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Book Blogger Hop! (4)

*Book Blogger Hop is hosted by Jen @ Crazy For Books!

Hi hoppers! I'm Cara--thanks for stopping by the blog!!

This week's question is:

Q: Tell us about the book you're currently reading!

A: Wow, this question couldn't have come at a better time.

Right now I'm reading Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare!

Synopsis:
When sixteen-year-old Tessa Gray crosses the ocean to find her brother, her destination is England, the time is the reign of Queen Victoria, and something terrifying is waiting for her in London's Downworld, where vampires, warlocks and other supernatural folk stalk the gaslit streets. Only the Shadowhunters, warriors dedicated to ridding the world of demons, keep order amidst the chaos. 

Kidnapped by the mysterious Dark Sisters, members of a secret organization called The Pandemonium Club, Tessa soon learns that she herself is a Downworlder with a rare ability: the power to transform, at will, into another person. What's more, the Magister, the shadowy figure who runs the Club, will stop at nothing to claim Tessa's power for his own. 

Friendless and hunted, Tessa takes refuge with the Shadowhunters of the London Institute, who swear to find her brother if she will use her power to help them. She soon finds herself fascinated by—and torn between—two best friends: Jem, whose fragile beauty hides a deadly secret, and blue-eyed Will, whose caustic wit and volatile moods keep everyone in his life at arm's length...everyone, that is, but Tessa. As their search draws them deep into the heart of an arcane plot that threatens to destroy the Shadowhunters, Tessa realizes that she may need to choose between saving her brother and helping her new friends save the world...and that love may be the most dangerous magic of all.

As previously stated in my vlog, I had very high hopes for this book. So far, it's living up to them. The characters are intriguing and really make you want to know more about them and their backstories. I definitely recommend picking this up on release day!

In case you didn't know: Clockwork Angel is the first book in The Infernal Devices series, which is a prequel series to The Mortal Instruments series (City of Bones, City of Ashes, City of Glass, & the soon to be released City of Fallen Angels.) Clockwork Angel comes out August 31st of this year!


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*waves* Thanks for stopping by!!




"Faces"-Scary Kids Scaring Kids,

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IMM (3) featuring an insane amount of rambling.

This week I decided to do another vlog, because it's easier to just ramble to my webcam. This was taken after lifting for an hour so, ya know, avert your eyes. :P




From Around the World ARC Tours:


Bought:


From Paperback Swap:


Won from contests:

Team Jace T-shirt

For Review:



I got some great stuff this week! What did you get in your mailbox?


*The link to Ashley's review site is Gravity Reviews. (:


"The Takeover"-New Medicine,

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What I want in my mailbox... (6)

What I want in my mailbox is my version of Waiting on Wednesday hosted by Jill @ Breaking the Spine.

This week I want I Am Number Four by Pittacus Lore* in my mailbox. I actually want a lot more in my mailbox, but alas, I have chosen just one.


Synopsis:

Nine of us came here. We look like you. We talk like you. We live among you. But we are not you. We can do things you dream of doing. We have powers you dream of having. We are stronger and faster than anything you have ever seen. We are the superheroes you worship in movies and comic books—but we are real. 



Our plan was to grow, and train, and become strong, and become one, and fight them. But they found us and started hunting us first. Now all of us are running. Spending our lives in shadows, in places where no one would look, blending in. we have lived among you without you knowing. 



But they know. 



They caught Number One in Malaysia. 

Number Two in England. 

And Number Three in Kenya. 

They killed them all. 



I am Number Four. 



I am next.


Why I want to read the book:

It sounds friggin' awesome. Like, seriously, how can you not want to read this?! Very, very excited for this one. I Am Number Four will be released on August 3, 2010.


Why I want to watch the movie:

Hi, I'm Cara and I'm an Alex Pettyfer fangirl. I literally fancast him for almost every blond male character in almost every book I read. (Especially Jace from TMI.) Even if he wasn't playing the lead in this I would still want to see it, but the fact that he is makes me need to see it. The movie adaption of I Am Number Four is coming out in February 2011.


Now, some Alex Pettyfer eye candy:



*le sigh* He's gorgeous even with the scruff that makes him look way older than he actually is. (He's only 20! Not, that I knew that off the top of my head or anything. *she said unconvincingly*)





*I'm guessing this is a pen name, but if it's not I envy him much. EDIT: The always lovely Nomes has informed me that Pittacus Lore is the alien who's written the book. Not quite sure how I feel about this...


"Fear of Flying"-A Rocket to the Moon,

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Teaser Tuesday! (4)

Teaser Tuesday is hosted by MizB over @ Should be Reading. Check out her blog to get the rules! There's no way I can just share two lines, so most of these will probably more like paragraphs.


This week's teaser is from Shadow Hills by Anastasia Hopcus! I've actually already finished it, but I haven't started anything new so this is it. (:

"'You can't leave, Zach,' Corinne said through gritted teeth.
He walked right past her. 'Watch me.'"

Guh, when Zach acts all BAMF I can't resist. I like this teaser because you can't really tell who Corinne is or what her relationship with Zach is.

I love reading teasers, so feel free to leave a link in the comments!



"Flightless Bird, American Mouth"-Iron & Wine,

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I have a WINNER!

First off, I have to thank everyone who entered and followed because of this contest. I hope you enjoy my blog enough to stay for a while! (: I received over 130 entries, and random.org chose entry number 71! Yay!

Now, I'll tell you who entry #71 is....


Any minute now....




Congrats to Liz A. from Consumed by Books!!

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I'm sending you an email right now! You have two days to respond before I pick one of the other lovely people who entered. I hope you enjoy everything!

For those poor souls that haven't won anything this time, don't fret! I have another contest coming up next month where I'm giving away more free stuff!*

Thanks again for entering my contest!




*Let's face it, it doesn't matter what I give away. Everyone loves free stuff!




"I'm Not Saying Goodbye"-A Rocket to the Moon,

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