In My Mailbox (Week of July 14th)

Sent: 
The Bad Apple and A World of Trouble by T.R. Burns
Seamus is immediately shipped off to a detention facility—only to discover that Kilter Academy is actually a school to mold future Troublemakers, where demerits are awarded as a prize for bad behavior and each student is tasked to pull various pranks on their teachers in order to excel. Initially determined to avoid any more mishaps, Seamus nonetheless inadvertently emerges as a uniquely skilled troublemaker. Together with new friends Lemon and Elinor, he rises to the top of his class while beginning to discover that Kilter Academy has some major secrets and surprises in store….
It sounds cute. I might give the first book a try to see if I like it.

Bought:
Gates of Paradise by Melissa De La Cruz
Schuyler Van Alen is running out of time. The Dark Prince of Hell is storming the Gates of Paradise, intent on winning the heavenly throne for good. This time he has his greatest angels by his side, Abbadon and Azrael—Jack and Mimi Force, as they are known in the Coven.
Or so he thinks. Even as Lucifer assigns Jack and Mimi the tasks of killing their true loves, the Force twins secretly vow to defeat the Dark Prince once and for all. But how far will Mimi and Jack go to conceal their real loyalties?
Meanwhile, former vampire Bliss Llewellyn has joined forces with Lawson, the greatest wolf of the underworld, to free his people from their imprisonment in Hell. As they struggle against impossible odds, an ancient message, woven into the very fabric of time, reveals just how much depends on the success of their mission.
Lucifer seeks the key to the Gate of Promise, and when Schuyler is taken captive and delivered straight to Hell, she must make an unthinkable choice—the same one the archangel Michael was forced to make during the Crisis in Rome. Will Schuyler find the strength to do what he could not?
The epic, heartbreaking Blue Bloods series comes to a close with this final novel about staggering courage, unbearable sacrifice, and the immortality of true love.
I am excited to read this one and finish the series.

Library:
Just One Day by Gayle Forman
A breathtaking journey toward self-discovery and true love, from the author of If I Stay
When sheltered American good girl Allyson "LuLu" Healey first meets laid-back Dutch actor Willem De Ruiter at an underground performance of Twelfth Night in England, there’s an undeniable spark. After just one day together, that spark bursts into a flame, or so it seems to Allyson, until the following morning, when she wakes up after a whirlwind day in Paris to discover that Willem has left. Over the next year, Allyson embarks on a journey to come to terms with the narrow confines of her life, and through Shakespeare, travel, and a quest for her almost-true-love, to break free of those confines.
Just One Day is the first in a sweepingly romantic duet of novels. Willem’s story—Just One Year—is coming soon!
I have heard great things about this book and really want to read it.

In My Mailbox (Week of July 7th)

This week I got two books in my mailbox, which I won from Zoe's Book Reviews. Thanks to Amy Reed and Zoe for these two.
Crazy by Amy Reed
He’s falling in love—and she’s falling over the edge of sanity. From the author of Beautiful and Clean, a heartwrenching exploration of a romance marred by mental illness.
Connor knows that Izzy will never fall in love with him the way he’s fallen for her. But somehow he’s been let into her crazy, exhilarating world and become her closest confidante. But the closer they get, the more Connor realizes that Izzy’s highs are too high and her lows are too low. And the frenetic energy that makes her shine is starting to push her into a much darker place.
     As Izzy’s behavior gets increasingly erratic and self-destructive, Connor gets increasingly desperate to stop her from plummeting. He knows he can’t save her from her pain...but what if no one else can?
I am dying to read this book. Like seriously I really want to read this book. I loved her debut novel and have been meaning to read more from her. Plus this book sounds amazing.
Over You by Amy Reed
Max would follow Sadie anywhere, so when Sadie decides to ditch her problems and escape to Nebraska for the summer, it’s only natural for Max to go along. She is Sadie’s confidante, her protector, and her best friend. This summer will be all about them. This summer will be perfect.
But that’s before they meet Dylan.
Dylan is dangerous and intoxicating, and he awakens something in Max that she never knew existed. No matter how much she wants to, she can’t back away.
But Sadie has her own intensity, and has never allowed Max to become close with anyone else. And Max doesn’t know who she is without Sadie.
There are some problems you just can’t escape.
This book also sounds amazing and I am exciting to read it.

I also got one book from the library:
The Reese Malcom List by Amy Spalding:
Things I know about Reece Malcolm:
1. She graduated from New York University.
2. She lives in or near Los Angeles.
3. Since her first novel was released, she’s been on the New York Times bestseller list every week.
4. She likes strong coffee and bourbon.
5. She’s my mother.
Devan knows very little about Reece Malcolm, until the day her father dies and she’s shipped off to live with the mother she’s never met. All she has is a list of notebook entries that doesn’t add up to much.
L.A. offers a whole new world to Devan—a performing arts school allows her to pursue her passion for show choir and musicals, a new circle of friends helps to draw her out of her shell, and an intriguing boy opens up possibilities for her first love.
But then the Reece Malcolm list gets a surprising new entry. Now that Devan is so close to having it all, can she handle the possibility of losing everything?
I have heard a lot great things about this book, so I requested it from my library. They ended up buying it, so naturally, I get to read it first. I am really excited to read this book.

In My Mailbox (Week of November 7th)

Books for review:
A Million Suns by Beth Revis
Beautiful Chaos by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl
Out of Oz by Gregory Maguire
Lexapros and Cons by Aaron Karo
When the Sea is Rising Red by Cat Hellisen
Melody Burning by Whitley Strieber
Various Positions by Martha Schabas
Life is but a Dream by Brian James
After the Snow by SD Crockett
Tempest by Julie Cross
The Pledge by Kimberly Derting

Bought:
Crossed by Ally Condie
Ingenue by Jillian Larkin
Lola and the Boy Next Door by Stephanie Perkins

In My Mailbox (Week of October 9th)

For review:
Everybody Sees the Ants by AS King
How to Save a Life by Sara Zarr
Cinder by Marissa Meyer
Virtousity by Jessica Martinez
The Iron Knight by Julie Kagawa
Bought:
So Yesterday by Scott Westerfeld

In My Mailbox (Week of October 2nd)

Books for Review:
Clockwork Prince by Cassandra Clare
Going Underground by Susan Vaught
I'm Not Here & If I Tell by Jane Gurtler
The Faerie Ring by Kiki Hamilton
Dark Inside by Jeyn Roberts
Bought:
Perfect by Ellen Hopkins
Cresendo by Becca Fitzpatrick
Lost in Time by Melissa de la Cruz
Behemoth & Goliath by Scott Westerfeld

In My Mailbox (Week of September 11th)

For Review:

Shut Out by Kody Keplinger

The Shattering by Karen Healey

Anna Dressed in Blood by Kendare Blake

Bought:

Stargazer & Hourglassby Claudia Gray.

In My Mailbox (Week of September 4th)

To review:
After Obsession by Carrie Jones and Steven E. Wedel
Triangles by Ellen Hopkins
Glow by Amy Kathleen Ryan
Without Tess by Marcella Pixley

In My Mailbox (Week of August 21th)

For Review:

Bloodlines by Richelle Mead

The Future of Us by Jay Asher & Carolyn Mackler

The Space Between by Brenna Yovanoff

Sorry for not posting for two days. Pulled muscles hurt.

In My Mailbox (Week of August 14th)

For Review:

And Then Things Fall Apart by Arlaina Tibensky

Forbidden by Tabitha Suzuma

A World Without Heroes by Brandon Mull

In My Mailbox (Week of August 7th)

For Review:

Between by Jessica Warman

Return to Exile by E.J. Patton

Dark Parties by Sara Grant

In My Mailbox (Week of July 31th)

For Review:
Circle of Fire by Michelle Zink
Won:
Wildefire by Karsten Knight
Bought:
A Need So Beautiful by Suzanne Young
Forgotten by Cat Patrick
Ripple by Mandy Hubbard
The Day Before by Lisa Schroeder
Borrowing from Anna:
The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer by Michelle Hodkin
Enthralled
Given to by Anna:
The Darlings are Forever by Melissa Kantor
From Bad to Cursed by Katie Alendar

In My Mailbox (Week of July 24th)

For Review:

The Name of the Star by Maureen Johnson

The Probability of Miracles by Wendy Wunder

Shelter by Harlan Coben

A Temptation of Angels by Michelle Zink (with a nice card)

Small Town Sinners by Melissa Walker

Love Story by Jennifer Echols

The Fox Inheritance by Mary E. Pearson (with Escapee bracelet)

Hades by Alexandra Adornetto

My Life Undecided by Jessica Brody

Paradise by Jill S. Alexander

White Crow by Marcus Sedgewick

The Girl is Murder by Kathryn Miller Haines

In My Mailbox (Week of July 17th)

I am having a problem with uploading my vlog. I am hoping to get it up asap. Anyway, this is what I got.

For Review:

Audition by Stasia Ward Kehoe

Won:

Beauty Queens by Libba Bray (signed)

Abandon by Meg Cabot (signed)

Forever by Maggie Stiefvater (signed)

In My Mailbox (Week of July 10th)

For Review:
BFF Breakup by Taylor Morris
Cold Case by Julia Platt Leonard

In My Mailbox (Week of July 3rd)

For Review:

Little Women and Me by Lauren Baratz-Logsted

Won:

The Sweetest Thing by Christina Mandelski (via YA Fresh)

Gifted:

Die for Me by Amy Plum (Via Pam at Bookalicious)

In My Mailbox (Week of June 26th)

Bought:
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by JK Rowling
Imaginary Girls by Nova Ren Suma

Gifted:
Nook Touch and case.

Ebooks(From Galley Grab or Netgalley):
Virtuosity by Jessica Martinez
Past Perfect by Leila Sales
Gone, Gone, Gone by Hannah Moskowitiz
Drink, Slay, Love by Sarah Beth Durst
Spellbound by Cara Lynn Schultz
Legacy by Cayla Kluver

For review:
And Then Things Fall Apart by Arlina Tibensky
Away by Teri Hall
Stay With Me by Paul Griffin
Lola and the Boy Next Door by Stephanie Perkins

Forgotten by Cat Patrick

In My Mailbox (Week of June 19th)

For Review:

Wolf Storm by Dee Garretson

The Babsitter Murders by Janet Ruth Young (Teen Book Scene)

Bought:

Beauty Queens by Libba Bray

Cracked Up to Be by Courtney Summers

Uncommon Criminals by Ally Carter

In My Mailbox (Week of June 12th)

Haunting Violet by Alyxandra Harvey
Violet Willoughby doesn't believe in ghosts. But they believe in her. After spending years participating in her mother's elaborate ruse as a fraudulent medium, Violet is about as skeptical as they come in all matters supernatural. Now that she is being visited by a very persistent ghost, one who suffered a violent death, Violet can no longer ignore her unique ability. She must figure out what this ghost is trying to communicate, and quickly because the killer is still on the loose.
Afraid of ruining her chance to escape her mother's scheming through an advantageous marriage, Violet must keep her ability secret. The only person who can help her is Colin, a friend she's known since childhood, and whom she has grown to love. He understands the true Violet, but helping her on this path means they might never be together. Can Violet find a way to help this ghost without ruining her own chance at a future free of lies?
I love her other books and I am excited for this book.

In My Mailbox (Week of June 5th)

Bought:
Pretend You Love Me & She Loves Me, She Loves Me Not by Julie Anne Peters.
Neverwhere & Stardust by Neil Gaiman
You Wish by Mandy Hubbard

Given to by Secret Garden Books:
Blood Magic by Tessa Gratton

For Review:
Legend by Marie Lu
Crush Control by Jennifer Jabaley & Swag
All That You Desire by Kirsten Miller
Stupid Fast by Geoff Herbach

Won from Hilary Wagner:
I Kissed a Zombie and I Liked It by Adam Selzer
Nightshade City by Hilary Wagner
The Guardian of the Gate by Michelle Zinc
The Liar Society by Lisa & Laura Roecker
Breakaway by Andrea Montalbano
Time Riders by by Alex Scarrow
Monkey See, Monkey Do by Erin Soderberg
Strings Attached by Judy Blundell
The Kissing Game by Aidan Chambers
The Deadlies by Kathryn Lasky

In My Mailbox (Week of May 29th)

For Review:

Ordinary Beauty by Laura Wiess
Lauded by critics and authors for her heartbreakingly real heroines, Laura Wiess brings readers another devastating tale of betrayal and redemption rich with the raw emotion that made Such a Pretty Girl a classic.
How can you make someone love you when they won’t?
And what if that person happens to be your mother?
Sayre Bellavia grew up knowing she was a mistake: unplanned and unwanted. At five months shy of eighteen, she’s become an expert in loneliness, heartache, and neglect. Her whole life she’s been cursed, used, and left behind. Swallowed a thousand tears and ignored a thousand deliberate cruelties. Sayre’s stuck by her mother through hell, tried to help her, be near her, be important to her even as her mother slipped away into a violent haze of addiction, destroying the only chance Sayre ever had for a real family.
Now her mother is lying in a hospital bed, near death, ravaged by her own destructive behavior. And as Sayre fights her way to her mother’s bedside, she is terrified but determined to get the answer to a question no one should ever have to ask: Did my mother ever really love me? And what will Sayre do if the answer is yes?
I adored her other books. So excited to read this one.

Bought:

Luna by Julie Anne Peters

For years, Regan's brother Liam has been nursing a secret. By day, he is Liam, a passably typical boy of his age; at night, he transforms himself into Luna, his true, female self. Regan loves and supports her brother and she keeps his Liam/Luna secret. Things change, though, when Luna decides to emerge from her cocoon. She begins dressing like a girl in public; first at the mall; then at school; then at home. Regan worries that her brother's transgender identity is threatening her own slippery hold on normalcy. This serious, powerful teen novel was a National Book Award finalist for Young People's Literature.

This book sound really interesting.

Keeping you a Secret by Julie Anne Peters

As she begins a very tough last semester of high school, Holland finds herself puzzled about her future and intrigued by a transfer student who wants to start a lesbigay club at school.
Peters is coming to Seattle next week. I really liked this book when I read it.

But I Love Him by Amanda Grace

Tonight was so much worse than anything before it. Tonight he didn't stop after the first slap.
At the beginning of senior year, Ann was a smiling, straight-A student and track star with friends and a future. Then she met a haunted young man named Connor. Only she can heal his emotional scars; only he could make her feel so loved — and needed. Ann can't recall the pivotal moment it all changed, when she surrendered everything to be with him, but by graduation, her life has become a dangerous high wire act. Just one mistake could trigger Connor's rage, a senseless storm of cruel words and violence damaging everything — and everyone — in its path.
This evocative slideshow of flashbacks reveals a heartbreaking story of love gone terribly wrong.
I have already read this book and it was epic.

My Not-So-Still Life by Liz Gallagher
Vanessa is wise beyond her years. She's never really fit in at school, where all the kids act and dress the same. She's an artist who expresses her talent in the wacky colors she dyes her hair, her makeup and clothes. She's working on her biggest art project, and counting the days until she's grown up and can really start living. That adult world seems closer when Vanessa gets her dream job at the art supply store, Palette, where she worships the couple who runs it, Oscar and Maye. And she's drawn to a mysterious guy named James, who leads her into new, sometimes risky situations. Is she ready for this world, or not
Really excited for this book. I loved her last books.