What am I reading now? Become (Ali Cross)
Annd. . . what do I think so far? Finished. Couldn't put it down! I wouldn't think I'd like a book where the main character is Satan's daughter. But I did. It's an incredible tale of love and hope.
Throughout her life Desolation Black, Desi, has witnessed and experienced the evil and chaos her Father creates. He is Satan. Guess what kind of a life he thinks is best for raising a daughter. Right. All expectations would be that she embraces his lifestyle, but she doesn't. She abhors it, though she doesn't see much choice for her to escape it.
At 17, she's exiled to earth on a special mission to claim specific souls her Father wants. She has been raised in Hell and has only associated with demons and the damned. Everything in her life is cold, dark, vile. But deep within her heart, a small spark of hope, of goodness, is hidden. Though she cherishes the spark, she sees it as a weakness and keeps it buried. It is the only good she has ever known. Good and evil clash, and she has to decide what she wants, with her soul hanging in the balance.
*Awesome book. The characters are well developed. Lucy will step from the pages to hug you. You'll want to jump in to do the same for Miri. Michael seems like a flat character until his true nature is revealed then wow--great choice for a hero. And Desi pulls you through sorrow, love, fear, despair, revulsion, apathy and hope. Most of all hope! Several others take up space in your heart as well and stay with you long after you close the cover on this book.
Only one lucky (very lucky) reader will win this book. If you don't win, you still might want to order it from Amazon. Yeah, you do. Here's the link.
If you'd like to win this copy of BECOME
Annd. . . what do I think so far? Finished. Couldn't put it down! I wouldn't think I'd like a book where the main character is Satan's daughter. But I did. It's an incredible tale of love and hope.
Throughout her life Desolation Black, Desi, has witnessed and experienced the evil and chaos her Father creates. He is Satan. Guess what kind of a life he thinks is best for raising a daughter. Right. All expectations would be that she embraces his lifestyle, but she doesn't. She abhors it, though she doesn't see much choice for her to escape it.At 17, she's exiled to earth on a special mission to claim specific souls her Father wants. She has been raised in Hell and has only associated with demons and the damned. Everything in her life is cold, dark, vile. But deep within her heart, a small spark of hope, of goodness, is hidden. Though she cherishes the spark, she sees it as a weakness and keeps it buried. It is the only good she has ever known. Good and evil clash, and she has to decide what she wants, with her soul hanging in the balance.
*Awesome book. The characters are well developed. Lucy will step from the pages to hug you. You'll want to jump in to do the same for Miri. Michael seems like a flat character until his true nature is revealed then wow--great choice for a hero. And Desi pulls you through sorrow, love, fear, despair, revulsion, apathy and hope. Most of all hope! Several others take up space in your heart as well and stay with you long after you close the cover on this book.
Only one lucky (very lucky) reader will win this book. If you don't win, you still might want to order it from Amazon. Yeah, you do. Here's the link.
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I'm Christina Kit. on GFC
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My favorite fantasy book is Shiver. And the fairy book Maggie Stiefvater wrote.
I'm already a follower. I'd have to say my favorite is one that isn't really well known. It's called Dollmage and it's by Martine Leavitt. She's a Canadian writer. It's not her most published work, but the story is really fun.
I love the Iron Fey series, they're my favorite faerie books. Thanks!
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I love Lesley Livingston's Trilogy "Wondrous Strange"
I am a follower
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Thank you so much for the excellent giveaway. I would say The Mortal Instruments is my favorite, I like all the ones I've read so far, especially City of Bones.
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I have Become already, so you don't need to enter me. I can't wait to read it! Thanks for the review.
Awesome. I'm looking forward to reading this book. I'm a follower and a favorite? That's so hard to choose, I love the Lord of the Rings trilogy and the Fablehaven series.
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Thanks for the great giveaway! :-)
and I've been a follower for a bit now! hehe
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Fantasy books are my favorite genra of books. I read everything from Vampires, werewolves to angels and faries. I love it all and they are such fun stories. Though I gotta say if there is werewolves in it i will diffidently pick it up.
Thanks for the great giveaway!!!
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Thanks for this amazing giveaway! I am a new follower on GFC as Suz and I would love to win! I like a lot of fantasy books but some of my favorites are the ones by Patricia Briggs (River Marked, etc.)
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I love the Sihi, those dark faeries that are not your friends. Thank you for the great giveaway!
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It's hard to pick a favorite, but if I stick to the faerie realm, I'd say The Iron Fey series by Julie Kagawa. I loved all four books!
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My fav would b the Fearie Reel! I highly recommend it to anyone!
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One of my favorites is The Need Series by Carrie Jones :D! I Looove those books!
Thank You for the Giveaway!
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This book sounds pretty good. I love strong characters who must struggle.
My favorite fantasy series have been Mary Stewart's Merlin/Arthur Trilogy and Michele Franklin's Haanta Series. I have recently discovered YA fantasy and like Christopher Paolini's Eragon Series.
Thank you for the giveaway opportunity.
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My favorite fantasy book is probably Howl's Moving Castle by Dianne Wynne Jones
Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter or Cassandra Clare books :)
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GF Follower: Janiera
Twilight is my fave. I don't care what anyone says.
Thanks for the giveaway.
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GFC Carrie Ardoin
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I like any vampire book!
I really love the Spiderwick Chronicles and The Iron Fey books! Thanks for the giveaway!
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I'm falling in love with Switched by Amanda Hocking, unlike any fantasy book I've ever read!
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Thanks for the awesome giveaway!
I love Iron Fey & Harry Potter books! Thanks for the giveaway.
GFC Kara DIDomizio
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Soo many faerie books I want to get my hands on! The Sookie Stackhouse series are my fav. as of right now that feature Fey, but I'm hoping to broaden my horizons
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I really liked The Iron Fey Series by Julie Kagawa. They suck you in completely from the first page.
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GFC- Lauryn
OOoh! The Immortals series is my favorite fantasy series. So well written
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I love The Faerie Ring!
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I like the Wings series by Pike.
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Thanks for the giveaway
I'm dying to read BECOME by Ali!!!! I just read Divergent and LOVED that! Right now I'm reading STORY OF A GIRL by Sara Zarr.
I'm a follower already here and at iWriteNetwork. : )
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GFC follower: Lexie@BookBug
My all time favorite fantasy book is The Lord of the Rings. How can you beat those?
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Agreed on Lord of the Rings - so much better than the movies but I still like those too!
GFC - AngelaJ
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I loved the Iron Fey series!
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Thanks :)
Thanks so much for the great giveaway!
My favorite faerie reads have been the Iron Fey.
GFC Nicole@ The More the Merrier
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I'd would love, love, love to win BECOME. Yes, that means put me in. mackley2809 at msn dot com
I haven't read a lot of fantasy yet but enjoyed Fable Haven. I also joined over at iWriteNetwork. Thanks!
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I would love to win a copy of BECOME.
Love fantasies and enjoyed the entire Fablehaven series.
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I think my fav fantasie books would be the mortal instruments and infernad device series. cant pick just.one.
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Thank you for the giveaway! My favorite fantasy book is Entwined by Heather Dixon.
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I am having such a tough time picking a favorite book, but I will have to say Harry Potter! I have always loved those!
-Chelsea
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WAhoo! I love Ali. Send it my way. I just love the Sword of Shannara series. So good.
Thanks for the giveaway! One of my favorite fantasy books is The Demon's Lexicon by Sarah Rees Brennan :)
GFC follower: April X
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The book sounds intriguing! Hadn't heard of it before. Thanks for the giveaway!
Toss up between the Iron Fey series and Wings series. They are both different but I really have to wait to read the last book in Wings before I could make a final judgment!
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I've got a lot of favorite fantasy books. Some of the authors are Tamora Pierce, Patricia Briggs, L. J. Smith, etc.
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this sounds liek suuchhh ana wesome book ty for the chance to win it and honestly id have to say my fav fantasy book is tyger tyger kristen hamilton what can i say irish lore i love it
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i follow as SiNn
I am a GFC follower. My favorite fantasy series will always remain the classic Lord of the Rings.
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My favorite fantasy is Wicked by Gregory Maguire.
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My favorite fairy book is called Fairytale by Maggie Shayne. It makes you believe that there is a fairy world, if you just look hard enough. I love this book dearly and highly recommend it to everyone.
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My favorite fantasy book is The Near Witch
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Canda, thank you so much for this generous review! ((hugs)) I'm so glad you liked BECOME!
My favorite fantasy is The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings Trilogy. Harry Potter is a close second though.
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I am a GFC follower.
I read a lot of fantasy theme books, but I am a teacher, and my student's love the Harry Potter series (we have a Harry Potter themed party every year, so much fun) so I have to say that series, just because I love that it gets my students into reading :) Thanks for the chance!
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Favorite fantasy? That's easy... Lord of the Rings. ;)
Favorite faerie book? Oh boy...that's hard. Maybe Maggie Stiefvater's Ballad & Lament?
Thanks so much!
My favorite fantasy boos are The Black Jewels series by Anne Bishop or The Chronicles of Elantra series by Michelle Sagara
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Wondrous Strange series right now.
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My favorite fantasy is Inkheart
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So hard to pick. I love so many fantasy books.
Following GFC- Maritza Robinson
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I really enjoyed the "Iron Fey" series
I'm a GFC follower - Cindy Macbeth
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Iron Fey Series by Julie Kagawa- my favorite!
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Haven't read much in this genre, but plan on reading the Iron Fey series. Thanks! Gloria
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My favorite faerie series is Laurell K. Hamilton's Merry Gentry series. Thanks for the giveaway.
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I know this may be a little dated, but The Lord of the Rings will always be my favorite fantasy book. It is just impossible to top!
JessEmilyZack(at)yahoo(com)
Oh, I would love to win this book. It's on my very long to read list. My fave would have to be the harry potter series but i also love graceling, fire, the mercy thompon series, actually, i could probably go on & on...
Thanks for the awesome giveaway!
gfc follower: roxanne
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Definitely the Mortal Instruments, or Pendragon. (:
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I most love the Sookie Stackhouse books but also so many many others.
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harry potter
desi the blone here
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I love so many books but off the top of my head, Finnikin of the Rock. Thank you for the giveaway.
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Thank you! I follow via GFC! I have so many favorites> Harry Potter, Circle and Books of History series by Ted Dekker.
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My new fav is the celestra series, I loved Ethereal and Tremble!
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Right now I am obsessed with Amanda HOcking's books.
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I love the Nightshade series. I follow you on GFC:tpulliam
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The Iron Fey series! :)
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I am not that familiar with faeries and have only read one that I totally loved. True Grime by Natasha Deen.
Thanks for the chance to win!
Mary
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I love the Iron Fey series
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There are a number of them that are my favorites. The Twilight Saga, The Mortal Instruments series and the House of Night series just to name a few. :)
Thank you for this opportunity!
Pam
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Following you via GFC as ThePixieSprinkles
I could never narrow my favourite down to just one, but I recently finished the entire Succubus series by Richelle Mead and loved it!
This book looks amazing! I've written the info down because if I do not win it, I will definitely buying it! Super unique and fresh story idea! Thank you for introducing me to it! =)
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Thanks! =)
Thanks for the giveaway
I always enjoy finding new books!!
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The Fairy Bad Day
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thanks! I love the Seven Realms series by Cinda Williams Chima.
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I love the Mortal Instrument series
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My all-time favorite fantasy books are the LOTR books.
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Dragonsinger by Anne McCaffrey is probably my favorite!
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I am a GFC follower: Ashley Applebee
I think my favorite is the Fever series :)
Ashley A
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i dont have a fav! sorry!
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My fave fay book is Tithe.
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Thanks for the giveaway.
I'm a follower! My favorite fantasy series is Harry Potter of course! But for newer stuff I'd say anything by Brandon Sanderson (Mistborn, Warbreaker, The Way of Kings, etc.) My email is redfearnv at gmail dot com. Thank you!
My favorite fantasy book is the Hobbit.
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I'm a follower too. My favorite would be My Fair Godmother by Janette Rallison. It's. The. BEST. Go read it. wilsondev(at)gmail(dot)com
My favorite would be anything by Christine Feehan and Cassandra Clare.
GFC NicoleW
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Love anything by Amanda Hocking - particularly the Hollowland series.
GFC Jessy B
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I loved Tithe by Holly Black because it was so different from the other books.
Email: puieread@yahoo.com
GFC: Herp
Thank you for the chance to win Become. It sound very good. I follow you via GFC. I like the Faerie Path series.
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I love the fever series by Karen Marie Moning.
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I like The Forbidden Game series by L.J. Smith.
GFC: Dominique
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Thanks for the giveaway...
GFC follower aprilharvell
I do not have a real favorite... But I am following 3 series right now... House of Night by PC Cast, Black Dagger Brotherhood by JR Ward and Immortal after Dark by Kresley Cole.
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I follow as clarkmurdock.
I love the Iron King sesries.
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I really love The Hobbit, my favorite Fantasy book :)
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