"Waiting On" Wednesday is an event hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine. The purpose of this weekly event is to spotlight a soon-to-be-released book that you are very much anticipating. "Waiting On" Wednesday will also give bloggers an opportunity to share ideas for our TBR lists.


Title: The Shadow Behind the Stars
Author: Rebecca Hahn
Publisher: Atheneum, 256 Pages (September 1st, 2015)
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Synopsis: A girl’s dark destiny could cause the unraveling of the world in this spellbinding novel from the author of A Creature of Moonlight, which Kirkus Reviews called “cumulatively stunning” in a starred review.

Heed this warning, mortal: stay far away from the three sister Fates. For if they come to love you, they might bring about the end of the world…

Chloe is the youngest. Hers are the fingers that choose the wool, that shape the thread, that begin it. The sun smiles upon her. Men love her without knowing who she is. She has lived forever and will live forever more. She and her sisters have been on their isolated Greek island for centuries, longer than any mortal can remember. They spin, measure, and slice the countless golden threads of human life. They are the three Fates, and they have stayed separate for good reason: it is dangerous for them to become involved with the humans whose lives they shape.

So when a beautiful girl named Aglaia shows up on their doorstep, Chloe tries to make sure her sisters don’t become attached. But in seeking to protect them, Chloe discovers the dark power of Aglaia’s destiny. As her path unwinds, the three Fates find themselves pulled inextricably along—toward mortal pain, and mortal love, and a fate that could unravel the world.

Title: A Whole New World (Twisted Tales #1)
Author: Liz Braswell
Publisher: Disney Press, 336 Pages (September 1st, 2015)
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Synopsis: Welcome to a new YA series that reimagines classic Disney stories in surprising new ways. Each book asks the question: What if one key moment from a familiar Disney film was changed? This dark and daring version of Aladdin twists the original story with the question: What if Jafar was the first one to summon the Genie?

When Jafar steals the Genie’s lamp, he uses his first two wishes to become sultan and the most powerful sorcerer in the world. Agrabah lives in fear, waiting for his third and final wish.To stop the power-mad ruler, Aladdin and the deposed Princess Jasmine must unite the people of Agrabah in rebellion. But soon their fight for freedom threatens to tear the kingdom apart in a costly civil war.

What happens next? A Street Rat becomes a leader. A princess becomes a revolutionary. And readers will never look at the story of Aladdin in the same way again.

Title: Hunter
Author: Mercedes Lackey
Publisher: Disney-Hyperion, 384 Pages (September 1st, 2015)
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Synopsis: Centuries ago, the barriers between our world and the Otherworld were slashed open allowing hideous fantastical monsters to wreak havoc; destroying entire cities in their wake. Now, people must live in enclosed communities, behind walls that keep them safe from the evil creatures constantly trying to break in. Only the corps of teen Hunters with lightning reflexes and magical abilities can protect the populace from the daily attacks.

Joyeaux Charmand is a mountain girl from a close knit village who comes to the big city to join the Hunters. Joy thinks she is only there to perform her civic duty and protect the capitol Cits, or civilians, but as cameras follow her every move, she soon learns that the more successful she is in her hunts, the more famous she becomes.

With millions of fans watching her on reality TV, Joy begins to realize that Apex is not all it seems. She is forced to question everything she grew up believing about the legendary Hunters and the very world she lives in. Soon she finds that her fame may be part of a deep conspiracy that threatens to upend the protective structure built to keep dark magic out. The monsters are getting in and it is up to Joy to find out why.

*covers are always subject to change.

"Waiting On" Wednesday is an event hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine. The purpose of this weekly event is to spotlight a soon-to-be-released book that you are very much anticipating. "Waiting On" Wednesday will also give bloggers an opportunity to share ideas for our TBR lists.

Title: The Dark Light
Author: Sara Walsh
Publisher: Simon Pulse, 496 Pages (August 28th, 2012)
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Synopsis: Mysterious lights have flickered above Crownsville for as long as Mia can remember. And as far as she’s concerned, that’s about the only interesting thing to happen in her small town.

That is, until Sol arrives. Mia’s not one to fall for just any guy, but she can’t get intense Sol—or the brilliant tattoo on his back—out of her mind.

Then Mia’s brother goes missing, and Mia’s convinced that Sol knows more than he’s sharing. But getting closer to Sol means reevaluating everything she once believed to be true. Because Sol’s not who Mia thought he was—and neither is she.

Title: Counting Backwards
Author: Laura Lascarso
Publisher: Atheneum Books, 279 Pages (August 14th, 2012)
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Synopsis: Three weeks ago I tried to run away from home. Now all I want is to go back.

When troubled Taylor Truwell is caught with a stolen car and lands in court for resisting arrest, her father convinces the judge of an alternative to punishment: treatment in a juvenile psychiatric correctional facility. Sunny Meadows is anything but the easy way out, and Taylor has to fight hard just to hold on to her sanity as she battles her parents, her therapist, and vicious fellow patients. But even as Taylor struggles to hold on to her stubborn former self, she finds herself relenting as she lets in two unlikely friends-Margo, a former child star and arsonist, and AJ, a mysterious boy who doesn’t speak. In this striking debut, Laura Lascarso weaves together a powerful story of anger and self-destruction, hope and love.

Two books who couldn't be more different from one another, yet both sound amazing!! Holy HOT covers for the Dark Light!! Sheesh! I have no idea how I've missed this one until now?!? Well, until I set this post up not to long ago. The book sounds so mysterious and I LOVE that! I can't wait to read it. And then Counting Backwards sounds really interesting, it really had me at "mysterious boy who doesn't speak" - very intrigued. Who also has these two at the top of their must read lists?

*covers are always subject to change.

"Waiting On" Wednesday is an event hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine. The purpose of this weekly event is to spotlight a soon-to-be-released book that you are very much anticipating. "Waiting On" Wednesday will also give bloggers an opportunity to share ideas for our TBR lists.

Title: Enshadowed (Nevermore, #2)
Author: Kelly Creagh
Publisher: Atheneum Books, 560 Pages (August 28th, 2012)
Preorder here: The Book Depository

Synopsis: While Varen remains a prisoner in the dream-world, Isobel is haunted by his memory. He appears to her in her dreams and soon, even in her waking life. But is she just imagining it? Isobel knows she must find a way back to Varen. She makes plans to go to Baltimore. There, she confronts the figure known throughout the world as the Poe Toaster—the same dark man who once appeared to Isobel in her dreams, calling himself “Reynolds.”

Isobel succeeds in interrupting the Toaster’s ritual and, in doing so, discovers a way to return to the dream-world. Soon, she finds herself swept up in a realm which not only holds remnants of Poe’s presence, but has also now taken on the characteristics of Varen’s innermost self. It is a dark world comprised of fear, terror, and anger.

When Isobel once more encounters Varen, she finds him changed. With his mind poisoned by the dream world, he becomes a malevolent force, bent on destroying all—even himself. Now Isobel must face a new adversary, one who also happens to be her greatest love.

I LOVED Nevermore. That was SUCH an amazing book! As soon as I finished reading it I was so excited for the next book. And, I have to say... did this release date get pushed back? If so, that's such a HUGE bummer. Anyone else love Nevermore as much as I did and can't wait for this one?

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Title: Nevermore
Author: Kelly Creagh
Publisher: Atheneum, 528 Pages (August 31st 2010)
From: Purchased from Amazon

Synopsis: Cheerleader Isobel Lanley is horrified when she is paired with Varen Nethers for an English project, which is due—so unfair—on the day of the rival game. Cold and aloof, sardonic and sharp-tongued, Varen makes it clear he’d rather not have anything to do with her either. But when Isobel discovers strange writing in his journal, she can’t help but give this enigmatic boy with the piercing eyes another look.

Soon, Isobel finds herself making excuses to be with Varen. Steadily pulled away from her friends and her possessive boyfriend, Isobel ventures deeper and deeper into the dream world Varen has created through the pages of his notebook, a realm where the terrifying stories of Edgar Allan Poe come to life.

As her world begins to unravel around her, Isobel discovers that dreams, like words, hold more power than she ever imagined, and that the most frightening realities are those of the mind. Now she must find a way to reach Varen before he is consumed by the shadows of his own nightmares.

His life depends on it.

Review: 5 Stars - Debut author Kelly Creagh has created a world all of her own with the first in her new series Nevermore. From cover to cover - It’s Epic, it’s dark, it’s twisty and it’s full of amazing! Speaking of the cover, it had me hooked, the synopsis made this a must read and after finishing the book I knew, without a doubt that I’d be thinking about the story and characters for a long time to come. Many have said this before and I’ll be more then excited to say it again - Creagh has a sure-fire hit on her hands with this must read. Nevermore is an amazing addition, to not just my personal library but for everyone looking for much more then a hauntingly good read and swoonable characters.

Our main characters are, Isobel the popular cheerleader who is blond, bright, bubbly and pink; and Varen is dark, mysterious and well, the totally polar opposite of Isobel. When the two are forced together for a class project, things start to change pretty quickly in both of their lives. With Varen being such an outcast and Isobel being Miss Popularity things are bound to be harsh and rough for these two.

One thing I always love about a book is when you can see the characters changing for the better because of someone who’s somehow affected their lives. I love it more so when its characters so different that in turn make you realize that maybe they have more in common then you might have thought at the beginning.

Isobel’s inner struggles and the struggles with her peers were written extremely well and just proved how much of a strong person she was no matter what she was facing. Oh and trust me…. She faced more then her fair share in this first installment.

And Varen, oh how we can’t forget the dark broody boy of this story. He’s everything a pink fluffy girl could ever want! He has so many issues of his own that my heart just wanted to break for him. He ends up in over his head and mixed up with something that’s otherworldly and yep… bad and before he knows what’s happening he’s brought it on to Isobel as well.

Nevermore is a hurry, time is running out, follow the evil down the rabbit hole type of twisty. It’s perfect for any fan of Edgar Allen Poe as his poems are part of what makes this story possible. As the characters are twisted in and out of his poems it felt as if I was right there with them.

Oh and the ending! I felt I could have just about cried! Not just for Varen, but for Isobel too. It’s a huge cliffhanger to say the least, leaving me with “I NEED the second book right now!” syndrome. It’s a long way for the next book yes, however I could re-read this one over and over again back to back and never get tired of it.

All in all Nevermore is a book not to be passed by. Creagh has a beautiful style of writing, fresh ideas and perfect characters that make this, for me a favorite for 2010. I can say without a doubt that ANYTHNG Creagh writes I will read and you should do the same. Trust me, you have no idea just what your missing in such a fabulous world that all lies waiting for you within Nevermore. Enjoy!

FTC Disclaimer: I DID pay for this book and have NOT been compensated at all in any way or means for reading this book and or writing this HONEST review.