On My Wishlist is a weekly event highlighting a book that I really want to read. The book may be 20 years old, or the pub date may not be until next year, but either way I'm excited about it, and hopefully you will be too!
On My Wishlist: March 29, 2014
On My Wishlist is a weekly event highlighting a book that I really want to read. The book may be 20 years old, or the pub date may not be until next year, but either way I'm excited about it, and hopefully you will be too!
On My Wishlist: March 22, 2014
On My Wishlist is a weekly event highlighting a book that I really want to read. The book may be 20 years old, or the pub date may not be until next year, but either way I'm excited about it, and hopefully you will be too!
On My Wishlist: March 15, 2014
On My Wishlist is a weekly event highlighting a book that I really want to read. The book may be 20 years old, or the pub date may not be until next year, but either way I'm excited about it, and hopefully you will be too!
ARC Review: Liv, Forever by Amy Talkington
Publisher: Soho Teen
280 pages
Hardcover
Synopsis from Goodreads:
When Liv Bloom lands an art scholarship at Wickham Hall, it’s her ticket out of the foster system. Liv isn’t sure what to make of the school’s weird traditions and rituals, but she couldn’t be happier. For the first time ever, she has her own studio, her own supply of paints. Everything she could want.
When Liv Bloom lands an art scholarship at Wickham Hall, it’s her ticket out of the foster system. Liv isn’t sure what to make of the school’s weird traditions and rituals, but she couldn’t be happier. For the first time ever, she has her own studio, her own supply of paints. Everything she could want.
Then she meets Malcolm Astor, a
legacy student, a fellow artist, and the one person who’s ever been able to
melt her defenses. Liv’s only friend at Wickham, fellow scholarship kid Gabe
Nichols, warns her not to get involved, but life is finally going Liv’s way,
and all she wants to do is enjoy the ride.
But Liv’s bliss is doomed. Weeks
after arriving, she is viciously murdered and, in death, she discovers that
she’s the latest victim of a dark conspiracy that has claimed many lives.
Cursed with the ability to see the many ghosts on Wickham’s campus, Gabe is now
Liv’s only link to the world of the living. To Malcolm.
Together, Liv, Gabe, and Malcolm
fight to expose the terrible truth that haunts the halls of Wickham. But Liv
must fight alone to come to grips with the ultimate star-crossed love.
Liv, Forever has a
timeless feel. Full of art and poetry references, it is a Classicists dream,
presented in a completely approachable way. It felt decadent to read. Each
Wickham ghost added to the timeless feel with songs, political perspectives,
and fashion styles representing their lives and their culture, in the same way
Liv’s art represents her. Readers will be able to pick up the novel twenty
years from now and not be ostracized by the pop culture references, because the
references are from so many decades. From the ghosts, to the current Wickham
Hall students, each and every character is unique, memorable, and adds to the
story in their own way. I found this novel so unique, and so interesting. As
easy as it is to describe a book as ‘unable to put down’, this book was truly
that for me. I was compelled to get to the end so that I would know how
everything worked out.
ARC Review: Uninvited (Uninvited #1) by Sophie Jordan
Pub. Date: January 28th, 2014
Publisher: HarperTeen
384 pages
Hardcover
Synopsis from Goodreads:
When Davy Hamilton's tests come
back positive for Homicidal Tendency Syndrome (HTS)-aka the kill gene-she loses
everything. Her boyfriend ditches her, her parents are scared of her, and she
can forget about her bright future at Juilliard. Davy doesn't feel any
different, but genes don't lie. One day she will kill someone.
Only Sean, a fellow HTS carrier,
can relate to her new life. Davy wants to trust him; maybe he's not as
dangerous as he seems. Or maybe Davy is just as deadly.
The first in a two-book series,
Uninvited tackles intriguing questions about free will, identity, and human
nature. Steeped in New York Times bestselling author Sophie Jordan's trademark
mix of gripping action and breathless romance, this suspenseful tale is perfect
for fans of James Patterson, Michelle Hodkin, and Lisa McMann.
I was blown away by Sophie Jordan’s most recent novel Foreplay (see my review). For that
reason, coming into Uninvited, my
expectations were really high. Overall, I truly did like this novel. The
characters and the story were interesting and outside the box. But, I had one
major issue. I feel Uninvited should
have been two separate novels. The novel is split into two parts, which gave me
a really disjointed feeling as a reader. Both parts had unique identities, with
separate story focuses, separate tones, and almost entirely separate casts of
characters. I was enthralled by part one - excited by the story, the pacing,
and the intensity of what was going on in the characters lives – and confused
by the abrupt shifts when I hit part two.
I was drawn into the story and Davy’s character immediately.
We have a pretty everyday girl – albeit one from a well off family – doing
everyday things. The all too common in dystopia’s ‘I’m the different/ chosen/ unique/
only one who could possibly complete this task - one’, in no way exists here.
Yes Davy has skills, but they’re more everyday skills, like musical ability,
that any one of us could legitimately hold.
On My Wishlist: March 8, 2014
On My Wishlist is a weekly event highlighting a book that I really want to read. The book may be 20 years old, or the pub date may not be until next year, but either way I'm excited about it, and hopefully you will be too!
Blog Tour: Sarah Darlington's He Belongs With Me
Author: Sarah Darlington
Genre: New Adult Contemporary Romance
Synopsis:
Identical twins, Maggie and Clara Ryder,
both grew up with Leo Maddox, billionaire playboy, apparent alcoholic, and heir
to his grandfather's world-famous Maddox hotel empire. Their roles were
cemented long ago: Maggie, as his best friend and Clara as his childhood
nemesis.
But when a simple twist of fate
changes everything and both girls start to fall for the lean, mean,
ridiculously sexy and seemingly spoiled Leo... which girl will win his heart?
Throw
in a little mischief, drama, and one smoking-hot bartender and lines are sure
to blur. But one thing's for certain, neither good-girl Maggie nor rebellious
Clara will be satisfied until they each figure out where they belong.
Click inside for a chance to win 1 of 5 copies of Sarah's book, more info about Sarah, and more info about the book! Plus, look for my review on the blog in the very near future.
On My Wishlist: March 1, 2014
On My Wishlist is a weekly event highlighting a book that I really want to read. The book may be 20 years old, or the pub date may not be until next year, but either way I'm excited about it, and hopefully you will be too!
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