Wednesday, May 13, 2009

10 Book Giveaway - Strange Angels by Lili St. Crow

About the book:
Meet Dru Anderson.
Night Hunter. Knife Thrower. Heart Breaker.

STRANGE ANGELS
by Lili St. Crow

“Dad? Zombie.
Mom? Long gone.
Me? Well, that’s the Scary Part.”

Dru Anderson’s not afraid of the dark. But she should be. STRANGE ANGELS (Razorbill; Trade Paperback Original; 978-1-59514-251-1; $9.99; 304 pages; Ages 12 up; May 14, 2009) is the first in a thrilling new paranormal series that introduces readers to Dru, the toughest teen hunter since Buffy hung up her stake. When something evil taps at her kitchen door, can this strange angel stand the heat? Or is it just a matter of time before her blood turns cold?

Dru and her father travel town to town hunting “Real World” baddies like suckers, wulfen, and the occasional reanimated corpse. Then Dru’s dad turns up dead (but still walking), and she suddenly finds herself in the middle of a deadly game of cat and mouse where she’s going to need every inch of her wit and training to stay alive. Even worse, she’s got two guys (Graves, freshly bitten by a werewulf, and Christophe, a half-human vampire hunter) hungry for her affections, and they’re not about to let the fiercely independent Dru go it alone. Will Dru discover just how special she really is before coming face-to-fang with whatever— or whoever— is hunting her?

Fans of vampire series and paranormal romance will be mesmerized by the action-packed adventures and self discovery Dru must face in order to come to terms with her destiny. And this girl’s not going down without a fight.


About the Author:
Lili St. Crow was born in New Mexico, bounced around the world as an Air Force brat, and fell in love with writing when she was ten years old. After taking second place in a fiction-writing contest sealed her addiction to the written word, she now suspects that she has ink instead of blood filling her veins. She lives in Vancouver, WA with her husband, three children, and a houseful of cats. She is the author of the Dante Valentine series, the Jill Kismet series, as well as The Watcher series, among others. This is her first YA novel. Visit http://www.lilistcrow.com/ to find out more.

About the Giveaway:
Now for the giveaway! The kind folks at Razorbill (Penguin Young Readers Group) are sharing 10 arc copies of Strange Angels. U.S. addresses only for this giveaway, and here’s how it will work:
Tomorrow (May 14, 2009) is release day, and 3 winners will be chosen. Then, for the week following, a new winner will be drawn each day. How great is that? You can enter once each day throughout the contest to increase your odds of being chosen.

You can also read my review of Strange Angels on the website: http://darquereviews.com/12612/134296.html

Take a peek at the book trailer: HERE

Good luck, and happy reading!

Kimberly Swan, DarqueReviews.com

198 comments:

Chris said...

Oh, very cool giveaway! This book is definitely on my to-read list.

Adele said...

no fair, I am dying to get my mitts on this and it's US only. Good luck to everyone else.

Unknown said...

Please count me in!! I love YA and this book has had some really good words said about it around the blogosphere!

Can't wait to read it!

Dottie :)

Anonymous said...

Oh yes, count me in! This is on my TBR list, so it'd be awesome!

Enchanted by Books said...

OOOOOOOOOOOOO I am very excited! Awesome! I want to read this book so baddddd. :)

Anonymous said...

This book sounds great! I just read the first Jill Kismet book by this author and loved it. Count me in.

Cecile Smutty Hussy said...

Oh this sounds like something right up my alley....
***clearing throat... ladies I have a truck load of Dove Chocolate and World Finest waiting for you ~ if you bow out of the contest and let me win!!!!***If not.. I can allow you to see a half nake David Boreanaz***
I know, evil! But hey... I wanna win!!!
Hey Kim, toss my hat in the ring for this one!!!
Thought would you get a good laugh out of this one!!!

Wendy said...

10 arcs?! Thank you Penguin group! Awesome. I am SO in. *g*

Carmen R said...

I can't wait to read this book. please count me in.

Unknown said...

Count me in:)

juliet_k said...

I saw the awesome book trailer and can't wait to read the book. Thanks for the chance!

Pissenlit said...

Wow, that's really nice of Razorbill. But boo-hoo, I live in Canada. *tear* :)

Anonymous said...

I've heard good things about this book I'd love to win.

delitealex

A said...

I like paranormal stuff, and I also enjoyed Buffy the Vampire Slayer, so I think I'll love this book. Thanks for the great giveaway!

Nyuel113(at)yahoo(dot)com

Cybercliper said...

Wow, sounds like a great book! It definitely holds everything I like that makes a good read, but..

Cecile, a half naked David Boreanaz? That offer is almost just too tempting!! Dirty pool!!!

Karen W. said...

I'm dying to read STRANGE ANGELS! I love Saintcrow's books and YA, so I can't wait to read her YA debut! Thanks for the contest.

Cecile Smutty Hussy said...

Cyberclip... I will take it any way I can get it... or give it any way to win!!! ***evil grin*** I am to drive a hard bargin!!!! You think it will work!!!

Jackie (Literary Escapism) said...

Ooohhhh.....how do I get my name in the hat? Just leave a comment here for the drawing tomorrow and then for each day after that or will there be a new post?

Either way, I want in! I can't wait to read it.

Kimberly Swan said...

Cecile - When chocolate doesn't win them over, David B might? lol

Jackie - The comments will all be on this post to keep it easy. You don't have to comment more than once, but I thought I'd give the option of commenting once a day for the duration of the giveaway. :)

Donna said...

Oh, me, me! Please! I read your review and some others, this book is suppose to be fab.

Valorie said...

I'd love a chance to win! Count me in.

Valorie
morbidromantic@gmail.com

danetteb said...

I love strong heroine's. Count me in for the giveaway :)

Hugs, Danette

Zhye said...

Count me in please!

Mishel (P.S. I Love Books) said...

Haha Cecile's post made me laugh.

I'd so love a chance to win win this one. I was going to get it online the other day but I didn't, don't know why.

Please count me in Kimberly =)

Chris said...

*crosses fingers*

juliet_k said...

It's always worth another try. Thanks!

Carmen R said...

Trying again, maybe I'll get lucky :)

Cecile Smutty Hussy said...

Hey can't beat a girl for trying huh!?! I am throwing my hat in again... for another chance... Kim.. you said to just post here... or do we have to go to the winner page to enter?? Just making sure... ***trying to be tricky to confuse people***
The chocolate truck is coming ladies... there is still time to back out and go for the truck.. or a sneak peek at David!!! Just let me win!!! LOL!!
Mishel.. I try to have fun... glad that I could make you laugh... just tell me what you like and I will try to get it for you... so you don't enter the contest...lol!!
Thanks for letting me have fun Kim!!!

Anonymous said...

Throwing my name in the hat for the next drawing :-)

Manders said...

A new Saintcrow?! I'm there! Can't wait to read it :)

Enchanted by Books said...

Hey Kimberly
Ok I am entering again for the second day. I want this book so bad!! This is an awesome giveaway. So nice of them to give you 10 to giveaway!! Crossing my fingers and toes...LOL

Michelle Greathouse said...

I'm not giving up. :) Add my name one more time. LOL

M

Judy said...

I enjoyed the trailer, the excerpt, I love the cover. This sounds like a fantastic read. Please include me in the giveaway:)

Tiffany M. said...

Very cool. I've been waiting for this one. :)

Jessica @ a GREAT read said...

LOVED the trailer! Book sounds sooo good. I still have to go get my copy and B&N because I have a gift card, but they didn't have it when the store opened. What a rip!

Tiffany said...

Now that is awesome. I really enjoy Lili St. Crow's world..have been waiting for more!

flip said...

I have loved the other novels by Lilith Saintcrow. I am looking forward to reading this novel.

Cybercliper said...

What is it they say...if at first you don't succeed...do like Cecile and attempt to bribe the other contestants for a second chance at the win!!!! I'm in it for the long haul or at least until Cecile shows me some naked David :-)

Kimberly B. said...

This book sounds great! I'd love to win a copy!

Jess said...

Sounds great. Throwing my name in.

Cecile Smutty Hussy said...

Yep.. I don't plann on giving up very easily... Cyber... **cecile be heading to her lab to find some very naked David**

Jackie (Literary Escapism) said...

Is there a topic you want us to talk about all week since we're leaving comments? :)

I want in on today's contest too!

Pamk said...

sounds like a great book. I want and my both my sons do too. They are 13 and 19 lol.

Tynga said...

Damn it's US only =(
No love for Canadians out there?

Cinnamon said...

Fantastic! I was putting up a celebratory post for the release day and saw your contest. A link was quickly added to said post!

Shall we enter by leaving a comment here every day?

Fantastic contest! I cannot wait to read this book. Young Adult + Edgy = Glorious!

Unknown said...

I still want this book!

Since I didn't win the first day!

Dottie :)

Cecile Smutty Hussy said...

Hey Cybercliper... head over to my place to see what I have for you there!!! And anyone else who loves them some half nake David Boreanaz!

Katie said...

I can't wait to read this!

AMOzarkian said...

Sounds awesome - count me in! :)

Kimberly Swan said...

Jackie - It's not a must, but I'd love to hear what other YA urban fantasy/paranormals readers are looking forward to reading this year. :)

Cinnamon - Very cool, thank you! Yes, just leave your comment on this original post (easier for me to keep track of).

*To the readers outside of the US - while I'm not authorized to include you in this one, did you check the other contests I have up right now? I know it's not Strange Angels, but they're paranormal romances that might interest you.*

Kimberly Swan said...

Cecile - You're so evil....lol You know I just had to get a peek at David. *sigh*

Cecile Smutty Hussy said...

Girl... if you peeked at the top... you need to see what's at the bottom!!!
I am evil ***evil to the core***
Who said if you can't win... then look at half nake pictures of hot guys and read about great sex scenes!!!! LOL!!!

Anonymous said...

I want in! It won't be released here until the 19th, UNFAIR Canadian publishers, UNFAIR!

Niecie said...

Good luck all, but to be truthful I love to win.

80slady said...

Sounds like a great story!
Looking forward to reading it.

Anonymous said...

Please enter me! This sounds great.

Ana said...

Awesome writer, awesome giveaway.

Scott Romanski said...

Very cool on the giveaway.

Minding Spot said...

Awesome give-away! Please enter me :)

wendyhines (at) hotmail (dot) com

Amelia said...

Ooh ooh enter me! Please?

cullenwan2b@yahoo.com

Alisa said...

Can't wait to pick this up -- I really enjoy Lilli's writing. I'm sure her foray into YA will be just as entertaining as her other work.

donnas said...

Great giveaway. I cant wait to read this book it sounds fantastic.

bacchus76 at myself dot com

Anonymous said...

i would love ot win this book
and vrey generous giveaway


gypsywitch36@yahoo.com

Carlene said...

I would to be in the drawing for this book.
Thanks
Carlene
iluvreading(at)verizon.net

Heather Dearly said...

Please count me in!

Martha Lawson said...

Great contest! This book sounds great and I would loveto win!!

Martha Lawson said...

great contest - plese enter me!

BrigidsBlest said...

The book sounds awesome. Sign me up!

Zhye said...

second entry please!!!

Chris said...

Pick me! Pick me!

Matt said...

Sounds like a good read. Count me in!

Pamk said...

congrats to Dottie and the other winners so far.

Carmen R said...

Third times the charm.

Enchanted by Books said...

Ah. I shall try a third time.

Michelle Greathouse said...

Third times a charm. LOL

M

Rhianna said...

Please count me in for today's drawing. :)

Cinnamon said...

New day, new entry!

ajourneyofbooks-at-gmail-dot-com

Jody F. said...

I'm always looking for new to me YA authors and this one sounds great!

CrystalGB said...

Great giveaway. I would love to read this book.

CrystalGB said...
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Anonymous said...

Count me in for the next round, please.

You said you'd like to know what other YA paranormal book we might be looking forward to - here's one: Blood Promise by Richelle Mead, the next in the Vampire Academy series. The ending of the last one broke my heart - I've gotta know what happens next!!

Cybercliper said...

Blue Moon: The Immortals by Alyson Noel coming out in July looks like its going to be a good read. Her first book was Evermore.

Anonymous said...

Good luck everyone.

delitealex

Gaby317 said...

Please count me in!

This sounds like a fun read - plus, it's the first in the series.

gaby317nyc AT gmail DOT com

Marg @ Clockwork Reverie said...

Ooh, I've never entered a book giveaway before. I think I'll join in now. This books definitely sounds interesting...makes me think of Supernatural, which I love to watch.

Please count me in! Thanks!

gosia727@gmail.com

Karen W. said...

I would so love to win this book. Sigh. I've been losing more blog contests than I thought was possible just by the law of averages, but I keep trying. :)

karenwitkowski AT aol.com

Anonymous said...

Please enter me! This looks awesome!

Caitlin F. said...

Sounds like an awesome read. Count me in!

Anonymous said...

I'm always a bit wary of YA, because too many of them seem to talk down to the reader, but I definitely trust Lilith Saintcrow. Looking forward to it!

Luvdaylilies said...

Sounds like a great book!

Thanks for a great giveaway=)

Luvdaylilies at bellsouth dot net

Cecile Smutty Hussy said...

Okay.. new day... new post.. I want to wish everyone good luck at winning!! But I must put in that I have a truck load of calorie free chocolate for anyone interested in letting me win!!! LOL!!!
Seriously, this is an awesome book to win!

Gaby317 said...

I'd really love this book! Please count me in for today, May 16.

Thanks!

gaby317nyc AT gmail DOT com

Lori T said...

I would love to be entered to win a copy of this! It sounds really great and I love the cover!

LadyVampire2u said...

I'd love a chance to win a copy of this book if I've posted in time. Thanks and good luck to everyone.

LadyVampire2u(AT)gmail(DOT)com

Heather Dearly said...

Entry #2.

Marg @ Clockwork Reverie said...

Another day, another entry, please. :)

gosia727@gmail.com

Jody F. said...

Congrats Cecile on being the latest winner! You worked really hard. I can only hope I'm the next to follow in your footsteps.

Enchanted by Books said...

Does every post count? Should I post more then once? I really want this book! :) I run to my computer excited every day hoping I am a winner. Well good luck to everyone. I'll cross my fingers.

Enchanted by Books said...

Oh I forgot to say I adore the Magic or Madness Trilogy by Justine Larbalestier. Great books!

donnas said...

This is going to be a great book based on everything I have read about. I cant wait to get the chance to read it.

Congrats to all the winners so far!!

bacchus76 at myself dot com

Jessica @ a GREAT read said...

Finally bought my copy today. B&N got them in yesterday. What a joke. They didn't even have a book on its release date. You know if this was another Harry Potter book that would NOT have had happened. But it's okay!!! I got it! YEA!

Jackie Uhrmacher said...

Great contest!

Anonymous said...

Keeping my fingers crossed for the next round...

Caitlin F. said...

Back for another try. :)

Carmen R said...

I'm here to try again.

Michelle Greathouse said...

Okay, fourth time is gonna do it for sure. LOL

M

Anonymous said...

Congrats to all the winners so far!

Maybe I'll get lucky this time!

Pmangum said...

I LOVE Lili St. Crow! she totally rocks! win it or buy it, I will definitely be reading this book this summer! GOOD LUCK ALL!

Daelith said...

Please add me to the drawing.

Thank you.

annalisa said...

Please enter me in your awesome giveaway. Strange Angels sounds great! :)

Karen W. said...

I *so* want this book, and my local bookstore doesn't have it. C'mon, Random Generator, pick me! :) (I wonder if it takes bribes?!?)

karenwitkowski AT aol.com

Pamk said...

congrats Cecile.

Anonymous said...

Another day, another entry :)

Unknown said...

Oh enter me please. This sounds intriguing.

Zhye said...

entry number 3 please!

Gaby317 said...

My third day entry please.

thx

gaby317nyc AT gmail DOT com

Jessica @ a GREAT read said...

Started it just last night while at work. Pretty interesting. Need to read more, but must work again. Drats! So far, so WONDERFUL!

samantha.1020 said...

How fun is this!?! My email is samantha.1020@yahoo.com

Ashley said...

I can't wait to read this.

Please enter me!
booksobsession(at)gmail(dot)com

Pamk said...

congrats Martha.

Marg @ Clockwork Reverie said...

Third entry, please. Thanks! Good luck everyone! :)

gosia727@gmail.com

donnas said...

Congrats to the latest winner.

bacchus76 at myself dot com

Daelith said...

Congratulations to today's winner.

Michelle Greathouse said...

*Crossing toes now...* LOL

M

Carmen R said...

And again, this time I'll hang on to a lucky rabbits foot or something.

rebelaessedai said...

Definitely wanting to reach out to new things to read! Count me in.

rebelaessedai at gmail dot com.

Melissa O. said...

What a great giveaway, please enter me!

mlb108[at]gmail[dot]com

Caitlin F. said...

Third time's a charm. (Hopefully) :D

Enchanted by Books said...

I will try again. I really want this one as you can tell! LOL :)

Ashley N said...

Oh, I love all of Lili's stuff. Awesome!

Anonymous said...

Keeping my fingers crossed for tomorrow's contest... :-)

Anonymous said...

Hope to get lucky! dasuzuki at yahoo dot com

Unknown said...

Oh wow super sweet!

Kim Zielke said...

This looks great. Count me in!

Melissa O. said...

2nd entry. Thanks again!

mlb108[at]gmail[dot]com

Jessica @ a GREAT read said...

The book keeps getting better and better! I love this!

Matt said...

2nd entry! Couldn't hurt, right?

Gaby317 said...

Another entry please (4th one). Thanks!!

gaby317nyc AT gmail DOT com

Book Butterfly (Kim) said...

I just finished the book from a friend's copy and I really loved it. I wish the sequel was coming out soon!

Thank you!

zoeyredbird9@gmail.com

Jody F. said...

Congrats to all the winners so far. I hope I get to join the illustrious list of winners soon too.

Enchanted by Books said...

Another entry please. :)

Unknown said...

4th entry...fingers crossed. Congrats to the winners thus far.

gosia727@gmail.com

Pamk said...

please add me another entry and congrats to Chris.

Julie Gallagher said...

Sounds like a great story. I hope I win!

Michelle Greathouse said...

I've got my fingers and toes crossed - now I'm crossing my eyes....makes typing difficult - but I will struggle through. LOL

Tiffany said...

My daily (well kinda daily...I forgot to comeback! lol) entry :)

Caitlin F. said...

Back again. Here's hoping. :)

Anonymous said...

Another entry and hoping to win :)

Daelith said...

Congrats to Chris for today's win!

Cinnamon said...

Waaaah - I forgot to come back! Well, I'm here now!

Zhye said...

entry #4 Did I win yet? Please, please, please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

donnas said...

Congrats to the newest winners.

Leaving another comment. I really really want to read this one.

bacchus76 at myself dot com

Unknown said...

I hope I'm lucky enough to win a copy! :)

Melissa O. said...

Third entry. Thanks again for the chance to win!

mlb108[at]gmail[dot]com

Jessica @ a GREAT read said...

My daily entry. Wish me luck! ;)

Gaby317 said...

Here's my entry for Tuesday, May 19.

Thanks!

gaby317nyc AT gmail DOT com

Unknown said...

My entry for today. Still hoping for a stroke of luck. :)

gosia727@gmail.com

Cinnamon said...

This is the way we enter the contest, enter the contest, enter the contest. This is the way we enter the contest so can read Strange Angels. :D

Cinnamon said...

This is the way we enter the contest, enter the contest, enter the contest. This is the way we enter the contest so can read Strange Angels. :D

ajourneyofbooks-at-gmail-dot-com

Jody F. said...

Continuing with the singing...Hi-Ho, Hi-Ho it's off to entering we go. Good luck to everybody!

Anonymous said...

would love to win
mel at skbphoto.com

Kim Zielke said...

This looks like it's going to be a great series. A must on my must read list.

Anonymous said...

Forgot to enter yesterday. :(
So I'm getting today's entry in early. :)

Michelle Greathouse said...

Add my name one more time. :)

M

Matt said...

Yep. One more time!

Caitlin F. said...

Another entry for me please. :)

donnas said...

Entering again for today.

Thanks!

bacchus76 at myself dot com

Zhye said...

entry #5 Time is running out!!!!

Daelith said...

Another entry for me.
Congrats to today's winner.

Anonymous said...

Another entry for me. dasuzuki at yahoo dot com

Anonymous said...

I so want to win!

Gaby317 said...

Please count me in again. Here's my entry for Wed, May 19!


gaby317nyc AT gmail DOT com

Melissa O. said...

4th entry... Thanks!

mlb108[at]gmail[dot]com

Zhye said...

entry # 6 Pick memememememememe!!!!!!!!

Jessica @ a GREAT read said...

My Daily Entry! ;)

Cinnamon said...

I'm back!

Carmen R said...

I'm back to enter again

Anonymous said...

I'm back too lol

Anonymous said...

Would love to read this

luckydolls123[at]verizon[dot]net

Unknown said...

Gonna give this another try, with one last entry.

gosia727@gmail.com

Jody F. said...

Here's my last chance. I hope, I hope, I hope I win.

Caitlin F. said...

Back again. Another entry for me. :)

Pamk said...

trying again and I love that cover she's so focused.

Mishel (P.S. I Love Books) said...

Just putting another try in there.

Rabid Fox said...

I like the sounds of this title. If there's a chance to win, count me in. :)

Marie said...

Sounds like a great book!

marielay@gmail.com

Daelith said...

Congrats Michelle G.

Now to try my luck again.

Anonymous said...

Try, try, try again. dasuzuki at yahoo dot com

Anonymous said...

Trying again. :-)

Unknown said...

Gosh darn I hope I win! :)

Carlene said...

Okay - I will give it one my try. Please include me in your giveaway.
Thanks
Carlene
iluvreading(at)verizon.net

Caffey said...

I love a Hunter! Do count me in! Thanks!

tbranxiety(at)yahoo(dot)com

donnas said...

Please include me for todays entry.

bacchus76 at myself dot com

LadyVampire2u said...

Thoguht I would comment once more on here, give myself an extra entry for the giveaway as this book sounds awesome. Thanks.

LadyVampire2u(AT)gmail(DOT)com

Jessica @ a GREAT read said...

Last entry!

Gaby317 said...

My May 21 entry! thanks

gaby317nyc AT gmail DOT com

Marg @ Clockwork Reverie said...
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Melissa O. said...

Another entry, thanks!

mlb108[at]gmail[dot]com