Teaser Tuesday #8

Teaser Tuesday

Each week Miz B. from Should Be Reading hosts this fun meme.  To participate just grab your current read and share a spoiler free line or two!




Page 175:

 "At the end of the room, a shadowy figure stood over a wooden operating table surrouned by a lantern and candles on a high shelf.  The candlelight reflected in dozens of dark glass jars lining the wall, like the glowing prayer candles in a dark cathedral.  Only these jars didn't hold votives, but things I could only imagine.

Specimens.  Experiments.  Nightmares.

And the figure at the front, the unholy priest, was my father."

                                                                          

Page 212:

 "I squeezed the knife harder.  Then I realized that anyone who saw the pile of pits would know I'd passed this way.

 I threw them into the jungle to hide my trail...As I turned to go, one of the pits sailed back through the air in a graceful arc and landed at my feet.  

 I clutched the knife and spun around.  Something was out there."
I'm finishing this tonight. It's so suspenseful and dark.  I know it's a retelling, but to me it just seems so original.

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The Carrie Diaries Read Along Update #2

Contemporary

It's that time again...time to talk about chapters 6-10 of The Carrie Diaries by Candace Bushnell!  And don't forget to scroll down and enter the GIVEAWAY!  If you missed it yesterday head over to Queen Ella Bee Reads and see what we thought of the first five chapters!

Queen Ella Bee: Confession time: I kind of read ahead.
Harley Bear: I should have then. I really wanted to.

QEB: I couldn't STOP myself.
HB: It's getting really good!
QEB: Right?  PS: I'm totally beginning to see why they cut Lali from the show...She's awful.
HB: ya she really is lol I'm starting to really love Sebastian's character.  He seems to really like her
QEB: So I see what you're saying but at the same time I'm like HEY CARRIE LOOK AT GEORGE.  Because I totally agree with Carrie about being able to read a person based on their room and Sebastian's just screams "transient" and that's no good.
HB: How old is George though?
QEB: That's a good question. I want to say he's probably only a year older than her
HB: Oh ok. I thought he was a lot older for some reason, but I guess her dad wouldn't be so calm about her dating him if he was
QEB: HOW MUCH did you love that thing with the feminist writer?

HB:  haha I was NOT expecting that at all!
QEB: it was amazing
HB: I liked hearing that part because it explains why she is the way she is now
QEB: It felt so very Carrie Bradshaw to me.  I feel like a lot of the times I forget she's CARRIE but then there are these little moments when you're like: There's my girl.
HB: Was Maggie annoying to you too? She's just soooo dramatic.
QEB: UGH 
Maggie
Magswitch.
How I want to hurt you.
I definitely don't love Maggie in the show but I really dislike her in the book. But then again, I like Walt less in the book too. Which is sad.  I think the only characters I feel pretty much the same about in both is Carrie and The Mouse. Although The Mouse feels a little Mary Sue? Like, she's straight edge and smart but also able to adapt to sexytimes really well?
HB: haha ya
QEB: PS: Peter. Ugh. I feel like George is the only worthy boy in the book. Like, Carrie can still be Carrie around him And now become some ind of simpering lovesick girl like she kind of does with Sebastian.
I think in theory it's nice to melt into a puddle because of your feels for a boy but in reality it's kind of a very, very bad thing.
HB:  ya it's more lust than love when that happens I think.  I died laughing with the clown face scene.  And I loved that she wasn't really embarrassed about it.  She's a good role model for YA readers
or any age readers for that matter. Like don't let a guy make you feel silly for being yourself
QEB: She really is fearless when she's not trying to impress someone else. Slash a boy. Like, she couldn't care less what Peter thinks
HB: I wouldn't either. He's annoying haha
QEB: well I'm not totally sure why she doesn't like him. He doesn't seem SO TERRIBLE. He just seems like a typical boy. think a lot of the times when I read YA I forget that these boys in these books are 16-18 years old.  They're all mostly thoughtless.
So like, I don't know why I think 17 year old Peter should be help to a higher standard.
HB: I never really thought about it like that. I'm 23 too so I tend to judge characters in YA harshly.  I wonder if other people our age feel the same
QEB: Well, I try to remember how big of a mess I was at 17 when reading YA and all. Not for funsies. Most of the people I interacted with weren't the greatest people I've ever met But I can't stay I was on my A game either.
HB: That's true. I should really try to channel my inner teen when I read YA.  I was a mess, but at the same time I was like Carrie where I didn't let peer pressure ever persuade me. That's why I love Carrie so far
QEB:So true. I feel like she's worth paying attention to both as an adult and a teen.  Which is fairly impressive

QEB sums up chapters 6-10 perfectly: "So yeah. Love Carrie, love George, the rest can go."  The characters are definitely more captivating than the plot so far, yet it is so fast paced we're left wanting to read past the 5 chapters a day. As we delve deeper into Carrie's past we're learning what experiences shaped her character today.  I think it's safe to say so far we're loving it!

Did you read-along with us? How are you feeling about the characters so far...Which are your favorites?


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Passion For Bookish Fashion #2

Pashion For Fashion


I spend way too much time on Pinterest looking at cute outfits.  And one day I found a dress that reminded me of a character in a book I was reading.  I decided to start a feature where I could put together outfits that remind me of characters in books I'm reading!  Want to join in the fun?  Just grab the button above and make sure you link back!



As a Historical Fiction newbie, I was instantly intrigued by the clothing of the time period.  I actually had to do some research for this one, but I think I did okay...thanks to google!

Juliet originally comes from money so when she puts on one of her mother's old blue dresses I couldn't help but want to recreate that look.  It's described as a very plain blue dress with a high neckline to hide Juliet's scars.  She also carries a carpetbag with all her belongings and wears her mother's diamond ring throughout the book.

I decided to make a 2013 version of Juliet's outfit because I'd get a lot of weird looks if I tried to wear the other one.  What I discovered was that despite all the time that has passed, fashion hasn't changed all that much!

        


I had to go to other sites besides pinterest to find some of these things so I don't have links this week.

 I'm not done with this book yet, but I'm loving it!  
Look for a review sometime next week.

What do you think?  
Can you see Juliet wearing this?
Would you wear the today version?

Also don't forget to check out the first update for The Carrie Diaries Read Along over at 
Queen Ella Bee Reads!

Sunday Post/Stacking the Shelves #24

Stacking the Shelves

 The Sunday Post is a meme hosted by  Kimba the Caffeinated Book Reviewer.  Stacking The Shelves is hosted by Tynga's Reviews.  Both are a chance to share News. A post to recap the past week, showcase books and things we have received and talk about what is coming up for the week on our blog. 


         
Article 5
I've seen so many raving reviews for book two so I think it's time I start this series.  I got this from the library the other day.  Still have a bunch of books to read before this, but I'm excited to have it nonetheless.    



 
   
  
        My first ever read along and giveaway are up and running!  Please go check it out!  Also, I posted my first ever Review and Recipe!  I had so much fun with that one and can't wait to share more of my hand crafted recipes.

 This week was tough. I got dehydrated again and had to get an IV, but other than that I've been feeling much better which means two things:

 1. I've been watching Vampire Diaries nonstop (I'm on Season 2 Episode 8) LOVE Damon at this point! And Katherine is just annoying.  And... 

 2. I've been reading a lot.  I'm halfway through Madman's Daughter and loving it.  I even made up a Passion For Bookish Fashion post for it where I put together an outfit Juliet wears in the book and a 2013 version.  I was so excited to share this I almost posted today, but I controlled myself and waited.  Look for that post tomorrow!!!
  
Reviews to come:
*The Madman's Daughter
*City of Ashes

Posts:
*Passion For Bookish Fassion: Madman's Daughter
*The Carrie Diaries readalong update #1
*Teaser: Madman's Daughter
*WOW
*Harley's Hall of Bookish Fame #1

{Review} & {Recipe} #1 Sweet Evil

Recipe

I started a new meme here where I will be posting mini reviews  on the 1st of every month along with a recipe I've created or found that relates to the book.  To join me, add the image above to your post and link up below.


Mini Review:
A few months ago I went to my friend's bachelorette party that was four hours away. I knew I was going to be in a car with people I didn't know too well for that long time so I got Sweet Evil ebook out from the library on my phone. I figured if things got boring or awkward I could just pretend I was on facebook or something. Volcanoes could have been erupting outside my window and I wouldn't have noticed. I was so entranced in this story. I loved the idea of each demon having it's own sin that they encourage and spread. Kai's character was unique because not many guys jobs are to seduce women. What makes for a better story than two people who aren't allowed to fall in love? And Anna is sweet and kind.  The two shouldn't work together, but somehow they're a perfect match. I ended up finishing this book in the span of the trip. While reading in the car, One More Night by Maroon 5 came on, and it immediately fit with the scene I was reading. Kai and Anna were in a hotel room and things were getting heated. I'll leave it at that. Basically, this book was great and I can't wait for Sweet Peril to come out!
Recipe:

This recipe, much like Sweet Evil, is sinfully sweet.  I created it a few days ago since there isn't much I can eat right now.  My stomach's still all messed up.  I started throwing crap in a blender to get some protein and nutrients in me and here's what I came up with.  

I swear the first gulp I took a little light shown down from heaven and angels sang.  Not sure if it tasted so amazing because I've been living off toast and eggs for a few weeks.  But regardless this is a healthy alternative for ice cream that'll knock your socks off.

Ingredients:
2 vanilla yogurt cups
2 bananas
2 tsp coconut oil (this stuff is like crack. It tastes just like inside of a mounds bar!) 
1 tsp chocolate syrup (live a little!)
1 scoop protein powder
A splash of water
Ice (optional-if you're going to freeze it don't add this)

Throw all these ingredients into a blender and mix.  You can try adding peanut butter too maybe.  I also have frozen this into popsicles which are fan-freakin-tastic.  And I even froze it in a container.  Tastes like banana ice cream.  Enjoy!  



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