BOTM #7

Here's the books that I read in April 2012:

• Mortal Kiss by Alice Moss
• Gift by Andrea J. Buchanan
• Immortal City by Scott Speer
• Struck by Jennifer Bosworth
• Chosen Ones by Tiffany Truitt
• Endure by Carrie Jones
• Candlewax by C. Bailey Sims
• A Face Like Glass by Frances Hardinge
• Divergent by Veronica Roth

And the book of the month goes too...

Divergent by Veronica Roth

Another hard month of books to choose from as there was quite a few five star books but in the end the winner could only go to this book. The reason why it had to be this one was because I loved it so much and I couldn't put it down but when I had to put it down I was thinking about it even during my Zumba class!

A very addicting book and I can't wait to read the rest of the series.

Divergent was actually finished today so no review at the minute but one will be coming very soon.

It's Monday What Are You Reading? #25

It's Monday What Are You Reading is a weekly meme hosted by Book Journey in which we plan our reading week!
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Finished Reading

(Click on title for review)

Struck by Jennifer Bosworth

Chosen Ones by Tiffany Truitt

Currently Reading

Endure by Carrie Jones

Not that far into it yet but it has started off strong with loads of things happening so I'm just hoping that it continues this way and it could be the best one yet!

Reading Next

Candlewax by C. Bailey Sims

I was meant to start this last week but I had a busy week so I never got around to it but I will definitely start it thins week.

A Face Like Glass by Frances Hardinge

I received this for a review last week and thought I would try and start it this week as it does sound interesting.

That's what I'm planning on reading this week, what's everyone else reading?

Book Review: Struck (Struck #1)

Struck (Struck #1) by Jennifer Bosworth

Format: Paperback (arc)
Publishers: Doubleday
Published: 8th May 2012
Pages: 373
Main Characters: Mia, Jeremy, Parker
Date Started: 7th April 2012
Date Finished: 12th April 2012
Rating Given: ***

Blurb from Goodreads:

Mia Price is a lightning addict. She’s survived countless strikes, but her craving to connect to the energy in storms endangers her life and the lives of those around her.
Los Angeles, where lightning rarely strikes, is one of the few places Mia feels safe from her addiction. But when an earthquake devastates the city, her haven is transformed into a minefield of chaos and danger. The beaches become massive tent cities. Downtown is a crumbling wasteland, where a traveling party moves to a different empty building each night, the revelers
Mia wants to trust the enigmatic and alluring Jeremy when he promises to protect her, but she fears he isn’t who he claims to be. In the end, the passion and power that brought them together could be their downfall. When the final disaster strikes, Mia must risk unleashing the full horror of her strength to save the people she loves, or lose everything.

I was so pleased that I was accepted to review this book from Random House as this book looked so interesting and different from other books that I have read. I was also pleased that I was sent the version with the final cover copy as it was another reason why I wanted to read this book.

I am fairly new to the Dystopian world and the ones I have read I either love them or hate them. What I love about them all is the fact that they are different to other books and most of them seem original and this one is no different.

It was a good read but I found the beginning was slow and I did get a bit confused to what was actually going on. The beginning seemed more like an aftermath to a natural disaster that had just happened but I would have liked to have had the actual disaster explained rather than the aftermath. Once the first part is over it does get more entertaining as loads of things keep happening which made it a more thrilling book especially the last part when everything kicked off it reminded me of a brilliant film which I think this book would make. Also when things started to get explained everything kind of clicked into place.

Jennifer Bosworth did an amazing job at giving us a visualization of the world that she had created which helped me get through the slow parts.

The characters of this book you never actually knew who you could trust until right near the end. I do like a book where your not quite sure of who to trust as it makes me want to read more and more of the book just to see if any of our instincts where correct. Mia was a strong female character that has been through a lot so when she isn't doing something she shouldn't be doing you can kind of forgive her because we know her history and what she has been through. With Jeremy I never knew were things really stood with him he seemed nice enough but you could tell he had secrets that wasn't the good kind but again we start to learn his history and can then understand where he is coming from.

Overall a really good book that was well written I can't wait to read more from Jennifer Bosworth and the new world that she has created.

Teaser Tuesday #19

Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading. Anyone can play along!




My teasers:

Struck by Jennifer Bosworth

"Uncle!" Katrina hurried to his side to examine his hands. "What did you do to him?" she snarled at me.
I saw that the skin on Mr. Kale's palms was blackened, crisp and cracking, and my mind reeled backward to London Bridge in Lake Havasu City, to the burns covering Janna's legs, the handprints scorched onto her chest.
When I began backing toward the door, no one tried to stop me. - Page 162

Only just getting to a bit of action before this there was a lot of explaining things which did drag a bit but now it's getting more interesting.

                     Chosen Ones by Tiffany Truitt

Footsteps sounded from the hallway. I left the bathroom to see Robert staring at me. He looked sickly, like any minute he could join Emma in death. This is what love did to you.
He opened his mouth to speak, but I held up my hand to stop him. "Don't bother. I'll be fine," I said.
I didn't wait for a reply. I pushed past him and headed toward whatever future had been decided for me. - Page 14

A slow and confusing start but now it has picked up and I am enjoying it.

It's Monday What Are You Reading? #24

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)

Mortal Kiss by Alice Moss

Gift by Andrea J. Buchanan

Immortal City by Scott Speer

Currently Reading

Struck by Jennifer Bosworth

Not that far into it as of yet but it was a bit of a slow start and now I am getting more and more into it. I just hope this can continue to improve.

Chosen Ones by Tiffany Truitt

Again not that far into this book but it has been confusing to start with. The further I get into it starts making more sense which then leads me to enjoy it.

Reading Next

Endure by Carrie Jones

The final book in this particular series which I am really looking forward to reading so I can finally find out how its all going to end.

Candlewax by C. Bailey Sims

Not sure why I picked this book from netgalley but I'm going to give it a try anyway maybe I will be pleasantly surprised.

 

That's what I am reading this week, what are you planning on reading?

In My Mailbox #21

In My Mailbox is a weekly meme that is hosted by The Story Siren. This is where we show what we have either bought or was given throughout the week gone by.









Here's my books that I received this week.

Fated by Alyson Noel

I received this as a swap from RISI, I did try and get it to review but I never heard back so I jumped at the chance to swap one of my books for this one and I can't wait to read it.

Struck by Jennifer Bosworth

I was so happy to receive a review copy of Struck from Random House Children's Publishers. I love the cover so much that I hope I love the story just as much.

Witchstruck by Victoria Lamb

I was also sent this by Random House Publishers, although I didn't know I was getting this one as I never asked for it but I am glad I have got it as it does sound like the kind of book I would like to read.

Also I got a few galley's from Netgally

Burn by Heath Gibson

The Watchers by Jon Steele

The City's Son by Tom Pollock

That's what I received, what did you receive in your mailbox?

Top 10 Tuesday #10

Top 10 Tuesday is a weekly meme by The Broke and the Bookish. Every Tuesday everyone involved in the TTT will make a list of that weeks topic.



This weeks topic is: Top Ten Covers of 2012 (that we know of so far!)

I just had to do this topic this week as there has been so many beautiful covers that I want to share and where not even halfway through the year yet!

Starters by Lissa Price
I just love this cover I am a huge fan of it. I found it so stunning I just had to get a review copy of this but unfortunately I was only able to get the galley version but I am sure when this book comes out I will buy a final copy just so I can have the cover sitting on my shelf! Release date: 13th March 2012

Incarnate by Jodi Meadows
What can I say other than STUNNING! Release date: 31st January 2012

Torn by Amanda Hocking
These books was out a few years ago but are now being re-released in book format. I have picked the UK version as I prefer them over the American version although they are also stunning. I have only used one of the books but I love all of the series covers and they are similar to each other but I love them all the same. Release date: 1st March 2012

Everneath by Brodi Ashton
I love this cover. It's simple but with the extension of the dress and the smokey look at the bottom it just makes it look that bit more special. Release date: 24th January 2012

Fracture by Megan Miranda
I love the cover to this book it looks so beautiful and every time you look at it I see something else into it. I love the texture of the background and I love the reflection which ties into what the book is about. Release date: 17th January 2012

Rapture by Lauren Kate
I love all of this series covers but I think that this one is my favourite I hope that means the same about the actual book. Release date: 12th June 2012

The Selection by Kiera Cass
The moment I fist came across this cover I fell in love with it I just love everything about it. Release date: 24th April 2012

Struck by Jennifer Bosworth
I love the background of this cover especially the lightening it really stands out and also the title is a little big but I think it needs to so that it can stand out as well. Release date: 8th May 2012

Of Poseidon by Anna Banks
There may not be much going on in this book but for me it still stands out as one of my favourite book covers of this year as it looks more elegant than anything else. Release date: 22nd May 2012

The Treachery of Beautiful Things by Ruth Frances Long
Every time I see this cover it makes me want to read it. It looks so beautiful in the way the flowers flow onto the dress and into the background. Release date: 16th August 2012