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Stacking the Shelves [56]

Stacking The Shelves, hosted by Tynga’s Reviews, is all about sharing the books you are adding to your shelves, may it be physical or virtual. This means you can include books you buy in physical store or online, books you borrow from friends or the library, review books, gifts and of course ebooks!

SO many books this week.

Bought:
Horizon (The Soul Seekers #4) by Alyson Noel
Copperhead (Ironskin #2) by Tina Connolly
Cinders & Sapphires (At Somerton #1) by Leila Rasheed
Premeditated by Josin L. McQuein
The Iron Traitor (The Iron Fey: Call of the Forgotten #2) by Julie Kagawa
Outpost (Razorland #2) by Ann Aguirre
The Beautiful and the Cursed (The Dispossessed #1) by Page Morgan
Drowning Instinct by Ilsa J. Bick
Horde (Razorland #3) by Ann Aguirre

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The Prince (The Selection #0.5) by Kiera Cass
The Selection (The Selection #1) by Kiera Cass
The Elite (The Selection #2) by Kiera Cass

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I bought so many books this week! At least one-half of them I got from Strand (Horizon, Cinders & Sapphires, Premeditated), The Beautiful and the Cursed is from a book signing, and The Selection box set is the international edition with a booklet of The Prince that I bought from the Strand. The other books are all bought from Amazon.

Borrowed:
Countdown by Michelle Rowen
Unspoken (The Lynburn Legacy #1) by Sarah Rees Brennan
Teardrop (Teardrop #1) by Lauren Kate

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I’m really excited for Countdown and I’ve heard a lot about Lauren Kate’s books, but I want to try one for myself before I judge.

Won:
White Hot Kiss (The Dark Elements #1) by Jennifer L. Armentrout

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I won an ARC of White Hot Kiss from Grace from Books of Love. Thank you so much Grace! <3 That’s all for this week! What books did you guys get?

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-Kelly

Posted by Kelly on 11-02-13 · 52 Comments
Categories: stacking the shelves

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  1. Bieke @ Istyria book blog says

    11-02-13 at 8:15 AM

    Nice haul! I live The Selection and The Elite, have both in paperback here at home. I have copies of Premeditated and Drowning Instinct, haven’t read them yet. :) I just started The Iron King so. :P
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    • Kelly says

      11-09-13 at 12:33 PM

      Thanks Bieke! :D
      Ha ha, I haven’t read any of them yet. ;D
      Ohh, The Iron King. I thought that one was okay. o:
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  2. June @ Sunshine Reviews says

    11-02-13 at 8:20 AM

    Wow! Awesome haul! I really want to read Premeditated! And I have a signed copy of The Elite at home even though I haven’t even read the first book yet! And Countdown! Really want to read that! Great haul!!
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    • Kelly says

      11-09-13 at 12:36 PM

      I’ve heard Premeditated is AMAZING, so I’m crossing my fingers for that one. Countdown sounds and looks awesome. Hopefully I’ll like it! :D<3
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  3. Joy (Joyousreads) says

    11-02-13 at 8:27 AM

    Such a great haul! I’m interested to see your thoughts on JLA’s new book. I wonder if the characters would have the same adverse reaction at first toward each other and then {insert exploding sound effect here}. Anyway, enjoy!!!
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    • Kelly says

      11-09-13 at 12:37 PM

      Ha ha, I’m a bit skeptical about White Hot Kiss. I’m not really a fan of her other books, so… :X
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  4. Sandra @Sandra's World of Books says

    11-02-13 at 8:28 AM

    Gorgeous books you have gotten this time! I really like how your local library has the new books. I have to wait years and years for good books to arrive there (especially in English, where there is only a very small section of it). Lovely haul!
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    • Kelly says

      11-09-13 at 12:55 PM

      NYC’s libraries are pretty good, especially the Manhattan one. The Brooklyn ones aren’t as good. But hey, I’m really thankful for what we got. :D
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  5. Luna's Little Library says

    11-02-13 at 8:57 AM

    Oh Cinders & Sapphires is really good, so excited about book 2.
    Happy reading.
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    • Kelly says

      11-09-13 at 1:10 PM

      Yeah, I liked the drama in Cinders & Sapphires, but the insta-love just turned me off. I’m still excited for book two though! (:
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  6. Becca @ Nawanda Files says

    11-02-13 at 9:38 AM

    Congrats on winning a copy of White Hot Kiss! The Iron Traitor is a definite good book to buy. Great haul, Kelly!
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    • Kelly says

      11-09-13 at 1:16 PM

      Thanks Becca! I’m excited to read it, but at the same time, I’m also skeptical about it since I didn’t really enjoy the Lux series or Half-Blood.
      I’m also a bit wary about The Iron Traitor. I’ve seen so many mixed reviews on it. :X
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  7. Reviews From A Bookworm says

    11-02-13 at 9:45 AM

    You have some really amazing books this week! That cover for Horizon is beautiful. Countdown is one that I am dying to get my hands on as well. Hope you enjoy them all. My STS.
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    • Kelly says

      11-09-13 at 1:19 PM

      I can stare at the cover of Horizon all day. (:
      I’m so excited for Countdown; it looks so good! :D
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  8. Ashley @The Quiet Concert says

    11-02-13 at 10:12 AM

    The Beautiful and the Cursed and Unspoken!! Both books I really enjoyed, they are great fun fall/spooky reads :)

    Ashley @ The Quiet Concert
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    • Kelly says

      11-09-13 at 1:23 PM

      I loved The Beautiful and the Cursed! As for Unspoken, I’m planning to re-read it because I didn’t really like it the first time I’ve read it and would like to give it another chance. o:
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  9. Siiri says

    11-02-13 at 10:47 AM

    That is A LOT of books! I hope you enjoy all of them. I can’t wait until my copy of The Iron Traitor is on my doorstep sometime next week. Oh, oh, oh, and I so want to read Enclave’s books. I don’t know how that series is called. Razorland? No? Anyhow, I want to read them :D Plus, I think I’m going to get a copy of The Elite since I was so-so with The Selection, but I’m intrigued to find out how the story will grow and where the plot will go. I hope you enjoy all of your pretties and congrats on the arc win :) Have a great weekend, Kelly!
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    • Kelly says

      11-09-13 at 1:36 PM

      It sure is. ;D
      I think it’s probably because the world of Enclave is called Razorland? I dunno, I’ve read Enclave and Outpost a long, LONG time ago, so I can’t really remember. :P
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  10. Laura @ Bookish Treasures says

    11-02-13 at 11:08 AM

    Several of these are on my tbr : ) I cant wait for white hot kiss : )

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    • Kelly says

      11-09-13 at 1:42 PM

      Ha ha, I bet a lot of people can’t wait for White Hot Kiss. ;D
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  11. Grace Fonseca says

    11-02-13 at 11:16 AM

    Oh my goodness. Lots and lots of pretty hardcovers this week. I see a lot of reading in your future. I really did like The Beautiful and The Cursed. Hope you enjoy them. Plus the White Hot Kiss book was one of the most eagerly sought out ARC’s of the year, or so I’ve been told.

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    • Kelly says

      11-09-13 at 1:45 PM

      I loved The Beautiful and the Cursed! :D
      And ha ha, yeah, you told me. ;D
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  12. Montana @ The Book Belles says

    11-02-13 at 12:52 PM

    So many amazing books! Copperhead looks really good, and I’m planning on reading Ironskin this month. Premeditated, Cinders and Sapphires, and The Iron Traitor all sound great, too. I hope you enjoy all your books :)
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    • Kelly says

      11-09-13 at 1:47 PM

      I need to read Ironskin this month too. I really want to start Copperhead asap.
      I can’t wait to start all my books! :D
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  13. Cee says

    11-02-13 at 2:10 PM

    UGH, why don’t I have a Strand here?

    I really really REALLY hope you love Unspoken. I love that book sooo frickin’ much. I have so many feelings for everybody!
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    • Kelly says

      11-09-13 at 1:55 PM

      Yes, you totally need a Strand there Cee.
      -slowly tiptoes away- I read Unspoken before, but I hated it. I’m giving it another chance sometime next month. Hopefully I’ll like it this time. :X
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  14. Mel@thedailyprophecy says

    11-02-13 at 2:30 PM

    Great haul, again :D I’m excited about Copperhead! Happy reading.
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    • Kelly says

      11-09-13 at 1:59 PM

      Ha ha, thanks Mel! (:
      I still have to read Ironskin first as soon as my reading schedule clears up a bit.
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  15. Jessica says

    11-02-13 at 5:22 PM

    I got premeditated and Teardrop this week and I’m SO EXCITED to read them. Don’t they look awesome?? I hope you enjoy all you got :)

    Here’s my STS!

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    • Kelly says

      11-09-13 at 2:03 PM

      I recently just finished Teardrop and it just wasn’t the book for me sadly. ):
      I’m really excited for Premeditated; I’ve seen nothing but great reviews on it!
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  16. Dannielle says

    11-02-13 at 8:27 PM

    Outpost and Horde! Zombies are always awesome. White Hot Kiss sounds good! Enjoy your books and happy reading.

    -Dannielle
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    • Kelly says

      11-09-13 at 2:05 PM

      I’ve already read Enclave and Outpost. I can’t wait to read Horde and see how it all ends! :D
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  17. Jeann @ Happy Indulgence says

    11-02-13 at 8:59 PM

    Wow what a fantastic book haul this week! You bought heaps of awesome reads. I loved the Iron Traitor, it was a 5 star read for me. Enjoy!
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    • Kelly says

      11-09-13 at 2:25 PM

      Hopefully I’ll love The Iron Traitor as much as you did Jeann! I’m scared of it; I’ve seen TONS of mixed reviews for it. :X
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  18. Nara says

    11-02-13 at 10:01 PM

    WOAH that’s a lot of books! I actually haven’t read any Lauren Kate either, but pretty much everyone says that her books are pretty bad haha. I still want to give Fallen a try though. Just to know what everyone is talking about :P

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    • Nara says

      11-02-13 at 10:04 PM

      dang it some of my comment was eaten. I also meant to add that Teardrop has such a pretty cover :3
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  19. Lizzy says

    11-02-13 at 11:02 PM

    Oooh, lots of pretty books! I love the cover for Horizon, that dress looks amazing. I still haven’t read The Selection, despite the almost tv show. I guess I should pick it up. Happy reading :)

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    • Kelly says

      11-09-13 at 3:00 PM

      I love the cover of Horizon too, especially the gorgeous red colors on the cover. <3
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  20. Celine Moredo says

    11-02-13 at 11:18 PM

    Holy cow! So many books and OMG! WHITE HOT KISS. I am very jealous! Hihi anyway, happy reading! <3
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    • Kelly says

      11-09-13 at 3:06 PM

      Hihihi, hopefully I’ll enjoy reading White Hot Kiss! :D<3
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  21. Jules says

    11-02-13 at 11:37 PM

    I AM SO JELLY KELLY! YOU GOT WHITE HOT KISS AND TEARDROP :P. HOPE YOU LIKE THEM DEAR :D
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    • Kelly says

      11-09-13 at 3:13 PM

      Ha ha, I sadly didn’t like Teardrop at all. ):
      As for White Hot Kiss, I’m a bit nervous about it. I don’t really like JLA’s books, so… :X
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  22. Ula @ Blog of Erised says

    11-03-13 at 6:28 AM

    So many good looking books! I kind of enjoyed The Elite and Selection, but they’re barely dystopian, which was a let down.
    Nice haul, happy reading!
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    • Kelly says

      11-09-13 at 3:14 PM

      Yeah, The Selection and The Elite are definitely not dystopians. :l
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  23. Kristen@My Friends Are Fiction says

    11-03-13 at 9:17 AM

    I’ve very curious about Premeditated since I really loved Arclight. I’ve seen pretty good reviews so far so I should pick it up sometime. Very curious what you’ll think of Countdown. Great haul
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    • Kelly says

      11-09-13 at 3:23 PM

      I still have to read Arclight. I’m so behind in reading books. :X
      But I’m glad to hear that you’ve enjoyed that one! :D
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  24. Shane @ Itching for Books says

    11-03-13 at 9:25 AM

    Cool haul. Happy reading :)

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    • Kelly says

      11-09-13 at 3:34 PM

      Thanks! (:
      I hope I’ll enjoy reading them all! :D
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  25. Laura @ Laura in Bookland says

    11-03-13 at 9:51 AM

    Lots of good books! Outpost is on my TBR for this month. I am really enjoying that series. Hope you enjoy everything!

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    • Kelly says

      11-09-13 at 3:38 PM

      I didn’t really enjoy Outpost; I thought it suffered from the middle book syndrome, but who knows, maybe you’ll like it better than I did. :D
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  26. Kathy Martin says

    11-03-13 at 2:20 PM

    Great selection! I loved The Iron Traitor and really enjoyed the whole Razorland series. Come see what I got at Ms. Martin Teaches Media and Inside of a Dog. Happy reading!

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    • Kelly says

      11-09-13 at 3:42 PM

      I’m glad you loved The Iron Traitor! I’m a bit nervous about that one after all the mixed reviews I’ve seen.
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