The One with Day 1 Updates

I SURVIVED DAY ONE!!!! 

^You're welcome

To bad I failed ridiculously well in the area of reading.

I blame the fact that I was driving a good chunk of the day. Can't exactly read and drive simultaneously. Well, you could, technically, just probably shouldn't. I was tempted though....

Moving on.... 

Pages read: 64 (awesome right?)

Books finished: none

Currently reading: The Falconer 

Opinions so far

My Feeling in a GIF

Because Monty Python is the best so it is only fitting

My feelings in words:

YESSSSS! AILEANA!! KIARAN!!! DERRIK!!! GAVIN!!!

AHHHH LOVE THEM ALL!!!! 

I'm only halfway through and gahhhh can't wait! I'm not a huge faerie fan but I'm loving the lore and the characters and the setting and GIVE ME ALL OF IT!!!!!

*breathes deeply*

Okay, I'm calm now. But seriously, read it. 

Okay, now it's not Bout of Books without a few challenges thrown in so here is the challenge for day 2 - 

Books I'm looking forward to in 2014

The Blood of Olympus (Heroes of Olympus #5)

by Rick Riordan

I still haven't read #4 yet (shame on me) but IT'S FREAKIN RICK RIORDAN Y'ALL!!!

Beyond excited! Gah! I don't want it to end though!!! Ughhhhh but I need it nowwwww. 

PERCABETH!!!!!!!!!

Talon (Talon #1)

by Julie Kagawa 

DRAGONS. 

The Murder Complex  (The Murder Complex #1)

by Lindsay Cummings

Ummmm....murder rate higher than the birth rate? Say what you will about me but I'm hooked. Also, assassins. 

So death, assassins, and action. Basically my perfect book....

Let's hope for awesome characters and I'll be game.

Ruin and Rising (The Grisha Trilogy #3)

by Leigh Bardugo 

First off, let me just point out how beautiful those covers are! Gorgeous!

Okay, so I hate to say that for some reason I wasn't in love with the second book. Sturmhond was who really made me at least enjoy it. However, this plot line and just series in general and I love it. I can't wait to see where it goes and get immersed back in the mythology and THE DARKLING! 

Midnight Thief (Midnight Thief)

by Livia Blackburne 

ASSASSINS

Heir of Fire (Throne of Glass #3) 

by Sarah J. Maas 

This series can DO NO WRONG (knock on wood)! But seriously, this series is phenomenal. The characters, the plot, the MYTHOLOGY!! Can't....can't handle! And..........

ASSASSINS

The Young Elites (The Young Elites #1)

by Marie Lu

HAVE YOU READ THE SYNOPSIS?!?!?! Like, WHAT?!?!! Powers and vengeance and secret societies and secrets and and and AWESOMENESS!!!!!!

Also, this little part of the synopsis has me sold -

"I am tired of being used, hurt, and cast aside.

It is my turn to use. My turn to hurt."

I need this now. 

Gathering Darkness (Falling Kingdoms #3)

by Morgan Rhodes

FANTASY! WARRING KINGDOMS! YESSSSS!

So this is a very short list (my TBR needs to be updated believe it or not!) but these are some books that I would punch people to get. Just kidding. Somewhat....

So what books are y'all looking forward to this year?

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ARC April

While I was perusing the updates for Octavia's Series Challenge that I'm participating in, I saw that she is also hosting an ARC April challenge and thought "why not?". 

In all honesty, I'm awful at keeping up with ARCs. When I request them I'm all giddy and excited, but I'm also a feelings reader. I have to be in the mood. However, the publisher's gave me this opportunity to read their books and spread the word, an opportunity based on my request, so I know that I need to keep up with them. While I'm all for reading books you enjoy, not just ARCs because you feel guilty, sometimes I just need that good kick in the rear to remind me that I asked for these books for a reason. At the time I thought they were interesting and intriguing, so I need to give them a chance.

So, this April, I'm going to put some ARCs higher on my (towering) TBR list. Some that I'm excited about and interested in, but they just got pushed back because I'm always buying new books (I regret nothing). So, here is my list of books I hope to read this April:

Current read:

Lady Thief (Scarlet #2)

by A.C. Gaughen

   While having a somewhat rocky start, this book is shaping up to be awesome! I'm 76% done with it and eager to find more time to read and finish this book. I MUST KNOW THE SECRET (even though I'm pretty sure I already know)! 

The Queen's Choice (Heirs of Chrior)

by Cayla Kluver

    I admit, I'm a bit nervous. I don't believe I've ever has such a love/hate relationship with a series as I've had with Kluver's previous series (Legacy). I loved the phenomenal secondary characters and the plot, but boy did I want to throttle Alera for her utter stupidity. I still haven't finished the second book because I'm terrified of where I think it's heading and I don't really care to throw my Kindle into a wall, mostly because that means I'll have to pay for a new one with money I don't have. However, for all my ranting, I did still like the plot of her previous series (though I've yet to finish it so who actually knows), so I'm willing to read a book by her again. I just hope she's learned her lesson and keeps the details to a minimum.

Manor of Secrets 

by Katherine Longshore

    I actually rather enjoyed Longshore's previous novel Gilt. Historical fiction? Sign me up. So I requested this book with high hopes. I'm somewhat hesitant based on some not-so-rave reviews, but I'm willing to give it a try. 

Sworn to Raise (Courtlight #1)

by Terah Edun

     I hate to say this, but I'm not quite sure why I requested this one. I'm kind of interested I suppose, but this is also a "she's the chosen one and the only person to save the world" type of book. Those are hit or miss. Unfortunately, the semi-low rating on Goodreads isn't really helping its case...

Camelot Burning (Metal and Lace #1)

by Kathryn Rose

   Guys, I'm pretty excited about this one! Look at the cover!! Camelot is literally burning! Which means action and war! Also, Arthurian legends? Awesome. Magic? Yes please. Roguish knights?!? SOLD! 

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2012 Harry Potter Reading Challenge

Name: 2012 Harry Potter ChallengeHost: The Reading FeverStarts: January 1, 2012Ends: December 31, 2012Challenge: Read all seven books in the Harry Potter series during 2012.
Why: Do you even need to ask? I love Harry Potter. This is the one series that I actually read, before I really got into reading. When I was that young, I might read one series once I found out I liked it, but I wouldn't take the time to go search for another series. I read this only because my sister pretty much forced it down my throat. And boy am I glad I did!
I have been one of the lucky ones to have literally grown up with Harry. The first book came out when I was 3, the first movie when I was in first grade, the last book when I was in 7th grade, and the last movie came out the summer before my senior year. So yes, he's literally been there for me my whole life. 
I actually read the 3rd book first. Weird right? Thats because my sister wanted to read it to me and she had already read the first two. She was always the reader and I wasn't. But, after she kept asking and asking and asking, I finally said yes. After giving me a summary of the first two, we sat there and read the third book together and I'll admit that I actually enjoyed it! After that, I decided to read this series for myself. 
Throughout this series I laughed and cried and gasped. My heart was pumping during the action parts and breaking during the sad parts. This world is the most amazing world I have ever had the pleasure of escaping to. And that food?!?! I wish it was real! I've never had books that have made me want to eat their food as much as these! 
However, the characters truly made these books for me. They went through so much, yet were so brave and courageous. Yeah, they cried and argued and were probably peeing in their pants, but who wouldn't? I could easily relate to them. If I was ever in such a situation, I would have been scared too, but I can only hope that I would have acted as brave as them. Through the power of friendship, they were able to pull through. 
All in all, Harry Potter taught be valuable lessons about love, heartbreak, courage, and most importantly friendship. I love the world that J. K. Rowling created and I dreaded the last book and the last movie because it meant their story would end. But it doesn't. Their stories live on through their books, movies, and most importantly, us. Harry Potter is truly the Boy Who Lived. 

P.S. The Superbowl is on today!!! Woot!!! 

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Sophomore Challenge

Name: Sophomore Reading Challenge
Host: Chick Loves Lit
Starts: Jan. 1, 2012
End: Dec. 31, 2012
Challenge: Read 10 sophomore books released in 2012 (the second book the author wrote)
My Goal: 10 books


Books I've read as part of the challenge:
Supernaturally (Paranormalcy #2) by Kiersten White

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2012 YA Mythology Challenge

Name: 2012 Mythology Challenge
Host: For Those About to Read
Challenge: Read 10 YA or MG novels that incorporate any type of Mythology in the story line (Greek, Egyptian, Norse, etc.).
My Goal: 10 books


Books I've read:
The Goddess Test (Goddess Test #1) by Aimee Carter
Goddess Interrupted (Goddess Test #2) by Aimee Carter

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