Reading into the New Year {Guest Posts and Giveaway}

At the beginning of December I was thinking of a way to thank all my loyal readers for stopping by everyday and reading my reviews (and to celebrate my upcoming 1 year blogaversary that happens to take place on February 1st!). I knew I wanted to thank you all with a giveaway but I wasn't quite sure what to give away. Frankly, I've been a little tired of giving away $10 book of choices, so I was hoping to make this one a little bit more specific. That's when I approached a few fellow bloggers with their 2012 YA picks! This is what they had to say:

Hannah @ Once Upon a Time picked:
The Immortal Rules by Julie Kagawa

"I haven't actually read the Iron Fey series yet. Shocker, I know, I'm getting to it. But this cover just screams at me. I love vampire fiction, I haven't read enough to be tired of it yet, and I particularly love stories about new vampires finding their way. I can't wait to get my hands on The Immortal Rules it just looks absolutely fantastic!"

MaryAnn @ Chapter by Chapter picked:
Touching The Surface by Kimberly Sabatini

"This story has a little of everything that I enjoy in YA novels; death, reincarnation, secrets, forgiveness and love. It's also listed in the 2012 DAC Debut list, a bonus if you;ve joined the challenge! And...isn't the cover beautiful?!"

Emilie @ Emilie's Book World picked:
Taken by Storm by Jennifer Lynn Barnes

"I absolutely love Jennifer Lynn Barnes' Raised by Wolves series and the second book, Trial by Fire, kind of left me hanging as to what would happen next. I have yet to find a description of the book to try to get more information as to what is coming, but I know that regardless of what happens I'm almost guaranteed to love it. I love the characters in this story and May can't come soon enough so that I can find out what happens next to Bryn and her wolves."

Christie @ Christie's Book Reviews picked:
Red Heart Tattoo by Lurlene McDaniel

"Lurlene McDaniel is my favorite author. I have read every book by her that I have been able to get my hands on. I love each and every one of them. I can’t wait to get this book; I have no doubt that it will be awesome. I expect it to touch my heart like all of the others. She has inspired me to start writing myself and given me the passion to help others. Her books are the reason why I cut my hair to donate to lock’s of love and pursue a career in Nursing. She changed me and my life with each story she shared with me through her books. I will be always be grateful for that."

Amber @ The Musings of ALMYBNENR picked:
Enshadowed by Kelly Creagh

"Nevermore was a fantastic read and completely enticing, so I am really looking forward to its follow-up, Enshadowed. How could I not? Varen's stuck in the dream world and Isobel is trying to help him - to do that, she decides to travel to Baltimore, a city which Poe had a strong connection to and where he was laid to rest, to find the Poe toaster, the mysterious person who annually leaves roses and French cognac at Poe's grave site on his brithday. Isobel already knows who this person is and she knows he can help her save Varen. As if all of that was not amazing enough, I live in Baltimore, so how can I resist Enshadowed?"

Zoey @ Zoey's Uncreatively Titled Blog picked:
For Darkness Shows The Stars by Diana Peterfreund

"I'm not entirely sure I can explain why I'm obsessed with getting this book as soon as I can. (It may or may not have something to do with the fact that this author has written books about unicorns. I'm quite a fan of unicorns.) But this book sounds exactly like the kind of book I'd love - a mix of dystopian/sci-fi/romance, and it sounds really original. Not to mention the amazing cover!"

Christa @ Hooked on Books picked:
Above by Leah Bobet

"So my choice is Above by Leah Bobet.
It reminds me of Enclave or Divergent but with a supernatural twist. Although I may be a bit biased when it comes to this book - it actually takes place in Toronto, which is where I currently live!"

Jaskirat @SeeitORreadit picked:
Pandemonium by Lauren Oliver

""Lauren Oliver has a gift. One of the most empowering books of the year, Delirium is like a breath of fresh air. With it's emotional storyline and flawed characters, Delirium is a must read that I can't recommend enough. Lauren Oliver conveys a compelling message in a beautiful tale of friendship, sacrifice, and first love. Fans of dystopian will devour Lauren Oliver's heart breaking phenomenon Delirium. " As you can probably tell from this little segment from my review of Delirium, I have absolutely fallen in love with Lauren Oliver's HIGHLY engaging start to what seems to be an amazing series! Now what sets Lauren Oliver's work apart from other authors? She writes for a reason. With all the paranormal romances coming out we some time's forget that writing has the power to influence the decisions of others and as an author you have the choice to write a book that is both interesting AND has a valuable message for their readers. Lauren Oliver does both and I feel that I have taken away so much from Delirium. A powerful tale that proves that love is the strongest weapon, mark February 28th on your calenders because this one is a keeper!"

Jen @ Almost Grown Up picked:
Cinder by Marissa Meyer

"I've always been a fan of fairytales, but I especially love when authors get creative with the stories. That's why I'm excited for Marissa Meyer's CINDER in 2012! Set in New Beijing, with Cinderella as a cyborg, Meyer's cast of characters will alternately make you swoon, giggle, and even fume... though in this version, a wicked stepmother is the least of Cinder's problems.

And one of the best parts? CINDER officially releases in stores on January 3, 2012, so the wait is almost over!"

Michele @ Just A Lil' Lost picked:
Masque of the Red Death by Bethany Griffin

"Admittedly, the beautiful cover is what first drew me to the book. A dystopian novel set in a nightclub that's full of secrets and intrigue, Araby finds herself drawn to two irresistible boys who have more to them than meets the eye. I'm sold! When's it out? April 24, 2012."

Nicole @ All I Ever Read picked:
Born Wicked by Jessica Spotswood

"Born Wicked by Jessica Spotswood is my most anticipated book of 2012. Why? Two words: THE COVER! I have never seen a more beautiful cover, not to mention one that completely captures and reflects the story. Put that cover together with the synopsis and how can you not want to dive right in to the world of the Cahill sisters?"

Gwenyth Love @ Rants~N~Scribbles picked:
Insurgent by Veronica Roth

"Wendy wanted to know what my MOST anticipated read for 2012 was. This was the easiest questions I have been asked in a long time, and of course anyone who knows me even slightly well will not be surprised by my choice. Since Divergent by Veronica Roth was my pick for best read of 2011 (as you can read at my raving review of it) it should come as no surprise that my most anticipated read for 2012 is Insurgent, book #2 in the Divergent series. It picks up right where Divergent left off and I am just giddy with anticipation waiting for the day I can finally crack open this book!"

A big thanks to all the above bloggers who took the time to share their most highly anticipated 2012 Young Adult pick!

The Giveaway Details

Don't all those titles sound incredibly exciting? Take it from these bloggers, they certainly do sound awesome! Now here's the details on the giveaway;

One winner will be randomly selected using Random.org to win their one choice of the following 2012 YA titles that the above bloggers selected:

(Keep in mind that the giveaway is for one finished copy, not an ARC. The selected winner will have to wait after the official on-sale date to receive their prize)

Giveaway ends on February 15th, 2012

You are eligible to enter the giveaway if you are:

- A blog follower (sorry, but this one is open only to my loyal readers!)

- Able to receive shipments from The Book Depository

(So if your country can get them, then you're all in!)

(Also, don't forget to include your email address in your comment below!)

In addition, if you'd like more chances to win, you can:

+1 entry: Be a Facebook fan

+1 entry: Be a Twitter Follower

+1 entry: Be an email subscriber (On the side bar)

+2 entries: Post the giveaway button on your blog (Pictured below)

(It is important that you leave separate comments for your extra entries for them to be properly tallied)

Note: I throw these wonderful International giveaways thanks to my wonderful readers who purchase at The Book Depository through my referral button on the side bar and my referral links. If you'd like to see more, be sure to go through my referral link each time you make a purchase. 100% of commission made through that goes straight back into the blog! Click here for the referral link.

Giveaway Disclaimer: On February 15th, 2012 one winner will be randomly selected using the random number generator at Random.org. The winner will then be contacted and will have 48 hours to reply with their one book choice of the above reads and their complete mailing address. In some instances, I may opt to wait for the novel to be released before ordering rather then pre-ordering. Nevertheless, the winner will be contacted if that is the decision made. Furthermore, I am not responsible for lost, damaged, or stolen prize winnings and a replacement will not be issued. 

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