October Wrap Up

Friend Pam on the left
Me the right.

      The end of October has come! The end of the month obviously bringing Halloween! I was a Zombie Hunter with my neighbours and sisters, I sort of look like a female version of Daryl Dixon. What were you all for Halloween? Any bookish costumes?
   While on the topic of Halloween, I'm sorry about not having a Halloween post this year, I've been very busy school wise and packing for YALLFest! School has been mentally draining lately.
   YALLFest is next week and I am dying of excitement, I almost have all the books I need ready to go. (*cough* 16) Now all I need to do is pack my clothes and finalize my schedule. If you're going to YALLFest send me your schedule and I'll get back to you with mine! I will also be at the blogger meet up on the 7th, let me know if you are too!

   Funny story, when I first told my Spanish teacher about not being at school for YALLFest most of my class overheard. So now I swear they are more excited about me going to YALLFest then I am, and believe me I'm excited! They also call me YALLFest now, along with asking me daily how much longer till YALLFest. Suffice to say my Spanish class is crazy.

   With YALLFest so close I finally pushed myself to read the Lux series by Jennifer L. Armentrout. My goodness, I just don't have any words to describe that series. A review will definitely be up soon for Lux Beginnings.

   Finally I got my second book request in the mail the other day, I got Eternal by C.C Hunter from St. Martin's Press. So expect a review for that up soon as well!

   That's all for this month! Now for my bookish stats!

(P.S If I owe you a review for your book, or a review in general I will have those done soon! I was just trying to get as many books read for YALLFest that I could. Sorry about that!) 

Books Read in October:

Blood of Olympus by Rick Riordan

Push by Eve Silver

Lux Beginnings: Obsidian & Onyx by Jennifer L. Armentrout

November Releases I'm Excited For:

The Retribution of Mara Dyer by Michelle Hodkin

The Bane Chronicles by Cassandra Clare

Captive by Aimee Carter

Forbidden by Kimberly Griffiths Little

Book Haul for October:

Eternal by C.C Hunter

Lux Beginnings: Obsidian & Onyx by Jennifer L. Armentrout
As Long As You Love ME by Ann Aguirre
Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia & Margaret Stohl
Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi (Signed)

Four by Veronica Roth (Signed)

Library Book Haul:

Push by Eve Silver

Sinners by Maggie Stiefvater

Idols by Margaret Stohl

Book Reviewed:

Poison Study by Maria V. Snyder

If I Should Die by Amy Plum

Movies Reviewed:

Vampire Academy

   That's it for this month! Expect a long list of awesomeness in next months post, It'll probably be all about YALLFest(;

Waiting on Wednesday (15)

The Retribution of Mara Dyer

Author: Michelle Hodkin

Mara Dyer #3

 Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers

Expected: November 4th, 2014

Description from GoodReads:

   Mara Dyer wants to believe there's more to the lies she’s been told.

There is.

   She doesn’t stop to think about where her quest for the truth might lead.

She should.

   She never had to imagine how far she would go for vengeance.

She will now.

   Loyalties are betrayed, guilt and innocence tangle, and fate and chance collide in this shocking conclusion to Mara Dyer’s story.

Retribution has arrived.

Why I Want It:

   To be honest, this series creeps me out. Things are said, things are done, eerie things. Yet, this series continues to draw me back in for more. I just don't know what it is, but I just have to finish it now.

Why You Should Want It:

   It feels real, when you're reading the story you just want to believe something supernatural exists, and yet you feel deep inside that you just know something is mentally wrong with her. For peat sake we don't even know what her real name is! This book will be like nothing you have ever experienced before, you just have to trust me on it.

Ohana Reads Review of The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer.

Ohana Reads Review of The Evolution of Mara Dyer

   That's my Waiting on Wednesday for this week, will you be picking up The Retribution of Mara Dyer? What are you waiting on this week? Let me know in the comments!

Diamonds in the Rough Release Day!

   Today is a fabulous book's birthday, Diamonds in the Rough releases today and I couldn't be more excited! As most of you know, I received an ARC of Diamonds in the Rough in July. I love this book for so many reasons, the plot, the characters, the author, and maybe a little because my name is in the acknowledgements. Diamonds in the Rough was one of my top anticipated reads for the year, so I hope you guys decide to pick yourself up a copy! 

Diamonds in the Rough by Michelle Madow

Release Date: October 28th, 2014

Publisher: Harlequin Teen

Series: The Secret Diamond Sisters #2

Description from GoodReads:

   All-access doesn't mean no problems.

   The three Diamond sisters survived the summer in style after coming to live with their long-lost billionaire father. But making a place for themselves at their exclusive new Las Vegas private school is throwing them any number of gold-plated curves. Savannah's YouTube stardom turns into a Sweet Sixteen reality show extravaganza—with complimentary enemies on the side. Dangerous flirtations don't keep Peyton from a gamble that will risk far more than she planned to bet. And when Courtney and the sisters' archenemy, Madison, uncover two explosive secrets, it will rock even this town of glittering illusion—and turn their lives upside down all over again.

   Sisterhood, first crushes, and scandalous secrets explode in book two of Michelle Madow's riveting series, The Secret Diamond Sisters.

Ohana Reads Review of The Secret Diamond Sisters

Ohana Reads Review of Diamonds in the Rough

Available From:

Books in the Series:

Michelle Madow wrote her first novel, Remembrance, in her junior year of college. Remembrance is the first book in The Transcend Time Saga, a three part series about reincarnation and true love. The series was inspired by Taylor Swift's "Love Story" music video. Michelle's latest YA novel, The Secret Diamond Sisters, about three sisters who discover they are the secret heirs to a Las Vegas billionaire casino owner, was published in March 2014. It is the first in an upcoming trilogy. The second part, Diamonds in the Rough, will be coming out in November 2014.

Michelle lives in Boca Raton, Florida, where she is writing more novels for young adults. She loves reading, spending time with family and friends, traveling, shopping, sunshine, Disney fairy tales, Broadway musicals, and spends way too much time on Facebook (/MichelleMadow) and Twitter (@MichelleMadow).

To chat with Michelle and other fans about her books, join Michelle Madow's Street Team on Facebook! She's very active in the group and would love to hear from you!

Let me know if you pick up a copy, I'd love to hear your thoughts! 

P.S I hope you don't all die because of the cliff-hanger! 

Ohana Book Theories: The Heir by Kiera Cass

  As most of you know, this week the cover for The Heir was announced, along with the description and the twin's names. After my sister and I read the description, we immediately started blabbering about what we think is going to happen in the book. Thus, Ohana Book Theories was born. So today I have for you, my theories for The Heir by Kiera Cass! 

The Heir

Author: Kiera Cass

The Selection #4

Harlequin Teen 

Expected: May 5th, 2015

Description from GoodReads:

  
   Twenty years ago, America Singer entered the Selection and won Prince Maxon’s heart. Now the time has come for Princess Eadlyn to hold a Selection of her own. Eadlyn doesn’t expect her Selection to be anything like her parents’ fairy-tale love story. But as the competition begins, she may discover that finding her own happily ever after isn’t as impossible as she always thought.

The Theories:

  First of all Kiera Cass announced Eadlyn's twin brother's name on her website, just in case you guys get confused to who I am mentioning. His name is Ahren.
   First theory, I feel like Eadlyn will have Maxon's personality and Ahren will have America's. Wouldn't that be the cutest? A calm Eadlyn and a goofy Ahren.
  Second theory, Ahren will be gay and will fall for one of Eadlyn's selected. I really want to see this one happen, my sister and I both agree on this one.
   Third, Tugging of the ear will have become a family thing. So I imagine Eadlyn and Ahren constantly 'tugging their ears' to each other when they want to get out of something.
   Fourth and finally my last theory, If you read the second epilogue of The One, you'd know that Marlee and Carter had a little one year old named Kile. Kile is supposed to be a year old when America is 2-3 months pregnant already. So my theory is that Kile will be apart of the Selection! I also feel like he will be Eadlyn's best friend, along with Ahren.


   Those are my theories for The Heir! What are yours? Let me know in the comments or on Twitter! Also, will you be picking up the Heir when it comes out?

Waiting on Wednesday (14)

Compulsion

Author: Martina Boone

The Heirs of Watson Island

Expected: October 28th, 2014

Description from GoodReads:

   Three plantations. Two wishes. One ancient curse.

   All her life, Barrie Watson has been a virtual prisoner in the house where she lives with her shut-in mother. When her mother dies, Barrie promises to put some mileage on her stiletto heels. But she finds a new kind of prison at her aunt’s South Carolina plantation instead--a prison guarded by an ancient spirit who long ago cursed one of the three founding families of Watson Island and gave the others magical gifts that became compulsions.

   Stuck with the ghosts of a generations-old feud and hunted by forces she cannot see, Barrie must find a way to break free of the family legacy. With the help of sun-kissed Eight Beaufort, who knows what Barrie wants before she knows herself, the last Watson heir starts to unravel her family's twisted secrets. What she finds is dangerous: a love she never expected, a river that turns to fire at midnight, a gorgeous cousin who isn’t what she seems, and very real enemies who want both Eight and Barrie dead.

Why I Want It:

   Compulsion was one of those books that you've heard so much about from blogger friends. All I've heard is great things, which of course makes me want it even more. Then there's also the fact that I get to meet Martina the day after YALLFest. Either way, after all the intense fangirling and the chance at meeting a author, I'm also excited because of the summery. Ghosts and curses are two of my favourite things.

Why You Should Want It:

   Don't want it after what I said above? Check out all the reviews for Compulsion on GoodReads!

  That's my Waiting on Wednesday for this week, what are you waiting on? Will you be picking up Compulsion on October 28th? Let me know in the comments!

Movie Review: Vampire Academy

Vampire Academy

Contains Spoilers:

Movie:

Film Corporation: The Weinstein Company

Released to Theatres: February 7th, 2014 

Audience Rating: PG13

Length of Time: 104 minutes

Director: Mark Waters

(Movie Trailer)

Book:

Title: Vampire Academy

Author: Richelle Mead

Publisher: Razorbill 

Release Date: August 16th, 2007

Format: Paperback, 332 pages

Movie Review:

   After watching the trailer for Vampire Academy I had thought that this would be one bad ass movie. Of course, first impressions aren't always right.
   I've never really been a fan of Dimitri, I always pictured him as a late 30 year old trying to date a 17 year old. Besides that, I still had high hopes for the actor choice. So of course, he was the only character that I didn't like the actor for. Zoey Deutch was absolutely the perfect choice. Zoey had the right look from the start, nothing was added or changed to make her look more like the character. There's also the fact that she played the perfect Rose! Lucy Fry  was another wonderful choice, same goes with Dominic Sherwood and Sami Gayle.
   Vampire Academy was paced furiously fast. It was infuriating. An example was when Rose was having a make out session with Jesse, they were making out for exactly 4 seconds before Dimitri came in and the scene changed. It's almost impossible to describe how fast it is with out watching the movie.
   The movie felt like it had scenes from different books in the series. I guess that's one way of the movie feeling like it was going too fast as well. So many unnecessary parts were added to this movie, if they wanted to make the movie longer then they should have slowed the pace of the important scenes.
   This movie could have done so much better. I was very disappointed with the final result and I feel/know we won't be seeing a sequel sometime in the future.

Overall Rating:

Favourite Scene:

   My favourite scenes would have to be when Rose gets pulled into Lissa's head. I feel like they did it perfectly. 

Favourite Quote:

"Better to beg forgiveness than ask permission."~ Dimitri 

Recommend to People Who Enjoy:

Action, Comedy, Fantasy, Horror, Vampires 

   What did you guys think of the movie? Let me know!

Book Blitz: The Secret Diamond Sisters by Michelle Madow

Hey All!

   Welcome to the Secret Diamond Sisters Book Blitz, hosted by YA Bound Book Tours! I am your host for today! As most of you all know, I adore this book. So today I thought I'd give you guys a little sneak peak at what you're missing out on!

The Secret Diamond Sisters by Michelle Madow

Release Date: February 25th, 2014

Publisher: Harlequin Teen

Series: The Secret Diamond Sisters #1

Description from GoodReads:

   Savannah. Courtney. Peyton. 

   The three sisters grew up not knowing their father and not quite catching a break. But it looks like their luck is about to change when they find out the secret identity of their long-lost dad—a billionaire Las Vegas hotel owner who wants them to come live in a gorgeous penthouse hotel suite. Suddenly the Strip's most exclusive clubs are all-access, and with an unlimited credit card each, it should be easier than ever to fit right in. But in a town full of secrets and illusion, fitting in is nothing compared to finding out the truth about their past.

Available From:

    

Books in the Series:

Michelle Madow wrote her first novel, Remembrance, in her junior year of college. Remembrance is the first book in The Transcend Time Saga, a three part series about reincarnation and true love. The series was inspired by Taylor Swift's "Love Story" music video. Michelle's latest YA novel, The Secret Diamond Sisters, about three sisters who discover they are the secret heirs to a Las Vegas

billionaire casino owner, was published in March 2014. It is the first in an upcoming trilogy. The second part, Diamonds in the Rough, will be coming out in November 2014.

Michelle lives in Boca Raton, Florida, where she is writing more novels for young adults. She loves reading, spending time with family and friends, traveling, shopping, sunshine, Disney fairy tales, Broadway musicals, and spends way too much time on Facebook (/MichelleMadow) and Twitter (@MichelleMadow).

To chat with Michelle and other fans about her books, join Michelle Madow's Street Team on Facebook! She's very active in the group and would love to hear from you!

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