Everyone knows the story of the Wizard of Oz. Danielle Paige’s novel offers a new twist on the classic tale. The graphics in this trailer are really cool, and I really think help to capture the darker, a bit more twisted atmosphere of the book. The voiceover does a great job of summing up the book. I liked Dorothy Must Die and I think this trailer is a good representation of the what the book is about.
Category: Video
Trailer Tuesday: Sweet Far Thing by Libba Bray
For this week’s Trailer Tuesday, I’m kicking it old school. Okay, not really old school. This week i’m throwing it a few years back with the trailer for the final book in one my favorite series: Sweet Far Thing by Libba Bray, the last book in the Gemma Doyle series. It’s been 6 years since this book’s release and I’m still not over some of the things Libba Bray did that book (re:KARTIK!)
While this book trailer does not fully capture the awesomeness that is this series, it definitely stirred up my desire to reread the entire thing. If you’ve never read the Gemma Doyle series, I suggest you check it out ASAP.
Trailer Tuesday: Conversion by Katherine Howe
First off, I want to apologize for the lack of posts this week. It’s been a busy week for me, so I haven’t really had time to sit down and write. ANY WAYS, back to this post. So this week on Trailer Tuesday, I have the trailer for Conversion by Katherine Howe, which came out today! (Yay!)
I only saw this trailer recently and it has made me even more excited for this book. I love that it is set in Danvers, Massachusetts (I’ve been there!). I really like this trailer, especially with how it starts off as a news reporter. Definitely an interesting lead in!
Check out the trailer below and check out Conversion available now!
Waiting on Wednesday (97) – Mortal Gods by Kendare Blake
Mortal Gods
(Goddess War #2)
(Goddess War #2)
Kendare Blake
Publisher: Orchard Books
To be release: September 1, 2014
Summary (from Goodreads):
Ares, God of War, is leading the other dying gods into battle. Which is just fine with Athena. She’s ready to wage a war of her own, and she’s never liked him anyway. If Athena is lucky, the winning gods will have their immortality restored. If not, at least she’ll have killed the bloody lot of them, and she and Hermes can die in peace.
Cassandra Weaver is a weapon of fate. The girl who kills gods. But all she wants is for the god she loved and lost to return to life. If she can’t have that, then the other gods will burn, starting with his murderer, Aphrodite.
The alliance between Cassandra and Athena is fragile. Cassandra suspects Athena lacks the will to truly kill her own family. And Athena fears that Cassandra’s hate will get them ALL killed.
The war takes them across the globe, searching for lost gods, old enemies, and Achilles, the greatest warrior the world has ever seen. As the struggle escalates, Athena and Cassandra must find a way to work together. Because if they can’t, fates far worse than death await.
I have been dying to read this book for ages! I loved Antigoddes, the first book in the series. I think it’s a great retelling of the Greek myths and I cannot wait to see what happens next. Kendare Blake writing is fantastic and I know she won’t disappoint in this sequel. I’ll be counting down the days to September 1st.
What book are you Waiting on Wednesday for? Let me know! I’m always on the lookout for great new books to read.
Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly event highlighting exciting upcoming releases. It is hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine.
Trailer Tuesday: The Merciless by Danielle Vega
This week’s Trailer Tuesday is featuring The Merciless by Danielle Vega. I haven’t read this book yet, but based on the description and this awesome trailer, I definitely want to pick it up. I love how eerie this trailer is. I cannot wait to pick up this book to see how well it fits its trailer.
Have you guys seen any book trailers you loved this week? Let me know in the comments!
Trailer Tuesday: Pawn by Aimee Carter
So, I don’t know if this a thing or not already, but its something I want to do on my blog. Each Tuesday, I want to share a different book trailer with you guys. A surprising number of books get trailers, and I’m always interested to see what the trailer adds to make me want to read a book. I’ve definitely been swayed to read a book based on its trailer.
To kick things off, I’m going to share the book trailer for Pawn by Aimée Carter, as that’s a book I recently just read and reviewed. This trailer doesn’t really add more to the synopsis, but I like that it introduces the society of the world Kitty lives in. I really love the graphic at the end that reveals the book introduction, I think that’s very cool.
This is a trailer I didn’t see before I read the book, but I feel like if I had seen it, I would have picked up Pawn earlier.
What do you think of this trailer?
Vlog Review: What Happened to Goodbye
What Happened to Goodbye
Sarah Dessen
Publisher: Penguin Young Readers Group
Release Date: May 10, 2011
Pages: 416
Source: Borrowed from Gail
Ratings: 5 Stars
Summary (from Goodreads):
Another town. Another school. Another Mclean. Ever since her parents’ bitter divorce, Mclean and her father have been fleeing their unhappy past. And Mclean’s become a pro at reinventing herself with each move. But in Lakeview, Mclean finds herself putting down roots and making friends—in part, thanks to Dave, the most real person Mclean’s ever met. Dave just may be falling in love with her, but can he see the person she really is? Does Mclean herself know?
I just want to apologize in advance for the “umms…” in this video. I am not normally like that.
Direct link: http://youtu.be/oemX2twkWO4
Fragment Friday (9) – Divergent
Fragment Friday is hosted by James of Book Chic and it is where you read excerpts of your favorite books or what you are reading now. I chose an excerpt from a book I’m currently reading: Divergent by Veronica Roth.
Fragment Friday (8) – Secrets and Shadows
THE TRIUMPHANT RETURN OF FRAGMENT FRIDAY!! Fragment Friday is hosted by James of Book Chic and it is where you read excerpts of your favorite books or what you are reading now. I chose an excerpt from a favorite this week: Secrets and Shadows by Shannon Delany
Don’t forget to check out my review of Secrets and Shadows by Shannon Delany to see why I love this book sooo much!
Vlog Review: Haven
Haven
Kristi Cook
Publisher: Simon Pulse
Release Date: February 22, 2011
Pages: 416
Source: Simon and Schuster’s Galley Grab
Ratings: 2 Stars
Summary (from Goodreads):
One month into her junior year, sixteen-year-old Violet McKenna transfers to the Winterhaven School in New York’s Hudson Valley, inexplicably drawn to the boarding school with high hopes. Leaving Atlanta behind, she’s looking forward to a fresh start–a new school, and new classmates who will not know her deepest, darkest secret, the one she’s tried to hide all her life: strange, foreboding visions of the future.
But Winterhaven has secrets of its own, secrets that run far deeper than Violet’s. Everyone there–every student, every teacher–has psychic abilities, ‘gifts and talents,’ they like to call them. Once the initial shock of discovery wears off, Violet realizes that the school is a safe haven for people like her. Soon, Violet has a new circle of friends, a new life, and maybe even a boyfriend–Aidan Gray, perhaps the smartest, hottest guy at Winterhaven.
Only there’s more to Aidan than meets the eye–much, much more. And once she learns the horrible truth, there’s no turning back from her destiny. Their destiny. Together, Violet and Aidan must face a common enemy–if only they can do so without destroying each other first.
Review in the vlog below. WARNING!!! CONTAINS SOME SPOILERS!!
Somethings in the vlog I didn’t mention. I didn’t hate this book, I just had a lot of issues with it that made me not enjoy it. I felt Haven was well written with the exception of the “you knows”. I liked that Violet was all moody and gloomy like Bella Swan, and instead was her own character. I failed to mention that I hated the hot and cold of Violet and Aidan’s relationship. One moment Violet was all lovey dovey and then would completely ignore Aidan and then wonder why he isn’t talking to her. That was extremely annoying.
Here are some highlights from my Goodreads feed for Haven that basically sum up my feelings on this book:
Page 42 – I find myself talking to this book.
Page 230 – Beautiful use of the phrase “you know”: “Well, I figured she was jealous of you anyway. You know, about Aidan. Not that they’ve ever…you know.”
Page 243 – WTF!! “I was supposed to be frightened. But there was no denying that I was totally turned on.” This is seriously wrong.
Page 272- “I guess my breaching his mind had cured the vampire version of a hard-on he’d been suffering from.” WTF
Page 347- (AFTER THE LICKING) “By the time he finished, I was reduced to a quivering mass on the bed, panting and squirming.” This girl has serious issues.
Page 387 – That was fast. And anti-climatic
Here’s what people who thought differently from me said:
Miss Page Turner’s City of Books – “In my opinion, a very good novel is always marked by a very good writing style. Cook applied a writing style that supported the story very well. Although I noticed serval word repetitions, I find Cook’s writing just right.”
My Reading Room – “Fun characters, a plot that sucks you in and great storytelling make Haven one of my favorite YA books this year.”
The Book Sp(l)ot – “The beginning of the book was a fast, engrossing read that really drew me in. Then, a little bit of the middle did go a little slower, but definitely stick with it because the ending (and middle/end) really gets going again and draws you right back in!”
The Crazy Bookworm – “Haven is very magical. It wisps you away from the hustle and bustle of ordinary life and transports you into this whimsical place. Not all of it is lollipops and rainbows though, there is a great deal of suspense.
Between the Covers – “Haven was a quick, enjoyable read. Cook’s writing easily engages the reader, finding just the right balance of description and action and refined style and teen voice that brings the story to life.
Overflowing Shelf 