Book & Author Details:
The V Girl by Mya Robarts
Publication date: June 20th 2014
Genres: Dystopia, Young Adult
Publication date: June 20th 2014
Genres: Dystopia, Young Adult
Synopsis:
ROMANTIC DYSTOPIA FOR MATURE YA READERS YOUNG NA READERS
In post-apocalyptic North America, rape and sexual slavery are legal. Lila Velez, desperately wants to lose her virginity before the troops visit her town, and can take it away by force. She makes plans to seduce her only friend, Rey, the most attractive man in her town. Lila does not love him, but he is the only man who has shown her true affection, an affection she is willing to take as a substitute of love.
Lila’s coping mechanism to her mother’s violent attack is her secret. A secret that will bring her closer to Aleksey Fürst, a foreign, broody man that she distrusts because his links to the troops and his rough, yet irresistible appearance. He offers Lila an alternative to her plans, a possibility that terrifies her…and tempts her in spite of herself.
All the while Lila will have to find a way to live in the constant company of death, slavery, starvation, sexual abuse and the danger of losing the people she loves the most.
Due to strong language, violent scenes and sexual content, this book is not intended for readers under the age of 18.
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Excerpt:
Prologue
In
the barely lit room, there are only some gym mattresses and a couple of
mirrors. I’ve set the mirrors so I can watch myself losing the V of my nickname.
My “one-hour stand” climbs onto the mattresses and touches my naked, trembling body.
His breathing becomes ragged; his eyes are dark.
I
never imagined my first time would be like this. In my imagination, when I had
my first time, I would be in love.
I
always thought I would only allow myself to be with someone in that way if I really, really, loved
that person. He would also be unconditionally in love with me. He would be
someone who would look at me as though I was his sun.
I
wanted to lose my virginity to someone who adores me. Preferably someone who
would had said the five magic words: “Lila, will you marry me?” I wanted to
have sex for the first time with someone I’d consider worthy enough to spend
the rest of my life with. If I only had
more time. Eighteen is too young in my book to have met the person to whom I
want to commit my life.
I
wish this occasion could have been a romantic spur of the moment situation. One
thing leading to other in a natural manner and then
... I wouldn’t be a V-girl
anymore.
That
would have been an ideal situation. But I don’t live in an ideal world; I live
in a world defined by a civil war.
My
deflowering can’t be romantic or spontaneous. I’ve been preparing my first
sexual encounter since I heard the troops were on their way to Starville.
I
don’t love my sexual partner. He doesn’t love me, either. But it has to be him,
or it’s going to be a random guy from the troops … through force.
My
“lover” hesitates for a moment. I feel his weight pressing me into the mattress. His body tenses. I wait for
him to make the next move, but I’m afraid he has changed his mind.
Guest Post:
Ebook vs. Printed books.
Today I wanted to share with all of you my opinion about a dilemma that every
bookaholic faces once in a while. The never ending debate: E-books vs. Printed
books.
Some believe that e-readers are going to dominate the reading world. A more conservative group of people think
that the traditional book will remain the favorite choice among a huge portion
of book lovers.
As recent as four years ago, I was an enthusiast part of
this second side. I used to believe that a book, to be “real” had to come to
life in printed form. The flipping of
pages, the smell, and the texture were all irreplaceable for me and a huge part
of what my reading experience have to include. And who doesn’t love to take a
look at shelves full of books?
Eventually, I discovered the advantages of e-book readers.
Portability; more books, less money, you
can read covertly when you’re not
supposed to do it (let’s say a boring lecture).
E-books have advantages that I never thought I’d enjoy since I was so reluctant
to change the way I have always read.
You are not less of a book lover if you prefer e-books over
printed books. Recently I saw a video in which
Kat O’Keeffe from Katytastic admits she prefers e-books. Kat,
owns the most beautiful shelves I’ve ever seen, and even so she prefers e-books. Plenty of booklovers , who have a kind of physical
impediment will prefer e-book, too. And
carrying a thousand books with you wherever you go, has its advantages.
Why not combine the two? I read in electronic format the
books that I think won’t be among my favorites. When my favorite authors have a
new release, I end up buying the same book twice. I order the e-book the day of
release and even so I order the printed version.
As a book addict who enjoys her addiction, I’ll always want
more books in whatever format I can get them: Electronic, Audio, Paperback, Hardcovers,
etc. I want them all. The format doesn’t demerit the value of a book. A great
book will always be great not matter what format meet our eyes. And whether
your book collection is nicely stacked on shelves or available to you with just
a few clicks on your e-reader, the very fact that we have options to choose is
something to feel grateful for. It means more reading opportunities to discover
our next favorite reading.
AUTHOR BIO:
I am a bookaholic and regret nothing.
I spent years trying to become a contemporary dance choreographer. Eventually I realized that I enjoyed writing my stories rather than creating dances for them.
I am obsessed with books that present damaged characters, swoon worthy guys, controversial topics and happy endings.
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