Friday, 21 March 2014

Fangirl Fridays(4): DIVERGENT!

"Fangirl Fridays" is pretty self-explanatory: you fangirl about something/someone on Fridays. :) It's a meme-of-sorts that's seen on a lot of tumblr blogs, and I thought it would be a fantastic idea to bring to my blog! I couldn't find someone specific to credit, so whoever first thought of "Fangirl Fridays"...you are awesome! :D I love to fangirl so I'm definitely excited for this!


TODAY IS THE OFFICIAL THEATRICAL OPENING OF DIVERGENT FOR CANADA AND THE UNITED STATES!!! :D I'm not sure where else it releases today and when it releases for everywhere else, but hopefully if you're somewhere that it isn't opening in yet, you won't have to wait too long! 

I saw it last night...and it was amazing! I seriously just loved it! I wasn't too sure about Shailene Woodley at first, but she really grew on me, and I can totally picture her as Tris...and Theo. *dreamy sigh* I seriously remember thinking he was too old when he was cast as Four, but I told myself to just wait and see what he could do, and once I saw a trailer for the film I was sold...and he was even better in the whole movie. Seriously, I loved Theo James as Four! He's so freaking perfect as Four...and I think I'm definitely going to have to go and watch absolutely EVERY movie and such that's he's been in now because he is awesome. :P I really enjoyed Shailene, too, but Theo was definitely my favourite! haha

I was trying to find fun Theo James memes, and these are the ones I loved the most! haha




I thought that they did a pretty good job at remaining faithful to the book, too. They did change some stuff, but nothing that really bothered me, and the scenes that I loved the most were done so well...and I loved them so much. The whole capture the flag and ferris wheel scene in particular was awesome, as were all of the scenes between Tris and Four!! And the serum sequences were amazing, and so stunning! I just loved how the filmmakers brought them to life!! :D

I also got myself the soundtrack the other day, and was getting pumped listening to it yesterday before I went to see the movie. I didn't even realize that there was a regular edition, and a deluxe one, but luckily the deluxe edition was the one I got, and the music is fantastic! :)


So to sum up that fangirling gush-fest, I loved the DIVERGENT movie...and the soundtrack, too!!

And I'll just leave you with this. ;)



Have you seen it yet?
If you have, what do you think?
And if you haven't, are you planning to see it?
And just in general, are you a fan of book-to-movie adaptations?

Wednesday, 19 March 2014

Hothouse Flower Promo Tour: Daisy & Ryke Character Interview, & GIVEAWAY!!! #CharacterInterview #Giveaway

In just over a week, Hothouse Flower releases!!!!! :D 

I seriously cannot wait, but in the mean time, Krista and Becca Ritchie are sharing some awesome teasers, banners, interviews, playlists...and so much more in Hothouse Flower's Promo Tour...and today I've got a character interview with Daisy and Ryke!!! :D And if you keep scrolling, there's a giveaway, too! ;)

First, here's a bit about Hothouse Flower:

Title: Hothouse Flower
Author: Krista & Becca Ritchie
Series: Calloway Sisters #2 (Spin-Off of the Addicted series)
Pub Date: March 28th, 2014


SUMMARY
Ryke Meadows, meet Daisy Calloway ... she’s all grown up.

Twenty-five-year-old Ryke Meadows knows he’s hard to love. With a billion-dollar inheritance, a track-star resume, and an alpha-male personality—he redefines the term likable asshole. But he’s not living to make friends. Or enemies. He just wants to free climb three of the toughest mountains in Yosemite without drama or interruption.

And then he receives a distressed call from a girl in Paris—a girl that he has never been allowed to have.

Daisy Calloway is eighteen. Finally. With her newfound independence, she can say goodbye to her overbearing mother and continue her modeling career. Next stop, Paris. Fashion Week begins with a bang, and Daisy uncovers the ugly reality of the industry. She wants to prove to her family that she can live on her own, but when everything spirals out of control, she turns to Ryke to keep her secrets.

As Daisy struggles to make sense of this new world and her freedom, she pushes the limits and fearlessly rides the edge. Ryke knows there’s deep hurt beneath every impulsive action. He must keep up with Daisy, and if he lets her go, her favorite motto—“live as if you’ll die today”—may just come true.

New Adult Romance: recommended for readers 18+ for mature content
***Authors' Note***
Hothouse Floweris a spin-off of the Addicted series. Kiss the Skyis required before reading, and we strongly recommend reading the Addicted series before this spin-off.

Addicted Series Recommended Reading Order
Addicted to You (Addicted #1)
Ricochet (Addicted #1.5)
Addicted for Now (Addicted #2)
Kiss the Sky (Spin-Off)(Calloway Sisters #1)
Hothouse Flower (Spin-Off)(Calloway Sisters #2)
Thrive (Addicted #2.5)
Addicted After All (Addicted #3)

AUTHOR BIOS
Krista & Becca Ritchie write New Adult books that make you cringe, gasp, and go ooh-la-la. (If you do that sort of thing.) They are currently working on the spin-offs and final books in the Addicted series. Connect with them on twitter and their website: kbritchie.com

AUTHOR LINKS: Goodreads - Krista, Becca | Twitter | Website | Facebook | Tumblr | Pinterest

CHARACTER INTERVIEW:

DAISY & RYKE

And here's my interview with Daisy and Ryke! :D I've underlined my questions, and Ryke and Daisy's names are before each of their answers! ENJOY!!! :D

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Thank you so much for stopping by my blog, Daisy and Ryke! It’s fantastic to have you here! :D
Ryke: Thanks…*watches Daisy sit cross-legged on the chair*
Daisy: *catches him watching and smiles* “What?”
Ryke: *shakes his head and looks back at Ambur* “Just to warn you, she’s going to be moving a lot during this interview. She can’t fucking sit still.”
Daisy: *looks to Ambur* “Just to warn you, he’s going to curse a lot.” *turns to Ryke* “And just to warn you, we’re not being filmed.”
Ryke: “They could be describing what we’re fucking doing outside of the quotes.”
Daisy: *scoots chair closer to Ryke and wraps her arm around his waist*
Ryke: *gives her a look* “You’re pushing it, Calloway.” *leaving her arm around him, he looks to Ambur again* “What’s the first question?”

I’m going to start with a nice easy question, what was your first thought when you two met?
Ryke: “Who’s that crazy fucking chick?”
Daisy: *smiles* “Really?”
Ryke: “No.”
Daisy: “Well, I thought he was hot.”
Ryke: *brushes her arm off his waist* “She was fifteen when I first met her.”
Daisy: “He was twenty-two.” *unties her shoelace and starts making a braid*
Ryke: *points at Daisy* “What’d I tell you? And we’re only two fucking minutes in.”

What’s your favourite thing about each other?
Ryke: *runs hand through his hair* “My brother is going to fucking kill me.”
Daisy: “It’s my ass, isn’t it?”
Ryke: “It’s not your ass.”
Daisy: “My hair?”
Ryke: “Definitely not your fucking hair.”
Daisy: “I give up.”
Ryke: “But you still have every fucking body part to go?” *pulls her close to check the time on her watch (he’s not wearing one)* “We only have three thousand more fucking hours.”
Daisy: “My favorite thing about Ryke is his sarcasm and profanity.”
Ryke: *rolls eyes* “Next question.”

Even though you’ve got a bit of an age gap between you, you’re amazing friends, why do you think you get along so well? 
Daisy: *glances at Ryke while she pulls off the second shoe string* “Are we amazing?”
Ryke: “No, we’re horrible fucking friends.”
Daisy: “Thought so.” *nudges his shoulder with her elbow* “We should probably answer this one straight.”
Ryke: *shrugs* “She’s fun to hang out with…I don’t know. We both just don’t give a shit about the media, no offense.”
Daisy: “And we both like jumping off cliffs.” *grins mischievously*
Ryke: *watches her braid the second shoelace* “That too.”

How difficult has it been for both of you dealing with your siblings’ addictions?
Ryke: *pauses* “It’s not easy.”
Daisy: *looks over her shoulder* “Hey, is that a water fountain? Do you mind if I…?” *gets up to get a drink*
Ryke: “She doesn’t like to talk about Lily’s addiction to the press.”

 Are you excited that people finally get to read your story in Hothouse Flower?
Daisy: *returns with two cups of water and passes one to Ryke* “Oh yeah.” *takes a sip and sets the cup on the floor* “It’s going to be freeing, you know?”
Ryke: *a brief smile escapes as he looks at Daisy* “Yeah, I’m happy about it.”

 QUICK! Random question time! And feel free to explain if you like! :)
Coffee or Tea?
Ryke: “Coffee.”
Daisy: “Coffee, but I love energy drinks and prefer Lightning Bolt! because it tastes so good.”
Ryke: *raises his brows at her* “Like that plug wasn’t obvious.” (Lightning Bolt! is made by Fizzle, a world-renowned soda company founded by Greg Calloway, Daisy’s father.)
Daisy: “Shh, my dad will be happy and you could use some brownie points.” *smiles bright*
Ryke: “How about I just make you fucking brownies?”
Daisy: “I love your fucking brownies.”
Ryke: *shakes head* “Next.”

Reading or Watching TV?
Ryke: “Watching TV.”
Daisy: “Like Naked and Afraid. And Blue Lagoon.”
Ryke: “Blue Lagoon isn’t a television show.”
Daisy: *mock gasps* “It isn’t? What lies have I been fed?!” *stands up on the chair theatrically* “Wha—” *the chair teeters and it slips beneath her. Ryke stands and catches her before she face plants.*
Ryke: “How about sitting on your ass this time?”
Daisy: “Can my ass sit on your lap?”
Ryke: “Let’s try the chair first.”

Dog or Cat?
*everyone is back in their seats*
Ryke: “Dog.”
Daisy: “Ditto.”

Being along or in a group?
Ryke: “Either.”
Daisy: “A group. I don’t like being alone.”

Chocolate or candy?
Ryke: “If I don’t say chocolate, Daisy might fucking kill me.”
Daisy: “Chocolate is sex.”
Ryke: *shakes head* “No it’s not.”
Daisy: *smiles wide*

Night or Day?
Ryke: “Night.”
Daisy: “Day.”
Ryke: *hesitates* “She hates nighttime.”
Daisy: “It’s not my favorite thing.”
Ryke: “That’s a fucking understatement.”

Summer or Winter?
Ryke: “Summer. The weather is better to climb.”
Daisy: “Summer.” *concentrates on the second shoelace braid*

 Do you have anything else you’d like to say?
Daisy: *distracted, she pulls Ryke closer and snatches his hand.* “This is for you.”
Ryke: *watches her tie the lace around his wrist and then she ties one around hers.* “Cute. But how are you going to walk without shoelaces, sweetheart?”
Daisy: *kicks her shoes off* “Barefoot.”
Ryke: “Not fucking surprised.”

Thanks again for taking the time to visit! I’ve loved having you both here, and I’m extremely excited to read your story in Hothouse Flower!!
Daisy: *stands and waves* “Thanks for having us!”
Ryke: *grabs her around the waist and throws her over his shoulder. She laughs, and he kicks the door open as they leave*


GIVEAWAY

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 $15 Amazon Gift Card & 3 Kindle Ebooks of Hothouse Flower
**open internationally**

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Awww! So, my interview between Ryke and Daisy is definitely my favourite out of all of the ones I've ever had on my blog!!! :D It was so much fun, and I just absolutely adore Ryke and Daisy! I can't wait to read their story in Hothouse Flower...just ten more days!!!! :D

What did you think?
Are you already a fan of Krista & Becca Ritchie's books,
or did that interview make you want to check out their books?

Waiting on Wednesday (4): One!!

 
"Waiting on Wednesday" is a weekly meme hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine. It gives us the chance to fangirl over all of the books that we can't wait to read!


PLUS ONE
by Elizabeth Fama

Hitting the shelves on April 8, 2014 from Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)

Book Description:

Divided by day and night and on the run from authorities, star-crossed young lovers unearth a sinister conspiracy in this compelling romantic thriller.

Seventeen-year-old Soleil Le Coeur is a Smudge—a night dweller prohibited by law from going out during the day. When she fakes an injury in order to get access to and kidnap her newborn niece—a day dweller, or Ray—she sets in motion a fast-paced adventure that will bring her into conflict with the powerful lawmakers who order her world, and draw her together with the boy she was destined to fall in love with, but who is also a Ray.

Set in a vivid alternate reality and peopled with complex, deeply human characters on both sides of the day-night divide, Plus One is a brilliantly imagined drama of individual liberty and civil rights, and a fast-paced romantic adventure story.

MY THOUGHTS

I absolutely loved Elizabeth Fama's Monstrous Beauty! I really loved that it was about mermaids, but most of all, I just absolutely adored Elizabeth Fama's writing style! It was beautiful, and quickly drew me into the story, so as soon as I heard about her newest book, Plus One, I knew I had to read it! After seeing the gorgeous cover, and reading the description, I was quickly sold! I seriously CANNOT wait to read Plus One! :D

What about you?
 Are you a fan of Elizabeth Fama?
Is Plus One on your to-read list?
And what are you waiting for this week?

Tuesday, 18 March 2014

Tea Tuesdays! (4): Today's Tea is...GOJI POP!

 Welcome to Tea Tuesdays!
I'm totally obsessed with tea, so every Tuesday, I'm sharing one of my favourites...and maybe sometimes something just totally awesome and tea-related.
Recently my biggest tea obsession has been loose tea! If you're new to loose tea, check out my first Tea Tuesday post and see how easy it is to brew! You can also click my "Tea Tuesdays!" button above to see my previous tea posts! :D

 Today's tea is DAVIDsTEA's GOJI POP

Goji Pop is one of my absolute favourites! It's sweet, and fruity, but it's also light, too! It's perfect for hot or cold tea, and you can drink it with or without sugar...which is pretty rare for me because I have a pretty big soft spot for sugar in my tea. ;) haha

Here's what it looks like:


Look at all of those berries...DELICIOUS! :D

Here's what DAVIDsTEA has to say about Goji Pop:
SPRING ETERNAL
Legend has it that Li Ching-Yuen was born in China in 1677 and died 256 years later in New York. His secret? Goji berries. Your secret? This hot pink tea filled with sweet, sweet goji berries, rosehips, citrusy lemon oil, apple, melon, marigold and hibiscus. It’s probably the most delicious longevity formula ever. Which is key, since you’ll be popping it for the next two centuries. Caffeine-free.

INGREDIENTS

Apple, goji berries, hibiscus, rosehips, honeydew melon, marigold petals. With artificial flavouring*. 
Since I got myself thinking about iced and hot tea with Goji Pop, I decided to make both! :D

For hot tea, I used my DAVIDsTEA Perfect Mug! :D


For my iced tea, I steeped Goji Pop in my steeper, and then I transferred it to my tea canteen and put it in the fridge with some ice cubes to make it nice and cold! I leave it in the fridge until I'm ready to drink it later, sometimes I wait a few hours, or if I make it at night, I drink it the morning after. :) Before I sealed my tea canteen up tight, I took a picture of the bright pink colour of Goji Pop to show you all! :D


What I love about Goji Pop is the fact that it's both delicious, and really good for you! Plus, it's one of those teas that's naturally sweet, which helps me cut back on the amount of sugar I put in my tea, too! :)

What tea are you drinking this week?
And does Goji Pop sound like your cup of tea? ;)

Monday, 17 March 2014

Cover Catch-Up (4): Last, But Certainly NOT Least!

In "Cover Catch-Up" I share some covers that have either been recently revealed, or that I've just found and really wanted to share. 

Both of the fabulous covers I have to share today are for the final books in their respective trilogies, and I'm seriously excited for both of them! :D

The first cover is for UNRAVELED (Crewel World #3) by Gennifer Albin!

 
This series did get a total cover revamp after the first book, but I have to admit, while the original cover of Crewel was pretty, I do love these new covers, and Unraveled's is gorgeous!!! :D

The second cover I'm sharing today is for THE VAST AND BRUTAL SEA (The Vicious Deep #3) by !



The Vast and Brutal Sea is the third book in The Vicious Deep trilogy by



What do you think?
Do you love Unraveled's and The Vast and Brutal Sea's covers, too?