Month: May 2012

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Waiting On Wednesday: Palace of Stone

Kathryn Cooper

“Waiting On” Wednesday is a weekly post, hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine , where we spotlight a book we are anxiously waiting to be published.

Palace of Stone (Princess Academy #2)
By Shannon Hale
Publisher: Bloomsbury
Release Date: August 21, 2012

Coming down from the mountain to a new life in the city seems a thrill beyond imagining. When Miri and her friends from Mount Eskel set off to help the future princess Britta prepare for her royal wedding, she is happy about her chance to attend school in the capital city. There, Miri befriends students who seem so sophisticated and exciting . . . until she learns that they have some frightening plans. They think that Miri will help them, that she should help them. Soon Miri finds herself torn between loyalty to the princess and her new friends’ ideas, between an old love and a new crush, and between her small mountain home and the bustling city.
Picking up where Princess Academy left off, this incredible stand-alone story celebrates the joys of friendship, the delight of romance, and the fate of a beloved fairy tale kingdom.

It’s been a long time since I read Princess Academy, book 1 in the series, but I remember thinking it was a cute story. I might need to go back and read it to refresh my memory before Palace of Stone comes out.

What books are you “Waiting On” today?

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Stacking The Shelves (1)

Kathryn Cooper

Before I begin let me real quick tell you my reason for not participating in the In My Mailbox meme. As most of you know, The Story Siren plagiarized on her blog. What she did was wrong. I will not shun someone for their mistakes though. I believe in forgiveness and second chances, but I don’t think she should be the host of the most popular meme in the YA blogging community any longer. Ok, moving on!

*I’m adding these links for clarification upon request.* 
The Story Siren’s apology posts click HERE and HERE.
Grit and Glamour’s posts click HERE and HERE.
Beautifully Invisible’s posts click HERE and HERE.

I saw this meme on Fire and Ice today. Thanks for pointing me in an awesome direction!
Stacking The Shelves, hosted by Tygna’s Reviews, is a weekly post where bloggers list the books they recently acquired. The books can come from anywhere: publisher, author, giveaway, library, bought.

Click the book’s title to view on GoodReads.

For Review:
Thank you Andrea Cefalo for my review copy!

The Fairytale Keeper by Andrea Cefalo

Giveaway:
image from Hannah Clark’s blog.
Cobbogothian bangle from Hannah L. Clark author of Cobbogoth.

That’s all for this week!

book blogger hop

Book Blogger Hop (1)

Kathryn Cooper
Book Blogger Hop
Click the logo to see more info on this weekly hop and to find links to other bloggers in the hop. I don’t know if I’ll participate each week, but I really like this question.

Question for May 5-11:
What are the next five books in your TBR (to-be-read) pile? And, don’t worry, you can change your mind and read something different – we won’t check!
My Answer:
Falling by L.C. Smith (currently reading)
Pretty Crooked by Elisa Ludwig
Die For Me by Amy Plum
Cinder by Marissa Meyer
Night Marchers by Rebecca Gober

How about you? What’s on your TBR? Join the hop!

book blogger hop

Book Blogger Hop (1)

Kathryn Cooper
Book Blogger Hop

Click the logo to see more info on this weekly hop and to find links to other bloggers in the hop. I don’t know if I’ll participate each week, but I really like this question.


Question for May 5-11:
What are the next five books in your TBR (to-be-read) pile? And, don’t worry, you can change your mind and read something different – we won’t check!

My Answer:
Fool’s Puzzle by Earlene Fowler
Trapped by Ronda Gibb Hinrichsen
The Rejected Suitor by Teresa McCarthy
Austenland by Shannon Hale (re-read to review it)
Every Little Thing About You by Lori Wick (re-read to review it)

How about you? What’s on your TBR? Join in the hop!

Book Review, ghosts, hearts through time, marie higgins, romance

Book Review: Hearts Through Time by Marie Higgins

Kathryn Cooper

Title: Hearts Through Time
Author: Marie Higgins
Publisher: Walnut Springs Press
Release Date: March 2011
Pages: 280
Series: none
Source: publisher
5 Stars: I Loved It!

When a woman claiming to be a ghost from 1912 appears in Nick Marshal’s office and begs for help in solving her murder, he thinks he has lost his mind. A scandal that rocked Hollywood almost destroyed his law practice, so he doesn’t need any more fireworks as he rebuilds his life. Still, he is intrigued by Abigail Carlisle’s plea, and he needs clients, even if this one insists she’s dead. The more secrets Nick uncovers, the deeper he falls for the beautiful ghost.

Abigail believes Nick is her heart’s true desire, but how can happily-ever-after happen when she’s already dead? The more time she spends with him, the more real she becomes, until Nick can finally touch her.

In a strange turn of events, Nick is suddenly whisked back to 1912, two weeks before Abby’s murder, but she doesn’t remember him. When he attempts to win her over so he can save her from a tragic destiny, Abby thinks Nick is courting her for her inheritance. But even if he can rescue her and make her trust him again, how can they be together forever?

My Thoughts:
I loved this book! The romance was beautiful. The chemistry between Nick and Abbie was great. I loved all the twists and turns the plot took. This was contemporary meets historical fiction. I love both genres so it was right up my alley.

The story was told from both characters’ perspectives which is always fun. I enjoyed learning both of their thoughts through this way of story telling. The author took me on a wonderful journey of a love story that was worth fighting for.

Content: highlight between ( ) for details
mild ( kissing, reference to drinking, reference to sleeping around )

*I received a review copy of the book from Walnut Springs Press. Thank you! I am not paid for my reviews. My reviews are solely my opinion.*

Buy it!

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Reviewed by Kathryn Cooper
Creator of Clean Adult Fiction

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Kathryn Cooper

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Thank you. Have an enjoyable Friday!
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Waiting On Wednesday: The Enchantress by Michael Scott

Kathryn Cooper

“Waiting On” Wednesday is a weekly post, hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine , where we spotlight a book we are anxiously waiting to be published.

The Enchantress: The Secrets of The Immortal Nicholas Flamel
by Michael Scott
The Secrets of The Immortal Nicholas Flamel #6
Publisher: Delecorte Press
Release Date: May 22, 2012

The twins of prophecy have been split. Nicholas Flamel is near death. John Dee has the swords of power. And Danu Talis has yet to fall. The future of the human race lies in the balance—how will the legend end?

The sixth and final book in the New York Times bestselling series The Secrets of the Nicholas Flamel—The Enchantress

The synopsis isn’t very long, but basically it’s the last book in a great series. Have you read the first book, The Alchemyst? I’ve read books 1-4. I still need to read book five. It’s a really exciting series. I should feature the first book for one of my Flashback Friday posts.

I’d love to know what books you’re “Waiting On” today? Leave me a link in a comment.