Stacking The Shelves #23 – Squee for The Forever Song
Stacking The Shelves, hosted by Tynga’s Reviews is all about sharing the books you are adding to your shelves, may it be physical or virtual. This means you can include books you buy in physical store or online, books you borrow from friends or the library, review books, gifts and of course ebooks!
Participating in Stacking The Shelves has helped me to keep better track of books I’m adding to my huge TBR pile every week, and I think I have gotten a little better at not adding too many books every single week. Participating in this blog-hop has also introduced me to more new blogs, and some weeks, I add more books to my ‘might-read-one-day’ shelf than I should, but before I actually have the books on my kindle, nothing has been decided yet.
Netgalley ARCs:
The Forever Song (Blood of Eden #3) – Julie Kagawa. What can I say? I read this one the same day Netgalley and Harlequin Teen approved me. LOVED. IT!
VENGEANCE WILL BE HERS
Allison Sekemoto once struggled with the question: human or monster?
With the death of her love, Zeke, she has her answer.
MONSTER
Allie will embrace her cold vampire side to hunt down and end Sarren, the psychopathic vampire who murdered Zeke. But the trail is bloody and long, and Sarren has left many surprises for Allie and her companions—her creator, Kanin, and her blood brother, Jackal. The trail is leading straight to the one place they must protect at any cost—the last vampire-free zone on Earth, Eden. And Sarren has one final, brutal shock in store for Allie.
In a ruined world where no life is sacred and former allies can turn on you in one heartbeat, Allie will face her darkest days. And if she succeeds, triumph is short-lived in the face of surviving forever alone.
Dash of Peril (Undercover Lover #4) – Lori Foster
To bring down a sleazy abduction ring, Lieutenant Margaret “Margo” Peterson has set herself up as bait. But recruiting Dashiel Riske as her unofficial partner is a whole other kind of danger. Dash is 6’4″ of laid-back masculine charm, a man who loves life—and women—to the limit. Until Margo is threatened, and he reveals a dark side that may just match her own.
Beneath Margo’s tough facade is a slow-burning sexiness that drives Dash crazy. The only way to finish this case is to work together side by side…skin to skin. And as their mission takes a lethal turn, he’ll have to prove he’s all the man she needs—in all the ways that matter
Dangerous Dream (Dangerous Creatures #0.5) Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl
Catch up with Ethan, Lena, and Link as they finally graduate from high school and get ready to leave the small Southern town of Gatlin. But when Dark Caster Ridley makes an appearance, the sometime bad girl can’t resist picking a fight with her sometime boyfriend, Link. Angry and rebellious as ever, Ridley ends up alone in New York City and becomes entangled in the dangerous underground Caster club scene, where the stakes are high and losers pay the ultimate price.
Where’s a Linkubus when you need him?
The Ring and the Crown (The Ring and the Crown #1) – Melissa de la Cruz
Princess Marie-Victoria, heir to the Lily Throne, and Aelwyn Myrddn, bastard daughter of the Mage of England, grew up together. But who will rule, and who will serve?
Quiet and gentle, Marie has never lived up to the ambitions of her mother, Queen Eleanor the Second, Supreme Ruler of the Franco-British Empire. With the help of her Head Merlin, Emrys, Eleanor has maintained her stranglehold on the world’s only source of magic. She rules the most powerful empire the world has ever seen.
But even with the aid of Emrys’ magic, Eleanor’s extended lifespan is nearing its end. The princess must marry and produce an heir or the Empire will be vulnerable to its greatest enemy, Prussia. The two kingdoms must unite to end the war, and the only solution is a match between Marie and Prince Leopold VII, heir to the Prussian throne. But Marie has always loved Gill, her childhood friend and soldier of the Queen’s Guard.
Together, Marie and Aelwyn, a powerful magician in her own right, come up with a plan. Aelwyn will take on Marie’s face, allowing the princess to escape with Gill and live the quiet life she’s always wanted. And Aelwyn will get what she’s always dreamed of–the chance to rule. But the court intrigue and hunger for power in Lenoran England run deeper than anyone could imagine. In the end, there is only rule that matters in Eleanor’s court: trust no one
Kindle Purchases:
Night Broken (Mercy Thompson #8) – Patricia Briggs – on pre-order, of course 🙂
An unexpected phone call heralds a new challenge for Mercy. Her mate Adam’s ex-wife is in trouble, on the run from her new boyfriend. Adam isn’t the kind of man to turn away a person in need—and Mercy knows it. But with Christy holed up in Adam’s house, Mercy can’t shake the feeling that something about the situation isn’t right.
Soon, her suspicions are confirmed when she learns that Christy has the farthest thing from good intentions. She wants Adam back and she’s willing to do whatever it takes to make it happen, including turning Adam’s pack against Mercy.
Mercy isn’t about to step down without a fight, but there’s a more dangerous threat circling. Christy’s ex is more than a bad man—in fact, he may not be human at all. As the bodies start piling up, Mercy must put her personal troubles aside to face a creature with the power to tear her whole world apart.
Whisper of Sin (Psy-Changeling #0.6) – Nalini Singh
San Francisco is under threat from a violent gang…a gang that has no idea who they’re challenging. The DarkRiver pack of leopard changelings has already claimed the city as their territory, and they will fight with wild fury to protect its residents. Emmett, a lethally trained leopard soldier, isn’t about to let outsiders muscle in on his home ground—especially when they target a human named Ria.
Emmett has one word for the smart stranger with her curvy body and tough spirit: mine.
Possessive, dominant, unyielding in his demands and desires, Emmett is unlike anyone Ria has ever before met. But while the sexy leopard changeling makes her body ignite, his kisses molten and his touch addicting, she’s no pushover and she has a few demands of her own. This leopard has met his match…
Blogtour ARCs:
Face Time (Love in the Digital Age #1) – S.J. Pajonas I’m not actually participating in a blogtour for Face Time, but Lola of Lola’s Blogtours offered me the chance to read an ARC since I participated in the cover reveal.
After the best first date ever, Lee thought Laura was funny, intelligent, and impulsive; a whirlwind of bright laughter and happiness. Laura loved Lee’s sweet smile and the way he expertly filled in every awkward pause. He held her hand and then pulled her in for the most perfect kiss she’s had in years. What could possibly be wrong? Just the 7000 miles that separates them the next day.
Even though Lee has gone home to Seoul, Laura can’t stop thinking about him. What starts as an innocent text thanking him for their dinner date becomes something much more: someone either of them can’t live without. But Laura’s got a live-in mother going through a midlife crisis, and Lee’s stressful traveling schedule means they’ll be apart for some time. Life, family, and a complicated past also get in the way, and they’re both going to need actual face time to figure it out.
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About Linda @ (un)Conventional Bookworms
Linda is an English as foreign language teacher and has a Master's degree in English Language and Literature. She's an avid reader, blogger, compulsive one-clicker and a genre omnivore. Ever since she learnt how to read she has been seen with a book or two in her hands everywhere she goes.
I got excited for the Forever Song as well. it was fantastic. you got some really good looking books.
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Yeah, The Forever Song was truly amazing. I loved every word, even if I was completely shocked in several instances, and I cried a bucket for Julie’s muse.
Thanks for stopping by, Grace.
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aaaaaaaaaaaah I need to read Mercy 7!!! I also had the kagawa book, so curious. happy reading!
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I only read the 7th Mercy book a little while ago, and it was good, I look forward to more 🙂
Thanks for stopping by, Melliane.
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I also have the Forever Song 🙂 I enjoyed it and am so sad the trilogy has ended! I hope you enjoy it as well. I’ve been curious about the Ring and Crown, so I’ll have to start watching out for reviews on it! Great haul 🙂
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Yeah, I’m sad it’s over, too, but what an ending, eh?
Thanks for stopping by, Janina.
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The Ring and the Crown looks really interesting, so I hope you enjoy it. Dangerous Dream also looks good, and I still need to read some of Julie Kagawa’s books. Great haul!
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Julie Kagawa is on of my favorite authors, Elen. If you enjoy paranormal, you should definitely check out one of her series – they are all great.
Thanks for stopping by 🙂
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I heard great things about The Immortal Rules series by Julie Kagawa. I tried reading her Iron Fey series but I could not really get into the first book. Hope you enjoy your books:)
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I love reading about faeries, so that whole series is one I loved, too. The Blood of Eden series is more paranormal, and it’s very, very dark. I loved that one too.
Thanks for stopping by, Belinda.
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I need to start reading Patricia Briggs’ books, I hear such good things. I hope you enjoy all these!
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Patricia Briggs is awesome, there are always really great female characters – and I love reading about women who can take care of themselves 🙂
Thanks for stopping by, Nikki.
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Great haul! I can’t wait to get my hands on Night Broken! I still need to read the 2nd book in the Blood of Eden series, hopefully I’ll get to it soon 🙂
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I hope you’ll get to it soon, too, Christy, the Blood of Eden series is awesome!
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I have The Ring and the Crown for review, looking forward to it. Happy reading.
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YAY 🙂 I hope we’ll both enjoy it!
Thanks for stopping by 🙂
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I’d loooove to read The Ring and The Crown. I didn’t get accepted on Netgalley for it (I don’t live in USA dang it, lol XD) but I can’t WAIT till it comes out because that cover? It’s calling to me. My StS!
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I’m not in the US either, but I somehow got accepted anyway… And I’m very happy about it 🙂
Thanks for stopping by Cait.
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Bloody Brilliant! I did the same thing with mine in screeching for The Forever Song. I will say this, the first person who spoils Zeke’s situation for me, will be in be trouble! LOL Enjoy your books Lexxie!
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I don’t think I’ve ever written a review as vague as the one for The Forever Song, Shelley… I hate spoilers with a passion myself, so I’d never want to spoil anything for another reader.
Thanks for stopping by.
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You got some great looking books! We both picked up the same short story. 🙂
Have a great weekend!
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I did get some great books 🙂 Did you get the Psy/Changeling short, too?
Thanks for stopping by, Stormi 🙂
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OOh nice reads!! I got The Forever Song too! Although, I’m only halfway through and since I have relatives in town this weekend, might not get back to it until Monday! Oh well! It will make Monday more bearable at least!
My STS will be up tomorrow, so be sure to stop by then!
Have a GREAT day!
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The Forever Song is amazing, Jessica! I hope you’ll love it, too.
Enjoy your weekend with visits 🙂
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I have not heard about Facetime before, but it looks quite interesting! 🙂 The Ring and the Crown sounds (and looks) so good as well.
Happy reading!
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Facetime looks really great, and I look forward to it.
Thanks for stopping by, Milka 🙂
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Ooh, The Forever Song! I have that and a physical copy of The Eternity Cure to read. Going to binge read all the series when I go on a holiday at the end of this month.
★ Under The Mountain ★
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The Blood of Eden series is really, really good, Vickie! I hope you’ll enjoy it 🙂
Thanks for stopping by.
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Ooh looks like you got lots of good ones this week, these are all new to me but a few look very intriguing. Hope you enjoy all your new reads!
My STS
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Yeah, I look forward to all of them – loved The Forever Song!
Thanks for stopping by, Jenn.
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Definite squee for The Forever Song! Love Julie Kagawa and looking forward to reading this one! I read Dash of Peril and enjoyed it, but I think Reese and Alice are my favorite couple in this series. Hope you enjoy all of your books!
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I don’t think I’ve read Reese and Alice’s story… *runs to check TBR pile*
Thanks for stopping by, Terri 🙂
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I think I really need to read some Julie Kagawa. Everyone seems to rave about her writing. Great haul! 🙂
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I have a huge crush on Julie Kagawa’s writing!
Thanks for stopping by, Chrissi.
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I really want to read “Dash of Peril” but I’m holding off right now. Happy reading!
Tsuki’s STS
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I hope you’ll enjoy it when you have the time for it, Tsuki 🙂
Thanks for stopping by.
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I’m excited for The Ring and the Crown. It sounds good. Hope you enjoy them all!
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It does sound good 🙂 Thanks for stopping by, Annette.
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All of these covers are beautiful! I love eye catching covers 😀
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I agree 🙂 I don’t pay attention to covers when I pick what books choose, but I love having beautiful covers in my STS posts.
Thanks for stopping by, Jen.
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*gasp* I don’t have Whisper of Sin! I didn’t even realize that’s out already. Thanks for the heads up 🙂
Paranormal Haven
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I hadn’t realized that either, Stephanie, it was recommended to me by amazon… Can’t wait to read it!
Thanks for stopping by 🙂
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I still need to read the Blood of Eden series. I love Kagawa’s Iron Fey books and I’ve had Immortal Rules on my shelf forever. I’m not sure what is stopping me from trying it, but I am going to try to read it in the next few months. Happy reading!
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So far, I think I’ve loved every single book written by Kagawa! The Blood of Eden series is truly awesome 🙂
Thanks for stopping by, Jennifer.
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I have The Forever Song too! 🙂 I’m going to re-read the first two books before I read this one. =)
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I still had most of the happenings of the first books pretty clearly in my memory – I’m a HUGE JKagawa fan 🙂 And The Forever Song blew me away.
Thanks for stopping by, Bieke.
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Nice haul. The Ring and the Crown really intrigues me, I am excited to start that one. I really need to hurry up and start The Immortal Rules series. I hope you enjoy all your books 🙂 My STS.
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Oh yes, The Immortal Rules is just awesome 🙂
Thanks for stopping by.
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Got Forever Song too! Sigh! It’ll be a while before I can read Night Broken because of my blog sched, it’s swamped and this change of domain isn’t helping either :S
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Congrats on the domain change, I hope it will make things easier for you.
I know what you mean about schedules! I couldn’t resist The Forever Song, though… I just had to know what was up.
Thanks for stopping by, Braine.
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Briggs and Singh are always great choices. I need to catch up on both series. Happy reading.
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True, both are awesome, and never go wrong 🙂
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SO much goodness there! I usually LOVE Singh’s novellas (which is strange in itself b/c I don’t generally like novellas at all), and I’ve been seeing so much of The Forever Song that it looks like I’m going to have to dust off the other two book on my shelf and read them in time for its release 😉
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I usually love Singh’s novellas, too, although I’m not usually a big fan either. You should definitely read the first two books in the Blood of Eden series, Jessica, it’s really, really good!
Thanks for stopping by.
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I still haven’t started the Blood of Eden series, although I do own the first book. I am glad to hear the series is complete now, so that if I enjoy the first book I know I don’t have to wait on the next books in the series.
I also got Face Time this week and already read it, it even got me in a reading slump, because I loved it so much!
I hope you enjoy your new books!
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I’m glad you enjoyed Face Time so much, even if it’s not good that it put you off of other books for a while!
I think you’ll enjoy the Blood of Eden series, it’s really, really good.
Thanks for stopping by, Lola.
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Great haul! Enjoy your books 🙂
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Leydy from OUAT & RCE
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Facetime sounds good, hope that you enjoy. Happy reading and have a great week 🙂
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I got my copy of Forever Song late, so will share it next week!! Enjoy it Lexxie!
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Dangerous Dream looks like it might be a nice short interlude story. Enjoy and Happy Reading!
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I’ve wanted to read both The Blood Of Eden & The Beautiful Creatures series for ages now, but haven’t had the chance yet. They both sounds so amazing! And Face Time looks like a really unique love story – hopefully with a happy ending! I’ll keep a look out for your review on that one 🙂
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Enjoy Night Broken. Everyone seems to be enjoying it. 🙂
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I get to read Dash of Peril this week! I love Lori Foster, and have been looking forward to this book! The Ring & The Crown looks like an interesting read as well, and I have had Julie Kagawa’s books on my TBR for quite a while! Can’t wait to see what you think of all of your books!
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