Parallel by Lauren Miller
WWW Wednesday #5
WWW Wednesdays is hosted by Should Be Reading. It’s a weekly (Wednesday-gasp!) event where you share
1. What you’re currently reading
2. What you recently finished reading and
3. What you think you’ll read next.
What I’m Currently Reading
The Selection by Kiera Cass
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I’m about a quarter of the way through and so far it’s been a bit of fun and is nice and easy to read. It reminds be a bit of the movie Miss Congeniality!
Goodreads Synopsis:
For thirty-five girls, the Selection is the chance of a lifetime. The opportunity to escape the life laid out for them since birth. To be swept up in a world of glittering gowns and priceless jewels. To live in the palace and compete for the heart of the gorgeous Prince Maxon.
But for America Singer, being Selected is a nightmare. It means turning her back on her secret love with Aspen, who is a caste below her. Leaving her home to enter a fierce competition for a crown she doesn’t want. Living in a palace that is constantly threatened by violent rebel attacks.
Then America meets Prince Maxon. Gradually, she starts to question all the plans she’s made for herself- and realizes that the life she’s always dreamed of may not compare to a future she never imagined.
What I Recently Finished Reading
The Hunt by Andrew Fukuda
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Finally read this one! Was very tricky and probably killed my eyes on the iphone (seriously the text was tiny and it wasn’t easy to resize!) but I did it 
This book is published on the 8th of May so keep an eye out for a review.
Goodreads Synopsis:
Don’t Sweat. Don’t Laugh. Don’t draw attention to yourself. And most of all, whatever you do, do not fall in love with one of them.
Gene is different from everyone else around him. He can’t run with lightning speed, sunlight doesn’t hurt him and he doesn’t have an unquenchable lust for blood. Gene is a human, and he knows the rules. Keep the truth a secret. It’s the only way to stay alive in a world of night—a world where humans are considered a delicacy and hunted for their blood.
When he’s chosen for a once in a lifetime opportunity to hunt the last remaining humans, Gene’s carefully constructed life begins to crumble around him. He’s thrust into the path of a girl who makes him feel things he never thought possible—and into a ruthless pack of hunters whose suspicions about his true nature are growing. Now that Gene has finally found something worth fighting for, his need to survive is stronger than ever—but is it worth the cost of his humanity?
Masque of the Red Death by Bethany Griffin
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I really enjoyed this one, I’m so glad I got approval to read and review it! Review will be out shortly
Goodreads Synopsis:
Everything is in ruins.
A devastating plague has decimated the population. And those who are left live in fear of catching it as the city crumbles to pieces around them.
So what does Araby Worth have to live for?
Nights in the Debauchery Club, beautiful dresses, glittery make-up . . . and tantalizing ways to forget it all.
But in the depths of the club—in the depths of her own despair—Araby will find more than oblivion. She will find Will, the terribly handsome proprietor of the club. And Elliott, the wickedly smart aristocrat. Neither boy is what he seems. Both have secrets. Everyone does.
And Araby may find something not just to live for, but to fight for—no matter what it costs her.
What I Plan on Reading Next
Hemlock by Kathleen Peacock
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This book is released in just under a week so need to get it read and reviewed asap!
Goodreads Synopsis:
Mackenzie and Amy were best friends. Until Amy was brutally murdered.
Since then, Mac’s life has been turned upside down. She is being haunted by Amy in her dreams, and an extremist group called the Trackers has come to Mac’s hometown of Hemlock to hunt down Amy’s killer: A white werewolf.
Lupine syndrome—also known as the werewolf virus—is on the rise across the country. Many of the infected try to hide their symptoms, but bloodlust is not easy to control.
Wanting desperately to put an end to her nightmares, Mac decides to investigate Amy’s murder herself. She discovers secrets lurking in the shadows of Hemlock, secrets about Amy’s boyfriend, Jason, her good pal Kyle, and especially her late best friend. Mac is thrown into a maelstrom of violence and betrayal that puts her life at risk.
Kathleen Peacock’s thrilling novel is the first in the Hemlock trilogy, a spellbinding urban fantasy series filled with provocative questions about prejudice, trust, lies, and love.
Insurgent by Veronica Roth
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I’m really hoping I finish The Selection and Hemlock quickly so I have a chance to squeeze this book in before I start on some of other May 2012 review books I have waiting for me!
Goodreads Synopsis:
One choice can transform you—or it can destroy you. But every choice has consequences, and as unrest surges in the factions all around her, Tris Prior must continue trying to save those she loves—and herself—while grappling with haunting questions of grief and forgiveness, identity and loyalty, politics and love.
Tris’s initiation day should have been marked by celebration and victory with her chosen faction; instead, the day ended with unspeakable horrors. War now looms as conflict between the factions and their ideologies grows. And in times of war, sides must be chosen, secrets will emerge, and choices will become even more irrevocable—and even more powerful. Transformed by her own decisions but also by haunting grief and guilt, radical new discoveries, and shifting relationships, Tris must fully embrace her Divergence, even if she does not know what she may lose by doing so.
New York Times bestselling author Veronica Roth’s much-anticipated second book of the dystopian Divergent series is another intoxicating thrill ride of a story, rich with hallmark twists, heartbreaks, romance, and powerful insights about human nature.
So what are you reading at the moment? Link me your WWW Wednesday or if you aren’t a blogger let me know in the comments – I would love to hear!
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Valentina @ Peek-a-BooK! says:
I simply adore the cover of “The Selection”!
Here’s mine WWW:
http://www.peekabook.it/2012/05/www-wednesday-may02.html
Valentina
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Philippa says:
Thanks it was actually a really fun read! Definitely recommend it
Irish says:
All of these books are on Mt TBR so I’ll be looking for your reviews. I recently saw THE RAVEN and so that’s really brought out my love of all things Edgar Allen Poe so looking forward to reading Griffin’s retelling
My WWW Wednesday can be found here.
Philippa says:
The Raven looks really good – I hope I get to see it soon
Definitely think Masque of the Red Death will be up your alley in that case!
Megan says:
I’m looking forward to seeing your review of Masque of the Red Death. It’s been on my TBR list for awhile! Here’s my WWW:http://meganm922.blogspot.com/2012/05/www-wednesdays.html
Philippa says:
I just posted it this afternoon! Hope you like it
Jessie Marie says:
Look at all the lovely Spring 2012 covers. I’m about half-way into Insurgent and, if you loved Divergent as I did, I hope you get to it’s thrilling sequel soon!
Jessie Marie @ The Daily Bookmark
Here’s my WWW
Philippa says:
Ooooh I hope I can start it soon too – just have to read Hemlock which is a review book coming out next week first
Everyone seems to love Insurgent though!
Colletta says:
These ALL look really interesting!
Here’s my WWW Wed and giveaways:
http://collettaskitchensink.blogspot.com/2012/05/www-wednesday-giveaways-5112.html
Colletta
Philippa says:
Thanks they’ve been quite good though The Hunt was a bit dissapointing
Colletta says:
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Colletta
Kwizgiver says:
I just downloaded Insurgent to my Nook. I can’t wait to read it. Your books have such beautiful covers.
Philippa says:
Cheers – there is nothing like gorgeous covers to inspire you to read
jen says:
EVERYONE is reading the selection and insurgent. i need to get on it.
Philippa says:
It definitely feels like everyone is reading Insurgent this week
Kelsey says:
I have a copy of the Selection, hoping to read it soon. I need to read all the books here, they all look so good! Still waiting to get my copy of Insurgent too
Philippa says:
I actually really enjoyed The Selection, it was a bit of a guilty pleasure, kinda like eating ice cream in front of the biggest loser
Stephanie says:
You recently stopped by my blog, and I just had to stop by and say how much I love your design!
Philippa says:
Aww thanks so much Stephanie!
Louisa says:
Oh, those are some really great books! I want to read them all! And own them
Especially Insurgent! Hope you enjoyed them! Thanks for stopping by! Happy reading!
Philippa says:
Insurgent was fantastic – hope you get a chance to read it soon too!