Alfie the Sniffer Pup #1

I'm super excited for the first Alfie the Sniffer Pup!  This is where I get to gush about the wonderful new book releases in the coming month that Alfie, my dog, has kindly 'sniffed' out for me!  Anything book related will also be featured!

If you would like to find out more about this original feature, click HERE!

So here are the April releases that I am most excited about [summaries taken from Goodreads]:

Ascend by Amanda Hocking (Book Three in the Trylle Trilogy)

The final book in the Trylle Trilogy.. 
With a war looming on the horizon, Wendy's fate seems sealed.But everything she sacrificed might be in vain if she can't save the ones she loves. Her whole life has been leading up to this, and it's all coming to an end.

Amanda Hocking's books have been described as 'phenomenal' and I cannot wait to get my hands on her books.  Ever since I heard about them, I have wanted to read them so hopefully once Ascend is released I can go out and get the whole trilogy!

The List by Siobhan Vivian

An intense look at the rules of high school attraction -- and the price that's paid for them.

It happens every year. A list is posted, and one girl from each grade is chosen as the prettiest, and another is chosen as the ugliest. Nobody knows who makes the list. It almost doesn't matter. The damage is done the minute it goes up.

This is the story of eight girls, freshman to senior, "pretty" and "ugly." And it's also the story of how we see ourselves, and how other people see us, and the tangled connection of the two.

I LOVE the sounds of this book, it seems like a really thought-provoking read so I will definitely look out for it on my next visit to Waterstones!

The Fame Game by Lauren Conrad

In Hollywood, fame can be found on every corner and behind any door. You just have to know where to look for it. Nineteen-year-old Madison Parker made a name for herself as best frenemy of nice-girl-next-door Jane Roberts on the hot reality show L.A. Candy. Now Madison's ready for her turn in the spotlight and she'll stop at nothing to get it. Sure, she's the star of a new show, but with backstabbing friends and suspicious family members trying to bring her down, Madison has her work cut out for her. Plus, there's a new nice girl in "reality" town—aspiring actress Carmen Price, the daughter of Hollywood royalty—and she's a lot more experienced at playing the fame game... When the camera's start rolling, whose star will shine brighter? 

Being a fan of 90210 and Gossip Girl, this delicious read seems perfect for me!  I recently read the first book in Joanna Philbin's Celebriteens series, so I think Lauren Conrad's new book will be a great step-up!

Destined by Aprilynne Pike

Laurel now knows the truth: Yuki is a rare Winter faerie, the most powerful—and deadly—of all, and she is working with Klea to conquer and destroy Avalon. With Tamani, David, and Chelsea by her side, Laurel prepares for a fight she never thought she would have to face. 

Filled with heart-pounding action, sweeping romance, and higher stakes at every turn, Destined is the series conclusion that readers have been clamoring for—with a twist that will leave them breathless. 

I can't believe this series is ending!  I really enjoyed reading Wings and Spells and I didn't realise Wild (book three) had been released until I found out that Destined (the fourth book) is being released later this month!  I think I have some catching up to do...

Coverlicious:

NEVER LET ME GO meets HIS DARK MATERIALS in a beautiful, haunting YA debut, the first book in The Hybrid Trilogy.

Eva and Addie live in a world where everyone is born with two souls, but where only the dominant one is allowed to survive childhood. Fifteen years old, and closer even than twins, the girls are keeping Eva, the ‘second soul’, a secret. They know that it’s forbidden to be hybrid, but how could they ever be apart?

When a dramatic event reveals what really happens to hybrids if they are discovered, Eva and Addie face a dangerous fight for survival, neither wanting to be the one left behind… 


Here is the book cover of What's Left of Me by Kat Zhang.  Isn't it just gorgeous?  I love how it's so soft and ethereal and it really makes me want to find out more and read the book.  I fell in love with it even more when I read the synopsis!  It is released in late September so we have a long wait until then so hopefully the content will live up to its beautiful cover! 




So that's it from me and Alfie!  Are there any other books which are released this month that you're excited about?  Do you like the cover of What's Left of Me?  Please let me know in the comments!  Alfie the Sniffer Pup is a new feature so any suggestions/comments etc. will be greatly appreciated :)


And to coincide with the first post of this new feature, it is Alfie's 2nd birthday today so excuse me while I take the day off to go for a long walk and spoil him with belly rubs and treats!  

Hope you are all having a bookish Easter break!

Happy reading and daydreaming,