Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl

Synopsis

There were no surprises in Gatlin County.
We were pretty much the epicenter of the middle of nowhere.
At least, that's what I thought.
Turns out, I couldn't have been more wrong.
There was a curse.
There was a girl.
And in the end, there was a grave.

Lena Duchannes is unlike anyone the small Southern town of Gatlin has ever seen, and she's struggling to conceal her power and a curse that has haunted her family for generations. But even within the overgrown gardens, murky swamps and crumbling graveyards of the forgotten South, a secret cannot stay hidden forever.

Ethan Wate, who has been counting the months until he can escape from Gatlin, is haunted by dreams of a beautiful girl he has never met. When Lena moves into the town's oldest and most infamous plantation, Ethan is inexplicably drawn to her and determined to uncover the connection between them.

In a town with no surprises, one secret could change everything.

My Review

What an amazing whirl wind! This book is an absolute amazing rollercoaster ride that will yank you into the town of Gatlin by the back of your neck, and won't let go. The haunting story line and characters keep you curious, as you turn page after page. This is a spellbinding story that seeps into your soul. As I came closer to the end I found myself dreading the leave from Gatlin, but desperately wanting to know what would happen next. Stohl and Garcia have officially joined the ranks of all the rest YA Dark Romance authors. I highly recommend this book. If I could rate this higher than five I would. This book easily became the best book I've read in the year 2009.

Rating 5/5

If You Want To Order This Book Follow This Link
http://search.barnesandnoble.com/Beautiful-Creatures/Kami-Garcia/e/9780316042673

Yes, It's On Sale Already!!

And Visit The Book's Website Here
http://www.hachettebookgroup.com/features/somelovesarecursed/index.html

Become A Fan On Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Beautiful-Creatures-the-Book/78607677903

Hope You Like It!!

xoxo
Kaila

News On Author: Alyson Noel

Some Of You May Already Know...

But For Those Who Don't,
The Release Date For Alyson Noel's Third Novel In The Immortal Series Entitled Shadowland Was Changed From 1/5/2010 To 11/17/2009.

Now, If You Seriously Have Been Craving More Of The Immortals And Can't Wait Till
The Seventeenth, Then Head On Over To Her New Website And Read The First Two, Yes TWO, Chapters Of Shadowland.

http://www.immortalsseries.com/?p=books/shadowland/excerpt.xml

And Make Sure You Explore The Site For Some Awesome Immortal Activities!!

xoxo
Kaila

Paper Back And Box Set Release Dates

Here Are Some PB's That Will Be Released Next Year...

1. Jessica's Guide to Dating on the Dark Side by Beth Fantaskey
Release Date - 1/18/2010

2. Undone by Brooke Taylor
Release Date - 1/19/2010

3. The Forest of Hands and Teeth by Carrie Ryan
Release Date - 2/9/2010

4. The Awakening by Kelley Armstrong
Release Date - 3/23/2010


Here Are Some YA Vampire Box Sets That Came Out...

1. House Of Night Box Set by PC And Kristen Cast


Release Date - 10/27/2009

2. Vampire Academy Box Set by Richelle Mead



Release Date - 10/13/2009

3. Blue Bloods Box Set by Melissa De La Cruz



Release Date - 10/13/2009

4. Mortal Instruments Box Set by Cassandra Clare



Release Date - 10/27/2009

Hope You Guys And Gals Mark Your Calendars!!

xoxo
Kaila

Where The Heck Have I Been?????

I Know. I Know. I've Been Gone. Bu Right Now It's Pretty Tough To Get Some Posts In While Working, Going To School And Taking Care Of Two Kids.. LOL!! It's All Fun Though!! I Decided I HAD To Make This Post About Some Books I Bought And Decided That You All Should Buy And Read Too!! That's How Good They Are!!!

1. Goth Girl Rising by Barry Lyga



2. Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick



3. Demon Princess : Reign or Shine by Michelle Rowen



If You'd Like To Know More About The Books Please Click The Title..

Reviews Coming Soon.......

Hope You All Have A Safe And Spooky Halloween!!

xoxo
Kaila

I Have Winners!!!

After Being Gone For Sooooo Long, I'm Finally Back With the Prophecy Winners!! First I Want To Say Thank You To Everyone Who Signed Up!! Your Comments About Your Siblings Were Awesome!! Even The Ones About Only Children!! LOL! Now It's My Turn...

I Am The Middle Child Of FIVE Children! I Have Two Big Sisters And Two Little Brothers.. The Best Part About Having Siblings Is That They Are Always There Even If We Don't See Eye To Eye!! My Two Big Sisters Are 5 And 3 Years Olders Than Me And Pretty Much Took To Boys And Make-Up While I Chose Vampires And Books. And My Little Brothers Are 2 And 1 Years Younger Than Me And Love Video Games And Candy! But The Three Of Us Are Very Inseperable!! LOL!!

Now! The Moment You've Been Waiting For!!
The Prophecy Of The Sisters ARC And Swag Winner IS

DANI

Yay!! Congrats!!

The Surprise Book Is An ARC Of Demon Princess With Some Prophecy Swag!!
And The Winner For This Book IS

JO

I've Already E-Mailed Dani, But Jo, You Didn't Leave An E-mail.. So E-mail Me At KailaEscobales@aol.com! And I'll Have You're Books And Swag Out To You ASAP!!

Thanks To Everyone Who Signed Up!!
Stay Tuned I've Been Having Some Giveaway Ideas And I'm Even Thinking Of Doing A Swap Post!

xoxo
Kaila

New Release: The Hollow by Jessica Verday

Today's New Release Is The Hollow by Jessica Verday



Synopsis

When Abbey's best friend, Kristen, vanishes at the bridge near Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, everyone else is all too quick to accept that Kristen is dead?and rumors fly that her death was no accident. Abbey goes through the motions of mourning her best friend, but privately, she refuses to believe that Kristen is really gone. Then she meets Caspian, the gorgeous and mysterious boy who shows up out of nowhere at Kristen's funeral, and keeps reappearing in Abbey's life. Caspian clearly has secrets of his own, but he's the only person who makes Abbey feel normal again...but also special.

Just when Abbey starts to feel that she might survive all this, she learns a secret that makes her question everything she thought she knew about her best friend. How could Kristen have kept silent about so much? And could this secret have led to her death? As Abbey struggles to understand Kristen's betrayal, she uncovers a frightening truth that nearly unravels her—one that will challenge her emerging love for Caspian, as well as her own sanity.
................

My Brother Is Working Right Now But He Said Once He Gets out He's Coming To Take Me To Get My Copy. YAY!! I Put It On Hold So I Just Have TO Go Get It.

I Hope All Of You Can Go Get It Too!!

Learn More About Jessica Here: http://www.jessicaverday.com/

xoxo
Kaila

R.U.H.2?

Are You Haunted Squared?



Find Out September 1, 2009

In The Mean Time, Get The Goods At
www.jessicaverday.com

xoxo
Kaila

Wishlist Wednesday (10) Under My Skin by Judith Graves

This Week's Book Is One I've Been Keeping My Eye Out For. I Really Want To Read IT!!



Synopsis

All her parents wanted was for Eryn to live a normal life...

Redgrave had its share of monsters before Eryn moved to town. Mauled pets, missing children.

The Delacroix family is taking the blame, but Eryn knows the truth. Something stalks the night. Wade, the police chief's son and Redgrave High's resident hottie, warns her the Delacroix are dangerous. But then so is Eryn - in fact, she's lethal.

But she can't help falling for one of the Delacroix boys, dark, brooding - human Alec. And then it all goes bad.

A normal life? Now that's the real fairytale.


Release Date - Unknown (Can't Wait To Know!!)

Reasons Book Is On My Wishlist -
Pretty Cover
Sounds Like An Awesome Story
Book Trailer Looks Great
Title Is Awesome
And I Just Really Want To Read It!!

To Find Out More About Judith And See The Book Trailer Please Visit
http://www.judithgraves.com/

And Follow Her Blog With Kitty Keswick Here (Kitty's Got An Awesome Book Coming Out Soon, Too!!)
http://wolfychicks.blogspot.com/

So What's On Your Wishlist?

xoxo
Kaila

News On Authors: Becca Fitzpatrick And Beth Fantaskey

BECCA FITZPATRICK

The Trailer For HUSH, HUSH Has Finally Been Released!!
Go Here To See It! It's Really Good!!

BETH FANTASKEY

For All Of The Fans Of JESSICA'S GUIDE TO DATING ON THE DARK SIDE Who Wanted More Of Jessica And Lucius's Story, There will Be A WEDDING....Click Here To Find Out All About It!

xoxo
Kaila

Today's Releases - August 25, 2009

Today Is A Wonderful Day! So Many Books Are Being Released! If You'd Like To Order One Of These Books Please Click On The Title..


1. Rampant by Diana Peterfreund


2. Blood Promise (Vampire Academy Series #4) by Richelle Mead


3. Blonde of the Joke by Bennett Madison


4. As You Wish by Jackson Pearce


5. Snap by Carol Snow

Enjoy!!

xoxo
Kaila

News On Author: Richelle Mead

Here's A Note I Got From A Vampire Academy Group On FaceBook About An Upcoming Tour Richelle's Doing To Promote Her Book Blood Promise: A Vampire Academy Novel

Don't miss your chance to pick up your copy of Blood Promise and meet Richelle Mead in person as she tours the country this August and September! You'll also get Vampire Academy postcards and Molnija Mark temporary tattoos at each event!

See you there!

August 25th at 4 p.m.
University Bookstore - Seattle, WA
4326 University Way NE
Seattle, WA 98105

August 25th at 7 p.m.
Borders Redmond - Redmond, WA
16549 N.E. 74th Street
Redmond, WA 98052

August 26th at 4 p.m.
Upland Library - Upland, CA
450 N Euclid Ave
Upland, CA 91786

August 27th at 7 p.m.
Books Inc (Palo Alto) - Palo Alto, CA
855 El Camino Real #74
Palo Alto, CA 94301

August 28th at 6 p.m.
Boulder Bookstore - Boulder, CO
1107 Pearl Street
Boulder, CO 80302

August 29th at 1 p.m.
Barnes & Noble (The Woodlands) - Woodlands, TX
1201 Lake Woodlands Dr. #3008
The Woodlands, TX 77381

August 29th at 7 p.m.
BookPeople - Austin, TX
603 N. Lamar Blvd.
Austin, TX

August 31st at 7 p.m.
Borders - Birmingham, MI
34300 Woodward
Birmingham, MI 48009

September 1st at 7 p.m.
Anderson's Bookshop - Naperville, IL
123 W Jefferson Ave
Naperville, IL 60540-5310

September 2nd at 7 p.m.
Joseph-Beth Booksellers - Lexington, KY
245 Lexington Green Circle
Lexington, KY 40503-3309

September 3rd at 7 p.m.
Barnes & Noble - Alpharetta, GA
7660 North Point Parkway
Alpharetta, GA 30022

September 5th at 2:15
Appearance at the Decatur Book Festival - Decatur, GA

September 8th at 6 p.m.
Barnes & Noble - Ellicott City, MD
4300 Montgomery Road
Ellicott City, MD 21043

September 9th at 7 p.m.
Borders - Fairfax, VA
11054 Lee Hwy
Fairfax, VA 22030

September 10th at 7 p.m.
Barnes & Noble - Burlington, MA
98 Middlesex Pkwy
Burlington, MA 01803

Hope Some Of You Guys And Gals Can Make It..

xoxo
Kaila

Wishlist Wednesday (9)

Fallen by Kate Lauren

Release Date - 12/8/2009

Synopsis

Seventeen-Year-Old Luce is a new student at Sword & Cross, an unwelcoming boarding/reform school in Savannah, Georgia. Luce’s boyfriend died under suspicious circumstances, and now she carries the guilt over his death with her as she navigates the unfriendly halls at Sword & Cross, where every student seems to have an unpleasant—even evil—history.

It’s only when she sees Daniel, a gorgeous fellow student, that Luce feels there’s a reason to be here—though she doesn’t know what it is. And Daniel’s frosty cold demeanor toward her? It’s really a protective device that he’s used again . . . and again. For Daniel is a fallen angel, doomed to fall in love with the same girl every 17 years . . . and watch her die. And Luce is a fellow immortal, cursed to be reincarnated again and again as a mortal girl who has no idea of who she really is.

If You'd Like To Pre-Order This Book Please Click On The Title Above.

What's On Your Wishlist??

xoxo
Kaila

Mermaid Park by Beth Mayall

Synopsis

Sixteen-year-old Amy rush doesn't expect much from her summer at the Jersey shore, until she stumbles on Mermaid park, an old tourist spot where girls dress in fabulous costumes and put on underwater shows. working at the park changes Amy's life in more ways than she could have imagined. she finds romance, a newfound self-confidence, and discovers breathtaking revelations about long-buried family secrets.

My Review

This Book Took Me For A Loop. In A Good Way. I Was Actually Leaving The Store When I Spotted It On The Shelf And Just WANTED It. Look At That Cover! As I Began Reading, I Realized This Book Is Not At All What I Expected. I Was Expecting Magic, Water, Mermaids, Beauty and Whole Bunch More Peter-Pan Like Characters. Instead It Was An Everyday Family On Vacation Enjoying The Beach. This Is A Wonderful Coming Of Age Teen Book That Anyone Would Enjoy Reading. Amy Can't Seem To Get Along With Anyone, But When You're A Teen It's Kinda Like That. Her Sister Is A Little Bully Who Hides Behind Stories Of Other Peoples Lives. Their Step-Dad Is More Than A Tyrant, And Amy's Mom Is Holding One Big Secret!! She Finds Comfort In One Of The "MERMAIDS" Working At Mermaid Park And A boy Who Cleans Pools And Tanks By The Name Of Dylan. This Book Takes A While To Unravel, But When It Does You're HOOKED. All In All It Really Is A Good Book.

Rating - 4/5

If You'd Like To Order This Book Click Here Mermaid Park by Beth Mayall
The Hard-Back Version Is No Longer Available But You Can Order The Paperback Above.

And If You'd Like To Know More About Beth Visit Her Website Here:
http://www.bethmayall.com/

Hope You Like It!

xoxo
Kaila

What I've Recieved (9)

This Is What I Recieved This Week While I Was Away...



1. Ash (ARC) by Malinda Lo
2. Perfect Chemistry by Simone Elkeles (Signed Copy)
3. The Amanda Project Book 1 : The Invisible I (ARC) by Stella Lennon, Melissa Kantor
4. Give up the Ghost (ARC) by Megan Crewe
5. Secret Society (ARC) by Tom Dolby (Signed Copy)

If You'd Like To Order One Of These Books Please Click On The Title..

So What Did You Get??

xoxo
Kaila

August Book Releases

Here Is A List Of Books To Be Released This Month

1. Ruined : A Ghost Story by Paula Morris
Release Date - 8/1/2009




2. Thirst No. 1 : The Last Vampire/ Black Blood/ Red Dice by Christopher Pike
Release Date - 8/4/2009



3. Dark Secrets 1 : Legacy of Lies and Don't Tell by Elizabeth Chandler
Release Date - 8/4/2009



4. Jumping Off Swings by Jo Knowles
Release Date - 8/11/2009



5. Never Slow Dance with a Zombie by E. Van Lowe
Release Date - 8/18/2009 (Date Change)



6. Troubadour by Mary Hoffman
Release Date - 8/18/2009



7. Violet Wings by Victoria Hanley
Release Date - 8/25/2009



I'm Trying Hard To Catch Up...
If You'd Like To Know More About These Books Or Order Them Please Click On The Book Title...

Missed You Guys And Gals!!

xoxo
Kaila

My Apology...

Hey Everyone!

This Week I Got Some Bad News.. I Have To Have Some Surgery Done. It's Not Life-Threatening- Thank God!!- But It's Enough To Keep Me Out For A While. I'm Sorry I Haven't Posted In A While Either. I've Been Running Around Getting Tests And Stuff Ready For This Surgery.

I Hope You All Have A Great Week!! I'll Try To Be Back ASAP!

In The Meanwhile,
Sign Up for An ARC Of Prophecy Of The Sisters Here:
http://yabookreleases.blogspot.com/2009/08/prophecy-of-sisters-arc-giveaway.html

There Will Be A Runner-Up Winner Who Gets A Surprise Book!!

Both Winners Get Some Awesome SWAG!!!

So Sign-Up!!

Until Next Time...

xoxo
Kaila

What I've Recieved (8)

This Week I Got Some Really Good Books!!

1. Hate List by Jennifer Brown (ARC) (Thanks Amy)
2. The Black Tattoo by Sam Enthoven
3. Dark Secrets 1 : Legacy of Lies and Don't Tell by Elizabeth Chandler
4. Falling by Sharon Dogar (ARC) (Thanks Amy)
5. Demon Princess : Reign or Shine by Michelle Rowen (2nd Copy) (ARC) (Thanks Amy)
6. DupliKate by Cherry Cheva (ARC) (Thanks Amy)
7. The Year of Secret Assignments by Jaclyn Moriarty
8. Twisted by Laurie Halse Anderson

Sorry This Post Is A Little Late!

So What Did You Get This Past Week??

xoxo
Kaila

The Lovely Bones Trailer

The Trailer For The Book Turned Movie The Lovely Bones Was Released Today.

You Can See It Here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kWyNYxGZonI

It Is Said That This Movie Will Not Dissapoint.

By What I Saw In The Trailer... I Agree!!

What Do You Think??

News On Authors: Megan Crewe And Michelle Zink

I Recieved An E-Mail From Megan Crewe With Some Really Good Info!!

The GIVE UP THE GHOST Trailer Is Up On Youtube!!
You Can See It Here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6rHOwNBQOGs

Also, Megan Is Hosting An Awesome Contest In Which She Is Offering A Whole Bunch Of Books
And Swag In A LAST-MONTH-BEFORE-RELEASES-GIVEAWAY!!

She Wants To Know Readers High School Secrets And Misbehaviors.
Details About That Here: http://www.megancrewe.com/blog/?p=191

Let Me Know what You Think Of The Trailer!!
First 5 People To Comment Here Will Recieve A GIVE UP THE GHOST Bookmark...

Michelle Zink:

Please Sign Up For My PROPHECY OF THE SISTERS Giveaway Here
http://yabookreleases.blogspot.com/2009/08/prophecy-of-sisters-arc-giveaway.html

And Read My Prophecy Of The Sisters Review Here
http://yabookreleases.blogspot.com/2009/08/prophecy-of-sisters-by-michelle-zink.html

The Next 3 People To Comment On My Review Get a PROPHECY Bookmark!!

Rachel And Alice's Aunt Please E-Mail Me You're Address So I Can send You Both A Bookmark!

xoxo
Kaila

Prophecy Of The Sisters by Michelle Zink

Synopsis

Sixteen-year-old Lia Milthorpe and her twin sister Alice have just become orphans, and, as Lia discovers, they have also become enemies. The twins are part of an ancient prophecy that has turned generations of sisters against each other. To escape from a dark fate and to remain in the arms of her beloved boyfriend James, Lia must end the prophecy before her sister does. Only then will she understand the mysterious circumstances of her parents' deaths, the true meaning of the strange mark branded on her wrist, and the lengths to which her sister will go to defeat her. Debut novelist Michelle Zink takes readers on an unforgettable journey where one sister's fateful decision could have an impact of Biblical proportions.

My Review

This Is One Of The Most Original, Beautifully Written Stories I've Ever Read. It Keeps You In A Trance As You Read Page After Page Of This Amazing Book! It's Dark Moonlight, Gothic Style Immediately Pulled Me In And Would Not Let Me Go. Lia And Alice Are Very Well-Written. They Are Two Twin Sisters Who Have Just Come To the Realization That They Are On The Opposing Sides Of An Ancient Prophecy. This Brings A Whole New Meaning To The Evil Twin Theory! It's Very Easy To Picture Them As Real People. The Very Beginning Of This Book Pulls At You, Scares You, And Enthralls You As Lia Leads You Through Her Father's Funeral. From Then On You're Hooked. I Actually Loved The Sisters So Much That I Found It Hard To Just Side With The Good Sister. It's Easy To Feel For Alice And Want Her To Succeed As Well. As The Story Moves On And Reaches The Ending You're Left Craving For More. It's Not Necessarily A Cliff Hanger But It Is Clear That There Is More To This Tale. Which Is Very Awesome And True! Prophecy Is The First Of Three Books. Michelle's Debut Novel Is Sure To Be A Smash Success With Young Adult Readers Across The World.

Rating - 5/5

Read This Book!!!

Get To Know Michelle:

Website: http://michellezinkbooks.wordpress.com/
Book Site: http://www.hachettebookgroup.com/features/prophecyofthesisters/index.html

To Order Click On The Title Here: Prophecy of the Sisters

Sign Up for My Giveaway Here: http://yabookreleases.blogspot.com/2009/08/prophecy-of-sisters-arc-giveaway.html

I Hope You're Having A Great Week!

xoxo
Kaila

Prophecy Of The Sisters (ARC) Giveaway

So, I Was Waiting Till I Got 50 Followers For This Giveaway But I've Had 49 For The Last Two Days!! LOL!! So I Decided To Just Get On With It! The Book I'm Giving Away Of Course Is Prophecy Of The Sisters by Michelle Zink.



Synopsis

Sixteen-year-old Lia Milthorpe and her twin sister Alice have just become orphans, and, as Lia discovers, they have also become enemies. The twins are part of an ancient prophecy that has turned generations of sisters against each other. To escape from a dark fate and to remain in the arms of her beloved boyfriend James, Lia must end the prophecy before her sister does. Only then will she understand the mysterious circumstances of her parents' deaths, the true meaning of the strange mark branded on her wrist, and the lengths to which her sister will go to defeat her. Debut novelist Michelle Zink takes readers on an unforgettable journey where one sister's fateful decision could have an impact of Biblical proportions. Prophecy of the Sisters is the first of three books.

Learn more at http://www.prophecyofthesisters.com/

The Book Has The Original Artwork That Featured A Broach, But Has A Slip-Cover Of The New US Cover Artwork That Features The Statues Of The Sisters.

Rules:

1. You MUST Be Or Become A Follower

2. You MUST Answer One Of The Following Questions By Commenting On This Post.

If You Have A Sibling -

What Is One Thing You Like Most About Your Sibling?

If You're An Only Child -

Do You Wish You Had A Sibling And Why Or Why Not?

3. Leave Your An E-mail Addy So I Can Contact You

Extra Entries:

+2 If You're A Follower
+3 If You Become A Follower
+4 If You Post About This On Your Blog Or Side-bar (Please Leave Link)

Please Try To Place All In One Comment
But It's Okay If You Forget Something

***There Will Be One Runner Up Winner Who Will Win a Surprise Book.***

**UPDATE**

I Also Have Some Signed Prophecy Swag For The Winners!! So Sign Up!!!

Contest Ends September 3, 2009 At Midnight EST

Have Fun!!

xoxo
Kaila

Wishlist Wednesday (9)

This Week I Chose The Ifernal Devices Trilogy by Cassandra Clare



Book 1 - The Clockwork Angel (The Infernal Devices, Book 1)by Cassandra Clare
Book 2 - The Clockwork Prince (The Infernal Devices, Book 2)by Cassandra Clare
Book 3 - The Clockwork Princess (The Infernal Devices, Book 3)by Cassandra Clare

Synopsis

The Infernal Devices is a trilogy of prequels to the bestselling Mortal Instruments series. While The Mortal Instruments is set largely in present-day Manhattan, The Infernal Devices takes us back one hundred and forty years to the heart of Victorian England, exploring an earlier era in the history of the Shadowhunters — a time before the Accords, when Downworlder and Shadowhunters were at each other's throats. A time when orphaned teenager Tessa discovers she isn't human after all, but a warlock, capable of changing her shape to resemble anyone she desires to be. Tessa must use her power to descend into London's supernatural Downworld, where vampires stalk the gaslit streets of London, werewolves slink in the shadowy lanes of Whitechapel, and warlocks hold masquerade balls for demons and Downworlders in opium-smoke-filled ballrooms. But living in Downworld isn't simple — Tessa has to learn to trust her natural enemies, the demon-killing Shadowhunters, if she ever wants to control her powers and find her brother. Torn between the darkly gorgeous and devoted Will, a Shadowhunter hiding a deadly secret, and the brooding Jem, whose addiction to a demon drug is slowly destroying him, Tessa must draw on all her strength to save her brother and keep herself alive in this deadly new world.

If You'd Like To Know More About This Trilogy Please Visit The Website Here
http://theinfernaldevices.com/index3.html

Release - 2010

xoxo
Kaila

New Release: Immortal by Gillian Shields

Today Is The Release Day Of Immortal by Gillian Shields



Synopsis

Wyldcliffe Abbey School for Young Ladies, housed in a Gothic mansion on the bleak northern moors, is elite, expensive, and unwelcoming. When Evie Johnson is torn away from her home by the sea to become the newest scholarship student, she is more isolated than she could have dreamed. Strict teachers, snobbish students, and the oppressive atmosphere of Wyldcliffe leave Evie drowning in loneliness.

Evie's only lifeline is Sebastian, a rebellious, mocking, dangerously attractive young man she meets by chance. As Evie's feelings for Sebastian grow with each secret meeting, she starts to fear that he is hiding something about his past. And she is haunted by glimpses of a strange, ghostly girl—a girl who is so eerily like Evie, she could be a sister. Evie is slowly drawn into a tangled web of past and present that she cannot control. And as the extraordinary, elemental forces of Wyldcliffe rise up like the mighty sea, Evie is faced with an astounding truth about Sebastian, and her own incredible fate.

Gillian Shields's electrifying tale will dazzle readers with suspense, mysticism, and romance.

Release Date - TODAY!! 8/4/2009

If You'd Like To Order This Book Please Click On The Title Above

And If You'd Like To Know More About Gillian Please Visit Her HarperTeen Site Here
http://www.harperteen.com/authors/29560/Gillian_Shields/index.aspx

Happy Release Day Gillian!!

Enjoy!!

xoxo
Kaila

Blue Moon by Alyson Noel

Synopsis

Eager to learn everything she can about her new abilities as an Immortal, Ever turns to her beloved Damen to show her the way. But just as her powers are increasing, Damen’s are waning.

In an attempt to save him, Ever travels to the magical dimension of Summerland, where she learns the secrets of Damen’s tortured past; a past which he has always kept hidden from her. But in her quest to cure Damen, Ever discovers an ancient text that details the workings of time. Now Ever must choose between turning back the past and saving her family from the accident that claimed their lives—or staying in the present and saving Damen, who grows sicker every day...

My Review

This Book Isn't At All What I Expected. This Book Is Really Different From Evermore. I Was Blown Away And Left Breathless After The Emotional Rollercoaster I Went Through While Reading This Book. At First, Ever And Damen Have This Amazing Relationship That Leaves You Craving For One. Then, Out Of Nowhere, Noel Makes A 180 So Fast I Dropped Out Of The Seat I Was Sitting In And Fell Flat On the Floor. The Writing Is Very Fast- Paced. Before I Knew What Happened I Was At The Ending, And VERY Confused. I Understand What Noel Is Trying To Express In The Plot Of This Story But I was Truly Stuck On Stupid For The Most Part. Eventually, The Book Came Around-Not Full Circle, But Interestingly So. Towards The Ending, You Get Hit With Mostly All The Info You Were Missing And It Suddenly All Makes Sense. This Book Does Have Some Similarities With Other YA Book Series Out There But Is Not By Any Means The Same. I Believe You Should Read This Book And Decide For Yourself What You Believe! I Will Definately Read The Follow-Up Book Shadowland, Because Noel Truly Knows How To Rip The Carpet Out From Underneath Your Feet!

Rating - 3/5

Click Here To Order Blue Moon

Let Me Know What You Think!

xoxo
Kaila

What I've Recieved (7)

This Week I Got Some Really Amazing Books! I Went To This New Book Store Where They Sell All Hardbacks For $4 And Paperbacks For $2!! I Went Crazy Buying Books!!



1. Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick
2. Bleed by Laurie Faria Stolarz
3. Goy Crazy by Melissa Schorr
4. If I Have a Wicked Stepmother, Where's My Prince? by Melissa Kantor
5. Incantation by Alice Hoffman
6. The Girls by Amy Goldman Koss
7. Out of the Wild by Sarah Beth Durst
8. Bloodline by Kate Cary
9. Devilish by Maureen Johnson
10. Girl v. Boy by Yvonne Collins & Sandy Rideout
11. 6X : The Uncensored Confessions by Nina Malkin
12. Marly's Ghost by David Levithan
13. Dramarama by E. Lockhart
14. The Foretelling by Alice Hoffman
15. Kissed by an Angel Trilogy (Kissed by an Angel Series) by Elizabeth Chandler (Second Copy)
16. Into the Wild by Sarah Beth Durst (Signed! There Was Even A Double-Sided Book Mark Feat. Both Wild Books! I Can't Believe I Bought From The BookStore Like That. I didn't Even Know Till I got Home!)

And then My Mom Came Home With All Of This For Me... I Love Emily the Strange! And I Love My Mom!!



1. Emily's Good Nightmares: Emily the Strange by Rob Reger and Inc. Cosmic Debris
2. Emily the Strange: Seeing Is Deceiving by Rob Reger and Inc. Cosmic Debris
3. Emily's Little Black Address Book
4. Emily's Strange Stationary
5. Emily Some Girl's Are Stranger Than Others Journal
6. Emily's Nothing To Hide? Diary

So What Did You Get This Week?

First Five People To Comment On This Post Get A Free Megan Crewe Give Up The Ghost Bookmark!! Just Comment And Shoot Me An E-Mail With Your Addy!! Be Sure To Mention Your Nickname Or Blog If You Have One!

KailaEscobales(at)aol(dot)com

Enjoy!!

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Kaila

News On Author: Michelle Zink

Michelle Zink, The Author Prophecy Of The Sisters Is Hosting The Total Chaos Twitter Party Tonight At 8:00 PM EST!

Prophecy Trivia Will Be Asked Throughout The Party, And The First One To Tweet The Right Answer Wins Some Very Cool, Fun Prizes!

Entrants Must Be Following Michelle On Twitter To Be Eligible For Prizes. Use Hashtag #unlocktheprophecy To Win!

@MichelleZink
http://twitter.com/michellezink

Hope You Can Make It!!

xoxo
Kaila

New Releases: The Prophecy Of The Sisters And Shiver

Tomorrow Is An Amazing Day To Celebrate The Release Of Two Very Amazing Books! Both Of These Books Have Already Been Spotted In Barnes & Nobles' Across The USA.

First Is Prophecy of the Sisters by Michelle Zink



Synopsis

An ancient prophecy divides two sisters-

One good...

One evil...

Who will prevail?

Twin sisters Lia and Alice Milthorpe have just become orphans. They have also become enemies. As they discover their roles in a prophecy that has turned generations of sisters against each other, the girls find themselves entangled in a mystery that involves a tattoo-like mark, their parents' deaths, a boy, a book, and a lifetime of secrets.

Lia and Alice don't know whom they can trust.

They just know they can't trust each other.
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Get To Know Michelle Zink

Website: http://michellezinkbooks.wordpress.com/
Book Site: http://www.hachettebookgroup.com/features/prophecyofthesisters/index.html
Twitter: @MichelleZink

If You'd Like To Order This Book Please Click On The Title Above.

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Next Book Up Is Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater



Synopsis

The Cold.

The Heat.

The Shiver.

For years, Grace has watched the wolves in the woods behind her house. One yellow-eyed wolf--her wolf--is a chilling presence she can't seem to live without. Meanwhile, Sam has lived two lives: In winter, the frozen woods, the protection of the pack, and the silent company of a fearless girl. In summer, a few precious months of being human . . . until the cold makes him shift back again.

Now, Grace meets a yellow-eyed boy whose familiarity takes her breath away. It's her wolf. It has to be. But as winter nears, Sam must fight to stay human--or risk losing himself, and Grace, forever.
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Read My Review Here
http://yabookreleases.blogspot.com/2009/07/shiver-by-maggie-stiefvater.html

Get To Know Maggie Stiefvater

Website: http://www.maggiestiefvater.com/
LiveJournal: http://m-stiefvater.livejournal.com/

If You'd Like To Order This book Please Click On The Title Above.

I Hope You Are All As Excited As I Am!
Happy Release Day, Ladies!!!

xoxo
Kaila

Wishlist Wednesday (8)

This Week's Book Is Tempted (House of Night Series #6) by P. C. Cast And Kristin Cast



Synopsis

So…you’d think after banishing an immortal being and a fallen High Priestess, saving Stark’s life, biting Heath, getting a headache from Erik, and almost dying, Zoey Redbird would catch a break. Sadly, a break is not in the House of Night school forecast for the High Priestess in training and her gang. Juggling three guys is anything but a stress reliever, especially when one of them is a sexy Warrior who is so into protecting Zoey that he can sense her emotions. Speaking of stress, the dark force lurking in the tunnels under the Tulsa Depot is spreading, and Zoey is beginning to believe Stevie Rae could be responsible for a lot more than a group of misfit red fledglings. Aphrodite’s visions warn Zoey to stay away from Kalona and his dark allure, but they also show that it is Zoey who has the power to stop the evil immortal. Soon it becomes obvious that Zoey has no choice: if she doesn’t go to Kalona he will exact a fiery vengeance on those closest to her. Will Zoey have the courage to chance losing her life, her heart, and her soul? Find out in the next spectacular installment in the House of Night Series, Tempted.

I Love, Love, Love The House Of Night Series!!
I Can't Wait!

So What's On Your Wishlist?

xoxo
Kaila

New Upcoming Series by Melissa Francis

Tomorrow A New Series About Vampires Will Make It's Debut. The Book Is Called Bite Me! by Melissa Francis.



Synopsis

AJ Ashe isn’t your typical seventeen-year-old vampire—as if there is such a thing. Her ex-boyfriend—whom she’s still totally in love with—is now her stepbrother. A former classmate—who, um, she may or may not have turned into a vampire—is stalking her. And now, apparently, the fate of humankind lies in her little undead hands. Whatever happened to the good old days when all a vampire girl had to worry about was the occasional zit and hiding her taste for blood?

Release Date - July 28, 2009

Sequel Love Sucks! To Be Released Spring 2010

I Am Very Excited About This Series!!!

For Info About The Book And The Author Or Awesome Downloads And A Rockin' Playlist Visit
http://www.haveyoubeenbitten.com/index.html

Follow Melissa

Melissa's Author Site/Blog
Her Twitter
Her Facebook
And The Awesome Bite Me! Fan Page (Facebook)

Enjoy!

xoxo
Kaila

What I've Recieved (6)

This Week I Got More Awesome Books!



1. Sea Change by Aimee Friedman

2. The Eternal Kiss : 12 Vampire Tales of Blood and Desire by Tricia Telep ( Editor)

3. Twenty Boy Summer by Sarah Ockler

4. Once Dead, Twice Shy by Kim Harrison

5. Need by Carrie Jones

6. Twilight : Director's Notebook: The Story of How We Made the Movie Based on the Novel by Stephenie Meyer by Catherine Hardwicke

7. Kissed by an Angel Trilogy (Kissed by an Angel Series) by Elizabeth Chandler

If You'd Like To Order Any One Of These Books, Please Click On The Title.

What Did You Get??

xoxo
Kaila

Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater

Synopsis

The Cold.

The Heat.

The Shiver.

For years, Grace has watched the wolves in the woods behind her house. One yellow-eyed wolf--her wolf--is a chilling presence she can't seem to live without. Meanwhile, Sam has lived two lives: In winter, the frozen woods, the protection of the pack, and the silent company of a fearless girl. In summer, a few precious months of being human . . . until the cold makes him shift back again.

Now, Grace meets a yellow-eyed boy whose familiarity takes her breath away. It's her wolf. It has to be. But as winter nears, Sam must fight to stay human--or risk losing himself, and Grace, forever.

My Review:

I Absolutely Hate Comparing This Book To Another, But I Haven't Read An Agonizingly Sad Love Story This Good Since Twilight. It Has Nothing To Do With Being Like Twilight, It Just Makes You Feel The Emotions, Again. I Am Still Shaking and Shivering From The Amazement That Is Shiver. From The Moment You Open This Book You're Instantly Swept Up Into This Amazing Love That's Impossible For You Not To Feel Yourself. The Longing, The Sadness. It's All There And Very Clear. Maggie Has A Wonderful Ability Of Writing In Such Amazing Detail, From the Emotions In One's Eyes To Their Body Language. You Will Feel The Emotions In This Book. I Truly Cried On More Than One Occasion. I Found Myself Floating And Tingling Every Time I Stopped Reading For A Moment. And When I Was All finished It Took Me Nearly 2 Hours To Snap Out Of The Fog. Sam And Grace Are Amazing Characters Who Have Not So Perfect Lives. They Overcome Their Pain With The Love They Have For Each Other. I Also Love That This Book Is Told In Both Sam And Grace's Point Of View. There Are Little Secrets And Lyrics Hidden In The Pages Of Shiver. The Other Characters In This Book Tie-In In Very Surprising Ways. This Book Will Leave You Satisfied But Craving The Next Installment. Although, The Book Is Entitled Shiver, It's Very Hot and Heavy In An Amazing Way. Twilight Can Reign Over The Vampire World, But Shiver Just Won Wolf Kingdom!! I Highly Recommend This Book!

Rating 5/5

If You'd Like To Order This Book Check It Out Here
http://search.barnesandnoble.com/Shiver/Maggie-Stiefvater/e/9780545123266/?itm=2

And If You'd Like To Know More About Maggie Visit Her Here
http://www.maggiestiefvater.com/

xoxo
Kaila

Something About Necks...

So, I Was Looking At My Stack Of Books When I Noticed A Lot Of Them Are Just An Amazing Photograph Or Drawing Of A Neck.



1. Chosen by PC + Kristin Cast



2. Dance With A Vampire by Ellen Schrieber



3. Blood Promise by Richelle Mead



4. Blue Bloods by Melissa De La Cruz

So The First Four Up Are About Vampires. So It Makes Sense That It Would Be A Shot Of A Neck. I Have To Say Blood Promise And Dance With A Vampire Are All Pretty Good.



6. Need by Carrie Jones

This One Is Of Fairies. I Have To Say Of All The Covers. Need Is My Favorite. It Seems More Sensual And It Looks Like She's Sighing. I Can Feel The Real Desperation And NEED, Just By Looking At This Book.

What Do You Think?

What Do You Look For In A Book Cover?

xoxo
Kaila

FINALLY....

So If You Haven't Figured It Out.. I've Been Gone! My Internet Modem Crashed And I Couldn't Access It On My Computer. When, The Cable Guy Came To Fix It.. He Said My Computer Was Messed Up. So I Took My LapTop To Best Buy For Them To Tell Me Nothing Was Wrong With My Computer. That The Internet Connection Is What Had To Be Wrong. So, I Called My Cable Company And They Said I Had To Wait Two Days For The Cable Guy To Come Out. This Time I Actually Got A Girl. She Zapped My Modem, And Viola! I'm Back! That Guy Really Burned A Fire Under Me. He Truly Said Nothing's Wrong With The Modem.. When It Was What Crashed. What A Butt! LOL! Anyways, During My Hell Week, I Managed To Venture Off To The Book Store To Try And Stay Sane...

And I Found These Babies!!







Make Sure You Go To Your Bookstore And See If These Books Are In Stock! Shiver And Prophecy Aren't Due Out Till August. See If You Can Get Them. They Really Are All That Good!
I Now Own All Three Of These Books! LOL!

Apologies All Around,
Especially To My Followers...

xoxo
Kaila