Sunday, May 27, 2012

Showcase Sunday: 27 May 2012


It's time to showcase the pretty books you've received or bought!









Compared to the flood of books last week *not that I'm complaining*, this week my mailbox has been relatively more peaceful. Instead, I couldn't resist buying several books with cover eye-candies. :)




Illuminate
This was on my Top Ten for 2012 list in January. Guess what I said then? ;) "Sounds like Ouran High School Host Club meet Another Faust!"  And we all know that with a spice of magic, romance and darkness, Illuminate promises and delivers!


Crave
I know, I know. This is the typical forbidden romance novel. But, just because it's clichéd, doesn't mean I can resist it's allure! *indignant*

"Savannah Colbert has never known why she's so hated by the kids of the Clann. Nor can she deny her instinct to get close to Clann golden boy Tristan Coleman. Especially when she recovers from a strange illness and the attraction becomes nearly irresistible. It's as if he's a magnet, pulling her gaze, her thoughts, even her dreams..."

Sorry, but I just couldn't refrain myself from buying this after reading the blurb.

Who cares? I demand a good old romance with fizzling chemistry and Crave is my cure!


Tiger's Curse
I saw this quite some time ago, but I didn't think much of it. After some raving reviews, I'm going to take the leap-- into the world of hot Indian princes, ancient curses and forest magic! Aren't you excited? *squeals*


Harbinger
Frankly speaking, I didn't appreciate the cover design. Not at all. It turned me off at first. But, really, after reading an excerpt and the blurb, I think the cover doesn't do this book justice. Well, I'm going to! With a raving review, of course :)


For Review




This doesn't say much except that I have to get my butt down to reading this series soon! I've got this and the second book. Now, it's time for me to search for the first one!

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Well, that's all I've got this week. My wallet is bleeding but my shelf is singing songs of joy!

What swag have you got this week? :)



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  1. beccabookloverMay 27, 2012 at 4:37 AM

    Great eye candy covers! Will look lovely on your book shelf I'm sure! Hope you enjoy all of your books this week :)

    Here's my Showcase Sunday: http://lostinthought-becca.blogspot.co.uk/2012/05/showcase-sunday-3.html

    Becca @ Lost in Thought

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    1. SelMay 27, 2012 at 6:12 AM

      Yes, they do look lovely! I'm sure I'll enjoy :D

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  2. AnonymousMay 27, 2012 at 4:37 AM

    Uh! You pretty much got all the books I want to have too. Hope you enjoy them. :)

    Here's my Showcase Sunday!

    ~new follower~

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    1. SelMay 27, 2012 at 6:13 AM

      Yay! Thanks for following! Well, go get them too, but prepare for heavy casualties *a bleeding wallet* :)

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  3. aliaaMay 27, 2012 at 5:35 AM

    Oh the covers look so pretty! I look forward to seeing your review on 'The Goddess Legacy' and 'Illuminate' they sound pretty cool.

    Here my Showcase Sunday

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    1. SelMay 27, 2012 at 6:13 AM

      I know right, pretty pretty covers make my day! Well, I'll tell you when the review is out ;)

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  4. UnknownMay 27, 2012 at 6:18 AM

    They all look so good! I just read and reviewed Tiger's Curse. I think I can go as far as saying it's my new favorite! Beware though...it has the dreaded sibling love triangle! :)

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    1. SelMay 28, 2012 at 7:33 AM

      Yay! No I'm looking forward to it all the more! But *glum* why must there be a sibling love triangle?! :O

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  5. Sara @ Forever 17 BooksMay 27, 2012 at 6:33 AM

    I have been wanting to read all of those too! Especially Illuminate and Crave. And I still cannot believe I haven't read Tiger's Curse yet! I hope you enjoy them!! :)

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    1. SelMay 28, 2012 at 7:36 AM

      I will, I will definitely enjoy them! Well, I will let you know if they are worth the wait :)

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  6. LinnyMay 27, 2012 at 7:29 AM

    I haven't read any of these myself, but they look awesome! Especially Illuminate and Crave in my opinion. You'll have to let us know what you think! And I'm so jealous of The Goddess Legacy! I hear that's really good and even has some funny stuff in it. Enjoy!

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    1. SelMay 28, 2012 at 7:38 AM

      Teehee, now you've got me even more excited for this Goddess series? Quite a few commenters seem to have Illuminate and Crave on their TBR too, I guess my taste is not that bad, huh? ;)

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  7. Carrie at In the Hammock BlogMay 27, 2012 at 7:32 AM

    i got illuminate too! enjoy your haul!

    My post is here:
    Sunday Shout Out

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    1. SelMay 28, 2012 at 7:39 AM

      Yay yay! Let's swap reviews when we finish! :)

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  8. JenniferMay 27, 2012 at 7:58 AM

    Lot of book loveliness here. Love the covers for these. Happy Reading ;)

    Jennifer @ Dream Reads

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    1. SelMay 28, 2012 at 7:39 AM

      They are eye-candies for a reason :D now my shelf is a lovely vision to behold!

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  9. Vicky @ A Backpack Full of AdventuresMay 27, 2012 at 9:26 AM

    I keep seeing Aimée Carter's books everywhere and people seem to love this series - I might have to pick them up at some point :) It may not have been a v busy week but you still got lots of amazing books and I hope you'll enjoy them. :)

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    1. SelMay 28, 2012 at 7:42 AM

      Oh, me too! Now I have another one of her books in hand so I can't put off reading the series any longer. Hope it doesn't disappoint *fingers crossed* It's not a busy week but it's still bookamazing! :) Let's go try the series together *urges*

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  10. Mel@ThedailyprophecyMay 27, 2012 at 9:35 AM

    Harbringer, Illuminate, Crave, oehhhh. Like it! The covers are gorgeous indeed :D Happy reading and I like your mailbox!

    http://thedailyprophecy.blogspot.com/2012/05/showcase-sunday-4.html

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    1. SelMay 28, 2012 at 7:43 AM

      Thank you! *beams* I like your mailbox too! Gorgeous covers = Happy Sel :D

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  11. MelMay 27, 2012 at 10:03 AM

    Great books - I love the covers as well! I do enjoy a bit of a book buying blitz! :-)

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    1. SelMay 28, 2012 at 7:45 AM

      Rest assured that the book-buying spree satisfies a shopaholic book lover like me. But my wallet is feeling the exact opposite of bliss. :/ oh well, the pretty covers are absolutely worth it! :)

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  12. DMSMay 27, 2012 at 11:08 AM

    Great books! I can see why you picked them. I haven't read any of them- but they are all on my list, except for Crave. Before reading your post I hadn't heard of Crave. Looks like you have some fun reading ahead of you. :)
    ~Jess

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    1. SelMay 28, 2012 at 7:47 AM

      Goody! I'm sure I will have fun :) so glad I splurged. Now my TBR list has gone down a bit. Temporarily.

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  13. Natalie FramptonMay 27, 2012 at 11:26 AM

    Great books this week. I've heard mixed things about Tigers curse so will be interested to see what you think of it.

    Enjoy

    My Showcase Sunday

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    1. SelMay 28, 2012 at 7:48 AM

      Me too. Heard mixed reviews but I do genuinely hope that I will be standing on the positive side. I'm reading it now, will tell you asap when my review is out :D

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  14. KateMay 27, 2012 at 1:34 PM

    You have a great selection there!!

    Hi, I love the blog! I found you over on Book blogs and followed! I would love it if you checked out my book blog to. http://readingunderthewillowtree.blogspot.co.uk/ Thank, kate.

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    1. SelMay 28, 2012 at 7:49 AM

      Sure! Thanks for following :) you made my day!

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  15. ellepauletteMay 27, 2012 at 4:46 PM

    Don't worry I want to get Crave as well! :)

    Thanks for sharing,
    Dani
    http://paulettespapers.com/?p=2080

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    1. SelMay 28, 2012 at 7:50 AM

      Haha, that's awesome *hugs* well, can't wait to hear what you think about it! :)

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  16. AnonymousMay 28, 2012 at 2:10 PM

    great selection :D

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