Tuesday 23 August 2011

Show Me Your Teeth Giveaway Hop Winners!

CONGRATULATIONS!!

The hop winners were Ashley @ The Bookish Brunette and Ronyka7, They both get a copy of Bloodlines by Richelle Mead and Teeth!

Winners have been emailed and have 48 hours to respond before I pick new ones

Monday 22 August 2011

Small Bllogs, Big Giveaways Second Edition


34 books+ 9 GC = 43 prizes!

ENTER TO WIN and read the full list of prizes!

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HOSTS
Organized by: Reading Romances
hosting other giveaways now? US$100 gift card giveaway!

Letters Inside Out
hosting other giveaways now? Yes – Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs. It will be international.

The Book Nympho

Kindle Fever

Reads With Wreckless Abandon
hosting other giveaways now? Monthly Book Giveaway- It’s international your choice of 1 from 5 books.

So Many Books, Here’s Mine
hosting other giveaways now? Yes

Laurie’s Thoughts & Reviews
hosting other giveaways now? YES – A Bonus Giveaway
Will be giving away a $10 Gift Card (winner’s choice, Amazon, B&N, Book Depository) and more books.

The Magic Attic
‪hosting other giveaways now? Blog tour for Static by Tawny Stokes, and a The Faerie Ring by Kiki Hamilton swag giveaway‬

Alice White Blogs

Pretty Deadly Reviews

Book Savvy Babe

BookHounds

Gabrielle Bisset: A Writer’s Blog

A Bookish Affair

Forbidden Passions Reviews

My Book Addiction

Frequent Reader, Infrequent Blogger
‪hosting other giveaways now? a tour giveaway from Stacey Thompson Geer on the 24th‬ + 3 other contests still open one for a DVD of Something Borrowed, My 300 Follower Giveaway and another Tour Giveaway for the Gift of Illusion.

Red Hot Books
hosting other giveaways now? Storm’s Heart by Thea Harrison (paperback) — US/Canada

Michelle Styles

Rage, Sex and Teddy Bears

Frugal Experiments
hosting other giveaways now?The Spa For Ma Giveaway Event $100 spa basket giveaway Runs from Aug 18-31st
and The Back To School Giveaway Hop $25 school supply package Runs from Aug 22-26th

Book Nerd Reviews
hosting other giveaways now? August giveaway will be running from August 1st – August 30th. This month the winner will win two books though instead of one. And they will be able to chose from three genres. It will be international – anywhere Book Depository delivers to.

IngaSilbergBooks

Can’t Put It Down
hosting other giveaways now? it ends when my Facebook page gets 150 Likes.

I’m a Book Shark

FEAT. AUTHORSFelicia Rogers

Nicola Marsh
hosting other giveaways now? Yes, 2 double prize packs featuring current release Girl in a Vintage Dress & Overtime in the Boss’s Bed

Ley Mesina

Bella Street

Small Blogs, Big Giveaways- 3rd edition: Sept. 23-30! Sign up to HOST the 3rd edition of this event, by answering this form!

OPTIONAL INFO:

Winners:
We’ll be selecting a random participant to win a gift card for every 100 entries till we reach 600!The first winner will choose 15 items from the prize list (including the maximum number of 1 gift card)The 2nd will choose 12 items after the 1st winner has chosen (2 gift cards maximum)

The 3rd will get 10 items after the 2nd winner has chosen (2 gift cards maximum)
The remaining books and giftcards will be given to one of our lucky hosts – who’ll be selected using random.org!
**Rules:**

1. Sign up for the RAFFLECOPTER tool.
1.2. Read the rules for signing up
2.This is an INTERNATIONAL giveaway
3.You must be at least 18 years or older, or of legal age in your country.
4.The contest will end on AUGUST 29th at 11:59 pm GMT and winners will be posted after they have been selected.
5.Winners will be selected using the RAFFLECOPTER tool or random.org
5.1The winners will be notified by email and announced on all hosting blogs.
5.2 The winners will have THREE days from the date they are posted to provide a mailing address. If you do not contact me within three days a replacement winner will be selected. NO EXCEPTIONS.
6.Each blogger will be responsable for mailing the prize they provided. No replacements will be made. Your email address will not be saved or used for any other purposes then to contact the winner in the contest for their mailing address.
6.The Bloggers not responsible for other prizes that are not honored, distributed in a timely manner, lost, stolen, or damaged during transit.
7. Prizes are subject to change/cancellation without prior written notice.

Monday 15 August 2011

Show Me Your Teeth Giveaway Hop

Show Me Your Teeth

Welcome to my stop on The Show Me Your Teeth Giveaway hop.  This hop was started by Amber @ Me, My Shelf and I and Amy & Jen @ Fictitous Delicious in honor of the release of Richelle Mead's Bloodlines.  So I will be giving away a pre-order of Bloodlines and a copy of  Teeth (to keep with the vampire theme) to two lucky winners. All you have to do to enter is leave a comment with your email in longhand and if you tweet you get an extra entry!. Good luck to everyone ;)





Rules
*Must be 13 yrs. or older to enter
*Must follow this blog
*Open to wherever the book depository ships
*Reads With Wreckless Abandon is not responsible for items lost or damaged in the mail

7.KA Tucker (Intl&US)
10.Ashley Suzanna (US&Intl)
11.Shadowkissed.net (US&Intl)
13.YA Bound (US)
14.Magical Urban Fantasy (US&Intl)
15.Unabridged Andra (US&Intl)
18.The Superiors Series (US&Intl)
19.Wholly Books! (US)
20.BiblioJunkies (US)
21.The Wannabe Knight (US&Intl)

(FYI: You can also check out my monthly book giveaway while your here, also International!)

Friday 12 August 2011

#100 Blogfest Guest Post by Author Martin King



#100 Blogfest - Guest Post by author Martin King

Kids can be cruel sometimes, to anything. So it is regret I recall my childhood fetish for killing ants. No I didn’t murder them, I loved those little six-legged critters, they provided me with so much fascination and entertainment.
Have you ever watched that film called A Fistful of Dollars?
A stranger arrives at the little Mexican border town of San Miguel. It’s that film where a bitter feud exists between two families vying to gain control of the town. In rides a stranger (Clint Eastwood) and ends up being a gun for hire and watches as both sides wipe each other out.
Well one particular holiday (more than likely Wales because that is where we always went, but I can’t exactly remember), we travelled to a small town. We stopped in a caravan which was highly unusual for us as we always stopped in tents.
I remember so clearly hearing this loud rumble coming from the heavens and as I stepped out of the caravan seeing what I could only describe as an alien spaceship. It was immense and filled half the sky – later I found out it was what was known as a V-Bomber. But that is a different story, but why not Google it and see what they looked like, pretty impressive.
So like I say, I played the role of the stranger, on the one side of the camp site were the Rojo brothers (red ants) and on the other the sheriff and family (black ants). Well I learnt that if you got a few red ants and a few black ants, such was their hate for each other, they would fight until all that was left was a writhing tangle of disembodied limbs.
Now I thought this was amazing. What self respecting young boy wouldn’t? But a few casualties in one go wasn’t enough, I had smelt blood and I wanted more. So I discovered that by taking a few of the red ants to the black colony, helping them take out a few of the guards and helping them escape back to their nest, they were able to get all their brothers and uncles and cousins and army mates and bring the war back to the colony.
The ending was just like the film and I was the only one left standing!


These blogs are all about fun and sharing. Thank you for reading a ‘#100blogfest’ blog. Please follow this link to find the next blog in the series: http://martinkingauthor.com/blog/7094550076

Thursday 11 August 2011

Team Kilt Giveaway Winner!


Zach didn't win but he made it very far and put up an epic fight, Thanks to everyone who entered and voted. You guys were awesome!

The winner of a copy of Shade and Shift is Jess @ The Midnight Bookworm

Congrats Jess!

Wednesday 10 August 2011

Reaper "Mini Review" and My Soul To Steal Review



Title: Reaper (Soul Screamers #3.5)
Publication Date:  November 16, 2010
Published By: Harlequin Teen
Format: ebook, 50 pages

Summary
Tod Hudson was a typical teenager. He liked girls, sports, food and tolerated his younger brother, Nash. In fact, he had his whole life in front of him--and due to his bean sidhe heritage, it was going to be a very long life indeed. And then the car accident occurred.
Suddenly Tod's future wasn't so sure, and he had to make a choice. Life... Death... or something Between....

My Thoughts
This is a novella so the review will be as short and sweet as the book. I don't always care about novellas but in this case I has to read it because it's about Tod and told from his POV, and I'm a big Tod fan. True to Tod form even though the book is essentially about Tod's demise (which should be depressing) and him assuming the role of Reaper it's laced with tons of sarcastic humor and Tod-esque one liners, you even catch a glimpse of Kaylee. If your into the Souls Screamers this is a definite must read, you'll totally love it. 5 out of 5

P.S. You can download this novella for free from Rachel Vincent's website HERE




Title: My Soul To Steal (Soul Screamer #4)
Publication Date: January 4, 2011
Published By: Harlequin Teen
Format: paperback, 343 pages

*I purchased  this book

Summary
Trying to work things out with Nash—her maybe boyfriend—is hard enough for Kaylee Cavanaugh. She can't just pretend nothing happened. But "complicated" doesn't even begin to describe their relationship when his ex-girlfriend transfers to their school, determined to take Nash back.
See, Sabine isn't just an ordinary girl. She's a mara, the living personification of a nightmare. She can read people's fears—and craft them into nightmares while her victims sleep. Feeding from human fear is how she survives.
And Sabine isn't above scaring Kaylee and the entire school to death to get whatever—and whoever—she wants.

My Thoughts
This is longest book so far in the Soul Screamer series but I read it the fastest. The emotions were ramped up, the stakes were higher and it was tension all around but I enjoyed every minute of it.

 I adore this series but it has always been more or less because of Tod and Nash, now I'm really starting to love Kaylee. I hated how the last book ended, with Nash being an addict and Kaylee breaking off the relationship, and as much as I hate to say this, I think it worked for her. Kaylee has defined herself  outside of her and Nash as a couple and become a better character for it. Despite the raging jealousy throughout the pages, Kaylee has become stronger and more adept at dealing with her enemies and problems independently. Even getting a laugh out of me a few times with her sarcastic comments almost equaling Tod's.
  The new character Sabine grated on my nerves more than Kaylee's, quite a few times if it were possible I would have strangled her.  Despite her knack for making me see red she brought a lot to the story. I actually think being a Mara would be a pretty cool gig aside from creeping out everyone in a fifty foot radius.
 The ending left  me with all kinds of questions and mixed emotions but these books always do. I think that's part of Rachel Vincent's writing charm. This is my new fave in the series but I'm sure that will change once I read If I Die. 5 out of 5!



Team Kilt Giveaway!!

TEAM KILT August 10

Okay people it's the final round of the YA Crush Tourney and the Amazing Zach is facing down the bad-ass shadowhunter Jace. ZACH NEEDS OUR LOVE!!

So as incentive if you go vote for Zach HERE. Then leave a comment with your email longhand telling me you did and I will enter your for a chance to win a copy of Shade AND Shift! If you tweet this giveaway I will give you an extra point! (leave the link)

(P.S. If Zach wins I will also pre-order the winner a copy of SHINE!)

FYI: You can only vote once BUT if you open a different browser (firefox, safari, explorer etc.) you can vote AGAIN, just sayin.

Open wherever the Book Depository ships

Rules
*You have to vote for Zach!
*No following required
*You must be 13 years or older to enter
*Contest ends when the voting ends

For more awesome Team Kilt stuff head over to Fictitious Delicious



Tuesday 9 August 2011

Monthly Book Giveaway

Book Giveaway

So since you guys are awesome and my numbers seem to be increasing at a steady pace this month there will be two winners, and to make it as fair as possible, NO extra entries this month. One entry for everybody! Though if you want to tweet and spread the word you will hold a special place in my heart <3. That said, here are this months choices.


The Near Witch by Victoria Schwab
Damned (Crusade #2) by Nancy Holder and Debbie Viguie
Dark Angel (Dark Angel #1) by Eden Maguire
Possess by Gretchen McNeil
Soul Thief (The Demon Trappers #2) by Jana Oliver

*links will take you to the books Goodreads page.

Rules
*Giveaway is open wherever The Book Depository ships
*Giveaway ends August 30, 2011
*Must be 13 yrs. or older to enter
*Reads With Wreckless Abandon is not responsible for items lost, stolen, or damaged in the mail.

To enter fill out this FORM

Monday 8 August 2011

Waiting On Wednesday


Waiting On Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted @ Breaking The Spine


Title: Awake At Dawn (Shadow Falls #2)
Author: C.C. Hunter
Publication Date: October 11, 2011
Published By: St,Martin's Griffin

Summary
Now that she’s settled in at Shadow Falls Camp, Kylie Galen’s determined to discover the extent of her supernatural abilities. But with a ghost insisting someone Kylie loves is about die, a rogue vampire on a murdering rampage, and her sixth sense telling her someone is watching her, Kylie’s quest for answers is quickly put on hold.
To make matters worse, just when she’s about to give her heart to Derek, a half-fairy, he starts pulling away. When Lucas, a werewolf with whom Kylie shares a secret past, returns, Kylie’s feels more conflicted than ever. Her weekend with her mom should have been the just the break Kylie needs, but it turns out to be her breaking point. Someone from the dark side of the supernatural world has plans for Kylie--and it'll take all her resources to get back to Shadow Falls alive...

I'm pretty excited for this one, I didn't LOVE Born At Midnight but I did really like it and I have reason to believe this book will outshine it predecessor.



Title: Last Breath (The Morganville Vampires #11)
Author: Rachel Caine
Publication Date: November 1, 2011
Published By: NAL

Summary
With her boss preoccupied researching the Founder Houses in Morganville, student Claire Danvers is left to her own devices when she learns that three vampires have vanished without a trace. She soon discovers that the last person seen with one of the missing vampires is someone new to town—a mysterious individual named Magnus. After an uneasy encounter with Morganville's latest resident, Claire is certain Magnus isn't merely human. But is he a vampire—or something else entirely?

The Morganville Vampires rock my literary world...Shane Collins!! Need I say more? 

Shadow Hills Review

Title: Shadow Hills
Publication Date: May 10, 2011
Published By: Egmont USA
Format: Paperback, 400 pages

*I purchased this book

Summary
After her sister Athena's tragic death, it's obvious that grief-stricken Persephone "Phe" Archer no longer belongs in Los Angeles. Hoping to make sense of her sister's sudden demise and the cryptic dreams following it, Phe abandons her bubbly LA life to attend an uptight East Coast preparatory school in Shadow Hills, MA — a school which her sister mysteriously mentioned in her last diary entry before she died. 
Once there, Phe quickly realizes that something is deeply amiss in her new town. Not only does Shadow Hills' history boast an unexplained epidemic that decimated hundreds of its citizens in the 1700s, but its modern townies also seem eerily psychic, with the bizarre ability to bend metal. Even Zach — the gorgeous stranger Phe meets and immediately begins to lust after — seems as if he is hiding something serious. Phe is determined to get to the bottom of it. The longer she stays there, the more she suspects that her sister's untimely death and her own destiny are intricately linked to those who reside in Shadow Hills.

My Thoughts
I actually bought this book because Nina Malkin, The author of Swoon has a blurb on the cover, and we all know I love that book, she didn't let me down. I absolutely adored Shadow Hills. This story is awesome and original and that is hard to find in paranormal these days. There are new supernatural beings and even some new talents I have yet to encounter. There are also scientific explanations for some of what goes on making it more tangible and upping the creep factor.
I found Phe really impressive, I've become so used  to female characters automatically shutting down and going into fits of denial and disbelief at the first hint of something otherworldly or strange that Phe blew me away with her quick acceptance and desire to find truth. I found myself going into denial and making stupid excuses for her. I've been corrupted by wimpy female protagonists!!
The mystery aspect was played out really well, enough info given to keep you intrigued but als enough withheld to keep you on your toes. I was never far ahead of the characters in figuring stuff out and sometimes I was behind. The ending gave closure but also left an opening for more books so I checked the authors blog and there will be more, and I can't wait. Shadow Hills gets 5 out of 5!


Sunday 7 August 2011

In My Mailbox #11


In My Mailbox is hosted by Kristi @ The Story Siren!

This is books from the last two weeks because I suck and I haven't been blogging much lately and I haven't visited my blogger friends (sorry guys I will be dropping by soon, PROMISE),  my life has been chaos since I moved and I hope to fix this soon.

Books I bought.

Blood Promise (Vampire Academy #4) by Richelle Mead
Spirit Bound (Vampire Academy #5) by Richelle Mead
Last Sacrifice (Vampire Academy #6) by Richelle Mead
Corsets and Clockwork by Various Authors
Graveminder by Melissa Marr
The Eternal Ones (Eternal Ones #1) by Kirsten Miller
Graceling (The Seven Kingdoms #1) by Kristin Cashore
Forever (The Wolves of Mercy falls #3) by Maggie Steifvater
Shadowfever (Fever #5) by Karen Marie Moning

I won this book from Brett @ Demons Read Too, Thanks again Brett ;)


The Demon's Lexicon  (The Demon's Lexicon #1) by Sarah Rees Brennan


Thursday 4 August 2011

Monthly Book Giveaway Winner

Book Giveaway

This months giveaway winner is Nina @ Death Books and Tea !!
She won a copy of Bad Taste In Boys by Carrie Harris.

Congratulations and Happy reading!!

Winner has been notified by e-mail and has 24 hours to respond

Tuesday 2 August 2011

Wicked Lovely Review


Title: Wicked Lovely (Wicked Lovely #1)
Author: Melissa Marr
Publication Date: June 12, 2010
Published By: Harper Teen
Format: Paperback, 328 pages

*I purchased this book

Summary
All teenagers have problems, but few of them can match those of Aislinn, who has the power to see faeries. Quite understandably, she wishes that she could share her friends' obliviousness and tries hard to avoid these invisible intruders. But one faery in particular refuses to leave her alone. Keenan the Summer King is convinced beyond all reasoning that Aislinn is the queen he has been seeking for nine centuries. What's a 21st-century girl to do when she's stalked by a suitor nobody else can see? A debut fantasy romance for the ages.

My  Thoughts
 Wicked Lovely was an awesome book and depicted faeries exactly the way I like them,  dangerous, twisted and completely un-trustworthy. None of that glittery winged girl that loves flowers and feeds you morning dew crap. This book has and edgy, dark vibe that I fell in love with from the start. The descriptions are detailed making the scenery and characters vivid, and the book easy to fall in to.
 Now with that out of the way, I am hopelessly in love with Seth. I mean I'm sweating this guy like a girl dressed in a one piece snowsuit jogging in Ecuador. Tall, lean, shaggy black hair, piercings and mysterious to boot. Aislinn is cool but for me everyone in the book pales in comparison to Seth. So, moving on, since your probably gagging by now.
 The book has a few predictable moments but it didn't take away from the story. With a quick pace, interesting mythology and well developed characters Wicked Lovely was fun to read and has left me hungry for more Melissa Marr. I've already bought the second and third books in the series, Ink Exchange and Fragile Eternity. Her story writing is fantastic and I'm confident I won't be let down. I'm giving the book 5 out of 5.