tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38578309553860673212024-03-14T13:03:22.161-05:00Cassie's BabblingsCassiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10141913747977355256noreply@blogger.comBlogger412125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3857830955386067321.post-7245392304551902152017-05-03T00:00:00.000-05:002017-05-03T00:00:05.226-05:00Waiting on Wednesday: Lord of Shadows<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted at <a href="http://breakingthespine.blogspot.com/">Breaking the Spine</a>, which shines a light on eagerly anticipated upcoming releases. This week, my pick is:<br />
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<b><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/30312891-lord-of-shadows">Lord of Shadows</a> by Cassandra Clare</b><br />
<b>Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry Books</b><br />
<b>Date: May 23, 2017</b><br />
<b>The Dark Artifices #2</b><br />
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"Emma Carstairs has finally avenged her parents. She thought she’d be at peace. But she is anything but calm. Torn between her desire for her parabatai Julian and her desire to protect him from the brutal consequences of parabatai relationships, she has begun dating his brother, Mark. But Mark has spent the past five years trapped in Faerie; can he ever truly be a Shadowhunter again?<br />
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And the faerie courts are not silent. The Unseelie King is tired of the Cold Peace, and will no longer concede to the Shadowhunters’ demands. Caught between the demands of faerie and the laws of the Clave, Emma, Julian, and Mark must find a way to come together to defend everything they hold dear—before it’s too late." - From Goodreads<br />
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Cassandra Clare's novels have always been some of my favorite stories. I can't wait to dive back into the world of the Shadowhunters!</div>
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Spring is in full bloom, and I could not be more excited to finally get out and enjoy the weather! We have the windows open while I'm writing this, and the cats enjoy chattering at the birds that stop by.</div>
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My TBR for May is quite short. I have a lot of wedding stuff to do (almost three months to go!). All three books have a release date of May 2, and I've preordered all of them! I love that all of my favorite authors have books coming out!</div>
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<b><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/30312860-always-and-forever-lara-jean?ac=1&from_search=true">Always and Forever, Lara Jean</a> by Jenny Han</b></div>
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I'm not including audiobooks in my TBR this month. I'm still working on the Throne of Glass audios, and I've got a lot imported from the library. I have plenty to choose from when I'm finally done with ToG.</div>
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<b>What are you reading in May?</b></div>
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<b>Leave me a link or list in the comments!</b></div>
Cassiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10141913747977355256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3857830955386067321.post-40598298434461653472017-04-26T00:00:00.000-05:002017-04-26T00:00:00.904-05:00Waiting on Wednesday: The Names They Gave Us<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted at <a href="http://breakingthespine.blogspot.com/">Breaking the Spine</a>, which shines a light on eagerly anticipated upcoming releases. This week, my pick is:<br />
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<b><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/30038906-the-names-they-gave-us">The Names They Gave Us</a> by Emery Lord</b><br />
<b>Publisher: Bloomsbury USA Childrens</b><br />
<b>Date: May 16, 2017</b><br />
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"Lucy Hansson was ready for a perfect summer with her boyfriend, working at her childhood Bible camp on the lake. But when her mom’s cancer reappears, Lucy falters—in faith, in love, and in her ability to cope. When her boyfriend “pauses” their relationship and her summer job switches to a different camp—one for troubled kids—Lucy isn’t sure how much more she can handle. Attempting to accept a new normal, Lucy slowly regains footing among her vibrant, diverse coworkers, Sundays with her mom, and a crush on a fellow counselor. But when long-hidden family secrets emerge, can Lucy set aside her problems and discover what grace really means?"- From Goodreads<br />
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I love love love Emery Lord! Her characters are always so rich and complex. I can't wait to read her newest book.</div>
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Top Ten Tuesday is a meme hosted by <a href="http://www.brokeandbookish.com/p/top-ten-tuesday-other-features.html" style="color: #680172; text-decoration-line: none;">The Broke and the Bookish</a>. This week's theme is things that will instantly make me NOT want to read a book.<br />
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1. Vampires<br />
I read Twilight before it got super hyped. But the vampire craze that followed? No thank you.<br />
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2. Anything that is super hyped.<br />
50 Shades of Grey and Girl on the Train come to mind. I like to read my own things, not to follow the crowd.<br />
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<span style="font-size: 14.85px;">3. Horror.</span><br />
I hate anything that is super gruesome and bloody. Some blood and gore is fine, but not if that is the entire point of the book.<br />
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Cassiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10141913747977355256noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3857830955386067321.post-4001335536088215462017-04-24T00:00:00.000-05:002017-04-24T00:00:08.222-05:00A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17927395-a-court-of-mist-and-fury">A Court of Mist and Fury</a> by Sarah J. Maas</b><br />
<b>Published by Bloomsbury USA Childrens in May 2016</b><br />
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Another review from the Cassie's Babblings archives! I re-read this series in anticipation of book 3 coming out May 2. I forgot how much this book tore my heart out. I <i>may </i>have had something in my eye at the end of this book... I hope you enjoy!<br />
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"Feyre survived Amarantha's clutches to return to the Spring Court—but at a steep cost. Though she now has the powers of the High Fae, her heart remains human, and it can't forget the terrible deeds she performed to save Tamlin's people.<br />
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Nor has Feyre forgotten her bargain with Rhysand, High Lord of the feared Night Court. As Feyre navigates its dark web of politics, passion, and dazzling power, a greater evil looms—and she might be key to stopping it. But only if she can harness her harrowing gifts, heal her fractured soul, and decide how she wishes to shape her future—and the future of a world cleaved in two." -- From Goodreads<br />
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There are no words to describe all 626 pages of this book. It left me quivering like a pool of jelly on the floor. Sarah J. Maas really knows how to dig into the reader's chest and rip out their heart.<br />
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When I first started seeing the #TeamRhys hashtag, I thought "Oh noo. That is not going to happen to me." Well. It did. I am 100% #TeamRhys. Especially while I'm over here in the corner bawling my eyes out. The next book cannot come fast enough. If you like kick ass female characters with amazing world building, this series is for you.<br />
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<b>Disclosure: </b>I purchased my own copy.</div>
Cassiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10141913747977355256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3857830955386067321.post-78000883560142333602017-04-21T00:00:00.000-05:002017-04-21T00:00:11.498-05:00Happy Ever After by Nora Roberts<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/7840873-happy-ever-after">Happy Ever After</a> by Nora Roberts</b><br />
<b>Published by Berkley Books in November 2010</b><br />
<b>Bride Quartet #4</b><br />
<b>All Time Favorite</b><br />
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"As the public face of Vows wedding planning company, Parker Brown has an uncanny knack for fulfilling every bride's vision. She just can't see where her own life is headed. Mechanic Malcomb Kavanaugh loves figuring out how things work, and Parker is no exception. Both know that moving from minor flirtation to major hook-up is a serious step. Parker's business risks have always paid off, but now she'll have to take the chance of a lifetime with her heart..." - From Goodreads<br />
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<b>Will you like it?</b><br />
I really think Parker's story is my favorite. Anyone who knows me in real life knows that I love my planner and carry it around with me everywhere I go. She seems the most unwilling to open herself to love, and when she finally does it's a beautiful thing.<br />
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<b>Disclosure: </b>I own the physical book, but I borrowed the audiobook from my local library.Cassiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10141913747977355256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3857830955386067321.post-73477808933075488472017-04-19T00:00:00.000-05:002017-04-19T00:00:03.437-05:00Waiting on Wednesday: Windfall<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/32048554-windfall">Windfall </a>by Jennifer E. Smith</b><br />
<b>Publisher: Delacorte Press</b><br />
<b>Date: May 2, 2017</b><br />
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"Alice doesn’t believe in luck—at least, not the good kind. But she does believe in love, and for some time now, she’s been pining for her best friend, Teddy. On his eighteenth birthday—just when it seems they might be on the brink of something—she buys him a lottery ticket on a lark. To their astonishment, he wins $140 million, and in an instant, everything changes.<br />
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At first, it seems like a dream come true, especially since the two of them are no strangers to misfortune. As a kid, Alice won the worst kind of lottery possible when her parents died just over a year apart from each other. And Teddy’s father abandoned his family not long after that, leaving them to grapple with his gambling debts. Through it all, Teddy and Alice have leaned on each other. But now, as they negotiate the ripple effects of Teddy’s newfound wealth, a gulf opens between them. And soon, the money starts to feel like more of a curse than a windfall.<br />
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As they try to find their way back to each other, Alice learns more about herself than she ever could have imagined . . . and about the unexpected ways in which luck and love sometimes intersect."- From Goodreads<br />
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This premise sounds so fascinating to me! Plus, I love Jennifer E. Smith. Definitely a win-win for me!</div>
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<b>1. Fantasy or light Science Fiction</b><br />
I will read pretty much any fantasy that I can get my hands on. I think my favorites are Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas and Cinder by Marissa Meyer.<br />
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While this is a part of fantasy, I am a total goner if there is magic. Double points if the MC needs to learn how to wield their magic. Harry Potter comes to mind.<br />
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<b>3. Spies</b><br />
I love books that feature spies as MCs. Especially when they have to infiltrate enemy lines. My favorite spy novels are the Gallagher Girls series by Ally Carter.<br />
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<b>4. Summer Romances</b><br />
I am such a sucker for summer romances. Everything is so free in the summer. Sarah Dessen's books are must-reads in this genre.<br />
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<b>5. Princesses</b><br />
I love kick-ass female characters who are going to run their own countries someday. Throne of Glass definitely falls into this category again.<br />
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<b>6. Road Trips or Quests</b><br />
I love the idea of road trips to find something or someone. It also plays into the whole quest thing too. I love when a MC comes out of their quest a better person. In every single one of Rick Riordan's books, there is a quest. And I love it.<br />
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<b>7. Set in Europe</b><br />
I love books set in Europe, especially England. Stephanie Perkins' Anna and the French Kiss is the perfect example.<br />
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<b>8. Alternate timelines</b><br />
I love when the MC is being mean and horrible, and then they hit their head and experience a different future or go back in time? Yes! Sign me up! Jessica Brody's A Week of the Mondays fits perfectly! The MC experiences the same Monday seven times before she makes the right decisions.<br />
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I'm probably forgetting things, of course. But what about you? <br />
What things will make a book an instant read for you?<br />
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<b><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16096824-a-court-of-thorns-and-roses?ac=1">A Court of Thorns and Roses</a> by Sarah J. Maas</b><br />
<b>Published by Bloomsbury Children's in May 2015</b><br />
<b>A Court of Thorns and Roses #1</b><br />
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Another review from the archives! I'm rereading this series in anticipation for book 3 coming out May 2. It's also very interesting to go back and reread after reading book 2. Such a different take on Tamlin after that. Enjoy!<br />
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"When nineteen-year-old huntress Feyre kills a wolf in the woods, a beast-like creature arrives to demand retribution for it. Dragged to a treacherous magical land she only knows about from legends, Feyre discovers that her captor is not an animal, but Tamlin—one of the lethal, immortal faeries who once ruled their world.<br />
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As she dwells on his estate, her feelings for Tamlin transform from icy hostility into a fiery passion that burns through every lie and warning she's been told about the beautiful, dangerous world of the Fae. But an ancient, wicked shadow grows over the faerie lands, and Feyre must find a way to stop it . . . or doom Tamlin—and his world—forever."<br />
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Tamlin. There were several times I needed to fan myself after reading certain passages. He is gorgeous, brooding, and powerful. Everything a High Lord should be. (*Disclaimer: I definitely feel different about him after reading book 2, but decided not to change that on here.)</div>
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<b>Published by Berkley Books in April 2010</b><br />
<b>Bride Quartet #3</b><br />
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"With the support of her friends, Laurel McBane’s dream of attending culinary school came true. Now, she’s repaying their kindness by creating extravagantly luscious tiers of cakes and other confectionary delights that add the perfect touch to their clients’ weddings.<br />
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As for romance, the low-key Laurel has had a mega crush on Parker’s older brother, Delaney Brown, since childhood. But she’s convinced that the Ivy League lawyer is still out of her reach. When Laurel’s quicksilver moods get the better of her—leading to an angry, hot, altogether mind-blowing kiss with Del—she’ll have to quiet the doubts in her mind to turn a moment of passion into forever…"- From Goodreads<br />
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I love how feisty Laurel is in her own book. She knows what she wants and doesn't take any crap doing it. If you love weddings or romance, then this series is definitely for you.<br />
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<b>Disclosure: </b>I own the physical book, but I borrowed a copy of the audiobook from my local library.Cassiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10141913747977355256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3857830955386067321.post-53822495438955022402017-04-12T00:00:00.000-05:002017-04-12T00:00:09.253-05:00Waiting on Wednesday: The Dark Prophecy<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted at <a href="http://breakingthespine.blogspot.com/">Breaking the Spine</a>, which shines a light on eagerly anticipated upcoming releases. This week, my pick is:<br />
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<b><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/30145666-the-dark-prophecy?ac=1&from_search=true">The Dark Prophecy</a> by Rick Riordan</b><br />
<b>Publisher: Disney-Hyperion<br />Date: May 2, 2017</b><br />
<b>The Trials of Apollo #2</b><br />
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"Zeus has punished his son Apollo—god of the sun, music, archery, poetry, and more—by casting him down to earth in the form of a gawky, acne-covered sixteen-year-old mortal named Lester. The only way Apollo can reclaim his rightful place on Mount Olympus is by restoring several Oracles that have gone dark. What is affecting the Oracles, and how can Apollo do anything about them without his powers?<br />
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After experiencing a series of dangerous—and frankly, humiliating—trials at Camp Half-Blood, Apollo must now leave the relative safety of the demigod training ground and embark on a hair-raising journey across North America. Fortunately, what he lacks in godly graces he's gaining in new friendships—with heroes who will be very familiar to fans of the Percy Jackson and the Olympians and Heroes of Olympus series. Come along for what promises to be a harrowing, hilarious, and haiku-filled ride. . . ."<br />
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There's Someone Inside Your House by Stephanie Perkins</div>
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Before She Ignites by Jodi Meadows</div>
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Hunting Prince Dracula by Kerri Maniscalco</div>
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Cassiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10141913747977355256noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3857830955386067321.post-79252509031845892462017-04-07T00:00:00.000-05:002017-04-07T00:00:22.463-05:00Bed of Roses by Nora Roberts<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6070950-bed-of-roses">Bed of Roses</a> by Nora Roberts</b><br />
<b>Published by Berkley Books in October 2009</b><br />
<b>Bride Quartet #2</b><br />
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Another review from the Cassie's Babblings archives! Planning my own wedding made me really want to read this series again, and I'm glad I did!<br />
<b><br /></b>"In Bed of Roses, florist Emma Grant is finding career success with her friends at Vows wedding planning company, and her love life appears to be thriving. Though men swarm around her, she still hasn’t found Mr. Right. And the last place she’s looking is right under her nose.<br />
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But that’s just where Jack Cooke is. He’s so close to the women of Vows that he’s practically family, but the architect has begun to admit to himself that his feelings for Emma have developed into much more than friendship. When Emma returns his passion—kiss for blistering kiss—they must trust in their history…and in their hearts." -- From Goodreads<br />
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If you love weddings and romance this series is for you. The audiobook is great! When I don't know what else to listen to, I know I can always pull one book from this series and I will enjoy it.<br />
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<b>Disclosure: </b>I own the physical book, but I borrowed the audiobook from my local library.Cassiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10141913747977355256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3857830955386067321.post-25875611880145759072017-04-05T00:00:00.000-05:002017-04-05T00:00:26.776-05:00Waiting on Wednesday: A Court of Wings and Ruin<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted at <a href="http://breakingthespine.blogspot.com/">Breaking the Spine</a>, which shines a light on eagerly anticipated upcoming releases. This week, my pick is:<br />
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<b><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23766634-a-court-of-wings-and-ruin?ac=1&from_search=true">A Court of Wings and Ruin</a> by Sarah J. Maas</b><br />
<b>Publisher: Bloomsbury Childrens Books</b><br />
<b>Date: May 2, 2017</b><br />
<b>A Court of Thorns and Roses #3</b><br />
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"Feyre has returned to the Spring Court, determined to gather information on Tamlin's maneuverings and the invading king threatening to bring Prythian to its knees. But to do so she must play a deadly game of deceit-and one slip may spell doom not only for Feyre, but for her world as well.<br />
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As war bears down upon them all, Feyre must decide who to trust amongst the dazzling and lethal High Lords-and hunt for allies in unexpected places.<br />
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In this thrilling third book in the #1 New York Times bestselling series from Sarah J. Maas, the earth will be painted red as mighty armies grapple for power over the one thing that could destroy them all."- From Goodreads<br />
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Cassiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10141913747977355256noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3857830955386067321.post-81618078467523151442017-04-03T00:00:00.000-05:002017-04-03T00:00:14.828-05:00April TBRAfter a slight reading slump in March, I'm really excited for all of the new releases being published in April! Without further ado, here are the books I'm really hoping to read in April.<br />
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I'm currently listening to Crown of Midnight by Sarah J. Maas. I'm going to try to listen to as much of this series in April as I can. </div>
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I'm also going to reread <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16096824-a-court-of-thorns-and-roses">A Court of Thorns and Roses</a> & <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17927395-a-court-of-mist-and-fury">A Court of Mist and Fury</a> in anticipation of <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23766634-a-court-of-wings-and-ruin">A Court of Wings and Ruin</a> getting released in May. To say that I'm excited is an understatement.</div>
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If I have time this month (and depending on when I can get them from the library), I'd also like to read <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/29523625-fireworks">Fireworks </a>by Katie Cotugno and <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/30312562-blacksouls">Blacksouls </a>by Nicole Castroman.</div>
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What is on your list to read in April?</div>
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"It wasn’t supposed to be this way. Skylar Hoffman’s senior year at her preppy East Coast boarding school should have been perfect:<br />
amazing boyfriend<br />
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But it’s far from it. To her dismay, Skylar’s not going to rule senior year because she’s stuck in Abbot House, a tiny dorm known for, well, nothing. Living with a group of strangers everyone thinks is lame is bad enough. Worse is that Skylar wasn’t exactly truthful about how she spent summer break in Los Angeles—and her little white lie is causing her once rock-solid romance to crumble fast. And when it turns out that Skylar’s best friend is the one responsible for having her booted from Lincoln? It’s an all-out war.<br />
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Stepping out of her comfort zone never felt so scary—or necessary. But everything is different now. Including, maybe, Skylar herself . . . " - From Goodreads<br />
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This was a book that I pulled off of the shelf from the library, and was pleasantly surprised by the story. Skylar grew so much over the course of this story. She was very snobbish and very standoffish from her new roommates. Eventually she learns to step outside of her comfort zone, and finally find herself. This would be a nice beach read.<br />
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I don't think I ever posted about this, but I'm getting married! </div>
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Wedding planning has been a crazy roller coaster ride, but I wouldn't change it at all. I have decided to design, print, and cut all of my save-the-dates, invitations, and programs. This process has been more time-consuming than I originally thought, so that really hasn't left me much time to do anything.</div>
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I'm still going to post! It won't be every day, and it might be completely sporadic. I'm going to try to keep up with Top Ten Tuesdays and Waiting on Wednesdays, with a review sometimes thrown in for good measure. Audiobooks have been my lifesaver.</div>
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Thanks for sticking around!</div>
Cassiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10141913747977355256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3857830955386067321.post-40879904235050310342017-03-16T00:00:00.000-05:002017-03-16T00:00:15.597-05:00Cookbook Nook: Grilled Cheese Kitchen<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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"Melted cheese between slices of toasted bread—the ultimate in comfort food. This mouthwatering cookbook features 39 grilled cheese recipes created by Heidi Gibson, winner of seven grilled cheese championships and the co-owner (with husband Nate) of the American Grilled Cheese Kitchen in San Francisco. The classic Mousetrap is dripping with three kinds of cheese. The Piglet wows with its thinly sliced ham and sharp cheddar. And grilled cheese makes a great breakfast—just add an egg! With 40 additional recipes for great accompaniments and side dishes—including hearty soups, many varieties of mac & cheese, spicy pickles, and tangy spreads—plus tips on choosing the best bread and cheese and techniques for grilling each sandwich at just the right temperature, anyone can create the perfect grilled cheese sandwich." - From Goodreads</div>
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This cover drew me in! I love that just on the cover it has bacon, cheese, and tomatoes. Pretty much my favorite foods ever. The recipes call for a few outside-the-pantry ingredients, but nothing overly weird. Everything can be found at a large grocery store, which makes trying these recipes easy! There are more than just grilled cheese sandwich recipes, which can be misleading. They do have soup recipes and mac n' cheese recipes.</div>
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I'm glad I tried to expand my knowledge of "grown-up" grilled cheese, but I won't be purchasing this book for my home collection.</div>
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<b>Disclosure: </b>I borrowed this book from my local library.</div>
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Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted at <a href="http://breakingthespine.blogspot.com/">Breaking the Spine</a>, which shines a light on eagerly anticipated upcoming releases. This week, my pick is:<br />
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<b>Publisher: Balzer + Bray</b><br />
<b>Date: April 4, 2017</b><br />
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"Gem has never known what it is to have security. She’s never known an adult she can truly rely on. But the one constant in her life has been Dixie. Gem grew up taking care of her sister when no one else could: not their mother, whose issues make it hard for her to keep food on the table; and definitely not their father, whose intermittent presence is the only thing worse than his frequent absence. Even as Gem and Dixie have grown apart, they’ve always had each other.<br />
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When their dad returns for the first time in years and tries to insert himself back into their lives, Gem finds herself with an unexpected opportunity: three days with Dixie, on their own in Seattle and beyond. But this short trip soon becomes something more, as Gem discovers that to save herself, she may have to sever the one bond she's tried so hard to keep."- From Goodreads<br />
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I really liked Sara Zarr's <i>Roomies</i> written with Tara Altebrando, and I can't wait to read this one either!</div>
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<b><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5598113-vision-in-white">Vision in White</a> by Nora Roberts</b><br />
<b>Published by Berkley Books in April 2009.</b><br />
<b>Bride Quartet #1</b><br />
<b>All Time Favorite</b><br />
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I'm reposting this review from the Cassie Babblings archives. I've started to relisten to these audiobooks at work, just for something to listen to. I also want to be real about what I'm reading. I don't want to only post about the hottest new releases.<br />
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"Wedding photographer Mackensie "Mac" Elliot is most at home behind the camera, but her focus is shattered moments before an important wedding rehearsal when she bumps into the bride-to-be's brother...an encounter that has them both seeing stars.<br />
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A stable, safe English teacher, Carter Maguire is definitely not Mac's type. But a casual fling might be just what she needs to take her mind off bridezillas. Of course, casual flings can turn into something more when you least expect it. And Mac will have to turn to her three best friends-and business partners-to see her way to her own happy ending." -- From Goodreads<br />
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<b>Will you like it?</b><br />
Honestly, if you like weddings, friendships, and romance this series is for you. I read this series every year (the audiobooks are great!). It's like revisiting old friends. I would recommend x10 this series.<br />
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<b>Disclosure:</b> I own the physical book, but I borrowed the audiobook from my local library.Cassiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10141913747977355256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3857830955386067321.post-90929328930344718552017-03-08T00:00:00.000-06:002017-03-08T00:00:03.278-06:00Waiting on Wednesday: Always and Forever, Lara Jean<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted at <a href="http://breakingthespine.blogspot.com/">Breaking the Spine</a>, which shines a light on eagerly anticipated upcoming releases. This week, my pick is:<br />
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<b>Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers</b><br />
<b>Date: May 2, 2017</b><br />
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"Lara Jean is having the best senior year a girl could ever hope for. She is head over heels in love with her boyfriend, Peter; her dad’s finally getting remarried to their next door neighbor, Ms. Rothschild; and Margot’s coming home for the summer just in time for the wedding.<br />
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But change is looming on the horizon. And while Lara Jean is having fun and keeping busy helping plan her father’s wedding, she can’t ignore the big life decisions she has to make. Most pressingly, where she wants to go to college and what that means for her relationship with Peter. She watched her sister Margot go through these growing pains. Now Lara Jean’s the one who’ll be graduating high school and leaving for college and leaving her family—and possibly the boy she loves—behind." - From Goodreads<br />
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I love anything and everything by Jenny Han, and I was so surprised to see that this series had a third book! I can't wait to see how Lara Jean deals with going to college.</div>
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Based on this intro, would you read this book? Watch for my review of Caraval, coming soon!</div>
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Cassiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10141913747977355256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3857830955386067321.post-86641606541926318862017-03-06T00:00:00.000-06:002017-03-06T00:00:23.109-06:00The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/9361589-the-night-circus?ac=1&from_search=true">The Night Circus</a> by Erin Morgenstern</b><br />
<b>Published by Doubleday in September 2011</b><br />
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"Welcome to Le Cirque des Rêves.<br />
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Beyond the smoke and mirrors, however, a fierce competition is under way--a contest between two young illusionists, Celia and Marco, who have been trained since childhood to compete in a "game" to which they have been irrevocably bound by their mercurial masters. Unbeknownst to the players, this is a game in which only one can be left standing, and the circus is but the stage for a remarkable battle of imagination and will.<br />
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As the circus travels around the world, the feats of magic gain fantastical new heights with every stop. The game is well under way and the lives of all those involved--the eccentric circus owner, the elusive contortionist, the mystical fortune-teller, and a pair of red-headed twins born backstage among them--are swept up in a wake of spells and charms.<br />
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But when Celia discovers that Marco is her adversary, they begin to think of the game not as a competition but as a wonderful collaboration. With no knowledge of how the game must end, they innocently tumble headfirst into love. A deep, passionate, and magical love that makes the lights flicker and the room grow warm whenever they so much as brush hands.<br />
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<b>Will you like it?</b><br />
I picked this book up because I had to read it for book club. I listened to it in audio, and I'm really glad that I did. Jim Dale (the Harry Potter narrator) read it, and made the characters come to life. I don't think I would have picked this book up on my own, without the pressure of book club. <br />
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The story is very twisty, and hard to follow. We jump back and forth in time and place, with many of the same characters appearing in both places. The ending though to me was the most confusing part. I'm still not entirely sure what happened.<br />
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However, the writing is beautiful, and I do love how the stories finally interweave in the last 1/4 of the book. Even though Jim Dale is amazing, this would be one of those books to read in print so that you can flip back and forth when the stories get too confusing.<br />
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<b>Disclosure:</b> I borrowed a copy of the audiobook from my local library.Cassiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10141913747977355256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3857830955386067321.post-13339605252274838672017-03-03T00:00:00.000-06:002017-03-03T00:00:06.259-06:00March TBR<div style="text-align: center;">
Here are the books I'm planning on reading and reviewing in March. I chose a good mix of debuts, new releases, and backlist titles to keep up with my challenges.</div>
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Cassiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10141913747977355256noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3857830955386067321.post-5659610439387482017-03-02T00:00:00.000-06:002017-03-02T00:00:02.744-06:00The Hammer of Thor by Rick Riordan<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<b><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/27904311-the-hammer-of-thor?ac=1&from_search=true">The Hammer of Thor</a> by Rick Riordan</b><br />
<b>Published by Disney-Hyperion in October 2016</b><br />
<b>Magnus Chase & the Gods of Asgard #2</b><br />
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"Thor's hammer is missing again. The thunder god has a disturbing habit of misplacing his weapon--the mightiest force in the Nine Worlds. But this time the hammer isn't just lost, it has fallen into enemy hands. If Magnus Chase and his friends can't retrieve the hammer quickly, the mortal worlds will be defenseless against an onslaught of giants. Ragnarok will begin. The Nine Worlds will burn. Unfortunately, the only person who can broker a deal for the hammer's return is the gods' worst enemy, Loki--and the price he wants is very high."<br />
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<b>Will you like it?</b><br />
Any book written by Rick Riordan is an automatic must-read for me. I love listening to them because the narrators are always fantastic and Riordan's words are so funny!<br />
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As much as I love Riordan's books, they have become a little formulaic. Hero goes on quest. Hero gets into a few scrapes. Hero goes into last battle and against all odds, wins. BUT. I always learn about the Gods that Riordan features. I am always learning and laughing, and that is what makes me come back to his books time after time.<br />
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I will be sorry to see Magnus Chase go after the next book, but I can't wait to find out what else Riordan has up his sleeve.<br />
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<b>Disclosure: </b>I borrowed a copy of the audiobook from my local library via Overdrive.Cassiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10141913747977355256noreply@blogger.com0