Waiting On A Wednesday

Waiting on a Wednesday is a meme where blogs can share the upcoming releases that they're dying to read. This week, i'm going to share one of this my most anticipated debuts for this year.

The Nightmare Affair - Mindee Arnett
Publication - March 5th 2013 by Tor Teen

Sixteen-year-old Dusty Everhart breaks into houses late at night, but not because she’s a criminal. No, she’s a Nightmare.
Literally.

Being the only Nightmare at Arkwell Academy, a boarding school for magickind, and living in the shadow of her mother’s infamy, is hard enough. But when Dusty sneaks into Eli Booker’s house, things get a whole lot more complicated. He’s hot, which means sitting on his chest and invading his dreams couldn’t get much more embarrassing. But it does. Eli is dreaming of a murder.

Then Eli’s dream comes true.

Now Dusty has to follow the clues—both within Eli’s dreams and out of them—to stop the killer before more people turn up dead. And before the killer learns what she’s up to and marks her as the next target

Looks amazing doesn't it?

So, what are you dying to read?

Have a great day,

Imo xx

The Seven Year King Cover Released!

So, it is with great excitement that i present to you the cover of The Seven Year King, the third book in Kiki Hamilton's Faerie Ring series to be released on May 14th 2013.

It's gorgeous, right? Unfortunately there's no synopsis out yet, although the author did share this teaser on her blog yesterday...

A deadly sacrifice, a heartbreaking choice, an uncertain future... 

And in case you've had a complete mental blank, here are all the books in the series so far:

Let me know what you guys think, and be sure to check out the books and the author's site!

Imo xx

Hottest New Releases for the New Year!

Happy New Year guys! I hope it's a great one for you, although i suspect my resolutions will be out the window within the week (me and gyms never do seem to get along). Anyway, seeing as it's the start of a completely new year i thought i'd put up some of January's best new releases for you to look forward to!

Seriously can't wait to get stuck into these!

Imo xx

The Assassin's Curse

TITLE: The Assassin's Curse

AUTHOR: Cassandra Rose Clarke

SERIES: Assassin's Curse #1

PUBLISHER: Strange Chemistry

RELEASE: 20th October 2012

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Note: An ARC of this novel was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

Cassandra Rose Clarke has managed to surpass all of my expectations with her debut novel The Assassin’s Curse. A wonderful mix of fantasy, adventure, piracy and a subtle but definitely present romance, this book kept me entertained into the long hours of the night and is highly recommended for anyone looking for something a little bit different.

The daughter of a pirate lord and a wind mage, Ananna of Tanarau’s biggest dream is to sail the high seas in a ship of her own. Bartered for in a marriage to a boy she hardly knows Ananna reacts on instinct and runs away, hiding in the city and waiting for her retribution. This comes in the form of Naji, an assassin hired by the boy’s father who becomes unwillingly bonded to Ananna when she inadvertently saves his life. Tied together by a terrible curse, Ananna travels with Naji in his quest to find the one wizard who can break it. However, they may find that it takes more than just a wizard to break this ‘impossible’ curse, and Ananna will learn that danger comes from many sources; not just the assassin at her side.

Ananna is an admirable heroine and her witty, observational narrative is one of the highlights of this book for me. Quick to stand up for herself and thoroughly capable of holding her own, it was astounding to see her enormous amount of growth during the course of the book. Far from being the stereotypically perfect ‘Mary Sue’, Ananna had flaws and Clarke wasn’t afraid to show them. It was this in particular that made her such a well-rounded, realistic and enjoyable character that was such a delight to get to know.

Then there’s Naji; the tortured hero who made me fall for him just as much as he did Ananna. Cold and brutal at the beginning, it was wonderful to see him slowly reveal his gentler side as he spent more time with our heroine. Clarke seems to be particularly adept at character development, and this is particularly noticeable the further you progress into the story. She doesn’t shy away from showing Naji’s uglier aspects as well as his better ones, and I found myself sympathising more and more with him as the truth about the nature of his curse was revealed.

The plot was a definite hit with me – unique, balanced and teaming with pirates and magic. The curse was a brilliant invention of the behalf of Clarke, and I cannot wait to see where she takes it with the introduction of these ‘tasks’ at the very end of the book. The only problem I found was with the world building, in that we don’t seem to get too much information about the whole domain in itself and just the parts that are relevant to the story. The reveal of the curse also seemed to be a bit rushed and probably could have been held off a bit longer, though in all honesty it didn’t really ruin anything, just cut of the suspense quickly.

Despite this I still stick with my initial statement that The Assassin’s Curse is a debut novel I would highly recommend. With amazing characters and a five star plot, this book is one I think the vast majority would love. Make sure you get your hands on a copy in October, and I will be eagerly awaiting the second book in this fascinating series.

Waiting on a...Thursday?

Sorry it's been a bit quiet around here for the past few days, i had my first semester 2 uni assignment due and stressed does not even begin to cover it. Think wide-eyed, gut-wrenching terror.
So, seeing as i missed WoW this week, i thought i'd post my choice today so you guys can still feast on the upcoming shiny. Without further ado, this weeks pick is:

(Out December 18th)

 

When Ruby woke up on her tenth birthday, something about her had changed. Something frightening enough to make her parents lock her in the garage and call the police. Something that gets her sent to Thurmond, a brutal government “rehabilitation camp.” She might have survived the mysterious disease that’s killed most of America’s children, but she and the others have been cursed with something far worse: frightening abilities they cannot control.

Now sixteen, Ruby has spent nearly half her life desperately trying to hide the fact that she’s outwitted the camp’s sorting system—that she isn’t powerless, or safe. She’s one of the dangerous ones… and everyone knows what happens to them.
When the truth comes out, Ruby barely escapes Thurmond with her life. Now she’s on the run, desperate to find the one safe haven left for kids like her—East River. She joins a group of teens who escaped their own camp, pursued along the way by terrifying bounty hunters. Liam, their brave leader, is falling hard for Ruby. But no matter how much she aches for him, Ruby can’t risk getting close to him. Not after what happened to her parents.

When they arrive at East River, nothing is as it seems, least of all its mysterious leader. But there are other forces at work, people who will stop at nothing to use Ruby in their fight against the government. Before the end, Ruby will be faced with a terrible choice, one that may mean giving up her only chance at a life worth living.

 

 

Ever since i read Brightly Woven I have been dying for this book to come out - trust me, this is one talented author!

 

Have a great day,

Imo xx

Shadowfell

TITLE: Shadowfell

AUTHOR: Juliet Marillier

SERIES: Shadowfell #1

PUBLISHER: Knopf Books

PAGES: 416

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Note: An ARC of this novel was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

As a fan of Juliet Marillier’s previous novels, I was ridiculously eager to read this first instalment in her new series. Magical, adventurous and romantic – though at times slightly sluggish – Shadowfell is a satisfactory addition to this veteran author’s works.

For me, Marillier is one of the very few authors I have encountered that can create a true fantasy, not the one-layered dribble that often constitutes the genre these days. I love that the magical elements in this novel are the drive behind the plot – not the romance – and how they are most importantly original. Yes, I suppose we have heard quite a lot about the otherworld lately, but Marillier chooses mythology that somehow makes the book feel magical rather than sparkly.

In terms of audience, Shadowfell is perhaps more directed at the younger readers rather than adults, though the writing still retains a tone not dissimilar to her Sevenwaters series, being that it is sometimes dark and deeply rooted in the otherworld legends. The plot in itself contains everything I would have expected of Marillier, though one thing that really let me down was the pacing with which it was executed. In basic terms, it was slow; almost unbearably at times. Instead of devoting perhaps a chapter or two’s summary of Neryn’s solo journey, we are treated to over one hundred pages of her plodding along at a snail’s pace, constantly complaining about her declining health and the emphasis of not being seen. There is a lot of this in the book, and if you detest reading pages and pages of walking and waiting then I highly recommend you do not pick up this book.

On a better note, I found that the quality of the writing and prose certainly made up in part for this problem, as did the randomly interspersed events that hinted at the build-up of something exciting. A highlight for me was the supporting fey characters, particularly the Good Folk and Hollow. The discovery of Neryn’s true abilities and how they are intertwined with the Otherworld was truly fascinating, and I sincerely look forward to seeing how this develops in the sequel.

Unfortunately, this leads me to another fault – Neryn. Whilst she possessed all of the basic ingredients for a young adult heroine, I found she lacked that special something that really sets apart Marillier’s other female protagonists. I have come to expect certain qualities from this author’s characters, namely determination, strength, wisdom and compassion. And though Neryn had sufficient quantities of these things, she was missing a…spark that would have made her a memorable heroine. If anything, she was a bit bland – no real flaws to speak of, yet no discerning traits either. This I why I am hoping that we come to see a new side of her as her magic progresses, and for all I know she could turn into everything that I could hope for.

Perhaps a shade under her usual standard, Shadowfell is an engaging new novel from fantasy author Juliet Marillier. Though I would still pick out this writer over a host of others, I can only hope that the next book in the series will restore her to her rightful reputation in my mind.

Waiting on a Wednesday

Waiting on a Wednesday is a meme where blogs can share the upcoming releases that they're dying to read. Seeing as i absolutely adored the cover, this week i've chosen:

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Gravity (The Taking #1) - Melissa West
Published: October 16th

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Don’t. Ever. Peek.

Seventeen-year-old Ari Alexander just broke that rule and saw the last person she expected hovering above her bed — arrogant Jackson Locke, the most popular boy in her school. She expects instant execution or some kind of freak alien punishment, but instead, Jackson issues a challenge: help him, or everyone on Earth will die.

Ari knows she should report him, but everything about Jackson makes her question what she’s been taught about his kind. And against her instincts, she’s falling for him. But Ari isn’t just any girl, and Jackson wants more than her attention. She’s a military legacy who’s been trained by her father and exposed to war strategies and societal information no one can know — especially an alien spy, like Jackson. Giving Jackson the information he needs will betray her father and her country, but keeping silent will start a war.

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I can't wait to read this one!

So, what are you dying to read?

Have a great day,

Imo xx

Remy O’Malley heals people with touch—but every injury she cures becomes her own. Living in a household with an abusive stepfather, she has healed untold numbers of broken bones, burns,and bruises. And then one night her stepfather goes too far.

Being sent to live with her estranged father offers a clean start and she is eager to take it. Enter Asher Blackwell. Once a Prote...mo

 

Silver

TITLE: Silver

AUTHOR: Talia Vance

SERIES: Bandia #1

PAGES: 384 (Paperback)

PUBLISHER: Flux

FORMAT: ARC








Note: An ARC od this novel was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

An intriguiging debut from Talia Vance, Silver is a novel rich with Irish mythology and unlikely romance. Though it may be slightly different from what I originally imagined, that certainly does not distract from its appeal.

For me, Silver was one of those books where you have to read it all the way through to distinguish whether or not it is enjoyable. I will admit, somewhere around the 60% mark I was sorely tempted to put it down and resume reading another day, however I am glad that I forced myself to keep on reading.

One of the things that really set this novel apart for me was the mythology surrounding it, and after reading countless books about vampires, werewolves and fairies this new branch of Celtic legend was a breath of fresh air in the stiflingly clichéd YA paranormal romance genre.  The plot of this book revolves around the one thousand year old myth of the goddess Danu and her descendants, Bandias, who are graced with inhuman power and beauty. I loved learning about this new world with Brianna, and found the subject matter to be just as interesting as it was mystical.

As for the characters, most of them appeared to be well-formed and convincingly written. Though Brianna falls into the stereotype of the beautiful, talented, until-now unnoticed teenage girl just coming into her powers, what instantly makes her likeable is her quiet courage and her quick brain. Throughout the novel we got constant hints of her kindness and her loyalty, all mixed in with her understandable confusion and mixed feelings towards Blake and her new life.

I will say that I was slightly irritated by Blake’s sudden interest as soon as Brianna became ‘beautiful’, but over the book he did prove that he cared about more than just her looks. Their romance leaned towards sizzling rather than sweet, however it was clear that they harboured deeper feelings than just lust and showed that by protecting each other with a vengeance.  The only thing that brought this down was the looming threat of insta-love, and it didn’t help that after they’d ‘soul-bonded’ barely a third of the way into the novel they could barely control their feelings towards one another. That said, the romance was still enjoyable and I look forward to continuing their story in Gold.

Though I’m not sure how other more experienced reviewers will find this book, it should certainly be praised for its originality and creativity. An entertaining debut novel, this is one series I will be keeping an eye on.

Waiting on a Wednesday

Waiting on a Wednesday is a meme where blogs can share the upcoming releases that they're dying to read. Seeing as i absolutely adored the cover, this week i've chosen:

Touched - Corinne Jackson (Oct 29th)

Remy O’Malley heals people with touch—but every injury she cures becomes her own. Living in a household with an abusive stepfather, she has healed untold numbers of broken bones, burns,and bruises. And then one night her stepfather goes too far.

Being sent to live with her estranged father offers a clean start and she is eager to take it. Enter Asher Blackwell. Once a Protector of Healers, Asher sacrificed his senses to become immortal. Only by killing a Healer can a Protector recover their human senses. Falling in love is against the rules between these two enemies. Because Remy has the power to make Protectors human again, and when they find out, they’ll becoming for her—if Asher doesn’t kill her first.

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I can't wait to read this one!

So, what are you dying to read?

Have a great day,

Imo xx

Remy O’Malley heals people with touch—but every injury she cures becomes her own. Living in a household with an abusive stepfather, she has healed untold numbers of broken bones, burns,and bruises. And then one night her stepfather goes too far.

Being sent to live with her estranged father offers a clean start and she is eager to take it. Enter Asher Blackwell. Once a Prote...more

Throne of Glass

 TITLE: Throne of Glass

AUTHOR: Sarah J. Maas

SERIES: Throne of Glass #1

PAGES: 416 (Hardcover)

PUSBLISHER: Bloomsbury

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Though I never got to witness the Fiction Press excitement around this book myself, I can see why Throne of Glass gained such a following with its readers. Adventurous, compelling and romantic, this is one debut novel that definitely lives up to my expectations.

Being Adarlan’s most infamous assassin finally caught up with Celaena Sardothien, and after a mysterious betrayal enabled her capture at the hands of the king she was sent to the brutal salt mines in Endovier for over a year. Scarred, starved and overworked, when Crown Prince Dorian presents her with an opportunity for escape she grasps at it with both hands. The catch: she must compete with over twenty men for the title of the king’s champion, though as contestants begin to show up murdered Celaena fears that she may not live long enough to earn the freedom she so desperately craves.

Celaena was not quite what I was expecting when I came into this book. She was strong, deadly and intelligent; but also quite vain and surprisingly witty when bantering with the males in this novel. One thing Maas excels at is the strong representation of not one, but two of her female characters. Whilst Celaena is our main focus it would be hard to forget Nehemia, a rebellious young woman severely underestimated by everyone at court. The friendship that blossomed between the two young women was genuine, and I can only hope that she remains a fixture in the next novel in the series.

When discussing the book with my peers the one thing that seems to attract most people to it is the description, and I will be the first to admit that for me it was exactly the same. In reality the plot almost, almost, lived up to everything I could hope for, yet I found it to be a smidgen on the wrong side of predictable. Though I commend the author’s attempts at cultivating red herrings I am disappointed to say that I’d worked out the mystery killer barely halfway into the book, and found it frustrating when Celaena and Chaol were floundering around on a wild goose chase. However, I should add that I still found the novel very entertaining, and was not tempted to stop reading just because I might have worked a few things out.

Now we come to the real issue, the dreaded Love Triangle of Doom (insert dramatic music here). It wasn’t that I particularly disliked one of the love interests over the other; it was just that there appeared to be only one realistic choice. Dorian and Celaena’s relationship felt over-clichéd and contrived, whereas her interactions with Chaol were deeper and allowed for the building of a true connection. Something that particularly irritated me was that Dorian visited her maybe once every two weeks, yet she was still hopelessly attracted to him and left in a severe state of swoon when they parted. Chaol, however, was reliable and unfailing, and I can only hope that Celaena will come to her senses in future novels.

A well-deserved 4 stars, Throne of Glass is an outstanding debut novel that I recommend to any YA or fantasy lover. I, among many others, cannot wait to read the sequel when it releases, and feel that with a starting book such as this the series can only get better!

The Archived, aka. one of my most anticipated books of 2013

Okay, so, seeing as we've pretty much passed the halfway mark of the lovely year that is 2012, i decided it was acceptable for me to start talking about 2013, because, come on, there's some seriously awesome books that are going to be published then.
And one of those amazing books happens to be by an author who's debut (The Near Witch) i absolutely adored; Victoria Schwab. In January next year Victoria's second novel, The Archived, is going to be published and i am seriously chomping on the bit to read it. I decided, (having been prompted by a recent contest) to try and spread the book love and share with you the awesomeness that is sure to be her next novel.



Imagine a place where the dead rest on shelves like books.

Each body has a story to tell, a life seen in pictures that only Librarians can read. The dead are called Histories, and the vast realm in which they rest is the Archive.

Da first brought Mackenzie Bishop here four years ago, when she was twelve years old, frightened but determined to prove herself. Now Da is dead, and Mac has grown into what he once was, a ruthless Keeper, tasked with stopping often-violent Histories from waking up and getting out. Because of her job, she lies to the people she loves, and she knows fear for what it is: a useful tool for staying alive.

Being a Keeper isn't just dangerous—it's a constant reminder of those Mac has lost. Da's death was hard enough, but now her little brother is gone too. Mac starts to wonder about the boundary between living and dying, sleeping and waking. In the Archive, the dead must never be disturbed. And yet, someone is deliberately altering Histories, erasing essential chapters. Unless Mac can piece together what remains, the Archive itself might crumble and fall.

Sounds good, riiiight? Have i convinced you to read it yet? Well i should have, because it sounds amazing.
Just in case you were wondering, in the next few weeks i am going to start spotlighting books that will be released in early 2013, so if you have any suggestions feel free to leave a comment and i'll be sure to check it out!

Have a great week!
Imo xx

Waiting on a Wednesday

Waiting on a Wednesday is a meme where blogs can share the upcoming releases that they're dying to read. Seeing as i absolutely adored the first book in this series, this week i've chosen:

The Crown of Embers - Rae Carson (September 18th)

In the sequel to the acclaimed The Girl of Fire and Thorns, a seventeen-year-old princess turned war queen faces sorcery, adventure, untold power, and romance as she fulfills her epic destiny.

Elisa is the hero of her country. She led her people to victory against a terrifying enemy, and now she is their queen. But she is only seventeen years old. Her rivals may have simply retreated, choosing stealth over battle. And no one within her court trusts her-except Hector, the commander of the royal guard, and her companions.

As the country begins to crumble beneath her and her enemies emerge from the shadows, Elisa will take another journey. With a one-eyed warrior, a loyal friend, an enemy defector, and the man she is falling in love with, Elisa crosses the ocean in search of the perilous, uncharted, and mythical source of the Godstone's power. That is not all she finds. A breathtaking, romantic, and dangerous second volume in the Fire and Thorns trilogy.

I can't wait to read this one, but what do you guys think of it?

Happy Wednesday,

Imo xx

Latest Cover Reveals

Hi guys! Thought i'd share with you some of the latest cover reveals from the last few weeks, feast your eyes on the pretty!



So what do you think of the new covers? Leave a comment and i'll come visit!

Imo xx

Glitch

TITLE: Glitch

AUTHOR: Heather Anastasiu

SERIES: Glitch #1

PUBLISHER: St Martin's Press

FORMAT: ARC

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Note: An ARC of this novel was provided to me by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

I found Glitch to be a unique, thought provoking novel that explores one possible future for humanity. Heather Anastasiu has taken a genre that has been ripped apart a thousand times and come up with a fresh and exciting idea that I couldn’t wait to get stuck into.

Glitch is set in a dystopic future where everyone has been turned into living cyborgs by an implant in their brain. Our young heroine Zoel, better known as Zoe, has begun glitching (her brain throws off the control of the chip) and discovered that she has a dangerous secret; the power of telekinesis. Trying not to get caught and risk ‘deactivation’, Zoe has to navigate the world of colours and emotions whilst becoming entangled with the Rez, a secret resistance that plots to overthrow the Community.

Zoe was instantly unique in that every new emotion was a complete revelation to her. I wasn’t entirely sure that first person narrative was a good choice for this, but the author did a good job of differentiating between when Zoe was ‘linked’ and when she was glitching, her emotions taking a back seat to the clean, factual presence of the Link. That being said, sometime Zoe’s reactions seemed too bland for one who had never felt emotion before, more like; ‘oh, what’s this? Anger? Rightio.’

However, the idea behind all of this was fascinating. The history of the Community and the Nuclear Holocaust effectively gives a clearer picture of this new society and the motives behind it. Anastasiu has taken lengths to make the plot more believable than other dystopias, and whilst most people wouldn’t have the knowledge to check it certainly sounds very plausible. But, the novel tended to stray away from this key plot material and instead focus of the continual angst that was brewing between Zoe, Adrien, and Max.

Now, I am not a fan of love triangles, no matter who writes them. And for me, this triangle was all wrong. Firstly, Max’s constant exclamations of undying love and passion for Zoe were just…awkward. If anything, it showed how differently both characters reacted to glitching, and I felt slightly sorry for Max, so desperate for something that Zoe clearly did not understand. Maybe this was intentional, but I can only hope that Max manages to tame his raging hormones for the next book.

And Adrien? Yes, he was sweet, selfless, and fighting for the greater good, but he played a role that I’ve read too many times. The classic character of the brooding, dark haired resistance fighter is just too stereotyped, and it didn’t help that Zoe seemed to follow him around like a helpless puppy. There were times when she held a strong value, like her constant declarations of ‘we must free all glitchers!’, but a few words and a vulnerable glance from Adrien and it would be crushed.

However, don’t lose heart, Glitch was a promising start to a new trilogy with several interesting points that I can’t wait to learn more about. There may have been a few bumps in the road, but I can only retain my hope that they will be smoothed out in due course.

Innocent Darkness

TITLE: Innocent Darkness

AUTHOR: Suzanne Lazear

SERIES: Aether Chronicles

PAGES: 408 (Paperback)

FORMAT: ARC

PUBLISHER: Flux (Aug 8th 2012)

Note: An ARC of this novel was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

For a book that had such an intriguing premise, this barely lived up to my expectations and it got to the point where I put the book down and didn’t pick it up again. As it is, I consider it a valiant effort that I managed to get through three quarters of it, although if you are keen on a quick – if insubstantial – read then you may find this novel much more enjoyable.

Innocent Darkness is the story of Magnolia ‘Noli’ Braddock, a rebellious young woman with a flair for mechanics and rule-breaking. After an accident that could have ended catastrophically she is sent off to a strict boarding school for troubled young women, where she accidentally is transported to the ‘Otherworld’ and taken in by Kevighn, a gorgeous, if a little mysterious, faerie. But Kevighn is actually the Queen’s huntsman, charged with the job of capturing a young girl with the Spark as a sacrifice to save the realm. However, Noli’s best friend Steven, or ‘V’ as she calls him, has a few secrets of his own, and he is determined to save her before it’s too late.

Innocent Darkness desperately needs a few more rounds of edits, and as such feels almost unfinished when reading it. The pages are riddled with spelling errors and grammatical faults, not to mention the jumpy transitions between characters and repeated sentences that were blatantly the same behind the synonyms used. There were also quite a few annoying contradictions that crept up in Noli’s narrative, and I found myself getting frustrated at her flippant nature.

Despite my misgivings I actually felt a dash of empathy for Noli, and at some parts I actually liked her character. She was shrewd, curious and at times would show a confidence that evoked a rush of pride for her. But, there are only so many good qualities you can give a character before they start becoming too perfect.  She had the traits previously mentioned, but she was also extremely beautiful, gifted, and in possession of the largest amount of Spark Kevighn has felt in a long time. As this was revealed Noli began to feel more like a dream than an actual person, and I could myself slowly losing interest in her and her plight.

The plot of this book is almost childish in its ideas and language, yet at times the author seemed to throw in random sentences about opium and ‘soft women’ as if trying to show us that yes, this is a young adult novel. The characters and the world seemed to naïve to have things like this pop up, and rather than appearing to mature the novel it just felt quite desperate made me feel vaguely perturbed.

The romance between Noli and Kevighn was not a strong point in this novel, it came across as quite superficial and almost too…I don’t know, fairy-tale like? Though Kevighn has captured hundreds of girls, all who were beautiful and talented, he can’t help but fall over himself for Noli and allow her break down all his barriers within only a few days. He is relatively underdeveloped, erratically spouting bits of seemingly important yet useless information in between brooding and indulging in his opium and soft women. His motives and purpose seemed very vague, and I can only guess that he is being left deliberately ambiguous for the next book in this series.

A slow read, this book would need a lot more work for me to find it suitable for general consumption in the young adult book market. However, even if it can be saved I think I will be staying away from this author’s work in the near future.

Waiting on a Wednesday

Waiting on a Wednesday is a meme where blogs can share the upcoming releases that they're dying to read. Seeing as i've had a run of good luck with this genre lately, this week i've chosen:

Unspoker - Sarah Rees Brennan (Sept 11th)

Kami Glass loves someone she’s never met . . . a boy she’s talked to in her head ever since she was born. She wasn’t silent about her imaginary friend during her childhood, and is thus a bit of an outsider in her sleepy English town of Sorry-in-the-Vale. Still, Kami hasn’t suffered too much from not fitting in. She has a best friend, runs the school newspaper, and is only occasionally caught talking to herself. Her life is in order, just the way she likes it, despite the voice in her head.

But all that changes when the Lynburns return.

The Lynburn family has owned the spectacular and sinister manor that overlooks Sorry-in-the-Vale for centuries. The mysterious twin sisters who abandoned their ancestral home a generation ago are back, along with their teenage sons, Jared and Ash, one of whom is eerily familiar to Kami. Kami is not one to shy away from the unknown—in fact, she’s determined to find answers for all the questions Sorry-in-the-Vale is suddenly posing. Who is responsible for the bloody deeds in the depths of the woods? What is her own mother hiding? And now that her imaginary friend has become a real boy, does she still love him? Does she hate him? Can she trust him?

Looks great, doesn't it?

So what are you waiting on this fine Wednesday?

Imo xx



More Cover Reveal Awesome

Check out the latest covers to be released!

They're so pretty, aren't they? I can't wait to get my hands on them next year!

So what do you guys think?

Imo xx