Legacy of the Clockwork Key (The Secret Order #1) by Kristin Bailey #Review

    When a fire consumes Meg’s home, killing her parents and destroying both her fortune and her future, all she has left is the tarnished pocket watch she rescued from the ashes. But this is no ordinary timepiece. The clock turns out to be a mechanical key—a key that only Meg can use—that unlocks a series of deadly secrets and intricate clues that Meg is compelled to follow.

Together with the handsome stable hand she barely knows but hopes she can trust, Meg is swept into a hidden world of deception, betrayal, and revenge, uncovering evidence of an elite secret society and a dangerous invention that some will stop at nothing to protect.

Salt to the Sea by Ruta Sepetys is Choppy at best #Review

    Winter, 1945. Four teenagers. Four secrets.

Each one born of a different homeland; each one hunted, and haunted, by tragedy, lies…and war.

As thousands of desperate refugees flock to the coast in the midst of a Soviet advance, four paths converge, vying for passage aboard the Wilhelm Gustloff, a ship that promises safety and freedom.

Yet not all promises can be kept.

Inspired by the single greatest tragedy in maritime history, bestselling and award-winning author Ruta Sepetys (Between Shades of Gray) lifts the veil on a shockingly little-known casualty of World War II. An illuminating and life-affirming tale of heart and hope.

#BookTalks: Content in YA Should they have ratings? – (@CleanTeenPub)

This week were talking about Content in YA. Just like movies books are for a variety of ages.  Well just like movies shouldnt books have a rating system for their content?  One publisher thinks so.  
Clean Teen Publishing has created a wonderful easy way to know if a book is right for you.  With a wonderful system they call Content Disclosure.  And well I have to say that I LOVE IT!! 
Here is how their ratings work:

How our ratings are configured:

We rate our books by using a 5-point scale in four different categories.  The categories are as follows: Language, Romance, Violence, and Drugs/Alcohol/Smoking.  On the back of the book, you will see one of the trees above with the following ratings:

• YAe | Deemed appropriate for everyone including advanced readers 12 and under.
• YA | Appropriate for the average Young Adult audience, which is usually 13 and up.
• YAm | This book is written for the mature young adult audience. 

*If any of the material in the book maxes out on our 5-point scale in any category, then the book will automatically be rated YAm.

The total rating is determined when the scores for each category are added and divided by 4 to find the average score for the book.

• If the average rating is between 0-1, then the book will be labeled YAe.
• If the book is between 2-3, then the book will be labeled YA.
• If the book has a rating between 4-5 or if any category is maxed out with 5 points, it will be rated YAm.  

The leaves of the tree give you a short glimpse as to how the book received its rating.

If you would like more details on why a category was scored a certain way, you can check out the QR code on the back of the book or simply visit our website. The QR code will take you directly to our site, where you will find a detailed content disclosure for the book. If you purchase the book in ebook format, the tree and the QR code will be located within the first three pages of the book.

• We’ve worked tirelessly to put together a non-subjective rating system for the YA genre.  We know that everyone’s values are different.  If you find that you don’t agree with the order in which something was put under a category, then we encourage you to go to the page by using the QR code so that you can access the book’s detailed information. We know our rating system may not be perfect for everyone; that is why we try and give you as much information about the book’s content as we can..
• Please note that we are only human and while our rating system is not subjective, we can’t guarantee that we won’t ever miss a major event that could have affected the rating
• Our rating system is a work in progress.  Check back frequently for new info.

You can check out their Content Disclosure here 


I really love this rating system!  So what do you think, do you think that more publishers should adopt something like this? Let us know in the comments!

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#BookAddict: Books we recommend the most with @CBookAddicts

Thanks again for joining us for this weeks Book Addicts via CertifiedBookAddicts.com. This week its Books we recommend the most!  And well these are the same as last week LOL.  It seems that those two books are the ones we so recommend every chance we get! 

iPhone 6 Plus bumper, #KEWEK #Review

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• Dual-Use iPhone Case:(Removable) 0.83mm clear back panel,get rid of the shackles of conventional back panel. (The camera is 0.7mm high,the back panel is higher than the camera to avoid friction between the camera and other objects)
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Round Silicone Ice #Ball Mold #Reviews

• MORE CHILL, LESS MELT - Our ice ball mold makes 4pcs 4.5cm ice balls that dilute less for whiskey, cocktail and cold drinks that are full of flavor
• PERFECT FOR PARTIES - Make 4 ice balls at once with this sphere ice mold. Impressed your guest in the party. Also can add garnishes for pretty drinks, like fruits, mints, lemon.
• 100% FOOD SAFE FDA and SGS certified - food-grade silicone is BPA free, nontoxic and won't affect taste. Easy to remove the ice ball from the silicone tray.
• NOT JUST FOR ICE! - Use it to create pudding , chocolate, cake balls, make your own bath products and much more.
• SO EASY TO CLEAN - Pop the ROUNDSQUARE round ice molds in the dishwasher after use and it's ready to go again and again.

BodyBudd-Pullup Assist Band #Review

You want to get more out of each Pull-up Work Out. You want to develop a V-shaped Torso, Broad Shoulders and a Narrow Waist... If you are nodding your head in agreement to all the above statements; then man, do we have a product for you!! BodyBudd PULL-UP ASSIST BAND created by masters of their art Sport up USA, as a result of tons of research and experience thus guaranteeing a whole new level of bar exercising. Get a perfect V-shaped Back, Muscular Arms and Broad Shoulders with this proven method of Assisted Pull-ups. The BodyBudd Pull-up Assist Band is an absolute perfect choice to get the best pull-up work out. BodyBudd Assist Band makes it an optimal choice to help you work your way towards unassisted Pull-ups and Chin-ups, if you currently struggle to do chin-ups, it will assist you to do them. And if you're advanced, it helps you to add additional reps after your muscles fatigue. It offers great adjust-ability to customize your workout to perfection, in either case; be part of a Happy, Healthy and Proudly BodyBudd Family & Love Your Body with BodyBudd! We believe nothing tastes as good as a Well Fit Body Feels!! Instructions: Step 1: Loop a band over the pull up bar. Step 2: Place a foot or knee in the band. Step 3: Complete Pull ups as normal. Step 4: Step down carefully and release yourself from the bar. Step one foot out first to avoid snap backs.

BodyBudd ASSIST BAND CHOSEN BY ATHLETES & PRO'S! Non slip foot straps, Safety hooks, Durable and resilient buckles, all combined for a perfect safe support!

BodyBudd ADVANCED BAND STRENGTHENS THE ENTIRE UPPER BODY, Push your results further shape up your Legs, Hips, Shoulders, and Arms, Get a Nice 'n Tight, Toned, Cored Body - Fast!!!

BodyBudd BAND GIVES AN ADJUSTABLE AMOUNT OF LIFT, work your way up to do more un-assisted pull-ups, before you know it; you'll be a professional pull up machine!

BodyBudd CHIN UP ASSIST BAND ARE IMPORTANT to Baseball pitchers for the acceleration phase of throwing as well as tennis players in the acceleration phase of the tennis forehand!

BodyBudd IS WELL DESIGNED WITH YOU IN MIND! BodyBudd Assist Band makes it your Home or Office Gym, A nice compact pouch for travel, anywhere there's a door; there's a workout! NO EXCUSES!!!

#BookTube The Outlander #BookTag via @sashaalsberg

Welcome to this weeks BookTube. I have to say that I'm so excited to share this video with you!  I LOVE Outlander!! Addicted should be more like it!  I have read the book and watched season one I think 3 times so far and well I see watching it again in my near future!  So this week we have an org. tag via Sasha she does some of the BEST tags!  So here is hers for Outlander enjoy! 

Make sure to subscribe to her channel and check her out!  

2 in 1 Magnetic Phone Mount #Review

• • SUPERIOR BUNDLE - Your complete 2 in 1 iSMARTPRO universal CD slot mount Bundle comes with iSMARTPRO magnetic CD slot mount holder and iSMARTPRO air vent magnetic cellphone holder - a special fast action bonus our best selling magnetic air vent holder for free ($12.99 value)! This is a very limited time offer.
• • FAST & EASY TO USE - In an instant, the iSMARTPRO 2 in 1 CD slot/ air vent cell phone car mount can be attached to a cd slot and air vent. Just adjust the mount into CD slot and the angle by loosening and tightening the attached screws. Then attach the metal plate inside the case or on the back of the phone. Bring the phone close to the magnet, LIKE MAGIC - watch the magnet PULLS the phone. It's so easy like a BREEZE.
• • DRIVE LEGALLY & STAY SAFE - In most states, driving while a cell phone in your hand is AGAINST THE LAW and can result in expensive fines. It's also shown to be INCREDIBLY DANGEROUS! We've solved that problem so you NEVER HAVE TO DRIVE ILLEGALLY again. Now, your phone can be at EYE-LEVEL using our CD car mount, while your eyes are on the road. Follow your GPS, listen to music, and take calls on speaker with iSMARTPRO CD phone holder, WITHOUT ANY DANGER.
• • PREMIUM QUALITY - The iSMARTPRO 2 in 1 CD slot phone mount Bundle has been created using hand selected PREMIUM MATERIAL. This iphone car holder uses combination of HIGH GRADE PLASTIC, TOP-QUALITY STEEL and UNIQUE RARE EARTH Magnets to give your device a dynamic and completely SAFE HOLD unlike CLIPS, CLAMPS and SUCTION CUP mounts which create mess and break easily.
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The 13th Continuum by @JenniferBrody is a cataclysmic read that shouldnt be missed! #Review #Giveaway

The 13th Continuum
by Jennifer Brody
Publisher: Turner Publishing
Release Date: April 19th 2016

Genre: Young Adult, Science Fiction

Rate:  5 Stars

Synopsis:

One thousand years after a cataclysmic event leaves humanity on the brink of extinction, the survivors take refuge in continuums designed to sustain the human race until repopulation of Earth becomes possible. Against this backdrop, a group of young friends in the underwater Thirteenth Continuum dream about life outside their totalitarian existence, an idea that has been outlawed for centuries. When a shocking discovery turns the dream into a reality, they must decide if they will risk their own extinction to experience something no one has for generations, the Surface.

#BEA16 and @thebookcon updates! via #ReedPOP

ReedPOP – the world’s largest producer of pop culture events – today announced a series of impressive additions to the already stellar lineup of authors who will be taking the stage in Chicago on May 14 for BookCon, the ultimate fan event where storytelling and pop culture collide. 

Among those just announced are Children’s, Young Adult and Graphic Fiction authors including Dav Pilkey (Captain Underpants, Dog Man), Jenny Han (To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before), Raina Telgemeier (Smile, Baby-Sitters Club), Lucy Knisley (Something New), David Arnold (Mosquitoland), Nicola Yoon (Everything, Everything), Jennifer Niven (All the Bright Places), Anna-Marie McLemore (The Weight of Feathers), and Sona Charaipotra (Tiny Pretty Things). 

They join a robust lineup of authors who will be at BookCon this year for a day of panels, meet & greets, autograph sessions, and much more, such as Chris O’Dowd, Victoria Aveyard, Meg Cabot, Veronica Roth, and others.

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#Review of Can You Keep a Secret? (Fear Street Relaunch #4) by @RL_Stine

R.L. Stine has built his legacy on scaring children and teenagers. Now he's back with another spine-tingling tale of horror in this new Fear Street book about temptation, betrayal, and fear.

Eddie and Emma are high school sweethearts from the wrong side of the tracks. Looking for an escape their dreary lives, they embark on an overnight camping trip in the Fear Street Woods with four friends. As Eddie is carving a heart into a tree, he and Emma discover a bag hidden in the trunk. A bag filled with hundred-dollar bills. Thousands of them. Should they take it? Should they leave the money there? The six teens agree to leave the bag where it is until it's safe to use it. But when tragedy strikes Emma's family, the temptation to skim some money off of the top becomes impossible to fight. There's only one problem. When Emma returns to the woods, the bag of money is gone, and with it, the trust of six friends with a big secret.

Packed with tension and sure to illicit shivers in its readers, this new Fear Street book is another terrifying tale from a master of horror.

#Review of Alcatraz Versus the Knights of Crystallia (Alcatraz, #3) by @BrandSanderson

Nancy Pearl loves this series and we do too!

When Alcatraz and Grandpa Smedry make a pilgrimage to the Free Kingdom city of Crystallia, the Smedry home base, Alcatraz is shocked to see that he is, in fact, a legend. When he was a baby he was stolen by the Evil Librarians, and his mother, a Librarian herself, was behind the whole scheme. Now, with his estranged father, who is acting indeed strange, Bastille, who has been stripped of her armor, and Grandpa Smedry, who is, as always, late to everything (that's his Talent), Alcatraz tries to save a city under siege. From who? Why, the Librarians of course!

#Shadowhunters Saturday: That KISS!! and the newest discussion with @emmmabooks

Welcome to another post about Shadowhunters!  At the time I'm writing this we just got a front row seat of Alex and Magnus sucking face. And well a ton of people had issues with this.  My biggest question is this though.  Since they aged Clary to 18 did they do that with the rest of the kids? Because could this have been what would have happened if Alex would have been older?  I know that these are not supposed to be word for word via the books like most shows but they should stay true to the character themselves.  

Im still so all over the place with this show. It has its good parts then its really really bad parts. and its just ugh all over! 

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Follow along with a Curse and Ballet in this wonderful retelling ~ Swan and Shadow by @kakiolsenbooks {Giveaway} @lovingthebook

"Aislin is cursed. A regular college student at night and a swan during the day, Aislin can only break the curse by finding her true love. But when her beloved discovers the truth, will his fear override their love? This modern adaptation of Swan Lake will help you discover what love really means."

A unique setting and Ghosts check out A Savage Ghost by @TheDonnaKWeaver {Giveaway} @lovingthebook

-->Lia Savage reluctantly puts her dream of opening a dessert boutique on hold to help her dad remodel a castle he’s inherited in Washington State. Soon, a specter targets her younger sister.

Lia enlists the help of strapping Coop Montgomery, the head gardener and her former crush. As they search together for a way to rid the castle of its ghost, the romance she used to dream about with Coop kindles. But Lia’s gentle giant means to stay in Washington while she’s determined to return to California. She must find the courage to face both the ghost and her future.

With Coop. Or without him. 

#TakeControlTBR: The Arrivals by Melissa Marr

Heres another update on my picks for April so far it hasn't been good!  This one The Arrivals would have been much much better if the world that the people were tossed into would have had a better explanation. World building is a must in my book for the most part and this one lacked that in spades.   The other thing was that it was pretty boring once it got started.  So for me this one won't be sticking around. 

You can check it out here on Goodreads 

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#Review of The Epidemic (The Program 0.6) by @suzanne_young & #Giveaway via @simonteen

Can one girl help others find closure by slipping into the identities of their loved ones? Find out in this riveting sequel toThe Remedy and companion to the New York Times bestselling The Treatment and The Program.

In a world before The Program…

Quinlan McKee has spent her life acting as other people. She was a closer—a person hired to play the role of the recently deceased in order to give their families closure. Through this process, Quinn learned to read people and situations, even losing a bit of herself to do so. But she couldn’t have guessed how her last case would bring down her entire world.

The only person Quinn trusts is Deacon, her best friend and the love of her life. Except Deacon’s been keeping secrets of his one, so Quinn must set out alone to find Arthur Pritchard, the doctor who’s been trying to control her life. The journey brings Quinn to Arthur’s daughter, Virginia, who tells Quinn the truth about Pritchard’s motives. The former closer will start to see that she is the first step in fighting an epidemic.

But Quinlan doesn’t want to be a cure. And with all the lies surrounding her, she realizes she has no one left to rely on but herself—even if she doesn’t know who that is anymore.

#Review of How to Disappear by @AnnStampler & #Giveaway via @simonteen

This electric cross-country thriller follows the game of cat and mouse between a girl on the run from a murder she witnessed—or committed?—and the boy who’s sent to kill her.

Nicolette Holland is the girl everyone likes. Up for adventure. Loyal to a fault. And she’s pretty sure she can get away with anything...until a young woman is brutally murdered in the woods near Nicolette’s house. Which is why she has to disappear.

Jack Manx has always been the stand-up guy with the killer last name. But straight A’s and athletic trophies can’t make people forget that his father was a hit man and his brother is doing time for armed assault. Just when Jack is about to graduate from his Las Vegas high school and head east for college, his brother pulls him into the family business with inescapable instructions: find this ruthless Nicolette Holland and get rid of her. Or else Jack and everyone he loves will pay the price.

As Nicolette and Jack race to outsmart each other, tensions—and attractions—run high. Told in alternating voices, this tightly plotted mystery and tense love story challenges our assumptions about right and wrong, guilt and innocence, truth and lies. 

#BookTalks To Post or Not Post with @WitchReader

Thanks for checking out this weeks Book Talks.  So this week were talking about wither or not we should post about certain books.  Ive been reading and posting about books for almost 10 years. WOW how the time flies by!  This year well be celebrating our 7th anniversary in Oct.  And well its been a long time running!   

So for the most part we do reviews for all books we read.  Now there are quite a few the ive read via my owned books that for whatever reason I didnt post a review. Most of those are books that I DNFed very shortly into the book and just didnt think about taking the time to say hey I read 10 pages of this book and well I thought it sucked!  I just didnt see the point in it.  

But there comes a time when you just need to ask yourself.

SHOULD YOU POST?

So heres this weeks question.  Do you think we should post about books we DNF or just downright HATE?  

Ive been thinking about this for some time.  Maybe we could do a weekly meme of DNFed or Dumped books or something.  And then leave the full posts to those we loved!!  

So let us know in the comments on what you think! 

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