Waiting on Wed: Slasher Girls and Monster Boys by Various Authors

Waiting on Wed is hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine

It's something that she does every Wed where we pick a book that hasn't been released yet.

Author:Various Authors

Expected publication: August 18th 2015 by Dial

For fans of Stephen King, Neil Gaiman, Lois Duncan, and Daphne Du Maurier comes a powerhouse anthology featuring some of the best writers of YA thrillers and horror 

A host of the smartest young adult authors come together in this collection of scary stories and psychological thrillers curated by Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea’s April Genevieve Tucholke.

Each story draws from a classic tale or two—sometimes of the horror genre, sometimes not—to inspire something new and fresh and terrifying. There are no superficial scares here; these are stories that will make you think even as they keep you on the edge of your seat. From bloody horror to supernatural creatures to unsettling, all-too-possible realism, this collection has something for any reader looking for a thrill.

Fans of TV’s The Walking Dead, True Blood, and American Horror Story will tear through tales by these talented authors:

Stefan Bachmann
Leigh Bardugo
Kendare Blake
A. G. Howard
Jay Kristoff
Marie Lu
Jonathan Maberry
Danielle Paige
Carrie Ryan
Megan Shepherd
Nova Ren Suma
McCormick Templeman
April Genevieve Tucholke
Cat Winters

Why I'm waiting on this?

I thought I'd stick with my anthology theme this week, and pick this. I mean seriously I love any and all things horror. Then to see the lineup of whose going to be contributing. I mean Kendare Blake loved her Anna books, Marie Lu love her legend books and The young elites.

Then look at the cover its a bit creepy, but fits so well.

Does this sound like something you would enjoy? What did you pick this week?

So if you've come by here then come back tomorrow for the first ever post of Reverse Thursday. Don't know what it is? Reverse Thursday what it is. 

Top Ten Tuesday: Anthologies

Hi everybody! How's everyone's week been going? 

 If you want to see all the other top ten post head on over to The Broke and the Bookish.

Todays topic is books for readers who like

I'm going to do this a bit different because I've read a few of them, but others I haven't. If you've read them let me know what you think.

1. Prom Nights from Hell Edited by Melissa Marr (have)
2. Vacations from Hell Edited by Melissa Marr (have)

3. Zombies Vs. Unicorns Edited by Holly Black (have)

4. Enthralled Edited by Melissa Marr
5. Shards and Ashes Edited by Veronica Roth
6. Rags & Bones Edited by Melissa Marr
7. 'Til the World Ends Edited by Ann Aguirre (have)
8. Defy the Dark Edited by Saundra Mitchell
9. Grim Edited by Christine Johnson (have on kindle)
10. The First Time Edited by Jessica Verday (have on kindle)

Some Runner-ups

Corsets & Clockwork Edited by Trisha Telep (have)
Foretold Edited by Carrie Ryan (read)

Let it Snow Edited by John Green (have)

My True Love Gave to Me Edited by Stephanie Perkins (have)

So tell me have any of you read these? What'd you think?

B A 500 Follower Giveaway: Anthology Style

 This is going to be My Anthology Pack so far it includes:

1. Prom Nights from hell by Meg Cabot, Kim Harrison, Michele Jaffe, Stephanie Meyer, Lauren Myracle
2. Vacations From hell by Libba Bray, Cassandra Clare, Claudia Gray, Maurenn Johnson, Sarah Mlynoski
3. Love is Hell by Melissa Marr, Laurie Faria Stolarz, Scott Westerfield, Gabrielle Zevin, Justine Larbalestier

Again, these are the ones I have so far, but the giveaway lasts until the end of December so more books could be added. If so I'll add them on here.

To enter use Rafflecopter below:
-This giveaway is for US followers only. (Sorry. I'll be shipping them.) (International Followers will have their own giveaway)
-Ends on December 31, 2011
-Must be a follower. :)

Kisses from Hell Review

AUTHORS: Richelle Mead, Alyson Noel, Kristin Cast, Kelley Armstrong, Francesca Lia Block

PAGES: 262
PUBLISHER: Harper Teen
TYPE: Anthology
OUTLINE:
Truly, Madly, Undead-ly

This irresistible collection features stories of love amid vampires by five of today's hottest authors—Kristin Cast (Tempted), Richelle Mead (Vampire Academy), Alyson Noël (Evermore), Kelley Armstrong (The Summoning), and Francesca Lia Block (Pretty Dead).

From a fugitive vampire forced to trust a boy who might work for the group bent on destroying her to the legendary romance of two immortals whose love compels them to risk everything, this heart-pounding collection brings new meaning to the words "love you forever." Whether you're into romances that are dark and moody or light and fun, these stories will quench that insatiable thirst for enchanting tales of the beautiful undead.

MY THOUGHTS:

I have to admit I really only bought this because I wanted to read Richelle Meads short story of Lissa's parents (if you don't know who those characters are, Lissa is a character from the Vampire Academy series.)

Richelle Mead's "Sunshine" Like I said I was interested in Lissa's parents story only because in the Vampire Academy Series the'yre dead (this isn't a spoiler it says in another book)(car accident) I had to admit I liked finding out about them. It tells how Eric Dragomir met Rhea Daniels on a ship, and what happens to them when they reach an island. Even though they both are in relationships. They're drawn to each other. I'm thrilled to know she's making a spin off with some of the other characters from the book. :)

Alyson Noel's "Bring me to life." It made me wonder what the hell was going on at the begining, but then you kinda start to understand what's happening at this school.  Apparently she's the only one that arrives at this "Art Academy" and the other characters keep telling her the other students will arrive later, but the fog is so thick that they have to wait. Then Danika (love the name) meets Bram oh the mysterious Bram. I liked the characters too so that helped it out. Yeah so you'll have to read it to learn more in depth about it.

Kelley Armstrong's "Hunting Kat" I liked the spin on vampires, and how they can be altered I guess you could say. It's hard to explain it. Just different and I like that. Three cheers! Good Characters.

Kristin Cast's "Above" I'm sorry but I could not for the life of me figure out what the hell it was about. I mean I did at the end almost, but it took me abit. I actually stopped reading the book because I didn't feel like reading that story, but I eventually did finish because I thought it would make sense later. It didn't I was so f'in confused with who the characters were and what they were doing. I expected it to be better (I liked the HoN series) So my expectations were high.
Yeah.

Then there was "Lilith" by Francesca Lia Block. It wasn't that I hated this story really it was just weird for me. Maybe, I'm just stupid but I din't get the storyline or whatever. I like the name though. :)

(Yes, 3 stars because I liked 3 of the stories. )