Book Review: Temptation by Karen Ann Hopkins

NOTE: I received this book to review from Netgalley.

As usual, I'll start off with my thoughts on the writing and the story as a whole, then proceed to talk about the characters themselves.

The writing style was nice, though there were places where it felt kind of stiff and chopped. The story flowed fluidly, and was deeply moving and captivating. I could easily step into the story along the characters and walk in their world, i.e. it was realistic and could hardly be put down.

I also loved the deep level of research that the author has made in order to give us readers a sense of reality in this unknown to us world - the world of the Amish communities. Not even for a minute did I forget that we were in an Amish community. The strict rules and laws, the buggies and old fashioned clothes, the outdated mannerisms... they all spoke of an era long forgotten.

to read the whole review and see my rating click here

Waiting on Wednesday #10 and Winners announcement!!!

Happy Wednesday everybody!!! Those of you who have followed my giveaway's progress should know that today is the big day!!! YES, TODAY the winners get picked! Aren't you all excited?? I sure am!

I know it will be a really happy day for two of you and I'm super anxious to learn who the lucky winners are!! But before I go off to Rafflecopter and click the fortune buttons, I'd like to thank all of you who participated in my giveaway for the past two weeks! It was fun reading your comments! I'll make sure to throw another giveaway soon :))

So, with all that said, I think it's now time to announce the two lucky winners!

(drum roll....)

Winner #1 is Karen Senoo

and....

Winner #2 is Ning Zhu @ReadingbyKF

Congratulations to both of you!!! I will send you an e-mail requesting some information. Please respond in the next 2 days. If you do not, I'm afraid that I will have to pick another winner. So don't stall, please :))

Awesome, and now onto

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly blog post by Jill over at Breaking the Spine, that spotlights releases we're eagerly awaiting.

My pick this week is:

Title: Temptation

Series: The Solitary Tales #3

Author: Travis Thrasher

Expected publication date: April 1st, 2012

Summary: The third book in the Solitary Tales series for young adults, Temptation follows the soul-wrenching twists of Chris Buckley's journey as he heads deeper into a darkness that threatens all he loves best.

As a reluctant student at Harrington High's summer school, Chris meets a fun-loving senior girl who offers a welcome diversion from Chris's past. Soon Chris no longer searches for the truth about the town of Solitary. He no longer tries to pierce its shadows. He no longer questions his role in its mysteries. He makes a new choice: he runs. What he doesn't realize is that he's running the wrong way-and is very close to being beyond any choices at all.

Why I'm waiting on it: OMG, because I loved book 1, Solitary!! It was amazing! If you haven't read it, I sure recommend you to do so! It's mysterious, captivating and would totally blow your mind!!! You can check out my review here  I know the cover seems very plain, but there's meaning behind the thorny rose and the red color of the title. *wink wink*

So how about you? What are you waiting on this Wednesday?