Remembrance by Michelle Madow Review

Name: Remembrance
Publisher: Dreamscape Publishing
Release Date: July 25th, 2011
314 pages


New Hampshire high school junior Lizzie Davenport has been reincarnated from Regency Era, England ... but she doesn't know it yet.

Then Drew Carmichael transfers into Lizzie's school at the beginning of the year, and she feels a connection to him, almost like she knows him. She can't stop thinking about him, but whenever she tries talking with him about the mysteries behind her feelings, he makes it clear that he wants nothing to do with her. Reaching him is even more difficult because she has a boyfriend, Jeremy, who has started to become full of himself after being elected co-captain of the varsity soccer team, and her flirtatious best friend Chelsea starts dating Drew soon after his arrival. So why can't she seem to get him out of her mind?

Even though Lizzie knows she should let go of her fascination with Drew, the pair of them soon find that fighting fate isn't going to be easy.-Goodreads

My Review:
What a fun read! I really enjoyed reading this book especially since I haven't read many about reincarnation! I now want to read more!!! One of my favorite parts of this book definitely was the whole reincarnation aspect! Drew and Lizzie reminded me so much of famous romance characters such as Mr.Darcy and Elizabeth (when you read the book you will see where I am coming from!)
I also liked seeing the romance part of this book, it takes awhile for the Lizzy to figure out what she wants but when she does, it's amazing! I was cheering for her all the way till the end!

I am happy to report that this book is the first in a series so I can't wait for more! I highly recommend this book if you are looking for a great, fun read!


My Rating: Five out of Five Stars

Waiting on Wednesday 23: Embrace (The Violet Eden Chapters # 1)

Waiting on Wednesday is hosted by Breaking the Spine!

Name: Embrace (The Violet Eden Chapters # 1)
Author: Jessica Shirvington
Publisher: Sourcebooks Fire
Release Date: March 1st, 2012

My Thoughts:
I recently heard about this book last week and I am now SUPER excited for it!! I absoultely LOVE the cover! The colors are amazing and I love the faded wings effect! The plot of this book also is very intriguing..I am getting into books about angels and such so I can't wait to read this one!


I slowly opened my eyes. The sun speared its first bright rays of golden orange into the sky and I leapt from the cliff, with the sorrowful knowledge that no matter what the outcome, at least part of me would die that day...

Violet Eden is dreading her seventeenth birthday dinner. After all, it’s hard to get too excited about the day that marks the anniversary of your mother’s death. The one bright spot is that Lincoln will be there. Sexy, mature and aloof, he is Violet’s idea of perfection. But why does he seem so reluctant to be anything more than a friend?

After he gives her the world’s most incredible kiss – and then abandons her on her front doorstep – Violet is determined to get some answers. But nothing could have prepared her for Lincoln’s explanation: he is Grigori – part angel and part human – and Violet is his eternal partner.

Without warning, Violet’s world is turned upside down. She never believed in God, let alone angels. But there’s no denying the strange changes in her body ... and her feelings for Lincoln. Suddenly, she can’t stand to be around him. Luckily, Phoenix, an exiled angel, has come into her life. He’s intense and enigmatic, but at least he never lied to her.

As Violet gets caught up in an ancient battle between dark and light, she must choose her path. The wrong choice could cost not only her life, but her eternity...-Goodreads

So what are your thoughts? What are you waiting for this week? Comment below!

P.S. FIVE DAYS left to enter my 300 follower giveaway! Please enter here: http://sarahcatchingbooks.blogspot.com/2011/12/300-follower-giveaway.html

In My Mailbox (23)

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

This week I received some awesome books! Much thanks to Candlewick Press, Harlequin Teen Panel and Spencer Hill Press!

And so...on with the books!

Pure by Jennifer L. Armentrout 

The Goddess Test by Aimee Carter (I already own this one but see my review for it here: The Goddess Test)

Above World by Jenn Reese

Stork by Wendy Delsol 

Frost (Stork # 2) by Wendy Delsol

A Long, Long Sleep by Anna Sheehan

Girl Parts by John M. Cusick

Well, I received a lot of books this week! I can't wait to read them! What do you think of the books I got? What did you receive this week? Comment below!

p.s. don't forget to enter my 300 follower giveaway!

New Girl by Paige Harbison Review

Name: New Girl
Publisher: HarlequinTeen
Release Date: January 31st, 2012
304 pages

Thanks to Netgalley and HarlequinTeen for giving me an ARC copy of this book!

They call me 'New Girl'...

Ever since I arrived at exclusive, prestigious Manderly Academy, that’s who I am. New girl. Unknown. But not unnoticed—because of her.

Becca Normandy—that’s the name on everyone’s lips. The girl whose picture I see everywhere. The girl I can’t compare to. I mean, her going missing is the only reason a spot opened up for me at the academy. And everyone stares at me like it’s my fault.

Except for Max Holloway—the boy whose name shouldn’t be spoken. At least, not by me. Everyone thinks of him as Becca’s boyfriend but she’s gone, and here I am, replacing her. I wish it were that easy. Sometimes, when I think of Max, I can imagine how Becca’s life was so much better than mine could ever be.

And maybe she’s still out there, waiting to take it back.-Goodreads

My Review:
Overall, I really wanted to enjoy this book, but their were just some parts that were confusing for me and that I did not enjoy.
The "New Girl" arrives at Manderly Academy during her senior year after her parents sign her up to go to school their. I really liked seeing her try to fit in at this school but the comparisons to her and Rebecca were really strange for me. Nobody would see "the New Girl" as her own person and would think she was Rebecca. The even stranger part about this book was Rebecca's old roommate Dana. Dana was so insistent that Becca would be coming back to school, she was so mean and awful to "the New Girl" and I really could not stand that about this book. I really wish the other characters in the book would see "the New Girl" as her own person and not a copy of Rebecca and it was really hard for me to read that in this book.
I did really like however, the mystery to this book and seeing what might have happened to Rebecca.

In the end, I was not a huge fan of this book, but I am sure other readers will like it!


My Rating: 3 out of 5 stars

Follow Friday # 9

Follow Friday is hosted by Alison Can Read and Parajunkee!

Hi Everyone! I hope everyone has had a great week!

This Friday's question is:

Question: Keeping with the Spirit of Giving this season, what book do you think EVERYONE should read and if you could, you would buy it for all of your family and friends?

Answer: Wow this is a tough one!

From a YA and fantasy standpoint I would give Name of the Star by Maureen Johnson. Probably one of the best YA books that I read this year and I totally loved

I would also have to give my friends and family Starcrossed by Josephine Angelini. I LOVE Greek Mythology and this is one of the best incorporation's of it that I have seen yet!

I would also have to give one of my favorite books ever to my family and friends this holiday season. The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald has to be one of the best books that I have ever read! After reading it sophomore year in English, I felt that my eyes had been open and I learned so much through this amazing book!

One more book I would have to give is the Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins. Also a favorite read of mine..and I want to share this book with everyone :)

Well as you can all tell I want to give so many great books to my family and friends this holiday season!
What do you all think and what do you want to give to your family and friends?

Comment below and follow!

p.s. Don't forget to enter my 300 Follower Giveaway!

Borrowing Abby Grace Giveaway Winner!

Hi everyone..last week I hosted a giveaway for the Borrowing Abby Grace by Kelly Green.

And so..the winner is...Kara!

Congrats Kara! I just sent you an email with the information!

Thanks to everyone who entered and if you are looking for another awesome book to read enter my 300 follower giveaway!