Changing Covers #9

 

Hi everyone welcome to my new weekly feature which all about covers that change either in the middle of the series or even when the series had finished. (The covers will mainly be UK changes but also from the USA.) I decided to do this feature as there has been so many cover changes it's hard to keep up.

I am not sure if anyone has done this particular feature so feel free to let me know so I can start linking it up to them. It is similar to other features that are out there but I'm hoping that this is different enough.

 

 

First Published               UK Published

 

Spellbound by Cara Lynn Shultz

 

With these covers they have not long since changed and when I first saw Spellbound I really liked the cover, however when I received it I wasn't sure about it as it looked a bit empty. When I saw that us in the UK was getting a new cover at first I wasn't happy (as that was back when I never had a copy) but when I saw the cover I really liked it. I love the dress and the way it has been positioned as it adds the look of texture which I love. I also like the way that there is a background which I feel the first published book lacks. I feel that both of the covers tie in well with the actual story which I like when the covers do that.

Overall I do like both of the covers but I just prefer the overall look of the new UK book.

 

 

So that's my thoughts on this cover change, what do you think? Do you agree with me? Or do you disagree? Let me know in the comments below.

 

BOTM #12

I have also done a wrap up post on my YouTube channel so if you want to take a peek at what I intend to read in October click on this link -> http://youtu.be/ciTXXmUg2_A
Here's the books that I read in September:

• Someone Else's Fairytale by E.M.Tippetts **** 1/2
• Love Lines by Diana Nixon *** 1/2
• Spellbound by Cara Lynn Shultz ****
• Obsidian by Jennifer L. Armentrout *****
• The Stone Girl by Alyssa B. Sheinmel *
• The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater ** 1/2
• Onyx by Jennifer L. Armentrout *****
• Yesterday by C.K.Kelly Martin ***

And the winner has to be...

 

This one was a little harder than other months as I had two books which was rated 5 stars and was actually going to have them both seeing as they where both from the same series. In the end I went with the second book in the Lux series as I preferred it more than the first even if it was only slightly. I had to pick this book as I said in my review for me it was perfect. To see my review click here.

 

Do you agree with the book that I have chosen or would you have picked something else from this list?

It's Monday What Are You Reading? #46

It's Monday What Are You Reading is a weekly meme hosted by Book Journey in which we plan our reading week!
(Click on images to send you to Goodreads)

Finished Reading

(Click on title for review)

Love Lines by Diana Nixon
Spellbound by Cara Lynn Shultz

Currently Reading

Obsidian by Jennifer L. Armentrout

Enjoying this book so far although I do sometimes hate Daemon then the next minute I love him I just can't keep up with his moods.

The Stone Girl by Alyssa B. Sheinmel

Only read the first chapter so not sure what to think just that it's very different to what I normally like reading.

Reading Next

The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater

Looking forward to reading this book hope it's as good as Shiver!

That's what I'm reading this week, let me know what you're reading.

Book Review: Spellbound (Spellbound #1)

Spellbound (Spellbound #1) by Cara Lynn Shultz

Format: Paperback (arc)
Publisher: Mira Ink
Published: 7th September 2012
Pages: 324
Main Characters: Emma, Brendan
Date Started: 2nd September 2012
Date Finished: 7th September 2012
Rating Given: ****

Blurb from Goodreads:

What’s a girl to do when meeting The One means she’s cursed to die a horrible death?

Life hasn’t been easy on sixteen-year-old Emma Conner, so a new start in New York may be just the change she needs. But the posh Upper East Side prep school she has to attend? Not so much. Friendly faces are few and far between, except for one that she’s irresistibly drawn to—Brendan Salinger, the guy with the rock-star good looks and the richest kid in school, who might just be her very own white knight.

But even when Brendan inexplicably turns cold, Emma can’t stop staring. Ever since she laid eyes on him, strange things have been happening. Streetlamps go out wherever she walks, and Emma’s been having the oddest dreams. Visions of herself in past lives—visions that warn her to stay away from Brendan. Or else.

I had been after this book for a long time so when I saw that it was available for review by the lovely guys at Mira Ink I knew I had to try and get it. I am so thankful that they sent me a copy as it was really good.

With me getting a arc copy they sent me the old cover which I thought I liked until I see it and I really didn't like it so I am happy that the UK has a different version. I do like this one more than the other one but I still don't think it's my favourite ever cover. For me it doesn't tie in with the actual story.

It took me a long while to get into this book I would say it only picked up just under the halfway point but once it did get going I found it a much more thrilling read. I was expecting a lot more magic than what we got but I have a feeling that could come a lot more in the next book and this was more character/world building. I liked that once the story picked up it really made me addicted to it and I couldn't wait to find out what happened in the next chapter especially the last few chapters. I liked the ending but I felt like there was a lot of things cleared up I would have liked it even more if there was a bit more of a cliffhanger. Although if it takes me as long as it did to get the next book I won't feel like I'm missing out as much.

The main female character was called Emma and she was a very mentally strong character as we learn some horrible things happened in her past. As well as her past making me feel sorry for her there was tings that happened in the present that also had me feeling sorry for her. I liked that she stuck up for her family and herself. Brendan started of as one of those male characters that we all love, the bad boy who melts when finding love. I wasn't quite sure about the relationship between the two characters at first as he seemed a bit stand offish but then once you get further into the story I understood why he was the way he was. There was also some side characters that I loved but there was also some that I couldn't stand but I hope we get to see more from them all in the next book.

Overall, a good book that could have been a bit more faster in pace at the beginning. I am very much looking forward to finding out what is going to happen next.

Teaser Tuesday #37

Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading. Anyone can play along! To find out more about the books click on the picture which will take you to Goodreads.




My teaser:

Spellbound by Cara Lynn Shultz

My back leaning against the post, I looked straight into the light. It burned very brightly for a moment-as if it were on a dimmer switch that was suddenly put on full blast. I heard a crackling noise, and nervously stepped away from the lamppost-just as the light inside burst, shards of glass clinking against the frosted case. The smell of something bitter hit my nose, and I winced. - Page 43

Not sure what to make of this book as nothing of interested has happened yet but I am hoping that it will pick up soon.

It's Monday What Are You Reading? #45

It's Monday What Are You Reading is a weekly meme hosted by Book Journey in which we plan our reading week!
(Click on images to send you to Goodreads)

Finished Reading

(Click on title for review)

Heaven by Alexandra Adornetto

Someone Else's Fairytale by E. M. Tippetts (review to come)

Currently Reading

Love Lines by Diana Nixon

You may have realized that I have been reading this for a couple of weeks now but that isn't because it's  bad book as I actually really like it, it's because I am reading it on my laptop so I don't get to read it as much as my hard copies.

Spellbound by Cara Lynn Shultz

Only read the first chapter so it's too early to know what I think about it.

Reading Next

Obsidian by Jennifer L. Armentrout

I am really looking forward to reading this book as I have heard so many great things about it.

So that's what I'm planning on reading this week, tell me what you're reading.

Showcase Sunday #12

Showcase Sunday is a new weekly Meme that I am taking part of. This weekly meme is hosted by Vicky over at Book, Biscuits and Tea and for more info click on the SS image which will take you straight to the blog. Click on the titles of the books to take you to Goodreads.

Link to my vlog http://youtu.be/0WZpCck3AWY

Books mentioned

Review Books

Foretold by Jana Oliver

Spellbound by Cara Lynn Shultz

Books I won

Nightshade by Andrea Cremer

Wolfsbane by Andrea Cremer

Bloodrose by Andrea Cremer

These books won from ATOM publishers

Swapped Books

The Hunt by Andrew Fukuda

Shade by Jeri Smith-Ready

That's what I received this week, leave me links below and I will come check your books out.