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Saturday, January 10, 2015

Stacking the Shelves (#107)


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, January 4th to Saturday, January 10th?


(all links to Goodreads are provided!)


In the mail:


A hardcover copy of Dead of Winter by Kresley Cole

FINALLY. My pre-order! I hate love triangles, but I loveeee this series.


A signed ARC of Salt & Stone by Victoria Scott

Thank you, Victoria! I won this ARC from her. I'll be giving away my publisher-sent ARC soon!


An ARC of Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard
An ARC of An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir
An ARC of The Orphan Queen by Jodi Meadows
An ARC of The Sin Eater's Daughter by Melinda Salisbury

I won this from Jaime! I already read Red Queen, and like Salt & Stone above, I have an ARC of The Sin Eater's Daughter from the publisher, so those will given away as well!


From NetGalley:


Becoming Jinn by Lori Goldstein

I like jinn-related books! There were others Macmillan books on NetGalley that I could have downloaded, but this one was the most pressing!


From Edelweiss:


It Started with a Scandal by Julie Anne Long

I haven't read a book by this author, but Racquel (a.k.a. fellow HR fan) LOVES her, so this will be my first JAL novel!


Love in the Time of Scandal by Caroline Linden

I flat-out LOVE this series - Love and Other Scandals and It Takes a Scandal are really, really good!


Last Year's Mistake by Gina Ciocca

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Pretty awesome week! It was my first week of winter classes, and that is going well so far. Low on stress, and I get to work a lot (which means more $$$)! So I'm feeling pretty content right now. *side-eyes the future*
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57 comments:

  1. UnknownJanuary 10, 2015 at 1:33 AM

    Awesome haul! I'm really excited for Last Year's Mistake and The Sin-Eater's Daughter. Both look amazing. :)

    Have a great week, Alyssa!

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    1. AlyssaJanuary 10, 2015 at 3:49 PM

      Thank you! I hope you enjoy both when you read them, Kaitlin!

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  2. Sophia RoseJanuary 10, 2015 at 2:06 AM

    No kidding, awesome week. Good stuff personally and a great haul of books. Becoming Jinn looks good.

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  3. alreem @ (AlreemBookChapters)January 10, 2015 at 3:41 AM

    wow, you really got lots of good books this week, lucky you :) lovely haul

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  4. MelanieJanuary 10, 2015 at 6:03 AM

    Ooh The Orphan Queen! I do hope that is good, Alyssa. Red Queen is fantastic--I do hope you love it! (omg, so many titles with Queen in it this year O.O)

    Have a lovely week, girl! <33

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    1. AlyssaJanuary 10, 2015 at 3:49 PM

      I hope so too! And I enjoyed Red Queen as well.

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  5. aparajitaJanuary 10, 2015 at 7:09 AM

    WOW you had one successful week. Dead of Winter - seeing that a lot these days. I have The Orphan Queen too, haven't began it yet and the Red Queen is seriously mind-blowing..... Great Haul! Happy Reading!

    Aparajita @Le' Grande Codex

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    1. AlyssaJanuary 10, 2015 at 3:50 PM

      Yeah! I think so too! I liked Red Queen as well. Thanks!

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  6. BrittJanuary 10, 2015 at 7:23 AM

    Awww I'm so glad to see that you are in a much more positive place. Karma is amazing thing isn't it. Love the explanation behind the last book. Shake it off girl! I am also feverishly jealous that tou have in your hands A Darker Shade of Magic. I
    That might be most excited book this season. That's is all. I really am holly to see you happy! I knew things would take that turn.
    ❤️😜❤️Britt @kalebsmome

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    1. AlyssaJanuary 10, 2015 at 3:51 PM

      Thank you so much, Brit!! And I hope you love ADSOM - I'm pretty excited about it. Thank you again! *squishes*

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  7. PiliJanuary 10, 2015 at 8:00 AM

    YAY!! More money is always good for saving, for a 2B style apartment for next year and of course, for mooore books!!

    I'm beyond envious for the Orphan Queen ARC, of course!!! The other ARCs also have me doing all the grabby hands but OQ... damn it!!

    Cannot wait to hear what you think of Dead of Winter, now that's not the final book but third with still a fourth to come!

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    1. AlyssaJanuary 10, 2015 at 3:55 PM

      Yuuuupppp, it's going to be pretty expensive, but I think I've found one I want! And OMG I was dyingggg when Jaime emailed me, because I really wanted TOQ and Ember! *flails*

      The Arcana Chronicles was always not a trilogy! It would have been nice but ehhh, more time to be in agony LOL

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  8. The Cover ContessaJanuary 10, 2015 at 8:26 AM

    The Orphan Queen! I can't wait for that one. And The Sin Eater's Daughter. I hope to get a copy of that one from a friend. What a great haul for you! I know you'll enjoy them all! My STS

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    1. AlyssaJanuary 10, 2015 at 3:57 PM

      Me too! And I hope you get a copy, Brooke! Thank you <3

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  9. Jessica @ a GREAT readJanuary 10, 2015 at 9:38 AM

    OOOoh very nice! I can't wait to read Dead of Winter! Seeing it a lot today! Great haul of books!

    My STS will be up tomorrow, so be sure to stop by then!

    Have a GREAT day!

    Old Follower :)

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    1. AlyssaJanuary 10, 2015 at 3:59 PM

      I hope you love it if/when you read it, Jessica!

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  10. Grace FonsecaJanuary 10, 2015 at 11:06 AM

    You got some amazing books this week. I got Dead of Winter and Becoming Jinn as well this week. People were raving about Becoming Jinn. Salt and Stone is the book that I'm looking forward to. I hope you love all your new books.

    Grace @ Books of Love

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  11. NicoleJanuary 10, 2015 at 11:12 AM

    Such a great haul Alyssa!! I am reading Dead of Winter right now and it is good! And I really liked An Ember in the Ashes. As for The Orphan Queen and Red Queen I NEED THESE!

    Happy Reading!
    Nicole @ The Quiet Concert

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  12. AnonymousJanuary 10, 2015 at 12:15 PM

    You got 2 books I've been wanting! Happy Reading :-)

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  13. michellesminionsJanuary 10, 2015 at 12:34 PM

    I'm so jealous!! The Sin Eater's Daughter, The Orphan Queen and A. Ember in the Ashes... I wa t them! I hope you enjoy all your awesome books!

    Michelle @ Michelle's Minions

    My StS

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    1. AlyssaJanuary 10, 2015 at 5:24 PM

      I hope you enjoy them if/when you read them, Michelle! Thanks!

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  14. Batch of BooksJanuary 10, 2015 at 1:53 PM

    You got some great YA books! Have fun reading!

    My STS

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  15. AnetaJanuary 10, 2015 at 2:53 PM

    What a fantastic hail! You have some amazing books and I'll admit I'm a little jealous. Have a good weekend :)
    Here’s my STS

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  16. UnknownJanuary 10, 2015 at 3:09 PM

    Oh my god!!! You have such good ARCS!! I only have Salt & Stone. I really want Red Queen and The Sin Eater's Daughter!!! Hope you enjoy them :)

    MY STS ~Karina@ Watcha Reading

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  17. JustineJanuary 10, 2015 at 4:31 PM

    I have been dying to get my hands on The Sin Eater's Daughter! Thankfully I do no have to wait too long though, since it comes out next month. I hope you enjoy your new books!

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  18. UnknownJanuary 10, 2015 at 5:35 PM

    *moooooan* Sin Eater's Daughter. and Red Queen! Those two are on the top of my list. Wow, you lucky duck. http://booklovingnut.blogspot.com/2015/01/stacking-shelves-26.html

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    1. AlyssaJanuary 10, 2015 at 5:57 PM

      I liked Red Queen a lot! The Sin Eater's Daughter should be well worth the wait :D

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  19. UnknownJanuary 10, 2015 at 9:29 PM

    More money is always good! So much awesomeness is dazzling :) I would love to read Sin Eater's soon, Red Queen (as you know) was awesome. Let me know what you think about Julie Anne Long, I really like the cover. Last Year's Mistake looks amazing too.

    Happy reading!

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    1. AlyssaJanuary 10, 2015 at 10:48 PM

      I'll definitely keep you informed about the HR novels! And Ciocca's debut - I'm REALLY excited for that one. Thank you, Liza!

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  20. Tammy SparksJanuary 10, 2015 at 11:00 PM

    Becoming Jinn looks REALLY good, I'll be interested to read your review:-D Enjoy all your lovely books, Alyssa! Oooh signed books, yay!

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    1. AlyssaJanuary 11, 2015 at 3:30 PM

      I hope you get the chance to read it, Tammy! Thank you so much <3

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  21. Carina OlsenJanuary 11, 2015 at 5:40 AM

    Eeek! SO many amazing books sweetie :D The Orphan Queen! I WANTS IT. Dying to read this book :D And omg, The Sin Eater's Daughter. I'm so curious about it. Cannot wait to read it :D I hope you will love them all sweetie. <3 Sigh. So many great books :) Happy reading Alyssa. <3 Dead of Winter. UGH. I own the first two books, but forgot to pre-order this one, and so happy about that. Have decided to never read the books, so will be selling my copies of the first two books :p I don't want them anymore. Sigh. Stupid love triangle :( I'm upset about it, hih. Anyway. Happy reading :D

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    1. AlyssaJanuary 11, 2015 at 3:31 PM

      Ahhh! I hope you read all of them and enjoy them! And I know how you feel about the Arcana Chronicles - I LOVE the story but I'm sad about the love triangle... but it's like I can't stop reading the series because I want to know what happens, especially in terms of the romance!

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  22. Rachel January 11, 2015 at 8:22 AM

    WHOA, Holy books!! Is the Arcana series good? I really want to read it, I stopped reading the first one for some reason... I loved Red Queen, I still need to read OQ and Ember. So jealous of Sin Eater!! :D yay, I hope you like Becoming Jinn :D Enjoy your books!

    Rachel @ A Perfection Called Books

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    1. AlyssaJanuary 11, 2015 at 3:33 PM

      I LOVED books one and two - I'll be reading book three next. Red Queen was great - I have not started The Orphan Queen or Ember. Or The Sin Eater's Daughter. The pains of reading chronologically LOL. Thank you!

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  23. UnknownJanuary 11, 2015 at 10:57 AM

    Oh you got Salt & Stone! And Dead of Winter! These books I'm dying to get my hands on! I hope you enjoy reading them. Can't wait to hear what your thoughts about them.

    Great haul!

    My STS: http://inmysecretbookworld.blogspot.se/2015/01/stacking-shelves-7.html?m=1

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    1. AlyssaJanuary 11, 2015 at 3:34 PM

      I hope you get the chance to read them as well, Aseel! Thank you!

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  24. UnknownJanuary 11, 2015 at 3:01 PM

    Awesome haul, Alyssa! I just read Salt & Stone... really adored the first book, but didn't love this one as much. No triangle though!
    I'm so excited to see what you think of Last Year's Mistake! Really looking forward to that one.
    Yay for The Orphan Queen! Ember in Ashes and The Sin Eater's Daughter don't really interest me at this point.

    Happy reading!

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    1. AlyssaJanuary 11, 2015 at 3:41 PM

      Ooo, interesting. Good to hear though! And I have high hopes for Last Year's Mistake! And the other three... but sorry that the last two don't appeal to you O_O Although I know why hehe. Still reading them!

      Thank you!

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  25. brandileigh2003January 11, 2015 at 6:23 PM

    Orphan Queen looks like it will be a good one. Hope you enjoy and have a great week.
    Can't wait for Salt and Stone giveaway, crossing my fingers, want to read sooo bad

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    1. AlyssaJanuary 11, 2015 at 11:37 PM

      I hope so too! And I will definitely point you in the direction, if/when I remember, Brandi!

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  26. Nereyda @Nick and Nereydas Infinite BooklistJanuary 11, 2015 at 11:40 PM

    I just finished Dead of Winter, have you read it. Ugh, I'm so annoyed by that ending. It's nothing like Ensnared... but still. Enjoy your new books Alyssa!

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    1. AlyssaJanuary 12, 2015 at 12:23 AM

      :O

      I haven't read it yet - it's my next one, actually! NOOOOO. Are you team Aric or team Jack?! OMG.

      Thank you, Nereyda!

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  27. Montana @ The Book BellesJanuary 12, 2015 at 1:01 AM

    That's an amazing prize pack! I've heard great things about all of those books, and I'm especially looking forward to Red Queen :)

    I like the Arcana Chronicles series, too. I definitely prefer Aric over Jack. (I don't really like Jack.) I'm so curious to see what will happen in Dead of Winter. I hope you enjoy all of your books :)

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    1. AlyssaJanuary 12, 2015 at 11:30 PM

      TEAM ARIC!! I'm hoping for a nice ending for him... though I think the author is pro-Jack, honestly. Ehhhh.

      Thank you!

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  28. Shannon @ It Starts at MidnightJanuary 12, 2015 at 10:00 PM

    Whoa, amazing haul! I am so excited for Salt & Stone, and The Sin Eater's Daughter (which I am forcing myself to wait a couple weeks to read but I want to read it NOW!), and An Ember in the Ashes, Red Queen, The Orphan Queen, Becoming Jinn... fine, I want to read them all ;)

    Also, I am really glad to hear that things have been less stressful for you, and I really hope that things continue to go well!
    Shannon @ It Starts At Midnight

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    1. AlyssaJanuary 12, 2015 at 11:33 PM

      I'm doing the same, with S&S and TSED. The others will have to wait as well - chronological reading :D I hope you enjoy them when you get the chance to read them!

      And thank you so much, Shannon! I really appreciate it <3

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  29. AlyssaJanuary 12, 2015 at 11:31 PM

    I hope so, Heidi! And you should definitely check out Becoming Jinn! Thank you <3

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