Happy Thanksgiving!

Hi everyone! Just wanted to wish everyone Happy Thanksgiving! I am very thankful for my family, friends and all of the great things that have happened to me this year!
If your not from the US then have a great Thursday :)!

The Dig (Zoe and Zeus Trilogy #1) by Audrey Hart Review

Name: The Dig (Zoe and Zeus Trilogy #1)
Publisher: Backlit Fiction
Release Date: November 7th, 2011

Thanks to Backlit Fiction and Audrey Hart for giving  me review this book in exchange for an honest review!

Zoe Calder has always been an outsider. Stashed away in boarding schools since her parents died, Zoe buries herself in the study of ancient worlds. Her greatest thrill is spending her summers with her archeologist aunt and uncle on digs around the world. And one day, while investigating a newly unearthed temple in Crete, Zoe discovers a luminous artifact that transports her to ancient Greece.

As Zoe quickly learns, the Olympian Gods are real, living people—humans with mysterious powers… Powers that Zoe quickly realizes she has come to possess, as well. However, when the people of ancient Greece mistake Zoe for an Olympian, the Gods must restore the balance of the ancient world… No matter what.

Zoe is forced to play a confusing and dangerous game as Hera rallies the gods against her—all except for Zeus, the beautiful, winged young god who risks everything to save her.

Out of time and out of her element, teenager Zoe Calder finds herself in ancient Greece, battling against the power of the Olympians and the vengeance of a scorned goddess—all for the strange and mysterious boy she has come to love.-Goodreads

My Review:
What an awesome interpretation of Greek mythology!! As it is already known, one my favorite subjects to read is Greek mythology! This novel definitely stands out in the many Greek mythology books that I have read and I highly recommend!

One of my favorite parts of this book was the plot! It was very unique and It was fun to read about Zoe, a strong willed character, and see how she reacts when she goes back in time! I also really liked the archaeological component to this book! It was really fun to read about digs and uncovering artifacts!

Another aspect of this book that I really enjoyed was Zoe interacted with the different Greek g-ds! I really liked Ms. Hart's take on the g-ds and show them in a different light then they are normally seen!

Overall, this book was a really fun read and I am looking forward to the second book in this series!

My Rating: Five out of Five Stars

Waiting on Wednesday 20: The Selection

Waiting on Wednesday is hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine!
Name: The Selection
Author: Kiera Cass
Publisher: HarperTeen
Release Date: April 24th, 2012

I am so excited for this one!! I absolutely love the cover! The colors are gorgeous! The plot of The Selection also sounds interested. A little bit like Hunger Games but with a princess appeal that I totally love! I can't wait read this one!

For thirty-five girls, the Selection is the chance of a lifetime. The opportunity to escape the life laid out for them since birth. To be swept up in a world of glittering gowns and priceless jewels. To live in the palace and compete for the heart of the gorgeous Prince Maxon.

But for America Singer, being Selected is a nightmare. It means turning her back on her secret love with Aspen, who is a caste below her. Leaving her home to enter a fierce competition for a crown she doesn't want. Living in a palace that is constantly threatened by violent rebel attacks.

Then America meets Prince Maxon. Gradually, she starts to question all the plans she's made for herself- and realizes that the life she's always dreamed of may not compare to a future she never imagined-Goodreads

So what do you all think? Are you excited for this book? What are you waiting for this week? Comment below!

Borrowing Abby Grace (The Shadow # 1) by Kelly Green Review

Name: Borrowing Abby Grace
Publisher: Backlit
Release Date: October 17th, 2011

Thanks to Kelly and Backlit for letting me review this book!

Smart and sassy Abby Grace is a seventeen-year-old with a talent for getting out of trouble. Sent to repair the lives and loves of teenagers on the edge of disaster, Abby is the perfect girl for the job. She has everything going for her… except one thing: a body.
This fast-paced and exciting episode is the first installment in an ongoing mystery series with a supernatural twist.-Goodreads

My Review:
If you are looking for a fun, quick supernatural read look no further! Borrowing Abby Grace was the perfect book for you!
At first, I was a little bit skeptical about this book because of the length. How could an author get the story across in 47 pages? Kelly, however, is able to tell the story in a flowing manner without it being too rushed!
What are really liked about this story was the mystery surrounding it! It was really interesting to try and figure out what was going on while Abby was also figuring out herself!
I do wish, however, that we were given a little bit more of the backstory of Abby instead of being thrust right into the action.

Overall, I really enjoyed this book and I recommend it! I can't wait to see what's in story for Abby next!


My Rating: Four out of Five Stars

In my Mailbox (20)

In my Mailbox is hosted by Kristi at The Story Siren!

Hi Everyone! I hope everyone has had an awesome week!

This week I received only one book..but I am very excited that it has arrived! So this week I got:

Illuminate by Aimee Agresti (thanks Houghton Mifflin Harcourt and Aimee Agresti!)

Well, that's all I received this week! What do you think? What did you get this week? Comment below!

Follow Friday # 6

Hi Everyone! Follow Friday is hosted by Parajunkee and Alison Can Read!

So today's question is: Letter to Santa: Tell Santa what books you want for Christmas! Well I am going to reword this question a little bit to make it friendly to everyone who is celebrating different holidays this season. So The Question I am asking is what books do I want this holiday season?

Answer:
This holiday I would love to receive Starcrossed in Hardcover form! I own the book on my kindle but I would LOVE to have the book to hold in my hands! I also would really like to receive Lola and the Boy Next Door (when I got from my library and also loved!!). As for late holiday books, Hallowed and The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight I hope to get for my birthday!! (Which is in the beginning of January so thats considered around the holidays right?)

Okay everyone! What books would you like to receive this holiday time? What do you think of my choices?
Follow me/comment and I will follow and comment back!

Also, thanks for helping me reach 200 FOLLOWERS!! Be on the lookout for a giveaway soon! Thanks for everyone who has been commenting/been following my blog for the past five months! I can't wait to blog even more :)