Cover Talk (1): Under The Never Sky

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 Under The Never Sky by Veronica Rossi!


1. U.K. or Us cover?

UK version

US version

Under The Never Sky

(Under The Never Sky #1)
by Veronica Rossi
Pages: 374
Publisher: Atom
 Published: February 7th 2012(UK version) January 3rd 2012 by HarperCollins(US version)

Summary:

Worlds kept them apart.

Destiny brought them together. 

Aria has lived her whole life in the protected dome of Reverie. Her entire world confined to its spaces, she's never thought to dream of what lies beyond its doors. So when her mother goes missing, Aria knows her chances of surviving in the outer wasteland long enough to find her are slim.

Then Aria meets an outsider named Perry. He's searching for someone too. He's also wild-a savage- but might be her best hope at staying alive...

This time i'm all hands up to the US version because i had the UK version and it was kind of creepy!
For you guys i'll enlarge it.

2. What i love about the US version is better:

• The background of the cover is actually the sky in the book and it's what i had imagined in my head. if any of you guys have read it, then you would agree with me
• You can't carry the UK version around; it's embarrassing and  i would never have the bravery to.
• The Us version looks more attractive and dramatic. =P

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

Review: Under The Never Sky by Veronica Rossi

Under The Never Sky  (Under The Never Sky #1)
by Veronica Rossi
Pages: 374
Publisher: Atom
Published: February 7th 2012

Summary:

Worlds kept them apart. Destiny brought them together. 

Aria has lived her whole life in the protected dome of Reverie. Her entire world confined to its spaces, she's never thought to dream of what lies beyond its doors. So when her mother goes missing, Aria knows her chances of surviving in the outer wasteland long enough to find her are slim.

Then Aria meets an outsider named Perry. He's searching for someone too. He's also wild-a savage- but might be her best hope at staying alive...

Review:

I don't know how to describe this book. Every page i turned sended thrill through me. All i did, while, i read the book was scream or squeal in excitement or i was shocked. This book reminded me why i love to read. 

When i first read "Worlds kept them apart. Destiny bought them together." I thought it was going to be like every other book that has a description like this, but now i regret thinking of that about this book. The whole book has a originality to it. From the seer to the Realms.

The most surprising thing in this book is that it talks about "first blood" for woman. It starts by Aria saying that she's dieing and been dramatic. To me that was funny and shocking at the same time. In books they have never uttered about a woman's "first blood" or anything within that topic and i was like actually interested-i know that everyone has this thought somewhere in the back of their head, somewhere-because i've always thought how Bella smells like when Edward smells her at that time. Does she smell horrible? Does she smell sweet? Or does she smell sour? Then after Perry tells her how she can give birth to babies and the next thing she says is that babies are not born like this-well, along these lines she says something like this, anyway-and i was well shocked. She says that babies in her world are made and created carefully.

Moreover, everything from Aria's world is fake! From example, her eyeballs are fake. She describes Perry's eyes as weird because it's green and it's like a mirror, which i think is human. Isn't it? From that point i started to question myself and looked into the mirror to see my eye, which, by the way is pretty weird. This is what makes Under The Never Sky original. Veronica has her own imagination trait. From her imagery of the world in Under The Never Sky is crystallized to me. I could describe everything about it.

Now, guess what my new favorite genre is? Yep, that's right. Dystopia! After i had finished reading this book i have realized that i actually love dystopia books! For example, Divergent and now this book, Under The Never Sky i have loved them because of the new things the author writes.I have definitely become a fan of Veronica Rossi!

I can't wait for the next book! (Through The Ever Night.)

My rating:

supercalifragilisticexpialidocious

Waiting on Wednesday (13): Dark Star

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

Summary:
Audrey Whitticomb has nothing to fear. Her mother is the superhero Morning Star, the most deadly crime-fighter in the Twin Cities, so it’s hard for Audrey not to feel safe. That is, until she’s lured into the sweet night air by something human and not human—something with talons and teeth, and a wide, scarlet smile.

Now Audrey knows the truth: her mom doesn’t fight crime at night. She fights Harrowers—livid, merciless beings who were trapped Beneath eons ago. Yet some have managed to escape. And they want Audrey dead, just because of who she is: one of the Kin.

To survive, Audrey will need to sharpen the powers she has always had. When she gets close to someone, dark corners of the person’s memories become her own, and she sometimes even glimpses the future. If Audrey could only get close to Patrick Tigue, a powerful Harrower masquerading as human, she could use her Knowing to discover the Harrowers’ next move. But Leon, her mother’s bossy, infuriatingly attractive sidekick, has other ideas. Lately, he won’t let Audrey out of his sight.

When an unthinkable betrayal puts Minneapolis in terrible danger, Audrey discovers a wild, untamed power within herself. It may be the key to saving her herself, her family, and her city. Or it may be the force that destroys everything—and everyone—she loves.


Why i want it:

Don't you just love the cover! I've enlarged it than normal pictures for you guys. It also sound interesting.

Teaser Tuesdays (12): Divergent

Divergent (Divergent #1)
by Veronica Roth
Pages: 487
Publisher: HarperCollins Children's Books
Published: 1st January 2011

Teaser:


' "Fine." He leans his face closer to mine, his eyes focusing on my chin, and my lips, and my nose. "I watched you because I like you." He says it plainly, boldly, and his eyes flicks up to mine. '

Review: Divergent (Divergent #1) by Veronica Roth

Divergent (Divergent #1)

by Veronica Roth

Pages: 487

Publisher: HarperCollin Children's Books

Published: January 1st 2011

Summary:

One choice can transform you.

One choice,

Decides your friends

Defines your belief and 

determines your 

loyalties...forever.

 

When sixteen-year-old Tris makes her choice, she cannot foresee how drastically her life will change. Or that the perfect society which she lives is about to unfold into a dystopian, stunning world of electrifying decisions, stunning consequences, heart breaking betrayals and unexpected romance.

Review:

Divergent is on a different scale from any book. I have never read a book like this. It has something that some books don't. I don't know what to say about it (in a good way).

Divergent is about a girl called Beatrice (Tris). Beatrice  (Tris) is about to be a adult and adult in her world means choosing her own life, job and everything else. She has to chose from 5 factions: 1) Dauntless; they are brave and fearless 2) Abnegation; they are kind and selfless 3) Erudite; they are intelligent and have great knowledge 4) Candor; they are honest and fair and 5) Amity; they are peaceful and friendly. But Beatrice doesn't end up in any of the group she is a Divergent; they do not belong in one faction but two. Divergent is very rare most people don't talk of it in the society. But thus when the choosing ceremony does come forward she choses Dauntless...

The first few pages gave me memories of other books i have read, especially  Matched by Ally Condie. It sounded like she was being matched but no she had to chose the group she had to go into. The first few pages also gets you confused because there are a lot of things to remember. Like, which factor is which, who the characters are, things like that but you do get the hang of it.

Four and Tris's relationship is sweet because they help each other in a way. Although, it takes a long time for Four to finally admit he likes Tris and then you read that Will is jealous and then the next thing you read is that Will has kissed Christina and then with all that figured out you want to know why Will actually liked Tris.

Every chapter i kept on thinking of a bigger action than the training, because when i first heard of this book and read synopsis i thought it was like a rebel book and when they fight back for their freedom. But it only starts near the end and it starts all of a sudden that i couldn't remark it into my brain; which, by the way, is a big cliffhanger! And i am sure i was flicking through the pages to get to the end!

I'm hoping to read the next book (Insurgent).

To end this review for i would like to say that you should read this book, if you haven't! And that it was a great read. In addition, to that i would love to say that this book is on of a kind! You wouldn't want to miss this for the world!

My rating:

supercalifragilisticexpialidocious 

GR review: Angel Evolution by David Estes

Angel Evolution (Evolution Trilogy #1)
by David Estes
Pages: 206
Publisher: Smashwords
Published: October 17th 

Source: From  Goodreads group-Paranormal Romance & Urban Fantasy Fanatics for a review.

Summary:

When Taylor meets Gabriel at college, she is in awe of the subtle glow that surrounds him. No one else, not even her best friend, seems to notice. Something about him scares her. Is all as it appears? While Taylor struggles for answers, she finds herself in the middle of a century old war centered on one miraculous revelation: evolution.



Review:

Angel Evolution starts with Taylor starting her college (university) life. She's with her best friend, Samantha aka Sam. When she sees Gabriel Knight she can always see light around him as if he's an angel. *Cough, cough* Although you could already guess with the book's title. And then Christopher turns up. Oh and did i tell you he's a demon?

Woa, woa, woa! Wait. Did i just read the whole book right? Yes i did! I love David! The plot that he has used for the book is too good to be true. Both the Angels and Demons want Taylor. She can give them energy for the war between them. From the start i thought the Angel was the bad guys and the Demons were the good guys but David shocks you when they form a different alliance; Gabrielle-the angel, Christopher-the demon and Taylor-the energy loader. I thought all of this added the spice to this book and it keeps the reader on the edge to know what will happen next. You never know. Maybe i'll be in the book?! Lol.

Mystery! I love mystery! And that is one of the things that i love about this book; mystery. The first half of the book just doesn't give you answers it gives you hints and clues. This book is filled with mystery and the best thing is it keeps you hanging! When i was reading the book ALOT of questions came into my head. For example, who was Gabrielle? Is he really Gabrielle as in one of the Archangels? Who is Taylor, exactly? Why do the want her? For now i will stop these lists of question.


I also thought that the wings peaked my curiosity. Wings! The way Davis puts a different way of putting wings on angel's NECK i don't get but it is original. However, i still love it if wing was stuck to the back and not on your necks! It sends me chills every time i read it! In addition, angels also have bright auras around their body and for some reason from the start only Taylor can see it. That means she's someone important. Ooooh!

Awwwww! Sam and Christoper's relationship is so cute! On the other hand, Taylor and Gabriel's relationship is.....urmmm.....well, you can't really describe it. Gabriel is confused if he should really hand her to the elders, but he loves her.  

The villain in this story is portrayed as a snake. I have alway hated snakes and i always will.Taylor describes the snake; it's skin and blood are 'inky-black' and it's eyes are 'blood-red'. Even though, it's a story David makes it feel real.

The only draw back in this book was that sometimes i think important descriptions are missing. However, i would still recommend this to people who love paranormal romance.

I want to read the next book but too bad i've got too much books in my TBR pile. It's too bad.

My rating:

Pleas, sir, can i have some more?

There was something lacking from my type of view.

Waiting On Wednesday (13)+Giveaway link+cover reveal!: Black City

Black City (Black Cit Chronicles #1)

by Elizabeth Richards

Pages:

Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons BYR

Expected publication: Novmber 13th 2012

Summary:

Deep in the heartland of the United Sentry States are the burning ruins of the Black City, a melting pot simmering with hostility as humans and Darklings struggle to rebuild their lives in the aftermath of a brutal and bloody war. A wall now divides the city separating the two races. Trapped on the wrong side of the wall is sixteen-year-old hustler Ash Fisher, a half-blood Darkling who’ll do whatever it takes to survive, including selling his addictive venom ‘Haze’ to help support his dying mother.

Then there’s Natalie Buchanan, the daughter of the Sentry Emissary, who feels imprisoned by her life of privilege and fame. When their paths cross, they instantly detest each other but Ash is shocked when his once still heart starts to beat. Bonded by a mysterious connection, Ash and Natalie first deny and then struggle to fight their forbidden feelings for each other, knowing if they’re caught, they’ll be executed. Then Haze users start dying all over the city and Ash discovers the terrible truth behind his and Natalie’s mystical connection. Suddenly, city walls and the threat of execution become the least of their problems.

Why do i want it?:

Have you seen the cover?! I just love how the flowers are shattered! Have you also reads the sneek peek of the book!

Giveaway link:

You can enter to any of these giveaway from other blogs to get you hands on this book! You can also read the sneek peek of the book on any of these websites:

• The Story Siren 
• Xpresso Reads.
• LC's Adventre In Libaryland.