FANTASTIC BOOK REVIEW: Richelle Mead

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Wednesday, May 27, 2015

Waiting on Wednesday: Soundless by Richelle Mead

"Waiting On Wednesday" is a weekly event, hosted by Jill @ Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.

Soundless by Richelle Mead
Publisher: Razorbill
Publication date: 11/10/2015

From Richelle Mead, the #1 internationally bestselling author of Vampire Academy and Bloodlines, comes a breathtaking new fantasy steeped in Chinese folklore.

For as long as Fei can remember, there has been no sound in her village, where rocky terrain and frequent avalanches prevent residents from self-sustaining. Fei and her people are at the mercy of a zipline that carries food up the treacherous cliffs from Beiguo, a mysterious faraway kingdom.

When villagers begin to lose their sight, deliveries from the zipline shrink and many go hungry. Fei’s home, the people she loves, and her entire existence is plunged into crisis, under threat of darkness and starvation.

But soon Fei is awoken in the night by a searing noise, and sound becomes her weapon.

Richelle Mead takes readers on a triumphant journey from the peak of Fei’s jagged mountain village to the valley of Beiugo, where a startling truth and an unlikely romance will change her life forever...

"Set in a world based on the mythology and history of ancient China, this standalone novel follows the adventures of a daring girl who sets out to save her cursed village" - I can definitely jump aboard this one! Plus, I love Mead's writing and I can't wait to see where she goes with this one.

So this is my pick. What are you waiting for?

Wednesday, March 20, 2013

The Indigo Spell by Richelle Mead

THE INDIGO SPELL by Richelle Mead
Publisher: Razorbill
Publication date: 2/12/2013
Series: Richelle Mead's Bloodlines Series , #3
Pages: 432
Age range: 12 - 17 Years
Source: Publisher

Sydney Sage is an Alchemist, one of a group of humans who dabble in magic and serve to bridge the worlds of humans and vampires. They protect vampire secrets—and human lives.

In the aftermath of a forbidden moment that rocked Sydney to her core, she finds herself struggling to draw the line between her Alchemist teachings and what her heart is urging her to do. Then she meets alluring, rebellious Marcus Finch—a former Alchemist who escaped against all odds, and is now on the run. Marcus wants to teach Sydney the secrets he claims the Alchemists are hiding from her. But as he pushes her to rebel against the people who raised her, Sydney finds that breaking free is harder than she thought. There is an old and mysterious magic rooted deeply within her. And as she searches for an evil magic user targeting powerful young witches, she realizes that her only hope is to embrace her magical blood—or else she might be next.

I read this whole series in a few days and it was great to revisit The Vampire Academy world again although this series takes place in a different setting. Sydney has gone through a complete transformation and I enjoyed following along beside her in her journey. She is constantly trying to juggle her responsibilities as an alchemist and deal with other catastrophes. I don’t know how she does it but she is one smart cookie!

Her relationship with Adrian gave me butterflies. It’s so good to see him being happy again since Rose broke his heart. Honestly, I didn’t know what to expect from these two since they are so different but let’s just say they are so cute together. I’m loving Sydney even more as I continue on with this series.

This series has brought magic and witches to the forefront. So, I’m really enjoying the complexities of the magic that’s detailed in this series. Who is Marcus Finch? Well, now I know. I’m looking forward to finding out what happens next.

Rating: 4 out of 5 Stars

Monday, February 11, 2013

Who is Marcus Finch? Clue 15 (The Indigo Spell by Richelle Mead)

Come join me each day from today through February 12, 2013 as we try to figure out who the mysterious Marcus Finch is in Richelle Meads's highly anticipated release THE INDIGO SPELL. I will be giving away 1 hardcover copy of The Indigo Spell at the end of the campaign (US Residents Only).

So come on ladies and gents! Let's get to it!

CLUE 15: