tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6007741131169246412024-02-19T05:49:48.667+00:00GrazingPagesGrazingPageshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09306320150358292603noreply@blogger.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-600774113116924641.post-30173903893086873232014-04-18T18:00:00.001+01:002014-04-18T18:00:41.213+01:00New Blog <div style="text-align: justify;">
If you're curious as to where I've been recently, or why I've not been posting book reviews or making videos, then head on over to my new blog <a href="http://grazingpagesthefamily.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">GrazingPages The Family</a>. My <a href="http://grazingpagesthefamily.blogspot.co.uk/2014/04/new-beginnings_5.html" target="_blank">first blog post</a> fills you in on the basics but if you want to follow the new blog then I'd welcome you with open arms. </div>
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<br />GrazingPageshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09306320150358292603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-600774113116924641.post-14729934471241982972013-01-26T22:15:00.001+00:002013-01-26T22:15:35.689+00:00Review | Warm Bodies by Isaac Marion <br />
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<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Amongst the ruins of an abandoned city, R meets a girl. Her name is Julie and she is the opposite of everything he knows - warm and bright and very much alive, she is a blast of colour in a dreary grey landscape. For reasons he can't understand, R chooses to save Julie instead of eating her, and a tense yet strangely tender relationship begins. </span></i></div>
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Warm Bodies isn't your typical zombie novel. Yes there are the blood thirsty zombies and the survivors, but where this one stands apart from all the rest is that it's narrated by R, who is in fact a zombie. Following his usual daily routines of ridding escalators in the abandoned airport where he lives, having rather brief conversations with his zombie best friend M, and heading out on the hunt for dinner, he stumbles upon Julie (after eating the brain of her now ex-boyfriend.) Their chance meeting changes something within R and ultimately the world. </div>
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I loved this take on zombies! Now if you know anything about me and my usual reading habits, I have a rather big thing for anything apocalyptic or zombie related, but there does come a point when you crave something slightly different and Warm Bodies has it all. </div>
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R is one of the most interesting, intelligent and extremely witty characters I've ever had the pleasure to read about. He captures your interest from the first page explaining the new world, his 'friends' and his surroundings in such a unique way. For a zombie that at first glance has lost everything human he has some alarmingly insightful and comical thoughts about life. As I'm sure you have guessed I adored R, so I won't go into anymore detail about him, you'll just have to read the book to fall in love with him yourself. </div>
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The twists Isaac Marion puts on the post apocalyptic genre is brilliant if slightly predictable. The ending I've got to say didn't really surprise me. I'm not saying that I didn't enjoy it because I truly did, but if you're after a little shock factor then I'd probably recommend not watching the movie trailer for Warm Bodies before you read the book. Nahh only joking, but really other than the predictability and the slightly sceptical romance I loved this book. The whole concept was wonderful and R's narration made up for any tiny issues I might have had. </div>
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I recommend this book 100%. It will branch out to a wide spectrum of readers, from the gore loving, to the romance lovers and even to those who cringe at the idea of zombies. Honestly give this book a go. Step out of your comfort zone and read something a little different. I can safely say that you won't be disappointed. </div>
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I hope you guys enjoyed this review and keep an eye out on my youtube channel for my video review which will be up in the next few weeks. </div>
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The only part I struggled with in Warm Bodies was the relationship that formed between Julie and R. For me falling in love with R was pretty easy, but I'm not sure that if I was in Julie's situation I would have been so quick to fall. For Julie, R was something different, behind his appearance she could see R's intelligence growing, she could see his human side becoming stronger but without R's inner dialog I'm not too sure what Julie fell for. Julie and R's outward conversations consisted of very brief dialog which I honestly don't think were particularly swoon worthy. Though the majority of the time his actions did speak louder than words, they weren't anything more that what an overly protective animal would do. Ok, I'm speaking out of turn here so I'll reel myself in, but all I wanted to say is that for me the romantic relationship in this book wasn't 100% believable if I was to step out of R's head. </div>
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<br />GrazingPageshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09306320150358292603noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-600774113116924641.post-50633308781292996972013-01-25T19:45:00.000+00:002013-01-25T19:45:44.425+00:00Review | Poison Study by Maria V Snyder <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Publisher: Mira Books</div>
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Pages: 409</div>
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Yelena is a mere few days away from facing execution as punishment for committing murder in Ixia when Poison Study beings. One of the many laws in Ixia states that no matter the circumstance taking someones life faces the death penalty, though for Yelena there's one loophole that may just save her life.... temporarily... by becoming the new food tester for the Commander. </div>
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Within the first few pages a strong bond between the reader and our main character is formed. Which is odd when you think about it, as from the first page you're routing for a killer, but that's the magic of Maria V Snyder's writing I guess. She really knows how to captivate her audience. We follow Yelena though her training as the new food taster, learning about different poisons but most of all learning who she can trust, if anyone.</div>
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Poison study is full of twists and turns and I've got to say that at no point in the book was I second guessing where the story was going. Normally I predict endings pretty efficiently, but with Poison Study I just didn't. Now I'm not sure if this was just because I din't want to guess ahead or that it was purely just unpredictable, but either way I loved reading it just as the author intended.</div>
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I absolutely adored this book, which surprised me as normally I wouldn't class myself as a fan of fantasy. I don't particularly enjoy the medieval time period either, being more of a modern day/futuristic girl myself, but I fell for this book hook, line and sinker. Maria V Synder's writing is impeccable creating interesting, mysterious and extremely well developed characters. From the get go I needed to know Yelena's secrets, no matter how terrible they were guaranteed to be. I needed to know that she would be safe, but most of all I needed to know more about the mysterious Valek!</div>
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I recommend this book wholeheartedly to anyone. I loved it! So much so that I just had to pick up the second in the series, Magic Study, straight after I finished the first. [another first for me]</div>
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If you decide to pick up Poison Study by Maria V Snyder then please let me know as I'd be curious to know what you make of it, and if you've already read it... then what did you think?</div>
<br />GrazingPageshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09306320150358292603noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-600774113116924641.post-9085924454802105722012-07-11T17:16:00.001+01:002012-07-11T17:16:34.002+01:00Once Upon a Read - a -Thon | Day 2 Update<br />
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After a wonderful but very unexpected instant message chat all the way to Poland the read-a-thon kind of went on the back burner. I did manage to read one book and start another but I'm not very optimistic about meeting my aims. Oh the pressure. haha.<br />
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The Phantom (Point Horror) by Barbara Steiner<br />
Time Riders by Alex Scarrow (in progress)<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Thoughts:</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6fa8dc;"> </span>Oooh how I have struggled today. I'm a huge point horror fan but there's a few that really make me grrrr! And The Phantom wasn't one of them! I wish I could say that but it wouldn't be true, so I'm going to leave it at, I struggled. Now I'm reading Time Riders and hoping for a fast paced, super enjoyable read. Keep your fingers crossed for me!<br />
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Day one of the Once Upon a Read - a Thon complete and I managed to finish The Goddess Test by Amiee Carter. Whoop whoop. Though I personally feel that I did pretty well I'm now feeling the pressure as I still have FOUR yes FOUR books to read in two days. What was I thinking?</div>
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I'm now half way through day 2 and so far I've only read 5 pages ooops. Best get cracking.</div>
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Mini challenges for Day 1 were hosted by Loretta <a href="http://www.betweenthepagesreviews.com/" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79;">@Between the pages</span></a> and Bailey <a href="http://ibbookblogging.net/" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #a64d79;">@IB Book Blogging</span></a>. Now we all know how much I love Loretta but I just could take part in her challenge because <strike>I was lazy</strike>, ok because I didn't know the answers... but shhh don't tell anyone.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Question 1: </span><br />
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Why not? This cover is amazing! I love it! I've not even read Shatter me... yet, but I'm already eager to get my hands on this one when it comes out.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Do you rely on the cover the help you choose whether you want to read a book or not?</span><br />
It depends. Well doesn't it always?! My mood is a major contributor and linked with a good/bad cover it can encourage me either way. Though overall probably not. If I really want to read something, even something with a really ugly cover I'll pick it up anyway, though I'd more than likely borrow rather than buy.<br />
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Happy Reading!</div>GrazingPageshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09306320150358292603noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-600774113116924641.post-24061073647368291122012-07-09T22:18:00.004+01:002012-07-10T16:04:37.743+01:00Once Upon a Read - a - Thon<center><a href="http://www.candacesbookblog.com/2012/05/once-upon-read-thon-2012-sign-ups-now.html" target="_blank"><img alt="Once Upon a Read-a-Thon" border="0" src="http://i913.photobucket.com/albums/ac339/Loriimagination/lorisstuff/readathonbutton.jpg" /></a></center><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">With almost one full day lost I have decided to take part in the Once Upon a read-a-thon. I've missed quite a few read-a-thons in my book blogging time and I am not about to miss another one, so here we go. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;">Once upon a read-a-thon is hosted by</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"> <a href="http://www.pureimaginationblog.com/" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Lori</span></a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"> at Pure Imagination, </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"><a href="http://www.readingangel.com/" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Angela</span></a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"> at Reading Angel and </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"><a href="http://www.candacesbookblog.com/" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Candace</span></a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 19px;"> at Candace's Book Blog. It's running from 12:01am on July 9th (yup that's today) to 11:59pm on July 11th so if you haven't already signed up then what are you waiting for?! </span></span></div>
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The Goddess Test - Amiee Carter </div>
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(Point Horror) The Phantom - Barbara Steiner</div>
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(Point Horror) Double Date - Sinclair Smith</div>
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Time Riders - Alex Scarrow </div>
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It's a huge challenge for me as currently I'm not even reading this many books in a month never mind 3 days (stupid book slump), but I'm going to do my best! Keep your fingers crossed for me guys. </div>
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<br />GrazingPageshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09306320150358292603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-600774113116924641.post-65616035294085150082012-06-04T09:00:00.000+01:002012-06-04T09:00:03.117+01:00Review | Fracture by Megan Miranda<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #656565;">Author: </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: none;"><a href="http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4417749.Megan_Miranda" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;"><span class="Apple-style-span">M</span>egan Miranda</span></a></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; line-height: 19px;"><i>Review: </i></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #181818; font-family: georgia, serif; line-height: 18px;">I seem to be on my own when I say that I didn't really enjoy this book. I scroll down the reviews on Goodreads and see either glowing four or five stars with lengthy reviews that follow, but I didn't really get it.<br />This book caught my attention as soon as it was released. The description had me hooked and the hint of a paranormal twist forced me to pick it up. I wish I could say that it lived up to my high expectations.<br /><br />Fracture reminded me, in terms of both the plot and the writing style of a Point Horror book. If you don't know what that is then it was a form of teen fiction "back in the day" with a quick but not too in depth plot. Funnily enough I love Point Horror and tend to pick them up whenever I find them, but the difference is that I'm expecting that brief encounter with the plot, the distance between the reader and the characters and basically the rubbish story, and I use rubbish in the most affectionate term possible. (you know rubbish as in those chick flicks that you love to watch but deep down you know that they really aren't that good?! I know you know the ones.) I wish I could hold Fracture in this warm fuzzy part of my heart where all my Point Horror books live but I can't. Teen fiction has come a long way since then and I have become accustomed to expect a lot more from a book.<br /><br />I also became slightly irritated by the authors use of delaying the mystery. I'm sure that you know the one. Where one character knows all the answers but the character that we're reading from the perspective of is too busy freaking out over something or another to finish asking, even though that's the main reason that they are there. I have no idea why authors do this as for me it doesn't feel natural. I feel that if I was in the same situation and someone had all the answers, I'd want to know! I end up yelling at the book, "tell me already!!!" haha. Maybe it's just me.<br /><br />In saying that Fracture wasn't "that" bad. It wasn't terrible, it just wasn't for me. It took me a while to get though it as the plot didn't grip me, well at least not until the last 70 pages or so and the ending just left me feeling rather blerrr... Fracture was also a very short book that I should have flew through, but I felt that through the haste of the book I lost that all important connection with the characters. I couldn't even connect to the love interest, which is a shock for me as I usual fall madly in love before that main character even realises that someone else exists. haha.<br /><br />Overall for me the plot was a little bland. I felt that the paranormal aspect was short lived and the main focus was upon the meaning of life and certain worthiness of one individual living over another instead of the action packed mystery that I was expecting. I personally rate it rather low because I just couldn't love it no matter how many time I try to force myself to. In saying that I wouldn't tell you not to read it. Just because I didn't enjoy it doesn't mean that you wont. This could turn out to be one of you're favourite books and who am I to tell you not to read something?! </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; line-height: 19px;"><i><br /></i></span></span></div>GrazingPageshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09306320150358292603noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-600774113116924641.post-88449061506509108502012-05-28T09:00:00.000+01:002012-05-28T09:00:10.667+01:00Review | The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight by Jennifer E Smith<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #656565;">Author: </span><a href="http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/805184.Jennifer_E_Smith" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Jennifer E Smith</span></a></div>
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The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight (or SPLFS for short, though it doesn't really make any sense) is a rather tale telling the story of two characters over the course of 24 hours who meet before a flight from America to London. </div>
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Now I've never read a book set over 24 hours, nor have I read much contemporary fiction but I've got to say that I was impressed. As the book is only 236 pages long it is undoubtably a really quick read but the amount of insight into the story and the characters alike was incredible. I really enjoyed getting to know Hadley and Oliver and watch their relationship blossom (not really a spoiler since that is what the book is about) and the little adventure that unfolds along the way. The side story in regards to Hadley and her father was just wonderful and very important in Hadley's growth and understanding of love and relationships. </div>
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Overall SPLFS was a really great read, perfect for summer or anytime when you need a little pick-me-up. Now I don't normally like to compare two completely different books/authors but I've got to say that this book is what I expected Stephanie Perkins' Anna and the French Kiss to be. A light hearted read with wonderful heart warming characters that you'll want to revisit over and over again. </div>
</div>GrazingPageshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09306320150358292603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-600774113116924641.post-69190129053134460292012-05-25T09:00:00.000+01:002012-05-25T09:00:14.563+01:00Review | Beastly by Alex Flinn<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #181818; font-weight: bold;">Author: </span><a href="http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/79589.Alex_Flinn" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Alex Flinn</span></a></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">Yes, the spell, the one the witch in my English class cast on me. Why did she turn me into a beast who hides by day and prowls by night? I'll tell you. I'll tell you how I used to be Kyle Kingsbury, the guy you wished you were, with money, perfect looks, and the perfect life. And then, I'll tell you how I became perfectly . . . beastly."</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #181818;"> Source </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;"><a href="http://goodreads.com/" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Goodreads</span></a> </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span">I first heard of Beastly when the movie was released in 2011 and I was intrigued by an adaptation of my favourite Disney movie. <i>(yes the story of Beauty and the Beast goes much further back than Disney but we're sticking with my first experience)</i> Now I adored Beauty and the Beast, I watched it uncountable times as a child (and an adult. shhh.) and I was a little apprehensive as to where Alex Flinn would take the story. Looking back now I needn't have worried because Flinn did a perfect job with Beastly. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span">I've read a few fairytale retellings and I've got to say that a lot of the times I was guessing ahead and predicting every possible outcome of the plot. Because of this I was led to believe that's just how retellings should be. But I was wrong! That's not what is meant to happen. I know the tale of Beauty and the Beast better than anyone I know but Flinn's spin on the story was refreshing and original but still kept to the true story in ways that kept true to my heart. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span">We start Beastly in an online chat room, a concept that for me was sort of baffling but I soon got over the shock and the brief encounters of this chat room ultimately added another dimension to the plot. We're then take back in time to before the main character is turned into a beast. Kyle Kingsbury is a mean, hateful person with an ugly heart but with beautiful good looks. Until one day when he meets someone who changes his physical features to match his personality, beastly. Because of these abnormalities Kyle's father sends him to live in a 5 story secluded house in Brooklyn with his maid Magda to keep him away from the prying eyes of the general public, and to prevent further embarrassment. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span">The only predictable part of the story was the growth of the main character which was executed perfectly causing me to fall in love over and over again with someone I wouldn't have looked twice at. Throughout the book I had no idea where the story was going, I didn't expect the many twist and turns and I was hooked from the first few chapters. The pacing wasn't what I would call fast, but it was addictive. I would say that it was more calm, thoughtful, depressing in a sense but more hopeful, one of those books that you want to wrap your heart around and give all your love. Too soppy... maybe but I just loved this book. </span><br />
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Alex Flinn has created a world that I would return to over and over again. She's taken a story that holds a dear part upbringing and instead of causing disruption she has shown me another world while staying true to important messages raised in Beauty and the Beast. And if your wondering, as with the Disney movie, I still prefer the beast over the man. </div>
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This story was fantastic. A definite 5 star book combining a great plot, brilliant characters, and two amazing perspectives. Now it is dystopian so we expect conflict between the government and unfair living conditions but Marie Lu takes this story somewhere else. Now don't get me wrong theres still the conflict but she shows us more about life behind the scenes than the one dimensional 'government bad' portrayal that we are forced to follow in most dystopians. The use of the two separate perspectives was very creative and extremely well executed in ways that many authors tend to miss. We got to see this story unravel from the points of view of both the "good guys" and the "bad guys." Ok I can't go into my reasons for this because I would break the first rule of book blogging No Spoilers, but trust me in this, it was very well done! </div>
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The plot was amazing. I loved it. I was unsure to start with but the more information Marie Lu trusted me with the more I needed. The plot contained the usual aspects of a dystopian story line but with so many twists and turns to keep me engaged throughout and I loved every second. The characters we wonderful and throughout I was routing for both with the ever looming impossible happy ending. All the way through Legend you are completely aware that someone is not going to get what they want but is like watching a train wreck that you cannot turn away from. Cringe worthy but addictive. </div>
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We cannot leave this review without mentioning the romance. Ahh the romance. I won't say much apart from that I really enjoying watching this believable romance form. No insta-love. Phew. Just two people bonding over a common "interest." </div>
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Overall a great start to what I'm predicting is going to be a great series. Marie Lu made a perfect start to this series. I'm already routing for the characters, I have no idea what's going to happen next and every now and then I find myself drifting back into her world. I would say that if you love dystopian then you need to try this one, if you don't well give a go anyway, you might be pleasantly surprised.</div>
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The second book in the series <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13414446-prodigy" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Prodigy</span></a> is due for release early next year and I'm already eagerly anticipating getting my hands on it. If like me you cannot wait, but think you can handle a teaser then <a href="http://books.usatoday.com/bookbuzz/post/2012-05-03/exclusive-cover-reveal-and-excerpt-prodigy-by-marie-lu/686517/1" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">here's</span></a> a link to the first chapter. If I'm honest I don't think I could handle it so I'm going to give it a miss, but if you're more strong willed than I am then go for it! haha. </div>
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<br /></div>GrazingPageshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09306320150358292603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-600774113116924641.post-89873994853505380722012-05-18T09:00:00.000+01:002012-05-18T09:00:00.930+01:00Review | Insurgent by Veronica Roth<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Ahh Insurgent has got to be the most eagerly anticipated book of 2012 or at least for me anyway. As soon as I put down Divergent mid way through 2011 I was craving the second in the series. I can now safely say that this wait was definitely worth while. I was not even a little bit disappointed. Every second of Insurgent had me hooked and kept me constantly guessing about what on earth was coming next. I can proudly say that for me this book was perfect. And that ending... blew. my. mind! </div>
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Insurgent takes off immediately where we left Divergent, right slap bang in the middle of all the action with not even enough time to take breath. This pace did not stop at all. Even those points where I thought Roth was about to give me a breather she threw me right back in the centre of all the chaos. Which although it doesn't sound like it, was such a refreshing change from a lot of what I have been reading lately. I finished Insurgent in just over a day because I just couldn't put it down which is also a rarity. </div>
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The characters are still as relatable as ever before, in fact you could say even more so. Though I have heard a few people who seem to dislike Four in this book, but to those people I just stare at open mouthed. haha. I loved him! I absolutely adored where Roth took her characters in Insurgent. Their development was extremely well done, if not at times slightly repetitive (my one and only gripe) and I found their choices in relation to those ever increasing plot twists to be very unpredictable. </div>
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Now for the most important question (for me anyway) is if it was as good, better or worse than Divergent? I've got to say that it was so much better. I loved Divergent, but Insurgent was just on a completely new level. Veronica Roth raised the bar with Divergent in 2011 but raised it even further this year, leaving me in complete awe of her fantastic writing skills and in amazement for what she has in store for us next. I'm still trying to absorb the whole story and allowing everything to slowly sink in but for now I'm still half in the WTF shock stage...</div>
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I hope you get around to reading this one soon, and if you already have then what did you think???</div>
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Katie</div>GrazingPageshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09306320150358292603noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-600774113116924641.post-19644095016455408732012-05-17T20:50:00.000+01:002012-05-17T20:50:15.067+01:00Book Related Loveliness<div style="text-align: justify;">
You may have already spotted this picture on twitter as I posted it a couple of hours ago, but for those of you that don't follow me (though I can't see why not... ok yes I can... boring!) I thought I'd share it with all of you here as well. </div>
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I sent my husband off to Asda today to pick me up some cookies because, yes I am a needy wife, and not only did he come back with the aforementioned cookies (asda's bakery special nom nom) but he came home with the book that was on yesterdays <a href="http://grazingpages.blogspot.co.uk/2012/05/wishlist-wednesday.html" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Wishlist Wednesday</span></a>. *cue awwwwww*</div>
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<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/12743472-slated" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Slated</span></a> by <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5238854.Teri_Terry" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Teri Terry</span></a></div>
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I should also mention that even though I mentioned it on here and on Twitter quite a few times over the past 24 hours I only mentioned it to him once, in the supermarket, when I first spotted it myself. Not only do I now own what I am let to believe (by my amazing powers of prediction) to be a fantastic book but I have not broken my current book buying ban. Win win! </div>
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Katie</div>GrazingPageshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09306320150358292603noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-600774113116924641.post-26133587446912661332012-05-16T20:04:00.001+01:002012-05-16T20:04:37.287+01:00Wishlist Wednesday<div style="text-align: justify;">
I don't normally partake in Wishlist Wednesday but this week a book made it's way into my life and I just couldn't resist. Wishlist Wednesday is hosted by Dani over at <a href="http://www.pentopaperblog.com/" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Pen to Paper</span></a> who also has a wonderful <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;"><a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/PentopaperBlog" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">youtube channel</span></a> </span>so please go and check both out if you haven't done so already.<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;"> </span> </div>
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I spotted a book in our local supermarket today that I'd never even heard of before but it definitely caught my attention. I'm almost sure that you've all already heard of it and I'm just behind the times, but ahh well. haha. It's also one of those times where I wish that I wasn't on a book buying ban...</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #181818; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px;">Kyla’s memory has been erased,</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #181818; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #181818; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px;">her personality wiped blank,</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #181818; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #181818; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px;">her memories lost for ever.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #181818; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #181818; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #181818; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px;">She’s been Slated.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #181818; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #181818; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px;"><br /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #181818; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px;">The government claims she was a terrorist, and that they are giving her a second chance - as long as she plays by their rules. But echoes of the past whisper in Kyla’s mind. Someone is lying to her, and nothing is as it seems. Who can she trust in her search for the truth?</span><br />
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This story is so intriguing and I predict faced paced... ok I'm not really sure about that one but I really hope so. Anyone care to get it for me so I don't break my book buying ban? haha. Nahh only joking, but I've definitely added it to my ever growing wishlist. </div>
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<br />GrazingPageshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09306320150358292603noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-600774113116924641.post-71507417545714919472012-05-15T20:00:00.000+01:002012-05-15T20:00:00.221+01:00Review: Cinder by Marissa Meyer<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #181818;">"Humans and androids crowd the raucous streets of New Beijing. A deadly plague ravages the population. From space, the ruthless lunar people watch, waiting to make their move. No one knows that Earth’s fate hinges on one girl. . . . </span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #181818;">Cinder, a gifted mechanic, is a cyborg. She’s a second-class citizen with a mysterious past, reviled by her stepmother and blamed for her stepsister’s illness. But when her life becomes intertwined with the handsome Prince Kai’s, she suddenly finds herself at the center of an intergalactic struggle, and a forbidden attraction. Caught between duty and freedom, loyalty and betrayal, she must uncover secrets about her past in order to protect her world’s future." Source </span><a href="http://goodreads.com/" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Goodreads</span></a></i></span></div>
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Cinder is Marissa Meyer's debut novel which was released early this year. I had been very curious to find out what all that early hype had been about so when I spotted it in my local library I sprinted for my chance to read it. And I've got to say that I wasn't disappointed... much. </div>
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Now as you are already aware Cinder is a re-telling of the fairytale Cinderella so predictability is kind of a given when embarking on this read, but what I didn't expect was quite how much. Which is unfortunately the only thing that let me down about this book. The plot was very original especially when you take into account that it's a retelling. Cyborgs, a plague, Luna's and talking robots with "faulty" personality chips were just a few of the wonderful aspects that Meyer threw into her story that left me begging for more. But all those "big" plot twists were mentioned in some way or another, in extremely close proximity to Cinder that by the time they turn up I was left thinking, "yeah? and?" Saying that Meyer's writing was so utterly addictive that I didn't care I just needed to keep reading about her amazing characters. </div>
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Those said characters were fantastic. Cinder was a perfect main character with the perfect amount of strength and stupidity to make you fall in love with her over and over again. She faced a tough life growing up with only one great friend to keep her going, who I think it's safe to say was the best character in the whole book, Iko. Now Iko's not your typical friend she is in fact a robot, but I challenge anyone to defy her charm. This character had me laughing out loud on numerous occasions! </div>
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I wont go into too much detail about this story but what I will say is that as soon as I finished reading Cinder I was left wanting more. This book was fantastic. The writing style was just wonderful and so easy to follow and absorb entirely that it somehow brought each character to life in a way I've never read before. The plot was wonderful (though predictable) and I cannot wait for the sequel which is due for release Feb 2012. I'm already on the count down. I'm hoping that this one is a little less predictable, but as long as I get to meet Cinder, Iko and the Prince again I think I'll be ok. haha. </div>
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A definite 4 out of 5 star rating for Cinder and a book recommendation that I'm sure readers from all ages will enjoy. Lets just say I lent this to my Mum first and she's still moaning about how long she's got to wait until the next one. haha. I should mention that I forgot to tell her that it was the first in a series. Ooops, my bad. I just assumed that she would know, it is YA after all. </div>
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Katie </div>GrazingPageshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09306320150358292603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-600774113116924641.post-71540344345883908802012-05-07T16:09:00.001+01:002012-05-07T16:09:50.147+01:00Book Haul # 10 | 06/05/2012<div style="text-align: justify;">
This really should have gone up yesterday, and though the video did I forgot all about the blog post. Bad blogger, bad blogger! I had a great book week this week but it has also encouraged me to place myself on a firm book buying ban. So far the rules are to read 10 books before I can buy anymore. This could increase at any point but will never decrease. Anyone care to join me? No...? I don't blame you. </div>
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Anyway here are the books I've bought this week:</div>
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Sea Glass - Maria V Snyder </div>
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Storm Glass - Maria V Snyder </div>
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Prey - Rachel Vincent</div>
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Stray - Rachel Vincent</div>
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Rogue - Rachel Vincent</div>
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Shift - Rachel Vincent</div>
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Pride - Rachel Vincent</div>
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Beastly - Alex Flinn </div>
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Supernaturally - Kiersten White </div>
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All the Things I've Done - Gabrielle Zevin </div>
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The Immortal Rules - Julie Kagawa </div>
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Insurgent - Veronica Roth </div>
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Katie</div>GrazingPageshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09306320150358292603noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-600774113116924641.post-14666156813613723602012-04-07T09:00:00.000+01:002012-04-09T12:41:28.482+01:00Review: Pandemonium by Lauren Oliver<div style="text-align: justify;">
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Now because this book is the second in a series it means that I cannot discuss or review it without spoiling the first book, Delirium. So if you've not yet read Delirium please save this post and come back to it once you've read it, ok? Ok. Now everyone still reading this has read Delirium or doesn't really care about spoilers?<br />
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Pandemonium continues where Delirium left off with that killer cliff hanger. Yep, you know the one where we don't know if Alex has survived. Except we're still unsure as to what has happened to our beloved character. We continue to follow Lena's journey after her decision to escape to the wilds with the wonderful writing style of alternating chapters between the past and the present, continuously keeping you on the edge of your seat with the need to keep reading just to find out what's going on. </div>
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The story has developed in the present with Lena moving back to the city, still uncured and working undercover to discover more about the government and it's plans, but with scenes flipping back to the past as Lena learns to adapt to life in the wilds.<br />
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We meet many more characters in Pandemonium all of which quickly force their way into your heart and not always with that happy ending. We watch our main character Lena's grow from someone weak in both body and mind to someone brave and very determined. I've always personally liked Lena's character but her strength within this book takes that to a whole new level.<br />
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I have got to say that the romance within Pandemonium is extremely predictable with plot introductions that I personally hated and felt were rather unnatural, but when I think back over this book I have to subtract these to remember how truly incredible it really was. The plot development was fantastic experiencing life from a completely different angle from Delirium. This second in the series is definitely much more mature and more serious that the first with a much more addictive plot. I remember giving Delirium a 5 star rating, and though I loved Pandemonium so much more I have to begrudgingly subtract a star due to the romance.<br />
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I really loved Pandemonium and remember telling my husband numerous times whilst reading how amazing it was, much to his annoyance. haha. I would definitely recommend picking this one up as it really was great continuation of the Delirium trilogy and I cannot wait until the third is released, though I'm predicting a very long wait. </div>
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Katie</div>GrazingPageshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09306320150358292603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-600774113116924641.post-17506438496961024572012-04-03T09:00:00.000+01:002012-04-03T09:01:51.588+01:00Top Ten Tuesday | to read in a day<div style="text-align: justify;">
Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly meme hosted by <a href="http://brokeandbookish.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #6fa8dc;">The Broke and the Bookish</span></a>. If you want to see both their past and future TTT then click <a href="http://brokeandbookish.blogspot.co.uk/p/features.html" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">here</span></a>. </div>
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This week it's top ten books to read in a day. I don't normally get the chance to read a whole book in one day, but if I got the chance first time these are what I would choose:<br />
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<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2767052-the-hunger-games" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">The Hunger Games</span></a> by Suzanne Collins<br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/24770.Uglies" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Uglies</span></a> - Scott Westerfeld<br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/7937462-the-short-second-life-of-bree-tanner" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner</span></a> - Stephenie Meyer<br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10841167-dark-inside" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Dark Inside</span></a> - Jeyn Roberts<br />
Any <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3.Harry_Potter_and_the_Philosopher_s_Stone" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Harry Potter</span></a> book (in fact I remember doing that the day each one came out)<br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/7719245-paranormalcy" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Paranormalcy</span></a> - Kiersten White<br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/7027258-crazy-in-love" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Crazy in Love</span></a> - Chrissie Manby<br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;"><a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10798416-the-statistical-probability-of-love-at-first-sight" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight</span></a> </span>- Jennifer E. Smith<br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/8306857-divergent" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Divergent</span> </a>- Veronica Roth<br />
<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2118745.The_Knife_of_Never_Letting_Go" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">The Knife of Never Letting Go</span></a> - Patrick Ness<br />
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I re-read The Hunger Games this week in honour of the movie release, so I thought what better time to write a book review, or at least my thoughts on a incredible book because we all know that it's amazing.</div>
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For those of you who are unfamiliar with The Hunger Games (I'm not sure that there are any of you left, but just in cases) it's set in a dystopian society where North America has been split up into 12 districts. Each district selects one girl and one boy between the ages of 12 and 18 to participate in the hunger games, a televised battle to the death with only one winner.</div>
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When I first picked this early last year I could only compare this to Battle Royal where teenagers are forced to kill each other and I must admit I was one of those people who thought it was a bit of a copy, until I read it and realised just how completely original the story was.</div>
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I don't usually re-read books but I thought I'd make an exception for this one, firstly because of the movie release but secondly because it's such and incredible book, and I have to say it's just as good the second time round if not better than the first. The Hunger Games is extremely fast paced and completely addictive and I guarantee that you won't ever want to put it down. The characters are beyond amazing and well planned, and though it tackles such disturbing subject matter still utterly loveable. I loved Katniss' strong, brave and intelligent character who was also so naive about her actions within the games. I loved her power over the capital even though she had little idea of how effective her decisions were. Her reactions to the developing relationship between herself and Peeta was utterly enchanting especially the second time round even when you know what to expect.</div>
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The imagination is brilliant with wonderful but deadly creations such as tracker jackers, and horrendous mutations, and the arena even it's self. I couldn't rate this book any higher than 5 stars, though it completely deserves it, and I couldn't recommend it enough.</div>
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I also think it's odd how truly difficult it is to write a book review on your favourite book series of all time. No matter what you write it never seems to convey just how incredible this book actually is and nothing seems to do it justice.</div>
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If you've not yet read this book, you need to and if you've not yet re-read this book then you need to. haha.</div>
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Katie</div>GrazingPageshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09306320150358292603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-600774113116924641.post-56611316955021008652012-04-01T23:32:00.000+01:002012-05-07T16:10:07.501+01:00IMM | In My Mailbox # 7<div style="text-align: justify;">
I honestly didn't expect to be making an IMM video / post this weeks as I really wasn't planning on buying any books, but I bought two ebooks from the Amazon Kindle Book Spring Sale. Both were only 99p so a huge bargain, and here they are:</div>
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<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60510.Poison_Study" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Poison Study</span></a> - Maria V Snyder<br />
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Katie</div>GrazingPageshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09306320150358292603noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-600774113116924641.post-43146987105925319042012-03-30T09:00:00.001+01:002012-03-30T09:00:05.031+01:00Review: City of Ashes by Cassandra Clare<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I read City of Bones, the first in The Mortal Instruments last December and I can't quite say that I loved it. I did enjoy it but some aspects were slightly off putting and I wasn't as overwhelmed as I expected to be. Though saying that the story did have enough appeal to urge me to continue with the series, and the fact that I already owned the first three books definitely also helped.</div>
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I'd heard that though City of Ashes continues where City of Bones left off the story improves, and for people like me who didn't quite understand the appeal of the first it was definitely worth the time. I can happily admit that what I heard was correct. City of Ashes raises the bar on the series so far and I loved where Cassandra Clare took the story. I would say that this is slightly darker than the first with some unexpected twist and turns, or at least I didn't expect them, but I didn't anticipate anything bright and rosy, especially after where City of Bones left off.</div>
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I enjoyed the character development, especially Clary's. I love how her character grew into her role, and instead of being unneeded and a constantly protected bystander, we found that she could hold her own and provide an important resource to the team.</div>
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Jace is still as strong minded and wilful as ever with slight frustrating and infuriating side effects, but I guess that's what makes me love him even more. The fact that he's so misunderstood, but still full of mystery which makes you unable to want to peel away his layers. The only downside was due to his stubborn nature. I didn't get any answers to the questions I didn't even know I wanted answering. Something would be introduced to the plot and Jace would disregard the character and I would be left hanging.</div>
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I am also still struggling with the relationship between Clary and Jace, and finding it difficult to accept the nature of their affection. I guess this is where the author intended to take her characters, but I cannot read their emotions without feeling slightly ill and wrong. If you haven't read City of Bones I don't want to spoil anything by stating it here, but if you have read it then I'm 100% sure that you know what I'm talking about.</div>
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I'm hoping that in the third book we find out that their relationship is not what it seems and I can learn to love them once again. Here's hoping. </div>
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Other than that I found the plot utterly intriguing. I loved all the characters, even the bad guys, and Cassandra Clare's world building skills are incredible. I wouldn't say it was a world that I would love to live in, because if I'm honest I think I would be permanently terrified, but I've got to say bravo! The writing style is brilliant and I love how it's written from no particular perspective so we get to experience the story from so many different angles. Not a usual quality in YA, but one that is executed so perfectly. </div>
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Overall City of Ashes is a great continuation of The Mortal Instruments Series and I cannot wait to find out where the story goes from here. There are too many great moments to mention, but if like me you didn't think City of Bones was anything special, then give City of Ashes a go... I dare you!</div>GrazingPageshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09306320150358292603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-600774113116924641.post-7456760987042088732012-03-29T09:00:00.000+01:002012-03-29T09:00:03.244+01:00My Favourites: Dystopian<div style="text-align: justify;">
I wanted to start a new series over here to break up all the book reviews. I adore writing book reviews, but I felt like my blog needed a bit more content so My Favourites was created. </div>
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To kick start "My Favourites" I thought that I would begin with Dystopian, my current favourite genre. I remember when I first found The Hunger Games I was so obsessed with the world that I needed to find more, but finding a great list of books proved difficult. Which began a constant and very time consuming search of similar books, so I thought, why not help those who have found themselves in a similar situation?</div>
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Ok so if you've not heard of this series yet, them where have you been? Living under a rock? This trilogy is by far my favourite of all time. The characters, the plot, the politics, everything is just well thought out and incredible. The whole plot is fast paced and completely addictive. The Hunger Games definitely earns it's description of an amazing page turner. Once you pick up this series I guarantee that you will not be able to put it down! </div>
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And if you didn't know (once again rock?) The Hunger Games has also been made into a hit movie! Ok so the movie was released less than a week ago, but I'm sure that it's already gained that title. I watched it on the 23rd March, so be sure to see an upcoming video / blog post on my thoughts! Sneak peak - amazing!</div>
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When I mention dystopian I don't think I could go very far without mentioning Divergent. I read this last year, probably over 6 months ago, and it still sticks with me to this day. </div>
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The society in which we are drawn into believe that splitting people up into these different sections prevent war and conflict because people are grouped with others with similar beliefs. You are born into one of these factions, but at the age of 16 you can choose to either stay within your birth faction or move to another. We follow the main character Tris as she faces the biggest decision of her life, and what happens next! That's all I'm going to say. </div>
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If you've not read this book then you really need to. It's the first in a series (a trilogy I believe) with the second book <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/11735983-insurgent" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Insurgent</span></a> being released early May 2012. I'm already on the edge of my seat waiting for this release and have been ever since I put Divergent down. My recommendation of this book could not be higher! It may be a thick book reaching almost 500 pages, but believe me you will fly through it. </div>
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I picked up Delirium mid way through last year and really enjoyed it. I wouldn't put it on the same scale as The Hunger Game or Divergent, but it is definitely a great read. This book is about a world where love is believe to be a disease. It is the cause for all the tragic parts of humanity, mainly war and hostility. Without love there is no passion, and without passion no-one really cares about anything, and if no-one cares then a very subdued society is created. </div>
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It's a fantastic take on a dystopian society with a pretty good execution. We follow the story with our main character Lena who whole heartedly believes that love is a disease and cannot wait until she receives the cure, which is an brain operation altering your perspective of the world and love. The operation doesn't just cause you to never fall in love with another person, but once you get the cure you don't love anything. It's a very calm and structured society, or at least it is until Lena falls in love. </div>
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The second in this series <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/9593911-pandemonium" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Pandemonium</span></a> is already out, which I personally feel was even better that the first. Full review to come soon, but it's on my favourites list for a reason.</div>
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Now Uglies is actually a quartet, but I wouldn't put the last book, the companion novel Extras on my favourites list. I did enjoy the plot, but it's not my favourite. Uglies, Pretties and Specials on the other hand are incredible. </div>
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The Uglies series is based on a world set quite far into the future which mixes the genres of both dystopian and sci-fi. Tally is the main character who I guarantee you will love by the end of the first book, lives on the uglies side of town. Basically the society os split into two main sections, Uglies and Pretties. Uglies are like you and me, unique and individual, but at the age of 16 each ugly undergo a huge amount of cosmetic surgery to turn them pretty. The majority cannot wait to become pretty, like Tally, but a small few want to stay ugly forever.</div>
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I know that I haven't sold this story very well, but believe me it's incredible. The plot is so addictive, the characters are all so interesting and it's probably one of my favourite series ever. I can safely say that goodreads summary is a million times better than mine so check it out <a href="http://grazingpages.blogspot.co.uk/2011/10/book-review-uglies-by-scott-westerfield.html" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">here</span></a> to read more. </div>
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Once again a dystopian crossed with science fiction, which I should admit is a personal favourite of mine. Across the Universe beings with our protagonist Amy who is cryogenically frozen along with her parents to embark on a journey to another planet which will take 300 years. She reluctantly leaves behind a world she cares about for the unknown. Unfortunately Amy is awoken 50 years too early with no option to be re-frozen, and has to learn to live on a ship full of people she doesn't know, and figure out who caused her to become the victim of an attempted murder. Also living of a ship for hundreds of years has changed humanity in ways that Amy does not expect. </div>
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This book was even better than I could have imagined. The plot was incredible and took turns that even I could not have predicted. Full of mystery, intrigue and down right amazing-ness (what? not a word?) a must have book for your 2012 to be read pile. If you're interested I also have a review of this <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">here</span> that you can check out, spoiler free of course.</div>
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The second in the series is also out now, A Million Suns. I've not yet had the pleasure of reading this, but after sure a great start to an incredible series I'm not expecting to be disappointed. </div>
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Trell lives in the Lower levels of the Inside. She lives and works in the pipes keeping them clean for the Uppers. She's one of many Lowers who works as slaves for the Uppers, never seen and never heard. Keeping under the radar is the only way to survive in the Inside, and Trell has done pretty well so far. That is until she meets someone who encourages her to figure out the mystery of the Outside which unintentionally starts a rebellion. </div>
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I cannot speak any more highly about this book, I loved it. I don't want to go into too much detail about this one, because I have both a <a href="http://grazingpages.blogspot.co.uk/2012/03/book-review-inside-out-by-maria-v.html" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">written</span></a> and <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z9AzuU7FWyw&feature=player_embedded" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">video</span></a> review of this one, but I will say it's a must read. There are two books in this series. Inside Out and Outside In, the second of which I bough this month and cannot wait to devour. </div>
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I'm not sure exactly whether this is a dystopian or an apocalyptic novel, or both, but seen as it's one of my favourites it deserves a place here. </div>
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The Knife of Never Letting Go is about a boy, Todd who lives in Prentisstown. Prentisstown isn't your usual town in fact it's down right odd. Every man can hear each others thoughts in what is described as the noise, which was a virus which infected the men but killed the women. Though everyone can hear everyone's thoughts Todd suspects that the men are hiding something, something so awful that he is forced to flee his town, where he comes across something he's never heard before. Silence. </div>
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Fantastic. This book is one of the fasted paced books I've ever read. The beginning was a little tough to get through as Todd our main character isn't the most educated which is reflected in the writing, but tough it out because it will become second nature after a few chapters. The mystery in the book is incredible. Though at times slightly predictable nothing that will take you away from the enjoyment of the plot. A must read! </div>
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Matched is a very strict and structured dystopian society where everything is planned out for you from the day you are born to the day you die, dictating everything even to who you are set to marry. The concept of this story is fantastic and in my personal opinion very well executed. There's a lot of talk around this one with some people saying that it's amazing and others that disagree, but I'm definitely on the love side of that argument. I would say to pick up this book, which is the first in a three part series, if only to make up your own mind. </div>
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<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6186357-the-maze-runner" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">The Maze Runner - James Dashner</span></a> </div>
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<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10756656-under-the-never-sky" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Under The Never Sky - Veronica Rossi</span></a> </div>
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<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10677277-article-5" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Article 5 - Kristen Simmons</span></a> </div>
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<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/332775.Incarceron" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Incarceron - Catherine Fisher</span></a> </div>
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<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/9917938-blood-red-road" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Blood Red Road - Moira Young</span></a> </div>
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<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/8573642-incarnate" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Incarnate - Jodi Meadows</span></a> </div>
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<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/764347.Unwind" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Unwind - Neal Shusterman</span></a> </div>
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<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/9297774-eve" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Eve - Anna Carey</span></a> </div>
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<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10637748-the-pledge" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">The Pledge - Kimberly Derting</span></a> </div>
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<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/9275658-legend" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Legend - Maie Lu</span></a> (Just Bought) </div>
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Katie</div>GrazingPageshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09306320150358292603noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-600774113116924641.post-3988299590257412362012-03-28T23:57:00.001+01:002012-05-15T20:00:37.708+01:00Uglies Series by Scott Westerfeld | New UK Covers<div style="text-align: justify;">
I came across the new covers for Scott Westerfeld's Uglies series some time last month and originally I wasn't going to post about them, but if I'm honest I can't help myself. Now if you've been <a href="http://grazingpages.blogspot.co.uk/2011/10/book-review-uglies-by-scott-westerfield.html" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">here</span></a> before I'm sure you'll be aware of my dislike for the most recent Uglies series covers and how I refuse to buy them because of this. Oh yes, and I'm sure we all remember just how shallow I can be at times. haha.</div>
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So you can understand how excited I was to hear that they were republishing the books with a revamped cover... until I saw them and I'm just not sure I like them.</div>
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What do you think? Do you love them? Do you hate them? I definitely think they are marmite covers. Let me know in the comments.</div>
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I'm also not keen on publishes recent obsession with comparing everything to The Hunger Games. I'm a huge fan of both series and I understand that of course it sells more copies and introduces new readers to a fantastic series, but it just grates on me. If I'm honest I'm irritated more by the fact that it irritates me than the publishes actually doing it. haha.</div>
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So in light of these new covers it seems that I'm still going to have to get my copies of Uglies, Pretties, Specials, and Extras imported. A bit of a shame really but I need these books in my life!</div>
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See you've got to agree the US tend to get the better end of the stick than the UK cover wise. Yes? No? Not important? </div>
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Katie</div>GrazingPageshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09306320150358292603noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-600774113116924641.post-65073125821200587472012-03-27T15:25:00.000+01:002012-03-28T00:32:08.719+01:00Top Ten Tuesday | Books I'd Play Hooky With<div style="text-align: justify;">
I was originally going to post a different Top Ten Tuesday because normally I'm not very organised when it comes to these and tend to choose a random one from the past year and roll with it. But this one tickled my fancy and I got cracking compiling my list. </div>
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Top Ten Tuesday is hosted by <a href="http://brokeandbookish.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #3d85c6;">The Broke and the Bookish</span></a> and this week we have ten books that I'd play hooky with if they landed on my doorstep. If like me you had no idea what hooky was (yes I had to use twitter to find out) it turns out it means call in sick / skive / bunk off etc. Who knew? I should point out that this is 100% hypothetical and I would never actually call in sick if I wasn't actually ill, because that is wrong. haha. (you never know who's reading)</div>
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So now we know, here are my ten: </div>
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<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/11735983-insurgent" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Insurgent - Veronica Roth</span></a><br />
I have been dying to read this book since I put down Divergent and haven't thought about much else. If this landed on my doorstep (with this cover instead of the odd UK cover choice) it would take a lot for someone to prise it from my hands.</div>
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<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10215349-the-immortal-rules" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">The Immortal Rules - Julie Kagawa</span></a><br />
I've heard so much about this one already over blogs and youtube that this had to be added to my list. Now I have to say that I wasn't a huge The Iron King fan, but in my defence I'm not a huge faerie fan in general. This one being based on Vampires is definitely more my cup of tea and I'm extremely eager to get my grubby little paws on it. </div>
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<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/8581936-supernaturally" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Supernaturally - Kiersten White</span></a><br />
This is the first in the Paranormalcy series and if this first is anything to go by Supernatuarally will be no doubt amazing. I read the Paranormalcy within a day because I just couldn't switch off from the story, so I'm guessing that I'll need a full day for this one as well.</div>
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A Millions Suns is the second in the Across the Universe series which I'm sure you already know. I read Across the Universe last month and absolutely loved it, so there's really no surprise that this one is on my list. And if at all possible could I have this cover in paperback please. haha.</div>
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Cinder is another one that's been on my wish list for quite some time and once again be have both blog and youtube hype to thank for this one. A remake of Cinderella crossed with cyborgs/robots set in a futuristic, dystopian world seems right up my street.</div>
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Ever since I watch Amber's review on this one way back in November this has been very high up on my wish list. I really loved the sound of this one. A dystopian of course, but what intrigued me were the languages. A stroke of genius. </div>
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Thank you amazon for recommending this one to me, because ever since I have be desperate to read it. Fracture is a relatively new release about a girl that drowns and after I believe 10 minutes is revived. Instead of waking up with brain damage she realises that she has special powers. Interesting? Yep! </div>
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</div>GrazingPageshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09306320150358292603noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-600774113116924641.post-57432265998239326822012-03-26T23:09:00.001+01:002012-05-07T16:10:07.505+01:00IMM | In My Mailbox # 6A little late for an IMM but it turns out that it takes a little longer than expected up upload a 12 minute video so I had to wait until after work to get this up. I had a really good book week and I'm more than excited to read everything. The majority of these have been on my wish list for so long.<br />
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<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/8901953-outside-in" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Outside In</span></a> - Maria V Snyder</div>
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<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/11455096-tempest" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Tempest</span></a> - Julie Cross </div>
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<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10798416-the-statistical-probability-of-love-at-first-sight" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight</span></a> - Jennifer E. Smith </div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #656565;">Author: </span><a href="http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4018722.Beth_Revis" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Beth Revis</span></a></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 14px;">Release Date: </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #555555; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">March 3rd 2011 (originally Jan 11th 2011)</span></span></div>
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Series: Across The Universe</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px;"><i><strong style="color: #181818;">"MY<br />has left the life she loves<br />for a world 300 years away.</strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #181818;"> </span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #181818;">Trapped in space and frozen in time, Amy is bound for a new planet. But fifty years before she's due to arrive, she is violently woken, the victim of an attempted murder. Now Amy's lost on board and nothing makes sense - she's never felt so alone. </span><br /><br /><strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #181818;">Yet someone is waiting for her. </span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #181818;">He wants to protect her - </span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #181818;">and more if she'll let him </span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #181818;">But who can she trust amidst the secrets and lies? </span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #181818;">A killer is out there - and Amy has nowhere to hide..." Source </span><a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/9533922-across-the-universe" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0;">Goodreads</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #181818;"> </span></strong></i></span><br />
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Across the Universe had been high up on my wish list from just after the release date, so when I finally got my hands on it I devoured it within a few days. I loved the concept of the story, and being a sci-fi fan there wasn't any doubt in my mind that I wasn't going to enjoy it. </div>
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Across the Universe follows the story of Amy who is frozen along with her parents for the journey to another planet which will take 300 years. Unfortunately (or fortunately for us) Amy is awoken 50 years too early with no option to be re-frozen. Amy is then forced to live on the ship along with all it's current habitants who aren't quite what she is used to, all while trying to discover who forced her to become a victim of attempted murder. </div>
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This book was incredible. Not once did it let me down. The pacing was fast, and continuously eventful with the perfect balance between the weird and the wonderful. Weird = Everything. Wonderful = Writing and world building. The characters were well developed and I loved the split perspectives between Elder and Amy each with alternating chapters. I loved the ship, or should I say that I loved to hate the ship, and I loved the continuos mystery revolving around it's inhabitants. I won't go into too much detail about the plot it's self because this really needs to be discovered by the reader, but what I will say is not to expect too much romance. Romance is not what Across the Universe is about at all. It's about discovery, control and learning to live within a different environment, and not about getting a quick smooch. Don't get me wrong, we do get enough to calm the appetite but not too much to overtake the story. </div>
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Overall I loved this story and I more than recommend it to anyone, if that is possible. I cannot wait to get my hands on the second in the series and I can safely and happily say that I am hooked. Now I am only curious as to why you are still reading this review and no going out and ordering yourself a copy?! </div>
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