Alluring Tales♥ : 2014

Title: Volition | Author: Lily Paradis | Release Date: February 9, 2015 | Genre: Adult

Book Links: Goodreads tbr | Pre-order me | Signed copy

Inhale. Exhale. Inhale. Exhale. Yep, you aren't hallucinating, you're looking at the official cover for Volition and it's gorgeous!! Huge thanks to the talented Sarah Hansen of Okay Creations. This is one of the most beautiful covers I've ever seen. I can't wait to have it in my hands, and just hug it and love it! The Empire State building is such a beautiful touch, and brings the cover to the next level. The cover is dark, beautiful enigma.

Back Cover Description:

You know that feeling in the pit of your stomach that stays with you, then tears you apart slowly at first, and all at once shreds every fiber of your being?

It’s because you’re contradicting the universe.

Everything lines up so perfectly that you couldn’t have imagined it to work out any better, but then you have to go and do everything humanly possible to ruin it because you can’t stand to have it go right?

That’s what I did.
I did it because there’s a darkness that surrounds me, and I think I want it there. My name is Tate McKenna, and my soul is blacker than my heart.

Excerpt #1:

Right now it’s not enough to have just a little bit of Hayden.
I want all of him.
I want to be engulfed by him.
I want him to set me on fire and burn me until I’m nothing but ashes.
And then I want him to set a flame to those ashes, because he’s the only one who
can.

Excerpt #2:

I look up into the sky to see all of the drops falling on the ground before they make contact. I realize the drops have more in common with me than I think. We’re all just falling until we’re not falling, and we don’t really have a choice where we land.

What others thought:

"A read that will keep you on your toes until the very end. Genius!" - Makayla (The Book Life)

"This is a twisted tale... that you can relate to." - Bryce (Novels to Song)

“Beautifully twisted...A novel that shocks and surprises, and is not your typical love story. A gripping read filled with complex characters, dark humor and lyrical writing that leaves you wanting more! Paradis produced a story that carried a lot of emotion that dealt with love, relationships, and the darkness that surrounds death and the mark it leaves on those who have escaped it.” - Ashley F. (Falling Down the Book Hole)

"The story was lined with black and drowned in glitter... Volition is one of those books that makes you reflect on life's past, present, and future." - Abbey (Books a la Mode)

"I could not put this beautiful and dark tale of Tate McKenna down! Be with her as she discovers the impact that free will, fate and the act of letting go can have on a person!” - Jaclyn (Living in a World of Book Quotes)

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Title: The Beautiful Ashes
Author: Jeanine Frost
Genre: New Adult, Paranormal
Rating: 3 | 5

Synopsis: Goodreads

Review:

I’ve never read anything by Jeaniene Frost. I’ve heard so many people love her other series and swear it's one of the best they’ve ever read but were disappointed by this book. Those comments did not alter my decision for picking this book up. I didn’t set any standards after hearing that. I’ve read reviews on the book saying how great it was and other saying it was terrible basically people either loved it or hated it.

The book has this odd writing that I certainly wasn’t a fan of. It didn’t bother me to the point where I couldn’t continue reading but it definitely bugged me. Her writing is descriptive, but it just didn’t flow. I couldn’t get a grasp of the mc (main character) or connect. Her thoughts were irrelevant to her sister, the girl was like a walking horn dog.. The whole point of the story and everything she does is to save her sister, but I’m pretty positive Ivy forgot that along the way.

Let’s be honest, the girl really only wanted Adrian hmcg (hot main character guy) I’m not going to lie he sounded hot, but also really generic. “Strong brows, a straight nose, high cheekbones and a sensual mouth made up a face that was striking enough to adorn billboards.” “Body of thore, light brown hair with blonde streaks and silvery blue eyes.” Like cool, nice to know he’s hot but can we get some personality please. I didn’t see much of his personality.. Most of the time he was fighting his “urges” for her, or scowling and those rare moments where he showed he cared about her. There just wasn’t enough actual nice interaction for them to be in love with each other. BUT I’m not a love expert so what do I know.

There definitely wasn’t a dull chapter, every chapter kept me wanting to read more. There was all this new interesting information being thrown at you but then about seventy five percent after you're into the book it just goes down hill.. The huge “scene” that was suppose to be suspenseful but wasn’t. The part where “they part” wasn’t sad. It just started to feel dull after a certain point. There was all this great build up but nothing when the time came. It felt like a balloon being blown up and then deflating instead of popping with awesomeness. I found myself reading in hopes I’d finish soon. My over all thoughts? The book could have been so much better! The idea of the book and topic is great. I think the beginning of it was constructed so well. I'm not pleased with the writing, but I got over it. I wish the last couple chapters were better, and I want more love between the characters. I wasn’t sold on them being in love. I didn’t get that vibe, I got horny young adults vibe.. I will continue on with the series with hope that it gets better and that we see more personality from the characters. Good luck, and happy reading!

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Title: Pushing The Limits
Author: Katie McGarry
Genre: YA, Contemporary
Rating: 4.5 | 5

Synopsis: Goodreads

Review:

Personally I detest it when two equally broken people get together in books. I don’t see any good ever coming out of it.. Well sometimes, yes. But usually their story continues to become multiple books and by the end of the second one I just wanna yell: “Stop!! For the sake of the characters! Stop, putting them in damn pain! They have suffered enough!” I thought this was going to be like that..

I wasn’t completely in love with the book when I first started. It just didn’t grab me at all. It definitely took me a few chapters to finally get into the book.. But once I did, damn it got good! Katie McGarry is definitely a phenomenal writer. I think dual chapters are difficult to do, it has a fifty, fifty percent survival rate in a book. It can either make or break your book, in this case it made it!! Through out the whole thing the book played in my head flawlessly. One minute I was staring at Echo and feeling the profound love Noah felt for her, then the next moment I was Echo seeing her family, feeling the hatred, and insecurity running through her veins.

Echo: Is one of the best transitioned characters I’ve ever read about. It was definitely a pleasure to get into her head a feel it all through her. In the beginning you could feel exactly how lost and insecure she was. There were small burst of confidence that showed when she was around Noah, and slowly the more time she spent with him she grew. You could feel her spirits rise and she was getting better.
Noah: Wow, once good boy, turn bad, then good again? That is a mouth full and definitely complicated. I completely adore noah not just for his complete and utter adoration for Echo but his loyalty to his brothers. He was able to grow up and finally see what was best, and he gave everyone a happy ending. He was everyones glue. It pretty much all boiled down to him and the choices he made. Noah was so angry and frustrated in the beginning and then he slowly became calmer, and his loving side showed. But like Echo her strength didn’t show without him, and vise versa. And he's definitely swoony, hot and says all the right things.

I am so in love with this book. I completely adore it and just want to hug it and sleep next to ti!! I love how in most contemporaries I’ve read they’re usually “fluffly” with a bit of side problem nothing major or hear wrenching like this! I like that this was scary - emotionally, and that Echo pointed out that Noah was hot, but not SO MUCH like in other books! Some advice? Prepare yourself for ugly crying, lots of it happy and sad. Katie McGarry definitely wrote a beautiful book, with beautiful characters that I highly recommend you read! <33

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Title: The Merciless
Author: Danielle Vega
Genre: Young Adult | Mature Audience | Morbid
Rating: 3.5 | 5

Synopsis: Goodreads

Review:

I am very impressed with Danielle Vega. I really enjoyed this, she kept me interested throughout the entire book. The beginning definitely reels you in, it’s one of those books where you don’t wanna stop reading until you finish. Because you need to know what happens next. All the characters, side and main are so intriguing. I love how to detailed it is. I didn't have trouble imagining the things being said and done, at some parts you sort of wish you couldn’t imagine it, that the Author wasn’t so detailed..

Sofia: I really don’t like the main character at all. I found her to be spineless, weak, easily manipulated, judgey, and a follower. Just someone I would not like at all. She was so desperate to make new friends and “forget her past” she couldn’t see what was right in her face. She’s easily pressured into doing things she does not want to do, and soon regrets it after. She’s the girl who doesn’t know how to say no. What I don’t understand is if I’m reading from the main characters point of view and I can see the signs of crazy from the people around her, how come she can’t? I just don't get it… UGH I feel as if it's missing something, and I didn't like or connect with the main character.

The book is gruesome, twisted, and fucked up. I don’t think I can count on all my fingers and toes the amount of times I said “what the fuck” because you will say it. Probably not those exactly words but something close to it. The book reminded me so much of a twisted Mean Girls. I don’t know if I recommend this book, because you should read the synopsis and definitely make your own claim.

The book is like a horror film. Is very entertaining, but like a scary movie there isn’t a purpose, moral, or lesson to the story. It was simply to entertain and scare. I didn’t find the book scary at all, just morbid. I won't ever be rereading this book again so personally it wasn't worth the $18 I spent. If you decide to read this: great, I hope you enjoy it! :)

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Title: Stay With Me

Author: Jennifer Armentrout writing as J.Lynn

Genre: New Adult | Semi-Adult

Rating: 5 | 5 shots ;)

Synopsis: Goodreads

Review:

I’ve always been speechless when it came to Jennifer’s books. Actually wait no, that’s a lie. A ginormous lie because if you’ve been on my blog long you know I love her books and I pretty much can’t stop talking about them, praising her, and calling her Queen. Because let’s be honest, she is. She is the Queen writer of all hot men, angst, and steamy steamy things.

Captivated, bewitched, enthralled. I was grabbed by the collar and dragged in a delusion where this world became really all over again. Talk about being captivated, huh? Like all her books there was humor, wit, and charm. So much damn charm it can knock the panties off a nun. These characters were real and damn it seemed that way to me. It seemed so real. Her writing is exquisite and just gets better every time I read a new book of hers. I absolutely adore the characters:

Calla: She’s like a cookie. She’s really soft and sweet both inside and out, but she has this layer of badassery on the outside where you sort of don’t wanna get on her bad side. I adore her character because of her strength through out the whole book. She was definitely put through the ringer and stayed a champ throughout the whole thing. Like a normal person, she complained but sucked it up and made the best of the situation at hand. And let me tell you there were ALOT of situations going on in this girls life. At one point I just raised by arms and was like “Ok, someone give her a break. Send her to paradise because she needs it.” I like that she’s a really relatable character, she’s flawed, beautiful, smart, and driven! She has such a beautiful character development through out. She grew to be a beautiful flower. She started off as this small little bud hidden in the shadows. Then she met Jax - bright, beautiful, protective and he built her up. Slowly she started to grow, then fully blossom.

Jax: Jackson James, now if that name just doesn’t do it for you than I don’t know if anything ever will because that is freaking hot. He is freaking hot actually, beautiful BROWN eyes (Yes people, Jennifer Armentrout made poop colored eyes seem hot) dark luscious hair, and broad shoulders that are connected to the body of an Ex-Marine. I loved Jax, he is charming right off the bat and I just enjoyed the way he works. He’s so good to Calla, and their interactions are simply adorable. He’s very protective of her and not in a man cave kind of way, just safety. And the things you learn in the end are simply beautiful.

I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS BOOK. I really really enjoyed it! The book seems a lot darker compared to the rest of the books in this series. The other were like unicorns compared to this, and I enjoy that about this book. It gave it realism. It has everything you expect from a Jennifer Armentrout book. It has the: wit, humor, steamy steamy, hot guys, cute couple, and happy ending. It’s beautifully written, and keeps you sleepless. I definitely recommend reading the Wait for you series from the beginning including the Trust in me novella. Hope you’ve all enjoyed this and happy reading! <3

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Title: Opposition (Lux #5)
Author: Jennifer Armentrout
Genre: Young Adult
Rating: 5 | 5

Synopsis: Goodreads

Review:

It feels like yesterday I was reading Obsidian for the first time, and falling in love with all the characters. Not one book in this series disappointed me, and I am grateful to Jennifer Armentrout for making these characters. Like the Harry Potter series, those books mean a lot to everyone. And I’ve never read that series (I know, you wanna linch me now) but these books are that important to me. It’s always bitter sweet when something ends and even though I am sad to see all the characters go, they deserve a break from all the chaos.

It took me a bit longer than expected to finish this book. I was originally going to finish it in about a day, and I could of. If I didn’t hide it from myself and purposely leave the house so I wouldn’t read it. I just couldn’t bring myself to finish.. Like the rest of the Lux series, this is filled with passion, and action. What I love in this series is that the books always start off right from where the last one ended. The ending to Origin wasn’t necessarily a cliff hanger, but a jaw dropper. A what the french bull dog just happened! And honestly the rest of Opposition continued like that as well. So many times I found myself surprised and going “Uh, wait what?” or “Well that escalated quickly” which is always because Daemon. I don't know where, and I know you will agree with me on this but this book definitely took a turn into the steamy side of YA, because man did it start to feel a little New Adultish for me! I love new adult, so no complaints from me.

The characters didn’t stay the same, they all grew so much and changed dramatically. Their lives took such a different turn then expected but they were all so strong. I love the passion and chemistry between Daemon and Katy. They’re so in love and it’s so beautiful to see them both mature.. Well sort-of ;) I love Dawson, Dee, and all the new characters that were added to their little bandit of badassery. I loved that the series left me with no un answered questions. Each characters fate, was told. We were given clarity for all of them, and got to see them. Over all, I’m in love with this series. I’m juggling emotions of happiness and sadness because I don’t want it to end, but I don’t want them to go through anymore than they already have gone through. This is my all time favorite series, and has such a special place in my heart. I hope you all check out the book, and enjoy! After five books of our beloved characters being in Danger, they finally get the ending they all deserve. Every single one of them..

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Title: Opal (Lux #3)
Author: Jennifer Armentrout
Genre: Young Adult, STEAMY, AWESOME (haha)
Rating: 5 | 5

Synopsis: Goodreads

Review:

There was definitely a lot of blushing on my end of the book, I mean I loved the chase in the first two books. All the angst and sexual tension was nice and all, but damn these two as a couple are too damn adorable. Then again, Daemon Black is part of that equation so what else did we expect right? I don’t think I have to say it AGAIN, but I will. I love love love love Jennifer Armentrout. She is definitely my number one favorite Author. She’s damn brilliant, I love every single thing about her writing. Every character she writes is different, and every book is pure gold.

This book definitely wasn’t as intense as the last one. It had its moments but wasn’t like Onyx where every single moment was like the characters were hanging by a thread over a cliff. This was a bit more calm, and steamy. *eyebrow wiggle* It was definitely more about their relationship with everyone and a lot of testing was being done with one another.. Going into this book I didn’t think the characters would change so much but they did. Daemon shows us his sensitive side, Dee’s angry (which is rare), Ash and Andrew have emotions (who knew right?) etc.. The writing and the dialogue is probably ever better than the first two books! UGH, I’m just obsessed with this series. I might need therapy when I finish the books.

This book is painful, not a spoiler but a warning. You’ll be in this happy place reading it, because they’re finally together, like together together. And you can tell their both in love and happy. Things in both their lives are getting better, friendships are starting to mend again. Then the book takes this turn, into a really dark place and you’re left like this: My only suggestion to you is to buy Origin before you finish this book, because you will want to jump right into it. Sorry for my vagueness in this review, I can’t really say much without giving anything away. But have a few rolls of tissues, booze, whatever will make you feel better. Like always I will forever recommend this series! If you haven’t read the first two books, you can read my review here: Obsidian (Lux #1) Onyx (Lux #2)

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Title: Isla and the Happily Ever After
Author: Stephanie Perkins
Genre: Young Adult
Rating: 5 | 5

Synopsis: Goodreads

Review:

I absolutely adore all these books, Stephanie Perkins is just one of the most talented authors that are out there! I really enjoyed Anna, and Lola. I didn’t think Isla could even compete with it or even come close to the love and beauty I felt for the other two but clearly I was wrong. Everything about the books Stephanie Perkins writes is perfect in every single possible way ever. She makes the stories come alive, and the way she writes, the dialogue, and how descriptive she is, makes her that much more amazing.

There are so many reasons why I fell in love with this book. The writing, is brilliant. It isn’t just words printed on a page, because the moment you read them, they invade your mind and create the most beautiful scenes. I didn’t find myself looking into the movie, but playing Isla, being her. While I did connect with Anna, and a bit of Lola I found myself completely connecting with Isla, I felt myself feeling the pain and insecurities she felt. She and I both have a boy best friend, the same scary insecurities, don’t know what we want in life/scared to figure that out, and so much more. I found myself crying so much through out the book, not just because of their relationship, but for her. I know what it feels to be lost, and not know what you want and there isn’t time to decide. But I’m so happy that she got the ending she deserves, that they both did. I adore her character, and strength. Josh, UGH I love josh so much probably more than the others. He’s honestly so perfect, in the most disastrous way. He has that dark moody artist vibe to him, and the rebelliousness is just a tad bit sexy. He’s flawed, and I love it. The book took place in three of the most beautiful cities in the world. Manhattan, Barcelona, and Paris.

I love how different this book is from the other two. Anna and Lola seemed so perfect, like nothing ever went wrong, this book is happy. It felt personal, more realistic and some how raw. There were ugly parts in this book, but those parts made this book that much more beautiful and real. The ending of the book was perfect, the ending to all the characters were. I couldn’t be happier with how the novels were completed. I only hope that we get to see more of them in the future. I hope it isn’t only me and that other agree.. Mer should definitely have her own book, in Rome! I would love to finally see her get her happily ever after! This book/series is on the top of my favorites this year! I highly recommend it and hope everyone enjoys it just as much as I did.

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Morning my lovelies,

I hope all is well for everyone. I'm so excited to be apart of Alyssa Rose Ivy release day launch! Dire is a paranormal book, that is about ~~werewolf's~~... Wait no they don't like that name ;) -- I mean dire wolves, which is the largest and most powerful of the wold breed. This is the first book of three, and I am already shaking with anticipation for the second one!! I'm confident you all know I LOVE paranormal. Something about that genre is perfect! Starting today Dire will be available in stores! Add it to your good reads today by clicking here and keep reading to see how to win a signed copy! :)

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Gage was the first guy I ever wanted. He was my first crush and my first fantasy, but he wasn't my first in any other way because he never saw me as anything more than a friend— at least not until the night that changed everything.

It was all Gage's fault. He insisted we drive through the storm and take the back roads. By the time the storm hit full force we had no chance. One night of snowbound sex changed our relationship forever. The problem was at the same time I caught another guy’s attention. This other guy happened to be the alpha of a pack of shifter wolves. I thought the wolves were the worst of my problems, but I was wrong. When things went from bad to worse I had to make a lifelong sacrifice to save Gage, but what price is too much to save the one you love?

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About Alyssa Rose Ivy:

Alyssa Rose Ivy is a New Adult and Young Adult author who loves to weave stories with romance and a southern setting. Although raised in the New York area, she fell in love with the South after moving to New Orleans for college. After years as a perpetual student, she turned back to her creative side and decided to write. She lives in North Carolina with her husband and two young children, and she can usually be found with a cup of coffee in her hand.

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Rise and shine my lovelies,

Just kidding, I'm not usually this chipper in the morning. But today is a pretty damn good day for many more reasons than one! Thank you to Kelly, Ink Slinger, and Jennifer Armentrout! -- I'm sure you're all fully aware of my love for Jennifer. I am obsessed with her Lux series which is paranormal and her Wait for you series which is New Adult. If you didn't know, well you must be new to my blog..

I am so excited to bring you the Cover Reveal for Jennifer Armentrout's up coming series! The book is titled WICKED and is a part of Jennifer Armentrout’s Wicked Trilogy. Which is guess what?! A NEW ADULT PARANORMAL!!! Two of my favorites in one, it's like Cam&Avery and Katy&Daemon + Jennifer Armentrout make this big beautiful FIVE star novel! It feels like.. Christmas, and you know what's even more exciting? It's released only days before on December 8^th, 2014. But make sure you pre-order it today!!

Synopsis:

Things are about to get Wicked in New Orleans.

Twenty-two year old Ivy Morgan isn’t your average college student. She, and others like her, know humans aren’t the only thing trolling the French Quarter for fun… and for food. Her duty to the Order is her life. After all, four years ago, she lost everything at the hands of the creatures she’d sworn to hunt, tearing her world and her heart apart.

Ren Owens is the last person Ivy expected to enter her rigidly controlled life. He’s six feet and three inches of temptation and swoon-inducing charm. With forest-green eyes and a smile that’s surely left a stream of broken hearts in its wake, he has an uncanny, almost unnatural ability to make her yearn for everything he has to offer. But letting him in is as dangerous as hunting the cold-blooded killers stalking the streets. Losing the boy she loved once before had nearly destroyed her, but the sparking tension that grows between them becomes impossible for Ivy to deny. Deep down, she wants… she needs more than what her duty demands of her, what her past has shaped for her.

But as Ivy grows closer to Ren, she realizes she’s not the only one carrying secrets that could shatter the frail bond between them. There’s something he’s not telling her, and one thing is for certain. She’s no longer sure what is more dangerous to her—the ancient beings threatening to take over the town or the man demanding to lay claim to her heart and her soul.

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About Jennifer L. Armentrout:

# 1 NEW YORK TIMES and USA TODAY Bestselling author Jennifer lives in Martinsburg, West Virginia. All the rumors you’ve heard about her state aren’t true. When she’s not hard at work writing. she spends her time reading, working out, watching really bad zombie movies, pretending to write, and hanging out with her husband and her Jack Russell Loki.

Her dreams of becoming an author started in algebra class, where she spent most of her time writing short stories….which explains her dismal grades in math. Jennifer writes young adult paranormal, science fiction, fantasy, and contemporary romance. She is published with Spencer Hill Press, Entangled Teen and Brazen, Disney/Hyperion and Harlequin Teen. Her book Obsidian has been optioned for a major motion picture and her Covenant Series has been optioned for TV.She also writes adult and New Adult romance under the name J. Lynn. She is published by Entangled Brazen and HarperCollins.

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