Young Adult Book Reviews, Interviews & More
Deep Blue (Waterfire Saga #1)
By: Jennifer Donnelly
Release Date: May 6th 2014
Publisher: Disney Press
Source: ARC
A copy of this book was given to me by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
My Rating:
Summary:
Deep in the ocean, in a world not so different from our own, live the merpeople. Their communities are spread throughout the oceans, seas, and freshwaters all over the globe.
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Deep Blue has a strong emphasis on music and the magic it can evoke. I had to know which songs helped inspire Jennifer, and here’s what she said
I don’t eat frog eggs for breakfast, or sleep in a bed of anemones, but one thing I absolutely share with the mermaids of DEEP BLUE is the belief that music is magic. My DEEP BLUE playlist features tunes that combine magic, mystery, and mythology. Here are a few:
“Hey Orpheus” by Arcade Fire
“Sirens” by Pearl Jam
“Coming of Age” by Foster the People
“Magic” by Coldplay
“Open Your Eyes” by Bea Miller
About the Book:
Deep in the ocean, in a world not so different from our own, live the merpeople. Their communities are spread throughout the oceans, seas, and freshwaters all over the globe.
When Serafina, a mermaid of the Mediterranean Sea, awakens on the morning of her betrothal, her biggest worry should be winning the love of handsome Prince Mahdi. And yet Sera finds herself haunted by strange dreams that foretell the return of an ancient evil. Her dark premonitions are confirmed when an assassin’s arrow poisons Sera’s mother. Now, Serafina must embark on a quest to find the assassin’s master and prevent a war between the Mer nations. Led only by her shadowy dreams, Sera searches for five other mermaid heroines who are scattered across the six seas. Together, they will form an unbreakable bond of sisterhood and uncover a conspiracy that threatens their world’s very existence
The trailer for Deep Blue:
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Jennifer Donnelly is an award-winning author of both adult and young adult books, including Deep Blue, the first book in the Waterfire Saga. For adults she has written a trilogy of best-selling books that includes The Tea Rose, The Winter Rose, and The Wild Rose. Her first young adult novel, A Northern Light, received many accolades, among them the Los Angeles Times Book Prize, a Carnegie Medal in the UK, and a Michael L. Printz Honor. Her second young adult novel, Revolution, was named a Best Book of 2010 by Kirkus Reviews and School Library Journal, and the audiobook received a 2011 American Library Association Odyssey Honor. She lives in New York’s Hudson Valley.
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I am very excited to be participating in a giveaway for the hotly anticipated Deep Blue by Jennifer Donnelly. I am reading this right now and really enjoying the expansive, vivid world along with intriguing characters. It is an absorbing read that has me interested in reading and learning more about this world.
Giveaway-Pretty Principessa Prize Pack
Two (2) winners each receive: custom Deep Blue nail polish set and copy of the book
Prizing & samples courtesy of Disney Publishing
Giveaway open to US addresses only
Deep Blue Book Trailer:
ABOUT THE BOOK The first in a series of epic tales set in the depths of the ocean, where six mermaids seek to protect and save their hidden world.
Deep in the ocean, in a world not so different from our own, live the merpeople. Their communities are spread throughout the oceans, seas, and freshwaters all over the globe.
When Serafina, a mermaid of the Mediterranean Sea, awakens on the morning of her betrothal, her biggest worry should be winning the love of handsome Prince Mahdi. And yet Sera finds herself haunted by strange dreams that foretell the return of an ancient evil. Her dark premonitions are confirmed when an assassin’s arrow poisons Sera’s mother.
Now, Serafina must embark on a quest to find the assassin’s master and prevent a war between the Mer nations. Led only by her shadowy dreams, Sera searches for five other mermaid heroines who are scattered across the six seas. Together, they will form an unbreakable bond of sisterhood and uncover a conspiracy that threatens their world’s very existence.
Visit the Waterfire Saga website
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Jennifer Donnelly is an award-winning author of both adult and young adult books, including Deep Blue, the first book in the Waterfire Saga. For adults she has written a trilogy of best-selling books that includes The Tea Rose, The Winter Rose, and The Wild Rose. Her first young adult novel, A Northern Light, received many accolades, among them the Los Angeles Times Book Prize, a Carnegie Medal in the UK, and a Michael L. Printz Honor. Her second young adult novel, Revolution, was named a Best Book of 2010 by Kirkus Reviews and School Library Journal, and the audiobook received a 2011 American Library Association Odyssey Honor. She lives in New York’s Hudson Valley.
OFFICIAL LINKS – #DeepBlue
Visit the Waterfire Saga website
Visit Jennifer Donnelly at her official website
Follow Hyperion Teen on Twitter and Tumblr
Stacking the Shelves hosted by Tynga’s Reviews is a weekly meme where you show what books you’ve purchased, gotten from the library, received from giveaway, as gifts or for review. So excited about this book haul:
This week I had some stellar book mail. This week marked the first time I received the big promotional package from a publisher. I am beyond thrilled to be included. Thank you Disney-Hyperion!
For Review:
Deep Blue by Jennifer Donnelly, Dark Metropolis by Jaclyn Dolamore, Far From You by Tess Sharpe, Don’t Look Back by Jennifer Armentrout.
The Ring and The Crown by Melissa De La Cruz, Death Sworn by Leah Cypess and Steadfast by Claudia Gray
For fun we created my avatar picture with the mask Disney sent in the Summer of Chills package.
Last week’s post
Stacking the Shelves hosted by Tynga’s Reviews is a weekly meme where you show what books you’ve purchased, gotten from the library, received from giveaway, as gifts or for review. So excited about this book haul:
For Review:
Thank you Macmillan, Disney, Random House and Two Lions
The Kiss of Deception by Mary E Pearson, Deep Blue by Jennifer Donnelly, Burning by Elana K. Arnold, The Tyrant’s Daughter by J.C. Carleson, The Blood Guard by Carter Roy
The Kiss of Deception has been one of my very most coveted books coming out this summer. I was delighted to receive a review copy and had to start it immediately. I’m half way through it and really enjoying it. So far, it’s the type of book that refuses to be put down. Burning and The Tyrant’s Daughter are completely random since I’d not requested either and have never gotten anything from Random House before. I received an ARC of The Blood Guard so have made good progress in it as well. I don’t typically read MG so was a tad hesitant about reading this but am enjoying it.
Won:
I forgot to add this a couple weeks back. Thank you Macmillan!
I know nothing about this author or book but I love that cover and the summary is superb. I’m very excited to start it.
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