Under The Dust Cover #12

Under The Dust Cover is our new feature where we show case those pretty books we find that have a little bit extra under the dust cover. This won't be a regular feature, just when we stumble upon a book. However, I want you to take part send me pictures of books that you think should be featured send to totallybookalicious(at)hotmail(dot)co (dot)uk
 

Today's pick is from myself!! :)

Unfed (Undead #2) by Kirsty Mckay (US Edition)

Like the first book (Undead) this has a fab blood effect (although it is a purple lol) but it is fab and different. :) I really prefer these US Editions to the UK ones.  

Title: Unfed

Series: Undead #2

Author: Kirsty McKay

Genre: YA, Horror, Zombies

Buy:Amazon UK / Amazon US / Book Depository

Description:

Fresh meat! From a hospital of horrors to a runaway zombie train, it's an all-new onslaught of the slavering undead in the sequel to Kirsty McKay's killer debut!

Just when you think you're out...it's the morning after the night of the return of the living dead. Or something like that. After running/bus-driving/snowboarding for her life alongside rebel Smitty, geeky Pete, and popular Alice, Bobby thought she'd found the antidote to the Carrot Man Veggie Juice that had turned the rest of their classmates into zombies. When Smitty (mmm...nom, nom) got chomped, Bobby pumped a syringe full of it into him herself.

But now Bobby's a prisoner in some hospital of horrors, with no clue how she got there. And Smitty is missing. What if he isn't cured after all? Bobby knows she's got to find him, even if it means facing Scotland's hungry hordes -- plus Alice's buckets of snark -- again. And this time, zombies aren't the only evil stressing her out. The brain-dead are bad enough, but how can Bobby stop the big pharma business behind the epidemic? Especially when her own mom works for the company?

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Book Review: Zom-B (Zom-B #1) by Darren Shan

Reviewed By: Siobhán
Format: Hardback
Pages: 217
Published: 27th Sept 2012
Publisher: Simon & Schuster UK
Source:  Bought
Genre: YA, Zombies, Horror
Buy: Amazon UK I Amazon US I Book Depository

Description:

When news reports start appearing of a zombie outbreak in Ireland, B's racist father thinks it's a joke-- but even if it isn't, he figures, it's ok to lose a few Irish. B doesn't fully buy into Dad's racism, but figures it's easier to go along with it than to risk the fights and abuse that will surely follow sticking up for Muslims, blacks, or immigrants. And when dodging his fists doesn't work, B doesn't hesitate to take the piss out of kids at school with a few slaps or cruel remarks. That is, until zombies attack the school. B is forced on a mad dash through the serpentine corridors of high school, making allegiances with anyone with enough gall to fight off their pursuers.

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Book Review: Kissing Zombies ( A Girls Guide #1 & #2) by Richard Denney

Reviewed by: Siobhán
Format: Kindle Ebook
Pages: 120
Published: 10th April 2012
Publisher: Createspace
Source: Bought/Free
Genre: YA Zombie
Buy: Amazon UK I Amazon US

Description:
The two book bind-up of A Girl's Guide to Falling in Love With a Zombie and A Girl's Guide to Breaking Up With a Zombie. Rebecca Willis is a 17 year old survivor of a zombie pandemic who’s still in love with her high school crush Lance Tanner, who just happens to be be a zombie. But when things begin to threaten her ties with Lance she must choose over saving her own life and the lives of her friends or saving her zombie.

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Book Review: Taking On The Dead (Famished #1) by Annie Walls

Reviewed by: Siobhán
Format: Kindle Ebook
Pages: 261
Published: 20th Sept 2012
Publisher: Self-Published
Source: Author for Review
Genre: Horror, Dark Fantasy
Buy: Amazon UK I Amazon US

Description:

Life for Kansas was perfect until the day the world changed.

She has been hiding out for four years in solitude. It's the only way to survive. The only way not to draw the living dead. Helping a small group of people, she learns the new world might not be what she assumes. Venturing out of her refuge and comfort zone, she meets Rudy, who helps her find a greater purpose. She realizes that the world has moved on without her. Only it's not what she expects. Her knowledge of the living dead grows and only makes her more curious as humanity continues to hang on by a thread. While on her search for answers she finds comfort in new friendships and love, but her past seems as if it will haunt her forever.

Kansas takes it upon herself to help other survivors, which would be easy if the famished were the only obstacles.

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Book Review: Something Strange and Deadly (Strange and Deadly #1) by Susan Dennard

Reviewed by: Siobhán
Format: eArc
Pages: 400
Published: 24th July 2012
Publisher: HarperTeen
Source: edelweiss
Genre: YA, Paranormal, Victorian Tale
Buy: Amazon UK I Amazon US I Book Depository UK* I Book Depostory INT*
*Currrently Unavailable for UK on BD

Description:
There’s something strange and deadly loose in Philadelphia…
Eleanor Fitt has a lot to worry about. Her brother has gone missing, her family has fallen on hard times, and her mother is determined to marry her off to any rich young man who walks by. But this is nothing compared to what she’s just read in the newspaper— The Dead are rising in Philadelphia. And then, in a frightening attack, a zombie delivers a letter to Eleanor…from her brother. Whoever is controlling the Dead army has taken her brother as well. If Eleanor is going to find him, she’ll have to venture into the lab of the notorious Spirit-Hunters, who protect the city from supernatural forces. But as Eleanor spends more time with the Spirit-Hunters, including their maddeningly stubborn yet handsome inventor, Daniel, the situation becomes dire. And now, not only is her reputation on the line, but her very life may hang in the balance.

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In The Dead: Volume 1 by Jesse Petersen

Format: Kindle ebook

Published: July 17, 2011
Publisher: Jesse Petersen
Genre: Adult Fantasy, Paranormal

Description:
When the Zombie Apocalypse began in Seattle and spread within days to almost the entire western half the country, the survivors had to figure out how to deal with the plague and live one day at a time. These are their stories.

If you liked Jesse Petersen’s zombie comedies Married With Zombies, Flip This Zombie and Eat Slay Love, these nine stories are set in the same world, but from the perspective of other survivors.

Review:
In The Dead: Volume 1 is a collection of short stories all centered around the zombie apocalypse. Each story contains new characters, new scenarios, and new locations, as the Outbreak spreads across the United States.

Each set of characters couldn't be less different, but Petersen weaves each story together with her unique brand of wit, snark, and humor. Her descriptions of the zombies are so vivid that you can actually imagine yourself running from the zombies in the stories!

Some stories were more detailed than others and I was partial to those as the endings had more "closure", while others had the type of ending that had each reader use their imagination to decide the character's fate.

One thing that stood out to me was that the premise of every story had the potential to be fleshed out more, so I truly hope Petersen decides to revisit some of these characters again in the future because to me, some of them are just begging to have a full-length book of their own!!

Fans of zombie books will most definitely enjoy In The Dead: Volume 1 - and will equally be left wanting more!

Rate: 5/5

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Die for Me (Revenants #1) by Amy Plum

Format: Kindle
Pages: 352
Published: 5th May 2011
Publisher: Harper Collins
Genre: YA Fantasy, Parnormal, Supernatural

Description:

My life had always been blissfully, wonderfully normal. But it only took one moment to change everything. Suddenly, my sister, Georgia and I were orphans. We put our lives into storage and moved to Paris to live with my grandparents. And I knew my shattered heart, my shattered life, would never feel normal again. Then I met Vincent. Mysterious, sexy and unnervingly charming, Vincent Delacroix appeared out of nowhere and swept me off my feet. Just like that, I was in danger of losing my heart all over again. But I was ready to let it happen. Of course, nothing is ever that easy. Because Vincent is no normal human. He has a terrifying destiny, one that puts his life at risk every day. He also has enemies...immortal, murderous enemies who are determined to destroy him and all of his kind.

Review:
I want to start with the cover of this book. The kindle Edition I have has the old US cover but now the US cover has changed to match the UK cover. Which I am so glad it has. The cover is simply beautiful. The pattern is so pretty and I love how it intertwines around Kate's arms. And of course the distance image of the Effel Tower wonderful.

On to the story. Die for Me really is a just a wonderful read. I was hooked from start to finish. There actually wasn't a part I didn't like. Usually there is always something I didn't like  but not here. I just loved loved loved it.

Die for Me is a story about Kate, who comes  from America with her sister after a tragic accident, to live with her grandparents in Paris. Soon she meets Vincent, a mysterious and very sexy young man. Kate is attracted to him straight away and is soon pludge into the dark and dangerous world of the Revenants.

I adored Kate, she is so sweet and nice and you really feel for her after all she has been through. When she meets Vincents she starts to open up and we get a proper glimpse into her life. She is a wonderful Protagonist, she is strong willed and doesn't shy away from the dangers that are thrown at her. Vincent, well I couldn't help but fall for him. I think it was a french thing Lol.

Amy Plum has created a flawless debut of novel about Zombies but with a very different twist and a wonderful mythology behind it. And a world that will suck you in and leave you begging for more. If you like your supernatural romance novels that are exciting, fresh and unique then this is the book for you. And if you are like me and love anything and everything to do with the beautiful city of Paris you will love this.

Thank you Netgalley for providing me with a free Arc Copy.

Rate: 5/5

Visit Amy: [Website][Facebook]

Pre-Order
UK: 5th May 2011
US 10th May 2011

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