First Book Haul!

Hey everyone!

So, last week I placed an order on The Book Depository for some books, and I thought it's the perfect opportunity to post on my blog. I only ordered three books, but here they are:


I hope to do many more book hauls and reviews in the future, so check back regularly! :)















 Die For Me (Revenants, #1) by Amy Plum

Hardcover, 341 pages,
First published May 5th 2011 by HarperTeen

Synopsis:

In the City of Lights, two star-crossed lovers battle a fate that is destined to tear them apart again and again for eternity.

When Kate Mercier's parents die in a tragic car accident, she leaves her life-and memories--behind to live with her grandparents in Paris. For Kate, the only way to survive her pain is escaping into the world of books and Parisian art. Until she meets Vincent.

Mysterious, charming, and devastatingly handsome, Vincent threatens to melt the ice around Kate's guarded heart with just his smile. As she begins to fall in love with Vincent, Kate discovers that he's a revenant--an undead being whose fate forces him to sacrifice himself over and over again to save the lives of others. Vincent and those like him are bound in a centuries-old war against a group of evil revenants who exist only to murder and betray. Kate soon realises that if she follows her heart, she may never be safe again.

I was so excited to get this, so as soon as it arrived I read it. Oh my word, I LOVED it. Review will come soon. Plus, the cover is AMAZING! :)






Daughter of Smoke and Bone (Daughter of Smoke and Bone #1)

(My edition) Paperback, UK, 418 pages,
First edition published September 27th 2011 by Little, Brown & Company.

Synopsis:

Meet Karou. She fills her sketchbooks with monsters that may or may not be real; she's prone to disappearing on mysterious "errands"; she speaks many languages—not all of them human; and her bright blue hair actually grows out of her head that colour. Who is she? That is the question that haunts her, and she's about to find out.

When one of the strangers—beautiful, haunted Akiva—fixes his fire-coloured eyes on her in an alley in Marrakesh, the result is blood and starlight, secrets unveiled, and a star-crossed love whose roots drink deep of a violent past. But will Karou live to regret learning the truth about herself?

Oh my, I've been wanting to read this for AGES, and now I've finally began reading it. When I first heard about this, I wasn't too sure what it was about (stupid me), but from the first page, I fell head first in love! ;)







A Great and Terrible Beauty (Gemma Doyle, #1) by Libba Bray

Paperback, 403 pages
First published December 9th 2003 by Ember

Synopsis:

It’s 1895, and after the suicide of her mother, 16-year-old Gemma Doyle is shipped off from the life she knows in India to Spence, a proper boarding school in England. Lonely, guilt-ridden, and prone to visions of the future that have an uncomfortable habit of coming true, Gemma’s reception there is a chilly one. To make things worse, she’s been followed by a mysterious young Indian man, a man sent to watch her. But why? What is her destiny? And what will her entanglement with Spence’s most powerful girls—and their foray into the spiritual world—lead to?

This is another book which really intrigued me, because of the Victorian setting and the fantasy style of the book. Looking forward to read this one!



See you later,

Charlotte.
 

My First Review! Blood Red Road!

Hey everyone!

This is my first ever post on this blog, and I'm EXTREMELY excited about it! I hope to do many reviews of books and many hauls, especially YA! So, to begin this adventure, I thought I'd review one of my favourite books ever - Blood Red Road by Moira Young.

Synopsis:

Saba has spent her whole life in Silverlake, a dried-up wasteland ravaged by constant sandstorms. The Wrecker civilisation has long been destroyed, leaving only landfills for Saba and her family to scavenge from. That's fine by her, as long as her beloved twin brother Lugh is around. But when a monster sandstorm arrives, along with four cloaked horsemen, Saba's world is shattered. Lugh is captured, and Saba embarks on an epic quest to get him back.

She faces the unknown as she ventures into dark and mysterious lands. She must trust no one, even the handsome thief who wants to protect and help her. As she deepens into her journey, things get even darker and even more exciting!

My review:

Oh my, where to begin! I can't say enough how much I enjoyed this book. It was refreshing, exciting, and had me hooked on every page.

One of the things that had me instantly drawn into the book was the unique setting and storyline. I haven't read anything like this before, and finally seeing something on the bookshelves was really exciting.

Let's get onto the characters. The main character is Saba - a character I adore. She's so strong, stubborn, tackles problems head on, and will do anything to protect her brother and her feelings. You feel her emotions and pain, and understand the way she thinks. She is a true heroin, and is one of my favourite characters from any YA book.

And then there's Jack. Oh my. Jack is the extremely handsome thief, who runs into Saba, and agrees to help find her brother. I have to say, Jack and Saba's relationship by far has the most tension, chemistry and connection, than any other romance I've read recently. Jack certainly will make you swoon, with his charms, good looks and humour.

I certainly think you should read this book, since it's one of the most exciting and thrilling adventures around. You will not be disappointed!!!