[Closed Hearts Blog Tour] A Word Association Game with Susan Quinn, author of Closed Hearts

Today, our guest is Susan Quinn, author of Closed Hearts, the second book in the Mindjack Trilogy! 

About Susan

Susan is the author of the bestselling YA novel Open Minds, Book One of the Mindjack Trilogy, which is available on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and iTunes. The sequel Closed Hearts was just released 5/23. Susan's business card says "Author and Rocket Scientist," but she mostly plays on Twitter, Facebook, and Pinterest.

We'll be playing a game called Word Association. I have chosen twenty words, and Susan will tell me the FIRST WORD that comes to her mind when she hears a particular word.
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The Nerd's Word #5: Waiting On Origin by Jessica Khoury + Swooning Over Otherkin by Nina Berry

"Waiting On" / On My Wishlist:

A book I cannot wait to get my hands on.
hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine & Book Chick City

Origin

by Jessica Khoury

Expected publication: September 4th 2012 by Razorbill

Pia has grown up in a secret laboratory hidden deep in the Amazon rain forest. She was raised by a team of scientists who have created her to be the start of a new immortal race. But on the night of her seventeenth birthday, Pia discovers a hole in the electric fence that surrounds her sterile home—and sneaks outside the compound for the first time in her life.
Free in the jungle, Pia meets Eio, a boy from a nearby village. Together, they embark on a race against time to discover the truth about Pia’s origin—a truth with deadly consequences that will change their lives forever.
Origin is a beautifully told, shocking new way to look at an age-old desire: to live forever, no matter the cost. This is a supremely compelling debut novel that blends the awakening romance of Matched with the mystery and jungle conspiracy of Lost.

I haven't read a book that is set in the Amazon rain forest. So this would be the first. Plus, I recently realized (LOL!) that I am a fan of YA SciFi books, and engineering an immortal race sounds perfect. And look at that cover? isn't it gorgeous? It actually reminds of Eve in the Garden of Eden.

What are you waiting on?

Swoon:

Lines and/or scenes from a book that made me swoon.
hosted by the girls at YA Bound

This swoon is from an advance copy of Otherkin (Otherkin #1) by Nina Berry

Twitter Version (140 Characters of Less):

“Of all the things I’ve stolen,” he said, low and intimate,
“I think that kiss was my favorite.”

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That Tuesday Thingy #5: A Teaser from Enchanted by Alethea Kontis + Top Ten Books Written In The Past 10 Years That I Hope People Are Still Reading In 30 Years

Teaser Tuesday:

Teasers from the book I am reading.
hosted by MizB at Should Be Reading

Enchanted

by Alethea Kontis

“Will you read to me again tomorrow?”
If her ridiculously large smile didn’t scare him off, surely nothing she wrote could. “I would love to.”
“And would you ... be my friend?” he asked tenuously.
The request was charming and humble. “Only if you will be mine in return.”
Grumble’s mouth opened wide into what Sunday took to be a froggy grin. “And ... if I may be so bold, Miss Woodcutter—”
“Please, call me Sunday.”
“Sunday ... do you think you could find it in your heart to ... kiss me?”

Top Ten Tuesday:

hosted by The Broke & The Bookish

Top Ten Books Written In The Past 10 Years That I Hope People Are Still Reading In 30 Years

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[Angel Eyes Blog Tour] Angel Eyes Playlist

For today, Shannon Dittemore, author of of Angel Eyes, stops by to share with us her playlist for Angel Eyes.

About Shannon

Shannon Dittemore has an overactive imagination and a passion for truth. Her lifelong journey to combine the two is responsible for a stint at Portland Bible College, performances with local theater companies, and a focus on youth and young adult ministry. The daughter of one preacher and the wife of another, she spends her days imagining things unseen and chasing her two children around their home in Northern California. Angel Eyes is her first novel.

Stalk Shannon: Website | Twitter | Pinterest | Facebook

Angel Eyes Playlist

Vision of You, by Shane & Shane
The words are beautiful, capturing Angel Eyes with killer harmonies. Listening to these guys is like sitting in heaven’s throne room. I think Brielle would agree.

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The Sunday Story #5

Mailbox:

The books I got this week.
Still looking for a substitute for the In My Mailbox meme. After searching far and wide, I found: Mailbox Monday hosted by Mari at Mari Reads, Sunday Post hosted by Kimba at Kimba The Caffeinated Book Reviewer, and Stacking the Shelves hosted by Tynga’s Reviews.

Enchanted by Alethea Kontis

I purchased only one book this week. But I am excited about this book because it is a fairytale retelling of The Princess and the Frog! I love fairytales, hence the blog name. (LOL!)

It's Monday! What Are You Reading?

The book/s I have read the past week, and the book/s I plan to read throughout the week.
hosted by Shiela at Book Journey

Sniff, sniff. I only finished one book out of the three I planned to read this week. (I was lagging behind on my exam review schedule so I needed to make up for it.) I'm done with Pushing the Limits by Katie McGarry, and I have to say that I enjoyed reading this YA contemporary. YA contemporary isn't really my cup of tea as I prefer fantasy and the paranormal. But I'm glad I read this one. It was such a pleasure to read as it focused not only on the romance, but also on some serious issues such as drug abuse and death. This book made me teary eyed at some point.

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Book Recap: City of Lost Souls by Cassandra Clare

Cover Inspection:
On the one hand, I'm glad that
they found a boy who looks like Jace.
On the other hand, the cover is too cheesy for my taste.

SUMMARY (book description based on GoodReads):
The demon Lilith has been destroyed and Jace has been freed from her captivity. But when the Shadowhunters arrive to rescue him, they find only blood and broken glass. Not only is the boy Clary loves missing–but so is the boy she hates, Sebastian, the son of her father Valentine: a son determined to succeed where their father failed, and bring the Shadowhunters to their knees.
No magic the Clave can summon can locate either boy, but Jace cannot stay away—not from Clary. When they meet again Clary discovers the horror Lilith’s dying magic has wrought—Jace is no longer the boy she loved. He and Sebastian are now bound to each other, and Jace has become what he most feared: a true servant of Valentine’s evil. The Clave is determined to destroy Sebastian, but there is no way to harm one boy without destroying the other. Will the Shadowhunters hesitate to kill one of their own?
Only a small band of Clary and Jace’s friends and family believe that Jace can still be saved — and that the fate of the Shadowhunters’ future may hinge on that salvation. They must defy the Clave and strike out on their own. Alec, Magnus, Simon and Isabelle must work together to save Jace: bargaining with the sinister Faerie Queen, contemplating deals with demons, and turning at last to the Iron Sisters, the reclusive and merciless weapons makers for the Shadowhunters, who tell them that no weapon on this earth can sever the bond between Sebastian and Jace. Their only chance of cutting Jace free is to challenge Heaven and Hell — a risk that could claim any, or all, of their lives.
And they must do it without Clary. For Clary has gone into the heart of darkness, to play a dangerous game utterly alone. The price of losing the game is not just her own life, but Jace’s soul. She’s willing to do anything for Jace, but can she even still trust him? Or is he truly lost? What price is too high to pay, even for love?
Darkness threatens to claim the Shadowhunters in the harrowing fifth book of the Mortal Instruments series.

BOOK REPORT CARD:

Cover	3.0
Plot	4.0
Writing	4.0
Characters	4.0
Ending	4.0
Overall Rating	4.0 Excellent (97% to 100%) * highest rating possible is 4.0

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[The Bloggers of the Deep Blog Tour] A Word Association Game with Zoraida Córdova + Paperback Giveaway of The Vicious Deep

Zoraida Córdova, author of The Vicious Deep stops by The Fairytale Nerd for The Bloggers of the Deep Blog Tour!

About Zoraida

In the 3rd person:

Zoraida Córdova was born in Guayaquil, Ecuador. She made her way up north and now works in the glittering New York City nightlife. She likes shiny things like Christmas, merdudes, and the skyline at night. She's currently working on book #2.
In the 1st person:

Hello there! This is my shameless first person behest to add my novel to your TO READ list.

It is also where I tell you that I love meeting people from everywhere. Even though, I'm shy in the first 5 minutes, it's all for show. After that, all of my inappropriate sayings/comments come out.

love love,
Zoraida

Stalk Zoraida: Twitter | Blog

So, for today, we'll be playing a game called Word Association. I have chosen twenty words, and Zoraida will tell me the FIRST WORD that comes to her mind when she hears them.
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The Nerd's Word #4: Waiting On The Debutantes by Cora Harrison + Swooning Over Shine by Jeri Smith-Ready

"Waiting On" / On My Wishlist:

A book I cannot wait to get my hands on.
hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine & Book Chick City

The Debutantes

by Cora Harrison

Expected publication: August 2nd 2012 by Pan Macmillan Childrens 

It’s 1923 and London is a whirl of jazz, dancing and parties. Violet, Daisy, Poppy and Rose Derrington are desperate to be part of it, but stuck in an enormous crumbling house in the country, with no money and no fashionable dresses, the excitement seems a lifetime away.
Luckily the girls each have a plan for escaping their humdrum country life: Rose wants to be a novelist, Poppy a jazz musician and Daisy a famous film director. Violet, however, has only one ambition: to become the perfect Debutante, so that she can go to London and catch the eye of Prince George, the most eligible bachelor in the country.
But a house as big and old as Beech Grove Manor hides many secrets, and Daisy is about to uncover one so huge it could ruin all their plans—ruin everything—forever.

I haven't read a book that is set in the 1920s. I haven't read the one by Jillian Larkin yet. So I really don't know what to expect. But there are three words written on the blurb that caught my eye, and those are: London, Prince and manor.

And don't get me started on the cover! THAT is just GORGEOUS. Will the story be just as good though? Hope so. 

What are you waiting on?

Swoon:

Lines and/or scenes from a book that made me swoon
hosted by the girls at YA Bound

This week I am swooning over SHINE, the last book in the Shade Trilogy, by Jeri Smith-Ready. There were A LOT of swoony moments in this book, and it's all due Mr. Swoon himself, Zachary Moore. I love him. He's definitely one of my favorite YA boys.

Twitter Version (140 Characters or less):

“Hey, have you ever seen the aurora borealis?”
He gazed at me. “Not with you.”

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That Tuesday Thingy #4: Teaser from Pushing The Limits by Katie McGarry + Top Ten Blogs/Sites I Read That AREN'T about Books

Teaser Tuesday:

Teasers from the book I am reading.
hosted by MizB at Should Be Reading

Pushing the Limits (ARC)

by Katie McGarry

Expected publication: July 31st 2012 by Harlequin Teen 

* This teaser is from an advance copy. The final copy of the book may contain changes.

I wanted her. All of her, but Echo deserved more than a quick thrill and better than a guy like me. Everything needed to be slow and deliberate. I wanted to blow her mind with every touch and every kiss so her every thought always came back to me.
I would never touch anyone else again without thinking about her.

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[30 Days of Daemon Blog Tour] My Favorite Daemon Scenes

The Thirty Days of Daemon stops by my blog today! Click on the badge if you're interested in following the blog tour.

The Lux Series is one of my ULTIMATE favorites, and I am so thrilled to be part of this big tour. I've read Obsidian a million and fifty times already, and if you want to read my review go HERE. And I was lucky enough to win an ARC of Onyx from the publisher (THANK YOU MISA!), and all I can say is that if you liked Obsidian, you will love Onyx. Read my review HERE.

About Obsidian

Starting over sucks.
When we moved to West Virginia right before my senior year, I'd pretty much resigned myself to thick accents, dodgy internet access, and a whole lot of boring.... until I spotted my hot neighbor, with his looming height and eerie green eyes. Things were looking up.
And then he opened his mouth.
Daemon is infuriating. Arrogant. Stab-worthy. We do not get along. At all. But when a stranger attacks me and Daemon literally freezes time with a wave of his hand, well, something...unexpected happens.
The hot alien living next door marks me.
You heard me. Alien. Turns out Daemon and his sister have a galaxy of enemies wanting to steal their abilities, and Daemon's touch has me lit up like the Vegas Strip. The only way I'm getting out of this alive is by sticking close to Daemon until my alien mojo fades.
If I don't kill him first, that is.

About Onyx

Expected publication: August 14th 2012 by Entangled Teen

Being connected to Daemon Black sucks…
Daemon’s determined to prove what he feels for me is more than a product of our bizarre connection. I’ve sworn him off even though he’s running more hot than cold these days. But against all common sense, I’m falling for him. Hard.
Our relationship issues aren’t out biggest problem…
The Department of Defense is here. If they ever find out what Daemon can do and that we’re linked, I’m a goner. So is he. And when a new boy shows up a school with a secret of his own, things get complicated fast. I need to choose between my own instincts and Daemon’s.
But then everything changes…
I’ve seen someone who shouldn’t be alive. Daemon’s never going to stop searching until gets the truth. What happened to his brother? Who betrayed him? And what does the DOD want from them—from me?
No one is who they seem. And not everyone will survive the lies. 

My Favorite Daemon Scenes  

So for today, I will be featuring three of my favorite Daemon scenes from Obsidian. And because I am one of those who is in love with the book cover and the cover models, visuals have been included for greater appreciation. 

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The Sunday Story #4

Mailbox:

The books I got this week.

Still looking for a substitute for the In My Mailbox meme. After searching far and wide, I found: Mailbox Monday hosted by Mari at Mari Reads, Sunday Post hosted by Kimba at Kimba The Caffeinated Book Reviewer, and Stacking the Shelves hosted by Tynga’s Reviews.

Pushing the Limits by Katie McGarry (ARC)

Circle of Silence (WiHi #2) by Carol M. Tanzman (ARC)

Otherkin (Otherkin #1) by Nina Berry (ARC)

Elemental (Elemental Trilogy #1) by Emily White (ARC)

Pushing The Limits looks so good, doesn't it? I'm really not into contemporary romances, but this one looks really interesting, so I requested for it. Or maybe it's the book cover. LOL.

I am also intrigued by Otherkin. There's a tiger on cover, and I just love the idea of tigers. Once upon a time, I got obsessed by Collen Houck's Tiger's Curse. I got addicted to it. So, I'm hoping to get addicted to this one too.

Thank you HarlequinTEEN, K Teen, and Spencer Hill Press for the wonderful advance copies.

I also got some swag this week...

and an Elemental temporary tattoo.

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Book Recap: Pure by Jennifer L. Armentrout

Cover Inspection:

Rose. At one point in the story, Alex said she loved roses.

Seth gave her a rose. Seth said she smelled like roses.

*swoon* 

SUMMARY (book description based on GoodReads):
There is need. And then there is Fate...
Being destined to become some kind of supernatural electrical outlet isn't exactly awesome--especially when Alexandria's "other half" is everywhere she goes. Seth's in her training room, outside her classes, and keeps showing up in her bedroom--so not cool. Their connection does have some benefits, like staving off her nightmares of the tragic showdown with her mother, but it has no effect on what Alex feels for the forbidden, pure-blooded Aiden. Or what he will do--and sacrifice--for her.
When daimons infiltrate the Covenants and attack students, the gods send furies--lesser gods determined to eradicate any threat to the Covenants and to the gods, and that includes the Apollyon... and Alex. And if that and hordes of aether-sucking monsters didn't blow bad enough, a mysterious threat seems willing to do anything to neutralize Seth, even if that means forcing Alex into servitude... or killing her.
When the gods are involved, some decisions can never, ever be undone.

BOOK REPORT CARD:

Cover	2.5
Plot	3.5
Writing	3.5
Characters	3.5
Ending	2.5
Overall Rating	3.5 Superior! (93% to 96%) * highest rating possible is 4.0

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Guest Post + Paperback Giveaway: Secrets of the Apple by Paula Hiatt

Here with us today is Paula Hiatt, author of Secrets of the Apple.

About Secrets of the Apple

“Exceptional” –Kirkus Starred Review

“A captivating love story” –Lisa Oliver Monroe, Kirkus Magazine

“When the door shut behind Kate, some invisible detail changed in the room, maybe something to do with the air pressure, or possibly the temperature. Gradually minor noises took on a strange magnification, like the grinding tikka tikka of the antique clock on the credenza and the splatter of raindrops against the windows as the long drizzle finally turned ardent. He felt a chill in his arms and rose to put the clock in a drawer, wondering how he could have occupied this room for two weeks without consciously noting such an irritating sound. Back at his desk, he picked up a pen, reminding himself how rejuvenating it was to work in solitude, free to swear all he wanted. He put the pen down, remembering he didn’t need it. He sat back in his chair. The office felt dead.”

Ryoki is comfortable is his custom-built hell, making money with both hands and slashing his path through the world of men. But there’s something about Kate, something important dangling just at the edge of his consciousness. She can’t read a map, she falls off her heels, and yet she saves his life with a button and a bit of thread. Terrified she’s privately plotting to marry him, he studies her with hooded eyes, attempting to discover her secrets for himself. But understanding Kate will challenge everything he thought he knew.
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The Nerd's Word #3: Waiting on Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas + Swooning over Last Rite by Lisa Desrochers

"Waiting On" / On My Wishlist:
A book I cannot wait to get my hands on.
hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine & Book Chick City

Throne of Glass

by Sarah J. Maas

Expected publication: August 7th 2012 by Bloomsbury USA Children's 

After serving out a year of hard labor in the salt mines of Endovier for her crimes, 18-year-old assassin Celaena Sardothien is dragged before the Crown Prince. Prince Dorian offers her her freedom on one condition: she must act as his champion in a competition to find a new royal assassin.
Her opponents are men—thieves and assassins and warriors from across the empire, each sponsored by a member of the kings council. If she beats her opponents in a series of eliminations, she’ll serve the kingdom for three years and then be granted her freedom.
Celaena finds her training sessions with the captain of the guard, Westfall, challenging and exhilirating. But she’s bored stiff by court life. Things get a little more interesting when the prince starts to show interest in her... but it’s the gruff Captain Westfall who seems to understand her best.
Then one of the other contestants turns up dead... quickly followed by another. Can Celaena figure out who the killer is before she becomes a victim? As the young assassin investigates, her search leads her to discover a greater destiny than she could possibly have imagined.

An assassin? A prince? Oh yes. This book is for me.

When I read fantasy books, I become useless, unavailable, and yes... good for nothing. They keep me glued to the book until the very last page. They keep me up at night, making me groggy and dazed the next day. This unavailability and uselessness is what I expect to become when I read Throne of Glass this coming August.

You should know that this book has been published on FictionPress.com a long time ago. Unfortunately, I was not one of those who got the chance to read it. Those who have read it say it's really very good - giving it 5 stars.

What are you waiting on?

Swoon:

Lines and/or scenes from a book that made me swoon
hosted by the girls at YA Bound

This week's swoon comes from Last Rite by Lisa Desrochers, the third book in Personal Demons Series.

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Guest Post by 16 Year Old Author, Elisabeth Wheatley: What Does Magic Mean to You?

Today's guest is sixteen year old young adult fantasy author Elisabeth Wheatley!

About Elisabeth

Elisabeth Wheatley started writing very short (and rather silly) stories when she was around six. She became a voracious reader and after being practically forced by her cousins to watch Disney's version of "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe," she developed a chronic passion for fantasy.

Elisabeth eventually went to work on what would become "The Key of Amatahns" when she was eleven. "The Key of Amatahns" is the first in the seven-book series, "Argetallam Saga."

When she isn't spellbound by reading fantasy books and writing her own, Elisabeth trains and shows her Jack Russell Terrier, Schnay, makes goat cheese, and studies mythology. 

Stalk: Book Website  

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That Tuesday Thingy #3: Teaser from City of Lost Souls by Cassandra Clare + Top Ten Authors I'd Like To See On A Reality Show

Teaser Tuesday:

Teasers from the book I am reading.
hosted by MizB at Should Be Reading

City of Lost Souls

by Cassandra Clare

“That’s my sister you’re defiling there, you know,” he said, moving his black gaze to Jace. There was amusement in his expression.
“Sorry.” Jace didn’t sound sorry. He was leaning back against the blankets, catlike. “We got carried away.”

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[Nightsky Blog Tour] Dream Cast

The Fairytale Nerd is the next stop on the Night Sky Blog tour, and today author Jolene Perry will talk about her dream cast for her book.

But first...

About Night Sky

Night Sky

by Jolene Perry

After losing Sarah, the friend he’s loved, to some other guy, Jameson meets Sky. Her Native American roots, fluid movements, and need for brutal honesty become addictive fast. This is good. Jameson needs distraction – his dad leaves for another woman, his mom’s walking around like a zombie, and Sarah’s new boyfriend can’t keep his hands off of her.
As he spends time with Sky and learns about her village, her totems, and her friends with drums - she's way more than distraction. Jameson's falling for her fast.
But Sky’s need for honesty somehow doesn’t extend to her life story – and Jameson just may need more than his new girl to keep him distracted from the disaster of his senior year.
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The Sunday Story #3

Mailbox:

The books I got this week.

Still looking for a substitute for the In My Mailbox meme. After searching far and wide, I found: Mailbox Monday hosted by Mari at Mari Reads, Sunday Post hosted by Kimba at Kimba The Caffeinated Book Reviewer, and Stacking the Shelves hosted by Tynga’s Reviews.

Witch's Brew (The Spellspinners of Melas County #1) by Heidi R. Kling

City of Lost Souls (The Mortal Instruments #5) by Cassandra Clare

Shine (Shade #3) by Jeri Smith-Ready

One Moment by Kristina McBride (ARC)

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