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Apr 21

${Review+Giveaway} The Blood of the Hydra by @MichelleMadow @Barclay_PR$

{Review+Giveaway} The Blood of the Hydra by @MichelleMadow @Barclay_PR

**Note: This is the second book in the series and may contain spoilers for Book 1. If you are new to the series, you can find out more information about the first book- The Prophecy of Shadows HERE** The Blood of the Hydra is the second book in the young adult fantasy series by Michelle Madow, called Elementals. I love a mythology book and this series is extra interesting because it combines elemental magic, typically reserved for witches, along with mythology gods and demigods. I enjoyed the first book, but the second installment is so much better than the first book in my opinion. I loved The Blood of the Hydra. I liked all of the characters more, yes even Blake, and the quest in this installment was so great. One of my issues, though minor, with book one was that I was not into Blake and his romance with Nicole. At all. And I am still not 100% sure that I am on board with them, it didn’t bug… Read more »

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Feb 01

{Review+Kindle Fire Giveaway} The Prophecy of Shadows by Michelle Madow

The Prophecy of Shadows is the first book in the young adult fantasy/mythology series, called the Elementals by Michelle Madow. This series says it is aimed for fans of Percy Jackson and The Secret Circle, and I think they are right on point with The Secret Circle. What I liked most about The Prophecy of Shadows is the blend of witches and elemental magic with mythology. I thought that was a cool take on a mythology story that I have not seen done before. I have read contemporaries, fantasies, and romances from author Michelle Madow and she really has a talent for being an author that can write diverse genres of books well. I always know that I will enjoy her story telling. And I did with The Prophecy of Shadows. The Prophecy of Shadows follows new girl Nicole. When she shows up to her new school, she is placed in a mysterious honors class, which happens to be a code word for the classes for students with magic powers…. Read more »

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Oct 29

{ #Review } Diamonds in the Rough by @MichelleMadow

Diamonds in the Rough is the perfect follow up to The Secret Diamond Sisters. It is just as gossip girl-y, fun, and scandalous as the first book. I really liked that we got to know each of the sisters a lot better. As well as Madison and the whole cast of secondary characters. Just like the first book, Diamonds in the Rough is told in multiple points of views between the Diamond sisters and Madison. Each of the chapters was clearly labeled and it was really easy follow along. It was cool to read the book this way, because Michelle Madow’s writing style and voice changes with each of the sisters. It added to their very distinct personalities. Madison stereotyped the sisters and dubbed them as follows: Peyton- the slut, Courtney- the goody two shoes and Savannah- the wannabe. And I have to say, at first glance, I can see why she put them in those categories, but throughout the course of the story I watched each of the sisters… Read more »

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Feb 21

{Discussion} Seven Days of Secret Diamonds- Makeup Picks

Welcome to the Seven Days of Secret Diamond event. For more information on this event visit, www.abouttoread.com I read and LOVED The Secret Diamond Sisters by Michelle Madow, which is releasing on Feb. 25, 2014! If you like Gossip Girl, you need to read this book. You can check out my review of this book HERE here is the schedule for this week long event 2/19 – SDS giveaway hop (I have included the linky list below if you want to enter the giveaways). 2/20 – SDS review (here is my review) 2/21 – SDS Makeup favorites (makeup favorites that remind you of SDS) 2/22 – My favorite Diamond (who is your favorite sister and why?) 2/23 – If I Woke Up in Vegas… (what would you do and why? any diamond inspiration?) 2/24 – 7 Reasons I love my family/sisters 2/25 – Happy release day!!! Today is makeup day! I am a bit of a makeup junkie, so I am super excited about todays topic. Here are my makeup… Read more »

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Feb 14

{ARC Review} The Secret Diamond Sisters by Michelle Madow

The Secret Diamond Sister by Michelle Madow Genre:Young Adult Contemporary Romance Paperback, 382 pages Expected publication: February 25th 2014 by Harlequin Teen Series: The Diamond Sisters #1 Source: ARC from Author Savannah. Courtney. Peyton. The three sisters grew up not knowing their father and not quite catching a break. But it looks like their luck is about to change when they find out the secret identity of their long-lost dad—a billionaire Las Vegas hotel owner who wants them to come live in a gorgeous penthouse hotel suite. Suddenly the Strip’s most exclusive clubs are all-access, and with an unlimited credit card each, it should be easier than ever to fit right in. But in a town full of secrets and illusion, fitting in is nothing compared to finding out the truth about their past. Wow! This book was so much fun. It made me feel like I was living it up on the Las Vegas Strip right along side with Peyton, Savannah, and Courtney. The three Diamond sisters are each… Read more »

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Dec 09

{Guest Post+G!veaway} Ten things you didn’t know about Michelle Madow

Welcome to my stop on the Timeless blog tour! I love the Transcend Time trilogy by Michelle. Check out my thoughts on Remembrance HERE I’ve got a big post finals read-a-thon planned and Timeless is in my pile of books to be read. I can’t wait! 🙂 Timeless is book 3 in the Transcend Time Saga. Timeless by Michelle Madow Age Group: YA Romance Series: Transcend Time #3 Summary: IT’S A RACE AGAINST TIME. In Remembrance, Lizzie and Drew changed the course of fate so they could be together. In Vengeance, Chelsea set fate back on its original, deadly path. Now, strange things keep happening to Lizzie. Things that are omens of darkness to come. A curse has doomed her to die an early death, just as she did in her past life. To make matters worse, even if she can figure out who cast the curse, it’s irreversible. There’s only one option left for her to save herself. It’s crazier than anything she’s heard yet, and to do it,… Read more »

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Aug 23

{Cover Reveal+G!veaway} Timeless by Michelle Madow

This pretty banner was made by Amanda Marie @ BookLove101 🙂 Today I have the cover reveal for the third and final part of the Transcend Time Saga by Michelle Madow!! I am super excited for it 🙂 Add Timeless to your Goodreads to-read list To make things right, they must go back to when it all began … Timeless will be released on November 20, 2012. So what do you think? I love that this cover still incorporates the beautiful masks that I love so much from the first two covers. I think it is a great addition to the series! I can’t wait for November!! Book 1- Remembrance by Michelle Madow Lizzie Davenport has been reincarnated from Regency Era, England … but she doesn’t know it yet.Then Drew Carmichael transfers into Lizzie’s high school at the beginning of the year, and she feels a connection to him, almost like she knows him. She can’t stop thinking about him, but whenever she tries talking with him about the mysteries behind her feelings, he… Read more »

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Feb 24

Final Transcend Time Title Hunt!

Welcome to the Transcend Time Saga Title Hunt! The title hunt is the reveal of the title for the final novel in the Transcend Time Saga. Each of the bloggers participating in the hunt have been given a letter. Hop around to the blogs participating to hunt for the letters. (And remember that two of the letters are used twice, so the title is eight letters long.) Once you’ve unscrambled the title, go to Michelle Madow’s blog and use the title name to enter the giveaway for a voucher for an advanced e-copy of the final Transcend Time novel! (She is giving away a voucher because the novel is planned to be released at the end of the year, and she hasn’t finished writing it yet! This voucher will ensure that you will receive an advance e-copy once they are available). My letter is: M In the final Transcend Time book, I really hope to see some more of drew and lizzie as a couple! I think they are just so cute together… Read more »

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Jan 18

Project Tell Taylor!

hosts: Michelle Madow and For Those About to Read co-hosts: Book Briefs, XPresso Reads, Book Love 101, My Cute Bookshelf I was super excited when Michelle Madow contacted me about being a part of this awesome project. I loved Remembrance so much, and I am so happy to try and spread the word about it! How cool would it be if we could reach out to Taylor?! Read my review of Remembrance HERE.Remembrance by Michelle Madow was inspired by Taylor Swift’s “Love Story” music video. Michelle really wants to tell Taylor about how inspiring she and her music have been to her, but since Taylor Swift is an international superstar, she’s a little hard to reach. This is where YOUR help comes into play! Michelle is giving away the biggest prize pack she’s offered yet, and the ways to enter to win are by telling Taylor Swift about Remembrance. Read on to learn how to participate in helping Michelle tell Taylor about Remembrance!Michelle has even written a… Read more »

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Oct 12

Review- Remembrance by Michelle Madow

Remembrance by Michelle Madow Paperback, 314 pages Published July 27th 2011 by Dreamscape Publishing (first published July 25th 2011) Age Group: YA Source: Author Summary (from Goodreads) New Hampshire high school junior Lizzie Davenport has been reincarnated from Regency Era, England … but she doesn’t know it yet. Then Drew Carmichael transfers into Lizzie’s school at the beginning of the year, and she feels a connection to him, almost like she knows him. She can’t stop thinking about him, but whenever she tries talking with him about the mysteries behind her feelings, he makes it clear that he wants nothing to do with her. Reaching him is even more difficult because she has a boyfriend, Jeremy, who has started to become full of himself after being elected co-captain of the varsity soccer team, and her flirtatious best friend Chelsea starts dating Drew soon after his arrival. So why can’t she seem to get him out of her mind? Even though Lizzie knows she should let go of her fascination with Drew, the pair… Read more »