Review: Mrs. B`s guide to Household Witchery

This is not a normal book for me to review on this blog. But when I got a mail about this book tour, I just knew I had to join. Coz I love reading alternative books :) And I have like a whole bookshelf only with this type of books :)

The Book: 
This is a book about witchcraft in your home.. Like spells and tips..
ISBN13: 9781578635153
224 pages 
Published by Weiser Books, October 2012 

Summary: (from Goodreads)
For domestic goddesses everywhere--add some magic and fun to those mundane household chores with "Mrs. B.'s Guide to Household Witchery." Whether you're sweeping the floor, making a meal, or cleaning out that junk drawer, domestic witch Kris Bradley, creator of the popular blog, "Confessions of a Pagan Soccer Mom," will show you how to create spells and magic to bring happiness and balance into your home. Bradley offers ideas and solutions to make the most out of everyday items, activities, and obligations. From Anchovies to Broccoli, and Wine to Yeast, from sweeping the floor to blow-drying your hair, you can change your outlook on life with a pinch of knowledge and a dash of magic The book includes simple rituals, spells, and ways to connect with the spirits that watch over your home and family. Includes an appendix of herbs and a complete materia magica from the kitchen pantry.

"Mrs. B's Guide to Household Witchery" features:
Room by Room: How to create magic while you cook, set up a family altar in the living room, or do a junk drawer divinationThe Elements for the Domestic Witch: a primer on the 4 elements and how to balance them in your homeThe Domestic Witch's Herbal: Magical uses for every herb and food in your pantry, as well as instant magic with prepackaged spice mixesSimple Sabbats for the Busy Witch: simple ways to celebrate the passing of the seasonsMagical Recipes: More than 100 recipes and spell

My Opinion:
This was a good book. But it doesn`t really stand out from a lot of the other books I read on this topic. It has some good advises for different spells etc.
And is easy to read, well putten together.
Tough I would recommend to have this book on paperform. I had it on ebook, and it kind of ruined it.
I think this book would be better as paperform, coz then you can flip through to the stuff you are looking for. :)
Coz it has a good list of different herbs and their meanings.
There are also household groceries and how to use them in the house or in magic rituals.
So all in all this is a good book to look up things in :)
I ended up rating it 4 out of 6 stars.

Since it`s a good book. But I felt there was missing something + it was for me like most the other books I read on this topic :)

Also check out: 
- Add or read about it on Goodreads
- Bewitching Book Tours 
- Authors blog 

If your interested in this topic be sure to come back on 23 November, where I will reviewing The Earth Childs Handbook.


Are you interested in magic and other alternativ stuff?? :)

~MoonStar~

Giveaway: Help a good cause.

I love helping when I can. And when I saw this I thought.. I just had to join.. Coz I can afford to buy a couple of books to a good cause, then to myself. These people need it more then me..
Though I am not American, I still chose to help :) Coz I want to be part of spreading the love of reading.

I found this tour, by visiting Unputdownable Books. Where she is posting about a giveaway for people helping out. It`s not the big deal. But it`s a plus, that you can actually be so lucky and might win something while helping others out :) So don`t forget to check out her blogpost :)

What I donated:

1 copy of Delirium by Lauren Oliver
Because I want others to read this book, since it has such a good theme. Love.
People can`t choose who to love and when, it just happens. You learn about friendship and relationship. And about being who you are.

1 copy of Matched by Ally Condie
Mostly for the same reason. Coz the book has a good theme and is really well written. This is one of my favourite books. Where you learn about being who you are, even though everything is against you. Trusthing your own opinions etc.. which is extremely important :)

I might donate more books. But first I need to find out which books and why.. Coz I want there to be a reason.. Plus I need to check out my economics :P before shopping more. xD

Hope more ppl will join. And if you already donated.. I am curious to know what and why :)

~MoonStar~

Cover Reveal: Jenny Plague-Bringer

 

Jenny Plague- Bringer (Paranormals #4) 

by J.LBryan

expected published 23th Oct 

Summary of Jenny Plague-BringerJenny has enjoyed a year of quiet seclusion, but her peace is about to be shattered by two new paranormals who are searching for her. Their intentions are unknown. The timing couldn’t be worse, because Jenny can’t use her pox without risking the life of the baby growing inside her…

Author Bio:

 J.L. Bryan studied English literature at the University of Georgia and at Oxford, with a focus on English Renaissance and Romantic literature. He also studied screenwriting at UCLA. He lives in Atlanta with his wife Christina, dogs Violet and Tiger Lily, and cats Shadow and Sue. 
Amazon US Author Profile  •  Amazon UK Author Profile

 J.L. Bryan links:

• Website
• Blog
• Twitter
• Facebook
• Goodreads

I read the first book in the Paranormal series, which is called Jenny Pox. 

And I absolutly loved it, you should check out my review ;)  

I will most definitly check out the rest of the series, when I get time :D

Jenny Pox is FREE here:
FREE on: Amazon | Apple | Smashwords | Sony | $2.99 on Nook

Have you read any of the books in this series?? What did you think? 

Or are you planning to :) 

~MoonStar~

Giveaway: by Jamie Magee

Summary of See (book 1)

Forgetting who you are, your ambitions, your passions is crippling….but remembering – embracing your purpose with a new sense of determination is more than empowering….it's life altering. Charlie Myers is on a life altering path that will cause the dammed to humble in silence.

One night…just a few friends, how could it go so wrong? That was the question seventeen year old Charlie Myers was asking when she found herself in the ER. Outwardly nothing was wrong with Charlie, she was a vision of perfect heath, internally she was battling a raging headache…one the doctor told her she would overcome shortly, but Charlie knew something else was wrong …very wrong.

Part of her had been stolen…she was missing memories. Those memories were sacred. They held the key to her sanity. They told her that the sinister whispers, the shadows that came to life before her were not as ominous as she felt they were. They held the bond with her late father, a famed musician. They caused her to forget the one talent that allowed her to face the darkness that haunted her every waking hour. They also masked a much deeper bond, the face of the one that had stolen her heart, long before the age of seventeen.

Sitting in the ER with her angry mother she couldn’t figure out what she was missing, or even how. Her thoughts told her that she needed to protect Britain, a friend of hers, but that didn’t make any sense – Britain didn’t need to be protected from anyone, he was strong, young, and absurdly wealthy. Charlie also knew that even though her friend Bianca called Charlie her best friend, she didn’t trust her …she was almost sure she despised her, but she couldn’t figure out why, or understand how random thoughts were telling her that she adored both Britain and Bianca – that they were her saviors – that they brought silence to the unstoppable whispers, but the silence scared Charlie. In her mind anyone or anything that could bring silence to something that dark could not be good.

Charlie wanted to stay in NY, figure out what she was missing, why, and who was behind it all, but her mother had other plans. Against her will, Charlie was sent to Salem to live with her sister, within that small town Charlie found her memories and so much more.

Her story begins now.

Summary of Witness (Book 2)

Forgetting who you are is hard, but not as hard as remembering. Remembering that you have no idea how to face your demons, how to save the lost.

Charlie is at a sacred threshold.The ‘glass box’, as she calls it, is slowly falling. Her childhood has ended. The moment she has yearned for, the moment where she can go and do anything, anything at all without seeking permission is now. She’d dreamed of this time, all of her friends had, but now that it’s here, she doesn't know which way to run, or if she should even run at all.

Charlie knew that running would be a goodbye forever, and she didn’t want that, she wanted to freeze the time she was in, to stay in the calm before the storm, the illusion that she could out wit the ones who seek her, hold the one she loves, and play the music that gives her passion. She’ll soon discover no one can hide from their fate, that time does not stop in place, and that whether she chooses to perceive it or not, the darkness has come.

What Charlie feared most, losing him, is a threat now more than ever. A realm, a dark and twisted dream world has called him, and now she must fight to save him, and others like him. Standing in her way is a soul from another life, a boy that promises that he will destroy her world, to save her life. With this threat in hand, with the dark path that her friends are on, Charlie must fight to find a way to leave, to trust that beyond her dimension there are souls that can help her, help all of them. The only question is, will she find them before it's to late, and if she can't, how is she going to use her gift, the gifts they all share to save them.

Both books  sounds awesome right :) 
And you wanna own them. 

Well now is your chance ;)  

All you have to do is leave a comment with your email :) 

And you can win:

- 1 ebook copy of See

- 1 ebook copy of Witness 

- Bookmarks 

- Guitarpics

Giveaway is international and ends 25th July, 

when the Blog Tour ends.

When you comment you will emidiatly enter in a bigger giveaway, drawn by Jamie herself.

Where she is giving away 

- printed copy of See

- printed copy of Witness 

- 25 $ gift card for Amazon

- Bookmars 

- Guitarpics

So what are you waiting for.. Comment ;)  

Are you still curious for more. You should check out:

My review of See

My review of Witness  

Authors homepage 

Good luck to all og you :) 

Review: Witness by Jamie Magee

Witness by Jamie Magee

The Book: 
Witness is the second book in the See series written by author Jamie Magee. Also known for her first series Insight. 
So if you haven´t read See yet, you need to do that first, before reading this one :) You can read my review of See here.
And I highly recommend to check out Insight aswell, since the writing style is similar and both stories are great.

Witness will be released 19th July.
about 312 pages

Read: July 2012
Language: English
Source: eARC because of Blog Tour :) Big thanks for letting me join :)

Summary:
Forgetting who you are is hard, but not as hard as remembering. Remembering that you have no idea how to face your demons, how to save the lost.

Charlie is at a sacred threshold.The ‘glass box’, as she calls it, is slowly falling. Her childhood has ended. The moment she has yearned for, the moment where she can go and do anything, anything at all without seeking permission is now. She’d dreamed of this time, all of her friends had, but now that it’s here, she doesn't know which way to run, or if she should even run at all.

Charlie knew that running would be a goodbye forever, and she didn’t want that, she wanted to freeze the time she was in, to stay in the calm before the storm, the illusion that she could out wit the ones who seek her, hold the one she loves, and play the music that gives her passion. She’ll soon discover no one can hide from their fate, that time does not stop in place, and that whether she chooses to perceive it or not, the darkness has come.

What Charlie feared most, losing him, is a threat now more than ever. A realm, a dark and twisted dream world has called him, and now she must fight to save him, and others like him. Standing in her way is a soul from another life, a boy that promises that he will destroy her world, to save her life. With this threat in hand, with the dark path that her friends are on, Charlie must fight to find a way to leave, to trust that beyond her dimension there are souls that can help her, help all of them. The only question is, will she find them before it's to late, and if she can't, how is she going to use her gift, the gifts they all share to save them.

My Opinion:
I absolutly adore Jamie´s writing style. And this book was no exception. I liked it just as much as the others.
So without adoubt I give it 5 out of 6 stars

 I can´t wait to read more of her books. Cause I attend to live myself so much in to her stories. And care of the characters. Specially the guys :P and there are several of them.

Her writing is full of love and magic. The story full of mystery and spirit :)
I am just speachless and hungry for more :) 

Also check out:
- Add to or read about on Goodreads
- My review of Book 1, See
- My review of Book 1 of Insight 
- Authors homepage 
- Authors facebook page
- Authors Twitter account 

Next stop on the tour is tomorrow 12th at The Reading Geek.
Earlier stops: Seduced by books and The Shadowed Realm

Are you planning on read any of her books? Or have you already?? What did you think :)


~MoonStar~

If you come back tomorrow :) I will be having a Giveaway where you can become the lucky winner of some awesome swag, books and gift cards by Jamie Magee. So be sure to come back ;) 

(coz sorry, I don´t have time to put it up today :( Better little late then never)

So don´t be a stranger 

Cya tomorrow 

Review & Giveaway: See by Jamie Magee

See by Jamie Magee

The Book:
See is the first book in a new series written by Jamie Magee.
I got this book for review, in her blog tour. Celebrating release of her new book :) YaY
I already read two of her other books, which you should check out my review too, there is a link in the bottom of this blogpost.
Also check out her webpage and twitter and facebook pages :)

The Author also decided to have a giveaway on each stop. So check out the giveaway ;) You do not want to miss this book :) And be sure to check out the other blog tour stops :)

Jamie Magee has already released 3 books in her series Insight. And more to come :) While in this new series, she is expecting to release book 2 in the summer. And sounds like she has a lot planned :) And I am so excited to read more of both series :D

This book is being released 5th May
323 pages

Read: April 2012
Language: English

Summary:

Forgetting who you are, your ambitions, your love is crippling….but remembering – embracing your purpose with a new sense of determination is more than empowering….its life altering. Charlie Myers is on a life altering path that will cause the dammed to humble in silence…

One night…just a few friends how could it go so wrong? That was the question seventeen year old Charlie Myers was asking when she found herself in the ER. Outwardly nothing was wrong with Charlie, she was a vision of perfect heath, internally she was battling a raging headache…one the doctor told her she would overcome shortly, but Charlie knew something else was wrong …very wrong.

Part of her had been stolen….she was missing memories. Those memories were sacred. They held the key to her sanity. They told her that the sinister whispers, the shadows that came to life before her were not as ominous as she felt they were. They held the bond with her late father, a famed musician. They caused her to forget the one talent that allowed her to face the darkness that haunted her every waking hour. They also masked a much deeper bond, the face of the one that had stolen her heart, long before the age of seventeen.

Sitting in the ER with her angry mother she couldn’t figure out what she missing – or even how. Her thoughts told her that she needed to protect Britain, a friend of hers, but that didn’t make any sense – Britain didn’t need to be protected from anyone, he was strong, young, and absurdly wealthy. Charlie also knew that even though her friend Bianca called Charlie her best friend that she didn’t trust her ….she was almost sure she despised her, but she couldn’t figure out why – or understand how random thoughts were telling her that she adored both Britain and Bianca – that they were her saviors – that they brought silence to the unstoppable whispers….but the silence scared Charlie. In her mind anyone or anything that could bring silence to something that dark could not be good.

Charlie wanted to stay in NY, figure out what she was missing, why, and who was behind it all, but her mother had other plans. Against her will, Charlie was sent to Salem to live with her sister….within that small town Charlie found her memories….and so much more.

Her story begins now.

The Story:
We meet Charlie who have problems remembering stuff in her life. She has forgotten something, but what. Only thing she remember is that she needed to protect someone. But who and from what, she need to figure out.
She´s being sent back home by her mother, to relax and find herself.  Mysteries slowly starts to resolve and the truth is being revealed. She is not insane. 

My Opinion:
I absolutely loved this book, just as much as Jamie Magee´s other books :D I love her writing.
Very harmonic and magic style :)
This book is full of mystery, drama and romance. With a dash of supernatural.
And as most books there are a cute guy you fall in love with :P If not one, there might be two xD
I don´t want to reveal anything. Other then if you loved Insight series you should check out this series, you will most definitly like it. And if you haven´t read Insight. You should check out both series ;)
This book got a 5 out of 6 stars

Because of it harmonic, magic style and you are never bored :)


Also check out:
- Add or read about on Goodreads
- Authors homepage
- My review of Insight (Insight 1)
- My review of Embody (Insight 2)
- My review of Image (Insight 3) - soon to come

Other Blog Tour stops:
2th May -  Sassy Book Lovers 
3th May - Jamie Magee´s Blog 
5th May - The Reading Geek
6th May - Page Flipperz
7th May - Taking it one book at a time 
10th May - Better read than dead
11th May - Book reader addicts 
12th May - Paranormal Reads
13th May - Judge not by the Covers
14th May - The Shadowed Realms
15th May - YAholic
16th May - Book reader addicts (character interview)
17th May - YAholic (Interview)

Have you read this book or planning to? What do you think of her writting :)
Pls let me know. And now to the Giveaway. ;) 

Giveaway

The Author wanted to have a giveaway. But not only one. Make that two ;)
She will be giving away 1 ebook copy of See on each blog stop on the Tour. Along with some swag.
Guitar pics and bookmarks. (Look at those awesome guitar pics :D )

To enter just comment down bellow :) And let me know you want to enter for the Giveaway. Will be running till 10th June
 (when I am back home again :P)

Extra Giveaway:
Not only can you win 1 ebook copy. But all in all Jamie decided to giveaway

1 printed signed copy of See

1 printed signed copy of Insight (her debut) 

Guitar pics and bookmarks 

25$ Amazon gift card 

To enter the extra giveaway just comment her. And to get extra entries you gotta show Jamie your love :) You can do it by commenting on the other stops. Or Follow her blog, Like her Facebookpage or comment on her facebook page and let her know I sent you that way ;) 

The more commenting the more love spreading, the bigger chance to win the big prize :) 

Good Luck :)  

~MoonStar~

Blog Tour: See by Jamie Magee

Be sure to come back and visit me 9th May where my review of this amazing book will be up. 
And not to forget Giveaway time :D 


Jamie is giving away: 

1 ebook of See (for each Stop) 

1 printed signed copy of See 

1 printed signed copy of Insight (her debut book) 

bookmarks 

guitar pics 

25$ Amazon gift card

While waiting for my review. You should check out the other stops. And don´t forget to come back to enter the giveaways and to read my review ;)  9th May ;)

Other Blog Tour stops:
2th May -  Sassy Book Lovers 
3th May - Jamie Magee´s Blog 
5th May - The Reading Geek
6th May - Page Flipperz
7th May - Taking it one book at a time 
10th May - Better read than dead
11th May - Book reader addicts 
12th May - Paranormal Reads
13th May - Judge not by the Covers
14th May - The Shadowed Realms
15th May - YAholic
16th May - Book reader addicts (character interview)
17th May - YAholic (Interview)

~MoonStar~

Review: Embody by Jamie Magee

Embody by Jamie Magee

About the Book:
Embody is the second book in the Insight series, written by Jamie Magee.
This book was published the summer of 2011. While the first book Insight was published in 2010. And the third book now in November 2011. The last book is called Image.
And the whole reason that I got this book :) Since I got the 3 books, to participate in the Image blog tour.

Haven`t you read the first book, Insight. You should do that. Before continuing. 

Or enter my Giveaway to win them all :)

Ca. 310 pages long

Read: November 2011
Language: English

Summary: (from Goodreads)
Not many Scorpio’s are known for their patience, and Willow Haywood is no different. Her only desire is to love Landen Chambers and redeem the lost souls of Esterious, but the path to that desire is long, dark and dangerous...
Before Willow’s life had a chance to balance the sudden revelations and grief she had to endure to get to Chara a disturbing discovery is made. A photo, one that shows Willow blissfully embracing the flawless image of Drake Blakeshire; giving her not only proof that she had lived before, but that she had loved him.
Running away from the memory of Drake’s hypnotizing touch, and the prophecy set before her seemed like the logical thing to do. That is, until a dark dream reignites her passion to save the hopeless dimension of Esterious. Willow struggles to find patience – to learn everything she needs to know before she faces Drake again, but her eagerness is dangerous and one step in the wrong direction takes everything and everyone away from her – the only way to survive this trial is for Willow to remember who she is and what she really wants out of this life. The question is….can she do that?

The Story:
We continue to follow Willow and Landen in their new lives together, with their family.
They continue to evolve their powers and learn new things about the whole story behind them.
At the same time Drake is back. Willow get closer to Drake, and things might change.
Who is the one for Willow. Drake? Landen?
And what´s the whole story behind their powers and the profety? Will they find out..

My Opinion:
Again. I liked this story :) This one was though not as fairytale like, as the first one. Landen and Willow had a more normal relationship. And actually argued, secrets etc. Like we all know from the real world. Everything was not as perfect as in the first book. And then there is Drake.. Yeap  we finally got more of him. I was missing some Drake in the first book. And I really got to like the guy in some way, curious on him. But then at the same time. I was so living this story, so when he was with Willow I was just thinking. Where the hell is Landen xD Kind of fun thinking that, since I was begging for this to come xD And then it´s so well written I get all annoyed and confused xD
Yeap.. Totally love the way these stories are written. So again I choice to give this one 5 out of 6 stars.

I kind of miss the fairytale story from the beginning. But also see that they gotta evolve and get through new stuff. And in a way I like that there is not as much sparkeling fairytale over it. Because then she didn´t overdue it :) She made the doses in the correct sizes :)

Can´t wait to see what will happen in the third book.
I can totally see this series becoming a movie.. Since I watched it all in my head while reading it :) It´s really magic looking :P hehe

Also check out: 
- Add or read about on Goodreads
- Authors homepage
- Series Fanpage on Facebook
- My review of book 1, Insight
- My review of book 3 (coming 9th Dec)
- Enter my Giveaway (ending 10th Dec)


Have you read this book? Or what about the first book in this series? Planning on reading them??
If you have, what did you think of them :)

Remember, be sure to check back on 9th Dec. Where my last review will be up + I will probably make an vlog. With all my ups and downs of all the books :) And not to forget, join the Giveaway ;) You don´t wanna miss these book :D