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Paperback:  336 pages Publisher:  Signet; Original edition (June 7, 2011) Blurb: When Savannah tattoo artists Riley Poe is ambushed by an undead enemy, she inherits some of the traits of her attackers-and a telepathic link with a rampaging vampire. Now, she's experiencing murder after murder through the victims' eyes. And her new powers will not be enough to stop the horror-or the unending slaughter... Our review: I liked Afterlight , the first book in The Dark Ink Chronicles . In my review I made some comments about things I'd like to see answered or explained. Most of my questions were answered this go round making Everdark one rocking read. Tatoo artist and bad girl gone good, Riley Poe is back and she is even more kick ass than she was before. Having the incredibly dangerous and potent blood of two ancient strigoi vampires--Valerian and Victorian Arcos--in her veins has opened up a Pandora's box of talents and abilities to figure out and deal with. But as...

Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly meme hosted by Miz B at ShouldBeReading where you randomly take two lines from your current read (spoiler-free please) and highlight them in a post. These week we're featuring two YA novels and one MG. Our first teaser is from an upcoming release, Crave (The Clann, Book One) by Melissa Darnell. "This freak had finally learned some dance skills, maybe even good enough to make the Charmers dance team next month, if I was crazy enough to audition. Ha! Let the Clann sense these emotions." Blurb: Savannah Colbert has been shunned all her life by the kids of the Clann. And when she undergoes some drastic changes after a strange illness, Savannah learns secrets about the group and about herself—dangerous secrets. For the Clann are powerful magic users, and Savannah herself is half Clann and half vampire—a forbidden, unheard of combination. Falling for Clann golden boy Tristan Coleman isn't just a bad idea—it could be deadly if anyone fi...

Paperback: 425 pages Publisher: StoneHouse Ink; 1 edition (August 31, 2011) Blurb: All Airel ever wanted to be was normal, to disappear into the crowd. But bloodlines can produce surprises, like sudden mysterious illness. Then there’s Michael Alexander, the new guy in school, who is impossibly gorgeous…and captivated by her. Somewhere in the back of her mind she can hear the sound of pages turning, and another, older story being written. It is the story of an ancient family, of great warriors, of the Sword of Light, and the struggle against an evil so terrible, so far-reaching, that it threatens everything she hopes for even now. Airel knew change would be inevitable as life went on. But can she hold on when murder and darkness begin to close in and take away everything she loves? Will she have what it takes when the truth is finally revealed? Our review: Patterson and White have certainly created a special niche for themselves in the angel genre. Airel was unlike other celesti...

Since we created a page for the In My Mailbox feature, we only showcase the unique items we receive in individual posts. Last month we learned we'd the Grand Prize for author Lacey Weatherford's contest during the Menage A Blog days. What an incredible amount of goodies! We wanted to show everyone what it looked like and to publicly thank The Romance Diva, Lacey.  Goodies, goodies and more goodies! The box that was delivered was ginormous! It took all three of us to get it open. The wicker basket was huge and we quickly filled it with all the spa-like items from the box: bath oil, soaps, gems, lotion, sponge, a tri-level scented candle (also huge and smells yummy) and two plush towels. There was a box of deliciously sinful chocolates (luckily there's three of us to divvy up these delectables), a CD of relaxing sounds (love the beach scene on front), an autographed copy of The Dark Rising , an scoop neck style T-shirt (which Caity has claimed) that proudly pr...

We like to cover many types of books here at Reader Girls and though our brother isn't a reader girl (haha), he's a reader. At seven, he's at the place where he is beginning to say he's getting too old for picture books. Mom tells him there are all types of picture books, for different ages, and one of the last ones we received for review has suddenly become his favorite. Like so many of us, some picture books are ageless and timeless. Take Dr. Seuss' Green Eggs and Ham or The Cat in the Hat , It's a Book by Lane Smith, and countless others. They don't have to be lauded as 'classics', they just have to touch you as being something special. Besides, you don't have to be a youngster to be enchanted. The Fearsome Beastie by UK author Giles Paley Phillips has enchanted all of us. Once we began to read this story out loud, we were all taken by its lulling rhyme, which immediately drew us to Gabriele Antonini's colorful and inviting illustrat...

Reader Girls is today's stop for The Keepers Blog Tour . The Keepers may be classified as a YA paranormal romance but this story deals with other issues like faith, loss, heartbreak and angels. Author Monique O'Connor James is sharing an excerpt form her novel and offering one copy to one of our readers. First, let's share the blurb with you. Book blurb: Jess denies God. In his infinite wisdom, he's taken everyone she's ever loved. Moving to the French Quarter was a ploy to erase the guilt she felt for rebuking her faith. Perhaps, if she hadn't met Justin, an angel preoccupied with getting back into God's good graces, and drowning in his hatred for humanity, her plan would have worked. Justin's general disdain for the human race makes him difficult to like, but some higher power has appointed him her keeper. Justin's convinced he can mend her broken relationship with her maker, but in the process he learns a thing or two about his own human...

Today is the first day of September and that means it's the first day of the Back to the Books Giveaway Hop . This hop, hosted by the ladies from I Am A Reader, Not a Writer and Buried in Books , runs from today until midnight on Wednesday, September 7th.  Reader Girls are offering 2 $10 Amazon gift cards or for international winners, a book up to $10 from the Book Depository (before you enter, please make sure BD delivers to your area).   All you need to do is be a follower and enter below. Thanks for stopping by and entering. Good luck. There are over 300 blogs participating. Here is the list.