1/10/13

Shades of Earth Blog Tour


Today we're celebrating the upcoming launch of SHADES OF EARTH, the third and final book of the NY Times Bestselling Across the Universe series by Beth Revis.

Fueled by lies.
Ruled by chaos.
Almost home.

"A tense and delicious ride--one that satisfyingly brings the series full circle." --The Examiner

Amy and Elder have finally left the oppressive walls of the spaceship Godspeed behind. They’re ready to start life afresh–to build a home–on Centauri-Earth, the planet that Amy has traveled 25 trillion miles across the universe to experience. But this new Earth isn’t the paradise that Amy had been hoping for. Amy and Elder must race to uncover who–or what–else is out there if they are to have any hope of saving their struggling colony and building a future together.

 But as each new discovery brings more danger, Amy and Elder will have to look inward to the very fabric of what makes them human on this, their most harrowing journey yet. Because if the colony collapses?

 Then everything they have sacrificed–friends, family, life on Earth–will have been meaningless.

And in order to celebrate the launch, Beth has a special surprise for us! Not only can you enter to win one of five sets of her books, signed, but you can also read a free exclusive novella set on the generation spaceship Godspeed. Fans of the books will definitely recognize characters--including the star of the novella, a girl named Selene, who was mentioned in the background of both of the first two books. What happened in her past influenced both Amy and Elder's futures, although neither of them realized it. This tragic story sheds light on many readers' favorite character--Harley--as well as the most-hated character of all: Luthor. If you ever wondered what life was like on Godspeed before Amy woke up, and just how far Eldest was willing to go to maintain the peace on the ship, you'll find the answers in this novella!

Every day this week, a new section of the novella will be revealed. For the full schedule, check Beth's website. You can read today's selection below--and don't forget to enter the drawing at the bottom of the post!

Want to pre-order SHADES OF EARTH before the release on January 15? 

As They Slip Away, Part 4 a Rafflecopter giveaway

32 comments:

Stephanie Diaz said...

I'm LOVING the novella. Can't wait to see how it ends!

Anonymous said...

Nice! Can't wait to find out how the trilogy ends :D

Christina Fiorelli said...

Christina K. in the rafflecopter

LOVE this story!! It's gotten me hooked on the characters:)

I hope the trilogy ends with Elder and Amy together and happy:)

Jenny said...

As They Slip Away is so good! I think this is my favourite chapter so far but with only 1 left, I can't help but worry about Selene and Luthor...

Brianna Lebrecht said...

I haven't started this trilogy yet, but I'm pretty excited to based on this and the high recommendations from friends! The books have been on my to-read list for some time now!

Unknown said...

This is getting torturous, I need more! lol, it's like a good book you can't put down and I want more now!

Unknown said...

Need to read it!

Unknown said...

I love this series! Can't wait to find out what this new Earth holds!

JoDee said...

I love this!! Can't wait for Shades of Earth . Love this series.

Angie said...

I fell madly in love with the first book, and I'm waiting to read the second and third back to back so I won't have an agonizing wait!!!

Kayeleen Hamblin said...

What an interesting set-up for the events in AtU and AMS. I can't wait to see how it ends.

Kierra said...

I can't believe Shades of Earth is FINALLY being released!! I have been waiting for like...10 months!

Unknown said...

Really loving this novella so far! I can't wait to finally read Shades of Earth when it releases.

Victoria said...

This is so good. Thank you so much for putting it out here for us.

Britt Kaufmann said...

Everytime I see "brilly" I think of "Twas brillig and the slithey toves did gyre and gimble in the wabe..."

Unknown said...

I love this short story!

Erica N said...

This is an awesome story! I can't wait for Shades of Earth!!!

Suzanne said...

I like the novella. Luther seems so nice (a little creepy, but nice), I can't believe he can put on such a convincing act.

Vivien said...

SO GOOD!!! I cannot wait to start Shades of Earth :D

Brandy said...

So exciting!

lulilut said...

Cliffhanger! ;) Thanks for posting and the giveaway. This has made for a fun week and I'm looking forward to the conclusion tomorrow.

Sherry Knack said...

I'm liking this novella more and more :)

Sam said...

I love this series I can't wait to read the conclusion! I need it now!

Diana Julianna said...

So awesome! The novella is great. SHADES OF EARTH couldn't come out sooner! ^.^

gracelo said...

I absolutely fell in love with the series, and am desperate for Shades
of Earth! As They Slip Away is blowing me away!

Anonymous said...

I need to know how it ends! Shades of Earth can't get here soon enough!

Michael @ The Bookshelf Review said...

I can not wait to read this book, it going to be so bittersweet though.

Kayley said...

I'm excited for this book because I read ACROSS THE UNIVERSE and A MILLION SUNS, so I want to finish the trilogy. :)

Loren said...

I'm so excited for Shades of Earth!

Unknown said...

I excited for Shades of Earth! I know I will love it just as I love the Across the Universe and A Million Suns! I just cannot get here fast enough!

Unknown said...

I am loving this novella!
I can't believe I haven't read the series yet!
But at least I won't have to wait forever to read the end!
I am definitely going to start reading it... like now!
Thanks for the giveaway!

alicia marie said...

I am loving the novella!! And, it's making me even more excited about shades of earth!!