On My Wishlist is a fun weekly event hosted by Book Chick City and runs every Saturday. It’s where I list all the books I desperately want but haven’t actually bought yet. They can be old, new or forthcoming. It’s also an event that you can join in with too – Mr Linky is always at the ready for you to link your own ‘On My Wishlist’ post. If you want to know more click here. A debut urban fantasy – I’m not usually a fan of Fae but this…

‘Cover Crush’ is a regular feature here at BCC. I love covers – they’re the first thing that catches my eye and will be the primary reason I pick up a book. This feature is where I highlight gorgeous covers of books I’ve seen either around the blogosphere or at the bookshop. These posts run sporadically, as soon as I see a cover I love, I post it! I have loved every cover for Jaye Well’s ‘Sabina Kane‘ series and this one is no different – I love it –…

My First Year at Book Chick City Wow! I can’t believe it’s been a year already. What started out as an innocent message to Carolyn on Twitter after I saw she was looking for extra reviewers to cover her holiday, of which I’m honest I didn’t expect anything to come of it, has turned out to be something much bigger and the start of a fantastic friendship. And I’ve loved it! Who would of thought there were so many people in the world who like books as much as me?!…

I am very excited to welcome Linda Wisdom to Book Chick City today. Linda has visited the blog before and she’s such a wonderful guest that I’m always so happy to have her on the blog. My review of ‘Demon’s Are A Girl’s Best Friend‘, Linda’s most recent release, will be coming soon! Linda has published more than 70 novels with 13 million copies sold worldwide. Her bestselling books have been nominated for RT Book Reviews awards and the RWA RITA Award. She recently won the RT Book Reviews Career…

It Happened One Bite (Gentleman Vampires #1) by Lydia Dare | Paperback, 385 Pages Sourcebooks Casablanca (March 2011) Paranormal Romance I absolutely love anything Regency, and when I read the summary for It Happened One Bite I was very much looking forward to getting stuck into this Regency vampire tale. The story opens with our heroine, Blaire’s Mum casting a spell on the hero, James. A vision has forewarned that he will be a danger to her daughter and so like any good Mum she and her coven puts James into a…

Cowboy Fever by Joanne Kennedy Sourcebooks Casablanca (March 2011) | Ebook, 416 Pages Western Romance This is a sweet, contemporary romance that’s a quick and easy read. Girl next door and former tomboy Jodie shed her image years ago, leaving the small town she grew up in to become a rodeo queen. But things change and Jodie has returned home, glad to leave the make up and glitz behind she has a vision to transform her deceased father’s ranch into a riding centre for people with disabilities. In all the years…

  Title: The Rebel Prince (Moorehawke Trilogy #3) Author: Celine Kiernan Publisher: Orbit Publication Date: Oct 2010 Paperback: 435 Pages Genre: Fantasy Source: Review Copy Reviewed by: Laura RATING: 8/10 – Brilliant, couldn’t put it down BACK COVER: Wynter Moorehawke has braved bandits and Loup-Garous to find her way to Alberon-the exiled, rebel prince. But now that she’s there, she will learn firsthand that politics is a deadly mistress. With the king and his heir on the edge of war and alliances made with deadly enemies, the Kingdom is torn…

Hello! Summer has arrived early in my corner of the UK and this Easter weekend has seen gorgeous hot weather and lovely sunshine. I even had little visitors to my pond I hope you are all having a wonderful weekend too!Today ends my 21 Days of Young Adult Fiction (YA-11) event – I hope you enjoyed all the reviews, guest posts and giveaways over the past three weeks, it’s been lots of fun. Winner’s to all the giveaways will be announced in the next couple of weeks. If you missed…

Title: Rot & Ruin (Benny Imura #1) Author: Jonathan Maberry Publisher: Simon & Schuster (UK & US) Publication Date: March 2011 (UK) | Oct 2010 (US) Paperback: 458 pages Genre: Horror, Zombies Young Adult Source: Review Copy Reviewed by: Carolyn RATING: 8/10 GOODREADS SUMMARY: In the zombie-infested, post-apocalyptic America where Benny Imura lives, every teenager must find a job by the time they turn fifteen or get their rations cut in half. Benny doesn’t want to apprentice as a zombie hunter with his boring older brother Tom, but he has…

On My Wishlist is a fun weekly event hosted by Book Chick City and runs every Saturday. It’s where I list all the books I desperately want but haven’t actually bought yet. They can be old, new or forthcoming. It’s also an event that you can join in with too – Mr Linky is always at the ready for you to link your own ‘On My Wishlist’ post. If you want to know more click here. This is a special Young Adult Edition for my YA event ‘21 Days of…

Title: The Iron King (Iron Fey #1) Author: Julie Kagawa Publisher: Mira Ink (UK) | Harlequin Teen (US) Publication Date: Feb 2010 Paperback: 363 Pages Genre: Fantasy Young Adult Source: Review Copy Guest Review by Jo RATING: 8/10 – Very good, would definitely recommend GOODREADS SUMMARY: Meghan Chase has a secret destiny—one she could never have imagined… Something has always felt slightly off in Meghan’s life, ever since her father disappeared before her eyes when she was six. She has never quite fit in at school…or at home. When a…

Title: Darkness Becomes Her (Gods & Monsters #1) Author: Kelly Keaton Publisher: Simon & Schuster (UK & US) Publication Date: June 2011 (UK) | Feb 2011 (US) Paperback: 273 pages Genre: Fantasy Young Adult Source: Review Copy Reviewed by: Carolyn RATING: 7/10 – very good GOODREADS SUMMARY: Ari can’t help feeling lost and alone. With teal eyes and freakish silver hair that can’t be changed or destroyed, Ari has always stood out. And after growing up in foster care, she longs for some understanding of where she came from and…

INTERNATIONAL GIVEAWAY! I have SIX (6) ARCs to giveaway to one lucky winner AND I’m making this giveaway international as these arcs will be sent by me! Just look at what my lovely prize pack contains – you could win: 1. Raised by Wolves by Jennifer Lynn Barnes 2. Immortal Beloved by Cate Tierman 3. The Eternal Ones by Kirsten Miller 4. Die for Me by Amy Plum 5. Blue Bloods by Melissa de la Cruz 6. Rosebush by Michele Jaffe All you have to do to enter is the…

Title: Angel   Author: L.A. Weatherly Publisher: Usbourne Publishing (UK) | Candlewick Publishing (US) Publication Date: October 2010 (UK) | May 2011 (US) Paperback: 512 Pages Genre: Fantasy Young Adult Source: Review Copy Guest Review by Jo RATING: 9/10 – Excellent, this will remain on my bookshelf forever. GOODREADS SUMMARY: Willow knows she’s different from other girls, and not just because she loves tinkering with cars. Willow has a gift. She can look into the future and know people’s dreams and hopes, their sorrows and regrets, just by touching them….

  Title: Raising Demons (UK) | Demonglass (US) (Hex Hall #2) Author: Rachel Hawkins Publisher: Simon & Schuster Children’s Books (UK) | Hyperion Books CH (US) Publication Date: April 2011 (UK) | March 2011 (US) Paperback: 359 Pages Young Adult Genre: Paranormal Source: Review Copy Reviewed by: Laura RATING: 8/10 – Brilliant, couldn’t put it down GOODREADS: Sophie Mercer thought she was a witch. That was the whole reason she was sent to Hex Hall, a reform school for delinquent Prodigium (aka witches, shapeshifters, and fairies). But that was before…