W...W...W... Wednesday

Good Wednesday Everyone!
Since I haven't done much research for WoW and found anything that would spar a fangirl reaction in me, I've decided to do this Meme instead. It's hosted at ShouldBeReading
So the questions are simple:

• What are you currently reading?

I am currently reading Starcrossed by Josephine Angelini and I am truly enjoying it! I was doubtful at first but it's the perfect pick for me at the moment!

• What did you recently finish reading?

Vampire Academy! I was amazed at the fact that the first 2 times I started it, I just ended up putting it aside. Big mistake. This book should have never waited to be read.

• What do you think you’ll read next?

Well that's where I always get stuck I am leaning towards Die For Me by Amy Plum, City of Ashes by Cassandra Clare, Blood Magic by Tessa Gratton and The Morganville Vampires Volume 1 by Rachel Caine! Maybe I should put it to a vote! 

Take a minute and talk about...

Being Back Into Blogging!

Now that it doesn't feel like work and is once again truly enjoyable I find myself feeling whole again!!! Huzzah! Anyhow, aside for my brother having spilled pop on my laptop's keyboard (it is all sticky now), my son being a 2 year old terror and my blogger template being broken I am very happy to be back. I really missed it.
Now I have to find ways to be more productive, write better reviews (and I know that includes taking notes about my current reads.) and keep enjoying it.
Also, I decided That instead of a Personal blog, a TV/Movie Blog AND a PNR blog I would simply do a PNR and a personal one (this one will include TV and movie reviews and such). I do want to take part in Memes. I decided to do Stacking The Shelves (hosted by Tynga's Reviews) instead of IMM since I never receive books in the mail.
Please excuse me if this post is all over the place. I just really want to let you all know what the deal is!
If you have any advice, tips, words of encouragement etc. I would appreciate them all!

Now tell me, What are you reading today?
Happy Reading!

Top Ten Tuesday (6) The one with Penises, Flour and Love

Top Ten Tuesday is hosted by  The Broke and The Bookish . At this link you can find all past and future TTT.

This is my first Top Ten Tuesday since November guys! YAY!! About this one however, being the kind of reader who gets entranced by what I read, I don't always remember my favorite quotes. So here are 10 memorable quotes. Not all YA and some are from the same book! 

Enjoy!

1. “I don't know many rules to live by,' he'd said. 'But here's one. It's simple. Don't put anything unnecessary into yourself. No poisons or chemicals, no fumes or smoke or alcohol, no sharp objects, no inessential needles--drug or tattoo--and...no inessential penises either.'

'Inessential penises?' Karou had repeated, delighted with the phrase in spite of her grief. 'Is there any such thing as an essential one?'

'When an essential one comes along, you'll know,' he'd replied.” 
― Laini Taylor, Daughter of Smoke and Bone
I remember how much I laughed at this part of DoSaB. I think this is one that I will always love.

2. “Oh, Hell. Must. Mate. Immediately.” 
― Laini Taylor, Daughter of Smoke and Bone
What can I say. Laini Taylor is a genius!

3. “You nicked-named my daughter after the Lock Ness Monster!” 
― Stephenie Meyer, Breaking Dawn
All I have to say is: BAHAHAHAHA!

4. “Yes, and I’m sure the arena will be full of bags of flour for me to chuck at people.” 
― Suzanne Collins, The Hunger Games
Way to be snarky Peeta. Who doesn't love sarcasm in the light of a battle to the death?

5. “There is only one thing that makes a dream impossible to achieve: the fear of failure.” 
― Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist
Not all memorable quotes are funny. So are wise words to live by.

6. “One is loved because one is loved. No reason is needed for loving.” 
― Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist
Now, this one became a personal motto of mine.

7. “I've been screaming for years and no one has ever heard me.” 
― Tahereh Mafi, Shatter Me
I have felt like this. A lot of Shatter me resonated through me.

8. “Find me a cure for these tears, I'd really like to exhale for the first time in my life.” 
― Tahereh Mafi, Shatter Me
See above

9. “I'll tell you something about true love. There's no science to it. It's as natural as the sky.” 
― Lauren DeStefano, Wither
True... Isn't it?

10. “If you were half as funny as you think you are, you'd be twice as funny as you are now.” 
― Cassandra Clare, City of Bones
Now I liked this one because I actually tried to calculate funny. Made me think! Hahaha!

There, that's 10 of my favorite quotes! Link me yours in the comments section!

HAPPY READING!

{Review} Incarnate by Jodi Meadows

Incarnate by Jodi Meadows

(Newsoul #1)

Published: January 31st 2012

Publisher: Katherine Tegen Books

ISBN: 0062060759 (ISBN13: 9780062060754)

Pages: 374 (hardcover edition)

Source: Bought Myself

Shelfability: Must Read/ Covet

Where To Buy: TBD 

Rating: 4 Stars

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.

My Thoughts:

Cover Love: One of the first things that sold me on this book was the cover. I know, I judge a book by its cover. Gasp away. But we all do it. Admit it! The color scheme, the butterfly, the look of utter bewilderment  felt so ethereal and a soft. Like reading it would be satin for a reader's soul. And it was!!!

Now onto the pages within the books. No, I did not immediately get entranced. It took about 20 pages. But those 20 pages did something more than some of the books who immediately entrance me. I was felt as though I was put in some sort trance while reading Incarnate. I could see, smell and hear Jodi Meadow's universe.

This book felt like spring to me. It was fresh.

Even though some parts felt not developed enough, I would have liked a more in depth description of Sylphs and other creatures, and some slightly overly so, the musical element was beautiful but not as pertinent to the story as it should have been for the amount of attention it got, I completely loved the book.

Ana was an altogether different kind of heroine. I connected with her and the pain of years abuse and isolation. I understood her distrust of others, her self doubt. Some might see it as her being whiny and defensive, but I understood it for what it was: years of conditioning. These traits became part of her personality. Jodi really depicted the image of a young girl overcoming adversity in a way that was completely relatable.

And what to say of Sam... Well of course I fell in love with the guy. He was a prince in shining armor. So devoted to her. Soulmates.

This story was not one of blood and action scenes (although brace yourself for some...) but one of personal discoveries, revelations, mystery and growth. I rarely felt such a sense of peace after reading a book. It truly was Satin for a reader's soul. Hence it's 4.5 star rating.

I highly look forward to the following books in the series! What did you think!?

A Cry for Help!

Readers and fellow book bloggers,
I need your help and advice! There has been recent major life changes in my life and it has put a damper on my blogging and reading. I don't want to give up either of these. But I haven't read a book that really grabbed my attention since... well, since Hex Hall. And now, my blogging and reviewing feel more like work so I constantly find myself procrastinating and spending my days on that Godforsaken but ever so amazing Pinterest! (here my Pinterest BTW: http://pinterest.com/prettyniftyrdr/)
I have come across a few blog posts in the past and I was hoping if you know or have authored any such posts to share them with me. Or even just a few quick tips in the comments. Or if you want to be more specific you can always email me!
Thank you for your help!
Melina aka Pretty Nifty (YA) Reader