TGIF - Feature & Follow Friday #138

FEATURE & FOLLOW FRIDAY is a blog hop that is designed to provide as much exposure towards other bloggers as well as yourself, and to expand following. It's hosted by Parajunkee and Alison Can Read, each whom feature a chosen blog for a week, it's also an interesting way to get to know one another bloggers.

QUESTION OF THE WEEK:

Confess your blogger sins! Is there anything as a newbie blogger that you've done, that as you gained more experience you were like - oops? 

I really don't know what to say. You see... I have and don't have (if that makes sense) but I don't really have any regrets! Not images or sorts but more of text like for example. I did a little research on blogging plus I tried and copied texts from other blogs here and there... putting them to together and stringing - improving them? Who knows... I had no idea before. 

Me staring at the computer, going "Um...um... What do I write again?" 

But it wasn't so bad in the end! I really enjoy blogging. At the least :)

Review: Days of Blood & Starlight by Laini Taylor

Title: Days of Blood & Starlight
Author: Laini Taylor
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Release Date: November 6th 2012
Find on: Amazon, Goodreads

Quick Review: Once upon a time, an angel and a devil fell in love and dared to imagine a world free of bloodshed and war.

This is not that world.

Art student and monster's apprentice Karou finally has the answers she has always sought. She knows who she is—and what she is. But with this knowledge comes another truth she would give anything to undo: She loved the enemy and he betrayed her, and a world suffered for it.

In this stunning sequel to the highly acclaimed Daughter of Smoke & Bone, Karou must decide how far she'll go to avenge her people. Filled with heartbreak and beauty, secrets and impossible choices, Days of Blood & Starlight finds Karou and Akiva on opposing sides as an age-old war stirs back to life.

While Karou and her allies build a monstrous army in a land of dust and starlight, Akiva wages a different sort of battle: a battle for redemption. For hope.

But can any hope be salvaged from the ashes of their broken dream?

Detailed Review: I want to thank Chloe for giving me this opportunity to review Days of Blood and Starlight! After reading Daughter of Smoke & Bone (which you can find Chloe's review at the link) I thought it was really good. The fantasy of creatures that Laini Taylor has created was really a blast to the fantasy world she though of like the chimaera, seraphim and the humans that exist in a single of plane of the universe. 

To put what I think in a sentence, it's just plain AWESOME. From Daughter of Smoke and Bone, it just becomes even more awesomer! After reading the book I was like AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I pretty much felt like this:

1) Oh yeah, oh yeah! Thiago is dead! Issa and Yasri are still alive! Goooooooooo Karou!!! Defeat the Dominion!

2) Tears... and sighs. Brimstone, please, you shouldn't have died. Karou needs you so much. And Karou, even though I love your blue hair I still want you to be back with Akiva. Stop looking at Ziri, for goodness sake!

3) OMG! No way would I let Karou fall in love with Ziri! Karou, you belong with AKIVA! Got it?!?

Yup, that's pretty much it. The story is basically about the continuance of the war between the seraphim and chimaera as Karou takes on Brimstone's job to build more bodies. And Akiva is trying to stop the war. And he ended up killing his father Joram. Those of you who have read this book, I know you want me to say more on what happened, but I still feel overwhelmed by the book so don't ask me to say more because I will break down and cry.

Brief Review: I really can't forget this story. It's both heartbreaking and thrilling that I'm always crying and then jumping up and down the next moment. If the book is able to do this to me, then it's a guarantee must-read!

My Rating: 5/5   "Totally Amazing!"

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Waiting on Wednesday: These Broken Stars by Amie Kaufman and Meagan Spooner

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly event hosted by us, which highlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.

This week's pre-publication 'can't-wait-to-read' selection is:

Title: These Broken Stars
Authors: Amie Kaufman and Meagan Spooner
Publisher: Disney Hyperion
Release Date: 10th December 2013
Find on: Amazon, Goodreads

It's a night like any other on board the Icarus. Then, catastrophe strikes: the massive luxury spaceliner is yanked out of hyperspace and plummets into the nearest planet. Lilac LaRoux and Tarver Merendsen survive. And they seem to be alone. 

Lilac is the daughter of the richest man in the universe. Tarver comes from nothing, a young war hero who learned long ago that girls like Lilac are more trouble than they’re worth. But with only each other to rely on, Lilac and Tarver must work together, making a tortuous journey across the eerie, deserted terrain to seek help. 

Then, against all odds, Lilac and Tarver find a strange blessing in the tragedy that has thrown them into each other’s arms. Without the hope of a future together in their own world, they begin to wonder—would they be better off staying here forever?

Everything changes when they uncover the truth behind the chilling whispers that haunt their every step. Lilac and Tarver may find a way off this planet. But they won’t be the same people who landed on it.
The first in a sweeping science fiction trilogy, These Broken Stars is a timeless love story about hope and survival in the face of unthinkable odds.

Sorry for being late! Internet was down and computer wasn't working! I've been waiting for this book for like ages, especially the cover and the title was really mysterious and I was pretty curious. And just look at the cover! Seems like it was worth the wait. Another 9 more months till the real book comes out! Sigh :\

TGIF - Feature & Follow Friday #137

FEATURE & FOLLOW FRIDAY is a blog hop that is designed to provide as much exposure towards other bloggers as well as yourself, and to expand following. It's hosted by Parajunkee and Alison Can Read, each whom feature a chosen blog for a week, it's also an interesting way to get to know one another bloggers.

QUESTION OF THE WEEK:

We always talk about books we want. Let's turn it on its head. What books have you given people recently? 

Let's see, so far I've given Daughter of Smoke and Bone plus Days of Blood and Starlight to one of my friends. I've given Divergent to another one of friends. I've given Partial to my brother and he said it was really good, surprisingly! (Well, my younger brother doesn't read so many books (actually he hates reading!) but it looks like Dan Wells has achieved my brother's admiration for Partials. Woohoo!!!) I've given Clockwork Angel to one of my acquaintances including the manga version of Clockwork Angel. 

I guess that's so far! :) 

Review: Forgotten by Sarah J. Pepper

Title: Forgotten
Author: Sarah J. Pepper
Publisher: Neximus Publishing
Release Date: October 5th 2012
Find on: Amazon, Goodreads

Quick Review: 'His perseverance unnerved me, scrutinizing my every move like a twisted guardian angel. Jace waited patiently for me to join him. Like he knew my defiance would crumble under his intense gaze, which was exactly why I avoided him…until twilight. He hijacked my dreams and proved to be a different kind of nightmare – unhinged, rebellious, and dangerously mouth-watering.

“Escape from reality, Gwyneth. Sometimes life can be too painful to live in, even for immortals,” Jace whispered in my dream. His heat, fervor, and unrelenting confidence resonated around me when he closed the gap between us. His lips hovered above mine, waiting for me to give into him.' <excerpt from book>

Gwyneth’s chronicle began long before she witnessed her family being brutally murdered and lost her sight. Living as an orphan, her world is anything but black and white. She sees her vivid future that promises suffering and death. Cursed with these visions, Gwyneth pretends to be like everyone else, until a dangerously charismatic, young man walks into her life. From the moment Jace lays eyes on her, he refuses to believe Gwyneth is normal. He knows information about her past that only a psychopathic stalker could dig up. He reveals her dirty secrets. Unbeknownst details of Gwyneth’s former life unfurl.
Unsure of what to believe, Gwyneth searches for answers that lead to her inconceivable fate. However, the ancient truth she uncovers is more dangerous than any high school romance she’d bargained for. Gwyneth is drug into an inevitable battle brewing between immortal Gods and ageless Hunters – both of which have sworn to swear to kill her if deemed necessary. 

Detailed Review: <review copy received from the author herself>

At the start of the story, I was blown away. I mean, the start of the book was already sooo good! So... at the beginning, we learn about a boy who's killing Gwyneth and suddenly she wakes up to find out, it was all a dream. Actually we also learn that Gwyneth's been having these dreams lately, knowing fully that one day that would be her destiny; being killed by *that* guy in her dreams.

Sarah J. Pepper (the author) wrote such an excellent plot that practically the book was brimming with excitement that made you go... "Woah." I was really impressed with the author's writing as well as her expressive words! 

At first, I was genuinely surprised by her bestfriend's boyfriend, Ryker. Gwyneth's bestfriend, Bree is a really good friend and at the same she had the really opposite boyfriend of herself. Ryker is totally mean, hateful towards Gwyneth and a total bleh to everyone. 

The characters were written quite well with detailed descriptions that 'frame' each character wonderfully. You'll definitely enjoy this book once you get a taste of it! 

GWYNETH; I love this character! She's strong but she's more than a typical normal teenage girl - actually - there's more to this dark tale and under that pure blond hair of hers. Once she meets Jace, can she get enough of him or is this the start of upside-down relationship? 

JACE; Charismatic, in-between, who is Jace really? When he meets Gwyneth, everything he's ever known is just blown away. They're both drawn together like gravity as the relationship blossoms, who knows who will kill each other first? 

A story of Goddesses and ageless Hunters like in summary, a world filled with the unknown is a dangerous place for Gwyneth. Hunted down and found, the question is; what can Gwyneth to stop this madness? To end this battle that has brewing before her time? 

I guarantee you'll fall in love with this book! Sarah J. Pepper has developed and created a story surrounding the world where a girl is someone she never knew before, a life that has been shadowed, enemies at your every turn, this book has a delicious ending and twist that will make you want MORE! 

Brief Review: Forgotten by Sarah J. Pepper is an author who has created a world where the unknown is sweetly dangerous with twists and a secret hush between the past and present, this book will NOT disappoint you. 

My Rating: 5/5  "Totally Amazing!"

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Waiting on Wednesday: Infinityglass by Myra McEntire

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly event hosted by us, that highlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.

This week's pre-publication 'can't-wait-to-read' selection is:

Title: Infinityglass

Author: Myra McEntire

Release Date: July 9th 2013

Publisher: EgmontUSA

Find on: Amazon, Goodreads

The stakes have risen even higher in this third book in the Hourglass series.

The Hourglass is a secret organization focused on the study of manipulating time, and its members — many of them teenagers -­have uncanny abilities to make time work for them in mysterious ways. Inherent in these powers is a responsibility to take great care, because altering one small moment can have devastating consequences for the past, present, and future. But some time trav­elers are not exactly honorable, and sometimes unsavory deals must be struck to maintain order.

With the Infinityglass (central to understanding and harnessing the time gene) at large, the hunt is on to find it before someone else does.

But the Hourglass has an advantage. Lily, who has the ability to locate anything lost, has determined that the Infinityglass isn't an object. It's a person. And the Hourglass must find him or her first. But where do you start searching for the very key to time when every second could be the last?

When I saw this, I was like... Wow. Then I went, "Hey, the girl is in such an awkward position. Kinda looks painful  >.<" Well who knows? But I was waiting for this book to come out and yet it's still such a long time *sigh* 

But the Hourglass trilogy has always been one of favourite trilogies, so I'm looking forward for this when it comes out! 

TGIF - Feature & Follow Friday #136

FEATURE & FOLLOW FRIDAY is a blog hop that is designed to provide as much exposure towards other bloggers as well as yourself, and to expand following. It's hosted by Parajunkee and Alison Can Read, each whom feature a chosen blog for a week, it's also an interesting way to get to know one another bloggers.

QUESTION OF THE WEEK:

Write a letter to your favorite character. Rant, rave or gush…just pretend like they are real and you just want to let them know a “few things”. – Activity courtesy of author, Kelly Walker

*SABA FROM BLOOD RED ROAD*

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