Jamie Magee WItness Tour - Book review & Giveaways

Hi Everyone and Welcome to the Blog Tour for Witness by Jamie Magee. Today I have a great giveaway and my review for Witness. Find as follows the cover and blurb. Witness is book two in the series, See being book one. 

Forgetting who you are is hard, but not as hard as remembering. Remembering that you have no idea how to face your demons, how to save the lost.
Charlie is at a sacred threshold.

The ‘glass box’, as she calls it, is slowly falling. Her childhood has ended. The moment she has yearned for, the moment where she can go and do anything, anything at all without seeking permission is now. She’d dreamed of this time, all of her friends had, but now that it’s here, she doesn't know which way to run, or if she should even run at all.

Charlie knew that running would be a goodbye forever, and she didn’t want that, she wanted to freeze the time she was in, to stay in the calm before the storm, the illusion that she could out wit the ones who seek her, hold the one she loves, and play the music that gives her passion. She’ll soon discover no one can hide from their fate, that time does not stop in place, and that whether she chooses to perceive it or not, the darkness has come.

What Charlie feared most, losing him, is a threat now more than ever. A realm, a dark and twisted dream world has called him, and now she must fight to save him, and others like him. Standing in her way is a soul from another life, a boy that promises that he will destroy her world, to save her life. With this threat in hand, with the dark path that her friends are on, Charlie must fight to find a way to leave, to trust that beyond her dimension there are souls that can help her, help all of them. The only question is, will she find them before it's to late, and if she can't, how is she going to use her gift, the gifts they all share to save them.






My thoughts

Forgetting who you are is hard, but not as hard as remembering...

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Witness is book two in the series  and Jamie  has certainly taken us on a journey of discovery with this one. Charlie is still trying to recover from the outcome in the last book, and with such devastation, she is finding it hard to  SEE ..   

Not being able to remember or see - is certainly taking its toll on her, and also affecting her every day becomings.  All she wants to do is protect the ones she loves , but not being able to do so  is affecting her in more ways than one. 

She meets a new person- (( mysteriously hot )) lol -   who promises to help her but at dire costs. She is still unsure whom she can trust. Trying To help Draven from the dark side is affecting Charlie as well. She finds that remembering is not easy.

 

Jamie still gives us the music aspect throughout this read, entwining music within the storyline, giving us a plot that is gradually paced, and intriguingly suspenseful to read on.  This series that Jamie has created is one of a kind. I can guarantee the plot and outline of the stories alone will have your interest piqued.  She has crafted her characters with flaws, not perfect – but this comes along realistic to me. Characters that I have and still enjoy much so.

Questions from book one is put forth, and we are certainly filled with many aspects during this read.

Jamie has put forth her emotions and descriptions well, even the darker side – the ghosts that whisper... That kind of gives me the creeps, but fits so perfectly within the story outline.

Whisper is  a riveting and suspenseful read , filled  with engaging characters that are woven throughout.  Worlds entwined,  and living in a world where not all as it seems.  Being able to see – doesn’t always  have its advantages !  What would you do if you could see the past, look into the eyes of someone and SEE….. ??

Overall a great addition to the Series. Jamie Magee is one author I follow and will continue to read.

I rated this 4/5 

A little about the author...
Jamie Magee has always believed that each of us have a defining gift that sets us apart from the rest of the world, she has always envied those who have known from their first breath what their gift was. Not knowing hers, she began a career in the fast paced world of business. Raising a young family, and competing to rise higher in that field would drive some to the point of insanity, but she always found a moment of escape in a passing daydream. Her imagination would take her to places she’d never been, introduce her to people she’s never known. Insight, her debuting novel, is a result of that powerful imagination. Today, she is grateful that not knowing what defined her, led her on a path of discovery that would always be a part of her.


You can find Jamie in these places..

Website - http://www.insightjamiemagee.com/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/#!/Insight.Jamie.Magee

Blog - http://authorjamiemagee.blogspot.com/
Amazon - http://www.amazon.com/Jamie-Magee/e/B004DAU5JY


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For your chance to win some awesome prizes (swag,bookmarks ebooks or awesome guitar picks) just leave me a comment with your email addy,Ill use random org to  choose a lucky winner on the 24rd July. 


**** One name will be drawn from all the comments on the tour to win printed copies of both See an Witness along with a $25-00 gift card to amazon. ( bookmarks and picks go with as well. Prizes are all international ;) good luck !! ****** Winner chosen by the tour organizer for this grand prize.

Id also loved it if you followed my blog ;) See you all soon ! 


Feel free to follow the blog tour.. Links and bloggers arebelow 

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July 8th The Cozy Reader - http://thecozyreader.com/

July 11th MoonStars Fantasy World - http://moonstarsfantasyworld.blogspot.com/

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July 16th Page Flipperz - http://pageflipperz.blogspot.com/?zx=6ba9dca96e7fe7b5

July 16th Between the Lines - http://www.betweenthelinesbookblog.com/

July 18th Paranormal Reads - http://paranormalreadsreviews.blogspot.com/

July 19th WITNESS RELEASE DATE

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No Strings Attached Giveaway Blog Hop

Welcome to No Strings Attached Giveaway hop .. Hosted by I am a Reader Not A Writer.. Thank you again to Kathy for organizing. 




The hop will run from July 17th - 22nd. I AM NUMBER 53 IN THE HOP  Feel free to stop by more blogs in the hop the linky is below with all hops participating.






My Giveway for the hop will be. A paperback copy of Pushing the Limits as long as the book depository ships to you. Just leave me a comment,  with your email addy.  Thanks for stopping by ! 

I won't tell anyone, Echo. I promise." Noah tucked a curl behind my ear. It had been so long since someone touched me like he did. Why did it have to be Noah Hutchins? His dark brown eyes shifted to my covered arms. "You didn't do that-did you? It was done to you?" No one ever asked that question. They stared. They whispered. They laughed. But they never asked.

So wrong for each other...and yet so right.

No one knows what happened the night Echo Emerson went from popular girl with jock boyfriend to gossiped-about outsider with "freaky" scars on her arms. Even Echo can't remember the whole truth of that horrible night. All she knows is that she wants everything to go back to normal. But when Noah Hutchins, the smoking-hot, girl-using loner in the black leather jacket, explodes into her life with his tough attitude and surprising understanding, Echo's world shifts in ways she could never have imagined. They should have nothing in common. And with the secrets they both keep, being together is pretty much impossible.Yet the crazy attraction between them refuses to go away. And Echo has to ask herself just how far they can push the limits and what she'll risk for the one guy who might teach her how to love again.

"An edgy romance that pulls you in and never lets go. I was hooked!"-Gena Showalter, New York Times bestselling author of the Intertwined series.

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Before I wake - Rachel Vincent Book Review

Thanks to Harlequin for providing this book in exchange for my honest oponion and review.


Find as follows the gorgeous cover , blurb and my thoughts !!

 Soul Screamers Book 6 


Before I wake.


I died on a Thursday-killed by a monster intent on stealing my soul. The good news? He didn't get it. The bad news? Turns out not even death will get you out of high school... Covering up her own murder was one thing, but faking life is much harder than Kaylee Cavanaugh expected. After weeks spent "recovering," she's back in school, fighting to stay visible to the human world, struggling to fit in with her friends and planning time alone with her new reaper boyfriend. But to earn her keep in the human world, Kaylee must reclaim stolen souls, and when her first assignment brings her face-to-face with an old foe, she knows the game has changed. Her immortal status won't keep her safe. And this time Kaylee isn't just gambling with her own life....





My review. 


Firstly I am not going to go into the storyline to  much, just  touch base with  a few little spoilers,   and just my thoughts on why I loved Before I wake. 



Rachel Vincent ‘s Before I wake will certainly take you on a roller – coaster ride. It will not only pull at your heart strings, but have you sitting on the edge of your seat. Twists and turns that will have you heart clenching, and a plot that will have you riveted till you have turned the last page. 


 Her writing is like poetry, smooth flowing and filled with depth.  The emotions are well portrayed, and not will you only be swept along with the story but will have you wanting more.


 Before I wake would have to be my favourite in the series. So much happens and Rachel gets the reader ready for more to come in her last and final instalment in the series.


Kaylee Cavanaugh is given a second chance. Maybe she wasn’t alive but she certainly isn’t a reaper. She has to reclaim the souls rather than take them.  She doesn’t have to do the mundane Human things, but chooses to do so. To give herself some normalcy in her new found Immortal life.


The relation ship between Todd and Kaylee progress‘s and grows within this book, we are swept along with the turmoil and moments throughout this read. 


Past rivals come back to taunt Kaylee, to test her. This book is one of growth for Kaylee; we see a stronger side, more confident yet also heart breaking moments, where Kaylee is feeling the grunt of what of her life will bring her. 


Before I wake‘s plot is certainly set us up for more tension, dangers, and more suspenseful moments in the next book in the series. My favourite of all the series so far, Rachel has filled us with vivid descriptions, outstanding writing, and a plot that will have you riveted from beginning to end. You won’t be able to put this down. 


If you an emotional reader this story will certainly pull out all your emotions Be warned! Its Jam packed with pages of  EMOTIONS.. !!! 


Moments where you will be sheepishly grinning, the banter, and witty moments, will make you giggle and also moments where you may just need to grap a tissue or three.  The tension alone will have you grasping at your pages, eager to turn the next page but also hesitant to know what is coming. Rachel has thrown many twists and turns  - ones that you certainly won’t see coming.  Just when you think you have worked it out, a spanner in thrown in the works and the story continue with the reader in awe. 


We have new mysteries  to solve in Before I wake -  openings in many a things,  a story that will intrigue you and leave areas for more to unravel  in the next instalment.  


The plot zings along full throttle , never slowing down until the book is finished, a  riveting gritty suspense and engaging characters to boot. I eagerly look forward the final and last instalment. As sad as it will be, Im sure that Rachel will engage us  in her last l instalment. 






This book was sent to via the publisher for an  honest review. 


I rated this book 5/5 

Cover Reveal The Star Child by Stephanie Keyes & Giveaway Us & Uk

Welcome Today we Have the Cover Reveal for The Star Child by Stephanie Keyes and A Wonderful giveaway. 

1) Is the giveaway international?

A - Yes but only for US and UK. 

2) Is the book available in paperback too?

A - Yes it is!

3) When is the book release date?

A - On 21st Sep, 2012 

Find as follows the cover and please do enter to win the wonderful bookmark pictured below the cover reveal via rafflecopter.

The world is about to be cloaked in darkness.

Only one can stop the night.

Kellen St. James has spent his entire life being overlooked as an unwanted, ordinary, slightly geeky kid. That is until a beautiful girl, one who has haunted his dreams for the past eleven years of his life, shows up spinning tales of a prophecy. Not just any old prophecy either, but one in which Kellen plays a key role.

Suddenly, Kellen finds himself on the run through a Celtic underworld of faeries and demons, angels and gods, not to mention a really ticked off pack of hellhounds, all in order to save the world from darkness. But will they make it in time?

About The Author:

Stephanie Keyes was born in Mt. Lebanon, Pennsylvania and has worked for the past twelve years as a corporate educator and curriculum designer in the Telecommunications industry. She holds a Master's degree in Education with a specialization in Instructional Technology from Duquesne University and a B.S. in Management Information Systems from Robert Morris University. She is a classically trained clarinetist, but also plays the saxophone and sings. When she's not writing, she is a wife to a wonderfully supportive husband and mother to two little boys whom she cites as her inspiration for all things writing. The Star Child is Mrs. Keyes' debut novel.

Website: http://www.stephaniekeyes.com

Twitter: https://twitter.com/stephaniekeyes

Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/pages/Stephanie-Keyes/150860604966160

  Giveaway - is for Us and Uk only .. Fill out the rafflecopter form below.. good luck and thanks for stopping by for the Cover reveal. 

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Cover Reveal Grace Doll - Jennifer Laurens !!!!!

GRACE DOLL will be released August 20, 2012.

Blurb: Grace Doll had everything a girl could want: Fame. Fortune. Beauty.

Everything except, of course, her freedom. So when a powerful movie producer forces an experimental treatment on Grace--one that's purported to make beauty immortal--she stages her own death to escape him.

With the help of trusted friends, Grace slips into hiding. She's forever flawless, forever young and forever pursued by her past.

But when a stranger arrives on her doorstep, holding the key to a life she thought she'd left behind, Grace must decide between the safety she's known...and embracing the role she was born to play.

Publisher: Grove Creek Publishing 220 pages. Available in paperback, on Amazon Kindle, B&N Nook and in the iBook Store...




The Grace Doll Book Tour starts Aug 14-20. Over 30 book bloggers have signed up to read and review the book. I hope you'll join us for interviews, character chats, giveaways and the coolest Hollywood "premier" party a book launch has ever seen on August 20th!

Sprite by Leigh Michael Book Review

Today I have for you my book review for Sprite by Leigh Michael. Find the book review, cover and blurb !! 

Annabelle Walsh thought she had it all. She was the star of her swim team, had a loving family, a great boyfriend, and to top it off, she’d be starting at UCLA in the fall. One day, she’d be referred to as Dr. Annabelle Walsh. 

She was living every girl’s dream – until her life was turned upside down. All starting with finding out that she's not just a human, but also a water spirit. Half-human, half-sprite to be exact. Although not just any sprite, Annabelle is prophesied to be the only one who can save both the sprites and mankind.

With a mix of current events, anecdotes from Greek mythology, tidbits of folklore, and Leigh’s own imagination, we join Annabelle in her journey to restore order beneath the sea. Each step of the way her mind, body, and soul are pushed to the limit begging the question, how much can one half-human, half-sprite take.








My thoughts.


Sprite was definitely new and refreshing for me. Normally I’m into Vampires and werewolves and all things that go bump in the night. But I enjoyed Leigh’s story of Merman, Sprites, and many underwater creatures she has put forth. Even the mythology was intriguing.

She has certainly not held back on the vivid detail in which she has included in her story. Giving the reader step by step detail into the underwater world in which she has created.

Annabelle's goes from being a normal human being to someone she never thought possible. I found that She adapted very well, and moved on with life with no real heart ache or anxiety. I’d like to have seen a little more saddness mabye - after leaving her family behind to live a life she never knew existed. Being pulled from one world to another is just not an everyday occurance.

The storyline was very imaginative - being able to do so much underwater - some of it came across as very unreal. But saying this it is a fantasy story filled with a lot of great ideas and imagination on Leigh's behalf.

An ending I’m sure you will be wandering about, I eagerly look forward to book two to see which direction Leigh takes us. Only a short read easily read in one sitting. I’m sure the creativeness in this story alone will have your interest piqued. It’s very ya, ideal for anyone over the age of 13 and also for all those adults who love a fantasy story containing Mythology and underwater creatures of many kinds.

Characters I’m sure you will enjoy. I found Annabelle a little too eager to accept her new world. I’d like to have seen more turmoil with her new found life and abilities. Otherwise a likable character. The prince I found was sweet and witty .

Overall. I Recommend this to all. A great change to what is currently being shelved at the moment. Its filled with great imagination and an array of well thought out descriptions giving us an underwater world we can see through a looking glass. 




Rating 3 1/2 Stars.









Sprite can be brought via Amazon  Sprite link to purchase  
























(( Since reading this version of Sprite Leah Michaels has made some changes )) This is her debut novel and I will be looking forward to reading more of her work in the future)) This book was given to my by the author in exchange or an honest review. 

Cover Reveal - The Watcher by Lisa Voisin & International Giveaway

Welcome today July 2nd  is the -  The Cover Reveal for The Watcher by Lisa Voisin. I have to say that this cover is just stunning !!! The book is due to be released March 4th 2013 .. Ill be adding this to my goodreads list for sure ! Please find as follows Cover Reveal - Blurb and a wonderful International Swag Giveaway via Rafflecopter. 

Millennia ago, he fell from heaven for her.

Can he face her without falling again?

Fascinated with ancient civilizations, seventeen-year-old Mia Crawford dreams of becoming an archaeologist. She also dreams of wings—soft and silent like snow—and somebody trying to steal them.

 When a horrible creature appears out of thin air and attacks her, she knows Michael Fontaine is involved, though he claims to know nothing about it. Secretive and aloof, Michael evokes feelings in Mia that she doesn’t understand. Images of another time and place haunt her. She recognizes them—but not from any textbook.

 In search of the truth, Mia discovers a past life of forbidden love, jealousy and revenge that tore an angel from Heaven and sent her to an early grave. Now that her soul has returned, does she have a chance at loving that angel again? Or will an age-old nemesis destroy them both?

Ancient history is only the beginning. 

SWAG GIVE AWAY 

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