Waiting On Wednesday: The Taking by Kimberly Derting

 

"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event hosted by Breaking The Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.

Hey Book Nerds! :) Happy New Year! Even though this is 8 days late... ^^; my bad! I've been so distracted with various different things this year that I have been, once again, neglecting my poor blog. My wrap-up for December 2013 is also, once again, late this month. I'm sorry! >.> I feel like I'm apologising every time I post on here, and I hope you don't think badly of me. I'm going to try and film my December 2013 Wrap-Up today, and see if I can have it edited and uploaded by tomorrow - if not then, then hopefully Friday. :) On another note, I reached 200 YouTube subscribers the other day - and I want to take a quick moment just to thank you all for all of your support, I really appreciate it. ^.^

And FINALLY, as for my reading, I've read two books this month already! After I finished reading Stella by Helen Eve (Reviewed), I then picked up Frostbite by Richelle Mead, which is the second book in the Vampire Academy series, and oh good god, it was fantastic!! :D Everyone is right when they say that the series just keeps getting better and better. :3 As for what I'm reading right now; I've finally managed to pick up Resist by Sarah Crossan, I'm not that far into it yet, but I am enjoying it so far. So keep an eye out for that over the next week or so. Well, that's it for today - I hope you all have a great week! :D

 

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Title: The Taking.
Series: The Taking, #1.
Author: Kimberly Derting.
Expected Publication: April 29th, 2014.
Publisher: Harper Collins.
Genres: Paranormal, Young Adult.

A flash of white light . . . and then . . . nothing.

When sixteen-year-old Kyra Agnew wakes up behind a Dumpster at the Gas ’n’ Sip, she has no memory of how she got there. With a terrible headache and a major case of déjà vu, she heads home only to discover that five years have passed . . . yet she hasn’t aged a day.

Everything else about Kyra’s old life is different. Her parents are divorced, her boyfriend, Austin, is in college and dating her best friend, and her dad has changed from an uptight neat-freak to a drunken conspiracy theorist who blames her five-year disappearance on little green men.

Confused and lost, Kyra isn’t sure how to move forward unless she uncovers the truth. With Austin gone, she turns to Tyler, Austin’s annoying kid brother, who is now seventeen and who she has a sudden undeniable attraction to. As Tyler and Kyra retrace her steps from the fateful night of her disappearance, they discover strange phenomena that no one can explain, and they begin to wonder if Kyra’s father is not as crazy as he seems. There are others like her who have been taken . . . and returned. Kyra races to find an explanation and reclaim the life she once had, but what if the life she wants back is not her own?

 

Thoughts

Okay, so first off I want to say that I absolutely ADORE Kimberly Derting's writing, she really is a fantastic and wonderful author. I read another one of her novels some time last year (I think), called The Body Finder and it was bloody incredible! I'm really interested to see how Kimberly will write this sort of paranormal/sci-fi book series and how it will compare to her Murder Mystery/Thriller series. :D Secondly, what a GORGEOUS cover it has! I just can't seem to stop staring at it - the effect of clouds and the colouring and text is really beautiful and so unique. It's simple, yet really effective and I just love it. :3 Anyway, what do you guys think of the looks of this book, have you heard of it before? :) Let me know! ^.^

 

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Waiting On Wednesday: Killer Instinct by S.E. Green

 

"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event hosted by Breaking The Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.

Hey Book Nerds! :) I feel like I've been a little absent again recently, but my parents have gone away on holiday and I've had a lot to do. I've started Volunteering at one (yes, we have about 8) of my local charity shops on a Monday afternoon, and I've been seeing one of my friends quite a bit recently. So, I'm really sorry! I seem to be going through a bit of a blogger block at the moment, as I really can't think of anything new to blog about, but I'm working on it! As for my reading, I've done a LOT over the past few days. I finished reading Beautiful Disaster, (5/5 stars!) then I picked up The Forest of Hands and Teeth (4/5 stars), which was really good as well! I've now started reading my proof copy/ARC of After Eden by Helen Douglas - and I'm really enjoying it so far. :) There will be a review of it posted not long after I finish reading it, as it's being released on the 7th November. Can you believe we're already at the end of October? It's weird! Anyway, that's it for today - I hope you all enjoy the rest of your week. :)

 

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Title: Killer Instinct.
Author: S.E. Green
Expected Publication: May 6th, 2014.
Publisher: Simon Pulse.
Genres: Mystery, Thriller, Young Adult.

She’s not evil, but she has certain... urges.

Lane is a typical teenager. Loving family. Good grades. Afterschool job at the local animal hospital. Martial arts enthusiast. But her secret obsession is studying serial killers. She understands them, knows what makes them tick. Why?
Because she might be one herself.

Lane channels her dark impulses by hunting criminals—delivering justice when the law fails. The vigilantism stops shy of murder. But with each visceral rush the line of self-control blurs. And then a young preschool teacher goes missing. Only to return... in parts.

When Lane excitedly gets involved in the hunt for “the Decapitator,” the vicious serial murderer that has come to her hometown, she gets dangerously caught up in a web of lies about her birth dad and her own dark past. And once the Decapitator contacts Lane directly, Lane knows she is no longer invisible or safe. Now she needs to use her unique talents to find the true killer’s identity before she—or someone she loves—becomes the next victim...

 

Thoughts

I've seen quite a few bloggers over the last week receive an ARC of this book - and I'm so jealous! This book is right up my alley; I LOVE murder mysteries and thrillers. But you already all know that. :P I just think this book looks so fantastic, and I really can't wait until it's released. I NEED it in possession, NOW! xD As for the cover; I wasn't sure such what I thought about it at first, but it's really growing on me. I love the effect of the image inside the text, but I do find it hard to read, especially as it's sideways! Anyway, what do you guys think of the looks of this book, have you heard of it before? :) Let me know! ^.^

 

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What are you "Waiting On" this Wednesday? Leave me a comment or a link to your blog post and I'll be sure to check it out! :D Happy Reading. (:

Waiting On Wednesday: Anything to Have You by Paige Harbison

 

"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event hosted by Breaking The Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.

Hey Book Nerds! ^.^ It's been quite a while since I participated in a Waiting On Wednesday blog post, so I thought today I'd do one! :D I'm hoping by tomorrow I'll have my review of The Drowning by Rachel Ward up and posted, so keep an eye out if you're interested in that - I finished it the night before last and I thought it was a fantastic book. It was creepy and weird and I gave it 4/5 stars! :D My 1 Year Blogoversary giveaway ended yesterday, so thank you to all of you who entered - I wish I could give you all a prize - but I just don't have the money. The winner was Sarah, and I've already contacted her and hope to be able to have her book posted soon. :) I don't have a whole lot else to say today, but I hope you're all having a great week so far. :) Talk to you guys again soon! ^.^

 

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Title: Anything to Have You.
Author: Paige Harbison.
Expected Publication: February 7th, 2014.
Publisher: Mira Ink.
Genres: Contemporary, Young Adult.

Nothing should come between best friends, not even boys. ESPECIALLY not boys.

Natalie and Brooke have had each other's backs forever. Natalie is the quiet one, college bound and happy to stay home and watch old movies. Brooke is the movie—the life of every party, the girl everyone wants to be.

Then it happens—one crazy night that Natalie can't remember and Brooke's boyfriend, Aiden, can't forget. Suddenly there's a question mark in Natalie and Brooke's friendship that tests everything they thought they knew about each other and has both girls discovering what true friendship really means.

 

Thoughts

Although I already own two of Paige Harbison's books, I have yet to read them. But this book looks just as fantastic as her others, and I really want to read this one as well! :P Although I'm not a huge fan of cheating in books, and I can't understand how anyone would hook up with their best friends boyfriend, I really want to see how this book will end up. :D As for the cover, I LOVE it! The colouring is gorgeous, and the girl on the cover is really pretty - I love her lipstick colour as well! xD I also love how the font is semi-transparent, so you can still see some of the picture beneath. :) What do you guys think of the looks of this book, have you heard of it before? :) Let me know! ^.^

 

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What are you "Waiting On" this Wednesday? Leave me a comment or a link to your blog post and I'll be sure to check it out! :D Happy Reading. (:

Waiting On Wednesday: Six Months Later by Natalie Richards

 

"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event hosted by Breaking The Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.

Hey Book Nerds! ^.^ How are you all doing today? :) I'm good, but I'm really tired for some reason - I'm not sure why! x3 I recently posted my Document Your Life video for August 2013 on my YouTube channel, so if you're interested, don't forget to go check that out. ^.^ I also reached over 100 subscribers on YouTube the other day, I'm so thrilled! :D As a thank you, I WILL be doing an updated Bookshelf Tour; I just need to choose a day with good lighting and when I have the time to do all the filming and such. :) Keep an eye out for that over the next few weeks. :3 I'm also going to be posting a Favourite Book Covers video over the next few days. Lastly, I'm currently reading Abandon by Meg Cabot and I REALLY love it so far! It's a great book; I can't believe I've been putting off reading it for so long. ^.^ Anyway, that's it for today - talk to you guys again soon! :D

 

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Title: Six Months Later.
Author: Natalie Richards.
Expected Publication: October 1st, 2013.
Publisher: Sourcebooks Fire.
Genres: Mystery, Young Adult.

Chloe didn't think about it much when she nodded off in study hall on that sleepy summer day. But when she wakes up, snow is on the ground and she can't remember the last six months of her life. Before, she'd been a mediocre student. Now, she's on track for valedictorian and being recruited by Ivy League schools. Before, she never had a chance with super jock Blake. Now he's her boyfriend. Before, she and Maggie were inseparable. Now her best friend won't speak to her.

What happened to her?
And why can't she remember?

 

Thoughts

I only heard about this book a few days via Maji Bookshelf's YouTube channel, and I can't believe I hadn't beforehand! This looks like a really fantastic book, I love the whole amnesia aspects in books. (Not in real life though...) I've not heard of Natalie Richards before, but I'm really eager to read her writing and see what she does with the story! :) As for the cover; I like it, but it's not amazing. I think it's a little boring, but it looks like it'll relate to the story - which is good! What do you guys think of the looks of this book, have you heard of it before? :) Let me know! ^.^

 

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What are you "Waiting On" this Wednesday? Leave me a comment or a link to your blog post and I'll be sure to check it out! :D Happy Reading. (:

Waiting On Wednesday: Nearly Gone by Elle Cosimano

 

"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event hosted by Breaking The Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.

Hey Book Nerds! :D How are you all doing today? I've been really enjoying all of the books I've been reading recently, and finished Ink by Amanda Sun the other day. It was a fantastic book and my review will probably be posted tomorrow! :D I'm currently reading the third book in the Soul Screamers series, My Soul to Keep by Rachel Vincent and I love it so far. I think the series is really fantastic, and if you've not read the first book, you really need too! Anyway, It's been a few weeks since I posted a Waiting On Wednesday post, mainly because I've just not been waiting on much at all. However, recently I've been adding a lot of books that are being released next year to my TBR pile on Good Reads. So I thought it was time to start sharing these again. :3 So, that's it for today, talk again soon. ^.^

 

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Title: Nearly Gone.
Author: Elle Cosimano.
Expected Publication: March 25th, 2014.
Publisher: Kathy Dawson Books.
Genres: Mystery, Paranormal, Young Adult.

Nearly Boswell knows how to keep secrets. Living in a DC trailer park, she knows better than to share anything that would make her a target with her classmates. Like her mother's job as an exotic dancer, her obsession with the personal ads, and especially the emotions she can taste when she brushes against someone's skin.

But when a serial killer goes on a killing spree and starts attacking students, leaving cryptic ads in the newspaper that only Nearly can decipher, she confides in the one person she shouldn't trust: the new guy at school—a reformed bad boy working undercover for the police, doing surveillance. . . on her. Nearly might be the one person who can put all the clues together, and if she doesn't figure it all out soon—she'll be next.

 

Thoughts

Okay, HOLY COW! This looks like an absolutely fantastic book! As I've said countless times before, I'm a huge sucker for murder mystery books, or just mystery books in general - so this one really looks like it'll be incredible. :) As for the cover, I really like it! It's so simple, and I love the font and the close up shot of her mouth and wet hair. Although I'm not really sure what the significance of the numbers in the word 'Nearly' is, I'm sure once I read it I'll find out though! :D What do you guys think of the looks of this book, have you heard of it before? :) Let me know! ^.^

 

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What are you "Waiting On" this Wednesday? Leave me a comment or a link to your blog post and I'll be sure to check it out! :D Happy Reading. (:

Waiting On Wednesday: Cruel Summer by James Dawson

 

"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event hosted by Breaking The Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.

Hey Book Nerds! :D I know I've been AWOL again for the last few days, and I don't really have a good reason for it. However, I'm going to try and make it up to you guys in any way that I can! :D Keep an eye out for my review of Poison Study by Maria V. Snyder and also over the next week days I'll be posting my exclusive interview with Chicken House Publishing! :D I'm currently reading This Is Not A Test by Courtney Summer, and I'm not that far into it - but I'm really not sure what I think of it so far. o_O The writing's a bit strange and different from what I expected - but I do love me some Zombies. :P Anyway, that's it for today, talk to you guys again soon! :D

 

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Title: Cruel Summer.
Author: James Dawson.
Expected Publication: August 1st, 2013.
Publisher: Indigo.
Genres: Mystery, Thriller, Young Adult.

A year after Janey’s suicide, her friends reunite at a remote Spanish villa, desperate to put the past behind them. However, an unwelcome guest arrives claiming to have evidence that Jane was murdered.

When she is found floating in the pool, it becomes clear one of them is a killer. Only one thing is for certain, surviving this holiday is going to be murder…

 
 
 
 
 
 

Thoughts

My gosh, I am SO excited for the release of this book - I can't even begin to explain how much I want to read it! I've read James Dawson's other novel, Hollow Pike and I absolutely adored everything about it - it's one of my favourite books. James’s writing is amazing and I can't wait to read more from him! I'm not that keen on the cover for this book; it's really boring compared to his other book cover, but oh well. :) (I do like the font though) I can't believe it comes out tomorrow! It's such a shame I can't order it yet as I don't have the money to pay full price for it at the moment. Hopefully soon I will though! What do you guys think of the looks of this book, have you heard of it before? :) Let me know! ^.^

 

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What are you "Waiting On" this Wednesday? Leave me a comment or a link to your blog post and I'll be sure to check it out! :D Happy Reading. (:

Waiting On Wednesday: Fault Line by Christa Desir

 

"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event hosted by Breaking The Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.

Hey Book Nerds! :D Sorry there was no Top Ten Tuesday post yesterday, I just didn't really fancy doing this week’s one, plus, the weather in the UK has been so hot that I've barely been able to think. It's lovely to have sunny weather of course; we're just not used to this type of weather. xD Most of us Brits are all pale and pasty! Anyway, I finished reading The Slither Sisters last night and I really enjoyed it and I'm writing the review as we speak - hopefully it'll be up soon! I'm now currently reading Uglies by Scott Westerfeld and I'm really enjoying it so far. I remember reading the trilogy YEARS ago, when I was about 13 or 14, but I can barely remember anything, so I'm looking forward to finishing it. ^.^ That's it for today - I hope you've all had a great week so far! :D

 

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Title: Fault Line.
Author: Christa Desir.
Expected Publication: November 12th, 2013.
Publisher: Simon Pulse.
Genres: Contemporary, Young Adult.

Ben could date anyone he wants, but he only has eyes for the new girl — sarcastic free-spirit, Ani. Luckily for Ben, Ani wants him too. She’s everything Ben could ever imagine. Everything he could ever want.

But that all changes after the party. The one Ben misses. The one Ani goes to alone.

Now Ani isn’t the girl she used to be, and Ben can’t sort out the truth from the lies. What really happened, and who is to blame?

Ben wants to help her, but she refuses to be helped. The more she pushes Ben away, the more he wonders if there’s anything he can do to save the girl he loves.

 

Thoughts

I think this book looks really fantastic! I really love mystery novels of sorts - and this one looks really good. I think I have an idea of what might have happened to the main character at the party, but I'll keep that to myself for now. :P As for the cover, I kind of like it, but I kind of don't. I don't really see what it's got to do with the book, but we'll have to see! The effect of it is nice though. :P What do you guys think of the looks of this book, have you heard of it before? :) Let me know! ^.^

 

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What are you "Waiting On" this Wednesday? Leave me a comment or a link to your blog post and I'll be sure to check it out! :D Happy Reading. (:

Waiting On Wednesday: Relativity by Cristin Bishara

 

"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event hosted by Breaking The Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.

Hey Book Nerds! :D I can't believe it's already Wednesday AND the fact that we're now in July. It's so strange. This year has been going so fast! :P I've not got a whole lot to say today, apart from the fact that I'm LOVING The Eternity Cure. I think I'm nearly half way through, and it's so amazing. :) Julie Kagawa's writing is flawless - I love it so much. ^.^ So once I've finished reading it, keep an eye out for the review. ^.^ That's it for today, I hope you're all having a great week so far! :D

 

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Title: Relativity.
Author: Cristin Bishara.
Expected Publication: September 10th, 2013.
Publisher: Walkers Children.
Genres: Sci-Fi, Young Adult.

If Ruby Wright could have her way, her dad would never have met and married her stepmother Willow, her best friend George would be more than a friend, and her mom would still be alive. Ruby knows wishes can't come true; some things just can't be undone. Then she discovers a tree in the middle of an Ohio cornfield with a wormhole to nine alternative realities.

Suddenly, Ruby can access completely different realities, each containing variations of her life—if things had gone differently at key moments. The windshield wiper missing her mother’s throat…her big brother surviving his ill-fated birth…her father never having met Willow. Her ideal world—one with everything and everyone she wants most—could be within reach. But is there such a thing as a perfect world? What is Ruby willing to give up to find out?

 

Thoughts

I really don't know what to say about this book apart from WOW! This book looks so friggin' fantastic! WHY do we have to wait until September? It seems so far away.. D: As for the cover, I'm in love with it as well! It's so gorgeous; I love the colours and the general effect of it. ^.^ What do you guys think of the looks of this book, have you heard of it before? :) Let me know! ^.^

 

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What are you "Waiting On" this Wednesday? Leave me a comment or a link to your blog post and I'll be sure to check it out! :D Happy Reading. (:

Waiting On Wednesday: Where The Stars Still Shine by Trish Doller

 

"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event hosted by Breaking The Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.

Hey Book Nerds! :D How are you all doing? I have a question for you guys, I've been debating about picking up a copy of Game of Thrones, but the synopsis of the book doesn't really appeal to me. I know it's supposed to be really good, so should I just pick it up and give it a chance or not? :) I really can't decide. xD I've not got a whole lot else to say today, except I starting reading the second book in the Soul Screamers series, My Soul To Save, by Rachel Vincent yesterday and I'm loving it so far. The first book, My Soul To Take was one of my favourite reads from last year. Hopefully this one will be just as good. :) I hope you all have a great rest of the week!

 

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Title: Where the Stars Still Shine.
Author: Trish Doller.
Expected Publication: September 24th, 2013.
Publisher: Bloomsbury.
Genres: Contemporary, Young Adult.

Stolen as a child from her large and loving family, and on the run with her mom for more than ten years, Callie has only the barest idea of what normal life might be like. She's never had a home, never gone to school, and has gotten most of her meals from laundromat vending machines. Her dreams are haunted by memories she’d like to forget completely.

But when Callie’s mom is finally arrested for kidnapping her, and Callie’s real dad whisks her back to what would have been her life, in a small town in Florida, Callie must find a way to leave the past behind. She must learn to be part of a family. And she must believe that love--even with someone who seems an improbable choice--is more than just a possibility.

 

Thoughts

I'm so excited for the release of this book! I love books like this, because you can never tell what kind of direction they're going to go. :3 As for the cover, I think it's absolutely gorgeous! :D I love the fonts and blurred background effect. It's so pretty. ^.^ What do you guys think of the looks of this book, have you heard of it before? :) Let me know! ^.^

 

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What are you "Waiting On" this Wednesday? Leave me a comment or a link to your blog post and I'll be sure to check it out! :D Happy Reading. (:

Waiting On Wednesday: Loud Awake & Lost by Adele Griffin

 

"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event hosted by Breaking The Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.

Hey Book Nerds! :D I'm so tired today it's unbelievable! My new blog layout will be up very shortly, as long as everything goes according to plan. I've been working on the coding for a couple of weeks now, and everything that could have gone wrong - went wrong. xD Tomorrow my May 2013 Wrap-Up will be posted - so don't forget to check back then for that. Lastly, I finished reading Crescendo by Becca Fitzpatrick last night and I loved it! The ending killed me though, and I gave it 4/5 stars. I know I reviewed the first book, Hush, Hush, but I doubt I'll review Crescendo. I hope you're all having a great week so far.

 

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Title: Loud Awake & Lost.
Author: Adele Griffin.
Expected Publication: November 12th, 2013.
Publisher: Knopf Books.
Genres: Mystery, Thriller, Young Adult.

LOUD. There was an accident. Ember knows at least that much. She was driving. The car was totaled. She suffered back injuries and brain trauma. But she is alive. That's the only thing left she can cling to.

AWAKE. Eight months later, Ember feels broken. The pieces of her former self no longer fit together. She can't even remember the six weeks of her life leading up to the accident. Where was she going? Who was she with? And what happened during those six weeks that her friends and family won't talk about?

LOST. One by one, Ember discovers the answers to these questions, like a twisted game of dominos. And little by little, the person she used to be slips further and further away.

 

Thoughts

I'm really looking forward to this one, it looks so good! I love psychological thrillers; they're one of my favourite genres to read about. :) WHY do I have to wait until NOVEMBER though?! That really sucks! D: As for the cover, I think it's really cool. I love how simple it is, and the typography is amazing. :) What do you guys think of the looks of this book, have you heard of it before? :) Let me know! ^.^

 

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What are you "Waiting On" this Wednesday? Leave me a comment or a link to your blog post and I'll be sure to check it out! :D Happy Reading. (:

Waiting On Wednesday: Truly, Madly, Deadly by Hannah Jayne

 

"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event hosted by Breaking The Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.

Hey Book Nerds! :D How are you all doing today? :) I'm doing well. :) I continued reading more of Partials last night, and I'm over 100 pages in and I love it! I know I said I wasn't sure about it yesterday, but I think it was just a bit of a slow start and it's really gotten going now. ^.^ I'm so eager to see what'll happen next. I'm also still working hard on my new coding and layout for the blog, it's taking much longer than I expected. My coding skills are a little rusty and not as good as they were five or six years ago. xD However, I'm not letting that deter me and I'm powering through! :D That's it for today - I hope you all have a great day. ^.^

 

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Title: Truly, Madly, Deadly.
Author: Hannah Jayne.
Expected Publication: July 16th, 2013.
Publisher: Sourcebooks Fire Books.
Genres: Mystery, Thriller, Young Adult.

Sawyer Dodd has it all. She's a star track athlete, choir soloist, and A-student. And her boyfriend is the handsome all-star Kevin Anderson. But behind the medals, prom pictures, and perfect smiles, Sawyer finds herself trapped in a controlling, abusive relationship with Kevin.

When he dies in a drunk-driving accident, Sawyer is secretly relieved. She's free. Until she opens her locker and finds a mysterious letter signed by "an admirer" and printed with two simple words: "You're welcome."

 
 
 

Thoughts

*Squeals like a little kid on Christmas Day* I'm SO, SO, SO excited about the release of this book! :O I've been seeing it around on peoples blogs and everything for months and months now, but I'm only just now getting round to featuring it on mine. Even though the synopsis doesn't give much away - I think it looks like an incredible book. :D I WANT IT NOW! D: As you all probably know by now, I'm a huge fan of thriller/mystery YA novels - they're so fun to read. ^.^ As for the cover; I do like it, but I'm not that keen on the white dots all over it, if the background didn't have them on, I think it'd look perfect. Oh well, we can't everything. :P What do you guys think of the looks of this book, have you heard of it before? :) Let me know! ^.^

 

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What are you "Waiting On" this Wednesday? Leave me a comment or a link to your blog post and I'll be sure to check it out! :D Happy Reading. (:

Waiting On Wednesday: Conjured by Sarah Beth Durst

 

"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event hosted by Breaking The Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.

Hey Book Nerds! ^.^ How are you all doing today? :) I'm doing well, thanks! :P I'm nearly half way through reading Night School at the moment, and I'm really loving it so far - it's SO good! :) As I said yesterday, I'm not all that keen on the main character, Allie - she's just a bit too immature for my liking - but everything else is just awesome. :3 Lastly, I'd like to say - I've reached 100+ followers! :D I'll be holding my giveaway, hopefully, on Saturday - so don't forget to check that out and enter if you want. ^.^ I hope you're all having a great week so far.

 

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Title: Conjured.
Author: Sarah Beth Durst.
Expected Publication: April 29th, 2014.
Publisher: Harper Collins.
Genres: Paranormal, Fantasy, Young Adult.

Eve has a new home, a new face, and a new name—but no memories of her past. She’s been told that she's in a witness protection program. That she escaped a dangerous magic-wielding serial killer who still hunts her. The only thing she knows for sure is that there is something horrifying in her memories the people hiding her want to access—and there is nothing they won’t say—or do—to her to get her to remember.

At night she dreams of a tattered carnival tent and buttons being sewn into her skin. But during the day, she shelves books at the local library, trying to not let anyone know that she can do things—things like change the color of her eyes or walk through walls. When she does use her strange powers, she blacks out and is drawn into terrifying visions, returning to find that days or weeks have passed—and she’s lost all short-term memories. Eve must find out who and what she really is before the killer finds her—but the truth may be more dangerous than anyone could have ever imagined.

 

Thoughts

EEEK! This book so absolutely amazing! I saw it on someone else's Waiting On Wednesday post last week (I'm really sorry I can't remember who!), and I completely fell in love with it. WHY do all the amazing looking books have to take so long to be released? It's really not fair... ;_; As for the cover, I think it's really cool. I love the simplicity of it and the typography is gorgeous. :3 What do you guys think of the looks of this book, have you heard of it before? :) Let me know! ^.^

 

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What are you "Waiting On" this Wednesday? Leave me a comment or a link to your blog post and I'll be sure to check it out! :D Happy Reading. (:

Waiting On Wednesday: Dead Girls Don't Lie by Jennifer Shaw Wolf

 

"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event hosted by Breaking The Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.

Hey Book Nerds! ^.^ How are you all doing today? I'm sorry once AGAIN for not posting another Teaser Tuesday post yesterday. Just like last week, I finished reading my last read on Monday evening, and I didn't pick up my current read until yesterday evening. I figured it was too late to post a Teaser Tuesday post and decided to leave it. ^^; However, I am now reading Fury by Elizabeth Miles - and I'm really enjoying it so far! I'm just under half way through it, and it's been pretty good. ^.^ Lastly, I want to say; I'm nearly at 100 followers, guys! I'm not sure really how to count how many I've really got, seeing as some of my Bloglovin' followers may also be GFC followers. So I'm just going to wing it once I get a few more followers. Once I do, I'll be holding a giveaway! :D I want you guy’s opinion; would you rather win a copy of Pretty Girl Thirteen by Liz Coley or a copy of The Immortal Rules by Julie Kagawa? Let me know!

 

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Title: Dead Girls Don't Lie.
Author: Jennifer Shaw Wolf.
Expected Publication: September 17th, 2013.
Publisher: Walker Children's.
Genres: Mystery, Thriller, Young Adult.

Rachel died at two a.m... Three hours after Skyler kissed me for the first time. Forty-five minutes after she sent me her last text.

Jaycee and Rachel were best friends. But that was before...before that terrible night at the old house. Before Rachel shut Jaycee out. Before Jaycee chose Skyler over Rachel. Then Rachel is found dead.

The police blame a growing gang problem in their small town, but Jaycee is sure it has to do with that night at the old house. Rachel’s text is the first clue—starting Jaycee on a search that leads to a shocking secret. Rachel’s death was no random crime, and Jaycee must figure out who to trust before she can expose the truth.

 

Thoughts

Oh my gosh! The synopsis of this book doesn't give a whole lot away - but I think it looks absolutely incredible! I love murder-mysteries; they're such an awesome genre to read. I'm so excited for this book to be released, and I want to also read Jennifer's debut novel as well. :) It's such a shame that the release date is so far away! D: As for the cover, I think it's awesome. :P I love how the girls face isn't showing, and I think the font works really well with the rest of the cover. :3 What do you guys think of the looks of this book, have you heard of it before? :) Let me know! ^.^

 

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What are you "Waiting On" this Wednesday? Leave me a comment or a link to your blog post and I'll be sure to check it out! :D Happy Reading. (:

Waiting On Wednesday: Soulmates by Holly Bourne

 

"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event hosted by Breaking The Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.

Hey Book Nerds! ^.^ How are you all doing today? I'm sorry for not posting a Teaser Tuesday post yesterday; I finished reading Wither early that morning and didn't start reading my current read, Isabella Rockwell's War by Hannah Parry until later yesterday evening. I decided that it wasn't worth posting a TT post so late in the day. :) I am, however, really enjoying Isabella Rockwell's War, it such a great book! I think I'm nearly half way through and I love it. I got a sent a paperback copy of it by Hannah for review the other week. So keep an eye out for that review soon! Also, tomorrow my review of Lost In Thought by Cara Bertrand will be posted. I hope you're all having a great week so far! :D

 

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Title: Soulmates.
Author: Holly Bourne.
Expected Publication: September 1st, 2013.
Publisher: Usborne Publishing.
Genres: Contemporary, Young Adult.

Every so often, two people are born who are the perfect matches for each other. Soulmates. But while the odds of this happening are about as likely as being struck by lightning, when these people do meet and fall in love...thunderstorms, lightning strikes and lashings of rain are only the beginning of their problems.

Enter Poppy, the 17-year-old cynic with a serious addiction to banana milk, and Noah, the heart-throb guitarist; residents of mediocre Middletown, sometime students, and...soulmates.

After a chance meeting at a local band night, Poppy and Noah find themselves swept up in a whirlwind romance unlike anything they’ve ever experienced before. But with a secret international agency preparing to separate them, a trail of destruction rumbling in their wake, (and a looming psychology coursework deadline), they are left with an impossible choice between the end of the world, or a life without love...

 

Thoughts

I think this book looks really fantastic! :D It seems like it's going to be a contemporary romance, but with a dark twist of sorts. :) As for the cover, I'm totally in love with it! It's so simple, yet really beautiful and enticing. I think the typography choices really compliment the colours as well. ^.^ Overall, I'm just so excited for the release of this book, I saw it on someone else’s WoW post the other week and I couldn't not share it with you guys. :) What do you guys think of the looks of this book, have you heard of it before? :) Let me know! ^.^

 

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What are you "Waiting On" this Wednesday? Leave me a comment or a link to your blog post and I'll be sure to check it out! :D Happy Reading. (:

Waiting On Wednesday: Marie Antoinette, Serial Killer by Katie Alender

 

"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event hosted by Breaking The Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.

Hey Book Nerds! ^.^ How are you all doing today? The weather has been really nice the last few days, which is really nice, and really rare in the UK. :P We're probably getting our summer early again this year. The UK's weather never seems to follow proper protocol. xD Ah well. I'm looking forward to having a nice, lazy day today. Maybe just sit around in the sun and read. :) Lastly, I'd like to say; I'm nearly at 100 blog followers! :P Once I finally reach the big 100, I plan to do another giveaway - so make sure you follow my blog and get your friends too, as well - so you can all join in on the competition. That's it for today - I hope you're all having a great week so far, and I hope you all enjoy the rest of your day! :D

 

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Title: Marie Antoinette, Serial Killer.
Author: Katie Alender.
Expected Publication: October 1st, 2013.
Publisher: Scholastic Press.
Genres: Paranormal, Mystery, Young Adult.

Colette Iselin is excited to go to Paris on a class trip. She’ll get to soak up the beauty and culture, and maybe even learn something about her family’s French roots.

But a series of gruesome murders are taking place across the city, putting everyone on edge. And as she tours museums and palaces, Colette keeps seeing a strange vision: a pale woman in a ball gown and powdered wig, who looks suspiciously like Marie Antoinette.

Colette knows her popular, status-obsessed friends won’t believe her, so she seeks out the help of a charming French boy. Together, they uncover a shocking secret involving a dark, hidden history. When Colette realizes she herself may hold the key to the mystery, her own life is suddenly in danger...

 

Thoughts

First off, I just want to say that this cover is TOTALLY AWESOME! :D It's such a wonderful cover, I just love everything about it: the colours, the model, the typography - everything! ^.^ Secondly, I also think this book looks fantastic. :D I love murders and mysteries and everything along those lines - they're a bit addictive to read actually. :P It’s SUCH a shame that we have to wait until October for this awesome looking release. Why do publishers release such amazing covers WAY before the dead line? It’s not fair! xD What do you guys think of the looks of this book, have you heard of it before? :) Let me know! ^.^

 

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What are you "Waiting On" this Wednesday? Leave me a comment or a link to your blog post and I'll be sure to check it out! :D Happy Reading. (:

Waiting On Wednesday: Rush by Eve Silver

 

"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event hosted by Breaking The Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.

Hey Book Nerds! ^.^ How are you all doing today? :) I've gotten quite a bit further into Inside Out by Maria V. Snyder and I've been actually pleasantly surprised by it. :3 I also started re-watching the TV show Lost yesterday, I'm borrowing the box set from my elder brother who has it on Blue-Ray. I love the series, it's awesome. ^.^ Have any of you guys seen it? :) Well, that's it for today - I hope you're all having a great week so far! :D And don't forget to keep any eye out for my review of Hidden by Marianne Curley tomorrow. ^.^

 

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Title: Rush.
Series: The Game, #1.
Author: Eve Silver.
Expected Publication: June 11th, 2013.
Publisher: Katherine Tegen Books.
Genres: Sci-Fi, Young Adult.

So what’s the game now? This, or the life I used to know?

When Miki Jones is pulled from her life, pulled through time and space into some kind of game—her carefully controlled life spirals into chaos. In the game, she and a team of other teens are sent on missions to eliminate the Drau, terrifying and beautiful alien creatures.

There are no practice runs, no training, and no way out. Miki has only the guidance of secretive but maddeningly attractive team leader Jackson Tate, who says the game isn’t really a game, that what Miki and her new teammates do now determines their survival, and the survival of every other person on this planet. She laughs. He doesn’t. And then the game takes a deadly and terrifying turn.

 

Thoughts

This book looks absolutely incredible! ‘Rush’ has been featured in a lot of different Waiting On Wednesday posts that I've seen lately, but I thought I'd showcase it in case any of you haven't already heard of it! :) I can't even begin to describe how badly I want to get my hands on this book, it's embarrassing really... :P As for the cover, I think it's really awesome. :D I love how the letters are 3D and the colours are amazing. :3 What do you guys think of the looks of this book, have you heard of it before? :) Let me know! ^.^

 

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What are you "Waiting On" this Wednesday? Leave me a comment or a link to your blog post and I'll be sure to check it out! :D Happy Reading. (:

Waiting On Wednesday: Leap of Faith by Jamie Blair

 

"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event hosted by Breaking The Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.

Hey Book Nerds! ^.^ I hope you're all doing well. This week is going really fast for me for some reason! :P It seems to be zipping by. xD I wanted to say Thank You to all of you who wished me a Happy Belated Birthday yesterday. It was ever so sweet of you all; I love you guys! :D I'm afraid I haven't really got anything else to say today, so I'm just going to leave it at that, and not bore you all with my useless drivel... :P I hope you're all having a great week so far!

 

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Title: Leap of Faith.
Author: Jamie Blair.
Expected Publication: September 3rd, 2013.
Publisher: Simon & Schuster.
Genres: Contemporary, Young Adult.

Leah Kurtz has finally found a place to call home, a town where she and baby Addy can live in peace, far from the drug-infested place she grew up. Chris is one of the best parts of her new life, the only person who’s ever made her feel safe. And now that she’s found him, there’s no way she can tell the truth:

Her real name is Faith, not Leah. She’s seventeen, not nineteen. And the baby isn’t hers—Faith kidnapped her.

Faith’s history catches up with her when a cop starts asking questions and Chris’s aunt spots her picture in the newspaper. She knows it’s time to run again, but if Faith leaves, she’ll lose Chris. If Chris is in love with a lie, though, did Faith ever really have him in the first place?

 

Thoughts

This book looks absolutely fantastic. I've read a lot of teen pregnancy/teen parenting books before, but this has such a different twist! I'm really excited for it to be released. :D As for the cover, I actually really like it. The colouring is beautiful and so is the photography. I also love the way the images are over-layed; it’s gorgeous. :) What do you guys think of the looks of this book, have you heard of it before? :) Let me know! ^.^

 

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What are you "Waiting On" this Wednesday? Leave me a comment or a link to your blog post and I'll be sure to check it out! :D Happy Reading. (:

Waiting On Wednesday: Premeditated by Josin L. McQuein

 

"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event hosted by Breaking The Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.

Hey Book Nerds! ^.^ How are you all doing on this interesting Wednesday? : ) I'm good myself! I literally just finished reading Skinned by Robin Wasserman and it was such a FANTASTIC book! :D I really enjoyed reading it and I'm already eyeing up the sequel on Amazon. :P As for what I'm going to read next, I really don't have a clue. xD I may try a contemporary read, seeing as I've read a lot of post-apocalyptic and dystopian novels lately. :) I hope you're all having a great week so far! My review of Eve by Anna Carey will be posted tomorrow. ^.^

 

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Title: Premeditated.
Author: Josin L. McQuein.
Expected Publication: October 8th, 2013.
Publisher: Delacorte Books.
Genres: Mystery, Thriller, Young Adult.

A week ago, Dinah’s cousin Claire cut her wrists.

Five days ago, Dinah found Claire’s diary and discovered why.

Three days ago, Dinah stopped crying and came up with a plan.

Two days ago, she ditched her piercings and bleached the black dye from her hair.

Yesterday, knee socks and uniform plaid became a predator’s camouflage.

Today, she’ll find the boy who broke Claire.

By tomorrow, he’ll wish he were dead.

 

Thoughts

*Squeals like a little girl* This book looks SO amazing! The synopsis doesn't give a whole lot of information away, which makes it look even more amazing. The cover is also incredible - everything about this book is just WOW! :D I can't believe we have to wait until October for its release though, that really sucks. D: I was searching through my Good Reads, and I released that loads of my friends/people I follow on there have added it to their TBR lists - so it seems it's really popular! Hopefully it'll live up the expectations. ^.^ What do you guys think of the looks of this book, have you heard of it before? :) Let me know! ^.^

 

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What are you "Waiting On" this Wednesday? Leave me a comment or a link to your blog post and I'll be sure to check it out! :D Happy Reading. (:

Waiting On Wednesday: Camp Boyfriend by J.K. Rock

 

"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event hosted by Breaking The Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.

Hey Book Nerds! ^.^ How are you all doing today? :D It's been really sunny the last few days, which has been great - but very strange, because we never get nice weather where I live. :P Oh well, I'm not complaining! ^.^ I'm excited about tomorrow, because my friend Sarah is coming over for the day. I haven't seen her properly in months because she's been away at University. She's studying pants! :P (or lingerie/knickers) xD I love Sarah, she's awesome. :) I haven't got a whole lot else to say really, apart from that it's less than two weeks till my 20th Birthday! It's so strange; I'm no longer going to be a teenager – but a proper adult. :P I bet you can't guess what I'm asking for...xD If you guessed BOOKS, then you were right! That’s it for today, guys. I hope you’re all having a great week so far. :3

 

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Title: Camp Boyfriend.
Series: Camp Boyfriend, #1.
Author: J.K. Rock.
Expected Publication: July 2nd, 2013.
Publisher: Spencer Hill Contemporary.
Genres: Contemporary, Young Adult.

The summer of her dreams is about to get a reality check.

They said it couldn't be done, but geeky sophomore Lauren Carlson transformed herself into a popular girl after moving to a new school halfway across the country. Amazing what losing her braces and going out for cheerleading will do. Only trouble is, the popular crowd is wearing on Lauren's nerves and she can't wait to return to summer camp where she's valued for her brain instead of her handsprings. She misses her old friends and most of all, her long time camp-only boyfriend, Seth. This year she intends to upgrade their relationship to year-round status once she's broken up with her new, jock boyfriend, Matt. He doesn't even begin to know the real her, a girl fascinated by the night sky who dreams of discovering new planets and galaxies.

But Matt isn't giving her up without a fight. As he makes his case to stay together, Lauren begins to realize his feelings run deeper than she ever would have guessed. What if the guy she thought she was meant to be with forever isn't really The One? Returning to Camp Juniper Point was supposed to ground her uprooted life, but she's more adrift than ever. Everything feels different and soon Lauren's friends are turning on her and both guys question what she really wants. As summer tensions escalate, Lauren wonders if she's changed more than she thought. Will her first big discovery be herself?

 

Thoughts

I LOVE this cover; it has that awesome vintage effect to it that I find really pretty. :) I also love the typography and the boxing, it's totally awesome. :3 I have the prequel; Camp Kiss(Camp Boyfriend, #0.5) for my kindle and I can't wait to read it. This first book looks fantastic, too! I love contemporary romance - it makes me feel all squishy and happy. xD What do you guys think of the looks of this book, have you heard of it before? :) Let me know!

 

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What are you "Waiting On" this Wednesday? Leave me a comment or a link to your blog post and I'll be sure to check it out! :D Happy Reading. (:

Waiting On Wednesday: Earthbound by Aprilynne Pike

 

"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event hosted by Breaking The Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.

Hey Book Nerds! ^.^ How are you all doing today? :D I'm so sorry for the lack of updates lately, things have been weird for me - but hopefully things will be sorted out soon. :) My reading schedule has been a bit out of whack as well, so that's why I didn't post a Teaser Tuesday yesterday, sorry guys! ^^; There’s not a whole lot else to say really; but try not to forget I'm part of the blog tour for Aurora Sky: Vampire Hunter tomorrow - be sure to check it out along with my review and a giveaway. (: I hope you're all having a great week so far! :D

 

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Title: Earthbound.
Series: Earthbound, #1.
Author: Aprilynne Pike.
Expected Publication: July 30th, 2013.
Publisher: Razorbill.
Genres: Paranormal, Fantasy, Young Adult.

Tavia Michaels is the sole survivor of the plane crash that killed her parents. When she starts to see strange visions of a boy she’s never spoken with in real life, she begins to suspect that there’s much about her past that she isn’t being told.

Tavia will soon to discover that she’s an Earthbound—someone with the ability to create matter out of nothing—and that she alone holds the key to stopping the Reduciata, an evil society that manipulates global events for its own shadowy purposes.

Tavia will ultimately have to make a choice: to come into her powers and save the world from the evil Reduciata or to choose free will and a love of her own.

 

Thoughts

I absolutely LOVE the cover for this book, its fantastic! :D The colours are also so gorgeous. As for the book, it looks like it's going to be an incredible read. The premise looks amazing, I've always loved the whole 'sole survivor of an accident' type of books - does that make me weird? xD I hope not! :P I also love books with magical powers of sorts in. ^.^ What do you guys think of the looks of this book? :) Let me know!

 

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What are you "Waiting On" this Wednesday? Leave me a comment or a link to your blog post and I'll be sure to check it out! :D Happy Reading. (: