Touch of Power by Maria V. Snyder Giveaway! **CLOSED**

Hello my lovelies!
I'm so very excited to announce today that I have 2 copies of Touch of Power by Maria V. Snyder to give away thanks to the incredible people over at HarlequinTeen Australia!

Maria V. Snyder is one of my favorite authors and chances are if you know me, we've talked, chatted or raved about her books at some point or another. Having read this book late last year, I can honestly say Touch of Power is Maria at her best, pure and simple! Whether if you're a Maria groupie (*cough* like me *cough*) or never dived into her books, chances are you're going to adore this!

This giveaway is open to people living in Australia and New Zealand only--sorry to everyone else, but I still recommend you get yourself a copy of this, like...ASAP!


Laying hands upon the injured and dying, Avry of Kazan assumes their wounds and diseases into herself. But rather than being honored for her skills, she is hunted. Healers like Avry are accused of spreading the plague that has decimated the Territories, leaving the survivors in a state of chaos.

Stressed and tired from hiding, Avry is abducted by a band of rogues who, shockingly, value her gift above the golden bounty offered for her capture. Their leader, an enigmatic captor-protector with powers of his own, is unequivocal in his demands: Avry must heal a plague-stricken prince—leader of a campaign against her people. As they traverse the daunting Nine Mountains, beset by mercenaries and magical dangers, Avry must decide who is worth healing and what is worth dying for. Because the price of peace may well be her life.....

Find out more about Touch of Power on Goodreads or check out my review!

Visit Maria V. Snyder:
Website // Goodreads // Facebook

Giveaway Details:
-You MUST be a follower to enter!
-To enter, simply fill out the form below! Extra enteries are available.
-Giveaway is open to Australian and New Zealand residents ONLY. Sorry everyone else.
-Giveaway will run from 10th of February (today) until the 24th of February.
-Winners will be contacted by me and will have 48 hours to confirm their email addresses and provide their details before a new winner is chosen.
-Prizes won will be sent directly from HarlequinTEEN Australia and The Rest Is Still Unwritten takes no responsibility for lost or damaged items . Please see my contest policy for full details.

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I'd like to say a big thank you to HarlequinTEEn Asutralia for kindly offering up these books and wish you all the best of luck!
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Faery Tales & Nightmares Giveaway Winners!

First, I'd like to say a big thank-you to everyone who entered and to once again thank Harper Collins Australia for offering up these books!

Usually I use Random.org to pick my winners but I was having some problems with my internet connection so I had my mum pick 5 numbers based on the entries I had (names unknown to her of course). So if you won, it's thanks to her!
Don't despair if you didn't win, or even if you did, because tomorrow I'll be giving away 2 copies of Touch of Power by Maria V. Snyder thanks to HarlqeuinTEEN Australia so you get another chance to win some goodies! AU and NZ only--sorry everyone else.

I had 107 entries in total and the winners were as such.....

- (17) Celine
- (52) Jodie
- (59) Kristy
- (90) Dayna
and
- (100) Munnaza

*I did have a winner with #12, Donna, but Donna desn't live in Australia so I had to have another winner picked.

Congrats ladies! All winners have been contacted (and have replied) and their details have been passed on to Harper Collins Australia. Hopefully you'll receive your prizes as soon as possible and I hope you all enjoy Faery Tales & Nightmares!

Cover Lust

This weeks cover lust is:

All's Fair in Vanities War by Elizabeth Marx......


Salem’s always held sinister secrets. No one understands this better than a sixteen-year-old girl who dies on Halloween night and is reborn a Seer.

The Seer can’t imagine anything worse than being an invisible teenager with enormous black wings. Until she finds out she’s been sacrificed to watch over Locke’s new flame.

Locke Cavanaugh is a Druid, and part of the Order, a clandestine organization entrusted with keeping its members cloaked in the Ordinary world. Physically scarred from the accident that took his girlfriends life, Locke is searching for the OtherWorldly magic that damaged him, because only those without blemish can rule the Order. And once at the helm of the Order he has every intention of finding those responsible for her death.

On the West Coast, Keleigh Flaherty witnesses her parents’ murder by beasts that should only exist in nightmares. She is whisked off to the safety of Salem, where she learns how potent and dangerous her concealed Vate talents are. Keleigh wants to be Ordinary, but when her mother reaches out from the OtherWorld, and implores her to find a forgotten relic she’ll have to use all her ExtraOrdinary powers to locate it.

As Locke and Keleigh join forces, they unravel the Order’s involvement in the witch hysteria and murmurs of a Celtic prophecy. While Locke’s affection for Keleigh blooms, The Seer is torn between her duty to protect Keleigh, and her desire to stop Locke from making the ultimate sacrifice in order to earn Keleigh’s love . . .

But if they don’t find the witches bottle before the
ShiningOnes do, someone stalking Keleigh from the shadows will take her instead and plunge all worlds into chaos.

Thoughts:
Alright, so this cover is just stunning. There's a lot going on with the vanity table and the mirror and the girl, but what an effect it has! It's so gothic and beautiful--love it! The story sounds interguing too...
Add it here!

What do you think?

Waiting on Wedesday #20

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly event hosted by Breaking The Spine where you can spotlight an upcoming release that you're eagerly anticipating.

This week I'm waiting on....

The Lost Code by Kevin Emerson
Releases On: May 22nd
Add it: On Goodreads
WHAT IS OLDEST WILL BE NEW, WHAT IS LOST SHALL BE FOUND.

The ozone is ravaged, ocean levels have risen, and the sun is a daily enemy. But global climate change is not something new in the Earth’s history.

No one will know this better than less-than-ordinary Owen Parker, who is about to discover that he is the descendant of a highly advanced ancient race—a race that took their technology too far and almost destroyed the Earth in the process.

Now it is Owen’s turn to make right in his world what went wrong thousands of years ago. If Owen can unlock the lost code in his very genes, he may rediscover the forgotten knowledge of his ancestry…and that less-than-ordinary can evolve into extraordinary.


Thoughts:
While I admit I prefer books in a females POV as it's easier for me to connect, I still love a book or series that features a fantastic male main character, but you know what? There's not enough of them out there! It seems like not enough books feature male leads nowadays so The Lost Code, the first in the new The Atlanteans series by Kevin Emerson instantly spiked my attention when I saw our MC is a boy. Awesome. Plus, need I mentioned the Atlanteans and Atlantis aspect to this story?? I'm so in! I want this....like now!

What do you think? Will you be putting this on your to-read list?
And what are you waiting on this week?

Book Shelf: Wolf House (Potter's Story) (Kiera Hudson #4.5) by Tim O'Rourke

As Potter leaves Kiera and his friends to go in search of Luke, he makes a lonely journey across the snow-capped mountains of Cumbria. Haunted by the death of Murphy, the capture of Luke and the love that he feels for Kiera, Potter reflects on his past life and the disturbing events that took place at the Wolf House.

He remembers his first encounter with the werewolves, how he had to save Murphy and Luke, and capture the serial killer who was murdering the children from the town of Little Hope.

(Blurb from Goodreads.....)


Review:

In Wolf House, a Kiera Hudson novella set between Vampire Hunt and Vampire Hollows, we follow hard headed Potter as he embarks on his mission to rescue Luke. This novella, told completely in Potter’s POV is the first time we’re allowed a really detailed look into Potters head and see’s Potter remember a mission he undertook years before in which he was also required to save the life of his friends.

I was really excited to read this novella. Anyone who knows me should already know how much I adore Potter. While Luke is the perfect love interest it’s Potter who has me besotted. He’s foul mouthed and crude and utterly perfect. Sean Potter is such a fantastic character and when author Tim O’Rourke told me he was writing a novella in Potter’s POV I practically jumped for joy over the opportunity to spend some time with my favourite guy.

And I’m pleased to say Wolf House did not disappoint! This story was very interesting, especially as we got to see Potter at a younger age and even learned the motivations behind some of his past actions, and even recent actions. This novella is pure O’Rourke with its mystery and it’s compelling plot.

As Potter details the events of his mission at the Wolf House, I could see the difference in the Potter of then and even the growth he’s undertaken. His “voice” sounded different than the Potter I’ve come to love in all the previous books, less jaded maybe. Don’t get me wrong....he’s still a grump, with his issues and problems, but he seemed different to me still. Not that that was a bad thing! I liked seeing a younger Potter and see the relationship he had with Murphy and Luke.

A perfect short story for Keria Hudson fans that should tied them over until the last book, Wolf House is a quick, exciting and action packed read that you’re sure to love!. I definitely recommend!

Rating:
Source: Sent by the author for review (Thank-you Tim!)
Format: Kindle ebook.
Recommend: Yes.
Recommend borrow or buy: Buy it.
Cover: I've loved all the covers in this series and this one is no exception. Potter looks awesome!
Read sequel/continue with series:Yes! I'm can't wait until the final book.....

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Free Ebooks!

Hello my lovelies!

So it's Saturday. The week is over and it's finally the weekend--I know....yay, you're all thinking. Well, I am too and to celebrate I have a few FREE Kindle ebooks to share with you from Amazon.com.


Exiled by RaShelle Workman.....
Worlds divided them. Chance brought them together. Only love will save them.

An alien princess exiled to Earth.
An arrogant boy.
One week to get back to her planet or she'll die.
And, her only chance for survival? She must help the boy find his soul mate.
Piece of cake!


Stubborn, sixteen-year-old Princess Venus of Kelari wants one thing, to become immortal, that is, until someone exiles her to Earth, kills her irrihunter and takes her family.

Now she wants revenge.

First she’s got to get home. But before she can return to Kelari, the Gods have commanded her to help an arrogant boy named Michael find his soul mate.

Only she doesn't know the first thing about love.

Rather quickly, her inexperience with human emotion is obscured by other matters--alien-controlled psychotic teens that are out to kill her, and a government group that is set on capturing and dissecting her.

Worst of all, Venus will suffer a painful death-by-poisoning, thanks to Earth’s atmosphere, if she remains on the planet longer than one week.

Still, Venus is a Princess and she's got a plan. Surely, with her help, Michael will fall in love with a human.

But time is running out and Michael is falling for the wrong girl--her.

Get it here!

The Vampire Hunter's Daughter by Jennifer Malone Wright....
Fourteen-year-old Chloe witnesses her mother’s murder at the hands of a vampire. Before the vampire can kidnap her, there is an unexpected rescue by a group of vampire hunters. Overwhelmed by the feeling of safety, Chloe passes out and they whisk her away to their small community.

When Chloe wakes, she comes face to face with the only other living relative, besides her mother, whom she has ever met: her grandfather. Chloe’s mother kept her hidden from the family; now, Chloe tries to unveil the family secrets.

Through her grandfather, she learns her mother was a vampire hunter. In fact, her entire family is descended from the powerful bloodlines of vampire hunters. Chloe agrees to join the family she has never known for one reason only: Chloe vows to kill the vampire responsible for her mother’s murder.

With vengeance in her soul, Chloe is even more determined to follow through on her vow when she discovers the true identity of her enemy and how he is connected to her.

Get it here!



I Wish... by Wren Emerson.....
All she ever wanted was a chance to settle down in one place.

Thistle Nettlebottom knows her life isn't exactly normal. She travels the country with her secretive mother and bestselling author grandmother in a pink RV going from book signings to crazy research trips. She's never been to public school or had a boyfriend, but she can pick a lock and hotwire a car. One day the phone rings and they set a course to a tiny town that's not on any maps. Suddenly, Thistle finds her whole life changing.

She's finally found the home she's been searching for.

Thistle soon realizes that Desire isn't like other towns and she's not like other girls. The family she trusted has lied to her about everything her entire life and the things she doesn't know about herself could cost her everything. Her legacy as one of the most powerful witches the town has ever seen has made her enemies that have been waiting patiently for a chance to destroy her. Thistle needs to learn to use her powers to protect herself before they succeed.

Be careful what you wish for.

Thistle has a power unique even among the magic wielding witches of Desire. She can wish things into existence. At first she enjoys the freedom of having everything her heart desires, but she soon realizes that her power comes at a terrible price. She's losing her grip on her sanity at a time when she can't afford any weakness. Her enemies are closing in quickly, but she might not have the strength to save herself.

Get it here!

There you go! I've been wanting to read Exiled for a while, ever since I featured that stunning cover as a Cover Lust one week and I snapped up the chance to get it for free.. Personally, I downloaded them all and I hope you guys decide to check some of them out. BE QUICK though--I don't know how long they're be free for!

Happy Reading!

Book Shelf: Spellbound (Spellbound #1) by Cara Lynn Shultz

Life hasn't been easy on sixteen-year-old Emma Connor, so a new start in New York may be just the change she needs. But her new posh Upper East Side prep school? Not so much. Friendly faces are few and far between, except for one that she's irresistibly drawn to — Brendan Salinger, the guy with the rock-star good looks, who is also the richest kid in school. Even when Brendan inexplicably turns cold, Emma can't stop staring. Ever since she laid eyes on him, strange things have been happening. Streetlamps shatter whenever she walks by, and Emma's been having the oddest dreams. Visions of herself in past lives — visions that warn her to stay away from Brendan. Or else…

(Blurb from Goodreads....)


Review:

Spellbound is a fun, bewitching tale that will lure you in with its magic and mystery and steal your heart with its romance and action!

Ordinarily, I’m not really a fan of reincarnation tales. Don’t get me wrong, I love the idea of past lives and two souls being meant for each other, but for some reason I always find the books I read that feature this idea lackluster and boring. Authors can’t seem to get it “right” and in turn I find myself detached from the tale. I’ve read a fair amount of these kinds of books, but I can truly say Spellbound is not one of those—I thoroughly enjoyed this book! I was actually a tad surprised by how much I adored it, only having so many expectations when I began.

Cara Lynn Schultz blends together a fantastic paranormal tale with normal teen drama in a way that will capture you from the very first chapter! Her writing flows perfectly and her well set out plot and back-story had me itching to know more the entire way through. Schultz reveals the details of the past our two main characters share steadily throughout the book and the dreams and flashbacks witnessed by our heroine were the perfect tool to have me more intrigued with the turn of each page.

One of the appeals held by Spellbound is its heroine. I’m not sure I can adequately describe how much I liked Emma Connor. Her voice was so real. Schultz hasn’t written her as a rebel, or a shy girl, or a closeted pretty girl, but rather a character with bits of everything thrown in. Set in a very believable high school situation, Emma dealt with all the problems everyday teenagers face.....cruelty, jealousy, unwanted rumors and she acted just how I’d expect people I know to react. She had her fears and her flaws, and her insecurities were something she had to overcome, but throughout it all she faced it with strength, fire and a normalcy that made her oh, so easy to read about.

Cast with a fantastic array of characters, indulging her Aunt Christine and her cousin Ashley, Emma navigates the perils of her new school, Vincent Academy, meeting a range of quirky characters along the way including her gay friend Cisco and her witchy friend Angelique. Emma quickly finds herself drawn to her new classmate Brendan and soon strange occurrences set in motion the events of the book. I generally liked Brendan. He was intelligent, sweet and extremely protective. He’s not fooled by the pettiness of most of the students at his school and he wasn’t affected by his wealth or his family’s position. He was a nice guy, funny and was more than happy to defend Emma when she needed it. I liked how protective he was of her and how deeply he came to care about her.

With the impact of their shared past lives on their current romance, Emma and Brendan’s relationship was always going to come on fast, but Cara Lynn Schultz sets such a good foundation for it in the early interactions the two share that this doesn’t actually seem to be the case. Despite the lives they’re shared, I never felt like what they had was based on this. Everything was set very much in the present, other than the initial attraction between the two. Theirs was a very sweet romance, tinged with passion and it was lovely to read about.

With so much going on it this book, much of the ending was a surprise. It was very dramatic and heart racing. I think that even though this chapter of Emma and Brendan’s story is over, there are a lot of places the author could go and things she could explore, especially considering Emma’s heritage and history.

A fun, fantastic read, Spellbound is bound to leave you, well....spellbound!

Rating:
Source: Sent for review by Harlequin Australia (Thank-you so much Gabby!)
Format: Paperback
AU Release Date: Available now!
Recommend:Yes.
Recommend borrow or buy: Buy it.
Cover: I do actually prefer the US version better; the simplicity of it is stunning, but I very much like this one too. It's pretty.
Read sequel/continue with series:Yes! I'm looking forward to more Emma and Brendan!
Challenge: 2012 TBR Pile Reading Challange.