Letterbox Love (4)

LETTERBOX LOVE is a meme by Narratively Speaking. 

  LETTERBOX LOVE is a way for bloggers to share what books or

ebooks they got this week that we: borrowed, stole or begged for.

Scince the last time i did Letterbox Love i got some good books that i really wanted. 

For review:

Fae Not by Lea Spiegel and Megan Summers.

{ I've already read and reviewed this book. It was thrilling and engaging! 

Click HERE to see my review. }

Borrowed:

 1Q84 Book 1 & 2 by Haruki Murakami

{ This has been on my mind since ages until a few days my sister also wanted to read it, so, i picked it up. }

Won:

The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland Into her Own Making 

by Catherynne M. Valente

{ Yes, i know. What a long name! I actually won two copies of this. I don't know

what to do with one of them. Maybe, i'll hold a giveaway. But right now i don't know. }

That's all i got this week!

What have got this week?

Trailer Teasers (9): Throne of Glass

Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas

Pages: 461

Publisher: Bloomsbury USS Children's

Pub Date: August 7th 2012

Synopsis:


After serving out a year of hard labor in the salt mines of Endovier for her crimes, 18-year-old assassin Celaena Sardothien is dragged before the Crown Prince. Prince Dorian offers her her freedom on one condition: she must act as his champion in a competition to find a new royal assassin.

Her opponents are men—thieves and assassins and warriors from across the empire, each sponsored by a member of the kings council. If she beats her opponents in a series of eliminations, she’ll serve the kingdom for three years and then be granted her freedom.

Celaena finds her training sessions with the captain of the guard, Westfall, challenging and exhilirating. But she’s bored stiff by court life. Things get a little more interesting when the prince starts to show interest in her... but it’s the gruff Captain Westfall who seems to understand her best.

Then one of the other contestants turns up dead... quickly followed by another. Can Celaena figure out who the killer is before she becomes a victim? As the young assassin investigates, her search leads her to discover a greater destiny than she could possibly have imagined.

Trailers: 

Yes, that's right. There are TWO trailers! One based on the US cover and the other one for the UK cover! I don't know about you but i don't know which trailer i like more than the other. Which one do you prefer?

Review: Fae Not by Lea Spiegel and Megan Summers

Fae Not by Leah Spiegel and Megan Summers

Pages: 258

Publsher: 

Pub date: March 25th 2012

Synopsis:

Ashton has never had a problem being able to turn heads, or being able to persuade humans do to whatever he wants. After the accidental death of a childhood friend, Ashton knows all too well the dangers that come along with channeling humans and begins to resent his existence because of it.

Ashton now spends his time trying to “fix” humans at a therapeutic camp in his colony. When Claire comes to the camp, not only is she different in the fact that she’s shy and innocent, but his abilities don’t seem to work on her either.

Distraught, Ashton discovers who her real parents are and what Claire must be, but he knows he’s also running out of time because another more powerful fae is erasing the memory that she even existed. He must find her before they find him or the memory of Claire, the only girl he’s ever loved, and the knowledge of what she truly is will be erased forever.

Find it on: Goodreads/ Shelfari/ Amazon UK/ Amazon US

Review:

  *Given a copy for a honest review.  

Ashton is a fae. Faes channel (feed) off human and they can persuade humans. But when Claire arrives at the institute Ashton knows there's something wrong. She's different. She can give off heaps off energy and she can control the channeling. It's as if she knows. The big mystery of Claire gives the readers an adrenaline and keeps them on the edge of their seat. I couldn't put it down. I haven't had good old thrill, like this, since ages.

Claire, our main character, is adopted by two faes and they both channel off her. When she arrives at the institute she's quiet as a mouse but when we go through the book we see her character developing into a stronger one. We find out how Claire is used and how she goes around been channelled by many faes. It's filthy and wrong. *shiver* Along with Claire's character developing, we also see the relationship between Ashton and Claire developing. Ashton is not like other Faes. He doesn't like what he is. When Ashton meets Claire for the first time he knows that she's different from other humans. She doesn't swoon after him or follow him around like a lost puppy. Then, we see that Ashton is growing special feelings for her. The thing that ticked off was that when Aston and Claire had a romantic moment Claire would always run away and it was not explained. Despite this, Ashton and Claire were cute together.

Although, Fae Not was addicting and had great character and relationship development there was also a flaw. The ending was just like there. There was all this thrill and action, then bam! It's the end. I thought this hadn't ended yet, but after flicking through a few pages i finally got that it had finished. I was devastated, a little exaggeration but yes i was devastated. Nevertheless, i still enjoyed Fae Not and would recommend it, especially, to paranormal readers.

My rating:

Comes with minor flaws but i do recommend it

About the authors:


Leah Spiegel:

An Edinboro University of Pennsylvania Graduate who once spent years drawing imaginary worlds and now writes about them. I am addicted to writing, usually fall in love with all my characters, and lean towards the comical in all my books! *From Goodreads.

Learn more about Leah Spiegel at:

• Goodreads.
• Her website.

Meagan Summers: 

*No information found.

Waiting on Wednesday (25): Vessel

WAITING ON WEDNESDAY is a weekly event, hosted at Breaking The Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.

Vessel by Sarah Beth Durst
Pages: 320
Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry
Pub date: September 11th 2012

Synopsis:

In a desert world of sandstorms and sand-wolves, a teen girl must defy the gods to save her tribe in this mystical, atmospheric tale from the author of Drink, Slay, Love."Liyana has trained her entire life to be the vessel of a goddess. The goddess will inhabit Liyana's body and use magic to bring rain to the desert. But Liyana's goddess never comes. Abandoned by her angry tribe, Liyana expects to die in the desert. Until a boy walks out of the dust in search of her.

Korbyn is a god inside his vessel, and a trickster god at that. He tells Liyana that five other gods are missing, and they set off across the desert in search of the other vessels. For the desert tribes cannot survive without the magic of their gods. But the journey is dangerous, even with a god's help. And not everyone is willing to believe the trickster god's tale.

The closer she grows to Korbyn, the less Liyana wants to disappear to make way for her goddess. But she has no choice: She must die for her tribe to live. Unless a trickster god can help her to trick fate--or a human girl can muster some magic of her own.

Why i'm waiting:

My face:

Chopper from One Piece

This never actually peaked my interest. But now i would say to myself that i never learn from my mistakes. I mean, woa, have you read the synopsis? I was like: ooooh, mother of god. I have to read this!

What are you waiting on?

Waiting on Wednesday (24): Marionette

WAITING ON WEDNESDAY is a weekly event, hosted at Breaking The Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.

Marrionette by Jaime Dougherty
Pages:
Published:
Pub date: November 2012

Synopsis:

"I gazed upon him from behind glass eyes. My mouth wouldn’t move, I couldn’t tell him the words I had longed for him to hear. He had always taken such care when he placed me away into my cedar box but if he only knew that I screamed inside. I screamed to be released from the wooden cell I had been cursed to long ago..."

Why i'm waiting:

I love the synopsis and the cover. And the cover is so pretty!!! And, oh, the synopis! From the synopsis i can tell i am going to enjoy it. 

What are you waiting on?

Teaser Tuesdays (17): New Girl

TEASER TUESDAYS… is a weekly meme hosted by Mizb at Should be Reading.

This weeks teaser is from . . .

New Girl by Paige Harbison

Pages: 320

Published: Halequin Teen

Pub date: January 31st 2012

Synopsis:

Are you walking in a dead girl's shoes?

The Queen Bee's missing. Will you be next?
It's hard fitting in as the new girl among the rich elite at Manderley Academy, especially when you're assigned to the old room of the perfect, popular Becca - who's disappeared. What really happened to Becca? And what sinister secrets lurks in the school's dark hallways?

Learning to survive Manderley's coat-throat social scene, you can't help but follow in Becca's footsteps, even falling for Max, the boy she left behind. Although sometimes it seems that Becca's still out there, watching you take her place.
Waiting to take it back . . .

Teaser:

" There was no up, there was no down. There was a steady, nauseated life five minutes ago, but nothing five minutes from now. And then, very suddenly, there was no 'now.' "

Any interesting teasers?

Leave your link below! =D

Cover talk (3): New Girl

Hey there! So i haven't done this in like a looooong time. Believe me it has been a long time. Then, finally i got an opportunity with a book that i recently read and reviewed. So enjoy!

Left cover: UK, Right cover: US

New Girl by Paige Harbison

Pages: 320

Published: Halequin Teen

Pub date: January 31st 2012

Synopsis:

Are you walking in a dead girl's shoes?

The Queen Bee's missing. Will you be next?
It's hard fitting in as the new girl among the rich elite at Manderley Academy, especially when you're assigned to the old room of the perfect, popular Becca - who's disappeared. What really happened to Becca? And what sinister secrets lurks in the school's dark hallways?

Learning to survive Manderley's coat-throat social scene, you can't help but follow in Becca's footsteps, even falling for Max, the boy she left behind. Although sometimes it seems that Becca's still out there, watching you take her place.
Waiting to take it back . . .

{Check out my review HERE.}

So, the first time i saw the US cover i that it was something about the new girl drowning but then when you see the UK version you see that it completely differs. The US cover tells you Becca's side of the story and the UK cover of the story. I prefer the UK version than the US cover. This is because:

• It tells you Callie's side of the story.
• It makes more sense with the title.
• The cover is very eye-catching.
• The US cover just confused me when i first saw it.

I'm guessing you already know that i prefer the UK cover than the US cover. That's what i think, but what do you think?

*If my facts are wrong about the covers do tell me. Thanks!

Review: New Girl by Paige Harbison

New Girl by Paige Harbison

Pages: 320

Published: Halequin Teen

Pub date: January 31st 2012

Synopsis:

Are you walking in a dead girl's shoes?

The Queen Bee's missing. Will you be next?
It's hard fitting in as the new girl among the rich elite at Manderley Academy, especially when you're assigned to the old room of the perfect, popular Becca - who's disappeared. What really happened to Becca? And what sinister secrets lurks in the school's dark hallways?

Learning to survive Manderley's coat-throat social scene, you can't help but follow in Becca's footsteps, even falling for Max, the boy she left behind. Although sometimes it seems that Becca's still out there, watching you take her place.
Waiting to take it back . . .

Find it on: Goodreads/ Shelfari/ Amazon UK/ Amazon US/ Book Depositary UK/ Book Depositary INT 

Review:

Hey there! I haven't posted much in the past week but finally here is a review for New Girl. New Girl is a type of book that i really don't go for but i really started to enjoy it after a few chapters.

Waiting on Wednesday (23): The Summer Prince

WAITING ON WEDNESDAY is a weekly event, hosted at Breaking The Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.

I haven't been around much and it sucks! I feel really bad but this time i really wanted to post something so i went along with this meme, which i really love. I have been out of the loop but i found this on one of the blogs that i follow feature it on her WoW and i had to pick this! Here it is...

The Summer Prince by Alaya Dawn Johnson

Pages:

Publisher: Scholastic

Pub date: March 2013

Synopsis: 

Four hundred years ago, the world ended. And now, on the coast of what was once called Brazil, women rule in the legendary pyramid city of Palmares Três. The city's Queen only cedes her power to a man once every five years -- to a Summer King, whose story will grip the city like a fever.

For June Costa, art is everything. Her brilliant creations -- from murals and holograms to a delicate pattern of lights in her skin -- have impressed (and irritated) her classmates and teachers alike. Her dream is to win the prestigious Queen's Award, and the instant fame and success that come with it. It's a dream she never questions -- until she meets Enki. Enki, the newly-elected Summer King, is the hottest thing in Palmares Três. But when June sees Enki, she sees more than piercing amber eyes and a lethal samba: She sees a fellow artist.

Together, June and Enki will create art that Palmares Três will never forget. They will add fuel to a growing rebellion against the government's strict limits on new tech. And June will fall deeply, tragically in love with Enki.

Because like all Summer Kings before him, Enki is destined to die.

Why i'm waiting:

This sounds so good! I love the cover; It's gorgeous! I love the sound of it and the fact that the world ended ' Four hundred years ago ' it's another plus to read. The only problem is that it's released in 2013 (i've been choosing 2013 books a lot but they are hard to resist. Need to find 2012 books i'm eager for.) I'm loving the sound of the romance but it's heartbreaking to hear this: ' Because like all Summer Kings before him, Enki is destined to die. ' *Holding in the tears*

What are you waiting on?

Leave a link below! =D