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Masque of the Red Death by Bethany Griffin

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Apr 10, 12

bookshelves: 2012, arc, sc-tour
Read from April 02 to 03, 2012

I have been waiting for a book like this for forever! I don’t even know where to begin I just loved this! It was creepy, gothic (thanks Giselle =P), dark, icky, depressing, and just all out amazing.

Set in a time where a plaque like disease has almost wiped out the humans Abray lives the life that most don’t. She has a porcelain mask that helps protect her from the germs that cause this disease. When her best friend is taken she is asked to help find her and help in a rebellion against the evil Prince. With no other alternatives she gives her trust to Elliot and so starts her journey to uncovering many many truths that she never saw coming.

I have to say this book was right up my alley. I love a good story that has twists and boy oh boy this one delivers. At one point my mouth actually dropped because I never saw that punch coming! It was brilliant. I am really at a loss for words with this one because it was just that good. My review will never do the book justice. Please pick this book up you won’t regret it at all! I give the author major credit for writing such a depressing book but making it so intricate and detailed that the reader just wants to hope for the best in every situation.

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~Tina~ Happy Reading! I hope this is good:D


Crystal Thanks! I am going to start it in a few!!


Giselle YAY! This has been my most anticipated of the year and excited to finally get to it hopefully this weekend. Everyone's loving it!!


~Tina~ Yay's!!! 5 stars!!


Crystal @Giselle I really hope you like it! I thought it was fantastic! So different from anything I have read. The setting was so dark and icky LOVED it!

@Tina it was amazing! I can't wait for you to read this!!


~Tina~ It's historical right? Do you think I'll be able to handle it since I've always been a struggler with that genre?


Crystal I honestly had no clue it was historical lol. It is set in a different time but I didn't feel the drag I normally do with historicals. It felt more Steampunk than anything. I don't think you will have a hard time with it at all.


~Tina~ Oh, good to know!! Thanks babe!


Giselle I think it's like a gothic novel right? The ruined city and all that. With some steampunk elements. That was my impression


Crystal Okay you explained it way better than I did Giselle lol. You described it perfectly!


Wendy Darling Yay, I'm glad you enjoyed it, Crystal!


Giselle Haha I just read this. You're welcome! :P Reading it in a few days SO EXCITED SQUEEEEE


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Jasprit Great review Crystal, there's already so many positive reviews for this one, so glad you enjoyed it too! :)


Crystal @Wendy I loved it! I want more lol!

@Giselle lol! I had to give credit it where it was due =P I hope you like it!

@Jasprit thanks! Definitely one of my favorites of 2012. I think I am leaning towards dark and dreary this year lol.


Kristy So excited to read this one now, great review!


Amber I just finished it!! Loved it! That ending!!! I am wondering what the next installment will bring.


Crystal It is on the way Kristy!! I can't wait to hear your thoughts!

Yay Amber!! I want the next one like now! See what I mean about Elliot??


Amber Crystal wrote: "It is on the way Kristy!! I can't wait to hear your thoughts!

Yay Amber!! I want the next one like now! See what I mean about Elliot??"

I totally didn't expect that. I was bouncing by the end LOL


Kristy I really don't want to wait for book 2.... I need it now!!!! I am so torn between Elliot and Will I don't know who we are "supposed" to be rooting for?!?!?!?


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