Book Review: Sleeping Beauty Vampire Slayer

Title: Sleeping Beauty Vampire Slayer

Author: Maureen McGowan

Release Date: April 1, 2011

Source: NetGalley

In this thrilling story full of adventure and romance, Sleeping Beauty is more than just a lonely princess waiting for her prince—she's a brave, tenacious girl who never backs down from a challenge. With vampire-slaying talents that she practices in secret, Sleeping Beauty puts her courage to the test in the dark of night, fighting evil as she searches for a way to break the spell that has cut her off from her family.

In a special twist, readers have the opportunity to make key decisions for Sleeping Beauty and decide where she goes next—but no matter the choice; the result is a story unlike any fairy tale you've ever read

My Thoughts: Lucette has some hard decisions to make, and so does you! You, as the reader, have to choose Lucette's path throughout this book. And let me tell you, some of this decisions was way hard! I didn't want to hurt anyone's feelings! The good thing is, you can read this book all over again, and make different choices. There is a total of eight different stories - in one book. Beat that if you can!

This is the second book I have read with this format (the first being Split By a Kiss by Luisa Plaja) but in Split By a Kiss I only had to make one choice between two possible routes, this time there were many different choices to be made! I quite enjoy this format, you really have to put yourself in Lucette's shoes and think about what you would do in her situation.

The idea of Sleeping Beauty being a vampire slayer was a fun twist to the fairytale that I really enjoyed. Even if this book is inspired by the original fairytale, it is a completely different story with many unique twists, events and characters. Even if you know the original fairytale by heart, this book won't feel like "old news" to you.

Cover Thoughts: I really like the cover, the coloring is beautiful! I like the combination between the girl's clothes and the stake in her hand.

Rating: 3 of 5

In My Mailbox (Week 13)

Won from Escape in a Book:

Demonglass (Hex Hall #2) - Rachel Hawkins

* Summary contains spoilers for Hex Hall *

Sophie Mercer thought she was a witch. That was the whole reason she was sent to Hex Hall, a reform school for delinquent Prodigium (aka witches, shapeshifters, and fairies). But that was before she discovered the family secret, and that her hot crush, Archer Cross, is an agent for The Eye, a group bent on wiping Prodigium off the face of the earth.

Turns out, Sophie’s a demon, one of only two in the world—the other being her father. What’s worse, she has powers that threaten the lives of everyone she loves. Which is precisely why Sophie decides she must go to London for the Removal, a dangerous procedure that will destroy her powers. But once Sophie arrives she makes a shocking discovery. Her new friends? They’re demons too. Meaning someone is raising them in secret with creepy plans to use their powers, and probably not for good.

Meanwhile, The Eye is set on hunting Sophie down, and they’re using Archer to do it. But it’s not like she has feelings for him anymore. Does she?

Thanks again Mari! I can't wait to start reading!

2011 Movie Madness Challenge

I have decided to join the 2011 Movie Madness Challenge hosted by A Girl, Books & Other Things and The Talking Teacup since I'm not only a bookworm but also a movie fan!

Since the beginning of last year I have kept track of all movies I have watched, but now I want to do more than just write a monthly list of watched movies. So from this point on I will also share some of my thoughts regarding each movie. Hope you'll enjoy!

Read & Watched in March

Books:

1. The Goddess Test - Aimee Carter (Review)

2. Odd Girl In - Jo Whittemore (Review)

3. Crescendo - Becca Fitzpatrick (Review)

4. The Vampire Diaries: The Return: Shadow Souls - L. J. Smith (Review)
5. Forsaken/The Demontrapper's Daughter - Jana Oliver (Review)
6. Sleeping Beauty: Vampire Slayer - Maureen McGowan (Review)
7. We'll Always Have Summer - Jenny Han (Mini Review)
8. The Last Little Blue Envelope - Maureen Johnson (Mini Review)

Movies:

1. Beverly Hills Chihuahua

2. Wild Child

3. How Do You Know

4. Burlesque

Doppelgänger? (3)

I can't be the only one who sees the similarities between the girl on the cover of Random Magic and Nicole Kidman, can I? Take a look yourself and judge!

Nicole Kidman?

Random Magic cover model?

What do you think? Leave a comment!