Thursday, February 17, 2011

Book Review and Pre-order Giveaway: Bumped by Megan McCafferty

16 year old twins Melody and Harmony are meeting for the first time, and their ways of dealing with their world – a world in which a virus has made everyone over the age of 18 infertile – clash considerably. Melody has a lucrative conception contract, but Harmony thinks pregging for profit is a sin. Hilarity ensues.


I gulped down the pages of BUMPED while on a long plane ride and the story and characters so entranced me that I couldn’t bear to read anything else for days afterwards and break the spell.

McCafferty fully immersed me in her world, pulling me in immediately with a scene at a mall that showcased the conflicting personalities of her twin protagonists. Melody may be only 16, but she’s already jaded and world weary. Thanks to her more sheltered religious upbringing, Harmony is more naïve. When world famous Jondoe enters the picture to knock up Melody, both twins’ worldviews are challenged.

I loved the word choice, the scene construction, the cast of characters (especially Jondoe and his mysterious motivations), the themes…everything just came together into a damn near perfect reading experience.


BUMPED comes out on April 26, 2011 and since I can’t bear to part with my personalized ARC, I am offering up one copy as a pre-order from amazon (so US only this time). Just fill out this form to enter!

Also, read my interview with Megan.
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32 comments:

  1. Mrs. DeRapsFebruary 17, 2011 at 2:13 AM

    5 Zombie Chickens! No way! I am going to HAVE to read this one...Thanks for the giveaway!

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  2. bermudaonionFebruary 17, 2011 at 2:26 AM

    Your enthusiasm for this book is contagious! Thanks for the great giveaway.

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  3. G BlechmanFebruary 17, 2011 at 2:50 AM

    I feel like if I don't read this book immediately the world is going to explode. ....and yet, I can't read it immediately, because there's no way to get it. Oh no! Better be careful or chaos may ensue.

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  4. Jenn (Books At Midnight)February 17, 2011 at 3:17 AM

    Wow, I'll definitely be putting this on my must read list! Sounds like great plot/char/everything all around, and thanks for the chance to read this (when you can't give away an ARC, that's a good sign)! :)

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  5. Carina L. TaiFebruary 17, 2011 at 4:25 AM

    Wow! What a great giveaway! I'm so excited!! It's great how dystopian novels are slowly working their way up the list of popular young adult novels :)

    http://dystopiandesserts.blogspot.com/

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  6. AlyceFebruary 17, 2011 at 6:09 AM

    After a recommendation like that I had to enter the giveaway! :)

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  7. NinaFebruary 17, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    I saw this on Netgalley and now after reading your review for it I want to request it asap! ;)
    Sounds like a fantastic read.

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  8. VanessaFebruary 17, 2011 at 2:30 PM

    I wouldn't have picked this up, but now I really want to read it. Thanks!

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  9. Shelly BFebruary 17, 2011 at 2:32 PM

    Wow; great recommendation! I have to read it now. I love a book that won't let me go after finishing it. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  10. ____February 17, 2011 at 2:42 PM

    Wow Lenore! Thanks so much. I love Megan, have read all her other books, and cannot wait for Bumped! It's on my list for sure!! :)

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  11. ZibileeFebruary 17, 2011 at 2:46 PM

    Wow! The fact that you read this book really quickly and then didn't want to read another for quite a few days afterward really speaks volumes about how good it was! That's a very persuasive recommendation!

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  12. Philip EllisFebruary 17, 2011 at 2:48 PM

    This sounds really interesting, thanks for the great giveaway.

    P. x

    http://philipthewriter.blogspot.com

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  13. LeeFebruary 17, 2011 at 2:51 PM

    Wow! Thank you for this opportunity!

    My sister got the chance to meet Megan McCafferty in Princeton this week and heard her talk about it, and we're both dying to read it. Your review has only made me want to read it even more!

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  14. SherryFebruary 17, 2011 at 2:53 PM

    This must be amazing. I havent really been able to enjoy anything since I finished Divergent, and since I won't part with my ARC either I'm giving away a pre-order on my blog! You have me equally as excited for Bumped that I was for Divergent(and that takes a lot!!!).

    Thanks for the giveaway! :)

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  15. karen!February 17, 2011 at 3:27 PM

    Great giveaway. I really really want to read this book. I hope I win so I don't have to wait until the end of April to have a chance to get my hands on it.

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  16. JessyFebruary 17, 2011 at 4:16 PM

    I'm adding this one to my TBR right away. I just can't wrap my head around this one. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  17. NatalieFebruary 17, 2011 at 4:53 PM

    That sounds really good! Going to have to try that eventually.

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  18. Missie, The Unread ReaderFebruary 17, 2011 at 5:18 PM

    Your excitement over this one is rolling off the review! Love it.

    Thanks so much for the giveaway!

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  19. Bonnie @ A Backwards StoryFebruary 17, 2011 at 5:25 PM

    I can't wait for this book! You're so lucky to be able to have read it already. I really enjoyed McCafferty's first series, and now that she's writing DYSTOPIAN fiction, it's a MUST!

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  20. Melissa @ Mel's Books and InfoFebruary 17, 2011 at 7:46 PM

    Okay, I'm sold! I definitely need to read this one! Thank you for the great review and the chance to win a copy.

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  21. lulilutFebruary 17, 2011 at 10:09 PM

    So many chickens, this must be good! I will definitely be reading this one.
    Thanks for the giveaway.

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  22. Bookish in a BoxFebruary 18, 2011 at 2:14 AM

    Thanks so much! This one sounds interesting.

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  23. Pam (@iwriteinbooks)February 18, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    Neat concept! Like everyone else, I've got to say, your love for the book is positively catching! ;O)

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  24. kay - Infinite ShelfFebruary 18, 2011 at 6:47 PM

    Oh a complete little row of chickens! I can't wait to read this one too!

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  25. Shooting Stars MagFebruary 18, 2011 at 8:06 PM

    Wow, I'm even more excited now.

    -Lauren

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  26. MeganFebruary 19, 2011 at 12:59 AM

    I've been looking forward to this one and now with all these zombie chickens, I'm looking forward to it even more!

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  27. TammyFebruary 19, 2011 at 5:01 PM

    Thanks for offering the great giveaway. After reading your review and the buzz on other blogs I can't wait to get my hands on this one. Crossing my fingers!

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  28. StaceyFebruary 19, 2011 at 8:30 PM

    I really want to read Bumped (I hope my request on NetGalley is approved) and so I'm glad you enjoyed it!

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  29. Sarah LaurenceFebruary 20, 2011 at 2:40 PM

    I've added this one to to read list after your review. Sounds great!

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  30. YWLiangFebruary 23, 2011 at 3:06 AM

    Thanks for the giveaway! Looks like an excellent book choice :)

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  31. JenniferFebruary 25, 2011 at 4:45 AM

    I absolutely adores McCafferty's work and I am so excited to get my hands on this one. April cannot come soon enough. I have already pre-ordered my copy of it so no need to enter me in the giveaway. I'm so glad that you loved this one. I already can feel that I will love it too.

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  32. MariMarch 7, 2011 at 10:34 PM

    This seems so different from the Jessica Darling series. I am intrigued. Will have to find myself a copy.

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