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New Books! #29

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Well, this week I am SUPER excited for the books that I received! They’re all such exciting titles that I can’t wait to read!

Received in post:

Allegiant (Divergent, #3)

Allegiant by Veronica Roth: no words can describe how much I squealed when I opened this. Thank you SO much, Harper Collins, you lovely people! In fact, it’s especially sad for me to see this trilogy end- because DIVERGENT was the first ever book that I reviewed on this blog!

The Almost Girl

The Almost Girl by Amalie Howard: The cover for this is absolutely beautiful! I haven’t reviewed for Angry Robot’s ya Sci-Fi/Fantasy imprint before so I am really excited to start one of their titles. It looks so interesting- thank you, Strange Chemistry Books!

Teardrop (Teardrop, #1)

TEARDROP by Lauren Kate: this cover is equally pretty! I’ll admit it now… I have never read a Lauren Kate book before *ducks behind bookcase* please don’t hurt me! ;D. I fell in love with the synopsis and the lovely Random House people kindly sent me an ARC- So thank you, Random House! 🙂

Additionally, I met Darren Shan today. *fangirly squeals* It was such a great event! He kindly signed all of my ZOM-B books for me and my brother- I’ll post a blog about that soon, when I’ve translated all of my fangirling notes about it (FIVE PAGES!) into understandable writing (;

What books did you buy or receive this week? Leave a comment! (:

Mini Reviews: Something Wicked This Way Comes and The Boy With 2 Heads

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Well, that was a long blog post title…

This post was intended to go up yesterday! However, I went to see Susan Cooper and Marcus Sedgwick in conversation last night- so I didn’t have time to finish and publish it. ): (The event was great, though! I may write a post on it soon).

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Anyway, today I have two very different books for Halloween Reads! One I enjoyed, one… not so, unfortunately ): I’ll start with the mostly negative review, to get that out of the way!

The Boy with Two HeadsThe Boy With 2 Heads by Andy Mulligan: Oh, why didn’t I like this! The synopsis and cover made it look so good; a really outrageously strange novel. I’m including it here, because it has some horror-fiction aspects, too….

I enjoyed this in a few ways; the idea was original, and explained in a way that it was made scarily realistic. The characters, apart from the second head, I liked. They all had well developed back-stories, which was great! The story started off well, and the book was reasonably short- I sped through it over my weekend at the Bath Lit Fest. However, I just couldn’t get on with the book, and I really don’t know why. The boy’s second head annoyed me- and even thought that was the point of the book, pretty much, I just really wanted to put the book down because of him. There’s having a dis-likable character, and then there’s having a character who’s just plain offensive sometimes. I didn’t really like him (head number two) because of the things he’d blurt out- I thought this was a children’s book, but evidently not.

Plot wise it was quite enjoyable… There were clever links to references from earlier in the story… but I really didn’t see how some things matched up. So much was packed into this rather small book, and I felt a bit overwhelmed at all the events going on and having to track all of them (I was reading this on train journeys, etc.!). IN fact, after about 30%, it felt liked the end of the book as this big event had happened and I thought This would be a good place for it to finish. But it just seemed a bit too dragged-out for me :(. I’m sure others will enjoy it, though!

Something Wicked This Way Comes

Something Wicked This Way Comes by Ray Bradbury: This was a really interesting read. I’ve never read anything by Ray Bradbury before (I know! THE HORROR.) and so I was really excited to start one of his titles (Though I did watch the movie of this- years ago!). I thought this would be a fitting one! I really enjoyed reading it- though, at points, I found myself unable to get into the story. I’m not sure why that was- though I have been in a little bit of a reading slump lately, so maybe that’s why… I really did love Bradbury’s writing, though. At points I didn’t, but wholly I loved his style and his unique ways of building up tension. His protagonists, James and Will, had interesting back stories- especially with the one-born-one-minute-before-one-born-one-minute-after-Halloween-night aspect. I couldn’t relate to them that much, however. Overall though, it was a great, eerie story! I loved the idea for the book; of a carousel that can reduce or increase your age, depending on the way it’s going. Also, the circus members were very creepy, especially Mr Dark. He sent shivers up my spine! I’m not sure if a reason I couldn’t get into this as much as I wanted was because I was reading this in small snippets of time between lessons at school. I’ll have to re-read this whenever I can, to see if I can enjoy it more!

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I recieved a copy of The Boy with 2 Head from the publisher via netgalley in exchange for a review, and I borrowed *COUGH* stole *COUGH* Something Wicked This Way comes from my dad’s bookshelf 🙂

FURNACE: LOCKDOWN

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Another brilliant book for my Halloween Reads event! This isn’t quite like the ones before this month, though, as it’s more of a dystopian. Highly recommended, though!

By Gordon Smith, published by Faber.

Escape from Furnace 1: LockdownGoodreads Synopsis: Beneath heaven is hell. Beneath hell is Furnace.
When thirteen-year-old Alex is framed for murder, his life changes for ever. Now he is an inmate in the Furnace Penitentiary – the toughest prison in the world for young offenders. A vast building sunk deep into the ground, there’s one way in and no way out.
But rowdy inmates and sadistic guards are the least of Alex’s problems. Every night an inmate is taken from his cell by guards and returned the next morning changed. Where are they taken and why are they returned covered with scars, acting as though they are not quite human?
In a desperate bid for freedom Alex discovers a horrifying truth – that the Furnace Penitentiary is a place of pure evil, a place where cruel experiments take place every day, where inmates are guinea pigs, where monsters make monsters, and where death is the least of your worries . . .

My Review: WHOA. LOCKDOWN blew me away! I bought this and got it signed at an event with Gordon, and I’ve been excited to read this since I’ve got it. It’s kind of freaky, how Gordon was such a happy nice guy, but could write such a freaky, twisted, dark tale.

Plot-wise, I was very intrigued. The idea of a government passing crime-committing kids into the hands of evil, torturous people was really sinister! I love dark, macabre books- so this ticked all of the boxes for me. I delved into the story not knowing too much about it, just the synopsis: I was unexpectedly plunged straight into the action of Alex’s life. Each page was full of action and drama, and I felt like the story had a bit of a horror movie vibe to it, I don’t know why. Speaking of the horror: this book’s not for the faint hearted. The bit with the gas-masked thieves who steal the boys away (that are on the cover) was truly terrifying.

The story was brought to life so well with Gordon’s vivid, rich descriptions. I loved his writing so much! I could tell the writing had been well thought-out, and there wasn’t a moment reading this where I was bored. It’s packed with action, and when it’s not at a bit with much action, the story is laced with suspense that reels you into the book. Also, Gordon is an evil writer. THAT CLIFFHANGER! The ending. WHY. I must hurry up and read the sequel, now!

Alex was an interesting protagonist. At the beginning of the story he was robbing, thieving, causing havoc. I didn’t really like Alex at first, but then I warmed to him, despite his criminal life… Probably because he began to seem less awful as he got into Furnace. Alex’s life wasn’t really detailed on massively, but the only reason that didn’t concern me was because I’m sure it’ll detail I the next books. He definitely did develop a lot throughout the book, which I liked: and his friendships with two of the supporting characters were strong, believable, and made him a very realistic character to me.

Overall, FURNACE: LOCKDOWN was an awesome read. It is dark and twisted, and will keep you turning the pages rapidly, with its tension-filled writing. The character are great (overall I think I preferred the supporting characters for some reason, though!) and are really great, rebellious kids. I loved reading their terrifying story! Lockdownwasn’t the longest book I’ve read, so afterward I was left itching to read my copy of the sequel. I can’t wait to start it!

My Rating:

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I purchased a copy of FURNACE: LOCKDOWN at the Bath Kids Lit Fest event.

New Books! #28

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SQUEEE! Some great books arrived this week that I’m really excited for. Also, I went to an event in London today at Hot Key offices for their bloggy lunch with Templar Books and Piccadilly Press- so I came back with loads more! A HUGE thank you to the publishers who sent me books, and, of course, to the publishers who gave me badges and books and food today (The quiche was yummy but that won’t affect my reviews of the books, hehe :P). 

Received in Post:

Pivot Point (Pivot Point, #1)

Pivot Point by Kasie West: I’ve gotten involved with @HarperCollins360, which is a new imprint-thing aiming to publish foreign bestsellers by HarperCollins in other countries! This came as a surprise book post from them, as I had no idea what book might be in store for me. I love the cover, so I’m hoping I love the story, too!

The Coldest Girl in Coldtown

The Coldest Girl in Coldtown by Holly Black: Boy, this looks good! I’m not the biggest fan of vampire novels, though I do kinda like them, and this one sounds very different. The lovely Nina sent this to me so I can read it in prep for an event with Holly at the beginning of November, which I can’t wait for! 🙂

Hot Key/ Templar/ Piccadilly Press Event:

I won’t write pieces about all of these, because I’ll be forever, fangirling. So here’s a picture of all of the books I got! The top three were given to me by Nina @ Death Books and Tea, though, and I can’t wait to start those, either! 🙂 Also, the bookish postcards were from Nina 😀

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So, a pretty huge book haul! *Stares at largely increased TBR pile* What books did you buy or recieve? Leave a comment, or link back to your own haul! 🙂

Mini Reviews: Coraline and The Melancholy Death of Oyster Boy

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Two mini reviews for Halloween Reads today- of Modern Classics that should be read by every kid! (Though I’d say Oyster Boy is for more of eleven plus. It’s a bit grim). I’ve loved both of these for years, and re-read them for this October…

CoralineCoraline is one of those beautiful children’s books that you’ll want to curl up with at any age. It’s engaging, funny, and imaginative- perfect for anyone! Coraline is a really relatable character, as a young teenage girl who’s a bit too lonely and often ignored or misheard. I loved reading (and re-reading) her rather scary story! It was, strangely, even eerier reading this as a thirteen-and-a-half year old, as opposed to a nine-year-old.The plot was dramatic and tense, full of scary thoughts on a parallel universe. It’s a quick read, Coraline- I think I would have loved it even more than I already do if it had been longer, more detailed, more explained.

Parts skipped ahead very, very quickly, and also, unless you’ve watched the movie, parts aren’t explained as well. OH, and I didn’t realise how different the book was to the story! Wybie, the male character in the movie, isn’t in the book, though I thought I remembered him being there. I loved Wybie! Apart from that, a great spooky story to curl up with! Plus, it’s full of Dave McKean’s awesome illustrations, so that is a bonus.

 

The Melancholy Death of Oyster Boy & Other StoriesThe Melancholy Death Of Oyster Boy And Other Stories is a ridiculously long title. Here on it’s referred to as Oyster Boy.

Anyway! Oyster Boy is a poetic oddity, by Tim Burton. Until Dad bought me this a few years ago, I had no idea my favourite director wrote poetry! All of these poems in this slim little book follow a theme, though it’s not so visible in some: all of the pieces follow children, or people, who are different from everyone else and so things mostly end badly. By different… I mean a boy who’s half microwave, a penguin boy, a matchstick boy, a girl with ten eyes, and an oyster boy, to name a few. Burton has created loveable yet freaky characters, who you can sympathize with despite their general freakiness. The poems are all brilliant, but very simple four-line stanzas. As a poetry fan, or a horror fan, you’ll love these! They’re great to curl up with on Halloween, as they’re eerie but also uplifting, sometimes.

 

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both books were bought for me as Halloween presents, years ago, and were picked up for re-reads!

Lockwood & Co.

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By Jonathan Stroud, published by Random House.

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Another five star review for my Halloween Reads! Yay! This one’s nothing like ZOM-B, which I reviewed earlier… it’s more for the fans of the paranormal who want a terrifying read to curl up with.

The Screaming Staircase (Lockwood & Co., #1)Goodreads Synopsis: When the dead come back to haunt the living, Lockwood & Co. step in . . .

For more than fifty years, the country has been affected by a horrifying epidemic of ghosts. A number of Psychic Investigations Agencies have sprung up to destroy the dangerous apparitions.

Lucy Carlyle, a talented young agent, arrives in London hoping for a notable career. Instead she finds herself joining the smallest, most ramshackle agency in the city, run by the charismatic Anthony Lockwood. When one of their cases goes horribly wrong, Lockwood & Co. have one last chance of redemption. Unfortunately this involves spending the night in one of the most haunted houses in England, and trying to escape alive.

Set in a city stalked by spectres, The Screaming Staircase is the first in a chilling new series full of suspense, humour and truly terrifying ghosts. Your nights will never be the same again . . .

My Review: Thanks very much, Stroud. You had me tossing and turning all night thinking about ghosts, rushing up stairs in case there were ghosts that might haunt them (no really.), and made me a MASSIVE fangirl. I’ve given it a while to write this review, so I can let it sink in a bit. No review I could write could do this enough justice… it was just simply amazing. Stroud has created a unique, imaginative world in which ghosts roam freely. They haunt so many houses- they’ve turned into some kind of infection spreading throughout England. So, agencies have sprouted up around the country, too, and Lockwood & Co. is that one with the bad reputation and the low-ish income. Luckily, with the arrival of Lucy, things begin to get a lot more exciting for them, because they’ve discovered their biggest case yet.

Despite this book being set in the modern world, for some reason I imagined it all Victorian, and I have no idea why. Maybe it was because there weren’t that many technology references? Maybe it was because Mr Lockwood reminded me a bit of Will from the Infernal Devices- cocky, arrogant, mysterious, and just loveable. Either way, I loved the future that Jonathan Stroud has crafted! It’s eerie, and quite terrifying for a Children’s book. It’s just brilliant- a rich dose of paranormal horror that will send shivers up your spine and grip you like a vice.

Lucy was a fabulous main character. The story was structured in a unique way- starting with an event that sparked their biggest mystery- then zooming back in time to build up Lucy’s back-story, then zooming ahead of time again to carry on with the book. Maybe I didn’t make that sound great… but it’s genius. I got to know Lucy so well! He accomplices, Mr Lockwood and George were also both loveable and brilliant leading characters, that I really want to read more about.

Lockwood & Co. is so gripping, also because of the writing. Jonathan Stroud’s writing is just immaculate, to say the least! His descriptions were beautiful, and the dialogue witty, mostly, to give the rather grim book an upbeat, feel-good essence. The writing drew me into Stroud’s novel so effectively that I found the book hard to put down- devouring the book in about three sittings!

Overall, Lockwood & Co. was an amazing novel. I haven’t read any ghost story as brilliant for a while! The plot was gripping, and full of ghosts and spectres that’ll keep you awake at night. One word to describe the story? Addictive. That’s what this story was! It held onto me from the first page and didn’t let me go until I had read (and re-read) the last chapter. I can’t recommend this enough to fans of the ghoulish and ghost stories. I think I’ve now got to go and hunt down Stroud’s other series, and then impatiently wait for the next book. Bring on the sequel!

My Rating:

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I purchased a copy of Lockwood & Co. from a local bookstore, but also received it on Netgalley- In no way at all did that affect my thoughts.

ZOM-B: BABY

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By Darren Shan, published by Simon and Schuster.

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Kicking off Halloween Reads on my blog, I’ve got a five star review of a brilliant zombie book! Yay, awesome way to start my horror marathon! ;D

Zom-B Baby (Zom-B, #5)Goodreads Synopsis: B has spent the last few months bunking with the Angels, a group of teens dedicated to eradicating the evil dead from the face of the earth, beginning with the undead roaming the abandoned wreckage that was once London.

But the Angels’ mission is a bit more complicated than that, and B takes to the streets of a very changed London to decide: is it a mission really to be believed? But instead of answers, B finds a horror beyond imagining.

My Review: **Spoilers for people who haven’t read book one!!!**

Eek! ZOM-B!!! If you’ve been following my reviews for a while now, or my tweets, you’ll know that I am an obsessive when it comes to ZOM-B. I just love the series so much, and this title’s definitely become my favourite of the five out so far!

One thing I’d almost completely forgotten about from this series was B Smith’s nightmares in Book One. She had recurring, macabre dreams, of flesh eating babies crawling over her… (If you’ve gotten freaked out by this, avoid this series at all costs. It gets worse. 🙂 ) and then the dreams vanished because she became a zombie- therefore not needing to sleep. The nightmare themes had been abandoned in ZOM-B: so I thought. But, now the babies are back- and they’re even more terrifying! Darren Shan has managed to create another horrific creature that will keep you awake at night. Do not read this book in the dark!

As this is the fifth book, we’re nearly halfway through the series now. I was, again, slightly worried. What if this is where the plot just dies? What if the story just runs out, and then just stretched out aimlessly over the next books? I really need to stop doubting the critically acclaimed master of horror- Shan can throw in plot twists that open up new doors in the plot and leave you shocked, beyond comprehension. After a book focusing entirely on the ANGELS- teenage zombies who are more human than others, I was lured in to trusting them, wanting the series to settle with them. Then, B, being her entirely unpredictable self, has decided to take a new route, re-visiting a character that I really loved, who’s been left alone for a while!

Though I first interpreted this as “she didn’t get on with certain characters, she needed to move,” I later realised that maybe that linked back to the religious aspects of the series. B’s father was a racist and his actions sometimes influenced B’s. Was it because she was uncomfortable being part of this religious army? I think, if that was true, it had a really interesting hidden point to it. As for the re-visited character… I can’t really detail here without giving away any spoilers about the book- all I can really comment on is Darren Shan’s methods of twisting your emotions. Mr Shan, why must you make character I love suffer so much?!

B Smith, you awesome person. I hated your personality a bit in the first book… but I’ve grown so attached to you now! B’s developed so much throughout this series- and that’s definitely visible, in ZOM-B: BABY especially. I could, also, see her torn, apocalyptic version of London through her eyes so well. I felt what she felt, as well as saw what she saw. She doesn’t show it, but B really does have a lot of emotions that affect her actions in the book. I really loved her, just entirely! She also makes me laugh a lot, with her cocky retorts and insults.

Overall, I just loved ZOM-B: BABY. It’s probably the best book in the series by far yet. Darren Shan has made clever ties with events from previous books in order to create a plot-twist-ridden, pacy, thrilling book, that I was unable to put down! I love these books because they’re full of action. They’re fast paced, they’re tense… and they’re addictive. I devour each of these books in a few sittings; they’re great for fans of horror of any age to curl up with! Highly recommended, though obviously read the first four books or you will have no idea why zombie killer babies have been created and are prepared to kill people with their fangs and general freakiness. Oh, yeah… not for the faint hearted people out there…

 

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My copy of ZOM-B: BABY was purchased as a gift. 

Halloween Reads!

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Last year, when I wasn’t blogging as frequently as I do now, I tasked myself with reading only Halloween-themed titles- and I failed miserably. I was a really slow reader last year- not getting around to half of the books, and not getting round to reviewing them either! This year, though, I’ve decided to read more horror books for Halloween, one of the best holidays of the year, and to also have a proper blog event for this! Say hello to…

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So, above is my meme banner for the next fortnight-ish, that I made last week! Click on it for a bigger picture. You’ve already seen this, as it’s my header, but I love what Books For Birds made for my header banner too, because I couldn’t work out how to fiddle with it at first:

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What’s going to be in Halloween Reads?

Firstly, reviews of only horror/spooky/paranormal books up until the 31st! I’ve read half of the list I’ve made- and I’m planning to get through the rest very soon. Here are all of the books I’m hoping to read and review for the fortnight!

The Screaming Staircase (Lockwood & Co., #1)Zom-B Baby (Zom-B, #5)CoralineEscape from Furnace 1: LockdownSolitary (Escape From Furnace, #2)

Something Wicked This Way ComesWhite Cat (Curse Workers, #1)UnrestFrankenstein

Also, I’m attending a talk by the awesome Darren Shan very soon (at the Guildford Book Festival), so I’ll have an event account of that up for Halloween- as well as possibly an author guest post or two, if I have them ready in time. If the guest posts don’t go ahead, then there’ll definitely be a couple of discussion posts!

I’m also contemplating on doing a twitter chat about (mainly YA) horror books- If you’d be interested, please let me know!

What do you think of Halloween Reads? Have you read any of the books on my list above, or are you going to the at the Darren Shan event? Leave a comment! (:

New Books! #27

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Yay! I’m really excited about all of these books from this week. I bought most, but thank you to Random House for the proof copy I received in the post!

Received in Post:

The Queen of Dreams

The Queen of Dreams by Peter Hamilton: This looks so great! It came as surprise book-post. And surprise book-post is always awesome. It’s a fantasy published in 2014, for Children. It looks so great- I can’t wait to see what it’s like, as I haven’t read anything by Hamilton before. He normally writes sci-fi, so this was a bit experimental for him, I think. Thanks again, Random House!

Bought:

Storyteller: The Life of Roald Dahl

Storyteller: The life of Roald Dahl by Donald Sturrock: Firstly, this caught my eye in The Works today because of the super-pretty cover, with the David Quentin illustrations! I also wanted to buy it because it looks like an amazing biography of Roald Dahl, possibly the most amazing children’s author, ever. I don’t normally read biographies, or autobiographies, really, but I’ve made an exception here! This looks like such a great read; I’m really looking forward to it.

Soulless (Parasol Protectorate, #1)Blameless (Parasol Protectorate, #3)

Soulless and Blameless by Gail Carriger: These look awesome! They keep coming up in my Goodreads recommendations because I’m a bit of a Steampunk nerd, and I’ve been meaning to look out for these for ages. Nina (Death Books and Tea) were chatting about them on twitter yesterday- and spookily enough #1 and #3 turned up in a local charity shop today! I’ll be on the lookout for #2 as well, now! 😀 Also, the very awesome Nina is lending me the manga adaption of this next weekend when we meet up, so yay! 😀

What did you buy or receive this week? Leave a comment, telling me what books you got, or linking back to your own book haul! (:

Fearsome Dreamer

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By Laure Eve, published by Hot Key Books.

Fearsome Dreamer (Fearsome Dreamer, #1)Goodreads Synopsis: There is a world where gods you’ve never heard of have wound themselves into hearts, and choice has led its history down a different path.
This is a world where France made a small, downtrodden island called England part of its vast and bloated empire.
There are people here who can cross a thousand miles with their minds. There are rarer people still who can move between continents in the blink of an eye.
These people are dangerous.
And wanted. Desperately wanted.
Apprentice hedgewitch Vela Rue knows that she is destined for more. She knows being whisked off from a dull country life to a city full of mystery and intrigue is meant to be. She knows she has something her government wants, a talent so rare and precious and new that they will do anything to train her in it. But she doesn’t know that she is being lied to. She doesn’t know that the man teaching her about her talent is becoming obsessed by her, and considered by some to be the most dangerous man alive…

My Review: Fearsome Dreamer is one of those books where you finish reading it, then stare at for a while thinking Why didn’t I think of that idea? I SO wish I’d written that. Fearsome Dreamer’s a rich mixture of fantasy and sci-fi, with a pinch of romance. Whatever genre you prefer, I’m sure you’d love this! I’ve left a huge gap between reading and reviewing this, so I’m not entirely sure if I can explain how awesome this was…

The book is told from different perspectives in every chapter; alternating between characters in World- a virtual reality many people have migrated to- and Angle Tar, a beautiful, fantastical place in which our main character, Vela Rue, lives. The story kicked off with a great insight into Rue’s life and occupation. I really loved how I was plunged straight into the story, though it meant I was a little too confused at some parts. However, I adjusted to this unique and imaginative world, and got hooked after less than a quarter of the story! The plot was beautiful, and the ending left a cliffhanger that’s gotten me so excited for Fearsome Dreamer‘s sequel, an extract of which is in the back of the book-yay! I’m really excited to read another installment of this original piece.

Rue was a really interesting character. She’s a hedgewitch, and I found her profession really interesting. Her Talent was so cool! I’m not entirely sure why, but I kept comparing her to Paige from the Bone Season by Samantha Shannon. I think it was because Rue was this amazing, almost super-natural person, who’d been taken away to others like her by overpowering forces. I loved her as a protagonist! Our male main character was White, a teenager boy who changes a lot in the book. He was probably the character who developed the most, and I really loved him. In fact, I may have enjoyed reading about him a tiny bit more than Rue!

I’m probably going to need to re-read this book at some point. It was brilliant, but I think I could have enjoyed it even more for one reason: I was reading this in-between lessons and on the tram to/from school, as I was reading this during schooldays. I really think I should’ve waited until the weekend! As I was only reading small snippets at a time, I don’t think I got to enjoy the story fully enough. I’d have preferred to devour it in a couple of sittings. This isn’t the author’s fault, obviously. I’m definitely going to have another read of this when I have the chance!

Overall, Fearsome Dreamer was a pacy, thrilling read. Laure’s YA novel is just amazing for a debut- you’d think she’d written million of books before this, thanks to her beautiful writing style and imaginative worlds! The setting(s) were really great, and there was also a little bit of romance growing between the two main characters- I can’t wait to see how that evolves in the sequel! One word to describe this book? Original. It’s hard to place this in one genre- it’s a perfect blend of every type of book I love! Recommended to fans of fantasy, sci-fi, action, romance… the list goes on.

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I received a copy of Fearsome Dreamer from the publisher, in exchange for a review. In no way at all did this affect my thoughts.