Falling Under by Gwen Hayes
Release Date: March 28th 2011
Publisher: Penguin Books AUS
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IN HER DREAMS HE’S SEDUCTIVE, CHARMING AND UNDOUBTEBLY DANGEROUS . . .

Theia Alderson has always led a sheltered life, but when a devastatingly handsome boy appears at her school, she feels every urge she’s ever denied burning through her at his slightest glance.

Theia does not understand why she dreamed of Haden Black before they met, by as the Haden of both the day and the night beckons her forward, Theia knows she cannot resist him – even when she discovers what he truly is; and even if the cost of that knowledge is her soul.

. . . IT ONLY TAKES A MOMENT TO FALL

My Thoughts: Falling Under begins with Theia witnessing a burning man plummeting from the sky and from that moment I was hooked. It starts out similar to other YA paranormal novels, an awkward teenage girl, who has lost her mother, her father is overbearing or doesn’t pay much attention to her (in this case he is overbearing), falls for the hot new guy who turns out to be just a little bit bad but falls for her anyway. But things start to happen as you read that make this story take on a life of it’s own. I love that Hayes doesn’t follow the typical YA paranormal formula and has created something unique and highly entertaining.

Falling Under is a little darker than what I am used to reading but I really enjoyed that dark side.

I particularly enjoyed reading from Haden’s perspective especially towards the end of the book, where we got to know Haden in a whole new way.

I recommend Falling Under to any YA paranormal fans.

About the Author: Gwen Hayes lives in the Pacific Northwest with her real life hero, their children, and the pets that own them. Baffled by the fact that not everyone has people talking to each other in their head all the time, Gwen decided maybe she should start writing down what they say. She told her family she wanted to be a writer in 2007, they all nodded, and the adventures began.

She writes books for teen readers about love, angst, and saving the world, FALLING UNDER is her debut novel.

You can find out more about Gwen and her writing on her website here!
And follow her on Twitter!

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What did you think?

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Happy IMM Day fellow book lovers!

I was lucky enough to get 3 books in my mailbox this week:

Afterlife by Claudia Gray (Evernight Book #4)
From Publishers – Harper Collins Aus
Released – 8th March 2011

Book Depository | Kobo

I read and reviewed this book a few months back, you can find my review here!

Bianca and Lucas have always believed they could endure anything to be together. When a twist of fate not only transforms Bianca into a ghostly wraith, but also turns Lucas into a vampire—the very creature he spent his life hunting—they are left reeling.

Haunted by his powerful need to kill, Lucas can turn to only one place for help… Evernight Academy. Bianca is determined to remain with him. But with the vampire leader of Evernight waging a war against wraiths, her former home has become the most dangerous place she could be, despite the new powers her transformation has given her.

A battle between wraiths and vampires looms, and Bianca and Lucas face a terrifying new reality. They’ve overcome every obstacle life has thrown at them, but is their love strong enough to survive the challenges after life?

Falling Under by Gwen Hayes
Publisher: Penguin Books AUS
Release Date: March 28th 2011
Book Depository | Audible

IN HER DREAMS HE’S SEDUCTIVE, CHARMING AND UNDOUBTEBLY DANGEROUS . . .

Theia Alderson has always led a sheltered life, but when a devastatingly handsome boy appears at her school, she feels every urge she’s ever denied burning through her at his slightest glance.

Theia does not understand why she dreamed of Haden Black before they met, by as the Haden of both the day and the night beckons her forward, Theia knows she cannot resist him – even when she discovers what he truly is; and even if the cost of that knowledge is her soul.

. . . IT ONLY TAKES A MOMENT TO FALL

Crusade: The Cursed Ones by Nancy Holder and Debbie Vigue
Publisher: Simon and Schuster AUS
Release Date: 1st April 2011
Book Depository |  Audible

From two authors who have both been on the NY Times Best Sellers List comes Crusade: The Cursed Ones, or vampires, have made their presence known to mankind. They promised to help bring peace to the world but then declared war on humanity. The identity of their leader is unknown. Most people are too afraid or unwillingly to take a stand against them. Others, like eighteen-year-old Jenn Leitner, train secretly to become vampire fighters and risk everything in the process. Alongside her is fellow Hunter, Antonio de la Cruz. But Antonio has a secret – he is a vampire fighting on the side of humanity. Jenn must battle with her hatred of all things vampire, and her love for Antonio. For together only they can bring light into the darkness the vampires have drawn over the face of the planet…

What did you get in your mailbox this week?

The Story Siren runs a meme called In My Mailbox where Book Bloggers can interact and talk about the books they have received in their mailbox. Go and check it out and join in the fun!

Falling Under by Gwen Hayes
Release Date: March 28th 2011
Publisher: Penguin Books AUS
Book Depository

IN HER DREAMS HE’S SEDUCTIVE, CHARMING AND UNDOUBTEBLY DANGEROUS . . .

Theia Alderson has always led a sheltered life, but when a devastatingly handsome boy appears at her school, she feels every urge she’s ever denied burning through her at his slightest glance.

Theia does not understand why she dreamed of Haden Black before they met, by as the Haden of both the day and the night beckons her forward, Theia knows she cannot resist him – even when she discovers what he truly is; and even if the cost of that knowledge is her soul.

. . . IT ONLY TAKES A MOMENT TO FALL

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly post started by Breaking the Spine. A feature showcasing upcoming releases that are eagerly anticipated.

What are you waiting for?

On My Radar is a new meme here at Fictional Fantasy – The idea is to showcase a few books that have sparked your interest in the last week. These can be books you have seen in store or from visiting other  Bloggers. For more details head to the On My Radar info page!

Here are some books that caught my attention this week:

The Vespertine by Saundra Mitchell
Release Date: March 7th 2011 (US)
Publisher: Harcourt Children’s Books (US)
Buy From: Book Depository

It’s the summer of 1889, and Amelia van den Broek is new to Baltimore and eager to take in all the pleasures the city has to offer. But her gaiety is interrupted by disturbing, dreamlike visions she has only at sunset–visions that offer glimpses of the future. Soon, friends and strangers alike call on Amelia to hear her prophecies. However, a forbidden romance with Nathaniel, an artist, threatens the new life Amelia is building in Baltimore. This enigmatic young man is keeping secrets of his own–still, Amelia finds herself irrepressibly drawn to him. When one of her darkest visions comes to pass, Amelia’s world is thrown into chaos. And those around her begin to wonder if she’s not the seer of dark portents, but the cause.

Falling Under by Gwen Hayes
Release Date: March 28th 2011
Publisher: Penguin Books AUS
Book Depository

IN HER DREAMS HE’S SEDUCTIVE, CHARMING AND UNDOUBTEBLY DANGEROUS . . .

Theia Alderson has always led a sheltered life, but when a devastatingly handsome boy appears at her school, she feels every urge she’s ever denied burning through her at his slightest glance.

Theia does not understand why she dreamed of Haden Black before they met, by as the Haden of both the day and the night beckons her forward, Theia knows she cannot resist him – even when she discovers what he truly is; and even if the cost of that knowledge is her soul.

. . . IT ONLY TAKES A MOMENT TO FALL

Swoon (Swoon #1) by Nina Malkin
Release Date: October 2009
Publisher: Simon and Schuster AUS
Book Depository

Sin is coming… Prepare to Swoon.

Torn from her native New York City and dumped in the land of cookie-cutter preps, Candice is resigned to accept her posh, dull fate. Nothing ever happens in Swoon, Connecticut…until Dice’s perfect, privileged cousin Penelope nearly dies in a fall from an old tree, and her spirit intertwines with that of a ghost. His name? Sinclair Youngblood Powers. His mission? Revenge. And while Pen is oblivious to the possession, Dice is all too aware of Sin. She’s intensely drawn to him—but not at all crazy about the havoc he’s wreaking. Determined to exorcise the demon, Dice accidentally sets Sin loose, gives him flesh, makes him formidable. Now she must destroy an even more potent—and irresistible—adversary, before the whole town succumbs to Sin’s will. Only trouble is, she’s in love with him.
What do you do when the boy of your dreams is too bad to be true?

So what’s on your radar this week?

Leave me a comment below with a link to your blog and I’ll come and visit :)