As part of the Spirit Blog Tour hosted by The Midnight Garden, Steph from Cuddlebuggery and I have been chosen as Elemental Virgins, meaning we are complete newbies to the series and are giving up our Elementals v-cards to those Merrick boys we've heard so much about. In addition to hosting one of the
The read along is for the first three full-length novels in the series:
Click on the images above to be taken to the Goodreads page for each book.
Here's the schedule for the read along:
April 15th - 28th - We'll read Storm cover to cover and discuss on one of our Goodreads threads.
April 29th - May 12th - For the duration of these two weeks, we'll be reading and discussing Spark.
May 13th - May 26th - For everyone who already has an advance copy of Spirit, we'll be finishing up this book just in time for it's official release date on 5/28.
Additionally, the publisher is giving everyone free access to the Elemental novella for the months of April and May. You can get your copy by going here and entering promo code VCARD. This link will be active until May 31st.
We'll be reading this novella on Sunday, April 14th, in preparation for the official read along.
ETA: Kensington is having issues with the download of the novella but expects the issue to be fixed within 12 hours. Lindsey also let us know in the comments that anyone desiring a physical copy of the novella might be able to find it in the first book as bonus material.
Interested in joining us as we lose it to the Merrick boys? Then link up below and grab the badge below for your blog!
April 15th - 28th - We'll read Storm cover to cover and discuss on one of our Goodreads threads.
April 29th - May 12th - For the duration of these two weeks, we'll be reading and discussing Spark.
May 13th - May 26th - For everyone who already has an advance copy of Spirit, we'll be finishing up this book just in time for it's official release date on 5/28.
Additionally, the publisher is giving everyone free access to the Elemental novella for the months of April and May. You can get your copy by going here and entering promo code VCARD. This link will be active until May 31st.We'll be reading this novella on Sunday, April 14th, in preparation for the official read along.
ETA: Kensington is having issues with the download of the novella but expects the issue to be fixed within 12 hours. Lindsey also let us know in the comments that anyone desiring a physical copy of the novella might be able to find it in the first book as bonus material.
Interested in joining us as we lose it to the Merrick boys? Then link up below and grab the badge below for your blog!
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In addition to the tour-sponsored giveaway, Steph and I will each be giving away a signed set of the first three Elementals books at the end of the read along. With the completion of each book, more possible entries will be added for participation in discussions, reviews, etc. This giveaway is US only, sorry!
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We have a week to stock up on provisions in preparation for all the swooning we're about to do as we prime ourselves to lose it to the Elementals series. I can't freaking wait!!!
Big thanks to Wendy at The Midnight Garden, Brigid Kemmerer & KTeen for this opportunity!
Do you have to have a blog to participate?
ReplyDeleteNo, you can totally link to your Goodreads account. In fact, that's where we'll be discussing the books as we finish each one. =)
DeleteAwesome! All signed up! What is the Goodreads group called so I can join?
DeleteWell, we're waiting to see how much participation we have before we create a group. As of right now, we'll be discussing on our individual review threads:
DeleteStorm: Steph's review
Spark: my review
Spirit: Steph's review
Awesome! I love these books so much. Too bad I don't have a blog to join the read along. I have already read the fist two books and the novella though! :)
ReplyDeleteoh! never mind I guess I can try and link my goodreads account. :)
DeleteYep! :D Thanks for signing up!
DeleteHave fun Jen! I hope you enjoy this amazing series and meet Brigid! She is the sweetest! Gosh, isn't the button just superb?
ReplyDeleteIt is! I just love that thing! :) And thanks...I hope I get to meet her, too!
DeleteI wish I could do this too! Especially since I have not read any of these yet! I just don't think I have the time right now. :( I'm going to bookmark this, just in case something changes in the next week. Have fun! :)
ReplyDeleteOh, I hope you get to join in the fun, Sara! I've heard those Merrick boys are worth it! :D
DeleteAwesome idea :-) I've had this series in my TBR pile for so long. 5 hot guys, fun ppl to share & discuss thoughts!
ReplyDeleteIt will be grandiose
Happy to have you! Apparently, there are quite a few of us missing out on the fun! :)
DeleteHey Jen! When I tried to download the .5 novella, it wouldn't download. Do you have any idea how I can? Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI just tried it myself and got the following message when I tried to download it: The requested eBook title is currently not available for download at this time. This most often occurs when the title has not been released by the publisher for general distribution. Please try again later.
DeleteI've contacted someone for assistance and will let you know what I find out. Thanks for letting me know!
I got the same message when I tried to download it. It says the book is out of stock. I bought the kindle edition for $0.99 anyway.
DeleteI actually checked a paperback copy out from my local library and the cover says "Includes bonus novella" and when I looked it's Elemental. I think its the whole novella too. I don't know if that info would help anyone out at all.
DeleteOkay, guys. Kensington (the publisher) says that the outside vendor they use for the delivery of their ebooks is having problems with the files. They're working on the problem and expect it to be fixed within 12 hours.
DeleteAnd thanks for that suggestion, Lindsey!
Oh my stars, look at all the people signed up for this readalong! Yay! You guys are going to have a blast reading this series, I just know it. Thank you SO much for being one of our virgins...though I don't think you'll find it a sacrifice to be pushed towards these boys. ;)
ReplyDeleteWendy @ The Midnight Garden
Nope, no sacrifice at all. :)
DeleteMy review of Storm!
ReplyDeletehttp://www.goodreads.com/review/show/389207267
So glad you had fun with this book, Cali! And thanks for sharing your review!
DeleteMy review of Storm:
ReplyDeletehttp://bluehourbooks.tumblr.com/post/46542839698/book-review-storm-by-brigid-kemmerer
Love your review, Ashley! Thanks for linking up!
DeleteHere is the link to my review of Storm!
ReplyDeletehttp://www.goodreads.com/review/show/589050907
Great review, Lindsey! Loved the character breakdown. :) Thanks for sharing!
DeleteMy review of Spark is now up!
Deletehttp://www.goodreads.com/review/show/600715790
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DeleteThanks for sharing your review of Spark, Lindsey! And I agree, not the biggest Quinn fan. Can't wait to see what you think of Spirit! :)
DeleteJust finished Spirit and my review is up! Thank you again for mentioning Netgalley! I'm really excited to have gotten approved to finish the readalong with everyone! Ai loved Spirit!
DeleteSpirit
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/601323130
WOW!! I've been DYING to read this series!! Everyone says this series is like SO GOOD!! This giveaway would be SO VERY AWESOME to win! *fingers crossed* Thank you so much for your generous giveaway prize!! Thank you so much for a chance to win and for being a part of this fun and awesome blog hop!! Good luck to you all!!
ReplyDeleteGood luck! It really is an awesome series! :D
DeleteSo I told you the other day that my library informed me that it was going to take at least two weeks to get me a copy of Spark on twitter (lyns8705). I sent them a recommendation to purchase the kindle edition for their electronic library and to put me on hold first in line... just got an email. They bought it & put me first in line, so I will be starting Spark on time! Very, very happy & excited!
ReplyDeleteOh, that's awesome!!! Bet you're glad you asked! =) Can't wait to see what you think of Spark!
DeleteWell, I haven't been able to keep up with the time it takes to maintain a blog, but the time that I did use it I got a review of Storm up. Loved it!
ReplyDeletehttp://allthelovelybooks.blogspot.com/2012/05/review-storm-by-brigid-kemmerer.html
Hey, sometimes it's just more fun to keep reading! Thanks for linking your review! :)
DeleteMy blog post review of Storm! :) I loved it, and I can't wait to read Spark.
ReplyDeletehttp://skizzles22hu.blogspot.com/2013/05/dont-wait-for-storm-to-pass.html
I see that it did not take you long to get through Spark either. :P Thanks for sharing!
DeleteMy review of Spark! <3
ReplyDeletehttp://www.goodreads.com/review/show/412930081
I'm glad you liked the book, Cali! More Merrick brother for me, too! :)
DeleteMy review of Spark!
ReplyDeletehttp://skizzles22hu.blogspot.com/2013/05/dont-lose-spark.html
Love the titles on your reviews! :D
DeleteMy review of Storm at TheNerdHerdReads
ReplyDeleteYay, thanks for linking up! So happy you're reading with us! =)
DeleteYay! I have people I can fangirl with. My sister's getting annoyed by my hyperventiliations. My review can be found here.
ReplyDeleteFeel free to fangirl with us all you want! :)
DeleteHi there! I love your blog layout, super cute!!
ReplyDeleteHere are the links to my two reviews for Storm and Spark on goodreads:
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/589427244
http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/12977172-spark
Thanks! And thanks for sharing your reviews!!! Thanks for reading along with us!
DeleteDoes anyone have a kindle copy of Breathless they can loan? My library STILL hasn't gotten a copy.
ReplyDeleteSorry, Lindsey...I got my copy through Netgalley, and it looks like they've already archived the title. :(
DeleteIf you get Spirit through Netgalley, it has Breathless at the end of it (if you haven't read Spirit yet)
DeleteMy review of Spark the NerdHerdReads
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your review! I'm glad we have a Michael fan in the house! :D
Deletehaha I hate that his full-length book is the last :( I can't wait that long!
DeleteI know! But I'll bet he's worth the wait. ;)
DeleteHere's my review of Spark. :D
ReplyDeletehttp://bluehourbooks.tumblr.com/post/51455868213/book-review-spark-by-brigid-kemmerer