(clicking on the cover will take you to Goodreads!) | Title: The Appeal of Evil Author: Pembroke Sinclair Published on: January 13th 2014 Genre: Paranormal (YA) Author's blog Part of a series?: The Road to Salvation #1 Get a copy: Amazon I Barnes & Noble Katie wants to invest her heart and soul in love, but she may lose both to Hell. Katie, a senior in high school, is torn between loving the "good" guy, her childhood friend Wes who makes promises he doesn't keep and abandons her when she needs him the most, and the "bad" guy, the new kid at school Josh who is also a real demon from Hell. Katie wants someone who pays attention to her and puts her first, but what is she willing to give up to find him? |
(I received a review copy of The Appeal of Evil -thank you!- in exchange for an honest review. My review is written in my own opinion and is uninfluenced by anyone.) I've only read a few books that center around the "Bad Boy" trope. After reading The Appeal of Evil, I'm fairly certain that while some people love bad boys in their books, I just can't stand reading about them. I only got through a few chapters of Beautiful Disaster before deciding to DNF it for the sake of my sanity, and I'm sorry to say that The Appeal of Evil only fared somewhat better because it actually had potential. By that, I only mean at the beginning of the book. But before I do that, here's a small quiz to ascertain if you'd enjoy the book or not: Question: If you were dragged off to an abandoned warehouse by a demon and witnessed a fight (supposedly to the death) between said demon and a Praesul who's broken your heart before, who would you choose?
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Adelina Amouteru is a survivor of the blood fever. A decade ago, the deadly illness swept through her nation. Most of the infected perished, while many of the children who survived were left with strange markings. Adelina’s black hair turned silver, her lashes went pale, and now she has only a jagged scar where her left eye once was. Her cruel father believes she is a malfetto, an abomination, ruining their family’s good name and standing in the way of their fortune. But some of the fever’s survivors are rumored to possess more than just scars—they are believed to have mysterious and powerful gifts, and though their identities remain secret, they have come to be called the Young Elites. Teren Santoro works for the king. As Leader of the Inquisition Axis, it is his job to seek out the Young Elites, to destroy them before they destroy the nation. He believes the Young Elites to be dangerous and vengeful, but it’s Teren who may possess the darkest secret of all. Enzo Valenciano is a member of the Dagger Society. This secret sect of Young Elites seeks out others like them before the Inquisition Axis can. But when the Daggers find Adelina, they discover someone with powers like they’ve never seen. Adelina wants to believe Enzo is on her side, and that Teren is the true enemy. But the lives of these three will collide in unexpected ways, as each fights a very different and personal battle. But of one thing they are all certain: Adelina has abilities that shouldn’t belong in this world. A vengeful blackness in her heart. And a desire to destroy all who dare to cross her. It is my turn to use. My turn to hurt. Is there going to be a sequel? There had better freaking be one, or I'm going to raise he- OH THERE IS ?!?! One day I will meet Marie Lu, and I will let her know the grief, the joy, the overwhelming darkness, and the overall exhilaration of reading The Young Elites and how it is both okay and not okay. I will let her know that the Legend trilogy was already a story that wowed me but The Young Elites was so much better that it totally knocked the books off a spot of their inital ranking on my imaginary Top 10 Best Reads of 2014 list . And topped it. Like a boss.
J.L. Weil’s next novel in her The Divisa Series, Loving Angel, is out and today I am joining in the release launch. Loving Angel, the fourth installment in The Divisa Series is told from the drool-enticing Chase Winters. Readers get to venture inside the overprotective, smexy half-demon’s head, and for those who have read the series, you never know what Chase is going to say or do. The first novel in the series, Saving Angel, is out if you haven’t started this series. Scroll down to read an interview with J. L. Weil! a b o u t t h e b o o k
As many as it took. Angel is about to experience betrayal of the worst kind. And this time, it’s not entirely my fault—shocker. Buy Links: Amazon I Barnes & Noble I Smashwords i n t e r v i e w w i t h J. L. W e i l 1. When did you start writing? Oh gosh, that is like asking my age. I started writing in junior high, but nothing serious, just fun short stories here and there. It wasn’t until I was in my twenties that I sat down and began my first novel. My kids were older and I needed a hobby. That hobby turned into late nights at the computer, because I couldn’t get the characters out of my head. I knew from the moment I made the decision, I wanted to write Teen Romance. 2. What is your favourite writing style? I am not an outline or a plotter. Plotting makes my eyes go cross. I do take a lot notes. A lot. Usually I have a general idea in my head of characters, settings, and motives. Then I let the story build as I write. Often I write the ending first, so that I have a goal to aim toward. My favorite writing style is first person. I think my writing style is more of everyday talk. It is not filled with prose. I have a simpler writing style. It is what works for me. 3. What's the best thing about writing? The best thing about writing is the satisfaction when you finish a book and write those two words. The End. I also love getting emails and letters from readers who have read my books. It is my motivation to keep writing. 4. What do you do when you're not writing? I spend time with my family, play video games, and am constantly thinking about my new characters and what kind of paranormal power/gift I could give them. 5. Do you like reading? I love, love reading and miss it tremendously, because when I’m drafting, writing, or editing, I never have time to read. You should see my TBR list… *sigh* a b o u t t h e a u t h o r
Hello everyone! Today I'm featuring #Nerd by Cambria Hebert on Perusing Bookshelves, and I am quite excited. There's a couple of exciting things involved -including a video of Cambria reading Chapter 1 of #Nerd, so put on your nerdy glasses and read on! t h e b o o k
e x c e r p t s a b o u t t h e a u t h o r Cambria Hebert is a bestselling novelist of more than twenty books. She went to college for a bachelor’s degree, couldn’t pick a major, and ended up with a degree in cosmetology. So rest assured her characters will always have good hair. She currently resides in North Carolina with her children (human and furry) and her husband, who is a United States Marine. Besides writing, Cambria loves a caramel latte, staying up late, sleeping in, and watching movies. She considers math human torture and has an irrational fear of chickens (yes, chickens). You can often find her running on the treadmill (she’d rather be eating a donut), painting her toenails (because she bites her fingernails), or walking her chorkie (the real boss of the house). Cambria has written within the young adult and new adult genres, penning many paranormal and contemporary titles. Her favorite genre to read and write is romantic suspense. A few of her most recognized titles are: Text, Torch, Tryst, Masquerade, and Recalled. Cambria Hebert owns and operates Cambria Hebert Books, LLC. watch Cambria read the first chapter of #Nerd! g i v e a w a y Rules:
Hello! I hope you're having a great Saturday! If not, the three sisters from The Secret Diamond Sisters are here to brighten up your day! Well,...one of them, at least. (You'll have to hunt around to find the other two!) In this post, you'll get to know more about Courtney, the sister whom I identify with the most, and -*wink* there's also a chance to win a paperback copy of The Secret Diamond Sisters, the first book! Besides, aren't those covers just plain gorgeous? a b o u t t h e b o o k
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Buy Links: Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Books A Million | Book Depository | iBookstore c o u r t n e y : Courtney is sixteen years old, and is the middle Diamond sister. She’s the responsible one—she studies hard, does well in school, is a student tutor, and works after school and on weekends to help out her family. Her main goal is to keep up her grades and do well on her SATs so she can get into Stanford, her dream school. She wants to major in English and someday get a career in publishing. She’s competitive with herself and always strives to do her best. Courtney’s closest friends are her sisters—with all the time she spends on school and work, she doesn’t have time for anyone else. She’s never had a boyfriend and is fine with waiting to date until college. (She doesn’t need any distractions right now!) She’s not into the high school party scene, and whenever she has time in her busy schedule, her favorite thing to do is read novels. She also loves listening to Broadway music (Phantom of the Opera and Wicked are her favorites) and would love to see a live show someday. She’s a natural early bird, and is always awake before her sisters. She could happily wear jeans, t-shirts, and flip-flops every day, and always goes natural with her makeup. Her favorite drink is chai tea. She’s quiet and reserved while first meeting someone, but she will do anything for the people she loves. She would love to travel the world to see historic sites and well-known museums, but it’s always felt more like a dream than a possible reality. a b o u t t h e a u t h o r
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Kat is a voracious reader who enjoys nothing more than losing herself in a good book. Fantasy is definitely her cup of tea. She often complains about never having enough time to read and constantly struggles with keeping her TBR pile a considerably decent size. Read more or keep up with her bookish whims on Goodreads or bloglovin.
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