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June 26, 2012
BOOK OF THE WEEK
Well, slightly different this week for Book of the Week. More like, Trilogy of the Week 
THE HUNGER GAMES TRILOGY
by
SUZANNE COLLINS
BOOK BLURB:
Set in a dark vision of the near future, a terrifying reality TV show is taking place. Twelve boys and twelve girls are forced to appear in a live event called The Hunger Games. There is only one rule: kill or be killed. When sixteen-year-old Katniss Everdeen steps forward to take her younger sister’s place in the games, she sees it as a death sentence. But Katniss has been close to death before. For her, survival is second nature.
REVIEW:
There have been so many review of this series, so we’re probably not going to be saying anything that hasn’t already said. But lets start by saying we both adored this series and both wish we could forget everything that happened and start all over again. I guess a second read will happen again in a few years. We loved it that much.
Cassidy had discovered the books on one of her many travels through across the internet universe, hunting down new fiction feats to get her teeth into – and then pass the knowledge onto me, Amos. I have just finished the books so this is me writing this review, but the views are ones we share
From the very first page of book 1, you are drawn into the sinister world Katniss lives in – called Panem. I came to the conclusion that it was set in America in the very far future, an alternative Earth, a huge place to inhabit all the districts and the various arenas The Hunger Games took place in – all with different climates and features etc.
The first book roared along at a breathless pace, terrifying edge-of-your-seat stuff. And then the ending, the cruelty of the Capitol…Whoah! It blew me away!
The second book was equally terrifying, and a lot more sinister. The twists and turns came at a frantic level, making me never want to put the book down to eat, sleep or go to work. I couldn’t take it! I had to know what happened. Again, the cliff-hanger ending was a great big “HOLY S$$T!”
And so then came the final book. I was so thankful to have it there waiting for me to consume. I cried, I was shocked, I was stunned, I was breathless. If the last one upped the sinister levels, this one catapulted them into the stratosphere! No, beyond that! The darkness came on thick and fast, the twists and turns so devastating. And then the ending, the closing of the this thrilling trilogy…bittersweet is the only word I can use, but it was so much more intense than that. I cried, there was hope but so much sadness. It was a perfect ending, one that made sense and one that I was so happy with. We were both happy with it, despite the tears.
One thing we also liked was that Katniss had her priorities right. Yes, there was romance and a little bit of a triangle. But not really. So much was going on that she didn’t have time for it, she had work to do, lives to save.
So, in conclusion to this little voicing of our love for this series, we both just want to say that we highly recommend this series to anyone. Even if it not your usual thing. Just try this fine piece of Dystopian Fiction.
Thank you for listening Follow the link below for the box set of the trilogy. Happy reading.
Peace and love,
Amos and Cassidy x x x x
June 14, 2012
DAVID ESTES – BOOK COVER REVEAL!
BOOK COVER REVEAL!
MOON DWELLERS BY DAVID ESTES
RELEASE DATE JUNE 30th
We are excited to be able to be offered the opportunity to reveal the fantastic cover to an equally fantastic book by David Estes. Okay, we haven’t had an advance copy so we haven’t personally read it but we hear it fantastic. If you don’t believe us then check out what the people who have read it are saying :
“Once again, David Estes has put an original twist to a popular theme. Moon Dwellers is a dystopian novel filled with
action, great characters and romance.”
Author Christie Rich
“You can’t pigeonhole this YA fiction into one specific genre. It has all the elements of action & adventure, comedy, tragedy, romance, and suspense all rolled into one magnificent story by author David Estes.
Laurie Love Goodreads
“This was a fabulous work of art appropriate for all ages. I am eagerly awaiting the next installment of this sweet and fantastical world from the amazingly creative David Estes.
Nicole Marie Goodreads
“An emotional rollercoaster that had me crying and gave me goose pumps more times than I’m willing to accept
Karla Book Addict Goodreads
Early praise for the author
“David Estes you are a genius! This book kept me on the edge of my seat. I felt such intense emotion to the main
characters and their cause.”
Tina Donelly Goodreads
“Another fantastic book by David Estes that had me gripped
Adele Goodreads
Okay so you get the picture…now for the picture!!!
INSERT PICTURE
A little bit about the Author
David Estes was born in El Paso, Texas but moved to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania when he was very young. He grew up in Pittsburgh and then went to Penn State for college. Eventually moved to Sydney, Australia where he met his wife. A reader all his life, he began writing novels for the children’s and YA markets in 2010. He´s a writer with OCD, a love of dancing and singing (but only when no one is looking or listening), a mad-skilled ping-pong player, and prefers writing at the swimming pool to writing at a table
The Moon Dwellers Synopsis:
In a desperate attempt to escape destruction decades earlier, humankind was forced underground, into the
depths of the earth, creating a new society called the Tri-Realms.
After her parents and sister are abducted by the Enforcers, seventeen-year-old Adele, a member of the
middle-class moon dwellers, is unjustly sentenced to life in prison for her parents’ crimes of treason.
Against all odds, Adele must escape from the Pen and find her family, while being hunted by a deranged, killing
machine named Rivet, who works for the President. She is helped by two other inmates, Tawni and Cole, each
of whom have dark secrets that are better left undiscovered. Other than her friends, the only thing she has
going for her is a wicked roundhouse kick and two fists that have been well-trained for combat by her father.
At the other end of the social spectrum is Tristan, the son of the President and a sun dweller. His mother is
gone. He hates his father. Backed by only his servant and best friend, Roc, he leaves his lavish lifestyle in the
Sun Realm, seeking to make something good out of his troubled life.
When a war breaks out within the Tri-Realms, Tristan is thrust into the middle of a conflict that seems to
mysteriously follow Adele as she seeks to find her family and uncover her parents true past.
The Moon
David Estes is also the author of the Angel Evolution trilogy so if you haven’t checked them out yet then what are you waiting for??
Just to make your life easier here is a link to his blog where you can find out a bit more about him. You could also stalk him on Facebook and Twitter…Erm, not that we’ve ever done that…Ahem…anyway, happy reading and can’t wait for the 30th!!!
http://davidestesbooks.blogspot.co.uk/
http://www.facebook.com/pages/David-E...
https://twitter.com/#!/davidestesbooks
June 2, 2012
Crimson Blog Tour
CRIMSON MINI BLOG TOUR
The Crimson Series is heading off on a little tour at the beginning of June. So if you liked Crimson Midnight and want to know more about the series or the authors, or you’ve been thinking of grabbing a copy and want to take your chances on a giveaway, then make sure you check it out.
Book 2 is out this Fall so this is your last chance to grab a free copy of book 1 and jump on the Crimson Series Rollercoaster!
BLOG TOUR STOPS:
5th June - Join Alana and check out our interview with her on her Dark Obsessions Chronicles blog;
http://darkobsessionchronicles.blogspot.co.uk/
6th June - Kerry Musings of a bookworm will be posting a review of Crimson Midnight and hosting an ebook Giveaway:
http://www.musings-of-a-bookworm.org/
7th June - Visit Laura aka Little Read Riding Hood on her blog for an exclusive interview with Thistle, one of the main characters from Crimson Midnight:
http://littlereadridinghood.com/2012/06/07/the-crimson-to%E2%80%A6w-and-giveaway/
8th June - Pop over and visit Sheri on the Shut up and Read blog for another Giveaway:
http://shutupandreadgroup.blogspot.co.uk/
11th June - You can settle down with Mel on her Journey With Words blog to find out a little more about the Amos Cassidy team:
12th June - Pop on over and chill out with Lissa while she puts us through our paces with a crazy interview:
http://booknutreviews.blogspot.com/
13th June - Finally you can drop by and relax with Maggie and check out our guest post:
http://crimsonseries.wordpress.com/
May 18, 2012
AUTHOR INTERVIEW ON SHUT UP AND READ
HI ALL!
Check out our interview on Shut Up and Read Link below:
http://shutupandreadgroup.blogspot.co.uk/2012/05/duo-of-amos-cassidy-were-here-this-week.html
May 17, 2012
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Previous Post
Book of the Week is:
EDEN
by
Louise Wise
Book Blurb:
JOURNEY TO THE PAST… A tale of romance and survival as three people travel from 2236 to the beginning of time. Jennifer Daykin joins the three-man crew to explore the newly discovered planet, Eden. All was going well until Jenny found herself deserted… She listened for an answering shout – there was nothing. In the distance, Jenny was transfixed with horror as the space shuttle rose into the blue sky of Eden. ‘No… Don’t leave me here ‘ Only the pounding of her heart answered her. …but not alone The instant she hit the floor she curled into the foetal position. Finally, the bare feet walked away. A Native American warrior, had been her first thought, but it was his eyes that had alerted her he wasn’t an Indian or even human. They were completely black; black, dry orbs in a battered face. Ordinary people with ordinary emotions, fears and insecurities. Only this isn’t Earth, and he isn’t human. A modern day Adam and Eve.
My Review:
I don’t usually read sci-fi and picked this book up on a whim and I am so glad that I did. I totally fell in to the world that Louise Wise created. From the first page I was hooked and didn’t stop reading until midnight, and then only because I had finished. The planet Eden was vividly and atmospherically described, the characters were well-developed and the plot, although simple, had me hooked. I loved Fly and enjoyed the fact that we were allowed glimpses into his head. Jenny was a strong female lead with an abundance of courage.
This book has gone on to my favourites list and I would highly recommend it!
My Rating: ***** 5 stars!
If you have a craving for some dystopian sci-fi, or you just feel like being transported to a different planet, then check out this book! Available on Amazon UK and US.
Links to Amazon:
UK :
US:
Book of the Week is:
EDEN
by
Louise Wise
Book...
Book of the Week is:
EDEN
by
Louise Wise
Book Blurb:
JOURNEY TO THE PAST… A tale of romance and survival as three people travel from 2236 to the beginning of time. Jennifer Daykin joins the three-man crew to explore the newly discovered planet, Eden. All was going well until Jenny found herself deserted… She listened for an answering shout – there was nothing. In the distance, Jenny was transfixed with horror as the space shuttle rose into the blue sky of Eden. ‘No… Don’t leave me here ‘ Only the pounding of her heart answered her. …but not alone The instant she hit the floor she curled into the foetal position. Finally, the bare feet walked away. A Native American warrior, had been her first thought, but it was his eyes that had alerted her he wasn’t an Indian or even human. They were completely black; black, dry orbs in a battered face. Ordinary people with ordinary emotions, fears and insecurities. Only this isn’t Earth, and he isn’t human. A modern day Adam and Eve.
My Review:
I don’t usually read sci-fi and picked this book up on a whim and I am so glad that I did. I totally fell in to the world that Louise Wise created. From the first page I was hooked and didn’t stop reading until midnight, and then only because I had finished. The planet Eden was vividly and atmospherically described, the characters were well-developed and the plot, although simple, had me hooked. I loved Fly and enjoyed the fact that we were allowed glimpses into his head. Jenny was a strong female lead with an abundance of courage.
This book has gone on to my favourites list and I would highly recommend it!
My Rating: ***** 5 stars!
If you have a craving for some dystopian sci-fi, or you just feel like being transported to a different planet, then check out this book! Available on Amazon UK and US.
Links to Amazon:
UK :
US:
May 9, 2012
Book of the Week – Sweet Blood of Mine by John Corwin
Okay this weeks Book of the Week is:
Sweet Blood of Mine
by John Corwin.
Book Blurb:
From Mega Nerd to Super Stud.
Justin Case and women do not mix. Man boobs, a love of Kings and Castles, and being tight with the “nerd” crowd certainly don’t win him any points either. After rescuing Katie, his crush, it turns out she might not be the girl he thought she was, while Elyssa, the school’s Goth Girl, turns out to be more. Can high school get any more confusing?
Determined to improve himself, he joins a gym and meets a sexy girl that just oozes a “come hither, Justin” vibe. Until she attacks him in the parking lot, and Justin realizes she’s no ordinary girl but a being with supernatural speed and strength. After a narrow escape and an excruciating migraine headache, he wakes up with supernatural abilities all his own: speed, strength, and the ability to seduce every woman he sees.
While that might sound like the perfect combo for any hormonal teen, Justin is a hopeless romantic who wants his first time to be special. Is that too much to ask for? But he doesn’t know what he is or how to stop his carnal urges. One thing is clear: If he doesn’t find answers there are other more sinister supernaturals who would like nothing better than to make him their eternal plaything and do far worse than kill him
My Review:
I loved this book. Justin, the nerd, as the unlikely hero who despite all the obstacles and unexplained changes he experiences succeeds in staying true to himself. I loved Elyssia the mysterious Goth chick and the slow blossoming romance between her and Justin. Stacey, the rough tongued mysterious supernatural female, just made me giggle. There were countless laugh-out-loud moments in this book and the end for me was perfect. I can’t wait for the sequel!
My only complaint is to myself – why did I not pick this book up sooner???
My Rating *****
If you love YA UF and you want a male POV then this is the book for you. Or if you simply want a rollercoaster ride of a book littered with witty banter and laugh- out- loud moments then this is the book for you. Or if you…oh just read it and you’ll see what I mean 
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sweet-Blood-O...
http://www.amazon.com/Sweet-Blood-Ove...
