by Kay | Sep 28, 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.
Shaedes of Gray by Amanda Bonilla
Urban Fantasy – 2011 Debut Author – Goodreads – December 6th 2011 by Signet
In the shadows of the night, Darian has lived alone for almost a century. Made and abandoned by her former love, Darian is the last of her kind – an immortal Shaede who can slip into darkness as easily as breathing. With no one else to rely on, she has taught herself how to survive, using her unique skills to become a deadly assassin.
When Darian’s next mark turns out to be Xander Peck, King of the Shaede Nation, her whole worldview is thrown into question. Darian begins to wonder if she’s taken on more than her conscience will allow. But a good assassin never leaves a job unfinished…
I really have no idea how I heard about this book (probably through Goodreads), but wow am I ever glad I did! I love the concept of an assassin heroine – reminds me rather of Jaye Wells’ Sabina Kane! Writing characters that straddle the line between good and evil is a very very good way to get me to read your book. Add to that the fact that the novel is set in Seattle. and I’m totally in. (Unless, of course, the Space Needle on the cover was just added as a dramatic flair…)
Add debut novelist Amanda Bonilla to your wishlist!
by Kay | Sep 26, 2011 | Weekly Feature |
In this weekly event hosted by One Persons Journey Through a World Of Books where we discuss what we’ve been reading this week (and, occasionally, what we haven’t).
I brought one of my mother’s dogs to live with me, so it’s going to be an… interesting week. I hope that she completely kisses up to my roommates so they can look after her whenever I’m not here! *hopes* She’s lovely, so I can’t imagine anyone not loving her…
Currently Reading:
- The Two Towers by J. R. R. Tolkien – I am almost through the first book in Two Towers… and I think I will put it down there. It is brilliant, of course, but I not too sure I am up to the claustrophobic Sam/Frodo/Gollum business.
- The Eternal Ones by Kirsten Miller – I really really didn’t think I would like this book. I bought it on a whim and have dreaded picking it up. And guess what? It’s pretty good! Colour me surprised.
Finished this week:
- State of Wonder by Ann Patchett – Even though I loathed the main character, Patchett delivered a beautiful and engaging novel. Not my favourite of her books, but still fantastic.
Reviewed this week:
Up next from the TBR Pile:
by Kay | Sep 19, 2011 | Weekly Feature |
This beautiful advertisement was created for the Anagram bookshop in Prague. Unfortunately, the store closed in 2011… but their slogan – “Words create Worlds” – lives on.
In this weekly event hosted by One Persons Journey Through a World Of Books where we discuss what we’ve been reading this week (and, occasionally, what we haven’t).
Arg! Today be the International Talk Like a Pirate Day! So make aye you speak like t’worst pirate around!
Currently reading:
- State of Wonder by Ann Patchett -Yep, I’m still reading this. While I have serious problems with any mention of animal testing, it is still an Ann Patchett book. So yes, I am loving it. But not as much as her other novels!
- The Two Towers by J. R. R. Tolkien – Does anyone remember how I participated in the LotR Readalong last year? Well, I made it through The Hobbit and The Fellowship of the Ring, but I never finished any of the other books. But I’m working on it now!
Finished this week:
- Beastly by Alex Finn – The only thing that saves this book is the fact that it is a re-telling of one of my favourite tales. Other than that, I can’t say I’d run out to get it…
- 13 to Life by Shannon Delany – This book is an extremely disjointed, but unexpectedly entertaining, werewolf version of Twilight. Reviewing it will be tough!
Up next from the TBR pile:
- I really just need to finish the books that I am reading! That is my GOAL.
by Kay | Sep 5, 2011 | Weekly Feature |
In this weekly event hosted by One Persons Journey Through a World Of Books where we discuss what we’ve been reading this week (and, occasionally, what we haven’t).
Currently reading:
- Beastly by Alex Finn – Upon reading this I came to the following realisation: the Beast really is a jerk. I mean, yeah, I know he was mean to start off with – hence the curse – but I always just thought he just made a stupid mistake. Seeing everything from his POV? It has really changed my perspective!
- State of Wonder by Ann Patchett – Now that the main character has arrived in Brazil, this book is really picking up!
Finished this week:
- Hourglass by Claudia Gray – Wow, did I ever dislike this book. It has been a long time since I’ve loathed characters as much as I did Hourglass’. Read my review here.
- Academy 7 by Anne Osterlund – I LOVED this book. My only regret is that there isn’t a second or a third in the series for me to pick up! This book was an absolute joy to read: YA Science Fiction with a fantastic relationship at its core. Can’t recommend it enough.
Up next from my TBR Pile of DOOM:
- Maybe some Sarah Dessen? I bought Last Chance a while ago as an introduction to her writing. I hope she’s as good as everyone makes her out to be!
by Kay | Aug 24, 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.
Night Beach by Kirsty EagarYA –
Goodreads – February 2012 by Penguin Books Australia
For Abbie, the ocean is a refuge and the only place she feels in touch with her wilder, truer self. But when her step-cousin Kane returns from a surf trip with something to conceal, she learns that what the sea wants, the sea shall have … A page-turning gothic thriller from award-winning author Kirsty Eagar.
From the author: “It’s about art, the ocean, and the very dark things that feed the creative process … There’s surfing in there, and a look at the idea of ownership. But mainly it’s about a girl called Abbie and a guy called Kane.”
I’ve heard fantastic things about Kirsty Eagar’s other novels, so when I saw the summary (and cover) to Night Beach on Goodreads I knew I had to get a copy. This book just sounds so very dark and gothic – all while keeping focus on the treacherous ocean waters… I really can’t wait to read it!
Kirsty is an Australian novelist and I’m afraid none of her novels have been published outside Oz. But with fabulous Aussie/NZ sites like Fishpond, those of us across the seas can get ahold of her books!
by Kay | Aug 17, 2011 | Weekly Feature, Wordy Wednesday |
“I belong with my brother.”
Jon Snow, Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin
