RANDOM POSTING # 68 - BOOK COVER REVEALS - SCENT OF MAGIC by MARIA V SNYDER - HARLEQUIN TEEN & GILDED WINGS by AMY LIGNOR - TRIBUTE BOOKS

Today I have a couple book cover reveals for you. Scent of Magic by Maria V. Snyder , Healers # 2 and Gilded Wings by Amy Lignor , The Angel Chronicles # 2. I have read and reviewed both first books in these series and really enjoyed them. I am putting both of these on to my TBR pile. I can't wait to read more about Kerrick and Team Matt and Team Jason:)

Enjoy!

By: Maria V Snyder
Published By : Harlequin Teen
Released : 27th December 2012

Hunted, Killed - Survived?

As the last Healer in the Fifteen Realms, Avery of Kazan is in a unique position: in the minds of her friends and foes alike, she no longer exists. Despite her need to prevent the megalomanical King Tohon from winning control of the Realms, Avery is also determined to find her sister and repair their estrangement. And she must do it alone, as Kerrick, her partner and sole confident, returns to Alga to summon his country into battle.

Though she should be in hiding, Avery will do whatever she can to support Tohon’s opponents. Including infiltrating a holy army, evading magic sniffers, teaching forest skills to soldiers and figuring out how to stop Tohon’s most horrible creations yet; an army of the walking dead - human and animal alike and nearly impossible to defeat.

War is coming and Avery is alone. Unless she figures out how to do the impossible ... again.

My Review For Touch Of Power

I loved this book!!!

By: Amy Lignor
Published By: Tribute Books
Released: 1st November 2012


The Beloved Angel/Warrior Team from Until Next Time Returns!

When Matt and Emily are sent on their second mission they have no idea how truly dark human nature can become…

Emily never wanted to face humans again. With the heartache that went on down below, she’s still trying to figure out how to save souls that don’t deserve saving. The only one she wants to see again is Jason - the young man she fell in love with who became the soulmate she simply can’t forget…

Matt was trained to protect and defend the souls down below. Longing to feel the heartfelt emotions that come from being human, Matt wants nothing more than to have just one life - one chance - to live and love the girl of his dreams…

The powerful team find themselves in a brand new century, living in the Gilded Age of New York City. Emily takes over the body of Anya, a young Russian girl who arrives on Ellis Island after a hideous tragedy. There she meets up with a strangely familiar young man by the name of Drew Parrish, who helps Anya survive in an unknown world of luxury, snobbery and…obsession.

What Anya’s inner angel doesn’t know is that the soul she loves is also back. This time around Jason goes by the name of Max Carrow. Once a quiet and kind boy, he’s now part of the ‘Four Hundred Club,’ and wants nothing more than to be among the most admired as he climbs the shaky ladder of society’s elite.

As two worlds merge, Emily and Matt struggle under the weight of their “Gilded Wings.” Not only will they have to figure out who they should fight to save, but they must also face a romantic choice that could destroy them both.

My Review For Until Next Time

Goodreads (release date: November 1, 2012)
http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15725493-the-angel-chronicles-book-2

Web Site
http://the-angel-chronicles.com/

Michelle

GIVEAWAYS - WIN 1 OF 2 BOOKS - TOUCH OF POWER by MARIA V. SNYDER

HARLEQUIN TEEN AUSTRALIA HAVE KINDLY DONATED 2 BOOKS FOR ME TO GIVEAWAY, LET'S HEAR IT FOR HARLEQUIN TEEN, YAYAYAY! WHO DOESN'T LOVE A FREEBIE BOOK?

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TOUCH OF POWER by MARIA V. SNYDER

I LOVED THIS YA BOOK #1 IN THE HEALER SERIES.

You will fall in love with the characters and you will want to take Poppa Bear - Belen home with you.

Maria also has the following series :

Study Series

Insider Series

Glass Series

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Michelle

BOOK REVIEW - TOUCH OF POWER by MARIA V. SNYDER - HEALER # 1

Digital Book Cover

By : Maria V. Snyder
Published By: Harlequin Teen
Released : JANUARY 2012
Details: ARC Paperback , 392 Pages

RATING : 4.5 KERRICK AND BELEN STARS!!

Laying hands upon the injured and dying, Avry of Kazan absorbs their wounds and diseases into herself. But rather than being honored for her skills, she is hunted. Healers like Avry are accused of spreading the plague that has decimated the Fifteen Realms, leaving the survivors in a state of chaos.

Stressed and tired from hiding, Avry is abducted by a band of rogues who, shockingly, value her gift above the golden bounty offered for her capture. Their leader, an enigmatic captor-protector with powers of his own, is unequivocal in his demands: Avry must heal a plague-stricken prince—leader of a campaign against her people. As they traverse the daunting Nine Mountains, beset by mercenaries and magical dangers, Avry must decide who is worth healing and what is worth dying for. Because the price of peace may well be her life...



BOOK REVIEW:

What an exciting start to this series. I absolutely loved this book. I loved the characters, the story, the originality, wonderful!! Well done Maria!!


I received an ARC from the publisher and I am so glad that I did. I have read Inside Out by Maria, a dystopian and really enjoyed it.


Touch of Power has danger, betrayal, magic, magicians, healers, Death Lilies, Belen ( this guy is just a big teddy bear, I love him!) the fight for power, trust issues, Princes, pain, bounties, a plague, Kerrick ( Mr Cranky Pants...), the two monkeys and Flea and some juggling...oh and a psycho King and 15 Realms that are being fought over.


Avry is a 20 yr old healer who has been on the run for three years , she is a survivor, until her luck runs out. Healers are no longer in favour and are being executed. Avry is a very selfless character who is rather excellent at using knives, even though she doesn’t want to kill anybody, after all it goes against being a healer.


Enter Kerrick ,Mr Cranky, Mr Moody, Mr Do As I Say, but does Avry of Kazan do as he says.....nope! I can’t wait to read more about Kerrick, he is the guy you know Avry will love, eventually, they have that relationship where they refuse to agree with each other. But of course there is a lot more to Kerrick , as that unfolds, you just love him. Kerrick has some secrets of his own that he keeps close.


Belen, is just the most awesome guy and loyal friend of Kerrick. Avry without really trying has him wrapped around her finger.


The two monkeys, Vinn and Quain are quite funny when they feed off each other and Flea, he is the little brother you want on your side. He has had it tough and he knows how to survive, what to look out for.


Touch of Power is a means to finding Prince Ryne , rescuing him and saving his life. This is a tall glass to be filled as Avry well understands. She must be convinced he is worth saving.

A bounty has been put on Avry’s head. Mercenaries are out to bring her in. King Psycho ( Tohon) he adds a nice mad scientist , creepy, sometimes smexi, but then back to being loopy ,addition to this book. I quite enjoy his psycho character.


This is a wonderfully fast paced adventure, with Kerrick and his crew trying to keep Avry safe, get to Prince Ryne and hope that all ends well.


But! King Psycho has his own agenda.


I am looking forward to the next book rather eagerly. I think I miss these guys already. Maria has written a story with wonderful characters you will love. I could very easily see this as a movie.

Michelle