Fresh Releases: February 12, 2019

Fresh Fresh Releases!! These ones are Super Fresh!
Also, the 12th is a very special day because it is my Sister's and Uncle's Birthday, and Abraham Lincoln's!

  

  

-- Apocalypse Five (#1) by Stacey Rourke I Love Sci-Fi!! It's so fun to read and I can't wait to read this one. I've got an arc of it from Netgalley and the Publisher for honest review, so I really need to read it.

-- The Truth and Lies of Ella Black by Emily Barr I was drawn to this one by the cover and title, it intrigues me. It has a pretty sad rating on Goodreads right now (2.97 yikesss) but low ratings never really deter me, most times, it just makes me want to read it for myself to see if I agree.

-- The City in the Middle of the Night by Charlie Jane Anders I'm interested.

-- The Test by Sylvain Neuvel I didn't even know about this until I saw it on twitter yesterday. I read the first book in Sylvain Neuvel's Waking Gods series and enjoyed it, so of course I'm interested to read more stuff by him.

-- Bloodwitch (#3) by Susan Dennard I've been hearing about this non-stop 24/7. I have not yet started the series, but it is on my list of things to do.

-- Crown of Feathers (#1) by Nicki Pau Preto I want to read this really badly.

And that's the Fresh Fresh Releases I've got for this week!! 

I received some of these books as arcs for honest review from the publishers. All cover images are from Goodreads.com

January 2019 Wrap-Up!

Time to share all the books I read in January 2019! I feel like I had a strong start to the year, I read 8 books which I'm happy with. Hopefully I can keep going strong, although I've only read one book in February so far.

  

  

 

 -- Promises I Made (#2) by Michelle Zink With this one, I finished a series Yayyy Me! And I enjoyed it. I thought it was a good end for a family of grifters, even if it wasn't the most edge-of-your-seat read. My full review is HERE! BOOKCITEMENT LEVEL 3.5/5

-- Honor Among Thieves (#1) by Rachel Caine and Ann Aguirre I have mixed feelings on this one. I thought the writing was really good, addicting, easy to get into. I enjoyed the plot of the story. I liked the setting. I did not like the strange, strange romance or whatever the heck it was. I believe I've got my review for it up already HERE where I went into all my thoughts a little more. I will read the sequel because I'm interested, but I am not a fan of a relationship between a girl and a whale ship, I'm just not. BOOKCITEMENT LEVEL 3.7/5

-- Watching You by Lisa Jewell I was lucky enough to win a copy of this from BookishFirst and the publisher for honest review. I posted my full review HERE. This was a mystery/thriller and I liked it. It was a quiet, slower moving kind of thriller. I did not expect the bad baddie, which is always a plus. I thought it was good. BOOKCITEMENT LEVEL 4/5

-- Sparrow Hill Road (#1) by Seanan McGuire I got this for review from Netgalley and the Publisher and then ended up checking out a physical copy from the library. I just like reading physical copies more. I really enjoyed this. It's a collection of stories featuring the ghost of Rose Marshall. It took me a little longer to read just because of the format of the book, the stops and starts of each story. I really enjoyed each story though, there wasn't a bad one in the bunch. I'm really pumped to read the sequel, especially because it's going to be a continuous story kind of thing. BOOKCITEMENT LEVEL 4.2/5

-- Nailbiter, Volume 6: The Bloody Truth by Joshua Williamson, Mike Henderson, Adam Guzowski This is the second series I finished in 2019, Yayy Me!! If you're looking for a Murder Comic Series, then I'd definitely recommend this one. Full review HERE! BOOKCITEMENT LEVEL 4/5

-- The Epic Crush of Genie Lo (#1) by F.C. Yee I liked this one. I thought it was fun and fast. I really liked the Chinese Mythology element just because that's not something I get to read about a lot. I didn't really like the romance though, they just did nothing for me. BOOKCITEMENT LEVEL 3.5/5

-- Wesley James Ruined My Life by Jennifer Honeybourn and this was so CUTE!! Really enjoyed it. It was just the break I needed from all the dark books I've been reading. I will say, Quinn is pretty good at holding a grudge. BOOKCITEMENT LEVEL 4/5

-- Disney Manga: Pirates of the Caribbean - Jack Sparrow's Adventures (#1) by Robb Kidd and Kabocha I received this for honest review from Netgalley and the Publisher, it releases February 19, 2019. I'm mixed on this one. As a manga, it was fine. I think it went for a younger audience story wise, but there was some art work that was a little risky when it came to female anatomy. I felt no Pirates of the Caribbean or Jack Sparrow vibes from this though. Having that in the title is just a money ploy. The kid in this manga is not my Jack Sparrow. If you're looking for a fun manga, I'd go for it, just don't expect it to fulfill your Pirates of the Caribbean wishes.  BOOKCITEMENT LEVEL 3.2/5

STATS

3 REVIEW BOOKS

2 SERIES FINISHED

6 LIBRARY BOOKS

And that's how I did reading wise in January 2019. A good start to the year I think.

Cover Reveal: The Truth About Cowboys by Lisa Renee Jones

How about a Cover Reveal for The Truth About Cowboys by Lisa Renee Jones!?!? Get ready because it is happening.

Here it is!

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I had my life figured out.

Engaged to a successful man.

About to make partner at my firm.

Bought a high-rise apartment in downtown Denver.

And then, poof, it’s all gone. Now, like in some cheesy romantic comedy, my car has broken down in the pouring rain on my way to “find myself” in The Middle of Nowhere, Texas. Cue hot guy coming to my rescue and changing my tire. This is the part where we flirt and have a meet-cute, right? That’s how it works in romance novels, and I should know—after all, I’m coming to Texas to write my own cowboy romance. But nope. This sexy cowboy lights into me about not being prepared for the country roads and how inappropriate my high-heeled boots are.

Little did I know, Michael Montgomery would tilt my world into a new dimension with his sinful smirk and his bad attitude. Every time I turn around, he’s there to reluctantly save the day. And every time, I think there may be something to that spark we ignite. But there’s a reason the majority of country songs are about broken hearts. The closer I get to this man, the closer I get to learning the truth about cowboys. 

About the Author: New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Lisa Renee Jones is the author of the highly acclaimed INSIDE OUT series. Suzanne Todd (Alice in Wonderland) on the INSIDE OUT series: Lisa has created a beautiful, complicated, and sensual world that is filled with intrigue and suspense. Sara's character is strong, flawed, complex, and sexy - a modern girl we all can identify with. In addition to the success of Lisa's INSIDE OUT series, Lisa has published many successful titles. The TALL, DARK AND DEADLY series and THE SECRET LIFE OF AMY BENSEN series, both spent several months on a combination of the New York Times and USA Today bestselling lists. Lisa's other bestselling series include: DIRTY MONEY and WHITE LIES. She is presently working on her LILAH LOVE series to be published with Amazon Publishing/Montlake Romance. Prior to publishing Lisa owned multi-state staffing agency that was recognized many times by The Austin Business Journal and also praised by the Dallas Women's Magazine. In 1998 Lisa was listed as the #7 growing women owned business in Entrepreneur Magazine. Lisa loves to hear from her readers. You can reach her at www.lisareneejones.com and she is active on Twitter and Facebook daily.

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Reading Right Now! (193)

What I'm Reading Right Now! is...

A Big Ship at the Edge of the Universe (#1) by Alex White and I'm liking it. I'm about halfway through and it's a pretty good time. The synopsis lays it out as a treasure hunt through space for this mystical, powerful, lost ship. Whoever finds said ship will get a lot of moolah. So we have our band of treasure hunters after this prize with a bunch of people on their tails trying to kill them.

It's a book that's right up my alley really. So I am enjoying it, it's pretty fast paced and full of action, buuuut I'm not in love with it. It doesn't fill that Firefly void that lives in my heart, which is probably unfair to think that this book could do that. There's just something about it that is maybe a little lacking for me. I'm not really in love with any of the characters. They're all right, but I wouldn't say that they are the space crew I'll definitely remember. I like Boots, but some of the other crew members just fade into the background really easily. They also haven't really been a real crew on the ship that much, from what I've read. There's been minimal treasure hunting at best, it's more just running away from Mother and other people that want to kill them. And there's this weird mesh of magic and technology that I just don't really get. I don't understand the magic system. I don't even feel this needs magic at all, just give me awesome technology and I would've been more satisfied.

Don't get me wrong, it's a fun book, but I'm not sure if it's really going to stick around for the long haul in my brain.

So that's what I'm Reading Right Now! What are you reading?

Fresh Releases: February 5, 2019

Fresh Fresh Releases. They Fressshhhh
There's a lot this week. I know I'm going to miss some, but I'll give you the ones that I know.

  

  

  

  

 

A Danger to Herself and Others by Alyssa Sheinmel which is a book I was lucky enough to win from the author and still need to read. The Lost Man by Jane Harper, I read her first book and really enjoyed it. The Lost Man is a standalone, which makes it even more interesting. Forget You Know Me by Jessica Strawser which I'm interested in. Enchantee by Gita Trelease and I've heard some mixed things on this one, but I'm still interested. Dark of the West by Joanna Hathaway, which I definitely want to get my hands on. I Owe You One by Sophie Kinsella. It's been a hot minute since I've read anything by Sophie Kinsella and I need to remedy that because I love her stuff. It's always a good time. The Ruin of Kings by Jenn Lyons, an author I really like tweeted about this one, so I'm now even more interested than I already was before. Suspicious Minds (Stranger Things #1) by Gwenda Bond. I love Stranger Things so YES to this, I hope it's good. Black Leopard, Red Wolf by Marlon James, I've been hearing about this one a lot, so I'm curious and I need to read it. Polaris Rising by Jessie Mihalik, I Love Space, so I obviously need to read this. Your Favorite Band Cannot Save You by Scotto Moore, I'm curious and I won a copy in a twitter giveaway YAYY! Binti: The Complete Trilogy by Nnedi Okorafor, I keep hearing the hype and I want to experience it. Plus, this has a brand new short story. The Girls at 17 Swann Street by Yara Zgheib. Dark Alpha's Awakening by Donna Grant because we need some romance in the mix.

Phew *wipes sweat from brow* Those are my Fresh Releases for this Week. I know I missed some. What books are you most excited for?

 All cover images come from Goodreads.com

I received some of these books from the publisher for free, for honest review.          

Review: Nailbiter, Vol. 6: The Bloody Truth by Joshua Williamson, Mike Henderson, Adam Guzowski

Title: Nailbiter, Vol. 6: The Bloody Truth

Story by: Joshua Williamson

Art by: Mike Henderson

Colors by: Adam Guzowski

Letters and Book Design by: John J. Hill

Edited by: Rob Levin

Published by: Image Comics, Inc.

Released: May 2017

Source: Library

Synopsis: Sixteen of the world's worst serial killers were all born and raised in the same small town. 

For years people have tried to solve the mystery of "Why this town?" And now the truth is finally revealed... but at what cost? 
The bloody tale of horror from creators JOSHUA WILLIAMSON and MIKE HENDERSON continues! 
Fans of Wytches, Outcast and The Walking Dead will enjoy this thriller drama! 

Collects NAILBITER #26-#30 (Synopsis from Goodreads)

My Thoughts: A bloody conclusion to a twisted series that I really enjoyed! This is the second series I've finished in 2019, Go Me!! I was wondering how this was all going to end, how it would all get wrapped up, and just what the secret of this town was. I wasn't disappointed by the ending at all. I liked it. I won't say I expected who the bad baddie was, but at the same time, I wasn't shocked by it. They were revealed and I was like, that makes sense to me.

Nailbiter was a really fun series for me. If you're looking for a good Horror Comic, I'd definitely recommend this one. There's a lot of blood, a lot of mystery, and a lot of secrets. It was very enjoyable for scary time reading.

I really like the artwork in this comic. It fits so well with the story. It's very dark, spooky, and has a lot of blood. It's pleasing to the eyeballs.

I also enjoyed the very end wrap-up to the series. There were definitely some surprises in that too, and you got to see where some characters ended up.

All in all, this was just a fun series to read and I'm glad I checked it out.

BOOKCITEMENT LEVEL 4/5

Lots of Murder, Lots of Fun

Reading Right Now! (192)

What I'm Reading Right Now! is...

Devils & Thieves (#1) by Jennifer Rush and I'm not that far into it yet. I looked on Goodreads and this has kind of mixed reviews and I'm not really sure why. Seems like a lot of people find it just average. I'm already a big fan of Jennifer Rush. I absolutely love her Altered Saga, so I was so excited to read all the books she decides to come out with in the future.

I'm enjoying Devils & Thieves so far. To simplify, it's a Motorcycle Gang with Magic. A main character who struggles to do magic. A really cute, brooding, dangerous Biker Gang leader, and people disappearing. With a premise like that, I don't see how it could be bad.

This is the supposed to be the first book in a series, at least according to Goodreads, but I can't seem to find any information on when the next books are coming out. I hope I get more from this series.

So that's what I'm Reading Right Now! What are you reading?

Also, I just wanted to say that I'm sorry I haven't been doing the Blog Work like I said I would in my fancy schmancy New Year's Resolutions. I get tired, I get lazy. It probably doesn't help that I do a lot of my posts last minute, late at night. I can't change who I am, I've always been a procrastinator. I also haven't been doing as many Blog Tours, which I think is a good decision for me. I was just signing up for too many last year and I got overwhelmed. So, to wrap-up, if my Blog goes a couple of days without posts, don't worry, I'm probably just being lazy.