BDB Bookclub Challenge-Lover Eternal.

Here we go again!

1. On a scale from 1-5, what would you rate this book? Briefly tell us why.

Totally a 5. I have two favourite books in this series and this is one of them. I loved Rhage, and I loved Mary.

2. Did you have an preconceived notions about this book given that we knew it would be from the point of view of a different brother?
I liked Rhage in Dark Lover, so I was looking forward to this book. I don't think I had a preconceived notion about this. High expectations yes. 

3. What did you think of Rhage's transformations?
They were pretty intense. I hated that they caused him physical pain.

4. What did you think of Rhage and Mary's first encounter at the Brother's house?  Did you foresee a relationship forming after this meeting?

Oh Rhage. I thought Mary was perfect for Rhage. If there was ever a pairing I was all for. It was this one. It was awesome! I knew they were meant to be.

5. Ward seems to like forcing her characters to make some hard choices.  What did you think of Rhage's choice to save Mary at the end of the book?  Would you do the same for someone you loved?

Rhage's decision broke my heart. Because it broke his. He loved Mary and was willing to sacrifice his freedom (getting rid of the beast) for her survival. I thought that was truly selfless. Yes I would totally do that for someone I loved.

** I can't answers the next two questions. I've read the series and this could lead to me spilling the beans. Which would be sad.
6. Do you think John will become a brother after his transformation?

7. Do you think Bella will become Zsadist's shellan?  What, if anything, do you think this will do to Phury and Zsadist's relationship as a result given that Phury showed mild interest in Bella as well?



Happy Reading Everyone!

Spring Blog Carnival--WINNER!!!

Well, this has been an AMAZING week. It really has. I had no idea that I was going to have such a good time taking part in the Spring Blog Carnival Hop. There was a lot of really cool things going on.

This was my first give away hop, and I am amazed at the results. Simply floored. Thank you to everyone who stopped by. I truly appreciate it.

The winner of Jellicoe Road and a book of their choice is...

WulfLuva

Congrats, an e-mail has been sent out to you, and you have 48 hours to respond.

But Wait!

During this hop, I surpassed 100 followers, I even surpassed 150 followers. This time last week I had 87 followers, this week I have 191 followers. To me this is amazing. So I have decided to pick a SECOND winner. I am being a little picky and choosing from those who have decided to become a follower of this blog. 

The Second winner is...

LittleMsBookish 

You also have been sent an e-mail and have 48 hours to respond.

I want to thank the girls at:

Candace's Book Blog                                                                                     
Reading Angel
Pure Imagination
The Book Swarm

For hosting this give away hop, it really was a good time.

Happy Reading Everyone!



My Thoughts: Shiver by Maggie Steifvater

the cold.
Grace has spent years watching the wolves in the woods behind her house. One yellow-eyed wolf—her wolf—watches back. He feels deeply familiar to her, but she doesn't know why.

the heat.
Sam has lived two lives. As a wolf, he keeps the silent company of the girl he loves. And then, for a short time each year, he is human, never daring to talk to Grace...until now.

the shiver.
For Grace and Sam, love has always been kept at a distance. But once it's spoken, it cannot be denied. Sam must fight to stay human—and Grace must fight to keep him—even if it means taking on the scars of the past, the fragility of the present, and the impossibility of the future




I recently read this book for a guest post that I was doing for Rural Fantasy Week hosted by Ruby at Ruby's Reads. It had been sitting on my shelf for ages and I had picked it up to read a couple weeks ago, but put it down before I even read the first page.  But finally I got to it. I really enjoyed this novel however I don't think I found it as amazing as everyone else did. Reason being; I don't think I like werewolves as much as some do. I don't know. To me they aren't as exciting as vampires or fallen angels (I DO NOT agree that vampires are a thing of the past). Anywho, aside from the wolf thing. This book was quiet good.

I've mentioned it a few times in various places that I loved Grace. Maggie did an amazing job constructing a wonderfully complex protagonist. I thought she was an amazing character. She was everything that I was in high shool, but better. She was fierce, and loyal, she was independent and generous. She had spunk, but she wasn't cold and emotionless. She felt things. She felt the neglect of her parents, she felt love for Sam before she even knew him as Sam. She was incredibly protective of the wolves. She was great. Sam on the other hand did nothing for me as the male protagonist, but in the same breath I will say, he was PERFECT for Grace. I loved how he falls into the "indy guy" category. The guy who works in a book store, who plays the guitars and writes poetry/songs, all of that was swoon worthy. I did sometimes feel that Sam was to quick to give up (maybe I'm wrong). He loved Grace and it broke his heart that he knew he was going to leave her, but he just accepted it. He didn't fight. I think because he was a wolf I was expecting him to be a little more alpha like. For me, he was an ok character.  I liked Isabelle, I think she was one of my favourite characters.  I go into more detail why she's my favourite here. So go see. 

Something that I also loved about this book was the dynamics of all the different relationships. They were complicated and messy but they worked. When I say complicated and messy, I specifically mean Beck and Sam. Beck was the paternal role model that Sam didn't have, but as the book moves along, certain things are revealed, which do and don't change their relationship. I loved that. The same thing happened between Grace and Olivia, an event happened that changed how their friendship would work, but they did not over complicate it. Steifvater did a really great job in making you a part of the characters. I really appreciated that.

I talk a lot about the characters because I felt like they made this story. The characters in this book were so amazing, and they felt so much, that for me, it was funny to think that they were fictional people. I think this is a true testimony to how brilliant of a writer Maggie Steifvater is. Shiver was a good book, with an interesting plot, but I think the true selling feature of this book was the characters.  They were truly amazing. 

Happy Reading Everyone!

Book Blogger Hop (11) Follow Friday (10)

Book Blogger Hop is hosted by Jen at Crazy for Book.

This weeks question is...

"Which book blogger would you most like to meet in real life?"

This is a totally unfair question! I can't answer just one! There are SO many.  Aylee from Recovering Potter Addict. She's so terribly sweet, and I think her blog is FABULOUS! I also think it would be super cool to meet Ruby from Ruby's Reads, she has an AMAZING blog and an hilarious sense of humour. I love her. Sarah from Miss Page Turner's City of Books I think would be a really cool person to meet as well, and Pam from Midnyte Reader.  So many amazing bloggers that I think I would have a good time meeting.  I am missing a whole slew of people but the question asked for one (but I couldn't pick just one).



 

Follow Friday is hosted over at Parajunkee's View

This weeks question...

What character in a book would you most like to be, what character in a book would you most like to date?

What is it with hard questions this time around. I loved Grace from Shiver by Maggie Steifvater. I thought she was an amazing character. I totally loved her. I also loved Marianne Engle from The Gargoyle by Andrew Davidson (although thinking about it, I don't know that I would want to be her, she was insane). But Grace for sure. Ultimately I would love to date Griggs from Jellicoe Road by Melina Marchettea (how many of you are with me on this one?), I would also date Simon from The Mortal Instruments series, I loved him. I also have to say, I would love to date any of the men found in the Black Dagger Brotherhood- John Matthew or Rhage-But any would do.  I have a thing for Alpha males.

But that is it. Enjoy. And but sure to get in on my give away that ends this Sunday. It's international. Link in the sidebar on your left (Spring Blog Carnival Hop).  

Happy Reading Everyone!

RAK: May

Hey Everyone!

Last month was the very first time I participated in Random Acts of Kindness hosted by Book Soulmates. Although I did not receive anything I had a WHOLE lot of fun sending books out.  I have decided to participate again this month.

For those of you new to RAK please visit the girls at Book Soulmates to find out more. It's really cool and I think everyone should sign up.

Looking for my wish list? You can find my partial one here and the full one here.

Thanks so much.

*In case you haven't aleady. Make sure to enter my super cool, out of this world giveaway--> Here.
Happy Reading Everyone!

Come Visit Me!

Hey Everyone.

The Wonderful Ruby over at Ruby's Reads is hosting Rural Fantasy Week this week, and I was lucky enough to be asked to do a guest post. So head on over there (like right now) and talk about Shiver and Linger by Maggie Steifvater. There is also a pretty awesome give away to go along with the discussion. So GO!

Happy Reading Everyone!

Many Books in a Year: April

I'm still counting. If you are new to Many Books in a Year you can find an explanation here. basically I'm counting the books I've read. I wanted to know how many I get through.
April was an interesting month. I turned 24 at the beginning of the month and I had a boat load of exams to study for. But I still managed to get through a good amount of books.  In April I read I read 5 books total, listened to one audio book, started and didn't finish two (I really hate when that happens).  Which brings me to 29 books total.

1) Lover Unleashed by JR Ward
2)Wondrous Strange by Lesley Livingston (Audio Book-My Thoughts coming soon)
3)Identical by Ellen Hopkins (My Thoughts)
4)White Cat by Holly Black (My Thoughts)
5)Nightshade by Andrea Cremer (My Thoughts)
6)Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater (My Thoughts coming soon)

Did Not Finish
7) Iron Witch by Karen Mahoney (My Thoughts)
8) Prophecy of the Sister by Michelle Zink

*A little update on my book buying ban--> I failed twice this month. I was at costco and found Something Borrowed for SUPER cheap so I bought it. I also bough Linger because I wanted it. So yeah. But I have read two of the books from my list of 20 that I need to read before I buy another book (the others are from the library or borrowed from friends). I am still on my ban, and I am cracking down. I am hoping to get the remaining 18 read by July. But we'll see.

**Also, if you haven't already. Make sure to enter my giveaway. All you have to do is tell me what you're most favourite books has been this year, and you could win TWO books.