Be sure to check out my contest post right here! I tried to make it pretty with book cover's, but Blogger wasn't working well for me this morning. Oh, Blogger, sometimes you and me just don't get along. :-)
So, check out the post and get to entering!!!
Saturday, September 11, 2010
*Cue Confetti* It's CONTEST TIME!
I promised when I passed 40 followers here at Brooke's Box of Books that I would show my appreciation by having a fantastic giveaway or two! Well, here you go! I'm not giving away just one book, no, not just two books, but SIX ARCS!
UPDATE 9/17/10: I'd love more entries and as you only have until the 19th to enter, you are not NOT required to spread the word (though, I'd still love it if you did!). Also, to clarify, you may or may not win the book you mention in your comment. I'm going to do my best to pair you up with the book you're most likely to read/review, but can't guarantee it!!
--Comment on this blog entry withthe link, your name, your e-mail, and the book you would prefer to win.
--When you have time, review the book you won on your own blog, goodreads, or amazon account! Send me the link to your review and I'll post the link here on my site. (This isn't required, but suggested!)
--You must be located within the US to win. (Sorry! I can't afford international shipping at this time!)
--Winners will receive their books within a month of winning
'The Replacement' by Brenna Yovanoff
'Mostly Good Girls' by Leila Sales
'Star Crossed' by Elizabeth Brunce
'Aces Up' by Lauren Barnholdt
'The Thin Executioner' by Darren Shan
Winners will be chosen randomly and e-mailed. If you receive an e-mail saying you won, please respond within two days. I'd like to post the usernames/websites of the winners, but will ask you via winners confirmation if that's okay.
UPDATE 9/17/10: I'd love more entries and as you only have until the 19th to enter, you are not NOT required to spread the word (though, I'd still love it if you did!). Also, to clarify, you may or may not win the book you mention in your comment. I'm going to do my best to pair you up with the book you're most likely to read/review, but can't guarantee it!!
THE RULES:
-- Link this post to a tweet or blog entry--Comment on this blog entry with
--When you have time, review the book you won on your own blog, goodreads, or amazon account! Send me the link to your review and I'll post the link here on my site. (This isn't required, but suggested!)
--You must be located within the US to win. (Sorry! I can't afford international shipping at this time!)
THE DEADLINE:
-- This contest runs through September 19th.--Winners will receive their books within a month of winning
Now, the fun part--
THE BOOKS!
'The Clockwork Three' by Matthew KirbyTHE BOOKS!
'The Replacement' by Brenna Yovanoff
'Mostly Good Girls' by Leila Sales
'Star Crossed' by Elizabeth Brunce
'Aces Up' by Lauren Barnholdt
'The Thin Executioner' by Darren Shan
Winners will be chosen randomly and e-mailed. If you receive an e-mail saying you won, please respond within two days. I'd like to post the usernames/websites of the winners, but will ask you via winners confirmation if that's okay.
GOOD LUCK TO ALL!!!!!
Friday, September 10, 2010
Book Blogger Hop Question
The Book Blogger Hop Question/Task of the week is:
Post a link to a favorite post or book review that you have written in the past three months.
My favorite post of the past three months is my review on the most recent Vampirates book "Empire of Night". I chose it for a few reasons. First off, the review came so naturally to me. It practically wrote itself. No silly lollygagging on my part 'is this good, is that good'. Secondly, I love it because it was the first North American review for the title and was posted on the UK Vampirates website! How neat is that!
CONTEST INFO POSTED! LOOK AT ABOVE POST!!!
Thursday, September 9, 2010
S.O.S Book of the Week
The S.O.S Book of the Week is where I'll let you in on what new releases I'm looking forward to! S.O.S comes from the term 'Strict on Sale'. It's bookseller speak for a title that you can't sell before a specific date-- think Harry Potter. While the books I have here may not be S.O.S titles specifically, they are all new!
The S.O.S. Book of the Week is:
'Wired', the conclusion to Robin Wasserman's Skinned Trilogy, should be appearing on store shelves September 14th. I am quite looking forward to this release. Both 'Skinned' and 'Crashed' fell into my lap. It's one of those series that is easy to miss, not highly promoted, but one that is actually pretty darn good!
Here's a blurb on 'Wired' found on Amazon:
I'm hoping this has a fantastic conclusion, something in the lines of 'Hunger Games' or the 'Uglies' Trilogy. Something that turns the whole philosophy you thought you knew and loved/hated, and totally turns it on its head. I'll let you know how it turns out!!!
The S.O.S. Book of the Week is:
'Wired', the conclusion to Robin Wasserman's Skinned Trilogy, should be appearing on store shelves September 14th. I am quite looking forward to this release. Both 'Skinned' and 'Crashed' fell into my lap. It's one of those series that is easy to miss, not highly promoted, but one that is actually pretty darn good!
Here's a blurb on 'Wired' found on Amazon:
One year ago, Lia Kahn died. A few days later, she woke up.
She had a new body: Mechanical, unfeeling, inhuman. She had a new family: Mechs like her, who didn’t judge her for what she could no longer be. She had a new life, one that would last forever.
At least, it was supposed to.
But now everything Lia thought she knew has turned out to be a lie; everyone she thought she loved has been stolen away. And someone is trying to get rid of the mechs, once and for all. Lia will risk everything to save herself and the people she can’t live without. But not before facing one final truth: She can’t save everyone.
I'm hoping this has a fantastic conclusion, something in the lines of 'Hunger Games' or the 'Uglies' Trilogy. Something that turns the whole philosophy you thought you knew and loved/hated, and totally turns it on its head. I'll let you know how it turns out!!!
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Review: Torment by Lauren Kate
Title: Torment
Author: Lauren Kate
Format: ARC
Release Date: September 28, 2010
Genre: YA, Supernatural, Romance
Perfect for: those who read the original book in the series 'Fallen'
From Goodreads:
'Torment', sequel to last years 'Fallen', has me a bit torn. Let's start with the good stuff... Visually, the cover is as stunning and eye catching as its predecessor. The cover designer should be very proud of the work they did for 'Torment'.
New characters Shelby and Miles also belong in the 'good stuff' category. During moments where I felt the story dragging, these two would pop up and bring it back up to speed. The intriguing character background given to both Shelby and Miles make them fun to read about. They saved us readers from many of Luce's lamenting about Daniel, the other angels, or life in general. And Miles specifically? Loved him. When Daniel was bugging the heck out of me, Miles seemed like the perfect choice for Luce. (But we'll get back to Daniel...)
Finally, the revelations at the end of 'Torment' and that horrible (in an 'I have to wait how long to read book three' sort of way) cliffhanger make up for this books shortcomings.
Now onto the before mentioned shortcomings... Mainly, 'Torment' suffers from being far too secretive. Many questions were posed in 'Fallen'. I expected a few more answers in 'Torment' than I received. Actually, I expected a lot more answers than I received. It seems far too much time was spent on things that didn't move the story. For example, for the first half of the book, Luce kept on lamenting about Daniel, how he treated her like a child, how she longed for his touch, etc. Had the story been going somewhere at that point, fine, but really, it wasn't. Not until Shelby and Miles really came into the story. And then again, not until Thanksgiving rolled along. The real meat of the story didn't actually come into play until the last 100 pages or so, which was too, too late in my opinion.
The other problem I had with 'Torment'? Daniel. Mysterious is one thing, but he was just being too secretive for my tastes. Honestly, being an angel who's lived for centuries, I expected him to be a little less dense and let Luce, who he supposedly loves, in on a few of the things that may save her life. At this point, I'm all for her cooling down with Daniel and getting with Miles, or Cam for that matter. That's how low Daniel fell in this novel.
Overall, I think 'Torment' is a good sequel, even with its negatives. The new characters and the cliffhanger make me definitely want to continue with this series. 'Torment' is available to pre-order at your local bookstore and online now!
Author: Lauren Kate
Format: ARC
Release Date: September 28, 2010
Genre: YA, Supernatural, Romance
Perfect for: those who read the original book in the series 'Fallen'
From Goodreads:
In the aftermath of what happened at Sword & Cross, Luce has been hidden away by her cursed angelic boyfriend, Daniel, in a new school filled with Nephilim, the offspring of fallen angels and humans. Daniel promises she will be safe here, protected from those who would kill her.
At the school Luce discovers what the Shadows that have followed her all her life mean - and how to manipulate them to see into her other lives. Yet the more Luce learns about herself, the more she realizes that the past is her only key to unlocking her future...and that Daniel hasn't told her everything.
'Torment', sequel to last years 'Fallen', has me a bit torn. Let's start with the good stuff... Visually, the cover is as stunning and eye catching as its predecessor. The cover designer should be very proud of the work they did for 'Torment'.
New characters Shelby and Miles also belong in the 'good stuff' category. During moments where I felt the story dragging, these two would pop up and bring it back up to speed. The intriguing character background given to both Shelby and Miles make them fun to read about. They saved us readers from many of Luce's lamenting about Daniel, the other angels, or life in general. And Miles specifically? Loved him. When Daniel was bugging the heck out of me, Miles seemed like the perfect choice for Luce. (But we'll get back to Daniel...)
Finally, the revelations at the end of 'Torment' and that horrible (in an 'I have to wait how long to read book three' sort of way) cliffhanger make up for this books shortcomings.
Now onto the before mentioned shortcomings... Mainly, 'Torment' suffers from being far too secretive. Many questions were posed in 'Fallen'. I expected a few more answers in 'Torment' than I received. Actually, I expected a lot more answers than I received. It seems far too much time was spent on things that didn't move the story. For example, for the first half of the book, Luce kept on lamenting about Daniel, how he treated her like a child, how she longed for his touch, etc. Had the story been going somewhere at that point, fine, but really, it wasn't. Not until Shelby and Miles really came into the story. And then again, not until Thanksgiving rolled along. The real meat of the story didn't actually come into play until the last 100 pages or so, which was too, too late in my opinion.
The other problem I had with 'Torment'? Daniel. Mysterious is one thing, but he was just being too secretive for my tastes. Honestly, being an angel who's lived for centuries, I expected him to be a little less dense and let Luce, who he supposedly loves, in on a few of the things that may save her life. At this point, I'm all for her cooling down with Daniel and getting with Miles, or Cam for that matter. That's how low Daniel fell in this novel.
Overall, I think 'Torment' is a good sequel, even with its negatives. The new characters and the cliffhanger make me definitely want to continue with this series. 'Torment' is available to pre-order at your local bookstore and online now!
Monday, September 6, 2010
Happy September!
Geez, can you believe it's September already? I sure can't. It's been a slow week here at Brooke's Box of Books. Rest assured I have some fun stuff planned for this month!
The most exciting thing happening in September? A contest! Yes! As promised, I am going to give away a few books to a few lucky people! Check back during the weekend for details!
Book reviews that will be popping up this month will include 'Torment' by Lauren Kate, 'I am Number Four' by Pittacus Lore, and 'Reckless' by Cornelia Funke.
That's about it for this months update! Remember, check back this weekend for contest info!!!
The most exciting thing happening in September? A contest! Yes! As promised, I am going to give away a few books to a few lucky people! Check back during the weekend for details!
Book reviews that will be popping up this month will include 'Torment' by Lauren Kate, 'I am Number Four' by Pittacus Lore, and 'Reckless' by Cornelia Funke.
That's about it for this months update! Remember, check back this weekend for contest info!!!
Thursday, September 2, 2010
S.O.S Book of the Week
The S.O.S Book of the Week is where I'll let you in on what new releases I'm looking forward to! S.O.S comes from the term 'Strict on Sale'. It's bookseller speak for a title that you can't sell before a specific date-- think Harry Potter. While the books I have here may not be S.O.S titles specifically, they are all new!
The S.O.S. Book of the Week is:
August 31st saw the release of 'The Haunted' by Jessica Verday, sequel to last years supernatural romance 'The Hollow'. You may remember my review of that here. The overall storyline of the series is loosely based on 'The Headless Horseman' or at least takes place in Sleepy Hollow and includes some dead folks.
Here's a blurb from Goodreads:
And that's it for this weeks S.O.S Book of the Week! Check back next week for my next S.O.S title!
The S.O.S. Book of the Week is:
August 31st saw the release of 'The Haunted' by Jessica Verday, sequel to last years supernatural romance 'The Hollow'. You may remember my review of that here. The overall storyline of the series is loosely based on 'The Headless Horseman' or at least takes place in Sleepy Hollow and includes some dead folks.
Here's a blurb from Goodreads:
"After a summer spent reclaiming her sanity and trying to forget the boy she fell in love with by the bridge where her best friend drowned - the boy who must not exist, cannot exist, because she knows that he is dead - Abbey returns to Sleepy Hollow, determined to leave the ghosts of her past behind. She throws herself into schoolwork, perfume-making and her friendship with Ben, her cute and funny lab partner, who just might be able to help her get over Caspian once and for all.
But Abbey is never going to truly be able to move on from Caspian and Caspian has no choice but to return to her side: for Caspian is a Shade and Abbey is his destiny. The two are tied not only to each other, but also to the town of Sleepy Hollow and the famous legend that binds their fates - a legend whose true ending and dark truths they are only just beginning to guess..."I'm hoping this sequel starts off a little quicker than the last and am looking forward to seeing more of Caspian. 'The Haunted' is definitely going on my hold list at the library!
And that's it for this weeks S.O.S Book of the Week! Check back next week for my next S.O.S title!
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
We got another award-- One Lovely Blog Award
I'd like to thank Danya over at 'A Tapestry of Words' for giving me this 'One Lovely Blog Award'!
Rules:
1. Accept the award. Post it on your blog with the name of the person who has granted the award and his or her blog link.
2. Pay it forward to 15 other bloggers that you have newly discovered.
3. Contact those blog owners and let them know they've been chosen.
So, this award gets passed on to the following great blogs I've recently discovered:
These are all blogs found on the most recent 'Blog Hop'! Yes, I only listed 10...
http://theknow-it-all.blogspot.com
http://readingthebestofthebest.blogspot.com
http://www.emmaandbooks.blogspot.com/
http://booksforbears.blogspot.com/
http://superlibrarian-super.blogspot.com/
http://wouldyouliketea.blogspot.com/
http://the-book-girl.blogspot.com/
http://booksake.blogspot.com/
http://thatbookishgirl.blogspot.com/
http://bookishinabox.blogspot.com/
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