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Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Release Day Giveaway for This Dark Endeavor, The Apprenticeship of Victor Frankenstein by Kenneth Oppel

Today is a huge release day for books like Bloodlines, The Power of Six, Nocturne and one of my recent favorites, This Dark Endeavor: The Apprenticeship of Victor Frankenstein. Thank you to Simon & Schuster I have 1 copy of This Dark Endeavor to giveaway!

You do not need to have been a fan of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein to like this book. This book holds it own. I wasn't a fan of Frankenstein, but this telling of what Victor Frankenstein was like as a teen completely hooked me from the get go. I HIGHLY recommend this book! Here's a little bit about this must have read:


Victor and Konrad are the twin brothers Frankenstein. They are nearly inseparable. Growing up, their lives are filled with imaginary adventures...until the day their adventures turn all too real.

They stumble upon The Dark Library, and secret books of alchemy and ancient remedies are discovered. Father forbids that they ever enter the room again, but this only piques Victor's curiosity more. When Konrad falls gravely ill, Victor is not satisfied with the various doctors his parents have called in to help. He is drawn back to The Dark Library where he uncovers an ancient formula for the Elixir of Life. With their friend Elizabeth, Henry and Victor immediately set out to find assistance from a man who was once known for his alchemical works to help create the formula.Determination and the unthinkable outcome of losing his brother spur Victor on in the quest for the three ingredients that will save Konrad's life. After scaling the highest trees in the Strumwald, diving into the deepest lake caves, and sacrificing one’s own body part, the three fearless friends risk their lives to save another.

Action, suspense, brotherly love, romance, adventure, jealousy, desire, and betrayal are just a few of the things that make This Dark Endeavor feel like you're reading a beloved classic. With it's perfectly paced story line and well developed, believable in-depth characters, this story about young Victor Frankenstein is both engaging and intriguing.

You can read the rest of my 5 star review here.


To Enter, all you need to to do is fill out this form here:
* This is open to residents in the US who are 13 yrs & older
* 1 entry per person
* This giveaway will end on August 31st, 2011

9 comments:

  1. This one sounds so good! Thanks for the giveaway :)

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  2. There is just something eye-catching about this cover. It's what initially drew me in.

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  3. pepsivanilla- You're so welcome. It's a fantastic read!

    Jessy- The cover is fabulous and it matches the story perfectly.

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  4. Thanks for the chance to win! It sounds really good!

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  5. Holly- You're welcome. Good luck :)

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  6. I've got a couple of teenaged nieces that would LOVE this! Thanks for the chance to win a copy.

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  7. Erm...I entered but pressed enter before I put in all of my address, so I'm going to enter again correctly...hope that's okay!

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