2014 Reading Challenge

2014 Reading Challenge
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Sunday, March 23, 2014

What A Scene! (2)

Hey Chroniclers! What's up?! It's Sunday once more which means it's time for another post of What A Scene! What A Scene! is a new weekly post, hosted by yours truly, where I give you a schedule of what shows I watched during the week and my thoughts on the episode. I love to watch shows as much as I love reading and I know a lot of you do too, so this way we can discuss if you guys have watched it as well. There might be spoilers even though I try not to post them.


(SUNDAY) - 1 SHOW, 1 EPISODE
The Walking Dead 4.14 "The Grove" - Oh my god! If you guys don't watch this show than you must. Everyone seems turned off by the idea of zombies but the majority of the show is about humanity and this episode killed me. As well as some other people. The show continues to prove that the main character doesn't need to be in the show for it to be amazing. This is actually the third episode without Rick and has been focusing on only one group. The deaths were tragic and I did tear up a couple of times because just wow. Everything was so sad yet so beautifully done. This show will be my death.

(MONDAY) - 5 SHOWS, 6 EPISODES
*The Crazy Ones 1.08 "The Stan Wood Account"
*Supernatural 2.02 "Everybody Loves a Clown" | 2.03 "Bloodlust"
How I Met Your Mother 9.21 "Gary Blauman" - This episode is making the end of the show too real. With each episode, it gets clearer that the end is near and this episode is shaping the show to an amazing ending. We see Ted out on a date with the Mother and he's telling her what happened before the wedding with a character. At the end of the episode, we see what happens to a lot of not all of the side characters we meet. How their lives turned out and what they went on to do. It was such a bittersweet episode and they're finally starting their goodbyes.
2 Broke Girls 3.19 "And The Kilt Trip" - This episode was all about my favorite day, St. Patrick's Day! Green beer, green clothes, green everything. As always this show delivered some funny lines that actually made me laugh out loud. I love how the show doesn't hold anything back with its jokes and is funny if you have an open mind and don't take offense to everything. Hopefully we get more seasons.
Teen Wolf 3.23 "Insatiable" - Holy crap! Does every show want to kill me?! The time has come and so has the death and as much as I called it I still couldn't believe it. It's so crazy but it'll be interesting to see how the show and next seasons continue without this character. It's going to get good!

(TUESDAY) - 6 SHOWS, 7 EPISODES
Bates Motel 2.03 "Caleb" - I freaking love Emma! She's just so cute and I hope the weed boy treats her well. About Norma's brother, I kind of guessed his secret when we first saw him but when it was revealed my jaw still dropped because I didn't think it would actually be true. The season is picking up and getting really good and I can't wait until the next episode.
*Supernatural 2.04 "Children Shouldn't Play with Dead Things" | 2.05 "Simon Said"
*The Crazy Ones 1.09 "Sixteen-Inch Softball"
Pretty Little Liars 4.24 "A is for Answers" - So this was the season finale and finally Allison tells us almost everything about the night she went missing! Finally questions were answered! But, questioned were also asked and left open. What did Spencer's sister tell her dad? Who did Allison's mom see? And who the hell is A?! The season ended with a huge cliff-hanger that leaves the fate of one character on the line and we'll have to wait until June to see what happens. 
Bad Girls All Star Battle 2.10 "Winner Take All" - I knew who was going to win because of spoilers but I'm still happy. I'm also glad the challenges were definitely stepped up which only means it's going to get bigger and badder. It's mindless fun that I like to watch and I can't wait until the reunion.
Glee 5.11 "100" - The 100th episode and everyone returned! Almost everyone, where the hell is Sugar?! Anyway, the cast did remixes of songs they sang previously which is pretty cool and it's also as epic seeing everyone together. The show feels like it's gearing up to its series finale which in a way it is. Season 6 will be its last but won't feature the High School. There were some exciting things that happened and I can't wait to see where it goes from there.

(WEDNESDAY) - 3 SHOWS, 8 EPISODES
*Arrow 1.01 "Pilot" | 1.02 "Honor Thy Father" | 1.03 "Lone Gunman" | 1.04 "An Innocent Man" | 1.05 "Damaged" | 1.06 "Legacies"
The 100 1.01 "Pilot" - The show holds a lot of promise. I'm curios to see how Earth looks and what's changed and see who the hell threw that spear at the end. It's pretty cool how the storylines alternate between Earth and Space and I hope the show gets picked up for a full season and then more.
The Real World: Ex-Plosion 29.10 "Burned to Ashes" - The show is almost done but the relationships are getting crazier than ever. More hookups and breakups and fights have happened. And I'm not even ashamed to say I love this show. I just want more seasons.

(THURSDAY) 4 EPISODES, 1 SHOW
*Arrow 1.07 "Muse of Fire" | 1.08 "Vendetta" | 1.09 "Year's End" | 1.10 "Burned"

(FRIDAY) 1 SHOW, 3 EPISODE
*Arrow 1.11 "Trust but Verify" | 1.12 "Vertigo" | 1.13 "Betrayal"

(SATURDAY) 1 SHOW, 8 EPISODES
*Arrow 1.14 "The Odyssey" | 1.15 "Dodger" | 1.16 "Dead to Rights" | 1.17 "The Huntress Returns" | 1.18 "Salvation" | 1.19 "Unfinished Business" | 1.20 "Home Invasion" | 1.21 "The Undertaking"

*Supernatural - Season 2 is seeming to be better than Season 1. The tone has gotten lighter, as well as the lighting and picture. There's some jokes here and there that keeps everything from getting too serious. Haven't exactly watched that much of Season 2 but I hope to get further in the coming week.
*The Crazy Ones - This show is super hilarious. I love the actors and hope it gets picked up for a second season. I love the bloopers that give at the end of every episode. I seriously do need to catch up though and hope that I will very soon.
*Arrow - I fell in love with this show and I fell for it hard! I love everything about it, the characters, the story, everything! I love all the little hints to other DC characters that they give and hopefully I can catch up on Season 2 so I can watch it weekly. My love for this show is so strong that it leaves me speechless. 

What have you guys been watching? Let me know down in the comments below!

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Tuesday, March 18, 2014

Cover Reveal: Rumble by Ellen Hopkins

Hey Chroniclers! Today is such an exciting day because the cover for one of my most anticipated books along my second most favorite author has been revealed!


Rumble by Ellen Hopkins!

Let me just say, when the title was first announced, I called the cover being blue. I mean, she didn't have a blue book and the title just screams blue at me but this is amazing! I love the blue in the middle but then the other colors around it. It's like stained glass.

The thing about her covers is that every cover has a different feel to it. So I can only imagine that the glass will be glossy, while the metal holding them will feel normal maybe. And then you can feel the crack and the scratches of the title on the glossy cover.

The book comes out August 26th but I need this book now. I hope it's as good as I expect it to be but knowing Ellen Hopkins it's gonna be even greater!

What do you guys think of the cover? Leave your comments down below!

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Sunday, March 16, 2014

What A Scene! (1)

Hey Chroniclers! I do apologize for the lateness of this post. It's Sunday and if you guys liked my Facebook page you would know that I have a new idea for posts on Sundays. Basically, I watch a lot of television shows and love to discover new shows and so I decided to start keeping track of what I watched and give my small opinion on the episodes. The post might include spoilers so if you don't want to be spoiled, proceed with caution. I'll try to avoid them but I can't make any promises.


(SUNDAY
Did not watch anything.

(MONDAY)
*Supernatural 1.10 "Asylum"
The Walking Dead 4.13 "Alone" - The show continues to deliver! I'm so afraid someone is going to die before they all manage to get back together, especially with people running off on their own. It's just making me all jumpy. I think the show is giving us some amazing character development which is really adding to the story.
How I Met Your Mother 9.20 "Daisy" - Oh my Jesus! This episode made me love the show all over again! I also teared up a little bit or a lot during it. Mostly at the end when we find out Lily's secret. I'm so sad the show is coming to an end and I'm going to miss it so freaking much. It's almost time for the series finale.
Bates Motel 2.02 "Shadows of a Doubt" - The episode was a bit slow and mostly just a filler for the season. Not much happened except one or two major things, especially at the end. Although the promo for next weeks is making it to look so freaking good!
Teen Wolf 3.22 "De-Void" - There were some parts that made me get all giddy! Especially when Allison and Kira fought side by side. The part that really made me get all excited was when they switched weapons. I think that was such a deep moment that meant a lot more than it just them switching weapons. It was fantastic and I can't wait to see who dies at the end.

(TUESDAY
*Supernatural 1.11 "Scarecrow" | 1.12 "Faith" | 1.13 "Route 666" 
Bad Girls All Star Battle 2.09 "The Battle Dome" - I'm a sucker for reality competition shows. Especially when it involves people from a show that I already watch. We finally see the top 4 and I'm excited for it even though I was spoiled with who wins. Now that I know who wins, the edits make me see it going to happen. I just hope it keeps getting renewed.

(WEDNESDAY)
*Supernatural 1.14 "Nightmare" 
Glee 5.11 "City of Angels" - It was time for nationals and I knew they were going to lose. I mean, their Glee club has nothing special. There's barely enough people, their choreography isn't all that great and the songs are eh compared to what others do. It sucks that this is the last nationals Glee will do because they're getting rid of the high school storyline for Season 6, but I just wish they upped their game. Added more people into the club, got better choreography, especially with the cheerleaders, and just did better remixes of songs.
Pretty Little Liars 4.23 "Unbridled" - The show is getting good and finally we are one episode away from the season finale when we find out a lot of secrets. I'm still set on Aria being in on everything but we shall see. 

(THURSDAY)
*Supernatural 1.15 "The Benders" | 1.16 "Shadow"
The Real World Ex-Plosion "Indecent Ex-Posure" - This show gives me life. I'm a reality tv show junkie and The Real World is the best thing that has ever happened to me. People be crazy, fights happened, people made out. It's just amazing shiz that I love to watch.
Here Comes Honey Boo Boo 3.13 "Halloween Too" - I love this show so freaking much! The fact that people write them off calling them sloppy and stupid is the dumbest thing I've heard. Especially when they support the Kardashians. This family shows real emotions and what a real family is supposed to be. Forget about the money, it's about love. Let loose and don't worry about what anyone says about you. At the end of the day you have to make yourself happy. And as always this show just delivers.

(FRIDAY)
*Supernatural 1.17 "Hell House" | 1.18 "Something Wicked This Way Comes" | 1.19 "Provenance" | 1.20 "Dead Man's Body" | 1.21 "Salvation" | 1.22 "Devil's Trap"

(SATURDAY
*Supernatural 2.01 "In My Time of Dying"

*I've been watching my marathon of Supernatural from the very beginning. I want to get caught up and so I can't exactly say much per episode since I'm watching them back to back. The first season (which I finished) certainly has a darker tone to it. Both in the image and the storytelling. Season 2 so far has lightened up and is showing more colors. I haven't watched much but next week you shall know more about my adventures.

What have you guys been watching? Let me know down in the comments below! 

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Tuesday, March 4, 2014

The Novel's Court (14) Pt. 2

Hey Chroniclers! Earlier today I handed you guys the first post of today. In case you have no idea what I'm talking about, two books came out today that really caught my attention and I decided to cover both of them instead of the usual one. In case you don't know The Novel's Court is a weekly meme hosted by me where I bring you a debut novel that is a stand-alone or the first of a series and put it through a trial-like process to deem whether it's Guilty of reading or Not Guilty. This is the second part so... Let us begin!


Death Sworn by Leah Cypess

Ileni is losing her magic. And that means she's losing everything: Her status as the renegade sorcerer's most powerful rising star. Her purpose in life. The boy she loves. Her home.

Exiled to teach sorcery to the assassins hidden deep within the mountains, she expects no one will ever hear from her again. The last two tutors died within weeks of each other. As Ileni unravels the mystery surrounding their deaths, she'll uncover secrets that have been kept for decades-and she'll find an unexpected ally and dangerous new love.

But even he may not be able to protect her. Not when she's willing to risk everything.

Time for Court!

The Story: Aside from the romance, this sounds like something I would enjoy reading. Once against magic is in it and I love magic. Reminds me of Cinda Williams Chima who has a blurb on the cover as well. 

The Cover: I'm in love with the cover! From that tower, to the mirror/window, to the font, to the colors, EVERYTHING! I hope they don't do cover changes and keep it the way it is because it's seriously amazing. 

The Verdict: Guilty! This is something I want to read and it is on my wishlist for me to buy and read. Hopefully I can get it soon and I will be checking out reviews to see what everyone else thinks.

What do you guys think? Leave your comments down below on whether you find the book Guilty or Not Guilty and we'll get discussing!

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The Novel's Court (14) Pt. 1

Hey Chroniclers! It's Tuesday and we all know what that means! Books have been released into the world for us to read and it is our job to find the ones that will catch our attentions the most. The Novel's Court is a weekly meme hosted by me where I bring you a debut novel that is a stand-alone or the first of a series and put it through a trial-like process to deem whether it is Guilty of reading or Not Guilty. This week two books that really caught my attention have been released and I wanted to cover them both so there will be two separate posts. This is part one. Let us begin!


Half Bad by Sally Green


In modern-day England, witches live alongside humans: White witches, who are good; Black witches, who are evil; and sixteen-year-old Nathan, who is both. Nathan's father is the world's most powerful and cruel Black witch, and his mother is dead. He is hunted from all sides. Trapped in a cage, beaten and handcuffed, Nathan must escape before his seventeenth birthday, at which point he will receive three gifts from his father and come into his own as a witch-or else he will die. But how can Nathan find his father when his every action is tracked, when there is no one safe to trust-not even family, not even the girl he loves?

Time for Court!

The Story: The synopsis makes it sound so freaking good. I love anything to do with magic and I hope this one doesn't disappoint with unnecessary romance or anything of that sort. If it focuses on Nathan finding his father and trying to survive then we might have a good book in our hands. I have high hopes.

The Cover: Now I know the cover looks a bit meh on here but I have seen what the actual book looks like and it is amazing. It's not all gray like the cover on here and just you have to see it in person. It's so good!

The Verdict: Guilty! I've added this book to my wishlist and will need to check out reviews to see about the romance part, if any, but I want this book. I hope the next books don't change covers or I will flip tables.

What do you guys think? Leave your comments down below on whether you find the book Guilty or Not Guilty and we'll get discussing!

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Monday, March 3, 2014

To Be Read Pile (March 2014)

Hey Chroniclers! So off topic of this post but I still have some posts to put up that I should have put up in January but I don't know what's wrong with me. I just haven't done it for some reason. Laziness possibly. Anyway, it's the beginning of the month and I am here to present to thee... the To Be Read Pile of March 2014!

To Be Read Pile (March 2014)
I don't know if it went down or if it was leveled out. I really have no idea and can't tell anymore. What a fail this is on my part. Along with being a mess. What a mess I am. Just look at it.... what is going on?! I have no idea!!

To Be Read Pile (February 2014)
In the month of February I bought 2 books! Except one of them was a hardcover copy of a book I already read/owned so that went straight to the shelves. So basically 1 book was added to the pile! I was at 61 books and now I'm at 59! Finally! Back in the '50s and I hope I stay that way or go lower! I finished reading 3 books and am currently reading my 4th which explains why the pile didn't go lower than it should have.

My plan for this month is to just read books of series that I already read. Get those out of the way and onto the shelves. After that, I don't know but we shall see next month.

Do you have a picture of your TBR pile? Leave your link below!

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