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Tuesday, December 3, 2013

Debut Author Blog Hop


As you all know, I adore debut authors because they're so absolutely sweet. SO SWEET. So I'm absolutely thrilled to participate in this!

Today, AG Howard was so kind to donate this signed Splintered for this giveaway! Anita is unbelievably sweet and I LOVE HER TO BITS (It has nothing to do with Morpheus I swear. Or maybe I lie.)

I'm also going to give away any debut eBook for INT folks or those who already have a fabulous shiny copy of Splintered!

Remember, no cheaters! Only one set of entries per household or all your entries will be deleted.

About Splintered

Alyssa Gardner hears the whispers of bugs and flowers—precisely the affliction that landed her mother in a mental hospital years before. This family curse stretches back to her ancestor Alice Liddell, the real-life inspiration for Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. Alyssa might be crazy, but she manages to keep it together. For now.
When her mother’s mental health takes a turn for the worse, Alyssa learns that what she thought was fiction is based in terrifying reality. The real Wonderland is a place far darker and more twisted than Lewis Carroll ever let on. There, Alyssa must pass a series of tests, including draining an ocean of Alice’s tears, waking the slumbering tea party, and subduing a vicious bandersnatch, to fix Alice’s mistakes and save her family. She must also decide whom to trust: Jeb, her gorgeous best friend and secret crush, or the sexy but suspicious Morpheus, her guide through Wonderland, who may have dark motives of his own.




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Saturday, July 20, 2013

2013 Reading Roadtrip: Minnesota

WHY HELLO ROAD TRIPPERS. Today on the 2013 Reading Road Trip (created by Hasfah @ IceyBooks and Britta @ I Like These Books) you're visiting North Dakota and...



Don't know much about Minnesota? Well...
(according to HubPages)

  • You can't eat a hamburger on Sundays. WHAT?
  • You have to tip your hat when passing a cow in the Pine Island District. Talk about respecting your food!
  • All bathtubs must have feet. No, not human feet. The feet that fancy people make look like paws. 
  • In Kalamazoo it's illegal to serenade (sing) to your girlfriend. Even if you use a kazoo. 
  • Easy way to earn money--go hunting for rat heads and bring them to the town office! Ten cents per head! If someone managed to earn ten dollars, I'm so not visiting.
  • In Brainerd, if you're a guy, by law you must have a beard. Imagine how many Santas must live there! 
  • Even if it's technically land-locked, Minnesota has more shore line than California, Florida, and Hawaii combined because of all it's lakes! 
  • No child under 12 may talk on the phone without parental supervision...I thought my parents were overprotective. Though I guess it does sort of keep those strange calls from damaging your child's innocent mind.
Had fun? Guess what! AMANDA HOCKING LIVES IN MINNESOTA. So I'm giving away...
A SET OF THE WATERSONG BOOKS 1-4 (so the entire series)
Wake
Lullaby
Tidal
Elegy

All in new, never been read condition! Sadly, I can only ship to the US, so US only!

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Thursday, June 7, 2012

Debut Author Blog Hop

I'm participating in the Debut Author Giveaway Hop hosted by I Am a Reader, Not a Writer and the Non Reluctant Reader. I will be giving up my ARC copy of Tempest by Julie Cross which was released in January! It's a seriously amazing book and Ialmost don't want to give it up!
Here's the sypnosis:
Tempest (Tempest, #1)

The year is 2009.  Nineteen-year-old Jackson Meyer is a normal guy… he’s in college, has a girlfriend… and he can travel back through time. But it’s not like the movies – nothing changes in the present after his jumps, there’s no space-time continuum issues or broken flux capacitors – it’s just harmless fun.

That is… until the day strangers burst in on Jackson and his girlfriend, Holly, and during a struggle with Jackson, Holly is fatally shot. In his panic, Jackson jumps back two years to 2007, but this is not like his previous time jumps. Now he’s stuck in 2007 and can’t get back to the future.

Desperate to somehow return to 2009 to save Holly but unable to return to his rightful year, Jackson settles into 2007 and learns what he can about his abilities.

But it’s not long before the people who shot Holly in 2009 come looking for Jackson in the past, and these “Enemies of Time” will stop at nothing to recruit this powerful young time-traveler.  Recruit… or kill him.

Piecing together the clues about his father, the Enemies of Time, and himself, Jackson must decide how far he’s willing to go to save Holly… and possibly the entire world



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But don't leave just yet! Here are some more debut giveaways!

Armchair BEA: Tips for Blogging

"Have you done any freelance writing? Are you monetizing your blog and how so?"

Since neither of those apply, I'm was going to go with the third question:

"How do you make connections outside the book blog community on the Internet?"

But then I had no idea how to answer or what they wanted. So I went with Option #2:

"If none of these apply we'd love for you to share a fun aspect about your blog or life that may be completely separate from books!"

So here I am with a "fun aspect about my blog or life"!

The Post:
Blogging is hard. No, not as in it's hard to write the posts, that's easy! I just do what Jen (http://www.jenryland.blogspot.com/) does and pretend I'm just talking about a book I read instead of feeling like I'm writing a review. What's hard is finding the time! The Internet hasn't been working in forever so I write my posts on the library computer everyday. I spend 4 hours at least at the library, scheduling posts, socializing with the blogosphere and chatting with a friends. Multitask! But it's definitely worth it to introduce new books to people, give readers a chance to win a book or swag, and talk to bloggers/readers/authors! Another thing I love about blogging: literally anyone can be a book blogger! You don't have to have amazing writing skills or a 1000 foot deep understanding of books. You don't have to have an A+ in ELA or have enough books to fill a library! God knows I don't have any of that! I just love books so I write about them.

I don't think any of that fit the topic, so here's what I think of as a fun aspect of my life:
My mom is so awesome, she buys me three batches of 20 books a year and around 3 books between those giant batches. :3 I am happy. My mom will one day be broke. Oopsies.

Tuesday, June 5, 2012

Armchair BEA: 2012 Favorites!

Another Armchair BEA post! What are some books at BEA that I hope will make it on my favorites shelf...It's a gian tlist. Let's see:

Favorites at BEA: You have no idea how jealous I am of the people who get to go to BEA! These are some amazing books and hopefully I can snag a copy!
Alice in Zombieland (White Rabbit Chronicles, #1)

Valkyrie Rising

A Fractured Light (A Beautiful Dark, #2)

Starling (Starling, #1)

Something Strange and Deadly (Something Strange and Deadly #1)

Defiance (Defiance, #1)

Throne of Glass (Throne of Glass, #1)

Mystic City (Mystic City, #1)

The Treachery of Beautiful Things

Poison Princess (The Arcana Chronicles, #1)

Renegade (Elysium-Chronicles, #1)

Did you make it through that list? What are some of your favorites of 2012 or books at BEA you hope will make it to your favorites list?

Monday, June 4, 2012

Armchair BEA: Self Interview

I decided to join Armchair BEA and this is the first post: a self interview where I answer 5 questions. Hopefully I can get all the posts since I wont have a lot of Wi-Fi. Ugh. So here it is:


Armchair BEA: Please tell us a little bit about yourself: Who are you? How long have you been blogging? Why did you get into blogging?

Fiction Freak: I'm a teen blogger who (I'm saying this for the fifth time) can not believe how many followers I have! It's just mind blowing! I've been blogging for 7 months and first got into it because...in all honesty, I was just bored on Thanksgiving. All my friends called be a book freak and I joked saying I was a fiction freak since I hated textbooks. I got so bored I just decided why not? And started this blog. It only made sense at the time.


A BEA: What are you currently reading, or what is your favorite book you have read so far in 2012?

FF: I'm currently reading Katana by Cole Gibsen which is rocking my face off! I can't believe how awesome it is. My favorite book, however, has to be Sweet Evil! It was absolutely stunning!


A BEA: If you could eat dinner with any author or character, who would it be and why?

FF: Meghan from The Iron Fey by Julie Kagawa for sure! Her or Ash, but I'm afraid that if it was a dinner with Ash I'd be swooning all night. So let's go with Meghan. Why? Because I've always loved the series and I'd love to ask Meghan why she did some things or how she felt on other things. There are just so many things that aren't revealed. Like if Keenan was actually born!


A BEA: What is your favorite part about the book blogging community? Is there anything that you would like to see change in the coming years?

FF: All the authors and bloggers I meet and the books I'm introduced to! I've met so many awesome people and Haas some fun interviews with such talented authors. Bloggers make amazing friends especially since they have a giant love for books thar can challenge mine!  And I can't think of much I'd love to change except for the fact that a few bloggers aren't exactly nice to others because of how many followers we have. But I have met a lot of nice bloggers too, so I can't say anything bad.


A BEA: Have your reading tastes changed since you started blogging? How?

FF: Yes actually! I used to end up reading unsatisfying books that made my stomach churn in a bad way or just...ugh. But now, thankfully, I can sniff out a good book! It's such a relief!


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So how was it? Fun? Not so fun? Well I hope you enjoyed!


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Saturday, June 2, 2012

Shock Me Saturday

Fun or None?

Last day! Shock Me Saturday is where I tell you five facts that may shock you. Or may not. Hopefully, they will!


  1. Two years ago, I absolutely hated reading. I have no idea what turned me into such a Fiction Freak.
  2. For the past year my internet has been insanely slow. So I go to the library EVERY DAY to keep my blog up and running! Lol.
  3. I'm barely passing ELA. Ugh. What can I say, I had a mean teacher.
  4. My mom thinks I have a disease because evenif I hated book 1 in a series, I have an itch to buy book 2.
  5. I am honestly scared shitless to ask publishers for ARCs. I'm amazed that I actually received some!
Other Participants' Blogs:

Friday, June 1, 2012

Finally Friday

Fun or None?
Day 5! Today is FINALLY FRIDAY which means it's my first day of SUMMER VACATION!!! EEEK! But anyways, today's post is about the ten books I'm counting down to and why. Click on the title to show the Goodreads page. Here we go (in no particular order):



 The Treachery of Beautiful ThingsThe Treachery of Beautiful Things by Ruth Frances Long
The book sounds so much like Julie Kagawa's Iron Fey series and most of you should know that that's my absolute favorite series. So when I heard of this, I was instantly hooked! Did I mention I love fey stories?









Venom by Fiona Paul
Venom (Secrets of the Eternal Rose, #1)
This book just sounds so alluring. Mystery, romance, and hello? Renaissance time period? Of course I want it! And that cover is just so beauitful! Is that wrong to judge a book by its cover?









Defiance by C.J. Redwine
Defiance (Defiance, #1)I love the "rebel good girl" thing here. And we all know that kickass heroines are awesome, right? Right. And then there's the romance. I love love love stories where the love interest has no idea about his feelings until it's too late. I mean, even though it's annoying, the revelation scene is always just so cute!








Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas
Throne of Glass (Throne of Glass, #1)This sounds like the Study series and Grave Mercy combined to me. Of course, both were favorites so again, I'm interested in how htis will turn out. A girl assassin? Hmmm....I feel as if it might be more interesting if it was a guy assassin and a princess, but I'm still curious as to how the story will go.








Valkyrie Rising by Ingrid Paulson
Valkyrie RisingThe fact that this book is about Valkyries is good enough. I mean, with all these awesome paranormal stories coming out, it's hard to find a creature that hasn't been used a million times. Even mermaids are getting out of hand!









Mystic City by Theo Lawrence
Mystic City (Mystic City, #1)This sounds intriguing, expecially with the apparent amnesia and the mystery of why she was engaged with her family's rival. Definitely my type of story!











Fractured Light by Jocelyn Davies
A Fractured Light (A Beautiful Dark, #2)I honestly thought that A Beautiful Dark would just end. That the story would stop there. I mean, the main character died (or so I thought.) so how would the story end? I'm so happy that it isn't and I can't wait for this next installment! And more Asher, too!








Touching the Surface by Kimberly Sabatini
Touching the SurfaceThis story seems definitely original with its afterlifesetting and the love triangle. And again, the cover is ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! I'm also curious as to what the painful memories are...and who she may have murdered.









Timekeeper by Alexandra Monir
Timekeeper (Timeless, #2)I absolutely loved Timeless so when I heard that the sequel was coming out this year, I was ecstatic! Witht he ending of Timeless I'm definitely longing for this to be released.After all, IS he the same person?









Lost Prince by Julie Kagawa
The Lost Prince (The Iron Fey: Call of the Forgotten, #1)If you've bee following my blog for a while, you'll know that my absolute favorite series is the Iron Fey by Julie Kagawa. So when I heard that she was planning a spin-off series with Ethan (Oh my, doesn't he look all grown up in that cover) it automatically became one of my "longing for" books!








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Thursday, May 31, 2012

Trilogy Thursday!

Fun or None?

Day four? Already? Well I better polish off all those reviews and giveaways! Anyways, today is Trilogy Thursday where I give you three trilogies and three reasons why I like them. Of course, since I can't find a trilogy where ALL THREE books are out, I'm doing a trilogy where only 1 or 2 books have been released.

Sweet Trilogy by Wendy Higgins
  • This book (book one only has been released) was absolutely breathtaking and beautiful.
  • The writing was wonderful and the senteces flowed into each other; there was never an akward moment.
  • The characters! They fit perfectly in their roles...expecially Kaidan!
Hereafter Series by Tara Hudson
  • The ghost story was original--at least to me, but I havne't read many ghost stories.
  • I loved the character of Amelia, and the ghostly part of this story made a lot of sense unlike others
  • The plot was interesting although I have to admit, most of it was based on the romance of this stor.
Tempest Series by Tracy Deebs
  • I love mermaid stories so much! Might have something to do with the fact that the Little Mermaid was one of my favorite Disney princesses ever!
  • I loved that Tracy Deebs added in selkies. Another one of my favorite creatures, but they aren't used as much as I like.
  • Kona.
Other Participants' Blogs:

Wednesday, May 30, 2012

What? Wednesday

Fun or None?

Day three of the Fun or None? Fun Hop! Today? Three books that shocked me and why! (SPOILER POST!)

  • Hallowed by Cynthia Hand (Already Released)
Hallowed (Unearthly, #2)Her mom died!? What? And she's not with Tucker anymore? I'm heartbroken! I was always rooting for Tucker, so when Clara (stupid girl) broke up with him...to say I was shocked is an understatement. And the fact that her dad was an angel? Just shoot me. Wait, it gets even better. Christian is a 3/4 angel too? So that's why they belong together? Pshhh....
  • Rapture by Lauren Kate (Not Yet Released)
Rapture (Fallen, #4)Absolutely beautiful. Since this isn't released, I won't spoil anything too big...but read this line here (By the way, I don't have the book with me at the moment, so this is what I remmebe.r It's not exactly correct): "...as they fell in love for the first--and last--time." GUESS WHAT THAT MEANS. And the other shocker didn't surprise me much since I guessed it. BUT Luce loved Lucifer? Well. That changes things. And we never did find out who broke Cam's heart...
  • Obsidian by Jennifer L. Armentrout
Obsidian (Lux, #1)What surprised me? Daemon never admitted to liking Kat! Or, at least, not hating her. They never got together! That was basically what shocke dme. And how good it was! But that's besides the point.  Of course, Daemon is still one of my favorite love interests.

Other Participants':

 

Tuesday, May 29, 2012

Top Tuesday

Welcome to day three of the Fun or None? Fun Hop! Today is basically where I'll give you my Top 5 in anything. Topic? Think classic:

Top 5 2012 YA Debuts

1. Sweet Evil by Wendy Higgins
An absolutely amazing debut filled with lust, love, and suspense.

2. Unraveling by Elizabeth Norris
An absolutely amazing sci-fi read!

3. The Selection by Kiera Cass
The dystopian version of The Bachelor!

4. Under the Never Sky by Veronica Rossi
Another dystopia filled with more action than romance. But whose complaining?

5. Of Poseidon by Anna Banks
Mermaids? Romance? Powers? Fighting? Princes? Love it!

Participants:

http://kissedbittenbybooks.blogspot.co.uk/
http://yalitwit.blogspot.com/
http://thebeaucoupreview.blogspot.com/
http://www.danasquare.blogspot.co.uk/
http://donniedarkogirl.blogspot.com

Monday, May 28, 2012

Mash Up Monday




Fun or None?

Welcome to Day two of The Fun or None? Fun Hop! Today is Mash Up Monday where I'll be giving you characters from two different books I'd love to see in a book.
           Hush, Hush (Hush, Hush, #1)                +          Obsidian (Lux, #1)

I'd love to see Nora and Patch from Hush Hush and Daemon and Kat from Obsidian to be in a book? Why? Because, especially if their girls were with them, Patch and Daemon would be at each other's throats. After all, both of these guys absolutely love to irritate others to the point where they want to kill each other. My prediction? These two would either be best friends or deadly enemies. And when i say deadly...well neither are human are they? Kat and Nora I just threw in because those two would definitely be friends if not a little jealous at first. So there's my mash-up! What do you think would happen?

Other Participants':

Sunday, May 27, 2012

Salutation Sunday!

If you didn't know, since exams are this week, there will be no reviews or memes, except for my Author Interview with Shannon Duffy for the blog tour! Expect that soon! So the first day is Salutation Sunday where we introduce ourselves. Or, if you already know me, then give you a little more insight on my life.
I'm Nikki and I started blogging 6-7 months ago! I honestly never anticipated any more than 10 followers, my friends and family. And now about 200? You're kidding! I'm so thankful and can't wait to get to know all of y'all! Here's some info!
  • If you can't tell, I'm from Texas where all I do is burn away in the hot sun.
  • I'm a Pisces and I'm addicted to astrology and legends/myths
  • I love it when people are random and say hilarious things! Maybe because I'm one of them!
  • I type LOL way too much
  • I get embarrassed easily
  • I day dream way too much and somehow maintain A's.
  • I'm Asian, so think of an 85 as a 50 when it comes to grades...
  • I hate stereotypes even though I kind of contradicted myself up there
  • One of my favorite quotes. From a book of course: "Every person makes a difference. And the things we do--do matter...And now I believe in fate, especially the kind we make ourselves" -Warped
  • I'm rereading this and think it's eerily like my Wattpad account info...
  • I write a little on the side, but I don't think I have the patience to continue writing. Blogging is so much better!
Here are the links to other participants' blogs!

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Fun or Not?

Fun or None?


Fun or None? That is the question. This will be a blog hop type thing (I don't feel like calling it a blog hop since that feels too professional--this is purely fun) from May 27-June 2. Basically, since I'm thinking that a lot of other teens will have the same schedule, during the week of exams, me and about (hopefully) 15 other bloggers will post something that will correspond to that day's post. The posts are a secret, so if you're interested, then please e-mail me for more information!

I just came up with the idea because I don't think I can study and review books at the same time and, obviously, final exams are at the time, more important than bloging. I'm sorry! I do love all my followers, but I have parents breathing down my back here! Again, if you're interested, please email me (piscesgirl1688@gmail.com)! Happy Readings!
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