This Will Set Me on Fire.

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Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly meme held by Jill from Breaking the Spine that showcases upcoming releases that we can't wait to claim as our own & aren't afraid to tell that to the world!

The much anticipated second book in the enthralling Black City series

Engaged to be married, Ash and Natalie are just starting to build a life together, when things in the United Sentry States go from bad to worse. Ash and Natalie find themselves at the center of the turmoil when dictator Purian Rose threatens Natalie’s life unless Ash votes in favor of Rose’s law—a law that will send Darklings and other dissenters to a deadly concentration camp known as the Tenth. 

Ash can’t bring himself to trade Natalie’s life for those of millions of Darklings. The only way to save everyone is to escape Black City and find the Ora, a powerful weapon that could take down Purian Rose for good. But fleeing the city and finding this weapon is easier said than done, if it even exists, and becomes a quest that could tear Ash and Natalie apart, even pushing them into the arms of others.

Coming Soon in June 2013.

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I know this seems a bit too early to be lusting for a book. But I couldn't care less. 

The first thing I did yesterday when my exams ended was to finish reading Black City in one sitting. And oh my oh my good Lord. It was fantastic in mind-blowing proportions. 

And like all those who start reading series like Cinder whose books are spaced out a year apart, I'm down with the Sequel Symptom. Badly. 

Because I want to read Phoenix so bad. 

God knows how I'll review Black City, I really really adored it. And I guess the books that are the best are the hardest to review :/

But I'm getting off-topic. So, as I was saying, I am waiting waiting waiting for Phoenix.

Psst... This book is on fire!

What has set you on fire this Wednesday? ;)

Bewitching News, Strike Me Lightning. Pretty Please.

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Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly meme held by Jill from Breaking the Spine that showcases upcoming releases that we can't wait to claim as our own & aren't afraid to tell that to the world!

Meg Lytton has always known of her dark and powerful gift. Raised a student of the old magick by her Aunt Jane, casting the circle to see visions of the future and concocting spells from herbs and bones has always been as natural to Meg as breathing. But there has never been a more dangerous time to practise the craft, for it is 1554, and the sentence for any woman branded a witch is hanging, or burning at the stake.

Sent to the ruined, isolated palace of Woodstock to serve the disgraced Elizabeth, daughter of Henry VIII and half-sister of Queen Mary, Meg discovers her skills are of interest to the outcast princess, who is desperate to know if she will ever claim the throne. But Meg's existence becomes more dangerous every day, with the constant threat of exposure by the ruthless witchfinder Marcus Dent, and the arrival of a young Spanish priest, Alejandro de Castillo, to whom Meg is irresistibly drawn-- despite their very different attitudes to her secret.

Thrilling and fast-paced, this is the first unputdownable story in a bewitching new series.

Coming Soon on 5 July 2012.

Me liketh Spaineth. Thanketh Victoria Lamb (author)!

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I'm obsessed with the Tudor era and this is a great follow-up to the legacy of The Other Boleyn Girl. I haven't seen much YA novels that dare to deal with it, aye? 

This is said to be Twilight meets The Other Boleyn Girl. Not sure how it will turn out to be though. But, definitely sensational and magical. :)

*Rubs palms in glee*

Finally a YA historical fiction that gets me excited!

Share the excitement and *narrows eyes* don't you dare to leave without dropping by my giveaway! YAY!

What are you waiting for this ancient Wednesday? ;)

 

I Can't Be at BEA, But It's Okay!

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Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly meme held by Jill from Breaking the Spine that showcases upcoming releases that we can't wait to claim as our own & aren't afraid to tell that to the world!

Cassandra Caravello is one of Renaissance Venice’s lucky elite: with elegant gowns, sparkling jewels, her own lady’s maid, and a wealthy fiancé, she has everything a girl could desire. Yet ever since her parents’ death, Cassandra has felt trapped, alone in a city of water, where the dark and labyrinthine canals whisper of escape.  

When Cass stumbles upon a murdered woman—practically in her own backyard—she’s drawn into a dangerous world of courtesans, killers, and secret societies. Soon, she finds herself falling for Falco, a mysterious artist with a mischievous grin... and a spectacular skill for trouble. Can Cassandra find the murderer, before he finds her? And will she stay true to her fiancé, or succumb to her uncontrollable feelings for Falco?  

Beauty, love, romance, and mystery weave together in a stunning novel that’s as seductive and surprising as the city of Venice itself.

Coming Soon on 30 October 2012.

This book is a terrible must for me. I cannot resist historical fiction or a good love story. So Fiona Paul hands me the perfect combination of both! 

How can I not wait for this? 

Plus, this book is amongst the ones featured in BEA and I will have to make up for my absence at Armchair BEA by doing this book justice. I will promote it, right here, right now!

And since I already have an ongoing giveaway with 16 amazing YA titles, I won't host a new giveaway either. Hehe...

What are you waiting for? :)

Waiting for May to Bring the Delight of June Dreams

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Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly meme held by Jill from Breaking the Spine that showcases upcoming releases that we can't wait to claim as our own & aren't afraid to tell that to the world!

Just because Ella can burn someone to the ground with her mind doesn't mean she should.  

But she wants to.  

For ten years—ever since she was a small child—Ella has been held prisoner on an interstellar starship. Now that she has escaped, she needs answers.

Who is she? Why was she taken? And who is the boy with the beautiful green eyes who haunts her memories?

Is Ella the prophesied Destructor… or will she be the one who's destroyed?

Coming Soon on 5 June 2012.

Before I start, first things first, I really don't like the cover. 

But... Like the proverb goes, "Don't judge a book by its cover." *glum* I think that is proving to be rather wise, especially when applied to books with not-so-great covers (my opinion :/). 

Because, once I hesitantly clicked on the cover image and scanned through the blurb, I was sold. Completely. Absolutely. Irrevocably. 

I just love boys with beautiful green eyes!

This story simply sounds awesome. Across the Universe + The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer = Pure fantastic mind-blowing masterpiece of a tale.

Prepare to shout "Hooray!" as June is flying to us with open arms ;) And since I'm on it, tomorrow's the last day of May. And, the very important thing is... 31 May is my birthday! 

What's better to celebrate the coming of June and its great reads with a birthday giveaway? Click here to see what it's all about. 

What are you waiting for? :)

 

Obsessing over Books in May, Every Title Every Day

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Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly meme held by Jill from Breaking the Spine that showcases upcoming releases that we can't wait to claim as our own & aren't afraid to tell that to the world!

Generations ago, a genetic experiment gone wrong— the Reduction— decimated humanity, giving rise to a Luddite nobility who outlawed most technology.

Elliot North has always known her place in this world. Four years ago Elliot refused to run away with her childhood sweetheart, the servant Kai, choosing duty to her family’s estate over love. Since then the world has changed: a new class of Post-Reductionists is jumpstarting the wheel of progress, and Elliot’s estate is foundering, forcing her to rent land to the mysterious Cloud Fleet, a group of shipbuilders that includes renowned explorer Captain Malakai Wentforth—an almost unrecognizable Kai. And while Elliot wonders if this could be their second chance, Kai seems determined to show Elliot exactly what she gave up when she let him go. But Elliot soon discovers her old friend carries a secret—one that could change their society . . . or bring it to its knees. And again, she’s faced with a choice: cling to what she’s been raised to believe, or cast her lot with the only boy she’s ever loved, even if she’s lost him forever.

Inspired by Jane Austen’s Persuasion, For Darkness Shows the Stars is a breathtaking romance about opening your mind to the future and your heart to the one person you know can break it.

Coming Soon on 12 June 2012.

Please don't let her lose him! *begs*

If that's so, this book would be perfect! The perfect betrayal, the ultimate decision, the life-changing journey... All with a dash of romance that is unique to Jane Austen's witty tales and all those who are inspired by them.

Want. Want. Want.

June seems like a decade away. :(

But For Darkness Shows the Star is totally worth the wait! :)

What books have you set your sight on? ;)

My Mooning over Books in May, Never Wanes

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Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly meme held by Jill from Breaking the Spine that showcases upcoming releases that we can't wait to claim as our own & aren't afraid to tell that to the world!

This is my first time doing this meme, but I just wanted to focus the spotlight on a very special book this month. 

*Drumrolls*

Dark myths, medieval secrets, intrigue, and romance populate the pages of the first-ever teen series from #1 bestselling author of The Other Boleyn Girl

Italy, 1453. Seventeen-year-old Luca Vero is brilliant, gorgeous—and accused of heresy. Cast out of his religious order for using the new science to question old superstitious beliefs, Luca is recruited into a secret sect: The Order of the Dragon, commissioned by Pope Nicholas V to investigate evil and danger in its many forms, and strange occurrences across Europe, in this year—the end of days.       

Isolde is a seventeen-year-old girl shut up in a nunnery so she can’t inherit any of her father’s estate. As the nuns walk in their sleep and see strange visions, Isolde is accused of witchcraft—and Luca is sent to investigate her, but finds himself plotting her escape.       

Despite their vows, despite themselves, love grows between Luca and Isolde as they travel across Europe with their faithful companions, Freize and Ishraq. The four young people encounter werewolves, alchemists, witches, and death-dancers as they head toward a real-life historical figure who holds the boundaries of Christendom and the secrets of the Order of the Dragon.        

The first in a series, this epic and richly detailed drama is grounded in historical communities and their mythic beliefs. It includes a medieval map of Europe that will track their journey; and the interior will include relevant decorative elements as well as an interior line illustration. And look for a QR code that links to a note from the author with additional, detailed information about the setting and the history that informed the writing. With Philippa Gregory’s trademark touch, this novel deftly brings the past—and its salacious scandals—vividly and disturbingly to life. 

Coming Soon on 29 May 2012

Philippa Gregory is a fabulous writer of historical fiction who writes about The Tudor Court. Her novels are elegant, witty, scandalous & for... ADULTS. 

Unbelievably, she has decided to write for the teenage audience. The power of YA! The historical fiction section of the YA pool has been hugely lacking as most flock towards the dystopian side. 

Perhaps, that is why, weirdly enough, this novel is not getting as much publicity as anticipated. When the Queen of Historical Fiction turns her pen tip to the Young Adult market, I'm sure we won't be disappointed. 

Keep your hopes up, there is much to anticipate!

What books have you set your sight on?

xoxo,

Sel