"Jackson Meyer is hiding a secret. He can time-travel. But he doesn't know how he does it, how to control it or what it means. When Jackson, and his girlfriend Holly, find themselves in fatal danger, Jackson panics and catapults himself two years into his past, further than he's ever managed before, and this time he can't find a way back to the future. All the rules of time-travel he's experienced so far have been broken and Jackson has no choice but to pretend to be his younger self whilst he figures out a solution. Jackson is tearing himself apart with guilt and frustration, wondering if Holly survived. He's also become the target of an unknown enemy force and it seems even his dad is lying to him. Jackson is racing against time to save the girl he loves, but to do that he must first discover the truth about his family and himself. And stay alive."
I'd not heard of this book this book till last October. I was at a Becca Fitzpatrick talk and someone asked why she decided to change the name of her book from Tempest to Silence. She was very happy to tell us that a new author was releasing a book of the same name & was asked if there was the chance her title could be changed. Becca being the sweetest person ever seemed to be happy to do that, awww!!
My interest was caught already and so my hunt began for the book.
The cover is just gorgeous. Strangely it is kind of similar looking to Becca Fitzpatrick's first book Hush Hush, which is also a stunner. I do love the addition of a girl to this. And just the way they are reaching for each other. Its beautiful and so fitting with the story.
I was so quickly drawn into this story, although it did take quite some getting used to reading from a boys point of view. Not that anything too smutty or inappropriate was said at all, but it just felt strange for me to put myself in Jackson's place and read his feelings for Holly. I very quickly got used to this and my head adapted to the role change. Its definitely made me more understanding of how it could be difficult for a guy to read from a girls point of view. But its great too, as it makes you look at things from another perspective - something we should all do from time to time.
One huge thing I noticed with this book is that it needs your full attention. The speech and the story can be quite jumpy and you can feel a little confused sometimes. It just made me want to immerse myself in the story more and forget my surroundings. It certainly keeps you on your toes.
There were some scenes in the book that were very poignant and touching for me & I would imagine many readers out there. It absolutely had me wondering what would I do if I got the chance to go back and speak to people that are no longer here. I also realised how heartbreaking it would be too. It is so thought provoking.
Without a doubt this had a young adult 'Time Travellers Wife' feel to it, with a secret agent twist to it. Its a winning formula I have to say. I'm so excited for the next part to this amazing debut!!!
Rating 4 1/2 Out Of 5
Published In The UK By Macmillan
This Can Be Purchased HERE and from good book retailers
Showing posts with label Tempest. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Tempest. Show all posts
Thursday, 19 January 2012
Sunday, 15 January 2012
In My Mailbox (47)
In My Mailbox Is An Awesome Blog Post Idea Hosted By The Story Siren
Book links will take you to Amazon
Had a great book week. Got a nice few surprises in the mail - Always the best type of surprise!!!
FOR REVIEW
I'm due to take part in the blog tour for this soon, so was sent a copy to familiarise myself with the story
This was sent to me by the wonderful Nina From INDIGO. So excited to read this one - sounds amazing
This was sent by the lovely Madeline from Atom. I got a message about this the other day, whilst I was in Ikea - gotta admit I did a happy squeal - really looking forward to starting this!
WON
I Won this from the Awesome people at My Kinda Book. I have already read it & OMG its just AMAZING!! So happy to have my own shiny copy!!
BOUGHT
I know I'm naughty, but I just HAD to have a gorgeous American Hardback copy of this!!! Just need to find some time to read it now!!!
That was my week in books, What wonders did your mailbox bring you this week??
Leanne
xoxo
Sunday, 8 January 2012
In My Mailbox (46)
In My Mailbox Is An Awesome Blog Post Idea Hosted By The Story Siren
Book links will take you to Amazon
So Christmas and New Year are over and means getting back to normal. Meh' I guess it has to be done, but I'd much rather have the Christmas excuse for stuffing my face!!!
New Year means new books though, that definitely eases the January blues!! Here's what I got this week!
Bought
I saw this a while ago and was instantly attracted to its shininess!! The story sounds absolutely gripping too!!!
Received
I got this from the lovely Tina At Abrams & Chronicle. I'm going to be taking part in the blog tour for this next month too, so please come back and have a look!!!
I got this from UK Book Tours. I've actually started reading this one already, heard such wonderful things about it!!
Hoping that your first week of 2012 has gone well?!
Leanne
xoxo
Wednesday, 23 November 2011
Books That Make Me Go Oooooh (24) Tempest By Julie Cross
Waiting On Wednesday is a brilliant book blog feature hosted by Breaking The Spine
Tempest By Julie Cross
Published In The UK By Macmillan Children's Books
Due For Release 5th January 2012
Amazon LINK
Tempest By Julie Cross
Published In The UK By Macmillan Children's Books
Due For Release 5th January 2012
Amazon LINK
"Jackson Meyer is hiding a secret. He can time-travel. But he doesn't know how he does it, how to control it or what it means. When Jackson, and his girlfriend Holly, find themselves in fatal danger, Jackson panics and catapaults himself two years into his past, further than he's ever managed before, and this time he can't find a way back to the future. All the rules of time-travel he's experienced so far have been broken and Jackson has no choice but to pretend to be his younger self whilst he figures out a solution. Jackson is tearing himself apart with guilt and frustration, wondering if Holly survived. He's also become the target of an unknown enemy force and it seems even his dad is lying to him. Jackson is racing against time to save the girl he loves, but to do that he must first discover the truth about his family and himself.
And stay alive"
I actually heard about this from Becca Fitzpatrick, who was going to have a book of the same name but in the end changed her title.
This made me check the book out and I have to say it sounds amazing!! Have already heard some other people talking about it too and that has me even more excited. Bring on January!!!
Labels:
Books That Make Me Go Ooooooh,
Julie Cross,
Macmillan,
Tempest,
Time Travel,
WoW
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)