Review - SHIFT By Em Bailey

"There were two things everyone knew about Miranda Vaile before she'd even started at our school. The first was that she had no parents - they were dead. And the second was that they were dead because Miranda had killed them."

Olive used to be the school queen-bee. But that was before her breakdown. Now she's the class loner, and can only watch as new girl Miranda latches on to Olive's ex-best friend Katie. Soon Miranda is talking like Katie, dressing like Katie - even going out with Katie's boyfriend.

And then Katie dies. Everyone seems to believe it was a tragic accident, but OIive isn't so sure. What if the wild rumours are true? What if Miranda really is a killer...?" taken from Goodreads

I was instantly intrigued when I first heard about Shift.  Although the idea may have been done in a fashion before, for me it was new and the idea highly appealed to me.

The cover is fantastic and so applicable to the story.  I love how the face created with the different parts kind of fit.  Very clever work there!!

This is a great suspense builder of a read.  Every page you read you find out a little, but never quite enough so that you aren't questioning where is the story going next.

There are constant mentions of an incident which really had me wondering what is it??  It kept me dying for more!!

What I didn't expect from the story was an element of paranormalcy.  It was an inclusion that I greatly appreciated as I am a huge paranormal fan, so I was extremely happy.

About mid way through the book there is a BIG reveal - I was in complete shock by it.  I didn't see it coming at all, but I have to say when I read it, everything pieced together and I saw it quite obviously.

I was seriously creeped out by the character of Miranda.  She is the epitome of the nightmare person for me.  And so when you read characters swarming round her I couldn't help but want to scream NO STAY AWAY!!!

I have to say with the added pieces that I didn't expect this was a very different reading experience to what I was expecting, but that made it all the more enjoyable for me, although I was left with several lingering questions.  I wonder if these will ever be addressed??

This is a hugely addictive, suspenseful read that had me gripped!!

Rating 4 Out Of 5

Published In The UK By Electric Monkey

This Can Be Purchased HERE and from all good book sellers

NB - For Anyone in the South East London area SHIFT is the July Book club read for Waterstones YA Reading Group

Letterbox Love (1)

Letterbox Love Is Hosted By The Fabulous Lynsey over at Narratively Speaking.  Its a fun way for us to showcase our weeks new books here in the UK

Book links will take you to Amazon UK

As you may or may not have noticed I didn't take part in IMM last week.  Partly down to a very busy weekend, but also down to all the current controversy surrounding it.

Because of that a group of us UK bloggers got chatting on twitter and thought it would be quite nice to actually make our own inspired by version.

FOR REVIEW

Deadly Hemlock By Katleen Peacock

This sounds so good - I've been wanting this for a while now!!  Thanks to Simon & Schuster

1.4 By Mike Lancaster

I've had 0.4 for about a year now and still need to read it - hoping this may give me the push to hurry up!  Thanks to Egmont

Adorkable By Sarra Manning

I heard about this last year at the ATOM bloggers party and have been excited to finally get a copy.  Thanks to Atom

Alif The Unseen By G Willow Wilson

This is very unique sounding - looking forward to giving this a read.  Thanks to Atlantic books

Insurgent By Veronica Roth

Possibly my most anticipated book of the year - I have already read & reviewed this one!! Thanks to Harper Collins

  BOUGHT

Brothers To The Death By Darren Shan

I actually haven't read this series, but I went to Darren's signing with my cousin and was happy to buy a copy of the book whilst I was there

City Of Lost Souls By Cassandra Clare

Three words - OH MY GOD!!!  So EXCITED for this!!!

Many Thanks to all the lovely publishers who sent me books

Book Trailer - SHIFT By Em Bailey

I heard about Shift By Em Bailey recently and have been quite intrigued by it since.  The blurb makes it sound utterly enthralling.  Then I was sent the trailer to share with you guys - now I just NEED this book in my life!  I feel chilled to the bone, yet morbidly excited........

This Is Published In The UK By Electric Monkey Books

Here's a it more about the book courtesy of Goodreads:

Olive Corbett is not crazy. Not anymore.

She obediently takes her meds and stays under the radar at school. After "the incident," Olive just wants to avoid any more trouble, so she knows the smartest thing is to stay clear of the new girl who is rumored to have quite the creepy past.
But there’s no avoiding Miranda Vaile. As mousy Miranda edges her way into the popular group, right up to the side of queen bee Katie – and pushes the others right out – only Olive seems to notice that something strange is going on. Something almost . . . parasitic. Either Olive is losing her grip on reality, or Miranda Vaile is stealing Katie’s life.

But who would ever believe crazy Olive, the girl who has a habit of letting her imagination run away with her? And what if Olive is the next target?

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In My Mailbox Is An Awesome Blog Post Idea Hosted By The Story Siren

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I'm still being a really bad blogger I admit.  My friend is still visiting so this is sadly coming second, but I will be back to blogging properly from the end of next week!!

 This week has been particularly EPIC, I got to meet the lead singer of a band I LOVE!!  They aren't that well known, but meeting him made me swoon!!

I was invited to a brilliant bloggers event with MIRA on Thursday - full report to follow soon!!

Also finally got to see THE HUNGER GAMES!!!!  As with all book adaptations I do still prefer the book, but this has to be one of the best transitions from book to screen.

RECEIVED

 From MIRA INK

So we each got given a goodie bag jam packed with beautiful books

My Soul To Take By Rachel Vincent

If I Die By Rachel Vincent

Pushing The Limits By Kate McGarry

Goddess Interrupted By Aimee Carter

Spellbound By Cara Lynn Shultz

Crave By Melissa Darnell

The Girl In The Steel Corset By Kady Cross

The Iron King By Julie Kagawa

Saving June By Hannah Harrington

 These I got from Spinebreakers - I took part in a survey and hoped to get the book, but also got £50 Itunes voucher - You should have heard me SQUEAL!!!  THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!

Fever By Dee Shulman

I got this from the fantastic people at Electric Monkey / Egmont

Code Name Verity By Elizabeth Wein

GIFT
 

The Wizard Of Oz Scanimation By Rufus Butler Seder
The Absolutely gorgeous Casey from Dark-Readers got me this amazing gift!!  She knows I am a big Wizard of Oz fan and found me this gem - What a STAR!!!

HUGE Thanks to everyone that sent me books this week!!!

Hope you all had fabulous weeks?!!

Leanne

xoxo

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In My Mailbox Is An Awesome Blog Post Idea Hosted By The Story Siren

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So I haven't been around much this week - sorry!!  Probably going to be much the same next week, as I have to spend as much time with my friend before she goes back home to Canada!!

 I got some more fab books this week though...

RECEIVED

 The Intern By Dillon Khan

I was thrilled to get this from the wonderful people at Puffin.  I love backstage kind of stories, so hope this is my type of read!

Heart-Shaped Bruise By Tanya Byrne

I got this from the fabulous people at Headline.  I have been talking to Tanya for ages now on Twitter and I've been so super excited to read this, so pleased to finally get my chance

BOUGHT

These were a result of an innocent wander around Foyles!!!

Hunger By Michael Grant

So I have Gone, but am still to read it.  But Michael was actually in store signing whilst we were there, so I jumped at getting the second part to the series and a cool autograph to go with it!!

The Fault In Our Stars By John Green

I actually haven't read any of his books before, but saw this fab signed edition and knew I would be stupid to leave it there!!!

Hope you had a fun filled week?

Leanne

xoxo

Books That Make Me Go Oooooh (30) The Haunting Of Tabitha Grey By Vanessa Curtis

Waiting On Wednesday is a brilliant book blog feature hosted by Breaking The Spine    

The Haunting Of Tabitha Grey By Vanessa Curtis
Published In The UK By Egmont
Due For Release April 2012
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Goodreads LINK

"I've just moved into a creepy old manor house with my family. And it feels like the house is waiting for something. I can't explain all the things that are happening here. The maids I hear sobbing...The old ladies that stand in the hall. The cold breath of...Life? Death? I don't know. I can't tell Dad or Mum. But least I've got my little brother Ben to talk to. This is a ghost story unlike any other...It will leave you chilled to the very last page."

I only found this the other day from my fellow blogger friend Casey at Dark Readers tweeting about it.  This is sounding fantastic, I do love a ghost story.  I am wondering when this is set?  Historic or modern I am hoping this is going to give me a good scare!!!