Secret Society by Tom Dolby

Secret Society by Tom Dolby 5 of 5 stars.

Once you get in... You can never get out.
Do you ever wonder how some people have it all? The best schools, the hottest parties, the priciest clothes, the easiest jobs? Maybe it's not because they work hard or get a lucky break every once in a while. Maybe it's because they're part of a secret group. A secret society.

Secret Society follows four teenagers as they sink deep into a society made up of the most powerful people in the country. You watch through the eyes of Nick, a rich party kid who is deeper than you would think. Pheobe, an artsy and willful girl moved to NYC from LA. Lauren, a fashionista with a drunk mother and a lowlife dad, the party girl with all the best clothes. And Patch. Patch who is not chosen to join this secret society but who's history is embedded deep within the group.

Secret Society is a uniquely written story that shows how far people are willing to go to succeed. It isn't something I would usually read, but it is good to read outside of your comfort zone (genre wise) once and a while. Honestly, I don't know what genre I would mark this book under. I suppose good will just have to do for now. It is exciting and refreshing, but I wouldn't call it great.

For fans of: Twilight, Alex Flinn

In My Mailbox (1)

I am SO excited! I finally got my copy of Graceling by Kristin Cashore. I've been wanting to read this book for like ever. I've read some great reviews on it and hope to soon add mine to the pile.


Much Love!
Arya

The Princess and the Bear

The Princess and the Bear by Mette Ivie Harrison 4 of 5 stars.



He was once a king turned into a bear as punishment for his cruel and selfish deeds.

She was once a hound turned into a princess, now living in the form of a hound again.

Wary companions, they are sent--in human form--back to a time when magic went terribly astray. Together they must right the wrongs caused by this devastating power-- if only they can find a way to trust each other.

But even as each becomes aware of an ever-growing attraction, the stakes are rising and they must find a way to eliminate this evil force-- or risk losing each other forever.



The Princess and the Bear, though beautifully written has a painfully slow ending. This is something I usually cannot stand in a book but after reading the second half and the ending it is absolutely worth it. The beginning sets up the rest (the best part) of the book perfectly. It is written in a classic, melodic fairy tale style that is fits it nicely. It is supposed to be the sequel to The Princess and the Hound, but if you have not read the first do not let that deter you from reading the second. It is perfectly capable of standing on its own.



For fans of: The Princess and the Bear, Mette Ivie Harrison, Fables, Fairy tales

Waiting on Wednesday!

Magic Under Glass by Jaclyn Dolamore- to be released Winter 2009
Magic steeps the gas-lit lanes of New Sweeling, where Nimira is a foreign singer, paid barely enough to survive. When wealthy sorcerer Hollin Parry hires her to accompany a piano-playing clockwork automaton, she thinks her savior has arrived.

Hollin may treat her with the kindness and respect she’s yearned for, but buried secrets stir–including a rumor he may have murdered the former head of the Sorcerers’ Council on the brink of a peace treaty with the fairies. Nimira discovers the spirit of a dashing fairy gentleman named Erris is trapped inside the automaton’s stiff limbs, waiting for someone to break his curse. As Nimira and Erris fall into a love that seems hopeless, Nimira must uncover the truth behind the councilman’s disappearance, or not just her fate, but all the magical world may be in peril…

Why I want to read this book- It sounds like a wonderful fantasy and the cover looks absolutely awesome. What more is there to say?

Teaser Tuesday!

Its that time of week once again! Open the book you are reading to page 33, pick out the 2nd and 5th sentences(Or you can cheat and pick out the two best sentences on the page. =)) and post them, along with the book title in the comments!

The Princess and the Bear by Mette Ivie Harrison

The animals were afraid of the cold death.

Fear alone would not protect them if the cold death spread farther into the forest.



Much love!
Arya

In My Mailbox (2)

Yup, I got Secret Society by Tom Dolby and Rebel Angels by Libba Bray in the past few days. I am so excited about reading them. Secret Society isn't really the kind of thing I would usually read but it sounds great nonetheless. I've been dying to read Rebel Angels since I finished A Great and Terrible Beauty.

That's about it.

Arya

Allan Frewin Jones Fan Club

For those of you who, like me, are huge fans of Frewin Jones and his Faerie Path and Warrior Princess books you should definitely check out his new fan club. It was created by a fan and he supports it completely. They are even doing a writing contest right now where the prize is a signed copy of The Enchanted Quest (2nd in the Warrior Princess Series)! Join up and show your support for Mr. Jones and his wonderful books!
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