M&EM Read: January 2015

Tuesday, January 27, 2015

18 Thoughts by Jamie Ayres Releases Today!

Thoughts Launch & Giveaway!

Greetings, fellow book nerds! I’m YA author Jamie Ayres, and I’m sooo excited to announce that 18 Thoughts, the final book in the My So-Called Afterlife trilogy, is finally available from Curiosity Quills Press! Toss the virtual confetti, because it’s been three years in the making (and virtual confetti is a lot less messier). If you haven't heard of this series yet, here's the cliffnotes summary of each book: 18 Things: Olga Gay Worontzoff struggles to live again after a lightning strike kills the best friend she was secretly in love with. Her therapist suggests she write a life list of eighteen things to complete the year of her eighteenth birthday, sending her and her friends, including the new hottie in town, on an unexpected journey they’ll never forget. But there’s more to Olga’s quests than meets the eye and when her therapist reveals a terrifying secret, her world is shaken. 18 Truths: With the lessons the 18 Things life list taught her engraved on her heart, Olga spends her summer in the Underworld and embarks on a new adventure as a spirit guide, but nothing prepares her for the chilling truths she’s learning along the way. 18 Thoughts: Olga Gay Worontzoff left the Underworld anxious to return to normal, but fate had other plans; now she’s caught in a world that’s a mix of familiar and supernatural, torn between past and present.

Book Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hYpVf1zxrE8

What do others have to say about the series?

"A surprising paranormal tale that explores deep questions concerning love, faith, and friendship that will absolutely resonate with teens." ~Amy Christine Parker, Critically Acclaimed Author of Gated and Astray "A haunting tale that had me smiling one moment and on the brink of tears the next." ~ Heather Burch, Critically Acclaimed Author of the Halflings Series and One Lavender Ribbon "A touching story that will make you cherish each day and the ones you love." ~Jaime Rush, New York Times bestselling author of the Hidden series "Warning: These characters will move right into your heart, rearrange all the furniture, and never, ever leave. 18 Thoughts will become a part of you--prepare to be changed." ~Teshelle Combs, Amazon Best-Selling Author of the Core Series "A twisty conclusion to a spiritually charged trilogy that will grip you from book one." ~Eliza Tilton, YA Author of the Daath Chronicles "An emotional journey readers won't soon forget--will have readers making their own bucket lists." ~Marisa Cleveland, Author of the South Beach Series, Pushed, and The Valentine Challenge "An achingly beautiful story of life, loss and hope... a triumph." ~J. Keller Ford, Author of Dragon Flight and The Amulet of Ormisez Purchase 18 Thoughts (Book 3) on Amazon Purchase 18 Things (Book 1) on Amazon (Free from Jan. 25-27th!) Purchase 18 Truths (Book 2) on Amazon (Special $2.99 price through Jan. 27th!) To celebrate my book birthday, I’m offering one lucky winner a huge swag bag valued at $115! Just enter the Rafflecopter for your chance to win!

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Yes, it's open to all people of the world, not just Americans :-) Best of luck, and happy reading!

Amazon bestselling author Jamie Ayres writes young adult love stories by night and teaches young adults as an English teacher by day. When not at home on her laptop or at school, she can often be found at a local book store grabbing random children and reading to them. So far, she has not been arrested for this. She has been praised for featuring strong, appealing heroines and plot twists readers never saw coming. Visit jamieayres.com for more information or to simply share your thoughts with her.

Sunday, January 25, 2015

FREE Ebook by Jamie Ayres Ends1 /27

To round off our #18Thoughts18Days promo

- in which you could win a $50 amazon Gift Card - and to celebrate the conclusion of the bestselling young-adult, coming-of-age paranormal-romance My So Called Afterlife series

, with the release of book three, 18 Thoughts

, on January 27, 2015, we’re offering the first book in the series,

18 Things for free between 01.25.15 - 01.27.15!

About 18 Things

Olga Gay Worontzoff thinks her biggest problems are an awful name and not attending prom with Conner, her best friend and secret crush since kindergarten.

Then, Conner is killed in a freak boating accident and Olga feels responsible for his death.

When she downs an entire bottle of pills to deal with the emotional pain, her parents force her into counseling. There, her therapist writes a prescription in the form of a life list titled “18 Things”: eighteen quests to complete the year of her eighteenth birthday.

But there’s more to Olga’s quests than meets the eye and when her therapist reveals a terrifying secret, her world is shaken.

There’s only one thing she knows for certain: her choices won’t just affect her future, but all eternity.

Amazon US

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Published by M

Tuesday, January 20, 2015

Curiosity Quills Press Night of Pan on Sale!

For the duration of Jan 20 - 21, Gail Strickland's young-adult, historical-fantasy Night of Pan is on sale for just 99 cents!

About Night of Pan

The slaughter of the Spartan Three Hundred at Thermopylae, Greece 480BCE—when King Leonidas tried to stop the Persian army with only his elite guard—is well known. But just what did King Xerxes do after he defeated the Greeks?

Fifteen-year-old Thaleia is haunted by visions: roofs dripping blood, Athens burning. She tries to convince her best friend and all the villagers that she’s not crazy. The gods do speak to her. And the gods have plans for this girl.

When Xerxes army of a million Persians marches straight to the mountain village Delphi to claim the Temple of Apollo’s treasures and sacred power, Thaleia’s gift may be her people’s last line of defense.

Her destiny may be to save Greece… but is one girl strong enough to stop an entire army?

Night of Pan Online:

Goodreads | Amazon US | Amazon UK

Published by M

Monday, January 19, 2015

Seeker by Arwen Elys Dayton Review

ISBN:978-0385744072
February 10, 2015
Amazon Link

**I received an ARC via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review**

Ever since I found out this was optioned for a Major Motion Picture, I did everything in my power to score an ARC. I was very lucky to have received a copy. But I'll admit, this was a very disappointing read.

I didn't expect this to be so heavy in the romance department. The first 100 pages was purely based on the already coupled romance. There hardly was any action at all. There was nothing really notible about this book, except that she was betrayed by her family. Plus there's a love triangle which gets a bit strange and every time I think about it the setting in my head switches to an Amish atmosphere.

On top of that, the man character suffers amnesia and honestly, I don't like reading amnesia books anymore. I have the hardest time finding patience to read through amnesia books and this book is not the exception.

Maybe its because I live so close, know many Amish people, and took courses offered at my High School on the subject of Amish communities that I really couldn't picture the proper setting the author was trying to build. What was written down and what I expected from this book were two completely different atmospheres. And as a result, I pictured this novel taking place in an Amish community.

The whole point of the book was very unclear and at the same time unproductive. I fell asleep often therefore, I highly doubt I will continue with this series but since I read the book I will watch the movie if it does film.

Published by M

Sunday, January 18, 2015

My One Year Blogoversary...Well Sorta!

AHHH So 1 year ago today I created this Blog for class. I had strict rules and actually didn't post until February 21st. My class ended in May but I didn't get active until July 2nd when I received my first physical ARC from Blogging. I held my first giveaway late July and gained 82 new followers and realized how fun it was to Blog about books that I love with people who love it just as much. So even though its been a year, really its only been 7 months of actually Blogging whenever I want. But I still want to celebrate. So from now until February 21st you can enter into my giveaway and on my first post year anniversary I will announce the winners! And guess, I'm going to have several different kinds of Giveaways. My goal is to get over 1,000 entries per rafflecopter giveaway and if this happens there will be three winners per category. Let's do this!

Pre-Order Giveaway for any Book released in 2015.

1 Winner
$18.99 Value
International but Book Depository has to work.

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Mystery Box currently filled with over 80 books.
1 Winner. 1 Book. US Only.

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I am also having a Twitter Giveaway for the complete Darkest Mind Trilogy

RT and Follow for a chance to win US Only

https://twitter.com/MiaSwartz1/status/557014328344604673

Published by M

Follow the Yellow Book Road's 2015 BINGO Reading Challenge

This post is really late but I have decided to participate in Follow the Yellow Book Road's Bingo Reading Challenge for 2015. Instead of making my own sheet though, I am going to use her template because I like it and its fairly reasonable. I have actually already read a few books that fit the description.