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 + Giveaway: Pandora's Key by Nancy Richardson Fischer

Pandora's Key (The Key Trilogy #1)

by Nancy Richordson Fischer

pages: 304

Publisher: CreatSpace

Release date: November 19th 2011

Synopsis:

 The key to saving the world hangs from her neck… 

Sixteen-year-old Evangeline Theopolis doesn’t know her father, her mother is having delusions, and her godmother is, at the very least, a murderer. A clandestine Order called the Archivists is trying to find and kill her for a magical talisman she believes is just a necklace with an antique key charm. And an ancient and lethal female Sect is bent on kidnapping her.
To fight her deadly adversaries Evangeline is forced to use both her wits and the supernatural talents she never imagined she possessed. Her journey takes her to the steps of Mount Olympus where she will discover her true identity and have a decision to make: accept who she really is or take responsibility for the destruction of the world. *From Smashwords

Find it on: Godreads/ Shelfari/ Amazon UK/ Amazon US/ Smashwords

Pandora's Key has its ups and downs like every other books but significant because of the twisted Greek mythology is intriguing.

On her sixteenth birthday Evangeline is given the key necklace that has been passed down generations in her family-mother to daughter. But when Evangeline mother starts to get sick and  Evangeline is hallucinating she can't help but think that something is really wrong. Malledy is a Archivist with a disease (Huntington's disease) he wishes for a cure but there isn't hope. But there is a chance that Pandora's descendant will cure him-if he finds her.

Firstly, i would say that Pandora is a great book but it also had some negative points. One, the slow pace after the exciting start started to bore me, however, it did pick up so i did enjoy it. Secondly, what really annoyed me was Evangeline. Evangeline is a strong character but she didn't put much effort in actually believing on the Pandora. She only started to realise like nearly a quarter to the end and that really ticked me off.

On the other hand, i loved the Greek mythology twist in the story! For a start i love Greek mythology so it already had a positive point before i read it and then i found out that it was about the Pandora's Box (of course because of the title) it added another plus side to it. Then, another thing i loved about the Greek mythology twist was that Malledy was a Archivist. Archivists are people who gets mission to get things (and let me tell you they are not ordinary stuffs.) These are immortal things that we humans or any mortal can never lie their eyes on.

Therefore, i would give it a rating of 2.5. I would recommend this to readers who likes Greek mythology. I'm hoping to read The Key To Tartarus soon! The teaser was too much to handle!

My rating:

 Only tea? No snacks or biscuits?!

(2.5)

Here is a chance for reading Pandora's Key for yourself! That's right! Nancy was so kind enough to let me hold a giveaway. Everyone say thanks to Nancy! =D

• Must be 13 years or older.
• There will be ONE winner.
• Giveaway is INTERNATIONAL!!! (Since it's a e-book on Samshwords)
• Contest ends at 12:01 (EST) on Monday June 4th

It's simple! To enter fill out this Rafflecopter form:

About the author:

Today I live in the Pacific Northwest with my amazing husband, Henry, and our mostly loveable (but sometimes vorpal) Vizsla, Boone. When I'm not conjuring a story, I love to kite-board, bike, ski or plan adventures with Boone and Henry, who both make me laugh for different reasons and who are the best partners in fun a gal could ever imagine.Today I live in the Pacific Northwest with my amazing husband, Henry, and our mostly loveable (but sometimes vorpal) Vizsla, Boone. When I'm not conjuring a story, I love to kite-board, bike, ski or plan adventures with Boone and Henry, who both make me laugh for different reasons and who are the best partners in fun a gal could ever imagine.

*From Goodreads

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Cover Talk (2): Blood Red Road

Cover Talk is where i talk about covers (obviously!). If you want to take part that would be awesome! Please contact me if you want to.

 This week my cover talk is about Blood Red Road by Moira Young!

1. UK or US OR Canadian cover?!

UK version

US version

Canadian version

Blood Red Road (Dustlands #1)
By Moira Young
Pages: 459
Publisher: Scholastic
Published: June 7th 2011 

Summary:

I ain't afeared of nuthin

When saba's brother is stolen red rage fills her soul.
She races across the cruel dustlands to find him.
Saba can trust no one. Even the boy who saves her life.
She must silence her heart to survive.
Blood will spill.

The dustlands beyond remote Silverlake are ruined and lawless. Saba, born and raised there, has hardly seen a traveller pass. Until the day black-robbed riders arrive in search of her brother. They have been waiting to take him all his life.
Lugh is gone, and with him half of Saba's soul. She must find her twin, and nothing but death itself will stop her. On her dangerous journey, accompanied by a clever crow, Saba needs courage and spirit as strong and sharp as her crossbow to survive. Along the road come enemies and allies-and a mysterious young man with eyes the colour of moonlight ...

My opinion:

This time i wouldn't mind if any of these covers came into my hands. However, i do prefer the UK version.

2. Why i prefer the UK version:

• It's plain, but, at the same time, it stands out. 
  
• It gives you  a hint about the plot just by reading the title and the cover.
• I love it's layout and the design.
• I love the crow!

So, what do you guys think? Do you agree with me? Or not? Feel free to comment!