Waiting on Wednesday (49)

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly event hosted by Breaking the Spine, where you can spotlight an upcoming release you're eagerly anticipating!

This week I'm waiting on:

Lying Out Loud by Kody Keplinger

Releases on: April 28th, 2015 ADD IT TO GOODREADS!

From Goodreads: Kody Keplinger returns to the world of The DUFF in this brand-new companion novel!

#TheWinnersTrilogy Read-Along & #GIVEAWAY - Week 4

Hey friends! Today, we kick off the fourth week of the Read-along for The Winner's Curse! YAY! (If you have no idea what I'm talking about, check out this post for all the deets and a super epic giveaway, which is also posted at the bottom of this post too!) I'll be discussing the ONLY  chapters 31-42 of The Winner's Curse, and my thoughts. If you haven't started reading with us yet, don't worry! There's still plenty of time to catch up, so pick up your copy of The Winner's Curse and start devouring Kestrel and Arin's story!

REVIEW: The Chapel Wars by Lindsey Leavitt

The Chapel Wars by Lindsey Leavitt Published by: Bloomsbury on May 6th, 2014 Series: No Pages: 304 Format: Hardcover Genre: Contemporary Source: Purchased Rating: 4/5 BUY THE BOOK or ADD IT TO GOODREADS!
From Goodreads: Sixteen-year-old Holly wants to remember her Grandpa forever, but she'd rather forget what he left her in his will: his wedding chapel on the Las Vegas strip. Whatever happened to gold watches, savings bonds, or some normal inheritance?
And then there's Grandpa's letter. Not only is Holly running the business with her recently divorced parents, but she needs to make some serious money-- fast. Grandpa also insists Holly reach out to Dax, the grandson of her family's mortal enemy and owner of the cheesy chapel next door. No matter how cute Dax is, Holly needs to stay focused: on her group of guy friends, her disjointed family, work, school, and... Dax. No wait, not Dax.
Holly's chapel represents everything she's ever loved in her past. Dax might be everything she could ever love in the future. But as for right now, there's a wedding chapel to save.
My Thoughts: 
Dear The Chapel Wars,
I've had my eye on you for quite a while. Indeed, you have been on my wish list ever since you released. However, at that point in my life, I was not a very big contemporary reader. Fortunately for you and me, over the past year, I've become quite enamored with contemporary fluffy books, so when a trusted blogging friend of mine was fangirling over your witty banter, I was intrigued-- and immediately went online to purchase you. Thank you, Chelsea, for giving me the push I needed to finally buy this super cute book that is The Chapel Wars. 
You follow the story of Holly, who is a sixteen-year-old mathematic genius with a huge group of only guy friends, and a love for well....love. After her beloved grandfather's death, she is surprised to find that he left her something unconventional in his will....the ownership of his wedding chapel on the Las Vegas strip. But with that ownership comes a whole lot of drama -- from huge debts to a never-ending feud with the chapel next door, which also happens to have a very handsome guy named Dax. Holly has enough on her plate with having to figure out a way to save the chapel from the bank, but her grandfather left her one other task...to deliver a letter to Dax. A letter that Holly has no idea what it contains. Dax is the one person Holly cannot afford to get involved with, especially at this time in her life, but despite that, she can't keep her mind off of him.
Let me just say that I absolutely adored Holly. She was real, down to earth, and hilarious. I loved her relationship with all of her friends, even if some of the guys could be total assholes to her. As a girl who grew up with mostly guy friends, it was refreshing to see that portrayed in a YA book. Although, I was very happy to see her make her first real girl friend too. Dax......oh, don't even get me started on my love for Dax, who is a cowboy, very gentleman-ly, and adorable. I just wanted to smoosh Holly and Dax's faces together so much. Even though their families are feuding, I shipped them. I have mad love for forbidden/secret romances, and this one totally hit the spot! 
Another part that I loved about you, The Chapel Wars, was your unique plot! I can only name a handful of books that I've read based in Las Vegas, and since I recently visited LV, it was fun to read about places that I had been too, and also learn about places that I should have totally visited while I was there. I may or may not have made a list of them for a future visit.
All in all, I adored you. Your cover is to die for. Your characters melted my heart. You had spunk, character, feels...... Honestly, if someone is looking for a cutesy book with loads of heart and fun narrative, you're the book to pick up. They definitely won't be disappointed. I know I wasn't! FOUR HEARTS TO YOU! :)
My heart is yours,
Becca

Have you read The Chapel Wars?

What did you think?

Let's discuss!

Waiting on Wednesday (48)

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly event hosted by Breaking the Spine, where you can spotlight an upcoming release you're eagerly anticipating!

This week I'm waiting on:

The Storyspinner by Becky Wallace

Releases on: March 3rd, 2015 PRE-ORDER or ADD IT TO GOODREADS!

#TheWinnersTrilogy Read-along & GIVEAWAY (Week 3)

Hey friends! Today, we kick off the third week of the Read-along for The Winner's Curse! YAY! (If you have no idea what I'm talking about, check out this post for all the deets and a super epic giveaway, which is also posted at the bottom of this post too!) I'll be discussing the ONLY  chapters 21-30 of The Winner's Curse, and my thoughts. If you haven't started reading with us yet, don't worry! There's still plenty of time to catch up, so pick up your copy of The Winner's Curse and start devouring Kestrel and Arin's story!

Stacking the Shelves (34)

Stacking the Shelves is a weekly meme hosted by Tynga's Reviews, where bloggers share their weekly book hauls! I absolutely love showcasing what I received over the week, and seeing what goodies everyone else got as well!!!

GIVEAWAY!

Today, I have a super fun giveaway for you guys! I figure since this is such a big week with celebrating my birthday this past Tuesday and then Valentine's day this weekend that I should celebrate with you guys in some way!

So I have a giveaway for you....

for a paperback copy of Blackout by Meredith McCardle!!!

Waiting on Wednesday (47)

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly event hosted by Breaking the Spine, where you can spotlight an upcoming release you're eagerly anticipating!

This week I'm waiting on:

Vengeance Road by Erin Bowman

Releases on: September 1st, 2015 ADD IT TO GOODREADS!

Tote(ally) Tuesday (10)

Tote(ally) Tuesday is a semi-regular post on Pivot Book Reviews, where I showcase the most recent totes I've painted for custom orders on my Etsy!

Just a few totes to show you this week. Remember, all totes are available regardless if they are listed in my Etsy shop. You can request a custom order and just tell me that you want an Heir of Fire tote for example, and I'll set up a listing for you. OR if you have something in mind that I have yet to do, I'm up for painting commissions too. That's usually how I end up painting the majority of my totes anyways! :)

The Winner's Curse/Crime Read-along + GIVEAWAY- Week Two

Hey friends! Today, we kick off the second week of the Read-along for The Winner's Curse! YAY! (If you have no idea what I'm talking about, check out this post for all the deets and a super epic giveaway, which is also posted at the bottom of this post too!) I'll be discussing the ONLY  chapters 11-20 of The Winner's Curse, and my thoughts. If you haven't started reading with us yet, don't worry! There's still plenty of time to catch up, so pick up your copy of The Winner's Curse and start devouring Kestrel and Arin's story!

ARC REVIEW: Salt & Stone by Victoria Scott

Salt & Stone by Victoria Scott Published by: Scholastic Press on February 24th, 2015 Series: Fire & Flood #2 Pages: 320 Format: Paperback ARC Genre: Science Fiction, Dystopian Source: For Review Rating: 3/5 BUY THE BOOK or ADD IT TO GOODREADS!
From Goodreads: What would you do to save someone you love?
In Fire & Flood, Tella Holloway faced a dangerous trek through the jungle and across the desert, all to remain a Contender in the Brimstone Bleed for a chance at obtaining the Cure for her brother. She can't quit-- she has to win the race, save Cody, and then fight to make sure the race stops before it can claim any more lives. In the next legs of the race, across the ocean and over the mountains, Tella will face frostbite, sharks, avalanche, and twisted new rules in the race.

Stacking the Shelves (33)

Stacking the Shelves is a weekly meme hosted by Tynga's Reviews, where bloggers share their weekly book hauls! I absolutely love showcasing what I received over the week, and seeing what goodies everyone else got as well!!!

GABRIEL by Nikki Kelly Cover Reveal & GIVEAWAY!

Hey Pivot Book Readers!!!! Today I have something super duper exciting to show you.....and maybe a giveaway or two! :) As you all know, I absolutely adored Lailah by Nikki Kelly. (Psst I'm TOTES #TeamJonah btw!) You may have even seen some of the many Lailah totes given away by Nikki that I painted (look for Gabriel totes soooooon!). I had the opportunity to even meet Nikki this past October on the first stop of the Fierce Reads tour, and if you think she is sweet on the internet....well, multiply that times about a billion gazillion, and you will get what Nikki is really like in person! I love her and her books and I miss her dearly!
Oh, but Becca....what about that cover reveal, those giveaways, and exclusive quote you briefly discussed sharing at the beginning of this post? Right. Got sidetracked there for a minute over my gushing....
Without further ado, I present you...

ARC REVIEW: Shutter by Courtney Alameda

Shutter by Courtney Alameda Published by: Feiwel & Friends on February 3rd, 2015 Series: No Pages: 384 Format: Paperback ARC Genre: Horror Source: For Review Rating: 5/5 BUY THE BOOK or ADD IT TO GOODREADS!
From Goodreads: Horror has a new name: introducing Courtney Alameda. 
Micheline Helsing is a tetrachromat-- a girl who sees the auras of the undead in a prismatic spectrum. As one of the last descendants of the Van Helsing lineage, she has trained since childhood to destroy monsters both corporeal and spiritual: the corporeal undead go down by the bullet, the spiritual undead by the lens. With an analog SLR camera as her best weapon, Micheline exorcises ghosts by capturing their spiritual energy on film. She's aided by her crew: Oliver, a techno-whiz and the boy who developed her camera's technology; Jude, who can predict death; and Ryder, the boy Micheline has known and loved forever.

Waiting on Wednesday (46)

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly event hosted by Breaking the Spine, where you can spotlight an upcoming release you're eagerly anticipating!

This week I'm waiting on:

P.S. I Still Love You by Jenny Han

Releases on: May 26th, 2015 ADD IT TO GOODREADS!

The Winner's Curse Read-Along Week One

Hey friends! Today, we kick off the Read-along for The Winner's Curse! YAY! (If you have no idea what I'm talking about, check out this post for all the deets and a super epic giveaway, which is also posted at the bottom of this post too!) I'll be discussing the ONLY the first 10 chapters of The Winner's Curse, and my thoughts. If you haven't started reading with us yet, don't worry! There's still plenty of time to catch up, so pick up your copy of The Winner's Curse and start devouring Kestrel and Arin's story!