Stacking the Shelves (15)

 

Stacking the Shelves is a weekly meme hosted by Tynga's Reviews that showcases what books we have got the past week.

Here's what I got this week:

 

 

 

 

Breaking Glass by Lisa Amowitz (For Review)

Linked by Imogen Howson (Traded)

Splintered by A.G. Howard (Traded)

Variant by Robinson Wells (Won @ Counting in Bookcases)

 

For Blog Tour:

 

Dirty Little Secret by Jennifer Echols (Blog Tour stops here on July 11th) 

Kindle:  

 

 

Mila 2.0 by Debra Driza

 

 

Hysteria by Megan Miranda

 

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What did you get this week?

 



Early Review: Breaking Glass by Lisa Amowitz

Format: ARC

Source: Publisher (Thanks Spencer Hill)

Pages: 232

Publication Date:

Publisher: Spencer Hill Press

Goodreads Link: HERE

Pre-Order this book: Amazon

From Goodreads:

On the night seventeen-year-old Jeremy Glass winds up in the hospital with a broken leg and a blood alcohol level well above the legal limit, his secret crush, Susannah, disappears. When he begins receiving messages from her from beyond the grave, he's not sure whether they're real or if he's losing his grip on reality. Clue by clue, he gets closer to unraveling the mystery, and soon realizes he must discover the truth or become the next victim himself.

My Thoughts:

Breaking Glass was one of my most anticipated reads of the summer, so when I received an ARC in the mail, there was quite a bit of might have been a little bit of jumping up and down (which led to my husband thinking I was crazy…oh well, you all understand me).  After I calmed down, I immediately dove into the mystery that is Breaking Glass. 

Jeremy Glass has always had a crush on Susannah Durban but he’s never been able to tell her how he feels since she is dating his best friend, Ryan.  On the night that Jeremy gets drunk and is hit by a car, Susannah disappears.  No one has heard from Susannah since the night that she disappeared, no one except for Jeremy.  Susannah has been sending Jeremy messages and he’s the only one who can figure out if Susannah is really trying to contact him from the other side or if he’s going crazy. 

Lisa Amowitz wrote Jeremy so perfectly, due to his mom’s history and the fact that he is an alcoholic I was constantly going back and forth on whether or not he was actually being haunted by Susannah.  Marisa was a really great character, even though I wasn’t sure what to think of her at the beginning, I completely adored her by the end.   

Overall, Breaking Glass is a suspenseful and gripping mystery that will have you on the edge of your seat.  I have to say that this is one of the best mystery books that I have read, there were so many twists and turns that I never saw coming.  I went into this book with high expectations and I am happy to say that it did not disappoint, this book was fantastic and I look forward to reading more books by Lisa Amowitz.

*This book was provided to me free of charge by the publisher in exchange for an honest review, this does not affect my review in any way, all opinions are my own*  

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Review: Addicted To You by Krista & Becca Ritchie

Series: Addicted #1

Format: e-ARC

Source: Provided by Authors

Pages: 322

Publication Date: July 1st, 2013

Goodreads Link: HERE

Buy this book: Amazon

From Goodreads:

No one would suspect shy Lily Calloway’s biggest secret. While everyone is dancing at college bars, Lily stays in the bathroom. To get laid. Her compulsion leads her to one-night stands, steamy hookups and events she shamefully regrets. The only person who knows her secret happens to have one of his own.

Loren Hale’s best friend is his bottle of bourbon. Lily comes at a close second. For three years, they’ve pretended to be in a real relationship, hiding their addictions from their families. They’ve mastered the art of concealing flasks and random guys that filter in and out of their apartment.

But when they go on a family boat trip, surrounded by open seas and limited male bodies in sight, Lily’s confronted with a big fear. Only one guy onboard can fill her addiction, and she’s sworn off going there with Loren Hale ever again.

Now the only person who can truly help her can barely help himself.

**This is a New Adult book recommended for readers 18 and up** 

My Thoughts:

To their families Lily Calloway and Loren "Lo" Hale have been the perfect couple for the last three years, but the truth is they have been pretending to be in a relationship so that they can keep their families from learning about their dangerous compulsions.   Even though I knew this book was about addictions, I didn't really understand how much those addictions could alter someone's life. 

Lo is addicted to alcohol, which is quite common now days but Lily's addiction is more unconventional and less talked about, Lily is addicted to Sex.  Alcoholism tends to runs in families so with Lo having the father that he does I can understand where his addiction stems from but since sex addiction is so unusual I'm not sure how Lily's started but I'm hoping to find out in the next book.

I'm not quite sure what to make of Lily and Lo's relationship, it's very complicated to say the least, you could see the affection that they had for one another but instead of trying to help one another fight their addictions they just enabled each other.  Even though they clearly cared for each other, neither one seemed to be able to get it together enough to have a healthy relationship and until they admit they have problems and get the help they need, they never will.

I absolutely loved the secondary characters in this story.  Rose, Ryke and Connor are all amazing in their own ways and I honestly feel that had they not literally pushed themselves into the lives of Lo and Lily that things might have turned out completely different. 

Addicted To You is an extremely emotional read that deals with real life problems that a lot of people struggle with everyday.  I applaud Krista & Becca Richie for writing about such a complex and delicate subject.  I can't wait to see what happens with Lily and Lo in the next book.

*Disclaimer - I was provided a free copy of this book in exchange for a honest review, this in no way affects my review, all opinions are my own*

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Waiting on Wednesday (16)

 

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Breaking the Spine that showcases books that we are eagerly anticipating.

 

My Waiting on Wednesday pick this week is:

 

Thornhill (Hemlock #2) by Kathleen Peacock

 

Expected publication date: September 10, 2013

 

 

Mac can’t lose another friend. Even if he doesn’t want to be found.

The ripple effect caused by Mac’s best friend Amy’s murder has driven Mac’s new love, Kyle, to leave Hemlock and disappear from her life forever. But Mac knows that Kyle plans to enroll in a rehabilitation camp, where he can live with other werewolves. She refuses to accept his decision, especially since the camps are rumored to be tortuous. So she sets out in search of Kyle with a barely sober Jason—and Amy’s all-seeing ghost—in tow.

Clues lead Mac to find Kyle in a werewolf den in Colorado—but their reunion is cut short by a Tracker raid. Now Mac and Kyle are trapped inside the electric fences of Thornhill, a camp for young werewolves. As she devises an escape plan, Mac uncovers dangerous secrets buried within the walls of Thornhill—and realizes that the risk to the people she loves is greater than ever before.

 

 

What book are you waiting on?

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Top Ten Tuesday (5)

Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly meme hosted by The Broke and the Bookish

 

This weeks topic is Top 10 Books at the top of my Summer TBR list. 

 

1. Breaking Glass by Lisa Amowitz

 

2. Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea by April Genevieve Tucholke

 

3. Another Little Piece by Kate Karyus Quinn

 

4. All Our Pretty Songs by Sarah McCarry

 

5. In The After by Demitria Lunetta

 

6. Crown of Midnight by Sarah J. Maas

 

7. Dangerous Girls by Abigail Haas

 

8. The Distance Between Us by Kasie West

 

9. Linked by Imogen Howson

 

10. Undercurrent by Paul E. Blackwell

 

 

 

What's at the top of your summer TBR list

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Review: My Life After Now by Jessica Verdi

Format: Kindle Book

Source: Library

Publisher: Sourcebooks Fire

Publication Date: April 2, 2013

Goodreads Link: HERE

Buy this book: Amazon

From Goodreads:

Lucy just had the worst week ever. Seriously, mega bad. And suddenly, it's all too much—she wants out. Out of her house, out of her head, out of her life. She wants to be a whole new Lucy. So she does something the old Lucy would never dream of.

And now her life will never be the same. Now, how will she be able to have a boyfriend? What will she tell her friends? How will she face her family?

Now her life is completely different...every moment is a gift. Because now she might not have many moments left.

My Thoughts:

My Life After Now is one of those books that should be made required reading in high school.  A lot of teenagers now days think they are invincible and that things like STDs or teenage pregnancy couldn't happen to them.  Maybe if we put books like My Life After Now on the required reading list in high school, maybe teenagers would be more careful about having unprotected sex.

It seems like 16 year old Lucy has the perfect life, she has wonderful parents, two awesome best friends and an amazing boyfriend of almost two years, but when her 'amazing' boyfriend cheats on her she does something that she would normally never do.  She goes to a club in NYC with her friends, has a little too much to drink  and ends up going home with a complete stranger.  Later Lucy will realize that her choices have changed her life forever.

Lucy is a very strong character, not everyone would be brave enough to get tested after having unprotected sex with a stranger.  Once Lucy gets her test results she deals with her positive result the only way she knows how, she pushes everyone away.  It isn't until she tells her dads that she realizes she has a very strong support system and that they will love her and be there for her no matter what.  My heart broke for Lucy, HIV is a disease that no one should have to endure especially a 16 year old.

My Life After Now is a very powerful and inspirational read.  It is one of those books that I will give to my kids to read when they are old enough.  This book deals with a very tough subject so if you are looking for a fast and fun read this is not for you, this book is incredibly heart-wrenching and emotional. 

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Stacking the Shelves (14)

 

Stacking the Shelves is a weekly meme hosted by Tynga's Reviews that showcases what books we have got the past week.

Here's what I got this week:

 

The Elite by Kiera Cass (Traded)

Imaginary Girls by Nova Ren Suma (Traded)

Black City by Elizabeth Richards (Traded)

 

 For Review:

 

 

Where the Stars Still Shine by Trish Doller (Netgalley)

Crown of Midnight by Sarah J Maas (Netgalley)

Wild Cards by Simone Elkeles (Netgalley)

Addicted To You by Krista & Becca Ritchie

 

 

What books did you get this week?

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Deal Discoveries

Hi Everyone!

I was searching for some good Kindle books and I found a TON of great deals so I thought I would share them with you :D

All of the books listed below are CURRENTLY $4.99 or under on Kindle:




*Please remember that I am an Amazon Affiliate and if you buy through the Amazon Links a VERY small percentage comes back to Christy's Book Addiction.  This will be used for future giveaways.


                                                              Happy Reading!

Review: The Selection by Kiera Cass

Series: The Selection # 1

Format: Paperback

Source: Bought

Publisher: Harper Collins USA

Publication Date: April 24, 2012

Pages: 327

Goodreads Link: HERE

Buy this book: Amazon

 

From Goodreads:

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 the palace and compete for the heart of the gorgeous Prince Maxon.

But for America Singer, being Selected is a nightmare. It means turning her back on her secret love with Aspen, who is a caste below her. Leaving her home to enter a fierce competition for a crown she doesn't want. Living in a palace that is constantly threatened by violent rebel attacks.

Then America meets Prince Maxon. Gradually, she starts to question all the plans she's made for herself- and realizes that the life she's always dreamed of may not compare to a future she never imagined.

My Thoughts:

The Selection is one of those books that I have been wanting to read since it came out last year, but I have been putting it off because I had heard such amazing things about it and I was afraid that it wouldn’t live up to my expectations.  I know that sounds kind of crazy but I’ve come to find that a lot of the books that I’m really excited about disappoint me and I really didn’t want that to happen with this book.  After finally breaking down and reading The Selection I’m very happy to say that I was wrong; this book surpassed my every expectation.

The Selection is a competition in which thirty five girls compete against each other to not only win the heart of Prince Maxon but also to become the Princess of Illea.  For most girls being chosen as one of the Selected is a dream come true, America Singer is not one of those girls.  America is already in love with Aspen, only they have to keep their relationship a secret because Aspen is a caste below her.  The only reason America entered the Selection is because she never dreamed that she would get chosen.  Once America’s name is drawn everything changes.

Before America meets Prince Maxon she expects him to be self absorbed and shallow but she quickly learns that he is not like that at all, he’s actually smart, kind and extremely caring.  I must admit that usually when I read books that have love triangles I typically know which team I’m on rather quickly, but I’m still undecided in this case, hopefully after reading The Elite I will be able to choose.

The Selection is a very fast paced and entertaining read.  The writing was flawless and the story flowed easily.  This is definitely one of my top ten books that I’ve read this year and I’m sure after I read The Elite I will be adding it to that list as well.

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Waiting on Wednesday (15)

 

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Breaking the Spine that showcases books that we are eagerly anticpating.

My Waiting on Wednesday pick this week is:

 

Breaking Glass by Lisa Amowitz

 

Expected Publication Date: July 9, 2013 by Spencer Hill Press

 

 

Summary From Goodreads:

 

On the night seventeen-year-old Jeremy Glass winds up in the hospital with a broken leg and a blood alcohol level well above the legal limit, his secret crush, Susannah, disappears. When he begins receiving messages from her from beyond the grave, hes not sure whether they're real or if he's losing his grip on reality. Clue by clue, he gets closer to unraveling the mystery, and soon realizes he must discover the truth or become the next victim himself.

 

 

What book are you waiting on?

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