COVER REVEAL: Crown of Midnight - Sarah J. Maas

So excited that it's finally here! The cover is absolutely gorgeous and I cannot waaaaait until August!

What do you guys think?

REVIEW: 'Lover at Last' - J. R. Ward

Lover at Last - J. R. Ward

  

Qhuinn, son of no one, is used to being on his own. Disavowed from his bloodline, shunned by the aristocracy, he has finally found an identity as one of the most brutal fighters in the war against the Lessening Society. But his life is not complete. Even as the prospect of having a family of his own seems to be within reach, he is empty on the inside, his heart given to another....

Blay, after years of unrequited love, has moved on from his feelings for Qhuinn. And it’s about time: The male has found his perfect match in a Chosen female, and they are going to have a young—just as Qhuinn has always wanted for himself. It’s hard to see the new couple together, but building your life around a pipe dream is just a heartbreak waiting to happen. As he’s learned firsthand.

Fate seems to have taken these vampire soldiers in different directions... but as the battle over the race’s throne intensifies, and new players on the scene in Caldwell create mortal danger for the Brotherhood, Qhuinn finally learns the true definition of courage, and two hearts who are meant to be together... finally become one.

*May contain spoilers*

Waiting on Wednesday #21

"Waiting On Wednesday" is a weekly event, hosted over at Breaking the Spine , which allows us to show off the books we cannot wait to get our hands on.

The Pirate's Wish - Cassandra Rose Clarke

After setting out to break the curse that binds them together, the pirate Ananna and the assassin Naji find themselves stranded on an enchanted island in the north with nothing but a sword, their wits, and the secret to breaking the curse: complete three impossible tasks. With the help of their friend Marjani and a rather unusual ally, Ananna and Naji make their way south again, seeking what seems to be beyond their reach.

Unfortunately, Naji has enemies from the shadowy world known as the Mists, and Ananna must still face the repercussions of going up against the Pirate Confederation. Together, Naji and Ananna must break the curse, escape their enemies — and come to terms with their growing romantic attraction.

I have the copy to-read on my Kindle right now (thanks, Net Galley!)but still cannot wait for the paperback to come out!

Top Ten Tuesday #11

Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly meme hosted over at the wonderful blog; Broke and Bookish. This weeks Top Ten is books we've read before becoming a blogger. In no particular order:

1. Harry Potter series - J. K. Rowling

2. Memoirs of a Geisha - Arthur Golden

3. Women of the Otherworld series - Kelley Armstrong

4. The Handmaid's Tale - Margaret Atwood

5. The Blackdagger Brotherhood series - J. R. Ward 

6. The Babysitters Club series - Ann. M. Martin 

7. 1984 - George Orwell

8. My Lover's Lover - Maggie O'Farrell

9. Of Mice and Men - John Steinbeck

10. Noughts and Crosses series - Malorie Blackman

Mentions:

Twilight series - Stephenie Meyer

The Host - Stephenie Meyer

Taming of the Shrew - William Shakespeare

Rebecca - Daphne du Maurier

The Little Stranger - Sarah Waters

Showcase Sunday #30

It's Sunday again so we all know that it's time for Showcase Sunday. It's a lovely weekly meme hosted by Vicki over at Books, Biscuits and Tea, and it allows us to show off all the lovely buys this week. I love this meme as it gives a chance for us to show and browse so many books! Titles link to GR.

UK GIVEAWAY - Harback copy of LOVER AT LAST - J. R. WARD

Totally spoiling you guys this month! I received a copy of Lover at Last (the 11th book in the Blackdagger Brotherhood series) from Piatkus (thank you, thank you, thank you soooo much!) but also had it pre-ordered. They both arrived at the same time and I had no idea I was getting a copy from the publisher! However, what this means is that I have decided to host another giveaway rather than to return the book.

Unfortunately, I can only leave this open for UK participants because I'm a poor student and the postage to send it abroad will be massive! If the book was smaller I would have considered it but it's about 600 pages, hardback and MASSIVE. Sorry guys :(.


The rules are as follows:

• Must be 13+ (especially for the genre of this book).
• I reserve the right to disqualify anyone who breaks the rules of this giveaway.
• Fill in the Rafflecopter form below.
• Must be a UK resident/ have a UK postal address.
• The winner has 48 hours to contact me with a response otherwise another winner will be picked.

It's that simple guys! Good luck and I hope you enjoy :).
My Review

Qhuinn, son of no one, is used to being on his own. Disavowed from his bloodline, shunned by the aristocracy, he has finally found an identity as one of the most brutal fighters in the war against the Lessening Society. But his life is not complete. Even as the prospect of having a family of his own seems to be within reach, he is empty on the inside, his heart given to another....

Blay, after years of unrequited love, has moved on from his feelings for Qhuinn. And it’s about time: The male has found his perfect match in a Chosen female, and they are going to have a young—just as Qhuinn has always wanted for himself. It’s hard to see the new couple together, but building your life around a pipe dream is just a heartbreak waiting to happen. As he’s learned firsthand.

Fate seems to have taken these vampire soldiers in different directions... but as the battle over the race’s throne intensifies, and new players on the scene in Caldwell create mortal danger for the Brotherhood, Qhuinn finally learns the true definition of courage, and two hearts who are meant to be together... finally become one.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Feature & Follow #23

So here's Fridays meme: Feature and Follow hosted over at Parajunkee and Alison Can Read. The aim of the blog is to gain new followers! :)

How to participate:
Gain new followers and make new friends with the Book Blogger Feature & Follow! If this is your first time here, welcome! You are about to make some new friends and gain new followers -- but you have to know -- the point of this hop is to follow other bloggers also. I follow you, you follow me.

What sets this Hop apart from others, is the Feature. Each week they will showcase a Featured Blogger, from all different genres and areas. Just remember it is required, if you participate, to follow the Features and you must follow the hosts (Parajunkee & Alison Can Read) as a courtesy.

Featured Blogs: Book Cupid & Bookworm in Love


Q: Have you ever read a book that you thought you would hate -- ? Did you end up hating it? Did you end up loving it? Or would you never do that?
The first one was Harry Potter. As you can see just by looking around my blog that has drastically changed. The first time I read the series was Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets in Welsh. I read the first page and didn't like it. At that age I wasn't willing to give it a chance again but when I did WOW, so addicted and still am. 
Another one was all of the Sarah Waters books. As a fantasy/ sci-fi/ dystopia lover I wasn't expecting to enjoy any of her books. Again, proven wrong and absolutely loved all of them that I have read so far!