CLOCKWORK PRINCE by Cassandra Clare {Book Review}

Rating: ★★★★★
Publication Date: December 6, 2011
Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry Books
Edition Description: Collector's First Edition
Format: Hardback, 502pp
Series: Infernal Devices Series, #2
Source: Bought at Walmart
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In the magical underworld of Victorian London, Tessa Gray has at last found safety with the Shadowhunters. But that safety proves fleeting when rogue forces in the Clave plot to see her protector, Charlotte, replaced as head of the Institute. If Charlotte loses her position, Tessa will be out on the street—and easy prey for the mysterious Magister, who wants to use Tessa’s powers for his own dark ends.

With the help of the handsome, self-destructive Will and the fiercely devoted Jem, Tessa discovers that the Magister’s war on the Shadowhunters is deeply personal. He blames them for a long-ago tragedy that shattered his life. To unravel the secrets of the past, the trio journeys from mist-shrouded Yorkshire to a manor house that holds untold horrors, from the slums of London to an enchanted ballroom where Tessa discovers that the truth of her parentage is more sinister than she had imagined. When they encounter a clockwork demon bearing a warning for Will, they realize that the Magister himself knows their every move—and that one of their own has betrayed them.

Tessa finds her heart drawn more and more to Jem, though her longing for Will, despite his dark moods, continues to unsettle her. But something is changing in Will—the wall he has built around himself is crumbling. Could finding the Magister free Will from his secrets and give Tessa the answers about who she is and what she was born to do?

As their dangerous search for the Magister and the truth leads the friends into peril, Tessa learns that when love and lies are mixed, they can corrupt even the purest heart.

Slight spoilery!

I say. That was the best book of Cassandra Clare yet. By far.

So much happened in this one book, I don't even know where to begin. D:

I wasn't expecting a number of things to happen with this one. I've been a fan of Cassie since City of Glass came out in 2009, and she never ceases to surprise me. Especially with this one. I mean, I don't think I've ever been more surprised by a book in my life yet.

One, it tells more about Will's family, and why he's such a jerk. (I think a lot of people will be satisfied with that bit.) I liked that I could see more into his past, because I really wanted to know why he acted the way he did. And lemme tell ya, he had a rough burden on him.

Also. CHAPTER 18. OH MY GODDDDDDDDD!!! If that didn't satisfy Team Jem fans (Which I am one), I don't know what will! HOLY MOTHER OF GOD. I think my heart leaped out of my chest!! I WASN'T EXPECTING THAT ONE DAMN BIT. o_o And the thing that made me even more happier, Tessa said yes. OMFGGGG.

I lol'd when Magnus kissed Will. That's all I'll say on that one. ;)

I feel absolutely sorry for Will at the end. Because after I read about his...situation...I started to like him...a lot. After he got all hyped up and happier than he's been in probably his whole life... And then Tessa had to tell him about...*shuts mouth before spoiler*...that. And her bluntness and the very last paragraph at the end of the book... dkhgsdkl;UGHHHH. That totally tore me down along with him. Because this book will sway you on which Team you're on. I know it did me, but I'm not too far gone from Jem. <3

Also. I really don't like Jessamine. I didn't like her in Clockwork Angel. What she did was really...bitchy. Nyeh.

I don't want to say too much, for fearing of spoiling anything and everything. I feel like I did already. But there's so much that happened in this, my head is still reeling! UGH.

I need the next book. And it's the last one. BAD FEELING.

God, help me.

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In My Mailbox (#5)

I only got a few books this week. 

1. Across The Universe by Beth Revis

2. Kiss of Frost by Jennifer Estep

3. Touch of Frost by Jennifer Estep

4. Clockwork Prince by Cassandra Clare

Clockwork Prince is Collector's First Edition, and it has Will's letter to his family, and also Tessa's and Jem's first meeting. :D I'm going to start that badboy as soon as possible! (Also, the edition that I got from Books of Wonder still hasn't come yet. I want that poster so bad I can't stand it anymore. D: Plus it's signed by Cassie. That makes it all the more unbearable. </3)

ANGEL BURN by L.A. Weatherly {Book Review}

Rating: ★★★★
Publisher: Candlewick Press
Publication date: May 24, 2011
Format: Hardback, 464pp
Age range: Young Adult
Source: Bought
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Willow knows she’s different from other girls, and not just because she loves tinkering with cars. Willow has a gift. She can look into the future and know people’s dreams and hopes, their sorrows and regrets, just by touching them. She has no idea where this power comes from. But the assassin, Alex, does. Gorgeous, mysterious Alex knows more about Willow than Willow herself. He knows that her powers link to dark and dangerous forces, and that he’s one of the few humans left who can fight them. When Alex finds himself falling in love with his sworn enemy, he discovers that nothing is as it seems, least of all good and evil. In the first book in an action-packed, romantic trilogy, L..A. Weatherly sends readers on a thrill-ride of a road trip - and depicts the human race at the brink of a future as catastrophic as it is deceptively beautiful.

They’re out for your soul . . . and they don’t have heaven in mind.

When I first picked up this book, I knew it was about angels. I thought it was about loving angels. Caring angels. The kind of angels that you basically rely on. But I was way off. This book holds a new twist of the very definition of angels. These feed off human energy, making their victim tired and weak and loony when they touch them.

The are two reasons why I was a bit reluctant to continue reading this. First, angels in my opinion aren't like that. Considering that I'm a Christian, I like to think that angels are good-natured. And the second there were "Angel Killers." People that are trained to see angels in their angelic form instead of their human one. The AKs kill the angels. And I was hoping for a more...drastic reason for them to kill angels. Them just feeding off humans and leaving them crazier than a shit-house rat seemed like a weak reason for them to actually kill them. I kept reading because I wanted to know if there was something else to the killing of angels.

Another reason why I kept reading; the romance. It has to be the second book that I've read that the main hero and heroine didn't kiss until over halfway towards the end. The tension kept me reading, of course. And when they did finally give in, it was amazing. Emotion seemed to leap off the page. I loved it.

Alex has to be my favorite character. Becaaaause, he's sexy. Everything about him is sexy. I knoooow that I shouldn't just base characters off their looks. But...seriously. Come on. Who wouldn't when you read this bit:

"I jumped as the bathroom door opened. Alex came back into the bedroom wearing a pair of navy-blue sweatpants, his dark hair looking towel-dried. He dropped his clothes on the dresser and went over to his bag, while I tried not to stare at the sight of him with his shirt off -- the toned muscles on his stomach, chest, and arms; the smoothness of his skin, still slightly damp from the shower. With a sideways glance, I took in the faint line of dark hair that crept down from his navel, watched his tanned shoulders moved as he rummaged in in the bag and pulled out a T-shirt. There was a tattoo on his left bicep -- a black AK in gothic lettering."


Yeah.

Anyway... He's very passionate towards Willow. Tender, even. I like that in a guy. Since I'm a passionate person as well, I can relate to his feelings.

Willow seems like a decent role for the heroine. You can tell at the end when she takes control over herself and fights for the ones she loves. I like her. So that's all I'm going to say before I actually think about her flaws (if any), and find a way to dislike her. Like I usually do with lead females.

So this was an awesome book. I'm definitely going to pick the next one up, Angel Fire. And to be honest, I like the UK cover for this better than the US one. I have no idea why. I just do. :)

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Cover Reveal: THE IMMORTAL RULES by Julie Kagawa

*ominous music plays*
Here it is! :D

You will kill. The only question is when.

In the dark days since the insidious Red Lung virus decimated the human population, vampires have risen to rule the crumbling cities and suburbs. Uncontested Princes hold sway over diminished ranks of humans: their "pets." In exchange for their labor, loyalty and of course, their blood, these pets are registered, given food and shelter, permitted to survive.

Unregistered humans cling to fringes, scavenging for survival. Allison Sekemoto and her fellow Unregistereds are hunted, not only by vampires, but by rabids, the unholy result of Red Lung-infected vampires feeding on unwary humans. One night, Allie is attacked by a pack of rabids, saved by an unlikely hero...and turned vampire.

Uncomfortable in her undead skin, Allie falls in with a ragtag crew of humans seeking a cure, or cures: for Rabidism and for Vampirism. She's passing for human...for now. But the hunger is growing and will not be denied. Not for friendship—not even for love.

Set to release April 24th, 2012.

Holy macaroni. This is just perfect. I love the dark and eerie/creepy feel of this cover. Especially with the blood tear and the red eye. Just makes me want to read it right this minute. HarlequinTeen's has done it again with this one. Absolutely perfect for a vampire book. 

I. Can't. Wait.

AWAKE AT DAWN by C.C. Hunter {Book Review}

Rating: ★★★★
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Publication date: October 11, 2011
Format: Paperback, 400pp
Age range: Young Adult
Series Title: A Shadow Falls Novel Series
Source: Bought at B&N
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Step into the world of Shadow Falls, a camp that helps teens tap into their special…talents. Once you visit, you’ll never forget it—and you’ll never, ever be the same.

From the moment Kylie Galen arrived at Shadow Falls Camp, she’s had one burning question: What am I? Surrounded by vampires, werewolves, shape-shifters, fairies and witches, Kylie longs to figure out her own supernatural identity…and what her burgeoning powers mean. And now she’ll need them more than ever, because she’s being haunted by a new spirit who insists that someone Kylie knows—and loves—will die before the end of the summer. If only she only knew who she was supposed to save. And how…

But giving Kylie the most trouble is her aching heart. Gorgeous werewolf Lucas left camp with another girl, but he’s still visiting Kylie in her dreams. And Derek, a sexy half Fae who’s always been there for her when she needed him, is pushing to get more serious—and growing impatient, especially when Lucas returns. Kylie knows she needs to decide between the boys, and it’s tearing her up inside.

Yet romance will have to wait, because something from the dark side of the supernatural world is hiding in Shadow Falls. It’s about to threaten everything she holds dear…and bring her closer to her destiny.

Awesome sequel to Born at Midnight. :D It was pretty neat that Kylie showed symptoms of a few different species. I'd love to know what the hell she is!

My thoughts on the characters
Derek was okay until a little more than halfway through the book. Jerk.
Miranda is adorable. I want to squeeze and hug her.
Della is funny as hell. I can relate to her though.
Kylie is...I don't even know. I will by the last book, hopefully.
Lucas is...ugh. <3 Team Lucas all the way~

Can't wait for Taken as Dusk~

/end short review because I'm lazy and tired.


(I'm sorry for the short review, just didn't really have a lot to say on this book. But it was an enjoyable read. c:)

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Waiting On Wednesday (#4)

"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Jill at  Breaking The Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.

So, my most anticipated book this week is City of Lost Souls by Cassandra Clare.

Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry Books
Publication date: May 6, 2012
Format: Hardback, 496pp
Age range: Young Adult
Buy: Barnes and Noble | Amazon

In Book 5: City of Lost Souls, the Shadowhunters struggle to piece together their shattered world after a betrayal by one of their own leaves them reeling.

I'm pretty sure that there will be an official overview of the book sometime soon, since the cover is to be released around Christmas. (Which I'll made a separate post on that when it does come out.)

Can't wait for this to come out!!! I've been a fan of the series since 2009. <33 *squee!*

Also, Clockwork Prince is out! I should be getting mine hopefully this week. It was supposed to ship yesterday, but something went wrong with the credit card and it shipped today. Eh. I ordered it from Books of Wonder in New York when Cassie posted that they were selling signed copies of CP, that also comes with a Shadowhunter poster. And now, it says a Clockwork Prince key chain or the poster. Plus, Walmart and Barnes and Noble have special first editions...that's I wanted...but I wanted the poster and the signed version more. ;P Oh well. At least the special content will be on the net in 6 months. *slowly dies inside*

WHEN COPPER SUNS FALL by KaSonndra Leigh - Book Trailer

Hi, fellow bloggers! So KaSonndra Leigh released her book trailer for her debut book, When Copper Suns Fall on her website. She was kind enough to let me be her first reviewer, so she gave me an e-ARC of her book! She's a very kind person. :) I think you guys will be in for a treat when it comes out Tuesday. ;) (December 6th, 2011)

Enjoy the trailer! It's very mystifying.

About the author.

KaSonndra Leigh lives in Durham, North Carolina. She's completed her Master of Fine Arts in creative writing and is now looking forward to playing CLUE more often. She lives in an L shaped house (see Karmic Requests under the essays section) where she's created a secret library complete with fairies, venetian plastered walls, and a desk made out of clear blue glass. For more information, see the six word memoir to the right...

Favorite TV Show: Xena Warrior Princess
Favorite Movie: The Matrix
Favorite Music: Sarah Brightman
Favorite Book: The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova
Favorite Food: Italiano
People I Most Admire: Nezetta Tomlinson Wall - R.I.P.

Hope you guys enjoy her book when it comes out! I know I did. :D Make sure to get a copy~

My review of When Copper Suns Fall.

In My Mailbox (#5)

So I got some new books I ordered from Barnes and Noble today and yesterday. :D These books are mostly just catching up books. Meaning I got the sequel, or getting books that I've been wanted to a long time. Here they are!

Angel Burn - L.A. Weatherly

Die For Me - Amy Plum 

Eyes Like Stars - Lisa Mantchev

Reckoning - Lili St. Crow

Ghost Town - Rachel Caine

Rampant - Diana Peterfreund 

Awake at Dawn - C.C. Hunter

The Mammoth Book of Paranormal Romance - Various

The Mammoth Book of Irish Romance - Various

Soul Screamers: Volume 1 {My Soul To Lose\My Soul To Take\My Soul To Save} - Rachel Vincent

The Pledge - Kimberly Derting

In the Forest of the Night - Kersten Hamilton

On Top

The Demon in Me - Michelle Rowen

Hounded - Kevin Herne

Moon Called - Patricia Briggs

Can't wait to start reading these! <3


In My Mailbox is a weekly meme created by Kristi over at The Story Siren. :)