Review: Numbers By Rachel Ward

Synopsis:

Ever since she was child, Jem has kept a secret: Whenever she meets someone new, no matter who, as soon as she looks into their eyes, a number pops into her head. That number is a date: the date they will die. Burdened with such awful awareness, Jem avoids relationships. Until she meets Spider, another outsider, and takes a chance. The two plan a trip to the city. But while waiting to ride the Eye ferris wheel, Jem is terrified to see that all the other tourists in line flash the same number. Today's number. Today's date. Terrorists are going to attack London. Jem's world is about to explode!

Book details:

Format: Hardcover

Pages: 325

Publisher:Scholastic, Inc. ; Chicken House

Review:

To start off I must say that after reading the synopsis of

this book I wanted to read it so bad.

To know the date of others people deaths would drive me crazy. I probably would be going around

trying to save everyone, even though we all die

eventually. Numbers started off slow and at times it

would pick back up. We meet the characters of Jem and

Spider and the people they are connected to.

Jem is someone who avoids getting to know others for

fear that she will lose them. She has had a tough

life. Spider is the complete opposite of Jem. He is a risk taker

and I would say tries to enjoy life

to the fullest. In the book Jem and Spider find themselves

in a situation where they feel like they

have to run away in order to start fresh with new lives. The cops are after them and so they begin a

journey together. Throughout the novel I felt like I was

apart of their flee. Although their were sometimes

where I thought are you kidding me? Is this even

necessary? That is so gross!

There were some disturbing parts. I found myself

struggling to finish this book. I'm glad I did though.

This book had a good message to send out to readers.

I found myself holding back tears. If you told

me this when I was half way through I wouldn't have

believed you. Overall this is a good book and

I suggest you read it sometime.

3.5 stars.

In My Mailbox (4)

In My Mailbox is a meme hosted by Kristi over at the Story Siren.

This week I bought:

Killer (A Pretty Little Liars Novel #6) by: Sara Shepard

This book series keeps getting better and better. I'm glad that I finally decided to continue reading this book series.

Audrey, Wait! by Robin Benway

I'm currently reading this book and wow is Robin Benway an amazing author. I first read her upcoming book The Extraordinary Secrets of April, May, and June. Review for both books coming soon.

So what did you all get this week?

In My Mailbox (3)

This week I got:

Bought (on Barnes and Noble.com)
The Phantom of the Opera by Gaston Leroux.


Traded and got:

Geek Magnet by Kieran Scott.

And I'm not sure if I got this this week or not but I got my Splash Team kit, for Forgive My Fins by Tera Lynn Childs. It includes bookmarks, tatoos, and a team button.

Please forgive me since I've been practically computerless it has been hard keeping track of things. I may have gotten more in the mail just can't remember.

I'm Back!

Hey guys! I've been totally missing posting on my blog. But this week I got my new laptop. So worth the wait. But unfortunately its a little slow loading some pages. Takes about ten whole minutes just to load a page. Gosh, truly tests my patience. :) While I was gone too my blog was featured in an article check it! There are a ton of great blogs in the article.

Here is the link you know what to do ;)

http://www.onlinedegrees.net/blog/2010/50-best-blogs-for-teen-readers/

Also I would like to announce that Kieran Scott's new book She's So Dead to Us hits shelves Tuesday. On Barnes and Noble it is not a pre-order anymore. Go buy this book. Even though I have yet to read it, it's a guarantee that this book will be great. I'm so excited to read this book!

Update (2) and Contest!

Hey everyone,
As you all could tell I have not been updating as much. I appologize, my laptop will not hold its charge anymore and only has twenty minutes of life. So I've been having to get on my family's computer and even that is broken and I have to get on safe mode just to get online. I dislike safe mode too because I can't have audio. Blah. I'm having to wait till Graduation for my new laptop. Once I get my laptop I'll post more reviews.

Thanks everyone for being patient with me.

-Mallory

P.S. The Undercover Book Lover is having some contests here are their urls:
http://theundercoverbooklover.blogspot.com/2010/04/win-clearing-reason-and-swoon-at-your.html

She is giving away The Clearing, Swoon At Your Risk, and The Reason. Go check it out, ends May 20.

http://theundercoverbooklover.blogspot.com/2010/04/contest-two-copies-of-siren-by-tricia.html

Two Copies of Siren ! Ends May 18.

In My Mailbox (2)

In My Mailbox is a meme hosted by the Story Siren.

Won:
Bookmarks from Kay Cassidy. (Author of The Cinderella Society)

For Review:
Were You Raised By Wolves? by Toben Heim (won from Library Thing Early Reviewers)

What did you guys get this week?

Books Obsession's Win Nightshade by Andrea Cremer

Last minute entries. Hurry if you want a chance to read this book. Contest ends tonight!

Here is the URL:

http://booksobsession.blogspot.com/2010/04/win-nightshade-by-andrea-cremer-arc.html

Thanks. :)

Steph Su's Big Spring Giveaway!

Steph Su is giving away a lot of arcs and books. Oh and did I mention a lot of swag? There will be ONE grand prize winner, and two runner ups.

Go check out whats up for grabs.

Contest ends Friday, May 7.

The giveaway is open INTERNATIONALLY.
Here is the URL:

http://stephsureads.blogspot.com/2010/04/big-spring-giveaway.html

If I were you I wouldn't want to miss out on thiss opprotunity.