Showcase Sunday: 3 June 2012

Inspired by Pop Culture Junkie and the Story Siren, the aim of Showcase Sunday is to highlight our newest books or book related swag and to see what everyone else received for review, borrowed from libraries, bought in bookshops and downloaded onto eReaders each week. 

This is organized by Books, Biscuits & Tea.

Okay, this is going to be exciting! *rubs palms in glee*

Last Thursday, 31 May, was my birthday. And apart from organizing an amazing giveaway (which is still ongoing now), I received some really good books from my dearest friends and lovely parents!

So here's the haul: (isn't it wonderful?!)

The Body Finder (from Xin Min ^^) 

I've heard so much about this, and many reviews talked about the sweet romance between Jay and Violet *dreamy sigh* I'm going to love it! I know I will!

Perfect Chemistry (from my Mum ._.)

I was still reeling from the shock of getting such a book from my mum. Because, you know, the cover screams, "This is not a safe book!" Especially in the eyes of mothers like mine. 

But anyway, I'm definitely not complaining :D This series is bound to be a thrill! With sparks flying!

The Selection (from Yang)

The cover is beyond pretty, says me and millions of others in the book blogging community. Despite some not-that-great reviews on this book, I knew I had to get it. So a big "Thank you!" to Yang for giving it to me! Under my generous hinting, of course :) 

Unwind (from my dad, wonder if he is trying to hint at something o.o)

Blurb: The Second Civil War was fought over reproductive rights. The chilling resolution: Life is inviolable from the moment of conception until age thirteen. Between the ages of thirteen and eighteen, however, parents can have their child "unwound," whereby all of the child's organs are transplanted into different donors, so life doesn't technically end. Connor is too difficult for his parents to control. Risa, a ward of the state is not enough to be kept alive. And Lev is a tithe, a child conceived and raised to be unwound. Together, they may have a chance to escape and to survive.

Like I said, I hope this doesn't mean I'm getting a little too naughty at home...

Insurgent (from Shi Le <3) 

I'm really really really happy to get this! Like WOW YAY OMG <3 happy. I adored Divergent with a fierce passionate kind of love. So thank you, my dear friend, for giving me this! 

All my energy spent hinting was worth it ;)

The Sky Is Everywhere (from my mum again, something up with her and her selections?)

Okay, I chose it and told my mum, "I want this." She agreed without batting an eyelash. 

And you all know that there is something up with the batting of eyelashes in this book. Go check out the reviews on Goodreads if you have absolutely no idea what I'm talking about. >:)

Grave Mercy (from Zhao, who bought it under high pressure) *innocent*

YAY! This was on my Top Ten for 2012 list, so I had my fingers crossed that I will get it for my birthday this time round. 

And I have it sitting prettily on my bookshelf now :D Thanks, Zhao, you're the best!

For Review:

I didn't read the first book, 'Dearly, Departed'. Not sure if this is a book you can read without following the series... 

'Pushing the Limits' sounds like Perfect Chemistry, doesn't it? :O Simone Elkeles even has a quote on the cover! 

I've got a feeling that I will love Perfect Chemistry. So, I think I will love Pushing the Limits too!

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That's all this week. It's a great bunch of books to go through. I was grinning from ear to ear by the end of typing this post!

And now, time for a little advertising:

Join in my birthday giveaway (INT) here. One book mentioned in this haul, Insurgent, is amongst the 16 YA titles up for grabs. Go check it out! :)

What's your swag this week? ;)