I'm awful, I know.

I haven't updated in forever, I know. I'm so so so so sorry. A thousand pardons. But there's a billion and one things going on and it's very stressful. I have finals and a new kitten. His name is Chairman Meow, named after the cat in City of Bones by Cassandra Clare. If you haven't read it... Just go do it. Like now.






Anyways.


Exciting things are going on! The 30 Days of Daemon kicked off today! I'm super excited. Daemon, meaning Daemon Black here, is from Jennifer Armentrout's book, Obsidian. It's a freaking excellent book. I love Daemon. He's snarky, sarcastic, and undeniably gorgeous. There will be teasers for Onyx (coming out Aug. 14) interviews, and more! As part of my Teaser Tuesday, here's a teaser of Onyx!

The irate sound of “KATY ANN SWARTZ!” being yelled, followed by a husky male laugh was what roused me from the satisfying haze of deep sleep. My eyes fluttered open, and I tried to remember the last time Mom had used my full name. Oh yeah, it had been years ago, when I’d tried to pet a baby opossum that had gotten on our balcony somehow. Mom stood in my bedroom doorway, dressed in her robe, her mouth hanging open. Will stood behind her, wearing a strange, satisfied smile on his face.

“What?” I mumbled. My hard pillow moved. Glancing down, I felt my cheeks burn hot. Daemon was still in my bed. And I was half lying on him. One of his hands was wrapped around mine, pinning it against his chest. OhmyGodno…

Mortified on an epic level, I pulled my hand free. “This isn’t what it looks like.”

“It’s not?” Mom folded her arms.

“They’re just kids,” Will said, grinning. “At least they’re fully clothed.”

“Not helping,” she shot back.

I started to sit up, but Daemon’s arm tightened around my waist as he rolled into me, nuzzling my neck. Wanting to die a thousand deaths, I pushed at him. He didn’t budge.His eyes opened into thin slits. “Mmm, what’s your problem?”

I stared meaningfully at the doorway. Frowning, he turned his head and froze. “Oh, wow, awkward.”

Is that amazing or what?! Tomorrow check out Stuck in YA Books and Pure Imagination for Dear Daemon posts!

I've been reading a lot lately.

Sweet Evil, Underworld, CITY OF LOST SOULS, Until I Die, Falling Under, Insurgent, and Incarnate. So many books, so little time. ;)