#TheWinnersTrilogy Read-along & Giveaway: The Winner's Crime - Week 4

Hey lovelies! Today, we kick off the fourth and final week of the Read-along for The Winner's Crime! WAAH! I'M SO SAD IT'S OVER!!! This read-along has been so so so so much fun! (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 34-46 of The Winner's Crime, 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 Crime and start devouring the next installment of Kestrel and Arin's story!

Another WARNING because I don't want to spoil anything for anyone..... If you have NOT read THE WINNER'S CURSE, then read NO further!! 

Favorite Quote(s) from Chapters 34-48:

"I'm going to miss you when I wake up," she whispered. 

"Don't wake up," he said.

#TheWinnersTrilogy Read-along & Giveaway: The Winner's Crime- Week 3

Hey lovelies! Today, we kick off the third week of the Read-along for The Winner's Crime! 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 21-34 of The Winner's Crime, 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 Crime and start devouring the next installment of Kestrel and Arin's story!

Another WARNING because I don't want to spoil anything for anyone..... If you have NOT read THE WINNER'S CURSE, then read NO further!! 

Favorite Quote(s) from Chapters 21-34:

"I don't mind being a moth. I would probably start eating silk if it meant that I could fly."

#TheWinnersTrilogy Read-along & Giveaway: The Winner's Crime - Week 2

Hey lovelies! Today, we kick off the second week of the Read-along for The Winner's Crime! 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 Crime, 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 Crime and start devouring the next installment of Kestrel and Arin's story!

Another WARNING because I don't want to spoil anything for anyone..... If you have NOT read THE WINNER'S CURSE, then read NO further!! 

#TheWinnersTrilogy Read-along & Giveaway: The Winner's Crime - Week 1

Hey lovelies! Today, we kick off the first week of the Read-along for The Winner's Crime! 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 1-10 of The Winner's Crime, 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 Crime and start devouring the next installment of Kestrel and Arin's story!

Another WARNING because I don't want to spoil anything for anyone..... If you have NOT read THE WINNER'S CURSE, then read NO further!! 

REVIEW: The Ruby Circle by Richelle Mead

The Ruby Circle by Richelle Mead Published by: Razorbill on February 10th, 2015 Series: Bloodlines #6 Pages: 348 Format: Hardcover Genre: Paranormal Source: Gifted Rating: 5/5 BUY THE BOOK or ADD IT TO GOODREADS!
From Goodreads: The epic conclusion to Richelle Mead's New York Times bestselling Bloodlines series is finally here...
Sydney Sage is an Alchemist, one of a group of humans who dabble in magic and serve to bridge the worlds of humans and vampires. They protect vampire secrets-- and human lives.
After their secret romance is exposed, Sydney and Adrian find themselves facing the wrath of both the Alchemists and the Moroi in this electrifying conclusion to Richelle Mead's New York Times bestselling Bloodlines series. When the life of someone they both love is put on the line, Sydney risks everything to hunt down a deadly former nemesis. Meanwhile, Adrian becomes enmeshed in a puzzle that could hold the key to a shocking secret about spirit magic, a secret that could shake the entire Moroi World.

#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

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#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!

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!

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!

White Hot Kiss by Jennifer L. Armentrout - Book Review

White Hot Kiss by Jennifer L. Armentrout Series: The Dark Elements #1 Published By: Harlequin Teen on February 25, 2014 Pages: 382 Format: ARC Genre: Fantasy, Paranormal Source: Won from Books of Love Rating: Buy the Book  or Add to Goodreads
FROM GOODREADS: One kiss could be the last. 
Seventeen-year-old Layla just wants to be normal. But with a kiss that kills anything with a soul, she's anything but normal. Half demon, half gargoyle, Layla has abilities no one else possesses. 
Raised among the Wardens—a race of gargoyles tasked with hunting demons and keeping humanity safe—Layla tries to fit in, but that means hiding her own dark side from those she loves the most. Especially Zayne, the swoon-worthy, incredibly gorgeous and completely off-limits Warden she's crushed on since forever. 
Then she meets Roth—a tattooed, sinfully hot demon who claims to know all her secrets. Layla knows she should stay away, but she's not sure she wants to—especially when that whole no-kissing thing isn't an issue, considering Roth has no soul. 
But when Layla discovers she's the reason for the violent demon uprising, trusting Roth could not only ruin her chances with Zayne…it could brand her a traitor to her family. Worse yet, it could become a one-way ticket to the end of the world.