Thursday, 14 January 2016

BLURB LOVE #7

Book blurb is the most important aspect when it comes to deciding what I want to read. It is usually what makes me add (or not add) book to my TBR. Imagine there is no cover, no title and you have no idea who wrote it. Would you read such a book based just on its blurb?
Test yourself.



BLURB #1:

Everything about Jessie is wrong. At least, that’s what it feels like during her first week of junior year at her new ultra-intimidating prep school in Los Angeles. Just when she’s thinking about hightailing it back to Chicago, she gets an email from a person calling themselves Somebody/Nobody (SN for short), offering to help her navigate the wilds of Wood Valley High School. Is it an elaborate hoax? Or can she rely on SN for some much-needed help?

It’s been barely two years since her mother’s death, and because her father eloped with a woman he met online, Jessie has been forced to move across the country to live with her stepmonster and her pretentious teenage son.

In a leap of faith—or an act of complete desperation—Jessie begins to rely on SN, and SN quickly becomes her lifeline and closest ally. Jessie can’t help wanting to meet SN in person. But are some mysteries better left unsolved?

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BLURB #2:

A library apprentice, a sorcerer prince, and an unbreakable magic bond...

The Solaris Empire is one conquest away from uniting the continent, and the rare elemental magic sleeping in seventeen-year-old library apprentice Vhalla Yarl could shift the tides of war.

Vhalla has always been taught to fear the Tower of Sorcerers, a mysterious magic society, and has been happy in her quiet world of books. But after she unknowingly saves the life of one of the most powerful sorcerers of them all—the Crown Prince Aldrik—she finds herself enticed into his world. Now she must decide her future: Embrace her sorcery and leave the life she’s known, or eradicate her magic and remain as she’s always been. And with powerful forces lurking in the shadows, Vhalla’s indecision could cost her more than she ever imagined.

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BLURB #3:

Her wicked revenge, or his wicked heart...

Hazel McCallister loves her life. Perfect grades. Perfect best friend. Perfect boyfriend. Until her perfect boyfriend cheats on her with her perfect best friend. Now Hazel’s in free fall—until her best friend’s brother, Felix, gives her the perfect idea. Reclaim her power by taking revenge on her cheating ex.

Felix James loves his life. Casual relationships. Loads of surfing. He’s as drama-free as they come. But he can’t stand by when his sister steals her best friend’s boyfriend, and the dude insists it was Hazel’s fault. So Felix vows to help turn Hazel into a girl her ex can’t resist—so then she can break his heart.

With an alliance in place, Hazel’s revenge is all but assured. But with each piece of payback, she feels a stronger attraction to Felix, even though revenge will turn her into a girl Felix could never be with. And soon Hazel has to make an impossible choice: revenge...or Felix, the boy who’s stolen her heart.

WARNING! This book contains betrayal, revenge, and that most tempting vice of all, the bad boy you know you can't have. 

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HAVE ANY OF THESE BLURBS CAUGHT YOUR ATENTION?
WOULD YOU ADD THESE BOOKS TO YOUR TBR?
HAVE ADDITIONAL INFO CHANGED YOUR MIND?
LET ME KNOW IN COMMENTS, I WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU :)

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Lucia is 29 years old passionate reader and reviewer who enjoys talking about all bookish things. Currently she lives in Prague, works in business industry and dreams of starting her own publishing company. Her weakness? She can never say no to cake, coffee or good novel.

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The first one was one I would want to read - then I clicked and I have it on my TBR already!! I am so bad at remembering the blurbs after I add them!
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1 reply · active 480 weeks ago
I am good with blurb. Once I read it I remember it. On the other hand, I have problems with matching blurbs to author/title LOL
The first two one definitely appealed to me just by the blurb!
I'm not too keen on the last one though mostly because I hate warnings in blurbs!
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1 reply · active 480 weeks ago
I have nothing against warnings in general if they have trigger warning. But the one in blurb #3 is so unnecessary and pointless...
All of these sound interesting but also like books that could go really wrong for me and end up annoying me. So I don't think I will add them to my TBR just yet but rather wait and read some reviews first. :)
1 reply · active 480 weeks ago
That is what I am going to do with book #1. I burnt myself too many times when it comes to YA contemporaries so I will wait until more reviews are posted before picking it up.
The only book I got right was #2 because I've been wanting to read that books for months now! It's also the only book that really appeals to me. I'm not as big of a fan of contemporaries haha
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1 reply · active 480 weeks ago
You know what? I love the sound (synopsis) of many contemporaries but when it comes to actual read I also prefer other genres (fantasy, dystopia, paranormal). And I heard great things about book #2 so I have high hopes :)
I think I would probably read the first two, not sure about the third though - it sounds like it's full of drama!
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1 reply · active 480 weeks ago
You are right, third blurb suggests that story will have a lot of teenage drama. But still, it caught my attention and I am willing to give a try :)
I find the first and the last blurbs interesting. Actually both authors are new to me, so additional info didn’t change much. I love this feature, Lucia!
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1 reply · active 480 weeks ago
I think that first book is a debut so that author is new to me as well. To be honest, I havent read any books of any of the three authors mentioned in the post. But hopefully that will change soon. Thanks for stopping by :)
The 2nd blurb is the one for me and I was pleased to see that it was Air Awakens which I have on my TBR! Great post as always Lucia!
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1 reply · active 480 weeks ago
I have Air Awakens on my TBR as well! I hope to binge read hwole series once it is completed. It sounds too good to be missed :)
You know how much I love these posts! I have Air Awakens on my TBR list and really want to read it soon, and will check out the others. :)
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1 reply · active 479 weeks ago
I think I will wait until whole Air Awakens series is finished before I start it, but it sounds incredible!
Air Awakens is a book I want to read so badly myself! I can completely understand why it was matched with me before seeing the cover. I haven't heard of Tell me Three Things but it looks like one that I could enjoy as well.
1 reply · active 478 weeks ago
I also want to read Air Awakens badly but I am waiting for wholse series to be completed before I start it.

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