Review #95 - Nyxia by Scott Reintgen

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Title: Nyxia

Author: Scott Reintgen

Publisher: Michael Joseph

ISBN 13: 978-0718186876

Synopsis:

Emmett Atwater is just a poor kid plucked from the streets of Detroit.

But now he and nine teenagers like him are travelling to a distant planet aboard the Babel corporation's lightship.

Before they get there, they are told, two of them will be eliminated.

The eight who make it will land on an alien world, where they will hunt for Nyxia, the most extraordinary substance in the universe.

But first Emmett must endure frightening tests, rivalry with his fellow chosen ones and the fear that Babel aren't telling the truth.

Because if Babel aren't, they'll be trapped, light years from home.

And all alone . . .

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Review #94 - Heart of Thorns by Bree Barton

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Title: Heart of Thorns

Author: Bree Barton

Publisher: Harper Collins

ISBN 13: 978-0062447685

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In the ancient river kingdom, where touch is a battlefield and bodies the instruments of war, Mia Rose has pledged her life to hunting Gwyrach: women who can manipulate flesh, bones, breath, and blood. The same women who killed her mother without a single scratch.

But when Mia's father announces an alliance with the royal family, she is forced to trade in her knives and trousers for a sumptuous silk gown. Determined to forge her own path forward, Mia plots a daring escape, but could never predict the greatest betrayal of all: her own body. Mia possesses the very magic she has sworn to destroy.

Now, as she untangles the secrets of her past, Mia must learn to trust her heart…even if it kills her.

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Review #93 - Saga vol 7 by Brian K Vaughan

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Title: Saga vol 7

Author: Brian K Vaughan

Publisher: Image Comics

ISBN 13: 978-1534300606

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Finally reunited with her ever-expanding family, Hazel travels to a war-torn comet that Wreath and Landfall have been battling over for ages. New friendships are forged and others are lost forever in this action-packed volume about families, combat and the refugee experience. 

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Literary Book Gifts Review

I recently placed an order with Literary Book Gifts and was extremely pleased with everything I received.

Literary Book Gifts is a website which has a wide selection of bookish gifts to chose from.

The first item I ordered was a Ladies XL tshirt with a Peter Rabbit design, it's super cute. The sizes are a little on the small size, I am a UK size 16 and this fits snugly. But in all fairness the website does say the sizes come up on the small side. And the quality of the material is very high.

Next I went for a man's Large shirt with a Call of the Wild design, which I think is so beautiful. It's a lovely shirt, again on the small side but again this was stated on the website. Again the quality is great and I cannot wait to wear it!

You can also chose your own colours for these shirts and I was very impressed with the choice and range.

The last of the item I ordered was a tote bag and this was so incredibly impressive. It is large, sturdy and stylish. It's made of a very robust material and I am going to get a lot of use out of it. There are a lot of designs and I already know my collection will be growing. 

Also I was very impressed with the shipping costs, usually ordering from the US can be expensive but there is a flat rate of $10 for international shipping and I did not get any charges from customs either. 

If you would like to try them out I have a special 20% off code which has no minimum spend and can be used as many times as you like just use CAREFULOFBOOKS20 at check out!

NEWTs - Magical Readathon TBR

For the whole August the NEWTs Magical Readathon will be taking place and since I passed my OWLs earlier in the year I have decided to continue on.

I will leave a link to a video explaining it all here.

The NEWTs run a little differently to the OWLs, the main thing being you cannot take a NEWT in a subject you didn't pass at OWL level. Luckily for me I passed all my NEWTs with the one exception of Muggle Studies.

The other difference is also that each subject have 3 levels of passing (meaning 3 different books to read for each subject)

Pass grades are [A] Acceptable, [E] Exceeds Expectations & [O] Outstanding at least one subject needs an Outstanding in order to pass NEWTs overall.

The video above explains it far better than I can so check that out.

Without further ado onto my TBR...

July Wrap Up and August TBR

So in July 2018 I managed to read a total of 12 books, 

In order of reading I completed Orphan Monster Spy by Matt Killeen, Star Wars: Phasma by Delilah S. Dawson, Floored by 7 YA authors, Paper Girls vol 1 by Brian K Vaughan, A Reaper at the Gates by Sabaa Tahir, The Mermaid by Christina Henry, All of this is true by Lygia Day Penaflor, Blackwing by Ed McDonald, New World Rising by Jennifer Wilson, Saga vol 5 by Brian K Vaughan, Saga vol 6 by Brian K Vaughan and Record of a Spaceborn Few by Becky Chambers.

 

 

  

Stats -  

Hardback = 1

Paperback = 4

Graphic Novel/Manga = 3

Audiobook = 3

Ebook = 1

 My 5 star reads were Reaper at the Gates, New World Rising and Record of a Spaceborn Few. Reaper at the Gates was an incredible book which broke my heart and made me want the final book in the series right now! New World Rising was one of the best dystopian books I have ever read and I cannot wait to read the rest of the trilogy. Record of a Spaceborn Few was yet another marvel from Becky Chambers who is fast becoming my favourite sci-fi writer. The most disappointing read for me this month was probably All of this is true, which was a fairly average contemporary mystery without much mystery. 

So in August I am going to be doing the NEWT's Magical Readathon and my TBR for that will follow shortly.

Review #92 - Record Of A Spaceborn Few by Becky Chambers

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Title: Record Of A Spaceborn Few

Author: Becky Chambers

Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

ISBN 13: 978-1473647602

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Centuries after the last humans left Earth, the Exodus Fleet is a living relic, a place many are from but few outsiders have seen. Humanity has finally been accepted into the galactic community, but while this has opened doors for many, those who have not yet left for alien cities fear that their carefully cultivated way of life is under threat.

Tessa chose to stay home when her brother Ashby left for the stars, but has to question that decision when her position in the Fleet is threatened.

Kip, a reluctant young apprentice, itches for change but doesn't know where to find it.

Sawyer, a lost and lonely newcomer, is just looking for a place to belong.

And when a disaster rocks this already fragile community, those Exodans who still call the Fleet their home can no longer avoid the inescapable question:

What is the purpose of a ship that has reached its destination?

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