Day: March 30, 2018

Preorder Swag – From Twinkle with Love by Sandhya Menon

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Hey loves. I wanted to quickly share this awesome Pre-order Opportunity for From Twinkle, With Love, which is expected to be released June 5, 2018. This novel is one of my anticipated reads in 2018 and I absolutely cannot wait! I loved Sandhya Menon’s debut novel, When Dimple Met Rishi, and I’m so excited to read more of her amazing books! And that cover is soooo stinkin’ cute!!! If you want to check out my review for When Dimple Met Rishi, click HERE.

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Published by Simon Pulse June 5, 2018

Genre(s): Young Adult, Contemporary, Romance

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ASPIRING FILMMAKER AND WALLFLOWER TWINKLE MEHRA HAS STORIES SHE WANTS TO TELL AND UNIVERSES SHE WANTS TO EXPLORE, IF ONLY THE WORLD WOULD LISTEN. SO WHEN FELLOW FILM GEEK SAHIL ROY APPROACHES HER TO DIRECT A MOVIE FOR THE UPCOMING SUMMER FESTIVAL, TWINKLE IS ALL OVER IT. THE CHANCE TO PUBLICLY SHOWCASE HER VOICE AS A DIRECTOR? DREAM COME TRUE. THE FACT THAT IT GETS HER CLOSER TO HER LONGTIME CRUSH, NEIL ROY—A.K.A. SAHIL’S TWIN BROTHER? DREAM COME TRUE X 2.
When mystery man “N” begins emailing her, Twinkle is sure it’s Neil, finally ready to begin their happily-ever-after. The only slightly inconvenient problem is that, in the course of movie-making, she’s fallen madly in love with the irresistibly adorkable Sahil.
Twinkle soon realizes that resistance is futile: The romance she’s got is not the one she’s scripted. But will it be enough?
Told through the letters Twinkle writes to her favorite female filmmakers, From Twinkle, with Love navigates big truths about friendship, family, and the unexpected places love can find you

Doesn’t the premise sounds so swoony and adorable!?!? Ahhh I’m sooo stoked for this book to come out!

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Now, let’s take a look at the pretty pre-order goodies!

 

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Those character artwork, created by artist Aila Jiang are so amazing and gorgeous!

So what exactly do you get when you pre-order??? Well, when you upload your proof here, you’ll receive:

  • Art card with custom art featuring either Twinkle, Sahil, Rishi, or Dimple, including a quote from each character!
  • Signed bookplate with custom art featuring either Twinkle or Sahil!
  • Bookmark with custom art featuring either Twinkle or Sahil, including a quote!
  • Sticker with custom art featuring either Twinkle, Sahil, Rishi, or Dimple!

And if you’re subscribed to Sandhya Menon’s newsletter (if not, don’t worry… just click here and subscribe now), you’ll also get the chance to win the following bonus goodies!

  • An annotated ARC (advanced review copy) of From Twinkle, With Love, with notes and illustrations by yours truly. Think of it as a “behind the scenes” edition of the book!
  • An EXTRA scene, featuring Twinkle and Dimple together!! I’ll release a password protected page to my website where you can read this during the first week after release day (May 22, 2018)!
  • A signed, framed poster of the cover!

Doesn’t that sound awesome?!?! And remember, the giveaways are open internationally. Are you squealing yet?!?! 

Oh and here’s a little extra something for you! Read an extended excerpt (three whole chapters!) on Bustle.

sincerelykarenjo2

First Lines Fridays

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Happy Good Friday and Easter Weekend to everyone who celebrates!!!  I’ll have a busy weekend ahead with prepping for my mom’s birthday, but I’m hoping I can go to Disneyland this Sunday for a few hours for my early birthday celebration. My mom’s birthday is 4/4 and mines 4/6 and we’re doing her birthday party on the 15th so there’s still a lot to be done.

Anyway, let’s get to today’s First Lines Fridays pick!

FIRST LINES FRIDAYS IS A WEEKLY FEATURE FOR BOOK LOVERS HOSTED BY WANDERING WORDS. WHAT IF INSTEAD OF JUDGING A BOOK BY ITS COVER, ITS AUTHOR OR ITS PRESTIGE, WE JUDGED IT BY ITS OPENING LINES?
  • PICK A BOOK OFF YOUR SHELF (IT COULD BE YOUR CURRENT READ OR ON YOUR TBR) AND OPEN TO THE FIRST PAGE
  • COPY THE FIRST FEW LINES, BUT DON’T GIVE ANYTHING ELSE ABOUT THE BOOK AWAY JUST YET – YOU NEED TO HOOK THE READER FIRST
  • FINALLY… REVEAL THE BOOK!
COPY AND PASTE THE TEXT AND BANNER (OR MAKE YOUR OWN!) ABOVE FOR YOUR OWN FIRST LINES FRIDAYS POSTS. MAKE SURE TO COMMENT YOUR FIRST LINES BELOW SO THAT OTHER PEOPLE CAN CHECK THEM OUT!

 

“Hot or cold?”

“Hot, I hate being cold. You know that about me.”

Just the thought made me shiver even though it was the middle of summer, which was probably what prompted Cooper’s question. It was hot. So hot that sweat was beading on the backs of my knees. We had been standing in life for the movie on the back for twenty minutes already, and I was looking forward to when the sun went down and the breeze picked up.

He shook his head. “I do know that, but I mean, would you rather die from freezing to death or overheating?”

“Morbid.” I pursed my lips. “But you’re right, that’s a different question. I’ve heard that dying from being cold is blissful.”

“Who did you hear this from? Are ghosts of people who froze to death visiting you?”

“Yes. Every day. Speaking of, would you rather be cursed with seeing ghosts or zombies?”

 

 

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PUBLISHED BY HARPER TEEN DECEMBER 26,, 2017
GENRE(S): YOUNG ADULT, CONTEMPORARY, ROMANCE
HARDCOVER, 384 pages
ADD ON GOODREADS

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Seventeen-year-old Abby Turner’s summer isn’t going the way she’d planned. She has a not-so-secret but definitely unrequited crush on her best friend, Cooper. She hasn’t been able to manage her mother’s growing issues with anxiety. And now she’s been rejected from an art show because her work “has no heart.” So when she gets another opportunity to show her paintings, Abby isn’t going to take any chances.

Which is where the list comes in.

Abby gives herself one month to do ten things, ranging from face a fear (#3) to learn a stranger’s story (#5) to fall in love (#8). She knows that if she can complete the list, she’ll become the kind of artist she’s always dreamed of being.

But as the deadline approaches, Abby realizes that getting through the list isn’t as straightforward as it seems… and that maybe—just maybe—she can’t change her art if she isn’t first willing to change herself.

I absolutely LOVE Kasie’s books. They’re adorable, swoony, and so much fun to read. I always find myself smiling and just in a really happy mood whenever I read her novels,  so I cannot wait to get to this one. Also cannot for Yallwest and see her again!!! She’s so nice and sweet.

Have you read this book yet? What did you think? Let me know in the comments.

Have a fantastic weekend everyone!!!

sincerelykarenjo2