by Kay | Jan 12, 2011 | Weekly Feature |
“Waiting On” Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted over at Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that are being eagerly anticipated.
Exile by Rebecca Lim
Goodreads – June 9th 2011 (UK, US) by Harper Collins Children’s Books SUMMARY INCLUDES SPOILERS FOR MERCY!
Mercy’s search continues …
Mercy is an angel with a shattered memory, exiled from heaven for a crime she can’t remember committing.
So when she ‘wakes’ inside the body and life of eighteen-year-old Lela Neill, Mercy has only limited recall of her past life. Her strongest memories are of Ryan, the mortal boy who’d begun to fall for her – and she for him.
Mercy soon discovers that circumstances have forced Lela into waitressing at the Green Lantern, a busy city café frequented by suits, cab drivers, strippers, backpackers and the homeless, while caring for her terminally ill mother.
Just as Mercy is adjusting to Lela’s life, her beloved, Luc, reappears in her dreams, and she begins to glimpse her true nature and true feelings for Ryan. What she does not know is that her attempts to contact Ryan may have explosive consequences for everyone around her.
Meanwhile, ‘the Eight’ — the angelic beings responsible for her banishment — remain determined to keep Mercy and Luc apart, forever …
I really, really enjoyed Lim’s first book, Mercy, and am really looking forward to Exile and Muse (the third book in the series). If you haven’t read Mercy yet, I really think you should give it a go. It was – by far – the most angelic book about angels I have read. There have been a lot of angel books in YA as of late, but Mercy takes the cake.
Oh, and in case you are wondering, this is the Australian cover of the book. I’ve seen another cover floating about for the US/UK edition – but was less than impressed.
by Kay | Jan 10, 2011 | Weekly Feature |
It’s Monday! What are you reading this week? is a weekly event hosted by One Persons Journey Through a World Of Books where we discuss our week of reading!
I am part way through a literary orchestra right now. A lot of worthy, deserving books which I owe some serious time to. Take a look at this list of books I am currently reading, and then mock me for the daunting task I have ahead of me.
Currently Reading:
- Night Shift by Lilith Saintcrow – This book is fab – I was kept awake by it despite being super exhausted. Loving the verse and the characters – big plus for me.
- Mercy by Rebecca Lim – Last week, someone suggested I read this in one shift. So… I’m going to get on that.
- Friday Night Bites by Chloe Neill – I love this series, and – well – Chloe’s writing in general. I just need an evening off and a tub of Ben and Jerry’s to enjoy this.
- Raised by Wolves by Jennifer Lynn Barnes – I’m at page 85 and am at an impasse. I’m liking but not loving the protagonist… but I shall persevere.
- Firmin: Adventures of a Metropolitan Lowlife by Sam Savage – Features a rat living in a Boston bookstore who has a rather tragic love for reading. It’s good, but somewhat sad… bought due to a recommendation on Books on the Nightstand.
Finished this week:
- My Soul to Take by Rachel Vincent – Really enjoyed this book. If you’ve read my reviews of her Werecat series, you’ll know I was somewhat on the fence about Vincent’s writing. This book convinced me that she can write characters I like AND write a fantastic universe. Look for the review this week.
Reviews this week:
- Stealing Heaven by Elizabeth Scott – This is one of those books which you hope people will read after you review it. To anyone who thinks Contemporary YA is all Gossip Girl should check out Elizabeth Scott.
Up next from the TBR pile:
- Delirium by Lauren Oliver – I have heard such fab things about this book!
- Immortal Beloved by Cate Tiernan – Just got my finished copy for review, and really want to get to this!
*wipes brow* Phew – just compiling this post was a Herculean effort! So, what are you reading? And if the answer is 2+, how exactly do you manage?
by Kay | Jan 3, 2011 | Weekly Feature |
It’s Monday! What are you reading this week? is a weekly event now hosted by One Persons Journey Through a World Of Books where we discuss our week of reading!
Currently Reading:
- Night Shift by Lilith Saintcrow – I loved Lili’s YA series (Strange Angels) and have so far really enjoyed this first book in her adult series. The main character is just as touch-as-nails as Dru.
- Mercy by Rebecca Lim – Not sure I will be finishing this any time soon. If I hadn’t gotten it for review, I might have given up by now. Perhaps it will improve with time?
Finished this week:
- Stealing Heaven by Elizabeth Scott – Finished this in one long sitting. I just couldn’t put it down! This book was a lot darker/more intense than I expected (from the cover it looked rather like chick-lit YA) and I adored the unexpected depth in all the characters. Can’t wait to review this one.
by Kay | Nov 29, 2010 | Weekly Feature |
It’s Monday! What are you reading this week? is a weekly event now hosted by One Persons Journey Through a World Of Books where we discuss our week of reading!
Currently Reading:
- A Madness of Angels by Kate Griffin – Yep, I’m still reading this – even though it has been, oh, 3 months since I started it! I blame myself, not the book.
- Mercy by Rebecca Lim – Not sure how I feel about this one yet… the main character seems rather out of it.
- Raised by Wolves by Jennifer Lynn Barnes – Again, I’m not quite sure I am going to enjoy this one. The main character is rather reckless and has a bit of the TSTL (too stupid to live) syndrome going on.
Finished this week:
- Wanderlust by Ann Aguirre – OMG THIS SERIES. This book single-handedly got me out of my reading slump. Loved it (although not as much as Grimspace, which should be worshipped as the literary genius it is).
- Bone Crossed by Patricia Briggs – You can always count on Briggs to deliver, and this book was yet another example of that. Fantastic read – this series is a must for werewolf fans!
Oh, and I just wanted to point out the
fantabulous image I used in this post! Really need to read
The Hunger Games already…
by Kay | Oct 20, 2010 | Weekly Feature |
“Waiting On” Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted over at Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that are being eagerly anticipated.
Enclave by Ann Aguirre
Goodreads – April 12th 2011 by Feiwel & Friends
WELCOME TO THE APOCALYPSE
In Deuce’s world, people earn the right to a name only if they survive their first fifteen years. By that point, each unnamed ‘brat’ has trained into one of three groups-Breeders, Builders, or Hunters, identifiable by the number of scars they bear on their arms.
Deuce has wanted to be a Huntress for as long as she can remember. As a Huntress, her purpose is clear–to brave the dangerous tunnels outside the enclave and bring back meat to feed the group while evading ferocious monsters known as Freaks. She’s worked toward this goal her whole life, and nothing’s going to stop her, not even a beautiful, brooding Hunter named Fade.
When the mysterious boy becomes her partner, Deuce’s troubles are just beginning. Down below, deviation from the rules is punished swiftly and harshly, and Fade doesn’t like following orders. At first she thinks he’s crazy, but as death stalks their sanctuary, and it becomes clear the elders don’t always know best, Deuce wonders if Fade might be telling the truth.
Her partner confuses her; she’s never known a boy like him before, as prone to touching her gently as using his knives with feral grace. As Deuce’s perception shifts, so does the balance in the constant battle for survival. The mindless Freaks, once considered a threat only due to their sheer numbers, show signs of cunning and strategy… but the elders refuse to heed any warnings. Despite imminent disaster, the enclave puts their faith in strictures and sacrifice instead. No matter how she tries, Deuce cannot stem the dark tide that carries her far from the only world she’s ever known.
I adored Ann Aguirre’s Grimspace. I mean, truly, adored it. It was such a welcome breath of fresh air and made me run out and buy the rest of her books. So, Aguirre writing YA? Definitely up my alley. This book has seen a change of cover and title (Razorland), but still has my big fat seal of approval. MUST. READ.
by Kay | Oct 11, 2010 | Weekly Feature |
It’s Monday! What are you reading this week? is a weekly event now hosted by One Persons Journey Through a World Of Books where we discuss our week of reading!
Currently Reading:
- A Madness of Angels by Kate Griffin – Still reading this. Admittedly I have almost semi-abandoned it. Which is such a shame, considering it is fantastic.
- Dark Life by Kat Falls – This book is fantastic. Almost finished with it!
Finished this week:
- Claire de Lune by Christine Johnson – Good. Not fantastic, but enjoyable nonetheless. Despite my plans for posting a review earlier last week, you will have to check back tomorrow for the full report!
- Stargazer by Claudia Gray – Had some fantastic bits, but Bianca is still an unpleasant character.
Reviews:
