Waiting on Wednesday (4)

*Waiting on Wednesday is hosted by Jill@Breaking the Spine and is a weekly meme allowing for bloggers to connect and share their most anticipated reads.*

This week I'm waiting on...

Days of Blood and Starlight by Laini Taylor 

Publishing: November 6, 2012

Genre: YA, Fantasy, Romance, Adventure

Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

In this stunning sequel to the highly acclaimed Daughter of Smoke and Bone Karou must come to terms with who and what she is, and how far she’ll go to avenge her people. Filled with heartbreak and beauty, mysteries and secrets, new characters and old favorites, Days of Blood and Starlight brings the richness, color and intensity of the first book to a brand new canvas.

Poison Princess by Kresley Cole

Publishing: October 2, 2012

Genre:  YA, Fantasy, Romance, Science Fiction

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers

New York Times bestselling author Kresley Cole introduces The Arcana Chronicles, post-apocalyptic tales filled with riveting action, the dark mysticism of Tarot cards, and breathtaking romance.She could save the world—or destroy it. Sixteen year old Evangeline “Evie” Greene leads a charmed life, until she begins experiencing horrifying hallucinations. When an apocalyptic event decimates her Louisiana hometown, Evie realizes her hallucinations were actually visions of the future—and they’re still happening. Fighting for her life and desperate for answers, she must turn to her wrong-side-of-the-bayou classmate: Jack Deveaux. But she can’t do either alone. With his mile-long rap sheet, wicked grin, and bad attitude, Jack is like no boy Evie has ever known. Even though he once scorned her and everything she represented, he agrees to protect Evie on her quest. She knows she can’t totally depend on Jack. If he ever cast that wicked grin her way, could she possibly resist him? Who can Evie trust? As Jack and Evie race to find the source of her visions, they meet others who have gotten the same call. An ancient prophesy is being played out, and Evie is not the only one with special powers. A group of twenty-two teens has been chosen to reenact the ultimate battle between good and evil. But it’s not always clear who is on which side….

The Crown of Embers by Rae Carson 

Publishing: September 18, 2012

Genre: YA, Fantasy, Romance, Adventure

Publisher: Greenwillow Books

In the sequel to the acclaimed The Girl of Fire and Thorns, a seventeen-year-old princess turned war queen faces sorcery, adventure, untold power, and romance as she fulfills her epic destiny.Elisa is the hero of her country. She led her people to victory against a terrifying enemy, and now she is their queen. But she is only seventeen years old. Her rivals may have simply retreated, choosing stealth over battle. And no one within her court trusts her-except Hector, the commander of the royal guard, and her companions. As the country begins to crumble beneath her and her enemies emerge from the shadows, Elisa will take another journey. With a one-eyed warrior, a loyal friend, an enemy defector, and the man she is falling in love with, Elisa crosses the ocean in search of the perilous, uncharted, and mythical source of the Godstone's power. That is not all she finds. A breathtaking, romantic, and dangerous second volume in the Fire and Thorns trilogy.

And that's it! What are you waiting on? You know I'd love to hear about it ;)

**All summaries were taken from Goodreads**

Waiting on Wednesday (3)

*Waiting on Wednesday is hosted by Jill@Breaking the Spine and is a weekly meme allowing for bloggers to connect and share their most anticipated reads.*

Hey Lovelies! 

Today, I thought I'd share with you something - a book - particularly high on my want list, and that little masterpiece is... Enshadowed by Kelly Creagh!! For those of you who haven't seen my review of Nevermore, I'll link it here, let me tell you that the book was amazing! I adored the world-building and creativity cum overall creepiness that Kelly managed to exude in her stellar debut; the book was really something and easily a 5 moon rating on my scale. However, Enshadowed, the second book in the series, isn't releasing nearly as quickly as it should. I'm a little crazy in this department, as well as others, because I had my copy pre-ordered a good four  months ago >.< I just want it. If the first book was that good, imagine what the sequel will be like? Yeah. AMAZING. 

Some deets on the book...

Enshadowed  by Kelly Creagh 

Release Date: August 28, 2012

Publisher: Atheneum Books

Pages: 448 (Hardcover)

Genre: YA, Paranormal/Fantasy, Romance, Horror, Gothic 

Find Kelly At: Twitter / Facebook / Website

Goodreads Summary

True love takes a twisted turn in the second book of this modern gothic romance trilogy channeling the dark brilliance of Edgar Allan Poe. While Varen remains a prisoner in a perilous dream world where the terrifying stories of Edgar Allan Poe come to life, Isobel travels to Baltimore to confront the dark figure known throughout the world as the Poe Toaster. This man, the same man who once appeared to Isobel in her dreams and abandoned her in Varen’s nightmare world, holds the key to saving Varen.

But when Isobel discovers a way to return to this dream world, she finds herself swept up in a realm that not only holds remnants of Edgar Allan Poe’s presence, but has also now taken on the characteristics of Varen’s innermost self. It is a dark world of fear, terror, and anger.

When Isobel once more encounters Varen, she finds him changed. And now Isobel must face a new adversary—one who also happens to be her greatest love.

I don't think there are words to describe just how excited I am. Ron, take it away! 

Couldn't have done it better myself.

So there, besides the fact that I will kill the post-man if he is late in bringing this in - do not mess with me, sir, that is all. I'm turning the tables on you by asking if there are any books on YOUR immediately pending list? What do you guys make of Enshadowed? Respond in the comments below!

xx, Lots of love,

Waiting on Wednesday (2)

*Waiting on Wednesday is hosted by Jill@Breaking the Spine and is a weekly meme allowing for bloggers to connect and share their most anticipated reads.*

Hey Literates!

Ha, how are you all? On this occasion I would like to share a few books that have been on my waiting list recently and that have me looking a bit like a maniac :) I hope you like them too, Summaries were taken from Goodreads and images likewise. Those books are:

1.) Live Through This by Mindi Scott

     Release Date: October 2, 2012
     Publisher: Simon Pulse
     Genre: YA, Contemporary, Romance, Fiction 

Goodreads Summary

Sometimes hiding the truth requires more than a lie . . .
From the outside, Coley Sterling’s life seems pretty normal . . . whatever that means. It’s not perfect—her best friend is seriously mad at her and her dance team captains keep giving her a hard time—but Coley’s adorable, sweet crush Reece helps distract her from the annoying drama. Plus, she has a great family to fall back on—with a stepdad and mom who would stop at nothing to keep her and her siblings happy and safe.

But Coley has a lot of secrets. She won’t admit—not even to herself—that her almost-perfect life is her own carefully-crafted façade. That for years she’s been burying the shame and guilt over a relationship that crossed the line. Now, Coley and Reece are getting closer, and as Coley has the chance at her first real boyfriend, a decade’s worth of lies are on the verge of unraveling.

Mindi Scott offers an absorbing, layered glimpse into the life of an everygirl living a nightmare that no one would suspect in this unforgettable powerhouse of a novel.

My Thoughts: This book looks gripping and heavily emotional, a lot of expectation is riding on this and I love the premise because of all the heart this book promises. 



2.) Send Me a Sign by Tiffany Schmidt 
     Release Date: October 2, 2012
     Publisher: Walker Childrens
     Genre: YA, Contemporary, Romance 

Goodreads Summary

Mia is always looking for signs. A sign that she should get serious with her soccer-captain boyfriend. A sign that she’ll get the grades to make it into an Ivy-league school. One sign she  didn’t expect to look for was: “Will I survive cancer?” It’s a question her friends would never understand, prompting Mia to keep her illness a secret. The only one who knows is her lifelong best friend, Gyver, who is poised to be so much more. Mia is determined to survive, but when you have so much going your way, there is so much more to lose. From debut author Tiffany Schmidt comes a heart-wrenching and ultimately uplifting story of one girl’s search for signs of life in the face of death.

My Thoughts: This feels like a book with a lot of heart and I'm dying to read more about Mia and her situation. Do-want!

3.) What Happens Next by Colleen Clayton
     Release Date: October 9, 2012
     Publisher: Poppy (Little Brown Books for Young Readers)

     Genre: YA, Contemporary, Romance

Goodreads Summary

How can you talk about something you can’t remember?

Before the ski trip, sixteen-year-old Cassidy “Sid” Murphy was a cheerleader (at the bottom of the pyramid, but still...), a straight-A student, and a member of a solid trio of best friends. When she ends up on a ski lift next to handsome local college boy, Dax Windsor, she’s thrilled; but Dax takes everything from Sid—including a lock of her perfect red curls—and she can’t remember any of it.

Back home and unable to relate to her old friends, Sid drops her college prep classes and takes up residence in the A/V room with only Corey “The Living Stoner” Livingston for company. But as she gets to know Corey (slacker, baker, total dreamboat), Sid finds someone who truly makes her happy. Now, if she can just shake the nightmares and those few extra pounds, everything will be perfect... or so she thinks.

witty and poignant, Colleen Clayton’s stunning debut is a story about moving on after the unthinkable happens.

My Thoughts: I have a feeling that this one is going to surprise me, I don't know why, but it occurs to me that this book may hold than meets the eye :) Plus, I love the ski-resort backdrop!

4.) Unchained by J. Lynn 
     Release Date: October 16, 2012
     Publisher: Entangled Select 
     Genre: Paranormal, YA, Mature, Romance, Urban Fantasy

Goodreads Summary

Between the pissed off creatures that want demon-hunter Lily Marks dead and the fallen angel who just...wants her, Lily is about ready to trade in forever for a comfy job in a cubicle farm.
The fact that she and Julian are civil to one another is enough to have her thrown out of the Sanctuary, but she can't shake her not-so-angelic stalker or how he brings her dangerously close to ecstasy.
Her forbidden relationship with Julian provides the perfect fuel for suspicion when a traitor is discovered to be working within the Sanctuary. Lily quickly finds herself hunted by well, everyone.
Her only hope is to discover the real traitor before she loses everything--and she'll need Julian's help. That is, if Julian is really there to help her...and not destroy her.
Yeah, being a Nephilim isn't everything it's cracked up to be.

My Thoughts: The blurb and cover both promise a pretty kick-ass heroine and I'm hoping she's everything and more than what I expect. 

And I think that's a wrap! Most of these are set to release in October, but I'm still super psyched for them. What are you waiting on?

Waiting on Wednesday (1)

Hey guys! I am blessed enough to be working with a great designer, Jude @ In Between Designs on my new blog layout and I cannot wait for it to be finished; everything looks really good so far and she is such a pleasure to work with, not to mention talented! I wanted to give you guys a heads up as well as mention that the re-design will include banners for Choice Reads. However, until those are completed I will be using the standard WoW banner, which is fine, I just thought to mention. 

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly feature/meme hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine and highlights in a very cool way all the great books, and in this case of the YA genre, which have us readers counting the minutes to their releases. Without further adieu, I bring you my lusts, I mean loves...

Boundless by Cynthia Hand 

Due to release: January 22, 2013

Publisher: Harper Teen

Genre: YA, Paranormal Romance, Fiction, Angels 

Quick Note: So, I understand that this book does not release for another six months, but Cynthia Hand has me waiting on this last instalment in the Unearthly series pretty badly. I would call the entire series probably one of the best Angel YA fiction read to date. The author is very precise and knows her stuff; I'm not usually one to love on a love triangle, especially one with its love interests being very evenly matched like this, but Hand has me cornered here. All the characters Except you, Angela are special to me, which is why I need this instalment and will probably buy it the day it releases. Team Tucker or Team Christian? Ladies, I'm both!

Unravel Me by Tahereh Mafi

Due to Release: February 5, 2013

Publisher: HarperCollins

Genre: YA, Paranormal Romance, Dystopian, Fantasy

Quick Note: I am a big fan of Tahereh Mafi and just knowing that more of Adam, Warner, Juliette and Kenji is to come in this next instalment of the Shatter Me series makes me smile like a dork with barely held back anticipation. Seven months to go for this one and six for Boundless, how ever am I going to manage?

*Sigh* I guess that's what prayer is for, patience and clarity of mind. I need me these books! What do you guys need to read? I will keep uploading reviews and posting, so be sure to hit me up whenever. 

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