New Releases: October 1 - 7, 2013

ENDLESS KNIGHT IS OUT THIS WEEK ERMEHGERD I AM SO HAPPY. I have been waiting an entire year for this book, do you know what this wait has done to me?! I'm also looking forward to Entangled and All the Truth That's In Me, but ENDLESS KNIGHT.

The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood

The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood
Release Date: March 16, 1998 (This edition)
Publisher: Anchor Books
Source: Bought
Rating: 4/5

Offred is a Handmaid in the Republic of Gilead. She may leave the home of the Commander and his wife once a day to walk to food markets whose signs are now pictures instead of words because women are no longer allowed to read. She must lie on her back once a month and pray that the Commander makes her pregnant, because in an age of declining births, Offred and the other Handmaids are valued only if their ovaries are viable. Offred can remember the years before, when she lived and made love with her husband, Luke; when she played with and protected her daughter; when she had a job, money of her own, and access to knowledge. But all of that is gone now... - Goodreads

My third, and final, book for Banned Books Week on the blog.

Why was it banned?

Unsurprisingly, due to the content and nature of this novel, The Handmaid's Tale is a frequent presence on banned books lists the world over due to its allegedly anti-Christian themes. Another popular reason, usually cited right along with the criticism of religion, is that the book is considered to be pornographic.

Why did you choose it?

Goodreads browsing, yo. I kept seeing it on must read lists for feminist and dystopian fiction so you know, I had to read it. Because of reasons.

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The Handmaid's Tale tells the story of Offred, one of many women living the lives of 'handmaids' in the not so distant future. Because of incidents in the past, such as abortion versus pro-life movements and high divorce rates, coupled with a rising fear that the human race would wipe itself out of existence by allowing women the choice to not continue with a pregnancy, religious fervour took over and gradually built up a new system of life in one country. In this 'new world order', the word of God is considered to be the highest law there is.

Northern Lights by Philip Pullman

Northern Lights by Philip Pullman
His Dark Materials #1
Release Date: October 23, 1998 (This edition)
Publisher: Scholastic Print
Source: Bought
Goodreads Stars: 3
Rating: Enjoyable

When Lyra's friend Roger disappears, she and her dæmon, Pantalaimon, determine to find him. 

The ensuing quest leads them to the bleak splendour of the North, where armoured bears rule the ice and witch-queens fly through the frozen skies - and where a team of scientists is conducting experiments too horrible to be spoken about.

Lyra overcomes these strange terrors, only to find something yet more perilous waiting for her - something with consequences which may even reach beyond the Northern Lights... - Goodreads

Why was it banned?

Apparent attack on religion and the church. The main character also goes through a ~sexual awakening later on in the series. How very risqué.

Why did you choose it?

Because I've been wanting to reread this series for ages. Simples.

 Lyra and her dæmon moved through the darkening Hall, taking care to keep to one side, out of sight of the kitchen.

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I first read this about seven years ago, when I was a young teenager and just picking up whatever I could find in my library. I remember adoring this book back then. I absolutely devoured it. I think this time around I was expecting too much from this book, and I ended up being a little disappointed that I wasn't sucked in like I was before.

Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut

Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut
Release Date: March 1969
Publisher: Dial Press Trade Paperback (This edition)
Source: Bought
Rating: 4/5

Kurt Vonnegut's absurdist classic Slaughterhouse-Five introduces us to Billy Pilgrim, a man who becomes unstuck in time after he is abducted by aliens from the planet Tralfamadore. In a plot-scrambling display of virtuosity, we follow Pilgrim simultaneously through all phases of his life, concentrating on his (and Vonnegut's) shattering experience as an American prisoner of war who witnesses the firebombing of Dresden.

Don't let the ease of reading fool you - Vonnegut's isn't a conventional, or simple, novel. He writes, "There are almost no characters in this story, and almost no dramatic confrontations, because most of the people in it are so sick, and so much the listless playthings of enormous forces. One of the main effects of war, after all, is that people are discouraged from being characters."

Slaughterhouse-Five is not only Vonnegut's most powerful book, it is also as important as any written since 1945. Like Catch- 22, it fashions the author's experiences in the Second World War into an eloquent and deeply funny plea against butchery in the service of authority.Slaughterhouse-Five boasts the same imagination, humanity, and gleeful appreciation of the absurd found in Vonnegut's other works, but the book's basis in rock-hard, tragic fact gives it a unique poignancy - and humor. - Goodreads

Why was it banned?

Slaughterhouse Five, since it was written, has always been subject to controversy and censorship due to its language, sexual and irreligious themes, use of outdated but nevertheless offensive terms, and for its portrayal of US soldiers in WWII. Over the years it has been a regular presence on the Banned Books list and will probably continue to be so.

Why did you choose it?

Haha. Ha. *shifty eyes*

Okay, so a couple of months ago I came across a pretty famous Dean/Castiel fanfiction. In it, Dean is a late night radio show presenter who talks about a variety of subjects, mostly music but sometimes books. And one of his favourite authors is Kurt Vonnegut. He talks about two of his books specifically - Cat's Cradle and Slaughterhouse Five. The way the author of the fic wrote about these books really got me interested, even more so because Vonnegut's been referenced on Supernatural a few times.

The moral of the story here is that I can basically find book recommendations just about anywhere.

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I've never actually read anything quite like Slaughterhouse Five; it's pretty much a unique book in as far as it's written, I think. The novel gives you two points of view but only one narrator - our main character, Billy Pilgrim, is a fictional character who was a soldier in WWII and found himself captured as a POW by the Germans. As well as thousands of other POWs, Billy is taken to Dresden for the duration of his capture and is present during the Dresden air raids which decimated the city.

To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee

To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
Release Date: July 11, 1960
Publisher: Arrow Books Ltd. (This edition)
Source: Bought
Goodreads Stars: 5
Rating: All Time Favourite

'Shoot all the bluejays you want, if you can hit 'em, but remember it's a sin to kill a mockingbird.'

A lawyer's advice to his children as he defends the real mockingbird of Harper Lee's classic novel - a black man charged with the rape of a white girl. Through the young eyes of Scout and Jem Finch, Harper Lee explores with exuberant humour the irrationality of adult attitudes to race and class in the Deep South of the thirties. The conscience of a town steeped in prejudice, violence and hypocrisy is pricked by the stamina of one man's struggle for justice. But the weight of history will only tolerate so much.

To Kill a Mockingbird is a coming-of-age story, an anti-racist novel, a historical drama of the Great Depression and a sublime example of the Southern writing tradition. - Goodreads

Why was it banned?

Racial content, profanity (“damn” and “nigger” are often used), and references to rape.

Why did you choose it?

I chose to read To Kill a Mockingbird for Banned Books Week because I was feeling left out. Most of the Americans I know had to read this for school, but I was stuck with Jane Austen and Shakespeare. So I decided it was time to pick this one up and see what all the fuss was about.

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When he was thirteen my brother Jem got his arm badly broken at the elbow.

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With To Kill a Mockingbird, I did what I usually do when I want to read a novel: I did no research at all. I find that going into books without knowing anything about them beforehand is the best way for me to do things. I am able to keep my expectations fairly low, and it also means that I am able to be surprised. I didn’t know what the plot was, and I had only ever heard of one character - Atticus Finch, who I thought was the main protagonist before I started reading, because everyone spoke about him so much.

A Clockwork Orange by Anthony Burgess

A Clockwork Orange by Anthony Burgess

Release Date: December 1962

Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company (This edition)

Source: Bought

Rating: 4/5

A vicious fifteen-year-old "droog" is the central character of this 1963 classic, whose stark terror was captured in Stanley Kubrick's magnificent film of the same title.

In Anthony Burgess's nightmare vision of the future, where criminals take over after dark, the story is told by the central character, Alex, who talks in a brutal invented slang that brilliantly renders his and his friends' social pathology. A Clockwork Orange is a frightening fable about good and evil, and the meaning of human freedom. When the state undertakes to reform Alex—to "redeem" him—the novel asks, "At what cost?" - Goodreads

My first book for our Banned Book Week on the blog!

Why was it banned?

A Clockwork Orange was banned in some US schools upon its release on grounds of immorality - it was thought to contain too much sexual violence. Some of you might know that there is a movie adaptation of this book which caused even more uproar - upon the movie release, violent teenage gangs took to the streets of London, spurred on by what they had witnessed on the movie screen. Words are important, yo.

Why did you choose it?

So I picked A Clockwork Orange to read because it's such a famous novel and has always been on my to-read list. I just needed a reason to get around to reading it, I suppose.

Banned Books Week 2013

Yesterday marked the start of 2013's Banned Books Week, an annual celebration of the freedom to read. You can read more about it here. In the past, I haven't really taken part in it, but this year I teamed up with Tatum and we read a bunch of previously banned or challenged books. Some I enjoyed, some I really didn't, but when it came down to it, I wouldn't have been able to read even the bad books without this freedom to read.

New Releases: September 24 - 30, 2013

Which releases are you looking forward to this week? I would highly recommend Not a Drop to Drink by Mindy McGinnis. I read it a couple of weeks ago and I loved it. I'm really looking forward to Find Me, and, of course, Steelheart. Dare Me and Shadows also sound like great reads!

Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo

Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo
The Grisha #1
Release Date: June 5, 2012
Publisher: Henry Holt and co.
Source: Gift (You're welcome! - Amber)
Rating: 3/5

The Shadow Fold, a swathe of impenetrable darkness, crawling with monsters that feast on human flesh, is slowly destroying the once-great nation of Ravka.

Alina, a pale, lonely orphan, discovers a unique power that thrusts her into the lavish world of the kingdom’s magical elite—the Grisha. Could she be the key to unravelling the dark fabric of the Shadow Fold and setting Ravka free?

The Darkling, a creature of seductive charm and terrifying power, leader of the Grisha. If Alina is to fulfill her destiny, she must discover how to unlock her gift and face up to her dangerous attraction to him.

But what of Mal, Alina’s childhood best friend? As Alina contemplates her dazzling new future, why can’t she ever quite forget him?

Glorious. Epic. Irresistible. Romance. - Goodreads

Recc'd to me very enthusiastically by Amber and Judith. I obviously don't learn from past mistakes >.>

Okay, so Shadow and Bone introduces us to a world in which specialised magic users, known as the Grisha, are not only the military elite but make up some of the highest social circles. Our main character, Alina Starkov, an ordinary cartographer in the army, is found through exceptional circumstances to possess the powers of a Grisha. She's whisked off to a palace to be trained in the Grisha Arts, leaving her boring twit of a friend Mal behind. Also she falls in love with becomes dangerously attracted to my future husband The Darkling, who is so smoulderingly sexy it's kind of a surprise the pages of the book didn't just burn up tbh. The Darkling, apparently really old and powerful, sits at the head of the Grisha Army and in terms of political power is almost as influential as the King.

Flirting in Italian by Lauren Henderson

Flirting in Italian by Lauren Henderson
Flirting in Italian #1
Release Date: June 12, 2012
Publisher: Delacorte Books for Young Readers
Source: Bought
Goodreads Stars: 2
Rating: Bland

Four girls. One magical, and possibly dangerous Italian summer. Family mysteries, ancient castles, long hot nights of dancing under the stars . . . and, of course, plenty of gorgeous Italian boys! - Goodreads

The picture in front of me is like a magnet, drawing me closer and closer, till my shoulder is nearly brushing against its antique gold carved frame.

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I was initially driven to pick this up because of my current obsession with all things Rome. Of course, this book isn't actually set in Rome, but it's close enough. A lot closer than I was to Rome before this Wednesday. I was in the mood for a fun contemporary, so I went ahead and grabbed this one when I was in between books.

Not a Drop to Drink by Mindy McGinnis

Not a Drop to Drink by Mindy McGinnis
Release Date: September 24, 2013
Publisher: Katherine Tegen Books
Source: Publisher (Edelweiss)
Goodreads Stars: 4
Rating: Essential

Regret was for people with nothing to defend, people who had no water.

Lynn knows every threat to her pond: drought, a snowless winter, coyotes, and, most importantly, people looking for a drink. She makes sure anyone who comes near the pond leaves thirsty, or doesn't leave at all.

Confident in her own abilities, Lynn has no use for the world beyond the nearby fields and forest. Having a life means dedicating it to survival, and the constant work of gathering wood and water. Having a pond requires the fortitude to protect it, something Mother taught her well during their quiet hours on the rooftop, rifles in hand.

But wisps of smoke on the horizon mean one thing: strangers. The mysterious footprints by the pond, nighttime threats, and gunshots make it all too clear Lynn has exactly what they want, and they won’t stop until they get it….

With evocative, spare language and incredible drama, danger, and romance, debut author Mindy McGinnis depicts one girl’s journey in a barren world not so different than our own. - Goodreads

Lynn was nine the first time she killed to defend the pond, the sweet smell of water luring the man to be picked off like the barn swallows that dared to swoop in for a drink.

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In the three years that I have been blogging, and the fifteen years that I have been reading, I have never read a survival story quite like this one. I've told everyone before that I love survival stories, but unfortunately a lot of them tend to be bogged down with romance or unnecessary drama. That's not the case with Not a Drop to Drink. It's about survival, pure and simple. And it's exactly what I needed.

DNF: The Burning Sky by Sherry Thomas

The Burning Sky by Sherry Thomas
The Elemental Trilogy #1
Release Date: September 17, 2013
Publisher: Balzer + Bray
Source: Publisher (Edelweiss)
Goodreads Stars: DNF
Rating: DNF

Pages Read: ~190 (41%)

It all began with a ruined elixir and an accidental bolt of lightning…

Iolanthe Seabourne is the greatest elemental mage of her generation—or so she's being told. The one prophesied for years to be the savior of The Realm. It is her duty and destiny to face and defeat the Bane, the greatest mage tyrant the world has ever known. A suicide task for anyone let alone a sixteen-year-old girl with no training, facing a prophecy that foretells a fiery clash to the death.

Prince Titus of Elberon has sworn to protect Iolanthe at all costs but he's also a powerful mage committed to obliterating the Bane to avenge the death of his family—even if he must sacrifice both Iolanthe and himself to achieve his goal.

But Titus makes the terrifying mistake of falling in love with the girl who should have been only a means to an end. Now, with the servants of the Bane closing in, he must choose between his mission and her life. - Goodreads

In the past, I never used to post reviews of books that I didn't finish. I didn't feel like I could write enough about them for the post to be considered a review. But I have changed my mind, and decided to give this a try. Please don't class this as an "official" review, more of my jumbled thoughts on the book and why I wasn't able to finish it.

I was very excited to read The Burning Sky, because I had heard great things coming from earlier reviewers. Everyone said that it was a fantastic fantasy novel with great world building to boot, but unfortunately I did not get the appeal.

New Releases: September 17 - 23, 2013

I read Gretchen McNeil's Ten a couple of months ago, and thoroughly enjoyed it, so I'm looking forward to seeing what she has in store with her next novel. I'm going to have to try to get my hands on it somehow without breaking my book buying ban. I'm hoping one of my friends has pre-ordered it! In addition to 3:59, I'm also looking forward to This Song Will Save Your Life (isn't everyone?), Dead Girls Don't Lie, and Once We Were. What about you?

The Dark Lord of Derkholm by Diana Wynne Jones

The Dark Lord of Derkholm by Diana Wynne Jones
Derkholm #1
Release Date: August 29, 2013 (This edition)
Publisher: HarperTrophy
Source: Publisher (NetGalley)
Rating: 3/5

A humorous fantasy from Diana Wynne Jones. In a world next door to ours, the tourist industry is devastating the population by its desire to experience all the fantasy cliches - Dark Lords, impoverished villages, dragons etc. The Head of the University resolves to shut the tours down; the only problem being the ruthless tour-master - and his all-powerful demons. To save them all, the incompetent wizard Derk is appointed as Dark Lord in the hope that he will ruin the tours, and sure enough proceeds to fail at everything due to his general uselessness. But can failing at everything lead to a win this time? - Goodreads

So...this is a weird one. Although it's, I assume, a children's novel, I think in many ways this book will appeal far more to adults. Those with an interest in fantasy fiction will particularly enjoy the way in which the novel parodies some of the most popular tropes. In the same vein, the humour in this book feels very specific. While definitely not for everyone, I do think most children and many adults would get a kick out of reading The Dark Lord of Derkholm.

The Slither Sisters by Charles Gilman

The Slither Sisters by Charles Gilman
Tales From Lovecraft Middle School #2
Release Date: January 15, 2013
Publisher: Quirk Books
Source: Publisher
Goodreads Stars: 3
Rating: Enjoyable

This second novel in the Tales from Lovecraft Middle School series begins right where Professor Gargoyle ended. Seventh-grader Robert Arthur has discovered that two of his classmates are actually sinister snake-women in disguise. Even worse, his new middle school is full of “gates” to a terrifying alternate dimension – a haunted mansion full of strange spirits and monstrous beasts. For Robert to protect his teachers and classmates, he'll need to return to this haunted dimension with his best friends Glenn and Karina. Can they uncover the secrets of Lovecraft Middle School before it's too late?

The Slither Sisters features more bizarre beasts, more strange mysteries, and more adventure. It's perfect for readers ages 10 and up. Best of all, the cover features a state-of-the-art “morphing” photo portrait – so you can personally witness the sisters transforming into their slithering alter egos. You won't believe your eyes! - Goodreads

Robert Arthur and Glenn Torkells were sitting in the principal's office.

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I read Professor Gargoyle and The Slither Sisters back-to-back, so I thought I would review them in the same way. Once again, The Slither Sisters provides a quick, fun read for the reader, without them having to think too much about it. It's a great book to read between something more dense, and if you're just in the mood for something fun and slightly silly.

Professor Gargoyle by Charles Gilman

Professor Gargoyle by Charles Gilman
Tales From Lovecraft Middle School #1
Release Date: September 25, 2012
Publisher: Quirk Books
Source: Publisher
Goodreads Stars: 3
Rating: Enjoyable

Every volume in the Lovecraft Middle School series is fully illustrated and features an original lenticular portrait on the cover. Display them on bookshelves—and then watch the cover characters morph into monsters as you pass by!

Strange things are happening at Lovecraft Middle School. Rats are leaping from lockers. Students are disappearing. The school library is a labyrinth of secret corridors. And the science teacher is acting very, very peculiar. Robert Arthurt knew that seventh grade was going to be weird, but this is ridiculous!

With the help of some unlikely new friends, Robert discovers there's more to Lovecraft Middle School than meets the eye. Can he uncover the secrets of the school before it's too late? - Goodreads

Robert Arthur was surrounded by strangers.

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I can honestly say that if I hadn't received this book for review (unsolicited), I probably would have never picked it up. Similarly, if Bout of Books 8.0 hadn't happened, Professor Gargoyle would have been sitting on my TBR bookshelf for many more months to come. One reason for this is that it's a very short book, and I tend to leave short books alone. The second reason is that the cover is holographic, and when I first saw the cute looking teacher change to what looked like something from The Demon Headmaster, I yelped in surprise/fear, jumped back, and hit my head on the wall. I've been holding a grudge for months now.

Top Ten Books On My Fall 2013 TBR List

Top Ten Books On My Fall TBR List

I am a week early for this topic, but I like to think I'm ahead of the trends. The reason for this is that I'm off to Rome next week, and I'll be too busy packing and panicking to take part in the meme. But I wanted to share my TBR list with you, because it's a good one. I've only included books that I own, because if I was to include titles on my wishlist then we would be here all day.

New Releases: September 10 - 16, 2013

I AM SO EXCITED FOR THORNHILL I CAN'T EVEN BEGIN TO DESCRIBE IT. Other books I'm looking forward to are Wake Up Missing, Relativity, Thin Space, and Fangirl. And Tatum is currently writhing around because Rose Under Fire is out today! EEP!

The Diviners by Libba Bray

The Diviners by Libba Bray
The Diviners #1
Release Date: September 18, 2012 (UK)
Publisher: Atom
Source: Bought
Rating: 5/5

It's 1920s New York City. It's flappers and Follies, jazz and gin. It's after the war but before the depression. And for certain group of bright young things it's the opportunity to party like never before.

For Evie O'Neill, it's escape. She's never fit in in small town Ohio and when she causes yet another scandal, she's shipped off to stay with an uncle in the big city. But far from being exile, this is exactly what she's always wanted: the chance to show how thoroughly modern and incredibly daring she can be.

But New York City isn't about just jazz babies and follies girls. It has a darker side. Young women are being murdered across the city. And these aren't crimes of passion. They're gruesome. They're planned. They bear a strange resemblance to an obscure group of tarot cards. And the New York City police can't solve them alone.

Evie wasn't just escaping the stifling life of Ohio, she was running from the knowledge of what she could do. She has a secret. A mysterious power that could help catch the killer - if he doesn't catch her first. - Goodreads

Hey, so you know I occasionally have this problem where I read a book and then fall so deeply in love with it that I attempt to convince everyone to read it because it's just that good? Well, this doesn't happen very often (pretty sure the last novel I obsessively tried to get everyone to read was Code Name Verity) but, and I just cannot emphasise this enough, The Diviners, by Libba Bray, is just fantastic. I don't know how to put into words how much I was overwhelmed by the sheer brilliance of this novel but I'm going to try since I need all of you to read it and then join me in the frankly torturous wait for the sequel (April 2014 according to Goodreads). The synopsis of the book actually does a pretty good job of laying out the bare bones of the storyline so I won't touch on it very much because ~spoilers~

Origin by Jennifer L. Armentrout

Origin by Jennifer L. Armentrout

Lux #4

Release Date: August 27, 2013

Publisher: Entangled Publishing

Source: Bought

Goodreads Stars: 3

Rating: Enjoyable

Daemon will do anything to get Katy back.

After the successful but disastrous raid on Mount Weather, he’s facing the impossible. Katy is gone. Taken. Everything becomes about finding her. Taking out anyone who stands in his way? Done. Burning down the whole world to save her? Gladly. Exposing his alien race to the world? With pleasure.

All Katy can do is survive.

Surrounded by enemies, the only way she can come out of this is to adapt. After all, there are sides of Daedalus that don’t seem entirely crazy, but the group’s goals are frightening and the truths they speak even more disturbing. Who are the real bad guys? Daedalus? Mankind? Or the Luxen?

Together, they can face anything.

But the most dangerous foe has been there all along, and when the truths are exposed and the lies come crumbling down, which side will Daemon and Katy be standing on?

And will they even be together? - Goodreads

I was on fire again.

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I feel lost. If you've known me for a while, then you will know that I am a huge fan of the first three books in the Lux series. I read them back-to-back in December, and I adored them. They weren't perfect or original, but they were fun and steamy and I didn't have to think while reading them. Origin, on the other hand, was almost the complete opposite. There were parts that made me want to ragequit, and I was too busy making comparisons to other books to love this book.

Don't break out the pitchforks, guys. I tried to love and adore it, I really did.

The Elites by Natasha Ngan

The Elites by Natasha Ngan
Release Date: September 5, 2013
Publisher: Hot Key Books
Source: Publisher
Goodreads Stars: 1
Rating: Bland

‘There is a rumour that the Elites don’t bleed.’

Hundreds of years into the future, wars, riots, resource crises and rising sea-levels have destroyed the old civilisations. Only one city has survived: Neo-Babel, a city full of cultures – and racial tension.

Fifteen-year-old Silver is an Elite, a citizen of Neo-Babel chosen to guard the city due to her superior DNA. She’d never dream of leaving – but then she fails to prevent the assassination of Neo Babel’s president, setting off a chain of events more shocking and devastating than she could ever have imagined. Forced to flee the city with her best friend Butterfly (a boy with genetically-enhanced wings), Silver will have to fight to find her family, uncover the truth about Neo-Babel and come to terms with her complicated feelings for Butterfly.

Packed full of adventure, romance, exoticism and the power of friendship, The Elites is a highly compelling and beautifully written novel from a supremely talented debut author. - Goodreads

There is a rumour that the Elites don't bleed.

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Like the rest of the blogosphere, I was dying to read The Elites. From the cover, to the tagline, to the promise of a badass main character, I was sure this one was going to score with me. Unfortunately, as you can see by the rating, that wasn't the case at all. The Elites was a basic dystopian that has been done time and time again in YA.

Top Ten Books I Would Love To See On Screen

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Top Ten Books I Would Love To See On Screen

I have switched up today's TTT post because I really want to do this topic, but I need to do another one next week. I have my reasons, I promise. Those reasons are that I won't be able to take part in this meme on the 17th, and therefore I had to move everything forward a week. Because I'm off to Rome!

As you should all know by now, I'm a huge TV junkie. I watch dozens of shows, and it's becoming a problem. Actually, it's been a problem for a few years now. Despite that, I'm always happy to add more to my giant list, because TV gives me all the feels. I've included a few books that I would like to see as movies as well, just to balance things out a bit.

New Releases: September 3 - 9, 2013

The new YA releases this week are making up for the slow times back in June and July. There are tonnes of new books coming out this week, and in the following two months, and I AM SO EXCITED. There are so many that I am looking forward to. All Our Yesterdays is fantastic (me and Debby can vouch for that), and I am dying to get my hands on Project Cain and Scorched. Which new releases are you looking forward to? Have you read any already? All Our Yesterdays has been out for a while in the UK, so have any of my fellow Brits read it already?