Wednesday, September 19, 2012

.Review + 2 Giveaways: Incarnation by Emma Cornwall





Incarnation

Incarnation

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Paperback, 352 pages
Expected publication: September 18th 2012 by Gallery Books
ISBN:1439190356 (ISBN13: 9781439190357) .

*ARC copy provided by Publisher










In the steampunk world of Victorian London, a beautiful vampire seeks out the author of Dracula–to set the record straight . . . If one is to believe Bram Stoker’s legendary vampire tale, Lucy Weston is Dracula’s most wanton creation, a sexual creature of the night who preys on innocent boys. But the real-life Lucy is nothing like her fictional counterpart—and she demands to know why the Victorian author deliberately lied. With Stoker’s reluctant help, she’s determined to track down the very fiend who transformed her—from the sensual underworld where humans vie to become vampires, to a hidden cell beneath a temple to madness, and finally into the glittering Crystal Palace where death reigns supreme.


Haunted by fragmentary memories of her lost life and love, Lucy must battle her thirst for blood as she struggles to stop a catastrophic war that will doom vampires and humans alike. Ultimately, she must make a choice that illuminates for her—and for us—what it means to be human.







Engrossing, paranormal read that had me whisked away into our heroine's adventure, within the historical streets of London, and the creatures of the night. 


My first thoughts when I received this book? Gorgeous cover with sassy cover model, great Victorian setting, with steampunk elements. What we find between the pages is more of  a paranormal, historical with a smart heroine set in the Victorian era of the streets of London. Rich with details of this time period, I thoroughly enjoyed this book.

The Prologue, will have you right from the start, as we find our heroine, Lucy, trapped underground in a coffin, with a stake through her chest, digging, and clawing her way out of her trap, as she is re-awakened. Confused about what has happened to her she makes her way out with an unknown hunger, and determination to find out what has become of her and her family, with only bits of pieces of her memory haunting her. She makes her way to her home, but it's not the home she remembers from her past, although memories still remain, it is deserted and a lonely place that unveils secrets about what has now become of her.
Once again, our heroine sets off to find the link to what and why she is now a deadly, immortal. The streets of London open her mind to a different world as she learns about her "new" life, and what will become of her and all of society and what piece of the puzzle she plays within this mystery.

With a hauntingly calling within her dreams, we learn of her maker and what has become of him, and his unfortunate event has Lucy needing to rescue him. With the help of the mysterious, Marco di Orsini. A talented human known as a Protector who defends humans and humanity against vampires and other paranormal beings that stalk the night. Marco is a great hero as well, and without spoiling the whole setting let's just say he is a great match for Lucy.

                                                                   
                                                 

Miss Cornwall not only incorporates a wonderful tale, with a intriguing plot, she manages to fill your mind with wonderment of walking the streets of London reliving society during these times, she also places your mind into our heroine's and you really have a sense of learning everything through the eyes of Lucy bit by bit. Sprinkle in a list of paranormal elements which include wolves, unicorns, trolls, and of course vampires, an impending war, and mystery with a light romance we have a winner with Incarnation.


4/5 Stars





















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61 comments:

  1. Yes! I'm a cover whore, and add books to my pile based on the covers, and this one has me really excited to read this. :)

    Oh my gosh? Wolves, trolls, and unicorns! I want to read this book so bad. :)

    Great review, and she was in a coffin in the first chapter? That's really intense. :)

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  2. I'm a cover whore lol I add books to my tbr list because of the cover all the time! :)
    I haven't read any steampunk books, So I'm looking forward to reading this one!

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  3. Um yes...I'm a cover whore and proud of it! :) It's the first thing that draws me and I'm always hopeful that the content matches up.

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    1. Also, you had me at starting the book in a coffin. I don't know if I've ever seen that used before at the beginning, but it sounds completely awesome. I'm also pleased that the London of the day came alive for you. That's a big deal for me, so I always look for it in historical/steampunk pieces. Great review!

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  4. Yeah that would be me, I'm a cover whore. I have a ton of book on my TBR that I didn't even read the synopsis I just loved the covers :) And this would be one of them.

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  5. Yes I am a book whore and this cover made me drool. Love your review, I like all the elements and am so glad to ear it grabs you from the get go!

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  6. I am a cover whore. There is no cover whore anonymous either. LOL.. I love the premise of this and can't wait to read it.

    Jenea @ Books Live Forever

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  7. Yes! I will choose a book based on the cover, and have many books based on the cover. Lol

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  8. I am a complete and total cover whore. I've ordered UK books because I like the covers better than the US edition.

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  9. Cover whore, though it grabs me, I have to have a good blurb to seal the deal.

    Your review makes me so excited to read this! Not only is the cover beautiful, but the story rocks!? Yes please. I love books like this, that takes a character we know and expands on their lives. Such fun!

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  10. like the cover and yep i'm a cover whore - regnod(at)yahoo(d0t)com

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  11. Thanks for a great review and giveaway! I do like this cover :) And yes... count me in as a cover whore. If it's bright and shiny and unique... it's in my hands and on my TBR pile :)

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  12. I love the cover and yes I am a cover whore. I add tons of books to my TBR list because of covers. Thanks for the chance to win!

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  13. I definitely love the cover and that adds to my interest of the book. I'm excited to read this because I love steampunk and when you throw in vampire, I'm so there. :D

    I enjoyed your review and seeing how much you enjoyed it has made me even more excited to read the book.

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  14. I love the cover. It makes me want to read it bad.

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  15. Oh yes!! I am such a cover whore ... in fact, I HAVE to have Incarnation just because that cover rocks <3
    Mary DeBorde M.A.D.

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  16. Great review, this sounds like something I'd enjoy.

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  17. Such a pretty cover! I have added this to my TBR list... will be my first steampunk. Your review definitely has me interested!

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  18. Yes, I'm a cover whore ;) This cover definitely grabbed my attention before I even read the synopsis. Great review and giveaway, Thanks!

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  19. Your review totally makes me want this book.

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  20. Total cover whore, and I would definitely add Incarnation to my collection just because of the beautiful cover. Luckily, I love the synopsis and I think the inside will match the outside!

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  21. LOVE the cover, but I didn't realize it ties in to vampires and Bram Stoker! Interesting take, definitely!

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  22. I love this cover! However, I don't usually choose a book based on the cover - I might pick it up to look at the blurb on the back based on just the cover, but that isn't enough to make me buy it.

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  23. I'm pretty much one who judges a book by the cover. An attractive cover and good feel when you flip the pages to a book is a clincher for me. So yes, like you, I'm a cover whore. This cover is very attractive! Thank you.

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  24. I'm pretty much a cover whore. It can't be helped lol - This cover is pretty freaking awesome though (:

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  25. I'm a part cover whore. The absolute beauties go to my shelf.

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  26. Thanks forthe review. It's got some nice opinions from the original YOU in it!

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  27. I have to admit to being a major cover whore... and I am ALL OVER this cover.

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  28. I am a major cover whore unless it is a book by an author that I really like but the cover is what grabs my attention.
    Great job on the review...I like that the book starts off fast paced right from the start

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  29. I am most definitely a cover whore and this cover is awesome. It sells me this book.

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  30. I am totally a cover whore. There are several books I had to have just because of the cover! Wow sounds like a fantastic opening, one to definitely hook you from the start. Glad to know it was enjoyable, definitely one I have been wanting to read. Check out my First Day of Fall Giveaway: http://whatsontheshelf.wordpress.com/2012/09/21/first-day-of-fall-giveaway/

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  31. Yes I am a cover whore as well! I love books that bring you back in time and build the world with great detail, this sounds awesome! Can.'t wait to meet Lucy!

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  32. Yes, I will buy a book based on a cover before I even read the blurb on the back. LOL guilty :) This sounds like a great read and I can't wait to read more about Lucy and Marco! Great review!

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  33. Yes, I love this cover! I love a lot of covers :)

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  34. I am a cover whore but then I also read the summary of the book and it sounds FANTASTIC!

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  35. No, I am NOT a cover whore. I do add alot of books to my collection, both eBooks and PB/HB books. But, I usually add them based on them being by an author that I have read before or one that I have already read several good reviews about.

    I do like covers, but I would not buy a book based on its' cover. You can get burned that way. A beautiful cover can be disguising a very shoddily written book.

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  36. Nice questions, HA! I would not say that I am a "cover whore" - although I have started paying more attention to covers since starting to follow book blogs this year... cause DANG, y'all are some cover-lovers! :) I do like the cover of this book though, and it definitely has me intrigued. Love these steampunk-ish covers...mostly because I love the genre! But I also really like the Victorian-era clothes, which helps hook me into looking more at the book. I actually had read the synopsis for this book without seeing the cover and was already very interested in reading the book, so in this case, seeing the cover just cements that. Thanks for the giveaway!

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    1. Also, as another commenter already stated, I'm happy to read in your review that you felt like the author did a good job at making you envision walking the streets of London in the time period of the book. I read a lot of historical fiction (LOVE), and it is a deal breaker if the author can't help me "see" the environment of the day about which they are writing. That's one of the main reasons I enjoy historical fiction so much. I'm most definitely going to read this book, one way or another! :)

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  37. Yes to both questions. I absolutely get drawn in by a hot, romantic, or cool-looking cover. I'll still check the reviews before I buy though. I was definitely sucked in by the cover of Incarnation!

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  38. I am definitely a cover whore...sometimes if I read a book and end up not enjoying it , I still may keep it just because I love the cover. Also, I really enjoyed your review. It absolutely made me want to read this book. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  39. I like the cover. I'd like to read the book.

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  40. Nice review. The book sounds good.

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  41. OH YEAH. I Majorly <3 This cover! SOOO WANT TO READ IT. For sure a cover whore. Great review! I've been so psyched about this book and can't wait to read it! Thanks for the giveaway!

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  42. Fantastic review. This cover grabbed my attention and held it, I tell you. I loved it immediately and luckily for me the premise sounded right up my alley. I have read a couple of reviews for the book, but yours got me with the prologue. Thanks so much for a great review of a great read, and thanks so much for the chance to win!

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  46. I love this cover. It sounds like this one hooked you from the beginning. Thanks for the review and the giveaway!

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  48. I love this cover~ definitely would make me stop and read about what the book is about.

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  49. I'm definitely a cover whore... love great covers and A lot of the time pick a book based on the cover. I will say that I always read those books, and more often then not they are awesome books.
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