In My Mailbox is a weekly meme created by Kristi at The Story Siren that gives readers the chance to share the books they bought/received/swapped/rented over the past week.
From netGalley
Publication Date: January 24th, 2012
Publisher: Disney-Hyperion
Summery From Goodreads
And then you're dead.
When a deadly virus begins to sweep through sixteen-year-old Kaelyn’s community, the government quarantines her island—no one can leave, and no one can come back.
Those still healthy must fight for dwindling supplies, or lose all chance of survival. As everything familiar comes crashing down, Kaelyn joins forces with a former rival and discovers a new love in the midst of heartbreak. When the virus starts to rob her of friends and family, she clings to the belief that there must be a way to save the people she holds dearest.
Because how will she go on if there isn't?
Megan Crewe crafts a powerful and gripping exploration of self-preservation, first love, and hope. Poignant and dizzying, this heart-wrenching story of one girl’s bravery and unbeatable spirit will leave readers fervently awaiting the next book in this standout new series.
I very much enjoy Apocalyptic movies, but have yet to read any books of the sort. So, I am pretty excited about this one.
Bought
Publication Date: August 1, 2009
Publisher: Scholastic, Inc.
Publication Date: July 13, 2010
Publisher: Scholastic, Inc.
I have decided that these books are so prevalent in the YA readers audience that I didn't put up summaries. Normally, I stay away from werewolf reads. I am not exactly sure why. But I have been reading so much about them with Forever just recently being released that they have really grabbed my interest. I read the first chapter of Shiver on a whim and fell completely in love with Maggie's writing and a little gruesome of a love story beginning to brew. I want to read it now! I think that I might...
Publication Date: October 19, 2010
Publisher: Penguin Young Readers Group
Summary From Goodreads
Calla is the alpha female of a shape-shifting wolf pack. She is destined to marry Ren Laroche, the pack's alpha male. Together, they would rule their pack together, guarding sacred sites for the Keepers. But then, Calla saves a beautiful human boy, who captures her heart. Calla begins to question everything - her fate, her existence, and her world and the orders the Keepers have asked her to follow. She will have to make a choice. But will she follow her heart if it means losing everything, including her own life?
I have been hearing so much about Wolfsbane lately that I just had to see what the buzz was about. Another wolf book, I know! What happened??
Thank you to my wonderful aunt and uncle for the B&N giftcard for a junkie's birthday! I made good use of it :D
What is in your mailbox this week??
3 comments:
I really liked Maggie's books, I hope you like them too.
Thanks, I am hoping too :D
love love loved the wolves of mercy falls! Hope you love Sam and Grace as much as we did!
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