A Muggle's Magical Book Blog

A Muggle's Magical Book Blog finds a new home!

2012-01-13T13:50:00.000-08:00

Dear Muggle Friends,

I have been thinking of making a change for some time now and with Blogger doing strange things (like deleting my blog for 12 hours *dies*) I have decided to move on to greener pastures.

I now have my own domain, which you can find here:

New Home

Also as most of you know GFC is being delete from non-blogger sites soon. So if you would like to continue following this magical book blog you need to Subscribe to A Muggle's Magical Book Blog by Email. If you do decide to subscribe please let me know so I can return the favour.

If that's not your thing you can follow me via Facebook and Twitter.

With the move comes some blogging resolutions:

* Quality over Quantity!

* Only do "In my mailbox" and "Cover of the week" meme's

* Engage more with my followers

I appreciated each and everyone who has shared my blogger days with me and I hope to see you at A Muggle's Magical Book Blog new home!

Review: Switched

2012-01-11T09:21:00.000-08:00

Switched (Trylle Trilogy #1) by Amanda Hocking

Published 2012 (first published 2010) by Macmillan Publishers Ltd,
Paperback, 238 pages
Source: Received from PanMacmillanSA for a honest review.

"When Wendy Everly was six-years-old, her mother was convinced she was a monster and tried to kill her. It isn't until eleven years later that Wendy finds out her mother might've been telling the truth.

With the help of Finn Holmes, Wendy finds herself in a world she never knew existed - and it's one she's not sure if she wants to be a part of."

- From Goodreads

7/10

From the beginning of this novel I was hooked! It starts out with a bang that carries right through. The storyline was unique as well as the paranormal element.

Wendy gets thrown into this very interesting world of “Trylle” with their fascinating mythology and ways of life. Wendy is temperamental, entertaining, unpredictable and real. With a whole host of diverse and remarkable characters to complete this fascinating world.

The novel reads very quickly and you can easily read it in one sitting, forgetting about the world around you. The writing flows and the story includes everything you need in a YA novel – fun, excitement, romance, intrigue and action.

I can't point at anything I disliked about this novel, I just wanted something more.

But I can't wait to read the sequel to see where Ms. Hocking takes us!

http://amandahocking.blogspot.com/
https://twitter.com/#!/amanda_hocking

“Did you think you could treat me like shit at a dance, then sneak into my room in the middle of the night and tell me that I'm a troll with magical powers, and I'd just be like, yeah, that sounds right.”
― Amanda Hocking, Switched

Torn (Trylle Trilogy, #2) by Amanda Hocking

Giveaways and Integrity

2012-01-10T04:29:00.000-08:00

I have been thinking about this for a long time and I thought I would do a blog post and see what everyone else thinks.

When you enter a giveaway you normally have to follow a blog, tweet about it, share it on Facebook etc. Most of us are happy to do this because the prize is worth it. As a result, hosting a giveaway is a great way of gaining followers. But what if you don’t get your prize?

I have won tons of giveaways but I only receive about 50% of the prizes. Most of these giveaways are international and as I am in South Africa so I don’t really mind if I don’t get something. Things get lost in the post all the time and I don’t follow up unless I know the blogger well. Book Depository prizes always arrive so I now only enter international giveaways that get shipped from there. But now I’ve started to wonder if some bloggers are just using giveaways to get followers and then don’t bother sending out the prizes.

I ask this because in September last year I won a book from a fellow South African Book Blogger but never received it. It would have been shipped locally, so I fully expected to get it without any problems. But by October I still hadn’t received any email from the blogger. I contacted her on Goodreads, asking if she’d lost my email address. Nothing.

Eventually I tweeted her, and she replied saying her Goodreads account wasn’t working, that she had sent me a message, and my book was still waiting to be sent. She asked for my postal address, which I gave to her. I didn’t get any reply and I never received a book from her. It is now January.

Has anything like this every happened to anyone else? How did you handle it? I honestly feel that it shouldn’t be such a hassle. Or is it too much to expect bloggers to act with integrity in giveaways? I would die of shame if I promised someone something and never delivered. This is how I handle my own giveaways:

* I try my very best to stick to all the times laid out in my giveaway.
* I contact the winner via email, as well as on twitter if I can
* I send their prize straight away
* I follow up and ask if their prize has arrived

How do you handle giveaways? What’s your opinion on the whole issue?

My Blog can now be followed via email - top right hand corner.

Review: Twilight Audiobook

2012-01-09T07:50:00.000-08:00

Twilight (Twilight #1) by Stephenie Meyer - read by Ilyana Kadushin

Published January 5th 2009 by Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd
Audio CD
Source: Library

"When Isabella Swan moves to the gloomy town of Forks and meets the mysterious, alluring Edward Cullen, her life takes a thrilling and terrifying turn. With his porcelain skin, golden eyes, mesmerising voice, and supernatural gifts, Edward is both irresistible and impenetrable. Up until now, he has managed to keep his true identity hidden, but Bella is determined to uncover his dark secret. What Bella doesn't realise is the closer she gets to him, the more she is putting herself and those around her at risk. And it might be too late to turn back... Deeply seductive and extraordinarily suspenseful, Twilight will have readers riveted right until the very last page is turned."

- From Goodreads

N/A

I have read the Twilight series several times and I'm sure my readers know that I enjoy the series. But wow the audio book was just bad. For one the voices wasn't my own so I had a very different Bella and Edward in my head suddenly.

Now I know that their relationship isn't the best and that it is creepy at times. I know most twilight fans ignore all these facts and just enjoy the story. But this Audio Book made it impossible!

It makes Bella sound even more desperate and Edward even more depraved.

Please if you haven't read Twilight, don't listen to the audio book first, and if you haven't listened to the Audio Book yet, but have read the book, stay away if you want to stay in the twilight bubble :)

Cover Of The Week

2012-01-06T22:02:00.000-08:00

This weeks cover is....

Vessel by Sarah Beth Durst

What a beautiful cover!

Review: Azuri Fae

2012-01-06T01:45:00.000-08:00

Azuri Fae (Caledonia Fae, #2) by India Drummond

Published November 20th 2011 by Trindlemoss Publishing
Kindle Edition, 250 pages
Source: From the Author for a honest review

"Book 2 in the Caledonia Fae series.

A faerie prince disappears in the borderlands, and his father enlists the help of outcast Eilidh and her bonded druid, Quinton Munro. Tantalised with hints of a lost and ancient magic, they learn that time is working against them every step of the way. Is the prince’s disappearance related to the vanishing of an entire Scottish village?

Faced with deception, assassination attempts, and a mad queen who would sacrifice her own child to keep a dreaded secret, Eilidh struggles with an impossible situation. Her people demand she commit treason and betray the man she loves. Will she do what duty requires, or throw away the chance to reunite the kingdom in exchange for the life she hadn't dared hope for? "

- From Goodreads

9/10

This series right here is the reason I accept Author request books. Every now and then you find a gem like this!

Ms. Drummond does not disappoint. The world of Eilidh and Munro is explored even more and you get to see the Fae side of life. It is fascinating!

While creating a world of mystery and romance with epic fantastical proportions Ms. Drummond does not loose sight of her characters. She has a way of giving uniqueness to each character and making their decisions and actions seem natural.

Once again I stress the importance of uniqueness in novels and the ability to take me by surprise! Check and check.

Eilidh has quite a few paths to choose from in this novel and you will be on the edge of your seat! The Fae way of seeing things, their traditions and even their royal intrigue does not disappoint and will leave you begging for more!

Read this series if you want something different and even more so if you don't like Faeries/Fae! I never have and Ms. Drummond has made me a convert.

http://www.indiadrummond.com/

http://www.facebook.com/india.drummond.author

https://twitter.com/#!/IndiaDrummond

https://plus.google.com/103372168541051530608/posts

http://www.amazon.com/India-Drummond/e/B004VKMP4E/

http://www.indiadrummond.com/contact/email-me/

“"When I was her age," Munro said to Eilidh, "I was chasing frogs."
Oron Chuckled. "When I was your age, I was chasing frogs. Come. We have things to discuss."”

Book 3: Enemy of the Fae (Coming 2012)

2011 End Of Year Book Survey

2012-01-02T09:26:00.000-08:00

Jamie over at The Perpetual Page-Turner created this survey last year, so it's now the 2nd survey. This is my first time participating! Here we go:

1. Best Book You Read In 2011?

Wow hard question. There we a lot, but I would say the one that stands out the most is:

If I Stay by Gayle Forman

2. Most Disappointing Book/Book You Wish You Loved More Than You Did?

A Wrinkle in Time

by L'Engle, Madeleine

3. Most surprising (in a good way!) book of 2011?

Bloodlines

by Mead, Richelle

4. Book you recommended to people most in 2011?

Everything We Ever Wanted: A Novel

by Shepard, Sara

5. Best series you discovered in 2011?

Evermore (The Immortals, #1)

by Noel, Alyson

6. Favorite new authors you discovered in 2011?

India

Drummond and Stephanie Perkins

7. Best book that was out of your comfort zone or was a new genre for you?

A Game of Thrones

by Martin, George R.R.

8. Most thrilling, unputdownable book in 2011?

Catching Fire

by Collins, Suzanne

9. Book you most anticipated in 2011?

Last Sacrifice

by Mead, Richelle

10. Favorite cover of a book you read in 2011?

Bad Taste in Boys

by Harris, Carrie

11. Most memorable character in 2011?

Anna and the French Kiss

by Perkins, Stephanie

12. Most beautifully written book read in 2011?

If I Stay (If I Stay, #1)

by Forman, Gayle

13. Book that had the greatest impact on you in 2011?

If I Stay (If I Stay, #1)

by Forman, Gayle

14. Book you can't believe you waited UNTIL 2011 to finally read?

Marked (House of Night, #1)

by Cast, P.C.

15. Favorite Passage/Quote From A Book You Read In 2011?

“I mean, really. Who sends their kid to boarding school? It's so Hogwarts. Only mine doesn't have cute boy wizards or magic candy or flying lessons.”
― Stephanie Perkins, Anna and the French Kiss

16. Book That You Read In 2011 That Would Be Most Likely To Reread In 2012?

Bloodlines

by Mead, Richelle

17. Book That Had A Scene In It That Had You Reeling And Dying To Talk To Somebody About It? (a WTF moment, an epic revelation, a steamy kiss, etc. etc.) Be careful of spoilers!

Last Sacrifice

by Mead, Richelle (The End)

In My Trunk

2011-12-31T22:05:00.000-08:00

This weekly meme (In My Mailbox) is hosted by The Story Siren

I got these books in Thailand - Second hand book stores and exchanges at Restaurants:

* 3 German Harry Potter's

*1 Finish Harry Potter

They are for my Harry Potter Language Edition collection!

What's in your Trunk this week?

Cover Of The Week

2011-12-30T22:38:00.000-08:00

This weeks cover is....

New Girl by Paige Harbison

What a beautiful cover!

Review: A Wrinkle in Time

2011-12-30T08:06:00.000-08:00

A Wrinkle in Time (Time #1) by Madeleine L'Engle

Published March 15th 1973 by Yearling (first published January 1st 1962)
Paperback, 211 pages
Source: Library

"It is a dark and stormy night. Meg Murry, her small brother Charles Wallace, and their mother are in the kitchen for a midnight snack when a most disturbing visitor arrives.

"Wild nights are my glory," the unearthly stranger tells them. "I just got caught in a downdraft and blown off course. Let me sit down for a moment, and then I'll be on my way. Speaking of ways, by the way, there is such a thing as a tesserac."

Meg's father had been experimenting with this fifth dimension of time travel when he mysteriously disappeared. Now the time has come for Meg, her friend Calvin, and Charles Wallace to rescue him. But can they outwit the forces of evil they will encounter on their heart-stopping journey through space?"

- From Goodreads

1/10

Well obviously I didn’t like this book if you look at my rating. Now let me tell you why:

What was going on? Is it just me or was it very confusing? Jumping from one thing to another? I guess it’s supposed to be like that. That the author was trying something new or trying to be different. But it didn’t work for me.

Meg was annoying and bratty, understandable though as she has to go rescue her father while traveling with her little brother that is a 40 year old in my opinion. And with Calvin the heartthrob… shoot me now.

Ah yes then the three witches? Can I call them witches? Who knows I lost interest in them the moment they arrived.

What was wrong with this book? It’s supposed to be a children’s book? Is this a joke? Did I miss it?

I felt the author was forcing details and events into places where they shouldn’t be. I honestly can’t name one thing I liked about this book.

It is easily the most overrated book I have every read. I wanted to gauge my eyes out by the end.

http://www.madeleinelengle.com/
http://www.facebook.com/wrinkleintime

“If you aren't unhappy sometimes you don't know how to be happy.”
― Madeleine L'Engle, A Wrinkle in Time

A Wind in the Door (Time, #2) by Madeleine L'Engle

My new shiny Ipad 2!

2011-12-28T02:54:00.000-08:00

My stepdad gave me one of these babies for Christmas! So excited! #Does a little dance :)
So anyone know of any good free apps I should check out?

In My Trunk

2011-12-25T09:44:00.000-08:00

This weekly meme (In My Mailbox) is hosted by The Story Siren

From The South African Booklovers (goodreads) for my birthday:

The Harry Potter signature (white) edition!

Thank you guys so much!!

What's in your Trunk this week?

Cover Of The Week

2011-12-24T09:42:00.000-08:00

This weeks cover is....

The Legacy of Eden

by Nelle Davy

What a beautiful cover!

Guest Review: Babe in Boyland

2011-12-20T01:07:00.000-08:00

Babe in Boyland by Jody Gehrman

As Reviewed by my Guest Reviewer Lauren

Published February 17th 2011 by Dial
Hardcover, 292 pages

This book made me realize that there is a certain subset of young adult fiction that really should be left to the genuinely young and not so adults. This book was just so twee! (not to be confused with tween, although there is a great play on words in there). I want to bitch slap the main characters for being such dense, one dimensional, unoriginal morons.

As I said I am not exactly the target demographic this book was aimed at but I do remember being 15, what I don't remember is being that naive! But to be on the safe side I gave the book an extra star in case there is a genuinely curious teenage girl out there who doesn't have a brother, father, male friend or relative and does not own a television and has never watched a movie or read 17 magazine or Cosmo girl and really, truly (like with sparkly rainbow and unicorn wishes) wants to know "What are boys really like?" Yuk!

2/5 Stars

Cover Of The Week

2011-12-17T09:42:00.000-08:00

This weeks cover is....

The Secret Sisterhood

of Heartbreakers

by Lynn Weingarten

What a beautiful cover!

Guest Review: Bossypants

2011-12-15T01:07:00.000-08:00

Bossypants by Tina Fey

As Reviewed by my Guest Reviewer Lauren

Published April 5th 2011 by Little, Brown & Company
Hardcover, 277 pages

I can't remember ever laughing out loud at a book before. Oh I've given an odd chuckle every now and then but I've Never laughed at a book out loud continuously throughout until I read Bossypants. Personally I think it is the equivalent of peeing yourself a little bit in real world laughing.

Tina Fey has a self-deprecating sense of humour that just tickles me. Mix it together with a little sense of the absurd and the fact that she is an accomplished and confident women who is still humble enough to be a bit neurotic about it all and it all adds up to a great read.

5/5 Stars

Going away for the Holidays

2011-12-13T07:16:00.000-08:00

I'm going to be in Thailand for the next 2 weeks. Does a #happydance!
I'll have a few scheduled posts up to keep the blog just a bit active.

So I want to wish all my readers a Happy Festive Season!

Best YA Novel Character - Final

2011-12-12T21:54:00.000-08:00

Final Results!

And the winner is...

Hermione!

This was a very very close vote. Hermione won by 54% so Katniss came a very close second!

Want to be invited to the next one?

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Thanks to everyone who voted!

In My Trunk

2011-12-10T22:17:00.000-08:00

This weekly meme (In My Mailbox) is hosted by The Story Siren

From Pan Macmillan:

I want to thank Pan Macmillan for these great books, you guys make me smile every time I open a package!
Thank you!

What a cute and very well illustrated book!

ULittle Lucky Lolo

Switched (Trylle Trilogy, #1) by Amanda Hocking

I can't wait to read this novel! It's going along on Holiday!

What's in your Trunk this week?

Don't forget to vote between Hermione and Katniss:

(click on the pic)

Cover Of The Week

2011-12-09T21:47:00.000-08:00

This weeks cover is....

Carrier of the Mark

by Leigh Fallon

What a beautiful cover!

Best YA Novel Character - Round 5

2011-12-08T22:29:00.000-08:00

Round 5!

The Results are in:

The character being voted off in Bold:

Harry - 44%

Hermione - 28%

Katniss - 28%

So let the last round of voting begin!

Katniss VS Hermione

Who do you think should win?

Some video's to help refresh your memories about the characters:

So who is your favorite?

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Tweeting:

If you Tweet in support of your favorite character, or just a general tweet about this post, please use #bestyacharacter

Want to be invited to the next one?

And Remember:

* 9th - 12th - Votes on which of the 2 top YA characters should win will be cast!
* 13th - The winner will be revealed!

Review: Anna and the French Kiss

2011-12-07T04:46:00.000-08:00

Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins

Published December 2nd 2010 by Penguin Group (USA)
Paperback, 372 pages
Source: Won from Danya @ http://atapestryofwords.blogspot.com/

"Anna is looking forward to her senior year in Atlanta, where she has a great job, a loyal best friend, and a crush on the verge of becoming more. Which is why she is less than thrilled about being shipped off to boarding school in Paris—until she meets Étienne St. Claire: perfect, Parisian (and English and American, which makes for a swoon-worthy accent), and utterly irresistible. The only problem is that he's taken, and Anna might be, too, if anything comes of her almost-relationship back home.

As winter melts into spring, will a year of romantic near-misses end with the French kiss Anna—and readers—have long awaited?"

- From Goodreads

7/10

Anna and the French Kiss was a delight to read. It was an emotionally charged novel with a great set of characters, places and events.

It is a sweet story about true love and friendship, which you won’t be able to put down! The story will draw you in and make you feel part of it. The characters are easily relatable and they will make you smile.
St. Clair is well written, swoon worthy and not one of those “cookie cutter male leads” you find in so many YA novel’s these days.

I never really wanted to go to Paris before, maybe just to see the Louvre, but the Author made me fall in love with Paris and now I’m yearning to go!

Overall a must read and a book that will stay on my shelf forever!

http://www.stephanieperkins.com/

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http://naturallysteph.tumblr.com/

http://www.facebook.com/stephanieperkinsbooks

“I mean, really. Who sends their kid to boarding school? It's so Hogwarts. Only mine doesn't have cute boy wizards or magic candy or flying lessons.”

“Girl scouts didn't teach me what to do with emotionally unstable drunk boys.”

Lola and the Boy Next Door by Stephanie Perkins

Best YA Novel Character - Round 4

2011-12-05T20:54:00.000-08:00

Round 4!

The Results are in:

Winners in Bold:

Katniss Everdeen - Hunger Games - 74%
Prince Ash - Iron Fey series - 26%

Hermione Granger - Harry Potter - 62%

Jace Wayland - The Mortal Instruments - 38%

Harry Potter - Harry Potter - 66%

Peeta Mellark - The Hunger Games - 34%

So let the voting begin!

Katniss VS Hermione VS Harry Potter

Which character are you VOTING OFF?

Remember you are voting someone off so we can be left with the top 2!

Tweeting:

If you Tweet in support of your favorite character, or just a general tweet about this post, please use #bestyacharacter

Want to be invited to the next one?

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And Remember:

* 6th - 8th December - You will vote for 1 of the top 3 characters to be voted off. - The top 2 will then be revealed.
* 9th - 12th - Votes on which of the 2 top YA characters should win will be cast!
* 13th - The winner will be revealed!

In My Trunk

2011-12-03T21:47:00.000-08:00

This weekly meme (In My Mailbox) is hosted by The Story Siren

From Netgally:

Deadly Little Secret (Touch #1) by Laurie Faria Stolarz

Everneath (Everneath #1) by Brodi Ashton

New Girl by Paige Harbison

What's in your Trunk this week?

Don't forget to vote for your Favorite Young Adult Novel's Character:

(click on the pic)

Best YA Novel Character - Round 3

2011-12-02T21:54:00.000-08:00

Round 3!

The Results are in:

Winners in Bold:

Katniss Everdeen - Hunger Games - 74%

Four a.k.a. Tobias - Divergent - 26%

Rose Hathaway - Vampire Academy - 41%

Prince Ash - Iron Fey series - 59%

Jace Wayland - The Mortal Instruments - 65%

Adrian Ivashkov - Vampire Academy & Bloodlines - 35%

Harry Potter - Harry Potter - 57%

Tris Prior - Divergent - 43%

Edward Cullen - Twilight Saga - 38%

Peeta Mellark - The Hunger Games - 62%

Hermione Granger - Harry Potter - 70%

Meghan Chase - Iron Fey series - 30%

So let the voting begin!

Katniss Everdeen - Hunger Games VS Prince Ash - Iron Fey series

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Peeta Mellark - The Hunger Games VS Harry Potter - Harry Potter

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Tweeting:

If you Tweet in support of your favorite character, or just a general tweet about this post, please use #bestyacharacter

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And Remember:

* 3nd - 5th December the top 6 will then go into 3 1 vs.1 character-offs where you have to vote for your favorite in each 1 vs.1 - The top 3 will then be revealed.
* 6th - 8th December - You will vote for 1 of the top 3 characters to be voted off. - The top 2 will then be revealed.
* 9th - 12th - Votes on which of the 2 top YA characters should win will be cast!
* 13th - The winner will be revealed!

Cover Of The Week

2011-12-01T21:37:00.000-08:00

This weeks cover is....

Fated (The Soul Seekers #1)

by Alyson Noel

What a beautiful cover!

Review: Egypt: The Uprising

2011-12-01T10:06:00.000-08:00

Egypt: The Uprising (The Battle for Maat, #1) by Amira Aly

Published June 1st 2011 (first published May 31st 2011)
Ebook, 125 pages (178 Paperback)
Source: Received from the Author for a honest review

"A debut novel like no other-- touches on the apocalyptic flavors of the times and tells of a history that transcends the past.

Why is the Arab world in turmoil? What instigated the Spring of Freedom?
There is more to the story than meets the eye...
The very fabric of the world is at stake.

And , believe it or not, your fate lies in the hands of one book-loving Egyptian teen with an extraordinary heritage .

Aya is an Egyptian teenage girl trying to mind her own business and take care of her brother. As their country is swept by the tides of a revolution against a tyrant nicknamed the vile pharaoh, Aya tries to stay adrift. But her blood has something different in store for her.

Learning what the Ancients have always known, She joins a battle for truth and freedom-- a battle for Ma'at."

- From Goodreads

4/10

This novella started out with the uprising in Egypt like we saw in the beginning of the year. I thought this was very interesting, as the Author took these events and gave them mythological meaning. The Egyptian mythology used in this novella was very intriguing and I can see that the author did extensive research. Having done my degree in Archaeology and Ancient Near Eastern Culture (Egypt) a lot of the topics discussed were fascinating.

Here and there I found I disagreed with an interpretation of a myth, but nothing too serious. But by saying this I have to mention that sometimes the “fantasy” of this novella went too far. At quite a lot of times I thought the novella was jumping the metaphorical shark. Some things were just too out there and I couldn’t wrap my head around these things actually happening.

One other complaint I had was that it felt like the Author recently received a thesaurus and was using it on every single word that was too mundane (I can do it too). Sure there was lots of science and intricate mythology involved, but it was too high brow (once again).

Also the novel was too short and felt rushed. So much information is thrown at the reader, and I’m sure that someone that doesn’t know about Egypt and its culture would feel lost.
At some point the main character goes under the Sphinx into a “chamber” of sorts. I think this was fascinating! But I fear here is where the novella went off track.

The character clearly likes a young man she meets under the Sphinx, but she doesn’t understand why he doesn’t like her, when she is mean, bossy and thinks she is better than him. I thought she hated him, until it suddenly became clear that she liked him, it was all very confusing.

I think Amira Aly has talent and clearly has a great vocabulary and I wish her all the best in her future endeavors.

http://www.battleformaat.com/

https://www.ebookit.com/books/0000000695/Egypt-The-Uprising-The-Battle-for-Maat-Book-1.html

http://twitter.com/#!/FEM4Ever

"This elegant novella is an introduction to a multi-volume series... The Battle for Maat" - Goodreads

Best YA Novel Character - Round 2

2011-11-28T20:34:00.000-08:00

Round 2!

88 Voters

171 Votes (Best and second best)

77 Characters Nominated
12 Most voted

The Results are in:

In random order:

Katniss Everdeen - The Hunger Games
Harry Potter - Harry Potter
Hermione Granger - Harry Potter
Peeta Mellark - The Hunger Games
Rose Hathaway - Vampire Academy
Jace Wayland - The Mortal Instruments
Edward Cullen - Twilight Saga
Tris Prior - Divergent
Meghan Chase - Iron Fey series
Prince Ash - Iron Fey series
Adrian Ivashkov - Vampire Academy & Bloodlines
Four a.k.a. Tobias - Divergent

So let the voting begin!

Katniss Everdeen - Hunger Games VS Four a.k.a. Tobias - Divergent

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Rose Hathaway - Vampire Academy VS Prince Ash - Iron Fey series

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Jace Wayland - The Mortal Instruments VS Adrian Ivashkov - Vampire Academy & Bloodlines

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Harry Potter - Harry Potter VS Tris Prior - Divergent

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Edward Cullen - Twilight Saga VS Peeta Mellark - The Hunger Games

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Hermione Granger - Harry Potter VS Meghan Chase - Iron Fey series

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* 29th - 2nd December the top 12 will randomly be matched to make six 1 vs.1 character-offs of which you will then choose a winner for each 1 vs.1. - The top 6 will then be revealed
* 3nd - 5th December the top 6 will then go into 3 1 vs.1 character-offs where you have to vote for your favorite in each 1 vs.1 - The top 3 will then be revealed.
* 6th - 8th December - You will vote for 1 of the top 3 characters to be voted off. - The top 2 will then be revealed.
* 9th - 12th - Votes on which of the 2 top YA characters should win will be cast!
* 13th - The winner will be revealed!

Review: Bloodlines

2011-11-28T05:42:00.000-08:00

Bloodlines (Bloodlines #1) by Richelle Mead

Published August 25th 2011 by Razorbill Fiction (first published August 23rd 2011)
Paperback, 421 pages
Source: Bought here: http://www.exclus1ves.co.za/stores/

"BLOOD DOESN'T LIE. Sydney is an alchemist, one of a group of humans who dabble in magic and serve to bridge the worlds of human and vampires. They protect vampire secrets - and human lives. When Sydney is torn from her bed in the middle of the night, at first she thinks she's still being punished for her complicated alliance with dhampir Rose Hathaway. But what unfolds is far worse. Jill Dragomir - the sister of Moroi Queen Lissa Dragomir - is in mortal danger, and the Moroi must send her into hiding. To avoid a civil war, Sydney is called upon to act as Jill's guardian and protector, posing as her roommate in the last place anyone would think to look for vampire royalty - a human boarding school in Palm Springs, California. But instead of finding safety at Amberwood Prep, Sydney discovers the drama is only just beginning..."

- From Goodreads

9/10

What a surprise! I went into this thinking that I would be disappointed, as nothing could possibly live up to the Vampire Academy series. I was wrong.

This novel was just as good and it has left me feeling like a kid in a candy store whose favourite sweets are out of stock. I can’t wait for the sequel and I am sure it will live up to its predecessor.

Sydney was a very relatable, yet interesting character. And Adrian, oh Adrian what a fantastic and infuriating character (unquestionably one of my favourite characters ever)! Jill and Eddie were also great additions as Main characters and did not disappoint. Even the minor characters were rich with detail.

Sure I could see most things coming (the big plot details), but the little surprises and plot twists kept me on my toes. They say it’s about the little things in life and I have always thought that is what delights me about Richelle Mead’s writing.

I also read this Novel surprisingly quickly and most of it in one day, and found myself sad when it was over. This will definitely be one of those series I collect and put right next to my VA books.

PS: Read Vampire Academy before you read this Novel.

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“Takes a lot of tries before you hit perfection." He paused to reconsider that. "Well, except for my parents. They got it on the first try." (Adrian)”

“I just rely on natural talent," said Adrian, strolling up to the start of the Dragon's Lair. "When you have such a wealth of it to draw from, the danger comes from having too much.”

The Golden Lily (Bloodlines, #2) by Richelle Mead

In My Trunk

2011-11-26T21:22:00.000-08:00

This weekly meme (In My Mailbox) is hosted by The Story Siren

Won in a competition:

Déjà Dead (Temperance Brennan #1) by Kathy Reichs

and

Tomorrow When the War Began (Tomorrow #1) by John Marsden

+2 Bookdepository Bookmarks

Received for honest reviews from the Authors:

Asenath by Anna Patricio

Azuri Fae (Caledonia Fae, #2) by India Drummond

What's in your Trunk this week?

Don't forget to vote for your Favorite Young Adult Novel's Character:

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Cover Of The Week

2011-11-25T21:44:00.000-08:00

This weeks cover is....

The Selection (The Selection #1)

by Kiera Cass

What a beautiful cover!

Which YA Novel's Character is the best?

2011-11-24T10:28:00.000-08:00

Which YA Novel's Character is the best?

A lot of people's views differ on this matter and I thought it would be fun to have a YA Character-off to see who is the favorite!

Here is how it will work:

* 24-28th November vote on who your favorite YA character is and your second favorite (because I'm sure some of us can't choose!). - The top 12 will then be revealed.
* 29th - 2nd December the top 12 will randomly be matched to make six 1 vs.1 character-offs of which you will then choose a winner for each 1 vs.1. - The top 6 will then be revealed
* 3nd - 5th December the top 6 will then go into 3 1 vs.1 character-offs where you have to vote for your favorite in each 1 vs.1 - The top 3 will then be revealed.
* 6th - 8th December - You will vote for 1 of the top 3 characters to be voted off. - The top 2 will then be revealed.
* 9th - 12th - Votes on which of the 2 top YA characters should win will be cast!
* 13th - The winner will be revealed!

NOTICE: This can be any character in a YA novel, not just the main character.

So let's start!

Who do you love best?

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A tweet to get more votes would be appreciated!

Review: Marked

2011-11-23T09:07:00.000-08:00

Marked (House of Night #1) by P.C. Cast, Kristin Cast

Published January 15th 2009 by ATOM (first published May 1st 2007)
Paperback, 348 pages
Source: Borrowed from a friend

"After a Vampire Tracker Marks her with a crescent moon on her forehead, 16-year-old Zoey Redbird enters the House of Night and learns that she is no average fledgling. She has been Marked as special by the vampyre Goddess Nyx and has affinities for all five elements: Air, Fire Water, Earth and Spirit. But she is not the only fledgling at the House of Night with special powers. When she discovers that the leader of the Dark Daughters, the school’s most elite club, is mis-using her Goddess-given gifts, Zoey must look deep within herself for the courage to embrace her destiny – with a little help from her new vampyre friends (or Nerd Herd, as Aphrodite calls them)."

- From Goodreads

6/10

*Please note there might be some adult content discussed in this review:

I was really surprised at the new and unique take on vampires in this novel. Zoey is a fun character and easily relate-able. I really felt for her and her family situation, but I must say after the action packed beginning things got a little bit slow towards the end.

Some of the happenings (attempt at a blow job) and vocabulary "boobie" or "poopie" (even my spellchecker wanted to fix these words!) just made me cringe.

But nevertheless it was a fun and entertaining read with several twists and turns. Zoey's friends were a great bunch of different yet interesting characters that I want to know more about!

I had a few gripes tho, for the life of me I can't imagine the characters with symbols on their foreheads. Every image I conjure up just looks silly! I might have expected a bit too much from this novel, but I will definitely read the next one to see where it leads.

PS: Note that there are some topics in this novel that are not always Young Adult!

For those who have read it (SPOILERS):

Also I think Erik is only attracted to Zoey for one reason, her filled in tattoo which clearly means she is special. Also he has stalker qualities to him...

I also want to clarify something, someone that is a "slut" is not someone who looks sexy or kisses your boyfriend, or even likes your boyfriend for that matter. Calling everyone a slutty also doesn't make it true.

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“Don't you think baby corns are scary? There's just something wrong about their midget bodies.”

Betrayed (House of Night, #2) by P.C. Cast, Kristin Cast

Review: The Next Door Boys

2011-11-22T01:22:00.000-08:00

The Next Door Boys by Jolene B. Perry

Published October 4th 2011 by Cedar Fort, Inc.
Paperback, 272 pages
Source: Netgalley

"With her body still recovering from last year's cancer treatments, Leigh Tressman is determined to be independent. Despite the interference from her overprotective brother, physical frustrations, and spiritual dilemmas— not to mention the ever expanding line of young men ready to fall in love with her— Leigh discovers what it actually means to stand on her own and learns that love can be found in unexpected but delightful places."

- From Goodreads

5/10

Just like the cover depicts, this is a sweet novel about first love and independence. Leigh is a young woman who recently defeated cancer. She and this novel is very religious (Mormon), not to a point that it distracts too much from the novel, but it definitely needs to be noted.

When I read the description of the book I had no idea that there was going to be a religious aspect to the novel, but it wasn't a bad surprise. I would just have liked to know. I do see that one of the categories is Christian by netgalley so it is partly my fault.

However this novel is pleasant and a enjoyable enough read. Leigh's character frustrated me sometimes, as well as the fact that everyone loves Leigh simply in my opinion because she is pretty.

I would have liked to know a bit more about the rest of the characters. But I guess that is why there is a sequel in the works!

So all in all an enjoyable read that could have been much more!

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“We only see what's close to us, but if we allow ourselves to simply feel, and not see, we can understand so much more.”

Left to Love (The Next Door Boys - #2) by Jolene B. Perry

Winners of Raven

2011-11-21T09:46:00.000-08:00

The winners of Raven have been picked!

KJ
Chrizette
Kelly

Thank you to everyone who participated! And a big thanks to Nuayma Jeggels for allowing me to host the giveaway.

I have given the winners details through to Nuayma Jeggels.

In My Trunk

2011-11-19T21:32:00.000-08:00

This weekly meme (In My Mailbox) is hosted by The Story Siren

Bought from http://www.exclus1ves.co.za/

Bloodlines (Bloodlines #1) by Richelle Mead

What's in your Trunk this week?

Cover Of The Week

2011-11-19T04:15:00.000-08:00

This weeks cover is....

Dead to You by Lisa McMann

What a great cover!

Review: Touch of Power

2011-11-15T05:36:00.000-08:00

Touch of Power (Healer #1) by Maria V. Snyder

Expected publication: December 20th 2011 by Mira
E-Book, 394 pages
Source: Netgalley

"Laying hands upon the injured and dying, Avry of Kazan assumes their wounds and diseases into herself. But rather than being honored for her skills, she is hunted. Healers like Avry are accused of spreading the plague that has decimated the Territories, leaving the survivors in a state of chaos.

Stressed and tired from hiding, Avry is abducted by a band of rogues who, shockingly, value her gift above the golden bounty offered for her capture. Their leader, an enigmatic captor-protector with powers of his own, is unequivocal in his demands: Avry must heal a plague-stricken prince—leader of a campaign against her people. As they traverse the daunting Nine Mountains, beset by mercenaries and magical dangers, Avry must decide who is worth healing and what is worth dying for. Because the price of peace may well be her life...."

- From Goodreads

8/10

This is the first novel by Maria V. Snyder that I have read, and let me tell you, it won't be the last!

One of my favourite things about this novel was the Peace and Death Lilies! They are these huge flowers that look the same, but if you come close to a Death Lily it will "eat" you. I found the story surrounding them fascinating!

The world that was created is amazing and truly epic. And the characters that fill this world will climb right into your heart and stay there. There is also some romance thrown in, but on a small scale and it only adds to the tale.

This novel has a strong heroine called Avry and a truly evil Villain that will intrigue you so much that you are not sure if you actually like him or hate him! The story flows and keeps you engaged.

So if you like Fantasy with magic, monsters and tons of adventure then you have found the book for you!

My one gripe about this novel was the travel. A lot of things happen on the journey through this world, but the forever walking makes me anxious.

I look forward to reading the next one in the series.

I want to thank NetGalley and Harlequin for the copy.

For those who have read it (SPOILERS):

How cool was the Peace Lilly part at the end? I loved it!

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“Kill. Me. Now.”

Scent of Magic (Healer, #2) by Maria V. Snyder

Giveaway: Raven

2011-11-14T09:50:00.000-08:00

Raven by Nuayma Jeggels

"A girl, a coma, a Plague, and an empty grave.

When Shardaie wakes up, she doesn’t know who she is, why she can’t understand emotions, why she has been unconscious for nearly nine of her thirteen years, or why the dead just won’t stay dead. The only clue to her past is a locket, but the Plague, which finally stretches its unnatural hand to her village, forces her to leave and to learn to protect herself. But everything has a cost: the protection against the undead reveals a secret that Shardaie and her classmates just don’t want to accept, and at the end, Shardaie realises that some secrets shouldn’t be revealed. Secrets have the power to destroy, and the power to change her view on humanity for ever."

This Epic Fantasy with Zombies, sounds fantastic doesn't it?

Now for the giveaway! Thank you to Nuayma Jeggels who is giving away 3 ebook copies!

Win 3 ebook copies of Raven

Rules:

* International

* Closes 21st November 2011

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Curious about Raven? Here is a short piece about the main character, that isn't in the book:

Shardaie was lying on her side on the floor, nose nearly pressed against the struggling lizard. Her violet eyes slowly blinked, watching as the creature waved its limbs and tried its best to get up and crawl away. Watching, but not understanding. She inhaled deeply, then released the breath as she muttered, “What are you feeling?”

The lizard’s eyes flitted this way and that way, and when Shardaie realised that the world had to look just too big for it, she rolled onto her back and stared at the ceiling. What was it feeling? She spread out her legs and her arms, trying to see the room from the lizard’s perspective.

Window, too far away. She started to wave her arms. Floor, too wide. She started to wave her legs. Walls, nearly never-ending. Her stomach clenched, a sheen of sweat covered her brow. Shardaie blinked, and as she stopped moving, she thought, that didn’t help. She still didn’t understand what she was feeling.
Shardaie looked back at the lizard, but only found an empty space bathed in sunlight. She rolled onto her side, in the direction of her bedroom doorway, and watched as her guest scuttled away, its broken tail twitching occasionally. “Go,” she whispered, remembering the words a girl had once said to a different lizard, “be free.”

Then she pulled herself up, but when she straightened, she accidentally knocked her arm against the edge of the windowsill. Shardaie noticed the sudden prickling sensation in her flesh, and when she raised her arm, brow twitching as her eyes narrowed, she took note of the scratch and the thin line of blood that stood out vividly against her pale skin.

Wasn’t she supposed to be doing something? she thought as she tilted her head to the left and then to the right continuously, she was supposed to react, wasn’t she? Her arm lowered to her side. She looked up and licked her lips, thinking about the girl, who loved to speak to lizards, before turning to stare at the floor.

Shardaie began with her face: she started to arch her eyebrows and then opened and closed her mouth. Her calves twitched, so she started to shake her legs, but that turned into a hopping-on-the-spot. She tried her best to re-enact a scene she had witnessed a while ago, of a little child noticing a wound, but when she spun around, arms flapping in the air, she realised that she wasn’t alone.

Celio, her red-haired guardian, stood in the doorway, his hand on the doorknob. He cocked his head and then frowned at her. “What are you doing?”
Shardaie immediately stood still and smacked her lips. She looked at her arm, then raised it and replied, “I’m reacting.”

Celio looked at her arm, then glanced over his shoulder to address someone before turning back to her. “Give me a moment, child,” he turned around, but kept his gaze on her face, “keep your arm clean.”

Shardaie nodded at the suddenly empty doorway, turned around, marched up to her bed and sat down. She wriggled around for a moment, but sat still and stared ahead. Her eyes blinked. Her fingers twitched occasionally. A lock of her hair fell down to caress her nose. She looked at her arm and then raised it before sitting upright and staring at the doorway once more.

Stomp, stomp, stomp announced Celio’s presence, but Shardaie didn’t move and didn’t look away from the doorway. Celio walked into the room and sat down beside her, then took her raised arm and started to wipe a wet cloth over the scratch. Shardaie watched him work, watched how he bowed his head and slowly turned his wrist, but when he was done and he turned to her as though he was expecting something, she remained silent for a while before saying, “Thank you, sir.”

Celio nodded, looked away and studied his cloth. “Everything’s all right now.” He smiled at Shardaie, placed a hand on her shoulder and stood up. “It’s time for dinner. Come.”

Shardaie didn’t follow him, even when he made a beckoning motion with his hand, and when he had left the room, she looked back at her arm and thought. The prickling sensation was still there, but it was fainter. She looked at the doorway that both Celio and the lizard had used, then crawled across her bed and threw her blanket over her body and her head.

Her stomach clenched. Her bottom lip trembled. Shardaie closed her eyes, and as she felt her breath flutter across her upper lip, she started to wave her legs and her arms. Nothing. How was everything all right? Shardaie continued to wave her limbs. She still couldn’t understand what she was feeling …

In My Trunk

2011-11-12T21:35:00.000-08:00

This weekly meme (In My Mailbox) is hosted by The Story Siren

New Books I received:

A Million Miles From Normal by Paige Nick

Books from the secondhand bookshop:

City of Ashes (The Mortal Instruments #2) by Cassandra Clare

Hush, Hush (Hush, Hush #1) by Becca Fitzpatrick

Jaws 2 by Hank Searls

What's in your Trunk this week?

Cover Of The Week

2011-11-11T23:19:00.000-08:00

This weeks cover is....

When the Sea is Rising Red

by Cat Hellisen

What a great cover!

Review: Everything We Ever Wanted

2011-11-09T08:52:00.000-08:00

Everything We Ever Wanted by Sara Shepard

Published October 11th 2011 by Harper Collins, Inc.
E-book, 372 pages
Source: From Netgalley

"Sara Shepard, the bestselling author of Pretty Little Liars, delivers a powerful novel of family dreams, lies, and delusions. Everything We Ever Wanted begins with a phone call with allegations that rock an upper crust Philadelphia family to its very foundations, unlocking years of secrets and scandals that expose the serious flaws in outwardly perfect lives. A moving, intelligent, and unforgettable novel, Shepard’s Everything We Ever Wanted is exceptional contemporary women’s fiction that will be embraced by book clubs everywhere."

- From Goodreads

9/10

Incredible, this is the word I want to start my review with. Now let me tell you why.

I have read two novels by Sara Shepard before, and I enjoyed both. But this novel was absolutely fantastic! The character dynamics and character development took me by surprise and it was really a delight to read.

I found the story engaging, with twists and turns around every corner, some even making me gasp out loud! I have said before that I love it when a book surprises me and when I can't predict the outcome... I count this book as one of them.

I found myself Identifying with each character and I think most people will. I also found it very interesting how these characters "assume" a lot of things and we can see how assumption and drawing conclusions can affect people’s lives. The same with bunching people in certain categories before even knowing them.

I can't recommend this novel more and I hope that everyone that loves a good story reads it! I also hope there is a sequel!

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Review: The Forest of Hands and Teeth

2011-11-08T05:27:00.000-08:00

The Forest of Hands and Teeth (The Forest of Hands and Teeth #1) by Carrie Ryan

Published July 1st 2009 by Gollancz (first published March 10th 2009)
Hardcover, 320 pages
Source: From the Library

"In Mary's world there are simple truths. The Sisterhood always knows best. The Guardians will protect and serve. The Unconsecrated will never relent. And you must always mind the fence that surrounds the village; the fence that protects the village from the Forest of Hands and Teeth. But, slowly, Mary’s truths are failing her. She’s learning things she never wanted to know about the Sisterhood and its secrets, and the Guardians and their power, and about the Unconsecrated and their relentlessness. When the fence is breached and her world is thrown into chaos, she must choose between her village and her future—between the one she loves and the one who loves her. And she must face the truth about the Forest of Hands and Teeth. Could there be life outside a world surrounded in so much death?"

- From Goodreads

6/10

I have wanted to read this novel for quite a while, and I am glad that I finally did! I enjoy most zombie novels, and this was no exception.

The village Mary lives in is so intriguing and full of mysteries that you can't help being dragged into the story. What I liked most were the nuns that "run" the village. It draws an interesting line between religion and blind faith and I think this and remaining mystery about how the rest of the world looks after the zombie "disease" is what will make me read the second one.

The characters were a bit bland, but the story was interesting enough. There was also a lot left unanswered and I hope we get to find out the answers!

So if you like YA novels with some zombies thrown in, then this is your book!

For those who have read it (SPOILERS):

I can't believe what happened to Travis and Jed!!! What now?

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“Suddenly, all I can think about are all the things I don't know about him. All the things I never had time to learn. I don't know if his feet are ticklish or how long his toes are. I don't know what nightmares he had as a child. I don't know which stars are his favorites, what shapes he sees in the clouds. I don't know what he is truly afraid of or what memories he holds closest.
And I don't have enough time now, never enough time. I want to be in the moment with him, feel his body against mine and think of nothing else, but my mind explodes with grief for all that I am missing. All that I will miss. All that I have wasted.”

The Dead-Tossed Waves by Carrie Ryan

In My Trunk

2011-11-06T07:25:00.000-08:00

This weekly meme (In My Mailbox) is hosted by The Story Siren

I got these great books from the Authors for honest reviews:

The Foul Mouth and the Fanged Lady (The King Henry Tapes)
by Richard Raley

Practice Cake by Dalya Moon

What's in your Trunk this week?

Cover Of The Week

2011-11-05T07:25:00.000-07:00

This weeks cover is....

Still Waters by Emma Carlson Berne

What a great cover!

Winner of Destined

2011-11-01T22:57:00.000-07:00

The winner of Destined has been picked!

Marlene Breakfield

Thank you to everyone who participated! And a big thanks to Zeitghost Media for supplying a copy for the giveaway.

I have contacted the winner.

The 2011 SA Blog Awards

2011-11-01T09:23:00.000-07:00

The South African Blog Awards are currently ongoing, and my blog is in the Entertainment category. It is in the voting stage now, and I would really appreciated it if my readers and followers please vote for me!

Voting closes on the 9 November 2011.

Please cast you vote here (click on the pic) or on click on the pic on my sidebar.

A Muggle's Magical Book Blog

A Muggle's Magical Book Blog finds a new home!

Review: Switched

Giveaways and Integrity

Review: Twilight Audiobook

Cover Of The Week

Vessel by Sarah Beth Durst

Review: Azuri Fae

2011 End Of Year Book Survey

In My Trunk

Cover Of The Week

New Girl by Paige Harbison

Review: A Wrinkle in Time

My new shiny Ipad 2!

Top 10 Books Read in 2011

In My Trunk

Cover Of The Week

The Legacy of Eden

by Nelle Davy

Guest Review: Babe in Boyland

Cover Of The Week

The Secret Sisterhood

of Heartbreakers

by Lynn Weingarten

Guest Review: Bossypants

Going away for the Holidays

Best YA Novel Character - Final

In My Trunk

Cover Of The Week

Carrier of the Mark

by Leigh Fallon

Best YA Novel Character - Round 5

Review: Anna and the French Kiss

Best YA Novel Character - Round 4

In My Trunk

Best YA Novel Character - Round 3

Cover Of The Week

Fated (The Soul Seekers #1)

by Alyson Noel

Review: Egypt: The Uprising

Best YA Novel Character - Round 2

Review: Bloodlines

In My Trunk

Cover Of The Week

The Selection (The Selection #1)

by Kiera Cass

Which YA Novel's Character is the best?

Review: Marked

Review: The Next Door Boys

Winners of Raven

In My Trunk

Cover Of The Week

Dead to You by Lisa McMann

Review: Touch of Power

Giveaway: Raven

Raven by Nuayma Jeggels

In My Trunk

Cover Of The Week

When the Sea is Rising Red

by Cat Hellisen

Review: Everything We Ever Wanted

Review: The Forest of Hands and Teeth

In My Trunk

Cover Of The Week

Still Waters by Emma Carlson Berne

Winner of Destined

The 2011 SA Blog Awards