Confessions of a Bibliovore

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Jill at  Breaking the Spine  in which we showcase upcoming releases we are eagerly anticipating. Greta and the Goblin King (Mylena Chronicles #1) by Chloe Jacobs Release Date: November 13, 2012 Goodreads Synopsis: While trying to save her brother from the witch three years ago, Greta was thrown into the fire herself, falling through a portal to a dangerous world where humans are the enemy, and every ogre, goblin, and ghoul has a dark side that comes out with the full moon. To survive, 17-year-old Greta has hidden her humanity and taken the job of bounty hunter—and she’s good at what she does. So good, she’s caught the attention of Mylena’s young Goblin King, the darkly enticing Isaac, who invades her dreams and undermines her determination to escape. But Greta’s not the only one looking to get out of Mylena. The full moon is mere days away, and an ancient evil being knows she’s the key to opening the portal. If Greta fails, she a...

Touch of Frost (Mythos Academy #1) by Jennifer Estep Pages: 350 Format: Ebook Source: Bought Rating: Loved it! Goodreads synopsis:  My name is Gwen Frost, and I go to Mythos Academy; a school of myths, magic and warrior whiz kids, where even the lowliest geek knows how to chop off somebody's head with a sword and Logan Quinn, the hottest Spartan guy in school, also happens to be the deadliest. But lately, things have been weird, even for Mythos. First, mean girl Jasmine Ashton was murdered in the Library of Antiquities. Then, someone stole the Bowl of Tears, a magical artifact that can be used to bring about the second Chaos War. You know, death, destruction and lots of other bad, bad things. Freaky stuff like this goes on all the time at Mythos, but I'm determined to find out who killed Jasmine and why; especially since I should have been the one who died... My review: I’d heard some pretty fantastic things about this book so I just had to dive into it. Funny and e...

Welcome to another "Thinking Through Thursday"! This is a post I write (or try to) every Thursday in which I discuss various bookish goodness.  This week's discussion is: College and Blogging: I decided to talk about this topic this week because I am currently experiencing this. This isn't really a discussion, but more a way for me to find out how other college student bloggers out there find the time to read, blog, do school and still have a social life. I'm definitely having a hard time with it! If any college bloggers out there have any tips or tricks I would love y'all forever if you'd be so kind as to share them with me!  I hope y'all had an awesome summer and hope y'all have an awesome school year. Well, as awesome as school can actually be I guess :P All the best ♥ Mackenzie 

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Jill at  Breaking the Spine  in which we showcase upcoming releases we are eagerly anticipating. Crewel (Crewel World) by Gennifer Albin Release Date: October 16, 2012 Goodreads Synopsis:  Incapable. Awkward. Artless. That’s what the other girls whisper behind her back. But sixteen year-old Adelice Lewys has a secret: she wants to fail. Gifted with the ability to weave time with matter, she’s exactly what the Guild is looking for, and in the world of Arras, being chosen as a Spinster is everything a girl could want. It means privilege, eternal beauty, and being something other than a secretary. It also means the power to embroider the very fabric of life. But if controlling what people eat, where they live and how many children they have is the price of having it all, Adelice isn’t interested. Not that her feelings matter, because she slipped and wove a moment at testing, and they’re coming for her—tonight. Now she has one h...

Hey y'all. I'm so sorry that I haven't been updating my blog. Getting ready for school and moving in and changing classes and orientation and ugh...just so much! However, I hope to start thing back up on Tuesday or Wednesday and get back to my regular routine. With school, I don't know how much I'll be able to read. I really hope to continue but if it becomes to hard I may be looking for a co-blogger so keep an eye out ;) I think it will be good to help alleviate some of the pressure and help keep things running. Again, so sorry! I hope things will be up and running again ASAP! All the best ♥ Mackenzie

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Jill at  Breaking the Spine  in which we showcase upcoming releases we are eagerly anticipating. The Archived by Victoria Schwab Release Date: January 22, 2013 Goodreads Synopsis: Imagine a place where the dead rest on shelves like books. Each body has a story to tell, a life seen in pictures that only Librarians can read. The dead are called Histories, and the vast realm in which they rest is the Archive. Da first brought Mackenzie Bishop here four years ago, when she was twelve years old, frightened but determined to prove herself. Now Da is dead, and Mac has grown into what he once was, a ruthless Keeper, tasked with stopping often-violent Histories from waking up and getting out. Because of her job, she lies to the people she loves, and she knows fear for what it is: a useful tool for staying alive. Being a Keeper isn't just dangerous—it's a constant reminder of those Mac has lost. Da's death was hard enough, but now her l...

Article 5 (Article 5 #1) by Kristen Simmons Pages: 363 Format: Hardback Source: Bought Rating: Really Liked It Goodreads Synopsis: New York, Los Angeles, and Washington, D.C., have been abandoned. The Bill of Rights has been revoked, and replaced with the Moral Statutes. There are no more police—instead, there are soldiers. There are no more fines for bad behavior—instead, there are arrests, trials, and maybe worse. People who get arrested usually don't come back. Seventeen-year-old Ember Miller is old enough to remember that things weren't always this way. Living with her rebellious single mother, it's hard for her to forget that people weren't always arrested for reading the wrong books or staying out after dark. It's hard to forget that life in the United States used to be different. Ember has perfected the art of keeping a low profile. She knows how to get the things she needs, like food stamps and hand-me-down clothes, and how to pass the random home inspection...

Well, guess what y'all? I decided to just go for it and get a twitter (Thanks for the comments btw)! So now y'all can find me @ OTheLoveOfBooks  or click the button to your right ------->  I have absolutely no idea what I'm doing, but I'll figure it out eventually XD  In the meantime, I've just picked a winner from my Summer Wrap-up Read-a-Thon and am just awaiting a reply at this time. Thanks to all you awesome people who created some absolutely fantastic summer parties. I wish I could have them all! But alas, I'm a rather poor college girl here ;)  Hope y'all had an awesome time and I hope to do more read-a-thon's in the future.  All the best ♥ Mackenzie  Follow @OTheLoveOfBooks

Yeah, yeah, yeah. Go ahead and laugh. I'm so completely behind the times when it comes to twitter. To be honest, I just didn't really get the point. I'm on facebook (personal, not a blog fb) but I'm not constantly updating my status so why would I want to be on a social networking site only for status updates. But then my friends keep telling me how fantastically awesome it is and I'm kind of intrigued. Not to mention it's a great way to get my blog and reviews out there and to meet new bloggers, readers and authors. If it's for my blog, I'll actually update my status to show new reviews/posts that are up.  So the question is: Should I or shouldn't I? Let me know in the comments below! 

The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern Pages: 387 Source: Gift Format: Hardback Rating: I really liked it! Goodreads Synopsis: The circus arrives without warning. No announcements precede it. It is simply there, when yesterday it was not. Within the black-and-white striped canvas tents is an utterly unique experience full of breathtaking amazements. It is called  Le Cirque des Rêves , and it is only open at night. But behind the scenes, a fierce competition is underway—a duel between two young magicians, Celia and Marco, who have been trained since childhood expressly for this purpose by their mercurial instructors. Unbeknownst to them, this is a game in which only one can be left standing, and the circus is but the stage for a remarkable battle of imagination and will. Despite themselves, however, Celia and Marco tumble headfirst into love—a deep, magical love that makes the lights flicker and the room grow warm whenever they so much as brush hands. True love or not, the game must p...

That's right y'all. I'm headed off to college! Just another adventure to add to my ever-growing list :) Course, it doesn't start till the 20th but I'm headed up early to visit my brother and sister-in-law so I'm pretty happy!  Hopefully things will get back to normal soon. I have many, many reviews to come. Once school starts it may be a bit slow, not quite sure. I've got to get into the feel of college and all that jazz. My time may be a bit more limited. But don't fret my dear followers! I'm not leaving! Just wanted to let y'all know what's going on in my crazy life XD  While I'm gone, don't forget to check out my Summer Wrap-up Read-a-Thon Giveaway!   You can win one book of your choice $15 and under from The Book Depository. And guess what? It's international!  Update on Summer Wrap-up Read-a-Thon Challenge: Currently reading  The Serpent's Shadow I was hoping to finish it before I headed out but I'm only 220 pages in....

   I'll be having posts throughout the week with updates of my status and answers to challenges. Be sure to check out my challenge and giveaway! What I've accomplished: I've finished The Night Circus!  Beautiful, enchanting, enticing, imaginative, magical! I could go on and on! While slow to start, The Night Circus ends up being a book to remember. I'll have a full review up soon.  Currently Reading:  I absolutely adore Rick Riordan's books and I'm sad to see a series end. Hopefully I'll finish this. I'm really busy this week getting all my college stuff together and heading up so if I finish this book, I'll feel rather accomplished! ;) Cover Love Challenge: Hosted by Emily @ Falling for YA Oh, goodness. So much cover love! Here's a few: Book Puzzle Challenge: Hosted by Amanda @ Pearl the Book Girl Eww....well its seem y'all are getting a dermatology lesson too! XD  Book name:  IRONSKIN Great book btw. Haunting and not what I expected, but be...

Alright y'all. I've got a problem. I've got to throw a summer party and well...I'm not exactly the most creative person out there. But it's the end of summer and I want to plan a rocking party!  And that's where y'all come in: In the comments below I want y'all to leave your most rockin', fun and creative idea for a summer party. Money's not an issue. Just let those creative juices flow!  And guess what? In return for y'alls help, I'm hosting an awesome  Giveaway!!! Your choice of any book $15 and under from the Book Depository.  International!!  a Rafflecopter giveaway These events/challenges will be going on until August 12 so be sure to check out the other participants pages  here  hosted by Jude at  In Between  and Jennifer at  Some Like it Paranormal

Welcome to the Sumer Wrap-up Read-a-Thon! This is my first read-a-thon and I must say I'm rather excited!  This really is my last week to really read since I leave for college on Friday.  So crazy! It's coming up a lot sooner than I thought! But I get to go hang with my brother and sister-in-law before I move in so that'll be fun :) I really don't know how much I'll  actually be able to accomplish when it comes to reading since I'm leaving  earlier  than expected but I'm gonna try my hardest! Here's my list of  books that I'm currently reading and some books I'll try t o  finish this week (Most are August Netgalley titles). Currently Reading: Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern To Read:  The Serpent's Shadow (The Kane Chronicles #3) by Rick Riordan Seven Wonders by Adam Christopher The Sinister Sweetness of Splendid Academy by Nikki Loftin Kissing Shakespeare by Pamela Mingle I highly doubt I'll finish all of them. I'm thinking maybe The...

Throne of Glass (Throne of Glass #1) by Sarah J. Maas Pages: 416 (not enough!) Source: Netgalley Format: Ebook Rating: Absolutely AMAZING!! Fantastic! I need more NOW!  Goodreads Synopsis: After serving out a year of hard labor in the salt mines of Endovier for her crimes, 18-year-old assassin Celaena Sardothien is dragged before the Crown Prince. Prince Dorian offers her her freedom on one condition: she must act as his champion in a competition to find a new royal assassin. Her opponents are men—thieves and assassins and warriors from across the empire, each sponsored by a member of the kings council. If she beats her opponents in a series of eliminations, she’ll serve the kingdom for three years and then be granted her freedom. Celaena finds her training sessions with the captain of the guard, Westfall, challenging and exhilirating. But she’s bored stiff by court life. Things get a little more interesting when the prince starts to show interest in her... but it’s the gruff Capta...