"Today is my last day as Violet Lasting. Tomorrow I become Lot 197." The Jewel is a shocking and compelling new YA series from debut author, Amy Ewing. Sold for six million diamantes, Violet is now Surrogate of the House of the Lake in the centre of the Lone City, the Jewel. Her sole purpose is to prod…

I've just recently moved into a new place, and I was lucky enough to get a housewarming present from a very good friend of mine. Dennis, the book giver extraordinaire, has sent me three books to help bring some more life and happiness into my new home. I'm a lucky girl!  I've had these books on my…