Sunday 10 July 2011

My Book Haul/In My Mailbox

The Story Siren hosts a weekly meme where bloggers can share what goodies they've purchased/received this week. If you get a chance head over to The Story Siren and check out what everyone is up to!

Huntress - Malinda Lo
Publisher: Atom Books
Nature is out of balance in the human world. The sun hasn't shone in years, and crops are failing. Worse yet, strange and hostile creatures have begun to appear. The people's survival hangs in the balance. To solve the crisis, the oracle stones are cast, and Kaede and Taisin are picked to go on a dangerous and unheard-of journey to Tanlili, the city of the Fairy Queen. Taisin is a sage, thrumming with magic, and Kaede is of the earth, without a speck of the otherworldly. And yet their two destinies are drawn together during the mission. As members of their party succumb to unearthly attacks and fairy tricks, the two come to rely on each other and even begin to fall in love. But the Kingdom needs only one huntress to save it, and what it takes could tear Kaede and Taisin apart forever...

I've read so many positive reviews of Malinda Lo's work that I really wanted to try it and lo, and behold, the great book gods managed to arrange for me to win a copy from Atom books. I seem to be in a great run when it comes winning giveaways at the moment so I'm going to pay it forward with a special giveaway on Tuesday...

Fairy Bad Day - Amanda Ashby
Publisher: Speak
While most students at Burtonwood Academy get to kill demons and goblins, fifteen-year-old Emma gets to rid the world of little annoying fairies with glittery wings and a hipster fashion sense. She was destined to be a dragon slayer, but cute and charming Curtis stole her spot. Then she sees a giant killer fairy - and it's invisible to everyone but her! If Emma has any chance of stopping this evil fairy, she's going to need help. Unfortunately, the only person who can help is Curtis. And now, not only has he stolen her dragon-slayer spot, but maybe her heart as well! Why does she think it's going to be a fairy bad day?

I won this froom Lesley at My Keeper Shelf as part of the Midsummer Hop - so excited as this looks like a lot of fun. I plan to take this on holiday with me in a couple of weeks as it looks like a perfect beach read!

Hush, Hush - Becca Fitzpatrick
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
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...until Patch comes 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 whom 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 far 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.

I know a lot of people really love this series. I've been a little reluctant to try it as I was disappointed with Fallen and this has a similar storyline. However, when it came up as a swap on readit-swapit, I thought it's worth a try! :)

What The Night Knows - Dean Koontz
Publisher: UK - Harper
Billy Lucas confesses to a shocking crime. He's only fourteen years old but he's a sadistic killer and proud of it. He's in the secure wing of the state hospital but … he seems too wise for his age, not crazy, too knowing. About the nature of evil, and whether it lives on beyond death. Too knowing about other crimes that took place before he was born …
Other murders from twenty years ago surface in the mind of Detective John Calvino as he interviews young Billy Lucas. Calvino carries away a signed confession … and a sense of great danger. That night he feels that somehow Billy has come home with him, to his family.
Over the next weeks, this haunted feeling does not go away. It only gets worse. Then another killing spree happens, just as and when John Calvino dreaded it would. Billy is safely locked away, but not the ghost, if the ghost exists, that links these murders with past crimes, and with John Calvino. Anything could happen, and surely will … again.

Dean Koontz is one of my automatic purchases - I may not read it for a while but I do always get round to it eventual when I feel like a comfortable new read. :)

So what did you get this week?

15 comments:

  1. Great haul this week Mel! I can't wait to see what you think of Fairy Bad Day. Enjoy. Donna

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  2. Absolutely fantastic haul!!! I really like Dean Koontz and that one sounds good,and I've heard great things about a Fairy bad day - In fact I like all your books this week! :)

    Thanks for stopping by my blog earlier x

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  3. Yay for Bad Fairy Day! Hope you enjoy it Mel.

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  4. Great books this week- I really want to read Fairy Bad Day, it looks so cute! I got Huntress last week and can't wait to read it soon!

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  5. I got Huntress and I hope to read it soon - great haul which can make any book lover jealous!

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  6. I just love the Fairy cover, so funny! :D I hope the book itself is funny too

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  7. I got Huntress Last Week, cant wait to start reading it! :D
    Also WOW! how cool does Fairy Bad Day sound! I must check that one out for myself, I hadnt even heard of it until now!

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  8. They all look great. I haven't read Ash yet, but I'm looking forward to it and I love the cover of this sequel.

    I can't believe you've not read Hush Hush yet lol. Hope you enjoy it.

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  9. Yay Hush Hush! I loved that one. I had some trouble with book 2, but I still really enjoy the series overall:) And Fairy Bad Day was just adorable, can't wait to see what you think!

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  10. Wasn't a fan of Hush Hush, but I hope you love it! I want to read Fairy Bad Day and I really enjoyed Huntress. You don't need to read her other book. Both are stand alone (and yes, I did read them in order... Mel? Are you okay? lol) Oh I hope you have fun reading!

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  11. Oh these sound like such great books! I like the sounds of the first few. And I have Hush Hush here, just need to find some time to get to it. :) Hope you have a great week!

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  12. Ooooh I loved Hush Hush!!! Great IMM!!

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  13. Wow, you have a nice stack of books this week in your mailbox. I liked Hush Hush, I cannot wait until the 3rd book comes out.
    Happy Reading,
    Book Sniffers Anonymous

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  14. A great haul! Awesome stuff... I loved Hush Hush :)
    Check out what's In My Mailbox

    Mia @ Gripped into Books

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  15. Hush Hush is amazing and I hope it surprises you ;)

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