Things are getting insane here, and as you can probably guess... I have very little computer time.
I'm doing my best to participate in the Read-a-thon this week, but I think I might have put a bit too much on my plate. Anyone ever seen a bridezilla? Yeeeeah. I'm turning in to one just 4 days out. *facepalm*
I've been so calm up until now! Blast last minute debacles!
Anyhoodles.
Remember: there is NO Trilogy Tuesday today.
I'll give you a SWUR update and a synopsis/what I think so far of "GRACELING" by Kristin Cashore.
SUMMER WRAP UP READ-A-THON

Today is the fourth day for the SUMMER WRAP-UP READ-A-THON hosted by Some Like it Paranormal and In Between Writing and Reading.
There are going to be lots of fun challenges and posts, so keep up!
Read-A-Thon Books Read
Currently Reading
Current Page (as of this morning) 105
22% done
I'm also participating in a fantastic little mini challenge by Pearl the Book Girl.
The challenge: Create a title puzzle! Guess the book from the image puzzle below!
22% done
SWUR Mini Challenge!
I'm also participating in a fantastic little mini challenge by Pearl the Book Girl.
The challenge: Create a title puzzle! Guess the book from the image puzzle below!
Enter Rafflecopter with your guess. One lucky commenter will receive the title referenced via the Book Depository.
a Rafflecopter giveaway
a Rafflecopter giveaway
The So Far
I chose this month's TRILOGY for Trilogy Tuesday based on the fact that I'd never read any of the books. I was sure it would give me enough oomph to grab it off of my TBR pile and read through it.
Author: Kristin Cashore
Genre: YA Fantasy
Published: October 1, 2008
Pages: 472
With elegant, evocative prose and a cast of unforgettable characters, debut author Kristin Cashore creates a mesmerizing world, a death-defying adventure, and a heart-racing romance that will consume you, hold you captive, and leave you wanting more.
I'm not very far though the first one just yet. Just a little over 100 pages but here are my thoughts so far:
Interseting.
The main character is so far decent, though a little stereotypical female hero at this point. Stand offish, masculine with a soft side (though, of course, beautiful).
The authors writing style is so far average. Not fantastic, but not horrible either. I'm expecting to find that my feelings will change to the positive as the books goes on because the story itself is very promising.
The greatest annoyance up to this part are the names of the characters. They're so random and mismatchy and peculiar that it's hard to remember who is who and what is what. There are even a few names that it seems the author picked by slamming her fingers down on a keyboard randomly and documenting the results.
Anyway. I reserve absolute judgement until I'm finished with the book. At this point I'd say I feel a 3, but that could turn around to a 5 by next week. We'll see!!!
Well, that's all for today readerlings!
See you tomorrow for Wednesday Wishlist and another SWUR update!
Until Next Blog,
Read On!
~A.
Don't forget to guess the title puzzle for a chance to win the title via the Book Depository!
See you tomorrow for Wednesday Wishlist and another SWUR update!
Until Next Blog,
Read On!
~A.
Will read Graceling someday. :)
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, you're giving away prize on your book puzzle?!! D:
ReplyDeleteYou rock!
By the way, if I got the title right, that's one of my favorite authors of all time. :3 Thank you!
(Carla C.)