by Kay | Aug 4, 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.
Clarity by Kim Harrington
Goodreads – YA – March 2011 by Scholastic Point
Clarity “Clare” Fern sees things. Things no one else can see. Things like stolen kisses and long-buried secrets. All she has to do is touch an object and the visions come to her. It’s a gift.
And a curse.
When a teenage girl is found murdered, Clare’s ex-boyfriend wants her to help solve the case — but Clare is still furious at the cheating jerk. Then Clare’s brother — who has supernatural gifts of his own — becomes the prime suspect, and Clare can no longer look away. Teaming up with Gabriel, the smoldering son of the new detective, Clare must venture into the depths of fear, revenge, and lust in order to track the killer. But will her sight fail her just when she needs it most?
I really can’t quite pinpoint why I am attracted to this book. I think it might be the rather tragic feeling I am getting from it – what with “depths of fear, revenge and lust” on the menu and the rather intense cover. Honestly, that stare and the “She can see your secrets” tagline has me so creeped out I’m in love (and wow, does that sound weird).
by Kay | Aug 2, 2010 | Weekly Feature |
Currently Reading:
- Kiss of Death by Rachel Caine – I love Caine’s Morganville series! Her writing is positively addictive and I have been struggling to savour this book as long as possible… once I get started it is really hard for me to stop. But I must preserver as Ghost Town isn’t coming out for months!!
- Something from the Nightside by Simon R. Green – At first I was enjoying the Guy-Noir feel to this book, but it has since gotten a bit tedious. And the “romance”? Seriously lame.
Finished this week:
Reviews:
Up next from the TBR pile:
by Kay | Jul 28, 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.
Forsaken by Jana Oliver
January 7th 2011 by Macmillan Children’s Books
Riley has always wanted to be a Demon Trapper like her father, and she’s already following in his footsteps as one of the best. But it’s tough being the only girl in an all-guy world, especially when three of those guys start making her life more complicated: Simon, the angelic apprentice who has heaven on his side; Beck, the tough trapper who thinks he’s God’s gift, and Ori, the strikingly sexy stranger who keeps turning up to save her ass.
One thing’s for sure – if she doesn’t keep her wits about her there’ll be hell to pay…
Read more on Goodreads and the Author’s Site.
I love the sound of this book. For starters, I think the heroine is going to be pretty damn kick-ass. It could be that I am still suffering from epic fail that was Hush, Hush (I swear to God, that book was written in the 60s) and am in desperate need of a girl who juggles romances and kills things. *sighs*
Anyhow, wish we had a few more details about this book. I mean, there’s obviously some sort of angel connection – what with the wings on the cover and the “angelic” apprentice. But, reading even further into the cover, perhaps a boarding school may be involved? *ponders*
by Kay | Jul 26, 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:
- Boy Meets Boy by David Levithan – The new Let’s Go Beyond Tolerance Blog and The Story Siren’s upcoming LGBT week inspired me to finally start this book. Really enjoying it so far, and I am going to have to restrain myself from packing the book with quotes!
Finished this week:
- Ink Exchange by Melissa Marr – This was rather scary, but very very well done. Melissa Marr writes the most gut-wrenchingly realistic YA – despite her books being about faeries!
- Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick – Well written, but LUDICROUSLY DISTURBING. Seriously, parents! Don’t let your kids anywhere near this book. Until I can bring myself to write a review for this, read Aja’s Bad Romance: YA and Rape Culture post.
by Kay | Jul 21, 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.
Fallen Angel by Heather TerrellYA – December 28th 2010 by HarperTeen
The first book in a dark, edgy new angel series about a girl who finds herself forced to choose sides in the battle between fallen angels, even if that means going against the boy she loves.
When Ellie Faneuil first sees Michael Chase she feels an instantaneous connection. But she does not realize how much they have in common, including the ability fly and to see what others are thinking – not to mention a taste for blood. Reveling in their new powers and their growing feelings for each other, Ellie and Michael are determined to uncover what they are, and how they got this way … together.
But the truth has repercussions neither could have imagined. Soon they find themselves center stage in an ancient conflict between fallen angels that threatens to destroy everything they love. And it is no longer clear whether Ellie and Michael will choose the same side.
In this electrifying novel Heather Terrell spins a gripping tale of soul-mates, supernatural powers and a truth that will change Ellie and Michael‘s world forever.
I know, another angel series. But this one sounds even more dark-depressing-and-bloody than some of the other angel series out there at the moment. Will certainly be giving it a shot. (That is, unless I am utterly sick of the angel trope by the time it comes out… let’s hope not!)
by Kay | Jul 19, 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:
Finished this week: Absolutely nothing. *sad face* It’s been rather hectic round here and my reading time has been tragically cut very short.
Reviews:
Up next from the TBR pile:
