Waiting on Wednesday (40)

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:

Firewalker (The Worldwalker Trilogy #2) by Josephine Angelini

Releases on: September 1st, 2015 ADD IT TO GOODREADS or PRE-ORDER

ARC REVIEW: The Girl at Midnight by Melissa Grey

The Girl at Midnight by Melissa Grey Published by Delacorte Press on April 28th, 2015 Series: The Girl at Midnight #1 Pages: 368 Format: ARC Paperback Genre: Fantasy Source: For Review Rating: 5/5 BUY THE BOOK or ADD IT TO GOODREADS!
From Goodreads: For readers of Cassandra Clare's City of Bones and Leigh Bardugo's Shadow and Bone, The Girl at Midnight is the story of a modern girl caught in an ancient war.
Beneath the streets of New York City live the Avicen, an ancient race of people with feathers for hair and magic running through their veins. Age-old enchantments keep them hidden from humans. All but one. Echo is a runaway pickpocket who survives by selling stolen treasures from on the black market, and the Avicen are the only family she's ever known.

TRAILER REVEAL: The Eternity Key by Bree Despain

Hey guys! If you haven't heard yet, I'm an Into the Dark Series Ambassador for Bree Despain. What exactly does this mean? Well, it means that I get to share exclusive behind-the-scenes content (Like I did two weeks ago, with Haden, Daphne, and Tobin's Character Profiles and the Teaser Quotes) and fun giveaways like the one I did last week (still going!!) for The Shadow Prince! Today, I have a pretty epic book trailer for The Eternity Key, which releases TODAY (04/28)!

The Eternity Key (INTO THE DARK #2) by Bree Despain

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

REVIEW: Dangerous Boys by Abigail Haas

Dangerous Boys by Abigail Haas Published by Simon & Schuster UK on August 14th, 2014 Series: No Pages: 336 Format: Paperback Genre: Mystery, Thriller Source: Purchased Rating: 4/5 BUY THE BOOK  or ADD IT TO GOODREADS!
From Goodreads: It all comes down to this. Oliver, Ethan, and I. Three teens venture into an abandoned lake house one night. Hours later, only two emerge from the burning wreckage. Chloe drags one Reznick brother to safety, unconscious and bleeding. The other is left to burn, dead in the fire. But which brother survives? And is his death a tragic accident? Desperate self-defense? Or murder...? Chloe is the only one with the answers. As the fire rages, and police and parents demand the truth, she struggles to piece the story together- a story of jealousy, twisted passion and the darkness that lurks behind even the most beautiful faces...
My Thoughts: 
Dear Dangerous Boys,
Well, I'll admit after finishing Dangerous Girls and ab-so-freaking-lutely LOVING it, I was jonesing for some more Abigail Haas epic-ness in my life, but unfortunately, you're a tough book to get ahold of in the U.S. if someone wanted you in paperback form (which is me because I don't read e-books). So unfortunately, I put off ordering you for a few months, because I hate waiting about 2 weeks for a book from the Book Depository to arrive, but a few weeks ago, I just couldn't stand waiting anymore and placed the order. I literally squealed when I finally found you waiting in my mailbox, because I knew you were going to blow my mind. I read you in one sitting, which is hard for me around this time of the year because I'm overworked and under-slept (I don't think that's a word, but it sounds good), but I forced myself to do it. Sadly for me, you just weren't as epic as I thought you would be. Cue Becca's major sad face.
You follow the story of Chloe, who is just a regular recently graduated teen counting down the days until she skips town and her crappy home life to go to college. Everything changes when Chloe meets Ethan, the cute new guy in town. Alternating in past/present chapters in true Abigail Haas fashion, we follow Chloe, Ethan, and Oliver, who ultimately venture to an empty lake house one night. A few hours later, the lake house is engulfed in flames, with only two people emerging from the burning wreckage, and we are left with a bunch of questions. Who was left behind? Was this an accident? Self-defense? Or cold-blooded murder? 
I really liked Chloe....in the beginning. I understood her wanting to get out of dodge, because honestly? If I were in her position, I'd want out ASAP too. But as your pages kept turning, I grew to not like her and the way she treated Ethan. I really really really adored Ethan. He was the perfect boyfriend and if she doesn't want him, she can sure as heck give him my number any time. I didn't understand her fascination with his brother at all. I didn't like Oliver at all. I didn't want what was developing to develop at all. I'm sensing a lot of confusion on my part with her actions. I just can't even with them right now.
I mean, all in all, you kept me guessing til the end at what ultimately went down in that lake house. It kept me turning the pages deep into the night when I definitely should have been getting some sleep eye. Ultimately that's what I wanted from you. But in the end, you just left me feeling shorted. I wanted to be freaking mind blown like I was with Dangerous Girls, and even though I didn't guess the ending, it still didn't blow me out of the water. Something was just.....missing with you, Dangerous Boys. I haven't pin-pointed exactly what it was. Maybe it's because I started to resent Chloe. I'm really not sure, but I wanted more out of you than what I got, and for that, I'm going to hand you three hearts, because while you didn't blow me away like your predecessor, you still entertained me. You still thrilled me at points. You still shocked me. Just not in the same ballpark that DG did. 
Feeling sad and let-down,
Becca

Have you read Dangerous Boys? What did you think? Did you think it was just as amaze-balls as Dangerous Girls, or did it leave you wanting more like it did with me? What did you think about Chloe's decision and which brother she ultimately chose? (NO SPOILERS THOUGH!) Let's discuss!

#TheEternityKey Teaser Quotes

Hey guys! If you haven't heard yet, I'm an Into the Dark Series Ambassador for Bree Despain. What exactly does this mean? Well, it means that I get to share exclusive behind-the-scenes content (Like I did last week, with Haden, Daphne, and Tobin's Character Profiles) and fun giveaways like the one I did on Tuesday for The Shadow Prince! Today, I have some teaser quotes from The Eternity Key, which releases this coming Tuesday (04/28)!

Waiting on Wednesday (39)

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:

Truthwitch by Susan Dennard

Releases on: January 2016 ADD IT TO GOODREADS!

*SIGNED* #GIVEAWAY #IntoTheDark

Hey guys! I have a pretty neat giveaway today! I figured today was the perfect day to post it since there's less than 48 hours left in my INTERNATIONAL Stephanie Perkins Giveaway. Be sure you entered! Anyway, I'm an Into the Dark Series Ambassador for Bree Despain. What exactly does this mean? Well, it means that I get to share exclusive behind-the-scenes content (Like I did last week, with Haden, Daphne, and Tobin's Character Profiles) and fun giveaways like I'm doing today for The Shadow Prince! Unfortunately, I can only ship this one in the US, because I have about a month until I leave for NYC for BEA, and I need to save, save, save!

So what am I giving away today?

Stacking the Shelves (38)

 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!!! 

5 Reasons Why I DNF... Becoming Jinn by Lori Goldstein

If you know me at all, you know I hate DNF-ing books, especially when it's an ARC that I received for reviewing purposes, because I feel obligated to review it fully. Okay, and books that I purchased too, because I paid money for that and I feel like I wasted the money if I don't read the whole book. BUT, here lately, I've been overwhelmed with books. Some of which are too EPIC for words, and then some are.......well, they bore me to tears, so much so that I will stop reading altogether rather than DNF it. That seems so ridiculous when I think about it. I want to read, because I love to, and if I can't get into a book, then I should be able to not finish it and not feel bad about it. *lightbulb* So a new feature was born! I may have DNF, but that doesn't mean I can't name a few reasons why.

Today, I'm giving 5 reasons why I DNF'd...

Becoming Jinn by Lori Goldstein Published by: Feiwel & Friends on April 21st, 2015 Series: Becoming Jinn #1 Pages: 384 Format: Paperback ARC  Genre: Fantasy Source: For Review (Thanks Macmillan!) Rating: DNF BUY THE BOOK or ADD IT TO GOODREADS!
From Goodreads: Forget everything you thought you knew about genies!
Azra has just turned sixteen, and overnight her body lengthens, her olive skin deepens, and her eyes glisten gold thanks to the brand-new silver bangle that locks around her wrist. As she always knew it would, her Jinn ancestry brings not just magical powers but the reality of a life of servitude, as her wish granting is controlled by a remote ruling class of Jinn known as the Afrit.

Into the Dark Series Character Profiles: Tobin Oshiro-Winters

Hey Pivot Book Readers! I've got something pretty special and fun set up for today. I've teamed up with Bree Despain and a bunch of other bloggers to help spread the word about Bree's Into the Dark series. Over the next few weeks, I'll be posting teasers, special excerpts, giveaways, and all kinds of other cool things here on the blog, my twitter, and instagram! But for today, I have three separate posts of Character Profiles of the main characters in the series. Be sure to check out the NEW pretty cover of The Shadow Prince, which just released this past Tuesday, and put The Eternity Key on your wish list, because it releases in just a few weeks! 

Into The Dark Series Character Profile: Daphne Raines

Hey Pivot Book Readers! I've got something pretty special and fun set up for today. I've teamed up with Bree Despain and a bunch of other bloggers to help spread the word about Bree's Into the Dark series. Over the next few weeks, I'll be posting teasers, special excerpts, giveaways, and all kinds of other cool things here on the blog, my twitter, and instagram! But for today, I have three separate posts of Character Profiles of the main characters in the series. Be sure to check out the NEW pretty cover of The Shadow Prince, which just released this past Tuesday, and put The Eternity Key on your wish list, because it releases in just a few weeks! 

Into The Dark Series Character Profile: Haden Lord

Hey Pivot Book Readers! I've got something pretty special and fun set up for today. I've teamed up with Bree Despain and a bunch of other bloggers to help spread the word about Bree's Into the Dark series. Over the next few weeks, I'll be posting teasers, special excerpts, giveaways, and all kinds of other cool things here on the blog, my twitter, and instagram! But for today, I have three separate posts of Character Profiles of the main characters in the series. Be sure to check out the NEW pretty cover of The Shadow Prince, which just released this past Tuesday, and put The Eternity Key on your wish list, because it releases in just a few weeks! 

Waiting on Wednesday (54)

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:

Walk on Earth a Stranger by Rae Carson

Releases on: September 22, 2015 PRE-ORDER or ADD TO GOODREADS!

Tote(ally) Tuesday (12)

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!

In my StS over the weekend, I promised that I would have a TON of new totes to showcase for Tote(ally) Tuesday this week, and I'm here to deliver on that promise. ARE YOU READY?

Seriously, are you?

Have you prepared enough?

Okay, I'll stahp. 

ARC REVIEW: The Queen of Bright and Shiny Things by Ann Aguirre

The Queen of Bright and Shiny Things by Ann Aguirre Published by: Feiwel & Friends on April 7th, 2015 Series: No Pages: 328 Format: ARC Paperback Genre: Contemporary Source: For Review (THANKS MACMILLAN!)  Rating: 4/5 BUY THE BOOK or ADD IT TO GOODREADS!
From Goodreads: Sage Czinski is trying really hard to be perfect. If she manages it, people won't peer beyond the surface, or ask hard questions about her past. She's learned to substitute causes for relationships, and it's working just fine... until Shane Cavendish strolls into her math class. He's a little antisocial, a lot beautiful, and everything she never knew she always wanted.

Stacking the Shelves (37)

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!!! 

Waiting on Wednesday (53)

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:

A Madness So Discreet by Mindy McGinnis

Releases on: October 6th, 2015 PRE-ORDER or ADD IT TO GOODREADS!

ARC REVIEW: Skandal by Lindsay Smith

Skandal by Lindsay Smith Published by: Roaring Brook Press on April 7th, 2015 Series: Sekret #2 Pages: 336 Format: ARC Paperback Genre: Historical Fiction Source: For Review (THANKS MACMILLAN!) Rating: 3/5 BUY THE BOOK or ADD IT TO GOODREADS!
From Goodreads: The dramatic sequel to Sekret, this psychic Cold War espionage thriller follows Yulia to Washington, DC, where she fights to discover the truth about her family without losing control of her mind.
My mind is mine alone.

REVIEW: Under a Painted Sky by Stacey Lee

Under a Painted Sky by Stacey Lee Published by: G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers on March 17th, 2015 Series: No Pages: 384 Format: Hardcover Genre: Historical Fiction Source: Purchased Rating: 5/5 BUY THE BOOK or ADD IT TO GOODREADS!
From Goodreads: A powerful story of friendship and sacrifice, for fans of Code Name Verity.
Missouri, 1849: Samantha dreams of moving back to New York to be a profession musician-- not an easy thing if you're a girl, and harder still if you're Chinese. But a tragic accident dashes any hopes of fulfilling her dream, and instead, leaves her fearing for her life. 

#WaitingOnWednesday (52)

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:

Dreamstrider by Lindsay Smith

Releases on: October 6th, 2015 PRE-ORDER or ADD IT TO GOODREADS!