Top Ten Things On My Reading Wishlist

Top Ten Tuesday is a meme created by The Broke and the Bookish

This week’s Top Ten is really hard!  I can think of endings I would like to see re-written, characters that shouldn’t have died and did, series that were too long to hold my interest, or the ones that I wish would never end, and so on and so forth. However, I don’t think that I ever just thought “hmm… I wish there was a book about x,y,z” Thus, be warned that I might not make to ten (just saying!).

1.  YA books with Hispanic characters – Why?  Because I’m Hispanic and our culture is very family oriented and conservative and this comes with a host of problems and interactions. Also, our extended families are HUGE and we have a highly developed sense of responsibility toward them.  

Who did it well:  The Book of Broken Hearts by Sarah Ockler and Perfect Chemistry by Simone Elkeles

2.  YA historical – I love historical romances, it’s what I read for years before fining my way to YA and they hold a very dear place in my heart.  I would like to see more of these in YA.

Who did it well: Grave Mercy by Robin LaFevers

3.  YA thrillers – I love books where there is a mystery, a lot of running and figuring out stuff.  Clear as mud?  Well, I don’t see a lot of these in YA, in fact I can’t think of any I’ve read recently.  Can you?

4.  YA Steampunk – This is a relatively new genre for me and I love it!  It’s a combination of paranormal, mystery, historical and with a lot of machines involved. 

Who did it well: The Girl in the Steel Corset by Kady Cross and Leviathan by Scott Westerfeld

5.  Fantasy – I know there has been a boom of fantasy in YA lately, but I love it. Especially since most often than not, it’s paired with magic or paranormal undertones. 

Who did it well:  Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Mass and The Girl of Fire and Thorns by Rae Carson

6. Comedies – Sometimes I just feel like reading a light, fluffy, funny story. 

Who did it well: Dash & Lily’s Book of Dares by Rachel Cohn and David Levithan

Sorry, that’s all I can think off!  I’m sure all your lists will be more impressive than mine.  Leave me a comment and I’ll come check them out!

Stacking the Shelves #39

Stacking the Shelves is a meme hosted by Tynga's Reviews in which we feature all the book goodness that we received, borrowed or purchased during the previous week. All links are to Goodreads.

Hi gorgeous people!  Very busy week, I'm glad is over :)  I didn't posted my STS last week, so this is two weeks worth of books.

Purchased (or Free) for Kindle

How Beauty Saved the Beast by Jax Garren - This is an adult title, book two of the Tales of the Underlight series.  I really enjoyed book one and I can't wait to read this one. 

Wait for You by Jennifer L. Armentrout (as L. Lyyn) - I'm probably the only blogger that has yet to read a book by this author (put the tomatoes down people!)  I know, I know, I plan to remedy that soon.  I do own Obsidian and Cursed! 

A Man for the Summer by Ruby Laska - I can't honestly remember how I found out about this book, but it does sound like a good romance ;)

Jellicoe Road by Melina Marchetta - I've only heard amazing things about this book, and I plan to find out why.

Tribulation by Phillip W. Simpson - I just finished reading Rapture, book one of this series and I need to find out what happens next.

Friends & Foes by Sarah M. Eden - This is a historical regency romance (which I love) and it has great reviews. Oh, and the cover calls to me...

Purchased (Physical Books)

Let the Sky Fall by Shannon Messenger - I wanted to read this book since I fist saw this cover months ago!

An Abundance of Katherines by John Green - My goal is to read all of John Green's books - after The Fault in Our Stars, I'm a fan for life.

Library

Unspoken by Sarah Rees Brennan - I've heard wonderful things about this book.  Have you read it?

A Beautiful Evil by Kelly Keaton - I enjoyed Darkness Becomes Her, book one of the series, I'm long overdue to read book #2.

Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo - Well, my fellow bloggers insist that I must read this book and I aim to please ;)

For Review 

The Girl with the Iron Touch by Kady Cross - Although I haven't read the second book of the series, I did love The Girl in the Steel Corset, and I plan to catch up on this series. Thanks to Netgalley and Harlequin Teen.

The Collector by Victoria Scott - I cannot wait to read this one!!! I'm SO exited for this blog tour hosted by YA Bound.  Thanks!

Not Book Related

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I've been struggling with carpal tunnel syndrome for a while, so I decided to try an ergonomic keyboard and mouse, both at home (pictured) and at work. It makes a world of difference!

I got a new phone last week!  Let me introduce you to the Gallaxy S III, we are currently in the 'dating' phase, that is, getting to know each other.  So far, so good :)

That's it for me!  What is stacking your shelves this wee?  Have you read any of these?  Which one should I read first?

Waiting on Wednesday: The Girl with the Iron Touch by Kady Cross

Waiting on Wednesday is a meme hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine in which we have the opportunity to let others know about books that we are eagerly waiting for.

Title: The Girl with the Iron Touch by Kady Cross (The Steampunk Chronicles #3)

Published by: Harlequin Teen 

Release date: May 21st, 2013

Finley Jayne, Griffin and their crew are stunned when one of their own is kidnapped. Emily has a way with machines—she can literally talk to them. But the automatons who abducted her aren’t ordinary machines. They’re almost human—and they want Emily to do something as horrifying as it seems possible.
To save Emily, Finley must contact the highly unsettling Jack Dandy and face her feelings for two vastly different men, even as Griffin’s nightmares threaten to turn into a reality that might just end them all.

Why I want to read it: Although I haven't read the second book in the series, I just can't wait for this one.  The cover looks amazing, right?  Did you imagine that Emily would look like this?

What are you waiting for this week?

Top Ten Kick-Ass Heroines in YA

Top Ten Tuesday is a meme created by The Broke and the Bookish

1.  Katniss from The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins – I don’t need to explain this one, do I?

2.  Meghan from The Iron Fey series by Julie Kagawa  - You know this is one of my favorite series ever!  Both Ash and Meghan are amazing.  Let me just say that I probably would have died in the Nevernever on day one.

3.  Hermione from the Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling – I love both Harry and Ron, but the truth is that they would have never survived without Hermione.  She is the brains of the trio.

4.  Ellie from Angelfire by Courtney Allison Moulton – Fighting demons and her attraction to Will can’t be easy!

5.  Kaylee from the Soul Screamers series by Rachel Vincent – This girl has spunk!  She has seen and fight a lot of weird stuff and she keeps going strong!

6.  Celaena from Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas – This is one of my favorite characters ever.  If you haven’t read this book, please give a try.

7.  Ismae from Grave Mercy by R.L. LaFevers – A girl that was sired by death itself and trained to be an assassin, I hope that you don’t need a further explanation.

8.  Riley from The Demon Trapper’s series by Jana Oliver – She’s a demon trapper. Really.

9.  Saba from Blood Red Road by Moira Young  - Saba turned out to be one of the most violent female characters that I’ve read (in YA) for a while.  She kicks everyone’s ass!

10. Finley from The Girl in the Steel Corset by Kady Cross - She is fearless, super strong and loyal; a great combination is you ask me :)

What's in your Top Ten this week?

Feature and Follow Friday

Feature and Follow Friday is an awesome blog-hop hosted by Parajunkee's View and Alison Can Read

This week's features are  Alluring Reads and Justin @ Justin's Book Blog, this week's question is:

 Do you read one book at a time or do you switch back and forth between two or more?

Yes indeed I do!  I had a post about this very topic a few weeks ago (click here for the discussion). Here is what I'm reading right now:

 

Reading this hardcover book

Reading this in my Kindle

Listening to this one in the car

 How about you?  Can you read more than one book at a time?

 

Top Ten Books in my Spring TBR List

Top Ten Tuesday is a meme created by The Broke and the Bookish

These are the books that I plan to read this Spring:

1. Destined by Aprilynne Pike - This is book four and the conclusion of the Wings series, I can't wait for May!


2. Hemlock by Kathleen Peacock - Another May book that I can't wait to read.

3.Harbinger by Sara Wilson - I actually won an ARC of this book from Goodreads and I haven't had a chance to read it yet. 

4. A Beautiful Dark by Jocelyn Davis - This gorgeous book is patiently waiting in my bookshelf (Billy) and I really want to read it. 

5. Legend by Marie Lu - I've heard wonderful things about Legend and I really need to read it. 

6. Tempest by Julie Cross - I need to read Tempest! It looks so good :)


7. The Scorpio Races by Maggie Stiefvater - I love Maggie's writing and this book cannot be anything short of wonderful!

8. The Girl in the Clockwork Collar by Kady Cross - I have this book in my Kindle, courtesy of NetGalley and Harlequin and I HAVE to read it soon.

9. Until I Die by Amy Plum - CANT WAIT!!!


10. Shine by Jeri Smith-Ready - The third book in the Shade series. I need more Zach now!

How about you?  What is in your Top Ten this week?

 

In My Mailbox #38

IMM is a weekly meme inspired by Alea at the Pop Culture Junkie and hosted by the wonderful Kristi at The Story Siren.  All links are to Goodreads.

Purchased

The Wood Queen by Karen Mahoney - This is the sequel to The Iron Witch, which I really enjoyed.

The Fine Art of Truth or Dare by Melissa Jensen - I have seen this book around a few blogs and it looks like so much fun.

For Kindle 

Cheyenne by Lisa Wiedmeir - This book has great reviews in Amazon and the cover is so pretty :)

Beastly: Lindy's Diary by Alex Flinn - I love Beastly, this novella is part of the tale from Lindy's perspective.

Young Love Murder by April Bookshire - Another book that sounds great and has a beautiful cover!

The Goddess Hunt by Aimee Carter - I enjoy the Goddess Test series and this is a short novella or part 1.5 about Kate's vacation in Greece.

Library

Love and Leftovers by Sarah Tregay - This book is written in verse, which I've had a good experience with, I hope is good!

Born Wicked by Jessica Spotswood - I'm dying to read this one!!!

For Review

Interrupted: A Life Beyond Words by Rachel Coker - Interrupted sounds like it will be a great read.

Talisman of El by Alecia Stone - A very interesting book in a new series.

The Girl in the Clockwork Collar by Kady Cross - Another book that I can't wait to read.  This is book #2 on the Steampunk Chronicles.

Hanging by a Thread by Sophie Littlefield - This book sounds like a great mystery / thriller.


Thanks to Zondervan, Centrinian Publishing, Harlequin Teen, Random House, and NetGalley for these wonderful books.

What is in your mailbox this week?

Remember to enter my 600 Follower giveaway here!

 

Top Ten Favorite Books I Read in 2011

I’d read some really wonderful books this year and it is hard to narrow it down to only Ten, but I’ll do my best.  These are books that I’ve read this year, not necessarily published this year though.  (And I still have tons more waiting in my bookshelves and my Kindle!)

1. Divergent by Veronica Roth

2. Dust & Decay by Jonathan Maberry

3. Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor

4. A Need So Beautiful by Suzanne Young

5. The Iron Knight by Julie Kagawa

6. Die for Me by Amy Plum

7. Angelfire by Courtney Allison Moulton

8. Unearthly by Cynthia Hand

9. The Girl in the Steel Corset by Kady Cross

10. Ann and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins

Other close contenders are: Breathe by Abbi Glines, Forever by Maggie Stiefvater, If I Die by Rachel Vincent, and Desires of the Dead by Kimberly Derting.

What is in your Top Ten this week?

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Top Ten Books To Read During Halloween

I take it that this means scary books. I am not one to read really scary books (I don’t watch scary movies either), so my answers might be a little disappointing to some of you. Here it goes:

Cryer’s Cross by Lisa McMann – The cover itself is just creepy, isn’t it?  This book is mysterious, horrifying, and sweet, all in one.  

Rot and Ruin by Jonathan Maberry – This is the first zombie book I’ve read and it was incredible.  Really enjoyed it, it is a little disgusting, is action packed and full of mystery and secrets too.

Dreamhunter duet by Elizabeth Knox – After I finished these I couldn’t stop thinking about the story (and I still do!) The book has a really original plot, confusing at times, but with a good ending.

The Adoration of Jenna Fox by Mary E. Pearson – This is another book that had me thinking for a while after I finished.  It involves serious discussions on medical ethics, but the creepy part is that you know (just as Jenna knows) that something is not quite right, and we discover what it is just as she does.

Soul Screamers series by Rachel Vincent – If demons, banshees, maras, reapers and other supernatural beings is what you are looking for, look no further that the Soul Screamers series.  These books are action packed, full of romance, conflict and much more.  I love them!

Morganville Vampire series by Rachel Caine – Although I haven’t read the last two books in the series, I really enjoy the residents of the Glass House and their adventures (or misadventures?)

Sisters Red by Jackson Pearce – This book has a dark undertone to it and it is one of the few books around in which werewolves are the bad guys.  It is also action packed and has some kick-ass heroines.

The Girl in the Steel Corset by Kady Cross – Why is this book in this list you ask?  Well, it does have some weird characters, wouldn't you agree?  It also has plenty of scary things happening.  Loved it!

Harper Connelly or Southern Vampire series by Charlaine Harris – Technically this is not one book, but several and adult reading as well, but I really enjoy the Harper Connelly series and the first books about Sookie as well.  They are also full of creepy stuff!

Harry Potter and the Deadly Hallows by J. K. Rowling – For some reason Halloween reminds me of Harry Potter, and what better book in the series than the last one!

What good "Halloween" books are on your list?

The Strange Case of Finley Jayne by Kady Cross (Steampunk Chronicles #0.5)

Title: The Strange Case of Finley Jayne by Kady Cross

Published: May 1^st, 2011 by Harlequin Teen

Source: eBook (free for my Kindle)

Grade rate: A

Finley Jayne knows she's not 'normal'. Normal girls don't lose time, or have something inside them that makes them capable of remarkably violent things. Her behavior has already cost her one job, so when she's offered the lofty position of companion to Phoebe, a debutante recently engaged to Lord Vincent, she accepts, despite having no experience. Lord Vincent is a man of science with his automatons and inventions, but Finley is suspicious of his motives where Phoebe is concerned. She will do anything to protect her new friend, but what she discovers is even more monstrous than anything she could have imagined…

My review

I “purchased” The Strange Case of Finley Jayne as soon as I finished reading The Girl in the Steel Corset (see my review here) because I loved it (and just like chocolate, I wanted more!)  This is a short prequel that finds Finley between jobs when she starts struggling with the “darker” part of herself.   We get to see a little bit more of her mother and stepfather and the interactions between them. 

Finley’s new job is full of excitement and a bit of mystery that she quickly unravels, acting like the heroine that she is deep down.  A definite must for Ms. Cross’s fans!

In My Mailbox #14

IMM is a weekly meme inspired by Alea at the Pop Culture Junkie and hosted by the wonderful Kristi at The Story Siren.  All links are to Goodreads

Bought

Breathe by Abbi Glines - Heard good things about it, so I got it for my Kindle .

The Strange Case of Finley Jayne by Kady Cross  - This is a prequel to The Girl in the Steel Corset, since I just finished the book (and loved it!) I got thes FREE eBook for my Kindle.

For Review

The Mephisto Covenant by Trinity Faegen - I've seen this novel in some blogs and I have to say the cover alone makes me want to read it. Thank you to Egmont and NetGalley for this book.

Fang Me by Parker Blue - This is the third installment that of the Demon Underground series.  I had already read the first two books (Bite Me and Try Me) on my Kindle, obviously I wanted to read book three.  Thank you to Bell Bridge Books and NetGalley for this book.

Crave by Melissa Darnell - Isn't this cover gorgeous?  Sounded so good that I'm craving to read it (sorry for the pun!)  Thank your to Harlequin and NetGalley for this book.

From the Library

Starcrossed by Josephine Angelini - This is another book with a beautiful cover that I've seen around a lot of blogs lately.



What's in your mailbox this week?