Deep Blue by Jennifer Donnelly

Series: Waterfire Saga #1
Publication Date: May 6th 2013
Publisher: Disney-Hyperion
Genre: YA, Fantasy, Mermaids
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Synopsis: The first in a series of four epic tales set in the depths of the ocean, where six mermaids seek to protect and save their hidden world.

Deep in the ocean, in a world not so different from our own, live the merpeople. Their communities are spread throughout the oceans, seas, and freshwaters all over the globe.

When Serafina, a mermaid of the Mediterranean Sea, awakens on the morning of her betrothal, her biggest worry should be winning the love of handsome Prince Mahdi. And yet Sera finds herself haunted by strange dreams that foretell the return of an ancient evil. Her dark premonitions are confirmed when an assassin's arrow poisons Sera's mother. Now, Serafina must embark on a quest to find the assassin's master and prevent a war between the Mer nations. Led only by her shadowy dreams, Sera searches for five other mermaid heroines who are scattered across the six seas. Together, they will form an unbreakable bond of sisterhood and uncover a conspiracy that threatens their world's very existence.

My Rating: 4/5 stars

My Review: Deep Blue is the first book in a brand new series about 6 young mermaids, who must overcome their differences and work together in order to save the underwater world.

I definitely had mixed emotions about this book. I could not get into it at all in the beginning. I would read a few pages and then give up until I got about a third into the book. The first third of the book is not only confusing, but I also found it to be quite pointless. There is lots of different language and strange words that the author uses, which makes it hard to understand and follow. 
Not only that, but the first part of the book follows Sera's life as a princess and what her ceremony is about and her engagement. Then after the first third of the book is over, that part becomes unimportant. I feel like it was a waste of time for the author to write it and for the reader to read it, if it didn't make a difference in the story.

After you pass the first part of the book, then it starts to get a little interesting. You travel along with Sera and Neela as they try to escape the people who destroyed her town. On their journey they discover more about their prophecy and what they must do. 

I found this plot to be a little cliché and predictable. It was still better than the first half of the book by a landslide, but it definitely could have been improved.

Serafina's character was okay. I definitely liked the princess, but I wouldn't say I loved her. I do like that she's considered the 'leader' of the group, but I still found her to be a little too childish and naive. 

What I did like about the book is that it was more focused on friendship rather than romance, you don't see that very often and it was a nice change.

Overall, this book could have had some major improvements, but it was still an okay book to read. I will be continuing on the series when the other books come out.

Thanks for reading,
-Aneta

Waiting on Wednesday: Ignite by Sara B. Larson

 Waiting On Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted at Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we’re eagerly anticipating.

Ignite by Sara B. Larson
Series: Defy #2
Publication Date: January 6th 2014
Publisher: Scholastic
Genre: YA, Fantasy
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Synopsis: Murder, abductions, and forbidden romance abound in this thrilling sequel to Sara B. Larson's acclaimed YA debut, DEFY.

Alexa remains by the newly crowned King Damian’s side as his guard, ever committed to helping him rebuild Antion and reclaim the hope of Antion's people, despite continuing to harbor a secret love for him. However, when another threat to Damian and his kingdom emerges, and blame is cast on their newly forged allies from Blevon, Alexa knows things are not what they seem. With the fate of her nation hanging in the balance once again, will Alexa be able to protect her king and uncover the true enemy -- before it's too late?

Countdown Survey

Hi everyone. So I was scrolling through some blogs, and I found this awesome Countdown Survey over at My Bookshelf Is Hungry. This countdown is hosted by Christy's Book Addiction, and as soon as I saw it, I knew I had to make a post for this as well. So here goes.

10 - Books already released on your wishlist. 

1. Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell
2. Sweet Evil by Wendy Higgins
3. These Broken Stars by Amie Kaufman
4. Across the Universe by Beth Revis
5. Cinder by Marissa Meyer
6. Anna Dressed in Blood by Kendra Blake
7. Tiger's Curse by Colleen Houck
8. Hero by Alethea Kontis
9. Strands of Bronze and Gold by Jane Nickerson
10. Alice in Zombieland by Gena Showalter

9 - Favorite Covers

  

 

 

8 - Not yet released books that you can't wait for

1. Silver Shadows by Richelle Mead
2. Heir of Fire by Sarah J. Maas
3. Talon by Julie Kagawa
4. Opposition by Jennifer L. Armentrout
5. The Forgotten Crown by Julie Kagawa
6. Lady Midnight by Cassandra Clare
7. Sisters' Fate by Jessica Spotswood
8. A Thousand Pieces of You by Claudia Gray

7 - Auto buy authors

1. Cassandra Clare
2. Julie Kagawa
3. Richelle Mead
4. Sarah J. Maas
5. Livia Blackburne
6. Susan Ee
7. Holly Smale

6 - Book boyfriends

1. William Herondale - The Infernal Devices
2. Adrian Ivashkov - Vampire Academy/Bloodlines
3. Roar - Under The Never Sky
4. Ash - Iron Fey Series
5. Raffe - Penryn & The End of Days
6. Daemon Black - Lux Series

* I'm almost in tears because this one was so hard! How am I supposed to only choose six?*

5- Books you recommend the most

1. The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
2. Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas
3. The Iron King by Julie Kagawa
4. Midnight Thief by Livia Blackburne
5. Grave Mercy by Robin LaFevers

4 - Book you thought you'd like but didn't

1. Allegiant by Veronica Roth
2. The Catcher in the Rye by J. D. Salinger
3. The Infinite Moment of Us by Lauren Myracle
4. Of Neptune by Anna Banks

3 - Books that made you cry

1. Clockwork Princess by Cassandra Clare *I think I was depressed for 3 months after finishing this*
2. The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
3. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by J.K. Rowling

2 - Books you never plan on reading

1. The Fault in our Stars *Don't hate me*
2. The rest of the House of Night series... no.. just no..

1 - Favorite genre at the moment

• YA Fantasy (My true love)

Kiss of Deception by Mary E. Pearson

Series: The Remnant Chronicles #1
Publication Date: July 8th 2014
Publisher: Henry Holt
Genre: YA, Fantasy, Adventure
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Synopsis: In this timeless new trilogy about love and sacrifice, a princess must find her place in a reborn world.

In a society steeped in tradition, Princess Lia’s life follows a preordained course. As First Daughter, she is expected to have the revered gift of sight—but she doesn’t—and she knows her parents are perpetrating a sham when they arrange her marriage to secure an alliance with a neighboring kingdom—to a prince she has never met.

On the morning of her wedding, Lia flees to a distant village. She settles into a new life, hopeful when two mysterious and handsome strangers arrive—and unaware that one is the jilted prince and the other an assassin sent to kill her. Deception abounds, and Lia finds herself on the brink of unlocking perilous secrets—even as she finds herself falling in love.

My Rating: 5/5 stars

My Review: This book was fantastic in every way possible! It definitely blew my mind away, with crazy twists and turns, action and adventure around every corner. This book will go down as one of the best in 2014.

Lia is a princess, but she doesn't want to be. When her parents force her into an arranged marriage with a prince she’s never met before, Lia decides that it’s in her best interest to run away. With her best friend Pauline, she escapes to a nearby town. Yet it’s not that easy for a wanted princess to escape, she soon finds herself in the presence of an assassin who’s on a mission to kill her, and the heartbroken prince she’s never met before. As Lia starts her new life, she has to watch out not only for her safety but also for the two strange boys who are head-over-heels in love with her.

Lia’s character is one of the most lovable characters I have ever encountered. Not only is she outspoken (meaning she doesn't take crap from anyone) but she’s also caring, determined and hardworking. I honestly wish that she was a real person so that I could become best friends with her. Even though Lia is a princess, she would rather be a normal girl and earn her keep rather than be given everything. She’s not snobby like most princesses are, she’s the complete opposite. Even though she can be a little naïve at times, she’s still very intellectual when it comes to survival. Her character is honestly perfect, and I wouldn't change a thing about her.

I’m guessing that when you read the synopsis for this book, you immediately thought something like “Oh no, not another love-triangle!” Well don’t worry, because even though it seems like this book has one, it does not!

Our two main boys, Kaden and Rafe are hot as hell. Both these boys are muscular, handsome and not to mention smart and skilled in battle. As these two fight over Lia’s attention, they also help protect her from some of the danger she gets herself into. In the beginning I couldn't decide who I liked more. I love the idea of assassins and find them very interesting, but the idea of a prince running away from his kingdom just to find out about the girl who wouldn't marry him seemed really sweet and cute. In the end I picked a favorite, but let me tell you it was hard, because they are both such good characters.

When it comes to world-building, this book does not lack in it at all. All of the settings were described in such detail that I honestly could picture every moment in my head like a movie. This book definitely has one of the best worlds I have ever read about, and I definitely wish I could live in it.
Overall, this book is absolutely amazing! I feel like anyone who reads this book can easily fall in love with it because it has so many great aspects to it. I wish I read this book much sooner, and I will be recommending it to everyone I meet.

Happy Reading,
-Aneta

Geek Girl by Holly Smale

Series: Geek Girl #1
Publication Date: February 28th 2013
Publisher: Harper Collins
Genre: YA, Contemporary, Romance
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Synopsis: Harriet Manners knows a lot of things. 

She knows that a cat has 32 muscles in each ear, a "jiffy" lasts 1/100th of a second, and the average person laughs 15 times per day. What she isn't quite so sure about is why nobody at school seems to like her very much. So when she's spotted by a top model agent, Harriet grabs the chance to reinvent herself. Even if it means stealing her Best Friend's dream, incurring the wrath of her arch enemy Alexa, and repeatedly humiliating herself in front of the impossibly handsome supermodel Nick. Even if it means lying to the people she loves. 

As Harriet veers from one couture disaster to the next with the help of her overly enthusiastic father and her uber-geeky stalker, Toby, she begins to realise that the world of fashion doesn't seem to like her any more than the real world did. 

And as her old life starts to fall apart, the question is: will Harriet be able to transform herself before she ruins everything?

My Rating: 5/5 stars

My Review: Geek Girl is the funniest and cutest book I have read in the longest time. Not only did this book make me laugh out loud, but it also shares some pretty good life lessons while doing so.

This new series starts off with out lovable Geek named Harriet, almost destroying half of the mall, and getting discovered by a modeling agent. Harriet knows that modeling isn't for her, but when her life starts going down the drain, she decides that maybe modeling could be her one chance at changing her life.

Harriet is such a hilarious character. She's very geeky with her all knowing facts and millions of lists, yet she is so relatable that I feel like we all have a little Harriet in us all. You just can't help but fall in love with her.

This book is going on my favorites list, I have never in my life come across a book that makes me actually put it down because I'm laughing so hard I can't read, and that's exactly what this book did. From Harriet's witty comments to her super funny family. 

This is such an enjoyable story that its honestly fit for all ages, I even gave it to my mom to read and she loved every single part of it.

Also, if you ever need a pick me up. This is the book to go to. It will make you laugh instantly and help you forget about your day.

I can't tell you how much I recommend this book. I already made most of my family read it, and now I'm telling you to read it too. No matter what type of books you like, or how old you are, this books is fit for all.

Happy Reading,
-Aneta

Stacking the Shelves

Stacking the Shelves is a weekly meme hosted by Tynga's Reviews. With this amazing meme, you can check out which books I've gotten this past week.

From Publisher

Sweet Unrest
Lucy Aimes has always been practical. But try as she might, she can’t come up with a logical explanation for the recurring dreams that have always haunted her. Dark dreams. Dreams of a long-ago place filled with people she shouldn’t know…but does.

When her family moves to a New Orleans plantation, Lucy’s dreams become more intense, and her search for answers draws her reluctantly into the old city’s world of Voodoo and mysticism. There, Lucy finds Alex, a mysterious boy who behaves as if they’ve known each other forever. Lucy knows Alex is hiding something, and her rational side doesn’t want to be drawn to him. But she is.

As she tries to uncover Alex’s secrets, a killer strikes close to home, and Lucy finds herself ensnared in a century-old vendetta. With the lives of everyone she loves in danger, Lucy will have to unravel the mystery of her dreams before it all comes to a deadly finish.

The Last Changeling
Seventeen-year-old Taylor’s given up on happiness. He’s just trying to survive. Haunted by his brother’s death and pushed around at school, he spends his days searching for a quiet moment of peace, until he meets Elora. The enigmatic runaway gives him a hope he’s never had—the hope of truly connecting with another human being. 

But the daughter of the Unseelie Queen has different plans for Taylor. Born into a world of corruption and war, Elora is determined to free her people from her mother’s tyranny. If she can gain the allegiance of the Seelie Queen, her mother’s loathed enemy, she and her rebels can crush the Dark Court and bring equality to Faerie. But to do that, she’ll need a proper offering . . . 

A human.

To steal a mortal, Elora must become a mortal—at least, by all appearances. And infiltrating Taylor’s high school is surprisingly easy. But as she becomes entangled in his world, Elora realizes something startling: inequality in the human world isn’t so different from inequality in Faerie. Students are bullied, ostracized and attacked for being different. And just like she did in Faerie, she begins gathering up the outcasts, encouraging them to take back the school. Now Elora has two rebellions on her hands: a quickly mounting mutiny in Faerie, and a mortal uprising inspired by the boy she’s destined to betray.


From Library

Something Strange and Deadly
There's something strange and deadly loose in Philadelphia...

Eleanor Fitt has a lot to worry about. Her brother has gone missing, her family as fallen on hard times, and her mother is determined to marry her off to any rich young man who walkers by. But this is nothing compared to what she's just read in the newspaper—

The Dead are rising in Philadelphia.

And then, in a frightening attack, a zombie delivers a letter to Eleanor... from her brother.

Whoever is controlling the Dead army has taken her brother as well. If Eleanor is going to find him, she'll have to venture into the lab of the notorious Spirit-Hunters, who protect the city from supernatural forces. But as Eleanor spends more time with the Spirit-Hunters, including the maddeningly stubborn yet handsome Daniel, the situation becomes dire. An now, not only is her reputation on the line, but her very life may 
hang in the balance.

Paranormalcy
Evie’s always thought of herself as a normal teenager, even though she works for the International Paranormal Containment Agency, her ex-boyfriend is a faerie, she’s falling for a shape-shifter, and she’s the only person who can see through paranormals’ glamours.

But Evie’s about to realize that she may very well be at the center of a dark faerie prophecy promising destruction to all paranormal creatures.

So much for normal.

The Name of the Star

The day Louisiana teenager Rory Deveaux arrives in London marks a memorable occasion. For Rory, it's the start of a new life at a London boarding school. But for many, this will be remembered as the day a series of brutal murders broke out across the city, gruesome crimes mimicking the horrific Jack the Ripper events of more than a century ago. 

Soon “Rippermania” takes hold of modern-day London, and the police are left with few leads and no witnesses. Except one. Rory spotted the man police believe to be the prime suspect. But she is the only one who saw him. Even her roommate, who was walking with her at the time, didn't notice the mysterious man. So why can only Rory see him? And more urgently, why has Rory become his next target? In this edge-of-your-seat thriller, full of suspense, humor, and romance, Rory will learn the truth about the secret ghost police of London and discover her own shocking abilities.

Won

Thank you to Harper Collins Canada for such an amazing prize pack! I entered a giveaway on Twitter hosted by HCC Frenzy, and I won (for like the first time ever). This set is absolutely amazing! I got all three books in the series, with the last book being signed by the author. As well as 2 bookmarks, lip gloss, nerd glasses, a hair brush and a poster (not in the pic). I have already started reading the first book, and I can already tell that this is going to be one of my new favorite series. Thanks again.

Here is the first book in the series.

Geek Girl
Harriet Manners knows a lot of things. 

She knows that a cat has 32 muscles in each ear, a "jiffy" lasts 1/100th of a second, and the average person laughs 15 times per day. What she isn't quite so sure about is why nobody at school seems to like her very much. So when she's spotted by a top model agent, Harriet grabs the chance to reinvent herself. Even if it means stealing her Best Friend's dream, incurring the wrath of her arch enemy Alexa, and repeatedly humiliating herself in front of the impossibly handsome supermodel Nick. Even if it means lying to the people she loves. 

As Harriet veers from one couture disaster to the next with the help of her overly enthusiastic father and her uber-geeky stalker, Toby, she begins to realise that the world of fashion doesn't seem to like her any more than the real world did. 

And as her old life starts to fall apart, the question is: will Harriet be able to transform herself before she ruins everything?

Thanks so much for stopping by my blog. Leave a link to your STS in the comments below, I'd love to check it out :) Have a lovely week.

Clear Your TBR Pile Challenge: Intro + Goals

This challenge is hosted by The Observant Girl and Fly to Fiction. It runs from July 28th to August 11th, and the objective simply is to read as many book from your TBR pile as possible. If you're interested, click here to sign up.

So I've actually never done a read-a-thon before, but my TBR pile is so huge that I definitely need this to motivate me to finish some of it.

My Goal

My TBR is about 30 books long, and I don't think I'm going to be able to finish reading all of it. So I'm setting my goal to be 10 books. In hopes of reducing my TBR pile by 30% :)

Possible Books to Read

 

What are you planning on reading next? Are you joining the challenge with me?

The Chaos of Stars by Kiersten White

Publication Date: September 10th 2013
Publisher: HarperTeen
Genre: YA, Fantasy, Mythology
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Synopsis: Kiersten White, New York Times bestselling author of Paranormalcy, is back with The Chaos of Stars—an enchanting novel set in Egypt and San Diego that captures the magic of first love and the eternally complicated truth about family.

Isadora's family is seriously screwed up—which comes with the territory when you're the human daughter of the ancient Egyptian gods Isis and Osiris. Isadora is tired of living with crazy relatives who think she's only worthy of a passing glance—so when she gets the chance to move to California with her brother, she jumps on it. But her new life comes with plenty of its own dramatic—and dangerous—complications . . . and Isadora quickly learns there's no such thing as a clean break from family.

Blending Ally Carter's humor and the romance of Cynthia Hand'sUnearthly, The Chaos of Stars takes readers on an unforgettable journey halfway across the world and back, and proves there's no place like home.

My Rating: 4/5 stars

My Review: The Chaos of Stars is a fantastic and informative book that not only shares a fantastic story, but also teaches you about Egyptian history in an entertaining way. It is the perfect book for everyone.

Isadora isn't your typical teenage girl. She is the daughter of the famous Egyptian God and Goddess, Osiris and Isis. When Isadora gets a chance to escape her crazy family, she takes the first opportunity she gets. Her world is turned upside down when she travels to California, a place completely different than what she's used to, but there's a danger lurking around the corner, as Isadora makes friends and re-connects with her brother Osiris, she has to decode her strange dreams, and figure out who's causing the danger.

I have always been a huge fan of Ancient Egypt, yet for some strange reason I've never read a fiction book that revolves around my favorite historical area. When I found this book in the library, I was instantly drawn to it, and I must say that it didn't disappoint. The author's sense of writing not only gives you an amazing story, but there's also little blurbs in the beginning of every chapter that explain the history of the two gods. I honestly felt like I was learning so much, and the way it was explained made me wish that Kiersten was my history teacher, then maybe I would have gotten better marks because let me tell you, I could not put this book down.

Now onto the main character. In the beginning of the book, I wasn't too fond of Isadora. I mean she's the daughter of two Egyptian gods, and she tries her hardest to look the least bit Egyptian she can. That killed me on the inside. I would do anything to look as beautiful as an Egyptian goddess, especially one as beautiful as Isis. Yet by the middle of the book, I definitely got to understand Isadora, and grow with her as her character developed, and ended up agreeing with her on some issues she goes through. This definitely showed me a new side to Isadora and I ended up falling in love with her.

The supporting characters were all amazing! I honestly love every single one of them. I love how we got to know some of the other gods like Anubis and Horus, as well as Isadora's new friends in California. They were all so unique and interesting, I couldn't help but be interested in all of them. 

There wasn't too much world-building to this story. We get to read about some of the places Isadora goes to in California, but they're not deeply developed. There are some details, but not as much as I was looking for. 

Overall, this book is definitely amazing based on the history and character aspect of the story. I feel like everyone who would pick up this book could find something that they love about it because it could definitely reach to a wide audience. If this book had a little more detail and world-building, it would have been a solid 5/5.

Happy Reading,
Love Aneta.

Waiting on Wednesday: Stitching Snow by R.C. Lewis

Waiting On Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted at Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we’re eagerly anticipating.

Stitching Snow by R.C. Lewis
Publication Date: October 14th 2014
Publisher: Disney-Hyperion 
Genre: YA, Fantasy
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Synopsis: Princess Snow is missing.

Her home planet is filled with violence and corruption at the hands of King Matthias and his wife as they attempt to punish her captors. The king will stop at nothing to get his beloved daughter back—but that’s assuming she wants to return at all.

Essie has grown used to being cold. Temperatures on the planet Thanda are always sub-zero, and she fills her days with coding and repairs for the seven loyal drones that run the local mines.

When a mysterious young man named Dane crash-lands near her home, Essie agrees to help the pilot repair his ship. But soon she realizes that Dane’s arrival was far from accidental, and she’s pulled into the heart of a war she’s risked everything to avoid. With the galaxy’s future—and her own—in jeopardy, Essie must choose who to trust in a fiery fight for survival.

Getting By by Claudia Y. Burgoa

Series: A Knight's Tale #1
Publication Date: February 18th 2014
Publisher: Literally Alpaca Illustrations
Genre: NA, Romance
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Synopsis: When Emma Anderson arrived at San Francisco International Airport, she regretted accepting the distinction of being the maid of honor to Gaby’s—her childhood friend—wedding. It had been years since the last time she set foot in Menlo Park, where her parents had been killed. The rug where she had been shoving her feelings since that day looked bumpier than a camel’s hump. Who could blame her; if she hadn’t been selfish they’d still be around. Ever since that fateful day, Emma has been perfecting the knack of Getting By.

Cade’s wedding in Menlo Park—a city close to San Francisco—might be the perfect place for Jake Knight to shake the memories of his ex, Emma Anderson for good. Single, available women galore for an entire week was the perfect medication, one he intended to take three times a day for an entire week to return to his player days. It was a plan the former spy thought flawless until he came face to face with the maid of honor. Jake’s perfect retreat turns into a flight, fight or hide week of celebrations.

My Rating: 4/5 stars

My Review: Getting By is the first novel in the A Knight's Tale series following the Knight brothers. This novel not only has the perfect romance but it also has fantastic characters, ones you can't help but fall in love with.

Emma and Jake have been sex buddies for two years, but when things happen in Emma's life that she can't control, she decides to break it off. Three months later, they both find themselves at the exact same wedding, with no way of getting out of it for a whole week. Will the couple work out their problems, and break through their crazy past to get together, or will it all fall apart?

I personally never read contemporary books, but I decided to branch out and give this book a try, and I am so glad I did. I ended up loving Emma and the Knight family, they were all so unique and amazing,(the boys were pretty hot too) you just couldn't help but like them all. And the romance was absolutely perfect.

I love Emma as a character, I definitely feel like I could relate to her issues, and if I had to go through her crazy past with her, I would probably end up doing just as she did with her lifestyle. It was so amazing to watch her grow and open up to the family, I was cheering her on the whole time.

If only I had a Jake Knight in my life, I definitely wouldn't have let him go in the first place. Jake is one sexy man! Not only is he hot, but he's also a caring individual, he will open doors for you, and protect you from any danger. I love men who even though are super hot, aren't cocky(You don't find that very often). Jake does have some baggage with him though, with a crazy past, a meddling mom and some commitment issues, he's definitely not the perfect man everyone believes him to be.

The romance in this book was definitely realistic, I feel like a lot of people could relate to it, or even a part of it. Going into this book, I was worried that it would have a lot of crazy sex scenes, but to my surprise it didn't. Obviously there were some, and yes they were pretty good. Yet throughout most of the book, we didn't actually see the characters get together due to them being broken up. I fee like the author did an amazing job with this, it gets you to hold out for such a long time, that when the characters finally do get together, it creates a perfect moment.

This book definitely hit me right in my soft spot, and I absolutely can't wait to continue reading the series when the other books come out. I highly recommend these books to all romance lovers, even ones that usually don't read books that just revolve around romance. You will enjoy it.

Happy Reading,
-Aneta

Stacking the Shelves

Stacking the Shelves is a weekly meme hosted by Tynga's Reviews. With this amazing meme, you can check out which books I've gotten this past week.

From Library

The Chaos of Stars
Kiersten White, New York Times bestselling author of Paranormalcy, is back with The Chaos of Stars—an enchanting novel set in Egypt and San Diego that captures the magic of first love and the eternally complicated truth about family.

Isadora's family is seriously screwed up—which comes with the territory when you're the human daughter of the ancient Egyptian gods Isis and Osiris. Isadora is tired of living with crazy relatives who think she's only worthy of a passing glance—so when she gets the chance to move to California with her brother, she jumps on it. But her new life comes with plenty of its own dramatic—and dangerous—complications . . . and Isadora quickly learns there's no such thing as a clean break from family.

Blending Ally Carter's humor and the romance of Cynthia Hand'sUnearthly, The Chaos of Stars takes readers on an unforgettable journey halfway across the world and back, and proves there's no place like home.

Thanks so much for stopping by my blog. Leave a link to your STS in the comments below, I'd love to check it out :) Have a lovely week.