The Book Junkie

Title: Wildwood Dancing (Wildwood #1) Author:  Juliet Marillier Genre: Fantasy Published: January 2007 Medium Read In:  Hardback Pages: 407 Rating: 5 Why I Read It: I happen to love fairy tale retellings. Synopsis:  High in the Transylvanian woods, at the castle Piscul Draculi, live five daughters and their doting father. It's an idyllic life for Jena, the second eldest, who spends her time exploring the mysterious forest with her constant companion, a most unusual frog. But best by far is the castle's hidden portal, known only to the sisters. Every Full Moon, they alone can pass through it into the enchanted world of the Other Kingdom. There they dance through the night with the fey creatures of this magical realm.   But their peace is shattered when Father falls ill and must go to the southern parts to recover, for that is when cousin Cezar arrives. Though he's there to help the girls survive the brutal winter, Jena suspects he has darker ...

Happy New Year! Today is Wednesday which means that it's another Top 5 Wednesday! As you can see from the title that I have to mention five of my most anticipated releases in 2015. So without further ado, let's get started. *Understand that these are in no particular order.* 1. Maximum Ride Forever by James Patterson (May 18) I am super pumped for this book to come out. I was upset about the way the previous book ended, but now I glad I get answers. I'm still mad that the date got pushed since this was originally supposed to be released on January 19. Oh well. 2. A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas (May 5) Fairy tale retelling! Need I say more. 3. Kin (Tales of Beauty and Madness) by Lili St Crow (March 3)  Another fairy tale retelling! I can't wait! 4. The Orphan Queen by Jodi Meadows (March 10)  I just love fantasy novels, so this is sure to be good! 5. Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard (February 10)...

Title: Escape from Witchwood Hollow Author: Jordan Elizabeth Genre: Young Adult Fantasy Published: October 2014 Medium Read In: Paperback Pages:  178 Rating: 4 Why I Read It: A big thanks to Netgalley and Curiosity Quills Press for allowing me to read this book in exchange for an honest review. Synopsis:  Everyone in Arnn - a small farming town with more legends than residents - knows the story of Witchwood Hollow: if you venture into the whispering forest, the witch will trap your soul among the shadowed trees. After losing her parents in a horrific terrorist attack on the Twin Towers, fifteen-year-old Honoria and her older brother escape New York City to Arnn. In the lure of that perpetual darkness, Honoria finds hope, when she should be afraid. Perhaps the witch can reunite her with her lost parents. Awakening the witch, however, brings more than salvation from mourning, for Honoria discovers a past of missing children and broken promises. To ...