New Ratings

If you look around you might see some changes. I got a new layout. I don't really like it, but it's the only thing I got for now. And it's bright, so I used it. You may also now see that I have ratings up. I haven't done many reviews on here in the past, but I am starting. I have the time to read them and review them now. Before I'd just read them, and go to another before I had to go to work. No job now, so I have all the free time in the world. Well, I share it with cleaning the house and going to doctor's appointments. The point it, I will be updating more often now. Go me!

As for the ratings. I tried to come up with something...unique to my blog. As you all know it's called The Ultimate Dumpees. If you are unfamiliar with the reason behind the title go HERE to learn it. So I tried to think of something that could relate. I came up with this.



Marry Me?!



College Sweetheart



Spring Fling



Only On A Bet



Not My Type



Marry Me?! is the equivilent of a 5 star rating. This is a book that you will never forget. It's one that will stick with you for the rest of your life. Remember, these are all my opinions. Others may differ.

College Sweetheart is the 4 star rating. It's a book that is certainly amazing, and one that will be in your heart forever but will never be first after you meet your 5 star book.

Spring Fling is the 3 star rating. It's the book that you will pull from your memory, and be like 'OMG! I remember this. It was great.' But it only lasts a while. Once the season is over, so is the connection. It's a far away memory.

Only On A Bet is the 2 star rating. It's the book that you forget about easily, but will remember at your wedding and be like, 'Oh, why did I do that again?'

Not My Type is the 1 star rating. I'm sure you know what this one is. It's the one you don't want to touch at all after just one date.

These are my ratings. I will try to go back and add these to the few reviews I already have, but I will start using them on my next review, which will be Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins.

I hope you like them, if not...oh, well. I can't please everyone. I try, and that's all that matters. :)

Trailer Thursday - Radiance

Radiance by Alyson Noel
Released : August 31st 2010

Riley has crossed the bridge into the afterlife—a place called Here, where time is always Now. She has picked up life where she left off when she was alive, living with her parents and dog in a nice house in a nice neighborhood. When she’s summoned before The Council, she learns that the afterlife isn’t just an eternity of leisure. She’s been assigned a job, Soul Catcher, and a teacher, Bodhi, a possibly cute, seemingly nerdy boy who’s definitely hiding something. They return to earth together for Riley’s first assignment, a Radiant Boy who’s been haunting a castle in England for centuries. Many Soul Catchers have tried to get him to cross the bridge and failed. But all of that was before he met Riley . . .




I'm sure most of you are aware of Alyson's other series, The Immortals. Well, this is the lead characters litle sister staring in this series. Riley has her own series now, and knowing what an amzaing writer Alyson is, I'm sure fans of her first series will love and rave about this one just the same. I have yet to read it, but I'm hoping to do so soon. Then you shall see a review.

For now I'll leave you with the book trailer to watch. If the video doesn't work, go HERE to watch it. It's still giving me issues. :/

Halo Book Trailer

Another book trailer, and another amazing book. Amazing author, too. Published her first at age 14! That's crazy, and simply awesome.

Halo by Alexandra Adornetto is the second novel from this author, but this is her American deut. Her first book, The Shadow Theif, was released in Australia.

I must say, I am more then happy to welcome her over here. The book sounds amazing, the cover is bee-u-tee-full and the trailer is just as great.

Here's a bit about her newest book.

Three angels are sent down to bring good to the world: Gabriel, the warrior; Ivy, the healer; and Bethany, a teenage girl who is the least experienced of the trio. But she is the most human, and when she is romantically drawn to a mortal boy, the angels fear she will not be strong enough to save anyone—especially herself—from the Dark Forces.

I'm loving the Angel theme going around. And I love reading how these amazing authors use it.

Now I am still having issues with my videos, so I will try to post it, but I will post a link to you can see it. Just go HERE.

No Mercy Book Trailer

Long time, no see from me! But I am back, and will be back for good. I'll tell you why later. Until then, let's get down to some book trailers. First up is a book I have been waiting along time to read.





Due in stores September 7th, No Mercy is the latest book in Sherrilyn Kenyon's amazing Dark Hunter series.



"Live fast, fight hard and if you have to die then take as many of your enemies with you as you can. That is the Amazon credo and it was one Samia lived and died by. Now in contemporary New Orleans, the immortal Amazon warrior is about to learn that there's a worse evil coming to slaughter mankind than she's ever faced before....."






You can find the full book sysnopsis, reading order for the series, up coming releases and much more here. It's an awesom site, trust me. Now for the book trailer.

Enjoy!





And I seem to be having issues with this trailer, so until I can figure this out, you go watch the trailer here. Enjoy it!

Book Trailer - Burned by PC and Kristin Cast

So, I'm sure you all think I've died or something, but I'm still alive. I've just been majorly busy. Moving into a new house and getting married takes up time, lol. I barely have time to read now a days but I try. And when I do I'm too busy to get on here and talk about it.

Until today that is. Today, I got an awesome e-mail and it's the perfect news to share.




"Things have turned black at the House of Night. Zoey Redbird’s soul has shattered. With everything she’s ever stood for falling apart, and a broken heart making her want to stay in the Otherworld forever, Zoey’s fading fast. It’s seeming more and more doubtful that she will be able pull herself back together in time to rejoin her friends and set the world to rights. As the only living person who can reach her, Stark must find a way to get to her. But how? He will have to die to do so, the Vampire High Council stipulates. And then Zoey will give up for sure. There are only 7 days left… "


Today I bring you the new book trailer for the 7th book of The House of Night series by PC and Kristin Cast!!

Before I give you the trailer, I'm gonna give you a link to download the song and a link to read the 1st chapter of the book. I know, I know, I'm making you wait for the good stuff, lol. But it's worth the wait. Promise.

Go here to download the song after you watch the trailer. If you like it of course, lol.
http://www.houseofnightseries.com/pages/downloads.html#songs

And here to read the 1st chapter!! I'm doing that in between writing this, lol. Multi-tasking!! Go me!
http://www.houseofnightseries.com/pages/burnedxrpt.html

Now before I post the trailer, I wanna add in that I was sent the same e-mail for Tempted. I was able to post the trailer and cover, like I am with this one. I want to thank the people at Zeitghost Media for including me in this. :)

Now here it is!!! Let's celebrate the release today!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kmJjEDZJkYc

Skimpy IMM

So, I don't wanna do a full In My Mailbox, but I will list the books I got over X-Mas and in the New Year. Okay?

Fade by Lisa McMann (Signed. Won from Fallen Archangel.)
Wake by Lisa McMann (Signed. Won from Fallen Archangel.)
How to take the Ex out of Ex-Boyfriend by Janette Rallison (Signed. Won from Undercover Book Lover.)
Fame, Glory and Other Things on My To-Do List by Janette Rallison (Signed. Won from Undercover Book Lover.)
Born of Ice by Sherrilyn Kenyon (Brandy bought this for me.)
Tall, Dark and Fangsome by Michelle Rowen (Won from Froggarita's Bookshelf.)
Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia and Margaet Stohl (I think this was from my Secret Santa.)
Fallen by Lauren Kate (Ben bought this for me!)
Swoon by Nina Malkin (Signed by Nina w/ an X-Mas card. Thanks to The Book Butterfly!)
Percy Jackson and the Olympiams : The Lightening Theif by Rick Riordan (I bought this.)

I think that is it. The past few months were nice to me book-wise, lol.

2010 Book List

Born of Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon

Stray by Rachel Vincent
Rouge by Rachel Vincent
Pride by Rachel Vincent
Shift by Rachel Vincent
Prey by Rachel Vincent

Lover Mine by JR Ward

The Body Finder by Kimberly Derting

Glass Houses by Rachel Caine
Dead Girls Dance by Rachel Caine
Midnight Alley by Rachel Caine

Finding the Lost by Shannon K. Butcher
Running Scared by Shannon K. Butcher

The Darkest Passion by Gena Showalter
The Darkest Lie by Gena Showalter

Heart of the Dragon by Gena Showalter

The Dead & The Gone by Susan Beth Pfeffer
Life As We Knew It by Susan Beth Pfeffer

Full Moon Rising by Keri Aurth

Shades of Midnight by Lara Adrian

Ectasy Unveiled by Larrisa Ione

Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins

Finalized 2009 Book List

Yep, this is what I read. Don't ask me to count, please.


13 Reasons Why by Jay Asher
Gossip Girl (Gossip Girl Book 1) by Cecily Von Ziegesar
The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova
Looking For Alaska by John Green

The Hunger Games (Hunger Games #1) by Suzanne Collins
Catching Fire (Hunger Games #2) by Suzanne Collins

Graceling by Kristin Cashore
The Glass Books of the Dream Eaters by Gordon Dahlquist
The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield
I Heart You, You Haunt Me by Lisa Schroder
Impossible by Nany Werlin
The Da Vinci Code (Robert Langdon #2) by Dan Brown
Wake (Dream Catcher #1) by Lisa McMann
The Truth About Forever by Sarah Dessen
Dreamland by Sarah Dessen
Keeping The Moon by Sarah Dessen
Audrey, Wait! by Robin Benway
Evermore (The Immortals #1) by Alyson Noel
Tantalize by Cynthia Leitich Smith
The Chosen One by Carol Lynch Williams
My Fair Godmother by Janette Rallison
Night World No. 1: Secret Vampire; Daughters of Darkness;
Spellbinder by L.J. Smith
Generation Dead by Daniel Waters
Kiss of Life by Daniel Waters
Be Mine Tonight (The Brotherhood of Blood #1) by Kathryn Smith

City of Bones (Mortal Instruments #1)
City of Ashes (Mortal Instruments #2)
City of Glass by (Mortal Instruments #3) Cassandra Clare

Tithe: A Modern Faerie Tale (Book 1)
Valiant: A Modern Tale of Faery (Book 2)
Ironside: A Modern Faery's Tale (Book 3) by Holly Black

The Darkest Night (Lords of the Underworld #1)
The Darkest Kiss (Lords of the Underworld #2)
The Darkest Pleasure (Lords of the Underworld #3) by Gena Showalter

The Society of S (Socety of S #1)
The Year of Disappearances (Socety of S #2) by Suan Hubbard

Dark Lover (Black Dagger Brotherhood #1)
Lover Eternal (Black Dagger Brotherhood #2)
Lover Awakened (Black Dagger Brotherhood #3)
Lover Revealed (Black Dagger Brotherhood #4)
Love Unbound (Black Dagger Brotherhood #5)
Lover Enshrined (Black Dagger Brotherhood #6)
Lover Avenged (Black Dagger Brotherhood #7) by J.R. Ward
The Black Dagger Brotherhood: An Insider's Guide by J.R. Ward
Father Mine : Zsadist and Bella's Story by J.R Ward from Insider's Guide

Fantasy Lover (Dark-Hunter #1)
Night Pleasures (Dark-Hunter #3)
Dance With The Devil (Dark-Hunter #6)
Kiss of the Night (Dark-Hunter #7)
Night Play (Dark-Hunter #8)
Unleash the Night (Dark-Hunter #9)
Sieze The Night (Dark-Hunter #10)
Sins of the Night (Dark-Hunter #11)
Devil May Cry (Dark-Hunter #13)
Dark Side of the Moon (Dark-Hunter #14)
Fear The Darkness (Dark-Hunter #17)
The Dream-Hunter (Dark-Hunter #18)
Bad Moon Rising by Sherrilyn Kenyon (Dark Hunter #19)
Upon the Midnight Clear (Dark-Hunter #20)
Dream Chaser (Dark-Hunter #21)
Acheron (Dark-Hunter #22)
One Silent Night (Dark-Hunter #23)
Dream Warrior (Dark-Hunter #25) by Sherrilyn Kenyon
The Dark-Hunters Vol. 1 (manga) by Sherriyln Kenyon

Bound by Shadow (The Dark Crescent Sisterhood #1)
Bound by Flame (The Dark Crescent Sisterhood #2)
Bound by Light (The Dark Crescent Sisterhood #3) by Anna Windsor

A Great and Terrible Beauty (Gemma Doyle Trilogy #1)
Rebel Angels (Gemma Doyle Trilogy #2)
The Sweet Far Thing (Gemma Doyle Trilogy #3) by Libba Bray

Evernight (Evernight #1)
Stargazer (Evernight #2) by Claudia Gray

A Quick Bite (Argeneau #1)
Love Bites (Argeneau #2)
Single White Vampire (Argeneau #3)
Tall, Dark and Hungry (Argeneau #4)
A Bite To Remember (Argeneau #5)
Bite Me If You Can (Argeneau #6)
The Accidental Vampire (Argeneau #7)
Vampires are Forever (Argeneau #8)
Vampire, Interrupted (Argeneau #9) by Lynsay Sands

If Angels Burn (Darkyn #1)
Private Demon (Darkyn #2)
Dark Need (Darkyn #3)
Evermore (Darkyn #4)
Night Lost (Darkyn #5)
Twilight Fall (Darkyn #6) by Lynn Viehl

Marked (House of Night #1)
Betrayed (House of Night #2)
Chosen (House of Night #3)
Untamed (House of Night #4)
Hunted (House of Night #5) by P.C. and Kristin Cast

Blue Bloods (Blue Bloods #1)
Masquerade (Blue Bloods #2)
Revelations (Blue Bloods #3) by Melissa de la Cruz

Vampire Academy (Vampire Academy #1)
Frostbite (Vampire Academy #2)
Shadow Kiss (Vampire Acedmy #3)by Richelle Mead

A Hunger Like No Other (Immortals After Dark #1)
No Rest For The Wicked (Immortals After Dark #2)
Wicked Dees on a Winter's Night (Immortals After Dark #3)
Dark Needs at Night's Edge (Immortals After Dark #4)
Dark Desires After Dusk (Immortals After Dark #5)
Kiss of a Demon King (Immortals After Dark #6) by Kresley Cole

Over Hexed (Hex Series #1)
Wild & Hexy (Hex Series #2)
Casual Hex (Hex Series #3) by Vicki Lee Thompson

Wicked Lovely (Wicked Lovely #1)
Ink Exchange (Wicked Lovely #2)
Fragile Eternity (Wicked Lovely #3) by Melissa Marr

Kiss of Midnight (Midnight Breed #1)
Kiss of Crimson (Midnight Breed #2)
Midnight Awakening (Midnight Breed #3)
Midnight Rising (Midnight Breed #4)
Veil of Midnight (Midnight Breed #5)
Ashes of Midnight (Midnight Breed #6) by Lara Adrian

Darkfever (Fever #1)
BloodFever (Fever #2)
Faefever (Fever #3) by Karen Marie Moning

Crank by Ellen Hopkins
Impulse by Ellen Hopkins
The Vampire Diaries : The Awakening & The Struggle by L.J. Smith
The Vampire Diaries: The Fury & Dark Reunion by L.J. Smith
The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks by E. Lockhart
The Boyfriend List by E. Lockhart
Swoon by Nina Malkin
Patient Zero: A Joe Ledger Novel by Jonathan Mayberry

Dead Until Dark by Charlaine Harris (Sookie Stackhouse #1)
Living Dead in Dallas by Charlaine Harris (Sookie Stackhouse #2)
Club Dead by Charlaine Harris (Sookie Stackhouse #3)
Dead to the World by Charlaine Harris (Sookie Stackhouse #4)
Dead as a Doornail by Charlaine Harris (Sookie Stackhouse #5)

Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh (Psy-Changling 1)
Visions of Heat by Nalini Singh (Psy-Changling 2)
Caressed By Ice (Psy-Changling #3) by Nalini Singh
Mine to Posess by Nalini Singh (Psy-Changling 4)
Beat of Temptation by Nalini Singh (Psy-Changling)

Die For Me by Karen Rose
Demon's Kiss by Maggie Shayne (Wings in the Night #13)

Undead and Unwed by MaryJanice Davidson (Undead #1)
Undead and Unemployed by MaryJanice Davidson (Undead #2)
Undead and Unappreciated by MaryJanice Davidson (Undead #3)
Undead and Unreturnable by MaryJanice Davidson (Undead #4)
Undead and Unpopular by MaryJanice Davidson (Undead #5)
Undead and Uneasy by MaryJanice Davidson (Undead #6)
Undead and Unworthy by MaryJanice Davidson (Undead #7)

Jacob (Nightwalkers #1) by Jacquelyn Frank
Elijah (Nightwalkers #3) by Jacquelyn Frank
Damien (Nightwalkers #4) by Jacquelyn Frank
Noah (Nightwalkers #5) by Jacquelyn Frank

Ecstacy (Shadowdwellers #3) by Jacquelyn Frank

To Tame a Highland Warrior by Karen Marie Moning (Highland #2)
The Immortal Highlander by Karen Marie Moning (Highland #6)

Shifter (Anthology) by Angela Knight, Lora Leigh, Virginia Kantra and Alyssa Day
Burning Alive (Sentinel Wars #1) by Shannon K. Butcher

--October 2009 Edit--
*Pleasure Unbound by Larissa Ione
*Desire Unchained by Larissa Ione
*Passion Unleashed by Larissa Ione
*Definitely Dead by Charlaine Harris
*The Summoning by Kelley Armstrong
*Wings by Aprilynne Pike
*Scent of Darkness by Christina Dodd
*Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick
*Touch of Darkness by Christina Dodd

--November 2008 Edit--
*Into the Shadow by Christina Dodd
**Into the Flame by Christina Dodd
**Rapture by Jacquelyn Frank
**Gideon by Jacquelyn Frank
**Spell of the Highlander by Karen Marie Moning
**Pleasure by Jacquelyn Frank
**The Darkest Whisper by Gena Showalter
**The Dark Highlander by Karen Marie Moning
**Blood Promise by Richelle Mead
**The Van Alen Legacy by Melissa de la Cruz


The bottom ones are ones that I need to review. I'll get to them soon. Promise. Somehow, I don't think I'll read this many in 2010, lol. But I'm switching out my 2009 list for my 2010 list at the top of the page. Sadly, January will only have like 3 books, lol.

New Awards and (Updated) Content

Ok before we get to the Awards, I want to let you all know I updated my side-bars. I took down all the old stuff and either added new stuff or updated it. I no long have the Books In-Hand part over there >>>>> It is now Books In Line, which is the books that I will read next, or soon. Right now I have some good ones on there inclusing Fallen and Beautiful Creatures, both of which I've had for over a month and have yet to find the time to sit down and read! Ugh!
I'm also in the process of updating my Currently Reading area- which is a re-read of a Larissa Ione book to get refreshed for Ecstacy Unveiled. I'm needing to find February Releases, so let me know of any if you'd like. I also need tips on new contests to fill my Contests area.

I have also added an Awards spot, so you can see all the awards this blog has gotten. And speaking of awards...I have 3 to post about and give away!


Happy 101 from Jenn @ Book Crazy.
The rules are easy and they are to list 10 things that make me happy.


1) My friends, because they are always there for me, and always make me smile when I wanna frown or hit someone. :))
2) My God-son, because he can make me happy so fast that it gives me a headrush. I love this little boy to death, and am so HAPPY to have him in my life.
3) Books! Duh, because they help me keep my imagination fresh, and they give me places to escape to.
4) My animals, because they keep my company when I'm alone. And they warm my bed when my boyfriend isn't here, lol.
5) The beach, because it helps me relax when I am stressed.
6) Long, hot showers, *sighs* Do I really need to explain?
7) My family, because they always seem to keep me on my toes, lol.
8) Writing, because it's what I love.
9) Catching up with old friends makes me happy because I've lost touch with a lot, and when we catch up we remember those good times. I did that twice today and I'm still smiling.
10) Last but not least- My boyfriend, Ben. He makes me extremely happy for many, many reasons. I'm not only happy to have him in my life, but blessed to have him love and blessed to be able to love him. :))




The Humane Award from Jenn @ Book Crazy






The Splash Award from Jenn @ Book Crazy
This is, apparently, given to alluring, amusing, bewitching, impressive, and inspiring blogs. I feel honored to get this if it's true, lol.
Rules are:
Put the logo on your blog/post.
Nominate link up to 9 blogs that you pick for this award.
Let them know that they have been splashed.
Remember to link the person that nominated and awarded you.

Well, I got the first rule covered with this post.
I already covered the last one. Jenn gave this to me, and her link is above the Award photo.
Now for the 9 bloggers/blogs who will get not just this award, but all of them!

A Buckeye Girl Reads
Parajunkee
What Book Is That?
Lauren's Crammed Bookshelf
Bookish In A Box
ThroughTheHaze Reads
Michelle's Book Shelf
Bookworming in the 21st Century
Books Obession

Fade Winner!

I'm still neglecting my blog, but I can't help it. Work sucks! Lol.

I didn't forget about my contest though. I'm shocked that I didn't, but I remembered. I mean, I did have an alrm set on my phone for like 2am on the 26th, but I fell asleep after it went off, and usually I'd forget again, lol.

Sadly, I didn't get to 100 followers, but I did get more entries than I thought I did, which tickles me to death. I thought it would bomb with like 2 entries, but I got a few more than that. However, that does mean that the lucky winner of this contest does not get Gone by default.

So now for the winner, who I have already contacted, and will hopefully get back to me soon or else I'll go to the second in line.

The winner is.....*drum roll*

A Buckeye Girl Reads

Her entry was chosen at random by some rnadom number generator I found online, lol. If she does not contact me soon, I already have the second place winner chosen, and will contact them and announce them as the winner when they contact me.

So congrats to the winner, and everyone look out for a few more posts from me over the weekend. I'm hoping to post about another contest, maybe post a few reviews, start my 2010 Book List, finalize my 2009 Book List and do a very long, but update list of books that I got recently. Oh, and I got awards. I need to post about those, too!