Waiting on Wednesday #37: RoseBlood

pub. 1/10/17

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RoseBlood 
by A.G. Howard
Publisher: Amulet Books
Series: RoseBlood
Genre: YA, Retellings, Fantasy

In this modern day spinoff of Leroux’s gothic tale of unrequited love turned to madness, seventeen-year-old Rune Germain has a mysterious affliction linked to her operatic talent, and a horrifying mistake she’s trying to hide. Hoping creative direction will help her, Rune’s mother sends her to a French arts conservatory for her senior year, located in an opera house rumored to have ties to The Phantom of the Opera.

At RoseBlood, Rune secretly befriends the masked Thorn—an elusive violinist who not only guides her musical transformation through dreams that seem more real than reality itself, but somehow knows who she is behind her own masks. As the two discover an otherworldly connection and a soul-deep romance blossoms, Thorn’s dark agenda comes to light and he’s forced to make a deadly choice: lead Rune to her destruction, or face the wrath of the phantom who has haunted the opera house for a century, and is the only father he’s ever known.

A. G. Howard brings the romantic storytelling that Splintered fans adore to France—and an entirely new world filled with lavish romance and intrigue—in a retelling inspired by a story that has captivated generations. Fans of both the Phantom of the Opera musical and novel, as well as YA retellings such as Marissa Meyer’s Cinder, will devour RoseBlood.

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Expected Publication Date: 

1/10/17

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This genre isn't usually the genre that I usually read, but after I read the synopsis I thought it was really interesting and that I should try something new for once. What caught my eye was the cover of the book and the synopsis where it said The Phantom of the Opera. I look forward to reading this book and to see if I enjoy a new genre of books.

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Waiting on Wednesday #36: Fear the Drowning Deep

Fear the Drowning Deep 
By Sarah Glenn Marsh
Publisher: Sky Pony Press
Series: Fear the Drowning Deep 
Genres: YA, Historical Fiction, Fantasy 

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Witch’s apprentice Bridey Corkill has hated the ocean ever since she watched her granddad dive in and drown with a smile on his face. So when a dead girl rolls in with the tide in the summer of 1913, sixteen-year-old Bridey suspects that whatever compelled her granddad to leap into the sea has made its return to the Isle of Man.

Soon, villagers are vanishing in the night, but no one shares Bridey’s suspicions about the sea. No one but the island’s witch, who isn’t as frightening as she first appears, and the handsome dark-haired lad Bridey rescues from a grim and watery fate. The cause of the deep gashes in Fynn’s stomach and his lost memories are, like the recent disappearances, a mystery well-guarded by the sea. In exchange for saving his life, Fynn teaches Bridey to master her fear of the water — stealing her heart in the process.

Now, Bridey must work with the Isle’s eccentric witch and the boy she isn’t sure she can trust — because if she can’t uncover the truth about the ancient evil in the water, everyone she loves will walk into the sea, never to return.

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Expected Publication Date: 

10/4/16

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I'm waiting for this book because I read the blurb and I really enjoyed it! I really like the overall plot of this story and I like how detailed the cover is as well! Funny thing is, I hate water too! I am positive that this book will be a book that I will enjoy and I also know that me and this book will connect really well! 

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Waiting on Wednesday #34: Ever the Hunted

Ever the Hunted 
by Erin Summerill
Publisher: Harcourt Childrens Books
Series: Clash of Kingdoms #1
Genres: YA, Fantasy, Young Adult, Romance

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Seventeen year-old Britta Flannery is at ease only in the woods with her dagger and bow. She spends her days tracking criminals alongside her father, the legendary bounty hunter for the King of Malam—that is, until her father is murdered. Now outcast and alone and having no rights to her father’s land or inheritance, she seeks refuge where she feels most safe: the Ever Woods. When Britta is caught poaching by the royal guard, instead of facing the noose she is offered a deal: her freedom in exchange for her father’s killer.

However, it’s not so simple.

The alleged killer is none other than Cohen McKay, her father’s former apprentice. The only friend she’s ever known. The boy she once loved who broke her heart. She must go on a dangerous quest in a world of warring kingdoms, mad kings, and dark magic to find the real killer. But Britta wields more power than she knows. And soon she will learn what has always made her different will make her a daunting and dangerous force.

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Expected Publication Date: 

12/27/16

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When I first learned about this book, I guess you can say that I exploded. In a good way of course. This main character uses a dagger and a bow! Two of my favorite weapons in the world. Who Britta is and what she does leaves me longing for this book. This situation with Cohen just adds to the amount of longing and anxiousness that I have right now. I NEED THIS BOOK! 

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Waiting on Wednesday #30: Beast

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Beast

by Brie Spangler

Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers

Genres: YA, Retellings, Contemporary, Glbt, Fantasy

Expected Publication: October 11th 2016

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Tall, meaty, muscle-bound, and hairier than most throw rugs, Dylan doesn’t look like your average fifteen-year-old, so, naturally, high school has not been kind to him. To make matters worse, on the day his school bans hats (his preferred camouflage), Dylan goes up on his roof only to fall and wake up in the hospital with a broken leg—and a mandate to attend group therapy for self-harmers.

Dylan vows to say nothing and zones out at therapy—until he meets Jamie. She’s funny, smart, and so stunning, even his womanizing best friend, JP, would be jealous. She’s also the first person to ever call Dylan out on his self-pitying and superficiality. As Jamie’s humanity and wisdom begin to rub off on Dylan, they become more than just friends. But there is something Dylan doesn’t know about Jamie, something she shared with the group the day he wasn’t listening. Something that shouldn’t change a thing. She is who she’s always been—an amazing photographer and devoted friend, who also happens to be transgender. But will Dylan see it that way?

I love retellings. Period. But you know what I love more about retellings? When the author takes the story and creates their own twist on the story. This story has to do with GLBT and transgender. I have only read one diverse book in my whole life and I would love for this to add to this list. I REALLY, emphasize on the REALLY want to get to know both of these characters.   

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Waiting on Wednesday #28: The Art of Not Breathing

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The Art of Not Breathing 
by Sarah Alexander
Publisher: HMH Books for Young Readers
Genres: YA, Contemporary, Mystery
Expected Publication Date:  April 26, 2016

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Since her twin brother, Eddie, drowned five years ago, sixteen-year-old Elsie Main has tried to remember what really happened that fateful day on the beach. One minute Eddie was there, and the next he was gone. Seventeen-year-old Tay McKenzie is a cute and mysterious boy that Elsie meets in her favorite boathouse hangout. When Tay introduces Elsie to the world of freediving, she vows to find the answers she seeks at the bottom of the sea.

I came across this book at first because of the title and the beautiful colors that were used in the title. The blurb and storyline interested me to no end and I couldn't help noticing that APRIL 26 IS SOOOO FAR AWAY! I want to know what happened to her brother, Eddie. I want to be able to read this mystery. I want to know what happens between Tay and Elsie. This book seems like it would be a great read and I'll leave it for later to figure out whether or not this book will leave me breathing or not ;)

tell me: are you going to wait on this book with me? any other thoughts?

Waiting on Wednesday #27: The Shadow Queen (Ravenspire #1)

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The Shadow Queen (#1) 
by C. J. Redwine
Publisher: Blazer + Bray
Pages: 400
Series: Ravenspire #1
Genres: YA, Fantasy, Retellings, Romance

Expected publication date: February 16, 2016
Find on: Goodreads / Amazon

Lorelai Diederich, crown princess and fugitive at large, has one mission: kill the wicked queen who took both the Ravenspire throne and the life of her father. To do that, Lorelai needs to use the one weapon she and Queen Irina have in common—magic. She’ll have to be stronger, faster, and more powerful than Irina, the most dangerous sorceress Ravenspire has ever seen.

In the neighboring kingdom of Eldr, when Prince Kol’s father and older brother are killed by an invading army of magic-wielding ogres, the second-born prince is suddenly given the responsibility of saving his kingdom. To do that, Kol needs magic—and the only way to get it is to make a deal with the queen of Ravenspire, promise to become her personal huntsman…and bring her Lorelai’s heart.

But Lorelai is nothing like Kol expected—beautiful, fierce, and unstoppable—and despite dark magic, Lorelai is drawn in by the passionate and troubled king. Fighting to stay one step ahead of the dragon huntsman—who she likes far more than she should—Lorelai does everything in her power to ruin the wicked queen. But Irina isn’t going down without a fight, and her final move may cost the princess the one thing she still has left to lose.

I am waiting for this book because I like some Fantasy books and this book seems really interesting. I also really like stories with evil queens because it's just like a story being told from a story book and that makes me really happy that I still get reminded of my childhood stories. I can't wait to read this book! (The character's seem so interesting and cool)

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Waiting On Wednesday #26: Walk the Edge

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Walk the Edge (Thunder Road #2)

by Katie McGarry 

Publisher: Harlequin TEEN

Series: Thunder Road #2

Genres: YA, Romance, Contemporary 

One moment of recklessness will change their worlds.

Smart. Responsible. That's seventeen-year-old Breanna's role in her large family, and heaven forbid she put a toe out of line. Until one night of shockingly un-Breanna-like behavior puts her into a vicious cyber-bully's line of fire—and brings fellow senior Thomas "Razor" Turner into her life.

Razor lives for the Reign of Terror motorcycle club, and good girls like Breanna just don't belong. But when he learns she's being blackmailed over a compromising picture of the two of them—a picture that turns one unexpected and beautiful moment into ugliness—he knows it's time to step outside the rules.

And so they make a pact: he'll help her track down her blackmailer, and in return she'll help him seek answers to the mystery that's haunted him—one that not even his club brothers have been willing to discuss. But the more time they spend together, the more their feelings grow. And suddenly they're both walking the edge of discovering who they really are, what they want, and where they're going from here.

I think that if I get the chance to actually tell you in person how much I really really want this book I will probably 99.9% sound like a screaming goat (like that one in the Taylor Swift Parody of Trouble haha). I LOVED NO-WHERE BUT HERE (review coming soon)A, I LOVE KATIE MCGARRY, AND I CAN'T WAIT FOR THE SEQUEL TO COME OUT THIS MARCH! I already preordered it!

Katie McGarry writes all these books with all these lovable characters that make me so happy to be a reader and remind me that books are friends not food ;)

Excuse my weirdness :D

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Waiting on Wednesday #21: The Crown

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The Crown
by Kiera Cass

publisher: Harper Teen
pages: 352
genre: Young Adult | Romance | Dystopia

expected publication date: 3 May 2016
find on:  Goodreads / Amazon 

Kiera Cass’s bestselling Selection series has enchanted readers from the very first page. Now the end of the journey is here, in a wonderfully romantic series finale that will sweep you off your feet.

Twenty years have passed since the events of The One, and America and Maxon’s daughter is the first princess to hold a Selection of her own. Princess Eadlyn didn’t think she would find a real partner among the Selection’s thirty-five suitors, let alone true love. But sometimes the heart has a way of surprising you...and now Eadlyn must make a choice that feels more difficult—and more important—than she ever expected.

The Selection series has sold more than 3 million copies and captured the hearts of fans around the world. This swoonworthy final installment is the happily ever after they’ve all been waiting for.

why am I waiting?

I am waiting for this book because I love the Selection series. I am also so sad that this will be the last book to the selection series. I am sure that it will be a lovely book because it's will be the last one and I can't wait for it to come out. I'm so eager to find out what will happen next and plus I always love the Selection book covers. 

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Waiting on Wednesday #20: Wanderlost

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Wanderlost 

by Jen Malone

publisher: HarperTeen

pages: 352

genre: Young Adult | Contemporary 

publication date: 31 May 2016

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Seventeen-year-old Aubree has always idolized her adventurous older sister, even while utterly content to track Elizabeth’s antics from the cozy comforts of home, in the tender care of doting parents. So when Elizabeth gets herself in "a touch of trouble” and, for the first time ever, actually needs Aubree's help, Bree is flattered but insistent. 

There’s no way she can do what Elizabeth is asking. Impersonate her recent-college-grad sis all summer, just so Elizabeth can score the recommendation she needs to land her dream position? Nope, nope, not gonna happen. 

ESPECIALLY when Elizabeth’s summer job is leading a bus tour. A bus tour across Europe. A senior citizens' bus tour across Europe. 

And that's even before Bree finds out that the tour owner’s super-cute son (who is decidedly NOT elderly) will be a last-minute addition. 

 Bree would have to be crazy. Or would she?

why am I waiting?

The word "Wanderlost" & "Wanderlust" have always been two of my favorite words in the world. This book = one of the books I will definitely be waiting for in 2016. I can already feel the amount of feels that I would feel (haha) and I also have a feelings that I will find another book that will make my insides turn into jelly.

tell me: what do you think about this book?

Waiting on Wednesday #19: The Great Hunt

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The Great Hunt
by Wendy Higgens 

publisher: Harper Teen
pages: 416
genre: Young Adult | Fantasy | Retellings

expected date of publication: 8 March 2016
find on: Goodreads / Amazon 

Kill the beast. Win the girl.

A strange beast stirs fear in the kingdom of Lochlanach, terrorizing towns with its brutality and hunger. In an act of desperation, a proclamation is sent to all of Eurona—kill the creature and win the ultimate prize: the daughter of King Lochson’s hand in marriage.

Princess Aerity understands her duty to the kingdom though it pains her to imagine marrying a stranger. It would be foolish to set her sights on any particular man in the great hunt, but when a brooding local hunter, Paxton Seabolt, catches her attention, there’s no denying the unspoken lure between them…or his mysterious resentment.

Paxton is not keen on marriage. Nor does he care much for spoiled royals and their arcane laws. He’s determined to keep his focus on the task at hand—ridding the kingdom of the beast and protecting his family—yet Princess Aerity continues to challenge his notions with her unpredictability and charm. But as past secrets collide with present desires, dire choices threaten everything Paxton holds dear.

Inspired by the Grimm Brothers’ tale, “The Singing Bone,” New York Times bestselling author Wendy Higgins delivers a dark fantasy filled with rugged hunters, romantic tension, outlawed magic, and a princess willing to risk all to save her people.

why am I waiting?

I am waiting because as I was scrolling through Goodreads I saw this book and I thought that it looked interesting so I started to read the synopsis and I found out that I really liked the book. I really like fictional fantasy books and I know for sure that I will like this one. I also liked how this book was inspired by the Grimm Brothers' tale "The Singing Bone". I am definitely looking forward to this book! 

tell me: are you going to wait with me?