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Thursday, October 14, 2010

The Clockwork Angel Answer Post

Still have questions about Clockwork Angel? Not sure where to look? Cassandra Clare has created The Clockwork Angel Answer Post on her site here http://j.mp/bvmBcl
Be sure to head over to Cassie's site and please be ware, spoilers may be posted.

When I Was Joe Giveaway Winner




Congratulations to #47- Danielle Bateman, who's won a signed copy of When I Was Joe.

Thank you to everyone who entered and don't forget to enter our other giveaways which we have posted on our right hand side bar.

Thank you to Frances Lincoln Books for allowing us to host the wonderful giveaway!

Book Review- Glimpse

Published by CreateSpace
Released on May 9, 2010
Source- Stacey Wallace Benefiel
4 Stars- I really liked this book. Go pick it up!

Synopsis (from CreateSpace) Zellie Wells has a devastating crush on Avery Adams, the son of her mom's high school sweetheart. At her sixteenth birthday party, held in the basement of her dad's church, she finally finds the courage to talk to him. Turns out, the devastating crush is mutual.

As Avery takes her hand and leads her out onto the makeshift dance floor, Zellie is overwhelmed by her first vision of his death; shocking because not only are they both covered in his blood, but they're old, like 35, and she is pregnant.
Afraid to tell anyone about the vision, (she'd just be labeled a freaky black magic witch, right?) Zellie keeps the knowledge of Avery's future to herself and tries to act like any other teenager in love. When they get caught on their way to a secret rendezvous by her mom and his dad, they are forbidden to see each other.

Convinced that their parents are freaking out unnecessarily, Avery and Zellie vow to be together no matter what. They continue their relationship in secret until Zellie learns that their parents are just trying to prevent her and Avery from suffering like they did. The visions are hereditary, they're dangerous, and if they stay together the visions will come true.

Every once in a while I like to read a book without reading the synopsis first or knowing anything about it, I just like to be surprised about what the story will be about. I know it's kind of weird and I don't do it often but I decided to do it with Glimpse. The book doesn't have the synopsis on the back so I figured I would take a chance with it, and let me tell you that Glimpse was a delightful surprise.

I started reading without any kind of expectations, at first Zellie's extreme infatuation with Avery was a little annoying to me but once she had the vision about their future together and I got to learn a little more about her gift I understood why they had such a strong connection. The story is told from Zellie's and Avery's point of view and I did get a little confused at the beginning because of the way the paragraphs break and change from one character to the other but I eventually got used to it and really started enjoying it a lot more.

Glimpse was full of twists and surprises that keep the book at a really fast pace and had me glued to the pages, I finished it within a few hours. I was really intrigued with Zellie's power of being able to see the future but not only that, she also has another special ability that comes in as a huge surprise during an intense part in the story that completely blew me away. I couldn't put the book down after that, I just had to find out more!

Glimpse felt like a rollercoaster that brought out several emotions out, I was happy and laughing at times and then I would turn the page to a huge shocker of a surprise and got angry or frustrated. Zellie's mother was the only character in this story that I didn't like, I thought she was a very selfish and immature person, I couldn't stand her! Even though she claims to have a reason I didn't think it was enough of an excuse for what she ends up doing in the story. Most of the other characters were likable even though a few that I won't name because it would be a spoiler got me really irritated at one point but were easy to forgive. Claire (Zellie's friend) was a perfect addition and wrapped up the story nicely with her great sense of humor and sarcastic comments, I loved her!

Glimpse is a little hidden gem that more people need to know about, I was quite impressed at how much I liked it and I couldn't get enough of it. I want the sequel out now!

Nightshade Clues and Andrea's Signing in TX

Nightshade will be on bookstore shelves NEXT Tuesday, but if you happen to attend Andrea's signing at the Texas Book Festival THIS Saturday, than you'll be able to snag your copy early. YAY!!

In case you missed it, Shay has just posted his final video of Shadow Days and TONIGHT from 7-8 pm EST Andrea Cremer will be answering all of our burning questions about Shay, Nightshade and the awesome marketing campaign Penguin did here www.facebook.com/shadowshay

Our clues from Shay have been answered:

"In an internecine feud among Cian and her foolish sister Eira,"

‎"Cian unleashed elemental grandeur to win the war and destroy the harbinger, commemorating the beginning of the Scion."

For more information about Nightshade and Andrea's latest happenings, visit her site here http://www.andreacremer.com/

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