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March BotM Contest!
Sounds great! Just one question... I read Iron King last month, can my review still count, or not because it wasn't read in March?
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I'm in! The Iron King, will start it ASAP :D
I'm in! I've read The Iron King already, just need to review it. Planning on reading/reviewing Cinder too!
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Hey count me in..starting with cinder today.....
Now that I read the synopsis for Iron King, I want in on that one too!!
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I'm in!! Both books... YAY can't wait to read. I'm gonna start Iron King right after I read Ender's Game since I just need to finish it!
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Review of The Iron King : http://thinksbooks.blogspot.com/2012/...Review of Cinder : http://thinksbooks.blogspot.com/2012/...
Review of The Iron King:http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
Review of cinder:
http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
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Here's my (long-overdue) review of The Iron King! http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...Just finished Cinder last night, working on the review now!
Here's my Cinder review:I absolutely loved this book. It was a futuristic Cinderella story that by the end quick literally goes to hell in a hand basket. The plot line was action packed and entertaining. It kept you wanting more. I read the whole thing in 2 days and that's with school and homework. The characters were deep and they changed and grew as the story progressed.
There were points in the plot that were cliche and even some that were predictable. Even so it was done in such a way that even though its been done before, it hasn't been done like this and it was an interesting way to portray this classic favorite.
Cinder was an amazing heroine. She was REAL, sarcastic, quirky, and she had a little problem of being a cyborg. She is the cities best mechanic and ends up helping Prince Kai with a dead android. This is how the story starts and the shit hits the fan pretty quickly after that. She has spunk and doesn't let people walk all over her. She also holds a terrible secret that not even she knows about that could kill her and everything she holds dear. Prince Kai is the typical dashing Prince Charming, although he is portrayed as actually having a brain and is able to think for himself. He gives royalty a good name always thinking of others but never letting people walk all over him. He also falls for a mechanic of all people (wonder who that could be. :P)The villain was well thought out and the author does a great does a great job of portraying her as a backstabbing bitch who only cares about herself. She is one of those characters that you HATE right along with the protagonists. Then there are the stepmother Adri (patronizing bitch), Pearl the step sister (also total bitch) and then instead of following the classic the other step sister is nice, charming, and truly loves cinder with all her heart.
As you can see the characters are deep and complicated. They are fun and you can relate to them. You watch them grow and change and can't wait to see what they turn into. The characterization was incredible. I truly loved this book.
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Here's my review of Iron King. I just finished reading it tonight. https://sites.google.com/site/bookblo...
Here's my review of Iron King: http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...My review of Cinder is coming soon!!
Here is my review of Iron King. I surprisingly really really really loved it!!http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
Here is my review for Cinder. Read this one in a few hours too! Great choices everyone! Really enjoyed this one too.http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
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The Iron King (other topics)Cinder (other topics)
WHAT YOU WIN:
The winner of this contest will win a copy of one of April's books of the month in the format of your choice (ebook, paperback, hardcover).
WHAT TO DO:
I didn't have time to make a quiz, so it's going to be easy for you this month! Simply read one or both of the books of the month and post your review for me here!
If you read and review one book, you get your name into the drawing once. If you read and review both books, you get your name into the drawing twice! Your reviews must be posted here in this thread!
I will pick a winner using Random.org on March 31.
Good luck!!
OTHER RULES:
There is no age limit. HOWEVER, you must get permission to participate from a parent or guardian if you are under 18! If you win and choose a physical book I will need your mailing address, so ASK FIRST!
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The Iron King
Tiffany
Kari
Addie
Jessica
Jenifer
Amanda
Rebecka
Think
Cindrella
Tawna
Tif
Mary
Elise
GW
Melissa
Holly
Lily
Cinder
Brooke
Gabriela
Angelia
Janina
Kelli
Mary
Tawna
Amanda
Think
Cindrella
Rebecka
Kari
Elise
Lily
Holly