Cover Reveal - Fever

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Fever by Lauren DeStefano

I don't usually do things like this because usually I'm late on revealing a cover, but I had to showcase this one this time. I haven't read Wither yet, but looking at it's sequel, I need too! This cover is... no words to explain! When I first saw it, my jaw dropped! I had to do a double take. It's beautiful and unique. Guess what book is going on my birthday wish-list! *Cough, Cough* Wither *Cough, Cough*

Waiting on Wednesday - {8th] Kiss Crush Collide

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Jill at Breaking The Spine. It's where we share the upcoming releases that we can't wait to get our hands on!

Leah has the life most high school girls would kill for—popularity, glowing grades, a rich, athletic boyfriend. So why does she feel like she can’t breathe? And why can’t she stop thinking about the boy from the country club? The one who isn’t her boyfriend, the one that her mother would never, ever approve of, the one that her perfect older sisters would never, ever look at twice. The one who is always looking back at her. Irresistible attraction, smoldering glances, the bad boy and the good girl. Kiss Crush Collide has everything that a steamy forbidden romance should, and then some. With graceful and honest writing and an electric love story, this is a book about growing into your own skin. For fans of Perfect Chemistry, Sarah Dessen, and John Green.

Published Date: December 27th, 2011

This has been on my wish-list for awhile. It sounds like something I would like. A steamy forbidden romance, huh? A lot of YA nowadays feature rebels, and here goes another one. I'm seeing a little trend going on. 

Your opinions? What are you waiting on? 

Leave links. :)

Teaser Tuesday - {6th]

Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading. Anyone can play along! Just do the following:

■Grab your current read 

■Open to a random page 

■Share two (2) “teaser” sentences from somewhere on that page {I often use more!}

■BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (make sure that what you share doesn’t give too much away! You don’t want to ruin the book for others!)

■Share the title & author, too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR Lists if they like your teasers!

This week is going to be hectic. I'm packing to go on a trip in a couple of days so I don't think I'll be on as often. But, I'm just going to stay positive in this situation! :) I'm reading two books this week. An ARC and a regular book. 

"It would mean that I would have to lay my hands on you, and I want to make sure you're okay with that." 

"You just watched me pee," Helen responded with an embarrassed laugh.

-pg 118

"I should really get some friends," I told her, rolling over. "I can't spend the whole summer with my mom and little brother at the pool. It's bad for my reputation."

-pg 46 {may be different from the published version}


What's your teaser this week? 
Leave links.:)

The Last Near Witch Giveaway {08.01.11}

One more week until The Near Witch hits the bookstore! And for the past weeks, the author (Victoria Schwab) has been having loads of giveaways. This week is the biggest giveaway she has had! Many winners. :) I just had to spread the excitement this time!

What you could win:

- A Red Narwhal 

-Batch of Chocolate Cake Cookies

-$25 Barnes & Noble Givecard

-Pins

-Bookplates

And more! 

You can enter EVERY day! You get any entry just for complimenting someone! How friggin' cool is that?! 

Head on over to Victoria's blog to enter! :) Click here. You won't regret it! ♥
Giveaway Ends: August 1st, 2011

Nightshade by Andrea Cremer {19th]

Calla is the alpha female of a shape-shifting wolf pack. She is destined to marry Ren Laroche, the pack's alpha male. Together, they would rule their pack together, guarding sacred sites for the Keepers. But then, Calla saves a beautiful human boy, who captures her heart. Calla begins to question everything - her fate, her existence, and her world and the orders the Keepers have asked her to follow. She will have to make a choice. But will she follow her heart if it means losing everything, including her own life?

Title - Nightshade (Nightshade #1)
Author - Andrea Cremer
Pages - 454
Paperback, Hardcover, eBook - Paperback 
Published & Publisher - June 28th, 2011 {Originally published October 19th, 2010} ; Penguin Young Readers Group
Source - Bought
Rating - 5/5




A world of creativity taken to the highest level. A world of Guardians and Keepers and Searchers. Never would of imagined those nouns could mean so much. Andrea Cremer proved me wrong.


Calla Tor knew what her purpose in life was from the very start. She knew she would become the Alpha in her pack. She knew that she would have an arranged marriage. She knew her mate and husband would be Ren, the school's player. Except, a new guy comes into the picture. While Calla was on patrol, she stumbles upon a bear attacking a guy on the side of a mountain. Calla is not supposed to interfere in things like that, but she does so anyway. Saving the boy's life... and exposing herself. The boy, who we come to find out is Shay. The infamous love triangle comes into play here. Between Ren, Calla, and Shay.


I'm very surprised that this is Andrea's debut novel. I didn't expect that at all! Nightshade has well portrayed characters. The plot is solid, and the author doesn't stray away. Enough description for me to imagine the setting and people in my head, but not enough to turn me away. 


I recommend this story to everybody. Well, if you don't like wolves and their changing forms, then you might want to stay away. But if you are willing to try something, I definitely suggest this book. 


First Line: I'd always welcome war, but in battle my passion rose unbidden.

"You're like a dead man walking." I pointed an accusing finger at him. "Don't ever, ever try to pet a wolf. It's just insulting."

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"And you look beautiful," she added.

"I look like a cake."

"But a beautiful cake."

In My Mailbox - {4rd]

In My Mailbox is hosted by The Story Siren and inspired by Alea at Pop Culture Junkie.

Icon made by ME! :D

Couldn't resist doing this meme. I got some great books that I wanted to show. Books that I have been wanting for a long time. :)

F.Y.I. The links lead to the description and everything on Goodreads.

The Duff by Kody Keplinger

Amy and Roger's Epic Detour by Morgan Matson

Wolves, Boys, and Other Things That Might Kill Me {ARC] by Kristen Chandler

Mercy by Rebecca Lim

Burnout {ARC] by Adrienne Maria Vrettos (Was on my W.O.W.) 

Starcrossed by Josephine Angelini (Can not wait to start this book!)

Divergent by Veronica Roth

Hereafter by Tara Hudson (Also, can not wait to read this)

The other week, I got the ARC of Divergent. But seeing that I now have the hardcover copy of it, I'm passing it on. My best friend wanted to read this book, so it works out perfectly. I'm giving it to Kennedy @ Pretty Little Book-Head. You're welcome. :D

What did you guys get in your mailbox?

Leave links. :)

Anybody Who Has A Blog Button - Help? {Closed]

Update: I fixed it. It's pretty and small and I love it. :D
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I made myself a Blog Button, and followed the instructions on how to make it here. Maybe it's because it was formed in 2009. I don't know. But, I can't make my button any smaller. I tried to adjust the size but it didn't help at all. :( 

My main question and reason for this post would be if someone can help me with this situation. If you have step-by-step instructions, can you please help me? I felt all special when I made myself a button but my mood fell once I realized that my button takes up half of my blog. :l

Here's my button at the moment... You can see what I mean by it's TOO BIG. I tried to resize it on Photobucket but it didn't do anything.

<center><a href="http://happilyneverending.blogspot.com/"><img border="0" src="http://i854.photobucket.com/albums/ab110/xXxTwilightLuverxXx/happilyneverending-3.jpg"/></a></center>
See my problem? That's not your average sized Blog Button, now is it? :(For anybody that is willing to help, please comment on this post or you can email me { ittssierraily(at)yahoo(dot)com }.
Thanks so much in advice. :D