Monday, February 11, 2013
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Giveaway: Nobody and Every Other Day by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
Just finished my review of Nobody or maybe you've read some other reviews and you're itching for a copy of Nobody? Well just in time because I'm giving a copy away PLUS in celebration of its paperback release, I am also giving away Every Other Day!
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Thursday, February 7, 2013
Nobody by Jennifer Lynn Barnes (Review)
Published: January 22, 2013 (Egmont USA) / Hardcover
Grade: 3.5 stars out of 5
Sixteen year old Claire has always felt invisible and unmemorable, but she never knew why. So when a boy is staring straight at her, Claire is shocked and elated. That is, until the boy points a gun at her.As a huge fan of Jennifer Lynn Barnes’s Raised by Wolves trilogy, I was excited to read an ARC of Nobody. Nobody, however, fell short of expectation, but had moments of wonders and positive glee.
Nix is a trained assassin. He has never been caught and planned to never be for he is a Nobody –an ignored, unloved, practically invisible being. His next target is said to be Claire: a Null that feels no empathy, no compassion, a defective selfish being. But when his eyes meet hers, he feels a connection. He shouldn’t feel this way for a girl he just met, but he can’t help it. And what he has been told about Claire goes against what he has witnessed. Nix starts to question everything that he has been told….
Together, Claire and Nix will find the truth.
Nobody is a fast-paced novel that can be easily finished in less than a day. If I didn’t have classes to attend I would’ve just kept plowing through the novel. Barnes’s writing draws me into her story and cajoles me to continue even if my mind says to sleep. Barnes’s writing style is brisk, but coupled with long sentences that paint the scene and emotions:
“A new mantra. New words, pumping through his veins, forming a strange duet with the old one.I have a preference for these short brisk sentences mostly because I can be easily distracted. But these sentences have an amplifying effect that builds up emotions—anxiety, fear, happiness, etc. That said and done, Barnes’s writing might be distinct, but shortly finishing Nobody I quickly forgot about it. Perhaps Barnes’s exemplification of her characters being a nobody has extended to her entire novel.
Less than—
Shadow—
Less than—
Air—
Nothing—
Claire.”
Claire’s metamorphosis from a timid girl to a strong, take-action, fighting woman progressed far too quickly for my liking. Mayhap those traits were always there, but my initial judgment of Claire did not match her actions. Which can be a good thing, but in this case the development of Claire occurred too rapidly, which of course is a bad thing. Aside from that I do value Claire as a good support to Nix. She’s compassionate, understanding, determined and at times stubborn, and not one to be the damsel in distress. She is a multidimensional character whom I find interesting.
Nix, on the other hand, developed at a much relatively “normal” pace. As the book is split into both POVs it was easy to follow Nix’s thinking patterns and his viewpoint on life and his actions. Nix’s POV is more angst ridden than Claire’s and borders on that typically bad boy, “woe is me, you are too good for me” mindset. A Cliché, overdone, becoming a bore type of character. But hey, Nix is a man who takes action; when he says he’ll kill someone he will probably do so. I appreciate that.
Together, Claire and Nix have chemistry that sizzles and sparks. Typically I abhor insta-romance/love, but for Claire and Nix it was easier to believe. As a Nobody, they never experienced attention or affection. This joy of being around someone who sees you can quickly transform into love.
But enough about love.
Overall I find the novel more enjoyable as I read it, but forgettable as I finish. The climax was…shy of being explosive. The ending was neat and compact, leaving very little questions left to be answered. It’s a picture perfect ending for the two of them that makes sense. I repeat: the ending did not come from left-field just to smack you across the face. It makes sense to what Barnes has set up throughout the novel. Hallelujah!
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Purchase your own copy of Nobody: Amazon / Barnes and Noble / Indie Bound
Source: thank you Media Masters Publicity and Egmont USA for a review copy
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Who is Marcus Finch? The Indigo Spell Giveaway!
"Sydney Sage is an Alchemist, one of a group of humans who dabble in magic and serve to bridge the worlds of humans and vampires. They protect vampire secrets—and human lives.
In the aftermath of a forbidden moment that rocked Sydney to her core, she finds herself struggling to draw the line between her Alchemist teachings and what her heart is urging her to do. Then she meets alluring, rebellious Marcus Finch--a former Alchemist who escaped against all odds, and is now on the run. Marcus wants to teach Sydney the secrets he claims the Alchemists are hiding from her. But as he pushes her to rebel against the people who raised her, Sydney finds that breaking free is harder than she thought. There is an old and mysterious magic rooted deeply within her. And as she searches for an evil magic user targeting powerful young witches, she realizes that her only hope is to embrace her magical blood--or else she might be next."
Pumped!? Good! Now enter to win your own copy of The Indigo Spell and trust me, lots of Adrian and Sydney time! (Reminder: it's a Rafflecopter giveaway so it may not be visible on Google Reader.)
Monday, January 21, 2013
Who is Marcus Finch?
Finished The Golden Lily? Can't wait to read The Indigo Spell? But first, let's figure out who this "Marcus Finch" person is for he will play a major role in The Indigo Spell...
Stop by tomorrow and let's figure out who really is Marcus Finch. Countdown to The Indigo Spell begins tomorrow...
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Friday, January 18, 2013
Blogging is Like Riding a Bike (Not Really)
Hello strangers! It's Yan, from beyond.
I've been gone far too long and I'm sure no one wants to read about my excuses so I will cut this short.
I tried.
I tried throughout the last quarter of 2012 to review books, but once I stopped blogging for more than a couple of weeks I forgot how to blog. I laughed at my failed attempts to write anything, then told myself, "tomorrow--tomorrow I will post something". But then tomorrow turned into next week turned into next month and now we're in a new year! I hoped that blogging would be like riding a bike; it's something you don't forget once learned.
But it wasn't.
Now here I am with promises to be kept and I will fulfill those promises. So expect random posts from me about giveaways and blog tours and general rant posts! I will have a review up, I will have that Legend giveaway posted, and be sure to come back for some fun about Indigo Spell starting Tuesday!
Virtual cupcakes for all! (It's not as good as a book would be, but it's pretty close, right?)
I've been gone far too long and I'm sure no one wants to read about my excuses so I will cut this short.
I tried.
I tried throughout the last quarter of 2012 to review books, but once I stopped blogging for more than a couple of weeks I forgot how to blog. I laughed at my failed attempts to write anything, then told myself, "tomorrow--tomorrow I will post something". But then tomorrow turned into next week turned into next month and now we're in a new year! I hoped that blogging would be like riding a bike; it's something you don't forget once learned.
But it wasn't.
Now here I am with promises to be kept and I will fulfill those promises. So expect random posts from me about giveaways and blog tours and general rant posts! I will have a review up, I will have that Legend giveaway posted, and be sure to come back for some fun about Indigo Spell starting Tuesday!
Virtual cupcakes for all! (It's not as good as a book would be, but it's pretty close, right?)
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