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Sisters Red - Jackson Pearce
I was super excited this week to be invited to take part in the UK blog tour for Sisters Red, Jackson Pearce's first novel to be published on these shores.Jackson's youtube channel has had her on my radar for a while as someone who genuinely has something to say (and says it in ways that often have me laughing out loud).Plus, the summary for Sisters Red has this contemporary-fairytale-with-werewolves vibe that hooked me right in from the moment I heard about it. Thanks to Hodder for this one.
Bought:
Jellicoe Road - Melina Marchetta
I recently read Marchetta's Saving Francesca a few weeks back, and loved it. And then I gave it to my mum and she loved it too. I haven't managed to review it yet but what I would say is that all the good things I heard about it were one hundred percent true. It's just brilliant.
Since I've been reading amazing reviews of Jellicoe Road all over the place, I figured we'd both probably love this one as well. And while I'm trying not to buy a heap of books until my TBR pile is at least a little smaller, I couldn't resist getting myself a copy.
Gifted:
A Breath In May - Robyn Hogan
This one was sent to me by one of my absolute favourite bloggers, Rhiannon Hart, because she knows how much I love timeslip novels (and Australian authors). It's the story of an Italian-Australian girl who visits Italy to visit family and, I'm guessing from the book cover summary, visits the past as well.Big thanks to Rhiannon for this one. :D
Won:
Another Faust - Daniel and Dina Nayeri
I've wanted to read this one, a contemporary YA reimagining of the Faustian bargain, for absolutely ages. And I didn't have to sell my soul to the devil to score myself a copy. In fact, I won this from the GLBT challenge site by reviewing Lauren Myracle's Kissing Kate and just so happening to be the winner of their monthly draw.Written by a brother and sister team, this sounds pretty dark and smart and perhaps a little odd. All of which are things I really like.
So... what did everyone get this week?
25 comments:
I'll look forawrd to your review oj Jellicoe Road, I've read such amazing things about it.
Yay--you got Sisters Red too! I love Hodder for that. I've heard super amazing things about On the Jellicoe Road too! Happy reading :)
Ooh you bought Jellicoe Road. I'm hearing amazing things about it especially from Carla. Looking forward to hearing what you think. Enjoy!
You have Jellicoe Road. I am SO excited by this fact. :) I would advise you to drop everything and read it right now. I let mine sit in a box for almost 15 months, and wow I wish I hadn't.
Seriously, it's fantastic. I really hope you love it.
I can't wait to read your review of Sisters Red. I loved it!
Great books this week. I had mixed feelings about Sisters Red, but I hope you enjoy it. I look forward to your review of Jellicoe. Enjoy your books!
I have Sisters Red and Jellicoe Road on my wishlist. Looking forward to your reviews :0) Happy reading
I really want to read Sisters Red. I have heard a lot of good things about Jellicoe Road. Happy Reading!
Just a heads up: I read Another Faust and hated it. BUt I've heard superfantabulous things about Jellicoe Road!
Happy reading
Here's what I got this week: http://bclement412.blogspot.com/2010/05/in-my-mailbox-2.html
I really have to get my hands on a copy of Jellicoe Road. Everyone seems to be raving about it. Enjoy your books!
I LOVED Sisters Red and Jellicoe is probably my favorite book ever!!! (one of) I hope you find it as awesome as I did. Happy reading ;D
Jellicoe Road is amazing! You will definitely not be disappointed when you read it!
Sisters Red looks great! Enjoy!
There's also an award for you at my blog :)
I keep seeing that everyone has been buying Jellicoe Road. Hope you enjoy it. I can't wait for your review.
I'm currently waiting on my copy of Jellicoe Road having read some really amazing reviews. I'm excited to see Another Faust - I was actually just wondering to myself the other day why no-one had done a modern retake on Faust so will definitely be adding that to my pile.
I got Jellicoe Road too. Cant wait to hear what you think of Sister's Red - I'm really looking forward to that one:)
Yay, I'm so happy that you got Jellicoe Road! It's one of my favorite books. Don't get discouraged by the first chapter or so (it's a little confusing). It just gets better and better as you go on--so layered and beautifully written :)
Jellicoe Road! How much do I want it?! Looking forward to your review. Sisters Red looks intriguing as well!
I love the sound of A Breath in May, and all your books look great. Happy reading!
You've got some great books this week - I've heard so many good things about Sisters Red & Jellicoe Road! I'll look forward to reading your reviews :o)
Can't wait for your review of Another Faust!
Jellicoe Road has been catching my eye everywhere. :D
Jellicoe Road!! I just love Melina Marchetta's writing. Waiting for you to review it :)
You got Sisters Red!!! Yeah!
I just want to say "JELLOICOE ROAD BABY" oh my goodness, Lauren, you are going to be blown away. If you loved Saving Francesca, then Jellicoe is going to blow you away! can't wait to see what you think of it!
Also, Sister Red sounds fab, i'm a big wolf fan, so it'll be nice to read a book where they aren't something that you can relate to, but what they really are, whichb is basically scary ha
Yay, it arrived! :D Looking forward to your thoughts very much. I hope you enjoy it, and Sisters Red. I so want to read that one! xxx
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