Cover Love: Dangerous Lies

Stella Gordon is not her real name. Thunder Basin, Nebraska, is not her real home. This is not her real life.
After witnessing a lethal crime, Stella Gordon is sent to the middle of nowhere for her own safety before she testifies against the man she saw kill her mother’s drug dealer.
But Stella was about to start her senior year with the boyfriend she loves. How can she be pulled away from the only life she knows and expected to start a new one in Nebraska? Stella chafes at her protection and is rude to everyone she meets. She’s not planning on staying long, so why be friendly? Then she meets Chet Falconer and it becomes harder to keep her guard up, even as her guilt about having to lie to him grows.
As Stella starts to feel safer, the real threat to her life increases—because her enemies are actually closer than she thinks… 

Dangerous Lies is due to be published November 10th.

Black Ice

Title: Black Ice
Author: Becca Fitzpatrick
Genre: YA
Rating: 5/5
Cover: 8/10

I was sent an ARC of this book via netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

I'm going to risk sounding like Janice from FRIENDS during this review, but OH. MY. GOD.

I just... I don't even know where to begin properly. I literally just finished it, and my mind is a jumble of images. What a ride! Becca Fitzpatrick, I'm not sure what I was expecting after Hush, Hush, but it wasn't this. I think what surprised me the most was the darkness of the book. It's everywhere, and by the time you get to the end, the one character who actually says he's 'not good' (I'm not naming names, because spoilers) actually turns out to be the best. Seriously, trying to sort out the goodies from the baddies was like trying to run through a maze with no concept of north and south. Every new character that was introduced, I had to stop reading, assess them, their words, their body language and try to figure out their intentions before going on. It was awesome! It kept me on my toes, and I think I figured it out about the same time that Jude did.
On that note, OH MY GOD. JUDE. I don't want to say too much about anyone, because this books' brilliance relies so heavily on surprises, and not knowing who to trust, but... JUDE. I seriously will not be able to listen to the Beatles song ever again without thinking of this book. Funnily enough, the lyrics actually fit them in the mountains to a T. But I digress.

It's annoying that I can't say much without spoiling it all, but basically, you want to read this. You really, really want to read this. And Patch Cipriano better look out, because Ms Fitzpatrick is upping the ante here, and he's got serious competition. The level of sass if those two ever met... but I'm digressing again. Also, I was meant to be catching up on Sleepy Hollow, but am instead up way too late again. I really should know better by now.

My one question is, what on earth happened to Korbie? I hope she found herself a new friend, too. She deserves a Caz after everything; I can't really hold what she did against her, after all...

*mock glares at you all* go read it when it's out (That's October 7th, if you're wondering)! And watch out for a GIF review for this one at some point this week!
Here's the promised GIF review - full of spoilers, as usual ;)

Finale

Title: Finale (Hush, Hush #4)
Author: Becca Fitzpatrick
Genre: YA
Rating: 5/5
Cover: 8/10 - Hush, Hush and Crescendo will always be my favourite covers of this series.


HOLY SHENANIGANS.
I almost threw the book across the room at a point near the end there, because holy bejeesus, my EMOTIONS!
As I understand, my head will roll if I let any spoilers slip, so this is a strictly spoiler-free review. Be prepared for emotional outbursts, however.

First of all, Nora. I can't express how much I admire her in this book. Sure, there was a moment about halfway through when I felt like strangling some sense into her, and I had to put the book down for an hour to calm down, but those were extenuating circumstances. On the whole, I really felt like she matured so, so much. Reading through her point of view was a pleasure, because (aside from those... circumstances I mentioned above), she has no sense of her own power and importance; she's the leader of the Nephilim, sure, and that gives her a hell of a lot of power, but she wants nothing to do with it. I loved seeing the hero (heroin, in this case) completely and most vehemently turn their back on their powerful task of saving the world that only they can do. It was so refreshing. I also felt that her relationship with Patch, which, let's face it, has always sizzled and sparked with sexual tension, and made me fan myself repeatedly, grew and expanded to so much more - without ever losing that inherent hotness that makes these books so addictive.
Patch... *dreamy sigh* what can I say about Patch that won't take me into an endless ramble about how amazing, hot and just all-around fan-freaking-tastic he is? Sure, I did say he was being an asshole. And he totally was. He was also being an asshole for all the right reasons - which doesn't excuse the asshole-ness, but it sure helps soften the blow. But I think the main thing about Patch is just how obvious his love for Nora is, and that makes me love him more than anything else. And while his protective streak might be a bit overwhelming, and controlling at times, he does know when to back down, and he trusts Nora enough to know that she can take care of herself, even though it's painfully clear he'd much rather she never had to even try fighting herself.
Vee... holy crap. That pretty much sums it all up. Just... holy crap. That came out of NOWHERE, and just hit me in the head and completely blindsided me. I knew Nora would eventually fess up to Vee, but I never, not in a million years, expected that sort of answer. I'm not sure what the deal was with that, exactly, though I get that it played a quite important part in the end (not the Epilogue, the end before that :P), though frankly, most of that could have been accomplished even without that little bomb dropped, so I'm really not sure. But hey, whatever. I also love her friendship with Nora. It's great that Nora has not only a real, steady (well... kind of) relationship, but also a true best friend.

A little quote from the book for my Patch ladies:
"'You dress to impress,' I said approvingly.
'No, Angel.' He leaned in, his teeth softly grazing my ear. 'I undress to impress.'"

You're most very welcome ;)

Os Melhores de 2010

Ano novo, livros novos, lançamentos incríveis vindo aí... mas não podia faltar uma retrospectiva dos melhores lançamentos literários de 2010, né? :)


Spirit Bound (resenha)
Last Sacrifice (resenha)
Paranormalcy (resenha)
Firelight (resenha)
Keys to the Repository: A Blue Bloods Novella (resenha)
Crescendo (resenha)
The Vampire Diaries: The Return: Shadow Souls (resenha)


Insatiable (resenha)

Lançamentos (Releases)

Bom, o mundo literário corre, e parece que final de ano entra um afunilamento doido, cada semana tendo um lançamento novo; as editoras brigando com unhas e dentes para ter a melhor data... coisa de louco.

E o nosso dinheiro vai dando adeus, né...

Vou começar com os lançamentos brasileiros, para depois avançar pros internacionais.

A Canção do Súcubo, da Richelle Mead

Culpo minha mesada escassa por ainda não ter resenha da Richelle aqui no blog esse mês, mas mês que vem é sem falta!

A Rainha da Fofoca na Cidade Grande, da Meg Cabot

A rainha do chick-lit volta com força total... e é total mesmo; e não é só aqui no Brasil... Recebi um e-mail hoje da lista de e-mails de novidades dela, e... OMG. Eu já estava querendo Abandon antes, mas agora... "She knows what it's like to die. Now Death wants her back." Fala se isso não é capaz de fazer qualquer um querer comprar esse livro PRA ONTEM? É, também acho.

Passando pros internacionais agora, vou escrever em inglês, já que temos alguns seguidores de fora agora, e como os livros são em inglês mesmo...

Paranormalcy, by Kiersten White

I have been - seriously - craving this book for God only knows how many months now. I've entered every single living contest I could possibly get my hands on. And I still haven't managed to get a copy to call my own. Which is highly saddening, it's true, and extremely frustrating, to say the least. But at least I'm sure that when I finally do read it, it'll be that much sweeter.
... So much for normal ;)

Firelight, by Sophie Jordan

Man, DRAGONS! I mean, really, that's hardly a very explored topic... I'm curious to see what becomes of this.

Crescendo, by Becca Fitzpatrick

What can I say? I actually DID win an ARC copy of this, though it seems to be a wee bit late in arriving... but Becca is a really sweet girl, and Hush, Hush was very different, and I mean this in a good way. Can't wait for my copy to arrive.

The DUFF, by Kody Keplinger

From all I've heard from this one, it's also a book I've been wanting for a few months already, and you cannot imagine my surprise and happiness when I found out Kody was only 18. Cheers for YA being written by Young Adults!

Anna and the French Kiss, by Stephanie Perkins

Excuse me? French men? Paris (don't try to tell me it doesn't take place in Paris; I can see the Eiffel Tower!)? And a cover like that? I don’t think I need to say anything else.

And, last but anything but least... even though it's slightly far from the date, the fangirl in me won't let me end this post without mentioning this one book...

Last Sacrifice, by Richelle Mead (out on December 7th - cover in countdown on the sidebar)

All I can say to this one is... TEAM DIMITRI! Oh, and also... Holy Mary Mother of Sweet Baby Jesus, Richelle sure knows how to pull on my heart strings. It's hardly fair how she's got me hooked on this totally fictional character... but, well, it's Dimitri, so yeah, you know.

And... geez. What's up with the covers? I don't think I've ever seen such a lovely blog post in here ever before. Really, these covers are just getting better by the second. I applaud the editors for this job - it's really a good thing for sales, not to mention it's always nice to look at a bookshelf and be rewarded with such beauties!

ARC de Crescendo

Estou começando a me perguntar seriamente se não nasci sob uma estrela da sorte literária, porque só assim pra conseguir tanta coisa legal ultimamente.
Hoje recebi um e-mail da Becca Fitzpatrick, autora de Hush, Hush, dizendo que eu tinha ganhado a promoção de uma ARC de Crescendo.


Crescendo, que é a continuação do livro Hush, Hush (Sussurro), é, de acordo com a Becca, um livro ainda mais eletrizante, e ainda mais cativante do que Sussurro - um livro que já foi bastante cativante em si.
Dito isso, assim que ele chegar, e eu terminar de ler, posso fazer uma resenha, ou, se vocês preferirem, espero o livro sair, para postar a resenha. Vocês que sabem :D

Resenha: Hush, Hush

Sou a primeira a me render hoje.
Eu fiquei meio com um pé atrás em relação à Hush, Hush de Becca Fitzpatrick, mas não tenho vergonha de dizer que devorei o livro em um dia.
Sabe aquela mistura excitante de terror com mistério?
Aquela mistura que deixa morta de medo de desligar a luz pra dormir, que dirá de continuar lendo, mas que ao mesmo tempo faz com que não consiga largar o maldito do livro?
Sussurro tem tudo isso e mais.
Se vale a pena? Não só vale, como é dinheiro muitíssimo bem-gasto.
Sussurro conta a história de Nora Grey, que mora com a mãe, tendo seu pai sido morto a tiros um ano antes. Nora tem uma vida normal. Estuda, tem uma melhor amiga, Vee, um carro, notas ótimas...
Mas tudo muda e seu mundo vira de ponta-cabeça quando, um dia, na aula de biologia (queria saber qual é o negócio da biologia. Sério. Primeiro Twilight e agora Hush, Hush. Isso é alguma fórmula para conseguir a fama como escritora? xD), o professor decide mudar os parceiros de laboratório, e coloca Nora com o garoto introvertido e calado do fundo da sala, Patch.
Atentados à sua vida por um homem mascarado, ex namoradas vingativas, anjos caídos, segredos, poderes psíquicos, assassinatos, nefilins, segredos, perigos, traições, segredos, desejos, amores, segredos, amizades, medos, segredos, mistérios, garotos lindamente perigosos, segredos, seduções, sugestões indecentes, segredos...
Começando já de um modo eletrizante, Sussurro é o tipo de livro que parece que foi escrito com a mesma composição química de um livro da Meg ou da Richelle: algo que te faz ler, ler, ler, ler até finalmente terminar. Aquela vontade insatiável de saber o que acontece na próxima página, e na próxima, e na outra...

Talvez por ser um assunto não muito abordado atualmente, mas Hush Hush definitivamente me pegou de surpresa várias vezes, e eu passei meu último dia de aula (composto de praticamente nenhuma aula de verdade. Ok, não teve aula; só provas, trabalhos em grupo, etc) exclamando, inteiramente despercebida por meus professores, de diversas formas no fundo da sala ;)
(bom, a professora percebeu na aula de inglês, quando eu virei pra dupla de trás, e comecei a discutir a identidade de um garoto que me surpreendeu, super empolgada, com a minha amiga que me emprestou o livro, mas isso é relevante xD)

Espero ansiosa o próximo livro, Crescendo, que, segundo me informam, sai em agosto. Mal posso esperar, apesar de que gostei do fim de Hush Hush, e acho que dava para encerrar aquele universo ali tranquilo. Mas isso só me deixa mais curiosa pele próximo, já que vai ser quase como começar uma série nova.