Today is DAY FOUR of Top 10 of 2012.

A week of Looking Back…

…and Looking Forward.

I am so excited to be able to co-host this event again this year with Lisa from A Life Bound By Books, Jessica from Confessions of a Bookaholic and Jaime from Two Chicks on Books. I am even more stoked that Mindy from Magical Urban Fantasy Reads has joined us as a co-host this year.

In case you hadn’t heard of our week-long event, it runs for five days, starting on Monday, where we have been sharing some of our FAVORITE lists and inviting YOU to share yours in the Linky list each day.

Throughout the week, each of the hosts will have a giveaway that you can enter, so be sure to check out all of our stops this week. Of course, if you’re just as curious as I am, you’ll want to check out as many of the top ten lists being shared this week as possible.

And if you haven’t yet signed up, that’s OK, there’s still time. Just check out THIS POST for all the details.

The topic for today is…

Best Book Boyfriends of 2012

The rules insist that they be books that I not only read in 2012 but that were released in 2012… but… well, I’m not exactly one for sticking to the rules. (Last year, for my Top 10 Book Boyfriends in 2011 list, I had nearly twice the honorable mentions as I did book boyfriends. Yeah. So much for rules.)

I mean, I can’t just leave off a few of my favorite book boyfriends just because I read their books early or read them a little bit late, can I? Noooo. I can’t do that.

But I have decided to limit it to just one boy per book – which almost always means the bad boy. Sorry Az, Will, Adam, Jack….

And because I’ve taken the plunge and spent a little too much time reading non-YA releases, I just had to create a book boyfriends post on my non-YA blog. Because there is just no WAY I could leave those darker, sexier, older book boyfriends out of the mix this year.. Though all I can say is that I am so relieved that I did not devour all the books in Kresley Cole’s Immortals After Dark series… yet….

Next year is going to be so tough.

1.

Tod

Good boy or bad boy: Good… most of the time

Favorite characteristics: Angelic in appearance with a devilish personality, sarcastic, charming

Best line: Too many to count, but here’s one…

“I’m well aware.” Tod sat up and pulled me up with him until we faced each other on my bed. “Forever used to feel like a curse. Now it feels like a promise,” he said, and my chest ached, and I loved that feeling–that rare pain that came from feeling too much, so different from the emptiness I’d almost gotten used to. “All you have to do is stay here with me.”

Why he won: Do you have to ask?

Won out over: His terribly flawed younger brother Nash Hudson

Book Read in 2012: BEFORE I WAKE by Rachel Vincent

2.

Warner

Good boy or bad boy: Bad… except when it comes to… nope, not going to reveal that here

Favorite characteristics: Sexy, broken, redeemable… I hope

Best line:

I almost forget that she still hates me, despite how hard I’ve fallen for her.
And I’ve fallen.
So hard.
I’ve hit the ground. Gone right through it. Never in my life have I felt this. Nothing like this. I’ve felt shame and cowardice, weakness and strength. I’ve known terror and indifference, self-hate and general disgust. I’ve seen things that cannot be unseen.

And yet I’ve known nothing like this terrible, horrible, paralyzing feeling. I feel crippled. Desperate and out of control. And it keeps getting worse. Every day I feel sick. Empty and somehow aching.

Love is a heartless bastard.

Why he won: Because he breaks my heart. And yet he’s just so broken. Hero potential

Won out over: Adam, who while incredibly sexy and just so perfect, might be a little too perfect

Book Read in 2012: DESTROY ME, UNRAVEL ME by Tahereh Mafi

3.

Morpheus a.k.a. Moth

Good boy or bad boy: Bad boy

Favorite characteristics: Mysterious, devious, otherworldly, clever, sexy

Best line:

Raising one hand, he tilts his hat to that sexy slant. “You want me. Admit it.”
Even if he’s partly right, I’ll never tell him. “Why would I want you?”
He lifts thee fingers to countdown. “Mysterious. Rebellious. Troubled. All those qualities women find irresistible.”

Why he won: Because he doesn’t have to be good and yet he sometimes is

Won out over: Skater boy Jeb who is a knight in shining armor but doesn’t have that propensity for wickedness

Book Read in 2012: SPLINTERED by A.G. Howard

4.

Cadan

Good boy or bad boy: Bad boy with a good heart

Favorite characteristics: Sexy, redeemable, honorable

Best line:

He was quiet for a moment. “You have a lot more to deal with than most people. Nobody is like you. No one else is what you are, or has ever been what you are. You’re changing, trying to adapt to this world.”

Why he won: Because he chose the difficult path. Because he doesn’t just want to be good, he actually works against everything in him to be good

Won out over: Will who didn’t have to overcome nearly as much to be who he was and to get what he did

Book Read in 2012: WINGS OF THE WICKED, SHADOWS IN THE SILENCE by Courtney Allison Moulton

5.

Kaidan a.k.a. Kai

Good boy or bad boy: Bad boy

Favorite characteristics: Dark, super sexy, a bit of a tease, a bit of a jerk, musician

Best line:

“So that’s it, then?” he asked. I ignored him. “I always wondered what it would feel like.”
That made me curious enough to turn to him.
“What what would feel like?” I asked.
“Rejection.”

Why he won: Did I not say dark, super sexy, a bit of a tease already?

Won out over: No one. There is no competition for Kai

Book Read in 2012: SWEET EVIL by Wendy Higgins

6.

Jack

Good boy or bad boy: Bad boy

Favorite characteristics: Dark, dangerous, smokin’ hot, possessive, protective, knows what he wants and goes for it

Best line:

Jackson growled at his friend, “Want a taste of dat girl, me.” The look in his blazing eyes . . .

Why he won: Because while he is a bad boy he’s not such a bad guy. Being smokin’ hot didn’t hurt his chances. Not at all

Won out over: Death. It’s still too early to tell if Jack will win next year, but I’m incredibly intrigued by Death

Book Read in 2012: POISON PRINCESS by Kresley Cole

7.

Blake

Good boy or bad boy: Both… but leans toward the “good”

Favorite characteristics: Driven, deadly, gorgeous, rebellious, hero

Best line:

Blake’s lips curve into a smile.
“Mine,” he whispers, shattering the silence.

Why he won: Because he said to heck with star-crossed love. Because he and Brianna have amazing chemistry. Sizzling

Won out over: Austin. Because in SILVER, Austin did that one bad thing. In GOLD, though? Buh-bye Blake

Book Read in 2012: SILVER, GOLD by Talia Vance

8.

Cole

Good boy or bad boy: Bad boy

Favorite characteristics: Manipulative, musician, immortal, sexy

Best line:

I looked Meredith straight in the eye. “There’s no such thing as epic love.”

Why he won: Because everyone is against him. Because he is so right for Nikki, she just doesn’t know it

Won out over: Jack. Because Jack should have been better but wasn’t. Not until the end

Book Read in 2012: EVERNEATH, NEVERFALL by Brodi Ashton

9.

Luke  a.k.a. Lucifer

Good boy or bad boy: Bad boy. Can’t really get much worse. He’s Lucifer

Favorite characteristics: Evil. Manipulative. Self-centered. Manipulative. Yeah, I said it twice. Singer. H.O.T.

Best line:

With effort, she forced the wonder from her voice. “You think I can be bought with pretty things?”
Luke chuffed in disbelief before she turned her attention back to the dresses. “You’re a black hole of a girl, Kristen,” he snapped.
“And to think,” she said. “Most guys would have kept on with the poetry.”
“Most guys aren’t worthy of you. I am. And you are worthy of me. You see my gifts for what they are. You’re a challenge.” He twisted her to face him. “I won’t insult you with bribery again.”

Why he won: Because he makes me grin. He’s just so evil and yet so incredibly charming. Because he makes me want Lucifer to win out. How sick is that?

Won out over: Az who really never stood a chance. But after what Az did, I want to throttle him

Book Read in 2012: A TOUCH MORBID by Leah Clifford

10.

The Fennrys Wolf a.k.a. Fenn

Good boy or bad boy: A good bad boy

Favorite characteristics: Ability to handle a sword. Charming. Mysterious. Dangerous. Uber-sexy. He is the Fennrys Wolf

Best line:

“I’m scared, Fenn.”
“I know, Mase,” he said quietly. “Would it help at all if I told you I was scared too?”
She twisted around and looked up at him. “No,” she said seriously. “Not even a little bit.”
“Good. ‘Cause I’m not.” He grinned. “Not even a little bit.”

Why he won: Because he’s the Fennrys Wolf. Because he is a master at swordplay. Because even with amnesia he is still just so super cool

Won out over: Cal. Why? Because Cal is a bit of an asshat. There. I said it. Mason deserves so much better

Book Read in 2012: STARLING by Lesley Livingston

Gavriel Duval from Robin LaFever’s GRAVE MERCY – an absolutely swoon-worthy hero. But maybe just a little too good to make my list of bad boy book boyfriends.

Elliott and Will from Bethany Griffin’s MASQUE OF THE RED DEATH – it was because the two were so equally matched and I couldn’t choose between them that they didn’t make the Top Ten List. I still don’t know who’d be more right for Araby.

Colt from Karsten Knight’s EMBERS & ECHOES – only an honorable mention because I can’t reveal just how amazing he really is.

Daemon from Jennifer L. Armentrout’s ONYX – drop-dead gorgeous, totally swoon-y, super sexy, stubborn, jealous. Would have… should have… made the list. Why am I restricted to only 10? It’s like these lists want me to stop reading!

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It’s still not too late to sign up for the event, even though it ends tomorrow. Whether you want to go back and post your Top Ten Lists for any of the missing posts or you just want to start today… you can!

Tomorrow’s topic is Top 10 Books I’m Looking Forward To in 2013. And the only rule is that they be books releasing in 2013. Which sounds easy enough. But not quite. There are a ton of books on my reading pile from 2011 and earlier. Books I’m totally looking forward to in 2013. It will not be easy to create that final list.

Anyway…

I can’t wait to check out your Top Ten Book Book Boyfriends of 2012. Just leave your link in the Linky List below so everyone can take a peek.

PLEASE NOTE: This is the SAME Linky List that is on each of the co-hosts blogs, so please just enter your links once!

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Starling by Lesley Livingston was released in the U.S. on August 28, 2012 in hardcover, audio and eBook formats. It is currently available to order online in all formats at Amazon and Barnes & Noble.

Published by HarperTeen, the print edition is 352 pages.

Starling is the first book in a new series of the same name by the author.

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STARLING is an exciting and action-packed adventure, with a fierce heroine, an even fiercer hero, shocking twists and turns and an ending that will make you desperate to get your hands on the next book in the series.

The story instantly pulls you in, introduces you to the world and nearly tears it apart, all within the first few pages. It’s fast-paced, it’s wildly entertaining, it’s got more than a little sizzle, and it will be impossible to put down until you’ve met every deadly threat and witnessed every intense battle.

I know I was riveted. Right from the start. All through the middle. To the very last word.

STARLING was everything I hoped it would be and then some. It was just as captivating and magical as the author’s Wondrous Strange series. The characters were just as engaging. And it was just so easy to get lost in the story, get tangled up in Mason Starling’s world which was turned completely upside down the moment the Fennrys Wolf crashed into her life.

Literally. Without a stitch of clothing on. Not. One. Stitch. And boy does he make a lasting first impression. Of course I’m talking about his ability to handle a sword, slay horrifying creatures and protect a group of otherwise helpless students and one ex-military fencing instructor. What did you think I meant?

I fell right back into Lesley Livingston’s version of New York City with its otherworldly beings plotting and scheming and biding their time waiting to break through and take over. And even though some time had passed since I’d last visited this world she created, I was immediately ensnared.

I was excited to meet this new character, Mason, discover the world through her eyes, and see just what role she would play. I was even more thrilled about seeing the Fennrys Wolf again, as he was one of my favorite characters in the author’s other series. The fact that he was to be a more central character to the story was what drew me to STARLING in the first place.

While it typically takes me quite some time to warm up to new characters an author creates, that was not the case with STARLING. I instantly liked Mason. She was competitive, more than a little bit fierce and was someone who was willing to go out on a limb for someone else. That she chose to take a chance on Fenn made her that much more endearing.

Lesley Livingston’s new series is incredibly addictive. Having just the one book to read won’t be enough. With all the secrets and lies it’s impossible to know who to trust. And with the mystery surrounding the Fennrys Wolf’s amnesia, even he can’t be trusted. Though you really want to trust him.

Filled with nail-biting chases and battles throughout the city, sword-fighting practices that sizzle, intriguing mythology that will make you want to know more, dark secrets that will leave you anxious for the safety of the characters you connect with, and an ending that will leave you hanging on the edge of your seat, STARLING is the start of a series not to be missed.

And if I had to pinpoint just a few highlights from this book that stood out, aside from the very charismatic, sarcastic and egotistical Fennrys Wolf, aside from the rather chilling Norse mythology that plays a huge role in this story, aside from the intense battles, electrifying chemistry and the dark twists and turns the story takes before it reaches its end, I would have to say the easy flow to the author’s writing, the darkly enchanting and magical world she built, the well-developed and compelling characters she created, and the cliff she leaves you stranded on.

Reviewer gives this book…

Favorite passage:

Just about every passage that involved the Fennrys Wolf was a favorite, which made it really hard to choose. And while Fenn’s introduction to the story is one that is at the top of the list, it is just a bit too long to include here.

So I chose one that doesn’t give away too much, yet reveals quite a bit about Fenn, and makes me grin every single time I read it.

“I’m scared, Fenn.”

“I know, Mase,” he said quietly. “Would it help at all if I told you I was scared too?”

She twisted around and looked up at him. “No,” she said seriously. “Not even a little bit.”

“Good. ‘Cause I’m not.” He grinned. “Not even a little bit.”

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Book trailer:

I happen to be a huge fan of book trailers. And this one is seriously wicked awesome. Sword-fighting. Kissing. And the Fennrys Wolf. Doesn’t get much better than that.

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Here are five books that I’m crushing on big time

SPLINTERED by A.G. Howard is a new crush, but one that I feel like I’ve had for a lifetime. Maybe it’s the familiarity with the ALICE IN WONDERLAND story. But I think it’s more likely that I’ve been trapped in Wonderland ever since. And time is different there.

I read it nearly a month ago and I still can’t get it out of my head. I still find myself wondering about the different paths Alyssa has before her. And different boys she has to choose from.

But whether it’s me not wanting to say goodbye, or the story not letting me go, I can’t seem to get SPLINTERED out of my head.

MOONSET by Scott Tracey is also a new-ish crush. Though I’ve been crushing on this book ever since I first heard about it months and months ago. And it’s not just because I love the author’s writing. Or that I love stories about witches.

I just knew that I would fall madly in love with this new world, these new characters and the absolute insanity that is their existence. I knew that I’d want more from the second I dove in. And I knew that I’d be pining for the sequel before I even got halfway through.

I can only hope that the wait for the next book in the series won’t kill me. But as that book is so very far, far away from being a reality, it’s very possible it will.

POISON PRINCESS by Kresley Cole is a fairly new crush but one that hit me hard. Like a two-by-four in the face kind of hard. I haven’t fully recovered. I am still scarred. And I don’t think I will recover until I find out what’s happening in the sequel.

When I first heard of the series I hadn’t had  a clue what an “Arcana Chronicle” could possibly be about. But now that I do know, oh…my…freaking…gosh!

And all I can say now is, “I can’t wait! I can’t wait! I can’t wait!” Wait for what? ENDLESS KNIGHT. October 2013. That is all.

UNRAVELING by Elizabeth Norris is a brand new and totally surprising crush. I did not expect to crush on this book. At all. It was not a sub-genre I thought I’d ever like, let alone love, love, love.

Yet I do. A LOT. And if it’s humanly possible I love it even more than that.

If I’ve learned one thing from having read and crushed on this book, it is not to judge a book by its label.

STARLING by Lesley Livingston is both an old and a new crush. I’m still crushing on the author’s WONDROUS STRANGE series and often wonder what’s going on with those characters that did not make an appearance in this book.

But it’s new because of the exciting new world and awesome new characters, but mostly it’s because of the Fennrys Wolf.

I knew this book would make my crush list before I even cracked open the cover. Because it’s Lesley Livingston. Because it is set in the same city as the series of hers I already adore. Because of the Fennrys Wolf.

But even with all of that, I couldn’t help but get crushed by the grand and…revealing…entrance that Fenn made. One I can’t help but think about long after I devoured this book.

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I know it’s been a long while since I posted one of these. It’s not because I haven’t been crushing on the books I’ve read, because I have. But I haven’t crushed on five books that I’ve read in a relatively short timespan from one another since my last post in February. Which meant no Crush List post.

But now, I have so very many book crushes that they won’t even fit into this post. I actually have three books I’m crushing on that did not make this list and two more I know I’ll be crushed by when I read them next week. So maybe, just maybe, I’ll have another one of these posts next month.

Once again my crushes seem to be all over the place – Sci-fi, dystopian, paranormal, supernatural and fantasy. But it doesn’t diminish their crush-ability in the least.

Not. At. All.

All I can say for sure is that I haven’t crushed this hard on this many books in a long time. But perhaps it’s because of the dark and sexy Morpheus, the magical journey through Wonderland, the dangers abounding in Carrow Mills, the lone bright spot in the post-apocalyptic world that is Jack Deveaux, the heartbreak that is Ben Michaels and the pants-less Fennrys Wolf.

Yes. Perhaps that’s it. [INSERT WICKED GRIN HERE.]

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Do you crush on books?

What makes a book crushworthy for you?

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I am so excited to welcome to the blog five bloggers that I have known, admired and respected for quite some time. One I met on Twitter, a couple around the blogs and one on Facebook. I feel like I’ve known them all forever, and I’m so thrilled that they accepted my invitation to share some of their wisdom with me and my blog’s readers this blogoversary.

They are all bloggers whose opinions I value, who have fantastic blogs that I try to visit as often as I can, and who have been the source of more than one bookish purchase I’ve made.

They are all so very different from one another which is the perfect example of just how diverse the book blogging community is, how appreciated all their unique voices and styles are, and how the internet allows readers from one country to so very easily interact with those from another.

And so, without further ado let me turn this blog over to….

Kara of Great Imaginations

For a little background…

I am almost positive I first “met” Kara on Twitter. I’d followed a link to one of her reviews and loved her voice. She was honest, intelligent and had a very distinctive voice. I enjoyed the reviews I’d read because they gave me enough insight into a story to make an educated decision about the book without feeling I was reading a rundown of the book itself.

While I don’t always read the same types of books she does and we don’t always agree on the likability factor, I always respect her opinions.

Kara is a hoot to follow on Twitter, too. She’s not afraid to say what she feels or thinks. And she is quite the editrix.

And I couldn’t agree more with both her “tips.” Leaving thoughtful comments is so important and reciprocating is also a must if you want to develop loyal followers and commentators.  And being yourself and blogging in a way that works for you is the key to being a happy blogger.

Kara, thank you so much for sharing and being a part of my two year blogoversary. It’s really such great advice!

Alex of Electrifying Reviews

For a little background…

Alex was one of the very first bloggers I “met” on Twitter. He was offering up a book for trade and I jumped at the chance to trade with him. I wanted that book. I believe it was an advance copy of one of Carrie Ryan’s books from her Forest of Hands and Teeth series.

But Alex’s blog was one of the first blogs I discovered prior to joining Twitter. My friend Nic stumbled across his blog and pointed it out to me. She was amazed that there was someone who was a young teen who was already an established blogger and a writer and who was quite articulate.

His blog was one of about four or five blogs I checked out frequently in those early days. And it’s one I still check out at least a few times a week. I honestly have no idea how he does all that he does.

And I couldn’t agree more with his tip, too. To gain a solid readership you have to keep it focused, keep your message clear. And it is better to skip a day rather than post something that doesn’t meet your blog’s standards.

Thank you so much Alex for sharing your advice. For someone with a successful blog who’s been blogging as long as you have it’s so very helpful!

Kaitlyn of Kaitlyn in Bookland

For a little background…

I either met Kaitlyn on Twitter or Facebook. It’s been so long since we first met that I can’t be sure. But I remember her sharing this amazing story of a book signing she attended with Kami Garcia and the author recognized her from her blog, I believe it was…. Clearly my memory is not as good as Ms. Garcia’s. But it was one of those “to die for” moments.

I absolutely love checking out Kaitlyn’s vlogs. She is so super enthusiastic and a total riot when talking about books. Though I have been a little remiss in checking on them lately… something I must remedy ASAP.

And as someone I adore and someone who started blogging long before I did, I just had to see what piece of wisdom she’d share. And I absolutely love her “tip.” It is so important to take a break. Her enthusiasm for blogging has not waned because she has taken time away when she needed to. While it is hard to step away because of statistics and loss of followers, if you’re not enjoying what you’re doing, then what do those numbers matter and what kind of content are you providing for your readers?

Thank you, thank you, thank you Kaitlyn for reminding me that stepping away is a good thing!

Daisy of Between the Pages

For a little background…

I first met Daisy on my blog Fiktshun’s Ramblings, a.k.a. The Annex. I started participating in The Broke and the Bookish’s meme “Top Ten Tuesday” and discovered her blog because of my participation. And I’m so glad.

Because our paths might not have crossed as we don’t always read the same books. But I love getting a peek at the books she does read and have purchased a few – though they’re still on my TBR pile – from some of her posts.

I love that we both feel like newbies! Two years really isn’t that long is it? And I love the advice she’s given. It’s so important to remember why you started out. Because it is so easy to get caught up in the frenzy of everything in this community. And it’s easy to lose your sense of direction and your reason for being here.

Thank you so much Daisy for sharing your wisdom and being a part of my blog’s two year celebration!

Mist of Bookaholics

For a little background…

I met Mist on Facebook. She’s one of the first bloggers I met when I started my Facebook page. A few of those blogs are no longer in existence or have scaled back. But Mist’s blog, Bookaholics, is going strong.

If I remember correctly, she’d started her Bookaholics Book Club on Facebook and then decided to start a blog. So she’d already had experience and made social connections before venturing out into the blogosphere.

I, on the other hand, was a complete newbie everywhere. But she was so super nice and friendly! And I loved checking out her In Mist’s Mailbox vlogs until I decided that hiding from all book haul posts was a must for awhile. But I loved watching her posts as she always got so many amazing books – many she purchased – though I envied her for having those beautiful UK editions.

And I absolutely agree with everything she said about making friends. Blogging just isn’t the same when you don’t have someone to gush about your favorite books, characters and authors with. It’s not the same without having someone to commiserate with about crazy formatting issues, blogger scheduling mess-ups, and all the other highs and lows that come with being a book blogger.

Thank you so much for taking the time out of your busy blogging schedule to share your tip, Mist!

As I couldn’t ask all five bloggers to share their favorite books for giveaway, I thought I’d offer up one of my very recent favorite reads….

But since I couldn’t ask them for their picks, I am including a few extra entry opportunities to follow these awesome bloggers on Twitter.

My Blogoversary Celebration Day 3 Giveaway is for a copy of STARLING by Lesley Livingston – to be ordered from Amazon or The Book Depository depending upon location – to two winners.

Enter in the Rafflecopter below, and all my usual giveaway rules apply. (See my giveaway policy if you have any questions.)

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It was another quirky mail week. The book I was expecting didn’t show, but my mailbox wasn’t totally empty. Though I’m still missing those bills….

But I did have two seriously awesome things land in my mailbox this week, although I could only take a picture of one.

[Credit for mailbox sharing goes to TSS]

I received a copy of THE SAVAGE FORTRESS by Sarwat Chadda in the mail from the publisher Arthur A. Levine Books courtesy of the author. After reading about what Ash Mistry did on his holiday during the Authors Are Rockstars Tour at Page Turners, I couldn’t wait to get the chance to read more about this character and his adventures.

And I’m super psyched to have an early copy to read in the upcoming weeks. Possibly even next week.

I also received an awesome poster of COLD FURY by T.M. Goeglein on which I was blurbed. Yeah that was totally cool! Of course I couldn’t figure out how to hold it and take a picture. Not for lack of trying, though. But my skills as a contortionist are severely lacking.

Anyway….

Here are the books I have in my reading pile this week.

(September 2 – September 8, 2012)

I am only adding one book to the pile this week and it’s a “Back on the Pile” read, which I already started and am madly in love with. But because I have a book I need to beta read later this week, and am currently reading a book that’s so far “off pile” it’s ridiculous, I am only committing to one other read.

And that, if you hadn’t yet guessed by the cover, is STARLING by Lesley Livingston.

I have been a huge fan of the author for ages. Ever since I’d read WONDROUS STRANGE. Her series was magical and sweet and fun and I fell instantly in love with the characters. One of whom, Fennrys Wolf, just happens to make a very abrupt, very clothes-less, appearance in this book.

Just check out the trailer to see for yourself….

Hey… no drooling on the blog. I didn’t force you to click “play.” And no, I don’t usually include trailers in My Reading Pile posts, but I just had to share this one.

Anyway….

I’m incredibly excited to find out more about this book, to see just what is happening in New York City and to find out why Fenn has appeared missing not only his clothes, but his memory. In just the first few chapters I’ve read, I’ve already fallen in love with this story, connected with the characters… well Mason and Fenn… and can’t wait to find out more.

I am still just as curious about the quote from the description - ”Love is just the beginning… of the end.” – and I am nervously anticipating finding out exactly what it means.

The story pulled me right in and, with Fenn’s dramatic entrance, I really can’t wait to finish. So no, there is no way this one will be a “left behind” read again.

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Wishful Thinking reads:

This week I just wish I could catch up. I’m falling quickly behind on everything I should be reading and so I only wish I could read the books I should have already read.

Though I do wish I could re-read UNRAVEL ME….

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Those left behind:

I did not get a chance to read ENSHADOWED or THE BLOOD KEEPER. Things were so crazy this past week at work that I didn’t have time to read much of anything. When I had a glitch with downloads to my Kindle with this week’s releases I started reading STARLING instead. But I didn’t even have time to get very far with that.

I hope once I have this beta read tucked away and this other book I’m reading finished I’ll be able to pick them up. Because they’re two of four of my most anticipated late summer reads and I can’t bear the idea of starting fall with them still on the TBR.

And once again I’m majorly behind on reviews. One that I’ll have to write tonight. Hopefully. But with the way my real life stuff has been bleeding into my blogging life, I just don’t know if I’ll succeed.

But I am ever so hopeful.

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NetGalley Pile Adds:

I am happy to report that I did not take a peek around NetGalley this week. That’s the second week in a row and I’m so very proud of myself. Though I’d heard that THE RAVEN BOYS was on NetGalley. But I will not go and look. I will not go and look. I will not go and look.

I am so out of sorts with my impending move that I’m not sure if I actually finished a book this week. I may have, though for the life of me I can’t remember. The week has gone so incredibly fast. I could have sworn today was Tuesday…. And given the fact that I worked until early this morning and had to work again today, it can’t possibly actually be Saturday, can it?

Oh, and I’m sad that the Authors Are Rockstars Tour has ended but at least I’ll be able (hopefully) to focus on what I need to get done with stuff on the blog and in real life. And hopefully get back to reading the books that I love.

Anyway, as ever, I hope you have an awesome reading week this week!

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