Gratitude Giveaway Hop Winner

Firstly I would like to say thank you to everyone who stopped by and is now following my blog! It means a lot and I hope you enjoy what I have to say. Also if you didn't win this time, I will be having another giveaway soon! So stop on by again to check it out! :D

So now on to our winner:

Stephanie Dunn :)

Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick Review

Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick

Book 1 in the Hush, Hush series

Paperback, 391 pages

4/5 Stars

Description from Goodreads: 

For Nora Grey, romance was not part of the plan. She's never been particularly attracted to the boys at her school, no matter how much her best friend, Vee, pushes them at her...until Patch comes along.
With his easy smile and eyes that seem to see inside her, Nora is drawn to him against her better judgment, but after a series of terrifying encounters, Nora's not sure whom to trust. Patch seems to be everywhere she is, and to know more about her than her closest friends. She can't decide whether she should fall into his arms or run and hide. And when she tries to seek some answers, she finds herself near a truth that is far more unsettling than anything Patch makes her feel.
For Nora is right in the middle of an ancient battle between the immortal and those that have fallen - and when it comes to choosing sides, the wrong choice will cost her life.

So where to start..this book did take me awhile to read but it wasn't because it wasn't good. I just had so much going on while trying to read this book. When I started it I flew through the first 100 pages or so and then I had to slow down because of life. But anyways, I really enjoyed this book. I am a big fan of young adult paranormal books.I have read a lot of reviews where people say how annoying Nora is, and she kinda is but I think its annoying in a sensible way. If that makes sense. Not annoying in a Bella way. (I did like Twilight but c'mon, Bella is annoying.) Nora's annoyingness seems to make sense for what shes going through to me. She lives at home, her father was killed awhile ago and her mom has a job that takes up all of her time and she even isn't home at all for days. So Nora just has the housekeeper around her most of the time. Then she meets Patch and thats when things start to get weird. She keeps seeing this person dressed in black following her everywhere, she is forced to work with Patch in class and he tends to show up everywhere she is too. So she wonders if there isn't something wrong with Patch. The book goes on to show Nora and Patch's relationship change from schoolmates to friends or frenemies in Nora's mind and on. Along the way Nora has her best friend Vee and two guys she met at a cafe, Elliot and Jules. There is a kind of twist at the end but for me it wasn't overly shocking. I kind of saw it coming. I was never 100% sure but I thought there was a possibility. This is a good book if you enjoy young adult paranormal with angels and fallen angels.

Waiting on Wednsday [3]

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly event that is hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine where she spotlights upcoming releases.


So I have been falling behind on this weekly memes lately. I've been busy at work and tired when I'm home. And I'm going to cheat some on this one. The book I'm waiting on this week is actually already out. But, I won't get it til Christmas. I couldn't afford it so my sister bought it for me and said I had to wait til then. So I'm trying to patiently wait..Ha! So the book is...

DIVERGENT!

Goodreads Description: 

Beatrice "Tris" Prior has reached the fateful age of sixteen, the stage at which teenagers in Veronica Roth's dystopian Chicago must select which of five factions to join for life. Each faction represents a virtue: Candor, Abnegation, Dauntless, Amity, and Erudite. To the surprise of herself and her selfless Abnegation family, she chooses Dauntless, the path of courage. Her choice exposes her to the demanding, violent initiation rites of this group, but it also threatens to expose a personal secret that could place her in mortal danger. Veronica Roth's young adult Divergent trilogy launches with a captivating adventure about love and loyalty playing out under most extreme circumstances.

So many of you have probably already read this and think I'm crazy for having not read it yet, but really, I just read The Hunger Games this summer. And I haven't read any of the great books that are the "it" books with awesome reviews yet. I am behind. I wish I had like $500 for buying books so I could get them all. Haha. But anyways I am super excited to read this. I mean I have plenty of books to hold me over til then but I will probably start reading this right when I get it! :D

Know Me Better [3]

Know Me Better is a weekly meme hosted by I Am A Reader, Not A Writer so you can get to know me better. If you want to join in you can post your answers or go to I Am A Reader, Not a Writer and join the linky list.

Heres this weeks questions:


What is something people would be surprised to know about you?
Um, good question. Maybe how rebellious I have been at times.

Beach or Pool?
Pool I guess. No good beaches here.

If you had 24 hours alone how would you spend it?
Um watching a good movie and reading a good book. Haha

Coke or Pepsi?
Coke.

If a movie was made about your life, who would you want to play the lead role and why?
This is a tough question. I honestly don't know.


Now it's your turn! Share an answer to one or more of these questions as a comment or post your answers on your blog and link up here!

Gratitude Giveaway Hop

Gratitude Giveaways Blog Hop
Hosted by I Am A Reader, Not A Writer
& All Consuming Books

November 17th to 27th

What is a giveaway hop?
Simple - Each participating blog hosts a giveaway and then we link up together allowing our followers to hop easily from one giveaway to another.
For followers this means lots of chances to win free books.
For blogs hosting a giveaway it means lots of new visitors.
It's a win-win!


So this is my first giveaway! I'm so excited for this. I will be giving away a copy of Lover Avenged by J.R Ward. Its in brand new condition. This is a US only giveaway. Sorry to those international followers.

To enter this giveaway just fill out the rafflecopter form below. Its easy, you just have to be a GFC Follower. If you're not just click on the button on top or on the left sidebar. Thanks for stopping by!

The First Official Hunger Games Trailer! :D

Squeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee! I feel like such a fangirl but omg! I am soooooo excited! I absolutely love the trailer and think everyone is going to be PERFECT!!!! I was kinda sad that we didn't hear some o the famous lines but maybe on the next trailer or tv spots when they come out! I got teary when Katniss yells "I volunteer" after Prim is chosen and Prim is screaming and crying. (That gave me chills typing it.) And when Gale says "They just want a good show. Thats al they want." and Katniss says "Theres 24 of us Gale, and only 1 gets out" gave me goosebumps. And at the end when Katniss is lifted into the arena and theres the countdown before the kids take off...*sigh* I'm just speechless! Is it March yet?!

Friday Favorites [2]

Sorry I am a day late on this! I was out of town last night and without a computer!

This post was started by Satins Bookish Corner. This meme is to tell you about my favorite book characters each week! Anyone who wants to join in can leave a link on their page and they will add you to the list each week so every can hop on over and check out your Friday Favorite. :) You can also check out Vanes Mate The Bookaholic

So my favorite character this week is:

Patch from the Hush, Hush series.

 

I have not even finished this book yet but I love Patch! I hate cocky people but he has this cute cockiness. :) I am excited to finish the book and read the others! I hope he continues to be so funny and sexy in an annoying way. ;)