Hello everybody!
Last week Ana reviewed the fabulous Otherbound by Corinne Duyvis. She LOVED IT. To celebrate its release this week, we are giving away an ARC of the book, courtesy of the author.
About the Book:
Amara is never alone. Not when she’s protecting the cursed princess she unwillingly serves. Not when they’re fleeing across dunes and islands and seas to stay alive. Not when she’s punished, ordered around, or neglected.
She can’t be alone, because a boy from another world experiences all that alongside her, looking through her eyes.
Nolan longs for a life uninterrupted. Every time he blinks, he’s yanked from his Arizona town into Amara’s mind, a world away, which makes even simple things like hobbies and homework impossible. He’s spent years as a powerless observer of Amara’s life. Amara has no idea . . . until he learns to control her, and they communicate for the first time. Amara is terrified. Then, she’s furious.
All Amara and Nolan want is to be free of each other. But Nolan’s breakthrough has dangerous consequences. Now, they’ll have to work together to survive–and discover the truth about their connection.
Giveaway Details:
We are giving away one Advance Reading Copy of Otherbound to one lucky winner. The giveaway is open to US addresses ONLY and will run until Saturday June 21 2014 at 12:01AM (EST). To enter, use the form below. Good luck!
31 Comments
Katharine
June 18, 2014 at 7:17 amOtherbound sounds like something a little different, I’d like to try it. BTW, I’m about halfway through Zahrah the Windseeker and enjoying it although it was not easy to track down a library copy here in the Cleveland area. Thanks for the review.
Stephanie
June 18, 2014 at 7:33 amThis looks like a really interesting book right up my alley! I’m definitely going to suggest that my library buy it.
Lydia
June 18, 2014 at 8:02 amI was so excited to read your review of Otherbound, and put it on hold at my library immediately. When I was a kid, I used to think it would be awesome if my dreams were a continuous alternate-universe fantasy narrative– so I’m especially intrigued by the conceit. Also, also someone who now studies literature, I’m quite interested in the ideas of spectatorship and witnessing atrocities vicariously — it seems like Duyvis is looking at that general issue of what it means to witness another’s suffering from a distance in a really interesting way.
rhapsodyinbooks
June 18, 2014 at 8:40 amI too am intrigued by the conceit. With so many books in this genre, it is something to celebrate when an author manages to come up with something new!
Mary Anne
June 18, 2014 at 9:02 amI remember the review from last week – and if it sticks for that long it MUST be memorable. Looking forward to this book.
wandering-dreamer
June 18, 2014 at 9:13 amConsidering my library probably won’t get this book for a while, yes I’d like a chance to enter!
Sara
June 18, 2014 at 9:21 amSounds like such an interesting take!
Pam Blome
June 18, 2014 at 9:29 amLooks like an interesting bohttp://www.thebooksmugglers.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_cool.gifok!
Jen P
June 18, 2014 at 9:43 amWhat an intriguing concept!
Linds @ Bibliophile Brouhaha
June 18, 2014 at 10:16 amThis sounds fascinating! Kinda/Sorta reminds me of The Neverending Story, which I loved so much as a kid! Haven’t seen it in years. I jusr read Ana’s review and can’t wait to read this one. Thank you for the great giveaway – very nice of the author
Alisha
June 18, 2014 at 10:40 amI’ve been so wanting to get my hands on a copy of this book! It sounds fantastic.
Lily
June 18, 2014 at 11:17 amSounds really interesting! I’m excited to read this 🙂
Carina Bissett
June 18, 2014 at 11:37 amAdded to my wish list.
Sharon
June 18, 2014 at 11:56 amI was on the fence about this book till I read your review. Now I’m really excited to read it!
cosnmom
June 18, 2014 at 12:17 pmI’ve had “Otherbound” on my “to-read, wishlist” shelf for ages. I was so happy to read your positive review! Can’t wait to read it myself! 🙂
Lindsay Elizabeth
June 18, 2014 at 12:27 pmThis looks really great. Definitely interested.
Courtney @ Courtney Reads A Lot
June 18, 2014 at 12:59 pmSo excited to read this one! This premise is so unique! Thanks for the giveaway 😀
Brittany
June 18, 2014 at 9:22 pmI’ve had this one on my to-read list since Meineke over at A Fantastical Librarian listed it as one of her anticipated reads of the year. Glad to see it’s not disappointing, and would love to give it a try myself. 🙂
Alyssa
June 18, 2014 at 9:30 pmI’ve been hoping to pick up a copy of this book since I read the review. I’ve heard the premise before but I don’t think I’ve ever seen it done with a male and a female character.
erinf1
June 19, 2014 at 12:00 amlooks and sounds fantastic! Thanks for sharing 🙂
karen b.
June 19, 2014 at 12:00 amoh, this one looks interesting!
djinnia
June 19, 2014 at 12:12 amThis sounds interesting. http://www.thebooksmugglers.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif
Sarah N.
June 19, 2014 at 5:59 amDisabled characteeerrrrsss. Give me all the disabled characttteerrssss. (That is an accurate impression of me in real life, making snake sounds in excitement.) Bisexual disabled characters are even better, hence why I’m extra eager for Otherbound.
Becky C.
June 19, 2014 at 9:24 amLooks like an interesting book. I look forward to reading it in the future!
Emma
June 19, 2014 at 12:50 pmOoh, this sounds really interesting!
Hannah
June 19, 2014 at 4:07 pmThanks for ze giveaway!!!<3
The book sounds great
SL Huang
June 19, 2014 at 6:26 pmI’ve been excited about this book forEVER! I love Corinne and it’s so wonderful to see the response her book is getting. It’s on the list to put in my next Amazon order…heck, I’ll probably keep it there even if I win and give it to a friend. 😀
Lexi
June 19, 2014 at 10:25 pmSounds interesting. I will have to find this when it comes out.
Anita Yancey
June 20, 2014 at 3:40 pmThis book sounds extremely exciting and interesting. I haven’t read anything like it. Thanks for having the giveaway.
Lillian Alice Maloney
June 20, 2014 at 10:33 pmWow this sounds really interesting, I want to see how they pull off this premise!
jasika
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