Top Ten Tuesday- #3

Top Ten Tuesday is a week feature hosted by The Broke and the Bookish. Every Tuesday, book bloggers post a top ten list in response to predetermined prompt. To learn more about Top Ten Tuesday or to see a list of future topics, head on  over to The Broke and the Bookish.

Top Ten Books At The TOP Of My Spring 2013 TBR list! (or in my case Autumn)

1. Dead Silence by Kimberly Derting
I love the body finder series. I don't like creepy movies and that but I love creepy books, this being my favorite. I also just love Violet & Jay, really want to see how this one goes after the ending of the last echo!

2. Walking Disaster by Jamie McGuire
Travis's view of Beautiful Disaster. Need I say more? I cannot wait to read this from Travis's view & get to understand him more & why he fights etc. 

3. If I Should Die by Amy Plum
I believe that this is the final book in this trilogy! I love Kate & Vincent, and really just love the series (hello Paris people!). I cannot wait to see how this one ends.

4. Apollyon by Jennifer L. Armentrout
After being recommended these books by some lovely people on twitter, I had try her books, now I'm hooked and cannot wait to read this one!

5. Requiem by Lauren Oliver
The final book in this series (I think) and it is out now but I haven't had to chance to buy it yet. Really want to how this finishes, because love really cannot be a disease, can it?

6. Never Too Far by Abbi Glines
Ok so it isn't a TBR but it is amazing! So the ending was a bit too sudden for me, however I still enjoyed reading about Blaire & Rush, and there struggle with their family etc.

7. The Elite by Kiera Cass
The second book in this series and I really want to know who America chooses to be honest after lovely The Selection, I'm looking forward to it.

8. Clockwork Princess by Cassandra Clare
The last book in The Infernal Devices trilogy, do I have to say anything else?

9. The Forever of Ella & Micha by Jessica Sorensen
I really enjoyed the first one and want to see what happens to this re-kindled relationship that they have going.

And that is it! I cannot think of any other book coming out in Autumn... maybe because half the books I've been reading have been recommend to me from Amazon on the kindle store...

Keely xx 

Review #25

Things I Can't Forget by Miranda Kenneally

Kate has always been the good girl. Too good, according to some people at school—although they have no idea the guilty secret she carries. But this summer, everything is different…

This summer she’s a counselor at Cumberland Creek summer camp, and she wants to put the past behind her. This summer Matt is back as a counselor too. He’s the first guy she ever kissed, and he’s gone from a geeky songwriter who loved The Hardy Boys to a buff lifeguard who loves to flirt…with her.

Kate used to think the world was black and white, right and wrong. Turns out, life isn’t that easy… (from goodreads)

Things I Can' t Forget is completely different to Catching Jordan & Stealing Parker, instead of sport being the main plot, this time it is religion. Yes the others did have some religion especially Stealing Parker but the sport plot was more the focus. 

Kate thinks she has done a bad thing, helping her friend get an abortion. In her mind she thinks that she has sinned.When Emily's parents find out what has happens she is kicked out of home, and no-one but Emily's parents & Kate know why. For Kate everything her eyes is all her fault for helping Emily & for keeping it a secret. Kate for the summer is a camp counselor at Cumberland Creek summer camp where Emily was supposed to be with her but no isn't. 

Kate overcomes a lot of things during her time at camp, her parents, Matt, Parker & Will who help her through things that she doesn't even realise that she needs help with. Her re-kindling relationship with Matt helps her get through the things going on inside her head, when Matt doesn't even know that this is happening. There relationship is sweet, confusing & slightly crazy because Kate doesn't even know what is happening.

Kate's faith in God is questioned a lot in this novel, mainly being was God still listening to her? Now I live in a multi-cultural country and have seen many religions but I myself don't have a religion, what I saw in this book was that Kate didn't know about these other religions, she just knew Christianity.

Parker & Will are secondary characters in this book are there almost the whole way through with Kate & Parker becoming close friends. They help Kate through her relationship with Matt & dealing with everything that has been undone in Kate's life. Matt is sweet & cares about Kate, even if somethings he doesn't understand why she doesn't want to do something or why she has kept everything bottled in. He however has his own secret, something which Kate helped him through when she was 11 and he was 13, and she didn't even know it.

Things I Can't Forget was simply amazing, I loved having Will & Parker in this book frequently because it really helped with the religion part which Parker when through in the book before. Even with religion it was still such an enjoyable read as it allowed for readers to understand others views on religion

Rating: 5/5

Keely xx

IMM #8- January & February book hauls

In My Mailbox is a weekly meme hosted by Kristi @ The Story Siren. I'm only going to do this when I get a chance, so at least once or twice a month.

Well the amount of books I've accumulated over the last two months is crazy! Since I've finally settled into Uni I'm able to start paying attention to the blog again.

E-ARC's:
- Hooked by Liz Fichera
- The Eternity Cure byJulie Kagawa
- Dare You To by Katie McGarry
- The Indigo Spell by Richelle Mead

Thanks to Net Galley, Penguin Teen Aus & Harlequin Teen Aus

What I Bought:
E-books:
- The One for Me by Layla James
- First Love by Melissa Johns
- The International Kissing Club by Ivy Adams
- Chasing Nikki by Lacey Weatherford
- Finding Chase by Lacey Weatherford
- Crush by Lacey Weatherford
- Play with Me by Piper Shelley
- Bound Together by Marie Coulson
- Last Christmas by Marie Coulson
- The Secret Life of Ella & Micha by Jessica Sorenson
- Vain by Fisher Amelie
- Bad Rep by A. Meredith Walters
- Hoax by Lila Felix
- The Coincidence of Callie & Kayden by Jessica Sorenson
- Up to Me by M. Leighton
- Down to you by M. Leighton
- Edge of Disaster by A.M. Hargrove
- Fallen Crest High by Tijan
- The Edge of Never by J.A. Rednerski
- Charade by Nyrae Dawn
- 10 Weeks by J. Watts & J. Perry
- The Perfect Game by J. Sterling
- Hopeless by Colleen Hoover
- Someone to Love by Addison Moore
- Devoured by Emily Snow
- From Ashes by Molly McAdams
- Avoiding Responsibility & Commitment by K.A. Linde
- Playing for Keeps by R.L. Mathewson
- Perfection by R.L. Mathewson
- Checkmate by R.L Mathewson
- Things I Can't Forget by Miranda Kenneally
- The Unofficial Zack Warren Fan Club by J.C. Isabella
- Chasing McCree by J.C. Isabella
- Tear by Rachel Van Dyken
- Putting Boys on the Ledge by Stephanie Rowe
- Impossible by Komal Lewis
- Pieces of Rhys by L.D. Davis
Paperback:
- The Indigo Spell by Richelle Mead
- Perfect Scoundrels by Ally Carter (OMG HALE!!!!)
- Just One Day by Gayle Forman
- Undeadly by Michele Vail
- Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephan Chbosky 
- Cracked up to be by Courtney Summers
- The Goddess Inheritance by Aimee Carter
- Etiquette & Espionage by Gail Carriger
Borrowed (all Nicholas Sparks books):
- The Last Song
- Dear John
- The Choice
- A Walk to Remember
- Nights in Rodanthe

Yes lots of ebooks! They are so cheap and I love my Kindle! So that would be all the books that I have bought/borrowed/received from my last IMM which was after Christmas until now. I have read pretty much every single one of these expect some of the Nicholas Sparks books... But now that I'm at uni book reading has been limited & textbook reading increased!

What have you got in your haul this month/week? Let me know!

Keely x

Review #24

The Indigo Spell by Richelle Mead

In the aftermath of a forbidden moment that rocked Sydney to her core, she finds herself struggling to draw the line between her Alchemist teachings and what her heart is urging her to do. Then she meets alluring, rebellious Marcus Finch--a former Alchemist who escaped against all odds, and is now on the run. Marcus wants to teach Sydney the secrets he claims the Alchemists are hiding from her. But as he pushes her to rebel against the people who raised her, Sydney finds that breaking free is harder than she thought. There is an old and mysterious magic rooted deeply within her. And as she searches for an evil magic user targeting powerful young witches, she realizes that her only hope is to embrace her magical blood--or else she might be next. (from goodreads)

Where back in Richelle Mead's world of Moroi, Dhampirs & Alchmist's, this time around it is more focused on Sydney & Adrian rather than Jill & the Vampire Hunters. As Sydney struggles with the fact that she has magical powers, Marcus Finch who is a rouge Alchemist & her feelings towards Adrian.

With an out-of-control Witch in Palm Springs & the revelation from Marcus that the people who she trusts, don't necessarily say the truth or trust her, Sydney faces more than she could have imagined taking on this post in Palm Springs. Jill, Eddie & Angeline are still apart of the story line, however, this time around it is more focused on Sydney who struggles with the beliefs of the Alchmist's & whether or not what they have been telling her all her life is the truth, her feelings towards Adrian & towards magic.

Adrian is always there for Sydney, he helps protect her & help her with what she is dealing with. He does get jealous feelings about Marcus & how much time that he & Sydney spent together, planning things that would get her thrown into a re-education centre. 

Marcus wasn't a very likable character, he does what he has to to protect those who no longer see the ways that other Alchmist's do. Sydney becomes a different person, with a strong change in the way she thinks and how she reacts to news that could put herself in danger. As well with accepting that what she feels won't go away. Adrian... what can I say some of the scenes make you swoon & others you think why the hell are you doing that? But still he is Adrian.

The Indigo Spell leaves you hanging & wanting more of Richelle Mead, Sydney & Adrian, especially with the ending!

Rating: 5/5

Keely x

Review #23

Hooked by Liz Fichera


When Native American Fredericka ‘Fred’ Oday is invited to become the only girl on the school’s golf team, she can’t say no. This is an opportunity to shine, win a scholarship and go to university, something no one in her family has done. 

But Fred’s presence on the team isn’t exactly welcome — especially not to rich golden boy Ryan Berenger, whose best friend was kicked off the team to make a spot for Fred.

But there’s no denying that things are happening between the girl with the killer swing and the boy with the killer smile... 

GET HOOKED ON A GIRL NAMED FRED (from goodreads)

Fred has spent the summer at the golfing range at the local country club where her father works. This Native American girl at school is shy, hanging out with her friends from the reservation, but when given the opportunity to play on the schools golf team she has a chance of a scholarship, heading of to college, becoming something more than a girl from the reservation.

However, everything comes with a consequence. Fred's spot on the team didn't come for free, she has to overcome the fact the team doesn't want her there because she took the place of one of their own. Fichera doesn't shy away from the sexist & racism that happens to Fred, her team mates are white, rich & think that they are entitled to be on the team because of that. The team captain Ryan has these views on Fred when she joins the team taking his best friends spot. 

Fred is such a resilient character who uses golf to overcome the problems that she faces with the team, her family & culture. Despite the culture differences between Fred & Ryan they connect through golf, once Ryan sees how good of a player Fred is, it allows the readers to see that even cultural differences between two people they can connect through something common. Ryan at first wasn't a very likable character with the way he treated Fred, however, he does become a character that you can enjoy & understand his own issues.

Hooked is a book for those who love Miranda Kenneally's Catching Jordan & Stealing Parker. Hooked is a sport & romance YA contempory which shows you that there is more to the colour of someones skin & gender.

Rating: 4.5/5

Thanks to Harlequin Teen & Net Galley for the e-arc.

Keely x

I'm Moving

Hey everyone! I'm moving in two days so that is why my blog has been lacking posts this year. I hope to be back blogging some more once I get settled in & start some of uni classes. I have some arc reviews from net galley to go up & hopefully will review some of the books I've been reading! I don't know how but I've read around 45 books already this year? So anyway guys I should hopefully be back into blogging in a few weeks.
Keely x

Mini update

Hey everyone! Sorry once again for my little posts etc. I have been busy figuring out Uni things! I am so excited to move to a place I haven't been before & study something that I literally can not wait to do! I will scheduling some netgalley reviews soon, hopefully along with some more! I currently writing this on my iPod on the blogger app, so I may do some on the go posts top! Hope everyone is enjoying summer or winter where ever you are! I am loving summer however that 46degree day at work almost killed me! Going away for 5days from Friday with the boyfriend :) beach, themeparks, kayaking , dolphins :D

So everyone I hope to be back soon with some more reviews!!
Keely xx