Waiting on Wednesday – Week 23

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Breaking the Spine. It's to spotlight upcoming reads which I'm DYING to get my hands on.


A book I can't wait for is...


Across the Universe, Book 2: A Million Suns 
by Beth Revis


Release Date: January 10th, 2012
Amazon ❘ Goodreads


When Elder learns harrowing news about the space ship Godspeed, he and Amy must work together to unlock a puzzle that was set in motion hundreds of years earlier, all the while dealing with the romance that’s growing between them and the chaos that threatens to tear them apart. It all boils down to one mind-bending conclusion: They have to get off this ship.


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The.
Cover.
Is.
GORGEOUS.

I so can't wait for this one, I loved Across the Universe! Review coming soon.

What are you waiting on? Leave a link/comment!
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Best of the Bunch – August 2011


Best of the Bunch is an award which was created by Lyrical over at Lyrical Reviews. It's to award the most amazing book that you've read this month. And this month, the winner of the Best of the Bunch award is...


Fury by Elizabeth Miles (Review here)
Sometimes sorry isn't enough....

It’s winter break in Ascension, Maine. The snow is falling and everything looks pristine and peaceful. But not all is as it seems...
Between cozy traditions and parties with her friends, Emily loves the holidays. And this year’s even better--the guy she’s been into for months is finally noticing her. But Em knows if she starts things with him, there’s no turning back. Because his girlfriend is Em’s best friend.
On the other side of town, Chase is having problems of his own. The stress of his home life is starting to take its toll, and his social life is unraveling. But that’s nothing compared to what’s really haunting him. Chase has done something cruel...something the perfect guy he pretends to be would never do. And it’s only a matter of time before he’s exposed.
In Ascension, mistakes can be deadly. And three girls—three beautiful, mysterious girls—are here to choose who will pay.
Em and Chase have been chosen.
I hadn't read too many books this month, with school starting and all, but it was difficult picking between Fury and another book Clean by Amy Reed. But I found Clean very sad and quite depressing, while Fury had much more action. But I loved both :)


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Fury by Elizabeth Miles

Fury by Elizabeth Miles


Release Date: August 3oth, 2011
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Series: The Fury Trilogy, Book 1
Rating: YA 14+
Format: eARC
Source: Simon & Schuster Galley Grab
Amazon ❘ Goodreads ❘ Website


Sometimes sorry isn't enough....


It’s winter break in Ascension, Maine. The snow is falling and everything looks pristine and peaceful. But not all is as it seems...
Between cozy traditions and parties with her friends, Emily loves the holidays. And this year’s even better--the guy she’s been into for months is finally noticing her. But Em knows if she starts things with him, there’s no turning back. Because his girlfriend is Em’s best friend.
On the other side of town, Chase is having problems of his own. The stress of his home life is starting to take its toll, and his social life is unraveling. But that’s nothing compared to what’s really haunting him. Chase has done something cruel...something the perfect guy he pretends to be would never do. And it’s only a matter of time before he’s exposed.
In Ascension, mistakes can be deadly. And three girls—three beautiful, mysterious girls—are here to choose who will pay.
Em and Chase have been chosen.

**This Review is based on an ARC (Advanced Reader's Copy). The final text/cover may be different.**


Fury. How can I put this into words without me gushing like a total fangirl and spilling about everything that happens in this book?! LOVED. IT. I cannot actually believe how amazing this book is. I was hooked from page 1 and didn't stop until I'd reached the ending. The words just grab your attention and the creepy eeriness of the novel keeps you guessing at what would happen. The suspense, the cliffhanger and the mythology– Gods, what else can you ask for?


Em...okay. She's a great character, but could have better traits. I mean, sometimes, she's always there to help people, she finds the best in them and tries to work her way by mending faults and trying to look forward to the future. But the thing is that...she cheats. With her best friend's boyfriend. Does nobody else see the tragedy in that? and I really loved her best friend Gabby. She's really sweet and I feel sorry for her. But I'm glad that things kind of (not really...) do see the gold pot at the end of the rainbow. ish.
Now for our second main character– Chase. I loved him. I've gotta say, he's pretty hot and swoon-worthy. I don't think there's too many faults with him, except for probably the fact that he did something terrible, and that's why he's "chosen" (don't want to give too much away). Now, as for Zach. Okay, will admit: liked him when I first heard about him. I was like, why not? EHEM. Big. Mistake. I love JD though. He's so cute and I feel sorry for him, because he kinda treated like a chauffeur by Em (another fault of hers)! He's just so sweet and understanding. I want him! :D
Ty, Ali and Meg. I'm seriously going to have nightmares about these girls. Their sinister and frightening manner in which they approach and get to know these characters is really dark. Like, I felt like just hiding under my blankets when I read about them. Yikes. I'm not going to tell you how important they are to the novel, but you people out there who can guess–please keep it to yourselves. It's important. I, myself, guessed and got it right. You'll just have to see what happens!


This book's descriptions were amazing. I could really feel the terror and suspense building up as it got to the climax from the characters Em and Chase. It was really easy to connect with the characters, and the way we saw the events taking place through their alternating perspectives. It was great to see through a boy's POV for a change. Although, it was like, not 1st person, but 3rd. You get the point.
I also love how that suspense and tension does change with heart-pounding twists to the story. I've never been on the edge of my seat with a book before, but it certainly did for me. Trust me, go get this book. NOW. You will not be disappointed.


Fury was dark and powerful. It was gripping and thrilling, definitely a debut you do not want to miss. Elizabeth Miles has done an amazing job with mythology blending it with mystery and some romance. I'm terrified yet intrigued for book 2, Envy. If it's anything like this one, I'm definitely going to pick it up the moment it comes out.
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30 Day Book Meme: Day 8

30 Day Book Meme is a, well, meme which I found over at Chimneys & Magic, and to participate you need to answer a bookish "question" (you can't really call it a question :P) each day of the 30 days. Today's "question" is...

Most Overrated book

Okay, this one was fairly easy. I don't have many books which are overrated, but this one was the first that came to mind. 


Yeah, I know.

Okay, I will have to admit, I did enjoy it the first time I read this series. And the second time through as well. Maybe a third time. But then after, you suddenly wonder, what IS so great about this series? Sure, it has the most controversial love triangles in YA book history, but seriously? Not too great once you find yourself in the midst of Twi-hard fans. (btw, I'm so Team Jacob...uptil the 4th book. That went a little off-hand with the whole "I'm in love with Bella...but she got married and had a kid. Oh well, now I'll love the kid instead").

Are You Team Edward or Team Jacob? and which book do YOU think is so not worth it?
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In My Mailbox - Week 22

In My Mailbox is a weekly meme hosted by Kristi at The Story Siren. It's to show you all what amazing books I bought/borrowed/received etc. this week! *NOTE: Since I was away for around a month without doing IMM's, here's a huge one!*


This week and last month I got...




Bought:


Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen (Amazon ❘ Goodreads)
Evernight by Claudia Gray (Amazon ❘ Goodreads)
Delirium by Lauren Oliver (Amazon ❘ Goodreads)
City of Fallen Angels by Cassandra Clare (Amazon ❘ Goodreads)
Under the Dome by Stephen King (Amazon ❘ Goodreads)
Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead (Amazon ❘ Goodreads)
What I Saw and How I Lied by Judy Blundell (Amazon ❘ Goodreads)
Red Riding Hood by Sarah Blakley-Cartwright & David Leslie Johnson (Amazon ❘ Goodreads)
Queen of Babble by Meg Cabot (Amazon ❘ Goodreads)
The Dead and the Gone by Susan Beth Pfeffer (Amazon ❘ Goodreads)
Queen of Babble in the Big City by Meg Cabot (Amazon ❘ Goodreads)


Won:


Wondrous Strange by Lesley Livingston (Amazon ❘ Goodreads)


**Thank you to Danya from A Tapestry of Words!**


Borrowed from Library:


Matched by Ally Condie (Amazon ❘ Goodreads)
The Iron Queen by Julie Kagawa (Amazon ❘ Goodreads)
Between Shades of Gray by Ruta Sepetys (Amazon ❘ Goodreads)
What Happened to Goodbye by Sarah Dessen (Amazon ❘ Goodreads)


eBooks:


Sent for Review/Blog Tour:

Dark Territory by J. Gabriel Gates and Charlene Keel (Amazon ❘ Goodreads)
And Then Things Fall Apart by Arlaina Tibensky (Review ❘ Amazon ❘ Goodreads)
Elemental Reality by Cesya Cuono (Review ❘ Amazon ❘ Goodreads)


**Thank you to Kim Wiess at HCI Books, Sarah Goldberg of FinePrint Literary Management, and Jennifer Baker at Revolution Publishing for sending me the books!**


Via NetGalley:


Ambitious by Monica McKayhan (Amazon ❘ Goodreads)
The Sweetest Thing by Christina Mandelski (Amazon ❘ Goodreads)
The Summer I Lost It by Natalie Kath (Amazon ❘ Goodreads)
The Butterfly Clues by Kate Ellison (Amazon ❘ Goodreads)
Graffiti Moon by Cath Crowley (Amazon ❘ Goodreads)
Tankborn by Karen Sandler (Amazon ❘ Goodreads)
In Trouble by Ellen Levine (Amazon ❘ Goodreads)
Lie by Caroline Bock (Amazon ❘ Goodreads)
The Juliet Spell by Douglas Rees (Amazon ❘ Goodreads)
May B. by Caroline Starr Rose (Amazon ❘ Goodreads)
Wanderlove by Kirsten Hubbard (Amazon ❘ Goodreads)
You Are My Only by Beth Kephart (Amazon ❘ Goodreads)
The Mephisto Covenant by Trinity Faegen (Amazon ❘ Goodreads)
The Iron Knight by Julie Kagawa (Amazon ❘ Goodreads)
Shattered Dreams by Ellie James (Amazon ❘ Goodreads)
Every Other Day by Jennifer Lynn Barnes (Amazon ❘ Goodreads)


Via Simon & Schuster Galley Grab:


Drink, Slay, Love by Sarah Beth Durst (Amazon ❘ Goodreads)
Past Perfect by Leila Sales (Amazon ❘ Goodreads)
Swear by Nina Malkin (Amazon ❘ Goodreads)


That's all for this week's IMM! Leave a link in the comments to yours :D
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