Cover Reveal and Giveaway: ReAwakened by Ada Adams!

HI EVERYONE :) ♥

If you've read my review of ReVamped, you'll have to know how much I loved it and Ada Adams! She's honestly one of the sweetest girls/authors/actresses who has a black belt in karate (cool, right?) that I've ever talked to. (She's also Canadian, which only makes her exponentially more awesome!)

That's why I'm so honoured to be able to take part in the cover reveal for the second book in the Angel Creek series, ReAwakened!

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ReVamped (Angel Creek #1) 
By Ada Adams
Release Date: February 20, 2012
Links: Goodreads | Amazon | Chapters | B&N | Mimi's Review

A simple mission turned deadly.

Nineteen-year-old vampire Dawn has led a sheltered life within the confines of her father’s presidential headquarters. Upon being sent on a mission to revamp four goofy misfits into guardians of a peaceful little town of Angel Creek, Dawn believes that all her dreams have finally come true. What starts off as a simple task, turns into something unexpected, changing Dawn’s life forever and leading the action-loving, thrill-seeking vampire teen on a path of mystery, danger and intrigue.

When a human girl is kidnapped by a group of rogue vamps, Dawn discovers that there is more going on in Angel Creek than meets the eye. And it all connects to Ethan, the cute newcomer who seems too perfect to be true, Sebastian, the mysterious vampire with a turbulent past, and even Dawn herself. Dawn must not only succeed in revamping the troubled recruits, but must also prevent the vampire race from being overtaken by a malevolent villain who has a strange and obsessive fascination with her. As threat escalates, romance blooms, and ghosts from her past begin to surface, Dawn is sure of only one thing: her life will never be the same.

Here's a snippet from my review to remind you of the awesome: 

With a fantastic cast of characters, a fun yet mysterious storyline, and vampires you'll wish lived in your world, ReVamped is a refreshing new take on the supernatural creatures we all know and love! I could never stop smiling at the vampire lore Ada Adams created. It was creative, fun, original, AWESOME. Definitely a novel you'll finish in one sitting! 

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And to reveal the gorgeous cover for the second book...

ReAwakened (Angel Creek #2) 
By Ada Adams
Release Date: Fall 2012
Links: Goodreads

No summary available yet. 

MY THOUGHTS: I'm soooooooooooooo super-duper excited for this!!! I know that the first book was a fun and fantastic take on vampires, but Ada promised us that this one is darker, sexier, bloodier, and a whole lot more serious... which sounds great to me!

And this cover.... I LOVE IT! Don't you? The theme is blood, as you can probably tell by the colour choice! ;)

Plus, Ada has been sharing a bunch of teasers on her website about ReAwakened, and apparently there's an appearance by a whole new guy! I just wanted to share this one snippet with you in case you haven't seen it yet, and boy did I swoon :')

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Teaser:

     “You finally understand what I’m saying, right? Or should I demonstrate the no clothes part for you?” he asked mischievously. My pulse quickened under his intense gaze.
     “No demonstrations,” I ordered, looking around the car for an escape route. “I’d rather jump out of a moving vehicle than see you naked.”
     “Don’t lie to yourself, Dawn. I know for a fact that you’ve enjoyed the show at the pool. And I was only shirtless. Can you imagine—”
     “No. I can’t. Nor do I want to,” I snapped, trying to keep my thoughts from drifting to the memory of that night. “Anyway, you don’t have to worry about Sebastian and me. There will be no nudity on either of our parts.”
     “You say that now, but you won’t be able to resist your carnal urges.”
     “I’m not getting any urges. Trust me.”
     “Hmm…Is it because you’d rather get carnal with someone else?” He winked, smiling impishly.
     I groaned, partly annoyed by XXX’s cockiness, partly worried about the possibility of “getting carnal” in general. “Why don’t you pull over and let me out of the car. I’ll run the rest of the way home.”
     “Are you sure?”
     “I’m sure. I need to let off some steam.”
     “I bet you do,” XXX smirked. “Meet us at the house. Feel free to take a shower when you get in. I’d advise that it be a cold one.”

Oh my goodness!! *fans self* Apparently revealing his name is a spoiler, so Ada just calls him XXX for now. Are you as excited to figure out who this XXX guy is as I am??

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Giveaway:

Because Ada is awesome, she's offering one ARC of ReAwakened for a random person who comments on a cover reveal post! So if you leave your thoughts, you're automatically entered into the draw. And as a girl who loved the first book, I really think you're going to want to get this sequel in advance! ;)

For those of you who don't win the ARC, I think ReAwakened will be available on Netgalley in September if you're interested. So look out for that! :)

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About the Author:

Ada Adams - Goodreads | Website | Twitter

“Many people sing in the shower. I write scenes in my head and act them out.”

At the age of five, Ada read her first chapter book—Pippi Longstocking by Astrid Lindgren. Ever since that moment, she developed an intense passion for stories and characters found within the pages of literature.

In her career as an actress and a writer, Ada currently spends most of her days immersed in imaginary worlds. Much like the characters she enjoys playing and writing about, Ada is a martial artist with a Black Belt in Shotokan Karate. She is also a big proponent of lifelong learning, and has attained a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (it aids in creating characters with unique quirks!) as well as a Master’s of Science in Education.

Ada strives to bring a fresh voice and perspective to fiction. She has been writing creatively for many years, and is an editor of a global fashion/literary magazine called VEUX. ReVamped is her debut novel.

She lives in Toronto, Canada, and enjoys adventurous nature hikes with her adorable puppies Cara and Oreo.

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And that's all! Ada is also doing an hour-long Tweet-chat about everything related to her writing, Angel Creek, characters, non-spoilery parts, and etcetera on July 5th (today!!) at 5 p.m. EST. So it would be awesome if you dropped by and said hello (or hi, since I've always thought hello was a little too formal for me!) ;)

I hope that all my Angel Creek gushing is convincing you guys to start this series if you haven't already!

Have a wonderful day, you guys! ♥

-Mimi

Cover Reveal x 8 : Ohmygoodness Edition!!

I have a gazillion covers I recently stumbled upon and this is what my face looks like right now:

O_O

How about you? :')

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Sever (The Chemical Garden #3)

By Lauren DeStefano

Release Date: February 12, 2013

Goodreads

What if you knew exactly when you would die? In the not-too-distant future, genetic engineering has turned every newborn into a ticking time bomb — males only live to age 25 and females only live to age 20.

In this bleak landscape, young girls are kidnapped and forced into polygamous marriages to keep the population from dying out. When 16-year-old Rhine Ellery is taken by "the Gatherers" to become a bride, she enters a world of wealth and privilege. Rhine has only one purpose after she has been married to her new husband, Linden: to escape and find her twin brother.>

But Rhine has more to contend with than losing her freedom. Linden's eccentric father is bent on finding an antidote to the genetic virus that is getting closer to taking his son, even if it means collecting corpses in order to test his experiments. With the help of Gabriel, a servant to whom she is dangerously attracted, Rhine is desperate to learn the truth and protect those closest to her. But, as her sister wife Cecily keeps insisting, her role may be much bigger than that.

In the first two books of the Chemical Garden trilogy, Wither and Fever, Rhine struggles to escape the mansion and then to navigate the brutal world outside. Now in Sever, the third and final book, Rhine uncovers some shattering truths about the past that her parents never had the chance to tell her and the alarming implications regarding her own genes. She may be the one who can save the human race.

MY THOUGHTS: The first cover will always be my favourite, but that doesn't stop my excitement for this one! I love how the cover model looks so much... happier and healthier more confident than the first two. She looks like she's glowing, and I hope that reflects how Rhine will feel in this book! *prays for HEA* :)

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Perfect Scoundrels (Heist Society #3)

By Ally Carter

Due Date: February 5, 2013

Goodreads

Kat is a girl who is used to getting—or stealing—everything she wants. But telling the truth to the boy she likes? Now that's a cat of a different color.

When Kat's on-again off-again boyfriend, Hale, suddenly inherits his family's billion dollar company, Kat gets a tip-off that the will is a fake. Trapped between a rock and a hard place, how can she tell Hale that he might be living a lie?

Critics and fans alike have fallen for Heist Society (no conning necessary). With more mystery, non-stop action, romance and humor, this third novel in the hit series is just as irresistible.

MY THOUGHTS: I have this epic love for everything that Ally Carter writes (since her Gallagher Girls series was probably one of the first that made me love reading in sixth grade), and this is just making me giddy with excitement! Who doesn't want more W.W. Hale the Fifth? :')

Plus: He's on the cover!!!!

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Everbound (Everneath #2)
By Brodi Ashton
Release Date: January 22, 2012
Goodreads

Two months ago, the Tunnels of the underworld came for Nikki Beckett. That night, Nikki's boyfriend, Jack, made the ultimate sacrifice. All Nikki wants is to save Jack before it's too late. All Cole wants is to find his queen - and he thinks Nikki is the one. Both determined, both desperate, Nikki and Cole form a tense alliance, leading them on a dangerous journey to The Heart of The Everneath.

MY THOUGHTS:  Everneath was one of my fave reads of the entire year (Jack Caputooooooo ♥), and after being completely crushed by the ending, I'm definitely going to be first in line to buy this book!

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The Indigo Spell (Bloodlines #3)

By Richelle Mead

Release Date: February 12, 2013

Goodreads

No summary available.

MY THOUGHTS: I don't know about you, but the ending of The Golden Lily was absolute TORTURE for me! I was so upset for Adrian because I think he deserves a HEA more than anyone else after what he's been through. :(

This cover is pretty cool, although I'm wondering where Sydney's golden lily is LOL... x)

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Through the Ever Night (Under the Never Sky #2)
By Veronica Rossi
Release Date: January 3, 2012
Goodreads

No summary available.

MY THOUGHTS: Rooooooooooooooooar! Is that not reason enough to want to read this book? I loved Aria and I loved Perry, but Roar will always be my favourite. And Veronica Rossi will always be epic at creating originality! :)

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Lullaby (Watersong #2)
By Amanda Hocking
Release Date: November 27, 2012
Goodreads

No summary available.

MY THOUGHTS: I just read and reviewed Wake (you can find my review HERE), and it was such a sweet take on the siren lore. Plus, I'm a pretty big Amanda Hocking fan, so I'm sure I'll read anything she writes!

And don't you think that she always has the prettiest covers? Go St. Martin's Press! 

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Boundless (Unearthly #3) 
By Cynthia Hand
Release Date: January 22, 2013
Goodreads

No summary available.

MY THOUGHTS: Tucker Avery + Christian Prescott = Team Tucktian!!! The romance in this series has been dubbed one of the best love triangles in history, and I have to agree! I was all for Tucker in the first book, but in the second book, Christian stole my heart. I'm just rooting for Clara's HEA in this final one and hoping I don't cry too much! :')

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Breaking Point (Article 5 #2)
By Kristen Simmons
Release Date: February 5, 2013
Goodreads

No summary available.

MY THOUGHTS: Oh my gooooooooooooooooooooooooooodness. How can you possibly look at that cover and not thing "epic"?? I loved Article 5 and I'm almost a hundred percent sure that I'll be loving this one too! :)

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If there isn't a single book in that entire list of epicness that you want to read, then I need to do some serious re-adjusting to your TBR pile! I think that these are ALL automatic buys for me, and I don't do that very often! ;)

ALSO: Canada Day is this Sunday (July 1st)! That means fireworks and barbeque and swimming and a tradition of staying under the sun for as much of the day as possible. No matter where you are in the world, I hope you guys have a wonderful Canada Day! :) ♥

What book are you looking forward to most? 

-Mimi

COVER LOVE: Deathly Cool Edition!

I'm pretty sure you all know by now that I'm addicted to eye-catching covers! x) Here are some deathly cool ones that I've been keeping my eye on lately:

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Underworld by Meg Cabot
(Abandon Trilogy #2)
Release Date: May 28, 2012
Links: Goodreads | The Book Depository | Amazon

Escape from the realm of the dead is impossible when someone there wants you back.

Seventeen-year-old Pierce Oliviera isn’t dead.

Not this time.

But she is being held against her will in the dim, twilit world between heaven and hell, where the spirits of the deceased wait before embarking upon their final journey.

Her captor, John Hayden, claims it’s for her own safety. Because not all the departed are dear. Some are so unhappy with where they ended up after leaving the Underworld, they’ve come back as Furies, intent on vengeance…on the one who sent them there and on the one whom he loves.

But while Pierce might be safe from the Furies in the Underworld, far worse dangers could be lurking for her there…and they might have more to do with its ruler than with his enemies.

And unless Pierce is careful, this time there’ll be no escape.

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Rift by Andrea Cremer
(Nightshade Prequel #1)
Release Date: August 7, 2012
Links: Goodreads | The Book Depository | Amazon

Before Calla Tor, there was Ember Morrow...

Sixteen-year-old Lady Ember Morrow fulfills a family obligation by joining her friend Alistair in the Conatus Guard and begins training to help with the order’s true mission, to seek out and stop evildoers and their unnatural creations.

**This is the prequel to the ever-awesome Nightshade series! How can you not want to read this book?? If anyone knows how to write werewolves, it's Andrea Cremer! ;)

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Dark Star by Bethany Frenette
Release Date: October 23, 2012
Links: Goodreads | The Book Depository | Amazon

Audrey Whitticomb has nothing to fear. Her mother is the superhero Morning Star, the most deadly crime-fighter in the Twin Cities, so it’s hard for Audrey not to feel safe. That is, until she’s lured into the sweet night air by something human and not human—something with talons and teeth, and a wide, scarlet smile.

Now Audrey knows the truth: her mom doesn’t fight crime at night. She fights Harrowers—livid, merciless beings who were trapped Beneath eons ago. Yet some have managed to escape. And they want Audrey dead, just because of who she is: one of the Kin.

To survive, Audrey will need to sharpen the powers she has always had. When she gets close to someone, dark corners of the person’s memories become her own, and she sometimes even glimpses the future. If Audrey could only get close to Patrick Tigue, a powerful Harrower masquerading as human, she could use her Knowing to discover the Harrowers’ next move. But Leon, her mother’s bossy, infuriatingly attractive sidekick, has other ideas. Lately, he won’t let Audrey out of his sight.

When an unthinkable betrayal puts Minneapolis in terrible danger, Audrey discovers a wild, untamed power within herself. It may be the key to saving her herself, her family, and her city. Or it may be the force that destroys everything—and everyone—she loves.

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And even though this kind of stands out against all the blue, it just got released yesterday so...

Beautiful Redemption by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl
(Caster Chronicles #4)
Release Date: October 23, 2012
Links: Goodreads | The Book Depository | Amazon

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TA-DA! What do you think?? These are all authors I love: Meg Cabot, Andrea Cremer, Kami Garcia, Margaret Stohl... and one new debut by Bethany Frenette about superheroes! If that doesn't spell awesome, I don't know what does! ;) 

What book are you most excited for?  

-Mimi

COVER LOVE: Pretty in Purple Edition!

These are some books with covers that were revealed not too long ago and I'm so excited to read all of them! I've been swooning for a while now, so I thought I'd share! :)

(Click on titles for links to Goodreads!)

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Embrace by Jessica Shirvington
(Violet Eden Chapters #1)
Release Date: March 1, 2012

I slowly opened my eyes. The sun speared its first bright rays of golden orange into the sky and I leapt from the cliff, with the sorrowful knowledge that no matter what the outcome, at least part of me would die that day...

Violet Eden is dreading her seventeenth birthday dinner. After all, it’s hard to get too excited about the day that marks the anniversary of your mother’s death. The one bright spot is that Lincoln will be there. Sexy, mature and aloof, he is Violet’s idea of perfection. But why does he seem so reluctant to be anything more than a friend?

After he gives her the world’s most incredible kiss – and then abandons her on her front doorstep – Violet is determined to get some answers. But nothing could have prepared her for Lincoln’s explanation: he is Grigori – part angel and part human – and Violet is his eternal partner.

Without warning, Violet’s world is turned upside down. She never believed in God, let alone angels. But there’s no denying the strange changes in her body ... and her feelings for Lincoln. Suddenly, she can’t stand to be around him. Luckily, Phoenix, an exiled angel, has come into her life. He’s intense and enigmatic, but at least he never lied to her.

As Violet gets caught up in an ancient battle between dark and light, she must choose her path. The wrong choice could cost not only her life, but her eternity...

I just finished reading an ARC of this one and I absolutely LOVED it! But that pretty purple cover (which was just revealed yesterday!) is telling me to buy a finished copy when it comes out, and I think I'm listening! ;)

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Until I Die by Amy Plum
(Revenants #2)
Release Date: May 8, 2012

Kate and Vincent have overcome the odds and at last they are together in Paris, the city of lights and love.

As their romance deepens there’s one question they can’t ignore: How are they supposed to be together if Vincent can’t resist sacrificing himself to save others? Although Vincent promises that he’ll do whatever it takes to lead a normal life with Kate, will that mean letting innocent people die? When a new and surprising enemy reveals itself, Kate realizes that even more may be at stake—and that Vincent’s immortality is in jeopardy.

In Die for Me, Amy Plum created a captivating paranormal mythology with immortal revenants and a lush Paris setting. Until I Die is poised to thrill readers with more heart-pounding suspense, spellbinding romance, and a cliff-hanger ending that will leave them desperate for the third and final novel in the series.

Isn't this cover just GORGEOUS? I adored the first book and I really love the whole idea of the revenants, so I'm pretty pumped for this to come out!

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Endlessly by Kiersten White
(Paranormalcy #3)
Release Date: July 24, 2012

The third book in the Paranormalcy trilogy.

The final chapter of Evie's adventures. Old friends, new ones, all wrapped up in impossible decisions. And some ball gowns. Because what's a life of normal and paranormal drama without a ball gown or two?

I just love this series!! Evie and her pink taser are pure awesomeness, and I can't wait until Endlessly comes out! 

PLUS: I love her dress! 

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What do you think? Which book are you most excited for?

Have an amazing day! :)


-Mimi

Cover Reveal: Obsidian by Jennifer L. Armentrout

And in case you can't see Daemon's gorgeous eyes...

Book: Obsidian
Author: Jennifer L. Armentrout
Release Date: December 6, 2011
Publisher: Entangled Publishing

Goodreads . Blog . Twitter

Starting over sucks.

 

When we moved to West Virginia right before my senior year, I’d pretty much resigned myself to thick accents, outhouses, dodgy internet access, and a whole lot of boring. Until I spotted my hot neighbor with his looming height and eerie green eyes. Things were looking up. 

And then he opened his mouth.

 

Daemon is infuriating. Arrogant. Stab-worthy. We do not get along. At all. But when a stranger attacks me and Daemon literally freezes time with a wave of his hand, well, something…unexpected happens.

 

The hot alien living next door marked me.

 

You heard me. Alien. Turns out Daemon and his sister have a galaxy of enemies wanting to steal their abilities, and the mark he left on me has me lit up like Las Vegas strip to the bad guys. The only way I'm getting out of this alive is by sticking close to Daemon until my alien mojo fades. If I don't kill him first, that is. 

And then things got really bad…

 Hot alien neighbors? If that doesn't sound amazing, I don't know what does!

Obsidian comes out this December, written by the amazing Jennifer L. Armentrout (who is also the author of Half-Blood, which I recently read, loved, and reviewed here)!

And another super-cool thing is that the main character is just your regular book blogger, just like the rest of us! How fun is that?

What do you think? :)

-Mimi