Author Spotlight: Michael Sussman: Review and Giveaway

About the author:

Michael Sussman is the author of Crashing Eden, a YA fantasy/paranormal novel, and Otto Grows Down, a children’s picture book featuring illustrations by Scott Magoon.
Dr. Sussman is a clinical psychologist and has also published two books for mental health professionals. He’s the author of A Curious Calling: Unconscious Motivations for Practicing Psychotherapy and the editor of A Perilous Calling: The Hazards of Psychotherapy Practice.
He resides in the Boston area with his son, Ollie.

You can find Michael here:

Author’s website and blog: http://www.MichaelSussmanBooks.com

Twitter: @MichaelBSussman https://twitter.com/#!/MichaelBSussman

Facebook Fan Page: http://www.facebook.com/CrashingEden

Crashing Eden Review:

For one boy and his friends, the path to Paradise comes at a cost—one they may not be prepared to pay.

When a biking accident leaves 17-year-old Joss Kazdan with the ability to hear things others can't, reality as he knows it begins to unravel.

A world of legends exists beyond the ordinary life he's always known, and he is transported to the same Paradise he's studying in World Mythology. But the strange gets even stranger when his new friends build a device that delivers people through the gates of the Garden of Eden.

Now Samael, the Creator God, is furious. As Samael rains down his apocalyptic devastation on the ecstasy-seeking teens, Joss and his companions must find a way to appease Samael—or the world will be destroyed forever. 

*A e-copy was provided for review*

Michael Sussman's Crashing Eden was an addictive and unputdownable read. It was unlike anything I've ever read and it was fun to read it.

The concept of this story was very unique and it made me want to keep reading. I read this is in one sitting which, lately, is unusual for me as I have a short attention spand. Sussman had me firmly in his grasp straight away and wouldn't let me go until I had finished reading.

As soon as I read the first line I knew I would love the main character.

"Waking up sucked."

When a character shares my views I instantly loved them. Throughout the book I found even more reasons to love and loathe Joss. He was slightly crazy but had his saner moments that made him a lot more like-able. When I found out some details I was shocked and I couldn't believe it.

The action gets going when Joss gets a head injury in an accident and begins to hear a comforting “Om” sound. His behavior begins to improve after this.

Early on we see Joss's love for his little sister. It was really the highlight of the book for me. It was clear to see his love for Callie and her love for him and it gave us a few 'aw' moments. 

This book was an absolutely amazing read and I recommend it to everyone!

You can buy a copy of Crashing Eden here:

Buy from Amazon: http://amzn.to/KHk6aE

Buy from Amazon UK: http://amzn.to/MZ4iT7 (paperback), http://amzn.to/MRuJM4 (e-book)

Buy from Barnes & Noble: http://bit.ly/KST7Fy

Buy from Smashwords: http://bit.ly/IPTc0l

Now for the giveaway!

One of you awesome people will win a paperback copy of Crashing Eden! 

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Blogaversary!

From Leona:

It's so hard to believe that it has been an entire year since I started blogging. In that year I have met so many wonderful people.

After a rather slow start, I really started in December. I felt lonely so I got my best friend Megan to help me. Thank you Megan!

This week we also reached 100 followers! We cannot thank each and every one of you enough for taking the time to visit us here and then to go one further and follow us.

From Megan:

I would firstly like to thank Leona for introducing me into the blogging world and to all you wonderful people! Ever since joining the blog last month I've been having the best time reading, reviewing and meeting all you fellow bloggers. 

I was worried that I wouldn't be kindly received because I was a late edition to the blog but yous welcomed me with open arms and for that I am grateful! I'd also like thank everyone who has read and appreciated my reviews. I hope to continue getting to know yous all in the future.

To thank all you wonderful followers we are having a huge giveaway!

One of you awesome followers will get to choose one of these books. This giveaway is international so that you all have a chance to win! To enter just fill in the Rafflecopter form below!

Across The Universe - Beth Revis

Ashes - Ilsa J. Bick

Under the Never Sky - Veronica Rossi

The Forest Of Hands And Teeth - Carrie Ryan

Glow - Amy Kathleen Ryan

The Unbecoming Of Mara Dyer - Michelle Hodkin

The Immortal Rules - Julie Kagawa

Matched - Ally Condie

Partials - Dan Wells

Fateful - Claudia Grey

Deadly Cool - Gemma Halliday

Grave Mercy - Robin LaFevers

Starcrossed - Josephine Angelini

Rapture - Lauren Kate

Forgotten - Cat Patrick

The Iron King - Julie Kagawa

My Soul To Take - Rachel Vincent

Insurgent - Veronica Roth

Eve - Anna Carey

Torn - Cat Clarke

You Against Me - Jenny Downham

Legend - Marie Lu

Unravelling - Elizabeth Norris 

Pushing the Limits - Katie McGarry

Deadly Hemlock - Kathleen Peacock

172 Hours On The Moon - John Harstad

The Girl In The Steel Corset - Kady Cross

Fated - Alyson Noel

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E-Copy giveaway of Taste by Kate Evangelista!

At Barinkoff Academy, there's only one rule: no students on campus after curfew. Phoenix McKay soon finds out why when she is left behind at sunset. A group calling themselves night students threaten to taste her flesh until she is saved by a mysterious, alluring boy. With his pale skin, dark eyes, and mesmerizing voice, Demitri is both irresistible and impenetrable. He warns her to stay away from his dangerous world of flesh eaters. Unfortunately, the gorgeous and playful Luka has other plans. When Phoenix is caught between her physical and her emotional attraction, she becomes the keeper of a deadly secret that will rock the foundations of an ancient civilization living beneath Barinkoff Academy. Phoenix doesn't realize until it is too late that the closer she gets to both Demitri and Luka the more she is plunging them all into a centuries old feud.

The wonderful Kate Evangelista has been wonderful enough to provide an e-copy of her YA book Taste! I LOVED it and I'm sure you will too! Check out my review of Taste here! 

Good luck! :)

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Giveaway: City Of Bones by Cassandra Clare

Its time for a giveaway!

We're giving away City Of Bones by Cassandra Clare, book one in The Mortal Instruments series.

City Of Bones Summary:

When fifteen-year-old Clary Fray heads out to the Pandemonium Club in New York City, she hardly expects to witness a murder -- much less a murder committed by three teenagers covered with strange tattoos and brandishing bizarre weapons. Then the body disappears into thin air. It's hard to call the police when the murderers are invisible to everyone else and when there is nothing -- not even a smear of blood -- to show that a boy has died. Or was he a boy?
This is Clary's first meeting with the Shadowhunters, warriors dedicated to ridding the earth of demons. It's also her first encounter with Jace, a Shadowhunter who looks a little like an angel and acts a lot like a jerk. Within twenty-four hours Clary is pulled into Jace's world with a vengeance, when her mother disappears and Clary herself is attacked by a demon. But why would demons be interested in ordinary mundanes like Clary and her mother? And how did Clary suddenly get the Sight? The Shadowhunters would like to know. . . . 

Rules:

You must be over 13 to enter.

You must be a resident of Planet Earth. 

(giveaway INTERNATIONAL)

What you need to do:

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Leave a comment below on how to contact you. (twitter, blog, email etc)

This giveaway is running from 31st May until 10th June! 

Good luck and happy reading!