Thursday, November 10, 2011

Destined by Jessie Harrell - CONTEST




CONTEST ALERT!! Read the bottom to jump in on the contest and win a FREE EBOOK COPY!


NYIA Teen Book Reviewer is in the HOUSE! Read the review and sign up for the contest.

Amazon Blurb:
"As he approached, I heard the flapping of wings, like an overgrown eagle. The sound dissolved when he landed at the edge of the open window. A rush of wind flew past me and extinguished the flames in the fireplace. Stars glimmered behind him but his body was encircled in black."

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When Psyche receives a prophecy gone horribly wrong, she learns that even the most beautiful girl in Greece can have a hideous future. Her fate? Fall in love with the one creature even the gods fear.

As she feels herself slipping closer into the arms of the prophecy, Psyche must choose between the terrifyingly tender touch she feels almost powerless to resist and the one constant she's come to expect out of life: you cannot escape what is destined.

Destined is a fresh and heartachingly romantic retelling of the Cupid & Psyche myth from debut novelist, Jessie Harrell.

NYIA's BOOK REVIEW:

Destined was a well written, lovely book that took a unique twist on the story of Psyche and Eros. The author, Jessie Harrell, did a great job of keeping the balance between modern and ancient. She did a good job at keeping the story in the time period, but also making it have a modern voice for both Eros and Psyche. The book was split into two different character's opinions, yet the author could relay details but not make it sound as if she is retelling the story too much or leaving something out. The only thing that I had a problem with was that there were parts in the book which seemed less like godly powers and more like magic. The gods also went to sleep and apparently could be killed which confused me because gods are suppose to be immortal. Besides these few details, the story was a good love story based on Greek mythology. I would give this book a 4 out of 5 and suggest that you read it if you want an capturing love story with a hint a adventure.



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"If you leave your e-mail address in your comment, you'll be automatically entered to win an e-copy of Destined. The contest will stay open for 48 hours after the post goes live, and then Jessie will use random.org to select a winner. Available formats include .mobu, .epub and .pdf.
And please be sure to visit the other stops on Destined's official blog tour for chances to win copies of Destined and other goodies. [include linked list]"

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17 comments:

  1. Kelly HashwayNovember 10, 2011 at 5:54 PM

    I'd love to be entered.

    khashway(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  2. Jessie HarrellNovember 10, 2011 at 7:09 PM

    Thank you, LM and Nyia for your great review and allowing me to read to your blog followers. ((HUGS)) And of course, thank you for being a part of the blog tour.

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  3. S.A. LarsenッNovember 10, 2011 at 8:15 PM

    Wonderful review, Nyia!! I loved Jessie's retelling. I'm not entering but wanted to pay you all a visit!! Hi LM!!

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  4. NicoleNovember 11, 2011 at 1:54 AM

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  5. J.C. MartinNovember 11, 2011 at 4:13 AM

    Sounds like an interesting book! I love Greek mythology!

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  6. AnonymousNovember 11, 2011 at 4:39 AM

    I want to read this book so bad! It sounds great :P

    chelsielichty@gmail.com

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  7. Sara @ Forever 17 BooksNovember 11, 2011 at 5:21 AM

    Can't wait to read this book! :)

    sarabara081(at)aol(dot)com

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  8. Mike HaysNovember 11, 2011 at 6:01 AM

    Jessie, Congratulations and best of luck! Love Greek mythology and creative works based on myths. coachhays(at)gmail(dot)com

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  9. Julie MusilNovember 11, 2011 at 8:15 AM

    Jessie's book sounds amazing! Huge hugs and hearty congratulations :D

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  10. DonnaNovember 11, 2011 at 11:20 AM

    Jessie's book sounds incredible. I love any stories with Greek mythology.
    ljldml(at)gmail(dot)com

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  11. Faye( Ramblings of a Teenage Bookworm)November 11, 2011 at 2:34 PM

    *more anxious to read DESTINED!!*

    rteenbookworm @ gmail . com

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  12. marianNovember 11, 2011 at 8:39 PM

    would love to win!!

    mariannguyen16(AT)gmail(DOT)com

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  13. quirky fate pressNovember 12, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    This book sounds great!

    quirkyfatepress@gmail.com

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  14. Hope CollierNovember 12, 2011 at 9:33 AM

    So excited about Destined! Can't wait to read it :D

    Thanks for the giveaway!

    hope(at)hopecollier(dot)com

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  15. VivienNovember 12, 2011 at 1:22 PM

    Thanks for you honest opinion! I'm so eager to read this one myself :)

    Vivien
    deadtossedwaves at gmail dot com

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  16. MemrieNovember 12, 2011 at 9:17 PM

    Thanks for the giveaway!
    I would love to win a eBook copy of Destined. :)

    Memrie
    darkangel231988(at)gmail(dot)com

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  17. Jessie HarrellNovember 13, 2011 at 7:58 AM

    Congratulations to Chelsey, who won the Destined eARC on this blog tour stop. Thanks to everyone who entered and be sure to check out the other tour stops for more chances to win!

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