Title:  Allegiant Author:  Veronica Roth Series:   Divergent, #3 Pages:   526 Publisher:  HarperCollins Children's Books Date of Publication:  22nd October, 2013 Source:  Publisher for review* Synopsis from Goodreads: The faction-based society that Tris Prior once believed in is shattered—fractured by violence and power struggles and scarred by loss and betrayal. So when offered a chance to explore the world past the limits she’s known, Tris is ready. Perhaps beyond the fence, she and Tobias will find a simple new life together, free from complicated lies, tangled loyalties, and painful memories. But Tris’s new reality is even more alarming than the one she left behind. Old discoveries are quickly rendered meaningless. Explosive new truths change the hearts of those she loves. And once again, Tris must battle to comprehend the complexities of human nature—and of herself—while facing impossible choices about courage, allegiance, s...

Title:  This Song Will Save Your Life Author:  Leila Sales Series:   ~ Pages:   288 Publisher:  Macmillan Children's Books Date of Publication:  10th October 2013 Source:  For review from publisher* Synopsis from Goodreads:  All her life, Elise Dembowski has been an outsider. Starting a new school, she dreams of fitting in at last – but when her best attempts at popularity fail, she almost gives up. Then she stumbles upon a secret warehouse party. There, at night, Elise can be a different person, making real friends, falling in love for the first time, and finding her true passion – DJ’ing. But when her real and secret lives collide, she has to make a decision once and for all: just who is the real Elise? An irresistible novel about hope, heartbreak and the power of music to bring people together. My Thoughts: When I first heard about This Song Will Save Your Life , I must admit, I was unsure that it would be my cup of...

Title:  Fearsome Dreamer Author:  Laure Eve Series:   Fearsome Dreamer, #1 Pages:   357 Publisher:  Hot Key Books Date of Publication:  3rd October 2013 Source:  From publisher for review* Synopsis from Goodreads: There is a world where gods you’ve never heard of have wound themselves into hearts, and choice has led its history down a different path. This is a world where France made a small, downtrodden island called England part of its vast and bloated empire. There are people here who can cross a thousand miles with their minds. There are rarer people still who can move between continents in the blink of an eye. These people are dangerous. And wanted. Desperately wanted. Apprentice hedgewitch Vela Rue knows that she is destined for more. She knows being whisked off from a dull country life to a city full of mystery and intrigue is meant to be. She knows she has something her government wants, a talent so rare and prec...

Title:  She Is Not Invisible Author:  Marcus Sedgwick Series:   ~ Pages:   354 Publisher:  Indigo Date of Publication:  3rd October 2013 Source:  Birthday gift Synopsis from Goodreads: Laureth Peak's father is a writer. For years he's been trying, and failing, to write a novel about coincidence. His wife thinks he's obsessed, Laureth thinks he's on the verge of a breakdown.He's supposed to be doing research in Austria, so when his notebook shows up in New York, Laureth knows something is wrong. On impulse she steals her mother's credit card and heads for the States, taking her strange little brother Benjamin with her. Reunited with the notebook, they begin to follow clues inside, trying to find their wayward father. Ahead lie challenges and threats, all of which are that much tougher for Laureth than they would be for any other 16-year old. Because Laureth Peak is blind. My Thoughts: Before She Is Not Invisible , I'd never ...

Title:  Weirdos vs Quimboids  Author:  Natasha Desborough Series:   ~ Pages:   285 Publisher:  Catnip Books Date of Publication: 3rd October 2013 Source:  Event Synopsis: Blossom Uxley-Michaels and Petrina-Ola Olsen, aka Bumface and Poohead are the school Weirdos. Fiona Tittledown and Lucy Perkins are the Winners biggest quimboids and stupidest slangers. All that's set to change when Blossom and Petrina start on the school radio station. Not only do they get to work with the coolest proper real time HOTTEST boys in school, but Blossom has big plans to book some special guest appearances international ROCK GOD JOSH RAVEN . Plus working on the radio is the perfect opportunity to launch their band, Nina and the Norks The Violent Amputees CAMEL TOE! My Thoughts: I was lucky enough to attend the launch party for Weirdos vs Quimboids on Tuesday last week. I didn't know too much about the book before I went, just th...