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BOOKLIGHT #1 – OUT OF CONTROL by Sarah Alderson

Posted March 18, 2014 by Emma in Blog / 11 Comments
BOOKLIGHT #1 – OUT OF CONTROL by Sarah Alderson

Today, I bring you a new feature to the blog, I’ve been asked by a couple of authors lately to promote their upcoming novels and I thought I would create Booklight, spotlighting new books with excerpts, interviews and character profiles. Today’s pick is Out of Control by Sarah Alderson, author of The Sound and The Lila Collection.  Out of Control by Sarah AldersonPublisher – Simon & Schuster UKRelease Date – May 22nd 2014 When 17 year old Liva witnesses a brutal murder she’s taken into police custody for her own protection. But when the police station is attacked and bullets start flying […]

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MINI REVIEWS – FRACTURE by Megan Miranda & THE KILLING WOODS by Lucy Christopher

Posted March 11, 2014 by Emma in Blog / 9 Comments
MINI REVIEWS – FRACTURE by Megan Miranda & THE KILLING WOODS by Lucy Christopher

Fracture (Fracture #1) by Megan Miranda Publisher – Bloomsbury Release Date – 13th February 2014 (Re-Printed) Buy – Amazon | Book Depository Fracture is a very different concept of YA that I haven’t read before. I’m watch mysteries and thrillers, I enjoy my weekly fix of Revenge, Bones, NCIS, CSI, I know these are crime dramas but still you get the point. It’s a book that you can’t really put down if you want to read and experience the full effect of the novel. But in a real world I couldn’t do that so I settled for two. This novel […]

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REVIEW – BE WITH ME by J. Lynn

Posted March 7, 2014 by Emma in Blog / 9 Comments
REVIEW – BE WITH ME by J. Lynn

Be With Me (Wait For You #2)by J.LynnPublisher – HarperCollinsUKReleased – 27th February 2014Buy – Amazon | Book Depository Teresa Hamilton is having a rough year—she’s in love with her big brother’s best friend, but he hasn’t spoken to her since they shared a truly amazing, mind-blowing, change-your-life kiss. She got out of a terrible relationship. And now an injury is threatening to end her dance career for good. It’s time for Plan B – college. And maybe a chance to convince Jase that what they have together is real. Jase Winstead has a huge secret that he’s not telling […]

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BRAND NEW DESIGN!!

Posted March 6, 2014 by Emma in Blog / 7 Comments
BRAND NEW DESIGN!!

Hi Everyone! I was previously going to do a review today but I thought I share and show you my new design. Your probably thinking why have I designed it again!?  Well when it comes to creative design and art it has be dead right and as my blog is an important part of life I like to show that in my design. This wasn’t a sudden decision but I have been teaching myself how to create graphic illustrations. So its me holding a book to my face. I thought that was quite apt for my blog and I can […]

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BLOG TOUR: REVIEW – THAT ONE SUMMER by C.J. Duggan

Posted February 26, 2014 by Emma in Blog / 7 Comments
BLOG TOUR: REVIEW – THAT ONE SUMMER by C.J. Duggan

Today I am very pleased to be a part of the blog tour for That One Summer through YA Bound Book Tours. I have positively enjoyed her previous books The Boys of Summer, which you can find me review here, and An Endless Summer, where you can find here. I can tell you that she doesn’t disappoint in this one. My stop today is a review, be sure to visit other in the tour through her the tour schedule, here.  That One Summer (Summer #3)by C.J. DugganRelease Date – 17/12/2013Buy – The Series Loving Chris Henderson would be wrong. Diabolically […]

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MINI REVIEWS – A BREATH OF FROST by Alyxandra Harvey & ANYTHING TO HAVE YOU by Paige Harbison

Posted February 19, 2014 by Emma in Blog / 7 Comments
MINI REVIEWS – A BREATH OF FROST by Alyxandra Harvey & ANYTHING TO HAVE YOU by Paige Harbison

A Breath of Frost (The Lovegrove Legacy #1)by Alyxandra HarveyPublisher – BloomsburyRelease Date – January 2nd 2014Buy – Amazon | Book Depository                        A Breath of Frost is just as it said ‘Perfect for the fans of Cassandra Clare’. It does show some similarities between both the series but I felt that as this is my first from this author, It’s an average read. For me it reminded me a little of the Blue Bloods series by Melissa de la Cruz without the vampires of course. Constantly I felt obliged […]

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BLOG TOUR – Rome by Jay Crownover

Posted February 12, 2014 by Emma in Blog / 9 Comments
BLOG TOUR – Rome by Jay Crownover

Today I’m delighted to have my review of Rome, the third novel in the Marked Men series and an Q&A with the author Jay Crownover. This is another brilliant New Adult series that I have only just discovered and I’m looking forward to more in the future. Here is a little bit about the book… Rome (Marked Men #3)by Jay CrownoverPublisher – HarperCollinsRelease Date – January 2nd 2014Buy – Amazon | Book Depository  Cora Lewis is a whole lot of fun, and she knows how to keep her tattooed bad boy friends in line. But all that flash and sass […]

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Review Copy Cleanup 4.0!

Posted January 31, 2014 by Emma in Blog / 7 Comments
Review Copy Cleanup 4.0!

Hi Everyone, today I’m really pleased to say that I’m joining this feature. I’m always struggling behind with my review pile. But this year I want to crack down on it with all the books that I receive through the post. Here is a little bit about RCC and if you would like join yourself, click here.  RCC is a month-long event in which Celine from Nyx Book Reviews and Vicky from Books, Biscuits and Tea challenge ourselves to read as many review books as we possibly can. We are both notorious for accepting way too many requests, and consequently our […]

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INTERVIEW with Holly Bourne + Giveaway

Posted January 28, 2014 by Emma in Blog / 10 Comments
INTERVIEW with Holly Bourne + Giveaway

Today, I’m very pleased to have the lovely Holly Bourne, author of Soulmates where you can find me review here. She has inspired me and has created a refreshing and unique YA Contemporary based on the danger of falling in love. I would recommend this debut novel to anyone. Its truly inspiring. Before I introduce to Holly, here is a little bit about the her novel Soulmates. Soulmatesby Holly BournePublisher – UsborneRelease Date – September 1st 2013Buy – Amazon | Book Despoistory Every so often, two people are born who are the perfect matches for each other. Soulmates. But while […]

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