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Oct 16, 2012

Blog Tour: Promo-- A Stiff Kiss by Avery Olive

A Stiff Kiss by Avery Olive

Genre: YA Paranormal Romance
Publisher: Crescent Moon Press
ISBN: 978-1-937254-33-9
ASIN: B0075M4KA2
Number of pages: 248
Word Count: Approx. 68,000
Cover Artist: Taria Reed

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Synopsis:

Who knew kissing a corpse would change everything?

Death always hits Xylia Morana too close to home, but she likes it that way. She hangs out with the terminally ill, attends random funerals, and every so often, when the weather is right, she sleeps in open graves.

But after Landon Phoenix, the high school hottie, dies in Xylia's arms, she sneaks into the morgue to say goodbye. How could she know stealing a kiss from his corpse would wake him up?

With Landon returned to the living and suddenly interested in Xylia, life has new meaning. But what Xylia doesn't realize is that by kissing Landon back to life, she's thrown Life and Death off balance. The underworld demands a body, and it might just have to be Xylia's this time.

About the Author:

Avery Olive is proudly Canadian. She is married, and when she’s not helping raise her very energetic and inquisitive son, she can be found working on her latest novel-where she devilishly adds U's into every word she can.

When she is looking for a break Avery enjoys cake decorating, losing herself in a good book, or heading out to the lake to go camping.

The release of Avery's first novel proves to her it won't be the last. As long as her family continues to be supportive, she can find the time, and people want to read, Avery will keep on writing.

Find the Author

Avery Olive’s Blog
Facebook
A Stiff Kiss Facebook Fan Page
Twitter
Goodreads
Crescent Moon Press

Oct 15, 2012

150 Follower Giveaway! (US)

So, after finally realizing that I am over 150 followers from GFC, Networked Blogs, and Linky combined... I have decided to open up a giveaway for this event!

Whats up for grabs?

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In this box...which will probably be a lot smaller than this, there will be a few books, some swag, and a fun surprise :)

Everyone loves a mystery, right?

Rules:

You must be 13 or older or have permission.

You have to be a US resident-- sorry guys it costs a lot to ship elsewhere.

You have to reply within 48 hours of bring emailed to get the prize otherwise you will forfeit :(

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Oct 14, 2012

Building the Book Pile #24

Welcome to Building the Book Pile! A Weekly meme inspired

here at Cover2CoverBlog.

Coming up this week on the blog...

Blog Tour: Promo -- Stiff Kiss

Blog Tour: Promo -- Forged by Greed

Review: Behind the Bookcase by Mark Steensland

Got this week:

Audiobooks for Review

The Paladin Prophecy by Mark Frost

The Wolves of Willoughby Chase by Joan Aiken

The Diviners by Libba Bray
From Random House Audio for Review
(Links go to Goodreads)

Books for Review by Myself and maybe Cecilia

Cydni Hazard, Empathic Detective by L.S. Hullinger
Alibi's Ghosts, The Larger-Than-Life Small World of a Medium's Daughter by L.S. Hullinger
From the Author for Review

Bought

Behind the Bookcase by Mark Steensland
Dark Lord by Jamie Thomson

Did you miss anything this week?

Review: Liar & Spy by Rebecca Stead

Happily Ever After Giveaway Hop

Review: Liesl and Po by Lauren Oliver

Review: Magisterium by Jeff Hirsh

Cover Reveal: Lost Volumes

Oct 12, 2012

Cover Reveal! Lost Volumes: Enchanted Bookstore Legend Three by Marsha A Moore

Lost Volumes: Enchanted Bookstore Legend Three
by Marsha A Moore

Marsha A. Moore's Goodreads Page

Oct 11, 2012

Early Reader Review: Magisterium by Jeff Hirsch

Magisterium by Jeff Hirsch
Available: Now!! October 1st, 2012
Publisher: Scholastic, Inc.

My rating: 2 of 5 stars

Background: Glenn and her father have been living in the Colloquium for 10 years since her mother disappeared. Her father is a bit of a scientist, probably closer to the insane kind than the insightful. One day her father seems to go off the deep end and starts announcing that Glenn’s mother never really disappeared but went beyond the forbidden border and now they have to get her back with some glow-y crazy bracelet he has invented. While trying to help Glenn accidentally gets the Authority called on herself and her father and has to rush away, she ends up across the border and discovers that everything she has learned was a lie, and what really exists is Magisterium.

Review: This book has a kick-a** creepy cover and the premise seemed so awesome. Sadly I was a little let down. I was very confused throughout reading this, there were so many characters and details that the plot and the important characters seemed to get lost in it all. Magisterium is an amazing place full of the creepy, off-kilter, strange things that can only exist there, but there creepiness is often downplayed and the characters are likable enough but I never really grew attached to any of them, just followed them. I think what makes a great story is the connection you make with the characters and feel as if you are with them throughout their adventure, in Magisterium, I did not feel like that. I think the most I felt for a character was the cat, Hopkins.
I enjoyed the complexity of the world Hirsch created, it was beautiful, but I just felt like a lot was lost in translation.

EBook received from Scholastic Inc and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

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Oct 10, 2012

Early Reader Review: Humbug Witch by Lorna Balian

Humbug Witch by Lorna Balian

Available: Now!- reprint
Publisher: Star Bright Books

My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Background: A republished version of a children's book from 1965, Humbug Witch is all about a very scary witch who just can't get her witch-y ways just quite right.

Review: Adorable. Since it is so close to Halloween and I love witches I requested to read this title and it made me giggle. The colors are super bright and fun, and there is a beautiful ending to this very short children's read that would make anyone smile.

Recommended for young readers and those who enjoy witches.

Review copy provided by Star Bright Books and Netgalley in Exchange for an honest review.

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Audiobook Review: Liesl & Po by Lauren Oliver

Liesl and Po by Lauren Oliver

Publisher: Random House Audio, Listening Library
Available: NOW!! Audiobook- August 28th, 2012

My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Background: Liesl is a young girl locked away in an attic by her evil stepmother, and to make matters worse her father has recently passed away. One day Liesl meets Po and Bundle, ghost that have come to visit her in the attic and they begin an incredible journey to return her fathers ashed to where he would like to rest forever.

While Liesl is locked up, Will is an orphan boy recent adopted by an alchemist. Will is the "apprentice" which really just means that he does all the jobs and deliveries and gets called useless all day and night.

Eventually Liesl and Will's stories intertwine and together with Po and Bundle they have a very interesting series of days.

Review: I received this as an Audiobook from Random House, and was very happy to have chosen it as one of my books to review. Liesl and Po was delightful to listen to and the reader was wonderful. I think my favorite was him doing an old woman sneezing... anywho... The story was well thought out and who doesn't love a happy ending, but I can only say that I just "liked" it not really liked it or loved it.

The plot was nicely thought out, the kids making their ways toward each other slowly; and the characters- all of them- were entertaining in their own ways. But more often than not, I found myself questioning things and wondering why there were so many nasty people all thrown at these poor little kids.

From what I understand, this was written to cope with loss and you can definitely tell that, but it also makes the reader think a lot about loss and that can be a little depressing.

I did enjoy this book, it was fun and kept me wanting to know what would happen to Liesl, Will, and Po next.

I think for a young audience this would be fitting, as hopefully, they have not experienced too much loss yet, so they won't be depressed to think about it. Or for those who need a pick me up about finding friends when you need them.

Audiobook received from Random House Audio in exchange for an honest review.

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Oct 8, 2012

Giveaway!! Happily Ever After Hop

The Happily Ever After Giveaway Hop

October 9th to 14th

Hosted by I Am A Reader, Not A Writer & Murphy's Library