Dance of the Red Death Week Giveaway

Now that you've heard Bethany talk about Dance of the Red Death, you probably want to get your hands on a copy. Luckily I have 2 fantastic contests going on.

First Harper Collins Canada has kindly offered a set (the full duology) as a giveaway. You'll get a copy of Masque and Dance, plus some fun swag. International entrants can win a copy of Dance, and some swag.

There will be 4 winners total as two other winners will be selected for some swag only.

So be sure to enter using the Rafflecopter forms below. There is a Canada only giveaway form, and an International form so be sure you're entering under the correct one.

Thanks and Good Luck!

Be sure to stop by tomorrow for my review of Dance of the Red Death.

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My Top Ten Books of 2012

The end of 2012 is just around the corner, and with that comes a bunch of "Best" list. I offer my own best list today. The top ten books I read in 2012.

These are in no particular order, because asking me to select my favourite from this list would really be torture. It was hard enough to keep this list to ten choices.

1. The Evolution of Mara Dyer by Michelle Hodkin

Steamy, sexy, and filled with Noah Shaw deliciousness. A creepy and brilliant look at a potential descent into madness. Wonderfully written with humour, scares, and STEAMY romance. 

My love affair with this series is well known. I adore Mara, Noah, and of course, the amazing Michelle for writing them.

2. Just One Day by Gayle Forman

 Yes I am teasing, but Oh My Swoon! Willem and Allyson's story had me feeling every emotion, and left me aching for more. This is easily 2013's MUST READ and more than meets expectations.

The beautiful writing, the connection I felt to Allyson, and the utter romance of this fantastic contemporary left me wanting to read Just One Year...immediately.

3. Tiger Lily by Jodi Lynn Anderson

One of the most beautifully written books I have ever read. It made my heart hurt, and yet was filled with so much wonder. 

Getting to know the girl with the crow feather and her Peter was one of the highlights of my reading year, made all the more poignant because my love for this novel caught me by surprise. 

4. Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn

If I were to choose one word to describe Gone Girl that word would be twisted. Stunning reveals, an inciting game, and an uncomfortable look at falling out of love (just in the most extremely twisted way).  

Flawed characters that seem disturbingly real, and writing that makes you fly through the pages faster that you are capable of turning them. This one will keep you up late into the night, and leave you gasping at it's sad, yet unavoidable, ending.  

5.  Masque of the Red Death by Bethany Griffin

A darkly decadent read where even the air you breath can kill you. Swoon worthy guys, a flawed heroine, and the seductive Debauchery Club are all stand outs in this amazingly written novel.

The dual notion of glitz and glamour back dropped against a stark decimated city make for a compelling dynamic. I fell for this one in chapter one, and couldn't stop reading.

6. Gilt by Katherine Longshore

Tudor court glamour meets high school mean girls in this engrossing historical novel. Catherine Howard paid the ultimate price for her youthful mistakes. This portrayal paints her in a much different, and more realistic feeling light. This novel feels relevant because it shows friendships, and their complexity haven't changed over the years.

7 The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater

Magic meets realism in this heart grabbing novel. Blue, and her Raven Boys will work their way into your heart until you care deeply about each of them.

Maggie's writing is fantastic, but her characters draw you in and that is why it's on my list. 

8 Scarlet by Marissa Meyer

Another must read when it comes out. I adored Cinder, but Scarlet surpassed all my expectations. Ruggedly swoon worthy Wolf grabbed my attention immediately, and  I adored the feisty Scarlet. The mixing of Cinder's story with Scarlet's journey is done flawlessly, and the fairytale elements I loved in Cinder are just as present in Scarlet. 

9 Born Wicked by Jessica Spotswood

One of the best witch stories I've ever read. A mixture of romance, suspense, and a hint of the magical storm to come leaves you under this novel's spell.

The writing flows quickly, and the characters are captivating. The witchcraft mythology that is being built has be eager to learn more. With all of this going for it, it's the bond between the sister's that shines the most. A story of sisterly love, sacrifice, jealously, and perhaps betrayal. 

10 The Fault in Our Stars by John Green

This novel left me a crying mess on my couch by the end. I believe that this will make many lists this year, and it really is one of the best of the year.

Hazel and Augustus' story stays with you long after you've finished. With humour, heart, and tears it's an emotional reminder to love as deeply as possible, and to live each second to the fullest

I do have a few others that I REALLY enjoyed this year as well, and this list was seriously torture to whittle down, but those are the ones that I think impacted me the most. What novels made your Best List this year? Let me know in the comments.

My Letter To Bethany!

When I decided to do the Masque of the Red Death event, I knew I wanted to include a letter to Bethany. Before I share that I am going to thank my inspiration for this post. Lindsay from Me on Books (who is super awesome) has written some great, gushy letters to authors on her site, so you should check them out. Full credit to her for this amazing idea.

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Bethany,

I have been blogging for about a year and a half now. It was beginning to feel a little repetitive. I was feeling like I was in a bit of a book rut, and not overly inspired any more. I picked up Masque of the Red Death and immediately became hooked and engrossed in the story you created.

Masque of the Red Death was so different from anything that I've read in a really long time. It was refreshing, inspiring and it got me excited again. It reminded me of everything I love about reading and books. You can get so lost in the pages of one so completely. You can have wonderfully flawed characters that you still end up loving. I wanted to rush on to Goodreads and add so many quotes and passages to my favourites list.

You have created a book that almost demands you tell everyone about it once you are finished because you loved it so much. It inspired me to create a week long event to do just that. It wasn't enough for me to just tell my friends. It was a book I couldn't shake after reading.

So Bethany, I want to say thank you. Thank you for creating such a stunning world. Thank you for writing such a well written novel. Thank you for creating Will in all his tattooed, tortured sexiness, and thank you for helping me out of a reading slump. Most of all, I thank you for reminding me of the magic of getting lost in a good book.

Clues for Book 2 - Masque of the Red Death

We know that Bethany Griffin was inspired by Edgar Allen Poe's Masque of the Red Death. I thought it might be fun to use Poe's story to try and gain some insight into what we MIGHT be able to expect in the follow up to Masque of the Red Death.

Poe's tale takes place at a Masquerade that Prince Prospero is hosting. It's a means to escape the Red Death and only a select few are invited. I believe we can safely expect to have some sort of Masquerade in Bethany's novel as well.

The Masquerade takes place in a suite made up of 7 rooms. Each of these rooms is decorated in a specific colour. Even the windows are made of stained glass in the same colour of the decorations.

Room 1 - Blue
Room 2 - Purple
Room 3 - Green
Room 4 - Orange
Room 5 - White
Room 6 - Violet
Room 7 - Black

Room 7 is unique in that the windows are stained not black, but a deep red. Again, this is such a huge part of the original story that I believe we will see different coloured rooms. I am quite excited as I think Bethany will expand on the themes and go into more detail for each room. I am not 100 percent sold on her using the exact colours, but I would bet the last one is black. Will the colours themselves mean something? My hunch is that yes, Bethany will make the rooms even more significant in her story.

The overall theme of Poe's story is death. Trying to avoid, or hide from death and it coming for you anyway. Prince Prospero dies chasing a masked figure that resembles Death himself (someone with the plague that is destroying the city) through the different coloured rooms. If taken literally this seems to imply someone with the disease getting into the party. I could see Bethany going that route. It may even be one of our beloved characters that Price Prospero follows to his demise. The ending of the story is quite sad as every single person at the party  meets their end. I am hoping that Araby survives to have some kind of happiness, but a tragic end would be fitting to her story.

The clock striking down the hour plays a significant role in the story. It's so distinctive and distracting that the band and the guests stop when it chimes. It feels them with a sense of foreboding. Will Bethany incorporate a clock? Will she use a countdown of sorts to increase suspense by having the characters working within a set time before something happens? I look at the clock as a reminder that the party guests are getting ever closer to death, time does not stand still even if you wish it to.

While there is no mention of romance in Poe's tale, the triangle between Araby, Will and Elliott is sure to heat up. I am looking forward to seeing what developments take place on that front. I am hoping for some kissing scenes!

The main thing we can surmise from Poe's story is that a Masquerade will be involved, different coloured rooms seem to be a given, and death will come calling. Excuse me while I go pray for Will's safety! ;)

Have you read Edgar Allen Poe's Masque of the Red Death? If so what clues do you think are hidden within?

My Masque Playlist

I am sure we've all been there, you're reading a book and certain characters, or scenes make a song jump into your head.

Here are a few of the songs I associate with Masque of the Red Death.

1 Something I Can Never Have by Nine Inch Nails

As soon as I interviewed Bethany and she mentioned this song I listened to it again. It may be the power of suggestion, but I totally think it fits. Each characters is kind of wishing for something they can't have. A world without the plague, someone who has died to still be alive, a reprieve from their own guilty conscience, etc. The fact that the world has crumbled leaving fading reminders of how it used to be.

2 Poison and Wine by The Civil Wars

This sort of reminds me of Will and Araby. The melody is very haunting as well which fits the story. The lyrics "you only know what I want you to" remind me of Will and his double life. His persona at the Debauchery Club and his real home life. The refrain of "I don't love you but I always will" also reminds me of Araby fighting her feelings. She is beginning to feel things for both Will and has had a crush on him for awhile, even though she's sworn to not feel these things.

3 Anthem for the Year 2000 by Silverchair

This song really reminds me of Elliott. His disillusionment of how the city is being ran, and the desire to stand up and so something about it. The lyrics allude to innocence and it being fragile "maybe we don't want to live in a world where innocence was so short" could also apply to the children who come into this ravaged world. They can't have a typical childhood due to the disease, they either die young or end up being very shut away from the world.

4 Gloomy Sunday by Kronos Quartet




Really I think the instrumental version is the best for what I am talking about. The melody of this song is so haunting and melancholy. I think it fits perfectly with Poe's writing and in turn this novel. The song is also about being so sad that a loved one died, and wanting to join them that it, I am sure, fits a lot of characters in Bethany's world.

5. Damned If She Do by The Kills

I feel like this is a very Araby song. "She come alive when she dying" is fitting because while everything is dying and crumbling around her she finds something to fight for. Her hazy time at the Debauchery Club fit the distorted melody as well. I also love the lyrics

"There's been a perception
Of sweet hearts passing through
Some of them left no trace at all
Some left her black and blue"

Sort of reminds me of Araby and how much her brother's death hurt her.

*some of the songs have coarse language if you are looking to download them*

Be sure to come back tomorrow where I will be talking about finding clues for book two in Poe's original story.

The Guys of MASQUE - Will and Elliott

The steamy love triangle is Masque of the Red Death has provided two swoon worthy guys for Araby to grow close to.

Here is your chance to learn a little more about them and see a little eye candy at the same time!

Will

Description:

Dark hair and eyes, ""Swirling tattoos cover his arms, climbing up from the collar of his shirt to twist around his throat, the ends hidden by his tousled dark hair" (ARC, Chapter 1, page 8)

How he meets Araby:

He works at the Debauchery Club she frequents

Selling points:

He's gentle, concerned, he looks out for Araby. He's also quite different than most people expect him to be. He has responsibilities that he takes very seriously, and is a pretty fantastic big brother

The Actor I selected:

Ok, so he has the wrong colour eyes and his hair is a touch too light but I totally picture Will looking somewhat like this. The actor's name is Grey Damon. He has that rugged, sexy quality I think Will possesses. 

Elliott

Description:

Blonde, blue eyes, referred to as tall and lanky.

How he meets Araby:

He is the brother of her best friend and nephew to Prince Prospero 

Selling points:

He is very focused, wants a better future for the city, is passionate about what he believes in, and totally unpredictable.

The Actor I selected:

Max Irons! His hair is a touch too dark, but he is tall,and lanky. He also has an aristocrat look to him that suits Elliott perfectly.

Araby has a tough choice between these two equally compelling young men. Neither offer stability or safety. Each has shown that they are capable of hurting her, and yet each has shown that they do truly care. Desperate times call for desperate action and it's easy to see why they each one behaved they way they did.

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Will Araby eventually find happiness with one of them? I can't wait to find out in the sequel!

What guy do you think Araby should choose? Let me know in the comments.

Masque of the Red Death Week Giveaway!

Now that I have told you how amazing this book is I am pretty sure you want to get your hands on a copy!

I am giving away one copy of the book (ordered from Book Depository) and some sweet Masque goodies. The giveaway is INTERNATIONAL.

Bethany has kindly provided some leather bracelets and bookmarks.

There will be 2 winners.

Prize # 1- A copy of the book, bookmark and bracelet
Prize # 2 - bookmark and bracelet

The bracelets are AMAZING and come with a quote from the book on them.

Thank you again Bethany for the goodies for giveaway.

You can enter by using the Rafflecopter form below! Good luck!

Masque of the Red Death by Bethany Griffin

Masque of the Red Death by Bethany Griffin

Release Date –  April 24, 2012

Publisher Website –  Harper Collins

Publisher Social Media - Twitter/Facebook/SavvyReader

Pages - 320 pages
My Rating- ALL THE STARS!
**obtained from the awesome Kristina @ Ladybug Storytime**

Here is the Goodreads synopsis

Everything is in ruins. 

A devastating plague has decimated the population. And those who are left live in fear of catching it as the city crumbles to pieces around them. 

So what does Araby Worth have to live for? 

Nights in the Debauchery Club, beautiful dresses, glittery make-up . . . and tantalizing ways to forget it all. 

But in the depths of the club—in the depths of her own despair—Araby will find more than oblivion. She will find Will, the terribly handsome proprietor of the club. And Elliott, the wickedly smart aristocrat. Neither boy is what he seems. Both have secrets. 

Everyone does. 

And Araby may find something not just to live for, but to fight for—no matter what it costs her.

What if the air you breathe could kill you? Masque of the Red Death asks exactly that. A world where having access to a mask may just save your life and oblivion can be found at the Debauchery Club. Bethany Griffin has created something that captured me from the first page.

The writing is simply amazing. Bethany is able to weave a slower paced, and  intricate tale while providing some amazing imagery. There are so many quotes I love from this book. I could list a whole bunch. I fell for the writing with this simple, but effective sentence “I am beautiful, fake, shallow, incognito” (ARC, chapter 1, page 7). It sums up the allure of Debauchery Club with the grittiness underneath that exists in the city. I also love the line “The Debauchery District. The very name makes me shiver” (ARC, chapter 1, page 2). Simply put Bethany’s Poe inspired novel will satisfy fans of Poe’s writing while appealing to people who have never read him before.

Bethany has created a world so vivid and intriguing that I easily got lost in it. From the crumbling city, to the delectable Debauchery Club, and the apartment Araby lives, you will feel transported. The world is a mix of old Victorian and bleak futuristic that blends into a chillingly possible reality.

The characters are all wonderfully developed. Flawed, damaged and real. Each character will pull you in and push you away at the same time. Araby is selfish, haunted, and yet so completely fascinating. Her desire to escape by searching out oblivion in the decadence of the Debauchery Club is not only understandable, but relatable. This is a young woman who has had a lot of truly horrible things happen in her life, is facing a horrific plague, and is trying to keep people at arms length as self-punishment. I loved that she grew, changed, and challenged herself throughout the novel. The Araby we meet in the beginning is quite different from the one we leave at the end of the novel.

The triangle between Araby, Will and Elliott is well executed. Both Will and Elliott are captivating, intriguing young men and neither is perfect. They both have their faults, but that makes each of them more compelling. I am firmly Team Will! He’s sexy, tortured, subdued, and has a good heart (as well as some sexy tattoos). Elliott is more headstrong, reckless, and vibrant.It's easy to see how Araby drawn to both of them, and for different reasons. What makes this triangle unique is everyone is in desperate situations, and the characters often have to put more personal needs ahead of others. It rings true to the situation. I think both guys are on pretty equal footing and that is also a little unusual in this type of setting.

The ending of the novel kicks in with a quicker pace. While not a cliffhanger per say, there is enough unresolved to make you anxiously await the Masquerade that is sure to be in the sequel. I am looking forward to learning more about Prince Prospero as while I felt scared of him in this instalment, I don't think we've seen the full extent of how cruel he can be.

Bethany Griffin has created a world where the air you breathe could kill you, oblivion is something people strive for, and the unrest is growing. It will leave you with your breathe held and heart pounding. Desire is contagious says the tagline, so is anticipating what is sure to be an electric sequel once you’ve read this stellar novel.

Author Interview - Bethany Griffin

Welcome to day 1 one of my Masque of the Red Death event. Stopping by the blog today I have the author, Bethany Griffin for a fun Q & A about the book, the characters, and her writing.

1. Describe Masque of the Red Death in 3 words

dark, romantic, suspenseful.


2 Describe your novel's main character Araby in three words.

desperate, disillusioned, stronger than she thinks she is (cheated a bit on that last one)


3 What sort of research did you do for Masque of the Red Death? 

I read a few biographies of Poe, as well as reading The Masque of the Red Death multiple times, reading about Poe's life was what gave me the idea to set the story in a world right after his death. I did basic research about knowledge and terms from the time period, and then changed them to suit myself and the story.


4 How would Araby describe Will and Elliott?

She would describe Will as painfully good looking, and intimidating (at least in the beginning) she would describe Elliott as brash, arrogant, and driven.


5 What was it about Edgar Allen Poe's short story that inspired you?

The world, and the darkness, and the theme of not being able to avoid death.

6 Do you listen to a play list while you write? If so what is the one song you listened to the most while writing Masque of the Red Death. 

I don't actually listen to music WHILE I write, it distracts me. But I do usually have a playlist, for when I'm thinking about the book. If I had to pick an overarching theme song for everything I've ever written, it would be Something I can Never Have by Nine Inch Nails


7 Who is the first person that gets to read your writing?

Usually my husband, sometimes my real life critique group.


8 What is the last book you read that you would recommend to everyone? 

Wow, I don't think I would recommend any one book to everyone, a big part of my job is matching up books with readers and talking to kids about books.


9 If you could go back in time to any time period and any place, where and when would you travel to? 

It would probably be a waste to ask for a Nirvana concert since those happened in my lifetime, I just didn't get to go, the middle ages are my favorite time period, but you wouldn't really want to GO there, so how about Victorian London?


10 What has been the most surprising part of the publishing process?

Well, since I'm not actually a debut, the fact that I got a second chance? And an awesome one, at that!

Thank you Bethany for stopping by and answering my questions. Tomorrow I am reviewing Masque of the Red Death. It's one of my favourite (if not my favourite) book of 2012!

Masque of the Red Death Event Annoucement

I may have gushed and squealed about this novel quite a bit. It's for a good read though - this novel is simply fantastic. So fantastic I am dedicating the entire week to promoting it.

Here is what you can expect

April 23 - Interview with Bethany Griffin

April 24 - My review of Masque of the Red Death

April 25 - Giveway Details!

April 26 - Will & Elliott: The Men of Masque

April 27 - My Masque Playlist

April 28 - What to Expect in Book 2: Using Poe's story to find clues

April 29 - My very gushy letter to Bethany

Hope you will follow along. I have some great goodies up for grabs including a copy of the book, amazing bookmarks, and leather bracelets!

Spring Release Advance Buzz!

The sun is shining, the birds are singing and flowers will soon be in bloom. I love nothing more than preparing for the summer and reading indoors on the rainy spring days.

This spring there are some amazing titles to assist you with those rainy afternoons, or maybe those days at the beach if you read them later this summer!

I have read a couple of books that really impressed me so I am going to highlight them here (because you know I haven't told everyone to read them already).

Here are my Buzz Worthy selections for the Spring/Summer 2012 season -

1. Masque of the Red Death by Bethany Griffin

What’s it about?

A plague, a crumbling society, a debauchery club, a girl looking to forget, some seriously hot guys, and it's all based on the tale by Edgar Allen Poe.

Why I found it Buzz Worthy

The writing is amazing. Bethany is insanely talented. Her story pulled me in immediately. The world she has created, the characters, and feeling you are left with all add up to a book you'll be dying to get your hands on.

It also doesn't hurt that I adored Will. He's my current book boyfriend. LOVE him!

Release date April 24, 2011

2. Gilt by Katherine Longshore

What’s it about?

This novel is filled with Tudor court intrigue. You may know how Catherine Howard's story ends, but this novel provides a unique point of view - her friend Kitty Tylney. It deals with friendship, loyalty, trust, and betrayal.

Why I found it Buzz Worthy

As someone with a huge interest in Tudor history, especially King Henry and his wives, I was drawn into the story right away. It's all in the way Katherine Longshore gets you to that inevitable ending Catherine Howard meets and she does it brilliantly. The novel focuses a lot on friendship and will be intriguing for anyone regardless of historical element.

Release date May 15, 2012

Two titles that I think worthy of adding to your reading list. I also happen to have special events coming up for both of these titles closer to the release date!

Obsessions....

The awesome Kelly at KellyVision started posting a weekly post highlighting whatever she happened to be obsessed with that week. I LOVE this idea, so much in fact that I will be doing it myself every Saturday.

Here are my obsessions this week:

BOOK

Cover of TigerLily By Jodi Lynn Anderson

Doesn't this look amazing? I love it. I am not 100% sure this is the final cover, but it seems pretty likely. It's one of the books I can't wait to get my hands on. If you don't know what it's about you can read all about it over at Goodreads.

Masque of the Red Death by Bethany Griffin

This book.....I still don't have words to describe how beyond epic and awesome it is. Will....*swooon*! I <3 Will, and sexy hot air balloons. I think everyone should pre-order this IMMEDIATELY because you won't be sorry. Bethany's writing is so wonderful, and engrossing. I am going to stop gushing before I write my entire review here. Just know it's perfect, and I give it all the stars.

Cover for What's Left of Me by Kat Zhang

Is it not so pretty? I love the cover. Harper Collins truly has some of the most amazing covers. Again if you want to know more go check out the Goodreads synopsis because it sounds amazing.

TV

Revenge

This has been on my list before, but it's soo good. They had an amazing episode this week, an episode I've been waiting for and it did not disappoint. It just keeps getting better and it doesn't hurt that Joshua Bowman (Daniel Greyson on the show) is a total cutie.

What are you obsessed with this week? Let me know in the comments.

In My Mailbox....

This is a weekly meme hosted by the awesome Kristi at The Story Siren. It gives us a chance to showcase the books we got during the week.

My mailbox was pretty awesome this week...ok so pretty awesome is an understatement. SO many amazing books.

These are books I was gifted or received for review

Masque of the Red Death by Bethany Griffin (goodreads)
A Million Suns by Beth Revis (goodreads)

The amazing Kristina from LadyBug Storytime got me a copy of Masque. I literally squealed when it came in the mail. It's been really high on my wish list and I can't wait to finish it (already started and LOVING it). The cover is so stunning, even in ARC form.

The amazing and lovely Christy from The Reader Bee sent me a belated Christmas gift and it was A Million Suns. I have heard nothing but amazing things about it.

Thank you so much to both Christy and Kristina. You ladies are amazing!

I helped Marissa Meyer celebrate the release of her fantastic novel Cinder. She was sweet and offered swag to people who helped her and it is awesome! Thank you so much Marissa.

Here are some books I purchased this week

Born Wicked by Jessica Spotswood (goodreads)
Cinder by Marissa Meyer (goodreads)
Starcrossed by Josephine Angelini (goodreads)

I also have two copies of Entertainment Weekly with the cast of the Vampire Diaries on them. I have the Paul Wesley/Nina Dobrev cover as well, but my friend has it as she had to pick it up for me (none of the stores near me had it). They are even hotter than this picture shows. Scorching!!

Happy reading everyone!

Obsessions...this week...

The awesome Kelly at KellyVision started posting a weekly post highlighting whatever she happened to be obsessed with that week. I LOVE this idea, so much in fact that I will be doing it myself every Saturday.

Here are my obsessions this week:

BOOK

Cover of City of Lost Souls

So pretty! Seriously, it's so romantic, and the colour scheme is amazing. I am dying to read this book! I won't lie though...kinda wish Magnus Bane was on the cover. *fingers crossed for the next one*

Hemlock's love triangle 


Ok, so if you follow Kathleen Peacock on twitter you may have seen her mention the love triangle in This Dark Endeavour by Kenneth Oppel. She mentioned how well done it is. I am reading This Dark Endeavour now and she is totally right. This has made me even more excited to read her debut novel Hemlock, because she obviously knows her love triangles (and her book has one according to the synopsis).

cover and synopsis for Masque of the Red Death 

This was my Waiting on Wednesday pick but I love the synopsis so much and the cover is stunning I had to mention it again. If you haven't read the synopsis you really need to head over to Goodreads and do so. I can not wait for this book.


MOVIE


Tangled (Disney)

I might be the only person who hasn't seen this yet. I recently watched it with my three nieces and LOVED it. Such a cute movie. Mandy Moore is adorable as the voice of Rapunzel. I am going to go out and purchase it now because I loved it so much. You know it's bad when you are asking your nieces to watch it again! :)


OTHER

Fariytales


Between the awesomeness that is Cinder and Once Upon a Time fairytales are coming back in a big way. Retellings, reimagings, and the classics are all seeing a resurgence. I am thrilled, and can't wait to see what the rest of the books in Marissa Meyer's series has in store for us.

Waiting on Wednesday...Masque of the Red Death

Waiting On Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Jill at Breaking The Spine that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.

My pick this week is Masque of the Red Death by Bethany Griffin

Here is the Goodreads synopsis

Everything is in ruins.

A devastating plague has decimated the population. And those who are left live in fear of catching it as the city crumbles to pieces around them.

So what does Araby Worth have to live for?

Nights in the Debauchery Club, beautiful dresses, glittery make-up ... and tantalizing ways to forget it all.

But in the depths of the club—in the depths of her own despair—Araby will find more than oblivion. She will find Will, the terribly handsome proprietor of the club. And Elliott, the wickedly smart aristocrat. Neither boy is what he seems. Both have secrets. Everyone does.
And Araby may find something not just to live for, but to fight for—no matter what it costs her

A love triangle where both boys have secrets? A club with "tantalizing ways to forget it all" and a plague that is still causing panic? Sign me up! Seriously, if that hot cover wasn't enough, the synopsis will leave you dying to read it.

Expected release date - April 24, 2012