You know what is really wonderful five days prior to your book's release?
A fabulous review!
The LA Times on Nightshade
I'm still starry-eyed about this review, which hit on all the points I could hope for a reader to take away from the book.
Thank you LA Times!! Now it's off to Texas!
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Showing posts with label reviews. Show all posts
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Monday, August 2, 2010
Review: The Eternal Ones
On August 10 you'll have the chance to pick up the first of Penguin's Big 5: Kirsten Miller's The Eternal Ones. This week I'm delighted to host Kirsten and her novel on my blog!!
I was lucky to get an early copy of this novel and I'm thrilled to shares my thoughts with you about this extraordinary book. It's the story of Haven Moore, a young woman whose dreams of the past and an undying love send her running from a stifling existence in Tennessee to a luxurious, but increasingly dangerous life in Manhattan - which she may or may not have lived through once before.
I have two things to say right off the bat: 1) This book was not what I expected 2) It's on my list of must reads for 2010.
Since the Eternal Ones is being billed as a romance I envisioned a read where I'd be pleasantly swept into the lives of two people who were desperately in love with each other, cheering them on as they overcame obstacles so they could live happily ever after. Don't get me wrong there's plenty of enticing romance in the Eternal Ones - but what drew me into the story so I couldn't put it down was the mystery, the fantastic places Kirsten takes her readers to, and the genuinely terrifying moments that caught me off guard in this book.
You heard that right - there were several scenes that made me gasp and my stomach curl in on itself (in a good way - I like to be scared when reading books, especially when I didn't see it coming). This book is filled with layers of intrigue and deceit that are both subtle and addictive.
The Eternal Ones offers a unique mix of romance, mystery, suspense and a few truly wonderful chills. I'm pretty good at unraveling plots, but Kirsten's book had me guessing and second-guessing myself when it came to who was a hero and who was a villain throughout the story. She had me enthralled through the final sentence of the book.
I loved her characters, particularly Haven and Beau, who I'd love to have as friends - they are both likeable while still flawed enough to be believable.
The world of the Eternal Ones is fascinating and I can't wait to learn more about what lays in both the past and the future for Haven Moore.
You can visit the official web site here and check out this book trailer!
I was lucky to get an early copy of this novel and I'm thrilled to shares my thoughts with you about this extraordinary book. It's the story of Haven Moore, a young woman whose dreams of the past and an undying love send her running from a stifling existence in Tennessee to a luxurious, but increasingly dangerous life in Manhattan - which she may or may not have lived through once before.
I have two things to say right off the bat: 1) This book was not what I expected 2) It's on my list of must reads for 2010.
Since the Eternal Ones is being billed as a romance I envisioned a read where I'd be pleasantly swept into the lives of two people who were desperately in love with each other, cheering them on as they overcame obstacles so they could live happily ever after. Don't get me wrong there's plenty of enticing romance in the Eternal Ones - but what drew me into the story so I couldn't put it down was the mystery, the fantastic places Kirsten takes her readers to, and the genuinely terrifying moments that caught me off guard in this book.
You heard that right - there were several scenes that made me gasp and my stomach curl in on itself (in a good way - I like to be scared when reading books, especially when I didn't see it coming). This book is filled with layers of intrigue and deceit that are both subtle and addictive.
The Eternal Ones offers a unique mix of romance, mystery, suspense and a few truly wonderful chills. I'm pretty good at unraveling plots, but Kirsten's book had me guessing and second-guessing myself when it came to who was a hero and who was a villain throughout the story. She had me enthralled through the final sentence of the book.
I loved her characters, particularly Haven and Beau, who I'd love to have as friends - they are both likeable while still flawed enough to be believable.
The world of the Eternal Ones is fascinating and I can't wait to learn more about what lays in both the past and the future for Haven Moore.
You can visit the official web site here and check out this book trailer!
Sunday, July 18, 2010
Reviews
With BEA and ALA past, Nightshade ARCs have been getting reviews. I want to send a HUGE thanks to readers for taking the time to offer your kind, thoughtful reviews - they make me so happy.
Here's a round-up of what I've seen out there. If I missed your review I apologize - I know I probably haven't found all of them!
Super Reader Girl's Reviews
Karen's Addictions
The Publication Follies of Alexandra Shostak
YA Addict
Fire and Ice
Wicked Walker
Shut Up I'm Reading
Ellz Reads
Woo hoo!!
If you'd like to win a pre-ordered Nightshade of your very own - there's a chance to win a copy as part of A Book Lovers' Review "Guess Who Q&A?" Contest; check it out :)
Here's a round-up of what I've seen out there. If I missed your review I apologize - I know I probably haven't found all of them!
Super Reader Girl's Reviews
Karen's Addictions
The Publication Follies of Alexandra Shostak
YA Addict
Fire and Ice
Wicked Walker
Shut Up I'm Reading
Ellz Reads
Woo hoo!!
If you'd like to win a pre-ordered Nightshade of your very own - there's a chance to win a copy as part of A Book Lovers' Review "Guess Who Q&A?" Contest; check it out :)
Friday, May 21, 2010
Onward
Last day of the pre-pub tour and I'm headed for Chicago.
Milwaukee was a blast. I had such a great time meeting wonderful book sellers and librarians while enjoying a lovely view of the art museum.
I only wish I was here long enough to visit the collection!
While I've been traveling, some fantastic reviews of Nightshade have popped up. Check out what Addicted 2 Books and Super Reader Girl have to say about the story!!
Happy weekend :) Here's my fave song of the moment - Broken Bells, The Ghost Inside:
Milwaukee was a blast. I had such a great time meeting wonderful book sellers and librarians while enjoying a lovely view of the art museum.
I only wish I was here long enough to visit the collection!While I've been traveling, some fantastic reviews of Nightshade have popped up. Check out what Addicted 2 Books and Super Reader Girl have to say about the story!!
Happy weekend :) Here's my fave song of the moment - Broken Bells, The Ghost Inside:
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