In My Mailbox: 01/05/2012

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In My Mailbox is a weekly meme hosted by Kristi over at The Story Siren. Let us know what books you've bought, borrowed or received for review!

Library

The Silver Phoenix by Cindy Pon 

Doesn't the cover look beautiful? Simply stunning! I hope the story is equally good as well! I have high hopes for this kind of Chinese Martial Arts adventure/romance novels. If the content is as good as the cover, this might land itself a four-stars review at least. 

Wither by Lauren DeStefano

Heard so much about it! I read a few reviews lately about Wither too, and all were positive. This novel seems deal with several touchy subjects. The author should have enough skill in packaging these themes in her lovely language and selling them off as a enticing YA novel!

The Scorpio Races by Maggie Stiefvater

I picked this book up because I head from Veronica Roth that this book has one of the most believable romances ever. Sounds like a fantasy/adventure novel. Never would have picked it up, but now I'm glad that I did!

Shooting Stars by Allison Rushby

Want. Want. Want. 

Now, this doesn't seem too good. I read a few pages and I'm bored. This might not make it into THE CHRONICLE. Think I should give a negative review? Or just leave it? 

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Purchased

Delirium by Lauren Oliver

The blogosphere has been going gaga over this book! I'm kind of behind everyone, but here I am, finally following the tide. I know that there's a love triangle (sobs), but the temptation is too great. I'm totally like "WHO CARES"?

The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer by Michelle Hodkin

Everyone knows Noah Shaw. The hottie bom botty has enamoured everyone, including me, even before I read this. I have to set this behind because of the pile of books I've not yet read (sobs... Gee, I'm sobbing a lot!). But I'm sure the moment I read this, it will be the unbecoming of Sel.

The Catastrophic History of You and Me by Jess Rothenberg

I'm half way through this. Yes, I know, this IMM came quite late. The book was such a charming distraction from my tests. Might have to read it again. Not sure if I would, but I sure want to.

Switched by Amanda Hocking

I bought this on the spur of the moment. It has been such a long time since I last read a good old clichéd story, so I took this off from the shelves. Needless to say, I was seriously surprised when I heard that this was a self-published novel which was then turned bought by an official publishing company. The author is now a multi-millionaire. Let's see if her first novel is worth the gold.

Bewitching by Alex Flinn

Alex Flinn won me over with her story A Kiss in Time and then had me tagged as her fan with Beastly. Both were great adaptations of fairytales and I just couldn't resist this one. Bewitch me, Ms Flinn!

Juliet Immortal by Stacey Jay

I just watched a Romeo and Juliet play last weekend. This book enters nicely into the equation. 

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ARCs

The Glimpse by Claire Merle

Lies Beneath by Anne Greenwood Brown

House of Night #1 (The Graphic Novel) by a bunch of people including P.C. Cast

Redemption by Veronique Launier

The Shapeshifter's Secret by Heather Ostler 

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Oh my! Isn't this a packed reading schedule? I'm rubbing my hands in glee.

Hope you are too! ;)

Tell me what you think! If you have any IMMs too, comment & I'd love to link you!

xoxo,
Sel

In My Mailbox: 23/03/2012

In My Mailbox is a weekly meme hosted by Kristi over at The Story Siren. Let us know what books you've bought, borrowed or received for review!

Title: Putting Boys On the Ledge

Author: Kady Cross

Publication Date: 31 Oct 2011

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Title: Allegiance

Author: Cayla Kluver

Expected Publication: 28 Feb 2012

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Title: Spellcaster

Author: Cara Lynn Shultz

Expected Publication: 27 March 2012

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Title: Goddess Interrupted

Author: Aimee Carter

Expected Publication: 27 Mar 2012

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Title: The Hunt

Author: Andrew Fukuda

Expected Publication: 8 May 2012

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Title: The Girl in the Clockwork Collar

Author: Stephanie Rowe

Expected Publication: 29 May 2012

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I am fumbling around in a sea of books, all messed up. 

I just received a bunch of sequels but I have not even read the first in the series. So before I can even review the book and before I can dive into its pages, first I need to get my hands on their prequels. 

HIGHLIGHT

The book that gets me really excited is The Hunt by Andrew Fukuda:

Don’t Sweat. Don’t Laugh. Don’t draw attention to yourself. And most of all, whatever you do, do not fall in love with one of them.

Gene is different from everyone else around him. He can’t run with lightning speed, sunlight doesn’t hurt him and he doesn’t have an unquenchable lust for blood. Gene is a human, and he knows the rules. Keep the truth a secret. It’s the only way to stay alive in a world of night—a world where humans are considered a delicacy and hunted for their blood.

When he’s chosen for a once in a lifetime opportunity to hunt the last remaining humans, Gene’s carefully constructed life begins to crumble around him. He’s thrust into the path of a girl who makes him feel things he never thought possible—and into a ruthless pack of hunters whose suspicions about his true nature are growing. Now that Gene has finally found something worth fighting for, his need to survive is stronger than ever—but is it worth the cost of his humanity?

Ooh, doesn't it sound like a Vampire Hunger Games?

And speaking of that, The Hunger Games is officially out in the cinemas today!

But, before I can even review The Hunger Games movie along with the book, before I can watch the film, first I need to ace my tests. 

A pat on the shoulder for me, myself and my books.

xoxo,

Sel

In My Mailbox: 26/01/2012

In My Mailbox is a weekly meme hosted by Kristi over at The Story Siren. Let us know what books you've bought, borrowed or received for review!

From the start of 2012 till now, it's been almost a month.

Here's 6 additions to my bookcase! *squeals*

Under the Never Sky by Veronica Rossi

I've heard raving reviews about this books, and it seems just like the dystopian that can make me fall head over heels into! Okay, I must read this ASAP. But after Cinder...

Cinder by Marissa Meyer

I am a total fan of Fairytales. Dear God. This one has me right where it wants with the heavenly combination of sci-fi and fairytales. THE REVIEW IS COMING! I am reading it right now!

Blood Red Road by Moira Young

Another dystopian... Okay, this one sounds great, nailed me at the "epic love story" part in its synopsis. Something else for you to await!

Incarceron by Catherine Fisher

Dystopian... Before you let out a gasp of exasperation, hear me out. I just couldn't resist! A prison, with its nooks and crannies, moving, scheming, trapping. A medieval world set in a dystopian context? Charming. Now I hear your delighted gasp :)

Between the Sea and Sky by Jaclyn Dolamare

I remember when I was eleven, I wrote a short story about sirens living amongst us. I've been looking for worthy reads that might satisfy this childhood fascination. Here it is, with another twist.

"She comes from the sea;

he comes from the sky.

They'll fall in love

somewhere in between."

Finally, a new romance, not completely forbidden, but not fully sanctioned either. I'm on the edge of my seat!

Wolves, Boys and Other Things That Might Kill Me by Kristen Chandler

This is a present from ZJ.

Thank you for this quirky-titled book!

I might just take your advice on my safety. Now they won't kill me~

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Okay, that's all I've got to show!

What about you?

What's in your mailbox?

xoxo,

Sel