And Tarsem Singh’s Snow White take, Mirror Mirror.
This week’s upcoming books – we have Kelley Armstrong’s Thirteen cover for the last Otherworld book. Can’t believe this is going to be last book of the series!
Now this book, I have a huge hankering because it sounds like something I would love! – Grave Mercy: His Fair Assassin book one. By Robin LaFevers.
Why be the sheep, when you can be the wolf?
Seventeen-year-old Ismae escapes from the brutality of an arranged marriage into the sanctuary of the convent of St. Mortain, where the sisters still serve the gods of old. Here she learns that the god of Death Himself has blessed her with dangerous gifts—and a violent destiny. If she chooses to stay at the convent, she will be trained as an assassin and serve as a handmaiden to Death. To claim her new life, she must destroy the lives of others.Ismae’s most important assignment takes her straight into the high court of Brittany—where she finds herself woefully under prepared—not only for the deadly games of intrigue and treason, but for the impossible choices she must make. For how can she deliver Death’s vengeance upon a target who, against her will, has stolen her heart?
This also looks fantastic!
Something Strange and Deadly by Susan Dennard
There’s something strange and deadly loose in Philadelphia…
Eleanor Fitt has a lot to worry about. Her brother has gone missing, her family has fallen on hard times, and her mother is determined to marry her off to any rich young man who walks by. But this is nothing compared to what she’s just read in the newspaper—The Dead are rising in Philadelphia.
And then, in a frightening attack, a zombie delivers a letter to Eleanor…from her brother.
Whoever is controlling the Dead army has taken her brother as well. If Eleanor is going to find him, she’ll have to venture into the lab of the notorious Spirit-Hunters, who protect the city from supernatural forces. But as Eleanor spends more time with the Spirit-Hunters, including their maddeningly stubborn yet handsome inventor, Daniel, the situation becomes dire. And now, not only is her reputation on the line, but her very life may hang in the balance.
And finally – The Selection, which is like a cross between The Hunger Games and The Bachelor.
For thirty-five girls, the Selection is the chance of a lifetime. The opportunity to escape the life laid out for them since birth. To be swept up in a world of glittering gowns and priceless jewels. To live in the palace and compete for the heart of the gorgeous Prince Maxon.
But for America Singer, being Selected is a nightmare. It means turning her back on her secret love with Aspen, who is a caste below her. Leaving her home to enter a fierce competition for a crown she doesn’t want. Living in a palace that is constantly threatened by violent rebel attacks.
Then America meets Prince Maxon. Gradually, she starts to question all the plans she’s made for herself- and realizes that the life she’s always dreamed of may not compare to a future she never imagined
Thank you has for drawing my attention to Grave Mercy! It sounds fantastic and love the atmospheric cover as well, I will really have to check this out, so excited about the novel premise! (yes, I repeat quite often how there just aren't enough female assassin books :-D)
Love the look of Grave Mercy! will have to add some books to my list now.
I'd have to say I'm more optimistic about The Hunger Games too. I also like Snow White and The Huntsman better than Mirror Mirror. Seems Fairy Tales are the new trend in Hollywood now…
Seems like Grave Mercy will have a fan club already ^^;
I will keep my eyes open for this one.
The last book of the otherworld serie oh my i need to read faster i way behind.
The fact you are going to change for wordpress won't supress our membership ( gfc etc?)?I'm a bit anxious but it's because i know nothing in informatique…
I can't believe that the Otherworld series is coming to an end – I'm going to miss my annual catch up with Elena, Paige, Savannah and the others – I always enjoyed that it was the same world but different heroines. But looking forward to reading Thirteen still! 🙂
I cant wait for Grave Mercy – I mean it got me at hello with the idea of ninja nuns!
I am also sad to see the end of the Otherworld series, but Kelley has stated that she may continue with anthologies and short stories and she may go back with a full book too!
I'm going to have to check out those books. They sound interesting. (You often end up costing me $$!)
I saw the Hunger Games trailer the other day and was pleased/excited. Like you, I was initially very leery about the casting, but was somewhat placated when I saw stills showing the makeup and costumes. (Blonde actress cast as lead looks believable as Katniss once they colored her hair.) I looove this series and have high hopes and expectations for the (first) film.
Both of the Snow White movies also look good. Very different approaches.
For my part, I'm throwing in for the Huntsman version of SW. I'm skeptical about Kristen Stewart playing the titular role, but man. That trailer looks freaking amazing. Charlize Theron will knock it out of the park. Rock!
The other one (Mirror, Mirror) looks like fun, but surprisingly, Julia Roberts seems like a horrible fit for the role of the queen. And that accent…atrocious! o.O
Love those covers. I wonder if the authors can call Amazon a bookpirate… and go to court …