Saturday, May 18, 2013

Stacking the Shelves (35)

Stacking the Shelves is a weekly meme hosted by Tynga's Reviews. It's an opportunity for everyone to share the new books that we've acquired.

My cousin and co-blogger Ally, who's been absent around here thanks to AP exams and rehearsals for her band concert, did find time last week to read Jennifer L. Armentrout's Obsidian plus get me to read it along with her. Thanks to Ally, I had to immediately buy copies of Onyx and Opal after finishing Obsidian. I also spotted For Darkness Shows the Stars, which I've desperately wanted to read, on Amazon for $7.20, and I grabbed that, too.

For Review:

The Iron Queen by Kaitlin Bevis
Thanks to Kaitlin Bevis!

Borrowed:

The River of No Return by Bee Ridgway

Bought:

Onyx by Jennifer L. Armentrout
Opal by Jennifer L. Armentrout
For Darkness Shows the Stars by Diana Peterfreund

What did you add to your shelves this week? Please link me up!

Posted by Lee @ Rally the Readers at 12:00 AM
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  1. MerinMay 18, 2013 at 2:02 AM

    I'll be interested in your thoughts on For Darkness Shows the Stars. I've never read Persuasion, so have refrained from picking it up so far, because I have a thing about reading retellings before I read the book they're based on. That probably makes me weird.

    Happy reading!

    My StS post :)

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    1. Lee @ Rally the ReadersMay 18, 2013 at 6:51 PM

      I'm the same way with retellings- I have to read the original first. Even though I've read Persuasion more than once, I'm leaning toward reading it again before starting For Darkness Shows the Stars. Persuasion is my favorite novel ever, so it'd be a very welcome reread.

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  2. kindreddreamheartMay 18, 2013 at 2:56 AM

    I've heard so many positive reviews on Obsidian, I'm convinced I'm missing out. I'm now moving that to the top of my wish list. With starting college in the fall, all I can do for the moment is "wish". Any who, happy happy reading!

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    1. Lee @ Rally the ReadersMay 18, 2013 at 6:56 PM

      It took me forever to read Obsidian, and at first I wasn't all that impressed, but now I'm really into the series. I can see why so many readers loved it, but also why it didn't work for others. It was a quick read for me, and a lot of fun.

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  3. Synchronized ReadingMay 18, 2013 at 2:58 AM

    I love JLA :) And I also need to pick up a copy of For Darkness Shows the Stars! Awesome haul :)

    Janina
    My Haul!

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    1. Lee @ Rally the ReadersMay 18, 2013 at 7:06 PM

      Once I finish Lux, I want to check out her Covenant series eventually. I've heard great things about that one, too.

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  4. Alisa SeleneMay 18, 2013 at 8:18 AM

    Nice haul! I want to read For Darkness Shows the Stars! :)

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    1. Lee @ Rally the ReadersMay 18, 2013 at 7:06 PM

      I love, love Persuasion, and I've wanted to read For Darkness Shows the Stars since it was released. I was thrilled to see it as a bargain book on Amazon!

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  5. AnonymousMay 18, 2013 at 9:38 AM

    Nice haul! :D

    New follower.
    Check out my STS. There's some exciting news at the end of the post.

    Bieke @ Istyria book blog

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  6. selkiereadsMay 18, 2013 at 9:47 AM

    For Darkness Shows the Stars is really good! It's not an easy book to read, but it's definitely worth it.

    - Ellie at The Selkie Reads Stories

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    1. Lee @ Rally the ReadersMay 18, 2013 at 7:08 PM

      I can't wait to start it! That is, after I reread Persuasion, which I'd been planning to do anyway because it's been a few years since I last read it.

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  7. Leigh @ Little Book StarMay 18, 2013 at 11:46 AM

    I haven't read Opal. I just feel like it's similar to Twilight but about aliens. For Darkness Shows the Stars looks so good! I'll go check it out on B&N right now lol. Nice haul!
    My STS: http://littlebookstar.wordpress.com/2013/05/18/stacking-the-shelves-2/

    Leigh
    Little Book Star

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    1. Lee @ Rally the ReadersMay 18, 2013 at 7:14 PM

      I definitely see the Twilight comparisons to Lux. They didn't bother me, though; I guess I was too occupied laughing at Katy and Daemon arguing all the time, lol.

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  8. AnonymousMay 18, 2013 at 1:02 PM

    Lovely haul, I've read all your buys and liked them all! Happy reading, and I look forward to your thoughts :)

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    1. Lee @ Rally the ReadersMay 18, 2013 at 7:17 PM

      I've now run out of room on the shelf that holds all of my YA books, lol. They're going to have to spill over onto the shelf with the adult fiction, and there's a large part of my brain screaming about how my organization system is now messed up.

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  9. AlyssaMay 18, 2013 at 1:33 PM

    Jennifer L. Armentrout's Lux series is so good! Happy that you got copies! And I know you will love For Darkness Shows the Stars - that was one of my favorite books of 2012! SOOOOO good :)

    Have a fantastic weekend!

    Check out my STS post!

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    1. Lee @ Rally the ReadersMay 18, 2013 at 7:18 PM

      Glad to hear that you enjoyed For Darkness Shows the Stars! As much as I want to read it, I'm also a little nervous about how it's going to compare to Persuasion. I'm hoping for the best!

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  10. TheBookSlayerMay 18, 2013 at 2:02 PM

    I'm dying to read For Darkness Shows the Stars. Everyone has raved about it. Happy reading!

    *btw* I love your top banner.

    Here's my StS if you wanted to check it out :)

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    1. Lee @ Rally the ReadersMay 18, 2013 at 7:20 PM

      Thanks! :) When I first found out that For Darkness Shows the Stars was a Persuasion retelling, I immediately put it on my TBR. I love the Austen novel so much, and I knew I had to check out this take on it.

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  11. KrystiannaMay 19, 2013 at 9:14 AM

    I've heard really great things about For Darkness Shows the Stars. I may have to purchase a copy of it sometime. I really hope you enjoy all of your books. :)

    Krystianna @ Downright Dystopian

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    1. Lee @ Rally the ReadersMay 20, 2013 at 4:26 PM

      I've had my eye on that book for the longest time, and it's so nice to finally own a copy. I'm really curious to see how it compares to Persuasion.

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  12. Shane @ItchingforBooksMay 19, 2013 at 9:35 AM

    nice haul. happy reading :)

    follower

    http://itchingforbooks.blogspot.com/2013/05/stacking-shelves-39.html

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  13. MilkaMay 19, 2013 at 5:48 PM

    Great haul! I hope you enjoy them all :)

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    1. Lee @ Rally the ReadersMay 20, 2013 at 4:28 PM

      Thank you! I've already read Onyx and am reading Opal now, then it's time to go through my library pile.

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  14. JezzebellJCMay 20, 2013 at 12:01 AM

    I got River of No Return too! I really hope you enjoy it. Also can't wait to read the reviews for The Lux Series. Excellent haul :D Jaclyn @ JC's Book Haven.

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    1. Lee @ Rally the ReadersMay 20, 2013 at 4:29 PM

      Ooh- we definitely need to compare thoughts on The River of No Return! I've heard it's fantastic, so I'm really excited to read it.

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  15. Alisa SeleneMay 20, 2013 at 8:01 PM

    I want to read For Darkness Shows the Stars!

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    1. Lee @ Rally the ReadersMay 20, 2013 at 10:05 PM

      I've wanted to read it for ages, and I'm especially eager to find out what this Wentworth is like!

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  16. MichelineMay 21, 2013 at 3:08 PM

    Gah! You ladies are making me wish I could have done the Lux series read along with you hahah! Dying to get into that series and glad to see you're enjoying it :D I definitely want to read For Darkness Shows the Stars too!! Congrats on your stack & happy reading ♥

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    1. Lee @ Rally the ReadersMay 21, 2013 at 6:28 PM

      Obsidian was quite a nice surprise. I wasn't as keen on Onyx, though. I'm reading Opal now but haven't had too much time to get into it, so we'll see how that one goes.

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  17. chucklesthescotOctober 13, 2013 at 9:10 AM

    I like the look of the Daughters of Zeus series so I might be adding that to my wishlist!

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