Absolute Midnight by Clive BarkerPublisher: HarperCollins
Pub. Date: September 27th, 2011
Pages: 592
Series: Abarat Trilogy, #3
Synopsis via Goodreads
Abarat: Absolute Midnight continues the thrilling adventures of Candy Quackenbush in the Abarat, a vast archipelago where every island is a different hour of the day—from The Great Head that sits in the mysterious twilight waters of Eight in the Evening to the sunlit wonders of Three in the Afternoon, where dragons roam, to the dark terrors of Gorgossium, the island of Midnight, ruled over by the evil Mater Motley. With villains resurrected and morphed and the Old Mother of darkness herself, Mater Motley, at the heart of a ruthless scheme, Abarat is in danger of being destroyed forever.
Mater Motley plans to create a darkness so complete that it blots out every glimpse of the light and vanquishes the sun, moon, and stars from the Abarat, ending all hope and happiness. Her hour has come—she is prepared to unleash the end of the world. When evil begins rising from the sea, tumbles The Great Head, and sets islands aflame, the Abarat is filled with fear.
Only one person can stop her—Candy Quackenbush from Chickentown, U.S.A., a heroine who has traveled between the Hereafter and the Abarat. She valiantly fights for the sake of her friends and her mother and to speak and act for those who have no voice. Candy and her crew battle on to ultimately defuse Mater Motley and rescue the 7,000 who have survived, with the message that even in the face of this terror and loss, they may find hope. An enthralling ride, with nonstop action, adventure, and suspense, Barker has delivered an epic dystopian battle.
The Goblin War by Hilari BellPublisher: HarperTeen
Pub. Date: October 11th, 2011
Pages: 320
Series: Goblin Wood Trilogy, #3
Synopsis via Goodreads
Hilari Bell’s thrilling finale to the Goblin trilogy! Alliances are once again tested, and the fate of the entire kingdom rests in the hands of some unexpected heroes.
A multitude of vicious barbarians is out to take over the Realm. The only ones who know what it will take to stop them are teenage hedgewitch Makenna, former knight Tobin, his well-meaning but often naïve younger brother, Jeriah—and a whole lot of goblins. They’ll need to work together to formulate a plan. The answer lies with the Otherworld Spirits and also with the blood amulets that give infinite power to the barbarians. The question is: Can they band together and save the Realm in time?
Readers will relish the intricate politics, high adventure, and intensely satisfying conclusion to this epic trilogy. Master storyteller Hilari Bell’s world-building fantasy-adventure has just the right combination of complexity and accessibility and will appeal to fans of Kristin Cashore’s Graceling.
Contest Details
So, these are two books I received unsolicted for review from HarperTeen. I haven't read the previous two books in either of these trilogies and wanted to give those who have the opportunity to win these ARCs before they release. There will be a winner for each ARC, one person will get Absolute Midnight, the other will get The Goblin War. You can select which you'd like to be entered for on the form.
Rules:
~Comments are appreciated but you must fill out the form for entry.
~Must be 13 or older to enter.
~Open to US only unless willing to pay for shipping.
~Contest will close at 11:59PM EST on August 15th.
~Winners may or may not be announced since I'm moving to college on the 17th but they will be contacted.
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