Sing me to sleep by Angela Morrison

OH.MY.FREAKING.GOD.

I'll just start with the summary.

THE TRANSFORMATION

Beth has always been “The Beast”—that’s what everyone at school calls her because of her awkward height, facial scars, and thick glasses. Beth’s only friend is geeky, golden-haired Scott. That is, until she’s selected to be her choir’s soprano soloist, and receives the makeover that will change her life forever.

THE LOVE AFFAIR

When Beth’s choir travels to Switzerland, she meets Derek: pale, brooding, totally dreamy. Derek’s untethered passion—for music, and for Beth—leaves her breathless. Because in Derek’s eyes? She’s not The Beast, she’s The Beauty.

THE IMPOSSIBLE CHOICE

When Beth comes home, Scott, her best friend in the world, makes a confession that leaves her completely torn. Should she stand by sweet, steady Scott or follow the dangerous, intense new feelings she has for Derek?

THE HEARTBREAK

The closer Beth gets to Derek, the further away he seems. Then Beth discovers that Derek’s been hiding a dark secret from her …one that could shatter everything

I repeat, OH MY FREAKING GOD.  Wow this book was amazing.  Beth has been the beast all her life and she has accepted it.  Sure she dwells on it but she accepts it and dosen't think life will ever get better for her.  She thinks she's worthless and that nobody will ever see what's really inside of her, an amazing voice, except for Scott (her bff).  Then Derek comes running along.  Handsome, pale, glorious voice, Derek.  (sorry I'm getting all dreamy n stuff...).  Beth and Derek meet while here and her choir are at the choir olympics in Switzerland.

At first when Scott showed interest in Beth I was all for it, hoping that they end up together.  But then Beth runs off to Switzerland and she (as well as me...) is smitten by Derek.  They quickly fall into a summer romance and when she comes back she still has Scott to deal with (I was hoping she would just shove his face away and run back to Derek, but they have history.).  Anyways, the more Beth seems to spend time with Derek the more things start to change and then KAPAWY, Beth finally discovers that secret Derek's been hiding.

So after reading the summary for the first time I guessed what Derek's super top secret was.  But maybe I'm clairvoyant.  While I read the book I kept going CMON BETHY!  IT'S PRETTY OBVIOUS! but oh well, at some point she figured it out.  Come to think of it I wish there was a sequel but I don't think that should happen since...oh well I'll let you figure that one out.

The book had me going, whenever I got the chance I was reading it so that I could find out what happened.  Ms Morrison's writing had me feeling like I was actually there, watching what was happening.  All my senses were evoked.  And by the end of the book...dare I say it was was crying.  Tears were streaming down my face at 1am.  It was that powerfull (granted I was having mood swings...).

The book was beautiful and I loved it.
You can hear ''Beth's song'' on Angela Morrison's website.

Moody Seal of Approval?  Check. 

Moody bloggaversary!+Contest

Wow, a year has passed by already and it's been awesome!  I have so many people to thank especially the authors and publishers and agents who agreed to let me review their books and interview them.  And of course you!  Everyobdy who has commented, blogged about me, shared my blog or followed.  I owe you all a huge BEAR HUG!  Thank you!

CONTES!TCONTEST!CONTEST!CONTEST!CONTEST!CONTEST!CONTEST!CONTEST!

Anyways, getting on to the part your the most interested about.  In honour of the moody bloggaversary, you guys have the chance to win!  Okay so I've got 2 copies of one of my favorite books of 2009, Shiver by Maggie Siefvater and one signed copy of Taken by Storm by Angela Morrison and a bunch of Give up the ghost by Megan Crewe bookmarks to give away.


So, the first place winner will be able to chose which book they want (Shiver or Taken by Storm) and they will recieve 2 give up the ghost bookmarks and some The Hollow by Jessica Verday swag!

The second and third place winners will get one of the two books the first place winner did not pick as well as some Give up the ghost bookmarks and The Hollow swag.

And finally, for everybody else who didn't win (but still entered the contest) you will be entered to win recieve some Give up the Ghost bookmarks.

To enter:

Okay, I'm super sorry about this but...you must live in Canada to participate.  Well that'w how we Canadians feel when we can't enter contests.
Anyways, you must be a follower to enter.  Juste-mail me here with an answer this question What makes you moody? (witty and original answers give you extra points -not really but I enjoy them!).

+2 if you promote the blog in any way (twitter, blog roll anything, just make sure to post a link when you enter)
 
The deadline is May 1.  SO GO!

You can all say thank you to Nikole Kritikos from Scholastic (Thank you!), Angela Morrison (Thank you!) and Megan Crewe (Thank you!)

If you'd like to donate anything to the contest, just e-mail me here

You can read my review for Shiver here.  Linger, the sequel will be out July 20th.

                                                           - Contest is closed - 

CRESCENDO!

It's here!  Not the book, unfortunately but the cover!  It was revealed last night by Becca!
Looks pretty awesome to me, not as awesome as the first one.  But still awesome :)

Ooooh the anticipation!

Smeyer's new book...

Fans of The Twilight Saga will be enthralled by this riveting story of Bree Tanner, a character first introduced in Eclipse, and the darker side of the newborn vampire world she inhabits. In another irresistible combination of danger, mystery, and romance, Stephenie Meyer tells the devastating story of Bree and the newborn army as they prepare to close in on Bella Swan and the Cullens, following their encounter to its unforgettable conclusion.

I don't know what to think of this.  Is Smeyer just trying to milk the Twilight sega or is this really a good book.  Well, I guess we'll find out June 5th.  Until then Twhihards!

Liar by Justine Larbalestier

That book right there seriously pissed me off.  Just...No.  It was not for me.

Ghost in the machine by Patrick Carman

Strange things are happening in Skeleton Creek... and Ryan and Sarah are trying to find out why. When the first book ended, Ryan and Sarah were trapped in a deadly darkness. In the second book, more of the mystery is revealed?as well as Ryan and Sarah?s fate. To give anything else away would be...criminal.

It sure would because we are hit with a twist in the plot halfway through the book.  The only way I can describe this book is pure awesomeness!  Once again my only problem is the acting in the videos...if you watched the last video in the book you know why (whaddalamehug...).  But there were a couple videos that actually made me jump and be scared of the dark for a couple days.  Those dam pop ups.  Anyways, I`ll get to the review.

Well...when the book is awesome there isn't much of a review.  Because I am straight up telling you the book was a great sequel.  So read it.  Simple as that.  And if you'd like to know a bit more about the book you can check out my review for the first bookhttp://themoodyteenager.blogspot.com/2010/01/skeleton-creek-by-patrick-carman.html

So...the book was great.  Read it.  You definetly won't regret it.  

Visit Mr Carman over here http://www.patrickcarman.com/