Tuesday 10 September 2013
Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading.
To play along just do the following:
Untold by Sarah Rees Brennan.
I’m still coming to terms with the cover design ... I seriously loved the original cover of Unspoken but I don’t get to decide. That and the whole don’t judge a book by its cover thing. Which I wouldn’t do in this case anyway because of the author printed on said cover, so it probably could have been plain cardboard. I have missed Kami's voice. I think she is one of the most distinctive narrators and focal characters who are out and about in YA at the moment. Starting this book so far has felt like picking up a phone call with a friend that got violently interrupted (aka end of book one) about a year ago. I still have THE FEAR, because I suspect several things that will make this a deliciously torturous read. I also broke my rule of not reading this when I have to work the next day... but I have the great advantage that my colleagues understand when I explain the slightly worse for wear appearance with “Great book, sleep is overrated, too many feels.”
Are you reading a book you have been waiting for? Or have you spontaneously picked up something? Share your teasers with us in the comments.
To play along just do the following:
- Grab your current read
- Open to a random page
- Share two (2) “teaser” sentences from somewhere on that page
- BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (make sure that what you share doesn’t give too much away! You don’t want to ruin the book for others!)
- Share the title & author, too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR Lists if they like your teasers!
Untold by Sarah Rees Brennan.
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| Untold – Simon & Schuster UK |
I thought finding a story would be like bird-watching in the Vale woods, waiting for bright eyes and a burst of wings. I thought it would be like finding gold.
It wasn’t like that at all.
— Chapter 1
“I’ve looked at the Crying Pools,” Holly told her, staring at the ground. “I won’t be useful.”
— Chapter 9
I’m still coming to terms with the cover design ... I seriously loved the original cover of Unspoken but I don’t get to decide. That and the whole don’t judge a book by its cover thing. Which I wouldn’t do in this case anyway because of the author printed on said cover, so it probably could have been plain cardboard. I have missed Kami's voice. I think she is one of the most distinctive narrators and focal characters who are out and about in YA at the moment. Starting this book so far has felt like picking up a phone call with a friend that got violently interrupted (aka end of book one) about a year ago. I still have THE FEAR, because I suspect several things that will make this a deliciously torturous read. I also broke my rule of not reading this when I have to work the next day... but I have the great advantage that my colleagues understand when I explain the slightly worse for wear appearance with “Great book, sleep is overrated, too many feels.”
Are you reading a book you have been waiting for? Or have you spontaneously picked up something? Share your teasers with us in the comments.
Wednesday 4 September 2013
Waiting On Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Jill over at Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we’re eagerly anticipating.This week’s can’t wait to read selection is
Unbreakable by Kami Garcia
Publication Date: October 1st 2013
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| Unbreakable - Little, Brown Books for Young Readers |
I never believed in ghosts. Until one tried to kill me.
When Kennedy Waters finds her mother dead, her world begins to unravel. She doesn’t know that paranormal forces in a much darker world are the ones pulling the strings. Not until identical twins Jared and Lukas Lockhart break into Kennedy’s room and destroy a dangerous spirit sent to kill her. The brothers reveal that her mother was part of an ancient secret society responsible for protecting the world from a vengeful demon — a society whose five members were all murdered on the same night.
Now Kennedy has to take her mother’s place in the Legion if she wants to uncover the truth and stay alive. Along with new Legion members Priest and Alara, the teens race to find the only weapon that might be able to destroy the demon — battling the deadly spirits he controls every step of the way.
Synopsis from goodreads.com
The synopsis sounds very straightforward - girl finds out about paranormal world and teams up with others to destroy a demon and probably rescue the world. Knowing Kami Garcia however, it won't be that simple. And I'm very happy about that.
I was captivated by the Beautiful Creatures series Garcia wrote with Margareth Stohl and I'm looking forward to see how she fares on her own. The synopsis doesn't tell too much and the title is intriguing, for I can't imagine how it fits the story. However, what captures me most is the cover, with its fire-illuminated face and the one eye staring at the onlooker. It's a bit creepy and quite fascinating, exactly how I would like this book to turn out.
How do you feel about authors with more than one series? Do you expect the story lines and characters to be similar or maybe not similar enough? Share your thoughts and waiting on choice in the comments.
Tuesday 3 September 2013
Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading.
To play along just do the following:
The Rules for Disappearing by Ashley Elston.
I’m not a hundred percent sure what to make of this one yet. And I’m already more than halfway through. Usually, this tells me that I most likely won’t find what I was looking for in the second half of the book either. But in some way, I’m still curious enough to find out what is happening to this girl and her family to keep reading ... Granted the concept isn’t the invention of the wheel, but the characters are likable enough and the writing is humorous but not overly trying to be hip. Although I sometimes wonder what a shallow person the girl must have been before everything happened to her.
Is the main character of your book a likable one? What makes you continue reading apart from a story's characters? Sound off in the comments and let us know about your teasers.
To play along just do the following:
- Grab your current read
- Open to a random page
- Share two (2) “teaser” sentences from somewhere on that page
- BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (make sure that what you share doesn’t give too much away! You don’t want to ruin the book for others!)
- Share the title & author, too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR Lists if they like your teasers!
The Rules for Disappearing by Ashley Elston.
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| The Rules for Disappearing – Disney-Hyperion |
I’m afraid he’s either one step from calling bullshit on my whole existence or asking me out on a date. Neither good.
— Chapter 7
I stop in the middle of the sidewalk—footsteps behind me. I turn around quickly and branches on a bush next to the sidewalk shake and there’s a snapping noise like someone stepping on dead leaves.
— Chapter 11
I’m not a hundred percent sure what to make of this one yet. And I’m already more than halfway through. Usually, this tells me that I most likely won’t find what I was looking for in the second half of the book either. But in some way, I’m still curious enough to find out what is happening to this girl and her family to keep reading ... Granted the concept isn’t the invention of the wheel, but the characters are likable enough and the writing is humorous but not overly trying to be hip. Although I sometimes wonder what a shallow person the girl must have been before everything happened to her.
Is the main character of your book a likable one? What makes you continue reading apart from a story's characters? Sound off in the comments and let us know about your teasers.
Wednesday 28 August 2013
Waiting On Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Jill over at Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we’re eagerly anticipating.This week’s can’t wait to read selection is
Daughter of Chaos by Jen McConnel
Publication Date: March 2014
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| Daughter of Chaos - Month9Books |
Witches must choose the path they will follow, and Darlena Agara is no exception. She’s been putting it off long enough, and in her case, ignoring it has not made it go away. In a moment of frustration, Darlena chooses to follow Red Magic, figuring she had outsmarted the powers that be, since there’s no such thing as Red Magic. But alas, Darlena’s wrong (again) and she becomes a newly declared Red Witch.
Her friends are shocked and her parents horrified by the choice Darlena has made. As a Red Witch, she now governs one third of the world’s chaos. She is the walking personification of pandemonium, turmoil, and bedlam, just as the patrons of Red Magic would have it to be.
But Darlena believes there must be more to Red Magic than chaos and destruction, and she sets out on a journey to achieve balance. Only doing so puts her at odds with the dark goddess Hecate, who simply will not allow Darlena to quit. She encourages Darlena to embrace who and what she is and to leave good magic to the good witches. If only Darlena could, life would be simple, and she would not be the Daughter of Chaos.
Synopsis from goodreads.com
I've just seen an excellent display of a witches' power in Wicked and don't seem to be able to swerve off topic today. :) Daughter of Chaos sounds compelling. How do you govern chaos? And doesn't there have to be some balance in a person to be able to do so?
Moreover I wonder what Hecate's position is in this story and which mythology she represents here. I'm fascinated by the goddess and have only seen her in a few books before. Is she good or bad here, when she encourages Darlena to embrace being a Daughter of Chaos?
Which books are you waiting on this week? Leave us a comment.
Tuesday 27 August 2013
Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading.
To play along just do the following:
The Rise of the Hotel Dumort by Cassandra Clare and Maureen Johnson.
In honour of having returned from London and from watching the Mortal Instruments: City of Bones I thought I’d share some Magnus with you. Since his role is a rather small one in the book he’s also more of a minor character in the movie. But he still manages to make a lasting impression. And the Bane Chronicles are a real treat to read and thus let you get to know Magnus a little better. I also enjoy that the co-authors Maureen Johnson and Sarah Rees Brennan manage to add their own special brands of humour and style to the short stories while not straying from Cassandra Clare’s voice of the Shadowhunter universe. The monthly releases also help passing the time until City of Heavenly Fire is released ... Please be aware that this is already book five in this series of shorts. The print version with all ten stories will be published in September next year.
In case you were wondering: Diana and I liked the movie and can issue an unconditional viewing recommendation. Caveat 1: You’re a 100% book purist and think that nothing at all should be changed. Caveat 2: You’re planning on taking your 4-year-olds, who will run around screaming during the movie. In the first case you will probably be disappointed. In the second case ... well let’s just say that we had an issue with a bunch of not-quite-toddlers severely diminishing our viewing pleasure.
Have you seen the City of Bones movie? What were your thoughts? Or share your overall thoughts on turning books into movies along with your teasers.
To play along just do the following:
- Grab your current read
- Open to a random page
- Share two (2) “teaser” sentences from somewhere on that page
- BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (make sure that what you share doesn’t give too much away! You don’t want to ruin the book for others!)
- Share the title & author, too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR Lists if they like your teasers!
The Rise of the Hotel Dumort by Cassandra Clare and Maureen Johnson.
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| The Rise of the Hotel Dumort – Margaret K. McElderry Books |
“These mundies, see, they’re trying to raise
a demon ... .”
“Mundanes do that all too frequently,” Magnus said, moving a misplaced bottle of gold rum that had been put in with the spiced. “Right now, they also enjoy sitting on the top of flagpoles and walking on the wings of airborne biplanes. This is the age of stupid hobbies.”
— Chapter 1
What are you?
The voice came from nowhere. It was in the room. It was outside. It was in Magnus’s head.
— Chapter 2
In honour of having returned from London and from watching the Mortal Instruments: City of Bones I thought I’d share some Magnus with you. Since his role is a rather small one in the book he’s also more of a minor character in the movie. But he still manages to make a lasting impression. And the Bane Chronicles are a real treat to read and thus let you get to know Magnus a little better. I also enjoy that the co-authors Maureen Johnson and Sarah Rees Brennan manage to add their own special brands of humour and style to the short stories while not straying from Cassandra Clare’s voice of the Shadowhunter universe. The monthly releases also help passing the time until City of Heavenly Fire is released ... Please be aware that this is already book five in this series of shorts. The print version with all ten stories will be published in September next year.
In case you were wondering: Diana and I liked the movie and can issue an unconditional viewing recommendation. Caveat 1: You’re a 100% book purist and think that nothing at all should be changed. Caveat 2: You’re planning on taking your 4-year-olds, who will run around screaming during the movie. In the first case you will probably be disappointed. In the second case ... well let’s just say that we had an issue with a bunch of not-quite-toddlers severely diminishing our viewing pleasure.
Have you seen the City of Bones movie? What were your thoughts? Or share your overall thoughts on turning books into movies along with your teasers.
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