August 22, 2017

Release Day Excerpt: Allerleirauh

Allerleirauh by Chantal Gadoury

Allerleirauh Full Cover

Grab it: Amazon | Goodreads

Genre: Young Adult Fantasy /
Fairytale Adaption / Historical
Romance   

Published by Parliament
House Press © 2017

Once Upon a Time…  

In the kingdom of Tranen, a king makes a promise to his dying wife that he'll only remarry a woman who possesses her golden hair. In time, the king's eyes are turned by his daughter. Realizing her father’s intentions, Princess Aurelia tries to trick him by requesting impossible gifts: dresses created by the sun, moon and stars, and a coat made of a thousand furs. But when he is successful, Aurelia sacrifices her privileged life and flees her kingdom, disguised by the cloak and a new name, Allerleirauh. 

She enters the safe haven of Saarland der Licht, where the handsome and gentle Prince Klaus takes her under his care. Hoping not to be discovered by her father’s courtiers, Allerleirauh tries to remain hidden under her new identity when she finds unexpected love with Prince Klaus, even though his arranged marriage to the princess of a neighboring kingdom approaches. Risking everything, Allerleirauh must face her troubled past and her fears of the future along her journey to self-acceptance in this triumphant retelling of the classic Grimm Fairy Tale.

August 21, 2017

Review: Divergent

Divergent (Divergent, book 1) by Veronica Roth

Divergent  (Divergent #1) by Veronica RothGenre: Young Adult Dystopian
Edition Reviewed: Ebook
Amazon: Paperback | Kindle
Goodreads: Divergent (1)

Paperback features over fifty pages of bonus materials, including a sneak peek of Insurgent, an author Q&A, a discussion guide, a Divergent playlist, faction manifestos, and more!

In Beatrice Prior's dystopian Chicago world, society is divided into five factions, each dedicated to the cultivation of a particular virtue—Candor (the honest), Abnegation (the selfless), Dauntless (the brave), Amity (the peaceful), and Erudite (the intelligent). On an appointed day of every year, all sixteen-year-olds must select the faction to which they will devote the rest of their lives. For Beatrice, the decision is between staying with her family and being who she really is—she can't have both. So she makes a choice that surprises everyone, including herself.

During the highly competitive initiation that follows, Beatrice renames herself Tris and struggles alongside her fellow initiates to live out the choice they have made. Together they must undergo extreme physical tests of endurance and intense psychological simulations, some with devastating consequences. As

July 19, 2017

Wednesday Wishes + Cover Coveting

Okay I've been enjoying watching Still Star-Crossed. It's been so hard to know when it airs that I've just been catching it on Roku when an episode hits. So now I've found out that they've dumped it and at least—thankfully—they will have a full season 1. However, didn't it ever occur that maybe because they made it so hard to know when it was airing that people had a hard time watching? Sighs. Feels like any of the summer shows they try are dumped before episode 3.

Moving on to books. I decided to use my WW header because I haven't used it in ages! However, the cover has been dropped.

Oh, and the book? It's a merging of AWESOME SAUCE authors. Gaze upon it.

July 18, 2017

Review: The Black Lily

The Black Lily (Vampire Blood, book 1) by Juliette Cross

The Black Lily  (Vampire Blood #1)Genre: Paranormal Romance
Edition Reviewed: Ebook
Amazon: Paperback | Kindle
Goodreads: The Black Lily (1)

 

Cinderella like you’ve never seen before…

With the threat of the vampire monarchy becoming stronger every day, the Black Lily must take drastic measures. As the leader of the underground resistance, Arabelle concocts the perfect idea to gain the attention of the Glass Tower. Her plan? Attend the vampire prince’s blood ball and kill him. Fortunately for Prince Marius, her assassination goes awry, and Arabelle flees, leaving behind only her dagger.

Marius is desperate to find the woman whose kiss turned into attempted murder, hunting for the mysterious assassin he can’t push out of his mind. But what he uncovers could change the course of his life forever…

July 17, 2017

Nasty Romance Covers

So I don't think these are the worst romance covers I've ever scene, let alone the most WTF. I got a kick out of them though!

That butt one was super odd. I love what comes through the Ms Mojo channel every now and then.

July 13, 2017

Review: Shadow Run

Shadow Run (Kaitan Chronicles, book 1) by AdriAnne Strickland, Michael Miller

Shadow RunGenre: Young Adult Sci-Fi 
Edition Reviewed: Ebooik
Amazon: Paperback | Kindle
Goodreads: Shadow Run (1)

 

Nev has just joined the crew of the starship Kaitan Heritage as the cargo loader. His captain, Qole, is the youngest-ever person to command her own ship, but she brooks no argument from her crew of orphans, fugitives, and con men. Nev can't resist her, even if her ship is an antique.

As for Nev, he's a prince, in hiding on the ship. He believes Qole holds the key to changing galactic civilization, and when her cooperation proves difficult to obtain, Nev resolves to get her to his home planet by any means necessary.

But before they know it, a rival royal family is after Qole too, and they're more interested in stealing her abilities than in keeping her alive.

Nev's mission to manipulate Qole becomes one to save her, and to survive, she'll have to trust her would-be kidnapper. He may be royalty, but Qole is discovering a deep reservoir of power--and stars have mercy on whoever tries to hurt her ship or her crew.

Cover Coveting (10)

 
Cover art is found from Goodreads, Wicked Scribes, ATUF, social networks, and other sources.
***All cover art may not be final.***

Still doing my big catch-up so you may find some not so fresh covers in here.

July 12, 2017

Cover Coveting(10)

 
Cover art is found from Goodreads, Wicked Scribes, ATUF, social networks, and other sources.
***All cover art may not be final.***

I’m skipping my Wednesday Wishes post so that I can catch up on CC. Because some of these books are out or creeping closer. But like I said I'm not letting Windows 10 or Open Office mess this up for me. (Really starting to think I need to move to Ubuntu.)

July 11, 2017

Review: Geekerella

Geekerella by Ashley Poston

Geekerella by Ashley PostonGenre: Young Adult Contemporary
Edition Reviewed: Ebook
Amazon: Paperback | Kindle
Goodreads: Geekerella

  Anything can happen once upon a con…

When geek girl Elle Wittimer sees a cosplay contest sponsored by the producers of Starfield, she has to enter. First prize is an invitation to the ExcelsiCon Cosplay Ball and a meet-and-greet with the actor slated to play Federation Prince Carmindor in the reboot. Elle’s been scraping together tips from her gig at the Magic Pumpkin food truck behind her stepmother’s back, and winning this contest could be her ticket out once and for all—not to mention a fangirl’s dream come true.

Teen actor Darien Freeman is less than thrilled about this year’s ExcelsiCon. He used to live for conventions, but now they’re nothing but jaw-aching photo sessions and awkward meet-and-greets. Playing Federation Prince Carmindor is all he’s ever wanted, but the diehard Starfield fandom has already dismissed him as just another heartthrob. As ExcelsiCon draws near, closet nerd Darien feels more and more like a fake—until he meets a girl who shows him otherwise.

July 10, 2017

Cover Coveting (10)

 
Cover art is found from Goodreads, Wicked Scribes, ATUF, social networks, and other sources.
***All cover art may not be final.***

Some of these covers are for books that have already released, but I don't care! It's been such a struggle between Open Live Writer and Windows 10 that I am determined to get these posted!! Darn it!

Anywho here we go!


Berserker by Emmy Laybourne

Previous book(s) in series:

Goodreads | Amazon


Berserker  (Berserker #1)

Series: Berserker, book 1

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Genre: Young Adult Historical Fantasy

Shera’s thoughts:
       

I love this cover! It's blood and beauty in one!

Between the Blade and the Heart by Amanda Hocking

Previous book(s) in series:

Goodreads | Amazon


Between the Blade and the Heart (Valkyrie #1) by Amanda Hocking

Series: Valkyrie, book 1

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Genre: Young Adult Fantasy

Shera’s thoughts:
     

Covers that use weapons incorporated in the title are a favorite of mine!

Actually I really love the cover, but it doesn't shout Valkyrie.

Dreamer by L.E. DeLano

Previous book(s) in series:

Goodreads | Amazon


Dreamer (Traveler #2) by L. E. DeLano

Series: Traveler, book 2

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Genre: Young Adult Time Travel

Shera’s thoughts:
       

This kind of makes me think of Treasure Planet.

So that's a plus! I love that the type is circling around the portal.

Girls Made of Snow and Glass by Melissa Bashardoust

Previous book(s) in series:

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Girls Made of Snow and Glass

Series: N/A 

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Genre: Young Adult Fantasy

Shera’s thoughts:
       

Upside down icicles? Okay.

The title is kind of hard to see on it. I feel "meh" about the whole cover.

Gods and Ends by Devon Monk

Previous book(s) in series:

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Gods and Ends  (Ordinary Magic #3)

Series: Ordinary Magic, book 3

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Genre: Urban Fantasy

Shera’s thoughts:
       

Fits the series well, still tacky. However, I like the lighthouse with the background.

Heart on Fire by Amanda Bouchet

Previous book(s) in series:

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Heart on Fire  (Kingmaker Chronicles #3)

Series: Kingmaker Chronicles, book 3

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Genre: Romantic Fantasy

Shera’s thoughts:
       

Not sure what it quite is, but this one feels tackier than the other ones.

Fits the series well. (Maybe it's the background?)

Heroine Worship by Sarah Kuhn

Previous book(s) in series:

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Heroine Worship  (Heroine Complex #2)

Series: Heroine Complex, book 2

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Genre: Superhero  

Shera’s thoughts:
       

Feels like another fun comic book cover! Love it! The woman are in the same dress style but one white and one black. Talk about heroes and villains.

Really love the title and the pink flame/goop.

Hide From Me by Mary Lindsey

Previous book(s) in series:

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Hide from Me

Series: N/A 

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Genre: Young Adult Fantasy

Shera’s thoughts:
       

Love how the "HIDE" is hidden behind the cover girl. The font is really fun and I like the attempt of the girl being blended into the forest.

At least even with a average cover trying is good.

Highland Dragon Rebel by Isabel Cooper

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Highland Dragon Rebel

Series: Dawn of the Highland Warrior, book 2

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Genre: Paranormal Romance

Shera’s thoughts:
       

She looks badass, I approve.

Ice Wolves by Amie Kaufman

Previous book(s) in series:

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Ice Wolves (Elementals #1) by Amie Kaufman

Series: Elementals, book 1

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Genre: Young Adult Fantasy

Shera’s thoughts:
       

I like it, but find the artwork to be very tacky. The font on the title is really cool.

July 7, 2017

Review: The Alchemists of Loom

The Alchemists of Loom (Loom Saga, book 1) by Elise Kova

GThe Alchemists of Loom  (Loom Saga #1)enre: Steampunk
Edition Reviewed: Ebook
Amazon: Paperback | Kindle
Goodreads: The Alchemists of Loom (1)

Her vengeance. His vision.

Ari lost everything she once loved when the Five Guilds’ resistance fell to the Dragon King. Now, she uses her unparalleled gift for clockwork machinery in tandem with notoriously unscrupulous morals to contribute to a thriving underground organ market. There isn’t a place on Loom that is secure from the engineer turned thief, and her magical talents are sold to the highest bidder as long as the job defies their Dragon oppressors.

Cvareh would do anything to see his sister usurp the Dragon King and sit on the throne. His family’s house has endured the shame of being the lowest rung in the Dragons’ society for far too long. The Alchemist Guild, down on Loom, may just hold the key to putting his kin in power, if Cvareh can get to them before the Dragon King’s assassins.

When Ari stumbles upon a wounded Cvareh, she sees an opportunity to slaughter an enemy and make a profit off his corpse. But the Dragon sees an opportunity to navigate Loom with the best person to get him where he wants to go.

He offers her the one thing Ari can’t refuse: A wish of her greatest desire, if she brings him to the Alchemists of Loom.


Review:

After the Air Awakens series I honestly thought I would never pick up another Lisa Kova book again. (No really check out my review of Fire Falling.) Thankfully Alchemists of Loom wasn't just a pretty cover with a fun idea. It turned into an awesome story with amazing characters! Yeah!

The POV changes between leads Arianna, Cvareh, Florence, and some other cast members. Most importantly Leona who was a pretty awesome Mistress of Evil. He-he. I love a good Mistress of Evil. Because if or when they get what they deserve you kind of feel bad that you don't want them to go, but then you're just as blood thirsty for them to day. Talk about mixed up feelings! Good evil villains are like that.

I will admit that the characters took a bit to grow on me. Arianna felt more like non-stop grumpiness than a character to care about. However, once the characters do develop it's a true treat. Not to mention that the clear love connections about to happen aren't rushed and are given due course to start to build. After all this is a series, no point in rushing the emotions. (Though I do have second book phobia with Kova. Please don't burn me woman!)

I also truly loved the world and the plot. It's so unique and complex. It also really brings something fresh to steampunk. I won't lie, I haven't read that much steampunk so take it with a grain of salt. It is all unique though and I like the idea of twisting the names of things we are familiar with and making them new. Dragons, Chimera, and Alchemists. Okay, so alchemists are kind of what we think they should be.

The wit and ingenuity of the characters was a treat. Not to mention when they interacted with one another. Good and evil isn't so cut and dry here. Some of the good guys are even essentially at times villains. I like that the world is so brutal and rough. If you do notice how long it took me to read this book it's nothing against it, I really wanted to read it! (Health issues prevented me from doing so.) I did pick up a number of grammar errors, but all minor and really this book is very professional. The only warnings I'd truly flag it for is having a cliffhanger, not too bad of one. Also, there is a guide at the back for pronouncing names and such. It's there! Yeah! Wish I'd had found it, but I was Ereading it. I'm so happy how soon the next book is coming out!!!

Content Warning: Some homosexual themes, nothing explicit. Some “racial” slurs and such between the species of the world. Graphic violence and foul language. Basically a good time. ^_-

  
4/5 - A true obsession! (Yes, I did just rate a Kova book that high!)


Previous book(s) in series:
Reviewed on BW: Amazon: Goodreads:
The Alchemists of Loom (1)
The Dragons of Nova (2)
The Rebels of Gold (3)       

The Alchemists of Loom (1)
The Dragons of Nova (2)
The Rebels of Gold (3) 
The Alchemists of Loom (1)
The Dragons of Nova (2)
The Rebels of Gold (3) 

July 5, 2017

Cover Coveting(5)

 
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***All cover art may not be final.***

Hope everyone enjoyed a wonderful Independence Day weekend, and if you were lucky it was a super long one! (That's for all my USA readers, everyone else I still hope it was awesome.

So after I posted my last CC the "cloud" I saved the covers I hunted for cleared out. Windows updated and ruined my cloud somehow. You know this happened last year too. Well suddenly they reappeared! (After I started deleting other folders that were "empty" of course.)

So they're probably old news, but I'm still doing them.


Aliens Abroad by Gini Koch

Previous book(s) in series:

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Aliens Abroad

Series: Katherine "Kitty" Katt, book 16 

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Genre: Science Fiction

Shera’s thoughts:
       
It suddenly clicked! she's standing in front of a space poster for a movie or something! How satire! Ha-ha!

Though it's still cool, it doesn't feel as lively as the other ones with all the crazy stuff they usual have.

Still very cool.

Bannerless by Carrie Vaughn

Previous book(s) in series:

Goodreads | Amazon


bannerless

Series: Bannerless Saga, book 1
         
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Genre: Science Fiction          
         
Shera’s thoughts:           
         
At first I really didn't like it, but the more I star at it I do. I like how the overexposure affect on this feels like fire or something.

The white specs add a nice touch, especially with the text.

Cross Breed by Lora Leigh

Previous book(s) in series:

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Cross Breed Series: Breeds, book 33
         
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Genre: Paranormal Romance           
         
Shera’s thoughts:

Normally I try not to post covers for these long running PNR series anymore. However, I really like it

Dragon Blood by Eileen Wilks

Previous book(s) in series:

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Dragon Blood (World of the Lupi #14) by Eileen Wilks

Series: World of the Lupi, book 14
         
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Genre: Urban Fantasy           
         
Shera’s thoughts:           
         
This series truly has a streak of fabulous covers. Love her magical powers and the glow coming off of her. It's brilliant.

Though part of me was hoping for mythical looking dragon on the cover.

Also, skewed font! This is in for covers.

Gunslinger Girl by Lyndsay Ely

Previous book(s) in series:

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Gunslinger Girl Series: N/A 

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Genre: N/A

Shera’s thoughts:
       
I love everything about this cover and the concept. The effect for the background is lovely and I love how the "Girl" looks! What a awesome look. This is how side face is done, especially if you don't really want to have a face for the character on, but still technically do.

Sorry, looks like my cloud froze some of (A FREAKING LOT!) of my other covers. At this point I should just toss it out the window, however I'm now more determined to make these covers FINALLY get posted. Darn it!

June 2, 2017

Review: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (Harry Potter, book 1) by J.K. Rowling

harry potter and the sorcers stoneGenre: Independent Reader
(or my very first URBAN FANTASY)
Edition Reviewed: Paperback
Amazon: Paperback | Kindle
Goodreads: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (1)

  Harry Potter's life is miserable. His parents are dead and he's stuck with his heartless relatives, who force him to live in a tiny closet under the stairs. But his fortune changes when he receives a letter that tells him the truth about himself: he's a wizard. A mysterious visitor rescues him from his relatives and takes him to his new home, Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

After a lifetime of bottling up his magical powers, Harry finally feels like a normal kid. But even within the Wizarding community, he is special. He is the boy who lived: the only person to have ever survived a killing curse inflicted by the evil Lord Voldemort, who launched a brutal takeover of the Wizarding world, only to vanish after failing to kill Harry.

Though Harry's first year at Hogwarts is the best of his life, not everything is perfect. There is a dangerous secret object hidden within the castle walls, and Harry believes it's his responsibility to prevent it from falling into evil hands. But doing so will bring him into contact with forces more terrifying than he ever could have imagined.

Full of sympathetic characters, wildly imaginative situations, and countless exciting details, the first installment in the series assembles an unforgettable magical world and sets the stage for many high-stakes adventures to come.


Review:

There are no words to describe how much this book means to me. No review that could ever do it justice. So I'll attempt something.

My story with Harry Potter begins in the 3rd grade. Our little school library (and basically any library in my home town) really never got anything new. Until Harry Potter. The only reason I read was because AR Reading (AKA Accelerated Reading, er, reading) I didn't like any of the books and they had me on super low. The teachers I had before deemed that I could not read hardly at all. Barely passing reading homework, but acing my reading tests. The reality was that before the teachers had started to "teach me how to read", I already could. Between my mom reading to me, teaching programs on the computer, Sesame Street, and Between the Lions I was pretty advance long passed the silly children's books I refused to read. Though I was a slow reader. I still am compared to some of the other power readers out there, but it's something I've always loved because I feel like I commit the book to memory better.

So I wasn't that into reading after school got done with me, but when Harry Potter hit the library students went insane. There was to be a school wide drawing that would determine who got to check out the book first and then from there who would follow. When I went to put my name in the drawing bowl my teacher actually scoffed at me and told me I wouldn't be able to read it. So of course I put my name in. To my surprise I was the first person drawn out of that bowl. It was the first time I had ever won anything. It was also one of the first times I ever enjoyed a book that was “for school”. Yes it took me a month to devour it. Mainly because it didn't occur to me until halfway through that I could take my AR books home and actually enjoy them.

Upon finishing that first Harry Potter book I knew that I was truly a reader. My mom so astonished that she even bought me the other available books at the time. I was a reader! Sadly the library still had limited books I wanted to read and R.L. Stine didn't test for a lot of points. It wasn't until my 5th Grade teacher saw me reading a huge paperback for “fun reading” that it was realized that I was a damn good reader. That's another story.

I've reread and reread this book many times. Before this latest reread I hadn't picked it up since 2007. Part of it is because I soon became a member of the “real world” and it broke my heart that I would never get my letter via owl ever. Another part is because the final book came out in 2007 and the epic journey that had shaped my youth ended.

What prompted me to pick up Harry Potter is that I find myself at a crossroads in life again. A huge struggle and I knew the one book that could help me would be it. The book was even easier to read then ever. I knew my old self would have binged it in a few hours, but with my current struggle that wasn't an option. That's okay. It allowed me to savor the amazing content of this book.

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone is a simple setup book and an introduction to the world. Maybe nothing ground breaking happens, but the world of Harry is so unique it is that ground breaking. No one can deny Rowling's unique voice and power over words.

I've watched the movies since and I find it fun seeing which lines were jazzed up or down. Which ones were taken away from characters and given to others. I do truly wish Peeves could have been in the movie and I understand why not. Though really it's a shame because of a certain scene with Professor McGonagall many books later.

I did find myself quite surprised by how little Dumbledore actually is in this. Besides a few odd speeches and appearances he doesn't come in until the end of the book to make his very famous words that I still live by. So I can only assume my undying love for the crazy old coon comes in the later books.

It surprised me how insufferable Hermione was until the troll incident. “But from that moment on, Hermione Granger became their friend. There are some things you can’t share without ending up liking each other, and knocking out a twelve-foot mountain troll is one of them.”

What truly surprised me was how much this time around I loved Neville Longbottom. I'd like to say it's not because I know how he turns out. Instead that I've experienced enough of the world to appreciate the klutz in this book who in many ways is truly as brave as Ron, Hermione, and Harry. He's relatable as a kid trying to find his way in life despite his many great fears. Not to mention that even though he lives with his wizarding family he clearly has just as horrible a home life as Harry.

I can also see how Harry's bond with Fred and George begins. For such a “simple” book and intro to the world there's a lot of foreshadowing and clues that I never picked up on before. Even during my great reread in 2007 for the final book.

So that's my story and review for my great love Harry Potter. I can understand why people may feel disenchanted by this first book. (Though I still think they be fools.) It seems so straightforward and basic. (Though I have a feeling they either heard about the world or watched the movies before appreciating this first book.) My love for Harry Potter has no bounds. It also says something that I used it as my first book reintroducing me back into the world of reading again. As one of my favorite actors (who I deeply miss) states of the books:

“When I'm 80 years old and sitting in my rocking chair, I'll be reading Harry Potter. And my family will say to me, “After all this time?” And I will say, “Always.” – Alan Rickman (AKA Professor Snape)

Content Warning: Huh, I don't think this hits any buttons, my child abuse/cruelty from aunts and uncles. (Not just Harry's.)

 
5/5 - Forget obsession this book consumed me. 


Previous book(s) in series:
Reviewed on BW: Amazon: Goodreads:

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (1)

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2)

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (3)

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (4)

Harry Potter and the Order of Phoenix (5)

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (6)

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (7)

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (1)

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2)

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (3)

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (4)

Harry Potter and the Order of Phoenix (5)

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (6)

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (7)

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (1)

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2)

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (3)

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (4)

Harry Potter and the Order of Phoenix (5)

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (6)

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (7)

May 31, 2017

Cover Coveting (10)

 
Cover art is found from Goodreads, Wicked Scribes, ATUF, social networks, and other sources.
***All cover art may not be final.***

As promised my first official post back is all about the lovely covers!

So normally when TV season ends and summer TV starts up we go movie mode. (And I try and catch up/get my hands on the cable shows I miss.) However, I'm actually looking forward to Still Star-Crossed. Shonda's shows can be hit or miss for me, but normally a hit. (Though they sometimes fizzle out the longer they run.)

I'm not post dating this post too far a head, so I'll actually get to watch it tonight (AKA Monday night). I'm looking forward to the dramatic after affects of the lovebirds' suicides, especially with this new lore.


A Dragon of a Different Color by Rachel Aaron

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A Dragon of a Different Color  (Heartstrikers #4)

Series: Heartstrikers, book 4

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Genre: Urban Fantasy

Shera’s thoughts:
       
This has a YA cover feel to it, especially when it's tiny.

When you don't make it bigger you can't see the dragon made of fire on her shoulder! I thought it was just an odd placement of flames.

(Does that sword make anyone else think of Inuyasha?)

A Poison Dark and Drowning by Jessica Cluess

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A Poison Dark and Drowning Series: Kingdom on Fire, book 2

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Genre: Young Adult Fantasy

Shera’s thoughts:
       
Well it's another burning flower, but with a drip paint affect too. Cool idea. Though at first I thought the big river of paint was a tare.

All the Crooked Saints by Maggie Stiefvater

Previous book(s) in series:

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All the Crooked Saints Series: N/A 

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Genre: Young Adult Fantasy

Shera’s thoughts:
       
This wasn't the cover I was expecting, but it works. I love the title typography.

Apex by Mercedes Lackey

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Apex (Hunter #3) by Mercedes Lackey Series: Hunter, book 3

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Genre: Young Adult Fantasy

Shera’s thoughts:
       
I just love these monster covers!! Look how the type even has its own "claws".

Before the Devil Breaks You by Libba Bray

Previous book(s) in series:

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Before the Devil Breaks You  (The Diviners #3)

Series: The Diviners, book 3

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Genre: Paranormal Young Adult

Shera’s thoughts:
       
Feels like every time the latest book has a cover it's a totally different style. It's super creepy, but very . . . unprofessional.

I like the idea, but the end result is a fail.

Beneath the Sugar Sky by Seanan McGuire

Previous book(s) in series:

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Beneath the Sugar Sky  (Wayward Children #3) Series: Wayward Children, book 3 

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Genre: Young Adult Fantasy

Shera’s thoughts:
       
I really liked the other covers in the series a lot! I thought when the sky themed one came it would be . . . more. It's still very cool, but . . . I loved the other ones so much more.

Black Bird of the Gallows by Meg Kassel

Previous book(s) in series:

Goodreads | Amazon


Black Bird of the Gallows Series: N/A 

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Genre: Paranormal Young Adult

Shera’s thoughts:
       
Just when you think blackbirds can't get any creepier, but in an artsy way. Very cool job on the wings.

Ever After by Aya Ling

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Ever After  (Unfinished Fairy Tales #3) Series: Unfinished Fairytales, book 3

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Genre: Fantasy

Shera’s thoughts:
       
This is a cover that makes me tired of dresses. It's pretty and all, so points for that.

Ever the Brave by Erin Summerill

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Ever the Brave  (Clash of Kingdoms #2)

Series: Clash of the Kingdoms, book 2

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Genre: Young Adult High Fantasy

Shera’s thoughts:
       
I love covers with gorgeous artwork and the ones that rely solely on beautiful typography.

It's hard to beat the stunning white and gold, but the red and gold is pretty rich.

Freed by Flame and Storm by Becky Allen

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Freed by Flame and Storm  (Bound by Blood and Sand #2)

Series: Bound by Blood and Sand, book 2

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Genre: Young Adult High Fantasy

Shera’s thoughts:
       
I loved the first book and I'm thrilled to see the cover for this second book cover to drop. Because that means the next book is coming!

However, this is another wonderful series with a crappy cover. I don't care about the cover quality, give me the content! However, others do and I feel like many readers didn't give it a try because of the less then stellar cover art.

Look at that title font!