Shadow Future UPDATE

Alright everyone...here's a little update on the process with the SF books.

SHADOW FUTURE is now on Smashwords. You can get the link in the sidebar.

Also, Smashwords got upset when I tried to put the book on other sites, like B&N etc...so my mom needs to go in, and fix things. (she's one of the best editors EVER.)

And VERY soon, paperback copies will be out!! Are you excited? I am. And a bit nervous...

Alright, just wanted to update ya'll.

Have a great rest of your day!!

-Maddi

PS: In SF, there's the FIRST chapter of SF2, and the title. *smirks*

INCARNATE 2: Title + Cover Reveal!!

Ok...are you guys ready?

The first time I saw this cover, my first thought was: "AHHHHHHH" (it's THAT awesome.)

Ok...ready?





One....






Two....








THREE!

*swoons*

And then...the summary:

DARKSOULS
Ana has always been the only one. Asunder. Apart. But after Templedark, when many residents of Heart were lost forever, some hold Ana responsible for the darksouls–and the newsouls who may be born in their place.

SHADOWS
Many are afraid of Ana’s presence, a constant reminder of unstoppable changes and the unknown. When sylph begin behaving differently toward her and people turn violent, Ana must learn to stand up not only for herself but for those who cannot stand up for themselves.

LOVE
Ana was told that nosouls can’t love. But newsouls? More than anything, she wants to live and love as an equal among the citizens of Heart, but even when Sam professes his deepest feelings, it seems impossible to overcome a lifetime of rejection.

In this second book in the Incarnate trilogy, Ana discovers the truth about reincarnation and will have to find a way to embrace love and make her young life meaningful. Once again, Jodi Meadows explores the extraordinary beauty and shadowed depths of the soul in a story equal parts epic romance and captivating fantasy.

And don't forget to check out Jodi's website for more!! http://www.jodimeadows.com/?p=1284

Isn't it pretty?

-Maddi

Review: HALLOWED by Cynthia Hand

This is the 23rd book I've read this year.

For months part-angel Clara Gardner trained to face the raging forest fire from her visions and rescue the alluring and mysterious Christian Prescott from the blaze. But nothing could prepare her for the fateful decisions she would be forced to make that day, or the startling revelation that her purpose—the task she was put on earth to accomplish—is not as straightforward as she thought.

Now, torn between her increasingly complicated feelings for Christian and her love for her boyfriend, Tucker, Clara struggles to make sense of what she was supposed to do the day of the fire. And, as she is drawn further into the world of part angels and the growing conflict between White Wings and Black Wings, Clara learns of the terrifying new reality that she must face: Someone close to her will die in a matter of months. With her future uncertain, the only thing Clara knows for sure is that the fire was just the beginning.

Christian beliefs: They're angels. They talk about God often, not much respect is going on, but sometimes.

Other belief systems: Nope.

Language: Hell is used wrongly, and they use the LORD's name in vain multiple. (which I fine ironic, considering they're angels...)

Violence: People get hurt, there's some blood.

Romance: KISSING!! And I'm going to give out a spoiler....everyone knows, (whos read UNEARTHLY) that Tucker and Clara like each other...so they almost take it a step further....(which I was like....'what?!') But they don't ever make it though. But Clara doesn't have her shirt on. And Clara daydreams about her getting married to Tucker and having a child etc....

And there's always Christian floating around...

Comments:

Good points:

I liked how well Cynthia plots! It was a roller coaster ride. Most of things, I would have never expected. 

Most of the time, I was like...WOAH. No way! WOW. NO!!!! (seriously.)

It was a great squeal, and I can't wait for 3!!

Negative points:

They're angels, they shouldn't be using the LORD's name in vain. I mean...that's SO ironic....so every time they did I wasn't happy. It seemed so backwards to me. I mean, it's alright to be upset at God, I mean, who isn't at one point in time? But do you really need to use His name in vain like that? Mostly if your an ANGEL? And the fact that Tucker and Clara almost went to far I mean...come on guys, you can get married soon, just wait, ok? And Christian, I mean, leave poor Clara alone!! lol.

It was hard to write this, my brain is still processing this book...(405 pages in less than 24 hours...O.o) So it's kinda short, but overall, I REALLY enjoyed this book, it just keeps guessing, and you just don't want to put it down! I stayed up until 1 last night reading. And I would have stayed up longer, but I was super tired....(I haven't done that in a long while...)

Rating: 5 stars!!

-Maddi

Review: Sweet Venom by Tera Lynn Childs

This is the 22nd book I've read this year.

Grace just moved to San Francisco and is excited to start over at a new school. The change is full of fresh possibilities, but it’s also a tiny bit scary. It gets scarier when a minotaur walks in the door. And even more shocking when a girl who looks just like her shows up to fight the monster.

Gretchen is tired of monsters pulling her out into the wee hours, especially on a school night, but what can she do? Sending the minotaur back to his bleak home is just another notch on her combat belt. She never expected to run into this girl who could be her double, though.

Greer has her life pretty well put together, thank you very much. But that all tilts sideways when two girls who look eerily like her appear on her doorstep and claim they're triplets, supernatural descendants of some hideous creature from Greek myth, destined to spend their lives hunting monsters.

These three teenage descendants of Medusa, the once-beautiful gorgon maligned by myth, must reunite and embrace their fates in this unique paranormal world where monsters lurk in plain sight.




Christian beliefs: none.


Other belief systems: Greek myths, Greek gods, monsters.


Romance: There was *NO* kissing in this book....I mean, I *need* kissing. (not really). But it was kinda good to read a book without a bunching kissing, but I was kinda hoping it would happen...you know....
But, Grace likes her brother, Thane's friend, Milo. And it's really clear he likes her. And Gretchen keeps wanting this one boy, Nick to leave her alone, but he doesn't. And Greer has a boyfriend, but not really sure she likes him, since he seems to annoy her a lot, with his surfing dude talk. (hehe.)

Language: Hell is used quite often. And each girl has their own way of being upset without swearing. Greer's was "sugar" ;)

Violence: They're destiny is to fight monsters. They have to bite them so they go back to where they belong, then there's some blood. But just once. 


Any other bad things: Nope.


Comments: 


Good points: 


 I love Greek mythological books. So I was excited to read this, even though Percy Jackson has really only been those kind of books I like. But this one was a close fave. I love that's it from 3 points of view. I like seeing the 'boys' in each girls life. And I'm excited to see what happens....*wins* And I always like books with big brothers in them, and then, out of nowhere, they have other relatives. (I wrote a book about that before...) I love their own personality's. Gretchen is the tough girl, who's known about her destiny most of her life. Grace, with her geek skills, and awesome grades. (I'd say I'm more like Grace) Then there's Greer, the snooty, I've-got-it-all girl. 
I loved learning more about Medusa and her sisters. I never really learned much about her sisters, I learned more about Medusa herself.


Negative points:

I know that Greek myths are well...myths. But it bugged me that she changed the myth about Medusa. I mean, people acutally BELIEVE this stuff probably. So changing it probably isn't a good idea. But the change was a good one, it made me think about Medusa in a whole new way. (even though she isn't real.)

Most of the time, I was like...why does she keep repeating this? I know what their destiny is. I think maybe she was just trying to add more pages to the book. Which isn't a bad thing, but I was like 'I know this already...'

Overall, I loved this book. It's always good to get back in the Greek stuff.

(SWEET SHADOWS comes on in August...I don't think I can wait that long..."

Rating: 4 out of 5 stars.

-Maddi

My Birthday!

Claire Reads is hosting my birthday!! I will be posting a guest post, and there will be an awesome giveaway. :)

I hope to "see" you there. ;)

-Maddi

Waiting on Wednesday 5/2/12

I am waiting for....

GRETA AND THE GOBLIN KING by Chloe Jacobs. It comes out November 13th 2012, Entangled Publishing.

-Maddi

First Review and Rating!!

Carrie posted the first review of SHADOW FUTURE! She gave it 4 out of 5 stars. And it means a lot. <3333

You can check it out here: http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/321588525

Thank you Carrie!

xoxo

-Maddi