Awesome Bookish Birthday

This year is going to be such an awesome bookish birthday for me! Not only am I turning 20 this year which is super scary enough but there are FIVE books from my favourite series all coming out on my birthday (or in one case two days after!) So this birthday will be completly full of books!

My Birthday is the 6th of October and coming out on that day:

Magnus Chase and the Sword of Summer

 

Magnus Chase has always been a troubled kid. Since his mother's mysterious death, he's lived alone on the streets of Boston, surviving by his wits, keeping one step ahead of the police and the truant officers. One day, he's tracked down by an uncle he's never met—a man his mother claimed was dangerous. His uncle tells him an impossible secret: Magnus is the son of a Norse god. The Viking myths are true. The gods of Asgard are preparing for war. Trolls, giants and worse monsters are stirring for doomsday. To prevent Ragnarok, Magnus must search the Nine Worlds for a weapon that has been lost for thousands of years. When an attack by fire giants forces him to choose between his own safety and the lives of hundreds of innocents, Magnus makes a fatal decision. Sometimes, the only way to start a new life is to die  

Rick Riordan has always had a habit of releasing books on the 6th of October or near it. I think it is just destiny that he is my favourite author. This book is already pre-ordered by my parents for my birthday as his books are every year.

Harry Potter the Illustrated Edition

 

Prepare to be spellbound by Jim Kay's dazzling depiction of the wizarding world and much loved characters in this full-colour illustrated hardback edition of the nation's favourite children's book – Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. Brimming with rich detail and humour that perfectly complements J.K. Rowling's timeless classic, Jim Kay's glorious illustrations will captivate fans and new readers alike.

When a letter arrives for unhappy but ordinary Harry Potter, a decade-old secret is revealed to him that apparently he's the last to know. His parents were wizards, killed by a Dark Lord's curse when Harry was just a baby, and which he somehow survived. Leaving his unsympathetic aunt and uncle for Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, Harry stumbles upon a sinister mystery when he finds a three-headed dog guarding a room on the third floor. Then he hears of a missing stone with astonishing powers, which could be valuable, dangerous – or both. An incredible adventure is about to begin!

Harry Potter is my most favourite thing in the universe so having a Harry Potter book released on my birthday is a dream come true! Already Pre-ordered this on Amazon for £15. 

The Favourite

While America Singer's heart was torn between Aspen and Prince Maxon, her friend Marlee knew exactly what she wanted—and paid the price.

Revisit the captivating world of Kiera Cass's #1 New York Times bestselling Selection series in this digital original novella. Told from Marlee's point of view, this all-new 64-page story returns to the fateful Halloween when Marlee and Carter were discovered, and reveals how that night—and Prince Maxon—changed their lives forever.

I have already Pre-ordered this but didn't realise until after that this is also going to be sent to my kindle on my birthday! I can't get enough of this series! 

Happily Ever After

 

-The Prince (with the two bonus chapters), Maxon’s novella
-The Guard, Aspen’s novella
-The Queen, Amberly’s novella
-The Favorite, Marlee’s novella
-Three scenes from Celeste’s POV
-Lucy’s scene (bonus scene from The One)
-The bonus epilogue
-Where are they now?
-A map
-Various illustrations

I only even realised this existed yesterday and guess when the release date is? Yeah you guessed right, 6th October. I probably will not buy this book just yet as I already have the guard, the queen, the prince and soon the favourite on my kindle, but I am planning on buying all the books in paperback soon because the covers are just so amazing and I need to see them in coulour not black and white on a screen. This edition also has a map, bonus scenes and ILLUSTRATIONS!! So I kind of need it in my life.

Coming out on the 8th of October:

Carry On

Rainbow Rowell continues to break boundaries with Carry On, an epic fantasy following the triumphs and heartaches of Simon and Baz from her beloved bestseller Fangirl.

Simon Snow just wants to relax and savor his last year at the Watford School of Magicks, but no one will let him. His girlfriend broke up with him, his best friend is a pest, and his mentor keeps trying to hide him away in the mountains where maybe he’ll be safe. Simon can’t even enjoy the fact that his roommate and longtime nemesis is missing, because he can’t stop worrying about the evil git. Plus there are ghosts. And vampires. And actual evil things trying to shut Simon down. When you’re the most powerful magician the world has ever known, you never get to relax and savor anything.

Carry On is a ghost story, a love story, a mystery and a melodrama. It has just as much kissing and talking as you’d expect from a Rainbow Rowell story — but far, far more monsters.

Not pre-ordered but I just need this book in my life. I can't get enough of Rainbow and of Fangirl.

Review: The Selection Series

Title: The Selection
Author: Kiera Cass
Publisher: HarperTeen
Genres: YA, Romance, Dystopian
Release Date: April 1st 2012
Pages: 336
Where Acquired: Kindle Store
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- Best Book Price: £5.98 Kindle Price: £3.85 (as of when posted) 
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Goodreads Description: 
For thirty-five girls, the Selection is the chance of a lifetime. The opportunity to escape the life laid out for them since birth. To be swept up in a world of glittering gowns and priceless jewels. To live in a palace and compete for the heart of gorgeous Prince Maxon.

But for America Singer, being Selected is a nightmare. It means turning her back on her secret love with Aspen, who is a caste below her. Leaving her home to enter a fierce competition for a crown she doesn't want. Living in a palace that is constantly threatened by violent rebel attacks.

Then America meets Prince Maxon. Gradually, she starts to question all the plans she's made for herself--and realizes that the life she's always dreamed of may not compare to a future she never imagined.

Title: The Elite
Author: Kiera Cass
Publisher: HarperTeen
Genres: YA, Romance, Dystopian
Release Date: April 23rd 2013
Pages: 336
Where Acquired: Kindle Store
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- Best Book Price: £5.72 Kindle Price: £5.35 (as of when posted) 
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Goodreads Description: 
The Selection began with thirty-five girls.
Now with the group narrowed down to the six Elite, the competition to win Prince Maxon's heart is fiercer than ever—and America is still struggling to decide where her heart truly lies. Is it with Maxon, who could make her life a fairy tale? Or with her first love, Aspen?

America is desperate for more time. But the rest of the Elite know exactly what they want—and America's chance to choose is about to slip away.
 Title: The One
Author: Kiera Cass
Publisher: HarperTeen
Genres: YA, Romance, Dystopian
Release Date: June 5th 2014
Pages: 323
Where Acquired: Kindle Store
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- Best Book Price: £6.25 Kindle Price: £3.85 (as of when posted) 
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Goodreads Description: 
The Selection changed America Singer's life in ways she never could have imagined. Since she entered the competition to become the next princess of Illéa, America has struggled with her feelings for her first love, Aspen—and her growing attraction to Prince Maxon. Now she's made her choice . . . and she's prepared to fight for the future she wants.

Find out who America will choose in The One, the enchanting, beautifully romantic third book in the Selection series!

My Review: 
This series is so compelling. Not only are the covers extremely beautiful and stunning but the content inside is just as fantastic. Set in a dystopian America we see a perfectly crafted world with incredible detail. The world is very different from our own yet you slip into it with ease and the more you read the more it seems normal and is very easy to understand. The characters are well developed and relatable, America is a great lead as she isn't afraid to be different, not always being perfect and making mistakes. Maxon is dreamy and I was totally in love with him from the very begining and wished him and America's happy ending throughout the whole sereis. I was never really ever on team Aspen but his loyalty to America was admirable, I do hate love triangles though and was Team Maxon though every book. I'm glad Aspen found his happy ever after in the end though as he was always a kind, loyal and deep character and I would hate to see him hurting. Some of the deaths in this series were heartbreaking and the twists were so sudden and relentless that they had me screaming and crying along with our characters. *SPOILER* Along with the revolation that Maxon's dad abuses him; the massacure and America's father's deaths in 'The One' hit me hardest. I actually shed a tear (rare for me!!) when America was reading her father's letter after he passed; It was just so heartbreaking! 
This series is fast paced, romantic, and thought provoking. It is a quick read due to the fact that you can't put it down once you pick it up. Once I read 'The Selection' (In one day I may add...) I baught 'The Elite' there and then and read that too. But By the next day when I had finished that book too I couldn't buy 'The One' as it hadn't been released yet. However now I have finally baught and read 'The One' I automatically baught the novellas and sequel 'The Heir' straight away! 
'The Heir' looks so good as it's set in Maxon and America's future surrounding their child and the childs selection process!
Here is the goodreads description for 'The Heir':
Twenty years ago, America Singer entered the Selection and won Prince Maxon’s heart. Now the time has come for Princess Eadlyn to hold a Selection of her own. Eadlyn doesn’t expect her Selection to be anything like her parents’ fairy-tale love story. But as the competition begins, she may discover that finding her own happily ever after isn’t as impossible as she always thought
And It's Cover

Which is just as stunning and the rest of the series; makes me a little sad that I baught the series on Kindle to be honest as they are some of the best book covers I have ever seen!

Quotes: 

“No, I’m not choosing him or you. I’m choosing me.” -The Selection

 “- Just that. Your family must be very different from mine.
- I’d say so. - I laughed. - For one, no one wears their tiaras to breakfast.
- Maxon smiled. - More of a dinner thing at the Singer house?”
- “Of course.” -The Selection

 “It wasn’t like I made his world better. It was like I was his world. It wasn’t some explosion; it wasn’t fireworks. It was a fire, burning slowly from the inside out.” -The Elite

“I sighed. "Actually, Mom, we argue pretty regularly."
"What?" She gaped at me. "Well, stop it!"
"Oh, and I kneed him in the groin once."
There was a split second of silence before May barked a laugh. She covered her mouth and tried to stop it, but it kept coming out in awkward, squeaky sounds. Dad's lips were pressed together, but I could tell he was on the verge of losing it himself.
Mom was paler then snow.
"America, tell me you're joking. Tell me you didn't assault the prince."
I don't know why, but the word assault pushed us all on the edge; and May, Dad, and I bent over laughing as Mom stared at us.
"Sorry, Mom," I managed.
"Oh, good lord." She suddenly seemed very excited in meeting Marlee's parents, and I didn't stop her from going.” -The Elite

“America, my love, you are sunlight falling through trees. You are laughter that breaks through sadness. You are the breeze on a too-war day. You are clarity in the midst of confusion.
You are not the world, but you are everything that makes the world good. Without you, my life would still exist, but that's all it would manage to do.
You said that to get things right one of us would have to take a leap of faith. I think I've discovered the canyon that must be leaped, and I hope to find you waiting for me on the other side.
I love you, America.
Yours forever,
Maxon” - The One

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