Giveaway! IN THE WOODS by Nancy Gideon

March 2, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Reading in Wonderland welcomes Author Nancy Gideon and
her latest novel In the Woods!

In the Woods

Based upon the original horror screenplay IN THE WOODS by Lynn Drzick, now an independent motion picture.

Hundreds of years ago their battle began . . .
In an age of knights and sorcery, a good king must raise a monster to protect his people from the demon unleashed by a dark-hearted enemy determined to claim his kingdom. But once called forth upon blood-drenched fields, can such evil ever be truly laid to rest?
To a present day community held hostage by fear, a serial killer will soon be the least of its worries after two off-duty firefighters enter a forest and find a grave. What they dig up isn’t a victim or family pet. When they race from the woods, they bring a timeless hell with them . . .

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Cover Reveal!
MYSTERY ON THE MISSING SHIP
by Tate Linders

March 1, 2015 by Leave a Comment

SYNOPSIS

Melodie Crane, her twin sister, Lila, and their mother are embarking on a trip to America on the Titanic. 

What is supposed to be a rather uneventful trip turns into mystery, mayhem, and murder. 


Who will make it out alive? Will they find the person responsible for this tragedy?
COVER DESIGN: BookFabulous Designs

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Tate has always had a passion for reading all genres of books. She loves to write and draw. She is a very bright young lady who loves to learn. Tate is currently 13 years old. She lives in Seneca, Missouri where she attends school and lives with her mom and 2 sisters. She is an amazing, loving, and wonderful daughter, sister, granddaughter, and friend. She is a very warm-spirited young lady who has such a loving and generous heart. She has overcome a lot of events in her life which have made her a stronger person and shown her what she is capable of and the type of person she wants to be in this world. In turn, this has given her the opportunities to be able to build her character and have her light shine bright.

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Recap: The 100: May We Meet Again

February 24, 2015 by 2 Comments

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“May We Meet Again.”

 

I have been meaning to write about a show where the statement above usually ends in doom.  I don’t know why I haven’t when I find myself constantly pondering about my way of thinking and ours as humans after every episode.  You’re probably thinking I’m talking about some huge success story of a show like that of Scandal, The Blacklist or Fox’s latest success Empire but nope.  I’m talking about this powerhouse of a show on the little network that could and constantly does come up with enthralling television, The CW Network.  The 100!

You may flip over to The CW and see The 100 and first think; wow those people are really dirty.  The 100 is based on a post-apocalyptic young adult novel by Kass Morgan and developed for TV by Jason Rothenberg. Yes, post-apocalyptic is very in right now and I bloody love it! I love that so many readers are having the opportunity to see their beloved favorites come to life on the big and little screens.  Okay off soap box and back to the show…

What would you do if you had to pick between saving one person over one hundred? What if that person was your mother, lover, or best friend?  These are the decisions the kids of The 100 are making weekly, more specifically the heroine, Clarke.  Since the beginning of the show we have watched Clarke go from a peace-loving leader to a fierce woman willing to do whatever it takes to save her people even sacrifice someone she loves dearly.  Her people being The Hundred who were sent to earth from The Arc in the first episode of Season 1.  Basically, they were guinea pigs for the leaders of the Arc. They were disposable, used to see if the Earth was viable for human life. Good thing it was, since these sacrifiable young people are all that’s keeping the adults alive now that they are on the ground as we head towards the end of Season 2. If you want to catch up on all the events of season 1 head over to Netflix Streaming. For now, I’m skipping all the incredible heart-rending stuff that’s happened and focusing on the last two episodes: Rubicon and Resurrection.

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I find myself inspired to write this after watching the last two episodes on Hulu Plus.   It’s 2:50am and all I can think about are the choices the characters were forced to make in the episodes!

 

 

 

Spoilers below.    .     .

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DUFF by Kody Keplinger

February 23, 2015 by

I received this book for free from Reviewer Purchase in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.

DUFF by Kody KeplingerDUFF by Kody Keplinger
Published by Poppy Genres: Social Issues, Young Adult
Source: Reviewer Purchase
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ReviewedbyDani

In honor of DUFF coming out in theaters this month I decided to read the book. This was a short and quick read. This was a pretty good book. When I first picked upped DUFF and started reading it didn’t really capture me. But the farther I got, the better it became. The characters were relatable and easy to follow. I really liked the fact that while Wesley and Bianca were hooking up they realized how they both need to face there problems and find a way to deal with them. I also really loved the ending it was adorable.  I would recommend this book. I also can’t wait until the companion novel comes out!

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BEFORE I FALL by Lauren Oliver

February 23, 2015 by

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BEFORE I FALL by Lauren OliverBefore I Fall by Lauren Oliver
Published by HarperCollins Source: Reviewer Purchase
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ReviewedbyDani

This is my first Lauren Oliver book and I loved it. Popular high school senior Sam Kingston dies in an accident on February 12th “Cupid Day”, but Sam relives her last day seven times. This book was amazing with each day you learn more about Sam and you get to see what changes she’ll make on each of the days, and with each day you get closer to unlocking the mystery of how she died that night. When I read Sam’s first day I thought the way she died was simple but with each day you learn something else and it just gets more complex. Sam was the mean girl while she was alive and while she relives her last day she tries to makeup for what she has done. I really enjoyed seeing how one of Sam’s actions can change the outcome. I would recommend this book, and I plan on checking out Lauren Oliver’s other books.

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WAITING FOR APRIL

by Jaime Loren!

February 23, 2015 by

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WAITING FOR APRIL by Jaime Loren!Waiting For April by Jaime Loren
Published by Momentum Books Genres: Fantasy & Magic, New Adult
Source: Publisher
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ReviewedbyDani

I really liked this book! It reminded me of The Archers of Avalon trilogy. What really drew me in was the synopsis, April has died 19 times before and doesn’t know it. I was interested in how her first love Scott from her first life would try to save her now. There wasn’t a dull moment I was so into this book. The only problem I had with this book was probably the ending, I didn’t know how to feel. Other than that I loved this book and the characters and the story. This was the first NA book I’ve read and I’m very impressed, I would definitely recommend this books to my friends. I hope there’s a sequel!

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WHEN FALL BREAKS

by Julie Solano & Tracy Justice!

February 20, 2015 by Leave a Comment

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PORTRAITS OF CELINA

by Sue Whiting

February 19, 2015 by

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PORTRAITS OF CELINA by Sue WhitingPortraits of Celina by Sue Whiting
Published by Switch Press Genres: Fantasy & Magic, Thrillers
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ReviewedbyDani

Celina O’Malley was just sixteen years old when she disappeared. Now, almost forty years later, Bayley is sleeping in Celina’s room, wearing her clothes, hearing her voice.What does Celina want? And who will suffer because of it?

 

Bayley is haunted by the ghost of Celina O’Malley, a young girl who vanished 40 years before.  But now Celina is  back, and she wants revenge for her unsolved murder. Nothing and no one could stop Celina from getting revenge, even if it means risking Bayley’s life in the process.  I enjoyed the suspense, thrill, and the plot. I liked Bayley’s character she was easy to relate to. I also liked her relationship with Oliver. It took me a while to get into the book and when I did I couldn’t put it down. I’d recommend this book to my friends.
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Giveaway!

Happy Valentines Day Video!!

February 14, 2015 by 2 Comments

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We hope you are all having a blissful Valentine’s Day doing something special with your loved one or your besties!  

The Lovely Dani has selected some Valentine Reads for you all. Take a look at her suggestions here!

GiveawayIn honor of the holiday Reading in Wonderland will be giving one lucky reader a $10 Amazon Gift Card

A Valentine’s Day Rafflecopter

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PRINCESS OF THORNS
by Stacey Jay

February 8, 2015 by

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PRINCESS OF THORNS by Stacey JayPrincess of Thorns by Stacey Jay
Published by Random House Children's Books on 2014-12-09
Genres: Young Adult
Pages: 400
Source: Publisher
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ReviewedbyDani

Game of Thrones meets the Grimm’s fairy tales in this twisted, fast-paced romantic fantasy-adventure about Sleeping Beauty’s daughter, a warrior princess who must fight to reclaim her throne. Though she looks like a mere mortal, Princess Aurora is a fairy blessed with enhanced strength, bravery, and mercy yet cursed to destroy the free will of any male who kisses her. Disguised as a boy, she enlists the help of the handsome but also cursed Prince Niklaas to fight legions of evil and free her brother from the ogre queen who stole Aurora’s throne ten years ago. Will Aurora triumph over evil and reach her brother before it’s too late? Can Aurora and Niklaas break the curses that will otherwise forever keep them from finding their one true love?

Aurora and her brother are the twin children of the Sleeping Beauty legend, whose fate went awry when she was awakened early. Aurora is the key to stopping the trolls, including her evil stepmother, from taking over. Yet, she must face the trolls because they’re holding her brother hostage.

Princess of Thorns had many elements to the story that I liked. It has a character in disguise (Aurora pretending to be her brother). Aurora’s companion on her quest is Niklaas, a prince from a neighboring kingdom who is desperate to marry her (which is awkward, since he thinks she’s her brother). He’s living out the story of the seven swans, and only has a short time left as a human. However, he’s not willing to just give up his secrets, which makes his life more difficult.

Princess of Thorns is a compelling read for any fairytale fan. It stitches several together including Little Red Riding Hood while still managing to do its own thing. I would recommend Princess of Thorns to my friends.

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