Cover Reveal: Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo

I loved the Grisha trilogy. A lot. I mean, we are talking about so much love, that it's insane! Anyways, I recently found out that Leigh Bardugo is writing a new series, SET IN THE SAME WORLD AS THE GRISHA TRILOGY.  And the cover was released today! So much excitement!

So if you couldn't figure out what today's post was about, I'm going to be showing you the cover of Six of Crows, Leigh Bardugo's new book. The cover was just released today, and IT'S BEAUTIFUL!

Are you ready to see it?

Synopsis: Game of Thrones meets Ocean's Eleven in this brand-book in the world of the Grisha by New York Times-bestselling author Leigh Bardugo.

Ketterdam: a bustling hub of international trade where anything can be had for the right price—and no one knows that better than criminal prodigy Kaz Brekker. Kaz is offered a chance at a deadly heist that could make him rich beyond his wildest dreams. But he can't pull it off alone...

A convict with a thirst for revenge.

A sharpshooter who can't walk away from a wager.

A runaway with a privileged past.

A spy known as the Wraith.

A Heartrender using her magic to survive the slums. 

A thief with a gift for unlikely escapes. 

Six dangerous outcasts. One impossible heist. Kaz's crew is the only thing that might stand between the world and destruction—if they don't kill each other first.

Isn't it beautiful! Anyway, let me know down below if you're planning on picking up Six of Crows? Do you think there will be character crossovers between Six of Crows and the Grisha trilogy? Let me know down below, but no spoilers please! 

January Wrap Up & February TBR

Hey guys! Today's post is my January Wrap Up & February TBR, in video format! Hope you all enjoy!

Top Ten Books of 2014

So this video was supposed to go up a week ago, but thanks to iMovie, that didn't happen. Never the less, here it is. Today's post is a video of my top ten favorite books of 2014. Enjoy!

Waiting on Wednesday (#27)

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Breaking the Spine. It showcases upcoming titles that we are currently awaiting.

This week's selection is...
A Darker Shade of Magic 
by V.E. Schwab

Synopsis: Kell is one of the last Travelers—rare magicians who choose a parallel universe to visit. 

Grey London is dirty, boring, lacks magic, ruled by mad King George. Red London is where life and magic are revered, and the Maresh Dynasty presides over a flourishing empire. White London is ruled by whoever has murdered their way to the throne. People fight to control magic, and the magic fights back, draining the city to its very bones. Once there was Black London - but no one speaks of that now.

Officially, Kell is the Red Traveler, personal ambassador and adopted Prince of Red London, carrying the monthly correspondences between royals of each London. Unofficially, Kell smuggles for those willing to pay for even a glimpse of a world they’ll never see. This dangerous hobby sets him up for accidental treason. Fleeing into Grey London, Kell runs afoul of Delilah Bard, a cut-purse with lofty aspirations. She robs him, saves him from a dangerous enemy, then forces him to another world for her 'proper adventure'.

But perilous magic is afoot, and treachery lurks at every turn. To save all of the worlds, Kell and Lila will first need to stay alive — trickier than they hoped. 

Top Ten Books I Would Read If I Had a Book Club

Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly meme hosted by The Broke and the Bookish. They give bloggers a topic and we say our top ten things that fall under that list. This week's topic is the top ten books you would read if you had a book club. I don't have a book club, but these are the books I'd love to read if I did. 

1. Clash of Kings by George R.R. Martin: None of my friends have read the Game of Thrones books, and I would love to discuss this with more people! 

2. Mistborn by Brandon Sanderson: There is going to be a read-a-thon for this book on 
YouTube later this year, and I can't wait to read it and discuss it with people! 

3. The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton: I need a push to read this book, because sometimes reading classics intimidates me. 

4. Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell by Susanna Clarke: This is another book that I would need the push of a book club to read! 

5. Winger by Andrew Smith: I think that this would be a really fun book to discuss with a group of readers. 

6. Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare: I just wanted to throw this book in here, because I really want to re-read it!  

7. The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss: I need encouragement to read this chunky one, but I know I'll love it when I do! 

Sapphire Blue by Kerstin Gier

Title: Sapphire Blue (Precious Stone #2) 

Author: Kerstin Gier

Release Date: October 30th, 2012

Publisher: Henry Holt 

Source: Own 

Add it: Goodreads

Buy it:  Book Depository

Synopsis (Goodreads): Gwen’s life has been a rollercoaster since she discovered she was the Ruby, the final member of the secret time-traveling Circle of Twelve. In between searching through history for the other time-travelers and asking for a bit of their blood (gross!), she’s been trying to figure out what all the mysteries and prophecies surrounding the Circle really mean.

At least Gwen has plenty of help. Her best friend Lesley follows every lead diligently on the Internet. James the ghost teaches Gwen how to fit in at an eighteenth century party. And Xemerius, the gargoyle demon who has been following Gwen since he caught her kissing Gideon in a church, offers advice on everything. Oh, yes. And of course there is Gideon, the Diamond. One minute he’s very warm indeed; the next he’s freezing cold. Gwen’s not sure what’s going on there, but she’s pretty much destined to find out.

My Review

I was really looking forward to reading Sapphire Blue. Ruby Red left on such a good note, and I was so excited to read the next installment. Since this is the second book in the Precious Stone trilogy, there will be spoilers for the first book, Ruby Red. 

The first thing I noticed right off the bat when I was reading Sapphire Blue was the romance. It was insta-love, and it happened right at the end of Ruby Red and carried into Sapphire Blue. I don't like insta-love, so that really peeved me that it was in this book.

I felt like this book wasn't as captivating as Ruby Red was. It was slightly bland, but still interesting and energetic. Not as much happened, and there wasn't very much drama.

The characters were still good. Gwen is still trying to understand the time travel gene that she was born with, and is still slightly naive. I'm still trying to figure out Gideon's character, but I'm thinking that I like him. And of course, Lesley is still the best friend that anyone could as for.

Rating: 4/5 worms

Waiting on Wednesday (#26)

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Breaking the Spine. It showcases upcoming titles that we are currently awaiting. 


This week's selection is....
The Way We Bared Our Souls 
by Willa Strayhorn

Synopsis: If you could trade your biggest burden for someone else’s, would you do it?
 
Five teenagers sit around a bonfire in the middle of the New Mexico desert. They don’t know it yet, but they are about to make the biggest sacrifice of their lives.
 
Lo has a family history of MS, and is starting to come down with all the symptoms.
Thomas, a former child soldier from Liberia, is plagued by traumatic memories of his war-torn past.
Kaya would do anything to feel physical pain, but a rare condition called CIP keeps her numb.
Ellen can’t remember who she was before she started doing drugs. 
Kit lost his girlfriend in a car accident and now he just can’t shake his newfound fear of death.
 
When they trade totems as a symbol of shedding and adopting one another’s sorrows, they think it’s only an exercise.
 
But in the morning, they wake to find their burdens gone…and replaced with someone else’s.
 
As the reality of the ritual unfolds, this unlikely group of five embarks on a week of beautiful, terrifying experiences that all culminate in one perfect truth: In the end, your soul is stronger than your burdens.

What are you waiting on this week? Let me know down below!