Nena's Reviews

Book Title: You make me (Blurred Lines #1) Author: Erin McCarthy Published: April 17th 2014 Synopsis: The guy she wants… Growing up on the coast of Maine with a revolving door of foster siblings, Caitlyn Michaud spent one intense and passionate year falling in love with her foster brother, Heath. Then he left without a word. The betrayal devastated Caitlyn and made her vow to forget the compelling bad boy. But forgetting his sensual touch and their deep all-consuming friendship is easier said than done. Isn’t the guy she needs… Determined to move on, in college Caitlyn has risen above her small town impoverished roots and has joined a sorority, reinvented her appearance, and landed the right boyfriend. Pre-law major and frat president, Ethan, is thoughtful and always laughing, and he makes her feel happy, calm. He also gives her the social acceptance she craves. But the perfect world she tried so hard to attain is ripped apart when Heath appears one night ou

Book Title: Screaming Divas Author: Suzanne Kamata Genre: YA Contemporary Pages: 208 Publication Date: May 18th, 2014 Publisher: Merit Press Synopsis: At sixteen, Trudy Baxter is tired of her debutante mom, her deadbeat dad, and her standing reservation at the juvenile detention center. Changing her name to Trudy Sin, she cranks up her major chops as a singer and starts a band, gathering around other girls ill at ease in their own lives. Cassie Haywood, would-have-been beauty queen, was scarred in an accident in which her alcoholic mom was killed. But she can still sing and play her guitar, even though she seeks way too much relief from the pain in her body and her heart through drugs, and way too much relief from loneliness through casual sex. Still, it's Cassie who hears former child prodigy Harumi Yokoyama playing in a punk band at a party, and enlists her, outraging Harumi's overbearing first-generation Japanese parents. The fourth member is

Book Title: An Aria in Venice (A Musical Interlude #1.5) Author: KaSonndra Leigh Publication date: April 22nd 2014 Genres:  Contemporary, New Adult, Romance Synopsis: **This novel is a standalone with no cliffhanger.** His goal…One night with the ballerina. Her goal…To beat the player at his game. The outcome…Something completely unexpected. Adriana Dostov pegged Luca Martuccio from day one: gorgeous, talented, arrogant, a man who has had difficulty committing to one woman in the past. He is known in fashion circles as the player with a scandalous history. So when the girls in her ballet troupe suggest she gives up her virginity to him, she doesn’t say no. But she’s not sure that a ‘yes’ is the right answer either. Yet, she can’t stop herself from making the offer…a one night stand in Venice. Luca wanted fiesty little Adriana the moment they first met – and he fully intends to have her, hence why he’s agreed to accept her proposal. In the end, he’ll get what

Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly meme hosted by The Broke and the Bookish This week we get to choose what we want but it has to be top ten characters something (like top ten characters, top ten characters i would love to be friends with or top ten characters that are talented, you can pick about anything) I will pick Top Ten Characters that I love and would love to be friends with. 1. Rose Hathaway ~ Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead: I've always loved Rose and she has always been my favorite character ever and she will always be on top of that list, she is the best friend I always wished I had and still do. 2. Kenji & Warner~ Shatter me trilogy by Tahereh Mafi: I ofcourse had to add these two, I love them so much I can't even think about them without fangirling! haha   3. Abby, Isaiah, and Beth ~ Pushing the limits series by Katie Mcgarry 4. Cath ~ Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell: I recently read this book and I absolutely loved it, I would so love to be frien

I recently got some books and I wanted to share with you the books that I got, I actually got these a few weeks ago and I already did a video haul but as always I forgot to do a blog post about it, I really need to remember to do both haha. Norwegian Wood by Haruki Murakami - I was never actually interested in this book before, but when I saw it in the book store there was something that was pushing me towards it, I just couldn't help but pick it up and it does sound more interesting than I thought it did, I read a chapter and I am really liking it so far. The Maze Runner by James Dashner - This is another book that I was never interested in before, but when I saw the trailer (btw how cute does Dylen O'brien look in it!?) I just thought it was so awesome that I just had to get it, it was actually the reason why I was in the book store, I was looking for this book. Looking for Alaska by John Green - I have already read this book a few years ago, but I wanted to reread it

They recently revealed the cover of Julie Kagawa's new book Talon and I wanted to share with you what I thought of the cover and the synopsis and if I'll be reading the series. Book Title: Talon (Talon #1) Author: Julie Kagawa Expected Publication: October 28th 2014 Synopsis: Long ago, dragons were hunted to near extinction by the Order of St. George, a legendary society of dragon slayers. Hiding in human form and growing their numbers in secret, the dragons of Talon have become strong and cunning, and they're positioned to take over the world with humans none the wiser. Ember and Dante Hill are the only sister and brother known to dragonkind. Trained to infiltrate society, Ember wants to live the teen experience and enjoy a summer of freedom before taking her destined place in Talon. But destiny is a matter of perspective, and a rogue dragon will soon challenge everything Ember has been taught. As Ember struggles to accept her future, she and her brot

Hey everyone!, There have been a lot of new awesome releases lately and I wanted to share with you the books I am most looking forward to getting and reading ( they are in no specific order except for the first two haha.) Book Title: Don't look back Author: Jennifer L. Armentrout Published: April 15th 2014 Synopsis: Samantha is a stranger in her own life. Until the night she disappeared with her best friend, Cassie, everyone said Sam had it all-popularity, wealth, and a dream boyfriend. Sam has resurfaced, but she has no recollection of who she was or what happened to her that night. As she tries to piece together her life from before, she realizes it's one she no longer wants any part of. The old Sam took "mean girl" to a whole new level, and it's clear she and Cassie were more like best enemies. Sam is pretty sure that losing her memories is like winning the lottery. She's getting a second chance at being a better daughter, sister, and f

Book Title: Bound by Lies Author: Hanna Peach Genres: Adult, Romance, Erotica Synopsis: Our love is on his terms. He contacts me only through notes − unpredictable and untraceable. When we meet, he can touch me, but I’m not allowed to touch him. When we make love, it’s only after I have been bound and blindfolded. It’s the only time I truly feel alive. Which is why I play along with it. For now. Caden Thaine is the most sinfully beautiful man I have ever seen. But more than that, his touch sets me on fire. And dear God, do I ache for him. I don’t know where he lives or even what he does. But this doesn’t scare me. My only fear is that one day his messages will stop. I know he’s hiding something. But that’s okay. I am hiding things too. Like my real name and... who I really am. But the deeper I fall for him, the stronger my curiosity becomes. I could never have imagined just how much our lives are bound. And that pulling at his tangled web of secrets would cause m

Book Title: Pretending Author: Shanna Clayton Publication date: March 12 2014 Genres:  New Adult, Romance Synopsis: Four years. That’s how long Wesley Kent has to live with the girl his dad shacked him up with, and then he can collect his inheritance and escape small town life. He gets through the prison sentence by pretending Dahlia Reynolds doesn’t exist. With three years down and one more to go, he doesn’t expect much to change. That is, until the girl that’s not supposed to exist sharpens into his reality, making it impossible to ignore her. Three years. That’s how long Dahlia Reynolds has been living with a total stranger. She’s convinced herself Wesley Kent is no more than illusion in the hallways. It’s easy to do, especially since that same illusion has never spoken more than two words to her. But one mistaken identity later, and she finds herself caught up in the mysterious world Wesley lives in. One by one, he begins knocking down the safe, comfortable 

Eeeeep! When I watched this clip the sounds that came out of me were not human (they were more like alien like lol), my hands were flailing around like crazy haha, I really liked this clip, I feel like this movie will definitely not disappoint and hopefully it will be close to the book, I mean the author said it was but I always feel scared that they will ruin the movie :/ What did you think of the clip ? Was it like you imagined it ?

So far i have seen this trailer twice and the second time I teared up haha, I have not read this book yet and I was never interested in it until I saw the trailer now I really want to read the book and I am really looking forward to reading it. I am also so excited for this movie to come out, so far it looks so freaking good and I need to watch it right now! haha. What did you think of the trailer ?  Did you like it or hate it ?  Have you read the book ?  If yes then did you like it ?  and if no, are you interested in reading it ?

Book Title: Destroyed Author: Pepper Winters Publication date: March 7th 2014 Genres:  Contemporary, New Adult, Romance Synopsis: She has a secret. I’m complicated. Not broken or ruined or running from a past I can’t face. Just complicated. I thought my life couldn’t get any more tangled in deceit and confusion. But I hadn’t met him. I hadn’t realized how far I could fall or what I’d do to get free. He has a secret. I’ve never pretended to be good or deserving. I chase who I want, do what I want, act how I want. I didn’t have time to lust after a woman I had no right to lust after. I told myself to shut up and stay hidden. But then she tried to run. I’d tasted what she could offer me and damned if I would let her go. One secret destroys them Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/20324107-destroyed?ac=1   Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Destroyed-Pepper-Winters-ebook/dp/B00IUNAHZ2/ref=sr_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1394226971&sr=8-10&keywords=destroyed+pe

Book Title: Fangirl Author: Rainbow Rowell Published: September 10th 2013 Characters: Cath(Cather), Wren, Levi, and Reagen. Hardcover pages: 438 Setting: Lincoln, Nebraska (US) Synopsis: A coming-of-age tale of fanfiction, family, and first love. Cath is a Simon Snow fan. Okay, the whole world is a Simon Snow fan.... But for Cath, being a fan is her life—and she's really good at it. She and her twin, Wren, ensconced themselves in the Simon Snow series when they were just kids; it's what got them through their mother leaving. Reading. Rereading. Hanging out in Simon Snow forums, writing Simon Snow fanfiction, dressing up like the characters for every movie premiere. Cath's sister has mostly grown away from fandom, but Cath can't let go. She doesn't want to. Now that they're going to college, Wren has told Cath she doesn't want to be roommates. Cath is on her own, completely outside of her comfort zone. She's got a surly roommate w

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly event hosted by Breaking the spine . It features upcoming books that eagerly waiting for! This week I have two books I wanted to share with you, and I know I should post one now and the other next week, but since the books are written by the same author  i decided to put both in here. Book title: Take me on Author: Katie Mcgarry Expected publication: May 27th 2014 Hardcover version has: 544 pages Synopsis:   Acclaimed author Katie McGarry returns with the knockout new story of two high school seniors who are about to learn what winning really means Champion kickboxer Haley swore she'd never set foot in the ring again after one tragic night. But then the guy she can't stop thinking about accepts a mixed martial arts fight in her honor. Suddenly, Haley has to train West Young. All attitude, West is everything Haley promised herself she'd stay away from. Yet he won't last five seconds in the ring without her

Book Title: Before You Break (Between Breaths #2) Author: Christina Lee Published by:  Intermix (Penguin) Publication date: February 18th 2014 Genres:  Contemporary, New Adult, Romance Synopsis: A sexy, emotional New Adult romance about a bad boy on the edge and a good girl about to lose control… The star catcher of the college baseball team isn’t supposed to have skeletons in his closet. But Daniel Quinn is hiding a guilty past so dark he refuses to let anyone get close. Except there’s something about gorgeous, studious Ella Abrams that goes beyond the electric attraction between them—something that makes him want to open up. Ella has suffered enough heartache and guilt to fill one of her psychology textbooks, but she keeps that part of herself hidden behind a bubbly exterior. Until she receives an anonymous call while working the suicide helpline and the voice on the other end touches something inside of her that she can’t ignore. Soon Ella and Quinn’s physica