Saturday 28 April 2012

Review: Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater


Shiver (The Wolves of Mercy Falls #1)
by Maggie Stiefvater
Pages: 434
Publisher: Shcolastic

Summary:

The wolves are calling.

Everything you know will change.
When a local boy is killed by wolves, Grace's small town becomes a place of fear and suspicion. But Grace can't help being fascinated by the pack, and by one yellow-eyed wolf in particular. There's something about him - something almost human. Then she meets a yellow-eyed boy whose familiarity takes her breath away...



Thoughts before the read:
Everyone says that this is a must read, so here it goes.

Thoughts after the read:
Right. Where's the next book?!


Review:

Wednesday 25 April 2012

Waiting on Wednesday (16): Devine Intervention

Devine Invertention
by Martha Brockenbrough
Pages: 320
Publisher: Aurthur A. Levine books
Expected Publication: June 1st 2012

Summary:

There is a great legend of the guardian angel who travelled across time and space for the human girl he loved, slaying those who would threaten her with a gleaming sword made of heavenly light.
This is not that story.
Jerome Hancock is Heidi Devine's guardian angel. Sort of. He's more of an angel trainee, in heaven's soul-rehabilitation program for wayward teens. And he's just about to get kicked out for having too many absences and for violating too many of the Ten Commandments for the Dead.
Heidi, meanwhile, is a high school junior who dreams of being an artist, but has been drafted onto her basketball team because she's taller than many a grown man. For as long as she can remember, she's heard a voice in her head - one that sings Lynyrd Skynyrd, offers up bad advice, and yet is company during those hours she feels most alone.
When the unthinkable happens, these two lost souls must figure out where they went wrong and whether they can make things right before Heidi's time is up and her soul is lost forever.
Martha Brockenbrough's debut novel is hilarious, heartbreaking, and hopeful, with a sense of humour that's wicked as hell, and writing that's just heavenly


Why i want this book:

Don't you just think the cover is so cute and awesome! Have you read the summary? God! I want this book already!


What are you waiting on?
Link me up!
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Review: Carrier Of The Mark by Leigh Fallon

Carrier Of The Mark (Carrier Trilogy #1)
by Leigh Fallon
Pages: 342
Publisher: Harperteen
Published: October 4th 2011

Summary:

Their love was meant to be.

When Megan Rosenberg moves to Ireland, everything in her life seems to fall into place. After growing up in America, she's surprised to find herself feeling at home in her new school. She connects with a group of friends, and she is instantly drawn to darkly handsome Adam DeRÍs.
But Megan is about to discover that her feelings for Adam are tied to a fate that was sealed long ago—and that the passion and power that brought them together could be their ultimate destruction


Thoughts before the read:
God i love the cover! Adam sound so mysterious and handsome!

Thoughts after the read:
Well...ummm..speechless-in a good and bad way.

Tuesday 24 April 2012

Tuesday Teasers (14)

Stolen Away by Alyxandra Harvey
Pages: 278
Publisher: Boomsbury
Published: January 17th 2012
Summay:
there's nothing more wicked than fate.

'You must come with me,' he said urgently.
'Please. I ahve found you, the others will as well.'
It's not every day that a gourgeous guy carrying a sword kneels right at your feet. Especially not in a car park of an ice cream parlour in front of all of you firends. they may be impressed but Eloise Hart is mortified. And that's before he vows to protect her from a faery king!
But Eloise soon comes to realise that Lord Strahan, king of faery, is very real danger. Abducted and trapped in his underground Rath, she is used as a lure for Straha's wife, he aunt Antonia-the only person with the power to end his trynnical rule.
With the help of best friends Jo and Devin, eloise must find a way to rescue her aunt and save both Faery and the mortal world from unimagineable Chaos. But at what cost?

Teaser:

" 'My lady Eloise,' he said in avoice just made for long summer nights and acoustic guitars. 'Finally, you are undressed to your eyes.'
'Whoa.' I took a step backward. 'What?'
Jo was truing so hard not to laugh at the look on my face that I thought ice cream was coming out of her nose, which would serve her right.' "



Masquerade (Heven and Hell #1)
By Cambria Hebert
Pages: 392
Publisher: Otherworld Publications
Published: December 16th 2011

Summary:

Before. Everything was so much better Before. I wasn’t haunted by nightmares, my place at school was secure and my face was flawless. Now, I’m a freak and everything has changed. The worst part is that I can’t remember the night I was sentenced to the shadows. The memory has been stolen from me and I just can’t shake the feeling that someone, something is out there -watching.
Just when I think I have my life handled, Sam, with his intimidating golden stare and shiver inducing voice, makes me realise that I don’t know anything. He makes me see that my scars don’t matter. That they never mattered. I can’t help but fall for him, completely unknowing that he knows exactly how I got this way. Not knowing he was involved.
***
Heven has no idea how closely death stalks her. She has no idea what I have done to keep her alive. I fear the day she learns my secrets, finds out what I really am. But even then I cannot stop, I vow to make things right. Finally her hunter will be hunted, Heaven and Hell, faith and sin will battle, and we will be victorious. But first, Heven must learn to be what she never imagined. I know her strength is there – I feel it. If we are to overcome all odds, she must push past her flaws - her frailties - to become much more.

Teaser:

"  She put a hand to her scars, whispering, "your love comes with a heavy pricetag." "  


Monday 23 April 2012

Review: Au Revoir Crazy European Chick by Joe Schreiber

Au Revoir Crazy European chick
by Joe Schreiber
Pages: 240
Publisher: Electric Monkey
Published: March 15th 2012
   
Summary:
You shot him. You totally just shot that guy back there. I think i'm gonna throw up"


One ordinary guy.
One female assassin.
Five targets by day break.


Thoughts before the read:
Love the title, cover and the summary and i think the story is going to be great.

Thoughts after the read:
It wasn't what i was expecting, it wasn't a good read and not a great fan, but there are good points about it.

Review:

Perry has a normal life, a perfect life. He's a student with really good grades and is on the top lists for undergraduate student at Columbia University, but when a exchange students arrives into Perry's life it turns into war. Gobi is not a European chick she's like the girl who sits in your class in the corner, talking to anyone and always has her nose in books. Prom, one of the most important date in high school and when Perry is with Gobi it looks good for a chance to go and get a chance with a gig in front of real people that night. But when Gobi changes their plan Perry discovers that Gobi isn't who she really is. With the lights on for the stage Perry discovers the hidden things of New York in a night.

Au Revoir, Crazy European Chick is a fun read with good action in it.

What i really loved about the book was the witty jokes that Joe made in the story. Most of the part of the story i was laughing full on and i liked that. Another thing that i really liked about the book was Joe's writing. It's just so simple but at the same time it's like you can see everything that the characters see.

The only drawback for me was that for some reason it let me down because i was hoping it to be something better. And, truth be told i actually left Au Revoir Crazy European Chick alone for a day or two.

And that's all folks. If you haven't read this book then do read it because i still think it's amazing! I can't wait to read the next book, Ciao For Now, Crazy European Chick.

On a little note i wanted to say that i really love the titles. Only by reading the titles i would have already picked this book and ready to settle in with this book.



My rating:

(2.5)
Only tea? No snacks or biscuits?!

Like this, like that:


Saturday 21 April 2012

Review: Masquerade by Cambria Hebert

Masquerade (Heven and Hell #1)
By Cambria Hebert
Pages: 392
Publisher: Otherworld Publications
Published: December 16th 2011
*Received from author for a review and a big thak you for Everlastng Young Adult Books @ Goodreads

Summary:

Before. Everything was so much better Before. I wasn’t haunted by nightmares, my place at school was secure and my face was flawless. Now, I’m a freak and everything has changed. The worst part is that I can’t remember the night I was sentenced to the shadows. The memory has been stolen from me and I just can’t shake the feeling that someone, something is out there -watching.
Just when I think I have my life handled, Sam, with his intimidating golden stare and shiver inducing voice, makes me realise that I don’t know anything. He makes me see that my scars don’t matter. That they never mattered. I can’t help but fall for him, completely unknowing that he knows exactly how I got this way. Not knowing he was involved.
***
Heven has no idea how closely death stalks her. She has no idea what I have done to keep her alive. I fear the day she learns my secrets, finds out what I really am. But even then I cannot stop, I vow to make things right. Finally her hunter will be hunted, Heaven and Hell, faith and sin will battle, and we will be victorious. But first, Heven must learn to be what she never imagined. I know her strength is there – I feel it. If we are to overcome all odds, she must push past her flaws - her frailties - to become much more.




Thoughts before read:
The synopsis sounds good and i love the cover! The big mystery is how did Heven get those scars?

Thoughts after read:
Mother of god! Did i just read that?

Review:

Are you joking with me. This is me:













Heven might sound like a normal girl but she isn't. She has scars on her face that nobody, not even her, knows how it got there. But when Sam turns up everything takes a different turn. Heven feels safe and secure around Sam. However, when events of surprises takes place nothing is normal about Heven's life anymore. Sam has secrets and so does the world about Heven.

Cambria takes a big plunge into the world of paranormal in this book. You can't stop reminiscing about it.

Masquerade has a lot of "Oh my GOD!" scenes and let me tell you you'll be doing it throughout of the book. You won't stop getting enough surprises even after you think you know everything. First, you get to know what Sam is and then you get to know why Heven is also important to the whole world and you're like: "whoa, we should take step back". Masquerade has a lot of twists and turns and you will love it!

The mystery in this book is too much to take. If Sam isn't a vampire, werewolf, ghost, fae, alien or any of them then what is he? God, that was what i asked every minute. The curiosity kills you. Until, i knew what Sam was it took me by surprise because no author has actually used that animal. 

Heven as a character was good. She has a typical life, well, not the scars but yeah. She has normal friends and family. Even though, she has scars she went on with her life as it was and i think that was really brave, because i would have never done that. Sam, Sam, Sam. Sam is a kind of guy that you wouldn't fall for heels over head, but he isn't the type ignore, either. The character that most stood up to me was Heven's friend, Kimber. Kimber is Heven's best friend and she still hangs out with Heven. However, Kimber also has hatred for Heven and i liked that, because it is realistic in a sense.

In conclusion, people, if you haven't read Masquerade then you're missing on something really, really great! I advise that everyone should read it!


I can't wait for the next book.
My rating:

supercalifragilisticexpialidocious


About the author:

Author. Blogger. Latte Sipper.
Cambria Hebert is an author who wrote her first book at the age of fifteen. It was terrible. But the passion for writing never went away so years later when she opened her laptop and started typing she worked until she wrote a book that she hopes everyone will be as excited about as she is.

Cambria is obsessed with werewolves and is terrified of chickens (they are creepy!)She is an animal lover that would choose coffee over food and her favorite TV show is the Vampire Diaries (Hell-O Damon!)

Learn more about Cambria Hebert at:


Review: Stolen Away by Alyxandra Harvey

Stolen Away by Alyxandra Harvey
Pages: 278
Publisher: Boomsbury
Published: January 17th 2012


Summary:


There's nothing more wicked than fate.
'You must come with me,' he said urgently.
'please. If i have found you, the others will as well.'
It's not every day the gorgeous guy carrying a sword kneels right at your feet. Especially not in the car park of an ice cream parlour in front of all of your friends. They may be impressed but Eloise Hart is mortified. And that's before he vows to protect her from a fairy king!
But Eloise soon comes to realise that Lord Strahan, King of Fairy, is very real danger. Abducted and trapped in his underground Rath, she is used as a lure for Strahan's wife, her aunt Antonia-the only person with the power to end his tyrannical power.
With help of best friends Jo and Devin, Eloise must find a way to rescue her aunt and save both Fairy and the mortal world from unimaginable chaos. But at what cost?


Thoughts before the read:
The blurb makes the story sound interesting. I know this is going to be a good read and a funny one too.

Thoughts after the read:
This is amazing. Never expected this was coming.

Review:

This is mind blowing. The only thing is that how can Alyxandra write this flabbergasting story in just 227pages?

Eloise Hart lives a normal life like a average girl, but it all changes when a hot guy in a armour tells her to come with him and that it's not safe in a car park, in front of your friends and everyone you know. Then, when she gets kidnapped by Lord Strahan she knows that all of this is true.

Stolen Away was a quick and easy read with action, mystery, romance and faeries.

One thing that really surprised me about this book was that it was actually wrote in two people perspective. The two perspectives were from the main character: Eloise and her best friend, Jo. It took me by surprise because i would have never thought it could have gone that way, but i loved it! Both of the characters take big parts in the story and it makes sense. The book is split in two different stories. One, Eloise: her been a descendant of Hart family that is special in the fairy world. Two, Jo: best friend of Eloise and falls in love with Lord Strahans son, Eldric.

Stolen Away has plenty of romance Eloise and Lucas, but also Jo and Eldric, the dark, mysterious and handsome stranger that appears in the midst of Jo's way. I adored the relationship with Jo and Eldric, but he's also a bad boy! From the start of the book you can't think that he'll betray Eloise and the rest, but gradually after his character starts to unfold we see the truth about him and his family. My only complaint about the romance in this book was that Eloise and Lucas didn't have that much of a sizzle in the book.

To end this review i've got to say that Harvey is a great author and i hope to read more of her works in the future.

My rating:

supercalifragilisticexpialidocious

About the author:


Alyxandra Harvey lives in a stone Victorian house in Ontario, Canada with a few resident ghosts who are allowed to stay as long they keep company manners. She loves medieval dresses, used to be able to recite all of The Lady of Shalott by Tennyson, and has been accused, more than once, of being born in the wrong century. She believes this to be mostly true except for the fact that she really likes running water, women’s rights, and ice cream.

Among her favourite books are 'The Wood Wife' by terri Windling, 'Jane Eyre' by Charlotte Bronte, and of course, 'Pride and Prejudice' by Jane Austen. Elizabeth Bennet is her hero because she’s smart and sassy, and Mr. Darcy is, well, yum.
Aside from the ghosts, she also lives with three dogs and her husband.

Author of The Drake Chronicles
Hearts at Stake/ My Love Lies Bleeding
 Blood Feud


Learn more about Alyxandra Harvey at:


Thursday 19 April 2012

Trailer Teasers #6: The Right & The Real


The Right & The Real
by Joelle Anthony
Pages: 288
Publisher: Putnam Juvenile
Expected publication: April 26th 2012

Summary:

From the author of "Restoring Harmony." Kicked out for refusing to join a cult, 17-year-old Jamie must find a way to survive on her own.

Jamie should have known something was off about the church of the Right and the Real from the start, especially when the Teacher claimed he wasn’t just an ordinary spiritual leader, but Jesus Christ, himself. But she was too taken by Josh, the eldest son of one of the church’s disciples, and his all-American good looks. Josh is the most popular boy at school too, and the first boy outside the drama geeks to give Jamie a second look. But getting her Dad involved in a cult was not part of the plan when she started dating Josh. Neither was her dad’s marriage to the fanatic Mira, or getting kicked out, or seeing Josh in secret because the church has deemed her persona non grata.

Jamie’s life has completely fallen apart. Finding her way back won’t be easy, but when her Dad gets himself into serious trouble, will Jamie be ready to rescue him, and maybe even forgive him?


Trailer:

Review: Heaven by Christoph Marzi

Heaven by Christoph Marzi
Pages: 384
Publisher: Orchard Books
Published:  February 2nd 2012
Summary:


They'd kill for her heart.
The night that heaven lost her heart was a cold and moonless.
But the blade that sliced it out was warm with her dark blood.
A compelling urban fairy tale where love, death and the stars collide...
David Pettyfer is taking a shortcut over the dark rooftops of London's brooding houses, when he stumbles across Heaven: a strange, beautiful, distraught girl who says that bad men stole her heart. Yet she's still alive.
So begins David and Heaven's wild and mysterious journey-to find Heaven's heart, and to discover the incredible truth about her origins.



Thoughts before read:
This sounds amazing! Checking page number for the first time and already on page 101!

Thoughts after the read:
Getting emotional here. *sniff, sniff* This book is amazing. God i love this book. I could read this a million times!

Review:

This is what you call expecting and awesome.

David Petyfer lives in London and works in a bookshop delivering books. However, one day he finds Heaven on the roofs of London looking at the stars. She says she has no heart, but she's still alive. David can't do anything for her, but she's bewitching and alluring. With that they set off to find why Heaven is still alive.

I was really looking forward to read this one and it didn't disappoint me, actually it was better then what i expected. The story sets in London (ahhh, home sweet home) which is pretty interesting because it is set in the contemporary London, but, the story is also set in a London where a star fell and with it bought a piece if the sky, which i really wanted to know more because it's not part of our history. Not only do i fall in love with the London in the story, but also the characters. Some how, David and Heaven fit in together like a puzzle. And with Heaven in this circumstances i kept on praying for a happy ending.

The novel starts with a peculiar and unbelievable prologue and when the plot unfolds you get to know the surreal and dark parts of the story and the thing is you get accustomed to it.

In addition, to all of that, i also loved the modern fairy tale that Christoph made in this story, it sounds so believable but also at the same time so unrealistic.

I would love to go rambling on about Heaven, but, the thing is that i might burst and tell you everything about this book in clear detail and spoil it for you, so, to end this review i would like to say that you should give it a chance to read. I'm sure you would love it!

My rating:

supercalifragilisticexpialidocious

About the author:

Christoph Marzi was born on 17th  May 1970 in Germany. He writes German books, but Heaven is the first book to be published in English. 

Monday 16 April 2012

Trailer Teasers #5: The Immortal Rules


The Immortal Rules (Blood Of Eden #1)
by Julie Kagawa
Pages: 485
Publisher: Harlequin Teen
Expected publication: April 24th 2012

Summary:

In a future world, Vampires reign. Humans are blood cattle. And one girl will search for the key to save humanity.

Allison Sekemoto survives in the Fringe, the outermost circle of a vampire city. By day, she and her crew scavenge for food. By night, any one of them could be eaten.

Some days, all that drives Allie is her hatred of them. The vampires who keep humans as blood cattle. Until the night Allie herself is attacked—and given the ultimate choice. Die… or become one of the monsters.

Faced with her own mortality, Allie becomes what she despises most. To survive, she must learn the rules of being immortal, including the most important: go long enough without human blood, and you will go mad.

Then Allie is forced to flee into the unknown, outside her city walls. There she joins a ragged band of humans who are seeking a legend—a possible cure to the disease that killed off most of humankind and created the rabids, the mindless creatures who threaten humans and vampires alike.

But it isn't easy to pass for human. Especially not around Zeke, who might see past the monster inside her. And Allie soon must decide what—and who—is worth dying for.

Trailer:


The Immortal Rules website:
check it out! It's he Immortal Rules website. It has just been released today and it's awesome.
=D


About the author:

Born in Sacramento, CA, Julie Kagawa moved to Hawaii at the age of nine. There she learned many things: how to bodyboard, that teachers scream when you put centipedes in their desks and that writing stories in math class is a fantastic way to kill time. Her teachers were glad to see her graduate. Julie now lives in Louisville, KY, with her husband and a plethora of pets. She still laughs whenever she sees a centipede.

Sunday 15 April 2012

Review: Abandon by Meg Cabot


Abandon (Abandon #1)
By Meg Cabot
Pages: 292
 Publisher: Macmillan children's Book
 Published: September 1st 2011

Summary:


She knows what it's like to die.
...Now death wants her back.

Peirce knows what it's like to die.

Last year she flatlined following an accident
During the time Peirce saw a dark world and met a mysterious, irresistible boy.

Now that boy, John Hayden, has turned up at school. Every time she sees him Peirce finds herself in terrible danger. Yet she's still drawn to him.

John wants to take her back to the place she fears the most: the Underworld.

The question is, why?


Thoughts before the read:
oh my god! This is going to be amazing! Just read the blurb!

Thoughts after the read:
 Mmmmm, OK. Not a great fan, but i would like to read the next book in the series.

Review:

To start off i have never, ever, read Meg Cabot works in my whole life. Yep, i know what you are thinking. "where have you been, girl?!" However, i have tried to read her works, but they just don't peak my interest. On the other hand, Abandon is different. Abandon, is about a girl who has been dead and seen a mysterious (and yummy, in my thought) boy when she was on a "flatline". Well, that peaks my interest. Next, the boy, John Hayden, wants her back and keep her in the Underworld. That's right THE Underworld. Not a tour around the Underworld like: "oh, and that's Satan's bedroom. Uh i know right, he has no taste what so ever!" Nope not like that! So, then, i was like: "i am getting this no matter what!"

*Spoiler alert! Spoiler alert! Spoiler alert!
Abandon, is about a girl-Peirce-who has died before and when she dies she meets a "mysterious" and "irresistible" boy. Which you later find out that his name is John Hayden and he rules the Underworld. At that time, Pierce is accompanying John he gives Peirce a necklace to protect herself because she is always in danger and then Peirce chucks tea at him to get away. (Tea! Tea! It only takes tea to get away from the ruler of the Underworld. God sake they need to do a check up on this guy. I mean he's the ruler of the Under world! Can't he magically make armies of bones and magically make fire appear out of thin air?) Then, when Peirce gets back she gets in a lot of trouble and then John is her savour like 2 times. Now, in present, she lives with her mum on a island. Oh, and then she figures out that the Furies are after her. (wow, babes, run for it!)
*spoiler end.

Wednesday 11 April 2012

Waiting On Wednesday (15): Alice In Zombieland


Alice In Zombieland (White rabbit Chronicles #1)
by Gena Sowalter
Pages: 304
Publisher: Harlequin Teen
Expected Publication: September 25th 2012

Summary:






Just had to do this! It's so pretty!

What are you waititng on?
Link me up! 
=D

Review: Eden by Janelle Stalder



Eden (Eden #1)
by Janelle Stalder
Pages: 236
Publisher: iUniverese
Published: September 20th 2011

Summary:

Trapped within the cruel world of hormones and bullies, fifteen-year-old Aiden is convinced life has more to offer him. His instincts are proven correct on the night he is awakened by a voice calling to him from outside his window. As he sleepily peers into his yard, his eyes slowly focus on a woman who says she is there to take him to Eden. Aiden is about to fulfil the life purpose he never knew he had.

It is in Eden, a land on the brink of war, where Aiden will finally learn to trust himself and those around him. Accompanied by Wolf, his sidekick Logan, and the beautiful archer, Elisa, Aiden is soon thrust into a battle to save Eden. Meanwhile Elisa, the only girl in the King’s Army, is in the midst of her own struggles. Betrothed to a man she has no intention of marrying, Elisa is caught between the need to prove herself and her desire for true happiness. And now that she has met Aiden, she is more confused than ever.

In this action-packed fantasy tale, romance, adventure, and intrigue surround Aiden as he learns just what he is capable of when he discovers confidence and courage

Review:

*i received this book for a honest review from Paranormal Romance & Urban Fantasy Fanatics! (Read 2 Review)

Monday 9 April 2012

Review: Virals by Kathy Reichs


Virals (Virals #1)
By Kathy Reichs
Pages: 488
Publisher: Razorbill
Published: November 2nd 2010


Summary:

Mystery, fantasy, forensic science...
and heart-stopping action

And heart-stopping action.
Tory Brenann is as fascinated by bones and dead bodies as her famous aunt, acclaimed forensic anthropologist Tempe Brenann. However, living in a secluded island off Charleston in South Carolina, she doesn't have much opportunity to put her knowledge to the test. Until she and her group of technophiles friends stumble across a shallow grave containing the remains of a girl who has been missing for over thirty years.

With the cold-case murder suddenly hot, Tory realises that they are involved in something fatally dangerous. And when they rescue a sick dog from a laboratory on the same island, it becomes evident that somehow the two events are linked.

On the run from forces they don't understand, they have only each other to fall back on. Until they succumb to a mysterious infection that heightens their senses and hones their insists to impossible levels. Their illness seem to have their very biology-and suddenly it's clear that the island is home to something well beyond their comprehension. It's a secret that has driven men to kill once. And will drive them to kill again.

Review:

Oh God, oh God, oh God. Where do i start? I can't even start to describe this book! By the way, all of this i mean it it in a good way. Virals is mind blowing. Kathy Reichs's writing was unbelievable!

"Mystery, fantasy, forensic science... and heart-stopping action" you can say that again!

Virals is about a girl called Tory Brenann. Her mother died 8 or 6 months ago and now she lives wither dad, "Kit", on the island off Charleston and surprisingly she is nephew of the famous forensic anthropologist, Temprance Brennan and as fascinated by bones as her aunt, Temprance Brennan, Tory is also fascinated by bones. With her skills at hand Tory and her group, Ben, Hi and Shelton are tangled in a big mystery with the lab on Loggerhead island where scientists all around the world come to.

Thursday 5 April 2012

Review: Wither by Lauren Destefano


Wither (The Chemical Garden #1)
by Lauren DeStefano
Pages: 358
Publisher: Harper Voyager
Published: March 22nd 2011

Summary:
What if you knew exactly when you would die?

Rhine Ellery is 16 and she only has four years to live.
A blotched attempt to create the perfect human race means that men die at 25, and women die at 20. Young girls are been abducted and forced into polygamous marriages in a desperate bid to keep humanity ahead of the disease that threatens to eradicate it.

When Rhine is kidnapped, she is sold as a bride to Linden, a rich young man with a dying wife. Even though he is kind to her, Rhine is desperate to escape her gilded cage-and Linden's cruel father. With the help of Gabriel, a servant she is growing dangerously attracted to, Rhine attempts to break free, in what little time she has left.

Review:

Wither is a great story but in my opinion i think its too slow of progress. To my disappointment Wither was not what i was hoping for. The plot was slow and boring. From the first sentence in the book i was hooked but after awhile i started to feel disappointment. The runaway part is only at the end of the story, even though, it is to hook the readers.

However, on the plus side, I loved the beginning its hooking. I also love the virus; it sounds real. The virus happened because people wanted to get rid of cancer and now that they have there is a consequence. Now, men live to the age of 25 and women at 20. Rhine is 16 and she has been kidnapped to be sold as a bride, with other girls. The only ones who survive are Jenna and Cecily.

Gabriele is not a boy you would go for and, neither is Lenden. Gabriele is ordinary and not like boys authors for YA chose. Not big and handsome, not drooling or swooning over. However, he's cute and normal. Just like any other boy surrounding you. This is what i liked about Wither; there was a realistic idea that you could find someone like Gabriele. Another thought about Wither is that Rhile sounds like she is actually falling for Lenden, rather than Gabriele.

All the characters in this book is realistic. Rose, the dying wife of Lenden is brave:; she's dying because of the virus. Jenna, the other wife of Lenden that came with Rhile is a brave woman as well. Cecily, is the other wife of Lenden who also arrived with Rhile; She's childish and young, but she likes Lenden the best. Gabrielle is normal, cute and sweet. Lenden is kind and caring, but doesn't know anything about what his dad (Vaughn) does. Vaughn's character is deadly and every time he's described in the book my hair stands on the back of my neck. What he does is sick. 


Wither was not what i was hoping for, but i loved the originality in this book. Lauren is a great author and i would love to read the next book-Fever!

My rating:
 
 Pleas, sir, can i have some more?
 

Tuesday 3 April 2012

Trailer Teasers #4: chopsticks

Trailer Teaser is where i share trailer that i really like of books!

This time I'm sharing you a book trailer of Chopsticks and i thought it was awesome when i saw it-thanks to Brenna @ Esther's Ever After!

Trailer:



About the book:


Chopsticks by Jessica Anshony amd Rodrigo Corral
Pages: 272
Publisher: Razorbill
published: February 2nd 2012

Summary:

After her mother died, Glory retreated into herself and her music. Her single father raised her as a piano prodigy, with a rigid schedule and the goal of playing sold-out shows across the globe. Now, as a teenager, Glory has disappeared. As readers flash back to the events leading up to her disappearance, they see a girl on the precipice of disaster.

Monday 2 April 2012

Stargazing catch up #3



Stargazing Catchup is a post i do at the end of every month to refresh your memories or any posts you have missed.

Reviews:


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Pages: 294
Publisher: Atom
Published: March 1st 2012
Rating: 4/4


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Exile (Mercy #2) By Rebecca Lim
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Crossed (Matched #2)
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Pages: 367
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Rating: 2/4


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Night School by C. J. Daughery
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Rating:4/4


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Pages: 459
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Published: June 7th 2011
Rating: 4/4


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Under The Never Sky (Under The Never Sky #1)
by Veronica Rossi
Pages: 374
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Published: February 7th 2012
Rating: 4/4


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Divergent (Divergent #1)
by Veronica Roth
Pages: 487
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Published: 1st January 2011
Rating: 4/4


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Angel Evolution (Evolution Trilogy #1)
by David Estes
Pages: 206
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Tempest Child by Laura Eno
Pages: 238
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Rating: 4/4


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Memes:

Waiting On Wedensay:

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By Dust Cox
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Expected publication: 8th September 2012


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Dark Star by Bethany Frentette
Pages: 368
Publisher: Hperyion
Expected publication: 23rd October 2012


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Black City (Black City Chronicles #1)
by Elizabeth Richards
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Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons BYR
Expected publication: Novmber 13th 2012


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Divergent (Divergent #1)
by Veronica Roth
Pages: 487
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Cover Talk:

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Cover Reveal:

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Expected Publication: October 16th 2012


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