Title: The Scorch Trials Author: James Dashner Series: The Maze Runner (book 2) Publisher: Chicken House Ltd Release Date: 5 Jun. 2014 ISBN: 9781909489417 Synopsis Solving the Maze was supposed to be the end. No more puzzles. And no more running. Thomas was sure that escaping meant he would get his life back. But no one knew what sort of a life they were going back to... Burned and baked, the earth is a wasteland, its people driven mad by an infection known as the Flare. Instead of freedom, Thomas must face another trial. He must cross the Scorch to once again save himself and his friends. My Review I enjoyed Maze Runner overall but had a few reservations, but I was intrigued to find out more so started to read Scorch Trials. The Gladers are out of the maze, but it's not the comforting end they hoped for, instead the experiments continue, but on a much larger and more dangerous scale. Thomas and his friends must once more band together to try and overcome all the trials an...
The Soul Thief (The Angel of Death Series #1)
by Majanka Verstraete
Publisher: Booktrope
Published: November 11, 2014
Genre: YA, Paranormal
Riley must come to terms with her new reality and supernatural abilities, but before she can do this, girls her age start dying in mysterious circumstances. It’s up to Riley to figure out why, what the innocent victims have in common, and what she can do to stop them.
Excerpt
“Let’s vote,” the man who’d touched me proposed. “Who is in favor of executing the Halfling?”That was the moment when it actually fully hit me. They might execute me. Kill me. My knees gave way and if Diane hadn’t grabbed my arm just then, I would’ve fallen. “Stand up straight,” she hissed at me. “You’re an Angel, not a coward.”
So I did, even though exhaustion swept over me as if I’d worked for seven days in a row without any sleep. Sweat dripped down my forehead and a fever wrapped itself around me.
A lot of Council members raised their hands at the giant’s question. I started hyperventilating. “That’s more than half.” I gripped Diane’s arm with all my strength. If I hurt her, she didn’t let it show. A light blush rose on her cheeks though and she bit her lip as if she felt guilty but wanted to act tough.
“It has been decided,” the leader-guy said. “She shall be executed.” Before I had time to faint, scream, or do something else dramatic, the silver-haired woman rose from her seat. Her hood slipped off, and my breath got stuck in my throat.
She had the kind of face painters would dream to eternalize on canvas. From the color of her hair, I’d anticipated her being old, but she appeared in her twenties. Large, silver eyes stared at me. Her skin was the color of porcelain, without any blemish, as if she was made of wax. “I, Seraphyn,” she said, “call in my veto.”
About the Author
She wrote her first story when she was seven years old, and hasn’t stopped writing since. With an imagination that never sleeps, and hundreds of possible book characters screaming for her attention, writing is more than a passion for her.
She writes about all things supernatural for children of all ages. She’s tried to write contemporary novels before, but something paranormal always manages to crawl in.
Majanka is currently studying for her Master of Laws degree, and hopes one day to be able to combine her passions for law and writing. When she’s not writing, reading or studying, she likes watching “The Vampire Diaries” and “Game of Thrones,” spending time with her friends, or playing “World of Warcraft.”
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Top 10 Favorite Heroes/Heroines
1. Buffy, the Vampire Slayer (from the books and the TV series)
2. Rose Hathaway (Vampire Academy series by Richelle Mead)
3. Sydney (Bloodlines series by Richelle Mead)
4. Cate Cahill (from the Cahill Witch Chronicles by Jessica Spotswood)
5. Katniss (from The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins)
6. Tessa Gray (from The Infernal Devices series by Cassandra Clare)
7. Mel (from The Farm series by Emily McKay)
8. Harry Potter (I’m sure you know the series, heh)
9. Meghan Chase (from the Iron Fey series by Julie Kagawa)
Tour Schedule
November 12
Write Away Bliss - Schedule / Excerpt
The Musings of a Book Addict - Review
Suzy Turner, Author - Author Interview
The Best Books Ever - Character Bio, Dreamcast, Excerpt
November 13
Country Book Bumpkin - Review, Soundtrack, Excerpt
Reese's Reviews - Review, Character Bio, Dreamcast
Pinky's Favorite Reads - Top Ten, Excerpt
November 14
Indy Book Fairy - Review, Excerpt
Kimber Leigh Writes - Top Ten, Excerpt
Here is What I Read - Author Interview, Dreamcast, Soundtrack, Excerpt
Writing Belle - Character Bios
November 15
A Book Paradise - Author Interview, Soundtrack, Excerpt
Endless Reading - Review, Excerpt
The Literary Melting Pot - Review
November 16
Roxy's Reviews - Review, Character Bios, Top Ten
Real Talk, Book Talk - Dreamcast, Excerpt
Becca Anne's Book Reviews - Review, Character Bio, Dreamcast
Nerd Girl Official - Excerpt
November 17
Deal Sharing Aunt - Author Interview, Top Ten, Excerpt
Star Shadow Blog - Character Bio, Dreamcast, Soundtrack
Dystopia Capitol - Review
November 18
Kristy Centro - Character Bios
Whispered Thoughts - Character Bios, Excerpt, Soundtrack
Little Hyuts Reviews - Dreamcast
November 19
Step Into Fiction - Review, Excerpt
Behind the Pages - Author Interview, Dreamcast, Excerpt
This Redhead Loves Books - Review, Excerpt
The Avid Reader - Soundtrack, Character Bios
November 20
Tracy's Nook - Review, Character Interview
The Pleasure of Reading - Excerpt
Bex n Books - Character Bios
Becky's Barmy Book Blog - Top Ten, Excerpt
November 21
Relaxed Reads - Dreamcast
Renee Entress's Blog - Review
Books and Friendz - Character Bio, Excerpt
Pretty in Fiction - Top Ten, Excerpt
Kat's Book Promotions - Dreamcast
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