Struck by Jennifer Bosworth

Whoa! This was my reaction when I saw the cover of this book and what I felt as I finished the last page. To say this book was good is a complete understatement. It was amazing and incredible. And I must thank Jennifer for sending me a copy.

They say lightning never strikes the same place twice, right? That isn’t the case for 17 year old Mia Price. She is craves the lightning and has been struck more times than she can count. A terrible earthquake has hit Los Angeles. People live in fear craving comfort; afraid of what’s going to happen next. They look towards religion, listening to the Prophet as he preaches the end of the world.

How does one trust when so many are lying to you? How do you know the truth? Do you go with your gut instinct? What happens when the ones you love won't even speak to you?

This is a great read for those who loved The Gone Series by Michael Grant. All I can say I never expected such an ending.

              

Violins in Autumn by Amy McAuley

I love World War II. I love everything about it. If I was a character in Woody Allen’s “Midnight in Paris” I’d be one of those women working in the factories or be on the streets of London ducking for bombs. There are so many stories that are left untold. I was happy when I stumbled upon the book Violins of Autumn by Amy McAuley.

The book is beautifully written and takes you on through Adele’s journey. After witnessing a traumatic event, she’s determined to do her part in the war. She never knows where she is going to be sent. It could be anywhere. Where will she sleep?

Terror lurks around every corner. It's best to work in the shadows. Someone has already been captured! Anyone can be the enemy. Who can she trust? Will she betray her most trusted friend? One can only tell…
It will be released in June 2012.