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Wednesday, 2 May 2012

Waiting on Wednesday #61

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly event hosted at Breaking the Spine that spotlights eagerly awaited upcoming releases. Head on over there to take part or to check out all the other fabulous books that people are looking forward to reading!

Rage Within by Jeyn Roberts

Published on 30th August 2012 by Macmillan Children's Books

After the earthquakes came the infectious rage, turning friends into deadly enemies. For survivors Michael, Aries, Mason and Clementine the battle to stay alive is about to get even tougher. The new world is organising itself, with camps that promise protection for the uninfected. But the reality of the sites is far more sinister. Besides, nobody is safe from the rage within their own soul...

'Dark Inside' by Jeyn Roberts was one of my favourite books of 2011 and I've been eagerly awaiting the follow-up ever since. It's gripping, it's scary and it's captivating and I'm dying to find out what happens next to all the characters.

Wednesday, 25 April 2012

Waiting on Wednesday #60

Insurgent by Veronica Roth

Published on 1st May 2012 by Harper Collins Children's Books

War looms in sixteen-year-old Tris’s dark dystopian world as disputes between the factions grow. Tris must now fight against all odds to discover the truth that can save her and the people she loves. Sides must be chosen, secrets will emerge – and the choices she makes will have devastating and unexpected consequences.

I'm really looking forward to 'Insurgent' which is the second book in the series by Veronica Roth. I'm a massive fan of dystopian novels and this is one of the best new series around at the moment. Only another week to go!

Wednesday, 18 April 2012

Waiting on Wednesday #59

Scarlet by A.C. Gaughen

Published on 7th June 2012 by Bloomsbury Children's Books

Many readers know the tale of Robin Hood, but they will be swept away by this new version full of action, secrets, and romance. Posing as one of Robin Hood’s thieves to avoid the wrath of the evil Thief Taker Lord Gisbourne, Scarlet has kept her identity secret from all of Nottinghamshire.

Only the Hood and his band know the truth: the agile thief posing as a whip of a boy is actually a fearless young woman with a secret past. Helping the people of Nottingham outwit the corrupt Sheriff of Nottingham could cost Scarlet her life as Gisbourne closes in.

It’s only her fierce loyalty to Robin—whose quick smiles and sharp temper have the rare power to unsettle her—that keeps Scarlet going and makes this fight worth dying for.

I'm a huge Robin Hood fan and knew instantly that I wanted to read this book when I first heard about it. It's a spin on the traditional tale but features a female heroine. All the reviews I've seen so far of the book have been positive and I'm so excited for it's release that I'm counting down the days!

Wednesday, 11 April 2012

Waiting on Wednesday #58

Anna Dressed in Blood by Kendare Blake

Published on 5th July 2012 by Orchard Books

Cas Lowood has inherited an unusual vocation: He kills the dead.

So did his father before him, until his gruesome murder by a ghost he sought to kill. Now, armed with his father’s mysterious and deadly athame, Cas travels the country with his kitchen-witch mother and their spirit-sniffing cat. Together they follow legends and local lore, trying to keep up with the murderous dead—keeping pesky things like the future and friends at bay.

When they arrive in a new town in search of a ghost the locals call Anna Dressed in Blood, Cas doesn’t expect anything outside of the ordinary: move, hunt, kill. What he finds instead is a girl entangled in curses and rage, a ghost like he’s never faced before. She still wears the dress she wore on the day of her brutal murder in 1958: once white, but now stained red and dripping blood. Since her death, Anna has killed any and every person who has dared to step into the deserted Victorian she used to call home.

And she, for whatever reason, spares his life.

This one sounds like a really spooky and ghostly read. I've seen some great reviews of the book already, so I'm looking forward to getting my hands on a copy. I don't normally read horror but the description really appeals to me so as long as I don't read it late at night I should be alright!!

Wednesday, 21 March 2012

Waiting on Wednesday #57

Taken by Storm by Jennifer Lynn Barnes

Published on 7th June 2012 by Quercus

Bryn knows first-hand that being the alpha of a werewolf pack means making hard decisions, and that being human makes things a thousand times worse.

She's prepared to give up her humanity, but the wolf who promised to Change her is waiting - though for what, Bryn doesn't know. Still human, she must take her place in the werewolf Senate, the precarious democracy that rules the North American packs. Standing side by side with werewolves who were ancient long before she was ever born is enough of a challenge, but Bryn soon learns that the Senate has been called to deal with a problem: the kind of problem that involves human bodies, a Rabid werewolf, and memories that Bryn, Chase, and the rest of their pack would rather forget.

With bodies stacking up and political pressure closing in from all sides, Bryn and her pack are going to have to turn to old enemies and even older friends for help - especially when it starts to look like this time, the monster might be one of their own.

This is the third book in the Raised by Wolves series by Jennifer Lynn Barnes. I've really enjoyed following Bryn's story and the challenges she's had to face as a human living with wolves. I have no doubt that this will be another well-crafted and exciting instalment.

Wednesday, 14 March 2012

Waiting on Wednesday #56

Out of Sight, Out of Time (Gallagher Girls #5) by Ally Carter

Published on 5th April 2012 by Orchard Books

The last thing Cammie Morgan remembers is leaving the Gallagher Academy to protect her friends and family. But when Cammie wakes up in an alpine convent and discovers months have passed, her memory is a black hole. The only traces left of Cammie’s summer vacation are the bruises on her body and dirt under her nails. All she wants is to go home. But even the Gallagher Academy now holds more questions than answers as Cammie and her friends face their most difficult challenge yet. With only their training and a few clues to guide them, the girls go in search of answers on the other side of the world. But the Circle is hot on their trail and will stop at nothing to prevent Cammie from remembering what she did last summer.

This is one of my favourite series! I usually devour these in one sitting because each book is so darn good that it's impossible to put down. The last book in the series was the best so far which left me even more excited for this one. I can't wait to see what secrets Cammie is going to discover this time around.

Wednesday, 7 March 2012

Waiting on Wednesday #55

Slated by Teri Terry

Published on 3rd May 2012 by Orchard Books

Kyla's memory has been erased, her personality wiped blank, her memories lost forever.
She's been Slated.
The government claims she was a terrorist, and that they are giving her a second chance - as long as she plays by their rules. But echoes of the past whisper in Kyla's mind. Someone is lying to her, and nothing is as it seems. Who can she trust in her search for the truth?

I'm dying to read this one! It sounds like the perfect combination of mystery and intrigue and has really piqued my interest. I've read some pre-publication reviews which have been raving about it so can't get my hands on this book soon enough.

Wednesday, 29 February 2012

Waiting on Wednesday #54

Unrest by Michelle Harrison

Published on 26th April 2012 by Simon and Schuster

Seventeen-year-old Elliott hasn’t slept properly for months. Not since the accident that nearly killed him. Sometimes he half-wakes, paralysed, while shadowy figures move around him. Other times he is the one moving around, while his body lies asleep on the bed. His doctors say sleep paralysis and out of body experiences are harmless - but to Elliott they’re terrifying.

Convinced that his brush with death has attracted the spirit world, Elliott secures a job at a reputedly haunted museum, determined to discover the truth. There, he meets the enigmatic Ophelia. But, as she and Elliott grow closer, Elliott draws new attention from the dead. One night, during an out of body experience, Elliott returns to bed to find his body gone. Something is occupying it, something dead that wants to live again . . . and it wants Ophelia, too . . .

So excited about this book! I love Michelle Harrison's 13 Treasures series and if this is anywhere near as good then I know it's going to be amazing. The cover has recently been revealed and I think it's definitely got a mysterious and spooky feel about it.

Wednesday, 15 February 2012

Waiting on Wednesday #53

Where it Began by Ann Redisch Stampler

Published on 6th March 2012 by Simon Pulse

Gabby lived under the radar until her makeover. Way under. but when she started her senior year as a blonder, better-dressed version of herself, she struck gold: Billy Nash believed she was a the flawless girl she was pretending to be. The next eight months with Billy were bliss...Until the night Gabby woke up on the ground next to the remains of his BMW without a single memory of how she got there. And Billy's nowhere to be found.

All Gabby wants is to make everything perfect again. But getting her life back isn't difficult, it's impossible. Because nothing is the same, and Gabby's beginning to realize she's missed more than a few danger signs along the way.

It's time for Gabby to face the truth, even if it means everything changes. Especially if it means everything changes.

The cover of this book first attracted me - it's so pretty. Then I read the description and now I want to get my hands on a copy even more. It sounds brilliant combining romance with a gripping thriller. This is the author's young adult debut.

Wednesday, 1 February 2012

Waiting on Wednesday #52

Bunheads by Sophie Flack

Published on 1st March 2012 by Atom

As a dancer with the Manhattan Ballet Company, nineteen-year-old Hannah Ward is living her childhood dream. She gets to be up on stage in front of adoring crowds every night. And while she might not be a prima ballerina yet, she's moving up the ranks and surely if she works hard enough she can make it happen.

But devoting her whole life to ballet leaves very little time for anything else: friends, family, school have all fallen by the wayside. Hannah doesn't mind, until a chance encounter in a restaurant brings Jacob into her life. He's cute, he plays guitar and he's offering a whole future that Hannah never considered. And now she must choose between her lifelong dream or what could be the love of her life...

I am obsessed with books that are set in the ballet world so when I first heard about this title I knew I wanted to read it. I've heard quite a lot of buzz about 'Bunheads' already so I'm counting down the days until it's released.

Wednesday, 18 January 2012

Waiting on Wednesday #51

Every Other Day by Jennifer Lynn Barnes

Published on 2nd February 2012 by Quercus

Every other day, Kali D'Angelo is a normal sixteen-year-old girl. She goes to public high school. She attends pep rallies. She's human.

And then every day in between . . .She's something else entirely.

Though she still looks like herself, every twenty-four hours predatory instincts take over and Kali becomes a feared demon-hunter with the undeniable urge to hunt, trap, and kill zombies, hellhounds, and other supernatural creatures. Kali has no idea why she is the way she is, but she gives in to instinct anyway. Even though the government considers it environmental terrorism.

When Kali notices a mark on the lower back of a popular girl at school, she knows instantly that the girl is marked for death by one of these creatures. Kali has twenty-four hours to save her and, unfortunately, she'll have to do it as a human. With the help of a few new friends, Kali takes a risk that her human body might not survive. . .and learns the secrets of her mysterious condition in the process.

I'm a huge fan of Jennifer Lynn Barnes's books and can't wait for this new offering from her. I've read some good reviews of this one already and it sounds exactly like the kind of book I love with a cool blend of science fiction and urban fantasy.

Wednesday, 28 December 2011

Waiting on Wednesday #50

Smoulder by Brenna Yovanoff

Published on 5th January 2012 by Simon and Schuster

Being the youngest daughter of the Devil has never been easy. Daphne's father has no time for her, her mother no interest, and her status in the upper echelon separates her from the working-class demons that populate Lucifer's metropolis. When her brother and only confidante goes missing, life in the restrictive city of Pandemonium becomes intolerable. Now, in an attempt to find him, Daphne sets out for Earth - and finds it larger and more chaotic than she imagined: a dazzling expanse of noise, dirt and random violence. Despite her bewilderment, she navigates the mortal world with growing fascination, gaining an ally when she saves a dying boy from her father's minions.

For Truman Flynn, the last year has been one long downward spiral, but when Daphne arrives just in time to save his life, he finds himself unexpectedly glad to have another chance. Together, Daphne and Truman go in search of her brother, braving the hazards of Las Vegas and the perils of first love, even as it becomes increasingly clear that her brother might have had a secret and compelling reason for leaving. Lucifer's agents aren't the only creatures on the prowl, and Daphne soon finds herself the target of a plan to rid the world of demons for good. Now she must evade a demon-eating monster, rescue her brother from an angelic zealot, and save the boy she loves from his greatest enemy - himself.

This sounds absolutely brilliant and is top of my list of books I want to get my hands on in 2012. The cover is incredibly striking and really caught my eye but the story sounds great too!

Wednesday, 21 December 2011

Waiting on Wednesday #49

Wereworld: Shadow of the Hawk by Curtis Jobling

Published on 5th January 2012 by Puffin

Drew Ferran, the rightful King of Westland, is trapped.

Enslaved by the Goatlord Kesslar, young werewolf Drew finds himself on the volcanic isle of Scoria, forced to fight in the arena for the Lizardlords. With the help of an unlikely ally, he must find a way to break free - but who has ever managed to escape?

Meanwhile, Hector the Wereboar flees the forces of the Catlords. Now on board the pirate ship Maelstrom, the enemy's net is closing in. Haunted by the spirits of the dead, Hector is soon left wondering who the true enemy is...

I'm a massive fan of this fantasy series and have been impatiently waiting for the third book in the series for what feels like forever! My favourite character is Hector and I can't wait to catch up with his adventure again. If you haven't discovered this series yet then what are you waiting for!

Wednesday, 23 November 2011

Waiting on Wednesday #48

Fool's Silver (Mortal Kiss #2) by Alice Moss

Published on 5th January 2012by Bantam Children

A gorgeous boyfriend and a long summer in Winter Mill to look forward to - things are good for Faye McCarron. Then her friend Lucas disappears without a trace. But nobody seems to care - until two strangers arrive in town.

This is the sequel to 'Mortal Kiss' which was the debut offering from Alice Moss. I loved the first book in the series and would definitely recommend it to those who like paranormal mysteries with romance added to the mix. I also love this cover which is extremely eye-catching and will be rushing out to buy this one as soon as it's published.

Wednesday, 9 November 2011

Waiting on Wednesday #47

Legend by Marie Lu

Published on 28th November 2011 by Puffin

Born into the slums of Los Angeles, fifteen-year old Day is the country's most wanted criminal. A mysterious boy with no recorded image or fingerprints. A boy who should no longer exist. A boy who watches over his family until one evening, when the plague patrols mark his family's door with an X--the sign of plague infection. A death sentence for any family too poor to afford the antidote. Desperate, Day has no choice; he must steal it.

Born to an elite family in Los Angeles' wealthy Ruby sector, fifteen-year old June is the Republic's most promising prodigy. A superintelligent girl destined for great things in the country's highest military circles. Obedient, passionate, and committed to her country--until the day her brother Metias is murdered while on patrol during a break-in at the plague hospital.

Only one person could be responsible.

Day.

And now it's June's mission to hunt him down.

The truth they'll uncover will become legend.

Dystopian fiction is one of my favourite genres and so I really like the sound of this new title from Puffin. I've read some fantastic advance reviews of the book which sum it up as an addictive, pulse-pounding read, so it's definitely going on my wishlist!

Wednesday, 2 November 2011

Waiting on Wednesday #46

Bitterblue by Kristin Cashore

Published on 1st May 2012 by Gollancz

Bitterblue is a companion book to both Graceling and Fire and takes place in the seven kingdoms eight years after Graceling. This third book will tie all three books together in some way. Bitterblue is the sixteen-year-old protagonist, and Katsa, Po, Giddon, Helda, and other characters from Graceling will be part of the fabric of the book.

I'm on tenterhooks waiting for this one! I'm a huge fan of Kristin Cashore and I loved both 'Graceling' and 'Fire' so I'm expecting 'Bitterblue' to be just as amazing!

Wednesday, 26 October 2011

Waiting on Wednesday #45

Stolen Away by Alyxandra Harvey

Published on 5th January 2012 by Bloomsbury

For seventeen years, Eloise Hart had no idea the world of Faery even existed. Now she has been abducted and trapped in the Rath of Lord Strahan, King of Faery. Strahan was only meant to rule for seven years, as Faery tradition dictates, and then give up his crown to another. But he won't comply, and now chaos threatens both worlds.

The only one who can break his stranglehold on the Faery court is his wife. . . Eloise's aunt Antonia. Using Eloise to lure Antonia, Strahan captures his wife, desperate to end the only threat to his reign. Now Eloise must become the rescuer. Together with her best friends Jo and Devin, she must forge alliances with other Fae, including a gorgeous protector named Lucas, and Strahan's mysterious son, Eldric-who may or may not betray them.

I would literally read anything by Alyxandra Harvey who is one of my favourite authors. After having won me over with her stories about the Drake family vampires, she's now moved onto faeries and is sure to have weaved her own magic over them too! I can't wait for 'Stolen Away' which is published by Bloomsbury in January 2012.

Wednesday, 19 October 2011

Waiting on Wednesday #44

Girl Meets Boy by Kelly Milner Halls

Published on 1st January 2012 by Chronicle Books

There isn't a lot of information available yet about this book (I will add more as I have it) but it's an anthology of YA short stories edited by Kelly Milner Halls. Look at that cover though! It's utterly gorgeous and looks like the perfect romantic read for Spring.

Wednesday, 5 October 2011

Waiting on Wednesday #43

Enticed by Jessica Shirvington

Published on 1st March 2012 by Orchard Books

Since Violet Eden discovered she was Grigori - part angel, part human - her world has been shaken to its core. No longer sure who to trust, Violet soon realises that everyone is hiding something. Even her soulmate, Lincoln. Only one thing is certain: dark angel Phoenix has a hold over her more dangerous than ever...

In the race to win the battle against the darkness, Violet's own powers will be pushed to the extreme. And the ultimate betrayal will be revealed...

Having recently read the first in this new angel series by Jessica Shirvington, I'm eager for more. 'Enticed' sounds like a great sequel and I'm looking forward to seeing how the triangle between Violet, Lincoln and Phoenix is going to play out.

Wednesday, 28 September 2011

Waiting on Wednesday #42

Illuminate by Aimee Agresti

Published on 6th March 2012 by Harcourt Children's Books

Haven Terra is a brainy, shy high school outcast. But everything begins to change when she turns sixteen. Along with her best friend Dante and their quiet and brilliant classmate Lance, she is awarded a prestigious internship in the big city— Chicago—and is sent to live and work at a swanky and stylish hotel under the watchful eyes of a group of gorgeous and shockingly young-looking strangers: powerful and alluring hotel owner Aurelia Brown; her second-in-command, the dashing Lucian Grove; and their stunning but aloof staff of glamazons called The Outfit.

As Haven begins falling for Lucian, she discovers that these beautiful people are not quite what they seem. With the help of a mysterious book, she uncovers a network of secret passageways from the hotel’s jazz-age past that leads her to the heart of the evil agenda of Aurelia and company: they’re in the business of buying souls. Will they succeed in wooing Haven to join them in their recruitment efforts, or will she be able to thwart this devilish set’s plans to take the souls of her classmates on prom night at the hotel?

This is the first book in a brand new series which I'm eagerly awaiting. The cover is mind-blowingly pretty and it sounds like an intriguing and exciting read.