Weekly Review Roundup #1
Hi all,
I came up with an idea that I want to try on my blog and hope some of you will want to participate.
I have slowly begun to realise that as much as I try to keep my reviews short and sweet, I always blabber on for far too long. So I wanted to give myself a chance to show my feelings for the books in a weekly review roundup. I'd love if people wanted to take part and do the same. This will basically be where I do a short review of the books I've reviewed that week, with a link to my full review if you want to read more.
So I will host this weekly meme here and if you wish to take part then here's how:
- Create your own Weekly Review Roundup post - feel free to use my graphic or create your own, but remember to link back to Reviews from a Bookworm so that more people can take part!
- I'll post on Sundays but post on whichever day suits you, the link up will be up for the duration of the week.
- Visit Reviews from a Bookworm and add your link so people can come check your post out and go visit some other blogs if you can, sharing is caring!
- Feel free to set your post out however you want - Mini-review, simple ratings or you can vlog if you prefer.
- If you would rather do a monthly roundup then that is also fine. Or if you want to include it in your Sunday Post.
30th December - 5th December 2013
This blog week almost became completely empty of reviews! *gasp*. I did read and love Sleepless by Tracey Ward, but my review will be posted as part of the blog tour and giveaway on 9th January. I had a really hectic, busy week that really prevented me from reading. The one book I did read, and was really excited for, turned into a DNF.
Avalon by Mindee Arnett
A ragtag group of teenage mercenaries who crew the spaceship Avalon stumble upon a conspiracy that could threaten the entire galaxy in this fascinating and fast-paced sci-fi adventure from author Mindee Arnett.
Of the various star systems that make up the Confederation, most lie thousands of light-years from First Earth-and out here, no one is free. The agencies that govern the Confederation are as corrupt as the crime bosses who patrol it, and power is held by anyone with enough greed and ruthlessness to claim it. That power is derived from one thing: metatech, the devices that allow people to travel great distances faster than the speed of light.
Jeth Seagrave and his crew of teenage mercenaries have survived in this world by stealing unsecured metatech, and they're damn good at it. Jeth doesn't care about the politics or the law; all he cares about is earning enough money to buy back his parents' ship, Avalon, from his crime-boss employer and getting himself and his sister, Lizzie, the heck out of Dodge. But when Jeth finds himself in possession of information that both the crime bosses and the government are willing to kill for, he is going to have to ask himself how far he'll go to get the freedom he's wanted for so long.
Avalon is the perfect fit for teens new to sci-fi as well as seasoned sci-fi readers looking for more books in the YA space-and a great match for fans of Joss Whedon's cult hit show Firefly.(Goodreads summary.)
This book had a really interesting premise, and I was really excited to read it, but it just didn't work for me. There was fast-paced action, and the plot moved quickly, but I wasn't interested or invested in the story. I think I would have done better with it if it had been in first person narrative. I ended up feeling very disconnected from the characters and the story. (Full review here)
DNF at 36%
Giveaways
a Rafflecopter giveaway
a Rafflecopter giveaway
Affiliate
I have, what I consider, exciting blogging news. I have just become a Book Depository Affiliate, which basically means that I will have a link to TBD on my site. If you click on the link, and make a purchase, I get 5% commission which goes towards giveaways. So if you are ever planning to make a purchase anyway, why not click on the link and do it through there. I think I will probably make 0 money, but as someone who adores The Book Depository, and use it for all my giveaways, I thought it was worth joining the programme. I am happy to promote such an awesome website; free international delivery is just amazing and makes giveaways so much simpler.
This blog week almost became completely empty of reviews! *gasp*. I did read and love Sleepless by Tracey Ward, but my review will be posted as part of the blog tour and giveaway on 9th January. I had a really hectic, busy week that really prevented me from reading. The one book I did read, and was really excited for, turned into a DNF.
Avalon by Mindee Arnett
A ragtag group of teenage mercenaries who crew the spaceship Avalon stumble upon a conspiracy that could threaten the entire galaxy in this fascinating and fast-paced sci-fi adventure from author Mindee Arnett.
Of the various star systems that make up the Confederation, most lie thousands of light-years from First Earth-and out here, no one is free. The agencies that govern the Confederation are as corrupt as the crime bosses who patrol it, and power is held by anyone with enough greed and ruthlessness to claim it. That power is derived from one thing: metatech, the devices that allow people to travel great distances faster than the speed of light.
Jeth Seagrave and his crew of teenage mercenaries have survived in this world by stealing unsecured metatech, and they're damn good at it. Jeth doesn't care about the politics or the law; all he cares about is earning enough money to buy back his parents' ship, Avalon, from his crime-boss employer and getting himself and his sister, Lizzie, the heck out of Dodge. But when Jeth finds himself in possession of information that both the crime bosses and the government are willing to kill for, he is going to have to ask himself how far he'll go to get the freedom he's wanted for so long.
Avalon is the perfect fit for teens new to sci-fi as well as seasoned sci-fi readers looking for more books in the YA space-and a great match for fans of Joss Whedon's cult hit show Firefly.(Goodreads summary.)
This book had a really interesting premise, and I was really excited to read it, but it just didn't work for me. There was fast-paced action, and the plot moved quickly, but I wasn't interested or invested in the story. I think I would have done better with it if it had been in first person narrative. I ended up feeling very disconnected from the characters and the story. (Full review here)
DNF at 36%
Giveaways
Angelfall Giveaway
My boyfriend bought me Angelfall and World After for Christmas, but had a problem with World After when it arrived. It has the tiniest dent in the back cover from where it has obviously got knocked around the box in transit. He got in touch with TBD, because he knows I am so particular when it comes to books, and they sent a replacement. Now I have two copies, and looking at the 'damaged' one, it's barely noticeable and I wouldn't have been that bothered. But seeing as I only need one copy of it, I am going to give that one away. I will also throw in a paperback copy of Angelfall to the winner as well. So just remember World After has tiny bit of damage to the back of it. As I will be sending by post, this giveaway is UK only.
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| The tiny damage! |
200 Bloglovin Followers Giveaway
I have reached a big milestone for me, which is 200 followers on Bloglovin. To think just a few short months ago I had none at all, well it kind of blows my mind. Thank you for all your support, your comments and recommendations. I have found so many amazing blogs, bloggers and books since starting my blog. It's probably the best thing that I have done all year!
To celebrate I want to do a little giveaway. So I am offering one winner the chance to win £20 worth of books from Book Depository. That way I can do an international giveaway and you can pick the books you want.
Affiliate
I have, what I consider, exciting blogging news. I have just become a Book Depository Affiliate, which basically means that I will have a link to TBD on my site. If you click on the link, and make a purchase, I get 5% commission which goes towards giveaways. So if you are ever planning to make a purchase anyway, why not click on the link and do it through there. I think I will probably make 0 money, but as someone who adores The Book Depository, and use it for all my giveaways, I thought it was worth joining the programme. I am happy to promote such an awesome website; free international delivery is just amazing and makes giveaways so much simpler.
OOh nice! Hope you have a good reading week!
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DeleteThe Fault in our Stars!!! Thank you for the giveaway!!!
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