Last week, the The Daily Dose gave away Rosemary Clement-Moore's
THE SPLENDOR
FALLS, this week we're offering the trilogy that earned Rosemary a RITA
during the recent Romance Writers of America national convention. Her trilogy of
books focusing on Maggie Quinn, a high schooler with a gift, a grandmother,
stable parents and a hot young grad student who's interested in her.
The young adult series begins with PROM DATES FROM HELL
where Maggie struggles with her awakening gifts and senior year (and not
necessarily in that order). HELL WEEK follows
Maggie through her first semester at college and the infamous hell week
associated with pledging a Greek house. The third and final installment in her
Girl vs. Evil trilogy is HIGHWAY TO HELL and
a Spring Break gone awry.
These books are laugh out loud funny, deliciously written and terrifically
engaging. All three are autographed by the author and available as a gift to the
person you nominate. Learn more about these terrific books:
PROM DATES FROM HELL
From School Library Journal: Under normal circumstances,
Maggie Quinn would want nothing to do with the vicious, elite clique at her high
school. But when the jocks and their girlfriends start falling prey to a series
of situations ranging from embarrassing to potentially fatal, not to mention
reeking of sulfur, the school newspaper reporter can't ignore the story.
In addition to being a Nancy Drew wannabe, Maggie has inherited her
grandmother's sixth sense, as evidenced by the demon appearing in her dreams.
Although she is initially reluctant to believe that anything supernatural is
going on, her partnership with a paranormal-studies college student who is in
one of her father's classes eventually leads her to a salt-throwing showdown
with the demon and his minions at her senior prom. Maggie's transformation into
a butt-kicking demon hunter is well drawn as is the budding romance with her
partner. The pair launch into a routine set of investigations to reveal a weak
backstory accounting for the origins of the demon that will not compel readers
to suspend disbelief. The main draw of this book, however, is Maggie's sarcastic
tone, which is dripping with wit on nearly every page. Sharp writing and a
satirical portrayal of the high school social scene make this an enjoyable read
in the vein of "Buffy the Vampire Slayer."—Emily Rodriguez, Alachua County
Library District, Gainesville, FL
HELL WEEK
“[Teens]
will devour Hell Week.”—School Library Journal
Maggie Quinn has battled an ancient demon, faced down psychotic cheerleaders,
and saved her best friend from certain death, but nothing can match this. Formal
sorority recruitment, otherwise known as rush.
And after facing hellfire, infiltrating sorority rush should be easy. But when
she finds a group of girls who are after way more than “sisterhood,” all her
instincts say there’s something rotten on Greek Row. And when Hell Week rolls
around, there may be no turning back.
“Maggie’s snarky humor and quirky personality keep this novel’s first half
light, but the second takes a dark page-turning twist as Maggie is forced to
figure out the ancient source of the sisters’ power.”—Kirkus Reviews
HIGHWAY TO HELL
Maggie Quinn was expecting to find plenty of trouble with Lisa over Spring
Break. Give a girl a bikini, a beachfront hotel, and an absent boyfriend, and
it’s as good as a road map to the dark side. But Maggie doesn’t have to go
looking for trouble. Trouble has started looking for her. One dead cow and a
punctured gas tank later, she and Lisa are stuck in Dulcina, Texas—a town so
small that it has an owner. And lately life in this small town hasn’t been all
that peaceful. An eerie predator is stalking the ranchland.
Everyone in town has a theory, but not even Maggie’s psychic mojo can provide
any answers. And the longer the girls are stranded, the more obvious it becomes
that something is seriously wrong. Only no one—not even Maggie’s closest ally—
wants to admit that they could have been forced on a detour down the highway to
hell.
The Rules
1. You comment on the blog in order to be entered into the drawing.
2. You must include whom you want to give the gift. You do not have to name
names or post their email information, just a short blurb about what they mean
to you or why it’s important they receive it. You can be a real secret Santa as
well.
3. Each drawing will last 24 hours unless otherwise noted. (7 a.m. to 7 a.m. CST)
4. Winners will be notified by email so make sure I have that or access to it
via your profile. Upon notification, you let me know whom the gift is going to.
5. You may only win one giveaway, once you win one you cannot enter into anymore.
6. Spread the holiday cheer for everyone celebrating Hannukah, Kwanzaa, Yule,
Christmas and more.
Let Rosemary Clement
Moore and the The Daily Dose be a part of your holiday plans. Enter to win
these fantastic books for someone you love! Entries close at 7 a.m. Central on
Tuesday, December 8.
A lifelong writer turned author, Heather Long's first book
Remembering Ashby is
available for purchase at Sapphire Blue Publishing. Coming soon is the urban
fantasy: Prime Evil. The Daily
Dose explores books, television, writing and more -- all topics that Heather
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NOTE: all comments here will be included in the Daily
Dose giveaways so you can leave your nomination below or on the Daily
Dose blog. If you comment and nominate someone on the Fresh Fiction page for the Daily
Dose you'll also be entered in our special Secret Elf sweepstakes,
the winner will receive a $25 Amazon Gift Certificate and the person they
nominate will also receive a $25 Amazon Gift Certificate on December 20th.
9 comments posted.
I want to give this trilogy as a gift to my sister, who is currently stationed in Iraq. She loves YA fiction.
She is my sister and I love her more than anything...well not as much as my other two, but more than anything else. She is a hero and deserves awesomeness.
(Monica Schroeder 8:18pm December 7, 2009)
I want my sister to receive this gift. She has done so much for my parents, brothers, sisters and me without a complaint.
I also want to give it to Monica's sister as a thank you for what she is doing for all of us in the U.S.A. Monica, please tell your sister I said Thank you and God Bless You.
(Sharon Knight 8:47pm December 7, 2009)
I would love to give this set of book to my niece. I think she would enjoy them since she is 16 years old and she has been a fantastic niece.
(Gigi Hicks 8:58pm December 7, 2009)
I would love to give this set of books to my twin daughters, MacKenzie and Madison. They are the babies of our family and like my other children are the joys of my life!
(Lisa Glidewell 9:40pm December 7, 2009)
I think my niece would love this series! She has just started reading this past year.
(Gail Hurt 11:13pm December 7, 2009)
This sounds like a fun series - I'd give it to a friend's grand daughter who is a teenager.
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(Penny Tuttle 9:34pm December 23, 2009)