Waiting on Wednesday: Grave Mercy

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

My selection for this week is:

Grave Mercy by Robin LaFevers

Publication Date: April 3rd 2012

Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

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Summary from Goodreads:

Why be the sheep, when you can be the wolf?

Seventeen-year-old Ismae escapes from the brutality of an arranged marriage into the sanctuary of the convent of St. Mortain, where the sisters still serve the gods of old. Here she learns that the god of Death Himself has blessed her with dangerous gifts—and a violent destiny. If she chooses to stay at the convent, she will be trained as an assassin and serve as a handmaiden to Death. To claim her new life, she must destroy the lives of others.

Ismae's most important assignment takes her straight into the high court of Brittany—where she finds herself woefully under prepared—not only for the deadly games of intrigue and treason, but for the impossible choices she must make. For how can she deliver Death’s vengeance upon a target who, against her will, has stolen her heart?

What I think:

Grave Mercy is easily one of my most anticipated 2012 YA titles. From the moment I read its premise I have the feeling that it is exactly the kind of book for me. After all, it combines two of my favorite elements: fantasy and assassins! yeah, I have a thing for assassins, what can I say?

Waiting on Wednesday: Sacrificial Magic

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

My selection for this week is:

Sacrificial Magic by Stacia Kane

Publication Date: March 27th 2012

Publisher: HarperVoyager

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Summary from Goodreads:

When Chess Putnam is ordered by an infamous crime boss—who also happens to be her drug dealer—to use her powers as a witch to solve a grisly murder involving dark magic, she knows she must rise to the challenge. Adding to the intensity: Chess’s boyfriend, Terrible, doesn’t trust her, and Lex, the son of a rival crime lord, is trying to reignite the sparks between him and Chess.

Plus there’s the little matter of Chess’s real job as a ghost hunter for the Church of Real Truth, investigating reports of a haunting at a school in the heart of Downside. Someone seems to be taking a crash course in summoning the dead—and if Chess doesn’t watch her back, she may soon be joining their ranks.

As Chess is drawn into a shadowy world of twisted secrets and dark violence, it soon becomes clear that she’s not going to emerge from its depths without making the ultimate sacrifice.

What I think:

Really, do I need another reason to justify my selection for today other than I have terribly missed Terrible??? I really love Downside Ghosts series and it's been an awful lot time that I have been waiting for this release. Give me some Terrible, right about now, please!!!!!

Waiting on Wednesday: A Temptation of Angels

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

My selection for this week is:

A Temptation of Angels by Michelle Zink

Publication Date: March 20th 2012

Publisher: Dial Books for Young Readers

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Summary from Goodreads:

Even angels make mistakes in this page-turning epic romance...

When her parents are murdered before her eyes, sixteen-year-old Helen Cartwright finds herself launched into an underground London where a mysterious organization called the Dictata controls the balance of good and evil. Helen learns that she is one of three remaining angelic descendants charged with protecting the world's past, present, and future. Unbeknownst to her, she has been trained her whole life to accept this responsibility. Now, as she finds herself torn between the angelic brothers protecting her and the devastatingly handsome childhood friend who wants to destroy her, she must prepare to be brave, to be hunted, and above all to be strong, because temptation will be hard to resist, even for an angel.

Michelle Zink masterfully weaves historical fantasy with paranormal romance to create a gripping tale of love and betrayal.

What I think:

I know I haven't read yet Michelle Zink's first series Prophecy of the Sisters but I really want to sometime. After all, my copy is sitting on my shelves waiting for me to get to it. But honestly, this new series sounds so much more exciting. After all, I love angel stories! And this one sounds like one I will really enjoy.

In My Mailbox #52

In my Mailbox is a weekly meme hosted by The Story Siren.

This week I got:

Fire by Kristin Cashore

Forbidden Magic by Cheyenne McCray

What did you get this week in your mailbox? Just leave me a comment :)

Waiting on Wednesday: Spell Bound

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

My selection for this week is:

Spell Bound by Rachel Hawkins

Publication Date: March 13th 2012

Publisher: Hyperion Book CH

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Summary from Goodreads:

Hailed as “impossible to put down,” the Hex Hall series has both critics and teens cheering. With a winning combination of romance, action, magic and humor, this third volume will leave readers enchanted.

Just as Sophie Mercer has come to accept her extraordinary magical powers as a demon, the Prodigium Council strips them away. Now Sophie is defenseless, alone, and at the mercy of her sworn enemies—the Brannicks, a family of warrior women who hunt down the Prodigium. Or at least that’s what Sophie thinks, until she makes a surprising discovery. The Brannicks know an epic war is coming, and they believe Sophie is the only one powerful enough to stop the world from ending. But without her magic, Sophie isn’t as confident.

Sophie’s bound for one hell of a ride—can she get her powers back before it’s too late?

What I think:

Rachel Hawkins' Hex Hall series needs no further introduction. It's plainly amazing! It's a fresh take of a universe that combines in it many mythological elements and creatures, from witches to faeries and Spell Bound promises to be as exciting as the previous two books in the series and then some more! Can I read it now please?

In My Mailbox #51

In my Mailbox is a weekly meme hosted by The Story Siren.

This week I got:

Blue Diablo by Ann Aguirre

Grimspace by Ann Aguirre

Green-Eyed Demon by Jaye Wells

What was in your mailbox this week? Let me know in your comments!

Waiting on Wednesday: Perception

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

My selection for this week is:

Perception by Kim Harrington

Publication Date: March 1st 2012

Publisher: Scholastic Point

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Summary from Goodreads:

 When you can see things others can't, what do you do when someone's watching you?

Everybody knows about Clarity "Clare" Fern. She's the psychic girl in school, the one who can place her hands on something and see hidden visions from the past.

Only Clare would rather not be a celebrity. She prefers hanging back, observing. Her gift is not a game to her.

But then someone starts playing with her head . . . and heart. Messages and gifts from a secret admirer crop up everywhere Clare turns. Could they be from Gabriel, the gorgeous boy who gets Clare's pulse racing? Or from Justin, Clare's hopeful ex-boyfriend who'd do anything to win her back?

One thing is certain. Clare needs to solve this mystery, and soon. Because the messages are becoming sinister, and a girl in town has suddenly disappeared.

What I think:

I enjoyed so much reading Clarity that is only natural that I can't wait to read the sequel, Perception. Kim Harrington's writing style is amazing and fresh and Perception is among my most anticipated sequels of 2012.

In My Mailbox #50

In my Mailbox is a weekly meme hosted by The Story Siren.

This week I got:

Something About You by Julie James

Nightshade by Michelle Rowen

Queen of Shadows by Dianne Sylvan

The best present ever!Thanks Gi. :)

What did you get this week? Drop me a comment below :)

Waiting on Wednesday: Shooting Stars

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

My selection for this week is:

Shooting Stars by Allison Rushby

Publication Date: February 28th 2012

Publisher: Walker & Company

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Summary from Goodreads:

Meet Josephine Foster, or Zo Jo as she’s called in the biz. The best pint-sized photographer of them all, Jo doesn’t mind doing what it takes to get that perfect shot, until she’s sent on an undercover assignment to shoot Ned Hartnett—teen superstar and the only celebrity who’s ever been kind to her—at an exclusive rehabilitation retreat in Boston. The money will be enough to pay for Jo’s dream: real photography classes, and maybe even quitting her paparazzi gig for good. Everyone wants to know what Ned’s in for. But Jo certainly doesn’t know what she’s in for: falling in love with Ned was never supposed to be part of her assignment.

What I think:

Shooting Stars sounds like those really fun and light contemporary romance title that I love reading. A common but talented girl meets celebrity boy! That promises to be really fun and I just can't wait to read it! Hope NetGalley approves my request for it :)

In My Mailbox #49

In my Mailbox is a weekly meme hosted by The Story Siren.

This week I got:

Flawless by Carrie Lofty

Immortal Hope by Claire Ashgrove

Daybreak by Ellen Connor

I want to thank Carrie Lofty for sending me a copy of her book along with Daybreak and Tor Books for the copy of Immortal Hope.

What was in your mailbox this week? Tell me in your comments :)

Waiting on Wednesday: Scarlet

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

My selection for this week is:

Scarlet by A.C. Gaughen

Publication Date: February 14th 2012

Publisher: Walker & Co

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Summary from Goodreads:

Many readers know the tale of Robin Hood, but they will be swept away by this new version full of action, secrets, and romance.

Posing as one of Robin Hood’s thieves to avoid the wrath of the evil Thief Taker Lord Gisbourne, Scarlet has kept her identity secret from all of Nottinghamshire. Only the Hood and his band know the truth: the agile thief posing as a whip of a boy is actually a fearless young woman with a secret past. Helping the people of Nottingham outwit the corrupt Sheriff of Nottingham could cost Scarlet her life as Gisbourne closes in. It’s only her fierce loyalty to Robin—whose quick smiles and sharp temper have the rare power to unsettle her—that keeps Scarlet going and makes this fight worth dying for.

What I think:

The myth of Robin Hood always fascinated me.Scarlet sounds amazing and full of twists and action. It's one of the YA titles of 2012 that I simply can't wait to read.

In My Mailbox #48

In my Mailbox is a weekly meme hosted by The Story Siren.

This week I got:

Shadowfever by Karen Marie Moning

Cast in Shadows by Michelle Sagara

Magic Bites by Ilona Andrews


What did you get in your mailbox this week? Let me know in your comments :)

Waiting on Wednesday: Born Wicked

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

My selection for this week is:

Born Wicked by Jessica Spotswood

Publication Date: February 7th 2012

Publisher: Putnam Juvenile

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Summary from Goodreads:

A Great and Terrible Beauty meets Cassandra Clare in this spellbinding fantasy

Everybody knows Cate Cahill and her sisters are eccentric. Too pretty, too reclusive, and far too educated for their own good. But the truth is even worse: they're witches. And if their secret is discovered by the priests of the Brotherhood, it would mean an asylum, a prison ship—or an early grave.

Before her mother died, Cate promised to protect her sisters. But with only six months left to choose between marriage and the Sisterhood, she might not be able to keep her word . . . especially after she finds her mother's diary, uncovering a secret that could spell her family's destruction. Desperate to find alternatives to their fate, Cate starts scouring banned books and questioning rebellious new friends, all while juggling tea parties, shocking marriage proposals, and a forbidden romance with the completely unsuitable Finn Belastra.

If what her mother wrote is true, the Cahill girls aren't safe. Not from the Brotherhood, the Sisterhood—not even from each other.

What I think:

Born Wicked has me drooling over it ever since I first read that premise. I have a soft spot for magic and witches and really, a combination of Mortal Instruments and A Great and Terrible Beauty sounds more than intriguing!

In My Mailbox #47

In my Mailbox is a weekly meme hosted by The Story Siren.

This week I got:

Angel of Darkness by Cynthia Eden (A huge thanks to Cynthia for sending me this autographed copy along with some cards.Thank you!)

Angel Fire by L. A. Weatherly

The Mage in Black by Jaye Wells

So, what did you get this week in your mailbox? Let me know in your comments :)

Waiting on Wednesday: The Other Life

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

My selection for this week is:

The Other Life by Susanne Winnacker 

Publication Date: February 1st 2012

Publisher: Usborne

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Summary from Goodreads:

3 years, 1 month, 1 week and 6 days since I’d seen daylight. One-fifth of my life. 98,409,602 seconds since the heavy, steel door had fallen shut and sealed us off from the world

Sherry has lived with her family in a sealed bunker since things went wrong up above. But when they run out of food, Sherry and her dad must venture outside. There they find a world of devastation, desolation...and the Weepers: savage, mutant killers.

When Sherry's dad is snatched, she joins forces with gorgeous but troubled Joshua - an Avenger, determined to destroy the Weepers.

But can Sherry keep her family and Joshua safe, when his desire for vengeance threatens them all?

What I think:

Dystopian titles always tend to not disappoint me. The Other Life sounds incredibly unique and interesting with a post apocalyptic feel to it. It's one of the titles of this year that I simply can't wait to get my hands on.

Waiting on Wednesday: Forbidden

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

My selection for this week is:

Forbidden by Syrie James, Ryan M. James

Publication Date: January 24th 2012

Publisher: HarperTeen

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Summary from Goodreads:

She should not exist.

He should not love her.

Claire Brennan has been attending Emerson Academy for two years now (the longest she and her mom have remained anywhere) and she’s desperate to stay put for the rest of high school. So there’s no way she’s going to tell her mom about the psychic visions she’s been having or the creepy warnings that she’s in danger.

Alec MacKenzie is fed up with his duties to watch and, when necessary, eliminate the descendants of his angelic forefathers. He chose Emerson as the ideal hiding place where he could be normal for once. He hadn’t factored Claire into his plans. . . .

Their love is forbidden, going against everything Alec has been taught to believe. But when the reason behind Claire’s unusual powers is revealed and the threat to her life becomes clear, how far will Alec go to protect her?

What I think:

I have really enjoyed Syrie James's writing style in one of her previous novel and I just can't wait to read a YA story of hers that is written along with her son.
The premise sounds intriguing and there's some forbidden love inside!What more could I ask to put it in my TBR list?

Waiting on Wednesday: Fracture

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

My selection for this week is:

Fracture by Megan Miranda

Publication Date: January 17th 2012

Publisher: Walker & Company

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Summary from Goodreads:

By the time Delaney Maxwell was pulled from a Maine lake’s icy waters by her best friend, Decker Phillips, her heart had stopped beating. Her brain had stopped working. She was dead.

But somehow Delaney survived—despite the brain scans that show irreparable damage. Everyone wants Delaney to be fine, but she knows she’s far from normal. Pulled by strange sensations she can’t control or explain, Delaney now finds herself drawn to the dying, and when she meets Troy Varga, a boy who recently emerged from a coma with the same abilities, she is relieved to share this strange new existence. Unsure if her altered brain is predicting death or causing it, Delaney must figure out if their gift is a miracle, a freak of nature—or something else much more frightening….

What I think:

The premise of Fracture sounds more than interesting and unlike anything I have read before. Sure, Delaney's ability kind of reminds me a bit of The Body Finder by Kimberly Derting but there's so much more to it.
I just hope it is as good as it sounds to be!

In My Mailbox #46 Christmas Edition

In my Mailbox is a weekly meme hosted by The Story Siren.

This week I got:

Clockwork Prince by Cassandra Clare

Shadowfae by Erica Hayes (Thank you so, so much Giota!)

Magic Lost, Trouble Found by Lisa Shearin

What did you get this week in your mailbox? Just let me know in your comments!

Waiting on Wednesday: A Witch in Winter

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

My selection for this week is:

A Witch in Winter by Ruth Warburton

Publication Date: January 5th 2012

Publisher: Hodder Children's Books

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Summary from Goodreads:

Anna Winterson doesn't know she's a witch and would probably mock you for believing in magic, but after moving to the small town of Winter with her father, she learns more than she ever wanted to about power. When Anna meets Seth, she is smitten, but when she enchants him to love her, she unwittingly amplifies a deadly conflict between two witch clans and splits her own heart in two. She wants to love Seth, to let him love her - but if it is her magic that's controlling his passion, then she is as monstrous as the witch clan who are trying to use her amazing powers for their own gain.

What I think:

I just love witches stories and since it's been sometime that I haven't indulged in a good one A Witch in Winter seems like the right book to pick as soon as it gets published!

The premise sounds interesting enough and if there's not an unecessary but ever so popular triangle in the story I'm sure I'll love this book!

In My Mailbox #45

In my Mailbox is a weekly meme hosted by The Story Siren.

This week I got:

Red-Headed Stepchild by Jaye Wells

Sins of the Angels by Linda Poitevin



What did you get in your mailbox this week?
Let me know in your comments!