Category Archives: ARC

Early Review: Blood on the Bayou by Stacey Jay

Posted on March 12, 2012 by

How did I get it: I received an ARC from Pocket Books. Thank you! Why did I read it: I enjoyed Dead on the Delta and was very eager to pick up its sequel. How I would rate it: 2 out of … Continue reading →

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Early Review: Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi

Posted on October 6, 2011 by

How did I get it: HarperTeen. Shatter Me comes out on November 15. Why did I read it: I was intrigued by the premise and couldn’t resist saying yes to the ARC. How I would rate it: 4 out of 5 stars. … Continue reading →

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Review: Beautiful Days by Anna Godbersen

Posted on September 20, 2011 by

How did I get it: HarperTeen was kind enough to send me an ARC. Thank you!  Why did I read it: I really enjoyed Bright Young Things, and I’ve been pining for its sequel ever since. How I would rate it: 4 out … Continue reading →

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Early Review: Sad Monsters by Frank Lesser

Posted on August 29, 2011 by

How did I get it: From Penguin and through Netgalley. Sad Monsters comes out on September 27th. Why did I read it: With a title like this, how could I resist? How I would rate it: 4 out of 5 stars. Summary:  Monsters … Continue reading →

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Early Review: Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern

Posted on August 23, 2011 by

How did I get it: Doubleday was awesome and kind enough to send me an Advanced Reader Copy. Night Circus comes out on September 13th. Why did I read it: I love anything related to the circus or magic so … Continue reading →

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Early Review: Abarat: Absolute Midnight by Clive Barker

Posted on August 20, 2011 by

How did I get it: HarperCollins sent me an Advanced Reader Copy. Thank you! Absolute Midnight comes out on September 27th. Why did I read it: I’ve been waiting for ages so there was no way that I could not … Continue reading →

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Early Review: The Tempering of Men by Sarah Monette & Elizabeth Bear

Posted on August 8, 2011 by

How did I get it: I was able to borrow an ARC from The (Hopeful) Librarian. The Tempering of Men comes out on August 16. Why did I read it: I enjoyed A Companion to Wolves, the first book in the Iskyrne series, … Continue reading →

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Review: Falling for Hamlet by Michelle Ray

Posted on August 3, 2011 by

How did I get it: Little Brown sent me an ARC. Thank you! Why did I read it: I really loved the idea of a modernization of Hamlet so I couldn’t resist. How I would rate it: 2 out of … Continue reading →

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Early Review: Lord of the Vampires by Gena Showalter

Posted on July 30, 2011 by

How did I get it: Netgalley. Lord of the Vampires comes out on August 30th. Why did I get it: I liked the premise of this series, which is sort of odd for me since I don’t seek out a lot … Continue reading →

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Early Review: The Power of Six by Pittacus Lore

Posted on July 27, 2011 by

How did I get it: HarperTeen (Harper Collins). The Power of Six comes out on August 23rd. Why did I get it: I have been longing for this book since I finished I Am Number Four so I was beyond … Continue reading →

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