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Saturday, January 3, 2015

Stacking the Shelves (#106)


Stacking the Shelves is a weekly meme hosted by Tynga's Reviews, in which bloggers share the books and swag they've received in the past week!


So, what did I get in the week of Sunday, December 28th to Saturday, January 3rd?


(all links to Goodreads are provided!)


In the mail:


An ARC of The Sin Eater's Daughter by Melinda Salisbury
An ARC of Salt & Stone by Victoria Scott

I have been aching to read The Sin Eater's Daughter! And Salt & Stone. I just won a signed ARC of Salt & Stone from Victoria on Twitter (before I knew I was getting an ARC from Scholastic), so I'll definitely be giving this one away in February!


First Stacking the Shelves post of 2015 - not bad! 2015 has gotten off to a great start for me :) After just two weeks, I'll be back at Hopkins for winter classes on Monday, so I might be less active than usual. This winter break has been wonderful - albeit short - and honestly, I'm pretty content at the moment :) *hugs everyone*
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50 comments:

  1. Grace FonsecaJanuary 3, 2015 at 12:29 AM

    Awesome haul. I love the covers for those two books. I really enjoyed Salt and Storm, so I hope you love Salt and Stone.

    Grace @ Books of Love

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    1. AlyssaJanuary 3, 2015 at 2:16 PM

      Salt & Storm and Salt & Stone are not related!

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  2. UnknownJanuary 3, 2015 at 1:47 AM

    I'm so jealous! I'm dying to read The Sin Eater's Daughter!!

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    1. AlyssaJanuary 3, 2015 at 2:16 PM

      I think I'll be giving away a copy in February :D

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  3. PiliJanuary 3, 2015 at 4:49 AM

    *hugs* So glad that the winter break was exactly what you needed!!

    AND OH DEAR!! THE SINS EATER'S DAUGHTER!!! I cannot wait to hear what you think of that one!

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    1. AlyssaJanuary 3, 2015 at 2:16 PM

      Thank yo so much! And I hope it's as awesome as everyone on Twitter has been saying ^_^

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  4. The Cover ContessaJanuary 3, 2015 at 10:17 AM

    I really can't wait to read The Sin Eater's Daughter. My friend got a copy and said I could borrow it after she's done! The cover is AMAZING! Enjoy your haul. My STS

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  5. Jessica @ a GREAT readJanuary 3, 2015 at 10:32 AM

    Nice! I wonder if my copy of Salt and Stone is one the way then...just saw another blogger receive a copy! I'm on the tour and have a review to post for my day...so I kinda need the copy. Wonder how long I should wait before I go insane....

    ;) LOL! Happy Reading!

    My STS will be up tomorrow, stop by then if you can!

    Have a GREAT day!

    Old Follower :)

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  6. UnknownJanuary 3, 2015 at 10:34 AM

    Yay Salt & Stone! I requested it, but sadly never got a copy, which was strange since I got the first one... Oh well. I have plenty to read anyway. LOL. I do hope you enjoy it! The Sin Eater's Daughter caught my attention the other day so I'm really curious about how you're like it.

    Good luck with classes on Monday!

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    1. AlyssaJanuary 3, 2015 at 2:18 PM

      I hope you DO get a copy, Jess! And dudeee, The Sin Eater's Daughter is supposed to be FABULOUS *crosses fingers* Let's hope!

      Thank you so much!

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  7. AnonymousJanuary 3, 2015 at 11:46 AM

    Awesome haul! I received the same books! I already read SALT & STONE a while back, it was good, but I loved FIRE & FLOOD more. SALT & STONE didn't send that pulse of adrenaline through me like FIRE & FLOOD did. It seemed like their wasn't enough obstacles for them to go through. But it was still really good! But THE SIN EATER'S DAUGHTER, I have been DYING TO READ!!! I actually couldn't wait any loner, I'm reading it now. I'm only a couple pages in, but It started out pretty good!

    Here's my STS:

    http://addictreaders.blogspot.com/2015/01/stacking-shelves-84.html

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    1. AlyssaJanuary 3, 2015 at 2:18 PM

      Hmmm, that's a good heads-up then. I'll get to both next week.

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  8. michellesminionsJanuary 3, 2015 at 12:04 PM

    Ooohhh! The Sin Eater's Daughter! I'm totally jealous! Great start to 2015! Enjoy your books, you lucky duck!

    Michelle @ Michelle's Minions

    My StS

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  9. AnetaJanuary 3, 2015 at 12:29 PM

    I can't wait to read those books. Great haul!
    I'm so glad you're enjoying your 2015 so far, and I hope it just keeps getting better :)
    Here’s my STS

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    1. AlyssaJanuary 3, 2015 at 2:20 PM

      Thank you, Aneta! That means a lot to me <3

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  10. UnknownJanuary 3, 2015 at 12:32 PM

    I really need to catch up on my Victoria Scott books! I have a hard time finding the time during the holiday's to read! I am hoping to read more for 2015! Great books for you this week!

    Brittany @ Spare Time book blog

    My STS: http://sparetimebookblog.blogspot.com/2015/01/stacking-shelves.html

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    1. AlyssaJanuary 3, 2015 at 2:20 PM

      I was the opposite - I read so much during the holidays! We didn't host any of the holidays this year (only Thanksgiving), so we didn't have as much work to do.

      Thank you!

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  11. EmJanuary 3, 2015 at 2:00 PM

    The Sin Eaters Daughter looks AMAZING! Thanks for sharing, happy new year :-)

    Em @ http://theyabookbutterfly.blogspot.com/

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    1. AlyssaJanuary 3, 2015 at 2:20 PM

      I hope it's as good as it looks ;D Thank you!

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  12. EileenJanuary 3, 2015 at 2:04 PM

    You have The Sin Eater's Daughter!! I'm really intrigued by that one. And congrats on the win yay! Hope you enjoy both of these~

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    1. AlyssaJanuary 3, 2015 at 2:21 PM

      I hope you enjoy it, if you read it, Eileen! And thank you :)

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  13. Kelly January 3, 2015 at 3:01 PM

    Sooooo, everyone has been talking about The Sin Eater's Daughter lately and I'm not really interested in it? I dunno - if so many people started talking about it, I might give it a chance.
    Hopkins already on Monday?! Girl, you are so dedicated. Have fun and good luck with winter classes!

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    1. AlyssaJanuary 4, 2015 at 4:16 PM

      I really want it for the FANTASY! I hope you give it a shot, Kelly. And LOL! Thank you! :D

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  14. AriJanuary 3, 2015 at 3:52 PM

    What an awesome haul! I'm super excited for both of these too. The Sin Eater's Daughter sounds soo good! Also, good luck back at Hopkins! :)
    Ariel @ Bookish Confessions

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    1. AlyssaJanuary 4, 2015 at 4:16 PM

      I hope you enjoy them if/when you read them! And thank you so much <3

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  15. Shannon @ It Starts at MidnightJanuary 3, 2015 at 6:23 PM

    Oh, so beautiful! I requested both of these, and while I knew what the answer would be... it stings a bit ;) I hope you love them both! And I am glad you had such a wonderful break, and that the new semester goes well for you!

    Shannon @ It Starts At Midnight

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    1. AlyssaJanuary 4, 2015 at 4:22 PM

      WAIT BUT YOU STILL MIGHT! Don't give up hope!

      Thank you so much, Shannon!

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  16. Amber @ The Book BratzJanuary 3, 2015 at 9:25 PM

    I am very jealous of your haul. I just requested The Sin Eater's Daughter yesterday and now I am all nerves!! (It was my first ARC request) I am going to have to watch out for your giveaway but I need Salt & Stone in my life. Great haul Alyssa and I can't wait to see your reviews for them!

    Thanks for stopping by!

    Amber @ The Book Bratz

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    1. AlyssaJanuary 4, 2015 at 4:24 PM

      I hope you get the book! Both of them! Thank you, Amber <3

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  17. AxieJanuary 3, 2015 at 11:25 PM

    Yay! First STS of the year! Also, I love the design of your carpet.

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    1. AlyssaJanuary 4, 2015 at 4:24 PM

      Ooo, the rug in my room! Thank you so much :D

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  18. Christy @ Novel InkJanuary 4, 2015 at 7:12 AM

    Ahhh, I really want Salt and Stone and The Sin Eater's Daughter soooo bad!! I hope you enjoy them :)

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    1. AlyssaJanuary 4, 2015 at 4:26 PM

      I hope you enjoy them when you read them, Christy! Thank YOU!

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  19. Carina OlsenJanuary 4, 2015 at 12:17 PM

    Hugs. <3 Glad you have had an awesome winter break :D And yay for pretty books! I'm very curious about The Sin Eater's Daughter. <3 But worried, as I have heard talk of love triangle or square or whatever :( hope you'll love it, though. <3 happy reading Alyssa :)

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    1. AlyssaJanuary 4, 2015 at 4:28 PM

      The two weeks were nice, thank you! And omg I hear the same about The Sin Eater's Daughter - cross your fingers that it's not so! Thank you, Carina ^_^

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  20. brandileigh2003January 4, 2015 at 2:14 PM

    OOOHHH! I can't wait for Salt and Stone-- hope you enjoy

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    1. AlyssaJanuary 4, 2015 at 4:32 PM

      Thank you, Brandi! I hope you get to read it!

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  21. Montana @ The Book BellesJanuary 4, 2015 at 4:47 PM

    The Sin Eater's Daughter sounds amazing! I wasn't too interested in it originally, but so many great reviews for it started popping up. I really enjoyed Fire & Flood, so I'm definitely excited for Salt & Stone, too. I hope you enjoy your books :)

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    1. AlyssaJanuary 4, 2015 at 11:34 PM

      That's good! I'm hoping it's as good as everyone keeps saying. And same with Salt & Stone! I hope you love both of these, if you read them, Montana. Thank you!

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  22. Lisa MandinaJanuary 4, 2015 at 9:04 PM

    Those two ARCs are so awesome! I am so jealous right now! I can't wait to read both of those.
    Check out my STS

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    1. AlyssaJanuary 4, 2015 at 11:35 PM

      I hope you enjoy them when you read them, Lisa!

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  23. Cyn @ BookmunchiesJanuary 4, 2015 at 10:56 PM

    Ahh! So jealous, can't wait for The Sin Eater's Daughter! I hope it's fantastic!
    Good luck with school! I go back Monday, too. The last 2 weeks definitely went by waaaaay to quickly!

    Have an awesome week, Alyssa, happy new year!

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    1. AlyssaJanuary 4, 2015 at 11:38 PM

      I hope you enjoy it if you read it, Cyn! I especially love the cover, but it's fantasy, so a win-win situation!

      And omg right?! I'm wary of these winter classes... they should be fine though. Thank you so much, Cyn! <3

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  24. UnknownJanuary 5, 2015 at 8:15 PM

    I am anxious to hear what you think of The Sin Eater's Daughter, romance-wise. I will be awaiting your review!
    And I have Salt & Stone, too! So excited to read it. :D
    Happy reading to you!

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    1. AlyssaJanuary 5, 2015 at 11:21 PM

      I know right?! I keep hearing about a potential love triangle. No thank you! I hope you enjoy Salt & Stone!

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  25. RachelJanuary 5, 2015 at 8:37 PM

    Woo, I'm so glad your year has started off well!! I hope you're taking some awesome classes this semester, too! :D

    THE SIN-EATER'S DAUGHTER. I wants it! I totally forgot to request it from Scholastic, so now I'm hoping it'll be on Netgalley soon so I can get it there. Otherwise I'll just buy it. :) I can't wait to hear what you think!!!

    Have a wonderful week, Alyssa!

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    1. AlyssaJanuary 5, 2015 at 11:23 PM

      I don't know about awesome... required, yes :D Some of them are cool though. I hope you get to read The Sin Eater's Daughter! Or buy it. It's $2.99 on Amazon, if you preorder it!

      Thank you, Rachel!

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