In My Mailbox (20)
Saturday, September 4, 2010
In My Mailbox is a weekly meme hosted by Kristi @ The Story Siren in which we share the books we received for the week.
Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare
From Goodreads:
Magic is dangerous—but love is more dangerous still.
When sixteen-year-old Tessa Gray crosses the ocean to find her brother, her destination is England, the time is the reign of Queen Victoria, and something terrifying is waiting for her in London's Downworld, where vampires, warlocks and other supernatural folk stalk the gaslit streets. Only the Shadowhunters, warriors dedicated to ridding the world of demons, keep order amidst the chaos.
Kidnapped by the mysterious Dark Sisters, members of a secret organization called The Pandemonium Club, Tessa soon learns that she herself is a Downworlder with a rare ability: the power to transform, at will, into another person. What's more, the Magister, the shadowy figure who runs the Club, will stop at nothing to claim Tessa's power for his own.
Friendless and hunted, Tessa takes refuge with the Shadowhunters of the London Institute, who swear to find her brother if she will use her power to help them. She soon finds herself fascinated by—and torn between—two best friends: Jem, whose fragile beauty hides a deadly secret, and blue-eyed Will, whose caustic wit and volatile moods keep everyone in his life at arm's length...everyone, that is, but Tessa.
As their search draws them deep into the heart of an arcane plot that threatens to destroy the Shadowhunters, Tessa realizes that she may need to choose between saving her brother and helping her new friends save the world...and that love may be the most dangerous magic of all.
Pathfinder by Orson Scott Card
From Goodreads:
From the internationally bestselling author who brought us Ender’s Game, a brand-new series that instantly draws readers into the dystopian world of Rigg, a teenager who possesses a secret talent that allows him to see the paths of people’s pasts. Rigg’s only confidant is his father, whose sudden death leaves Rigg completely alone, aside from a sister he’s never met. But a chance encounter with Umbo, another teen with a special talent, reveals a startling new aspect to Rigg’s abilities, compelling him to reevaluate everything he’s ever known. Rigg and Umbo join forces and embark on a quest to find Rigg’s sister and discover the true depth and significance of their powers. Because although the pair can change the past, the future is anything but certain….
9 thoughts?:
Clockwork Angel! I'm looking forward to your thoughts on that one. And Pathfinder sounds really good-I've never read anything by the author o.o
I hadn't heard that Orson Scott Card had a new book out. I will be eager to hear what you think of it. I loved Ender's Game but haven't loved most of his more recent stuff. My mailboxes are here and here. Happy reading!
Good Stuff! I can't wait to read Clockwork Angel!
clockwork angel is awesome
I also got Clockwork Angel and am really looking forward to it. Enjoy!
HOLA CHICADEE! It feels like I haven't been here in forEVER! I hopes you ish doing well! ^_^
I got Clockwork Angel as well! And Pathfinder looks super good! I'm adding it to my to-read list as we speak! (or type, I should say)
Did I mention just how much I LOOOOOVE the layout?! It's a BEAST! I love soft colors.
Awesome week, chica!! ^_^ Happy reading!!
-Amelia
I've been seeing Clockwork Angel on lots of IMMs. Hope you enjoy reading it!
CA will rock. I can not wait to read it myself. As for Pathfinder- wow, you have an arc. Very lucky. My MIL is a huge Orson fan and she was excitedf when I told her if this debut YA novel. It is Debut right? I recall reading that somewhere!=)
Enjoy your reads!!
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I haven't heard of that series by Orson Scott Card. I should look it up. I love the Ender and Bean books.
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