Waiting on Wednesday (15): Midnight Thief (Midnight Thief, #1) by Livia Blackburne

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

Title: Midnight Thief

Author: Livia Blackburne

Series: Midnight Thief, #1

Publisher: Disney-Hyperion

Release: July 8th 2014

Pages: 368 (hardcover)

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Growing up on Forge’s streets has taught Kyra how to stretch a coin. And when that’s not enough, her uncanny ability to scale walls and bypass guards helps her take what she needs. But when the leader of the Assassins Guild offers Kyra a lucrative job, she hesitates. She knows how to get by on her own, and she’s not sure she wants to play by his rules. But he’s persistent—and darkly attractive—and Kyra can’t quite resist his pull.

Tristam of Brancel is a young Palace knight on a mission. After his best friend is brutally murdered by Demon Riders, a clan of vicious warriors who ride bloodthirsty wildcats, Tristam vows to take them down. But as his investigation deepens, he finds his efforts thwarted by a talented thief, one who sneaks past Palace defenses with uncanny ease.

When a fateful raid throws Kyra and Tristam together, the two enemies realize that their best chance at survival—and vengeance—might be to join forces. And as their loyalties are tested to the breaking point, they learn a startling secret about Kyra’s past that threatens to reshape both their lives.

It was almost four month ago when I read the novella Poison Dance by Livia Blackburne for her upcoming Midnight Thief series. And since then, I have only wished for time to pass faster. Despite the short length, Poison Dance is a story all high fantasy fans will appreciate (you can find my review here). I was completely mesmerized by the world Blackburne created and her characters were nothing short of impressive. It lures you in and before you know it you are already determined to follow this story to the end.

(The kindle version of the novella is currently free on Amazon, be sure to check it out!)

Waiting on Wednesday (14) : The Vanishing Season by Jodi Lynn Anderson

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

Title: The Vanishing Season

Author: Jodi Lynn Anderson

Series: Standalone

Publisher: HaperTeen

Release: July 1st 2014

Pages: 256 (hardcover)
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Girls started vanishing in the fall, and now winter's come to lay a white sheet over the horror. Door County, it seems, is swallowing the young, right into its very dirt. From beneath the house on Water Street, I've watched the danger swell.

The residents know me as the noises in the house at night, the creaking on the stairs. I'm the reflection behind them in the glass, the feeling of fear in the cellar. I'm tied—it seems—to this house, this street, this town.

I'm tied to Maggie and Pauline, though I don't know why. I think it's because death is coming for one of them, or both.

All I know is that the present and the past are piling up, and I am here to dig. I am looking for the things that are buried.

From bestselling author Jodi Lynn Anderson comes a friendship story bound in snow and starlight, a haunting mystery of love, betrayal, redemption, and the moments that we leave behind.

Ever since Tiger Lily, I have been hopelessly in love with Jodi Lynn Anderson's beautiful and lyrical writing. I savored every single line in that book and I will never get tired of re-reading it. When I found out that she has another book coming out soon, "jubilant" can not even begin to describe my happiness. The Vanishing Season, full with mystery and intrigue, captured my interest almost instantly. I only wish July can come sooner, perhaps right after April ;)

What are you waiting on today?

Waiting on Wednesday (13) : Dorothy Must Die (Dorothy Must Die, #1) by Danielle Paige

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

Title: Dorothy Must Die

Author: Danielle Paige

Series: Dorothy Must Die, #1

Publisher: HarperTeen

Release: April 1st 2014

Pages: 432 (hardcover)

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I didn't ask for any of this. I didn't ask to be some kind of hero.

But when your whole life gets swept up by a tornado—taking you with it—you have no choice but to go along, you know?

Sure, I've read the books. I've seen the movies. I know the song about the rainbow and the happy little blue birds. But I never expected Oz to look like this. To be a place where Good Witches can't be trusted, Wicked Witches may just be the good guys, and winged monkeys can be executed for acts of rebellion. There's still the yellow brick road, though—but even that's crumbling.

What happened?

Dorothy. They say she found a way to come back to Oz. They say she seized power and the power went to her head. And now no one is safe.

My name is Amy Gumm—and I'm the other girl from Kansas.
I've been recruited by the Revolutionary Order of the Wicked.
I've been trained to fight.
And I have a mission:
Remove the Tin Woodman's heart.
Steal the Scarecrow's brain.
Take the Lion's courage.
Then and only then—Dorothy must die!

A dark tale of Wizard of Oz? Sign me up! It's definitely an interesting idea to have Dorothy become a evil manipulative overlord who is taking Oz to disparity. I'm very curious to see how Danielle Paige will execute that, though based on the couple of reviews I have seen, she did a fantastic job at it, which just makes me crave for this book even more. Hopefully, Paige also has a great imagination as well as Oz is anything but a dull place.

What about you? Anything on your top shopping list? :P 

Waiting on Wednesday (12) : Far From You by Tess Sharpe

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

Title: Far From You

Author: Tess Sharpe

Series: Standalone

Publisher: Disney-Hyperion

Release: April 8th 2014

Pages: 352 (hardcover)

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Sophie Winters nearly died. Twice.

The first time, she's fourteen, and escapes a near-fatal car accident with scars, a bum leg, and an addiction to Oxy that'll take years to kick.

The second time, she's seventeen, and it's no accident. Sophie and her best friend Mina are confronted by a masked man in the woods. Sophie survives, but Mina is not so lucky. When the cops deem Mina's murder a drug deal gone wrong, casting partial blame on Sophie, no one will believe the truth: Sophie has been clean for months, and it was Mina who led her into the woods that night for a meeting shrouded in mystery.

After a forced stint in rehab, Sophie returns home to a chilly new reality. Mina's brother won't speak to her, her parents fear she'll relapse, old friends have become enemies, and Sophie has to learn how to live without her other half. To make matters worse, no one is looking in the right places and Sophie must search for Mina's murderer on her own. But with every step, Sophie comes closer to revealing all: about herself, about Mina and about the secret they shared.

YES! Another murder mystery :D This makes a really happy Angel waiting for April (and the warmth too, oh god help me). BTW, is it just me or there are a lot of good books coming out in April? Like seriously, my wallet is so gonna take a hit for this......

What are you waiting on today?

Waiting on Wednesday (11) : Stolen Songbird (The Malediction Trilogy, #1) by Danielle L. Jensen

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

Title: Stolen Songbird

Author: Danielle L. Jensen

Series: The Malediction Trilogy, #1

Publisher: Strange Chemistry

Release: April 1st 2014

Pages: 436 (paperback)

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For those who have loved Seraphina and Graceling comes another truly fabulous fantasy...

For five centuries, a witch’s curse has bound the trolls to their city beneath the ruins of Forsaken Mountain. Time enough for their dark and nefarious magic to fade from human memory and into myth. But a prophesy has been spoken of a union with the power to set the trolls free, and when Cécile de Troyes is kidnapped and taken beneath the mountain, she learns there is far more to the myth of the trolls than she could have imagined.

Cécile has only one thing on her mind after she is brought to Trollus: escape. Only the trolls are clever, fast, and inhumanly strong. She will have to bide her time, wait for the perfect opportunity.

But something unexpected happens while she’s waiting – she begins to fall for the enigmatic troll prince to whom she has been bonded and married. She begins to make friends. And she begins to see that she may be the only hope for the half-bloods – part troll, part human creatures who are slaves to the full-blooded trolls. There is a rebellion brewing. And her prince, Tristan, the future king, is its secret leader.

As Cécile becomes involved in the intricate political games of Trollus, she becomes more than a farmer’s daughter. She becomes a princess, the hope of a people, and a witch with magic powerful enough to change Trollus forever.

Okay, I will admit that Stolen Songbird and I are not love at the first sight. It is only after I read this glowing review by the ladies @ Unladylike Reviews that I started to take an interest in this book. And once I did that, the only thing I wish for now is for April to come faster because this story sounds absolutely AWESOME (Plus, I really like the MCs names...)

Leave me a link of your WoW, I will make sure to check it out :)

Waiting on Wednesday (10) : Don't Look Back by Jennifer L. Armentrout

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

Title: Don't Look Back

Author: Jennifer L. Armentrout

Series: Standalone

Publisher: Disney Hyperion

Release: April 15th 2014

Pages: 384 (hardcover)

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Samantha is a stranger in her own life. Until the night she disappeared with her best friend, Cassie, everyone said Sam had it all-popularity, wealth, and a dream boyfriend.

Sam has resurfaced, but she has no recollection of who she was or what happened to her that night. As she tries to piece together her life from before, she realizes it's one she no longer wants any part of. The old Sam took "mean girl" to a whole new level, and it's clear she and Cassie were more like best enemies. Sam is pretty sure that losing her memories is like winning the lottery. She's getting a second chance at being a better daughter, sister, and friend, and she's falling hard for Carson Ortiz, a boy who has always looked out for her-even if the old Sam treated him like trash.

But Cassie is still missing, and the facts about what happened to her that night isn't just buried deep inside of Sam's memory-someone else knows, someone who wants to make sure Sam stays quiet. All Sam wants is the truth, and if she can unlock her clouded memories of that fateful night, she can finally move on. But what if not remembering is the only thing keeping Sam alive?

I have not read anything Jennifer L. Armentrout before, mostly because her books are almost always paranormal romance which I'm not a huge fan of. Her newest fiction Don't Look Back however is a YA contemporary romance mixed with hints of mystery thriller. That is something I'm very curious about. Since contemporary romance and mystery thriller are genres I would like to explore more in the future, Don't Look Back being a blend of both inevitably ended up on my radar and I certainly do not regret this discovery.

What's your most anticipating book right now?

Waiting on Wednesday (9) : The Ring and the Crown (The Ring and the Crown, #1) by Melissa de la Cruz

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

Title: The Ring and the Crown

Author: Melissa de la Cruz

Series: The Ring and the Crown, #1

Publisher: Disney Hyperion

Release: April 1st 2014

Pages: 384 (hardcover)

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Princess Marie-Victoria, heir to the Lily Throne, and Aelwyn Myrddn, bastard daughter of the Mage of England, grew up together. But who will rule, and who will serve?

Quiet and gentle, Marie has never lived up to the ambitions of her mother, Queen Eleanor the Second, Supreme Ruler of the Franco-British Empire. With the help of her Head Merlin, Emrys, Eleanor has maintained her stranglehold on the world's only source of magic. She rules the most powerful empire the world has ever seen.

But even with the aid of Emrys' magic, Eleanor's extended lifespan is nearing its end. The princess must marry and produce an heir or the Empire will be vulnerable to its greatest enemy, Prussia. The two kingdoms must unite to end the war, and the only solution is a match between Marie and Prince Leopold VII, heir to the Prussian throne. But Marie has always loved Gill, her childhood friend and soldier of the Queen's Guard.

Together, Marie and Aelwyn, a powerful magician in her own right, come up with a plan. Aelwyn will take on Marie's face, allowing the princess to escape with Gill and live the quiet life she's always wanted. And Aelwyn will get what she's always dreamed of--the chance to rule. But the court intrigue and hunger for power in Lenoran England run deeper than anyone could imagine. In the end, there is only rule that matters in Eleanor's court: trust no one.

I have always been fond of historical fantasies. Adding in magic and court conspiracies, The Ring and the Crown quickly grabbed my attention. With a princess who would rather choose love than power and a bastard daughter who is too ambitious for her own good, nothing in the court of Queen Eleanor would be as easy and peaceful as it seems. I imgaine Melissa de la Cruz would portray Marie and Aelwyn through dual POVs, though I do sense more emphasis on Marie's struggles, so perhaps we will be getting a single perspective after all.

What are you waiting on today?

Waiting on Wednesday (8) : The Winner's Curse (The Winner's Trilogy, #1) by Marie Rutkoski

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

Title: The Winner's Curse

Author: Marie Rutkoski

Series: The Winner's Trilogy, #1

Publisher: Farrar Straus Giroux (Macmillan)

Release: March 4th 2014

Pages: 368 (hardcover)

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As a general’s daughter in a vast empire that revels in war and enslaves those it conquers, seventeen-year-old Kestrel has two choices: she can join the military or get married. But Kestrel has other intentions.

One day, she is startled to find a kindred spirit in a young slave up for auction. Arin’s eyes seem to defy everything and everyone. Following her instinct, Kestrel buys him—with unexpected consequences. It’s not long before she has to hide her growing love for Arin.

But he, too, has a secret, and Kestrel quickly learns that the price she paid for a fellow human is much higher than she ever could have imagined.

Set in a richly imagined new world, The Winner’s Curse by Marie Rutkoski is a story of deadly games where everything is at stake, and the gamble is whether you will keep your head or lose your heart.

Recently, as you may have noticed too, there are a lot of promotional posts around The Winner's Curse. Upon first look, I was almost instantly drawn to it by the cover - gorgeous model (look at dat dress!!), elegant font style, intriguing title, etc. Everything is utterly perfect and there is only one voice in my head - MUST GET IT (yep, my head is kind of creepy like that...). Jokes aside, I'm indeed very much anticipating the release of this new trilogy. Although the premise involves some sort of "games" again, I'm hopeful that Marie Rutkoski would be able to bring us readers something new and imaginative to love wholeheartedly. By the way, do you know that the first five chapters are free on kindle right now? *wink*wink*

How are you doing this week? Waiting for anything special?

Waiting on Wednesday (7) : Grim by Christine Johnson

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

Title: Grim

Editor: Christine Johnson

Authors: Ellen Hopkins, Julie Kagawa, Amanda Hocking, Claudia Gray, Rachel Hawkins, Jeri Smith-Ready, Saundra Mitchell

Series: Standalone

Publisher: Harlequin Teen

Release: Feb 25th 2014

Pages: 480 (hardcover)
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CLAIRE DE LUNE and NOCTURNE author Christine Johnson, ed.’s GRIM, an anthology of dark fairy tale retellings, featuring stories by New York Times bestselling authors Ellen Hopkins, Amanda Hocking, Claudia Gray, Rachel Hawkins, Julie Kagawa, and others, to Natashya Wilson at HarlequinTeen, in a nice deal, for publication in Winter 2014, by Caryn Wiseman at Andrea Brown Literary Agency (World).

I'm always in the mood for some fairy tale retellings, though I must say that dark retellings are rare treats. It was quite a frightening experience when I first read the original Brother Grimms' tales - Snow White, Cinderella, Rapunzel, etc, each being turned into something far more wicked and evil. I'm interested to see what kind of retellings these authors can come up with and whether or not they fulfill the level of darkness and cruelty.

What are you waiting today? 

Waiting on Wednesday (6) : City of Heavenly Fire (The Mortal Instruments, #6) by Cassandra Clare

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

This week, I'm taking the opportunity to feature City of Heavenly Fire by Cassandra Clare, the final installment of the best selling urban fantasy series The Mortal Instruments. 

City of Heavenly Fire (The Mortal Instruments, #6)

by Cassandra Clare

Publisher: McElderry Books

Release: May 27th 2014

Pages: 733

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ERCHOMAI, SEBASTIAN HAD SAID.

I am coming.

Darkness returns to the Shadowhunter world. As their society falls apart around them, Clary, Jace, Simon and their friends must band together to fight the greatest evil the Nephilim have ever faced: Clary’s own brother. Nothing in the world can defeat him — must they journey to another world to find the chance? Lives will be lost, love sacrificed, and the whole world changed in the sixth and last installment of the Mortal Instruments series!

My Notes:

I recently got into Cassandra Clare's The Mortal Instruments series and I enjoyed it very much! It's a great news to me that the series will soon conclude so I can (perhaps) read them all (I was gonna say in one-sitting, but that seems a little too much ;-D ). Clare's worldbuidling ability fascinates me and I cannot wait to find out more about the plot. What about you? Are you waiting for this one too?

Waiting on Wednesday (5) : The One (The Selection, #3) by Kiera Cass

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

Woohoo!! I'm back. Maui was wonderful. I really wish I could stay there longer, swimming around with sea turtles and dolphins (oh wait, and whales too :D). Why do good times always pass so quickly? But worry not, I'm sure I will be back for visits.

This week, I have been waiting on the third and final installment to The Selection series - The One by Kiera Cass. What about you?

The One (The Selection, #3)

by Kiera Cass

Publisher: HarperTeen (HarperCollins)

Release: May 6th 2014

Pages: 336

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The Selection changed the lives of thirty-five girls forever. And now, the time has come for one winner to be chosen.

America never dreamed she would find herself anywhere close to the crown—or to Prince Maxon's heart. But as the competition approaches its end and the threats outside the palace walls grow more vicious, America realizes just how much she stands to lose—and how hard she'll have to fight for the future she wants.

From the very first page of The Selection, this #1 New York Times bestselling series has captured readers' hearts and swept them away on a captivating journey... Now, in The One, Kiera Cass delivers a satisfying and unforgettable conclusion that will keep readers sighing over this electrifying fairy-tale long after the final page is turned.

My Notes:

Look at that cover aksdfjhaskjdhf!! I cannot even compose myself. This series has by far the most gorgeous covers I have ever seen and it just keeps getting better. In The One, the competition for Illea's next princess will be more fierce than ever. While America is finally determined to fight for her love and future, more dangers and conspiracies have surfaced around this contest. Who will be able to abscond with Prince Maxon's heart? Let's find out together!

Waiting on Wednesday (4) : Cruel Beauty by Rosamund Hodge

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

Hello peeps! Sorry for the lack of posts lately. I'm on a vacation in Hawaii :)  (Gosh! Still can't believe I'm here) Although I failed at posting reviews on schedule, I'm doing great with catching up my readings! After all, what's there better to do than reading while sun bathing at the beach? So hang on tight and I will be back shortly ;)

For this week's WoW, I have decided to feature fantasy fairy tale retelling novel Cruel Beauty by Rosamund Hodge.

Cruel Beauty

by Rosamund Hodge

Publisher: Balzer & Bray

Release: Jan 28th 2014

Pages: 352

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Based on the classic fairy tale Beauty and the Beast, Cruel Beauty is a dazzling love story about our deepest desires and their power to change our destiny.

Since birth, Nyx has been betrothed to the evil ruler of her kingdom-all because of a foolish bargain struck by her father. And since birth, she has been in training to kill him.

With no choice but to fulfill her duty, Nyx resents her family for never trying to save her and hates herself for wanting to escape her fate. Still, on her seventeenth birthday, Nyx abandons everything she's ever known to marry the all-powerful, immortal Ignifex. Her plan? Seduce him, destroy his enchanted castle, and break the nine-hundred-year-old curse he put on her people.

But Ignifex is not at all what Nyx expected. The strangely charming lord beguiles her, and his castle-a shifting maze of magical rooms-enthralls her.

As Nyx searches for a way to free her homeland by uncovering Ignifex's secrets, she finds herself unwillingly drawn to him. Even if she could bring herself to love her sworn enemy, how can she refuse her duty to kill him? With time running out, Nyx must decide what is more important: the future of her kingdom, or the man she was never supposed to love.

My Notes:

I'm a big fan of fairy tale retelling books. Actually, let me rephrase it - it's on my bucket list to read all fairy tale retelling novels that ever come to existence. Hence, you can understand my excitements towards Cruel Beauty. Plus Beauty and the Beast is one of my favorite stories. Therefore, this book is definitely something I would not want to miss. I have seen a couple of ARC reviews out around and the general consensus are fairly positive. It's a good thing that 28th is right around the corner ;)

Waiting on Wednesday (3) : Hollow City (Miss Peregrine, #2) by Ransom Riggs

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

I bet most of you have heard or read Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children. Sadly, I haven't gotten to it yet (but hopefully soon). The reason I mentioned this is because some of you may not know that Ransom Riggs' sequel to Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children will be released next Tuesday! Hence, I would like to take the opportunity and feature Hollow City in this week's WoW ;)

Hollow City (Miss Peregrine, #2)

by Ransom Riggs

Publisher: Quirk Books

Release: Jan 14th 2014

Pages: 352

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Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children was the surprise best seller of 2011—an unprecedented mix of YA fantasy and vintage photography that enthralled readers and critics alike. Publishers Weekly called it “an enjoyable, eccentric read, distinguished by well-developed characters, a believable Welsh setting, and some very creepy monsters.”

This second novel begins in 1940, immediately after the first book ended. Having escaped Miss Peregrine’s island by the skin of their teeth, Jacob and his new friends must journey to London, the peculiar capital of the world. Along the way, they encounter new allies, a menagerie of peculiar animals, and other unexpected surprises.

Complete with dozens of newly discovered (and thoroughly mesmerizing) vintage photographs, this new adventure will delight readers of all ages.

My Notes:

I don't know about you, but this cover gives me all kinds of chills. A black and white photograph, a ghosty child with a gaping hole in her body, and what seemed to be the ruins of a city, all of which aim to bring you a spooky sensation. Based on my past experience, I don't do well with horror novels (which might be the reason why I haven't read any of Miss Peregrine books), though many told me this series is not exactly the conventional horror fiction. In order to give it the benefit of doubt, I decided to try out the first book soon, and who knows, maybe I will become a die hard fan for Ransom Riggs afterwards :P What's your WoW this week?

Waiting on Wednesday (2) : Love Letters to the Dead by Ava Dellaira

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

Happy New Year's Day, everyone! This week I have chosen to feature a YA Contemporary novel.

Love Letters to the Dead
by Ava Dellaira

Publisher: Macmillan FSG

Release: April 1st 2014

Pages: 323

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It begins as an assignment for English class: Write a letter to a dead person. Laurel chooses Kurt Cobain because her sister, May, loved him. And he died young, just like May did. Soon, Laurel has a notebook full of letters to people like Janis Joplin, Amy Winehouse, Amelia Earhart, Heath Ledger, and more; though she never gives a single one of them to her teacher. She writes about starting high school, navigating new friendships, falling in love for the first time, learning to live with her splintering family. And, finally, about the abuse she suffered while May was supposed to be looking out for her. Only then, once Laurel has written down the truth about what happened to herself, can she truly begin to accept what happened to May. And only when Laurel has begun to see her sister as the person she was; lovely and amazing and deeply flawed; can she begin to discover her own path.

My Notes:

I stumbled upon this book on NetGalley one day and immediately I was like this is such a nice cover! And then one thing led to the other, it wound up on my WoW post :P But to all seriousness, the title and synopsis of this book sound very interesting. Love Letters to the Dead is a book about growing up, about accepting and forgiving. It seems like both Laurel and her sister May have some troublesome past. With May gone, I can't imagine how much Laurel struggled to move on. I don't read contemporary novels that much but this is definitely one I want to check out.

Waiting on Wednesday (1) : Cress (Lunar Chronicles, #3) by Marissa Meyer

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

I guess some of you may have already seen WoW posts in other book review blogs, but if not I totally recommend you to follow the link above to Breaking the Spine and check out what books other bloggers are sharing. For this week, I have decided to highlight Cress, the third installment in Marissa Meyer's Lunar Chronicles series.

Cress (Lunar Chronicles, #3)

by Marissa Meyer

Publisher: Feiwel & Friends

Expected Release: February 4th 2014
Pages: 560
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Rapunzel’s tower is a satellite. She can’t let down her hair—or her guard.

In this third book in the bestselling Lunar Chronicles series, Cinder and Captain Thorne are fugitives on the run, with Scarlet and Wolf in tow. Together, they’re plotting to overthrow Queen Levana and her army.

Their best hope lies with Cress, who has been trapped on a satellite since childhood with only her netscreens as company. All that screen time has made Cress an excellent hacker—unfortunately, she’s just received orders from Levana to track down Cinder and her handsome accomplice.

When a daring rescue goes awry, the group is separated. Cress finally has her freedom, but it comes at a high price. Meanwhile, Queen Levana will let nothing stop her marriage to Emperor Kai. Cress, Scarlet, and Cinder may not have signed up to save the world, but they may be the only ones who can.

My Notes:

I enjoyed reading Cinder and Scarlet (the previous two installments) immensely and this is definitely one of my most anticipating books of 2014. If you are a big fan of dystopian society as well as fairytales retelling, you will definitely fall in love with this series. I can't wait to buy it, gosh just take my money! I want it NOW.