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

Review: Vengeance (Transcend Time Saga, #2)

Vengeance

Author: Michelle Madow

Summary:

How far would you go to get revenge?

When Chelsea Givens discovered that her ex-boyfriend Drew dumped her to be with her former best friend Lizzie, she'd never felt so betrayed in her life. Then her new friend Shannon tells her she can help set things right. Chelsea's willing to listen, but what Shannon wants her to believe -- that she shared a past life with Drew -- is impossible. And what she wants her to do to get him back … well, it's downright crazy.

Could Shannon be telling the truth? And if she is, what lengths will Chelsea go if it means making Lizzie pay?

Find out in Vengeance, the second part of the Transcend Time Saga.


Published 8 December 2011

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Vengeance is the short story that bridges the events in Remembrance and the final book in the saga.

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HAPPY!

The sequel to Remembrance came fast enough, thanks to Michelle Madow! And, sure enough, Vengeance did not disappoint, and now I am more than excited for the last installment in the series.

The story is short, that I do admit, but it makes up for whatever flaws Remembrance had.

Fast-paced, smooth and straight to the point, Vengeance showed us another side of the tale through Chelsea's eyes. While Chelsea doesn't fully redeem herself in this novella, in my heart, she becomes a more realistic and wholesome character than Lizzy whom I still find difficult to empathize with.

Gladly speaking, the story goes on to a totally new level in these 50 pages, becoming much more of a delight than Remembrance. We are now hung in suspense because in this novel we finally see Madow's skills as a meticulous writer. After all, we never did know the exact ending and fate of the characters in their previous lives.

We know that Lizzy didn't end up with Drew then. So who did Drew end up with?

While we are toying around with different outcomes for the various characters, Madow hands us Chelsea's version of things. In her flashes of her past life, she sees her and Drew walking down the altar. Determined that they were meant to be together, Chelsea goes to great lengths to ensnare her love. The novella ends in a flourish, with her as confident as ever that she had saved herself from eventual heartbreak.

Or did she?

Ending with a cliffhanger, Vengeance has all of my curiousity and expectations aroused.

Hands down, the best fifty pages that completely made my day.


Source: From the author, Michelle Madow, for review purposes.

xoxo,
Sel :)

HAPPY CNY!

Happy Chinese New Year, guys!
Another official start of a brand new year ahead!

It's the year of the Dragon!

新年快乐！

Maybe more dragon-based YA Books would be released?

Anyway, wishing you an awesome year ahead for your reading & your blog!

xoxo, Sel :)