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A group of three books cover images that I like the most from the titles to be released in the current month. Usually I already pre-ordered the titles or own them. I named the section like I did because I like thinking about these covers like they are something that its meant to look.
*Eye Candy: visual images that are pleasant to see.
Book Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Pendrell
Age Range: Young Adult
Publication Date: December 6, 2011
Author Web Page:
Evie Starling has lived a relatively uneventful life hanging out with friends, gossiping about boys, and driving her 1966 Mustang. All of that changes when she moves to Gunnison, Colorado, to start college and meets two mysterious men. For centuries, Alex Night and Emil Stone have yearned for Evie but they each have their own reasons for wanting to be with her. When both men claim to be her soul mate and tell her about an unbelievable past, Evie learns that she’s not the person she thought she was. Soon, Evie finds herself in the middle of an age-old battle between the Amaranthine Society the soul protectors, and the Daevos Resistance the soul destroyers. With a past she doesn’t understand, and a future rife with danger, Evie has to decide who she can trust. But Alex and Emil aren’t the only ones who want Evie, and her soul is about to become the rope in an eternal tug of war.
Soulmates, a beautiful concept that maybe is not so easy to define; Eternal Starling captures this beautiful concept exploring the meaning of choices and destiny. Eternal Starling narrates the story of Evie, a girl who lives a normal life until two handsome guys walk into her life and she learns the truth of herself and two secret societies; The Amaranthine and The Daevos Resistance. WOW!!! This book was a page turner for me and the girl (AKA ME) who’s not fond of love triangles was just converted. Corbett stands out as a writer creating a strong female character and stating how choice VS destiny plays a part in the character’s journey. As a reader I’m very into love stories and what I loved about this one is that I could see and feel Evie’s confusion between her choice (Emil) and her destiny (Alex). Those two guys stood out as characters for very different reasons, but it’s clear their love for Evie is real. Also the societies’ mythologies that take part of the story is brilliant and it’s beautiful to have a story that’s based on love. It’s wonderful how Corbett takes the reader on a journey where she shows you the beautiful thing about pre-destined love, but also she shows you the allure of choosing who you want to love. At the end Eternal Starling left me with that; the beauty of this truth. Love can be predestined and it’s beautiful, eternal and profound but the choice of love could be equally the same. Eternal Starling, the story of a girl who will defeat a powerful society to have the chance to be HERSELF and her journey to find peace between her heart and soul.
Team Alex!!! Sorry I need to say it. I will give an E-Book of Eternal Starling and Swag Material for one winner that will be choose between the people who comment in the review.
A group of three books cover images that I like the most from the titles to be released in the current month. Usually I already pre-ordered the titles or own them. I named the section like I did because I like thinking about these covers like they are something that its meant to look.
*Eye Candy: visual images that are pleasant to see.
Book Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Pendrell
Age Range: Young Adult
Publication Date: September 27, 2011
Author Web Page:
Sixteen-year-old Yara Silva has always known that ghosts walk alongside the living. Her grandma, like the other females in her family, is a Waker, someone who can see and communicate with ghosts. Yara grew up watching her grandmother taunted and scorned for this unusual ability and doesn t want that to be her future. She has been dreading the day when she too would see ghosts, and is relieved that the usually dominant Waker gene seems to have skipped her, letting her live a normal teenage life. However, all that changes for Yara on her first day at her elite boarding school when she discovers the gene was only lying dormant. She witnesses a dark mist attack Brent, a handsome fellow student, and rushes to his rescue. Her act of heroism draws the mist s attention, and the dark spirit begins stalking her. Yara finds herself entrenched in a sixty-year-old curse that haunts the school, threatening not only her life, but the lives of her closest friends as well. Yara soon realizes that the past she was trying to put behind her isn’t going to go quietly.
A few words to describe Indelible would be GREAT character developing and beautiful plotline. Indelible narrates the story of Yara coming in terms with her supernatural gift, her growing relationship with Brent and ancient curse that haunted Pendrell Academy. There’s a formula for sequels in YA literature but apparently Mrs. Woodland forgot that and this is the biggest compliment I can give to her. She took a risk and created her own sequel with fascinating turns in the story that it’s just superb. Yara is a character that you could easy love because she is a character that with every chapter and situations she grows and she knows how to make decisions even though that maybe the right one could hurt her or the one she loves. Something cool in the story is that you have a main character with a family that is different and how she deals with her family’s background. Also you have a brilliant plot about a school secret society and this X mystery that will leave you turning page through page. I think my favorite aspect of this story and it’s another example of how Woodland shines and makes her own story, is that Yara and Brent; they grew up together closer in this sequel, not apart. Their interactions are sweet and the way they protect each other is just beautiful. It’s just great to see what could be defined as a real couple in YA, one that learns from past lessons grew closer and made good decisions. Good JOB Mrs. Woodland. Indelible a sequel of a GREAT series that should not be missed.
I will give a copy of Intrinsical with a book mark for one winner that will be chosen between the people who comment in the review.
A group of three books cover images that I like the most from the titles to be released in the current month. Usually I already pre-ordered the titles or own them. I named the section like I did because I like thinking about these covers like they are something that its meant to look.
*Eye Candy: visual images that are pleasant to see.
If you leave a comment on each January entry where Incarnate or Class of 2k12 are featured, you will be automatically participating to win an Incarnate ARC and a bookmark.
A few impressions on a previously read book. I named the section like I did because as a passionate reader I like to use representation titles or words that I see in my favorite books.
*Glimpse: brief review on X title.
Favorite Quote
“I’m saying that I love you, Maggie.”
Page: 280
What I Liked
Relationship diversities throughout the story, conflicts and adversities that characters had to surpass.
What I Didn’t Like
I was craving for one of Simon Elkeles special epilogues and Returning To Paradise doesn’t have one of those. Does this mean it will be a third novel in the series?
A few impressions on a previously read book. I named the section like I did because as a passionate reader I like to use representation titles or words that I see in my favorite books.
*Glimpse: brief review on X title.
Favorite Quote
” I can’t. I want this to be forever.”
Page: 417
What I Liked
I think it was really cool that the story was taking place in “Hell”. My favorite aspect of this sequel, other than it has more action, were all the subplots. I like how Bethany’s siblings were looking how to save her from hell and all the things playing a part in this plot. I really liked how Molly shows she is a really good friend. Also her dilemma with Gabriel is the part that really stood out in this sequel. I think I’m ready for a Gabriel spinoff. I LOVED the end scene of Bethany and Xavier, it was very lovely and tender. I can’t wait for the third book in The Halo Series.
What I Didn’t Like
I didn’t enjoy the “Hell” concept in general. I think the vision was too “girly” even for me. Also I wanted more of Xavier in the story.
A few impressions on a previously read book. I named the section like I did because as a passionate reader I like to use representation titles or words that I see in my favorite books.
*Glimpse: brief review on X title.
Favorite Quote
“He said he told you, ‘I’m Yours’.”
Page: 278
What I Liked
The concept is pretty cool and I always felt fascinated about the balance between good and evil; I think Die For Me has a very strong World Building in this aspect. I really like that the events of the story took place in France.
What I Didn’t Like
The relashionship between Kate and Vincent. There is no chemistry and no development. Also I felt that the story in general was following a structure of what is hype since “The Twilight Phenomenon”.
A few impressions on a previously read book. I named the section like I did because as a passionate reader I like to use representation titles or words that I see in my favorite books.
*Glimpse: brief review on X title.
Favorite Quote
“I know you’re busy, but did you think you have time to kiss me?”
Page: 222
What I Liked
Everything!!! I LOVED this book!!! I read it in 2 hours. It was fun, real and the romance was sweet. The best credit I can give Flack is how real I felt Hannah’s voice as character. It was like reading the beautiful diary of a friend. The details of the Manhattan Ballet was exquisite and in shows that the author used her knowledge in this matter. Another aspect I certainly really liked was the romance because it was very real. Jacob was the perfect love interest; sexy, funny and smart. My favorite part was the Epilogue’s message; “ Sometimes chasing a new dream doesn’t mean the end of a beautiful part of your life”.
What I Didn’t Like
N/A
Book Type: Hardcover
Publisher: HarperTeen
Age Range: Young Adult
Publication Date: November 15, 2011
Book Trailer:
Page: 118
“Why are you touching me?
I whisper, broken, dying in his arms.
Because I can. He almost cracks a smile …”
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