I’m slowly trying to get through my review pile but was so excited to receive the following books this week!
Review copies – physical
Thank you to Penguin Australia, Scholastic and Bloomsbury for sending me these review books!
The Assassin’s Blade by Sarah J. Maas – I’ve been waiting patiently for this omnibus of the Throne of Glass novellas to come out! How awesome is the cover #fangirls I’m ready to meet you Sam! I wonder if I will ship him as much as Chaol x Celaena?
Fire & Flood by Victoria Scott – The Hunger Games meets…Pokemon? This book really intrigues me after numerous awesome reviews on it, especially The Passionate Bookworm’s review. I can’t wait to read it!
Vampire Academy: The Ultimate Guide – I keep on getting awesome VA books from Penguin, I think they’ve caught on that I’m a massive fan. This one looks pretty interesting ramping up to the movie.
Won
Secret (Elemental #4) by Brigid Kemmerer – I haven’t read any of the Elemental series yet but Mel from YA Midnight Reads said I should get onto it! Thank you to Gina from Behind a Million and One Pages for your giveaway 🙂 Aussie bloggers need to stick together!
Purchased
Children of Liberty by Paullina Simons (The Bronze Horseman #0.5) – Prior to my YA and Paranormal/Urban Fantasy days, I picked up The Bronze Horseman and it absolutely blew me away. It is still one of my favourite love stories in historical romance, and I was absolutely chuffed to find the prequel on sale for $1.99 on Amazon. I haven’t heard good things but oh well, its The Bronze Horseman!
What did you add to your shelves this week?
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Oh I loved The Assassin's Blade so much and can't wait to read F&F! Thank you Jamie!
The Assassins Blade and Fire & Blood both look really good. I loved the VA series but I don't see myself reading a guidebook but I hope you enjoy it and find it informative. Happy Reading!
Here are my newest additions .
Jamie (Jay) recently posted…1 Year Blogversary-Huge Giveaway
Great review! I am loving the cover and the synopsis of Fire and Blood so when my TBR list is empty (and heavens knows when that'll happen) this is going on!
Lol I totally know what you mean about the never ending TBR!
Thanks Mel! Your recommendations have gotten somewhere 😉
Thanks Tammy, I encourage everything to pick up VA because I loved it so much!
Ooo, Jeann–definitely read the previous Elementals books before you read SECRET, or else you'll get spoiled on some things! You don't have to read the novellas, though. But you will probably want to if you enjoy the series.
ASSASSIN'S BLADE, huh? I still haven't read the previous two books yet, but this reminds me I should see if I can get my co-blogger Kim a copy of this one. She's a huge fan, too.
Wendy Darling recently posted…Murder of Crows: review
I'll definitely start from the beginning with that one. Thanks for your recommendation. Oooh yes I have started The Assassin's Blade and happy to report that it is amazing!
Is it too late to hop on the VA train or have I missed it? Everyone raves about the series but I've never thought about picking it up, not sure why. Apparently the movie was quite a letdown though 🙁 I hope that's not the case for TFiOS or Divergent! If more movies based on YA books do well, then it'll get more people interested in reading the books!
Allie @ Little Birdi recently posted…YA’s Weirdest Names {The Birdie Musings}
It would be a big series to catch up on, but it's never too late! I know, unfortunately YA movies seem to flop on the big screen as of late. But we've got some pretty big names to follow now! Can't wait for the VA movie to come out, 2 days for Australia!
Enjoy all your new reads. Have a great week 🙂 My STS
Jillyn recently posted…Review: The Art of Catching a Greek Billionaire
Thanks Jillyn, I hope you have a good one too.
Lmao – Hunger Games meet Pokemon! That's funny. This is a great haul, hope you enjoy your books.
Christy (Love of Boo recently posted…Kiss the Sky by Krista Ritchie & Becca Ritchie
I know right, how random is that lol! When I read the review I was like o.O
Great haul Jeann! I hope you enjoy all your wonderful books 🙂
Thank you Kristy!
OMG Fire & Flood is like Hunger Games + Pokemon?? Two things I love <3 I've heard great reviews about this book but didn't keep my eyes on it, now I'm very interested!
Ikao @ Sky Duck recently posted…Book Haul + Wrap Up : February 2014
I know, completely random isn't it? Glad to hear you're keen lol.
I hope you like Secret! I loved it 🙂 and I agree with Mel, you have to read it! I've heard mixed reviews about Fire and Flood, have you read it yet?
Gina recently posted…Review: A Breath of Frost by Alyxandra Harvey
Thanks Gina, I guess I do have to read it now that I've got the 4th book huh? Haven't read Fire & Flood yet but I've heard interesting things. Can't wait to pick it up!
Ooh, the Elementals series is really good! I've only read Storm, but since it was a five star read for me, I'm a fan of the series anyways. I really hope you get into the series. 🙂
Kaitlin recently posted…Stacking the Shelves (14) ~ The Book Buying Continues
Wow, glad to hear the first was a 5 star read! I love the sound of the series, so I'm going to have to pick it up some time.
Thanks Rochelle, can't wait to read and share. No doubt it will be amazing
I know, I'm super excited it's going to be a good one!
Thanks Mel, I know so amazing that it is out already.
I know right? That cover is amazing! I'll read it soon 😀
Excellent, hope you get it soon then. I love VA too, such an awesome series!
Yay, glad to hear you'll be getting Assassins blade soon! I could not wait until mine arrived. Glad to hear the elemental series is entertaining.
Thanks Lola, I haven't read them either and This is the 4th book in the series.
Yeah I read throne of Glass recently and was blown away. Read them soon!
Lol too bad it's not as good but you're right, it is a short one. I still have to read the last book in the series.
"The Hunger Games meets…Pokemon?" Pretttty much. The main character got on my last nerve but the story is actually pretty enjoyable. Yay VA books 😀
Alise recently posted…Review: Rose Under Fire by Ellizabeth Wein
That's so random, I can't begin to think of what it would be like. Thanks for visiting!
I just finished fire and flood last night and really enjoyed it 🙂 I hope you like it! Thanks for stopping by!
Janina @ Synchronize recently posted…Book Blitz: Summer Demons by Mia Hoddell
Glad to hear you loved it! That makes me even more eager to start it now.
I love Throne of Glass but haven't read the novellas judging from your excitement that has clearly been a mistake! Awesome haul! Enjoy my friend 🙂
Thank you Kimba! I think you should read the novellas too, I've heard good things.
I've been hearing mixed reviews for Fire & Flood, so still deciding whether to pick up a copy or not. Hope you enjoy it though! 🙂
Kirsty-Marie recently posted…Stacking the Shelves (#33) & Recap
Thanks Kirsty, I'm keen to experience it for myself. Thanks for visiting!
Great haul! I really need to start the Vampire Academy series!
Missie @ A Flurry of Ponderings
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Yes it is an awesome series!
Nice haul! I really love the look of Fire &Flood, will definitely need to buy that for myself soon. I hope you enjoy your books 🙂 My STS.
Thanks for that, I hope it's going to be a great read.
You got some really great books this week. I recently bought the Vampire Diaries. Haven't read the series yet, but I'm looking forward to it.
Do you mean vampire academy? I do hope you enjoy it, the fandom is worth it 😉
The Children of Liberty has definitely gotten less than stellar reviews but it's a short reason in comparison to the trilogy and I'm definitely going to read it. That series is so perfect that the reason I've held off on this one is because I don't want to ruin the experience! LOL 😉
Cristina recently posted…Coming Home by Priscilla Glenn
Along with the Lunar Chronicles, I really need to start reading Throne of Glass. Heard so many good things about it!
Amir recently posted…Review: Neanderthal Seeks Human by Penny Reid
I still haven't read any of the Elemental series books either, but I keep hearing good things about it. I might have to pick up the first book eventually.
I hope you enjoy your new books!
Lola recently posted…Sunday Post #63
Eeep, I'm going to start Secret soon! The Elementals series is definitely worth a read, just for entertainment sakes. My Assassins Blade copy is coming in the post soon, I can't wait till it arrives! And gaaaah Sam! Have tissues ready. 🙁 I should probably get started on VA haha, everyone is raving about it and I'm like…wah?!
Joy @ Thoughts By J recently posted…Book Review: Spirit (Elementals #3) by Brigid Kemmerer
Great haul! The Assassin's Blade is on the way to me, I hope to get it next week! 😀 VA is amazing as well, among my fave series, and Fire and Flood looks awesome, too.
Happy reading!
My haul
THE ASSASSIN'S BLADE. I am jealous. And I hope you'll love it! I've heard nothing but good about the short stories and I'm really excited for this one 😀 (also, that cover. Cover lust!)
Celine recently posted…Midnight Madness Newsletter (41)
When I saw The assassin's blade I went all DOIFAJWEPOIWETU. I loved her novella's and I can't wait to get my hands on a gorgeous copy. Happy reading 😀
Mel@thedailyprophecy recently posted…Monthly recap. February.
OMG I got The Assassin's Blade as well and I can't wait to read them. It was a lot bigger than I thought though! It's like the size of a normal book
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Majorly jealous. What great ARCs. I'm really looking forward to the Assassin's Blade especially. Can't wait to read your reviews on them.
Rochelle Sharpe recently posted…Mini Review: Twelve by James Phelan.
Fire & Flood and Vampire Academy: The Ultimate Guide are both on my TBR! I hope you enjoy all of these wonderful-looking books, Jeann!:)
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Thank you Aimee, I hope they are good!
YESSSSS I am glad you're going to try the Elemental series!
Happy reading, girlie! <33
Melanie (YA Midnight recently posted…Midnight Madness Newsletter (41)
*stares hungrily at The Assassin's Blade* I HOPE YOU ENJOY THAT. Oh, so delicious. And Fire and Flood?! YAY! I can't wait for your review on that, because everyone's raving about it….and basically I really want to read it. Heheh…awesome haul!! You've done well. XD
Cait @ Notebook Sist recently posted…Stacking the Shelves #15
I know, isn't it a totally gorgeous book? I should take a picture of the back cover as well, it is of the back of Celaena! Thank you Cait, I am chuffed about my haul this week too 😀
The Assassin's Blade is so pretty!! (I totally ship Chaol x Celaena, too. Even though they're killing me haha). Also, I need to check out Fire & Flood soon, too. Great haul! Hope you enjoy all your books!
Here's Sunday Post/STS (:
Cyn recently posted…Sunday Post (54) / Stacking the Shelves (34)
I know, I absolutely LOVE the series and while I can't read on about Chaol x Cel I can pick up the prequels 🙂 Thank you Cyn!
I really need to start Throne of Glass, Vampire Academy, AND the Elemental series. I own the first in two of them and just haven't gotten around to it. I hope you enjoy your new books and have a great week Jeann!
Michelle @ In Libris recently posted…Sunday Post (95)
You dooo! I totally know how it feels when it feels like everyone is fangirling over a particular book or series and you aren't. But hey, that means we can find other fandoms to join right?
Love the look of the Assassin's Blade!!! Everyone is talking about Fire and Flood so I beat it is a good book!!!
Angie
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Angie @Angela's recently posted…Sunday Post
I'm excited about Assassin's Blade as well! I hope i'll enjoy F&F.
I like the book cover of Secret – this is the first time I saw this version! I wonder what's inside the VA's ultimate guide. Enjoy your books 🙂
Yeah, it always intrigues me how US and UK covers are always different! I wonder too, I should have a good flick through it. Thank you!
The Assassin's Blade looks beautiful! Wow. I love the redesigned covers so much! Ever since the VA movie (which I still haven't seen because it hasn't premiered in my country yet -.-), I've been wanting to buy a boxed set of the whole series with the new, redesigned covers as well. I think they look really cool 🙂 Great haul, Jeann. Enjoy all of your books!
Marianne @ Boricuan recently posted…{Blog Tour} Solving For Ex by LeighAnn Kopans: Review + Giveaway!
I know, I am so super excited to get it! I keep on admiring it lol! I didn't realise the covers have been redesigned. I have seen VA yet but it will be out in Australia in a few days, I can't wait! Thank you Marianne, have an awesome week.
Awesome haul Jeann, I've been itching to read Fire & Flood, can't wait to see what you think of it. I was never able to get into the Throne Of Glass series, I usually struggle with anything that's historical or follows that era. Happy reading Jeann and that's one sexy keyboard in the background 😉
Ah, it's not really historical, it's fantasy and I love it! I'm glad someone noticed my keyboard 😉
I've heard such great things about Fire and Flood, I hope you enjoy it! I really need to get on board the VA books, especially before the movie comes out, LOL! Great haul, Jeann! Here's my StS.
Tammy @ Books, Bones recently posted…What’s On My Plate – March 2014
Hope you enjoy Fire and Flood. Really like the cover for The Assassin's Blade.
Lily B recently posted…Review: Thrown for a Curve (Perfect Fit #2) by Sugar Jamison
Thank you, I think the cover is gorgeous as well!
So many amazing books!
Angel @ Angel Reads recently posted…Journey Through The Shelves – Week 4
Thanks Angel!
YOU HAVE THE ASSASSIN'S BLADE I AM SO JEALOUS. I want Fire & Flood too, but not as badly and The Assassin's Blade dfkhlkfhfsdjkf I hope you like it!!
I've been meaning to start the Elemental books. The first one is buried in my tbr somewhere
Bec @ Ransom Reads recently posted…February Inventory & March Schemes
It is AMAZING Bec! Thank you, I hope it's going to be a good read. Yeah, I'm not sure I haven't started Elementals yet and this one is the 4th in the series lol.
Great haul! I just finished Fire & Flood a few days ago and it completely blew me away, I hope you enjoy it as much as I did! Happy Reading 🙂
Christy recently posted…Stacking the Shelves (44)
Glad to hear it was amazing Christy! Thank you 🙂
I'm really going to have to join the VA boat. Sounds like fun!
Emily @ The Loony Te recently posted…What Happened This Month: February Reflections
You MUST Emily especially since the movie is out now! Everyone will want to jump on board hopefully 🙂