The Reading Hideaway

Title: Old Magic Author: Marianne Curley Publisher: Simon Pulse Rating: 3 Synopsis (via Goodreads):   Jarrod Thornton is mesmerizing, but Kate Warren doesn't know why.  The moment the new guy walks into the room, Kate senses something strange and intense about him. Something supernatural. Her instincts are proven correct a few minutes later when, bullied by his classmates, Jarrod unknowingly conjures up a freak thunderstorm "inside" their classroom.  Jarrod doesn't believe in the paranormal. When Kate tries to convince him that he has extraordinary powers that need to be harnessed, he only puts up with her "hocus pocus" notions because he finds her captivating. However, the dangerous, uncontrolled strengthening of his gift finally convinces Jarrod that he must take Kate's theories seriously. Together, they embark on a remarkable journey -- one which will unravel the mystery that has haunted Jarrod's family for generations and pit the teen...

Waiting on Wednesday is a daily meme hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine . It highlights what newly released books us bloggers are most excited to read. Title: Truly, Madly, Deadly Author: Hannah Jayne Synopsis (via Goodreads):  They said it was an accident...  Sawyer Dodd is a star athlete, a straight-A student, and the envy of every other girl who wants to date Kevin Anderson. When Kevin dies in a tragic car crash, Sawyer is stunned. Then she opens her locker to find a note:  You're welcome.  Someone saw what he did to her. Someone knows that Sawyer and Kevin weren't the perfect couple they seemed to be. And that someone—a killer—is now shadowing Sawyer's every move... My Thoughts: I love young adult thrillers/mysteries. Anything that keeps me guessing is like frosting on the cake for me. Therefore, I need to read this book. As soon as possible. (: What are you waiting on this week?

My Reading Wishlist is a daily meme hosted by me where bloggers highlight the top three books they have on their "to-read" pile. My Choices This Week Are:  Title: The Beginning of After Author: Jennifer Castle  Reason: I've heard a lot of positive reviews on this one & want to read it myself.  Title: Tempest Author: Julie Cross Reason: I was supposed to read this book for a Debut Author Challenge last year, but I discovered I'm not too good at challenges... Title: Uncommon Criminals Author: Ally Carter Reason: I loved Heist Society ! I remember starting to read this book, but school got in the way & I haven't gotten a chance to get back to it yet. Now, I probably have to re-read Heist Society to refresh my brain with the characters and plot.

Stacking the Shelves is a daily meme hosted by Tynga's Reviews . It features the books recently added to your shelf! (I've decided to participate in Stacking the Shelves other than In My Mailbox simply because Kristi is busy with her baby & her blog is on the back burner - I figured this meme would help me interact with more bloggers which is something I love to do!) For Review: Soul Fire by Aprille Legacy  I have been friends with Aprille on Goodreads since she started to gain attention for her book, Soul Fire , which was originally posted on the site. She made a book trailer, she advertised her book & overall, she worked really hard to make her dream a reality which is the reason I look up to her. (She's also just a great person all around, too). I'm really excited to start reading The Soul Trilogy , despite my growing piles of books I still have to read on my bookshelf & cannot thank Aprille enough for sending me a copy for review. (:  Wh...

Title: The Emblazoned Red Author: Dawn McCullough White Rating: 4 Synopsis (via Goodreads):   Once, in another world—a dark world, the world of Faetta—there lived paladins and pirates, tyrants and scallywags, vampires and the undead. In this world a revolution is brewing. The royalty of Sieunes are in chains, and those priests and paladins who follow the holy word of the gods are under attack. In the west, the kingdom of Kellerhald receives the fleeing priests in their temples of the paladins of Silvius, god of the Sky.  Here, a young woman has just passed her tests to become a paladin. A pirate crew raids along the Azez Sea. An undead creature, wielding great power, roams the graveyard of Yetta. And a lost soul, crying out from beyond the veil, seeks out a pure hearted warrior to hear its plea.  Amid the turmoil of the revolution, Ilka’s mettle is tested. Rescued by pirates, she ends up with an unlikely ally: the pirate captain himself. The newly trained paladin...

Waiting on Wednesday is a daily meme hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine. It highlights what newly released books us bloggers are most excited to read.  Title: Dirty Little Secret Author: Jennifer Echols Synopsis (via Goodreads):  Bailey wasn’t always a wild child and the black sheep of her family. She used to play fiddle and tour the music circuit with her sister, Julie, who sang and played guitar. That ended when country music execs swooped in and signed Julie to a solo deal. Never mind that Julie and Bailey were a duet, or that Bailey was their songwriter. The music scouts wanted only Julie, and their parents were content to sit by and let her fulfill her dreams while Bailey’s were hushed away.  Bailey has tried to numb the pain and disappointment over what could have been. And as Julie’s debut album is set to hit the charts, her parents get fed up with Bailey’s antics and ship her off to granddad’s house in Nashville. Playing fiddle in washed-up tribute ...

My Reading Wishlist is a daily meme hosted by me where bloggers highlight the top three books they have on their "to-read" pile. My Choices This Week Are: Title: After Obsession   Author(s): Carrie Jones & Steven E. Wedel  Reason: The plot sounds extremely intriguing to me.  Plus, a good thriller never hurts anyone... Title: The Faerie Ring Author: Kiki Hamilton  Reason: I remember there being a lot of hype about this book before it was released and I still haven't gotten a chance to read it. Title: Born Wicked Author: Jessica Spotswood Reason: This cover is gorgeous. I love it. I want it. I need to read it. What books are on your Reading Wishlist? 

Waiting on Wednesday is a daily meme hosted by Jill at  Breaking the Spine.  It highlights what newly released books us bloggers are most excited to read. Title: Smoke Author: Ellen Hopkins Synopsis (via Goodreads):   Pattyn Von Stratten’s father is dead, and Pattyn is on the run. After far too many years of abuse at the hands of her father, and after the tragic loss of her beloved Ethan and their unborn child, Pattyn is desperate for peace. Only her sister Jackie knows what happened that night, but she is stuck at home with their mother, who clings to normalcy by allowing the truth to be covered up by their domineering community leaders. Her father might be finally gone, but without Pattyn, Jackie is desperately isolated. Alone and in disguise, Pattyn starts a new life, but is it even possible to rebuild a life when everything you’ve known has burned to ash and lies seem far safer than the truth? My Thoughts: I'm pretty sure Burned was the first book I read by...

My Reading Wishlist  is a daily meme hosted by me where bloggers highlight the top three books they have on their "to-read" pile.  My Choices This Week Are:  Title: Love Story Author: Jennifer Echols  Reason: I don't think that I have read any books by Jennifer Echols, but I've heard great things about them by Katie from Katie's Book Blog & Erica from The Book Cellar (two people who know what they're talking about when they review books). Any book they've enjoyed I have a feeling I will enjoy, too! Title: Shut Out Author: Kody Keplinger  Reason: Have you read the synopsis? I need to get my hands on a copy of this book! Title: Catching Jordan Author: Miranda Kenneally   Reason: This is one of those series I haven't started to read yet, but really need to... What books are on your Reading Wishlist? Leave a link to your post in the comments below!