Review Nevermore by Kelly Creagh

Title: Nevermore

Author: Kelly Creagh

Published: August 31st, 2010 (Atheneum)

Pages: 543
Source: bought

Series: Nevermore #1
Rating: 4 stars

Synopsis from Goodreads: Cheerleader Isobel Lanley is horrified when she is paired with Varen Nethers for an English project, which is due—so unfair—on the day of the rival game. Cold and aloof, sardonic and sharp-tongued, Varen makes it clear he’d rather not have anything to do with her either. But when Isobel discovers strange writing in his journal, she can’t help but give this enigmatic boy with the piercing eyes another look. 

Soon, Isobel finds herself making excuses to be with Varen. Steadily pulled away from her friends and her possessive boyfriend, Isobel ventures deeper and deeper into the dream world Varen has created through the pages of his notebook, a realm where the terrifying stories of Edgar Allan Poe come to life. 
As her world begins to unravel around her, Isobel discovers that dreams, like words, hold more power than she ever imagined, and that the most frightening realities are those of the mind. Now she must find a way to reach Varen before he is consumed by the shadows of his own nightmares. 
His life depends on it.

Nevermore is as intriguing as the synopsis. I really liked reading this book. It's really hard to put down. And it's pretty freaky, but in a good way!

Isobel is a popular cheerleader and Varen is the complete opposite, a dark outsider. Varen is distant and Isobel open. I was afraid she would be superficial, but I liked her. She isn't the typical snobby cheerleader you read so much about. She also thinks about others and she does want this project done. She's intrigued by Varen, and who wouldn't? He's so mysterious and sometimes really creepy. 


The greatest thing about this book was Edgar Allen Poe, I loved the story evolved around him and his death. It gave the story so much more meaning. It was one of the reasons I had a hard time putting this book down. Even after it ended! I really want to get my copy of Enshadowed soon! I'm glad I read this story relatively late, now the waiting is almost done!


I loved the story and Kelly Creaghs writing style! And a beautiful world setting! I would recommend this book!

Upcoming (11)

In Upcoming I talk about the books that I will review on this blog. So you know what you can expect here in the upcoming days. 


This week

Review Nevermore by Kelly Creagh

Cheerleader Isobel Lanley is horrified when she is paired with Varen Nethers for an English project, which is due—so unfair—on the day of the rival game. Cold and aloof, sardonic and sharp-tongued, Varen makes it clear he’d rather not have anything to do with her either. But when Isobel discovers strange writing in his journal, she can’t help but give this enigmatic boy with the piercing eyes another look. 

Soon, Isobel finds herself making excuses to be with Varen. Steadily pulled away from her friends and her possessive boyfriend, Isobel ventures deeper and deeper into the dream world Varen has created through the pages of his notebook, a realm where the terrifying stories of Edgar Allan Poe come to life. 
As her world begins to unravel around her, Isobel discovers that dreams, like words, hold more power than she ever imagined, and that the most frightening realities are those of the mind. Now she must find a way to reach Varen before he is consumed by the shadows of his own nightmares. 
His life depends on it.

Synopsis from Goodreads

Review Bunheads by Sophie Flack

As a dancer with the ultra-prestigious Manhattan Ballet Company, nineteen-year-old Hannah Ward juggles intense rehearsals, dazzling performances and complicated backstage relationships. Up until now, Hannah has happily devoted her entire life to ballet.
But when she meets a handsome musician named Jacob, Hannah's universe begins to change, and she must decide if she wants to compete against the other "bunheads" in the company for a star soloist spot or strike out on her own in the real world. Does she dare give up the gilded confines of the ballet for the freedoms of everyday life?

Synopsis from Goodreads

Next week

Review Otherkin by Nina Berry
I got approved for a reading copy and I'm reading it right now. 


Review Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas
I heard amazing things about this book and not one bad thing! 

Hope to see you soon!

Upcoming (10)

In Upcoming I talk about the books that I will review on this blog. So you know what you can expect here in the upcoming days. 

Being a week on an island where it was really warm coming home was a real downer. It rained and it was cold, blegh. Luckily for all those great books I could read!


This week

Review A Witch in Love by Ruth Warburton

Anna still finds it hard to believe that Seth loves her and has vowed to suppress her powers, no matter what.
But magic – like love – is uncontrollable. It spills out with terrible consequences, and soon, Anna is being hunted.

Synopsis from Goodreads

Review Rapture by Lauren Kate

Like sand in an hourglass, time is running out for Luce and Daniel. To stop Lucifer from erasing the past they must find the place where the angels fell to earth. Dark forces are after them, and Daniel doesn’t know if he can do this—live only to lose Luce again and again.
Yet together they will face an epic battle that will end with lifeless bodies . . . and angel dust. Great sacrifices are made. Hearts are destroyed. And suddenly Luce knows what must happen.
For she was meant to be with someone other than Daniel. The curse they’ve borne has always and only been about her—and the love she cast aside. The choice she makes now will be the only one that truly matters.
In the fight for Luce, who will win?

Synopsis from Goodreads

Next week

Review Nevermore by Kelly Creagh
Like many other books this book set on my wish list for ages. When a colleague set to me that I should really read this I finally bought it and I read it during a great vacation on Rhodes. 


Review Bunheads by Sophie Flack

Next to reading I love to dance and combining those two is just awesome. Since dancing while reading a book might be a bit dangerous the other way around is the best, and there aren't enough books about dancing! I was so happy when Bunheads came out. 

Hope to see you soon!

Stacking the Shelves (2)

Stacking the Shelves is a weekly meme hosted by Tynga's Reviews. Bloggers share what new books (physical or virtual) they got these week. This is the first week that I'm participating! I like getting new books and showing them. So here's my haul for this week! 

Bought

Title: A Witch in Love

Author: Ruth Warburton

Published: July 5th, 2012 (Hodder Children's Books)

Pages: 304
Series: Winter Trilogy #2

I finished A Witch in Winter last week and I loved it (see my review here). I can't wait to start in the second book! Review will be going up soon. 

Title: I Heart London

Author: Lindsey Kelk

Published: June 7th, 2012 (Harper)

Pages: 366
Series: I Heart #5

I really like the I Heart-series by Lindsey Kelk and I'm happy there's a new book. Perfect book for the summer.

Title: Nevermore

Author: Kelly Creagh

Published: August 31st, 2010 (Atheneum)

Pages: 543
Series: Nevermore #1

This book has been on my wish list for ages and now I finally bought it. And now the next challenge: reading it as soon as possible!

Title: City of Swords

Author: Mary Hoffman

Published: July 5th, 2012 (Bloomsbury)

Pages: 368
Series: Stravaganza #6

I think I made it pretty clear that I'm a huge Stravaganza fan, and that I can't wait to read this book. It was because of this one that I actually sat at home waiting for the mail man, I wanted to read it so badly!

Title: Rapture

Author: Lauren Kate

Published: June 21st, 2012 (Doubleday Childrens)

Pages: 400
Series: Fallen #4

The endings of a series makes me happy and sad at the same time. I want to know how it will end with Luce and Daniel, but on the other end I don't want the series to be finished. But I'm glad Rapture is finally here.

For review

Title: Otherkin

Author: Nina Berry

Published: July 31st, 2012 (K Teen)

Pages: 
Series: Otherkin #1

The synopsis for Otherkin sounds interesting, so I'm really curious if I will like it!

Title: Throne of Glass

Author: Sarah J. Maas

Published: August 7th, 2012 (Bloomsbury USA Children's)

Pages: 416
Series: Throne of Glass #1

I heard so many good things about this book, I'm really happy that I got a review copy! And I love the cover, it's so beautiful. 

What's your haul this week?