Promotion: Whisper by Heather Hildenbrand

Whisper
By Heather Hildenbrand


The Cherokee believe when a person dies, their soul is reborn. Life is repeated. An endless cycle of lessons to be learned, love to be found, destiny to be fulfilled. For the past six months, in every flower, every bird, I’ve imagined my parents, relieved of their human forms.
Now, after five months at the Skye View Wellness Center, it was summer. A time for parties and friends, but that’s the last thing I want to do. So when my best friend Erin convinces me to attend a bonfire at Eagle Point, I can’t handle the crowd full of sympathetic stares or drunken class clowns who would use my tragedy as a way into my heart – or my pants. The solitude of the woods offers an escape, until I stumble upon a boy, unconscious and bleeding, his pockets stuffed not with identification but with poetry illustrating the beauty of dying. I’ve seen enough death. I will not leave this boy’s side.

Even after he wakes, when the only thing he can remember are visions of events that haven’t happened yet…

Available at Amazon.co.uk.

Through My Letterbox! 07/07/12

What came Through My Letterbox this week:

I have read some of the Meg Cabot's Princess Diaries books before and enjoyed her writing style so, my mum (from JeanzBookReadNReview) bought me Insatiable by Meg Cabot from Asda!
We received an ARC of Call Down Thunder by Daniel Finn for review from Macmillan, (which my mum is currently reading!)

My mum surprised me with Bitterblue by Kristin Cashore, Spellbound by Kelley Armstrong and the Enthralled anthology from Amazon.co.uk! 

We also received Cursed and Deity by Jennifer L. Armentrout from Spencer Hill Press for review! Jennifer Armentrout's books were initially recommended to myself and my mum by Kayleigh from K-Books.

Finally, myself and my mum also received some swag from Spencer Hill Press which includes, a sticker of Cursed by Jennifer Armentrout, a sticker of PODs by Michelle K. Pickett, a sticker of Touch Of Death by Kelly Hashway, a bookmark of Amarok by Angela J. Townsend, a bookmark of Perfection by J.L. Spelbring and a bookmark of Minder by Kate Kaynak!

The Set-up by Sophie McKenzie

ISBN: 9781847387110

Publisher: Simon & Schuster

Pages: 304

Fourteen years ago, scientist William Fox implanted four babies with the Medusa gene - a gene for psychic abilities. But Fox died and the babies were hidden away for years. Now the children are teenagers - and unaware that their psychic powers are about to kick in.

I enjoyed reading The Set-up by Sophie McKenzie, even though it fitted more into the genre of Middle Grade than Young Adult. I was a bit disappointed at first when I realised how simplistic it was, but the story itself is a good concept. I didn’t really have a favourite character, as although it was over 300 pages, it felt more like a short story. In my opinion, the characters weren’t developed well enough through the book. Maybe this is because it’s the first book in the Medusa Project series?  Although I aren’t particularly fond of the cover of The Set-up, I think it suits the story within well. I also like that it matches the other books in the series as well.

Available at Amazon.co.uk.

Promotion: Florence by Ciye Cho

Florence
By Ciye Cho


Seventeen-year-old Florence Waverley is out of her depth. Literally. Kidnapped and taken below the waves to the mer world of Niemela, she is the ultimate gift for merman Prince Kiren: a human familiar tied to his side. But nothing is what it seems amid the beauty and danger of a dark ocean.

Every Niemelan has a role to play, from the mermaids who weave towers out of kelp to the warriors who fight sea monsters. But in trying to survive, Florence will end up in the middle of a war between the mer and the Darkness. A conflict that will push her between two brothers: Kiren, the charmer inexplicably drawn to both her and the monsters; and Rolan, the loner who has been pushing her away since the day they met. But in order to take a stand--and find out where she belongs--Florence will have to risk it all: her life, her heart... and her very soul.


Available at Amazon.co.uk.

Author Interview: Ciye Cho

Ciye Cho has written Florence.


1. What is your name and where do you call home?
My name is Ciye Cho and I live in Australia.

2. What is the name of your most recent book and if you had to sum it up in 20 or less words, what would you say?
"The Chosen" by Ricardo Pinto. My summary: Osrakum is a wonderland where demigods partake in a masked ball of murder, beauty, and sheer brutality.

3. Do you have plans for a new book? Is this book part of a series?
I'm not currently working on a new book, but I plan to write a sequel to "Florence."

4. What or who inspired you to start writing? And how long have you been writing?
I'm a chronic daydreamer... so coming up with stories is my favorite pasttime. I've been writing for several years, but my head's been in the clouds for far, far longer.

5. How did you come up with the cover? Who designed the cover of your book?
The cover is an illustration of Florence Waverley, the shy outsider trapped in a world of merfolk. The silhouettes represent the two princes of Niemela. I created the cover myself.

6. Which is your favourite cover of all the books you have written?
This one :-)!

7. How did you come up with the title for your book?
I originally wanted to call it "Niemela" (after the fantasy world featured in this book) but eventually I thought it would be cool to just call it "Florence." The book is told through Florence's voice, so it seemed to make a lot of sense.

8. Do you have a book trailer? And what are your thoughts on book trailers?
I love book trailers! They're windows that allow you to peek inside a book.

9. Do you prefer e-books, paperbacks, hardcovers or audiobooks?
I love books in all their varied forms.

10. Are you a self-published / Indie author?
I'm self-published.

11. Have you ever read a book more than once? And if so what was it?
"The Little Prince" by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry... and anything by Roald Dahl.

12. Have you ever bought a specific edition of a book because of it’s cover? (For example a UK, US or Canadian version)
No. But I have noticed that Australia does get some odd covers. US versions of fantasy books often have these cool portraits, while Australian copies often have these dull castles or landscapes. Not fair!

13. Have you ever read a book just based on it’s cover?
No. The only way to know a book is to dive into its pages.

14. What book are you reading at the moment? And in what format?
Lauren Kate's "Fallen." I borrowed it from the library... and so far it's pretty interesting.

15. Do you have any advice for other writers? And what’s the best advice that you have been given when it comes to writing?
Best advice I've been given: If you're having trouble selling a book, write another one. (The 'other one' in my case happens to be "Florence.")

16. Where can your readers follow you?
Website: http://www.florence-books.com

Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Ciye-Cho/172636899458603?ref=hnav

Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/ciyecho

Thankyou so much for taking the time to do this interview and allowing us a glimpse into your writing world!

Starcrossed by Josephine Angelini

ISBN: 9780330529730

Publisher: Macmillan

Pages: 514

Destiny brought them together. The gods will keep them apart.

Helen Hamilton has spent her entire sixteen years trying to hide how different she is--now it's getting harder. She's having nightmares of a desperate desert journey, visions of three women weeping tears of blood. And why is she possessed by the sudden, unstoppable urge to kill the handsome new boy in school, Lucas Delos?

A love written in the stars . . .

A feud started in ancient Greece . . .

A curse not even the gods can break.

I really enjoyed reading Starcrossed by Josephine Angelini! I loved the Greek Mythology, especially the “Houses” and the Furies! My favourite characters were Helen and Cassandra. Despite Helen’s mysterious, (and possibly dangerous) heritage Cassandra welcomes her into the Delos family as she knows what it is to be hunted and feared. As due to Cassandra’s status as an Oracle, her power to see the future as well as, communicate with (and sometimes for) the Fates is highly desirable as a weapon against other Scions. I really like the cover of Starcrossed as throughout the book it is inkeeping with the story whilst also having multiple messages or meanings.

Available at Amazon.com & Amazon.co.uk.

Promotion: My Life In Black And White by Natasha Friend

My Life In Black And White
By Natasha Friend


What if you lost the thing that made you who you are?

Lexi has always been stunning. Her butter-colored hair and perfect features have helped her attract friends, a boyfriend, and the attention of a modeling scout. But everything changes the night Lexi's face goes through a windshield. Now she's not sure what's worse: the scars she'll have to live with forever, or what she saw going on between her best friend and her boyfriend right before the accident. With the help of her trombone-playing, defiantly uncool older sister and a guy at school recovering from his own recent trauma, Lexi learns she's much more than just a pretty face.


Available at Amazon.co.uk.