Tuesday, April 6, 2010

IN MY MAILBOX #1.

In my Mailbox is a meme hosted by http://www.thestorysiren.com/

in my mailbox i have acquired four books.


Before I Fall- Lauren Oliver
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What if you had only one day to live? What would you do? Who would you kiss? And how far would you go to save your own life?

Samantha Kingston has it all: the world’s most crush-worthy boyfriend, three amazing best friends, and first pick of everything at Thomas Jefferson High, from the best table in the cafeteria to the choicest parking spot. Friday, February 12 should be just another day in her charmed life.

Instead, it turns out to be her last.

Fortunately, she gets a second chance. Seven chances, in fact. Reliving her last day during one miraculous week, she will untangle the mystery surrounding her death—and discover the true value of everything she is in danger of losing.

Hunger Games- Suzanne Collins
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Sixteen-year-old Katniss is smart, athletic, and fast. She can take down a rabbit with a bow and arrow, hitting it straight through the eye. Will these skills be enough to survive the Hunger Games?

Suzanne Collins, the author of the middle-grade fantasy series The Underland Chronicles begins anew, exploring a future landscape that will be familiar to devotees of science fiction's dystopic strain. In a nation called Panem, which occupies the landmass that is the present United States, a parasitical fascist Capitol dominates 12 conquered districts. There was a thirteenth district but it was obliterated during a rebellion. The totalitarian government keeps the subjected populations in line by threatened devastation, starvation, and brutality.

Catching Fire- Suzanne Collins

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Katniss Everdeen continues to struggle to protect herself and her family from the Capitol in this second novel from the bestselling Hunger Games trilogy.

Beastly- Alex Flinn
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A beast. Not quite wolf or bear, gorilla or dog but a horrible new creature who walks upright – a creature with fangs and claws and hair springing from every pore. I am a monster.

You think I’m talking fairy tales? No way. The place is New York City. The time is now. It’s no deformity, no disease. And I’ll stay this way forever – ruined – unless I can break the spell.

Yes, the spell, the one the witch in my English class cast on me. Why did she urn 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.

Hush, Hush by: Becca Fitzpatrick


Book:Hush, Hush
Author: Becca Fitzpatrick
Number Of Pages: 391
Age: 14+
Rating: 4/5.


For Nora Grey, romance was not part of the plan. She's never been particularly attracted to the boys at her school, no matter how much her best friend, Vee, pushes them at her. Not until Patch came along.

With his easy smile and eyes that seem to see inside her, Nora is drawn to him against her better judgment.

But after a series of terrifying encounters, Nora's not sure who to trust. Patch seems to be everywhere she is, and to know more about her than her closest friends. She can't decide whether she should fall into his arms or run and hide. And when she tries to seek some answers, she finds herself near a truth that is way more unsettling than anything Patch makes her feel.

For Nora is right in the middle of an ancient battle between the immortal and those that have fallen - and, when it comes to choosing sides, the wrong choice will cost her life.

My first thoughts immediately were about the cover of this book. I think it is beautifully executed, and on point with the story. I love the thought behind it. and what it symbolizes.

That being said; let's get down to the review.

Hush, Hush started and ended much like Twilight in my opinion. (they met in biology, he was the mysterious guy that got stuck being her partner..) I think this one is great and fun. I loved every minute my nose was buried in it. It was refreshing to read something that wasn't "Edward & Bella" but stay on that same supernatural track. This book was a little dark. There were some things that were shocking, and unexpected that had my mouth open and eyes huge. It's a great book, with an even better twist.

Hush, Hush is a great read. and I recommend it for ALL Twilight lovers like myself.

----Ashley.

The Blogger;

Name: Ashley Rudy.
Age: 22.
Sex: Female.
Location: Chicago, Illinois.
Hobbies: Reading, Writing, and Designing.

About;

This Blog was created to discuss the books I've read, want to read, and am currently reading. Right now, I'm really into Young Adult books. But I've decided to branch out a bit. Try something different. I will be reviewing books; and trying my best to give honest reviews. I'll try to post once a week; maybe twice. so. . . happy blogging. :)