11 November 2014

Book Discussions : After The End by Amy Plum

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13601681-after-the-end
My Synopsis :
Juneau has been living her whole life in the wilderness of Alaska with her clan who are the survivors of World War III that has left the world to be enveloped in nuclear radiation thirty years ago. They live a peaceful life, in tune with the nature while also hiding from brigands who pose a threat to their safety. While returning from a hunting trip, Juneau finds her clan members have disappeared with evidence of struggle. She ventures out of her living boundaries for the first time only to discover her entire life has been built on lies. The war never happened. She journeys through the real world to find her clan members only to discover she is also a prey. Her pursuers seem to think she has secrets that they need. Can Juneau learn the truth about her past and save her friends and family in time?

Theme Song : One fine wire by Colbie Caillat

Book Discussions : Wicked Lovely by Melissa Marr

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/305234.Wicked_Lovely

My Synopsis :

The faeries are dark and cruel, wicked yet lovely. Aislinn knows that. She has the ability to see them, which she has always tried to keep a secret for the fear that she may attract their attention and put her life in danger. But, her life turns upside down as she fails when she becomes the target of attention of Keenan, the Summer King, who is on a quest to save his kingdom and Aislinn may be the answer. But, can she ignore the rules that had kept her safe all these years when her life could turn upside down and she may loose everything that she values in this world?


Theme Song : Midnight City by M83

Book Discussions : The Circle by Sara B. Elfgren and Mats Strandberg

( Please Note : 
This book contains some elements like Sex, Drugs etc.. )

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16101193-the-circle
My Synopsis : 
On the night of the blood red moon, six girls Minoo,Vanessa, Linnea, Anna-Karin, Rebecka and Ida are pulled out of their beds by an unseen force and find themselves in an abandoned theme park. They find out that the death of their classmate Elias is not a coincidence and they will be also be preys unless they harness their abilities, the power of the Circle. As the days pass they all explore their unique magical abilities and try to evade the evil that is gaining on them, but in vain. Tragedy strikes them and hell breaks loose as their weaknesses are used against them. Can they work together overcoming their extreme differences? Ancient magic, faith, love, friendship, dreams and revenge, all collide in this interesting tale that explores all norms of teenage life with sorcery dabbled in. 
                                                                                   
Theme Song : Bad Moon Rising by Creedence Clearwater Revival

'Made for Each Other' Books and Songs

You know how a particular song would just start playing in your head when you're reading a book? They would fit so well together, the rhythm, the lyrics, the premise, the theme. So, I thought that it would be an interesting to do a post on that. Here's a list of 'Made for Each Other' Books and Songs.

( Note : Click the book covers for their respective Goodreads Pages )
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/9717320-divergent
Series - Divergent by Veronica Roth
Song - My Sacrifice by Creed

Book Discussions : The Girl With All The Gifts by M.R. Carey


https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17235026-the-girl-with-all-the-gifts?ac=1
My Synopsis :
All her life, Melanie has only known her cell and the classroom. Every morning, Melanie waits in her cell to be collected for class.When they come for her, Sergeant Parks keeps his gun pointed at her while two of his people strap her into the wheelchair. She thinks they don't like her, but she has no idea why. She doesn't know that she is dangerous yet also special. When she starts to question everything around her, the truth uncovered might rock her world. Is she really the Pandora she thinks she is?

Theme Song : Radioactive by Imagine Dragons

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