Waiting on Wednesday #25

"Waiting On” Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we’re eagerly anticipating.

The Truth About Alice by Jennifer Mathieu

Release Date: June 3rd 2014

Publisher: Roaring Brook Press 

Pre-Order: Book Depository

Goodreads Summary

Everyone has a lot to say about Alice Franklin, and it’s stopped mattering whether it’s true. The rumors started at a party when Alice supposedly had sex with two guys in one night. When school starts everyone almost forgets about Alice until one of those guys, super-popular Brandon, dies in a car wreck that was allegedly all Alice’s fault. Now the only friend she has is a boy who may be the only other person who knows the truth, but is too afraid to admit it. Told from the perspectives of popular girl Elaine, football star Josh, former outcast Kelsie, and shy genius Kurt, we see how everyone has a motive to bring – and keep – Alice down.

My Thoughts: I cannot wait for this book to be released! I love the summary of the book, the cover and the title. I just need this baby in my hands right now!!!! 

Waiting on Wednesday #24

"Waiting On” Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we’re eagerly anticipating.

Rebel Belle by Rachel Hawkins

Series: Untitled Series #1

Release Date: April 8th 2014

Publisher: Putnam Juvenile 

Pre-Order: Amazon | Book Depository

Goodreads Summary

Harper Price, peerless Southern belle, was born ready for a Homecoming tiara. But after a strange run-in at the dance imbues her with incredible abilities, Harper's destiny takes a turn for the seriously weird. She becomes a Paladin, one of an ancient line of guardians with agility, super strength and lethal fighting instincts.

Just when life can't get any more disastrously crazy, Harper finds out who she's charged to protect: David Stark, school reporter, subject of a mysterious prophecy and possibly Harper's least favorite person. But things get complicated when Harper starts falling for him--and discovers that David's own fate could very well be to destroy Earth.

My Thoughts: I LOVED the Hex Hall series by the author so I am extremely excited to see how this book turns out.. plus the reactions so far have been good. And that cover. So tempting. It calls to me. It sings to me. It demands that I devour the book. 

Waiting on Wednesday #23

"Waiting On” Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we’re eagerly anticipating.

Don't Look Back by Jennifer L.Armentrout

Release Date: 15th April 2014

Publisher: Disney- Hyperion 
Pre-Order: Amazon | Book Depository

Goodreads Summary

Samantha is a stranger in her own life. Until the night she disappeared with her best friend, Cassie, everyone said Sam had it all-popularity, wealth, and a dream boyfriend. Sam has resurfaced, but she has no recollection of who she was or what happened to her that night. As she tries to piece together her life from before, she realizes it's one she no longer wants any part of. The old Sam took "mean girl" to a whole new level, and it's clear she and Cassie were more like best enemies. Sam is pretty sure that losing her memories is like winning the lottery. She's getting a second chance at being a better daughter, sister, and friend, and she's falling hard for Carson Ortiz, a boy who has always looked out for her-even if the old Sam treated him like trash. But Cassie is still missing, and the facts about what happened to her that night isn't just buried deep inside of Sam's memory-someone else knows, someone who wants to make sure Sam stays quiet. All Sam wants is the truth, and if she can unlock her clouded memories of that fateful night, she can finally move on. But what if not remembering is the only thing keeping Sam alive?

My Thoughts: I've actually seen the cover before and thought it was super pretty but somehow I missed the fact that the book was by Jennifer! I don't even know how! I love Jen and I cannot wait to read this book. Look at the description of it! It sounds fantastic.

Waiting on Wednesday #22

"Waiting On” Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we’re eagerly anticipating.

Wow I haven't done this in ages! So exciting. 

Panic by Lauren Oliver

Release Date: 4th March 2014

Publisher: HarperCollins

Pre-Order: Amazon

Goodreads Summary 

Panic began as so many things do in Carp, a dead-end town of 12,000 people in the middle of nowhere: because it was summer, and there was nothing else to do. Heather never thought she would compete in Panic, a legendary game played by graduating seniors, where the stakes are high and the payoff is even higher. She’d never thought of herself as fearless, the kind of person who would fight to stand out. But when she finds something, and someone, to fight for, she will discover that she is braver than she ever thought. Dodge has never been afraid of Panic. His secret will fuel him, and get him all the way through the game, he’s sure of it. But what he doesn't know is that he’s not the only one with a secret. Everyone has something to play for. For Heather and Dodge, the game will bring new alliances, unexpected revelations, and the possibility of first love for each of them—and the knowledge that sometimes the very things we fear are those we need the most.

My Thoughts: OMGOMGOGMGOGMFKNMVBKDSJGVIH!!!!!! Right okay. Guys! I have this ARC on my kindle from NetGalley and it's so exciting I can't even deal with this! I will be starting this on Thursday hopefully so by next week I will have reviewed the book (unless it's so amazing I need to take a break and reflect on my life) but I'm so excited! 

Waiting on Wednesday #21

"Waiting On” Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we’re eagerly anticipating.

This is our first WoW of 2014. YAY! With the release of Cress hovering over our heads, I thought it would be appropriate to choose Cress as my WoW for the week.

Cress by Marissa Meyer
Series: Lunar Chronicles #3
Release Date: 4th February 2014
Publisher: Feiwel and Friends
Pre-Order: Amazon | Book Depository

Goodreads Summary

Rapunzel’s tower is a satellite. She can’t let down her hair—or her guard.

In this third book in the bestselling Lunar Chronicles series, Cinder and Captain Thorne are fugitives on the run, with Scarlet and Wolf in tow. Together, they’re plotting to overthrow Queen Levana and her army.

Their best hope lies with Cress, who has been trapped on a satellite since childhood with only her netscreens as company. All that screen time has made Cress an excellent hacker—unfortunately, she’s just received orders from Levana to track down Cinder and her handsome accomplice.

When a daring rescue goes awry, the group is separated. Cress finally has her freedom, but it comes at a high price. Meanwhile, Queen Levana will let nothing stop her marriage to Emperor Kai. Cress, Scarlet, and Cinder may not have signed up to save the world, but they may be the only ones who can.

My Thoughts: The only reason I am reading this is because of Kai and Cinder. #KAIANDCINDERFORLIFE. I WILL SINK WITH THIS SHIP. PLEASE LET THEM GET A HAPPY ENDING *starts bawling*. I am going to go calm down and you can go pre-order your copy of Cress. 

Waiting on Wednesday: Holiday Edition

Since there is about a week left till christmas we decided to do something special for Waiting on Wednesday this week. Being fangirls, we always have a mental list of book boyfriends, so we figured we could put together a list of 10 guys we each want for christmas this year, they could be from a TV Show, a Movie and of course, a book, but only from books/shows/movies we read/watched this year.

Low and Behold, Paulina's list

1. Damon Salvatore!
2. Augustus Waters (lalalalallalalalalalalalala shush he can live with me forever) 
3. Adrian Ivashkov (VA) 
4. Greg Sanders from CSI Vegas (he's cute okay!) 
5. Finnick Odair (shhhh lalallalalal forever together) 
6. Tate Langdon- American horror story (first season) 
7. Legolas from Lord of the rings!!!!
8. Captain Jack Sparrow- Pirates of the Caribbean
9. Bruce Wayne- Dark Knight 
10. DOCTOR WHO- ALL THE DOCTORS!!! Mostly Matt Smith and David Tennant though please :P 

And now for Rashika's list. It took her a while to come up with names but here you go. Keep in mind that this list is not in any particular order.

1. Thorin from The Hobbit (part 1 and 2) Thorin is hot okay. I am probably the only one who thinks so but I cannot help myself.
2. Legolas from Desolation of Smaug. Him too. He is so badass with his bow and arrow. 
3. Peter from Fringe (TV series).
4. Lon from the Arcadia Bell Series. Dear god Lon. Is there anything I can possible sell to get my hands on him? 
5. Finn from The Mad Scientist's Daughter. I cannot. Even if I don't get him for Christmas, he is going to stay with me for a long long time.
6. John Devlin from the Graveyard Queen series. I am not quite sure what it is about him but I cannot help but be attracted to him. 
7. Sawyer LeGrande from How to Love. He is such a sweetheart. Who wouldn't want a guy like him in their life? Seriously. 
8. Clayton from Women of the Otherworld. I am not saying anything else. I've been a good girl this year, can I not get him? pretty please? with cherries on top?
9. Terrible from the Downside Ghosts series. I think what I love most about him is how he can be so badass and so sweet but he never comes off as a pathetic love sick puppy and he makes my heart swoon. 
10. Jack Winter from the Black London series. If assholes were like him, I'd understand why women fell for them. He is the perfect asshole. Yeah that sounds weird but you have to read the books to understand. 

Happy Holidays everyone! We hope you have a great time getting together with your families. 

Waiting on Wednesday #19

"Waiting On” Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we’re eagerly anticipating.

So as Christmas is coming up I thought it would be a fun idea to list some of the books I know I'm getting and hopefully will get (lets hope my mom knows about the blog so she can see :P) 

Title: The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer

Author: Michelle Hodkin 

Published: 27th September 2011

Publisher: Simon and Schuster for Young Readers

Goodreads Summary 

Mara Dyer doesn’t think life can get any stranger than waking up in a hospital with no memory of how she got there.
It can.
She believes there must be more to the accident she can’t remember that killed her friends and left her mysteriously unharmed.
There is.
She doesn’t believe that after everything she’s been through, she can fall in love.
She’s wrong. 

This is the book I'm the most excited for!!!! Okay seriously. I have been waiting for forever to read this book! I can't wait till Christmas to get it!! 

Some of the other books that I'm hoping will be under my tree are: 

There are also some books that I'm hoping to get to finish off the series' I started as well! But erm mom if you found this blog and are looking for some ideas to make your daughters Christmas amazing then *hint hint* 

Waiting on Wednesday #18

"Waiting On” Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we’re eagerly anticipating.

Title: Flamebound

Author: Tessa Adams
Series: Lone Star Witch #2

Publisher: Signet

Release Date: December 3rd, 2013

Goodreads Summary

After Xandra’s nasty run in with the Arcadian Council of Witches—where she was almost killed and her boyfriend, Declan, was almost framed for it—her plan is to lay low and figure out why its members would torment the people they are supposed to protect. Declan, temperamental and protective warlock that he is, doesn’t feel so reticent. And when violence erupts again, there’s no stopping him from pursuing revenge…

When a council member is murdered in a fashion that screams dark magic, Declan claims someone else beat him to it. Xandra doesn’t want to believe he could commit such a brutal act, but she knows he has a dark side—one that his former love interest Tsura understands better than she ever will. With Tsura back in town, Xandra doesn’t know whom to trust. And a killer targeting witches and wizards is still at large…

My Thoughts: I read the first book earlier this year and had tons of fun. It wasn't particularly earth shattering in the field of Urban Fantasy, but to find a book that is is rare. Never the less it had it's moments and I am looking forward to seeing what the sequel has install for us and our characters.

Waiting on Wednesday #17

"Waiting On” Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we’re eagerly anticipating.

Title: Me After You

Author: Mindy Hayes

Release Date: November 22nd 2013

Goodreads Summary

Widowed at twenty-five, Sawyer Hartwell has no choice but to return to her hometown. Broke and alone, the intention was to heal and find herself again, but how can she heal in a place filled with so much sorrow and memories she yearns to forget? 

Dean Preston has regretted leaving Willowhaven since the day he rode off on his motorcycle six years ago, destroying the only love he had ever known. Returning too late, he's found small comfort in a new life with Lily, but with Sawyer back he's not sure of anything anymore. 

The time has come for Sawyer and Dean to face the past, to learn from their mistakes. The road to healing is paved with old wounds, each one threatening to tear them down completely. Carrying their own scars close to their hearts, they must both confront what's gone before or lose their second chance. 

The measure of who we are is what we survive. Who we become is up to us.

My Thoughts: This is almost like deja-vu, the last book we featured on WoW was a second chance romance and so is this. Like I said ages ago, I am a sucker for second chance romances so this immediately drew me in. And there is a pretty cover to be stared at.. so count me in.

Waiting on Wednesday #16

"Waiting On” Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we’re eagerly anticipating.

Title: (Never) Again

Author: Theresa Paolo

Publisher: Berkley Penguin Group

Release Date: 15th October, 2013

Goodreads Summary

Just when she had finally moved on…
…He moved back.

When college freshman Liz Wagner hears her ex's voice for the first time since he moved clear across the freaking country, she does what any respectable girl would do: Dive into the girls' bathroom.

Zach Roberts—the Zach Roberts—is back. And he’s everywhere Liz looks—infiltrating her friend group, buddy-buddy with her brother. It’s enough to ruin college altogether. But what choice does she have but to put on a happy face and pretend he didn't leave her vulnerable and alone in a pile of emotional wreckage?

Pretending works, until tragedy strikes and the only person available for comfort is the one person she wants to stay away from. When Zach turns out not to be the jerk she convinced herself he was, but the boy she used to love, Liz needs to decide whether to open her heart again to the boy who tore it out.

My Thoughts: As some of you might know, I love second chance romances (although they haven't been doing me any favors lately) and this sounds like a pretty good one. It's also NA and while I am rather vary of NA I feel like this book will be my breakthrough in the genre. 

Waiting on Wednesday #15

"Waiting On” Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we’re eagerly anticipating.

Title: Emerald Green

Author: Kerstin Gier

Series: The Ruby Red Trilogy #3

Publisher: Henry Holt and Co.

Release Date: 8th October, 2013

Goodreads Summary

Gwen has a destiny to fulfill, but no one will tell her what it is.
She’s only recently learned that she is the Ruby, the final member of the time-traveling Circle of Twelve, and since then nothing has been going right. She suspects the founder of the Circle, Count Saint-German, is up to something nefarious, but nobody will believe her. And she’s just learned that her charming time-traveling partner, Gideon, has probably been using her all along.

This stunning conclusion picks up where Sapphire Blue left off, reaching new heights of intrigue and romance as Gwen finally uncovers the secrets of the time-traveling society and learns her fate.

My Thoughts: My heart starts beating a little faster every time I realize how close the release date is. I don't think my excitement for this book can be expressed in words. This series is actually an English translation for the original German version so technically this book is already out, German readers can read it. And there are quotes in German from the original book which I took the liberty to translate with the help of my dear old friend google translate. That did nothing to quench my thirst for this book, it only made me want it more so... this book better be the best conclusion EVER!

Waiting on Wednesday #14

"Waiting On” Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we’re eagerly anticipating.

Title: Side Effects May Vary

Author: Julie Murphy
Publisher: Harper Collins
Release date: March 18th, 2014

Goodreads summary

What if you’d been living your life as if you were dying—only to find out that you had your whole future ahead of you? 

When sixteen-year-old Alice is diagnosed with leukemia, her prognosis is grim. To maximize the time she does have, she vows to spend her final months righting wrongs—however she sees fit. She convinces her friend Harvey, whom she knows has always had feelings for her, to help her with a crazy bucket list that’s as much about revenge (humiliating her ex-boyfriend and getting back at her arch nemesis) as it is about hope (doing something unexpectedly kind for a stranger and reliving some childhood memories). But just when Alice’s scores are settled, she goes into remission.

Now Alice is forced to face the consequences of all that she’s said and done, as well as her true feelings for Harvey. But has she done irreparable damage to the people around her, and to the one person who matters most? 

Julie Murphy’s SIDE EFFECTS MAY VARY is a fearless and moving tour de force about love, life, and facing your own mortality.

My Thoughts: I have been looking for a books that are realistic and face death and dying subjects. This book sounds perfect! I wish it was already out so I could read it. I really hope that it's as great as I hope it's going to be.

Waiting on Wednesday #13

"Waiting On” Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we’re eagerly anticipating.

Title: A Shard of Ice

Author: Alivia Anders
Series: The Black Symphony Saga #1
Publisher: Red Alice Press
Release Date: April 14th, 2014

Goodreads summary 

THEIR SOULS, REAWAKENED.

When 13-year-old Lilix Morgan is found alive and floating on a bed of ice at sea, everyone counts it a miracle. Kidnapped nearly four weeks earlier, she remembers nothing of her mysterious abduction. When she tries to remember what happened, she hears only a melody – a faint and delicate set of notes, strung together in a tune she doesn’t understand. 

THEIR POWER, UNMATCHED.

A year later and desperate to put the lingering nightmares of her past behind her, Lilix crosses the country to enroll at Baelmorte Academy, aiming to become the violinist she once dreamt of. Things seem to be finally going well, and Lilix settles into a routine of sheet music and inspiration among new friends.

Then the dreams start. 

The melody and night terrors she thought she’d left behind return with a vengeance, threatening to ruin her fragile version of normalcy. Then an unlikely ally tells her that she isn’t alone. That there are others just like her, fighting to hide their own shocking truths from coming to light. That they know who she is, and what she’s been through. Now, accompanied by four other girls, Lilix discovers her nightmares are larger than a single trauma; they’re a window to a hidden part of her soul, a place of immense power with a destiny that cannot be ignored. 

THEIR BATTLE, IS ONLY BEGINNING.

With this knowledge comes a new and frightening reality. For Lilix has been reawakened to stop an age-old enemy, one thought to have been destroyed centuries ago. Trapped by her destiny, Lilix is torn between what feels right and what she remembers. Her memories tell her of a star-crossed love waiting to be reunited, of friendships and trust broken in the past. But can she save that love when reality brings her an enemy, and an evil that will be the undoing of them all if they don’t destroy it?

Okay! Fineeee!!! I can't wait for this book because of the cover. But look how pretty! And the summary doesn't sound too bad. I love the name  Lilix. It's so original and fun.

Waiting on Wednesday #12

"Waiting On” Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we’re eagerly anticipating.

Title: Blue by You
Author: Rachel Gibson

Publisher: Avon Impulse

Release Date: September 3rd

Goodreads Summary

They say you never forget your first time, but there's nothing Blue Butler and Kasper Pennington would rather forget than their brief but fiery teenage love affair. Yeah, it was hot while it lasted, but then he went off to join the Marines, leaving Blue in New Orleans. She's tried to block him from her mind for good, but nothing can really erase the feeling she had when she was with him.

And now he's got the nerve to return—leaner, meaner, and strong enough to pull her into his arms and kiss her senseless. Blue's a successful businesswoman now, with no time to figure out what went wrong all those years ago. But Kasper knows she's the one woman for him … and now he's got to prove it to her all over again.

My Thoughts:

I'll admit to never having read a Rachel Gibson book before. I've heard of her like a lot of other people but I never picked up a book by her. This one caught my eye after one of my goodreads friend reviewed it and enjoyed it. It also sounds like something I'd love because of the second chance romance (FINE. I AM A CLOSET ROMANTIC. you got me). I really look forward to reading this novella (it's too short to be a book :'( )

Waiting on Wednesday #11

"Waiting On” Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we’re eagerly anticipating.

Title: Origin

Author: Jennifer L. Armentrout
Series: Lux book four
Publisher: Entangled Publishing
Release Date: August 27th, 2013

Goodreads summary

Daemon will do anything to get Katy back.

After the successful but disastrous raid on Mount Weather, he’s facing the impossible. Katy is gone. Taken. Everything becomes about finding her. Taking out anyone who stands in his way? Done. Burning down the whole world to save her? Gladly. Exposing his alien race to the world? With pleasure.

All Katy can do is survive.

Surrounded by enemies, the only way she can come out of this is to adapt. After all, there are sides of Daedalus that don’t seem entirely crazy, but the group’s goals are frightening and the truths they speak even more disturbing. Who are the real bad guys? Daedalus? Mankind? Or the Luxen?

Together, they can face anything. 

But the most dangerous foe has been there all along, and when the truths are exposed and the lies come crumbling down, which side will Daemon and Katy be standing on? 

And will they even be together?

Ahh I can't wait for this book to come out!! I love love love the lux series it's just so addictive!

Love this cover... But what's with the weird mist?