Review ~ The Fault In Our Stars by John Green

Series: No
Genre: YA Contemporary
Page Length: 318 Pages
Publication Date: January 10th, 2012
Publisher: Dutton Books
Source: Borrowed
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Despite the tumor-shrinking medical miracle that has bought her a few years, Hazel has never been anything but terminal, her final chapter inscribed upon diagnosis. But when a gorgeous plot twist named Augustus Waters suddenly appears at Cancer Kid Support Group, Hazel's story is about to be completely rewritten.

I've been putting off reading this book for a long time simply because I don't like sad books, specifically books about cancer. I know way too many people who've suffered and lost in the fight against cancer, and I didn't want to be reminded of it with this book. After reading all the rave reviews about it though, I decided to give it a try. It was much better than I though it would be but still lacked in areas. 

2014 ARC August: Goals

ARC August is a challenge hosted by Octavia of Read. Sleep. Repeat. that encourages readers to read some of their ARCs that are piling up. This is such a great idea, so many thanks to Octavia who is motivating me to read my ARCs! :) This is my first year doing ARC August, and I'm so excited to do this!! 

Stacking the Shelves (6)

This is a weekly meme hosted by Tynga's Reviews where you share what books you've recently added to your bookshelves, either physically or electronically. 

Feature and Follow ~ What is one TV series on Netflix that you can watch over and over again?

Feature & Follow is hosted by two hosts, Rachel of Parajunkee's View and Alison of Alison Can Read. This meme is a great way to meet new bloggers, discover new blogs, and gain followers! Follow me, and I'll follow you :) 

This week's question ~ What is one TV series on Netflix that you can watch over and over again?

Review ~ The Kiss of Deception by Mary E. Pearson

Series: The Remnants #1
Genre: YA Fantasy
Page Length: 489 Pages
Publication Date: July 8th, 2014
Publisher: Henry Holt & Co.
Source: Purchased
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In this timeless new trilogy about love and sacrifice, a princess must find her place in a reborn world.

In a society steeped in tradition, Princess Lia’s life follows a preordained course. As First Daughter, she is expected to have the revered gift of sight—but she doesn’t—and she knows her parents are perpetrating a sham when they arrange her marriage to secure an alliance with a neighboring kingdom—to a prince she has never met.

On the morning of her wedding, Lia flees to a distant village. She settles into a new life, hopeful when two mysterious and handsome strangers arrive—and unaware that one is the jilted prince and the other an assassin sent to kill her. Deception abounds, and Lia finds herself on the brink of unlocking perilous secrets—even as she finds herself falling in love.

After hearing all the buzz and praise for this book through the blogosphere, I was anxious to read The Kiss of Deception. I was wildly impressed and can easily say this is one of the best books of 2014. 

Waiting on Wednesday (7) ~ Opposition

"Waiting On" Wednesday is an awesome meme created by Breaking The Spine that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.

This week's "Can't Wait For" unreleased book is Opposition by Jennifer L Armentrout which comes out August 5th, 2014!