May 20

Infinity Ring: A Mutiny in Time by James Dashner – A Review

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Title:  Infinity Ring: A Mutiny in Time
Author:  James Dashner
Publisher:  Scholastic
Publication Date:  August 28, 2012
Page Count:  192
Where I got it:  Scholastic for Review
Where you can get it: Amazon
How much:  12.99
Format I read it in:  Finished Hardcover

Description/Blurb:

Scholastic’s next multi-platform mega-event begins here! History is broken, and three kids must travel back in time to set it right!

May 20

Bout of Books 7.0 Sunday Update/Wrap Up Post #boutofbooks

Bout of Books

The Bout of Books read-a-thon is organized by Amanda @ On a Book Bender and Kelly @ Reading the Paranormal. It is a week long read-a-thon that begins 12:01am Monday, May 13th and runs through Sunday, May 19th in whatever time zone you are in. Bout of Books is low-pressure, and the only reading competition is between you and your usual number of books read in a week. There are challenges, giveaways, and a grand prize, but all of these are completely optional. For all Bout of Books 7.0 information and updates, be sure to visit the Bout of Books blog. – From the Bout of Books team

May 19

Bout of Books Saturday Update #boutofbooks

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Bout of Books

The Bout of Books read-a-thon is organized by Amanda @ On a Book Bender and Kelly @ Reading the Paranormal. It is a week long read-a-thon that begins 12:01am Monday, May 13th and runs through Sunday, May 19th in whatever time zone you are in. Bout of Books is low-pressure, and the only reading competition is between you and your usual number of books read in a week. There are challenges, giveaways, and a grand prize, but all of these are completely optional. For all Bout of Books 7.0 information and updates, be sure to visit the Bout of Books blog. – From the Bout of Books team

May 19

The Elite By Kiera Cass – My Thoughts

EliteTitle:  The Elite
Author Kiera Cass
Publisher:  HarperTeen
Publication Date:  April 23, 2013
Page Count:  336
Where I got:  Bought
Where you can get it:  Amazon
How much:  17.99
Format I read it in:  Nook Ebook

Description/Blurb:

The hotly-anticipated sequel to the New York Times bestsellerThe Selection.

Thirty-five girls came to the palace to compete in the Selection. All but six have been sent home. And only one will get to marry Prince Maxon and be crowned princess of Illea.

May 18

Review of The Selection by Kiera Cass

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Title: The Selection

Author: Kiera Cass

Publisher: HarperTeen

Publication Date: March 26, 2013

Page Count: 352

Where I got: Library

Where you can get it: Amazon

How much: List Price 9.99

Format I read it in: Hardcover

Description/Blurb:

For thirty-five girls, the Selection is the chance of a lifetime. The opportunity to escape the life laid out for them since birth. To be swept up in a world of glittering gowns and priceless jewels. To live in a palace and compete for the heart of gorgeous Prince Maxon.

May 18

Review of Speechless by Hannah Harrington

 

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Title:   Speechless

Author:  Hannah Harrington

Publisher:  Harlequin Teen

Publication Date: August 28, 2012

Page Count: 288

Where I got it: Publisher via Edelweiss

Where you can get it:  Amazon

How much:  List Price: 9.99, Kindle 7.68, Paperback 8.99

Format I read it in: eARC

 

Description/Blurb:

Everyone knows that Chelsea Knot can’t keep a secret

Until now. Because the last secret she shared turned her into a social outcast—and nearly got someone killed.

May 18

#boutofbooks Friday Update

Bout of Books

The Bout of Books read-a-thon is organized by Amanda @ On a Book Bender and Kelly @ Reading the Paranormal. It is a week long read-a-thon that begins 12:01am Monday, May 13th and runs through Sunday, May 19th in whatever time zone you are in. Bout of Books is low-pressure, and the only reading competition is between you and your usual number of books read in a week. There are challenges, giveaways, and a grand prize, but all of these are completely optional. For all Bout of Books 7.0 information and updates, be sure to visit the Bout of Books blog. – From the Bout of Books team

May 17

ARC Review – The Iron Locket (Risen King) by Samantha Warren

Title: The Iron Locket (Risen King, Book 1)
Author: Samantha Warren
Publisher: This is a self published title.
Publication Date: April 11, 2013
Page Count: 178
Where I got: Author via The Cheap Ebook ARC Program
Where you can get it: Amazon
How much: Kindle : 0.99
Format I read it in: eARC

Description/Blurb:

She was raised to hunt faeries. He was raised from the dead.

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Aiofe Callaghan comes from a long line of faery hunters. Hired by one of the faery queens, they protect the human world from chaos and destruction. But when Aiofe stumbles through an open door into the land of Faery, she discovers the job isn’t as simple as it seems, and neither is she.

May 17

Bout of Books Thursday Update #boutofbooks

Total Time Spent Reading: About 3 hours.
Time on Twitter: About 1 hours.

What I’ve read today:  Speechless, The Selection
Total number of books I’ve read:  2
On pg _ of _: 5/327
Participated in: Acrostic Challenge on Harley Bear Book Blog
Reviews: Pending.  I finished Speechless
Number of Blogs visited: Sadly, I didn’t get much visiting in today.
Thoughts:

I finished Speechless and I am still processing.  It did get a little better, but I am still not sure how I feel about it.  I missed the marks on my goals today.  But, My little brother’s wife had her baby today, so that is why I was distracted.