Thursday, March 30, 2017

Swoon Thursday (#218): Starfall by Melissa Landers


- From the book you’re currently reading, or one you just finished, tell us what made you SWOON. What got your heart pounding, your skin tingling, and your stomach fluttering

- Try to make the swoon excerpt 140 characters (or less), if you are going to tweet about it. Use the hashtag #YABOUND when tweeting


This week, my swoon is from Starfall by Melissa Landers!


He tightened both arms around her, crushing their bodies so close there wasn't space to daw more than a gasp. He didn't care. Air didn't matter, only Cassia. It'd been so long since she'd let him hold her like this, and he would willingly suffocate if that was what it took to keep her in his arms. He tasted her mouth while squeezing her in a furious compulsion to pull her inside him. He wondered if he could ever feel close enough to her, even if they went all the way for once. Somehow he doubted it, but he desperately wanted to find out.

He kissed her hard, maybe too hard, because she broke away and panted against his lips. For a moment, he worried she might change her mind, but then she arched her hips and made a noise that said she didn't want this to end any more than he did.

- Hardcover, page 156

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I loved Starflight, and so far this companion sequel is okay (though I don't think it's going to touch my obsession with Starflight). Catch my review soon!
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32 comments:

  1. Sophia RoseMarch 30, 2017 at 4:27 AM

    Me, too!!!

    But bummer it's not as good as the other.

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    1. AlyssaMarch 31, 2017 at 5:26 PM

      It's still good, just not AS good as book one. :)

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  2. VerushkaMarch 30, 2017 at 6:00 AM

    That is a gorgeous cover! I'm sorry it wasn't as good as the first one :(

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    1. AlyssaMarch 31, 2017 at 5:27 PM

      It's not bad! Just not as 5-star-good as book one.

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  3. KarinyMarch 30, 2017 at 7:22 AM

    Gosh i guess it has the "second book syndrome" :P Sorry you didn't enjoy it as much as the first one! I've never read anything by Melissa Landers but if you're obsessed with book 1 then it must really be amazing :P!
    Kariny @kariny's boox frenzy

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    1. AlyssaMarch 31, 2017 at 5:29 PM

      Like I told previous visitors, it's not like this one is awful? Just not as good. I looooved Starflight, Kariny! You could read that one and stop there, since this is a companion series. ;)

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  4. AnetaMarch 30, 2017 at 11:04 AM

    I felt the same way! I liked the main characters of Starflight so much more.
    Hopefully Melissa's next book is better :)
    Aneta @ Angelic Book Reviews 

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    1. AlyssaMarch 31, 2017 at 5:31 PM

      SAME. Solara and Doran are fire together. :D Hopefully!

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  5. LilyElementMarch 30, 2017 at 3:47 PM

    Can't wait to see your thoughts :)

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    1. AlyssaMarch 31, 2017 at 5:32 PM

      Thank you, Lily! Hopefully by the end of next week. ;)

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  6. Lily BMarch 30, 2017 at 4:21 PM

    sad that the second book wasn't up to what you expected. I am looking into reading Starflight soon

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  7. GregMarch 30, 2017 at 6:43 PM

    I liked this one but yeah not as much as Starflight. It was okay though.

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  8. Blushing GeekMarch 30, 2017 at 9:33 PM

    Wow, I love that cover. Can't wait to read your review :)

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    1. AlyssaMarch 31, 2017 at 5:37 PM

      Isn't it gorgeous? It's even more pretty in person. :D Thank you, Vanessa!

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  9. AnonymousMarch 30, 2017 at 10:17 PM

    Aw, I love it. This is another series where I wish I had read the first book :)

    ~Mogsy @ BiblioSanctum

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    1. AlyssaMarch 31, 2017 at 5:39 PM

      Yes! Starflight is so, so good. This one isn't bad either, but Starflight is amazing. <3

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  10. Carole's Random LifeMarch 30, 2017 at 10:24 PM

    I have Starflight on my bookshelf ready to go. I have heard great things about it. Too bad the sequel isn't quite as good.

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    1. AlyssaMarch 31, 2017 at 5:39 PM

      Ohhh, Carole, you're in for a treat! Starflight is my favorite Landers book. This one isn't terrible but definitely not *as* good as Starflight.

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  11. Shooting Stars MagMarch 30, 2017 at 10:26 PM

    I haven't read either of these, but ooh swoony quotes indeed!

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  12. Little Miss BeckyMarch 31, 2017 at 12:20 AM

    Aw, bummer that you're not enjoying this one as much, BUT it is good to know that it's a companion and not a slumpy sequel! Does Starflight stand well on it's own then? If so, I might still go back and give it a read!

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    1. AlyssaMarch 31, 2017 at 5:53 PM

      I think part of it is the whole best friends/"second-chance romance" thing. It's not really second-chance, but the romance is so complicated and I'm not a huge fan of some aspects. SOME.

      Starflight is a perfect standalone! Read it and stop there! It is soooo good, Becky. :D

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  13. Carina OlsenMarch 31, 2017 at 5:33 AM

    Unsure about this swoon, but I do love this author :) And I did like book one too. <3 Just. I don't like these characters. Sniffs. But still, reading it one day :)

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    1. AlyssaMarch 31, 2017 at 5:54 PM

      She is awesome! Book one was a lot better than book two (I haven't finished book two but I already know). I hope you enjoy it though, Carina!

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  14. MoodReaderDiaryMarch 31, 2017 at 10:49 AM

    I too loved Starflight but after seeing numerous reviews online I've decided to hold off reading Starfall for now. Great swoon worthy excerpt!

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    1. AlyssaMarch 31, 2017 at 5:55 PM

      Yeah, I almost wish I hadn't preordered it, because it's slightly disappointing overall. :/ But still not bad? And the cover is gorgeous! I love having a beautiful matching set of hardcovers. ^_^

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  15. Lover Of RomanceApril 1, 2017 at 4:07 PM

    ooh what a delicious teaser you have here, so swoon worthy!!

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  16. UnknownApril 4, 2017 at 3:24 PM

    I love this scene! I can't wait to read this one! Also, love the cover! Great pick!

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