Incarnate by Jodi Meadows

Published January 31st 2012 by Katherine Tegen Books 

Summary from Goodreads

New soul

Ana is new. For thousands of years in Range, a million souls have been reincarnated over and over, keeping their memories and experiences from previous lifetimes. When Ana was born, another soul vanished, and no one knows why.

No soul

Even Ana's own mother thinks she's a nosoul, an omen of worse things to come, and has kept her away from society. To escape her seclusion and learn whether she'll be reincarnated, Ana travels to the city of Heart, but its citizens are afraid of what her presence means. When dragons and sylph attack the city, is Ana to blame?

Heart

Sam believes Ana's new soul is good and worthwhile. When he stands up for her, their relationship blooms. But can he love someone who may live only once, and will Ana's enemies--human and creature alike--let them be together? Ana needs to uncover the mistake that gave her someone else's life, but will her quest threaten the peace of Heart and destroy the promise of reincarnation for all?

Jodi Meadows expertly weaves soul-deep romance, fantasy, and danger into an extraordinary tale of new life.

I enjoyed the feel of this book.  For some reason it reminded me a lot of Crown Duel and Court Duel by Sherwood Smith - I really don't know why because they really have nothing to do with each other.  Anyhow, I enjoyed this book quite a bit.  The concept is unique and very interesting.   It was fun seeing this world of old souls through the eyes of a new soul trying to find her place in it.  I look forward to the sequel.

Riveted Cover Reveal

Expected publication September 4 2012

Summary from Meljean Brook

A century after a devastating volcanic eruption forced Iceland’s inhabitants to abandon its shores, the island has become enshrouded in legend. But the truth behind the legends is mechanical, not magical—and the mystery of the island a matter of life and death for a community of women who once spilled noble blood to secure their freedom.

Five years ago, Annika unwittingly endangered that secret, but her sister Källa took the blame and was exiled. Now Annika serves on an airship, searching for her sister and longing to return home. But that home is threatened when scientific expedition leader David Kentewess comes aboard, looking to expose Annika’s secrets. Then disaster strikes, leaving David and Annika stranded on a glacier and pursued by a madman, with their very survival depending on keeping the heat rising between them—and generating lots of steam…

Meljean Brook just posted this on her blog - isn't it awesome!  I love it soo much better than the first to covers and I am praying that they get a revamp.  I'm a little sad that we won't be seeing familiar characters but I am excited to explore more of this world.  Ugh, I can't wait until September!

In My Mailbox #6

In My Mailbox is hosted by Kristi at the The Story Siren - basically you post what books you have received, bought, or borrowed that week.  Here are the books that I got from here, there, and everywhere this week.

Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder by Joanne Fluke

Cookie Dough or Die by Virginia Lowell

Romeo Redeemed by Stacey Jay

Urban Shaman by C.E. Murphy

Grave Mercy by Robin LaFevers 

What I've been reading

I've been a little burnt out from all the young adult so I may strictly read anything but that this month.  Though I do have like 3 from the library that I should read... :/  I don't know.  We'll see what happens.  So here is what I have already read this month!

Now don't let the covers scare you, this series is AMAZING.  The best steampunk I've read so far.  I could read a book about every character that we've been introduced to.  The character and world development is superb.  So if you don't mind smutty sex scenes, you should look into this series!

I also just finished the One For the Money, the first book Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum series(thanks Robin!).  I liked it and I am interested in reading more for sure!

This what I am currently reading.  I saw it on the digital library homepage and decided to give it a try.  I really like it so far.  Mystery and cookies is always a good combo.

In other news, I'm 5 books ahead of my reading goal!  Woot!
Anyway, this is my reading mood so far this month.  How about you?

Starters by Lissa Price

Expected publication: March 13th 2012 by Delacorte Books for Young Readers
Summary from Goodreads
Callie lost her parents when the Spore Wars wiped out everyone between the ages of twenty and sixty. She and her little brother, Tyler, go on the run, living as squatters with their friend Michael and fighting off renegades who would kill them for a cookie. Callie's only hope is Prime Destinations, a disturbing place in Beverly Hills run by a mysterious figure known as the Old Man. 

He hires teens to rent their bodies to Enders—seniors who want to be young again. Callie, desperate for the money that will keep her, Tyler, and Michael alive, agrees to be a donor. But the neurochip they place in Callie's head malfunctions and she wakes up in the life of her renter, living in her mansion, driving her cars, and going out with a senator's grandson. It feels almost like a fairy tale, until Callie discovers that her renter intends to do more than party—and that Prime Destinations' plans are more evil than Callie could ever have imagined. . . .


What a journey!  A twist on Joss Whedon's Dollhouse but Lissa Price totally makes it her own.  A good dystopian novel that doesn't stray too far from the familiar.   Callie is likable and carries the story well.  I enjoyed the thriller/mystery feel that this book had.  I could see some allusions to the fairytale Cinderella - with Prime Destinations as the (evil)fairy godmother and the senator's grandson as the prince.  I mean she loses her shoe and he come looking for her with it?  But this book does not have a fairytale happily ever after in the romance department.  The ending wraps some things up but still leaves more questions for the next book in the series, Enders which will come out December 12th 2012. 

Ditched A Love Story by Robin Mellom

In My Mailbox #5

In My Mailbox is hosted by Kristi at the The Story Siren - basically you post what books you have received, bought, or borrowed that week.  Here are the books that I got at the library this week.

Harbinger by Sara Wilson Etienne

The Queen of Kentucky by Alecia Whitaker

Incarnate by Jodi Meadows

What's in your mailbox?

Reading Çhallenge Update

I am 4 books ahead!  Woot woot!  Are you meeting your challenge goals?


I've got 2 vids waiting to be edited - I might get to it tonight.  I'll be out of state this weekend so if I don't do it tonight, it will have to wait until Monday!  Hope ya'll have a good weekend.