Sunday, May 13, 2012

Geek Chic This Week (5/13/12)

Geek Chic This Week is a feature here at Geek Chic to talk about the books I received this week, whether bought, borrowed, or mysteriously found on a park bench! It's inspired by the Story Siren's In My Mailbox.




First things first--Happy Mother's Day to all the moms out there! Seriously, you guys absolutely rock!! (:D)


Also, I just wanted to mention the fact that I've been practically non-existent here for the last week. That's because of various things, but the point is that next week will be better--I've been having exceeding writer's block when it comes to reviews, but I'm determined to push past that and gets some reviews written. So look out in the coming week for reviews of SHINE, Storm, Darwin's Children, and maybe some others :)


Now, on to the books I got this week! I didn't get many, but I got some nonetheless ;D


FROM THE LIBRARY



-The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer by Michelle Hodkin. I already read this book last year (it was actually the last book I started in 2011--I finished it a little while after midnight on New Year's Day), but with all the excitement over the sequel, the Evolution of Mara Dyer, plus some awesome Mara pictures drawn by the awesome ice-ridden, I was dying to read it again. So I did. (Just finished it this afternoon ;D)


-Storm by Brigid Kemmerer. Storm, you guys! STORM!!!!! I've already read this one, as well, and I am thoroughly dying to read Spark, and of course, Fearless, the novella coming in August. Absolutely anything to get back into this awesome, AWESOME world!!! I completely fell in love with Becca and Chris, just so you know, and the other Merricks (just not as much as CHRIS)! Like I said above, review of Storm is coming later in the week :)




-Goddess Interrupted by Aimee Carter. I've been looking forward to this one for quite a while! I love Greek mythology and all kinds of retellings of it, and Goddess Test was awesome! I'm very excited to see what happens next, and if Kate will get her happily-ever-after with Henry :D


So, what's in your mailbox this week? Leave me links to your book-sharing posts!!


(:D)
~Mag

18 comments:

  1. STORM! I am dying to get my hands on that book! I've heard some fabulous things about it and now knowing you like it just makes me want to read it more! The Unbecoming Of Mara Dyer is another one I've been wanting to read. I've heard a lot about Aimee Carter's series and for some reason I just don't have an urgency to read it like a lot of other books. Anyways, Great haul! Happy Reading! :)

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    1. STORM STORM STORM STORM STORM!!

      I freaked out when my library finally got it, because I had heard so many awesome things about it. And, in my opinion, it's so worth the hype!!

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  2. OMG. STORM! I have heard epic things about that book! I need to pick up a copy and read it soon! I need to know what the hype is all about :) And YAY for The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer! I LOVED that one. Wasn't Noah just sooo made awesome. He's so dreamy I just want to attach myself to him always. LOL. I have Goddess Interrupted, just haven't gotten the chance to read it, but I will soon! I need to know what happens to Henry and Kate <3

    Overall, excellent haul! I'm sooo loving it. I think I totally squealed when I saw your post! lol. Happy reading and have an awesome week!

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    1. Noah! Oh my gosh, yes! The first time I read it, I loved him, and the second time I almost died I was so in love with him.

      One time I took a "book boyfriend" quiz and he was my result. Needless to say, I was pleased at this <3

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  3. I really enjoyed Goddess Interrupted and Mara Dyer. I also want Storm! Hot elemental guys! :-D
    My Stack

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    1. STOOORM! I've always loved the idea of control over the elements. If it's hot guys? Even better!!

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  4. You got some great books! I really want to read the Goddess Test series, and the Unbecoming of Mara Dyer. Your library looks like it gets some great books!

    Happy reading this week!

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    1. It really does! For a while my library's funds were low and it didn't get many books, but lately it's been doing better :) Lucky for me!

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  5. O.o woot! Great books, Mag!! I've heard so many great things about Storm, so I can't wait to read it! I also LOVED unbecoming... I am so freaking obsessed with Noah. :P And I am a huge fan of Greek mythology so I really should get around to reading the Godess series by Aimee Carter. Thanks for stopping by my IMM! New follower. :)

    Enjoy your books hun!

    xx
    Riya

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    1. Noah Noah Noah!!

      And yeah, Greek Mythology=win! I will read basically anything Greek Mythology related I can get my hands on ;)

      Thanks for following!!

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  6. I LOVED Storm! All those boys are so so hot! Goddess interrupted is pretty good too, I haven't read The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer yet but have heard it's good. Great haul! Happy reading :)

    Kindle and Me.

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    1. I enjoyed Interrupted as well, though I may have liked Goddess Test a bit better. Either way, I'm looking forward to the third book, especially with that ending!

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  7. STORM! I'm looking forward to read your review on that one, Mag! I'm so glad that you really enjoyed it! You only make me dying to read it now! x) I haven't read The Goddess Test yet, but I hope the sequel is just as amazing as the first book! <3

    Happy reading, and enjoy your books! :)

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    1. STOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOORM!! I'm literally in the "dying" stage of waiting for Spark!

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  8. OMG. Mara Dyer. I love that book and NEED to reread it <33 Super happy you loved Storm *SQUEES* GABRIEL! I hope you enjoy GI. I didn't like TGT but liked GI, and then people who liked TGT didn't like GI LOL. Happy reading and thanks for stopping by!

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    1. I liked both Test and Interrupted, maybe Test a bit more. I'm looking forward to the next one either way!

      And yes! STORM! I absolutely adored Chris, and Gabriel and the other Merrick boys as well. (But mostly CHRIS!) I'm really looking forward to the next books <3 <3 <3

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  9. I would really love to read Goddess Interrupted that sounds fantastic. I haven't heard the best things about Mara Dyer but I hope you enjoy it!

    Here is my IMM Stop by and check out my blog if you are interested!

    Happy Reading!

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    1. I really did enjoy Mara Dyer, but I can definitely understand why it's not for everyone. It's got some weirdness going on, but I think it's really awesome as well :)

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