Unearthly by Cynthia Hand

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Unearthly
by Cynthia Hand

Pages: 384
Release Date: May 2nd 2011
Publisher: Egmont UK Limited
Buy it: Amazon


In the beginning, there's a boy standing in the trees . . . .
Clara Gardner has recently learned that she's part angel. Having angel blood run through her veins not only makes her smarter, stronger, and faster than humans (a word, she realizes, that no longer applies to her), but it means she has a purpose, something she was put on this earth to do. Figuring out what that is, though, isn't easy.
Her visions of a raging forest fire and an alluring stranger lead her to a new school in a new town. When she meets Christian, who turns out to be the boy of her dreams (literally), everything seems to fall into place—and out of place at the same time. Because there's another guy, Tucker, who appeals to Clara's less angelic side.
As Clara tries to find her way in a world she no longer understands, she encounters unseen dangers and choices she never thought she'd have to make—between honesty and deceit, love and duty, good and evil. When the fire from her vision finally ignites, will Clara be ready to face her destiny?
Unearthly is a moving tale of love and fate, and the struggle between following the rules and following your heart.


My Thoughts
Unearthly at first, didn't seem much appealing to me around the first 100 pages or so. It was quite slow paced. But, that's just the beginning of the book. It was bound to not have action right at the start. After I finished, I really did not mind. It totally rocked. I don't even realise why I was complaining when the book overall was definitely so so awesome. I just loved it!

One thing I really liked was how Clara knew she was an angel already. It wasn't something she discovered so it was nice to see how she approached certain situations. Heck, even if the angel part wasn't in the book, it still would have lived up to it's awesomeness.

I loved Clara straight away. She's a normal type of character, she's smart, timid and quite self centered. You'd sure want to be friends with her. But she wants to be more than friends with someone in particular... I had many expectations. I was guessing who she would probably be with. Let me just say, It's was a surprise. Clara and Christian. Clara and Tucker.

Hand's writing has much simplicity and power. It just kept me at pace and really engaged within the book. Her descriptions, characters, well everything was just great.

Unearthly is a unique addition to YA fiction. With an unpredictable storyline, exciting love story and   breathtaking supernaturals, I can't wait to be more engrossed with the series!

26 comments:

  1. Miss Page-Turner31 May 2011 at 09:01

    I really liked Unearthly,too and also the love triangle forming in the course of the novel!

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  2. Gabbie31 May 2011 at 10:07

    I LOVED IT!! And I am so glad she got with (SPOILER) Tucker! Can't wait till Hallowed!!

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  3. kara-karina@Nocturnal Book Reviews31 May 2011 at 10:38

    I loved that book as well. The writing was very well done!

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  4. Dora Explorer31 May 2011 at 13:01

    I didn't have high expectations for this book, but it turned out way better than I could have anticipated!

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  5. Felicia C.31 May 2011 at 13:08

    I LOVED UNEARTHLY! Very romantic, and I adored Tucker (:

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  6. Cait31 May 2011 at 14:08

    The cover is beautiful! Not sure this book is really my thing but it sounds really good =]

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  7. IdentitySeeker31 May 2011 at 15:56

    I've read so many great reviews for this book recently that I think I just may have to go out and get myself a copy. I love the simplicity and clarity of your review. You kept it shot, sweet and to the point. Great review!:)

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  8. Cary Cheyenne.31 May 2011 at 17:11

    This is the first review I've read for this book and it honestly looks good. I mean, I'm excited to see how it turns out. It looks like it has potential from what I can tell through your review. Fantastic job, by the way!

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  9. Val31 May 2011 at 20:09

    I love this book. I hadn't seen the UK cover - nice!

    StuckInBooks.com

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  10. Kelly31 May 2011 at 21:55

    Great review. I loved this book as well.

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  11. Linda: Book Ninja31 May 2011 at 23:16

    Sounds like a great book. I've added this to my to-read list but haven't gotten around to reading this. I like the US cover better, but that's probably because I'm more used to it.

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  12. Bella1 June 2011 at 18:05

    I love the cover of this book, it's so pretty, and the colours are gorgeous! I have it on my shelf, and it looks so good, so It'll definitely be one of the first books I read once I've finished all my review books :) Great review Mia! :D

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  13. Anonymous3 June 2011 at 18:21

    Great review! Sounds like an interesting plot, and a great heroine! Added to my wishlist :)

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  14. AliyaPM5 June 2011 at 15:49

    I've never heard of this book. Good review, made me want to read the book!

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  15. Reader Unfolded 10 August 2011 at 03:16

    I just finished this one. I liked that too, that Clara already knew she was a supernatural. And I was surprised who she ended up with too, which was kind of even more surprising because at the same time I could see it coming, just didn't think the author would really do that if you know what I mean.

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  16. Nikita10 August 2011 at 13:15

    I like unpredictable storylines, but many books haven't had them. I hope that I will enjoy Unearthly. I love this version of the cover better than the hardback cover. Thanks for your great review. :)

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  17. Sofija Kapranova10 August 2011 at 15:18

    What I loved the most, was that Clara an Tucker actualy got to know each other before there relationship started.

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  18. Anonymous12 August 2011 at 01:47

    This cover is beautiful! Great review.
    -Carly Waid

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  19. Sarah12 August 2011 at 06:15

    Wow I love the UK cover. Great review, and this book reminds me of Fallen a lot for some reason.

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  20. Unknown12 August 2011 at 06:15

    I've been on the fence about reading this one, may have to get it from the library.

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  21. Jennifer12 August 2011 at 19:30

    I really liked this book and cannot wait for the next book. Lots of twists and turns. I love angels!

    Not too familiar with the cover you have shown. Interesting. Although I like the US one too.

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  22. Anonymous13 August 2011 at 16:00

    I never would have added this to my 'wishlist' normally, but the positive reviews have really made me curious!

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  23. Marisol Gaddi13 August 2011 at 17:06

    Hmm.. I'm still uncertain about giving this book a try. The cover intrigued me when I saw it in the bookstore once but reading the blurb now... I got a little confuse and more wary. I like that you were honest about your comment on the book's draggy parts. It lowered my high expectations and I am less scared to give it a try when my book pile dwindles. :D

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  24. zara16 August 2011 at 02:22

    I really liked this book and happy that you did too. can't wait for hallowed, I think it comes out in february

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  25. Patricia17 August 2011 at 04:48

    "the struggle between following the rules and following your heart".

    Doesn't that just reach the inner spirit of all of us? It does for me!

    madley (AT) cogeco (DOT) ca


    Patricia

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  26. Kari20 August 2011 at 03:32

    I hate to say it, but this sound a lot like Halo to me... which I just couldn't stand! I have this sitting on my shelf, waiting to be read... and I just don't want to be disappointed like that again! Please, tell me its better than Halo!

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