Same difference (30)

Fallen by Lauren Kate - Fallen book one

and

Leopard moon by Jeanette Battista - Moon book one

I've always loved the cover of Fallen so I'm not surprised that the girl from the cover is out there somewhere else! Though similar, I prefer the Fallen cover, I like the skirt of her dress better and I'm not sure what someone has done to her shoulder blade on Leopard moon but it looks weird. The backgrouds in both are gorgeous and I love both fonts.

Which do you prefer?

UK vs. THE WORLD! (4)

UK vs. THE WORLD is a weekly feature that I've recently started.

Each week two UK book covers will battle it out against their foreign counterpart as we judge them and decide which we like better because who doesn't love judging books by their covers!

This week is a Lauren Kate double feature and both foreign covers are Italian!

UK                            vs.                            Italy

Fallen by Lauren Kate

Fallen book one.



Mist: I really like the Italian cover, it does have a magical feel to it and I like how a lot of it appears to be glowing.... but, I have always been in love with the UK cover, it's what made me pick it up when I came across it in the bookstore. I love the dark feel, the big black dress, the mystery of the girl with her face buried in her hands.
It's one of my favourite covers ever so UK win for me hands down.

Ninfa: No contest, the UK version wins hands down. Dark, Gothic, totally haunting. The Italian version isn't bad, but I don't like the model on the cover, though the background is beautiful. Still, not even close to the power of the UK.



UK                              vs.                             Italy



The betrayal of Natalie Hargrove by Lauren Kate
(Princess in Italy)

Mist: I like both of these covers, but I don't love them. I guess I prefer the UK cover a little bit more though, the dress of course is to die for and the back drop is stunning, it's just the girls pose I don't like.
The Italian cover is mysterious and that red cape is cool but at the same time, I don't really like it, I can't quite figure out why though lol

Ninfa: Another UK win, though I don't love either of the covers the Italian one looks like Little Red Riding Hood, so unless that's what the story is about I'm not impressed. the UK cover has a lovely purple theme and I like the waterfall at the back. Not a fan of the model, but overall a better cover in my opinion.

Which do you prefer?

Same difference (17)

Thanks to Thirdy Urbano for the tip!

My boyfriend is a zombie by Elita Daniels

and Passion by Lauren Kate - Fallen book three.

So I didn't find this by myself, a helpful follower tipped me off lol
I definitely like the 'Zombie' cover the best, I don't know why but I've never really likedthe Passion cover, I think it's the colouring and that girl is to dang skinny, even though it seems they've plumped her out to if you compare it to the zombie cover. Considering these books sit on teenage girls shelves I'm not sure it sends the best message, but anyway.
I love the background and the feel of the zombie cover and the girls hair is a better colour lol

Which do you prefer?

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Passion Review by Louise Pridige

Passion by Lauren Kate

What's it about?

Luce would die for Daniel.
And she has. Over and over again. Throughout time, Luce and Daniel have found each other, only to be painfully torn apart: Luce dead, Daniel left broken and alone. But perhaps it doesn’t need to be that way. . . .
Luce is certain that something—or someone—in a past life can help her in her present one. So she begins the most important journey of th


...moreLuce would die for Daniel.
And she has. Over and over again. Throughout time, Luce and Daniel have found each other, only to be painfully torn apart: Luce dead, Daniel left broken and alone. But perhaps it doesn’t need to be that way. . . .
Luce is certain that something—or someone—in a past life can help her in her present one. So she begins the most important journey of this lifetime . . . going back eternities to witness firsthand her romances with Daniel . . . and finally unlock the key to making their love last.
Cam and the legions of angels and Outcasts are desperate to catch Luce, but none are as frantic as Daniel. He chases Luce through their shared pasts, terrified of what might happen if she rewrites history.
Because their romance for the ages could go up in flames . . . forever.

Louise's review:

“Every single lifetime, I’ll choose you.  Just as you have always chosen me.  Forever”

I eagerly awaited this third book in the series.  I really enjoyed the first two Fallen and Torment and was not disappointed with it! I DID NOT put it down.  Housework and kids were both ignored just so I could finish it!! Seriously though I did feed them only once!

I don’t want to give too much away but this mainly concentrated on Luce and her history.You did get to find out a little of Cam and Daniels history but it was Luce who was the main character throughout.  Lauren Kate’s writing did not disappoint and the past history was very believable, I was there in that time when I was reading.

I definitely feel a twist coming on when book four, the final book, Rapture comes out in Summer 2012.  Passion ended nicely, opening for Rapture next year.  If you haven’t read these yet I strongly URGE you to get down the shop or the library and get yourself a copy.  These are ones which will be on my bookshelf to stay and they will be read again!