MY TOP 10 BOOKS OF 2015
MY TOP SEQUELS OF 2015
What were your favorite books of 2015? What books are you looking forward to in 2016?
--PAUL
Showing posts with label Walk on Earth a Stranger. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Walk on Earth a Stranger. Show all posts
Tuesday, January 12, 2016
Paul's TOP BOOKS Read in 2015
2015 was an amazing year for YA, especially Fantasy YA! I completed my Reading Challenge and read over 50 books. So I'm going to share my favorites! First, I have my top books that aren't sequels. Following that are my favorite sequels from this year. Click on the titles or cover pictures for links to my reviews!
Monday, September 21, 2015
RELEASE DAY CELEBRATION: Walk on Earth a Stranger by Rae Carson + GIVEAWAY!
We are so excited that WALK ON EARTH A STRANGER by Rae Carson releases today and that we get to share the news, along with an awesome giveaway!
If you haven’t yet heard about this wonderful new series by Rae Carson, be sure to check out all the details below.
This blitz also includes a giveaway for a set of the GIRL OF FIRE AND THORNS series (in paperback format). US only. So if you’d like a chance to win, enter in the Rafflecopter at the bottom of this post.
About The Book
Title: Walk on Earth a Stranger
Author: Rae Carson
Publication Date: September 22, 2015
Publisher: Greenwillow Books
Pages: 448
Find it: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, iBooks, Goodreads
Synopsis: The first book in a new trilogy from acclaimed New York Times bestselling author Rae Carson. A young woman with the magical ability to sense the presence of gold must flee her home, taking her on a sweeping and dangerous journey across Gold Rush–era America.
Lee Westfall has a secret. She can sense the presence of gold in the world around her. Veins deep beneath the earth, pebbles in the river, nuggets dug up from the forest floor. The buzz of gold means warmth and life and home—until everything is ripped away by a man who wants to control her. Left with nothing, Lee disguises herself as a boy and takes to the trail across the country. Gold was discovered in California, and where else could such a magical girl find herself, find safety? Rae Carson, author of the acclaimed Girl of Fire and Thorns trilogy, dazzles with this new fantasy that subverts both our own history and familiar fantasy tropes.
Walk on Earth a Stranger, the first book in this new trilogy, introduces—as only Rae Carson can—a strong heroine, a perilous road, a fantastical twist, and a slow-burning romance. Includes a map and author’s note on historical research.
Lee Westfall has a secret. She can sense the presence of gold in the world around her. Veins deep beneath the earth, pebbles in the river, nuggets dug up from the forest floor. The buzz of gold means warmth and life and home—until everything is ripped away by a man who wants to control her. Left with nothing, Lee disguises herself as a boy and takes to the trail across the country. Gold was discovered in California, and where else could such a magical girl find herself, find safety? Rae Carson, author of the acclaimed Girl of Fire and Thorns trilogy, dazzles with this new fantasy that subverts both our own history and familiar fantasy tropes.
Walk on Earth a Stranger, the first book in this new trilogy, introduces—as only Rae Carson can—a strong heroine, a perilous road, a fantastical twist, and a slow-burning romance. Includes a map and author’s note on historical research.
About the Author
Rae Carson is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the acclaimed Girl of Fire and Thorns trilogy. Her next book, Walk On Earth A Stranger, will be available September 22, 2015. She lives in Arizona with her husband.
The Giveaway!
1 winner will receive a set of the 3 GIRL OF FIRE AND THORNS series (in paperback format). US Only.
Ends on September 30th at Midnight EST!
Saturday, September 19, 2015
Walk on Earth a Stranger by Rae Carson - Paul's Review
*I received this book as an eARC from GreenWillow Books via Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review*
Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Goodreads
Title: Walk on Earth a Stranger
Author: Rae Carson
Upcoming Release Date: September 22, 2015
Synopsis: Lee Westfall has a secret. She can sense the presence of gold in the world around her. Veins deep beneath the earth, pebbles in the river, nuggets dug up from the forest floor. The buzz of gold means warmth and life and home—until everything is ripped away by a man who wants to control her. Left with nothing, Lee disguises herself as a boy and takes to the trail across the country. Gold was discovered in California, and where else could such a magical girl find herself, find safety?
Walk on Earth a Stranger, the first book in this new trilogy, introduces—as only Rae Carson can—a strong heroine, a perilous road, a fantastical twist, and a slow-burning romance. Includes a map and author’s note on historical research.
Review: Rae Carson is one of my favorite current authors. She writes beautifully and her characters are always fully fledged people. I love that she includes diversity. She is a master at putting words in the right order to convey emotion in the perfect way. So obviously, I loved this book.
This book is a historical fantasy, but the magic aspect of it though dire to the plot only comes into play a few times. The meat of the novel is an adventure story of moving across a whole country to unknown lands. I'm not very familiar with this time period. Most of my knowledge of the era comes from Oregon Trail and a small museum I visited in a California gold mine.
There are so many interesting characters that Lee meets in her journeys. I found myself attached to so many of them and absolutely despising others. Carson's writing definitely brings strong emotions out in me.
I loved the way minorities are portrayed. Everything is period-appropriate, but to be interpreted by a reader from the 21st century. Gender is a big topic. Race also comes into play.
I give this book a 5/5 and HIGHLY recommend you read it! Rae Carson is one of the strongest and most under-appreciated voices in YA now. This is the first in a new trilogy, but it is a complete story. I am so glad there's going to be more!
--PAUL
Amazon | Barnes & Noble | GoodreadsTitle: Walk on Earth a Stranger
Author: Rae Carson
Upcoming Release Date: September 22, 2015
Synopsis: Lee Westfall has a secret. She can sense the presence of gold in the world around her. Veins deep beneath the earth, pebbles in the river, nuggets dug up from the forest floor. The buzz of gold means warmth and life and home—until everything is ripped away by a man who wants to control her. Left with nothing, Lee disguises herself as a boy and takes to the trail across the country. Gold was discovered in California, and where else could such a magical girl find herself, find safety?
Walk on Earth a Stranger, the first book in this new trilogy, introduces—as only Rae Carson can—a strong heroine, a perilous road, a fantastical twist, and a slow-burning romance. Includes a map and author’s note on historical research.
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Review: Rae Carson is one of my favorite current authors. She writes beautifully and her characters are always fully fledged people. I love that she includes diversity. She is a master at putting words in the right order to convey emotion in the perfect way. So obviously, I loved this book.
This book is a historical fantasy, but the magic aspect of it though dire to the plot only comes into play a few times. The meat of the novel is an adventure story of moving across a whole country to unknown lands. I'm not very familiar with this time period. Most of my knowledge of the era comes from Oregon Trail and a small museum I visited in a California gold mine.
There are so many interesting characters that Lee meets in her journeys. I found myself attached to so many of them and absolutely despising others. Carson's writing definitely brings strong emotions out in me.
I loved the way minorities are portrayed. Everything is period-appropriate, but to be interpreted by a reader from the 21st century. Gender is a big topic. Race also comes into play.
I give this book a 5/5 and HIGHLY recommend you read it! Rae Carson is one of the strongest and most under-appreciated voices in YA now. This is the first in a new trilogy, but it is a complete story. I am so glad there's going to be more!
--PAUL
Tuesday, September 15, 2015
Walk on Earth a Stranger by Rae Carson - Paul's Pre-Reading
*I received this book as an eARC from GreenWillow Books via Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review*
Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Goodreads
Title: Walk on Earth a Stranger
Author: Rae Carson
Upcoming Release Date: September 22, 2015
Synopsis: Lee Westfall has a secret. She can sense the presence of gold in the world around her. Veins deep beneath the earth, pebbles in the river, nuggets dug up from the forest floor. The buzz of gold means warmth and life and home—until everything is ripped away by a man who wants to control her. Left with nothing, Lee disguises herself as a boy and takes to the trail across the country. Gold was discovered in California, and where else could such a magical girl find herself, find safety?
Walk on Earth a Stranger, the first book in this new trilogy, introduces—as only Rae Carson can—a strong heroine, a perilous road, a fantastical twist, and a slow-burning romance. Includes a map and author’s note on historical research.
Why?: Rae Carson is one of my favorite modern writers. She uses words so efficiently. I absolutely loved her Fire & Thorns trilogy, especially the accompanying novellas. I love the way she write characters. She always includes diversity and shows well rounded people.
Expectations: Truthfully, I'm not very familiar with the Gold Rush era other than my slight addiction to Oregon Trail in elementary school and a gold mine I visited once in California. I'm interested to see how Carson is able to weave history with fantasy. A girl with the power to detect gold during the Gold Rush? That is an amazing pitch just there alone.
Judging a book by its cover: I love the cover. The gold is very present. The title is huge. The colors of the sky and the clothing evoke feelings of the Wild West. I'm excited for this magical historical YA!
--PAUL
Amazon | Barnes & Noble | GoodreadsTitle: Walk on Earth a Stranger
Author: Rae Carson
Upcoming Release Date: September 22, 2015
Synopsis: Lee Westfall has a secret. She can sense the presence of gold in the world around her. Veins deep beneath the earth, pebbles in the river, nuggets dug up from the forest floor. The buzz of gold means warmth and life and home—until everything is ripped away by a man who wants to control her. Left with nothing, Lee disguises herself as a boy and takes to the trail across the country. Gold was discovered in California, and where else could such a magical girl find herself, find safety?
Walk on Earth a Stranger, the first book in this new trilogy, introduces—as only Rae Carson can—a strong heroine, a perilous road, a fantastical twist, and a slow-burning romance. Includes a map and author’s note on historical research.
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Why?: Rae Carson is one of my favorite modern writers. She uses words so efficiently. I absolutely loved her Fire & Thorns trilogy, especially the accompanying novellas. I love the way she write characters. She always includes diversity and shows well rounded people.
Expectations: Truthfully, I'm not very familiar with the Gold Rush era other than my slight addiction to Oregon Trail in elementary school and a gold mine I visited once in California. I'm interested to see how Carson is able to weave history with fantasy. A girl with the power to detect gold during the Gold Rush? That is an amazing pitch just there alone.
Judging a book by its cover: I love the cover. The gold is very present. The title is huge. The colors of the sky and the clothing evoke feelings of the Wild West. I'm excited for this magical historical YA!
--PAUL
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