Blog Tour: Spill Zone

Book News:

New paperback design for book 1

Newly released book 2

Duology is now complete.

Ten Reasons to Read it:

1. Photographs

2. Sisters

3. Secrets

4. Creepy Dolls

5. Breaking the Rules

6. Betrayals

7. Danger

8. Bike Riding

9. Plot Twists

10. Addison 

I enjoyed reading these books and the second book answered more questions. I'm a little disappointed there won't be a third because there could be more books. I raced through the books in one sitting, because I needed answers. And they were not the ones I was expecting. I really loved Addison - her fierceness and determination made me admire her. I also enjoyed how she needed to protect her sister. The moments between the sisters made me smile. Plot twists kept me on the edge of my seat.

About the Author: Scott Westerfeld

Scott Westerfeld is a New York Times bestselling author of YA. He was born in the Texas and now lives in Sydney and New York City. In 2001, Westerfeld married fellow author Justine Larbalestier.

He is best know for the Uglies and Leviathan series, and his next book, Afterworlds, comes out September 23, 2014.

His book Evolution's Darling was a New York Times Notable Book, and won a Special Citation for the 2000 Philip K. Dick Award. So Yesterday won a Victorian Premier's Award and both Leviathan and Midnighters 1: The Secret Hour won Aurealis Awards. Peeps and Uglies were both named as Best Books for Young Adults 2006 by the American Library Association.

I've met Scott Westerfeld a few times.

About the Illustrator: Alex Puvilland

Having grown up in France in the eighties, Alexandre Puvilland may have mad cow disease and holes in his brain. He might also be perfectly normal.

Alexandre lives in San Francisco with his ridiculously talented wife LeUyen Pham and their no less spectacular sons Leo and Adrien.

Review: Afterworlds

Darcy wrote a novel during National Write a Novel Month, Then she found herself an agent and a fantastic publishing deal. Now she's decided to defer going to college and move to NYC to ease into the publishing world.

Her parents aren't thrilled with her decision, but she's not backing  down. She has enough money from the sale of her book to live comfortably for three years - until she blows a bunch of money on rent and food.

On her first night in the city, Darcy attended a drink night with other YA authors. She's taken a liking to them and they've helped her navigate through the waters of the writing business. 

My Thoughts: I love how the chapters alternate between Darcy's life and Darcy's YA novel. I loved reading about the business side of writing and how Darcy took her NaNoWriMo novel and created something amazing - even though she had to push herself for the right emotional ending.

I liked the romance between Darcy and Imogen - although there were times when I wasn't Imogen's biggest fan. 

I liked the conversations between the writers when they all go together - to talk about their work or someone else's work.

I really loved Nisha - she was supportive, funny, sweet, and mischievous. 

I really enjoyed Darcy's novel and yes that first chapter was a killer chapter.

Cover Thoughts: I liked it much more after reading
Source: ARC

Final Thoughts: A long fantastic read about writing, the love of books, and love.

Books I'm Dying to Read: September Edition

Big books a publishing this month, so it's a long list. Also I have a number of these books thanks to my time at BEA.
Books I can't wait to get my hands on as the weather changes and the leaves begin to turn color are:

The Shrunken Head: Looks like a super cute start to a new MG series

Moving Target: A secret ancient bloodline runs through her veins...

Marry Me at Christmas: A Christmas Fool's Gold story - what could be better?

Willow Brook Road: More from the O'Brien family series

Rogue You Know: Loved the first book in this series, can't wait for Susanna's story

Finders Keepers: Two friends search for Al Capone's missing money

Afterlife Academy: Life in the underworlds isn't all that it's cracked up to be...

Six of Crows

Queen of Shadows

These two need no words!

Dumplin': Take back your confidence in style!

Tonight the Streets are Ours: One night a girl discovered her true self

Lock & Mori: Modern Sherlock Holmes story = yes please!

Driving Heat: I love these Castle books, this is the 7th in this companion series

Serpentine: Fantasy inspired by Chinese mythology!

Zeroes: When words get you into trouble...old friends might be able to help

Walk on Earth a Strange: What if you had the ability to sense gold - during the gold rush?

What We Saw: One night everything changes...what if you could have stopped it?

Crawling Through It: When the pressure becomes too much...

Ash & Bramble: A different type of Cinderella 

Marvels: Stories have a way of coming together in the strangest sense

Hired Girl: Joan wants more from life...can she grab it?

Curious Beginning: The beginning of a new mystery series set in Victorian England

Anne and Henry: Modern retelling of Anne Boleyn and Henri VIII

Pocket Full of Murder: When her father is arrest for murder, can Isaveth save him?

Toys Meet Snow

Knights Before Christmas

Lady Pancake and Sir French Toast

Books I'm Dying to Read: September Edition

Here's a list of books I can't wait to get my hands on come September- perfect for fall reading

Jewel: I have this from BEA and it looks super good. Forbidden Romance

Get Even: Tagline = Breakfast Club meets Pretty Little Liars - sold!

Shattered: I really liked the first one and dragons!

Social Media Experiment: A behind the scene look at popularity and what it costs

Death is like a Box of Chocolates: First in a new series - combined book and chocolate store.

Nightmares Can be Murder: First in a new series - where friends meet once a week to talk about their dreams. A murder resembles a recent dream talked about...

Red Pencil: A novel in verse that could be hard to read -but an important read about inner strength 

Little Author Big Woods: Loved the Little House books as a kid, looking forward to learning more about the author.

Sealed with a Lie: Really liked the first one - Kari must now rescue her little brother

Fine Art of Pretending: Aly wants to shred her tomboy image and snag a date for the upcoming dance.

CraftFail: Saw this while browsing at BEA and it looks hilarious. I'm a big lover of Pinterest, but we've all had crafts that fail.

Underwater Puppies: I really liked Underwater Dogs, have no doubt this will be cute too

Illusions of Fate: Donwton Abbey meets Cassandra Clare - sounds good!

Poisoned Apples: Poetry of fairy tales next to a modern world - hard to describe but sounds like a powerful read.

Raging Heat: Love the Castle books - Rook and Heat become at odds over a case 

Stirring the Plot: Book 3 set near Halloween and a spooky soiree turns deadly

Vault of Dreamers: I have this from BEA - what if your dreams were not your own?

Afterworlds: I have this from BEA too - sounds like it has a Pride and Prejudice vibe. It's huge, so I need to set aside of chunk of time to read it. 

He's So Fine: Love Lucky Harbor - so excited for the next trilogy.

In Your Dreams: Love this series! How CUTE is this cover? And it's Jack's story.

Wouldn't it be Deadly: Mystery featuring My Fair Lady characters - yes please!

To Fudge or not to Fudge: 2nd book in the series about a girl trying to keep her family hotel from going under while also making fudge in small tourist town.

Ninja Detectives 2: Really enjoyed the first one - looking forward to the next case.

Balance Keepers: Start of a new MG series with an underground society

Jessica Darling 2: I have this one and can't wait to read more of Jessica Darling and how she navigates 7th grade.

Christmas Bouquet: I adore the O'Brien family books, especially Christmas ones.

Prince who Loved Me: A Scottish Cinderella tale - love that cover

Heir of Fire: Read it - loved it. One of my favorite reads this year and one of my favorite series.