Best I've Read is back! I'm excited to be taking part in this for the third straight year. Through out the entire week I'll be spotlighting some of my favorite reads along with hosting some giveaways. I'm not the only one featuring my favorites, myself along with Page Turners, Once Upon a Twilight, Reading Lark, Books Complete Me, Portrait of a Book, Amethyst Daydreams, A Reader's Ramblings, Cindy Thomas, YA Author, I Am A Read, Not a Writer, are all also taking part in this year's week long feature.
In addition each of our posts, don't miss all of our top favorites which will be featured on Best I've Read's blog along with giveaways! Collectively as a group we came up with our shared favorites which are being featured on the BIR blog each day. So you have numerous chances this week to win some fabulous goodies. You can check out each blog's individual schedule's here. Next week you'll have more chances to win goodies with our annual Mundie Moms Best of series.
Don't miss today's BIR2102 blog favorites: Shadow & Bone by Leigh Bardugo & The Immortal Rules / The Lost Prince by Julie Kagawa.
Today's Feature Favorites are: Days of Blood & Starlight by Laini Taylor and Throne of Glass by Sarah J Maas.
By: Laini Taylor
Published by: Little Brown
Released on: November 6th, 2012 TODAY
Purchase from: Amazon | Barnes & Noble
Series: Daughter of Smoke & Bone #2
In this stunning sequel to the highly acclaimed Daughter of Smoke and Bone, Karou must come to terms with who and what she is, and how far she’ll go to avenge her people. Filled with heartbreak and beauty, mysteries and secrets, new characters and old favorites, Days of Blood and Starlight brings the richness, color and intensity of the first book to a brand new canvas. - quoted from Goodreads
This series is in a league all it's own! Laini Taylor has created a series that's not just another one of those books that full of angel/demon lore. There is so much for to this intense, richly detailed, mesmerizing world. Normally I have favorite things I like about a book and one or two, or sometimes a few things I don't like. The only thing I didn't like about this book is it ended! I am in love with Laini's writing. Seriously, she is a literary genius. I mean who can right a book that has this absolutely breath taking romance, without even having the two characters together in the book!? If you've read the book you'll know what I mean. If you haven't read it, you are missing out! This is a book brimming with everything I love in an urban fantasy. There's romance, danger, fabulous characters, action and plenty of intrigue. You can check out my full spoiler free review here, to see why it made this list and my 2012 top tens list.
Thank you to Little Brown, I have a copy of Days of Bloods & Starlight to giveaway to one lucky winner.
Thank you to Little Brown, I have a copy of Days of Bloods & Starlight to giveaway to one lucky winner.
By: Sarah J Maas
Published by: Bloomsbury
To Be Released on: August 7th, 2012
Purchase from: Amazon | Barnes & Noble | IndieBound
When magic has gone from the world, and a vicious king rules from his throne of glass, an assassin comes to the castle. She does not come to kill, but to win her freedom. If she can defeat twenty-three killers, thieves, and warriors in a competition to find the greatest assassin in the land, she will become the King’s Champion and be released from prison.
Her name is Celaena Sardothien.
The Crown Prince will provoke her. The Captain of the Guard will protect her.
And a princess from a foreign land will become the one thing Celaena never thought she’d have again: a friend.
But something evil dwells in the castle–and it’s there to kill. When her competitors start dying, horribly, one by one, Celaena’s fight for freedom becomes a fight for survival–and a desperate quest to root out the source of evil before it destroys her world
There's a running theme for each of the books I've chosen to feature this week, and that is that each one of them is flawlessly written. Throne of Glass is an incredibly well written story with equally incredible characters. This is a story filled with sizzling romance, plenty of danger and introduced me to one heck of an amazing heroine. I loved Celaena from the moment I met her. It's not just her rags to riches story that got to me, but the fact this girl isn't just incredibly strong, she's smart and I love that she's a character who thinks for herself. If you love a story with a great romance, well just wait till you meet the Captain of the Guard and the Prince! I HIGHLY recommend picking this book up!! You won't regret that you do. You can check out my full review here.
Thank you to Bloomsbury, Portrait of a Book and I have a copy of Throne of Glass we're giving to one lucky winner. Be sure to enter here:
Awesome giveaway! I've been lusting after both of these, they look amazing :D
ReplyDeleteDays of Blood and Starlight and Throne of Glass were two of my favorite reads of 2012. The endings in both books were unexpected and exciting. Thanks for the giveaways!
ReplyDeleteDYING for DAYS OF BLOOD AND STARLIGHT! Thank you <3
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to read both of these! Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteDoB&S is definitely on my TBR list. Thanks for the giveaways!
ReplyDeleteThank you for another awesome giveaway.
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Both books are on my wishlist, so I have my fingers crossed!
ReplyDeleteLilian @ A Novel Toybox
Great choices. I have Throne of Glass on my Nook to read on my trip to China next week. Can't wait to read it.
ReplyDeleteI am looking forward to Days of Blood and Starlight -- the world created in the first book was so fascinating!
ReplyDeleteThe premise behind Throne of Glass is also so intriguing! Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI CANNOT wait to read Days of Blood and Starlight. I absolutely adore Laini's books :)
ReplyDeleteI've been dying for DOBAS and TOG! :) Thank you thank you thank you so much for this giveaway! :)
ReplyDeleteWonderful choices I cannot wait to read throne of glass
ReplyDeleteI read Throne of Glass earlier this year and it is one of my favorites. It was from the library, so I'd love my own copy! I'm reading Days of Blood and Starlight right now and it's killing me! What is she doing?! I know it must get better though because of all the fabulous reviews. :)
ReplyDeleteBoth sound like fabulous books! Really need to get caught p on my reading :-)
ReplyDeleteBoth of these books are on my TBR list.
ReplyDeleteI haven't read both of these books. I'll make sure to put this on my TBR pile.
ReplyDeleteThese both sound amazing, great giveaway!
ReplyDeleteeekk can't wait to read both of this book! I'm waiting to have throne of Glass and excited for the Days of Blood and Starlight :))
ReplyDeleteThank you for these awesome giveaways!!!! I just can't get enough of these awesome books.
ReplyDeleteI have so wanted to read Throne of Glass love the reviews it's getting! Thanks for the awesome giveaway!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the awesome giveaway! I've had major book lust for both of these titles :)
ReplyDeleteThis book is going to be amazing. I just know it! I want want want this! Loved Daughter of Smoke and Bone! AMAZING!
ReplyDeleteThis really is a great follow-up to Daughter of Smoke and Bone. I'd love to win a copy to give as a gift.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win! These both look so good! Dying to read them both soon!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to read Days of Blood and Starlight! Loved Daughter of Smoke and Bone!
ReplyDeleteI love how Laini Taylor's imaginative book titles!
Thanks,
Leanne
Thank you so much for these giveaways! I actually JUST got a hold of Daughter of Smoke and Bone, and I think it's one of the most amazing, brilliant, beautiful books I've ever read. I can't wait to check out Days of Blood and Starlight and any future books Laini Taylor might write. I can see why this is on your BIR list.
ReplyDeleteThrone of Glass was actually one of those books I heard a ton about, but never got to read for myself, It sounds like it'll be a really intense, original book, and I absolutely love the premise. I'm hoping I get to it this upcoming year, since I didn't get to check out this year. Great choice!
ReplyDeleteLOVED Throne of Glass and waiting to read Laini Taylor until 2 books were out. I guess I need to get started.
ReplyDeleteOkay i;m a major fan of assassins creeed and when girls get to kick major but so i am wwaayyy psyched to read this!!!! Thx for hte giveaway!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Thank you, Thank you for the giveaway!! =)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for being a part of this AWESOME giveaway!! I've been wanting to read Throne of Glass for awhile now!! I cannot wait to read that one!!
ReplyDeleteI loved Daughter of Smoke and Bone and cannot wait to read Days of Blood and Starlight! I haven't read Throne of Glass yet, but I've heard great things about it.
ReplyDeleteThis book was one of my favorites this year as well! Thanks for the giveaway, I really want to own a copy so I can reread it as many times as I want!
ReplyDeleteAnd I have heard amazing things about Daughter of Smoke and Bone and Days of Blood and Starlight so I really want to read that trilogy too!
I've heard great things about both books and can't wait to read them! Thanks for the chance!
ReplyDeleteLaini Taylor is awesome! DAYS OF BLOOD AND STARLIGHT is one of my favorite's this year!
ReplyDeleteI've heard good things about THRONE OF GLASS. Thank you for the giveaway!
I read the first book : the daughter of smoke and bone and i really want to read the sequel~ the book had ended with me on the edge of my seat~
ReplyDeleteI would love to read THRONE OF GLASS thank you. I've heard great things.
ReplyDeleteThrone of Glass has been on my TBR list forever now.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the giveaway! I am definitely intrigued by Throne of Glass!
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