Review- Stork by Wendy Delsol

Stork @ Goodreads

Stork 

by Wendy Delsol

Publisher:  Candlewick

Published: Oct. 12, 2010

"Family secrets. Lost memories. And the arrival of an ancient magical ability that will reveal everything.
Sixteen-year-old Katla LeBlanc has just moved from Los Angeles to Minnesota. As if it weren’t enough that her trendy fashion sense draws stares, Katla soon finds out that she’s a Stork, a member of a mysterious order of women tasked with a very unique duty. But Katla’s biggest challenge may be finding her flock at a new school. Between being ignored by Wade, the arrogant jock she stupidly fooled around with, and constantly arguing with gorgeous farm boy and editor-in-chief Jack, Katla is relieved when her assignment as the school paper’s fashion columnist brings with it some much-needed friendship. But as Homecoming approaches, Katla uncovers a shocking secret about her past — a secret that binds her fate to Jack’s in a way neither could have ever anticipated. With a nod to Hans Christian Andersen and inspired by Norse lore, Wendy Delsol’s debut novel introduces a hip and witty heroine who finds herself tail-feathers deep in small-town life." synopsis from Goodreads

I first picked up Stork at the library because the cover seemed interesting. Yes, I'm some what of a cover snob not always but some times I just can't help it. So back to Stork I thought the girl in the picture had amazingly white blond hair and I loved it, but at the same time the background and the hand made me think it was a Christmas story or some thing like that.  I wasn't sure about getting this book, but after reading the synopsis and I thought it sounded interesting enough to give it a try.

Oh yeah that's a Stork!

I wasn't expecting the story I got, sure I'd said I'd give Stork a try but from the moment I started reading it I just couln't put it down. The main characters  Katla and Jack were not what I had expected. She at first is too snobby to full of herself and even crazier shes a Stork or at least part of its society. He is sort of weird/ creepy not exactly the kind of characters I fall for normally. Katla has to move to Minnesota and leaves every thing she loves when her parents split up. I was some what annoyed by her at the beginning of the story, she was constantly think of herself as too good for every one there. Later though when I though about it I realized how hard it could be for her to like the place after all why would she like Minnesota or any one in there if she'd come against her will? Jack was mysterious, he was that quiet but intense guy you some times see on T.V. That guy that even when you want to hate him you also want him to love you. It's hard because you don't know if his thoughts are good or bad and that's what Jack was he was a mystery.

  Description of Jack? lol

"I'd always liked the unexpected combination of blue eyes and dark hair..."   Who doesn't yum!

"By this point he had me so flustered he was starting to look like a cross between my afi, Jack Sparrow, and Bono" (pg.21) I think I could live with the Jack Sparrow and even Bono similarities but bringing her Granpa (afi) in to the mix is just weird lol

Wendy's Stork story was beyond original I've read about vampires, werewolves, fairy, and trolls but never had I read about storks.  I loved that the story's twits and plot weren't some thing I could predict even when I tried I was off on my predictions. I really enjoyed how I wasn't able to predict the actions and reactions a character would make. I liked Penny, a girl that becomes Katla's first friend, she was nice and understanding even in situations I wouldn't have been. There is a scene where I was sure Penny would hit or yell at Katla but instead she handles the situation perfectly.  It could just be that I've read too many stories where if a situation like that happens it always ends up ugly, that Penny's reaction threw me off for a bit but in a good way.

Since I don't like giving spoilers on my blog this is all I will be saying about Stork I hope my review has inspired you to at least check it out. I wish I could tell more reasons why I loved reading Stork apart from the romance and mystery but unfortunately that would give away too much lol. 

Over all this book is a must read even if the cover doesn't appeal as much to you or the synopsis seems like it isn't your style give it a try I did and now I can't wait to read its sequel Frost coming out Oct. 11 2011.  I know Stork deserves a 6/5  but I only have till 5 so here it is: a Truly Swoon Worthy rating!!!

Hope you will pick up a copy or Stork by Wendy Delsol and look forward to a review of Genaration dead by Daniel Waters soon.

                               as always ♥,Carol

TGIF at GReads!

Ginger over at GReads! is asking everyone to join in today to and answer the question below. I really wanted to participate in this one so here is my entry for the day.

This Friday's Question:

Book Tears:

Do you get emotional when you read? 

Which books had you in tears?

Some of my favorite books have been those that ripped some sort of emotion from me. There were those that made me laught so much my stomach hurt, those that made me so mad I didn't even want to continue reading (and thats big! considering once I start a book I read it until I finish it, unless I have to work then it's out of my hands.) Most of all though, the books that made me cry are the ones I hold near and dear to my heart. It's those books I never get bored with no matter how many times I read them. 

                                      #1 On My Tearjerkers List:  Burned by Ellen Hopkins

Burned @ Goodreads

Burned by Ellen Hopkins was the first book that came to mind when I read Ginger's question. Why? because it was just heart-wrenching, it's the book that has been permanently ingrained to my heart.  This was the book that broke my heart and like all the other Ellen Hopkins books made me fall in love with this author's work even more.  I was really happy to learn there will be sequel to Burned I always felt it needed one. I f you haven't read Burned I urge you to do so now! 

 #2 on my tearjerkers list: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K Rowling

HP7 @ Goodreads

  

Reading Harry Potter I had to keep a box of Kleenex next to me at all times. Harry Potter and The Deathly  Hallows was one of those books I just couldn't put down. It's also the one book I kept reading over and over again and love it even more every single time I do. The only reason it's not #1 is because although HP made me cry a lot but in the end I felt happy and with Burned I still felt like crying.  If you haven't read HP at all I feel very sad for you, for you are missing out! 


   #3 on my tearjerkers list: Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold

Lovely Bones

Who hasn't read Lovely Bones and cried? I felt so bad for Susie I kept feeling she wasn't supposed to die that way. That she should of had the chance to live to old age, to marry, have children just simply to live. I get chills when ever I read Lovely Bones and always I cry for Susie for her dad her mom her sister and brother and of course for the love that never could be between her and Ray.

#4 on my tearjerkers list: Temped (HON #6) by P.C Cast and Kristin Cast

Tempted HON #6 @GR

Oh Yeah HON made it to the list! It's an awesome series that every one should try P.C Cast writes amazing stories this is also the first books I've read from Kristin. Tempted is just lovely (the work and the covers!) but its also the one (at least in my opinion) that is saddest of them all. I definitely recommend this series and if you like Romance novels try any book from P.C Cast's Goddess 

Summoning series they wont disappoint.

          #5 on my tearjerkers list: Succubus Shadows by Richelle Mead 

Succubus Shadows @ GR

Succubus Shadows by Richelle Mead because out of all these books it was the only one I cried over because of sadness and joy. It's a book that is filled with memories, thoughts of the past that are both hunting yet beautiful, and also emotions from the present that in a way are just as scary and beautiful as those of the past.  It's a series I love very much and always the first I recommend so if all else fails buy Georgina Kincaid series!!!!! lol 

I hope you will comment and leave you link to your page so I can visit you if I haven't already 
                         as always ♥, Carol

 

Library Unveiled

Don't know what is in your library?

Want to share your books with others?

Curious to know what is in other libraries?

Library Unveiled is a new Meme created by the Mad Scientist over at Steampunkery & book reviews. It's way to share your personal library, bound or virtual, with the Mad Scientist and other bloggers.

Every Thursday stop by and share 5 books & perhaps a snippet of your thoughts or link to a review for more info just head on over to The Mad Scientist blog page I promise it won't hurt...much.

So I've decided to Join Library Unveiled because I have so many books that I wouldn't be able to feature otherwise and that just seemed like a sad thing to do so now every week (or at least other week lol) I'll be posting five books that need some loving. This week I'm featuring:

Death by Series on goodreads

Death By Denim

I loved this series by Linda Gerber. I was very intrigued by the cover in all the Death By series. They all have what ever deadly material there is ex. Bikini, Latte, Denim. I don't know I just fell for it as you can see (you can can't you???) it has two cover parts the top with the Denim(or bikini or Latte) and the bottom part with the crossbones and skulls its very pretty. I really loved series maybe I can make a review for it but it will be a little hard since I have many other reviews already planned out stay tune though you never know what will happen.

Beach house on Goodreads

The Beach House

I actually received this book from my friend Nallely about 4 years ago I was slightly skeptical about it since there was no Romance (or so I'd though at the moment) and it was more of a mystery thriller but I loved it. It was the first time I'd read a mystery/ thriller and also the first time I'd read a book by James Patterson. I definitely recommend this book if you haven't read anything from James Patterson it's definitely a worth while read.

Wanting What You Get on GR

 Wanting What You Get

This book was also part of the gift my friend Nallely gave me it was a package of 3 or 4 books lol. I wasn't aware this was a trilogy until much later when I was researching Kathy Love. This is actually the 2nd in the trilogy I still have to read the first and the third but maybe I can get to it soon. This was also the 2nd Romance book I'd ever read and like the first Romance book I read made me want to read more romance novels.

All-America Girl @ GR

All-America Girl

I feel so bad about this, I actually got All-American Girl from a teacher and was never able to return it. I tried trust me but in the end when I was finally able to find my teacher he told me since hed already bought a new one I could keep it. Either way I felt bad for making him buy another, Still I loved reading All-American Girl and its companion Ready or Not they were fabulous. This was the first Meg Cabot book I'd ever read since then I've read other of her books but till this day I haven't read The Princess Diaries is that crazy or what? I loved the movie so I probably should read the book (the book is always better no doubt about it)  and as a plus my book has double cover (not shown in pic sorry) I love it.

Lone Eagle @ Goodreads

 Lone Eagle

I wasn't sure if I wanted to read this book only because the cover didn't capture my attention. This is a book that proves you shouldn't judge a book by its cover. Again this was part of the book gift and it was the last one I read from that stack but it was the one I loved most of all.  There were moments I cried moments I felt the love it was just a wonderful book. I actually have another book by Danielle Steel I really liked but that's for another Library Unveiled lol.  I loved this book so much I know I'm making a review of it soon I promise!




I'm really glad I was part of Library Unveiled it let me show all of you some of my books and it let me remember why I loved the books I have.  Thanks to the Mad Scientist for making this new meme and all that's left to say is Whats on your bookshelf?



                    as always  ♥, Carol


all books have a link to Goodreads page so you can check out synopsis and other stuff like publisher and others in series.

Waiting on Wednesday #2

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Jill over at her blog Breaking the Spine. Were we can spotlight what ever books we're waiting for. This my second "waiting on Wednesday and I'm really excited to present to you all the books I'm most anticipating.  

My most anticipated book this time is:

Succubus Revealed !!

I'm actually very excited to  read the last Georgina Kincaid book Succubus Revealed coming August 30th, 2011.  I absolutely loved the series, in fact I believe the Georgina Kincaid series is my favorite from all Richelle Mead book series! here is the book synopsis courtesy of Goodreads:

"Georgina Kincaid has had an eternity to figure out the opposite sex, but sometimes they still surprise her. Take Seth Mortensen. The man has risked his soul to become Georgina's boyfriend. Still, with Lucifer for a boss, Georgina can't just hang up her killer heels and settle down to domestic bliss. In fact, she's being forced to transfer operations… to Las Vegas.
The City of Sin is a dream gig for a succubus, but Georgina's allies are suspicious. Why are the powers-that-be so eager to get her away from Seattle—and from Seth? Georgina is one of Hell's most valuable assets, but if there's any way out of the succubus business she plans to take it—no matter how much roadkill she leaves behind. She just hopes the casualties won't include the one man she's risking everything for…" 

I also want to know if the book cover has any meaning. considering all book covers for this series have been pretty dark and sensual this one seems more on the nice side so I'm wondering why that is. I can't wait to read it and know what happens to (one of) my fave book boyfriends of all time (don't worry Dimitri and Dorian I still love you very much!)  Seth! he is more than swoon worthy . 

So what are you waiting on?

                                        as always ♥, Carol

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