Tuesday's Novel Spotlight (40)

Welcome everyone to a late edition of Tuesday's Novel Spotlight! I would have done this earlier but with my house in complete chaos because of construction and allergies attacking my eyes left and right I just had no time. But finally I can and I have a book to show you all!

Loss by Jackie Morse Kessler!

Fifteen-year-old Billy Ballard is the kid that everyone picks on. But things change drastically when Death tells Billy he must stand in as Pestilence, the White Rider of the Apocalypse. Now armed with a Bow that allows him to strike disease from a distance, Billy lashes out at his tormentors...and accidentally causes an outbreak of meningitis. Horrified by his actions, Billy begs Death to take back the Bow. For that to happen, says Death, Billy must track down the real White Rider, and stop him from unleashing something awful on humanity-something that could make the Black Plague look like a summer cold. Does one bullied teenager have the strength to stand his ground-and the courage to save the world?

The Story: Once again Jackie Morse Kessler brings an issue in the real world and makes it into something entertaining to read. Like the other two I'm deeply intrigued on how Billy's world is going to come and how the whole bully actions will come into play. Now Pestilence isn't exactly my favorite Apocalypse, but I'm more afraid of him than any of the others. 

The Cover: I know I like the other two covers but this one has to be my favorite. I seriously love the purple tones! It's not bright and all up in your face and it's not dark to see. It's a mild color that blends in together with the designs and such. But it sets it apart from the other covers and I like that. 

The Verdict: If I hadn't just had problems with my card and gone on a book buying ban using my credit card I would have had it already or ordered it right now. As it is, I'm only going to buy books using the tips I get at work (which is only change and once I reach $50 I will use it to buy a B&N Gift Card and order all the books I need to. Otherwise I am getting this so freaking soon! 

What are your thoughts on the author, story and cover? Leave the comments down below! 

Monday's Novel Talk (46)

Hello viewers! All 400+ of you! Yes! I have finally reached over 400 followers and the countdown to 500 has begun! I just want to thank everyone for following me and this only means that I now have to start thinking of more ways and things to make my site more interesting.

Anywho today is Monday and once again it's just one of those days where you don't want to do anything but just stare at a screen and watch something mindless. Anywho, since last week I have finished one book and started another.

The Darkening Dream: I finally finished this novel and holy crap was it good! I won't say much because I'll be writing a review shortly and putting it up along with an author interview. This will be a good one, I promise. But the novel was seriously amazing and so refreshing and just different than its brothers and sisters.

Hunger: I just started this earlier this morning. Currently on page 59 of 174 I can say that it is currently interesting and catching my attention. I love books about addiction and self-abuse and just partying with drugs and such but this one seems to fall more on the paranormal side than on the dark addiction side. But still, it is interesting and I might finish it today.

When I do finish Hunger I'll start the second novel Rage which is also a quick read and then I can go to another book.

So for now I bade thee farewell and wish you all Happy Reading! And if you haven't seen it yet; check out The Hunger Games Epic Giveaway for a chance to win a shirt and pins! If you do decide to enter, may the odds be ever in your favor!