Linger by Maggie Stiefvater

In Maggie Stiefvater's Shiver, Grace and Sam found each other. Now, in Linger, they must fight to be together. For Grace, this means defying her parents and keeping a very dangerous secret about her own well-being. For Sam, this means grappling with his werewolf past . . . and figuring out a way to survive into the future. Add into the mix a new wolf named Cole, whose own past has the potential to destroy the whole pack. And Isabelle, who already lost her brother to the wolves . . . and is nonetheless drawn to Cole.

At turns harrowing and euphoric, Linger is a spellbinding love story that explores both sides of love -- the light and the dark, the warm and the cold -- in a way you will never forget.

Comes out in stores everywhere July 20th. Pre-order here.

Enter to win an advanced review copies of LINGER, Sisters Red, The Dead-Tossed Waves, and The Replacement on Maggie's blog.

Review of Blood Cross by Faith Hunter

Paperback: 336 pages
Publisher: Roc (January 5, 2010)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0451463072
ISBN-13: 9780451463074



Read an Excerpt Here
Reading order for the series:
Kits
Strange Brew anthology, short story title: Signatures of the Dead
Skinwalker
Blood Cross

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Back Of Book Blurb

As a vampire hunter and skinwalker, Jane Yellowrock is public enemy number one in the vampire community--even though she's also the key to their survival. Now she's about to learn that working for the enemy can be just as dangerous as hunting them.

The vampire council has hired skinwalker Jane Yellowrock to hunt and kill one of their own who has broken sacred ancient rules-but Jane quickly realizes that in a community that is thousands of years old, loyalties run deep.

With the help of her witch best friend and local vigalantes, Jane finds herself caught between bitter rivalries-- and closer than ever to the secret origin of the entire vampire race. But in a city of old grudges and dark magic, Jane will have to fight to protect both sides even if no one will protect her.

To start let me say that I thoroughly enjoyed the setting for this book. Faith is still in New Orleans ,in the midst of another hurricane, albeit less dangerous than Katrina and Rita. Setting has started being a big thing for me and is a big plus when the author is able to capture the essence of a place in their story.

I enjoyed seeing a softer side of Jane. I think having Molly and the kids staying with her mellowed her as well as Beast . Although this is a softer Jane she shows that you should never judge a book by its cover because when you least expect it said book will knock you upside your head.

Jane has to find out who is breaking vamp law and making new vamps without keeping them locked up for the requisite amount of years. As always this leads to more than she bargained for and she has to find help fast. It was interesting to see how Jane relates to Aggie and her mother. She learns things about herself and I think this will make her stronger in the end. While staying in New Orleans Jane has a difficult road ahead with Leo after the death of who he thought was his son at the hands of Jane.

There was a lot going on in Blood Cross, but I really believe that this helped more than hindered the story. I was not bored for 1 second while reading and I sincerly hope that there will be more stories of Jane Yellowrock to come.


1 Star- great plot
1 star- enjoyable setting
1 star- exciting characters
1 star- unputdownable ( so what, its my blog and I can make up words if I want to) 1 star- nice series that I would read again ____________________________________________
Overall I give Blood Cross 5 Stars

Edited to add: as per FTC guidelines- This book was purchased by me.

End of the Year Extravaganza- Where Everyone's a Winner!

HC of Jennifer Weiner's Best Friends Forever- Taken by BookPixie

Gently Read copy of Christine Feehan's Burning Wild- taken by Alexia561,

and Safe Harbor
Gently Read copy of Grimspace by Ann Aguirre -taken by Throuthe Haze
The Blue Enchantress by M. L. Tyndall
Santa Olivia by Jacqueline Carey -taken by Donna
Servant: The Awakening by L.L. Foster
Donation by Ivy @ BookReaderTimes
3 Booklights
1-"Changeling" by: Delia Sherman and

1-"High Stakes" by Erin McCarthy -Taken by Jennifer

Donation By
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$20 gift card to
http://www.indiependentbooks.com/

Lessons from a Dead Girl by Jo Knowles from LiLi @ Chica Reader - taken by Deborah

Donated by Amanda Makepeace- Wild Heat by Bella Andre(signed) -Taken By Lili @Chica Reader

1 copy of DVD Getting Personal - starring Hedy Burress and Michael Landes

For my internatonal people- send me your choice of a $10 book from Book Depository or your paypal address and I'll send $10 there. Your choice.

I feel bad that I can't give the exact book you may want for everyone, so on a 1st come 1st served basis, send me your address and top 2 choices to either my email(bbricke AT yahoo DOT com) or twitter.com/bbricke and I will get them out asap.

I want everyone to receive something so if the book you want is gone by the time I get your email, I'll send you an email and we will see what we can work out.

Edited to add: Everyone needs to get in touch with me ASAP, so I can get your prizes taken care of. You have 5 days from the date this is posted to get in touch with me. Any prizes not claimed will be put aside for future contests.

End of Year Celebration Extravaganza!!!!

With the many Blogger friends that I have made since I started I would like to share the love. You have made the little bit of time I have been at this one of my favorite times this year. The more donations I receive, the more people who will get a prize.

Rules are as follows:
1 comment= 1 entry
Extra entry for being a follower b/c it is easier to get in touch with you, I am going to reward you.
I am not wealthy so if I get international entries I will see about adding something, maybe from The Book Depository.

So start commenting.

Goodies:

Postcards

Several Small Notebooks

Pack of 10 blank cards and envelopes.

Gently Read copy of Christine Feehan's Burning Wild, and Safe Harbor

The Blue Enchantress by M. L. Tyndall

Santa Olivia by Jacqueline Carey

Servant: The Awakening by L.L. Foster

More to be added soon!!!

I am making up swag bags of all the wonderful bookmarks and such that I have received . I am going to try to have them together by genre( for example 1 bag will have romance, UF, mystery etc..)

Donation by Ivy @ BookReaderTimes

1-"Changeling" by: Delia Sherman and 1-"High Stakes" by Erin McCarthy

Donation By

@thebookjournal

$20 gift card to
http://www.indiependentbooks.com/

Donations Are Welcome and Appreciated- You can contact me @

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Contest Ends December 15 @ 5pm Est

Edited to add: 3 Booklights from @BookReaderTimes and a copy of Lessons from a Dead Girl by Jo Knowles from LiLi @ Chica Reader

Edited to add: Donated by Amanda Makepeace- Wild Heat by Bella Andre(signed)

I also just realized many of my bookmarks are risque so before I send any out, I need to know if you're over 18 or not).

End Of Year Celebration- Donations Welcome

I have enjoyed being a part of the blogging community and decided that I want to have an

END OF YEAR CELEBRATION. It will end around mid December, but it is not necessarily a Christmas party. You do not have to be religious to be part of this. It just my way of saying THANKS to this wonderful community that has embraced me with open arms. Although I am not able to mail to foreign countries, with wonderful sites like The Book Depository I can probably work out a little something for non USA winners. I am not making any promises but I want to make this as big a celebration as I can.

Any and all donations that you can make to help with this celebration would be greatly appreciated...
Would love swag as well( can never have enough swag) I am trying to have lots of winners here so lets see where we can take this.

I'll do a post later this week after I decide on the specifics of how winners will be picked. Suggestions are also welcome, so comment away.

Edited to add: Listing of the goodies:

Postcards

Several Small Notebooks

Pack of 10 blank cards and envelopes.

Gently Read copy of Christine Feehan's Burning Wild

The Blue Enchantress by M. L. Tyndall

Santa Olivia by Jacqueline Carey

More to be added soon!!!

Edited to add again: I am making up swag bags of all the wonderful bookmarks and such that I have received . I am going to try to have them together by genre( for example 1 bag will have romance, UF, mystery etc..)

Edited to add (3): Donation by Ivy @ BookReaderTimes

1-"Changeling" by: Delia Sherman and 1-"High Stakes" by Erin McCarthy

All Hallow's Eve Giveaway At Book Chick CIty

Join Book Chick City in celebrating Halloween and a great giveaway.
There are 3 prize packs to choose from and simple instructions on how to enter.

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Secret Giveaway - Do you know the word?


In my opening post on the 1st October I mentioned an extra surprise giveaway. This was in the form of a scavenger hunt. All you had to do was keep a look out for letters in some of my posts that were enlarged and highlighted (bold). These letters would eventually make up a Halloween theme word. If you know this word then let me know by leaving a comment. I will then pick a winner.


This is again open WORLDWIDE (aren't I generous!) and will end tomorrow at 12pm GMT. The winner will be announced tomorrow and will get to know their secret prize!