Wishlist Wednesday #22

Wishlist Wednesday #22

   11:11 AM       Elisa

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Wishlist Wednesday is a book blog hop where we will post about one book per week that has been on our wishlist for some time, or just added (it's entirely up to you), that we can't wait to get off the wishlist and onto our wonderful shelves.
This blog meme is hosted by Pen to Paper, if you want to join please visit here to find more about this meme.

Rush (The Game #1)
by Eve Silver
Expectation release date : June, 2013

Summary from Goodreads :

When Miki Jones is pulled from her life, pulled through time and space into some kind of game—her carefully controlled life spirals into chaos. In the game, she and a team of other teens are sent on missions to eliminate the Drau, terrifying and beautiful alien creatures. There are no practice runs, no training, and no way out. Miki has only the guidance of secretive but maddeningly attractive team leader Jackson Tate, who says the game isn’t really a game, that what Miki and her new teammates do now determines their survival, and the survival of every other person on this planet. She laughs. He doesn’t. And then the game takes a deadly and terrifying turn.

First, can you see how amazing the cover is? *swoon*
When I read the word 'game', somehow it reminded to Hunger Games. The story sounds really fascinating, mixture of Dystopia, Fantasy and Sci-fi, about survival game eliminating bad aliens. Wow! Also I love name 'Miki' =D
Have you add this book on your wishlist? What do you think about it?

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TTT#5 : Top Ten Books I Wouldn't Mind Santa Bringing Me

TTT#5 : Top Ten Books I Wouldn't Mind Santa Bringing Me

   3:37 PM       Elisa

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Top Ten Tuesday is a feature/weekly meme hosted by The Broke and the Bookish. It's the best and fun way to share lists of certain topics with other fellow bloggers. If you want to participate, please visit their blog for further information! =D

Christmas is near! WOW, so excited because Christmas is my favorite time of the year =D. If only I have a big fireplace and chimney, or even more important, live where winter and snow exist (I live in the tropics, I'm not sure if Santa has thin Hawaiian shirt because I only see him in thick furry red jacket =p), probably Santa would make a visit and bring some presents for me. Well, let's being greedy and wondering what books I want Santa bringing me on Christmas :

1. Harry Potter series boxset
I know I'm kind of cheating, 7 books at a time, but I really really don't mind if Santa gives le this gowjaz Harry Potter box set, although I already own Indonesia version of whole series.

2. John Green Box set
I'm a bad girl, cheating twice in a row. LOL
I haven't read anything from John Green yet (and really want to very as soon as possible),so why I want this box set is purely physical attraction. It seems really cute and fun!

3. Insurgent (Collector's edition) by Veronica Roth
Totally fine for me to get this book although I already own the first edition of Insurgent. It looks really gorgeous and has a lot of additional extras I'm dying to get.

4. Alice in Wonderland Pop-up Book by Lewis Carol
This book reminds me of my collection of pop-up Christmas greeting card =D. Probably this is a book for children but I really love pop-up books and this one looks really amazing!

5. City of Bones by Cassandra Clare
I used to collect the translated version but one day I purchased City of Fallen Angel and City of Lost Souls in Hardback and decided to collect hardback version of entire books. So I need the first book, City of Bones, in hardback soon. Want to read this amazing series all over again!

6. Wither by Lauren deStefano
I've read Wither long time ago and really love it! Someone bought my translated copy so I need the new one, the English one which has pretty cover =D.

7. Twilight Saga White Edition Box set by Stephenie Meyer
Ha, I'm so greedy!
I've own all books of Twilight Saga in Indonesia version but I fall in love with this box set edition. Red and white, seriously pretty!




8. Retribution of Mara Dyer by Michelle Hodkin
Just finished The Evolution of Mara Dyer and let me tell you something : Michelle Hodkin is a wicked woman, and I'd kill for this book already!!! *depressed*

9. Lola and The Boy Next Door by Stephanie Perkins
So shame I haven't read Lola and The Boy Next Door but I've heard amazing stuff about it already. Really want to read it!

10. Poison Princess by Kresley Cole
I remember I almost pre-ordered this book but for some reason I held it. Now I'm really curious about this book.

See how I'm pretty much greedy there? =D
What books you would not mind Santa bringing you at Christmas?

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In My Mailbox #28 - Birthday Madness! (part 1)

In My Mailbox #28 - Birthday Madness! (part 1)

   8:53 PM       Elisa

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In My Mailbox is a blog meme hosted by Kristi of The Story Siren. You can show some books you got over the week which you bought, borrowed or given to you.






Hello guys how are you today? It's December 1st! WOW, time seriously moves reaaaally fast~. I hope you're all in a good shape ;)
At first, let me say that I had my birthday on November 23rd! Yay! Hellow the older me! Hope for another wonderful year and yeah, solve all my life problems and find a 'right pace' for my life. For certain circumstances I didn't hold any event to celebrate this, forgive me. I hope one day I could do something like giveaway or else on certain event *bow*.
Anyway since this is my birth-month, I kind of excused myself to be spoiled with book shower, lol. Well, maybe for some people it's not that much, but for me, wow, my eyes almost popped from their holes when I saw how much I've spent for them since I will have a big event next year. I'm financially unwise, seriously =_=;;;. Okay, so let's check what I've got this month :

Hardcover :

Unbecoming of Mara Dyer - Michelle Hodkin
Article 5 - Kristen Simmons

I've finished The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer already, and... *sigh* I made a BIG FAT mistake reading it at this time. I should had read it near the release date of book 3 so I would not have to wait too long to know WHAT THE HELL THOSE ALL ABOUT. SERIOUSLY I WOULD CRY REALLY FREAKING HARD IF SOMETHING REALLY HAPPENED TO *bip*.

Ehm.
Shortly, it's REALLY AWESOME! Have to read it if you're a fan of Mara Dyer and Supernatural/Mystery stories.

I've heard lots of good things about Article 5, hey it's Dystopia my favorite genre all the time and didn't think twice to buy it at Bookdepository once the price dropped. So yeah, can't wait to read it! =)

Eyes Like Stars - Lisa Mantchev

This one is my very first purchase from Better World Books. I think this online bookstore has an amazing mission for the world from literacy side and I'm glad I took a little part of it =D. I accidentally chose ex-library book so I spent more time to 'fix' the appearance and I did it! Looks fine rite? I'm glad it has really good condition for used book.
Since I saw the cover (which is soooo pretty) and read what this book all about, I was thrilled to read Eyes Like Stars, and some bloggers I respect loved and recommended this book as well. Really happy finally I can get this book and can't wait to read it =D

Shiver - Maggie Stiefvater
Linger - Maggie Stiefvater

Second purchases from Better World Books. I have the translated copy of Shiver but decided to sell it and bought the English version instead. I already can't wait to read Linger but the local publisher has not give the certain publishing date so simply I bought the original version then. Another used-book with great condition, although the edges are bent and a little bit torn, I think it's because the packaging is not really safe for overseas delivery. Gonna fix it soon.

Paperback :

The Iron Legend - Julie Kagawa

The Lost Prince - Julie Kagawa

Finally I got the replacement for my lost copy of The Iron Legend and surprisingly The Lost Prince arrived sooner than usual. Both are really pretty book. Right now I'm still waiting for the boxset of Iron Fey series. I hope I can get it safely. Heard so many great things about this series and can't wait to start reading from Iron King again (I've read Iron King in translation and loved it =)).

The Pledge - Kimberly Derting
Someone Else's Life - Katie Dale

I love Derting's The Body Finder series and The Pledge which is Dystopia, sounds really interesting, so I got myself the paperback copy. Love the cover too =D
I was really happy Bookdepository dropped Someone Else's Life's price and also didn't think twice to purchase it. I especially love this UK's cover, really cute, and I also heard good things about this book. I hope I'd enjoy it too =)

Translation version :

The Lord of The Ring Trilogy Boxset - J.R.R. Tolkien

OMG FINALLY I OWN THIS FREXING AMAZING FANTASY SERIES ALL THE TIME!
Wow! I watched the movie for 1848390372xxxx times already and still plan to watch it again soon. I really love the movies! The local publisher changed the cover to movie version and they're all sooo pretty I couldn't hold myself to bring it to the cashier. Ha! I should seek the right time to read it before The Hobbit movie comes out.

Actually I purchased some more, but they still have not arrived yet. That's why I add 'part 1' on the title, hehe~

That's all I got last month. Not really new books but still very awesome!

So what's yours? Share your link at your comment so I can check them back =D
Happy reading! ^^v

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TTT#4 : Top Ten Most Anticipated Books For 2013

TTT#4 : Top Ten Most Anticipated Books For 2013

   12:13 PM       Elisa

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Top Ten Tuesday is a feature/weekly meme hosted by The Broke and the Bookish. It's the best and fun way to share lists of certain topics with other fellow bloggers. If you want to participate, please visit their blog for further information! =D

This lately I got a lot news about new books that will be released next year, both from authors I've been following and new debut. They look really amazing and I already can't wait for them! =D
So, here's Top Ten Most Anticipated Books For 2013 :

1. Divergent Book #3 by Veronica Roth
Still has not get the title yet (people assume it would be 'Convergent') Divergent is the most favorite series of mine and I really can't wait what Roth would do to end this book. What will Tris and Four face next? What's 'behind the wall' about? Still has to wait until Fall next year though, I assume. *dies*

2. Clockwork Princess (Infernal Devices #3) by Cassandra Clare
I can't believe Infernal Devices would end next year *sigh*. The story has a sad ending sign and I already prepare my heart. Really excited who will Tessa choose between 2 awesome boys, Will or Jem *sigh*

3. The Retribution of Mara Dyer (Mara Dyer #3) by Michelle Hodkin
I'm in a halfway of The Evolution of Mara Dyer but I already can't wait for the next and the last book. Really curious about the title, 'retribution' what will Mara do, or what will happen to Mara and Noah. Wow! So excited!

4. Requiem by Lauren Oliver
Firstly, congrats to Lauren Oliver because Obama's daughter bought her series. You deserve it, Lauren, because it's awesome! \^0^/
I was really really shocked and thrilled with the last part of Pandemonium. I'm not sure, really Requiem is the last book? What about Lena-Alex-Julian? I really have no idea how this book would be!

5. The Indigo Spell by Richelle Mead
Ooooooh, I'm so in love with this series and I really can't wait to read this one! I hope there would be some relation development between Adrian and Sydney! 8D

6. Let The Sky Fall by Shannon Messenger
This book is from debut author and has very very pretty cover. I practically love at the first sight =D. The premise does sound quite unique so I'm curious about the story. Can't wait to read this one =D

7. Taken by Erin Bowman
This book also from debut author as well and this one is Dystopia! WOW! INTRIGUING!
Personally I like Bowman's blog and I think she's an awesome person. Can't wait to know her more from her very first YA book =D

8. Rush by Eve Silver
I've never heard about Eve Silver until I found this book. The cover highly attracted me and the premise too sounds really intriguing. Need to read more reviews and I hope it's as amazing as the cover

9. Reboot by Amy Tintera
The cover is simple but eye-catching. The premise sounds new and interesting for me, I really want to know how the story would like.

10. Unbreakable by Elizabeth Norris
I have Unraveling and still need to read it very very soon, but I already can't wait to read it, well maybe because purely physical attraction. The cover is veeeeery pretty! =D

And there are many more! 2013 is full with awesome YA titles!
What's yours? Do you have some from my list too? ;D

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REVIEW : Obsidian by Jennifer L. Armentrout

REVIEW : Obsidian by Jennifer L. Armentrout

   9:41 PM       Elisa

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Obsidian (Lux #1)

Author      : Jennifer L. Armentrout
Publisher   : Entangled Teen
Source      : Bought
Pages        : 361 (Paperback)

Summary from Goodreads :

Starting over sucks.

When we moved to West Virginia right before my senior year, I'd pretty much resigned myself to thick accents, dodgy internet access, and a whole lot of boring.... until I spotted my hot neighbor, with his looming height and eerie green eyes. Things were looking up.

And then he opened his mouth.

Daemon is infuriating. Arrogant. Stab-worthy. We do not get along. At all. But when a stranger attacks me and Daemon literally freezes time with a wave of his hand, well, something...unexpected happens.

The hot alien living next door marks me.

You heard me. Alien. Turns out Daemon and his sister have a galaxy of enemies wanting to steal their abilities, and Daemon's touch has me lit up like the Vegas Strip. The only way I'm getting out of this alive is by sticking close to Daemon until my alien mojo fades.

If I don't kill him first, that is.

Book Trailer :

Cover Glimpse :
I'm not a fan of the cover. Somehow it's still raw and dull. But aside of it. Pepe is a perfect portrait for Daemon. So hot and handsome! =D

2cents :
Obsidian receives such a hype and glowing reviews everywhere. Wow, everyone and bloggers I follow seem loving it so much it made me super curious about what those hypes about. After I devoured this book myself, well, I was parted between like and upset. Generally the story is quite good and it has interesting characters, but there were also some details that really, really bugging me. There were multiple times I felt like "I think I've seen this before" and I have to say the story and situation is lack of originality. Before I read this book, I've read some negative reviews on Goodreads about this author's series and how they're mostly like a copycat of famous series. And... I don't mean to offend the author and the fans but I think I have to agree with those. However, although I lost the excitement, thankfully I still could manage to enjoy the story.

The 'lack of originality' I said before is that the situation of the story is strongly remind me of Twilight. Katy moves to the small city and she accidentally has a hot neighbor, a twin, who the girl one, Dee, is very eager to be friend with her, and the boy one, Daemon, acts like an arrogant douchebag and treats her very bad, and he calls Katy 'kitten'. That simple thing also happened to bug me a lot, since I've read The Night Huntress series (which I REALLY love!) where Bones also gives Cat (another similarity) a nickname 'kitten'. I know it's not a limited edition nickname for certain series only but still... *pout*. Okay, back to the topic. As I wanted to believe that the similarity was 'just' that which is very general as a background story of most YA story, I was more than surprised that there were even more similarities my mind couldn't deny, the moment and the time are very exact. Remember the Edward-stops-the-car-with-a-bare-hand moment and the I-know-what-you-are-say-it-out-loud moment from Twilight? This book has that moments, exactly the same. I was completely speechless. Even I had this thought that somehow Armentrout is like, I dunno, insulting Stephenie Meyer. Eeeep! I hope this is not right ><;;;;. I decided to read this book mostly to proof that maybe all those negativities are not really right and I hoped I could enjoy this book like others did. I did enjoy it, but disappointment displaced most of my excitement =(

However, aside of 'copycat' issue I got, I think this book is still quite good and entertaining. I enjoy the bickering and tension between Katy and Daemon. Katy is a fun and tough girl. She doesn't let others make fun of her, even that person also happens to touch her heart. I love that part of her specifically. Wow, Daemon is really hot and intriguing! He's arrogant douchebag, like I said, but somehow they make him charming and special. I totally jealous of Katy, if only I have a boy next door as HOT as him, probably I would take a lot of my time peeking through my window and pray to watch him shirtless, LOL. Not only bickering and chemistry, the alien concept in this story is very interesting and left some mysteries that make me super curious. The action scenes are really cool, quite tensing and nerve-wrecking, I was like watching science-fiction movie with a bit romance touch in it. Those things are enough for me to keep following this series (well, I already have Onyx, the second book though, just look for a right moment to read it =p), hopefully Armentrout could smartly develop the story and bring back my excitement over this series.

Don't let my review affect you. Maybe because Twilight is very remarkable for me so I was kind of upset with a lot similarities in this and that. If you have a chance to read this book, read it. Maybe you'd love it since the first page =D.
Happy reading!

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REVIEW : The Golden Lily by Richelle Mead

REVIEW : The Golden Lily by Richelle Mead

   7:49 PM       Elisa

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The Golden Lily (Bloodlines #2)

Author      : Richelle Mead
Publisher   : Razorbill
Source      : Bought
Pages        : 418 (Hardback)

Summary from Goodreads :

Sydney Sage is an Alchemist, one of a group of humans who dabble in magic and serve to bridge the worlds of humans and vampires. They protect vampire secrets—and human lives.

Sydney would love to go to college, but instead, she’s been sent into hiding at a posh boarding school in Palm Springs, California–tasked with protecting Moroi princess Jill Dragomir from assassins who want to throw the Moroi court into civil war. Formerly in disgrace, Sydney is now praised for her loyalty and obedience, and held up as the model of an exemplary Alchemist.

But the closer she grows to Jill, Eddie, and especially Adrian, the more she finds herself questioning her age–old Alchemist beliefs, her idea of family, and the sense of what it means to truly belong. Her world becomes even more complicated when magical experiments show Sydney may hold the key to prevent becoming Strigoi—the fiercest vampires, the ones who don’t die. But it’s her fear of being just that—special, magical, powerful—that scares her more than anything. Equally daunting is her new romance with Brayden, a cute, brainy guy who seems to be her match in every way. Yet, as perfect as he seems, Sydney finds herself being drawn to someone else—someone forbidden to her.

When a shocking secret threatens to tear the vampire world apart, Sydney’s loyalties are suddenly tested more than ever before. She wonders how she's supposed to strike a balance between the principles and dogmas she's been taught, and what her instincts are now telling her.

Should she trust the Alchemists—or her heart?

Book Trailer :

Cover Glimpse :
I think it's still as pretty as Bloodlines. I love title, the color (yellow and gold! Gorgeous!) and Jill's model. So pretty! =D

2cents :
(I think I'm too obsessed with Richelle Mead's works, I reviewed her books 3 times straight, this one makes 4. LOL)

Thankfully I could read this book right away after I finished with Bloodlines which the story was still quite fresh in my mind and I was glad I still hooked up with the entire story =D. Mead knows how to attract her readers without put too much gory action scenes (seems the only true warrior in the team is Eddie) and she seems like already planned and developed everything subtly and nicely. I enjoyed every scenes in this book and I love Sydney and Adrian even more than before!

Although this series is deep in supernatural twist, I find the storyline and the characters are also closer to daily life and more down-to-earth. Just saying, Sydney. I really like Sydney and I can relate to her very easily. Love that her obedience over The Alchemist rules do not always blind her heart. She's very kind, funny in her own way, heartwarming and ambitious at the same time; always hungry of knowledge and truth. She also happens to have a boyfriend who is very similar to her here, and occurs in the most boring-yet-amusing relationship ever, LOL! Her role also start to be more interesting than just a ordinary human because from the end part of Bloodlines then in this book, we learn that she's not that normal too. She possesses something really mysterious that I think could be the key for the whole series.

At the end of Bloodlines, we're notified that there will be a special 'guest' appearing at The Golden Lily. Oh okay, I tell you Dimitri is here, peeps, a super cool, mature, strong, dazzling dhampir who I (and most girls in town) helplessly admire from VA. I was both excited and afraid of his appearance, mostly afraid that he would steal everyone's attention from Adrian. Poor Adrian, he's clearly uncomfortable but still does his best to look nonchalant. But I was wrong. Somehow I was thankful Dimitri is barely appeared here and Adrian's still glowing and totally nailed the story with his funny and witty charms that always made me laugh! I also can say that this book opens more about Adrian. I love how Mead slowly makes us understand about how vulnerable Adrian is and his complicated situation with his family. Those ached my heart so much but also in the same time I worried he would destroy himself again and do something stupid. I was wrong again. I'm happy to see he grows more responsible and maturer here, to be a better person.

Another important thing that happens is that finally we can see some 'sparks' here. Mead is very famous with triangle love and it happens between all the main characters include Jill, Edy and the new comer, Angeline; and finally something I've waited since the start is happening! And BloodlinesBooks fanpage already made the video about that scene! SQUEEEE!

(WARNING! CONTAIN THE MOST IMPORTANT SPOILER! BETTER DON'T WATCH IF YOU HAVEN'T READ THE BOOK.)

I'm really excited about what Richelle Mead will do next about the triangle-loves, especially between Sydney and Adrian! They two mean to be together. =D I also love to see more about the rest characters, the story development, more secrets, more surprises from her. I totally can't wait to read The Indigo Spell which I believe will have more twists and secrets and another love-triangle! Adrian, please keep strong!
Happy reading! =D


P.S : by the way, do you guys know Richelle Mead revealed the forth's title on her birthday? It calls 'The Fiery Heart' and from how the title sounds, probably the romance side would be more intense and another thing is that this book will have alternate narrator between Sydney and Adrian. YESH ADRIAAAAN!!! WE WILL ENTER THE REALM OF HIS VERY MIND!!! OH MY GOD SO EXCITED ALREADY! 8DDDD
Just keep a good living until 2014 then! ;)

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Book To Movie : City of Bones

Book To Movie : City of Bones

   12:21 PM       Elisa

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WHOOOOOOOOT!!!

TODAY IS FREAKIN' AMAZING DAY!!!

Oh wow, thanks God this happen when the sun shines so bright at my place! (since I live in the different side of the world with where Cassie Clare lives, I was always late) =D I've been facing my monitor since 7 a.m this morning after I got the news about City of Bones trailer revealing today, kept refreshing my twitter, The Mortal Instruments website, MTV and TMI Source tumblr for updates and finally HERE IT IS!!!!! OH MY GOOOOD THE BEST THING EVER!!!!!!

*ehem*

So first, Sony Pictures revealed the first still of City of Bones :

Picture taken from HERE

Wow, Clary with her first self-created rune!

Then, 2 EPIC teaser posters of City of Bones :

 

(taken from Harald Zwart Tumblr and TMI Sources

ABSOLUTELY, TOTALLY FREAKINFANTASTIC! Love it SO MUCH!

Then drum roll, please~

Here's the EPIC teaser trailer!

or you can find it HERE
SWEET JESU!!!! BLOWING MY MIND!!!!
THEY ALL ARE ALIVE! JACE! CLARY! SIMON! IZZY! ALEC! VALENTINE! Jamie is soooo perfect Jace and Lily is beyond awesome as Clary as well! And wooooow I'm dying to see more Alec, Izzy and Simon at the next teaser! I can't stop watching it! Very generous for just a 'teaser' but it do too much tease already!
GOSH I SOOOOO FREAKIN' CAN'T WAIT TILL AUGUST!!! WAITING KILLS ME!!!

And what is more killing me?
They still haven't show us The Magnus, know that he's the one we are already dying-ly longing for. I believe he's gonna be the last blow!
EEEEEEEEEEEP!
Thank you so much for the great job, Harald Zwart and the team, for making such a freaking-marvelous thing in the very very short time! I'm curious now that maybe you're not just ordinary human (Nephilim maybe? =D). This is the best movie teaser trailer EVER!

What do you think about this teaser? Already excited for the movie too like me? =D
WELCOME TO THE CITY OF BONES

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