New Years Resolutions for 2015

I'm really excited to be sharing an excerpt from the newest LGBTQ+ anthology being released this month. I support this book, because ALL PROCEEDS from the sale will be donated to The Trevor Project.

$500 YA Signed Book Giveaway + Gift Card

Derek Murphy, YA author and founder of the YA Author Alliance, is running a giveaway this month, 10 signed books by bestselling authors and a $200 giftcard.

Once Upon A Series

I have way too many series that I've started, but haven't finished for whatever reason and this is a list of those I plan to finish this year.

Lies We Tell Ourselves by Robin Talley

Lies We Tell Ourselves is an eye-opening, heartbreaking, and beautifully written novel that will leave an everlasting impression on you.

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Monday, May 27, 2013

Book Review: Fragile Eternity (Wicked Lovely Book 3) by Melissa Marr


Fragile Eternity (Wicked Lovely #3)
By Melissa Marr

Published: April 21, 2009
Publisher: HarperCollins
Age Demographic: YA Dark Fantasy
Pages: 400


Seth never expected he would want to settle down with anyone - but that was before Aislinn. She is everything he'd ever dreamed of, and he wants to be with her forever. Forever takes on new meaning, though, when your girlfriend is an immortal faery queen.

Aislinn never expected to rule the very creatures who'd always terrified her - but that was before Keenan. He stole her mortality to make her a monarch, and now she faces challenges and enticements beyond any she'd ever imagined.

In Melissa Marr's third mesmerizing tale of Faerie, Seth and Aislinn struggle to stay true to themselves and each other in a milieu of shadowy rules and shifting allegiances, where old friends become new enemies and one wrong move could plunge the Earth into chaos.


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Fragile Eternity is a dark alluring foray delving further into the wickedly delicious world that Melissa Marr has wowed fans of this beguiling series with. Early on into the story, there is the promise of heart pounding action and an enticing build up to it, that will definitely catch the reader's attention, keeping them on the edge of their seat wondering what's to come next.

For the most part, the drama of the intricately complex tangled relationships between the characters, is what the story is mainly about. Deeply compelling, they have this fantastic way of pulling the reader into their world with them. The dark twists and turns of danger, is what causes the plot of this novel to come alive and flourish on the pages.

Deeply enthralling, Fragile Eternity is a novel, that readers will simply not want to put down.

The thing that makes this novel, as well as the series stand out as a whole, is the fact that Marr doesn't bend to conformity. She isn't the type of author who is going to wrap up her stories nice and neatly in little red satin bows and hand it to readers. She won't compromise her integrity as an author. She will write what she feels she has to write, for the sake of the story and the characters she's creating a world for.

If you enjoy dark stories full of deception, bitter rivals, and deep intimate webs of betrayal, then this is the perfect series for you to sink into. It is a world so intensely alive and darkly rich, that you'll find yourself bending to desire. Who's you may question, but you'll soon become so ensnared in the complicated beguiling world that Melissa Marr has so imaginatively created.



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Melissa Marr is the author of the wonderfully written, dark, and seductively beguiling young adult fantasy series Wicked Lovely. Remarkably admirable and amazing talented, she is such a phenomenal writer.

Monday, February 11, 2013

Book Review: Ink Exchange (Wicked Lovely #2) by Melissa Marr


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Author: Melissa Marr
Published: April 29, 2008
Publisher: HarperCollins
Pages: 336
Age Demographic: YA
Genre: Fantasy
Unbeknownst to mortals, a power struggle is unfolding in a world of shadows and danger. After centuries of stability, the balance among the Faery Courts has altered, and Irial, ruler of the Dark Court, is battling to hold his rebellious and newly vulnerable fey together. If he fails, bloodshed and brutality will follow.

Seventeen-year-old Leslie knows nothing of faeries or their intrigues. When she is attracted to an eerily beautiful tattoo of eyes and wings, all she knows is that she has to have it, convinced it is a tangible symbol of changes she desperately craves for her own life.

The tattoo does bring changes--not the kind Leslie has dreamed of, but sinister, compelling changes that are more than symbolic. Those changes will bind Leslie and Irial together, drawing Leslie deeper and deeper into the faery world, unable to resist its allures, and helpless to withstand its perils. . . .

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Melissa Marr has a wonderfully delicious and wickedly lovely way of writing. Her world of faeries is richly dark, illustriously beguiling, and incredibly entrancing. It's so unique and creative, that it just leaps to life on the pages, and sucks you into the story. She doesn't fail at all to deliver memorable characters, unique surroundings, and gorgeous imagery that evokes so much power and emotion. Ink Exchange doesn't disappoint, it only elevates the Wicked Lovely series to a whole new otherworldly level, with its brilliant character and plot driven elements that make it such a worth while read.

Ink Exchange is a much smoother read, when compared to Wicked Lovely. There is more depth of emotion, heart pounding action, and sorching romance that tinge the delicate pages in sparks and ash and complication. The characters are simply rich and fantastical. The dark lush ethrealness lent to the beauty in imagery, takes readers on a magical dark ride they'll never forget. There is so much lurking in this terrifying dark world of shadows and perilous danger.

Leslie is such an amazing character, the development and growth that Marr put into her, added more depth and layers to the story. The world of "grey" is definitely a prominent element embraced in this novel, which makes it more intriguing and full of mystique appeal. Irial is such a brilliantly fleshed out and beautifully written villain, though I'm not too sure that he actually is as much of a villain as Marr would like for readers to believe. It was interesting getting to see more background on the Dark Courts, witnessing Irial's dealings with his court, and to see the past explained a good deal more where Nial was concerned. I would say that one of the most intriguing things about this novel, is the intricate and emotionally intense history that's introduced between Irial and Nial. It makes the story stronger and adds a sense of depth to it that gives it more dimension.

Melissa Marr's brilliant shining world of fey is both dark and intricate, as the characters and their surroundings. The level of emotional depth written within the pages of Ink Exchange is sure to hit readers with a sucker punch to the gut. There are twists and turns in the plot, subtle hints, and exchanges that are completely unexpected and wonderfully written. She creates this amazing atmosphere that will just leave you breathless and speechless, as you are pulled into her world. It's haunting and delirious, yet truly mesmorizing and beguiling.

The beautiful emotional points this novel drives home are what makes it such a wonderful dark, enchanting read. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who is looking for a darker, edgier, and more gritty look at fantasy and the world of fae. It is definitely worth the read.

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About The Author
Melissa Marr 

I write books. I read books. That's all you need to know. The books matter, NOT the author.




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Thursday, February 7, 2013

Book Review: Stopping Time & Old Habits by Melissa Marr


Stopping Time & Old Habits (Novella) by Melissa Marr
Published: February 22, 2011
Publisher: HarperCollins
Age Demographic: YA Paranormal Fantasy
Pages: 124


With "Old Habits," Melissa Marr returns to the ravishing world of Faerie with a story set between her bestselling novels Ink Exchange and Fragile Eternity. Recently anointed king of the Dark Court, Niall struggles to forge a new relationship with his subjects—and with the former Dark King, Irial, his once-friend, once-enemy, and now possible-advisor.

"Stopping Time" is an exciting e-story original sequel to the bestselling Ink Exchange. Leslie walked away from the Dark Court, determined to reclaim her life and live it on her own terms—even if it meant leaving behind the two faeries who love her. She knows Niall and Irial watch over her, and she would give almost anything to keep them from hurting. But she resists the pull to be with either one of them. Someone knows about Leslie's past, however, and is intent on using her to reach the fey. And he doesn't care who gets hurt….


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Stopping Time is a dark and hauntingly beautiful glimpse at what happens shortly after Ink Exchange leaves off. Melissa Marr never fails to disappoint, when it comes to bringing the stories that she tells to life with captivating attention to detail and dark beguiling imagery that has a way of drawing readers in and capturing their attention. It was wonderful to see Irial, Nial, and Leslie together again even if only from a distance in some instances. Stopping Time was so much more than just the title of this novella. It was bigger and more infinite, somehow, the fact that you could possibly stop time as it is and make the world stand still, for just one brief moment and then all goes back to normal the next day. It was...beautiful...in a word. I honestly don't think anyone else could have possibly pulled off the stunning emotion and depth that Marr has done, in this brilliant shining novella. If you enjoy wickedly delicious and dark haunting fantasy, I would definitely recommend the Wicked Lovely series to you. There's just something about it, that has this way of reaching out and pulling you into the world. You will for sure be left in awe!

The insights that Marr gives into the beloved characters, Irial and Nial in Old Habits, is wonderfully rich and delicious to read about. It was intriguing to see them having to deal with the complicated mess of their relationship, their feelings for Leslie and being tasked with having to respect her wishes to live a normal life away from the courts or anything fae, and the power struggle in general between these two, when it comes to the Dark Courts. Melissa Marr weaves a long and intricate past between these two, that gives new introspect into who they are on their own and both together. There is such a brilliant dynamic to the way that she sets up the dark mythical world she creates and the depth that she gives her often complicated and deeply complex characters. It is incredibly too easy to become addicted to this stunning and captivating series, Wicked Lovely. You'll have to read it for yourself, if you'd like to find out what I mean.



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Other Related Reviews:

Wicked Lovely (Book 1) by Melissa Marr & Faery Tales & Nightmares Anthology


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I write books. I read books. That's all you need to know. The books matter, NOT the author.

Friday, March 9, 2012

#27 Follow & Feature: Judging A Book By Its Cover

FOLLOW ME FRIDAYHappy Follow and Feature, everyone! The long and short of it, life is crazy and reading is my life, basically. Go visit Parajunkee's View or Allison Can Read, to get the details on how to follow and have fun with everyone else. It's all about meeting new people, finding new blogs to follow, and basically just having a lot of fun.

This week the two awesome features are Hesperia Loves Books and Novel DaysThese two girls are just as awesomesauce as their blogs, so definitely show them some love! :D


THE QUESTION OF THE WEEK


"Have you ever looked at book’s cover and thought, This is going to horrible? But, was instead pleasantly surprised? Show us the cover and tell us about the book."


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Oh, wow! This isn't an easy question for me, because I actually have to think. At first glance, I would probably say that it would have to be The Forest of Hands and Teeth by Carrie Ryan. That's simply because I've never been the biggest fan of zombies or anything such as books, movies, etc. to do with them. Within the last year, that's sort of shifted a little bit as far as books go, as I've tried to reach out and push against the walls of my comfort zone. But, the cover and the synopsis of the book itself, at first glance just didn't immediately draw me in. I am planning at some point to read at least the first book in this series, if not the whole entire series because I've heard some pretty amazing things about it.


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The Wicked Lovely series by Melissa Marr, is another good example of this. While the covers are absolutely gorgeous, breath-taking, and incredibly eye-catching I just wasn't necessarily feeling the whole "rich dark and compelling world of the fae." It seemed like it took me forever to get through the first book in the series, but once I got it read I found it much easier and enjoyable to read the next two books in the series. I have actually really enjoyed Ink Exchange the best, I think. I still need to read the next two books though and I think I will at some point, this year.

I can't really think of any other books off-hand, but I'm pretty sure there are some out there. I hate to be one of those types of people who judges a book by it's cover, but well you know what they say about "first impressions" and the cover of the book is the first thing you see before you read the inside flap or the back for the summary. So, it's kind of hard not to be a little cover judgemental, sometimes.

I think I answered this question backwards and all wrong. :/


❝Hopping Through?!❞


Monday, February 6, 2012

Book Review: Faery Tales and Nightmares by Melissa Marr

FAERY TALES & NIGHTMARES BY MELISSA MARRFaery Tales & Nightmares
By Melissa Marr
Publisher: HarperCollins
Publish Date: February 21, 2012
Format: Hardback, pp 432
Age Demographic: Young Adult
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Dangerous promises and beguiling threats swirl together in a dozen stories of enchantments dark and light by New York Times bestselling author Melissa Marr. Uncanny and unexpected creatures appear from behind bushes, rise from beneath the seas, or manifest from seasonal storms to pursue the objects of their attention—with amorous or sinister intent—relentlessly.

From the gentle tones of a storyteller’s cadences to the terror of a blood sacrifice, tales of favorite characters from Marr’s Wicked Lovely novels mix with accounts of new characters for readers to fall in love with...or to fear.

Lush, seductive, and chilling, Melissa Marr’s stories revel in the unseen magic that infuses the world as we know it.

*Summary taken from Goodreads.



❝My Thoughts❞


Faery Tales and Nightmares is an anthology of short stories that will transport readers into a fantastic mystical world filled with intrigue, gothic magical realms, and dark forbidden fantasy. All of these short stories are cleverly written, filled with twists and turns, and wonderful character development. Marr possesses this amazing ability to draw readers in and keep them entranced, her writing is clear and concise, and her world building skills are phenomenal. Most of her character's, whether old or new, are full of so much grit, strength, determination, and spirit that it's hard not to like even the most unlikable ones. The otherworlds she's able to transport readers to, are unlike any other that I've personally read before. They are beautifully dark, deeply rich with lush overwrought emotion, and are as dangerous as they are seductive.

The beauty in Faery Tales and Nightmares is the variety Marr offers with her short stories. Some of them are set in her Wicked Lovely series, allowing readers to re-visit beloved characters and other's are new and introduce different characters with interesting stories of their own to tell. All of the stories possess vivid descriptions that are wickedly dark and alluring, intensely grotesque in a sense, or bittersweet and charming. There's a lot brought to the table with these original shorts that will resonate with readers on a deeper level. Marr has this fantastic way of giving a fresh and exciting spin on the myth's that few of her short works are based in. There's a wonderful sense of balance between all of the short stories, which there are twelve all together, included in this collection of stories.

Fans of Marr's Wicked Lovely series will definitely want to read this novel, as there are glimpses of beloved characters such as Nial, Irial, Devlin, Ani, Seth, among other's that show up and paint such a wonderfully elaborate picture of their worlds. If I personally had to pick out my favorite of the short works, I would have to say that I really enjoyed The Sleeping Girl and the Summer King, Love Struck, Winter's Kiss, and Old Habits. All of these short pieces of fiction were enthralling, deeply imaginative, filled with gripping emotion, and hidden darkness. Faery Tales and Nightmares is such a wickedly alluring novel that any fan of Melissa Marr herself, Holly Black, or Kimberly Derting would be sure to love.


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{Small Note: This book was received from ATW ARC Tours, in exchange for an honest review which I will provide in a timely manner. No money exchanged hands, I review books for fun because I love to read. I am not interested in monetary gain.}

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