Missing by Kelley Armstrong #BookReview #Excerpt

  Fans of Jennifer Donnelly will flock to the new romantic thriller from #1 New York Timesbestselling author Kelley Armstrong.

The only thing Winter Crane likes about Reeve’s End is that soon she’ll leave it. Like her best friend did. Like her sister did. Like most of the teens born in town have done. There’s nothing for them there but abandoned mines and empty futures. They’re better off taking a chance elsewhere.

The only thing Winter will miss is the woods. Her only refuge. At least it was. Until the day she found Lennon left for dead, bleeding in a tree.

But now Lennon is gone too. And he has Winter questioning what she once thought was true. What if nobody left at all? What if they’re all missing?

A Tragic Kind of Wonderful by @Eric_Lindstrom #FirstPageTuesday

  Welcome to the first post of First Page Tuesday!  Each week well share one amazing start to a book we have on hand!  Sometimes it will be a finished copy and other it will be an ARC.  If it is an ARC please understand that this may not match the finished product.   We came up with this idea via 1linewednesday which is a # on twitter and a few other places that we loved so much we wanted to share a full page with you.   This week we have another young adult contemporary this time about mental heath and mental issues.  This one is for fans of All the Bright Places. We hope that you enjoy your time with us! 

Faith (Faith, #1) by Jody Houser @ValiantComics #BookReview

  Orphaned at a young age, Faith Herbert – a psionically gifted “psiot” discovered by the Harbinger Foundation – has always aspired to greatness. But now this once ordinary teenager is taking control of her destiny and becoming the hard-hitting hero she’s always known she can be – complete with a mild-mannered secret identity, unsuspecting colleagues, and a day job as a reporter that routinely throws into her harms way! Well, at least she thought it would… When she’s not typing up listicles about cat videos, Faith makes a secret transformation to patrol the night as the City of Angels’ own leading superhero – the sky-soaring Zephyr!

But flying solo is going to be tougher than Zephyr ever thought when she uncovers a deep-rooted alien conspiracy. Two-bit burglars and car thieves are one thing, but when the world needs a hero to stave off a full-blown extraterrestrial invasion, will Faith find herself in over her head…or ready for her biggest challenge yet?

Invader Zim, Volume 2 (Invader Zim) by K.C. Green, Eric Trueheart, Dennis Hopeless, Dave Crosland, Savanna Ganucheau #BookReview

  Volume 2 of the hit comic series (based on the hit Nickelodeon TV show) INVADER ZIM starts off with a BANG! I mean a BANK! As ZIM takes on the immense task of getting a business loan. From there, things get steadily worse. Then better, then worse yet again. In this collection, ZIM will face foes like those never seen before! (And also Dib. But everyone's seen Dib before.)

A Fever of the Blood by Oscar de Muriel #BookReview

  New Year's Day, 1889. In Edinburgh's lunatic asylum, a patient escapes as a nurse lays dying. Leading the manhunt are legendary local Detective 'Nine-Nails' McGray and Londoner-in-exile Inspector Ian Frey. Before the murder, the suspect was heard in whispered conversation with a fellow patient - a girl who had been mute for years. What made her suddenly break her silence? And why won't she talk again? Could the rumours about black magic be more than superstition? McGray and Frey track a devious psychopath far beyond their jurisdiction, through the worst blizzard in living memory, into the shadow of Pendle Hill - home of the Lancashire witches - where unimaginable danger awaits... * * * Praise for The Strings of Murder: 'This is wonderful. A brilliant, moving, clever, lyrical book - I loved it. Oscar de Muriel is going to be a name to watch.' Manda Scott 'One of the best debuts so far this year - a brilliant mix of horror, history, and humour. Genuinely riveting with plenty of twists, this will keep you turning the pages. It's clever, occasionally frightening and superbly written - The Strings Of Murder is everything you need in a mystery thriller.' Crime Review

#Booktube @VictoriaAveyard for King's Cage

 

Be sure to grab this book on Febuary 7, 2017 or use the link below to pre-order! You don't want to miss out on this third installment of the Red Queen series! Check out the teaser book trailer below! 

Hindsight by Mindy Tarquini #BookReview

  EUGENIA PANISPORCHI LIVES WITH HER MOTHER, TEACHES CHAUCER, AND REMEMBERS ALL HER PAST LIVES. SHE IS DESPERATE TO CHANGE HER FUTURE

Born this time around into a South Philadelphia Italian-American family so traditional, she and her siblings are expected to marry in birth order, Eugenia lives a simple life―no love connection, no controversy, no complications. Her hope is that the Blessed Virgin Mary (who oversees her soul's progress) will grant her heart's desire, the option to choose the circumstances of her next life. But when a student reveals he shares her ability, Eugenia suddenly finds herself setting up a Facebook page and sponsoring a support group for others like her, an oddball odyssey, during which she discovers she must confront her current shortcomings before she can break the cycle and finally live the life of her dreams. 

A layered contemporary fable, Hindsight reminds us to live this life like it's the only one we'll have.

Johnny Boo Vol. 7: Johnny Boo Goes Like This by James Kochalka #BookReview @_AwessomeAnnie

  Johnny Boo and Squiggle come across a giant pencil! Is it magical? Whatever it is, when Johnny Boo draws with it, his drawings come to life. Before you know it, they're off on another adventure, filled with tigers, ice cream monsters, and truly unbelievable hairstyles. Celebrate the power of creativity - the Johnny Boo way!

Sweetest Kulu by @celinakalluk @Inhabit_Media #BookReview with @_AwesomeAnnie

  A lyrical lullaby imbued with traditional Inuit beliefs

This bedtime poem, written by internationally acclaimed Inuit throat singer Celina Kalluk, describes the gifts bestowed upon a newborn baby by all the animals of the Arctic. Lyrically and lovingly written, this visually stunning book is infused with the Inuit values of love and respect for the land and its animal inhabitants.

the One by Russ Underwood #BookReview

  Ethan Phillips is a successful hedge fund manager with the perfect wife. He's convinced she is the only woman meant for him. However, his faith in her proves unfounded as he discovers her treachery has no limits. Inconsolable from his pain, he abandons love and relationships and believes he has become impervious to love's reach. Ethan discovers though, that a higher power and two extraordinary men would not allow him to abandon love so easily. He is then led on a journey of true connection, raw and unbridled passion, and a love beyond measure. But can Ethan trust this new path and is it too good to be true? Will this relationship disappear just like the first?

Welcome by Barroux @littlebeebooks #BookReview

  Three lost polar bears search for a new home in this timely book from award-winning French illustrator Barroux.

Life is quiet and peaceful on the ice for three polar bears, until, "CRACK!" The ice breaks, and they drift away. The sea is dangerous, so they need to search for a new home. Then, the polar bears see it . . . Land! They're saved! But the cows there think they are too furry, bearish, and tall, so they don't let them live there. The panda says there's no room on his island (though there clearly is!), and the giraffes pretend not to hear. All the while, their ice floe is getting smaller and smaller until they come to an empty island. A new home, all to themselves! That is, until three lost monkeys who are looking for a new home come along. The bears think about it, and say that they are welcome!

Barroux's beautiful story was inspired by the ongoing Syrian refugee crisis and promotes inclusiveness and welcomeness for children!

Angry Birds: Big Movie Eggstravaganza by Jeff Parker, Paul Tobin @IDWPublishing #BookReview

  ALL-NEW ADVENTURES based on the Angry Birds Movie cast of characters! Join Red, Stella, Chuck, Matilda, and the rest of the gang in these all-ages tales of action, adventure, and heart-warming romance. The movie never ends with this gorgeously illustrated, wonderfully written new series of stories from some of comics most talented creators!

I Want to Be a Witch by @icunliffe1 #BookReview with @_AwesomeAnnie

  When I grow up, I want to be a witch, says a little girl. She would have a sparkly hat, a crystal ball, a wand to do spells, and of course, a broomstick. She definitely wouldn't cook up any smelly potions-and she probably wouldn't turn her brother into a frog. And spiders and bats? No way! Her companion would be her cat!

The Mustache Man by #PriyaRamanathan #KaradiTalesPicturebooks #BookReview

 

Nekgaon is a perfect village. Yes, everything's perfect, from the cock's crow to the setting sun. But a strange demand from a strange man changes everything. Priya Ramanathan's story has acrylic illustrations by Garima Gupta in vibrant, earthy tones that make this book full of fun, laughter, and mischief.

Monstress, Volume 1: Awakening (Monstress #1) by @marjoriemliu @ImageComics #BookReview

  Set in an alternate matriarchal 1900's Asia, in a richly imagined world of art deco-inflected steam punk, MONSTRESS tells the story of a teenage girl who is struggling to survive the trauma of war, and who shares a mysterious psychic link with a monster of tremendous power, a connection that will transform them both and make them the target of both human and otherworldly powers.

Unmade (Entangled #2) by Amy Rose Capetta #BookReview

  The galaxy-spanning conclusion to Amy Rose Capetta's acclaimed sci-fi debut, Entangled.

Cadence is in a race against time and space to save her family and friends from the Unmakers, who are tracking the last vestiges of humanity across the cosmos. As the epic battle begins, Cade learns that letting people in also means letting them go. The universe spins out of control and Cade alone must face the music in the page-turning conclusion to Entangled.

#Fangirl with Love and First Sight by @JoshSundquist @TheNovl

This week we have one of the best books so far of 2017!  This book out now was just so amazing! Make sure to check it out! You wont be disapointed! 

The Crow King Saga (Hero Cats #3) by @KylePuttkammer #BookReview

  The Crow King Saga. Worlds collide and heroes unite as the cats face their biggest challenge yet! Meet Bandit as he joins the Hero Cats on a fantastical journey to save Stellar City. Collects Hero Cats of Stellar City 7-9

House of Montresor by Enrica Jang, Edgar Allan Poe, Jason Strutz #BookReview

  Murder is only perfect when everyone knows you got away with it. Edana Fortunato is the sole surviving heir of two great families whose fates have commingled. On the eve of her inheritance, Edana is summoned to the grand estate to meet the enigmatic Count Montresor. She embarks on the journey, unprepared for the secrets still to be revealed, and unaware that a killer has set the stage for one final act of vengeance upon the Fortunato family. Revenge does not end in THE HOUSE OF MONTRESOR, a sequel to Edgar Allan Poe s classic revenge tale, The Cask of Amontillado. 
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And We Stay by Jenny Hubbard #BookReview

  Senior Paul Wagoner walks into his school with a stolen gun, he threatens his girlfriend, Emily Beam, and then takes his own life. Soon after, angry and guilt-ridden Emily is sent to a boarding school in Amherst, Massachusetts, where two quirky fellow students and the spirit of Emily Dickinson offer helping hands. But it is up to Emily Beam to heal her own damaged self, to find the good behind the bad, hope inside the despair, and springtime under the snow.