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Flavor of the week:

Altered
Gennifer Albin
Series: Crewel World #2
Publication date: October 29th 2013
by Farrar Straus and Giroux (BYR)
Life. Possibility. Choice.
All taken from Adelice by the Guild—until she took them back.But amid the splendid ruins of Earth, Adelice discovers how dangerous freedom can be. Hunted by soulless Remnants sent by Cormac Patton and the Guild, Adelice finds a world that’s far from deserted. Although allies are easy to find on Earth, knowing who to trust isn’t. Because everyone has secrets, especially those Adelice loves most. Secrets they would kill to protect. Secrets that will redefine each of them. Torn between two brothers and two worlds, Adelice must choose what to fight for.
In this thrilling sequel to Crewel, Adelice is about to learn how tangled up her past and future really are. Her parents ran to protect her, but nothing can save her from her destiny, and once she uncovers the truth, it will change everything.

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I like coffee. A lot. Writing gives me time to go get a cup without my kids. I like books as much as I like coffee, but it is easier to read with children hanging on you than drink coffee due to the threat of third degree burns. That’s why coffee gets top billing in my intro: its unattainability.
I hold a Masters in English with a specialization in 18th century women’s studies. While this is a highly marketable area of expertise, I stay home with my kids, which means my 3 year-old son uses correct grammar and doesn’t burn down the house.
I have a ridiculously supportive husband who dreams of being included on a book jacket: “The author lives in Kansas with her husband, two children, and a Tuesday cat.”
Other releases this week:
* In no particular order *
– The Shadowhunters’ Codex by Cassandra Clare [Purchase]
– Horde (Razorland #3) by Ann Aguirre [Purchase]
– Forgiving Lies (Forgiving Lies #1) by Molly McAdams [Purchase]
– Greed (The Seven Deadly #2) by Fisher Amelie [Purchase]
– After Dead: What Came Next in the World of Sookie Stackhouse (Sookie Stackhouse #13.5) by Charlaine Harris [Purchase]
– Parasite (Parasitology #1) by Mira Grant [Purchase]
– Dark Witch (The Cousins O’Dwyer Trilogy #1) by Nora Roberts [Purchase]
– Maximum Ride, Vol. 7 (Maximum Ride: The Manga, #7) by James Patterson [Purchase]
– Waterfell (The Aquarathi #1) by Amalie Howard [Purchase]
– In the Age of Love and Chocolate (Birthright #3) by Gabrielle Zevin [Purchase]
– Sorrow’s Knot by Erin Bow [Purchase]
– Playing Dirty (Stargazer #2) by Jennifer Echols [Purchase]
– Hyperbole and a Half: Unfortunate Situations, Flawed Coping Mechanisms, Mayhem, and Other Things That Happened by Allie Brosh [Purchase]
– Archangel’s Legion (Guild Hunter #6) by Nalini Singh [Purchase]
– The Iron Traitor (The Iron Fey: Call of the Forgotten #2) by Julie Kagawa [Purchase]
– Unchosen (The Reaper Diaries #2) by Michele Vail [Purchase]
– Black Heart (Black Wings #6) by Christina Henry [Purchase]
– Relic (Books of Eva #1) by Heather Terrell [Purchase]
– Rock the Beat (Black Falcon #3) by Michelle A. Valentine
– Beautiful Player (Beautiful Bastard #3) by Christina Lauren [Purchase]
– Fractured (Guards of the Shadowlands #2) by Sarah Fine [Purchase]
– Sentinel (Covenant #5) by Jennifer L. Armentrout [Purchase]
– Jet Black and the Ninja Wind by Leza Lowitz and Shogo Oketani [Purchase]
– While You’re Away Part III by Jessa Holbrook [Purchase]
– Lost in Babylon (Seven Wonders #2) by Peter Lerangis [Purchase]
Anything calling your name this week?
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Melanie (YA Midnight Reads)
Hmm, there isn’t anything too exciting here. I really enjoyed Parasite, really creepy but amazing all at once. Waterfell was a dud. Epic fail.
Thanks for sharing, Giselle! <33
Nick @ Nick's Book Blog
Oh man. There’s so much I want in that list. I can tell my wallet is going to suffer big time.
I’ll definitely be getting copies of Altered, Fractured, Sentinel and Horde.
Thanks for sharing, Giselle!
Sassy @ My Never Ending Pile
Looks like lots of interesting stuff is coming out. Parasite is one that’s been on my TBR for over a month now, so I know I’ve got to snag a copy!
Aman
OMG!!! I want Greed and Archangel’s Legion right now so bad!! I’ve been waiting for them the whole year and I can’t wait to devour them. Oh, I completely forgot Sentinel was coming out this week. Can’t wait for this finale either! Thanks for sharing!
Juhina
I need to read the Jennifer Echols NA/Chick lit books! I love her contemporary YA books but don’t know much about this series
– Juhina @ Maji Bookshelf
Sabriena
There really isn’t anything I’m excited about. Horde, since it’s the third (last?) in the series but, I didn’t really like the second one too much. I’ll still give it a chance eventually.
Jack
Not many books are standing out for me this week. Ones that have caught my eye are Waterfall and Parasite. I really want to read those! Bt I have to point out the hilarious cover of Hyperbole and a Half! Cracked me up! xD
Savannah
I would but books but I’m planning on attending a book event this weekend! YAY!