Foreign Cover Friday

Foreign Cover Friday is a weekly meme hosted by The Reading Fever, where foreign covers of the books we know and love are spotlighted and discussed. To join, either pick your favorite foreign cover, or pick many foreign covers, and start discussing! 

Up This week : 

Hex Hall by Rachel Hawkins

 Three years ago, Sophie Mercer discovered that she was a witch. It's gotten her into a few scrapes. Her non-gifted mother has been as supportive as possible, consulting Sophie's estranged father--an elusive European warlock--only when necessary. But when Sophie attracts too much human attention for a prom-night spell gone horribly wrong, it's her dad who decides her punishment: exile to Hex Hall, an isolated reform school for wayward Prodigium, a.k.a. witches, faeries, and shapeshifters.

By the end of her first day among fellow freak-teens, Sophie has quite a scorecard: three powerful enemies who look like supermodels, a futile crush on a gorgeous warlock, a creepy tagalong ghost, and a new roommate who happens to be the most hated person and only vampire student on campus. Worse, Sophie soon learns that a mysterious predator has been attacking students, and her only friend is the number-one suspect.
As a series of blood-curdling mysteries starts to converge, Sophie prepares for the biggest threat of all: an ancient secret society determined to destroy all Prodigium, especially her.

                                            

                              (US) English Hardback                       (US) English Paperback

                                         Polish                                                  United Kingdom


                  

                                         German                                              Spanish

                                                                       Bulgarian

When I asked Rachel Hawkins if She has a favorite cover she replied: 

LadyHawkins 

 

@YA_BookWorm07 I'm REALLY into the German covers. So fairy tale-ish and lovely! :)

 

 

 

Do you Agree? Or is another your favorite?

 

I - Kind of agree, It's my second favorite, I like that they have a hint of the school in the background, and that they didnt make the MC look like a little school girl, but at the same time, it is very fairy tale ish, And I didn't really get that feel from the book. My favorite is the US Hardcover, its still not perfect, but it does match up with the characters and a bit more of the feel of the book.

 

As for the other covers.... US paperback is OK.. not great, I don't really get the wings :s but it's not the worst of the bunch. The UK and  Polish are too "preppy" for me, and the focus is not on the MC, the UK one I prefer over the Polish though. The spanish does not fit for me at all, I can't make the connection the the story. Then we have the Bulgarian... oh. What. Were.They. Thinking?! It seems to me they were trying to pull in a whole different audience. The background, is cool. The Girls?! WTH? They do not dress like that believe me.. sigh. definitely not a fan.

 

 

Tell me your thoughts in the comments!! 

Review to come soon!

Shade

Hardcover, 309 pages

Published May 4th 2010 by Simon Pulse 

 Love ties them together. Death can't tear them apart. 

Best. Birthday. Ever. At least, it was supposed to be. With Logan's band playing a critical gig and Aura's plans for an intimate after-party, Aura knows it will be the most memorable night of her boyfriend's life. She never thought it would be his last.

Logan's sudden death leaves Aura devastated. He's gone.

Well, sort of.

Like everyone born after the Shift, Aura can see and hear ghosts. This mysterious ability has always been annoying, and Aura had wanted nothing more than to figure out why the Shift happened so she can undo it. But not with Logan's violet-hued spirit still hanging around. Because dead Logan is almost as real as ever. Almost.
It doesn't help that Aura's new friend Zachary is so understanding—and so very alive. His support means more to Aura than she cares to admit.

As Aura's relationships with the dead and the living grow ever complicated, so do her feelings for Logan and Zachary. Each holds a piece of Aura's heart...and clues to the secret of the Shift.

How to explain this book..... ?

*Exciting
*Romantic
*Haunting
and Simply wonderful !

I picked up this book at the library on a whim, I saw the cover, it intrigued me. Simple as that. I had no idea that I would be diving into a book that would leave me with chills and wanting more.

The characters are to die for * haha cause she sees ghosts, get it?..... * No really. I seriously connected with them. Aura was a wonderful character with a strong personality. Logan, her boyfriend, is one I had a love/ hate relationship with. And Zachary.. oh that wonderful and hilarious accent ! Seriously, I was busting up laughing at a few points. 

 “Where's your kilt?"

"How about this," he said in a low voice. "You don't ask me about haggis and bagpipes, and I won't ask you about garlic and Goodfellas.”

Yes, this story has a love triangle, but it worked. It wasn't : Girl who can't choose between Bad boy or new and endearing. All of the characters have their faults. And as for Aura not being able to choose. Well its understandable! Logan died, but she can still see and speak with him. Zachary is new, and yes endearing and interesting and there is a spark. But how do you move on, with your dead boyfriend still hovering around? 

 “Aura," he whispered, "I wish I could wipe away just one of your tears. Then I'd
feel like a person again. Like I'm something more than a bunch of light.”


This story had places it could have easily veered off and became "fluff". But it didn't. In fact it simply got stronger and more interesting.


What would it be like to see ghosts? To be able to help them move on, or watch as they turn to shades. This story will answer some questions, as well as leave you for more! Thankfully, there is a book #2 :) And I CANNOT wait to see what happens with these characters next.


If you like strong "ghost stories" with a mix or romance and other fantasy aspects this is one to pick up. I passionately recommend it! Keep in mind this book does have some sexual content in it - nothing too graphic, but be aware.


Rating: 5/5

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In My Mailbox

In my mailbox is a meme created by Kristi at The Story Siren and inspired by Alea at Pop Culture Junkie. It is a list of what books you have received over the previous week, either for review, from the library, from the bookstore, or from trades.

From the Library

(Christmas ) From my awesome little sis and parents

 Courtesy of Netgalley

 Want to learn more about the books I picked up?!

 Click on their links below :) 

The House of The Scorpion

City of Bones

The Future of Us

Evernight

Vampire Academy

Evermore

Devoured

Hex Hall

Haunting Violet

Timeless

Hearts at Stake

Legend

Strange Angels

The Otherworldlies

Before I Fall

Andersen's Fairy Tales

Stolen Away

Scarlet

The Vanishing Game

Transcendence

 Yes my "Mailbox" is overflowing currently HaHa. Obviously I will not be able to review ALL of these, though I would love to. Feel free to let me know if there is any you want to see a review on :) Have you read any of what's on my shelf currently? Let me know your thoughts in the comments!

What's in your Mailbox ?

Foreign Cover Friday!

Foreign Cover Friday is a weekly meme hosted by The Reading Fever, where foreign covers of the books we know and love are spotlighted and discussed. To join, either pick your favorite foreign cover, or pick many foreign covers, and start discussing!

Last weeks winner: It's a tie!

English Hardcover #1 AND English Paperback #1


Up for voting this week: 


Delirium by Lauren Oliver

  Before scientists found the cure, people thought love was a good thing. They didn’t understand that once love -- the deliria -- blooms in your blood, there is no escaping its hold. Things are different now. Scientists are able to eradicate love, and the government demands that all citizens receive the cure upon turning eighteen.Lena Holoway has always looked forward to the day when she’ll be cured. A life without love is a life without pain: safe, measured, predictable, and happy.

But with ninety-five days left until her treatment, Lena does the unthinkable: She falls in love.

 
English Hardcovers!



<<<<< #1

#2>>>>> 
 

English 
Paperbacks 




<<<<<#1

#2>>>>> 

<<<<< Italian Paperback 


French Paperback >>>>>

<<<<<Spanish Paperback


Catalan Paperback >>>>

<<<<< German Paperback


Croatian 
Paperback >>>>

 Last but not least!

<<<<<Hungarian

          Paperback

I really love this book and these covers! The only two I am iffy about is the Hungarian and the English Paperback #1, they just don't work for me :s 

however I love the simplicity of all the editions that have the simple text ( with the face hidden in the letters) and the simplistic swirls around them. you don't always need a pretty girl on the cover to draw a reader in!

What do you all think? Do you have a favorite? A least favorite? Share in the comments below!

Waiting On Wednesday

 

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly event hosted by Breaking The Spine where you can spotlight an upcoming release that you're eagerly anticipating.

My WoW pick of the week :)
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers 

Publication date: 2/14/2012  

Pages: 368

I'm not your average hero. I actually wasn't your average anything. Just a poor guy working an after-school job at a South Beach shoe repair shop to help his mom make ends meet. But a little magic changed it all.

It all started with a curse. And a frognapping. And one hot-looking princess, who asked me to lead a rescue mission.

There wasn't a fairy godmother or any of that. And even though I fell in love along the way, what happened to me is unlike any fairy tale I've ever heard. Before I knew it, I was spying with a flock of enchanted swans, talking (yes, talking!) to a fox named Todd, and nearly trampled by giants in the Everglades.

Don't believe me? I didn't believe it either. But you'll see. Because I knew it all was true, the second I got cloaked.

Ok the description actually throws me a bit. BUT I really enjoyed Beastly So I want to give this one A shot :) Fairy tell retellings are awesome :) Do you have a favorite Fairy tale , and Re telling? Share in the comments!