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What to Give? What to Get? Day 10

This holiday season we're asking the experts for recommendations. Every day, a new (fabulous and friendly)   book blogger will tell us about their favourite S&S reads over the past year.  We've asked them to share the book they'd most want to give AND (of course) the book they'd most want to get.

We're all bound to find something for even the trickiest person on our list -- with a little help from our friends!

Today, our Give/Get picks are from Avery at Avery's Book Nook.

Book I'd love to Give:

Clockwork Prince by Cassandra Clare: Cassie's "The Mortal Instrument" series has been my most favourite series since it's release and in all honesty I never thought it possible for her to do any better than it (I mean, how does one top the perfection that is Jace Wayland?). But then... I read this book and learned that I was so very, very wrong. This book was just as good as, if not better than, at least half of The Mortal Instruments series- it's cast of characters truly rivals those of "TMI", as does the heartwretching-ness that we have come to expect from Cassie. I would recommend this book, and its predecessor, "Clockwork Angel", to everyone, regardless of whether or not they have read "TMI" (being a prequel to "TMI" one can fully understand it without having read "TMI").  

Book I'd love to Get: 

The Evolution of Mara Dyer by Michelle Hodkin: Admittedly I waffled a bit with "The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer", however, this book truly convinced me of Michelle's genius. This book in no way, shape, or form suffers from "second book syndrome"- it was action-packed, heart-pounding  but best of all romantic. I personally had an ARC of this book and would love to add a finished copy of it to my shelves (especially considering the fact that the endings differ between the two editions). 

Thanks Avery!

What To Give? What to Get? DAY 9

This holiday season we're asking the experts for recommendations. Every day, a new (fabulous and friendly)   book blogger will tell us about their favourite S&S reads over the past year.  We've asked them to share the book they'd most want to give AND (of course) the book they'd most want to get.

We're all bound to find something for even the trickiest person on our list -- with a little help from our friends!

Today, our Give/Get picks are from Lily at Lily's Book Blog.

Book I'd like to give: 

 Where it Began was my go to recommendation this year for all my contemporary loving friends. I felt such an emotional connection with the female protagonist Gabby in this book her emotions mirrored my own. I leant out my copy left and right to all my friends.Gabby goes through such a transformation in this book as she recounts how she climbed the social ladder, lost her self and fell right back down. Because like the old saying says what goes up, most always come down. 
  Book I'd most like to get: 
 

When it comes down to a book I'd most like to receive it was a bit tricky finding one I didn't already have on my book shelf. I finally settled though on THE DAY BEFORE by Lisa Schroeder. I've always enjoyed this author's books and was surprised to find that I haven't actually gotten around to reading this one! Don't worry though I added it onto my Santa Wish List ;) 

Thanks Lily!

What To Give? What to Get? DAY 8

This holiday season we're asking the experts for recommendations. Every day, a new (fabulous and friendly)   book blogger will tell us about their favourite S&S reads over the past year.  We've asked them to share the book they'd most want to give AND (of course) the book they'd most want to get.

We're all bound to find something for even the trickiest person on our list -- with a little help from our friends!

Today, our Give/Get picks are from Nafiza at Biliophilic Monologues.

 Book I'd Love to Give:

I would give the first three books in the Curseworker series by Holly Black as gifts. Full of adventure, romance and intrigue, these books kept me entertained and immersed in a world where nothing is as it seems. 

Book I'd Love to Get:

The book I would most like to receive is Vessel by Sarah Beth Durst. Though the cover alone makes it a worthy addition to any bookshelf, it is the story of a girl faced with danger, forbidden love and sacrifice in a setting where Gods walk the earth that won me over.

Thanks Nafiza!

What To Give? What to Get? DAY 7

This holiday season we're asking the experts for recommendations. Every day, a new (fabulous and friendly)   book blogger will tell us about their favourite S&S reads over the past year.  We've asked them to share the book they'd most want to give AND (of course) the book they'd most want to get.

We're all bound to find something for even the trickiest person on our list -- with a little help from our friends!

Today, our Give/Get picks are from Tynga at Tynga's Reviews.

I hesitated a lot when it came time to pick a book I would like to offer because even though Simon & Schuster has an awesome collection of YA books to pick from, two series quickly came to mind: The CurseWorkers series by Holly Black and The Infernal Devices by Cassandra Clare. In the end, I picked Clockwork Prince by Cassie, even though it`s the second book in the series (a good excuse to buy the first one if you ask me!) because it was by far my favourite book from her, and I've been a fan since City of Bones. Action-packed, full of mysteries and blessed with stunning characters, The Infernal Devices are worth every minute you’ll spend reading and will leave you begging for more! I know I am dying to get my hands on Clockwork Princess!

Now for a book I would like to receive... that one is much harder! I usually buy my S&S books as soon as they release, so it was hard to find one I hadn't purchased yet, but I finally put my finger on one: Finale by Becca Fitzpatrick. I love this series, and the last couple of months have been very hectic for me and I didn't get the chance to purchase it. So yeah, this title would be awesome under the Christmas Tree!

Thanks Tynga!

What To Give? What to Get? DAY 6

This holiday season we're asking the experts for recommendations. Every day, a new (fabulous and friendly)   book blogger will tell us about their favourite S&S reads over the past year.  We've asked them to share the book they'd most want to give AND (of course) the book they'd most want to get.

We're all bound to find something for even the trickiest person on our list -- with a little help from our friends!

Today, our Give/Get picks are from Michele at Just a Lil' Lost.

Book I'd Most Like To Give:

I'd love to give The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky. I had read this great coming-of-age book almost 9 years ago and am thrilled that the movie (starring Emma Watson, no less!) has rejuvenated this fantastic story about growing up, surviving high school and everything that happens along the way.

Book I'd Most Like To Get:

The book I'd most like to get would be Clockwork Prince by Cassandra Clare. I LOVED Clockwork Angel, the first in The Infernal Devices series, and kicked myself for taking so long to get around to reading it. Both Clockwork Prince and the third instalment Clockwork Princess out in 2013 are high on my list to read! What's great is that it's not imperative to read The Mortal Instruments                   series first before checking this one out. 

What To Give? What to Get? DAY 5

This holiday season we're asking the experts for recommendations. Every day, a new (fabulous and friendly)   book blogger will tell us about their favourite S&S reads over the past year.  We've asked them to share the book they'd most want to give AND (of course) the book they'd most want to get.

We're all bound to find something for even the trickiest person on our list -- with a little help from our friends!

Today, our Give/Get picks are from Sara at Geek Girl'sBook Blog.

Book I'd Love to Give:

 

To give, my choice would be Witchlanders by Lena Coakley, because it had fabulous world-building and great story (and not one but two male main characters...a rarity in YA).  I'm still dying for a sequel.

Book I'd Love to Get:

To get, my choice would be the Shade Trilogy by Jeri Smith-Ready (it's more than one book...can I still count it?) because I read the first one ages ago and I loved it, but I never got around to picking them up.  The mythology she created for a world dealing with being able to see ghosts was so intricate.  I loved the rules she laid down.  Can't wait to read the others. 

Thanks Sara!