I've come across quite a lot of great books recently but these two are among those that I'm looking forward to. The Edgar Allan Poe references in Nevermore really pique my interest to read more on this book. Though I believe that it is the cover that caught my interest at first. Just look at the way the guy stares at us? Looks creepy!
Title: Nevermore
Author: Kelly Creagh
Series: Not Sure
Genre: Speculative Fiction - Fantasy
Links: Amazon | Book Depository
Title: NevermoreAuthor: Kelly Creagh
Series: Not Sure
Genre: Speculative Fiction - Fantasy
Links: Amazon | Book Depository
Synopsis (from Goodreads):
Cheerleader Isobel Lanley is horrified when she is paired with Varen Nethers for an English project, which is due—so unfair—on the day of the rival game. Cold and aloof, sardonic and sharp-tongued, Varen makes it clear he’d rather not have anything to do with her either. But when Isobel discovers strange writing in his journal, she can’t help but give this enigmatic boy with the piercing eyes another look. As her world begins to unravel around her, Isobel discovers that dreams, like words, hold more power than she ever imagined, and that the most frightening realities are those of the mind. Now she must find a way to reach Varen before he is consumed by the shadows of his own nightmares. His life depends on it.
I've never really heard of Patrick Rothfuss before. Yes, it's my lost right? I came across this book when I was browsing Goodreads the other day and the description totally blow me away. The second installment of this series will be published soon, if I'm not mistaken, so I really have to get to this one as soon as possible! Have you read this book before? If so, what do you think about it?
Title: The Name of the WindAuthor: Patrick Rothfuss
Series: Kingkiller Chronicle Series
Genre: Speculative Fiction - Fantasy
Links: Amazon | Book Depository
Synopsis (from B&N):Told in Kvothe's own voice, this is the tale of the magically gifted young man who grows to be the most notorious wizard his world has ever seen. The intimate narrative of his childhood in a troupe of traveling players, his years spent as a near-feral orphan in a crime ridden city, his daringly brazen yet successful bid to enter a legendary school of magic, and his life as a fugitive after the murder of a king form a gripping coming-of-age story unrivaled in recent literature. A high-action story written with a poet's hand, The Name of the Wind is a masterpiece that will transport readers into the body and mind of a wizard.
That's all I've for this week! Do you participate in this meme also? If so, don't forget to leave me your links. Have a great weekend =)
Oh man, not a good idea to get me started on this...but Name of the Wind is my absolute favorite book. Patrick Rothfuss is my biggest author crush, I follow his blog religiously...he is HILARIOUS.
ReplyDeleteSeriously, love love LOVE that book. My full review is here: http://theallureofbooks.blogspot.com/2010/05/review-name-of-wind.html
...and I'll shut up about it now :)
Nevermore is really good also! Very original and captivating.
yes. That guy is creepy!He's like very pale and goth in some way!
ReplyDeleteI want to read Nevermore too!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the great recommendations! Here's mine: http://simpleloveofreading.blogspot.com/2010/08/on-my-wishlist-11.html
ReplyDeletethe name of the wind sounds great. hope they'll be on your shelf soon..=) here's mine..
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Nevermore is on my wishlist too! The Name of the Wind has been city on my TBR pile for too long!!
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I hadn't heard of either of these books, so thanks for that and I hope you get to read them soon.
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I have not read this author but sounds like something I would like. I am following you from the book blog and like the look of your site.
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Hope you get your books. Here's what I'm wishing for this week.
ReplyDeleteI am seriously in love with the cover of The Name of the Wind :) Great site, I am loving the books you have reviewed.
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Hi Shy! Thanks for popping by. To answer your question about my Kindle, I bought it for about RM1,000 including tax and delivery charges. It doesn't deliver to Asia, so I got it delivered to the US and a friend picked it up and gave it to me when he came back to Singapore. I went to Singapore for a conference and picked it up from there.
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