Here are some upcoming releases this week. Release dates sources:
Barnes & Noble, Amazon, etc.
Are any of these on your Bookish Wishlist or Pre-Order cart? Which do you look most forward to?
Happy Reading!
Monday, August 31, 2020
New YA Releases : Week of 31st
Are any of these on your Bookish Wishlist or Pre-Order cart? Which do you look most forward to?
August 2020 Wrap-Up!
reading challenge additions, book hauls
Hey Bookies!
I graduated from Nursing School this month so I had more time to read. This is my Wrap-Up post for August! Take a look:
BOOKS READ:
BOOKS REVIEWED:
NEW BOOKS:
. . . To name a few
BOOKS IN PROGRESS:
THORN by Intisar Khanani
SEPTEMBER TBR:
THE INHERITANCE GAME by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
BLOOD & HONEY by Shelby Mahurin
THORN by Intisar Khanani
If you have any suggestions on improving my Wrap-Ups for future posts, comment below.
Happy Reading!
Thursday, August 27, 2020
Review: The Shadows Between Us by Tricia Levenseller
Publisher: Feiwel and Friends
Release Date: February 25, 2020
Pages: 326
Source: Audiobook
THE STORY:
Alessandra is tired of being overlooked, but she has a plan to gain power:
1) Woo the Shadow King.
2) Marry him.
3) Kill him and take his kingdom for herself.
No one knows the extent of the freshly crowned Shadow King’s power. Some say he can command the shadows that swirl around him to do his bidding. Others say they speak to him, whispering the thoughts of his enemies. Regardless, Alessandra knows what she deserves, and she’s going to do everything within her power to get it.
1) Woo the Shadow King.
2) Marry him.
3) Kill him and take his kingdom for herself.
No one knows the extent of the freshly crowned Shadow King’s power. Some say he can command the shadows that swirl around him to do his bidding. Others say they speak to him, whispering the thoughts of his enemies. Regardless, Alessandra knows what she deserves, and she’s going to do everything within her power to get it.
But Alessandra’s not the only one trying to kill the king. As attempts on his life are made, she finds herself trying to keep him alive long enough for him to make her his queen—all while struggling not to lose her heart. After all, who better for a Shadow King than a cunning, villainous queen?
BUY LINKS: The Lit. Bar | Amazon
RATING: 
ONE-WORD REVIEW: SEDUCTIVE
TAG LINE:
OPENING LINE:
TAG LINE:
After all, love is an excellent motivator to kill.
“They’ve never found the body of the first and only boy who broke my heart. And they never will.”
REVIEW
I don't own many audiobooks nor listen to them but I had a credit on Audible, saw THE SHADOWS BETWEEN US. Going on a long road trip to Virginia Beach, I went for it and bought the audiobook. And I'm SO glad I did. I am obsessed with THE SHADOWS BETWEEN US. I loved the premise was intriguing and kept my interest. I loved everything about this book.
A billion-dollar fortune to die for.
Alessandra is the overlooked second daughter of a bankrupt Baron (I believe her father is a Baron or someone of such title). Since murdering the only man she ever loved, she's spent the last few years honing her skills at seduction and getting what she wants from her prey of men. Desperate to escape her older sister's shadows, to make her own way to power and riches, she sets her sights on the untouchable Shadow King. And she has a plan. Seduce him, marry him, kill him. Then take his kingdom for her own.
“I know when I’ve been beaten, and I have barely even started.”
On the romance front, I wish there were more of it. Then tension and chemistry between Alessandra and the Shadow King were potent there wasn't much of it-- there were chunks of time where the Shadow King was just a footnote in the story, even though THE SHADOWS BETWEEN US is a villain's love story. Generally speaking, villain ships aren't my thing, but this story was so intriguing and well-executed, I really enjoyed it. The banter between Alessandra and the Shadow King was witty and fun, their interactions --both romantic and nonromantic-- so different than those in the usual YA love stories but in a refreshing, interesting way.
All in all, THE SHADOWS BETWEEN US was amazing and I recommend it to anyone willing to read it. In fact, I encourage them to.
CHARACTERS
ALESSANDRA: Alessandra is nothing like the sweet, biddable damsels in distress we've read in other fairy tales. She is a seductress with a devious mind. A villain. A thoroughly fleshed out villain to love.
”I would not allow myself to die in the grave I’d dug.”
KALLIAS a.k.a. THE SHADOW KING: Just as Alessandra isn't a damsel in distress, Kallias is no prince -- er, King-- charming. His deviousness and cunning nearly match that of Alessandra.
“You are beautiful,” he continues. “But not so beautiful as to tempt me.”
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Tricia Levenseller is the author of the Daughter of the Pirate King duology, Warrior of the Wild, The Shadows Between Us, and forthcoming Blade of Secrets. She writes young adult high fantasies with heavy romantic subplots.
Initially from a small town in Oregon, Tricia now lives next to the Rocky Mountains with her bossy dog, Rosy. She received her degree in English Language and editing, and she is thrilled that she never has to read a textbook again. When she’s not writing or reading, Tricia enjoys putting together jigsaw puzzles, playing volleyball, playing Overwatch with her siblings, and watching shows while eating extra-buttered popcorn.
Happy Reading!
Tuesday, August 25, 2020
Teaser Tuesday
*Teaser Tuesday is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading. Anyone can play along! Just flip through your current read to a random page -- or not -- and share two teaser quotes from somewhere on said page.*
This week my Teaser Tuesday quotes will be taken from my current read, THE SHADOWS BETWEEN US by Tricia Levenseller.
TEASER#1:
What teasers are you sharing this week?
Don't forget to tell me in the comments. You can also use #THESHADOWSBETWEENUS on twitter if you're reading it!
Happy Reading!
“Do you love him?”
Of course not, I think. I do not do such childish things as fall in love. Love made me into a murderess. It broke me for a time. I had to build myself back up.”
TEASER#2:
“Tell me,” I say. “You don’t need to read a letter. Just tell me.”
He closes his hands into fists at his sides. “I want you.”
I wait for him to say more. When he doesn’t, I say, “Surely you can do better than that.”
THE STORY:
Alessandra is tired of being overlooked, but she has a plan to gain power:
1) Woo the Shadow King.
2) Marry him.
3) Kill him and take his kingdom for herself.
No one knows the extent of the freshly crowned Shadow King’s power. Some say he can command the shadows that swirl around him to do his bidding. Others say they speak to him, whispering the thoughts of his enemies. Regardless, Alessandra knows what she deserves, and she’s going to do everything within her power to get it.
But Alessandra’s not the only one trying to kill the king. As attempts on his life are made, she finds herself trying to keep him alive long enough for him to make her his queen—all while struggling not to lose her heart. After all, who better for a Shadow King than a cunning, villainous queen?
BUY LINK: Amazon
MEET THE AUTHOR:
Tricia Levenseller is from a small town in Oregon, but she now lives in Utah with her bossy dog, Rosy. She received her degree in English Language and editing, and she is thrilled that she never has to read another textbook again. When she's not writing or reading, Tricia enjoys putting together jigsaw puzzles, playing volleyball, and watching her favorite TV shows while eating extra-buttered popcorn.
Monday, August 24, 2020
New YA Releases : Week of August 24th
Here are some upcoming releases this week. Release dates sources:
Barnes & Noble, Amazon, etc.
Are any of these on your Bookish Wishlist or Pre-Order cart? Which do you look most forward to?
Happy Reading!
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