Here are four books for four very different moods, and two lucky winners get the two books of their choice!
If you're in the mood for something... Captivating
Debut about a world where everyone's born with two souls in one body... but if you don't "settle" with one dominant soul, you're deemed an illegal hybrid. Addie and Eva never settled, though Eva lost her physical control over their body, but they're willing to risk everything for a chance for Eva to move again. I was most fascinated by the push-pull of the girls' relationship, and Zhang's skillful handling of the unique dual narration of the girls.
If you're in the mood for something... Satirical
What happens when a plane full of Miss Teen Dream contestants crashes onto a supposedly-deserted island? If you're a fan of satire, feminism, and analyzing our meaningless, consumer-driven lives (bonus points for movie reference), then (1) you should be a Communications (or Women's Studies) major and (2) you should read this book.
If you're in the mood for something... Atmospheric
If you're looking for a lush, poetic, and dark story told through multiple narratives, this book's for you. Lanagan uses selkie lore to weave a haunting tale about an island where the men's wives are actually seals transformed by a witch into enchanting women. Definitely not your run-of-the-mill YA. I'd read this book with a cup of tea on a rainy afternoon.
If you're in the mood for something... Forbidden
Two words: Renaissance Venice. And not just any Renaissance Venice, but the one you find in the middle of the night, hidden in the shadows. With secret societies, grisly murders, grave robbing, and illicit romances, VENOM has everything you need for a delicious guilty pleasure read.
AND THE WINNERS ARE...
Hailey R. and Susan H.!
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'What's left of me' would be my first choice :)
ReplyDeleteI would love to re-read What's Left of Me (read an ARC from BEA).
ReplyDeleteThey all seem fantastic reads but What's Left of Me would definitely be my first choice.
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ReplyDeleteKmichellec87(at)yahoo(dot)com
Ooh! I love the idea of the idea of this post (giving recommendations for what mood you're in). I would definitely appreciate more of these, even if there was no giveaway to go along with it.
ReplyDeleteThat being said, more than one of these books is on my 'you should probably read this in the near future' list.
I loved Beauty Queens! And I really want to read What's Left of Me!
ReplyDeletewould love to read Venom. Thanks for the fun
ReplyDeleteI want to read What's left of me most.
ReplyDeleteOooo, tough call, but I think I'd have to go with The Brides of Rollrock Island!
ReplyDeleteI've heard great things about all four! This totally fits, too...I'm super fickle about books when I'm in one of my moods (this really depends on the seasons).
ReplyDeleteI want to read What's Left of Me the most.
ReplyDeleteP.S. What's Left of Me would be my second choice. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI think What's Left of Me sounds like a great read! And that cover for Venom is striking!
ReplyDeleteEither Kat or Margo's
ReplyDeleteOooh, intriguing. I totally agree that you must read what meshes with your current mood. All of those books would tickle my fancy at one time. Nice selection.
ReplyDeleteI want to read Venom! :]
ReplyDeleteI'd most like to read What's Left of Me. Two people, one body is such an interesting premise.
ReplyDeleteI am absolutely DYING TO READ What's Left of Me. It looks like it's going to be intriguingly intense and so worth the read!
ReplyDeleteSuz @ A Soul Unsung
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What's left of me!
ReplyDelete-Britt T.
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What's Left of Me is one i've been really wanting to read.
ReplyDeleteI really want to read Venom!
ReplyDeleteI would chose Venom!
ReplyDelete- Hailey R :)
Who won the giveaway?
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