shadow Falls series; other reviews can be found here) and readers will read chapter after chapter to see if their suspicions are correct. Out of all of the Shadow Falls books, Whispers at Moonrise is more focused on the mystery surrounding Kylie and her ghosts, but it still has the love triangle between Kylie, Lucas, and Derek. There is even mystery in Kylie's love life. What exactly is Lucas up to and why won't he tell her things? Join Kylie in finding out what her future holds for her and those she cares for in Whispers at Moonrise.

Received ARC from publisher. Whispers at Moonrise will be available October 2, 2012.

And Now For an Extremely Important (not) Update

So, as you have probably figured out, my posts have been a bit all over the place and this is because school is kicking my ass. Well kind of. I'm enjoying my classes but I seem to have a ton of reading homework with all of my classes. This means that posting is going to happen when ever it happens - especially since one of my classes requires me to keep a blog for class (again) and that kind of takes precedence over the blog I keep for fun (aka: this blog).

In other news, I received my ARC of Whispers at Moonrise by C.C. Hunter!! And I have read it, so be expecting that review in the future (and by future I mean like later today or tomorrow). I have been completely over the moon with this book and I really want to read more. I absolutely love all of the swag I received with the book as well. I'm going to have to take a picture of everything and put it up here. I still have a bunch of bookmarks...maybe I will put together some kind of giveaway. What do you guys think? Let me know in the comments and maybe give me ideas of when I should do said giveaway. It might be after I reach a certain number of followers. Who knows.

Other things in my life are pretty normal. I am getting into the swing of things here at school and things are going well. Bad news is that there are massive wildfires near my home town and I really wish I could be there to see it (you can apparently see it from my parents' house). I warned my mom not to let my dad go fire watching...it didn't go so well the last time. Here are some photos that I took:

Badger Mountain Fire 2008

Badger Mountain Fire 2008

 

Badger Mountain Fire 2008

Badger Mountain Fire 2008

Just so we are all clear - I want to be home so I can see the fire and take pictures, but I am also concerned because a ton of people have been evacuated from their homes and I am sure that it is really hard for them. My thoughts and prayers go out to all those who have been evacuated.

The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan

Percy Jackson thinks that he is an ordinary kid. He couldn't be further from the truth. Truth is he's a demigod. And not just any demigod either. Turns out he's the son of one of the Big Three - Poseidon in fact. Also turns out that Zeus is out to get him because the "King of the Gods" thinks the Percy stole his precious Master Bolt. To make matters worse, Percy's mom has been kidnapped by Hades.

Now Percy and his friends, Grover and Annabeth, must travel across the country to confront Hades and they meet some interesting people along the way. Will Percy find the Master Bolt and save his mom before the deadline? Will they figure out who is behind the deadly plot stirring among the gods? And most importantly will Percy ever find out the prophecy that might explain his fate?

Rick Riordan's first Percy Jackson novel is exciting for readers of all ages. Those interested in modern Greek mythology will have a fun time reading Percy's adventure. Percy is a fun character who is easy to relate to. Readers will fall in love with Percy and his gang of friends and will want to read the rest of the books right away.