In My Mailbox #41 & where have I been

In My Mailbox was created by Kristi at The Story Siren and inspired by Alea at Pop Culture Junkie.

WON:

Anna Dressed in Blood by Kendare Blake - Heard loads of good things about this creepy paranormal tale.  Thanks to Jenny at Supernatural Snark.

BORROWED:

Fracture by Megan Miranda - Debut author of 2012 and YA supernatural tale.

Quick note: I am sorry that my blog has been quite lately and I haven't returned any comments the last few days.  I have been really unwell and looks like it might be like that for a little longer.  So the blog might be a bit quite over the next couple of weeks until I'm better but I will try to post and return comments when I can.

What did you get in your mailbox?

In My Mailbox #40

In My Mailbox was created by Kristi at The Story Siren and inspired by Alea at Pop Culture Junkie.

For Review:

Devoted by Hillary Duff - This is the sequel to Elixir.  Haven't read the first one is the series yet so I am curious if anyone has, do they recommend it?  Thanks to Simon & Schuster.

Bought:

Shut Out by Kody Keplinger - YA contemp that reminds me of a good romantic comedy.  If you like The DUFF (Keplinger's debut book) you will probably like this.

Isle of Night by Veronica Wolff - YA vampire novel.  This sounds so amazing.  Can't wait to get started.

Gifted:

I'll Be There by Holly Goldberg Sloan - YA contemp that looks like such a heartbreaking story.  Also one of my favourite covers of 2011.

What did you get in your mailbox?

In My Mailbox #39 & Winner of Raw Blue

In My Mailbox was created by Kristi at The Story Siren and inspired by Alea at Pop Culture Junkie.

FOR REVIEW:


There Is No Dog by Meg Rosoff - Described as a "hilarious comic teen fantasy" from an award winning author Meg Rosoff.  Thanks to Penguin Australia.


Brightest Kind of Darkness by P.T. Michelle - A YA novel about a girl who has a special gift - she dreams each night the next day events.  Sounds really good and the cover is gorgeous.  Thanks to P.T. Michelle. 

BORROWED:

Practice Makes Perfect by Julie James - Adult contemporary romance.  I am loving Julie James' books at the moment.  Thanks to Nomes.

BOUGHT:

Torrent by Lisa T. Bergren - One of my favourite reads of this year so I had to have a print copy.  If you haven't read this series do so immediately!

The Dead Girls' Dance and Midnight Alley both by Rachel Caine - I already own both these books but I am trying to get  a matching set of the Australian edition.  And now it is complete!

What did you get in your mailbox?

WINNER OF RAW BLUE BY KIRSTY EAGAR!!!!

The winner of a signed copy of Raw Blue by Kirsty Eagar is:

Tatiana!!!!

Congratulations!  Thank you to everyone who participated during Kirsty Eagar week and a special thank you to Linds my co-host!  It was an amazing success.  Don't forget there are copies on tour if you are interested in reading Raw Blue.  If you live in the U.K. please check out My Keeper Shelf.  If you live in the U.S .the Book Harbinger has some spots left on her tour.

In My Mailbox #38

In My Mailbox was created by Kristi at The Story Siren and inspired by Alea at Pop Culture Junkie.

This is 2 weeks worth of books since I forgot to do it last week!

FOR REVIEW:

Bloodlines by Richelle Mead - I am sure we have all heard of this spin off series to Vampire Academy.  Thanks to Penguin Australia.

Emblaze (The Violet Eden Chapters #3) by Jessica Shirvington - This series is written by an Australian author and has an interesting take on angels.  Thanks to Hachette Australia.

Graffiti Moon by Cath Crowley -  This is one of my favourite books.  I read and reviewed it last year here on the blog.  Thanks to PanMacmillan Australia.

Beautiful Days by Anna Godbersen - This is book two in the Bright Young Things Series.  I still have to read book one but it sounds like a good drama-filled novel.  Thanks to Penguin Australia.

June of Rock by Elisa Ludwig - YA contemp about a girl rock camp that sounds fun.  Ludwig is the author of Pretty Crooked with is being released by Harper Collins next year.  Thanks to Elisa Ludwig.

BOUGHT:

Waterfall and Cascade both by Lisa T. Bergren - I already own this series on my kindle but because I loved it so much I had to have print copies.  If you haven't read this series I suggest you do.  Check out my review for Waterfall and Cascade.

BORROWED:

Something About You by Julie James,  A Lot Like Love by Julie James and My One and Only by Kristian Higgins -  All three are adult contemporary romances. 

What did you get in your mailbox?

In My Mailbox #37 - Legend and more...

In My Mailbox was created by Kristi at The Story Siren and inspired by Alea at Pop Culture Junkie.

For review:
Deception by Lee Nichols - First book in a YA trilogy of "ghosts, romance and mystery".  Thanks to Bloomsbury.


All These Things I've Done by Gabrielle Zevin - YA dystopia.  I had already received the bound pages but now I have a finished copy.  You can check out my review HERE.  Thanks to Pan Macmillan Australia.  I also received All These Things I've Done in audio format as well thanks to Macmillan Audio.


Crescendo by Becca Fitzpatrick - The sequel to Hush, Hush.  This was sent to me so I can catch up on the series before Silence is released in October.  Thanks to Simon & Schuster.

Unlovable by Sherry Gammon - YA contemp and debut author of 2011.  Thanks to Sherry Gammon.

Borrowed:
Legend by Marie Lu - YA dystopia and debut author of 2011.  I am so excited to read this after reading so many amazing reviews for it.  Thanks to Alexa.

Gifted:
Tangled by Carolyn Mackler - YA contemp.  "The good girl, the jock, the beautiful one and the geek.  Tangled them together and the unexpected happens".  Doesn't that sound good?  Thanks to my friend in Germany.


Bought:
Beautiful Malice by Rebecca James - YA Aussie thriller.   I have been wanting to buy this for months and yesterday being National Bookshop Day in Australia and gave me an excuse to finally buy it (even with my TBR pile overflowing).

What did you get in your mailbox?  

In My Mailbox #36 - Lola plus a whole other bunch of goodies

In My Mailbox was created by Kristi at The Story Siren and inspired by Alea at Pop Culture Junkie.

For Review:

Hunting Lila by Sarah Alderson - YA supernatural tale.  I have been desperate to read this after Leanna's review.  Not only did I get a unexpected review copy but I also bought a copy beforehand as it is my book club read this month.  So expect a giveaway.  Thanks to Simon & Schuster Australia.

Fury by Elizabeth Miles - Debut novel of 2011, YA paranormal.  Gorgeous cover but it has been getting lots of mixed reviews which makes me curious.  Thanks to Simon & Schuster Australia.  

Wolf Blood by N.M Browne - YA fantasy about werewolves.  Haven't heard much about this but the synopsis sounds goods.    Thanks to Bloomsbury Australia.

Gifted:

Lola and The Boy Next Door by Stephanie Perkins  - I think we all know about this companion book to Anna and The French Kiss.  I have already read it and of course it was AMAZING!  Review will be posted Friday.  A big thanks to my awesome friend who sent me this!

Wolfsbane by Andrea Cremer - The sequel to Nightshade, a YA werewolves series.  I had a wonderful friend (who I can't thank enough) who went to a signing and got me a personalised signed copy.  It says " Keep in the wild hunt".  

Bought:

The Bridge by Jane Higgins - YA dystopia novel and debut author of 2011.  This is an Australian publishing title and winner of The Text Prize.  

Swag:

Gifted a bunch of swag, bookmarks and other goodies including signed Audition bookmarks from Stasia Ward Kehoe.   

What did you get in your mailbox?

In My Mailbox #35

In My Mailbox was created by Kristi at The Story Siren and inspired by Alea at Pop Culture Junkie.

FOR REVIEW:  

All These Things I've Done by Gabrielle Zevin - YA dystopia.  This sounds so amazing.  Thanks to Pan Macmillan Australia.

Wanderlove by Kirsten Hubbard - YA contemporary about one girls journey backpacking through Central-America.    Ebook from Netgalley.

The Iron Knight (Iron Fey #4) by Julia Kagawa - The final installment in this fey series.  I am reading it at the moment and loving it.  Ebook from Netgalley.

There You'll Find Me by Jenny Jones - YA contemp (considered christian fiction) about a girl who travels to Ireland as a foreign exchange student.  Ebook from Netgalley.  

BOUGHT:

Ripple by Mandy Hubbard - YA tale about mermaids.  I have read one other book by Mandy  Hubbard (also know as Amanda Grace) and loved it so I knew I had to get my hands on this immediately.

What did you get in your mailbox?

Don't forget to check out my Shirley Marr's Guest Post

and 

your chance to WIN a cameo in her next novel!

In My Mailbox #34

In My Mailbox was created by Kristi at The Story Siren and inspired by Alea at Pop Culture Junkie.

FOR REVIEW:

Torrent (River of Time #3) by Lisa Tawn Bergren - YA historical fiction.  I am so excited to have my hands on an early copy of the final installment.  I love this series, you should really read it.  Thanks to Lisa Tawn Bergren.

Blood Song by Rhiannon Hart - YA fantasy by debut Aussie author.  I have heard only awesome things about this so it is sitting right at the top of my reading stack.  Thanks to Random House Australia and Rhiannon Hart.

Days Like These by Alison Stewart - YA dystopia. This is also by an Australian author.  Thanks to Penguin Australia.

BORROWED/BOOK TOUR:

The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer - YA paranormal debut author of 2011.  I have already read this and didn't love it unfortunately.  Stayed tuned for a review.  Thanks to Alexa.

BOUGHT:

The Sky Always Hears Me and The Hills Don't Mind by Kirstin Cronn-Mills - YA contemp.  Bought this after Abbey's book boyfriend post.

Small Town Sinners by Melissa Walker - YA contemp.  This book has the most gorgeous cover and I love Lovestruck Summer also by Melissa Walker.

What did you get in your mailbox?

In My Mailbox #34 - The Mountain of Books Edition

In My Mailbox was created by Kristi at The Story Siren and inspired by Alea at Pop Culture Junkie.


I received a massive amount of books and pretty much all on the same day squashed into my mailbox.  I am definitely one lucky gal this week!

FOR REVIEW:
Cargo by Jessica Au -Aussie contemp YA debut.  Described on the back cover as "heart-wrenching, beautiful and explosive".  This has jumped to top of my reading pile.  Thanks to Picador (Pan Macmillan Australia).
Trial by Fire by Jennifer Lynn Barnes - Sequel to Raised by Wolves.  This is probably my favourite werewolves series.  This is coming out in August in Australia (already out in US) so I am excited to get an early copy.  Thanks to Quercus (Pan Macmillan Australia).
Original Sin by Lisa Descrochers - Sequel to Personal Demons.  YA paranormal about angels.  Thanks to Pan Macmillan Australia.
In The Arms of Stone Angels by Jordan Dane - YA paranormal.  Loving the different Aussie cover.  Thanks to Harlequin Teen Australia.
The Goddess Test by Aimee Carter - YA debut that is a fresh take on Greek mythology.  Already read this and it is fantastic.  Anybody notice that the Aussie cover is very similar to two other covers?  Thanks to Harlequin Teen Australia.
Inside Out by Maria V. Snyder - YA dystopia novel.  I have heard amazing things about this series and Maria is coming to Australia soon so I need to get my read on.  Thanks to Harlequin Teen Australia.
Poison Study by Maria V. Snyder - YA fantasy that I am sure we all have heard off.  I have also heard there is a very swoon worthy romance in it.  Thanks to Harlequin Teen Australia.

WON:
Dark Heart Forever by Lee Monroe -  YA paranormal.  Thanks to the Winter Flings competition.
Momentum by Saci Lloyd - YA dystopia.  Thanks to Winter Flings competition.
Forgotten by Cat Patrick - YA contemp.  I am so excited to win this after Missie's book boyfriend post.  Thanks to Lisa @ Badass Bookie.

GIFTED:
The Demon's Covenant by Sarah Rees Brennan - YA paranormal.  Second book in the series.  This was a lovely surprise thanks to an amazing friend.

BOOK TOUR:
Intrinsical by Lani Woodland - YA ghost supernatural story.  Already finished this and it was awesome.  Thanks to Alexa.

What did you get in your mailbox?

In My Mailbox #33

In My Mailbox was created by Kristi at The Story Siren and inspired by Alea at Pop Culture Junkie.

FOR REVIEW:
Ultraviolet by R J Anderson - YA paranormal supernatural - actually not quite sure.  Reading it a the moment and it is very unique.  Thanks to Hachette Australia.
Glow by Any Kathleen Ryan - YA sci-fi.   I am loving the Aussie cover.  Thanks to Pan Macmillian Australia.
Amy & Roger's Epic Detour by Morgan Matson - Amazing YA coming age road trip story.  Thanks to Simon & Schuster Australia.
Brother/Sister by Sean Olin - YA contemp.  On the back cover it is described as "It's Flowers in The Attic meets Natural Born Killers".  Thanks to Penguin Australia.


BOUGHT:
Bad Taste In Boys by Carrie Harris - YA debut zombie tale that has the prettiest cover I have ever seen and sounds like so much fun.

WON:
The Adoration of Jenna Fox by Mary E. Pearson - YA dystopia that I have been wanting for a while.  Thanks to Moonlight Reader.

What did you get in your mailbox?

In My Mailbox #32

In My Mailbox was created by Kristi at The Story Siren and inspired by Alea at Pop Culture Junkie.

FOR REVIEW:

Everlasting by Alyson Noel -  This is the final instalment of this series and if a couple ever deserved a happily ever after it is Damen and Ever.  I also really love our Aussie cover.  It is beautiful up close (the picture doesn't do it justice).  Thanks to Pan Macmillan Australia.

I'd Tell You I Love You, But Then I'd Have To Kill You by Ally Carter - Book #1 in The Gallagher Girls series.  I love Carter's Heist Society series so I am excited to try this series.  Thanks to Hachette Australia.

Cross My Heart And Hope To Spy by Ally Carter - Book #2 in The Gallagher Girls series.  Thanks to Hachette Australia.

Don't Judge A Girl By Her Cover by Ally Carter - Book #3 in The Gallagher Girls series.  Thanks to Hachette Australia.

Only The Good Spy Young by Ally Carter - Book #4 in The Gallagher Girls series.  Thanks to Hachette Australia.

What did you get in your mailbox?

Don't forget to enter my Heist Society and Uncommon Criminals GIVEAWAY!

***Stayed tuned this week as I have TWO more GIVEAWAYS***

In My Mailbox #31

In My Mailbox was created by Kristi at The Story Siren and inspired by Alea at Pop Culture Junkie.

BOUGHT:
You Against Me by Jenny Downham - YA contemp by the author of Before I Die.  

GIFTED:
Winter Longing by Tricia Mills - YA contemp.  Looks like a good romance read.
The Piper's Son Gela Skin for my kindle -  I am in love with this cover. Thanks to an awesome friend who also gave me as well a Barrons Bookstore and Bauble Bag ((hugs)).  Now if only Barrons came with that bag.....

TRADED:
What Alice Forgot by Liane Moriarty - Aussie adult read.  This is another Nomes from Inkcrush rec.

REVIEW:
Tris & Izzie by Mette Ivie Harrison - YA modern retelling of the fairy tale "Tristan & Isolde".  Thanks to Egmont USA.
The Name of the Star (Shades of London #1) by Maureen Johnson - YA mystery-thriller with a twist of paranormal.  Thanks to Harper Collins Australia.

What did you get in your mailbox?

In My Mailbox #30

In My Mailbox was created by Kristi at The Story Siren and inspired by Alea at Pop Culture Junkie.

BOUGHT:

Haunting Violet by Alyxandra Harvey - YA supernatural. This is Harvey's new series and I am hoping it is as enjoyable and entertaining as the Drake Chronicles. (I had to order the US cover because it so pretty)

Hourglass by Myra McEntire - YA paranormal science-fiction genres.  Also debut author of 2011.

Sixteenth Summer by Michelle Dalton - YA contemp.  Already read this on Galley Grab but  had to order my own copy because it is a good rainy-day-comfy read.

BORROWED:

Split by Swati Avasthi - Upper YA contemp recommend to me by Nomes. Check out her review here.

TRADED:

The Messenger (aka I am the Messenger) by Markus Zusak - YA contemp by one of Australia's most well known and loved author. 

FOR REVIEW:

Ward Against Death by Melanie Card - YA paranormal and debut author of 2011.  Thanks to Entangled Publishing.

WON:

Whirlwind by Robin DeJarnett - Adult contemporary romance.  Thanks to A Trail of Books Left Behind.

What did you get in your mailbox?

In My Mailbox #29

In My Mailbox was created by Kristi at The Story Siren and inspired by Alea at Pop Culture Junkie.

This week I actually behaved myself and stuck to my book budget.  I am trying to save up for July books as there is quite a few good ones coming out.

FOR REVIEW:
Heist Society by Ally Carter - YA book about a teenage thief.  Just read this yesterday and it was awesome.Thanks to the amazing people at Hachette Australia.
Uncommon Criminals by Ally Carter - The second book in the series that comes out in Australia on 1st July, 2011.  Thanks again to Hachette Australia.
Gateway by Christina Garner - YA urban fantasy.  Debut author of 2011.  (Kindle read).  Thanks to Christina Garner.

What did you get in your mailbox?

Don't forget to VOTE for what Aussie Books you want to see on the GO AUSSIE BOOK TOURS!

In My Mailbox #28

In My Mailbox was created by Kristi at The Story Siren and inspired by Alea at Pop Culture Junkie.

BOUGHT:
Cascade (River of Time #2) by Lisa Tawn Bergren (kindle)- YA time travel.  I love this series.  Will be posting my review for the first book in this series Waterfall this week.
The Lighter Shade of Life and Death by C.K. Kelly Martin - YA contemp.  After reading Nomes' review at Inkcrush  for this I knew I had to get my hands on it. 

REVIEW:
The Taste of Apple by James Laidler - YA contemp told in verse by an Australia author.  


SWAP:
The Ghost and the Goth by Stacey Kade - YA paranormal.  Heard lots of good things about this series.

What did you get in your mailbox?