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Sunday, May 23, 2010

In My Mailbox (20)

IMM is hosted by Kristi at The Story Siren.

I received an interesting mix of books this week... Some are ones that I'm super excited about, but others will be an experiement. Gigged is outside of my normal "type" of book, even though I'm pretty eclectic, so I'm curious to see how I feel about it. I hope everyone else got great stuff in their mailbox this week as well!

Girl Parts by John M. Cusick (Candlewick, 8.10.10) GoodReads
"Hello, David. My name is Rose. It’s a pleasure to meet you. We are now entering minute two of our friendship. According to my Intimacy Clock, a handshake is now appropriate…"

David and Charlie are opposites. David has a million friends, online and off. Charlie is a soulful outsider, off the grid completely. But neither feels close to anybody. When David’s parents present him with a hot Companion bot to encourage healthy bonds and treat "dissociative disorder," he can’t get enough of luscious red-headed Rose — and he can’t get it soon. Companions come with strict intimacy protocols, and whenever he tries anything, David gets an electric shock. Severed from the boy she was built to love, Rose turns to Charlie, who finds he can open up, knowing Rose isn’t real. With Charlie’s help, the ideal "companion" is about to become her own best friend.
In a stunning and hilarious debut, John Cusick takes rollicking aim at internet culture and our craving for meaningful connection in an uber-connected world.
I had a hard time not diving right into this one. It looks AMAZING!

The Last Good Place of Lily Odilon by Sara Beitia (Flux, 10.1.10) GoodReads
Lily Odilon—local wild child from a small Idaho town—has vanished after spending the night with her sometimes boyfriend, new kid Albert Morales. Suspected in her disappearance, Albert sets out to discover what happened to her. Kidnapped? Runaway? Murder victim?

Joining Albert is Lily's prickly younger sister, Olivia. Their distress is mirrored in a fast-paced narrative that jumps through three time-lines. Each thread adds a new level to the mystery and reveals clues that paint a startling picture of all three teens. Their intertwined destinies come to a head in an unconventional climax.

Firelight by Sophie Jordan (HarperTeen, 9.7.10) GoodReads
With her rare ability to breathe fire, Jacinda is special even among the draki—the descendants of dragons who can shift between human and dragon forms. But when Jacinda’s rebelliousness leads her family to flee into the human world, she struggles to adapt, even as her draki spirit fades. The one thing that revives it is Will, whose family hunts her kind. Jacinda can’t resist getting closer to him, even though she knows she’s risking not only her life but the draki’s most closely guarded secret.
This copy is from Suse at Wastepaper Prose and will be going on an arc tour through Traveling Arc Tours! I've already read it... and it's as amazing as it sounds!



Gigged by Heath Gibson (Flux, out now) GoodReads
A junior ROTC cadet at North Covington High, J.T. is at war—with himself, his enemies, and his past. But no matter how hard he throws himself into the intense demands of the military program, J.T. is unable to escape the traumas of his life. His father died in Desert Storm. His mother was killed in a car accident that J.T. may have caused. After she died, J.T. was placed in an abusive foster home.

Haunted by self-doubt, J.T. focuses on his latest assignment at school: whip a new group of raw recruits into shape so his commanding officer, Sergeant Maddox, will be proud. The rigors of training, combined with his unresolved issues from the past, wreak havoc on J.T.'s mind. He has to be the best cadet in Covington County so he can win a scholarship to the Citadel. His grip on reality slipping, J.T.'s last hope may be his new foster dad, who has his own violent past to contend with.

The Karma Club by Jessica Brody (Farrar, Strous, & Giroux, out now) GoodReads

Madison Kasparkova always thought she understood how Karma works. It’s that mysterious, powerful force that brings harmony to the universe. You know—do good things and you will be rewarded, do something bad and Karma will make sure you get what’s coming to you. A sort of cosmic balancing act.
But when Mason Brooks, Maddy’s boyfriend of two years, gets caught tongue-wrestling with Miss Perfect Body Heather Campbell, and absolutely nothing happens to either of them—except that they wind up the hot new couple of Colonial High School, it seems like Karma has officially left Maddy in the lurch. That’s why Maddy and her best friends, Angie and Jade, decide to start the Karma Club—a secret, members-only organization whose sole purpose is to clean up the messes that the universe has been leaving behind. Whether they’re modifying Heather Campbell’s acne cream as part of “Operation Butterface,” or righting a few wrongs when it comes to Angie and Jade’s own slimy exes, they know they’re just doing what Karma should have done in the first place. They’re taking care of one another.
Sometimes, though, it isn’t wise to meddle with the universe. Because it turns out, when you mess with Karma, Karma messes back. Now Maddy must find a way to balance her life for good, even as everything around her seems to be toppling to the ground.

Tempest Rising by Nicole Peeler (out now) GoodReads
Living in small town Rockabill, Maine, Jane True always knew she didn't quite fit in with so-called normal society. During her nightly, clandestine swim in the freezing winter ocean, a grisly find leads Jane to startling revelations about her heritage: she is only half-human.

Now, Jane must enter a world filled with supernatural creatures alternatively terrifying, beautiful, and deadly- all of which perfectly describe her new "friend," Ryu, a gorgeous and powerful vampire.
It is a world where nothing can be taken for granted: a dog can heal with a lick; spirits bag your groceries; and whatever you do, never-ever rub the genie's lamp.
This is a contest win from Cindy Pon! Thanks!

18 comments:

  1. I've heard GOOD things about The Karma Club. I'd love to hear what you think... :)

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  2. Oh man! Firelight looks soooo good! And I've heard awesome things about The Karma Club! I can't wait to see what you think of both of them!

    I must say, I LOVE LOVE LOVE the cover for Tempest Rising! It's just so pretty!

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  3. Those all look so great! I think that Firelight looks fantastic! Happy reading :)

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  4. Awesome books! I love the synopsis for Firelight, it sounds interesting!

    Hope you enjoy them all :)

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  5. Agghhh!!! You got Firelight and Girl Parts?? OMG!! I will have to be a part of that tour :) Happy reading x

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  6. Gigged does sound pretty interesting, and I bet it'll be a refreshing change to have a book about a boy that maybe doesn't involve a love interest. I really hope you love it and happy reading.

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  7. Ahh! Wow, such awesome books. I'm particularly jealous of Firelight! HAVE FUN READING! :D

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  8. Girl Parts sounds fantastic!! I can't wait to see your review! Enjoy all your books!

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  9. Girl Parts does sound amazing! I can't wait to read your review of that one. Enjoy all your other books too :)

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  10. I am SO jealous of the books you got this week! Girl Parts I have been DYING to read! And the rest of htem look AWESOME!

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  11. I'm so jealous of Firelight! It sounds amazing. Hope you enjoy all of your new books :)

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  12. Wow amazing books this week! I've been really interested about Girl Parts, it sounds awesome. I can't wait to see what you think of all of these. Happy reading :D

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  13. I'm curious about Firelight! Karma Club & Tempest Rising sound great :) Happy reading!

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  14. Firelight looks really good. I'll be interested in your review once you post it. And Tempest Rising is a very good book. I hope you enjoy it.

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  15. Girl Parts by John M. Cusick looks amazing!!!

    I want to read Firelight by Sophie Jordan and The Karma Club by Jessica Brody :)

    Happy reading!

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  16. ooo they all look interesting. Firelight is now on my wish list. Happy reading!

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  17. I'm really wanting to read The Karma Club - it looks so good. I'm looking forward to hearing what you think about it.

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