Thursday, March 22, 2012

Pure Tour - Student review + GIVEAWAY



As many of you know, I'm a 8th grade math teacher.  My students know that I love to read.  They love having access to my books - especially when I get books early.  My students LOVE Jennifer L. Armentrout too and were fighting over who got to read my ARC Pure first.  That student was Cora.  Here is her review.

Student review - by Cora

Of all the books I’ve read, and there have been quite a few lately, I would say that Pure is one of my favorites.  This book is right up there with Half-Blood and Obsidian, both by Jennifer L.  Armentrout.  She has fast become one of my favorite authors. 

As I was reading Pure, I kept telling myself that I was just going to read one more chapter then return to reality but once I started it, I was sucked in. It’s impossible to put down.  I read Pure straight through in about ten hours.   This book kept me captivated.  There just wasn’t a boring page in the whole book.

I found Pure impossible to predict.  Every time I tried to predict what would happen next, everything turned around, leaving me breathless and yearning for more. I love books that can do that.

There were many hot and heavy moments in this book.  One of my favorites was when Alex and Aiden took a trip to the zoo. I really liked this scene because you really get to know Aiden better.   Another scene I really liked was at the pool with Alex and Seth.  I was surprised how much this scene totally flipped my perspective on who I thought Alex should end up with. After getting to know both boys a little better I have to say I don’t really care who gets the girl. I could be happy either way.  All in all, Pure was an amazingly beautiful story with what has turned into a true love triangle.


*** GIVEAWAY *** 

This giveaway is for eBooks of all three books out in this series: Daemon, Half-Blood, & Pure.  International as long as you can accept an eBook.  The giveaway will run until the end of the tour, April 13th.  Be a follower of StuckInBooks and fill out the rafflecopter below.  Leave Cora a comment for another entry.



 
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39 comments:

  1. Stephanie27March 22, 2012 at 12:49 AM

    That is really exciting. I have read Half-Blood and would love to see how I feel about Pure.

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  2. DebbieMarch 22, 2012 at 1:31 AM

    i haven't read any of the books in this series yet, but I really want to! Glad you enjoyed Pure :)

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  3. sisbackMarch 22, 2012 at 3:02 AM

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  4. sisbackMarch 22, 2012 at 3:07 AM

    I haven't read Pure or Daemon.
    I know the feeling when you just can't put the book down.
    Thanks for the giveaway

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  5. mikiMarch 22, 2012 at 4:20 AM

    Thanks you a lot for this review. i'm sure Cora was very happy to be chosen to read Pure before the others^^

    all the best

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  6. UnknownMarch 22, 2012 at 5:39 AM

    I seriously need to read this. Thanks! XD

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  7. molly.frenzelMarch 22, 2012 at 8:16 AM

    Can't wait for this book!

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  8. The Howard FamilyMarch 22, 2012 at 10:17 AM

    I haven't read anything by Jennifer but I'm excited to start the series.

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  9. Cassandra GeriboMarch 22, 2012 at 10:36 AM

    I won't be entering because I have the first 2 in ebook and Pure in paperback (although I could use the ebook of Pure.. haha!) but I wanted to say that I LOVE that you have students review. It's good to see kids that still enjoy reading!! I know when I was in school, I hated doing the required reading but would dive into book outside of school. :)

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  10. IHPMarch 22, 2012 at 11:19 AM

    I haven't read these books yet, but have really been wanting to. Thank you for hosting a giveaway for them!

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  11. DovileMarch 22, 2012 at 11:19 AM

    I haven't read either too!

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  12. AnonymousMarch 22, 2012 at 11:20 AM

    I have actually been holding out of reading Half Blood, the reason being when it came out I didn't want to wait for the next book. I have read so many great reviews about this series and I know I will love it right along with everyone else and I can tell that Jennifer Armentrout will become one of my new favorite authors. I love a good love triangle and Alex/Aiden/Seth sounds like an amazing one and I look forward to meeting both boys. This series definitely sounds amazing and I can't wait to get into it.

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  13. lollybees3March 22, 2012 at 12:05 PM

    Great review and great giveaway :) I'm Team Aiden all the way but I haven't read Pure so you never know

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  14. AliciaMarch 22, 2012 at 12:18 PM

    This book looks amazing! I really enjoyed reading your review! Thank you for the giveaway!

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  15. UnknownMarch 22, 2012 at 12:31 PM

    Thanks for the awesome review...I have heard nothing but great things about this book, so I am excited to read it :D and having students review is such a great idea...love it!
    GFC:aprildan01

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  16. LeannessfMarch 22, 2012 at 1:01 PM

    Enjoyed the review - no spoilers, but makes me hunger for more!! Can't wait to read this one!

    Thanks for the chance to win!
    Leanne

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  17. AnonymousMarch 22, 2012 at 1:16 PM

    Nice review!!! i loveddd daemon and katy in the lux series, and i cant wait to delve further into the covenant series! Thanks!!!
    Alyssa S.
    lilleetleet@verizon.net

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  18. Sara In BooklandMarch 22, 2012 at 1:27 PM

    Thank you for the international giveaway!
    Your student had done an amazing job, and it was really kind of you to let a student do this job. I think that everyone of us should promote books.
    I haven't read the series yet but I read many good reviews about the books so I'm really curious!
    X

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  19. Danielle G.March 22, 2012 at 2:30 PM

    I have read so many good reviews of this book, so I can't help but be interiged. I have the one novella but I want to read the first book first! :)

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  20. Oh! Paper PagesMarch 22, 2012 at 2:40 PM

    Cora is such a great writer! I feel like we have a future book critic on our hands!

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  21. VivienMarch 22, 2012 at 3:50 PM

    I'm so excited for Pure! I'm really enjoying this series so far. Glad to hear you enjoyed it!!

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  22. blanshireMarch 22, 2012 at 4:11 PM

    This book sounds like my cup of tea, so I'm really excited to read this.

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  23. Rachel VMarch 22, 2012 at 4:34 PM

    Thanks for the review Cora. This was a great review. I have not had the chance to read any of these books but I would love to.

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  24. KarenMarch 22, 2012 at 4:47 PM

    Totally loved the review! First thing I noticed about it was the awesome sentence structure in the first sentence, haha. :D

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  25. KristenMarch 22, 2012 at 6:08 PM

    Thanks for the awesome review, Cora! Now I'm just dying to read this book! :))

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  26. Linda HendersonMarch 22, 2012 at 9:19 PM

    I actually haven't read any of her books yet but I would love to read this one. I've been hearing a lot of great things about it.

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  27. UnknownMarch 22, 2012 at 9:56 PM

    Great review! I just started writing reviews for the books I read this year and its harder then it seems. I will have to read this book. Thanks!

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  28. Jaime LesterMarch 22, 2012 at 10:33 PM

    Great review, Cora. You made a 29 year old excited to read a book! That is awesome! Keep it up. You have a great future ahead of you!

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  29. Sharmaine ChanMarch 23, 2012 at 9:52 AM

    I can't wait to read Pure! Thanks for the giveaway!

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  30. AmyMarch 23, 2012 at 11:37 AM

    Great review!! I already have multiple copies of all of these so I am not entering.

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  31. Lynn WortonMarch 23, 2012 at 5:47 PM

    Thanks for this great giveaway! I write reviews too, and know how difficult it is not to put in spoilers, but you did a great job! It has made me want to read this author's work pronto!

    Lynn Worton

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  32. Monica GutierrezMarch 23, 2012 at 6:31 PM

    Great review, Cora! Really excited about this book now :)

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  33. Lexi EdwardsMarch 24, 2012 at 12:17 AM

    LOVE LOVE LOVE Jennifer Armentrout!!!

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  34. Denise ZMarch 24, 2012 at 11:16 AM

    Thank you for sharing your review with us Cora. I love a book that I cannot predict and look forward to the read :)

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  35. bn100March 24, 2012 at 5:09 PM

    I enjoyed your review. The book sounds very good.

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  36. Kim ReadsMarch 26, 2012 at 6:37 PM

    I love this series so much! I want Diety now!
    Team Seth all the way!

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  37. CassieMarch 27, 2012 at 4:43 AM

    I haven't read any of the books in this series, but all these reviews make me want to read them NOW. Definitely on my to-read pile and thanks for the giveaway!

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  38. Lexi EdwardsMarch 30, 2012 at 7:05 PM

    Loved the review! Can't wait to read!

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  39. Ruby Jo @ Bookishly RubyApril 13, 2012 at 3:57 PM

    I've heard so many good things about this series. Loved the review. It's good to find a book that ruins your plans to be responsible and appeals to you so much, you can't stop reading!
    Thanks for the giveaway!

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