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Alright folks, for my first ever author interview and giveaway, I am very thrilled to announce that I was able to force persuade the author of The Evolution Trilogy and now a newly released, The Moon Dwellers, the first book of The Dwellers Series, David Estes to make an appearance.

This is the cue where you should clap your hands till they are caught on fire.

David had been kind enough to answer all my long and almost sensible questions. Okay, maybe he had been too kind because he should never encourage me -_-" But his kindness doesn't stop there, he is also willing to give away an e-book copy of his new-released, The Moon Dwellers (sold wherever e-books are sold).

In a desperate attempt to escape destruction decades earlier, humankind was forced underground, into the depths of the earth, creating a new society called the Tri-Realms.
After her parents and sister are abducted by the Enforcers, seventeen-year-old Adele, a member of the middle-class moon dwellers, is unjustly sentenced to life in prison for her parents' crimes of treason.
Against all odds, Adele must escape from the Pen and find her family, while being hunted by a deranged, killing machine named Rivet, who works for the President. She is helped by two other inmates, Tawni and Cole, each of whom have dark secrets that are better left undiscovered. Other than her friends, the only thing she has going for her is a wicked roundhouse kick and two fists that have been well-trained for combat by her father.
At the other end of the social spectrum is Tristan, the son of the President and a sun dweller. His mother is gone. He hates his father. Backed by only his servant and best friend, Roc, he leaves his lavish lifestyle in the Sun Realm, seeking to make something good out of his troubled life.
When a war breaks out within the Tri-Realms, Tristan is thrust into the middle of a conflict that seems to mysteriously follow Adele as she seeks to find her family and uncover her parents true past.
In their world, someone must die.

Not that anyone cares, but you may check out my gushing review for this book here.

Zuleeza: First, we start off with the burning question I had since well, since I found out that you're the author of Evolution trilogy and now the Dwellers series. As a male author, how does it feels to enter the Young Adult market which we all know is pretty much dominated by female authors?

David: First off, I just want to say thank you so much for having me on your blog and for reading and reviewing my new YA dystopian novel, The Moon Dwellers. I really enjoyed reading your review and was so pleased you enjoyed it!! 

Zuleeza: *Giggles stupidly* Eh, it was nothing! I thoroughly enjoyed the book and Roc.

David: Now to your question which is a great one! Before I was a writer in the YA market, I was (and still am) a reader. I love diving into a great YA story by authors like Suzanne Collins, Veronica Roth, Cassandra Clare, James Dashner, or Maggie Stiefvater, to name just a few of my favorites. So when I decided to write for young adults, I never really thought twice about being a guy, because I LOVE the genre so much. So really it just feels funny to me when people point it out and I tend to think Huh? Oh yeah, I guess I am in the minority. In any case, the vast majority of my friends on Goodreads are women and it feels totally comfortable to me, so I guess I fit in OK!

Zuleeza: Of course you're fit in okay. You are, as I dubbed, the Goodreads Heartthrob these days. *giggles some more*

David: ...........................

Zuleeza: *clears throat* So, next question, having written a paranormal fantasy series, the Evolution trilogy, a dystopian fiction, The Moon Dwellers is quite a departure, and I'd say quite a brave departure since our Young Adult market is now literally overflowing with dystopian fictions. What do you have to say about this?

David: I am completely and utterly addicted to YA dystopian books at the moment and am reading as many of them as I can get my hands on, and it seems like a lot of other people are loving dystopians now too. I’m not sure what it is, perhaps because they have a real feel to them, like What if that really did happen? In any case, right now it seems there’s enough room in the market for a few more dystopian series, at least until some of the bestselling ones are finished, like Divergent and Delirium. 

Zuleeza: The setting for The Moon Dwellers is refreshing; a society which was forced to live underground after the Armageddon wiped out most of the U.S citizen and probably the rest of the world. What inspired you to come up with this premise? And how difficult it was for you to craft the economic and the political structure of an underground society?

David: Another awesome question! When I fell in love with dystopian novels a year or so ago, I started thinking about writing one. I thought about all the great dystopian novels I had read and came up with a list of what elements they had in them, and what had already been done in terms of setting and political climate. I wanted mine to be different and unique, but still fit nicely within the genre. I realized that most dystopians take place on earth and everything has been changed. So I thought it would be cool to have everything take place underground, which would make my novel quite different and give me plenty of challenges in creating a world where people have never even seen the sun or the moon or the stars. A world without rain or wind or flowers or trees. Once I had the idea, I just started building my world from the bottom up. What forced humans underground? What changes would occur once they moved underground? How would politics change? I LOVED the process of creating this world from scratch developing a backstory to it all, and creating characters within all the turmoil. I almost feel selfish, like I got to have all the fun creating and my readers only get to read the finished product!

Zuleeza: The Moon Dwellers is such an action-packed flick. The fighting scenes were very well-written. Do you know martial arts yourself? *Grins*

David: Hahaha! I wish! I’m basically just living vicariously through my characters. But one element of the many dystopians that I love is that they have plenty of action so I wanted mine to have that too!

Zuleeza: Oh well, I guess I can't have a butter knife fight against you. *shrugs* Okay, I can confidently say that The Moon Dwellers is not just another cliche Young Adult book laced with fluffy romance. The book emphasize the importance of family ties, friendship, loyalty and fighting for the right cause. Do you purposely incorporated all these good values, or they just came naturally? Do you believe in nurturing our youngsters through literature?

David: Oh my gosh, you’ve hit the nail on the head (sorry, couldn’t help using a cliché after you said my book was NOT cliché!) I grew up with parents who helped me develop a love of reading and steered me towards books with good messages and values that would make me a better person, while providing me and my imagination with a place to dream. That’s exactly what I hope to accomplish with my writing. I want it to be subtle but at the same time evident that good conquers evil in the end (although evil will get its licks in sometimes!).

Zuleeza: Adele is for me, one of the most memorable female protagonists in YA books. She is strong inside and out, gets her priorities right and very strong-willed. What inspired you while writing Adele's character? *Ehem* I kno w that she is named after your wife. Is that had something to do with Adele's characterisations?

David: You’re right, I did name her after my wife. It’s funny, because a lot of people have been saying that’s adorable and cute that my wife’s name is the same as my main character and although I love that fact, I chose the name because it’s the right one for her, which is the most important thing. However, I will admit that my wife is awesome and opinionated and says what she means and means what she says, so they do have a bit in common. But Adele (and my wife) also has a softer side, one full of compassion. It’s the balance that I think makes Adele such an endearing character. By the way, my wife and I have the most wonderful relationship, we have truly found love in every sense of the word, and it’s many of the emotions I feel with her that I use to pour my heart and soul into my writing.

This is the part where you should say 'awwwwwww.......'


Zuleeza: Classic question but I believe many readers would like to know about this. You read a lot of books yourself, you interact with your readers and Goodreads friends quite often, you have a family to be taken care of at the same time, and yet you have to write books as well. Tell me, David. Do you take a special tonic of some sort, because man, you are unstoppable! How do you manage to do everything (and I mean everything) when you got so much on your plate?

David: Haha! Sometimes I feel like the days just sprout wings and fly away. I can barely keep up with everything I have on my plate at the moment, particularly because I’m in the process of launching the first four books in my first kid’s series. Although I’m travelling the world with my wife while writing full time, I work A LOT! I’m always online, working on interviews, giveaways, writing, formatting, editing, etc etc. It’s exhausting but I wouldn’t change it for anything. My wife is so supportive, always helping me find the best way to get my work done while still doing activities together. I am so blessed to be a writer and to have such a loving wife. I’ve taken a vow to respond to every piece of fan mail and so far I haven’t let anyone down!

Again, 'awwwwwwwwwww....'

Zuleeza. I must say that with your current achievements (Trust me, David has a strong fanbase already, it's not like I never stalked his fan group on Goodreads. Haha!), I do believe that you will not have any problems getting accepted by big publishing house already. What made you choose to stay as an indie author?

David: Being completely honest, I’d LOVE to be accepted by a big publisher, if only to get my books out to a wider audience, but first I have to get past the gatekeepers: literary agents. Most big publishers do not accept unsolicited manuscripts so you need to have a literary agent to assist you in finalizing your book and getting it in front of the publishers. In the ultra-competitive YA market, I haven’t been able to find an agent yet, and so I’ve decided to go the route of self-publishing, which has been extremely rewarding. My readers have been so amazing and supportive and allowed me to write full time even without a publisher. 

Although it has its challenges, I love being an Indie author. I get to control the creative process from start to finish and learn all the ins and outs of publishing. And the rewards are simply incredible as I get so many nice messages and reviews from those who have taken a chance on my books. 

Another one of my favorite things about not having a publisher is keeping the prices of my books low. Even if I was a bestselling Indie, I’d still be able to sell my ebooks from less than $5, and paperbacks for less than $10, which is impossible if you have a publisher, as they have to make their money too, thus pushing the prices for both paperbacks and ebooks over $10. I think it’s awesome making my writing affordable for everyone.

Zuleeza: The cover for The Moon Dwellers is such a piece of art. Would you like to share who had designed it and did you provide any inputs?

David: Thank you so much for noticing the cover. My good friend Tony over at Winkipop Designs in Australia did the cover art and did a fantastic job! I think readers will really appreciate the cover even more after reading the book because it is a perfect representation of the world I created. When we first sat down to brainstorm the cover, it was actually my wife who had the initial idea of having a gnarled tree near the top with the roots descending deeper and deeper, showing the transition to an underground world. What Tony did is bring it to life, beautiful in its simplicity without overdoing it. He hand-drew the tree and roots and customized the font. What you get is the perfect cover for The Moon Dwellers. Thanks Tony, I can’t wait to see what you come up with for the sequel!

Zuleeza: Okay, I believe David has grown tired answering so many questions from me. LOL! I know, I'm so excited I can barely stop *recompose myself*. So David, tell me, what are your current projects? I need to prepare my ovaries my mind before it got blown away from your work. Again.

David: My first priority is the sequel to The Moon Dwellers, which will be published in September of this year. I’ve just finished the first draft, which we be reviewed by my beta readers soon!

I have also completed the first four books in a children's series aimed at kids between the ages of 7 and 10. It's a classic superhero story about a girl who meets a strange animal who leads her to a treasure chest in the middle of the forest. The chest contains a gift that allows the girl to perform miraculous feats. I have another two books planned for the series, which I will be working to complete in 2012, although the first four books in the series will be published on August 31st 2012.

I have also recently finished a Middle-Grade novel about a boy with a very unique disability and one hell of a sense of humor who meets loads of interesting early teenagers on a suspenseful yet funny adventure to uncover the truth about the father he never knew. This book is scheduled for release later this year.

My remaining projects range from a variety of children's novels from the fantastical to the downright silly, to my next venture into YA fantasy, and to the creation of an adult suspense/mystery series with a strong and interesting male character. I have written the first page of more books than I can count without taking off my shoes!

Thanks for your time and for interviewing me. I just want to end by saying that I love my readers and I always love hearing from you all. Without all of your support and encouragement, my books would be nothing but words on a page. I owe my career to my readers, which I’ll try to repay by publishing books that entertain, excite, and delight all those who read them. I welcome any and all comments, encouragement, feedback and questions by one of my favorite social networking sites shown below. Happy reading!!

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David Estes was born in El Paso, Texas but moved to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania when he was very young. David grew up in Pittsburgh and then went to Penn State for college. Eventually he moved to Sydney, Australia where he met his wife. A reader all his life, he began writing novels for the children's and YA markets in 2010, and started writing full time in June 2012. Now he travels the world writing with his wife, Adele. David's a writer with OCD, a love of dancing and singing (but only when no one is looking or listening), a mad-skilled ping-pong player, and prefers writing at the swimming pool to writing at a table. Follow David on Goodreads | Blogger | Twitter | Facebook 

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A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The monster showed up after midnight. As they do.
But it isn't the monster Conor's been expecting. He's been expecting the one from his nightmare, the one he's had nearly every night since his mother started her treatments, the one with the darkness and the wind and the screaming...
This monster is something different, though. Something ancient, something wild. And it wants the most dangerous thing of all from Conor.
It wants the truth.

I don't know when was the last time I cried over a book, but this one was definitely sad. And they were only 215 pages of it!

Oh God, I'm still sobbing...

This book comes in a complete package. Almost everyone who read this had experience how was their life went at the age of 13. Hence, most of us would relate to this story well. Nevertheless, it was not simply a children book, nor it is mere a young adult book. All the four tales told by the monster and Colin were deep and almost philosophical.

It was amazing how, given the limited number of pages this book has, every character was developed perfectly. They have their own goodness and flaws, in short, this book will mesmerized you in term of how the voices will stay long after you read the last page.

Finally, you would be able to sense that this book was written with honesty and sincerity.

And even you read the book without the knowledge that the idea for the book was originally came from the late Siobhan Dowd i.e you would be neutral about this book in the first place, then yes, this book would still be awesome. Trust me.

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Obsidian by Jennifer L. Armentrout
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Starting over sucks.
When we moved to West Virginia right before my senior year, I'd pretty much resigned myself to thick accents, dodgy internet access, and a whole lot of boring.... until I spotted my hot neighbor, with his looming height and eerie green eyes. Things were looking up.
And then he opened his mouth.
Daemon is infuriating. Arrogant. Stab-worthy. We do not get along. At all. But when a stranger attacks me and Daemon literally freezes time with a wave of his hand, well, something...unexpected happens.
The hot alien living next door marks me.
You heard me. Alien. Turns out Daemon and his sister have a galaxy of enemies wanting to steal their abilities, and Daemon's touch has me lit up like the Vegas Strip. The only way I'm getting out of this alive is by sticking close to Daemon until my alien mojo fades.
If I don't kill him first, that is.

Actual rating 3.95 stars? I don't know...it's not quite a 4-stars read but it definitely deserves more than 3.5 stars.

Okay Obsidian, lets do this!

So...my e-book copy ended up looking something like this;

Yup, I have a habit of highlighting all my favourite quotes in a book. Which in this case, says a lot about my feeling for Obsidian. I actually enjoyed it!

I'm not sure if I need to put spoiler tags anywhere since half of Goodreads population have read this.

I had been avoiding this book long enough. First because it's too mainstream. That book cover is literally everywhere...the fangirls everywhere...it was quite suffocating to be honest. Second, I'm not fond of aliens. Third, I heard that Daemon is such as an ass and I never fancy a combination of good look and rudeness in guys.

Seeing the unbelievably high average rating sparked a curiousity in me so I thought it doesn't hurt to try...

From the first page, it became clear why. Katy is so easy to relate to. Or Zazzy as I'd like to call her (Sorry, giving nicknames to fictional characters is another habit of mine). Why Zazzy? Because she's sassy and her words zing!


Okay, maybe Sheldon had something to do with it too. I mean, Daemon keeps calling her Kitten anyway.

Alright, Zazzy is so relatable because is an avid reader, obssesses about her bookblog and a bit OCD-ish. Doesn't that sort of represents majority of female YA readers? Jennifer Armentrout definitely knows how to make her books marketable.

Now, the one who doesn't need an introduction; Daemon. Contrary to many other YA books, when Zazzy and Daemon first met, whoaaa!!! Sparks didn't fly, profanities did. Not that I'm a fan of profanities but Daemon definitely deserved those.

I actually find it hard not to like Daemon because he is like a doctorate in art of sarcasm. Nevertheless, his mood swings more frequently than a girl on her period. I think the inclusion of the extra scene at the end is very wise considering I changed my view of Daemon quite drastically after I read it.

But the best part is, Daemon found his equal in Zazzy. Oh Zazzy, may I have your DNA profile so that I can breed you to replace our current female population on Earth that consists mainly of bitches and sluts? And Mary Sues. Don't forget Mary Sues. They do exist outside of books. Scary.

So, I heard that Half-Blood, also written by Jennifer Armentrout had many similarities with Vampire Academy, which I haven't read yet. But I have read Twilight, and plotwise, Obsidian sounded similar? Minus the love triangle of course. I mean, Zazzy moved to a small town with her single mom, just like Bella and Charlie. Daemon becomes attracted to her and Dee wants to be friends with her, just like Edward and Alice. Dee is in relationship with the quiet one, Adam, Daemon had a history with Ash and Ash hates Zazzy because she feels protective of her family, just like Jasper and Rosalie. Daemon saved Zazzy from being hit from a truck, Edward saved Bella from a moving van. Daemon possesses super-speed and inhuman-strength, just like Edward. And these aliens are like perfect specimens, just like Stephanie Meyer's vampires.

Honestly, I have no problems with the similarities, whether they are accidental or not because Jennifer Armentrout definitely can write. And she is crazy good at it. Trust me, there was never a dull moment for the first 90% of the book. It was as if the author felt obligated to fix Twilight catastrophe and tried make it right again.

Some things that bothered me; why Zazzy appears to have no friends from Florida? With personalities like that, I don't think she was a social outcast back when she was in Florida. I also didn't get why Zazzy's mom is too trusting of Daemon. I thought he has all those bad boys persona and Zazzy's mom never even met Daemon's parents to make an appropriate judgement (despite she will never have a chance to do so).

Okay, lets move on to the last 10%. I honestly thought Daemon is like Mr Darcy. All arrogant and prideful until he found the love of his life. Can someone please make me understand, why did Daemon thinks it's okay to leave Zazzy topless on the couch? Alien or not, I felt like morphing into Sailormoon and punish him in the name of the Moon. And that make out scene! It was very visual. It's...it's...kind of too Fifty Shades of Grey-ish for a YA book? Okay, maybe it's kind of too Fifty Shades of Grey-ish for me because I don't think I've read enough of YA books yet.

And Daemon blew up Zazzy's laptop.

How could someone blew up something so sacred?

And manners. Didn't they teach those on Lux? Granted, Ash was rude because she was overly protective. But what's up with Andrew? (Andrew, please don't reproduce. Just...don't.) And Daemon at the beginning. With all those 'humans are weak, humans cannot be trusted'. I'm human and I find this offensive.

The climax. I remembered trying to pull out my hairs when Bella decided to bled herself to distract Victoria's attention from Edward in Eclipse. Why Zazzy had to do the same thing by making herself a target for Baruck just to prove she's not a liability? I think it was a rash decision even though the encounter turned out good. Zazzy's loyalty was admirable but if the author could write the climax differently without involving Zazzy doing that reckless act than I would've like this book more.

Overall, aliens premise isn't a bad idea at all. I'm actually satisfied with the explanations (the Luxen can bend time and space, they can hitch a ride by traveling with light etc). I don't know, the last time I learned about Physics is when I was in high school, so I'm not sure how much of those made up facts do make sense, but I find them believable, if nothing else.

And oh, the fanservice was done right most of time. Except this part;

"I could feel every breath he took, and when he shifted his hips, my eyes went wide and I gasped."

Ermm...gross? I agree Zazzy...Daemon could've just told you, instead of shown you.

The inevitable pen poke, the food ninja, the aliens with big appetite...all these small, small things made this such a fun read for me!

*Runs back into Naji's arms* So girls, I'm done with your Daemon, feel free to have him back.

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Under the Never Sky by Veronica Rossi

Aria is a teenager in the enclosed city of Reverie. Like all Dwellers, she spends her time with friends in virtual environments, called Realms, accessed through an eyepiece called a Smarteye. Aria enjoys the Realms and the easy life in Reverie. When she is forced out of the pod for a crime she did not commit, she believes her death is imminent. The outside world is known as The Death Shop, with danger in every direction.
As an Outsider, Perry has always known hunger, vicious predators, and violent energy storms from the swirling electrified atmosphere called the Aether. A bit of an outcast even among his hunting tribe, Perry withstands these daily tests with his exceptional abilities, as he is gifted with powerful senses that enable him to scent danger, food and even human emotions.
They come together reluctantly, for Aria must depend on Perry, whom she considers abarbarian, to help her get back to Reverie, while Perry needs Aria to help unravel the mystery of his beloved nephew’s abduction by the Dwellers. Together they embark on a journey challenged as much by their prejudices as by encounters with cannibals and wolves. But to their surprise, Aria and Perry forge an unlikely love - one that will forever change the fate of all who live UNDER THE NEVER SKY
The first book in a captivating trilogy, Veronica Rossi’s enthralling debut sweeps you into an unforgettable adventure.

Lets recall how I decided to pick this one up, Rage Comic style!


Pffftt...this book just isn't for me. I made it up to 50% and then I couldn't go on anymore. Realizing just how many 4-5-stars ratings for this book, I decided not to rate it because I think the problem partly lies in me.

Patience. I don't haz it.

Aria and Perry both have a very unique and distinctive background with countless terms dedicated to describe their daily lives. Reverie, Realm, Bliss, Unity, Aud, Aether, Blood Lord, Mole, Outsider, Dweller, Tides *tries to catch a breath* Luster, Scire, Seer and etc.

The funny thing is, the author barely described the terms when they were first intoduced. I needed to come across each particular term two to three times before I finally understand what they mean.

*Just remembers to check the back of the book for glossary*

Owh, none! Bummer!

Hmm...looks like I have to shelve this under DNF for good.

The problem with terminology done, I still had problem making sense what was going on majority of the time. The writing and the word building was very...odd. It was as if Veronica Rossi left out bits and pieces here and there. Things seemed calm and normal, and suddenly boom!, we got major conflicts and suspense.

***Spoilers ahead***[I was like 'Wait, they thrown Aria out in the desert?', 'Wait, the Dwellers took Talon away?, 'Wait, Perry killed those men?' (hide spoiler)]
I was like 'Wait, they thrown Aria out in the desert?', 'Wait, the Dwellers took Talon away?, 'Wait, Perry killed those men?'
***Spoilers finished***

The characters while they are given names, they come and go. Some made an appearance for two pages max. I don't know about anyone else but for me personally, I prefer these unimportant secondary characters to not be given names, otherwise I'll try to commit the names into my memory in anticipation that they'll contribute more to the story.

So yeah, please don't hate me if you're a fan of this book. I have a very short winter break. So, I need to utilize my holiday for enjoyable reads only :D

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Vengeance by Michelle Madow

How far would you go to get revenge?
When Chelsea Givens discovered that her ex-boyfriend Drew dumped her to be with her former best friend Lizzie, she'd never felt so betrayed in her life. Then her new friend Shannon tells her she can help set things right. Chelsea's willing to listen, but what Shannon wants her to believe -- that she shared a past life with Drew -- is impossible. And what she wants her to do to get him back … well, it's downright crazy.
Could Shannon be telling the truth? And if she is, what lengths will Chelsea go if it means making Lizzie pay?
Find out in Vengeance, the second part of the Transcend Time Saga.
*Vengeance is the short story that bridges the events in Remembrance and the final novel in the Saga.

How do I rate this when I could write the whole plot at the back of a stamp.

***Spoiler alert***

It wasn't particularly bad. I actually enjoyed learning more about Chelsea and Shannon. But I'm quite disappointed to know that Chelsea tried to win Drew back because 'I look better than Lizzie with her out of control hair' or 'Lizzie always gets the guys' or 'Drew and I are meant to be together'. Chelsea said she loved Drew, either she is delusional or love in this book series holds a very shallow meaning.

I'd like to direct the author to this line here;

"She wore one of those shapeless dresses fat women wear, even though she was so thin that a breeze could knock her over."

The line came from Chelsea, which is understandable considering her bitchy persona in this novella, but I don't think it's appropriate to write something potentially offensive like that in a book.

I also find that disappointing to find out that Chelsea had this thought;

"Now if Shannon got mad at me, she might tell everyone in her group not to be friends with me."

Blergh! Popular girls and their paranoia for tainted reputations.

"But the strangest thing about it was that instead of being electric, it was lit by candles."

Finally, real time transcending happened! If Genevieve tried to tell Chelsea's everything through words, I swear I'll flip a table. Fortunately, such thing didn't happen. But wait...what? I thought it's common sense. NO ELECTRICITY EXISTED CENTURIES AGO! What is strange about it, Chelsea?

Oh well, I don't know...this short story changes everything I knew about Chelsea. I used to think she is more than this typical airhead, pretty, popular girl at school. Like I said before, I thought she is deserving of Lizzie's friendship, not judgmental, confident without a care of the world. Getting rejected by Drew shouldn't change what she is 180 degree.

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Glitch by Heather Anastasiu
My rating: 1 of 5 stars

In the Community, there is no more pain or war. Implanted computer chips have wiped humanity clean of destructive emotions, and thoughts are replaced by a feed from the Link network.
When Zoe starts to malfunction (or “glitch”), she suddenly begins having her own thoughts, feelings, and identity. Any anomalies must be immediately reported and repaired, but Zoe has a secret so dark it will mean certain deactivation if she is caught: her glitches have given her uncontrollable telekinetic powers.
As Zoe struggles to control her abilities and stay hidden, she meets other glitchers including Max, who can disguise his appearance, and Adrien, who has visions of the future. Both boys introduce Zoe to feelings that are entirely new. Together, this growing band of glitchers must find a way to free themselves from the controlling hands of the Community before they’re caught and deactivated, or worse.
In this action-packed debut, Glitch begins an exciting new young adult trilogy.

LOL. I thought I can bear this farther than my fellow GR friends.

*Chuckles* Who was I kidding?

Ladies and gentlemen, introducing


Starring:
Zoe as The Paranoid Parrot
Adrien as The Guy With the Weird Cuss Words
Max as The Guy Who Kisses Grossly
Insta-Love
Love-Triangle
Some Superpowers Borrowed From X-Men Franchise

Sorry, but no, I will not bother to expand anything. This book is just nightmarish.

This e-ARC was provided to me by NetGalley and St. Martin's Press.

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Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Breaking the Spine . It's where we showcase all the books we can't wait to get our hands on!

This week's WoW pick is;


Touching the Surface by Kimberly Sabatini 
Expected publication: October 30th 2012

Experience the afterlife in this lyrical, paranormal debut novel that will send your heart soaring.When Elliot finds herself dead for the third time, she knows she must have messed up, big-time. She doesn't remember how she landed in the afterlife again, but she knows this is her last chance to get things right.
Elliot just wants to move on, but first she will be forced to face her past and delve into the painful memories she'd rather keep buried. Memories of people she's hurt, people she's betrayed...and people she's killed.
As she pieces together the secrets and mistakes of her past, Elliot must find a way to earn the forgiveness of the person she's hurt most, and reveal the truth about herself to the two boys she loves...even if it means losing them both forever.

Look at that cover, LOOK! Well, I think the Instagram-like filter did the job, but just LOOK!


All those little birdie. It's a crime to be so beautiful!!!

I'm longing for good paranormal - ghosts book. I've read Hereafter and it was blerrghhh! Awful (sorry if you're a fan). And if you know any good YA ghosts book, do recommend them to me!

Back to Touching the Surface, don't you think the blurb sounds like Before I Fall by Lauren Oliver? Well, I haven't read Before I Fall but they do sound similar. Hmm...maybe it's just me.

Anyway, I'm bracing myself for a love triangle when I came across this part "the two boys she loves". Hopefully, this is not another story featuring dumb and awful love triangle.