In My Mailbox #5

Hey guys! I was lucky to receive a package from D.E. Night, author of Crowns of Croswald, recently, and let me tell you, it was such a fun surprise to get! Everything in it was super fun and cool and interesting, and all added something to the book. Even the packaging was so well thought-out. Keep reading to see what I got!

Magical and mysterious - Shadowsong ARC Review

*Disclaimer: I received an Advance Reader Copy from Netgalley in exchange for review consideration. This does in no way affect my opinion, and all thoughts expressed in this review are unbiased and my own.*

Title: Shadowsong

Series: Wintersong #2

Author: S. Jae-Jones

My rating: 4 hearts

Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy, Romance

Pub. date: February 6th 2018

Publisher: Wednesday Books

Synopsis: Six months after the end of Wintersong, Liesl is working toward furthering both her brother’s and her own musical careers. Although she is determined to look forward and not behind, life in the world above is not as easy as Liesl had hoped. Her younger brother Josef is cold, distant, and withdrawn, while Liesl can’t forget the austere young man she left beneath the earth, and the music he inspired in her. 

When troubling signs arise that the barrier between worlds is crumbling, Liesl must return to the Underground to unravel the mystery of life, death, and the Goblin King—who he was, who he is, and who he will be. What will it take to break the old laws once and for all? What is the true meaning of sacrifice when the fate of the world—or the ones Liesl loves—is in her hands? (synopsis from Goodreads)

Cover Reveal: Recovered by Jay Crownover

From New York Times bestselling author Jay Crownover comes Recovered, a standalone contemporary romance that will keep you turning the pages long into the night! Check out the amazing cover below, and order your copy today!

Review: Wintersong (Wintersong #1) by S. Jae-Jones

Title: Wintersong

Author: S. Jae-Jones

My rating: 5 hearts

Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy, Romance

Pub. date: February 7th 2017

Publisher: Thomas Dunne Books

Synopsis: Beware the goblin men and the wares they sell.

All her life, nineteen-year-old Liesl has heard tales of the beautiful, mysterious Goblin King. He is the Lord of Mischief, the Ruler Underground, and the muse around which her music is composed. Yet, as Liesl helps shoulder the burden of running her family’s inn, her dreams of composition and childish fancies about the Goblin King must be set aside in favor of more practical concerns.

But when her sister Käthe is taken by the goblins, Liesl journeys to their realm to rescue her sister and return her to the world above. The Goblin King agrees to let Käthe go—for a price. The life of a maiden must be given to the land, in accordance with the old laws. A life for a life, he says. Without sacrifice, nothing good can grow. Without death, there can be no rebirth. In exchange for her sister’s freedom, Liesl offers her hand in marriage to the Goblin King. He accepts.

Down in the Underground, Liesl discovers that the Goblin King still inspires her—musically, physically, emotionally. Yet even as her talent blossoms, Liesl’s life is slowly fading away, the price she paid for becoming the Goblin King’s bride. As the two of them grow closer, they must learn just what it is they are each willing to sacrifice: her life, her music, or the end of the world. (synopsis from Goodreads)

Double Cover Reveal: Shelter & Escape (Getaway Series #2-3) by Jay Crownover

I'm so excited to share the cover reveal for both Shelter and Escape, book two and three in the Getaway Series by Jay Crownover, with you guys today! This series is so amazing, and I'm so excited for these books! Now, without further ado, let's check out the covers (which, if you ask me, are absolutely gorgeous).

Double Cover Reveal: Edge (The Golden Trilogy #3) and Risen (The Jaded Duology #2) by K.M. Robinson

Hey you guys! I'm so excited to share the cover reveal for both Edge and Risen by K.M. Robinson with you all today! These covers are so pretty, absolutely gorgeous, and I'm super excited to read them! Now, without further ado, let's have a look at them!

Cover Reveal: The Reckoning (Forest Spirit #3) by T. Damon

I'm so excited to be able to share the cover for The Reckoning by T. Damon with you guys today! This cover is honestly so gorgeous, and makes me even more anxious to read it! This book is the third installment in the Forest Spirit series by T. Damon. Keep reading for more information. Without further ado, let's look at the cover!

Announcement and Cover Reveal: All Closed Off (Rusk University #4) by Cora Carmack

From New York Times bestselling author Cora Carmack comes the highly anticipated fourth standalone title in her Rusk University Series, All Closed Off! A passionate story and journey, get ready to be mesmerized with Stella's story! All Closed Off is coming your way May 1st, 2017!

ARC Review: The Animal Under the Fur by E.J. Mellow

*I received an ARC from the author in exchange for an honest review. This does not in any way affect my opinion, and all thoughts expressed in this review are unbiased and my own.*

Title: The Animal Under the Fur

Author: E.J. Mellow

My rating: 5 hearts

Genre: New Adult, Action, Romance

Pub. date: March 30th 2017

Publisher: Four Eyed Owl

Synopsis: From award-winning author E. J. Mellow comes an action romance dripping with vengeful delight.

Orphaned on the streets as a baby, Nashville Brown, a.k.a Kill Operative 3, knows better than to rely on anyone. With heightened senses and superhuman strength to survive, she’s been raised as the perfect assassin.

The trick to her success? Keeping everyone, even her best friend, at arm’s length.

Losing his entire family in the span of a year, Carter Smith left his ability to love buried deep in their graves. His only concerns now are completing his missions and effortlessly charming the next temptress to warm his bed.

The key to his accomplishments? Working alone mixed with a Casanova smile.

But when a deadly weapon needs to be stopped from falling into the wrong hands, the lone wolves find themselves thrown into an explosive partnership. Can Carter and 3 lower their guns aimed at one another long enough to succeed, or will their unwillingness to compromise end up destroying more than their perfect records? Whatever their differences, both agree on one thing—in the game of lies and deceit, the line between friend and foe is often blurred by blood splatter.

The Animal Under The Fur is a hate-to-loath-to-love standalone novel filled with savagery, secrets, and enough angst to wrinkle the pages you’ll find gripped in your hands. (synopsis from Goodreads)

Review: Guardian of Secrets (Library Jumpers #2) by Brenda Drake

*I received an ARC from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. This is no way affects my opinion, all opinions expressed in this review are honest and my own.*

Title: Guardian of Secrets

Author: Brenda Drake

My rating: 4 hearts

Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy, Romance

Pub. date: February 7th 2017

Publisher: Entangled: Teen

Synopsis: Being a Sentinel isn’t all fairytales and secret gardens.

Sure, jumping through books into the world’s most beautiful libraries to protect humans from mystical creatures is awesome. No one knows that better than Gia Kearns, but she could do without the part where people are always trying to kill her. Oh, and the fact that Pop and her had to move away from her friends and life as she knew it.

And if that isn’t enough, her boyfriend, Arik, is acting strangely. Like, maybe she should be calling him “ex,” since he’s so into another girl. But she doesn’t have time to be mad or even jealous, because someone has to save the world from the upcoming apocalypse, and it looks like that’s going to be Gia.

Maybe. If she survives. (synopsis from Goodreads)

Release Day Blitz: RoseBlood by A.G. Howard

I am so excited that ROSEBLOOD by A.G. Howard releases today and that I get to share the news!

If you haven’t yet heard about this wonderful book by Author A.G. Howard, be sure to check out all the details below.

This blitz also includes a giveaway for a signed ROSEBLOOD poster and a mask courtesy of A.G. and Rockstar Book Tours. So if you’d like a chance to win, enter in the Rafflecopter at the bottom of this post.

Cover Reveal: Guardian of Secrets (Library Jumpers #2) by Brenda Drake

I am so excited to share the cover for Guardian of Secrets (Library Jumpers, #2) by Brenda Drake which releases February 7, 2017! The cover for the first book in the series was beautiful, and this cover is just as gorgeous. I am absolutely in love with this cover. Without further ado, let's check it out!

Cover Reveal: The Animal Under the Fur by E.J. Mellow

I am so excited to share the cover for The Animal Under the Fur with you today! The reveal is hosted by Xpress Book Tours. The Animal Under the Fur is the new book by E.J. Mellow, author of one of my absolute favorite series, The Dreamland series. I am so excited to read this book, it sounds amazing! And I absolutely love the cover, it's so gorgeous! Without further ado, let's check out the cover!

Waiting on Wednesday: The Alchemists of Loom (Loom Saga #1) by Elise Kova

A Waiting on Wednesday on a Thursday, I know, but I forgot to post this yesterday, so I'm doing it today instead. Anyway, my WoW this week is The Alchemists of Loom by Elise Kova. I read her other series, Air Awakens, this summer, and I loved it so much, and I can't wait to get my hands on this one! I have such high expectations! Also, that cover is gorgeous! If you haven't read Air Awakens yet, you should, because it is such an amazing series!

Book Blitz: The Destined (Dreamland #3) by E.J. Mellow

I am so excited to bring you the Book Blitz for The Destined, the third and final book in The Dreamland series by E.J. Mellow. I have waited for so long for this book, and it is so awesome, and so worth reading! It is released today, so hurry over to Amazon to order it! Keep reading for some teasers and a giveaway!

Review: The Destined (Dreamland #3) by E.J. Mellow

*I recieved an ARC from the author in exchange for an honest review. This does not in any way affect my opinion, and all thoughts expressed in this review are unbiased and my own.*

Title: The Destined

Author: E.J. Mellow

My rating: 10 hearts!

Genre: New Adult, Fantasy, Romance

Pub. date: October 17th 2016

Publisher: Four Eyed Owl

Synopsis: I searched for you in the stars tonight. 

But I found none

that burned as bright as you.

—Part of a letter from Dev to Molly

With the loss of Terra’s greatest weapon, the war against darkness escalates rapidly, and time is on no one’s side. While Dev struggles to keep his home and hope alive, Molly and Rae find themselves forced to confront a desperately kept secret and quickly learn that a life-altering sacrifice is the asking price to restore order. 

Nightmares, betrayal, the fate of two worlds, and one man’s hunger for vengeance lead Molly down a twisted and dark path she fears she might never come back from. Cornered into making a heart-wrenching decision, Molly teeters between deliverance and damnation. Who is worth saving most—a nation or the one she loves?

From Award Winning author, E.J. Mellow, comes the breathtaking conclusion of The Dreamland Series. A story that will take you on a spine-tingling and gripping ride through self-sacrifice, the true power of love, and the importance of friendship. (synopsis from Goodreads)

Review: Talon (Talon #1) by Julie Kagawa

Title: Talon

Author: Julie Kagawa

My rating: 4 hearts

Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy, Romance

Pub. date: October 28th 2014

Publisher: Harlequin Teen

Synopsis: Long ago, dragons were hunted to near extinction by the Order of St. George, a legendary society of dragon slayers. Hiding in human form and growing their numbers in secret, the dragons of Talon have become strong and cunning, and they're positioned to take over the world with humans none the wiser.

Ember and Dante Hill are the only sister and brother known to dragonkind. Trained to infiltrate society, Ember wants to live the teen experience and enjoy a summer of freedom before taking her destined place in Talon. But destiny is a matter of perspective, and a rogue dragon will soon challenge everything Ember has been taught. As Ember struggles to accept her future, she and her brother are hunted by the Order of St. George.

Soldier Garret Xavier Sebastian has a mission to seek and destroy all dragons, and Talon's newest recruits in particular. But he cannot kill unless he is certain he has found his prey: and nothing is certain about Ember Hill. Faced with Ember's bravery, confidence and all-too-human desires, Garret begins to question everything that the Order has ingrained in him: and what he might be willing to give up to find the truth about dragons. (synopsis from Goodreads)

Review: The Divide (Dreamland #2) by E.J. Mellow

Title: The Divide
Author: E.J. Mellow
My rating: 5 hearts
Genre: New Adult, Fantasy, Romance
Pub. date: October 15th 2015
Publisher: Four Eyed Owl
Synopsis: Molly finally uncovers the truth about the strange dreams that plagued her sanity for weeks. Now destined to accept a clandestine role, Molly must find the strength and courage buried deep to push forward and succeed.

With the help of Dev, the roguish blue-eyed man of her dreams—whose dark past resurfaces to haunt him—Molly prepares to test the limits of her newly awakened powers and set right a world on the edge of being consumed by nightmares.

But when an unknown shadow stalks her every step and a shocking revelation about her ancestry comes to light, Molly may find herself forced to make a decision that could leave her alone in the dark and standing on the wrong side of a divide.

From Award Winning Author, E.J. Mellow, comes the heart-thumping second installment in The Dreamland Series. (synopsis from Goodreads)

Review: A Court of Mist and Fury (A Court of Thorns and Roses #2) by Sarah J. Maas

*Review contains spoilers for A Court of Thorns and Roses, but not A Court of Mist and Fury. Please do not read unless you have read the previous book in the series.*

Title: A Court of Mist and Fury

Author: Sarah J. Maas

My rating: Can I give it more than 5 hearts?

Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy, Romance

Pub. date: May 3rd

Publisher: Bloomsbury USA Childrens

Synopsis: 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.

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 ha rrowing gifts, heal her fractured soul, and decide how she wishes to shape her future—and the future of a world cleaved in two.

With more than a million copies sold of her beloved Throne of Glass series, Sarah J. Maas's masterful storytelling brings this second book in her seductive and action-packed series to new heights. (synopsis from Goodreads)

Most Anticipated New Releases: Fall 2016

Hi everyone! First of all, I'm sorry that I've been so absent this summer. I got a new job in May, and I've been working more than ever, so I've been super busy. I've been working six days a week all summer, so I've been pretty exhausted. Anyway, you don't want to hear about my job. On a brighter note, school started this Monday, which means less work, which will (hopefully) mean more blogging. Of course, school will also keep me busy, but it will be easier to balance things. Anyway, to start off this autumn, I thought I'd do a post about my most anticipated new releases this fall. There are some books that I can't wait to read, so stay tuned! The books are in no particular order, as I can't possibly decide which one I'm looking forward to the most! I will include links to Goodreads and some preorder links if available.

Empire of Storms (Throne of Glass #5) by Sarah J. Maas

Pub. date: September 6th 2016
Synopsis: The long path to the throne has only just begun for Aelin Galathynius. Loyalties have been broken and bought, friends have been lost and gained, and those who possess magic find themselves at odds with those don't.

As the kingdoms of Erilea fracture around her, enemies must become allies if Aelin is to keep those she loves from falling to the dark forces poised to claim her world. With war looming on all horizons, the only chance for salvation lies in a desperate quest that may mark the end of everything Aelin holds dear.

Aelin's journey from assassin to queen has entranced millions across the globe, and this fifth installment will leave fans breathless. Will Aelin succeed in keeping her world from splintering, or will it all come crashing down?

Book links: 

Goodreads

Amazon

B&N

The Destined (The Dreamland series #3) by E.J. Mellow

Pub. date: October 17th 2016

Synopsis: I searched for you in the stars tonight. 

But I found none
that burned as bright as you.

—Part of a letter from Dev to Molly

With the loss of Terra’s greatest weapon, the war against darkness escalates rapidly, and time is on no one’s side. While Dev struggles to keep his home and hope alive, Molly and Rae find themselves forced to confront a desperately kept secret and quickly learn that a life-altering sacrifice is the asking price to restore order.

Nightmares, betrayal, the fate of two worlds, and one man’s hunger for vengeance lead Molly down a twisted and dark path she fears she might never come back from. Cornered into making a heart-wrenching decision, Molly teeters between deliverance and damnation. Who is worth saving most—a nation or the one she loves?

From Award Winning author, E.J. Mellow, comes the breathtaking conclusion of The Dreamland Series. A story that will take you on a spine-tingling and gripping ride through self-sacrifice, the true power of love, and the importance of friendship.

Book links:

Goodreads

Heartless by Marissa Meyer

Pub. date: November 8th 2016

Synopsis: Long before she was the terror of Wonderland — the infamous Queen of Hearts — she was just a girl who wanted to fall in love.

Catherine may be one of the most desired girls in Wonderland, and a favorite of the yet-unmarried King of Hearts, but her interests lie elsewhere. A talented baker, all she wants is to open a shop with her best friend and supply the Kingdom of Hearts with delectable pastries and confections. But according to her mother, such a goal is unthinkable for the young woman who could be the next Queen.

At a royal ball where Cath is expected to receive the king's marriage proposal, she meets Jest, the handsome and mysterious court joker. For the first time, she feels the pull of true attraction. At the risk of offending the King and infuriating her parents, she and Jest enter into an intense, secret courtship.

Cath is determined to define her own destiny and fall in love on her terms. But in a land thriving with magic, madness, and monsters, fate has other plans.

Book links: 

Goodreads

Amazon

B&N

A Shadow Bright and Burning (Kingdom on Fire #1) by Jessica Cluess

Pub. date: September 20th 2016

Synopsis: I am Henrietta Howel.

The first female sorcerer in hundreds of years.
The prophesied one.
Or am I?

Henrietta Howel can burst into flames.
Forced to reveal her power to save a friend, she's shocked when instead of being executed, she's invited to train as one of Her Majesty's royal sorcerers.

Thrust into the glamour of Victorian London, Henrietta is declared the chosen one, the girl who will defeat the Ancients, bloodthirsty demons terrorizing humanity. She also meets her fellow sorcerer trainees, handsome young men eager to test her power and her heart. One will challenge her. One will fight for her. One will betray her.

But Henrietta Howel is not the chosen one.
As she plays a dangerous game of deception, she discovers that the sorcerers have their own secrets to protect. With battle looming, what does it mean to not be the one? And how much will she risk to save the city—and the one she loves?

Book links:

Goodreads

Amazon

B&N

Bright Smoke, Cold Fire (Untitled #1) by Rosamund Hodge

Pub. date: September 27th 2016

Synopsis: When the mysterious fog of the Ruining crept over the world, the living died and the dead rose. Only the walled city of Viyara was left untouched.

The heirs of the city’s most powerful—and warring—families, Mahyanai Romeo and Juliet Catresou share a love deeper than duty, honor, even life itself. But the magic laid on Juliet at birth compels her to punish the enemies of her clan—and Romeo has just killed her cousin Tybalt. Which means he must die.

Paris Catresou has always wanted to serve his family by guarding Juliet. But when his ward tries to escape her fate, magic goes terribly wrong—killing her and leaving Paris bound to Romeo. If he wants to discover the truth of what happened, Paris must delve deep into the city, ally with his worst enemy . . . and perhaps turn against his own clan.

Mahyanai Runajo just wants to protect her city—but she’s the only one who believes it’s in peril. In her desperate hunt for information, she accidentally pulls Juliet from the mouth of death—and finds herself bound to the bitter, angry girl. Runajo quickly discovers Juliet might be the one person who can help her recover the secret to saving Viyara.

Both pairs will find friendship where they least expect it. Both will find that Viyara holds more secrets and dangers than anyone ever expected. And outside the walls, death is waiting. . .

Book links: 

Goodreads

Amazon

B&N

So, that was it for today! What are the books you just can't wait to read? These are just a few of the books I'm waiting for, there will be a lot of new books for me to read this autumn!