Jax's Book Magic: May 2013

Monday, May 27, 2013

MEMORIAL DAY

Thank you to all who have served our Country.

Monday, May 13, 2013

THE LEGEND OF JULIET: PART ONE ~ ALEXANDRA LANC

I must say that what I love about [author:Alexandra Lanc|5221456] is her diversity. This new dystopian vampire vs. humans book was definitely more than I expected.

I was actually sucked right into this book and enjoyed the twist of the vampires being the supreme rulers and the humans being the slaves. What hits the mark with me with her writing is that I find myself feeling as if I am inside the book with the characters. This is another reader participation book where you can help determine the way the book goes and once again, it was a cliffhanger of an ending and I'm excited to see where it goes.

I first got addicted to her writing through a Christmas book (which everyone knows I'm a sucker for), but Ms. Lanc, really can draw you in and on so many levels, I have enjoyed reading her books, diverse as they may be, because it helps me to expand my reading genres.

4.5 stars

DADDY LOVE ~ JOYCE CAROL OATES

I think the beginning of this book managed to turn me off of it. I did not care for the first few chapters being told over and over. The subject matter of child predators is a difficult subject matter to begin with.

This is the story of Dinah, Whit and Robbie. Robbie is snatched from his mother's grip while looking for their car in the Mall parking lot. The abductor, Chester Cash is a part-time preacher and no one suspects that he is such an evil man with deep, dark secrets. The book at times made me cringe to see how sick this man was. The remainder of the book was how a marriage can fall apart and/or survive something so devastating.

I can't say that I hated the book, but I didn't love it either.

3.5 stars

Friday, May 10, 2013

POINT OF RETREAT ~ COLLEEN HOOVER

OMG, how totally awesome was this book. There were moments that were so obvious that the book was setting them up and in the next breath, I was blown away. I am so in love with Will. I want a Will of my own.

Getting to know more about Will and Lake was wonderful. I love how their lives mess and I was surprised at how stubborn Lake can be. The group of friends that is expanding with each book are a great group of characters. I could go on and on about this book, but I'll stop by saying that I absolutely loved it.

5 stars

Monday, May 6, 2013

This is a joint AUTHOR & BLOGGER SPONSORED GIVEAWAY!

Kindle Fire HD 7" Giveaway

The winner will have the option of receiving a 7" Kindle Fire HD (US Only)

Or $199 Amazon.com Gift Card (International)

Or $199 in Paypal Cash (International)

Sponsoring Bloggers & Authors

Giveaway Details

1 winner will receive their choice of a Kindle Fire 7" HD (US Only), $199 Amazon Gift Card or $199 in Paypal Cash (International).

Ends 5/31/13

Open only to those who can legally enter, receive and use an Amazon.com Gift Code or Paypal Cash. Winning Entry will be verified prior to prize being awarded. No purchase necessary. You must be 18 or older to enter or have your parent enter for you. The winner will be chosen by rafflecopter and announced here as well as emailed and will have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen. This giveaway is in no way associated with Facebook, Twitter, Rafflecopter or any other entity unless otherwise specified. The number of eligible entries received determines the odds of winning. Giveaway was organized by Kathy from I Am A Reader, Not A Writer http://iamareader.com and sponsored by the participating authors & bloggers. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

GIVEAWAY ~ Working It Out by Rachel Renee Anderson

Author Rachael Renee Anderson

Rachael Anderson is the author of four books: Divinely Designed, Luck of the Draw, Minor Adjustments, and The Reluctant Bachelorette. She's the mother of four and is pretty good at breaking up fights, or at least sending guilty parties to their rooms. She can't sing, doesn't dance, and despises tragedies. But she recently figured out how yeast works and can now make homemade bread, which she is really good at eating.

Blog * Facebook * Twitter

Working It Out

A chance encounter . . .

Grace Warren's life is safe and predictable—exactly the way she likes it. But when she gets roped into going to an auction to help out a friend, everything changes. She meets Seth Tuttle—a guy who unexpectedly kisses her then disappears, leaving her flustered and upset. If she never sees him again, it will be too soon.

A chance for love . . .

Weeks later, when Seth limps into Grace's rehab clinic post surgery, she immediately recognizes him. Unfortunately, he's every bit as frustrating and annoying as she remembered. Yet there's something about him that makes her second-guess her carefully placed boundaries even though he's everything she's sure she doesn't want in a man. But maybe Seth is exactly what Grace has needed all along—assuming she's willing to risk safe and predictable for a chance at love.

Giveaway Details

Enter to win a $25 Amazon Gift Card or Paypal Cash

Ends 5/31/13

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Lily Pond Reads: Xpresso Book Tours: Come Back To Me Book Blitz + G...

Lily Pond Reads: Xpresso Book Tours: Come Back To Me Book Blitz + G...: Come Back to Me by Coleen Patrick Publication date: March, 2013 Genre: YA Contemporary Amazon | B&N Synopsis: Whitney...

Sunday, May 5, 2013

SLAMMED ~ COLLEEN HOOVER

Wow, talk about a book that grabs you by the heartstrings and never lets you go. I absolutely adored this book. I think the best part of this book for me was that there was no high school "drama". There were not catty girls, none of the things that generally occur in these type of books. There was definitely angst and the story was solid and wonderfully told. The subject matter was heartbreaking, but I loved it from start to finish.

5 stars