Waiting on Wednesday: Crystal Storm by Morgan Rhodes

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly meme, hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine, where you talk about whatever book you are IMPATIENTLY WAITING for!

This week I am waiting for...

An epic clash between gods and mortals threatens to tear Mytica apart . . . and prove that not even the purest of love stands a chance against the strongest of magic.

MAGNUS and CLEO are forced to test the strength of their love when Gaius returns to Mytica claiming he's no longer the King of Blood but a changed man seeking redemption.

LUCIA, pregnant with the child of a Watcher, has escaped the clutches of the unhinged fire god. Her powers are dwindling as she goes forth to fulfill a prophecy that will keep her baby safe . . . but could mean her demise. 

JONAS treks back to Mytica with a plan to overtake Amara, but fate takes hold when he runs into the beautiful Princess Lucia and joins her on her perilous journey.

AMARA has taken the Mytican throne, but with no way to unleash the water magic trapped within her stolen crystal, she'll never be able to seize glory and get sweet revenge.

And what kind of darkness will descend--and who will be safe--after Prince Ashur reveals the dangerous price he paid to cheat death?

Release Date: December 13th 2016

Goodreads / Amazon / Barnes & Noble

Why am I waiting?

This book will destroy me, but I will love it
What book are you waiting for this week?

New Releases in YA! (April 17th-23rd)

Every week I list all (or almost all) of the YA books (and the occasional MG) that are coming out within that week!

Here's what you get to look forward to this week:

P.S. Click on the book's cover for the Goodreads page!

What books, if any, do you plan to buy?

Stacking the Shelves! (April 16th 2016)

Hosted by Tynga's Reviews. Stacking the Shelves is where all the book nerds can post about the lovely (or not so lovely) books that they've got this week.

By the time this post goes up, I'll be at RT Booklovers Convention! I've been so busy this past week preparing and doing ALL OF THE HOMEWORK, that I didn't read as much as usual. I had two HUGE art assignments to finish before Tuesday, as well as a small essay. My college has a student art show every year and Tuesday was the day that a judge would come and pick what pieces would be in the show (it's required that you put 2 pieces in per art class). I got 5 pieces in, both of the ones I had to work super hard on got in! I only had one piece that didn't get it, but I wasn't surprised.

Anyway, here's my week in books!

P.S. The covers take you to the book's Goodreads page!

Books I've Read This Week

Yeah, I really didn't have much time to read.

Bought at Bookaholic

Amazon Freebies

This is no longer free, FYI

Borrowing

Anyway, what books did you haul in this week?

Bookish Rants and Rambles: 4 Things That Would Be Handy at Book Conventions

Bookish Rants and Rambles is basically where I either rant or ramble about something dealing with books.

I'll be going to two different book conventions this month, RT and NTTBF, so I decided to create a post of things that would be handy at book conventions. Now, obviously you should bring books. Tote bags, post-it, pens, lists, business cards, and snacks are other things I like to bring.

But I'm going to go fictional here. Here are things that would be handy, but I would have a really hard time getting my hands on.

Time Turner

Book conventions oftentimes have lots of panels to go to. At NTTBF, there are some hours where there are eleven different panels at once. And there are even more panel throughout the day. Each panel has different authors, talking about different things, and I WANT TO GO TO THEM ALL! If I had a time turner, I could.

Hermione's Bag

I oftentimes have to carry 4 or 5 bags in order to take all of my books, wouldn't it be great if I could fit all of my books in one bag?!

Teleportation

I don't really have a gif for this one, since it's not from a specific book or show, but teleportation would be so handy! I could teleport all of my books back home, without worry. I couldn't have to deal with shipping horror stories. I wouldn't have to take an atrocious amount of suitcases. I wouldn't have to worry about the weight of the books on the airplane, or the airplane losing my books. I wouldn't have to worry about there not being enough space in my suitcase for the new books I get! Heck! If I could teleport myself, I could easily go to almost any book convention!

Doofenshmirtz's Copy and Paste-inator

I've been watching Phineas and Ferb a lot lately (don't judge me. It's a fabulous show). Anyway, there's an episode where Doofenshmirtz invents and inator that makes copies of himself. He does this just so he doesn't have to wait in lines. Just saying, at book conventions, there's a lot of line waiting. And sometimes you are under a time limit and it's hard waiting in long line when you're worried that you're favorite author will leave before you finish getting books signed from another favorite author (I'll get you this you, Soman Chainani)

So, what fictional items/inventions do you think would be handy at book conventions?

Waiting on Wednesday: Like a River Glorious by Rae Carson

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly meme, hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine, where you talk about whatever book you are IMPATIENTLY WAITING for!

This week I am waiting for...

After a harrowing journey across the country, Leah Westfall and her friends have finally arrived in California and are ready to make their fortunes in the Gold Rush. Lee has a special advantage over the other new arrivals in California—she has the ability to sense gold, a secret known only by her handsome best friend Jefferson and her murdering uncle Hiram.

Lee and her friends have the chance to be the most prosperous settlers in California, but Hiram hasn’t given up trying to control Lee and her power. Sabotage and kidnapping are the least of what he’ll do to make sure Lee is his own. His mine is the deepest and darkest in the territory, and there Lee learns the full extent of her magical gift, the worst of her uncle, and the true strength of her friendships. To save everyone, she vows to destroy her uncle and the empire he is building—even at the cost of her own freedom.

The second epic historical fantasy in the Gold Seer trilogy by Rae Carson, the acclaimed author of The Girl of Fire and Thorns. 

Release Date: September 27th 2016

Goodreads / Amazon / Barnes & Noble

Why am I waiting?

The first book EXCEEDED my expectations! It was amazing! I can't wait to read this book!
What book are you waiting for this week?

New Releases in YA! (April 10th-16th)

Every week I list all (or almost all) of the YA books (and the occasional MG) that are coming out within that week!

Here's what you get to look forward to this week:

P.S. Click on the book's cover for the Goodreads page!

What books, if any, do you plan to buy?

BOOK CONVENTIONS!

So, I'm going to a few book conventions this month and I AM SO EXCITED! I first found out about these conventions through other blogs, so I thought I should share! Just in case any of you live nearby or if any of you guys are planning on going!

WHAT: RT Booklovers Convention

WHERE: Las Vegas, Nevada. At the Rio All-Suite Casino & Hotel

WHEN: April 12th-17th

So, in just a week (!!!) I'll be heading to Vegas for RT Booklovers Convention! I'll be going to the Book Fair and Teen Day! Teen Day includes panels, games, candy, and a GIANT party at the end full of authors and free books! This is my 4th year attending! I absolutely LOVE RT! 

NOTICE: This convention does cost money. For Teen Day (which includes the Book Fair) it's around $20

Some authors attending....

Renée Ahdieh
Jennifer L. Armentrout
Victoria Aveyard
Alexandra Bracken
Kiera Cass
Cinda Williams Chima
Susane Colasanti
Andrea Cremer
Kami Garcia
Cynthia Hand
Amanda Hocking
Rosamund Hodge
Ellen Hopkins
Colleen Houck
C.C. Hunter
Sophie Jordan
Stacey Kade
Julie Kagawa
Kody Keplinger
Katie McGarry
Gretchen McNeil
Jodie Meadows
Julie Murphy
Lauren Oliver
Danielle Paige
Mary E. Pearson
Tamora Piece
Brendan Reichs
Morgan Rhodes
Veronica Rossi
Marie Rutkoski
...AND MORE

If you want to know more about the convention, go here!

WHAT: North Texas Teen Book Festival

WHERE: Irving, Texas. At the Irving Convention Center

WHEN: April 23rd

Now, this one is in two weeks and this will be my 2nd year attending! NTTBF includes loads of panels that finish off with book signings! I had loads of fun last year, even though Soman Chainani ran off before I could get my books signed by him. I'll get you this year! *shakes fist*

This convention is free, though there is a author lunch you can buy tickets for as well as "fast passes" that allow you to cut lines, both of which are really expensive

Some authors attending....

Adi Alsaid

Holly Black
Libba Bray
Sarah Rees Breenan
Jessica Brody
Rachel Caine
Ally Carter
Soman Chainani 
Ally Condie
James Dashner
Sarah Dessen
Gayle Foreman
Claudia Gray
Bethany Hagen
E. Lockhart
Marie Lu
Jennifer Mathieu
Caragh M. O'Brien
Natalie C. Parker
Beth Revis
Carrie Ryan
Victoria Scott
Ruta Sepetys
Jessica Spotswood
Margaret Stohl
Brenna Yovanoff
...AND MORE

If you want to know more about the convention, go here!

Anyway, I'm so excited and I hope some of you guys can go to these or any other conventions! There are a ton of book conventions this time of year! :)

Stacking the Shelves! (April 9th 2016)

Hosted by Tynga's Reviews. Stacking the Shelves is where all the book nerds can post about the lovely (or not so lovely) books that they've got this week.

Wow. It's been awhile since I've done an ACTUAL Stacking the Shelves post. I've been really busy lately, so for the last few months I did monthly posts. This is actually my first Stacking the Shelves since January! *shame* I'm still incredibly busy! I'm going to two conventions this month (!!!!), but I'm going to try and get my blogging rear in gear!

P.S. The covers take you to the book's Goodreads page!

Books I've Read This Week

From the Library

Barnes and Noble

BookOutlet

I ordered these a few weeks ago, but they just came in last weekend

DAV Book Sale

Ash was also signed, so that was a nice surprise!

Library Book Sale

I've only read two of these before, Gone and I Am Number Four. In fact, I already have a copy of Gone (It's one of my favorite series!), but I've been wanting to start collecting the new covers!

Costco & Sams

Amazon Freebies

Trade

Anyway, what books did you haul in this week?