Gosh, I don’t even know where to start! Even with all the hype, this book was so much more than I expected! I mean, I love dystopians. And I pretty much like most of the ones I read. But this one pushed and shoved itself right to the top of that list! It’s the best dystopian I’ve read since The Hunger Games! The world building. Ahhh, so fabulous! It was CINEMATIC. I had absolutely no problem picturing everything in my […]
This is my replacement for IMM. For review:Asunder by Jodi Meadows (Harper)The Ward by Jordana Frankel (Harper)Fragments by Dan Wells (Harper)Recalled by Cambria Hebert (for tour) Won:Unravel Me by Tahereh Mafi (from Goodreads giveaway) Bought:Through the Ever Night by Veronica RossiFinale by Becca FitzpatrickMila 2.0, Origins: The Fire by Debra Driza (downloaded for free) From the library:Crewel by Ginnifer AlbinIronskin by Tina ConnollyVelveteen by Daniel MarksThe Raven Boys by Maggie StiefvaterMystic City by Theo LawrenceThe Darkest Minds by Alexandra BrackenFor Darkness […]
Direct from dictionary.com: pla·gia·rism [pley-juh-riz-uh m]noun 1. an act or instance of using or closely imitating the language and thoughts of another author without authorization and the representation of that author’s work as one’s own, as by not crediting the original author.Synonyms: appropriation, infringement, piracy, counterfeiting; theft, borrowing, cribbing, passing off. 2. a piece of writing or other work reflecting such unauthorized use or imitation. Plagiarism is NEVER okay. Not under any circumstance. Nor is there any such thing as ‘accidental’ plagiarism. It […]
Obscura Burning by Suzanne van Rooyen Publication date: December 7th, 2012Add to Goodreads Amazon | Barnes & Noble | OmniLit The world’s going to end in fire…and it’s all Kyle’s fault. Kyle Wolfe’s world is about to crash and burn. Just weeks away from graduation, a fire kills Kyle’s two best friends and leaves him permanently scarred. A fire that Kyle accidentally set the night he cheated on his boyfriend Danny with their female friend, Shira. That same day, a strange new planet, […]
As far as dystopians go, Legend rates among the top of all the ones I’ve read. There was plenty of action; not once did I get bored, because there was little to no lull in the plot. Something exciting was always happening! Danger and suspense abound; secrets, lies and government corruption! Oh my! It was everything I love in a dystopian novel (and why it’s one of my favorite genres). In my mind, I make a silent promise to my brother’s killer: […]
I started this feature here at ASR in order to know your fellow bloggers a little better! If you are interested in being featured please fill out the form. Meet Debdatta! Hello Everyone! My name is Debdatta Dasgupta Sahay (I know it’s a mouthful so you can call me DDS) and I am a Bookaholic! I am a 29 year old Human Resources Professional. I am also newly married (just celebrated 1st Anniversary but still feels […]