Merry Christmas!

Hi my fellow book lovers! I hope you're having a wonderful Christmas, surrounded by your loved ones!
I wish your happiness will be plenty and that all your wishes may come true ( and that you receive lots of books this year, or book buying gift cards ).


I will try to be nice this Christmas and take lots of pictures so I can make a post about Portuguese Christmas traditions if you would like that. If you don't I think I'll do it the same, since other people might appreciate it!

Much love, Ana

Series Review: Angelbound Origins Series



Author: Christina Bauer
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Publisher: Ink Monster LLC
Publication Date: July 15th 2015
Source: ebook (given by Netgalley)
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ANGELBOUND (Book 1) - Myla Lewis is a girl who loves two things: kicking ass and kicking ass. She’s not your every day quasi-demon, part-demon and part-human, girl. Myla lives for the days she gets to fight in Purgatory’s Arena. That is, until she meets Prince Lincoln, a super-sexy half-human and half-angel demon hunter. But what’s a quasi-demon girl to do when she falls for a royal demon killer? With a love with fighting for, Myla’s about to shake up the after-realms.

Review: Lick (Stage Dive #1) by Kylie Scott



Author: Kylie Scott
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Publisher:  St. Martin's Griffin
Publication Date: May 6th 2014
Source: ebook (purchased)
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Waking up in Vegas was never meant to be like this.
Evelyn Thomas's plans for celebrating her twenty-first birthday in Las Vegas were big. Huge. But she sure never meant to wake up on the bathroom floor with a hangover to rival the black plague, a very attractive half-naked tattooed man in her room, and a diamond on her finger large enough to scare King Kong. Now if she could just remember how it all happened.
In Kylie Scott's Lick, one thing is certain: being married to one of the hottest rock stars on the planet is sure to be a wild ride.

Review: Allegiance (Betrothed #2) by Wanda Wiltshire



Author: Wanda Wiltshire
Publisher: Pantera Press
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Publication Date: July 1st 2014
Source: ebook (purchased)
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Having returned home, Marla seems to quickly forget her Faery Prince, Leif... And strangely, she starts seeing her best friend Jack in a different way...
Tensions mount within this doomed love triangle after Leif, unwilling to part with his betrothed, strikes a deal with his father, the fiery King Telophy, to travel to Earth to win Marla back.
Meanwhile in the enchanting land of Faera, more and more of King Telophy’s subjects are vanishing – victims of a shadowy presence.
Leif flies back to to Faera, with Marla and Jack to help vanquish this deadly threat.
Shifting shadows, bonds of blood, and with their lives in danger … Marla is conflicted, relying on both Leif and Jack for support.
But who will she choose?
And can the three save Faera in time? - Goodreads

Review:
Having returned home, it seems that Marla has forgot all about her Faery Prince Leif, having started to date her best friend Jack... which she wasn't expecting.
A love triangle takes shape between Leif, Marla and Jack and things start to get rough, since Leif doesn't want to let Marla go and even dares to defy his father, King Telophy, in order to win back Marla.
Meanwhile, in Faera, more and more faeries seem to be the victims of a dark presence, adding to the tension that the royal family already lives. When Leif hears this he flies back to Faera, with Marla and Jack, hoping they can help to annihilate the threat.
While living this dangerous adventure, Marla feels conflicted between her feelings for both guys and starts to lean on both of them for support. Is that fair? She has to choose, but who will she choose?
Can they save Faera in time?
This is an exciting continuation to an already amazing story. I never thought I would like love triangles but this one was well placed and excellently handled!
Magical worlds and magical characthers are a must and this book has them, besides that the writing is beautiful and engaging. I have to admit that I was a little afraid that the story was a little cliché but it wasn't and that scored many points for me!
Through this book we dive deeper into the love story if Marla and Leif and what's been happening between them and their families and finally get a good glimpse at Faera!!!
This is an excellent book for fantasy lovers and, even if you aren't you should give them a chance because you're not going to regret it!

Review: Angels of Moirai (Angels of Moirai #1) by Nicole Salmond

24573794Author: Nicole Salmond
Publisher: Victory Editing
Publication Date: November 27, 2015
Source: ebook (given by Netgalley)
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Since man first walked the earth, the Angels of Moirai have watched over them. Born human, they are taught never to feel, never to become attached, and never to become emotionally compromised.
Eighteen-year-old Lila Kingston is haunted by dreams of a mysterious angel. Suddenly the dramas of her broken family and the snobby rich kids at her school fail in comparison to the challenges she must face.
Hailing from the Angels of Moirai, James Taylor has been entrusted with the fate of lives from around the world for over a thousand years. His sole purpose is to ensure every mortal follows their designated path, but when Lila puts that very purpose at risk, he must make a choice—a choice that ultimately leads to the devastating consequences of a love never meant to exist.
The choice was never easy. Those kind of choices never are…
Review:
*The publisher provided this book in exchange for an honest review through NetGalley.*
Eighteen-year-old Lila has been rejected by her parents and is currently dreaming about a  mysterious angel. She is shocked when she arrives to school one day and sees that angel standing in the parking lot.
James Taylor is an Angel of Moirar, he has been taught never to feel and only obey the Creator's ordeers, while assuring the fate of lives from around the world during over a thousand years. His only purpose is to assure that mortals follow their destiny. What he wasn't counting on was to fall in love with Lila, a mortal.
What will they do when their love wasn't supposed to happen?
This book has some problems in the begginning, despite the fact that the story has an enormous potencial it feels like it advances too quickly and there are some connective scenes missing. I love stories about love at first sight but this happenned way too quickly!
I'm not saying that the characthers are not interesting, because they are. Lila's familiar dynamic is all but normal and her mind is quite interesting, as it is discovering who James is and his story. I loved them and all the side characthers that make this story so beautiful.
The writing was ok, it had some repetitions where they weren't necessary but it wasn't anything very bad. The descriptions and the ambiance where very interesting and captivating.
I have to congratulate the author on her ability to mix several beliefs and create the Angels of Moirai!
Taking everything into account this book was good and the story too even though it had it's flaws so I'm planning on giving the next book a chance, I hope it will be better and I'm very curious to see what comes next for these two lovers.
This  is a good book to all YA fans who like books about angels and love! Give it a try because the story is very good and interesting!

Redbubble Items that Every Book Nerd Wants

Hi guys! So, since we've entered the Holiday Season I compiled a list of things from Redbubble, that I think every book nerd will want and desire. I hope it inspires you with those presents to that book loving friend of yours that already has everything or even to buy yourself a really deserved gift. Go out of the box this year! (click the pictures to go to the purchase page)

1. "I am too emotionally attached to fictional characthers" T-Shirt
Besides being an universal truth for all the book lovers, this shirt has a cute design that goes with everything and can even shows your passion with a beautiful design!

2. "I only date villains" T-Shirt
You can never have too many black bookish shirts! 

3. Percy Jackson Themed T-Shirt
You're never too old to read Percy Jackson, so you're never too old to wear an amazing gold on white Camp Half-Blood t-shirt. What's not to like?

4. "Sorry I only date shadowhunters" Tote Bag
Everybody wants to date a Shadowhunter! Why wouldn't you show your love in your handy tote bag? You can carry books in thos you know?
With the TV series coming next year you have all the reasons you need to get one of these.

5. "I like fictional characthers more than I like real people" Mug
This is a good mug to drink tea from when you're reading your book!

6. "Black for hunting in the night" Pillow
Decorate your room and show your love for "shadowhunting", all in one pillow!

7. "Some people have lives some people have books" Pillow
This basically describes my life as a book lover! Like someone once said: a reader lives a thousand lives!

8. "Gryffindor Quidditch Captain" Pillow
All of your childhood (a.k.a current) dreams of being recognized as the Quidditch Captain are coming true! For those who don't like Gryffindor, I'm certain that there are equal pillows for the other houses.

9. "I solemnly swear that I am up to no good" Pouch
A handy pouch so you can store your stuff "bookish style"!

10. Celaena Sardothien Pouch
Who doesn't like a badass assassin on their pouch?! Be fearless with Celaena!

*Disclaimer: I'm not being paid or endorsed to show these products. All the things present in this post are my honest opinion.*

Review: Dark Rising (The Archangel Prophecies #2) by Monica McGurk


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Author:  Monica McGurk
Publisher:River Grove Books
Publication Date: June 30th 2015
Source: ebook (given by Netgalley)
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Can One Person Upend a Prophecy as Old as Time?
Hope Carmichael is on the run. The only question is, from whom?
The mark on her neck has branded her as part of an ancient prophecy, the Bearer of the Key. But the Fallen Angels have misunderstood and think Hope is their long-awaited way to regain Heaven by force. Now Hope is chasing down the artifact that could open Heaven’s Gates, while seeking to destroy it before the Fallen catch up with her. Will the Triad crime ring track Hope and exact their punishment before she gets the chance? Is the ragtag band of angels surrounding her now there to protect her, or imprison her? And will Michael, the Archangel sworn to defend Heaven at all costs, be forced to deny his love for Hope and take her life, instead, so that the artifact won’t fall into enemy hands?

Review: Crystallum (Primordial Principles #1) by Laney McMann



Author: Laney McMann
Publisher: Booktrope Publishing
Publication Date: November 30th, 2015
Source: ebook (given by Netgalley)
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Kadence Sparrow wasn't born a devil's child—she was turned into one. Now, she's hiding from the truth, and running for her life.
For years, Kade's true nature has lurked behind an illusion, so when her dad gets another job transfer, she knows the drill: no close friends, no boyfriends, and most importantly: don't expose what she is. Ever. Keeping secrets is easy. Lies are second nature. So is the loneliness—and the fear, but when the Shadows attack, and Kade meets Cole Spires, she could expose everything she's trying to hide.
As one of the Celestial Children, Cole lives by an oath: defend the Ward, protect the Primordial race, guard the gateways, and stick to his own. Everything else is a distraction, and besides, he’s lost enough. Cole's job is clear, and no one his age does it better. So, when he meets Kade in a club downtown, he assumes she just wants his attention. Most girls do, but Cole soon realizes ... Kade isn't like most girls.
The children of heaven and hell are living among us, fighting an age-old war. And falling for someone from the opposition is not an option. But a chance encounter between Kade and Cole will blur the rules, as Kade's journey to keep her truth hidden catapults them together and into a web of lies, forcing her to not only face the demon inside her, but to answer the hardest question of all.
Which is thicker—blood or water?

Book Blitz | Excerpt | Playlist | Giveaway | Teaser: Crystallum (Primordial Principles #1) by Laney McMann


Title: Crystallum (Primordial Principles #1)
Author: Laney McMann
27705018Published by: Booktrope Publishing
Publication date: October 25th 2015
Genres: Urban Fantasy, Young Adult

Synopsis:
Kadence Sparrow wasn’t born a devil’s child—she was turned into one. Now, she’s hiding from the truth, and running for her life.
For years, Kade’s true nature has lurked behind an illusion, so when her dad gets another job transfer, she knows the drill: no close friends, no boyfriends, and most importantly: don’t expose what she is. Ever. Keeping secrets is easy. Lies are second nature. So is the loneliness—and the fear, but when the Shadows attack, and Kade meets Cole Spires, she could expose everything she’s trying to hide.
As one of the Celestial Children, Cole lives by an oath: defend the Ward, protect the Primordial race, guard the gateways, and stick to his own. Everything else is a distraction, and besides, he’s lost enough. Cole’s job is clear, and no one his age does it better. So, when he meets Kade in a club downtown, he assumes she just wants his attention. Most girls do, but Cole soon realizes … Kade isn’t like most girls.
The children of heaven and hell are living among us, fighting an age-old war. And falling for someone from the opposition is not an option. But a chance encounter between Kade and Cole will blur the rules, as Kade’s journey to keep her truth hidden catapults them together and into a web of lies, forcing her to not only face the demon inside her, but to answer the hardest question of all.
Which is thicker—blood or water?

The Author:

Laney McMann is the author of The Fire Born Novels (TIED, TORN, & TRUE) and The Primordial Principles series (CRYSTALLUM, book #1 ~ Fall 2015).
She is the product of very creative parents and the most imaginative grandmother ever. With an untapped passion for the supernatural and all things magical, her voracious appetite for reading fantasy started really young ~ and so did her love of words. 
She writes young adult dark urban fantasy novels mixed with a spike of romance, a hint of history, a dash of mythology, and lots of paranormal. 
On the non-writing side of life, Laney is a former classical dancer, music snob, chef, and a right-brained thinker to a fault. When she's not dreaming up new dead ends to torture herself with, she spends her time running. 
Laney is published by J. Taylor Publishing and Booktrope Publishing

Excerpt:

PLUMB STOOD in the driveway, hands on her hips, a piece of bright yellow paper in her hand. Cole groaned, exhausted, as he made his way toward her. The only light was a dim one above the door on the Brotherhood's front porch. 
Plumb waved the paper in the air. "It's four fifteen in the morning, and I'm afraid to even venture why I received a notice for you to appear in front of the Warden later today. And Danny has nothing to say, which could only mean one thing—" Plumb looked him up and down. "With the condition you're in, I'm not sure I want to know where you've been." 
"You probably don't." Cole held his hand out for the summons. 
Plumb handed the paper over, scowling, and Cole slipped it, unopened, into his pocket. 
"Are you going to tell me where you've been?" 
"Thought you didn't want to know." He walked toward the porch. There was a time, when Cole was much younger, that he never would have spoken so bluntly to his Lead, but those days, buried by all of his new responsibilities within the Ward, had faded. They were close to equals now, even though Plumb was about fifteen years older. 
“Cole." 
"I'm tired as hell. I've been up all night." He turned to face her. "Okay? I need to get some sleep." 
"What were you doing in the middle of the night that the Principals couldn't handle?" 
"A girl." 
"Excuse me?”
"No...I, no, I wasn't doing a girl. She just...never mind." He headed for the door, flustered. The last thing he needed to do was think about Kadence like that. His brain already went into some kind of jumble every time her name was mentioned, and it was bad enough that she'd had her hands all over him. 
“You were with Tiffany? Until four in the morning?" Plumb sounded like a disapproving mother. "Cole, I understand you're seventeen, and boys—" 
"I was with Kadence." He wished she would shut up. 

Playlist: (Click Here to See on Spotify)
  • Phantogram ~ Black Out Days
  • Sleigh Bells ~ Bitter Rivals
  • Parade Of Lights ~ We’re The Kids
  • Until The Ribbon Breaks ~ One Way Or Another
  • Scars On 45 ~ Crazy For You
  • The Moth & The Flame ~ Young & Unafraid
  • Until The Ribbon Breaks ~ A Taste Of Silver
  • Dashboard Confessional ~ Stolen
  • Snow Patrol ~ Chasing Cars
  • SafetySuit ~ Life Left To Go
  • Bruce Springsteen ~ I’m On Fire
  • AWOLNATION ~ Run 
  • Dave Matthews Band ~ Crash Into Me
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/1265393110/playlist/6b90NFerxkzdKsaFFMul1B

Giveaway: (INTL)
2 paperback copies of Crystallum
5 eBook copies of Crystallum
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