| Wake Unto Me by Lisa Cach Posted: 30 May 2011 10:59 PM PDT  Written by: Lisa Cach Published in: March 2011 Published by: Speak 304 Pages Format: ARC Source: Author and Publisher For Review Challenges: The 2011 DAC Synopsis
Caitlyn Monahan knows she belongs somewhere else. It's what her dead mother's note suggested, and it's what her recurring nightmares allude to. Desperate to flee these terrifying dreams-and her small town-she accepts a spot at a boarding school in France. Only, when she arrives, her nightmares get worse. But then there are her amazing dreams, so vivid and so real, with visits from an alluring, mysterious, and gorgeous Italian boy from the 1500s. Caitlyn knows they are soul mates, but how can she be in love with someone who exists only in her dreams? Then, as her reality and dream world collide, Caitlyn searches for the real reason why she was brought to this school. And what she discovers will change her life forever. My Review Wake Unto Me is a completely enticing romantic read that I want to dive into over and over again. I was so swept up into the mystery of the book and the romance that I found myself thinking about it even when I wasn't reading. I have to give a serious high five to Lisa Cach when it comes to the setting of this book. France is depicted so beautifully it was as if I traveled there while reading the book. I felt myself drawn to the deadly yet mysterious castle. I could imagine my fingers running along the stone walls. There is one scene where the main character is described as being found in a rather nasty situation after a fall and the entire scene was so gruesome to read about. This isn't even depicted in first person either, it is told by someone close to Caitlyn. Mystery and suspense are at an all-time high in this book. There is a total plot twist that you will not expect at the very end. There is mystery throughout the entire book that will keep you on your toes. I love a good romance book that can also cause me to think. I love the parts where Caitlyn and Raphael work together to try to figure out what is going on in the past. There was a sort of sexual tension (clean read though) mixed in with the fear of what may happen to both of them. This is also one of those books that has paranormal elements but shouldn't be classified as a paranormal. I liked that it had real life issues, like dealing with death and being "unique" but it also had the elements of magic and supernatural forces. The ending, wow, the ending had me floored. The last two or three chapters shattered my heart and then mended it back together in a matter of hours. I went from bawling my eyes out to cheering wildly. All in all, this was a fantastic YA debut from an author who has never written YA. You can definitely see the romance elements slip out, but it is clean and sweet. LOVE. Five lanterns, no question. I'd recommend this to just about anyone who loves a good heartfelt romance. Paranormal elements or not, this book will appeal to just about any reader. There were even bits of action! Purchase Links: or add it on
| Basic Yet Effective Weight Losing Tips Posted: 30 May 2011 01:28 AM PDT It's obvious that the society frown upon overweight people. It's for this reason why there are so many supplements and fitness equipment available out there. But the sad truth is many of them don't deliver the promises they give. What's more, they can cost a fortune. Fortunately, there are a few and simple weight losing tips which you may try. Some of them can be found below.  | | Finding In Home Care Arlington Offers Posted: 30 May 2011 01:26 AM PDT Getting in home care Arlington has to offer involves a the process of finding a professional to care for a friend, family member, or even yourself. In home care reaches those who do not want to move into specialized facilities, and it can help those who cannot afford a residential home. This is a growing sector of the healthcare industry, and it should be noted that more and more providers are needed.  | | Distance does Wonders Posted: 30 May 2011 01:18 AM PDT A relationship is one of the best things that anyone can experience in their lives. It's a chance for you to see whether he is the one that you want to spend the rest of your life with. Plus, relationships can bring out some of the most fun moments in any person's life. That is why there is also nothing more painful than heartbreak.  | | Learn All About Marquise Diamond Rings Posted: 30 May 2011 01:07 AM PDT Learn more about marquise diamond engagement rings today. Marquise diamond rings have an intriguing history all their own. Within the late 1600's to the early 1700's, King Louis XIV was recognized during his reign as the Sun King, simply because he wanted to bring sunshine and joy to his kingdom. Also known as the husband of the unfortunate Marie Antoinette, he asked his cutters to style a gem that might be as beautiful as the alluring smile of his mistress, Marquise de Pompadour. Successful in their endeavor, a brand new star was born.  | | Ketosis Is The Secret To Easy Low Carb Weight Loss Posted: 30 May 2011 12:43 AM PDT Low carb diets have many advantages over other popular diets. They allow you to burn fat while eating luxurious, satisfying foods. They do not require you to count calories or follow a meal plan. Best of all, you can lose weight without ever feeling hungry. One aspect of low card dieting that is often misunderstood and misrepresented is ketosis, the metabolic by-product of accelerated fat-burning.  |
| Becoming A Ragdoll Breeder Requires Some Thought Posted: 29 May 2011 01:26 AM PDT When looking for an indoor cat, think about the Ragdoll breed. These animals are well mannered, playful, and love attention. Maintenance is low, even though they shed it is very little. This breed is good with children and dogs. They are also great for smaller living spaces. If you know about this breed and want to take a larger interest, think about becoming a Ragdoll breeder.  | | Things To Consider Before Settling On An Assisted Living Milford Home Posted: 29 May 2011 01:14 AM PDT Assisted Living Milford homes offer support to the people who need additional help in the day to day life. Such homes focus mostly on the disabled and the old people in the society. Though many homes are available, getting the best requires that you look at the following features that define one.  | | Take Action and Get Him Back Posted: 29 May 2011 12:43 AM PDT There is nothing simple about giving your all especially when it comes to someone you truly love. There is a cycle that relationships follow and there are some that can into deep trouble when they go out of bounds. For these people it takes a huge bump in the head like this to make them realize the mistake that they made.  | | Distance Running And Weight Loss Posted: 29 May 2011 12:41 AM PDT Jogging plus fat reduction go effectively with each other. Athletes prefer to be healthy and lots of weight loss aficionados employ jogging as an approach in order to burn off additional calories. Beneath are a couple of guidelines that can help people who are applying jogging as a way of fat reduction remain on course.  | | All Regarding the Native indian Astrology Compatibility Chart Posted: 29 May 2011 12:39 AM PDT Astrology compatibility chart explores the benevolent scientific discipline of astrology and its influence on people. It is the examine of the compatibility separating two zodiac constellations. As it studies the how constellations get together effectively it additionally factors out incompatibility and distinction separating two zodiac symptoms. It is developed for individuals to provide solutions on their confusions and most of all guide them daily of ups and downs in a romantic relationship of two person. For a prolonged time, folks had been in get in touch with with the Indian astrology and with courage these folks can attest that these folks possess draw a profit and employ from it.  |
| Places To Shop For Contacts Online Posted: 28 May 2011 01:18 AM PDT Many varieties of contact lenses are available to shop for contacts online for those who are just cannot go to the eye doctor to keep up their supply. There are normal everyday use lenses available with a prescription from certified sellers, along with tinted lenses and costume contact lenses for special days and events. It is crucial to only get lenses from internet sellers that are fully certified to sell real, prescription lenses to avoid risking one's eye health.  | | Practical Skin Care Pointers for Freeing Yourself from the Oily Look in the Morning Posted: 28 May 2011 01:09 AM PDT If your skin always seems to be oily it's possible that you have already decided to stop trying to fight against it. There isn't anything you can do about your genetics but there is a lot you can do about your current skin issues. Avoid making the mistake about obsessively washing your face too often as this is bad for your skin. You need to have a layer of oil on your skin but you don't want there to be so much that you start looking shiny. Your skin needs the oil for moisturizing and for protection. If you're always washing that oily layer away your skin will simply make more oil to counteract your efforts. That may help you if you were not aware of it, and we have even more you can read about, as follows.  | | Actual Day Photography Posted: 28 May 2011 01:01 AM PDT On a wedding day the two most important people are the wedding couple. To get some excellent portraits, the photographer should seclude the wedding couple from the celebration for a while to capture the intimate moments after the ceremony. This helps the couple to get away from the delight of their wedding as well.  | | Wedding Bands Modern Platinum and How a Stylish Platinum Faceted Ring Is Not Just for Women Posted: 28 May 2011 12:54 AM PDT Men and women alike are interested in sporting the trendiest wedding jewelry that the world has to offer. Nothing is more fashion-forward than designer wedding bands for menplatinum. There are new innovations and styles for men's platinum rings, and men are embracing them full-force. A platinum faceted ring would be a lovely addition to anyone's finger, or you may choose from an array of plain men's platinum rings. No matter what, wedding bands modern platinum are sure to make an impact for many more years to come in terms of wedding jewelry.  | | Great Skin Care Strategies for Removing the Oily Look Prior to Noon Posted: 28 May 2011 12:44 AM PDT Among Western societies, oily skin is more than likely regarded as a rather distasteful characteristic. For many, it's just an awkward annoyance that should be handles, and it can be annoying if you have no idea what to do about it. Shockingly, several people mistakenly make the predicament worse, as they are unaware when it comes to caring for their skin the right way. While there is possibly an inherited feature associated with oily skin, with appropriate information and operative strategies you can greatly reduce too much oil production. We can be of assistance to you with the upcoming suggestions to lower or purge the oily skin look before the middle of the day.  |
| Learn Basic HTML and Awesome Directory Feature {Video} Posted: 27 May 2011 08:45 PM PDT We added a cool new feature to the Everything Etsy Directory yesterday. Enhanced listings can now use HTML to create great looking listing profiles that used to be very plain. But lots of us don’t know much HTML, so Tim and I made this five minute video and created a PDF download cheat sheet that will help you learn the basics of HTML.
PDF DOWNLOAD – Basic HTML Cheat sheet We’ve started a page here on the site for videos: EverythingEtsy.com/videos 
 |
| Soundtrack Saturday: The Girl in the Steel Corset Posted: 27 May 2011 11:35 PM PDT I'm finishing up the Girl in the Steel Corset for this weeks Soundtrack Saturday. Want to know what Soundtrack Saturday is? RULES - Write a post that includes a music video or song title that relates to a book you are reading that week, or just finished reading.
- Include the button image in the post and link back to Truth Be Told so others can participate.
- Include the book title, author, and synopsis (if possible), so others can hear about the awesome read!
- Link up your posts!
- Visit the blogger above you and leave a nice comment.
- Visit as many other bloggers as you would like to!
The Girl in the Steel Corset by Kady Cross In 1897 England, sixteen-year-old Finley Jayne has no one…except the "thing" inside her. When a young lord tries to take advantage of Finley, she fights back. And wins. But no normal Victorian girl has a darker side that makes her capable of knocking out a full-grown man with one punch…. Only Griffin King sees the magical darkness inside her that says she's special, says she's one of them. The orphaned duke takes her in from the gaslit streets against the wishes of his band of misfits: Emily, who has her own special abilities and an unrequited love for Sam, who is part robot; and Jasper, an American cowboy with a shadowy secret. Griffin's investigating a criminal called The Machinist, the mastermind behind several recent crimes by automatons. Finley thinks she can help—and finally be a part of something, finally fit in. But The Machinist wants to tear Griff's little company of strays apart, and it isn't long before trust is tested on all sides. At least Finley knows whose side she's on—even if it seems no one believes her. Song Choice:
Kiss with a Fist by Florence and the Machine
I know I already chose a Florence and the Machine song but this one is just so Finley.
| What is the point of Mail Order Brides? Posted: 27 May 2011 02:15 AM PDT For most women these days who are not satisfied with options for men in their own countries Mail order brides is an option they can try if dating seems a frustrating idea. There might be many women in the mail order bride market but it only makes space for those who are considering a serious long term relationship with a like minded partner. And of course love will follow. The concept of Mail Order Brides originates from the time when early American settlers maximum of them men were not able to find brides for themselves in their own nation. As a consequence they had to rely on Europe to find brides for them.  | | What To Look For In Private Label Diapers Posted: 27 May 2011 02:14 AM PDT How do we give the best comfort for our babies? Is it through branded or the private label diapers? You have to know that diapers are important starting from the newborn until the time where the baby knows when and where to manage. Of course we know that the branded ones has a higher price compared to the private label where it only cost a little fortune. Whatever is your choice, it has all the same performance and features.  | | Review: Milk and Honey Masque Posted: 27 May 2011 02:03 AM PDT Benefits of using milk in a mask:  | | Are dietary supplements harmful for pregant women Posted: 27 May 2011 01:54 AM PDT Being self-conscious isn't actually a negative thing. In contrast, it's not necessarily a very good thing either. The true reason for stating this is that most women tend to be more self-conscious about their outer look in contrast to how adult males tend to think of themselves. Now that I think about it, that may be the particular reason why you will see numerous beer bellies on the planet. Anyways, more now than ever, ladies are turning to receiving tummy tucks, lipo surgery, along with forms of surgical treatments to drop some weight in contrast to making use of diets for women which actually work. Everybody knows how high risk it is to have surgery treatment performed, specifically pointless surgeries. So that brings us to conclusion that perhaps ladies should have a go with natural weight loss supplements. But now there may be research that reinforces that not all natural weight loss supplements are 100% safe for women.  | | Different Methods of a Yeast Infection cure Posted: 27 May 2011 01:53 AM PDT A yeast infection treatment should quickly be recommended by a medical professional. Depending on the fatality, a yeast infection treatment should work or not even leave a scratch. The initial step to do is to see how much the yeast has spread to the area, if the obvious signs are that the infection is almost absent then some home remedies may be utilized; but in the event that the severity of the infection is difficult to judge then it is best to go to a specialist rather than taking action on one's own. Yeast infection is known to affect up to 30% of the world's people so this is basically a normal event and there should be no shame in going to a medical expert about this.  | | Options on How to get your ex back Posted: 27 May 2011 01:52 AM PDT Relationships are crisp bonds that must definitely be persistently nurtured and highly regarded for you to flourish. Each one involved with a relationship is accountable for providing value towards partner for a natural balance to be created. It is once this steadiness is broken that issues commence to occur. At some point an out of balance relationship will break down, and this sometimes leaves one side still expecting things may be concluded. Currently being the only person working for a solution can be quite a tough and unhappy proposition, still it is possible to salvage including the bleakest circumstances.  | | How To Be A Successful Event Photographer Posted: 27 May 2011 01:28 AM PDT Event photography is a rewarding occupation, both creatively as well as monetarily. Covering live events by taking impressive photographs is what the job is all about. You must be guided by your creative instincts to present the event in the right spirit and in its true grandeur. In the scheme of things, a good event photographer creates memories through photos that will be cherished for years to come.  | | When You Or Someone You Know Might Need Dentures Solihull Or Other False Teeth Posted: 27 May 2011 12:38 AM PDT People without their natural teeth still need something to chew with. This is why dentures Solihull were invented. Commonly called false teeth, they can be removable, implanted in the jawbone, or attached to another tooth or teeth.  |
One of our good friends in Japan named Hagy sent us a surprise gift! First she sent the Chopin magazine from March 2009. Wasn't that so nice of her?! Back on March 31 I posted some pictures from it here. Here are a few more pics from this magazine.Hagy also sent a piano book of songs by Takatsugu Muramatsu! It has the songs "You Were There" and "Far Away" in it. I know what I'll be working on this summer. :D Thank you so much, Hagy, for your kindness!
| Why Ragdoll Kittens Are Nice Posted: 26 May 2011 01:46 AM PDT As one of the most popular pets in the world, there are reasons why so many people have pet cats. They are pleasing to look at and to touch, and can be very affectionate. Of all breeds of kitten, Ragdoll kittens are among the most affectionate. They were bred for this quality, after all, as it goes hand in hand with their temperate nature, making a contrast the more volatile temper of many other feline breeds.  | | Discover The Miraculous Properties Of Dead Sea Mud Posted: 26 May 2011 01:39 AM PDT The Dead Sea is a large, salt water lake approximately 67 kilometres long and 18 kilometres wide that borders Israel, Jordan and the West Bank. Its shoreline is the lowest point of elevation anywhere on the planet at 1,388 feet below sea level. The hypersalinity of its waters does not support life beyond some forms of bacteria and microbial fungi (thus its name). Renowned for the therapeutic properties of its waters, salts and mud for literally thousands of years, the Dead Sea has been a destination since the time of the ancient Pharoahs and remains today a major center for health research and therapy. You can expect to see Dead Sea Mud (also known as Black Mud) used in body wraps and facials at the some of the world's most exclusive spas, and it is even available to order online these day. What exactly is it about this mud that makes it so highly sought after?  | | Take a look at Your Reduced Weight By making use of Weight Loss Calculator Posted: 26 May 2011 01:32 AM PDT In today's world, every individual wishes to look beautiful and attractive with their appearance and looks. In order to achieve this goal they try out a number of ways or tricks for reducing their excess fat. For individuals, who wish to reduce weight in minimum possible time have numerous options being offered in market. They could easily opt for the one that suits them essentially the most. You might be considering how you can check your reduced weight. If yes, then I must make your acquainted with the weight loss calculator with the help of that you can easily check out your reduced weight.  | | Women Health Is Important Posted: 26 May 2011 01:26 AM PDT A major focus in society today is the well being of senior girls, who're the quickest growing segment of society. This is partly as a result of, resulting from better well being practices, women reside longer than men. But with this longer life span has come elevated health issues, chronic illness and disease related to getting older, equivalent to dementia and osteoporosis, in addition to vulnerability to decreased socio-economic status. Most women nonetheless assume all of the household's duty for the well being of the family. Girls proceed their care-giving roles of their later years. However sadly, roughly 8 out of 10 ladies over the age of sixty five endure from sure womens health issues and problems. In this age group womens well being considerations like; coronary coronary heart illness is the main reason for death; lung most cancers is second; breast cancer third; stroke fourth and colorectal cancer is fifth.  | | Learning How to Talk to Girls Posted: 26 May 2011 01:23 AM PDT Even the people who think that they know how to talk to girls most likely have a few things that they could stand to learn, if they were honest about it. There are some things that may help you if you keep them in mind during your conversations with women, like: actually listening to her, talking about topics of interest, making a lasting impression and ending it on a good note.  | | Advice on How to Get a Girlfriend Posted: 26 May 2011 12:47 AM PDT These are some of the most useful tips on how to get a girlfriend:  |
| |
