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Before Jamaica Lane
Samantha Young
By Any Other Name
J.M. Darhower
Rat Queens Vol. 2: The Far Reaching Tentacles of N'Rygoth
Kurtis J. Wiebe
We Are All Made of Molecules
Susin Nielsen
Happenstance: A Novella Series
Jamie McGuire
Maybe Someday
Colleen Hoover

2014 Reading Challenge

2014 Reading Challenge
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By Any Other Name

By Any Other Name - J.M. Darhower **I received an advanced copy from the author in exchange for an honest review.**

AHHHHHHHHHHH!!!

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Bachelor at her Bidding

Bachelor at her Bidding - Kate Hardy ** 3.5 Stars **

Bound to the Bachelor

Bound to the Bachelor - Sarah Mayberry Review Originally posted on Bookish Wanderlove

**I received an advanced copy via NetGalley from Tule Publishing in exchange for an honest review.**

Opening Lines
Go in there, ask the question, deal with his answer. Easy peasy.

Or so she thought! Now THIS was an enjoyable read!

This was my first time reading anything published by Tule, and I will definitely be adding them to my list of favourite publishers on NetGalley. This was a quick read (only 184 pages) that left me wanting more! I found Bound to the Bachelor to be such a refreshing read. It was realistic, cute, funny, and had elements that I just didn't see coming! There were so many moments that had me smiling and giggling. And the attraction between Lily Taylor and Beau Bennett...WOWZERS!!

His hand lay palm up on the table between them, waiting for hers. Feeling ridiculously nervous, she reached out and set her hand in his. His gaze pinned to her face, he turned her hand over, his thumb sliding sensually across her palm. A jolt of electric awareness raced up her arm and through her body, setting off fireworks in places that hadn’t seen a man in more than a year.
“That’s why I keep my distance,” he said, his voice very deep.

Lily and Beau were quite the pair! Beau is just hot. Poor guy has been walking a thin line trying to keep Lily at a distance, and it ain't easy fighting that kind of attraction! I loved Beau from beginning to end, there wasn't a moment that I found him to be that "annoying hero" type. He's just PERFECT. Now Lily just thinks Beau hates her and that's why he keeps his distance, boy oh boy was she ever wrong! I automatically loved Lily, she's the kind of girl I want as my best friend! My heart broke when we learn about her past and the horrible things she's had to endure, but she doesn't let it ruin her! She's a strong character that has a lot of sassy :).

While there wasn't anything I necessarily hated about Bound to the Bachelor there was only one thing that I wasn’t too impressed with. I felt like Lily and Beau's relationship quickly turned into insta-love. There has always been a intense attraction between Lily and Beau but I felt like the last chapter/ending wasn’t well developed in terms of their relationship.

One bachelor down, 5 more to go!!

Go Set a Watchman: A Novel

Go Set a Watchman: A Novel - Lee Harper OOOOOMMMMGGGG!!!

Update: WE HAVE A COVER!!!!!!!!

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AHHHH!!! I'm so excited, and nervous, but mainly excited!! GIMME GIMME, please?! :)

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All the Bright Places

All the Bright Places - Jennifer Niven I...one day, I'll have a review for this.
<3

Luther's Return

Luther's Return - Tina Folsom SHUT THE FRONT DOOR!!!

LUTHER?!??!!! O....M....G!! I have some serious catching up to do!

Rat Queens, Vol. 1: Sass & Sorcery

Rat Queens, Vol. 1: Sass & Sorcery - Kurtis J. Wiebe, Roc Upchurch LOVED IT!!! This was so good, I read this in one sitting while in Starbucks attached to Chapters. Betty is by far my favourite character :). Can't wait until Vol. 2 is out!

The Wicked + the Divine Volume 1

The Faust Act - Kieron Gillen, Jamie McKelvie 4.5 Stars

I think maybe my expectations were way too high...I really loved the artwork and how it was all put together, and the combination of characters and how they were all so different. But I found the storyline to be a little weak at different parts. But that ending? Talk about a cliffhanger!! I'm also not happy about what happened to Luci, how could you! Anyways, I need vol. 2 ASAP!!

The Zodiac Legacy: The Vanguard Archives Part 2

The Zodiac Legacy: The Vanguard Archives Part 2 - Stan Lee, Stuart Moore, Andie Tong Part 2 of the The Zodiac Archives!!

Part 2 was more focused on The Vanguards aka the bad guys. Another good prequel that will leave me less confused as to the background of each character and their signs.

The Zodiac Archives: Part 1

The Zodiac Archives: Part 1 - Stan Lee, Stuart Moore FYI, it's FREE!! Kobo | Amazon | iBooks | B&N

I came across this on Kobo and had to get it! I'm really looking forward to the release of [b:The Zodiac Legacy Convergence|22215757|The Zodiac Legacy Convergence (Zodiac, #1)|Stan Lee|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1406907295s/22215757.jpg|41556552] and I think this was a great prequel that goes over the main characters and the Chinese zodiac signs they're tied to. I look forward to jumping into Part 2 which covers the Vanguard aka the bad guys!!

Fortunately, the Milk

Fortunately, the Milk - Neil Gaiman, Skottie Young Source: Library

AMAZING!! :D

The Girl on the Train: A Novel

The Girl on the Train: A Novel - Paula Hawkins So my mom just bought this but I plan on kidnapping and reading it soon!! I haven't read Gone Girl or Before I Go to Sleep yet (I own both, oops!) so I'm excited to go into this with unbiased eyes! Also, I take the train so I feel like I'll connect with this more. :)

Captain Marvel Volume 1: Higher, Further, Faster, More

Captain Marvel Volume 1: Higher, Further, Faster, More - Kelly Sue DeConnick, David López Source: Library

Okay, I'm pretty sure this is going into my favourites!!!
I borrowed it from the library but I need to buy my own copy!! Loved the appearances from Iron Man and Iron Patriot :)

Wall-E: Recharge (Boom-Kids!)

Wall-E: Recharge (Boom-Kids!) - J. Torres, Morgan Luthi 3.5 Stars

Source: Library
Okay, I probably loved this so much because it's Wall-E. I mean, he's SO CUTE<3!! I would have given this book 5 stars just because of him, and I'm even tempted to buy it. I loved the illustrations but in terms of having a plot? Well there wasn't one. You see Wall-E while he comes across new objects & toys and thats about it! A cute read for children though!

Guardians of the Galaxy/All-New X-Men: The Trial of Jean Grey

Guardians of the Galaxy/All-New X-Men: The Trial of Jean Grey - Brian Michael Bendis, Stuart Immonen 2.5/3 Stars...
More leaning towards 2.5 Stars. While it was interesting to see the crossover with XMEN and I liked the characters, I found there was a lack of plot and nothing that really held my interest.

Ms. Marvel Volume 1: No Normal

Ms. Marvel Volume 1: No Normal - G. Willow Wilson, Adrian Alphona AMAZING!!

Wait...I have to wait until March 2015?! NO. I need more, like ASAP! I love Kamala <3