Showing posts with label Alyson Noel. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Alyson Noel. Show all posts

Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Fated - Audiobook Giveaway




Title: Fated (The Soul Seekers #1)
Author: Alyson Noël
Published: May 22, 2012 
Synopsis from Goodreads

The first book in a magnificent new series about a girl who can navigate between the worlds of the living and the dead by #1 New York Times bestselling author Alyson Noël.

Lately strange things have been happening to Daire Santos. Animals follow her, crows mock her, and glowing people appear out of nowhere. Worried that Daire is having a nervous breakdown, her mother packs her off to stay in the dusty plains of Enchantment, New Mexico with a grandmother she’s never met.


There she crosses paths with Dace, a gorgeous guy with unearthly blue eyes who she’s encountered before...but only in her dreams. And she’ll get to know her grandmother—a woman who recognizes Daire’s bizarre episodes for what they are. A call to her true destiny as a Soul Seeker, one who can navigate between the worlds of the living and the dead. Her grandmother immediately begins teaching her to harness her powers—but it’s an art that must be mastered quickly. Because Dace’s brother is an evil shape-shifter who’s out to steal her powers. Now Daire must embrace her fate as a Soul Seeker and find out if Dace is one guy she’s meant to be with...or if he’s allied with the enemy she’s destined to destroy.





Paranormal Wastelands is proud to present a Macmillan Audio giveaway.

One lucky US winner will receive their very own audiobook of Alyson Noël's Fated.

Enter below and Good luck!!

And while you wait enjoy a snippet of this wonderful book....

http://media.us.macmillan.com/video/olmk/macmillanaudio/FatedClip.mp3



Thursday, May 17, 2012

Fated (Souls Seekers #1) by Alyson Noel: Review

Fated (Souls Seekers #1)
By Alyson Noel
Expected Publication May 22 2012 by St. Martins Press
Pre-order your copy at Amazon, B&N, or your local indie today!
Synopsis borrowed form Goodreads:
The first book in a magnificent new series about a girl who can navigate between the worlds of the living and the dead by #1 New York Times bestselling author Alyson Noël.

Lately strange things have been happening to Daire Santos. Animals follow her, crows mock her, and glowing people appear out of nowhere. Worried that Daire is having a nervous breakdown, her mother packs her off to stay in the dusty plains of Enchantment, New Mexico with a grandmother she’s never met.

There she crosses paths with Dace, a gorgeous guy with unearthly blue eyes who she’s encountered before...but only in her dreams. And she’ll get to know her grandmother—a woman who recognizes Daire’s bizarre episodes for what they are. A call to her true destiny as a Soul Seeker, one who can navigate between the worlds of the living and the dead. Her grandmother immediately begins teaching her to harness her powers—but it’s an art that must be mastered quickly. Because Dace’s brother is an evil shape-shifter who’s out to steal her powers. Now Daire must embrace her fate as a Soul Seeker and find out if Dace is one guy she’s meant to be with...or if he’s allied with the enemy she’s destined to destroy.

Darkfallen's thoughts:

Daire doesn't exactly live the life of an average teenage girl. Of course having a mom that is a famous make-up artist how could she? She has trotted the globe growing up on movie sets ever since she could remember. So while traveling and hanging out with movie stars should be a good thing it's not all the glam it's cracked up to be. Especially when she starts having these weird visions that get worse and worse until she flips out in a foreign county and attacks her movie star crush. All this landing her in a small New Mexico town with a grandmother she never even knew she had a few days ago. Yea everything in Daires life is about to change...

This book was a little slow to start in the beginning. I mean there was action but it just doesn't really pull you in until about 160 pages of so. But after that it really starts to fly, sucking you into the plot. I loved the whole idea of the Seekers and the Native American background that is so dominant in the story. It was nice to see a new supernatural element brought to the Ya Paranormal world for a change. And Daire was perfect for the job. She is easy to like and true to her character throughout the whole book.

Then there is the whole take on the "good twin, bad twin" scenario between Dace and Cade. Where Cade is all bad and evil; Dace is all nice and swoon worthy. I just wish we would have had a little more time spent on the relationship between Dace and Daire. Maybe brought them together a little sooner so we could have watched that grow a bit more. The action definitely takes the front seat in this story. Still I'm thinking we will get more Dace and Daire in book two now that they have an established relationship, and I for one can't wait to get more Dace! lol

Overall, while I still miss the Immortals series, Alyson Noel doesn't disappoint with her new take on the supernatural.


Lymi...




Monday, June 6, 2011

Everlasting by Alison Noel: GIVEAWAY

 Everlasting (Immortals 6)   byAlyson Noel (Goodreads Author)
Expected publication: June 7th 2011 by St. Martin's Griffin
Pick up you copy today at Amazon, B&N, or your local indie!
Synopsis borrowed from Goodreads:
Everlasting is the sixth and final installment of the epic love story that has enchanted readers across the world. Ever and Damen have spent centuries facing down bitter rivals, jealous friends and their own worst fears-all in the hope of being together forever. Now in Everlasting, their destiny is finally within reach.

Will they be united-or torn apart forever? Readers will finally discover the truth in this anxiously awaited conclusion!

Thats right the Immortals series is coming to an end:(
*Darkfallen sniffles*
Ever and Damen are going to be missed....

*Greta hands Dark a tissue*
Darkfallen you will be okay. Everything has to come to an end adventually.

*begins to sob why*

Omg! Sorry guys can you hold on for a minute?
brb
*smacks Darkfallen*
Get a hold of yourself women!! We have guest for petes sake.
Besides we have awesome fun stuff going on here. So smile would ya?!

Oh thats right the GIVEAWAY!!
*jumps up and down squeeing*
*happy dances around the wastelands*

Annnndddd she's back;)

Ok so lets move on to the good news shall we?
We here at the Wastelands we lucky enough to get our hands on an Arc of Everlasting!!

but wait theres more...

AND Compliments of the fine folks at St. Matin's Press not one, but TWO lucky winners will get a copy of this last intallment of the Immortals series.

But First lets hear what we had to say about this book shall we?

Darkfallen's Thoughts:

Everlasting will leave an everlasting impression on you in this last installment of the Immortals series.
Cheesy…yes I know, but oh so true!
Ever and Damon are still struggling to find a way to really be together. Finding the antidote to Romans brew isn’t proving to be any easier. And then there is the little fact that the dark side of Summerland is growing…..and growing.
Then there is the crazy old lady, which seems to appear out of nowhere, chanting things that make absolutely no sense, talking in riddles, and pointing at Ever. Not only blaming her and Damon for what’s becoming of this dark side. Claiming their love is ultimately what is causing all of this, only through the truth will they find the answers they seek, and even crazier it’s Ever’s destiny to fulfill.  Ever is faced with a journey that only she can make.
Going back to the beginning, the very beginning, so that they might have a chance to be truly happy in the end.
There are so many, many good things to say about this closing chapter on The Immortals series. Most importantly it’s how Ever has grown. When we first found her in Evermore she was nothing more than a lost, broken, cheerleader type. Also to narrow minded to see the truth, and often holding truth in everything that had none. Always landing her in situations where I often found myself wanting to smack her, maybe even shake her a little. Tell her to open her eyes, see what was right in front of her, and stop acting like a baby, smacking myself because even though she drove me nuts, I still liked her, loved her even.
 But not anymore.
 Our little Ever is all grown up!
Setting out on what is to be the toughest journey she has ever taken. Back to the beginning, to the very first life her soul even knew, to a life neither her nor Damen knew existed, to learn from their mistakes. To see where they all went wrong and it’s not until then can either of them make the decision to finally pay off karma’s debt, and find true happiness. Because knowing  the truth is the answer, and while Damen may think that he knows, even he learns a thing or two along the way.
The question is after everything….
Once all the cards are on the table….
Once the light has been eliminated every dark corner….
Will Ever & Damen find true happiness lies with each other?
Or part ways for good?
Well as you know….I’m NOT gonna tell ya;)
Yes I AM evil like that…deal with it!
But I will say this…
This book kept me on the edge of my seat. Making me feel like I was breaking apart inside. I was shocked to find that at times it was Damen that I wanted to shake, but OMG did my heart ever break for him. This book will make you shed tears of joy when minute, then ripe your heart out of your chest, stomp on it, make you scream out in agony, sob like you did the day you found out your first love wasn’t love at all, then….after all of that….Leave you peaceful and completely content.
Now GO run along, take this journey with me. I promise the pain throughout is worth the payoff!

Now for the Giveaway!!!
What do you need to do for a chance to snag a copy?
EASY:))
1.) If your not already a Wasteland junkie, then become one!(this is ferret speak for you need to be a follower..lol) 
2.) Fill out the form HERE!!

3.) And because sharing is caring Tweet about this Giveaway including the link and Boo Yay! Extra entries for you;)
See simple de imple!!
Good Luck Everyone...



Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Waiting on Wednesday


"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we just can't wait to get our sticky fingers on.




Title: Everlasting (the immortals book 6)

Author: Alyson Noel

Expected Publication: June 6, 2011

Synopsis taken from Amazon


Their darkest enemies now defeated, Damen and Ever are free to embark upon their final quest—to free Damen from the poison lingering in his body. If they can just find the antidote, they’ll finally be able to feel each other’s touch—and experience the passionate night they’ve been longing for. But their fight to be together will lead them into the most formidable terrain yet…into the dark heart of Summerland.

Here in a land of scorched earth and endless rain, Ever and Damen will discover their relationship’s hidden origins, expose a secret history they never imagined…and come face to face with the true reason fate keeps tearing them apart. Only then, when the final mystery is unraveled and the last secret revealed, Ever and Damen’s future will hinge on one ultimate decision that will put everything at stake….even eternity.




Oh snapples!! It's about to end!!


We here at Paranormal Wastelands are mondo super excited about this book. Uber mondo with a cherry on top, jumping up and down till we pass out like hyper over-caffienataed monkeys!

(note: Darkfallen already did pass out which was hilarious because Greta made fun of her till the cows came home)


And what do we say to such a fabulous book that's about to hit the shelves that it makes us want to poop poptarts?




Must have NOWS!





We needs it!!
We wants it!!
We can't lives without it!!






So, now that you've heard what our CAN'T WAIT book is... What's yours? Drop us a comment so we can find out what has you on pins and needles.







And be sure to drop by the Wastelands on June 7th when we'll be kicking off an EVERLASTING contest that will leave you wanting More! Cuz we're going have not one but TWO copies of Everlasting to give away and we're going to need some excited Evermore fans to win them!!