Tynga's Reviews

Wednesday, June 29, 2011

2 years blog-anniversary!

My blog is now 2 years old! *throws confetti*

Well, my blog-anniversary was actually yesterday and I hadn't realize we were already at the end of the month, thus hadn't had time to plan a giveaway *blushes*
BUT.. here it is!

To celebrate this big milestone I wanna hold a giveaway, with multiple winners!
All prizes will be ordered from book depository, which means this giveaway is open Internationally (wherever they ship, complete list available here)

Here we go!

I will start with 3 winners:

1st winner gets to spend 25US$ on Book Depository for books of their choice

2nd winner gets a 15US$ shopping spree (also at BD)

3rd winner gets one (1) book of their choice, up to 10US$ value.

UPDATE – I reached 1839 followers so I’m adding a 4th winner!

4th winner gets one (1) book of their choice, up to 10$ value.

But it doesn't ends there.

For every 100 followers I gain (so 1839, 1939, etc.) I will add another winner who gets to pick one (1) book of their choice, up to 10US$ value.

So what do you think?

Breaking down the rules:

- To enter, comment letting me know which books you'd like to buy (you can change your mind if you win)

- Open Internationally (where BD ships)
- Open to 13 years old +

- Yon don't have to be a followers, but why not be one? *winks* I have a HUGE event in the making for August, and you don't wanna miss out.

- You can earn 1 extra entry for each time you spread the word (make sure you provide a link in a second comment)

*Tweet: Giveaway! 2 years blog-anniversary! http://t.co/FtvIuVT Lots of prizes & winners @Tynga #giveaway plz RT

- You can earn 5 extra entries if you use my button linking back directly to the giveaway

- Ends July 30th, 2011

- Winners will be announced on July 31st and must revisit to claim their prize.

If a prize isn't claimed it will be null.

Ready, set, GO!

by Tynga at Wednesday, June 29, 2011

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And the winners is…

Well it’s now time to announce the winner of the following two books (1 winner gets both)

and the lucky duck is….

Martha Lawson said...

I'd love to enter. This one sounds really good. No plans for summer, except working and staying cool!
follow on gfc
mlawson17 at hotmail dot com

Congratulations Martha! You have 72 hours to email me [ TyngaUF(a)gmail.com ] with your mailing address to claim your prize =)

Happy Reading!

by Tynga at Wednesday, June 29, 2011

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Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Wolfsbane by Andrea Cremer

Wolsfbane by Andrea Cremer

Book Stats:
Reading level: Young Adult
Genre: Fantasy
Hardcover: 400 pages
Publisher: Philomel
Release Date: July 26, 2011

Series: Nightshade #2

Reviewed by: Tynga

Purchase: Amazon | Book Depository US/UK

Source: ARC sent by Andrea Cremer

This thrilling sequel to the much-talked-about Nightshade begins just where it ended-Calla Tor wakes up in the lair of the Searchers, her sworn enemy, and she's certain her days are numbered. But then the Searchers make her an offer-one that gives her the chance to destroy her former masters and save the pack-and the man-she left behind. Is Ren worth the price of her freedom? And will Shay stand by her side no matter what? Now in control of her own destiny, Calla must decide which battles are worth fighting and how many trials true love can endure and still survive.

Calla wakes up in a very strange place, facing her former worst enemies and isn’t quite sure what to do next. Why do I say former enemies? Because after what Shay and her discovered at the end of Nightshade, everything she’s ever known seems to be all lies. And an alliance with the dreaded Searchers might be the only way to save her pack mates. With Shay, The scion – whatever that means –, Calla will jump head first in a war, facing her old allies. Will she win her battle? Is it even possible to win this war considering all the possible casualties?

Wolfsbane was an amazing read once again and I really liked that it was so different from Nightshade. Calla finds herself on the other side of the mirror, a bit like Alice in Wonderland. Along her side, we will discover the Searchers’ world, their magic, their history, as well as Calla’s true history. The details of the Harrowing, when Guardians and Searchers allied in hopes of freedom. Calla will also have to deal with the consequences of her previous decisions and it won’t be an easy task. Running off will cost her more than she ever imagined, but can she make amends?

The character psychology was really interesting. Calla & Shay’s struggled to uncover the truth and establish the bases of their relationship, not only with each other, but also with their new allies. We also meet some great new characters. Connor was by far my favorite with his wits and multilayered personality. Monroe also follows close behind. I guessed his secret long before it was out, but I still enjoyed the mystery around him.

The action built like a crescendo and even though the story picks up slowly, the tension is simply unbearable by the end. I’m anxious to see what Bloodrose will bring to the table, but with the way Wolfsbane ended, I have really high expectations!

Wolfsbane is a cruel and heart-breaking world wrapped in a pretty and magical package. Its world will leave you breathless and the characters will have you tearing-up. Make sure you buckle-up, because once you start reading, you’re in for quite a ride!

Download an excerpt

by Tynga at Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Andrea Cremer, Penguin, Review, werewolf, young adult 11 People left their mark

Monday, June 27, 2011

The Body Finder three has a title… and a cover!

Kimberly Derting revealed today the details of the third book in the Body Finder series and here it is!

THE LAST ECHO!

Violet kept her morbid ability to sense dead bodies a secret from everyone except her family and her childhood-best-friend-turned-boyfriend, Jay Heaton. That is until forensic psychologist Sara Priest discovered Violet’s talent and invited her to use her gift to track down murderers. Now, as she works with an eclectic group of individuals—including mysterious and dangerously attractive Rafe—it’s Violet’s job to help those who have been murdered by bringing their killers to justice. When Violet discovers the body of a college girl killed by “the girlfriend collector” she is determined to solve the case. But now the serial killer is on the lookout for a new “relationship” and Violet may have caught his eye....

I really like how everything fits with the previous two books. I think it’s perfect!

To be released on April 17th, 2012!

So what do you think?

by Tynga at Monday, June 27, 2011

Cover, Kimberly Derting 2 People left their mark

Giveaway: Forgotten by Cat Patrick

Thanks to Hachette & Big Honcho Media I have TWO (2) copies of Forgotten by Cat Patrick to offer to two lucky winners =)

What if every day when you woke up, you had no recollection of the days before?

Each night at precisely 4:33 am, while sixteen-year-old London Lane is asleep, her memory of that day is erased. In the morning, all she can "remember" are events from her future. London is used to relying on reminder notes and a trusted friend to get through the day, but things get complicated when a new boy at school enters the picture. Luke Henry is not someone you'd easily forget, but try as she might, London can't find him in her memories of things to come.

When London starts experiencing disturbing flashbacks, or flash-forwards, as the case may be, she realizes it's time to learn about the past she keeps forgetting - before it destroys her future.

I really like the concept and I can’t wait to get a copy of my own ^^

Here are some videos from the main character:

Interested in winning a copy?

Open US & Canada

Just leave a comment with a way to contact you =)

You can earn one (1) extra entry to spreading the word. Please provide a link in a second comment.

Ends July 11th, 2011.

by Tynga at Monday, June 27, 2011

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Sunday, June 26, 2011

Cover Wonders!

Here are some new covers I stumbled upon, hopefully you haven’t seen them just yet ^^

First stop is the Special Edition of Delirium (releasing August 2nd) which I LOOOOOOOOOOVE!

I am currently reading Delirium on my kindle and loving and I really want to get my hands on this special edition, I’ll add it to my RAK wish list for next month FOR SURE!

Before scientists found the cure, people thought love was a good thing. They didn’t understand that once love -- the deliria -- blooms in your blood, there is no escaping its hold. Things are different now. Scientists are able to eradicate love, and the governments demands that all citizens receive the cure upon turning eighteen. Lena Holoway has always looked forward to the day when she’ll be cured. A life without love is a life without pain: safe, measured, predictable, and happy.
But with ninety-five days left until her treatment, Lena does the unthinkable: She falls in love.

Fourth book in the Alien series, to be released on December 6th, 2011.
I couldn’t find a description unfortunately!

SO PRETTY! I just love the whole otherworld and mysterious feel of it =)

Last spring, Nikki Beckett vanished, sucked into an underworld known as the Everneath, where immortals Feed on the emotions of despairing humans. Now she's returned- to her old life, her family, her friends- before being banished back to the underworld... this time forever.
She has six months before the Everneath comes to claim her, six months for good-byes she can't find the words for, six months to find redemption, if it exists.
Nikki longs to spend these months reconnecting with her boyfriend, Jack, the one person she loves more than anything. But there's a problem: Cole, the smoldering immortal who first enticed her to the Everneath, has followed Nikki to the mortal world. And he'll do whatever it takes to bring her back- this time as his queen.

To be released January 3rd, 2012

Last is a cover comparison.
If you’ve known me for a while, you know I’m a huge fan of Richelle Mead so I am VERY ANXIOUS for her next release, Bloodlines. The UK cover has been flowing around a bit and a lot of people seem to like it, but I quite honestly hate it 0.O

(UK on the left, US on the right)