Waiting On Wednesday

Waiting On Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Jill at Breaking The Spine where you can share a book that you are anxiously waiting to be released.

Zara is at the center of an impending apocalypse. True, she’s successfully rescued Nick from Valhalla, but it simply isn’t enough. Evil pixies are ravaging Bedford, and they need much more than one great warrior; they need an army. Zara isn’t sure what her role is anymore. She’s not just fighting for her friends; she’s also a pixie queen. And to align her team of pixies with the humans she loves will be one of her greatest battles yet. Especially since she can’t even reconcile her growing feelings for her pixie king . . . 

Unexpected turns, surprising revelations, and one utterly satisfying romantic finale make Endure a thrilling end to this series of bestsellers.

Endure (the 4th Need book)
Release Date: May 8, 2012
Publisher: Bloomsbury Childrens
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Why I'm waiting on Endure:
I have LOVED the Need series since my friend and school librarian had me read Need shortly after it came out.  I even have a READ poster she made of me holding Captivate!  I can't wait to see how this story ends. Plus look at the cover, it's BEAUTIFUL!!!

Review: Stolen Away

by Alyxandra Harvey
Release Date: January 17, 2011

Summary:

For seventeen years, Eloise Hart had no idea the world of Faery even existed. Now she has been abducted and trapped in the Rath of Lord Strahan, King of Faery. Strahan was only meant to rule for seven years, as Faery tradition dictates, and then give up his crown to another. But he won't comply, and now chaos threatens both worlds.

The only one who can break his stranglehold on the Faery court is his wife. . . Eloise's aunt Antonia. Using Eloise to lure Antonia, Strahan captures his wife, desperate to end the only threat to his reign. Now Eloise must become the rescuer. Together with her best friends Jo and Devin, she must forge alliances with other Fae, including a gorgeous protector named Lucas, and Strahan's mysterious son, Eldric-who may or may not betray them.

Rating: 4 of 5 stars

Review:
     This was a little different take on the fae world as it compares to other books I have read in that the main character isn't a fairy.  Eloise is secure in who she is and not used to getting much attention from guys, so when that changes the day Lucas shows up to protect her, she is not sure what to do.  Little does Eloise know she is about to be dragged into a world she didn't think existed.  While Eloise is trying to figure out why she suddenly has a handsome protector and if she is going crazy after several strange events, her best friend Jo starts to fall for a new guy in town, Eldric.

     It was easy for me to get into Stolen Away as Eloise was quirky and fun to get to know and wasn't afraid to stand up for what she believed to be right.  Then there is Jo.  Jo is unique in that she is used to getting all the attention from guys and she loves to work on her grandparents farm.  I loved that Jo, despite many warnings from Eldric, still fell for him anyway and could see the good in him even when he couldn't.  The way Eloise's challenge to save her aunt and Jo's love for Eldric mesh keeps the reader on their toes.  There was the right amount of romance (without being too much, meaning, I wouldn't feel bad about sharing this with my students because there wasn't anything inappropriate for a jr. high student) and action.  The only reason I didn't give this one 5 stars was because there were a few questions that I felt were left unanswered (though I'm hoping there will be another book about Eloise, Lucas, Jo and Eldric).

You can find Alyxandra Harvey online:  GoodReads  Website   Twitter

Cover Reveal: Unbreak My Heart by Melissa C. Walker

When I saw Melissa's tweet about having a new cover to reveal and was looking for bloggers to share it on their site, I knew I had to contact her.  I had the chance to listen to Melissa speak at the Austin Teen Book Festival and can't wait to read her next book.

I am very excited to share with you my first cover reveal.

The cover for Melissa C. Walker's next book, Unbreak My Heart.

Beautiful! 

I love the ocean and the mix of colors used is simple but striking.  And with a May release date, it has a summery feel that is sure to capture hearts of readers everywhere.

Summary from GoodReads:

Sophomore year broke Clementine Williams’ heart. She fell for her best friend’s boyfriend and long story short: he’s excused, but Clem is vilified and she heads into summer with zero social life. 

Enter her parents’ plan to spend the summer on their sailboat. Normally the idea of being stuck on a tiny boat with her parents and little sister would make Clem break out in hives, but floating away sounds pretty good right now. 

Then she meets James at one of their first stops along the river. He and his dad are sailing for the summer and he’s just the distraction Clem needs. Can he break down Clem’s walls and heal her broken heart? 

Told in alternating chapters that chronicle the year that broke Clem’s heart and the summer that healed it, Unbreak My Heart is a wonderful dual love story that fans of Sarah Dessen, Deb Caletti, and Susane Colasanti will flock to.