Music Friday # 2: Phantom of the Opera by Nightwish

For today's Music Friday, let me introduce one of my favorite band,

Nightwish

I am such a huge fan of the old Nightwish. I like to say old because it was the time when their lead vocal was Taja Turunen( who was dismissed sometime in 2005). I liked her  soprano voice better than Anette Olzon's preppy, pop voice.

And here's one of my fav song from them....The live performance of Phantom of the Opera! Gives me goosebumps everytime i listen to it, especially near the end of the song!!!

ALL RISE!

The Phantom Of The Opera Lyrics

In sleep he sang to me - In dreams he came

That voice which calls to me - And speaks my name

And do I dream again - For now I find

The Phantom of the opera is there - Inside my mind

Sing once again with me 

Our strange duet

My power over you - Grows stronger yet

And though you turn from me - To glance behind

The Phantom of the opera is there - Inside your mind

Those who have seen your face Draw back in fear - I am the mask you wear

It's me they hear

Your spirit and my voice

In one combined 

The phantom of the opera is there - Inside your mind

Opera- Beware - Phantom of the opera

In all your fantasies 

You always knew - That man and mystery

Were both in you

And in this labyrinth - Where night is blind

The phantom of the opera is there - Inside your mind

Marco - Sing my angel of music

**Finale - the good stuff**

 

Waiting On Wednesday (11/30)

"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.

TITLE: Dreamless (Starcrossed # 2)
AUTHOR: Josephine Angelini
EXPECTED PUBLICATION: May 29th 2012

Synopsis from Goodreads:

As the only Scion that can enter Hades at will, Helen descends to the Underworld in search of a way to overcome the Furies and end the cycle of revenge that has cursed the Scions. But she’s running out of time. Each descent weakens her both in mind and spirit. A mysterious stranger might be her only salvation, but the price may be her love for Lucas Delos.

As an unforgettable love triangle emerges, Josephine Angelini’s compelling saga becomes ever more intricate and spellbinding. The eagerly awaited sequel to the internationally bestselling Starcrossed, Dreamless delivers with a huge emotional impact that will leave readers satisfied—and longing for more.

Intriguing! I wonder who that new character will be.

Starcrossed Quotes

Click on the image for my review in Goodreads

Starcrossed

by Jesephine Angelini

SYNOPSIS from Goodreads:

How do you defy destiny?

Helen Hamilton has spent her entire sixteen years trying to hide how different she is—no easy task on an island as small and sheltered as Nantucket. And it's getting harder. Nightmares of a desperate desert journey have Helen waking parched, only to find her sheets damaged by dirt and dust. At school she's haunted by hallucinations of three women weeping tears of blood . . . and when Helen first crosses paths with Lucas Delos, she has no way of knowing they're destined to play the leading roles in a tragedy the Fates insist on repeating throughout history.


As Helen unlocks the secrets of her ancestry, she realizes that some myths are more than just legend. But even demigod powers might not be enough to defy the forces that are both drawing her and Lucas together—and trying to tear them apart.

Favorite Quotes:

I love how Jason and Claire talks! LOL!

Funny when everyone trying to hit her, throwing Javelin and stuffs at Helen!

It's Teaser Tuesday! #2

Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading.

My teaser for this week comes from   Stridey's Story, The Darkest Surrender (The Lords of the Underworld) by Gena Showalter.

Click the image to read the synopsis at Goodreads

Beep. "Strider. Hey. It's Kaia. You know, the girl who saved your life a few weeks ago? The same girl you stomped all over afterward? Well, it's payback time. Why don't you get your lazy ass out of the bed and come bail me out of jail before i decide to break out and use your face to test the stilettos on my boots." Beep.

Hope you liked the teaser! ^_^

Anyone can play along! Just do the following:

• Grab your current read
• Open to a random page
• Share two (2) “teaser” sentences from somewhere on that page
• Share the title & author, too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR Lists if they like your teasers!
• BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (make sure that what you share doesn’t give too much away! You don’t want to ruin the book for others!)

In My Mailbox #2

In my mailbox is a weekly meme hosted by Kristi at The Story Siren

Each week we share the books that we bought, received, borrowed etc. You can do one week out of the month or every other week it’s up to you.

Here's what i received this week.

I won the Black Dagger Brotherhood by J. R. Ward box-set from  Laurie of Bona Fide Reflections , the Bloodlines by Richelle Mead from Ellen of  A World of Words and the  Isabelle Lightwood bookmark from Angela of I Love Books.

Thank you guys!

The Iron Queen by Julie Kagawa was returned by a friend. She had to buy me a new one  because her dog tore my book. When i asked if she liked it, she said she's in love with Ash! LOL! Haven't read this yet so maybe it's time for me to start!

And look what i got from my Magazine Subscription.

Guess what i liked about it?

Aside for the gossips, interviews and stuffs, they also feature books/novels. They featured a lot of books this week and the process of making it into big screen and stuffs then i saw this:

"If you're not reading young-adult novels, you should be- they're smart, sharp, fast-paced reads"- Sara Vilkomerson/EW (featuring these books at the bottom )

Shatter Me by Tehere Mafi- published on November 15, 2011

The Future of us by Jay Asher and Carolyn Mackler - published on November 21, 2011

Legend by Marie Lu- publication date November 29, 2011

I've read a lot of good reviews about these books so I'm adding them up on my To-Buy list!

Music Friday! #1 (11/25)

One thing about me besides carrying book anywhere i go is that i love music.
I usually fall in love with music has nice lyrics and good  symphony, even though it has nothing to do with the state I'm currently in. Falling inlove with a song just because.. :)

When i hear a song i'm not familiar with, i listen very hard, trying to get what it means, and if i liked it, i search for it.

I must admit, i haven't been updated with the latest songs right now because I've been busy with personal stuffs and reading. But i will share some songs and the bands that i really like from now on , and whatever's in my music playlist.

TITLE: All I Need

BAND: Within Temptation

ALBUM:"The Heart Of Everything"

Favorite Lyrics:

"Don't tear me down for all I need

Make my heart a better place

Give me something I can believe"

Sounds familiar?
Well if you've been an avid fan of VD, they used it on one of their scene. And yeah, i screamed when i heard it.





ALL I NEED LYRICS
I'm dying to catch my breath
Oh why don't I ever learn?
I've lost all my trust,
though I've surely tried to turn it around

Can you still see the heart of me?
All my agony fades away
when you hold me in your embrace

Don't tear me down for all I need
Make my heart a better place
Give me something I can believe
Don't tear me down
You've opened the door now, don't let it close

I'm here on the edge again
I wish I could let it go
I know that I'm only one step away
from turning it around

Can you still see the heart of me?
All my agony fades away
when you hold me in your embrace

Don't tear me down for all I need
Make my heart a better place
Give me something I can believe

Don't tear it down, what's left of me
Make my heart a better place

I tried many times but nothing was real
Make it fade away, don't break me down
I want to believe that this is for real
Save me from my fear
Don't tear me down

Don't tear me down for all I need
Make my heart a better place
Don't tear me down for all I need
Make my heart a better place

Give me something I can believe
Don't tear it down, what's left of me
Make my heart a better place
Make my heart a better place

Waiting On Wednesday 11/23

"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.

TITLE: Shadow of Night ( All Soul's Trilogy #2)
AUTHOR: Deborah Harkness
EXPECTED PUBLICATION: July 10, 2012

Shortly after Diana Bishop and Matthew Clairmont timewalk to London, 1590, they discover that the past may not provide a safe haven after all. Reclaiming his former identity as poet and spy Matthew Roydon, the vampire falls back in step with a group of radicals known as the School of Night who share dangerous ideas about God, science, and man. Many of his friends are unruly daemonsn - the creative minds of the age who walk the fine line between genius and madness - including playwright Christopher Marlowe and mathematician Thomas Harriot. Matthew, himself, is expected to continue to spy for Queen Elizabeth, which puts him in close contact with London's cutthroat underworld.

Together, Matthew and Diana scour the bookstalls and alchemical laboratories of London where they follow the elusive trail of Ashmole 782 - and search for the witch who will teach Diana to control her powers.


I fell in love with it's first book, A Discovery of Witches, and it's my favorite book this year so far so it's no wonder i anticipate the release of it's second book next year.

It's Teaser Tuesday! (11/22)

Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading.

I've been raving about how much i love this book! So i hope you will too, after reading this teaser!

       A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness

p. 41 

"They're not interested in me Dr. Bishop. They're interested in you."

"Why? What could they possibly want from me?" 

"Do you really not know why every daemon, witch, and vampire south of Midland is following you?" There was a note of disbelief in his voice, and the vampire's expression suggested he was seeing me for the first time.

Anyone can play along! Just do the following:

Grab your current read 

Open to a random page 

Share two (2) “teaser” sentences from somewhere on that page 

Share the title & author, too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR Lists if they like your teasers! 

BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (make sure that what you share doesn’t give too much away! You don’t want to ruin the book for others!)

In My Mailbox #1

 

In my mailbox is a weekly meme hosted by Kristi at The Story Siren
Each week we share the  books  that we bought, received, borrowed etc.  You can do one week out of the month or every other week it’s up to you.

So i try to join as many giveaway hops as i can to win books(thank you to all amazing bloggers for their giveaways!). But most of my books comes from my own pocket. Once a week or some days in a month, i personally go to the bookstore checking out books which sometimes takes time.

I'm so excited to share my very first In My Mailbox. 

What I bought:

1. BDB Lover Unleashed(mass paperback) 

    by J.R. Ward

This was released earlier this year but had to wait for the paperback because of tight budget! I love the Brothers especially V, which i heard, his POV is mostly part of this book!

2. LoTUs: The Darkest Surrender (mass paperback)

by Gena Showalter

A must! after reading Lover Unleashed, this will surely be my next to read!

Been excited for Stridey's Story!

3. The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer (Mara Dyer #1)

by Michelle Hodkin

I've heard a lot of good reviews about this one. The story is interesting. Waking up from an accident without any recollections about what happened!

4. The Girl in the Steel Corset (Steampunk Chronicles #1)(Hardcover)

by Kady Cross

When the teller told me this is the only copy they have left, i grabbed it right away!(because it might take them awhile again to order this book). This is my very first Steampunk read so i'm kind of excited to read this. Love the cover!

5. Blood Rights (House of Comarré #1)

Kristen Painter

This was a random pick up. I love Vampire tales and i didn't have any clue about the author or haven't read reviews about this book, but I'm hoping it'll be worth it.

And I also have some magazine  subscriptions...

Show Gratitude for Books and Win 19 Signed YA Books

Beth Revis, the author of ACROSS THE UNIVERSE is having a HUGE giveaway!

That’s right!

She’s giving away 19 Signed Books plus goodies to one lucky winner!All you have to do is is create a post in which you tell everyone the one book you are most grateful for.

Check her website for more info here>>> Beth Revis




After i first read the post, i stared at the ceiling, which i usually do when i think really hard. It made me think….One book? It’s hard to choose just one when you have a lot to choose from. But finally, i was able to select one which is…..

The Vampire Academy

by Richelle Mead

How and why did i choose this book?

I was able to narrow the selection of books into one by answering these questions.

What got me into reading? Which book got me into reading?

And the answer is Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead.Vampire Academy is a great book. It may not be the best for some and it’s old by now, but this book means a lot to me. Before, i read just to pass the time, like when you are bored. So i read what i can pick up at the house: newspapers (doesn’t matter old or new), shopper’s magazine, academic books, showbiz magazines. I had 5 books i kept reading over and over again just to pass the time.

When i picked up Vampire Academy at our local bookstore, i had no idea what to do with it. If i’ll ever finish it or not. But when i started reading it, i couldn’t put it down. I felt the excitement on each pages, stayed up late at night just to finish it. It started with one book and now i have more than hundred. I discovered other authors with the same genre’s, and then discovered other genre’s and most of all i discovered other book lovers , bloggers. Interactions between authors and bloggers are the best by far. My book reading became an obsession. Now i can’t leave the house without carrying one or else i will feel like something’s missing.

Beth Revis, thank you so much for this. Grateful for making this post. You made me remember how it was before and now.Thank you to all Authors for all the books you’ve written that we all enjoy and all the book bloggers who shares the same passion!

The Black Dagger Brotherhood: Lover Awakened and Quotes

AUTHOR: J.R. WARD

< ★★★★★ >

Rating: 5/5

Read the about the rest of The Black Dagger Brotherhood series HERE .






#1. LOVER AWAKENED
ZSADIST AND BELLA'S STORY

From Dark Lover, Zsadist already caught my attention. He was described as the scarred-faced, soulles brother who you should run away from or else  will tear you apart. I was intruiged. So my curiosity in unravelling the secrets behind Zsadist scarred face and his pain drove me into buying this book the same day i finished Lover Eternal.

Zsadist story was just heartbreaking. I mean the whole story was just. He was a slave in the past, and those memories keeps haunting him. It always comes back to him. He built this wall  sorrounding him, avoiding the warmth of other people. Showing only anger and his fascination in killing.
Bella was attracted to Zsadist from the very first time she met him. But Zsadist treated her coldly and tried to scare her away.

When Bella was kidnapped, Zsadist was the most restless.  In the story, it showed how  he cleaned up her house after she was taken, and went through her things, thinking about her. When they finally found her, he took care of her. He showed his soft side he never showed  to anyone. I was touched, like i wanted to cry when he sang to her when she was in pain. This soulles, scary, fearless warrior humming, singing to ease her pain.
He's obviously inlove with her. Willing to do everything for her.But his past was getting in the way. Loathing his own skin, he feels dirty, unworthy of her. Him driving her away.

I was totally satisfied with Lover Awakened. I fell in love with Zsadist. His heartbreaks and struggles to make things right, away from Bella. And i loved the ending. I didn't feel it was rushed. It took a while for Zsadist to accept himself. I felt  myself smile when he brought the piece of paper to Bella. At the same time, you will also be filled with the side stories(except for the lessers, i find myself just scanning the story) I would totally recommend this book!



LOVER AWAKENED QUOTES

Lords of the Underworld: The Darkest Kiss and Quotes

< ★★★★ >

Rating: 4/5




Author: GENA SHOWALTER
Read about the Lords of the Underworld series
Darkest Kiss is the second book of Lords of the Underworld.
Lucien, the keeper of demon of Death has always been the calmest amongst the Lords. He is the most responsible one that's why the rest of the Lords respects him.
Then he met Anya, the minor goddess of Anarchy. A naughty and sometimes stubborn goddess who turned Lucy's world upside down. Just imagine a very disciplined warrior meeting a very playful and sometimes childish goddess. Chaos! but that makes this story enjoyable. As what they say, sometimes opposite attracts!
Anya ruled this story! I find myself laughing at her lines, the way she teases Lucien. She sees the real Lucien behind the scars on his face. Besides  Lucien and Anya's story, it will also fill you up with the other Lords especially Paris.
Romance, actions and humor kept me reading this book till the end.

hahaha!shutting Lucy up!

She was so childish here! lol!

Naughty, naughty Anya!

Naughty Strider!