New Releases (Week of 11/23/14)

It's been so long since I've posted!! I've missed you guys terribly but I couldn't wait to write this post because it has one of my post anticipated books of 2014 on it!!

I'm really excited for both these reads!!

The first release is...On the Edge by Allison van Diepen!!

Release Date: November 25, 2014

Publisher: HarperTeen

Number of Pages: 304

(Goodreads)

Synopsis: 

"From Allison van Diepen, author of Snitch and Street Pharm, comes a sexy, dangerous novel about a teen who witnesses a murder and gets caught up in the seedy world of Miami’s gangs.
Maddie Diaz never should have taken that shortcut through the park. If she hadn't, she wouldn't have seen two members of the Reyes gang attacking a homeless man. Now, as the only witness, she knows there’s a target on her back. 
But when the Reyes jump her on the street, Maddie is protected by a second gang and their secretive leader, Lobo, who is determined to take down the Reyes himself. Lobo is mysterious and passionate, and Maddie begins to fall for him. But when they live this close to the edge, can their love survive?
On the Edge is a compelling story about fighting for what’s right and figuring out where you belong. The novel showcases a gritty, realistic voice and earth–shattering romance that will intrigue readers of Simone Elkeles and Paul Griffin and captivate fans of Allison van Diepen's other novels."

This book reminds me a lot of Perfect Chemistry and Before You, both of which I LOVED! So this is definitely a book I will most likely be reading ASAP. 

The next release is one that I am psyched for!! It's...Girl Online by Zoe Sugg!

Release Date: November 25, 2014
Publisher: Atria / Keywords Press
Number of Pages: 352
(Goodreads)

Synopsis: 

"I had no idea GirlOnline would take off the way it has - I can't believe I now have 5432 followers, thanks so much! - and the thought of opening up to you all about this is terrifying, but here goes...
Penny has a secret.
Under the alias GirlOnline, she blogs about school dramas, boys, her mad, whirlwind family - and the panic attacks she's suffered from lately. When things go from bad to worse, her family whisks her away to New York, where she meets the gorgeous, guitar-strumming Noah. Suddenly Penny is falling in love - and capturing every moment of it on her blog.
But Noah has a secret too. One that threatens to ruin Penny's cover - and her closest friendship - forever"

I am a bit apprehensive about this book because I don't really know anything about Zoe's writing style but either way I love Zoe and am so excited for this release! 

What new releases are you excited about?

Review: Horrorstor by Grady Hendrix

Author: Grady Hendrix
Publisher: Quirk Books
Number of Pages: 243

Synopsis:

"Something strange is happening at the Orsk furniture superstore in Cleveland, Ohio. Every morning, employees arrive to find broken Kjerring bookshelves, shattered Glans water goblets, and smashed Liripip wardrobes. Sales are down, security cameras reveal nothing, and store managers are panicking.
To unravel the mystery, three employees volunteer to work a nine-hour dusk-till-dawn shift. In the dead of the night, they’ll patrol the empty showroom floor, investigate strange sights and sounds, and encounter horrors that defy the imagination.
A traditional haunted house story in a thoroughly contemporary setting, Horrorstör comes packaged in the form of a glossy mail order catalog, complete with product illustrations, a home delivery order form, and a map of Orsk’s labyrinthine showroom. It’s “a treat for fans of The Evil Dead or Zombieland, complete with affordable solutions for better living.”—Kirkus Reviews."

An amazing, quirky book that all fans of horror will enjoy, and even home decorators will love it too.

I don't read horror. I don't know why I don't but I don't. The last time I read a "horror" novel was Anna Dressed in Blood and that was a bit tame but I still loved it, but I was not prepared for this book. 

Grady Hendrix made an absolutely amazing book, that has forever made me want to read more horror. I legit thought I was tripping while reading this book! I was not expecting how scary this book was going to be. The writing is definitely the big player, the word choice and descriptions that Hendrix uses really brought the level of this book up a TON. I would definitely want to learn how to write from Hendrix. His writing is phenomenal.

What really brought me to this book was the cover, it looks like a regular fun, peppy IKEA magazine but you can see the subtle hints of the horror concept in the pictures on the wall. That changes when you turn it around...it changes a lot. Even throughout the book when they were talking about different furniture items they started out normal and got progressively creepier and dangerous. These subtle hints really make this book as awesome as it really is.

Whether you are or aren't a fan of horror, I highly recommend you pick this book up. The whole dynamic of this book is so unique, whether it be the way it is set up, the cover, the writing, it is all just so damn amazing.

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars!!

*A copy of this book was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

Check out the amazing Horrostor trailer!

Review: Rival by Penelope Douglas

Author: Penelope Douglas
Publisher: Penguin Group
Number of Pages: 366

Synopsis:

"Madoc and Fallon. Two estranged teenagers playing games that push the boundaries between love and war…
She’s back.
For the two years she’s been away at boarding school, there was no word from her. Back when we lived in the same house, she used to cut me down during the day and then leave her door open for me at night.
I was stupid then, but now I’m ready to beat her at her own game…
I’m back.
Two years and I can tell he still wants me, even if he acts like he’s better than me.
But I won’t be scared away. Or pushed down. I’ll call his bluff and fight back. That’s what he wants, right? As long as I keep my guard up, he’ll never know how much he affects me…."

This has to be my favorite book in the Falling Away series so far. Madoc and Fallon have this chemistry that just works even though some find their relationship somewhat incestuous or wrong. At first even I was weirded out but I trusted Penelope to do what was right for her characters and make it something that her readers would enjoy. 

Madoc ended up being someone I really wasn't expecting. He is probably the most surprising character ever--in the best way. You see this side of him that really shows his true colors and that was fantastic to read. 

Fallon on the other hand is almost an open book, I'm not sure if it was just me or other people felt it too. She's tough and she doesn't let people see whether or not she's hurt but she is more willing to let people in and trust them. She just wants to be around people after being in the circumstances that she was in. 

This book is definitely more heartbreaking than Jared and Tate's story. With their story we were just dealing with Jared's issue, but this book...holy shit. 

“Sometimes I wondered if the angels talked to get me to behave or to entice the devil to come out to play.” 

THIS BOOK FUCKING HURTS! I couldn't get over how much these characters had gone through compared to their best friends, let alone what they were still going through. These characters seem so much stronger then I would have ever thought. 

“You’ve always wanted me. You know why? Because I don’t try to kill your demons. I run with them.” 

These characters, this story, and this whole freaking book! It is written so magnificently and this is definitely my favorite Penelope Douglas book so far! Though...we still have Jax's book...

I really do HIGHLY recommend you go read this book and if your saying "I haven't read the first two..." then WHAT ARE YOU DOING WITH YOUR LIFE?

Also, if you were offended by the swearing I'm sorry...I know I've never swore in a post before. Congrats Penelope, you've finally gotten me to show that side of me online.

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars!!

*A copy of this book was provided by the publisher and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.