Books I've already read: Envy by Anna Godbersen and The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han. Major props to HarperTeen for giving out hardcover copies of the third book in The Luxe series on Friday night. And even better, it was a rewarding read, full of both twists and turns and expected outcomes. It definitely leaves me wanting the fourth (and last?) book in this series. Sadly, The Summer I Turned Pretty left me a bit cold. I thought the structure was a bit confusing and all over the place. And honestly, the main character picked the boy that I found the least appealing out of her three choices. (And talk about an embarrassment of riches there!)
Books I'm currently reading: Betraying Season by Marissa Doyle and Along for the Ride by Sarah Dessen. Many thanks to Holt for giving me an ARC of the sequel to Bewitching Season, a book I really enjoyed. Betraying Season is just as enjoyable, too--I'll definitely be reviewing this closer to its publication. I've only read a few chapters of Along for the Ride, but already I was struck by Sarah Dessen's ability to shape her character's voice to her personality. Full of big words and deep concepts, Auden sounds like the smart, driven girl that you're told she is.
Books I'm looking forward to:
I have a great big box of books on its way to me, so once I get it, I'll be able to really dive in and start reading. And of course, there's also reading the Printz winners that I haven't read yet--happily, I have an ARC of Jellicoe Road that I'm hoping to get started soon. What are you looking forward to reading this spring?
Edited to Add: Liz recommends that anyone who's looking to read Jellicoe Road should get the final copy, since the ARC has some sloppy mistakes that might take you out of the book. Since that's been known to happen to me, I'm gonna follow this advice!
5 comments:
Yay for Frankie!!
I'm starting Graceling this weekend and I'm very much looking forward to it.
Think that Penguin isn't the GRACELING publisher -- Harcourt maybe? But jealous!
I am so jealous of your ARCs, and sad that my library is closed and I can't pick up my copy of Envy. I was thinking it would be a perfect snow day read. Glad to hear it didn't dissapoint.
Janssen: Graceling is fantastic. A great read, for fantasy and non-fantasy fans alike.
Suzi--you're completely right, Harcourt published Graceling. [goes to edit her post]
Alicia: Envy would be a good snowy day read! But I'm sure you'll enjoy it once you get it.
those are some good ARCs! I really want to read Betraying Season
Post a Comment