Trailer Thursday: The Scorpio Races

I discovered the Trailer Thursday meme on The Page Turners Blog.


Today's book trailer feature is The Scorpio Races. This stop-motion trailer was created by Maggie Stiefvater herself. She is uber talented!

The Scorpio Races by Maggie Stiefvater
Publisher: Scholastic Press
Release Date: October 18, 2011

Goodreads Synopsis:

It happens at the start of every November: the Scorpio Races. Riders attempt to keep hold of their water horses long enough to make it to the finish line. Some riders live. Others die.

At age nineteen, Sean Kendrick is the returning champion. He is a young man of few words, and if he has any fears, he keeps them buried deep, where no one else can see them.

Puck Connolly is different. She never meant to ride in the Scorpio Races. But fate hasn’t given her much of a chance. So she enters the competition — the first girl ever to do so. She is in no way prepared for what is going to happen.

I'm so excited for this book! I'm a sucker for horses... and Maggie Stiefvater has said this is her favorite book she's written. I love Maggie's writing so I'm really looking forward to curling up with this one!

Forever by Maggie Stiefvater

Forever by Maggie Stiefvater

Publisher: Scholastic
Release Date: July 12, 2011
Format: Hardcover
Source:  Bought
Age Level: Young Adult
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Buy: Amazon | IndieBound

In Maggie Stiefvater's SHIVER, Grace and Sam found each other. In LINGER, they fought to be together. Now, in FOREVER, the stakes are even higher than before. Wolves are being hunted. Lives are being threatened. And love is harder and harder to hold on to as death comes closing in. (Goodreads)

Love. It’s the word that keeps echoing in my mind since I finished Forever. I loved reading the series’ conclusion, but I couldn’t help but feel a little sad at the same time. I was hesitant to start it both because I had read mixed reviews, and I just didn’t want the series to be over. I should never have feared because Forever was fantastic. I took my time with it, and savored every word. Yes, savored.

Forever picks up the spring after Linger ends. Honestly, I felt a little lost in the beginning and ended up flipping through Linger to remind myself of what happened. I kind of wished I had re-read Linger beforehand but once I had Forever in my hands that wasn’t going to happen!

I was happy to be back in the world of Sam and Grace… I really like them as a couple; they’re solid, loving, and supportive of each other. There are so many great Sam and Grace moments in Forever – fans will not be disappointed! Forever, like Linger, is written in the perspectives of Sam, Grace, Cole, and Isabel. While I liked the addition of Cole and Isabel in Linger, I wasn’t really sure how I felt about them as characters. I loved them in Forever! I really enjoyed getting to know them both better, and seeing the softer side of Cole.

I am such a huge fan of Maggie Stiefvater; she is easily one of my favorite authors. I simply love the lyrical way she writes. I find it amazing how she can capture a moment or an emotion and put it into words – often in a way that surprises me. I found myself re-reading passages just to soak them in, to ponder her words, and savor them. I liked how Forever started at a leisured pace, and slowly picked up as the story went along.

I thought Forever was a great ending to the series. I will miss The Wolves of Mercy Falls!

Waiting on Wednesday (10)

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly event hosted by Jill @ Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.

The week's WoW feature is:

The Scorpio Races by Maggie Stiefvater

Publisher: Scholastic Press

Release Date: October 18, 2011

Goodreads Synopsis:

It happens at the start of every November: the Scorpio Races. Riders attempt to keep hold of their water horses long enough to make it to the finish line. Some riders live. Others die. 

At age nineteen, Sean Kendrick is the returning champion. He is a young man of few words, and if he has any fears, he keeps them buried deep, where no one else can see them.  

Puck Connolly is different. She never meant to ride in the Scorpio Races. But fate hasn’t given her much of a chance. So she enters the competition — the first girl ever to do so. She is in no way prepared for what is going to happen.

I have wanted to read this since Maggie Stiefvater first announced it! And thanks to Katie from Katie's Book Blog I'll be reading it SOON :). What book are you anxiously waiting for? 

Trailer Thursday: Forever

I discovered the Trailer Thursday meme on The Page Turners Blog. This week's Trailer Thursday  feature is:

Maggie Stiefvater, in case you didn't know already, is an insanely talented writer and artist. She composed the music and created this stop-motion trailer for Forever:

Forever by Maggie Stiefvater

Release Date: July 12, 2011

Publisher: Scholastic Press

(Goodreads | Amazon)

I know, this was also my WoW pick last week. Can you tell I'm excited for Forever (Wolves of Mercy Falls, Book 3)?

Waiting on Wednesday (5)

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly event hosted by Jill @ Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating. 

This week's WoW feature is:

Forever (Wolves of Mercy Falls #3) by Maggie Stiefvater(Goodreads | Amazon)Release Date: July 12, 2011Publisher: Scholastic Press

Goodreads Synopsis:

In Maggie Stiefvater's Shiver, Grace and Sam found each other. In Linger, they fought to be together. Now, in Forever, the stakes are even higher than before. Wolves are being hunted. Lives are being threatened. And love is harder and harder to hold on to as death comes closing in.

I absolutely can not wait for Forever to be released! I pre-ordered it long ago... I'm sad the series is coming to an end, it will be bitter sweet. 

What book are you anxiously awaiting?

Book Trailer: Forever by Maggie Stiefvater

Note: This was originally posted on New Shade of Green (my other blog).

Maggie Stiefvater, one of my favorite authors, is so super crazy talented. She's not only a great writer, but is also an artist and musician. With this post, I'm entering her "Giant Forever Trailer Contest" in hopes to win an early copy of her book Forever, which is the last book in her Wolves of Mercy Falls series. There's also a BUNCH of other fantastic goodies in the prize back... including an ARC (advanced reader copy) of The Scorpio Races! I loved Shiver and Linger, and can't wait to read the conclusion, even if it means the series is at an end :(. Aren't these covers beautiful? They are what first attracted me to her books!

          

You can buy an autographed copy of Forever, and her other books at the Fountain Bookstore. Without further ado, here is the stop-motion book trailer Maggie herself created for Forever, featuring her music and her animation (using hundreds of paper cut-outs)!

And because I can't resist...