Waiting on Wednesday (21)

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After breaking up with her bad-news boyfriend, Reagan O’Neill is ready to leave her rebellious ways behind. . . and her best friend, country superstar Lilah Montgomery, is nursing a broken heart of her own. Fortunately, Lilah’s 24-city tour is about to kick off, offering a perfect opportunity for a girls-only summer of break-up ballads and healing hearts. But when Matt Finch joins the tour as its opening act, his boy-next-door charm proves difficult for Reagan to resist, despite her vow to live a drama-free existence. This summer, Reagan and Lilah will navigate the ups and downs of fame and friendship as they come to see that giving your heart to the right person is always a risk worth taking. A fresh new voice in contemporary romance, Emery Lord’s gorgeous writing hits all the right notes.

Title: Open Road Summer
Author: Emery Lord

Publication Date: April 15th 2014

Why am I waiting?

Summery, cute, road trip... Plus all the raving reviews that are rolling in! This sounds absolutely perfect and I need it in my hands now <3

Waiting on Wednesday (20)

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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.

Title: Cress
Author: Marissa Meyer
Series: Lunar Chonicles #3

Publication Date: February 4th 2014

Why am I waiting?

This series has always had a special place in my heart. Book one, Cinder, was light and cute and fun, and then book two, Scarlet, was just as much fun but considerably darker. I've heard SO much good about Cress so I really hope it delivers!

What are you waiting on?

Waiting on Wednesday (19)

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Scarlet’s true identity has been revealed, but her future is uncertain. Her forced marriage to Lord Gisbourne threatens Robin and Scarlet’s love, and as the royal court descends upon Nottingham for the appointment of a new Sheriff, the people of Nottingham hope that Prince John will appoint their beloved Robin Hood. But Prince John has different plans for Nottingham that revolve around a fateful secret from Scarlet’s past even she isn’t yet aware of. Forced to participate at court alongside her ruthless husband, Scarlet must bide her time and act the part of a noblewoman—a worthy sacrifice if it means helping Robin’s cause and a chance at a future with the man she loves. With a fresh line of intrigue and as much passion as ever, the next chapter in Scarlet’s tale will have readers talking once again.

Title: Lady Thief
Author: A. C. Gaughen
Series: Scarlet #2

Publication Date: February 11th 2014

Why am I waiting?

Because Scarlet was absolute awesomeness. I might review it sometime, but trust me, hell yeah! Scarlet was a super strong protagonist, and THE ROMANCE. I am Roblet ALL the way! (yes, I really just combined their names into "roblet". Deal with it.)

What are you waiting on?

Waiting On Wednesday (18)

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Jill at Breaking The Spine, which showcases books we're eagerly anticipating.
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Sydney Sage is an Alchemist, one of a group of humans who dabble in magic and serve to bridge the worlds of humans and vampires. They protect vampire secrets—and human lives.

In The Fiery Heart, Sydney risked everything to follow her gut, walking a dangerous line to keep her feelings hidden from the Alchemists.

Now in the aftermath of an event that ripped their world apart, Sydney and Adrian struggle to pick up the pieces and find their way back to each other. But first, they have to survive. 

For Sydney, trapped and surrounded by adversaries, life becomes a daily struggle to hold on to her identity and the memories of those she loves. Meanwhile, Adrian clings to hope in the face of those who tell him Sydney is a lost cause, but the battle proves daunting as old demons and new temptations begin to seize hold of him. . . .

Their worst fears now a chilling reality, Sydney and Adrian face their darkest hour in this heart-pounding fifth installment in the New York Times bestselling Bloodlines series, where all bets are off.

Publication Date: July 29th 2014

Why Am I Waiting?

Cliffhanger much? The ending of The Fiery Heart was just cruel.

What are you waiting on?

And MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE! I hope you'll have a marvellous day!

Waiting on Wednesday (18)

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Jill at Breaking The Spine, which showcases books we're eagerly anticipating.
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Meet Sloane Emily Jacobs: a seriously stressed-out figure-skater from Washington, D.C., who choked during junior nationals and isn’t sure she’s ready for a comeback. What she does know is that she’d give anything to escape the mass of misery that is her life.

Now meet Sloane Devon Jacobs, a spunky ice hockey player from Philly who’s been suspended from her team for too many aggressive hip checks. Her punishment? Hockey camp, now, when she’s playing the worst she’s ever played. If she messes up? Her life will be over.

When the two Sloanes meet by chance in Montreal and decide to trade places for the summer, each girl thinks she’s the lucky one: no strangers to judge or laugh at Sloane Emily, no scouts expecting Sloane Devon to be a hero. But it didn’t occur to Sloane E. that while avoiding sequins and axels she might meet a hockey hottie—and Sloane D. never expected to run into a familiar (and very good-looking) face from home. It’s not long before the Sloanes discover that convincing people you’re someone else might be more difficult than being yourself.

Publication Date: January 7th 2014

Why Am I Waiting?

This sounds extremely cute. That cover already had me just about DYING with cuteness, and that synopsis finished the deal. This sounds exactly like the fluffy read we all need from time to time. Being Sloane Jacobs, be in my hands already.

What are you waiting on?

Waiting On Wednesday (17)

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Jill at Breaking The Spine, which showcases books we're eagerly anticipating.
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Theo is better now.

She's eating again, dating guys who are almost appropriate, and well on her way to becoming an elite ballet dancer. But when her oldest friend, Donovan, returns home after spending four long years with his kidnapper, Theo starts reliving memories about his abduction—and his abductor.

Donovan isn't talking about what happened, and even though Theo knows she didn't do anything wrong, telling the truth would put everything she's been living for at risk. But keeping quiet might be worse.

Publication Date: April 10th 2014

Why Am I Waiting?

Have you read that synopsis? Have you seen that cover? OF COURSE I'M EAGERLY AWAITING THIS. GIMME.

What are you waiting on?

Waiting on Wednesday #16

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Jill at Breaking The Spine, which showcases books we're eagerly anticipating.
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Lucy and Owen meet somewhere between the tenth and eleventh floors of a New York City apartment building, on an elevator rendered useless by a citywide blackout. After they're rescued, they spend a single night together, wandering the darkened streets and marveling at the rare appearance of stars above Manhattan. But once the power is restored, so is reality. Lucy soon moves to Edinburgh with her parents, while Owen heads out west with his father.

Lucy and Owen's relationship plays out across the globe as they stay in touch through postcards, occasional e-mails, and -- finally -- a reunion in the city where they first met.

A carefully charted map of a long-distance relationship, Jennifer E. Smith's new novel shows that the center of the world isn't necessarily a place. It can be a person, too.

Publication Date: April 15th by Little, Brown for Young Readers

Why I am waiting:

 This sounds über-cute and awesome! That synopsis makes me want this SO BADLY. It sounds amazing and fluffy and feel-good and AHH. To top it off, it gets a cover that makes me die with cuteness. Oh yes, give this to me NOW, please!

What are you waiting on?

Waiting on Wednesday #15

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A beautiful and distinguished family.
A private island.
A brilliant, damaged girl; a passionate, political boy.
A group of four friends—the Liars—whose friendship turns destructive.
A revolution. An accident. A secret.
Lies upon lies.
True love.
The truth.
 
We Were Liars is a modern, sophisticated suspense novel from National Book Award finalist and Printz Award honoree E. Lockhart. 
Read it.
And if anyone asks you how it ends, just LIE.

Publication Date: May 13th 2014

Why Am I Waiting?

The reviews for this one have all been RAVING so far. Like, 5-star, you-need-to-read-this raving. Of course I'm extremely jealous of everyone with an ARC... I can't wait for this one! It sounds like awesome, mind-fucking goodness.

*waits impatiently for May 13th*

What are you waiting on? Let me know!

Waiting On Wednesday #14

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Jill at Breaking The Spine, which showcases books we're eagerly anticipating.
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Winning what you want may cost you everything you love 
As a general’s daughter in a vast empire that revels in war and enslaves those it conquers, seventeen-year-old Kestrel has two choices: she can join the military or get married. But Kestrel has other intentions. One day, she is startled to find a kindred spirit in a young slave up for auction. Arin’s eyes seem to defy everything and everyone. Following her instinct, Kestrel buys him—with unexpected consequences. It’s not long before she has to hide her growing love for Arin. But he, too, has a secret, and Kestrel quickly learns that the price she paid for a fellow human is much higher than she ever could have imagined. Set in a richly imagined new world, The Winner’s Curse by Marie Rutkoski is a story of deadly games where everything is at stake, and the gamble is whether you will keep your head or lose your heart.

Publication Date: March 4th 2014

Why Am I Waiting?

Both Steph and Kat (Cuddlebuggery) gave this five stars. And if that isn't enough for you, just look at that cover and synopsis!

Although admittedly, I'm not the biggest fan of that cover. It's pretty, but her hairstyle throws everything off. She looks like she's bald with that hair style, they should have let it hang loose. And although I have nothing against redheads, I do think her hair color clashes a bit with the dress. But that's just my two cents.

What are you waiting on? 

Waiting On Wednesday #13

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Jill at Breaking The Spine, which showcases books we're eagerly anticipating.
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It's a night like any other on board the Icarus. Then, catastrophe strikes: the massive luxury spaceliner is yanked out of hyperspace and plummets into the nearest planet. Lilac LaRoux and Tarver Merendsen survive. And they seem to be alone. 

Lilac is the daughter of the richest man in the universe. Tarver comes from nothing, a young war hero who learned long ago that girls like Lilac are more trouble than they’re worth. But with only each other to rely on, Lilac and Tarver must work together, making a tortuous journey across the eerie, deserted terrain to seek help. 

Then, against all odds, Lilac and Tarver find a strange blessing in the tragedy that has thrown them into each other’s arms. Without the hope of a future together in their own world, they begin to wonder—would they be better off staying here forever?

Everything changes when they uncover the truth behind the chilling whispers that haunt their every step. Lilac and Tarver may find a way off this planet. But they won’t be the same people who landed on it.

Publication Date: December 10th 2013

Why am I waiting:

This book looks friggin' fantastic! Bloggers I trust have all given this 5 stars and I basically cannot wait. I need this SOONER! Unfortunately, I wasn't approved to read it on Netgalley... So I'll just wait impatiently until December. Hmmm. Maybe I can ask this for Christmas, but it would mean that I can't read it until 25 December.. Ahhh! Book nerd problems! Anyway, I was saying that I'm really REALLY excited for this one!

What are you waiting on?

Waiting on Wednesday #12

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Jill at Breaking The Spine, which showcases books we're eagerly anticipating.
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For sixteen-year-old Charlotte Reynolds, aka Charlie, being raised by a single dad and three older brothers has its perks. She can out-run, out-score, and outwit every boy she knows--including her long-time neighbor, and honorary fourth brother, Braden.

But when it comes to being a girl, Charlie doesn't know the first thing about anything. So when she starts working at a chi-chi boutique to pay off a speeding ticket, she finds herself in a strange new world of makeup, lacy skirts, and bedazzlers. Even stranger, she's spending time with a boy who has never seen her tear it up in a pick-up game.

To cope with the stress of faking her way through this new reality, Charlie seeks late night refuge in her backyard, talking out her problems with Braden by the fence that separates them. But their Fence Chats can't solve Charlie's biggest problem: she's falling for Braden. Hard. She knows what it means to go for the win, but if spilling her secret means losing him for good, the stakes just got too high.

Publication Date: July 1st 2014

Why am I waiting?

KASIE WEST. Since the brilliant Pivot Point and the cute and amazing The Distance Between Us, she's pretty much my favorite author. I have no doubt that On The Fence will, once again, be brilliant.

Waiting on Wednesday #11

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Jill at Breaking The Spine, which showcases books we're eagerly anticipating.
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Juliette now knows she may be the only one who can stop the Reestablishment. But to take them down, she'll need the help of the one person she never thought she could trust: Warner. And as they work together, Juliette will discover that everything she thought she knew-about Warner, her abilities, and even Adam-was wrong.

In Shatter Me, Tahereh Mafi created a captivating and original story that combined the best of dystopian and paranormal and was praised by Publishers Weekly as "a gripping read from an author who's not afraid to take risks." The sequel, Unravel Me, blew readers away with heart-racing twists and turns, and New York Times bestselling author Kami Garcia said it was "dangerous, sexy, romantic, and intense." Now this final book brings the series to a shocking and climactic end.

Publication Date: February 4th 2014

Why I am waiting:

Ahh! Mafi's writing style is so unique and lovely and lush. It's really special. And of course I want to know the way the story goes... And if Juliette ends up with Warner ;)

What are you waiting on?

Waiting on Friday #10

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So, yeah... I haven't been near a computer for the last two days, but I already had a Waiting On Wednesday ready... So I present to you Waiting on Friday :P

YOU CAN BE A VII. IF YOU GIVE UP EVERYTHING.

For Kitty Doe, it seems like an easy choice. She can either spend her life as a III in misery, looked down upon by the higher ranks and forced to leave the people she loves, or she can become a VII and join the most powerful family in the country.

If she says yes, Kitty will be Masked—surgically transformed into Lila Hart, the Prime Minister's niece, who died under mysterious circumstances. As a member of the Hart family, she will be famous. She will be adored. And for the first time, she will matter.

There's only one catch. She must also stop the rebellion that Lila secretly fostered, the same one that got her killed …and one Kitty believes in. Faced with threats, conspiracies and a life that's not her own, she must decide which path to choose—and learn how to become more than a pawn in a twisted game she's only beginning to understand.

Publication Date: November 26th 2013

Why I am waiting:

This sounds so good! Early reviews have all been positive and I can't wait to get this in my hands. I wasn't a fan of Carter's The Goddess Test, but this sounds perfect.

What are you waiting on? Let me know! 

Waiting on Wednesday #9

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Jill at Breaking The Spine, which showcases books we're eagerly anticipating.
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One choice will define you.

What if your whole world was a lie?
What if a single revelation—like a single choice—changed everything?
What if love and loyalty made you do things you never expected?

The faction-based society that Tris Prior once believed in is shattered—fractured by violence and power struggles and scarred by loss and betrayal. So when offered a chance to explore the world past the limits she’s known, Tris is ready. Perhaps beyond the fence, she and Tobias will find a simple new life together, free from complicated lies, tangled loyalties, and painful memories.

But Tris’s new reality is even more alarming than the one she left behind. Old discoveries are quickly rendered meaningless. Explosive new truths change the hearts of those she loves. And once again, Tris must battle to comprehend the complexities of human nature—and of herself—while facing impossible choices about courage, allegiance, sacrifice, and love.

Publication Date: October 22nd 2013

Why am I waiting:

I recently read Divergent and Insurgent and although I had a couple of issues with them (primarily the factions) I thought they were really enjoyable. And then Insurgent had a bit of a cliffhanger ending which means that I need to know what happens next. That blurb also tells me just about nothing, so I have no idea where this story is going to go! (You can expect a review of Divergent soon, by the way.)

What book are you eagerly anticipating?

Waiting on Wednesday #8

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Their love and their leadership have been tested. Now it's time for Perry and Aria to unite the Dwellers and the Outsiders in one last desperate attempt to bring balance to their world.

The race to the Still Blue has reached a stalemate. Aria and Perry are determined to find this last safe-haven from the Aether storms before Sable and Hess do-and they are just as determined to stay together.

Meanwhile, time is running out to rescue Cinder, who was abducted by Hess and Sable for his unique abilities. And when Roar returns to camp, he is so furious with Perry that he won't even look at him, and Perry begins to feel like they have already lost.

Out of options, Perry and Aria assemble a team to mount an impossible rescue mission-because Cinder isn't just the key to unlocking the Still Blue and their only hope for survival, he's also their friend. And in a dying world, the bonds between people are what matter most.

In this final book in her stunning Under the Never Sky trilogy, Veronica Rossi raises the stakes to their absolute limit and brings her epic love story to an unforgettable close.

Publication Date: January 28th 2014

Why am I waiting:

Truth be told, I haven't read Through the Ever Night yet. That doesn't mean I can't be excited for this, because I loved Under The Never Sky! I need this in my life now, so I can start Through The Ever Night. If it has a killer ending, at least I can dive straight into this! 

Waiting On Wednesday #7

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Jill at Breaking The Spine, which showcases books we're eagerly anticipating.
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 My pick: 

The heartrending conclusion—from Willem’s POV—to the romantic duet of novels that began with Allyson’s story in Just One Day

After spending an amazing day and night together in Paris, Just One Year is Willem’s story, picking up where Just One Day ended. His story of their year of quiet longing and near misses is a perfect counterpoint to Allyson’s own as Willem undergoes a transformative journey, questioning his path, finding love, and ultimately, redefining himself.

 Publication Date: October 10th 2013

Why Am I Waiting?

Just One Day was a masterpiece and I NEED this. The early reviews are all raving and I just need to read this because asjdkl; cliffhanger!

What are you waiting on?
 

Waiting on Wednesday #6

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Jill at Breaking The Spine, which showcases books we're eagerly anticipating.
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My pick: 

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.

Publication Date: March 4th 2014

Why am I waiting? 

Trick question? It's a Lauren Oliver book. Of COURSE I want this. And the synopsis sounds AWESOME.

Waiting On Wednesday #5

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Waiting On Wednesday #4

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Waiting On Wednesday #3

*Update* Sorry guys, Blogger is going a bit crazy and this post is suddenly on the top of my page and I can't get it undone. So this isn't a new post, and neither am I posting a WoW on Sunday. Sorry!

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Jill at Breaking The Spine, that showcases books we're eagerly anticipating.