Waiting on Wednesday #333 - The Reckoning of Noah Shaw & Archenemies

The Reckoning of Noah Shaw
(The Shaw Confessions #2)
by Michelle Hodkin
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Publication Date: November 13th 2018
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 9781481456463

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Noah Shaw confesses all in this second novel of a chilling new companion series to Michelle Hodkin’s New York Times bestselling Mara Dyer trilogy!

Noah Shaw doesn’t think he needs his father’s inheritance.
He does.

Noah believes there’s something off about the suicides in his visions.
There is.

Noah is convinced that he still knows the real Mara Dyer.
He does not.

Everyone thought the nightmare had ended with Mara Dyer’s memoirs, but it was only the beginning. As old skeletons are laid bare, alliances will be tested, hearts will be broken, and no one will be left unscarred. (Goodreads)

Are you guys as excited as I am for this book??

After the ending of the first book,
I'm super curious to see what's going to happen next for Mara and Noah.
I've been sitting on a copy of this for a while now,

and I can't wait to get started on it!!

Archenemies
(Renegades #2)
by Marissa Meyer
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Publication Date: November 6th 2018
Publisher: Feiwel & Friends
ISBN: 9781250311443

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The Renegades Trilogy continues, in this fiercely awaited second installment after the New York Times-bestselling Renegades by Marissa Meyer, author of the Lunar Chronicles.

Time is running out.
Together, they can save the world.
But they each other's worst nightmare.

In Renegades, Nova and Adrian (aka Insomnia and Sketch) fought the battle of their lives against the Anarchist known as the Detonator. It was a short-lived victory.

The Anarchists still have a secret weapon, one that Nova believes will protect her. The Renegades also have a strategy for overpowering the Anarchists, but both Nova and Adrian understand that it could mean the end of Gatlon City - and the world - as they know it. (Goodreads)

Confession: I have not actually started this series yet! 🙈
But, a copy of Archenemies landed on my doorstep a few weeks ago,

so I plan to read both it and Renegades ASAP!!
I really enjoy Melissa's books, so I can't wait to finally read these!!

Those are my WOW picks for this week!!
Leave your link in the comments so I can see what YOU are WOWing for this week!!

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Audiobook Spotlight: All Your Perfects by Colleen Hoover (Audiobook)

All Your Perfects
by Colleen Hoover
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Publication Date: July 17th 2018
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio
Narrated By: Madeleine Maby
Audio Length:  7 hrs and 43 mins
ISBN: 9781508253662
Genre: Adult | Contemporary | Romance
Source: Overdrive Library Borrow

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Quinn and Graham's perfect love is threatened by their imperfect marriage. The memories, mistakes, and secrets that they have built up over the years are now tearing them apart. The one thing that could save them might also be the very thing that pushes their marriage beyond the point of repair.

All Your Perfects is a profound novel about a damaged couple whose potential future hinges on promises made in the past. This is a heartbreaking page-turner that asks: Can a resounding love with a perfect beginning survive a lifetime between two imperfect people? (Goodreads)

I hadn’t originally planned to read All Your Perfects by Colleen Hoover just yet, but I happened to run across the audiobook while browsing my local library’s Overdrive selection, and my curiosity got the better of me. I’ve read a few of Colleens books in the past which I really enjoyed, and something told me that I had to check this book out right away. I’m really glad I did!

All Your Perfects is the story about Quinn and Graham, a young married couple who are dealing with some trials in their relationship. The story is told from present day point of view, which includes all the problems they are facing as their marriage slowly falls apart, as well as through the past when they meet and fall in love. Both parts were equally interesting, though the parts in the present day were the hardest to read. I definitely sympathized with them both for all they were going through, and found so many parts relatable as well. I especially understood Quinn’s pain.

This book was a really quick read, and I found myself flying through the story a lot faster than I anticipated. As I mentioned above, I listened to this book in audio format, and I’m really glad I did. The narrator, Madeleine Maby, did a great job of reading the story, and I instantly recognized her voice from an audiobook that I listened not too long ago, The Room on Rue Amélie. I’m also pretty thrilled to discover that she narrates in a few audiobooks that I plan to listen to soon, and I can’t wait to check those out.

Overall; All Your Perfects by Colleen Hoover was a quick, interesting read that I really enjoyed. It definitely makes me want to read that I own of Colleens that I haven’t yet read, and I plan to work more of those into my TBR as soon as possible, starting with It Ends with Us, and hopefully Ugly Love as well! If you love a good realistic contemporary novel, do check out All Your Perfects!

My October 2018 TBR!! #BookBlogtober

Happy Monday, Bookworms!!
And HAPPY FIRST DAY OF OCTOBER TOO!!

You guys... I think October is my most favorite month ever.
I love everything about it. The weather turning cooler.
The colors changing. And, of course, HALLOWEEN!!
:)

I have SO many books that I want to read this month,

including a few scary-themed books that will be perfect to read for Halloween.

Here's what I'm reading this month...

(New reads, re-reads & Halloween reads!)

Renegades by Marissa Meyer
Arch-Enemies by Marissa Meyer
The Diviners by Libba Bray
Lady Midnight by Cassandra Clare *
Cress by Marissa Meyer
The Dream Thieves by Maggie Stiefvater *
The Dark Descent of Elizabeth Frankenstein by Kiersten White
Champion by Marie Lu
Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo
A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness
Hocus Pocus and the All New Sequel by A.W. Jantha




(Review copies I didn't get to in Sept!)

What If It's Us by Becky Albertalli & Adam Silvera
The Lady's Guide to Petticoats and Piracy by Mackenzi Lee
A Very Large Expanse of Sea by Tahereh Mafi
The Royal Runaway by Lindsay Emory
Welcome to Paradise by Elin Hilderbrand
Four Three Two One by Courtney Stevens




(That I'm super excited for!)

Sawkill Girls by Claire Legrand *
9 From the 9 Worlds by Rick Riordan
Kingdom of Ash by Sarah J. Maas
Muse of Nightmares by Laini Taylor
Every Breath by Nicholas Sparks
The Clockmaker's Daughter by Kate Morton
The Proposal by Jasmine Guillory
Broken Things by Lauren Oliver *

* already read

Whoo hooo! Is this a great list or what??
I can't wait to get started on it, and I hope I can keep up.
AND, I hope I can keep up with all the October movies that I want to watch as well!!

:)

What's on YOUR October TBR??

My Thoughts: Sawkill Girls by Claire Legrand

Sawkill Girls
by Claire Legrand
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Publication Date: October 2nd 2018
Publisher: Katherine Tegen Books
Pages: 447
ISBN: 9780062696601
Genre: Young Adult | Fantasy | Horror | LGBT
Source: Edelweiss Review Copy / Own

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Beware of the woods and the dark, dank deep.

He’ll follow you home, and he won’t let you sleep.

Who are the Sawkill Girls?

Marion: the new girl. Awkward and plain, steady and dependable. Weighed down by tragedy and hungry for love she’s sure she’ll never find.

Zoey: the pariah. Luckless and lonely, hurting but hiding it. Aching with grief and dreaming of vanished girls. Maybe she’s broken—or maybe everyone else is.

Val: the queen bee. Gorgeous and privileged, ruthless and regal. Words like silk and eyes like knives, a heart made of secrets and a mouth full of lies.

Their stories come together on the island of Sawkill Rock, where gleaming horses graze in rolling pastures and cold waves crash against black cliffs. Where kids whisper the legend of an insidious monster at parties and around campfires.

Where girls have been disappearing for decades, stolen away by a ravenous evil no one has dared to fight… until now. (Goodreads)

I was super excited to dive into Sawkill Girls, not only because it sounded really awesome, but also because it is written by Claire Legrand! I read Furyborn by Claire earlier this year, and really enjoyed the story, so I was super curious to see what this new book was about. If you read no future than this, then let me just say… This. Book. Was. Awesome!

If you haven’t yet read the summary for the book, you should totally do that now. It has just enough information to lure you in, but once you actually start reading the book, the story is SO much more than you will ever expect. I don’t want to say too much to give anything away, but the storyline was both completely engrossing, and, at times, absolutely terrifying as well. I’m not much of a fan of horror, and, to be honest, I didn’t realize that this was a horror story until I got a little way into the book, then had to stop and look. So, yeah, it’s not usually much cup of tea, but with this book, I absolutely couldn’t stop reading it! I don’t want to say anymore, so do check it out!

I also want to say that this book has some really great characters as well. The story is told from the three main characters, Zoey, Marion, and Val’s, viewpoints. It was interesting to read the book this way, as all the girls were interesting, yet so similar in thoughts as well. Following along on this insane adventure was both nerve-wracking, yet completely engrossing as well. I also love the diversity in the book as well.

Overall; If you don’t already have Sawkill Girls on your TBR, you definitely want to add it now! The story is completely captivating, and it will draw you in and leave you leave you hooked as you fly through the pages. It will make a great addition to your Halloween TBR!! Check it out, and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!!

My September 2018 Wrap Up & Book Haul!

Happy Sunday, Bookworms!!

Can you believe that today is the last day of September??

This month has FLOWN by!!

But, wow... It's been a pretty great reading month!!
I'm super excited to get started on October!

Here's my recap for the month...

Ruined by Amy Tintera
Josh and Hazel's Guide to Not Dating by Christina Lauren
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reed
The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfeld
The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah
The Diviners by Libba Bray
A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness
Vengeful by V.E. Schwab
Wildcard by Marie Lu
Two Dark Reigns by Kendare Blake
As She Ascends by Jodi Meadows
The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue by Mackenzi Lee
The Dark Descent of Elizabeth Frankenstein by Kiersten White
An Absolutely Remarkable Thing by Hank Green
Escaping from Houdini by Kerri Maniscalco
Hunting Prince Dracula by Kerri Maniscalco



Scarlett by Marissa Meyer
The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater *
Josh and Hazel's Guide to Not Dating by Christina Lauren
Prodigy by Marie Lu
Always and Forever, Lara Jean by Jenny Han *
P.S. I Still Love You by Jenny Han *
Wildcard by Marie Lu
Two Dark Reigns by Kendare Blake
The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue by Mackenzi Lee
The Assassin's Blade by Sarah J Maas
Clockwork Princess by Cassandra Clare *
Strange the Dreamer by Laini Taylor

* re-reads


(Audiobooks & eBooks)

The Other Side of Lost by Jessi Kirby
The Glass Ocean by Beatriz Williams
All Your Perfects by Colleen Hoover
For a Muse of Fire by Heidi Heilig
When We Caught Fire by Anna Godbersen
The Storm Runner by J.C. Cervantes
Broken Things by Lauren Oliver
Sawkill Girls by Claire Legrand



Soooooo, September was a pretty awesome book month!! Not only did a read a lot of pretty awesome books, but I added some pretty great ones to my collection as well, including some for my October/Halloween TBR that I can't wait to read!!

Here's hoping that October is yet another great reading month!!
*fingers cross*

How was your reading month??

October Bookstagram & Blog Challenge!! #AlltheBooksOct18 #BookBlogtober

Happy Sunday, Bookworms!!
Can you believe that October is just ONE DAY away??
I'm super excited. It's probably my most favorite time of the year!!

If you're looking for some fun challenges to do this October,
I have two for you to check out!!

Instagram friends, join Lori (PureImagination) and I this month for AlltheBooksOct18,
our October Book Photo Challenge!!

Book Photo Challenges are a great way to feel your Instagram feed with awesome Bookish goodness! It's also a great way to discover new books, and new people as well!

#AlltheBooksOct18 starts tomorrow!! For more information on how to join along,
check out THIS post!!

I'm also going to try to participated in Blogtober, (#BookBlogtober)
hosted by Jenniely.com, and I'm super excited for it as well!

This challenge, along with a few fun blog ideas that I'm hoping to start this month,
should fill have my blog hopping in October!!
(I just hope I can keep up!)


If you're looking for inspiration for your blog or Instagram this month,
do check out these challenges!!

My Thoughts: Broken Things by Lauren Oliver

Broken Things
by Lauren Oliver
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Publication Date: October 2nd 2018
Publisher: HarperCollins
Pages: 416
ISBN: 9780062224132
Genre: Young Adult | Mystery | Fantasy
Source: Edelweiss Review Copy

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It’s been five years since Summer Marks was brutally murdered in the woods.

Everyone thinks Mia and Brynn killed their best friend. That driven by their obsession with a novel called The Way into Lovelorn the three girls had imagined themselves into the magical world where their fantasies became twisted, even deadly.

The only thing is: they didn’t do it.

On the anniversary of Summer’s death, a seemingly insignificant discovery resurrects the mystery and pulls Mia and Brynn back together once again. But as the lines begin to blur between past and present and fiction and reality, the girls must confront what really happened in the woods all those years ago—no matter how monstrous. (Goodreads)

Lauren Oliver is one of the very first authors I checked out when I started reading YA books, and I’m always on the lookout for something new by her. The summary for her newest book, Broken Things, sounded really awesome, and I absolutely couldn’t wait to check it out!

I was immediately drawn to Broken Things not only because it was written by Lauren Oliver, but also by that super eye-catching cover. How gorgeous is that?? The summary sounded really awesome as well. It’s been a few books since I’ve read a good murder mystery, and this book was exactly what I needed at the moment.

The storyline for the book was very mysterious, and while I guessed what happened pretty early in the book, the book still made me doubt myself more than a few times throughout. And I love that while this was a mystery story, there was also a fit of fantasy in it as well, from the book the girls were so addicted to. That was really interesting, and one reason why I flew through the pages! The end of the book felt a little bit rushed, but other than that, it was really fascinating.

The other interesting thing in the book was the characters. I immediately liked Brynn and Mia, and sympathized for all that they had been through since the death of their friend. And not only after their friend died, but before as well. There were some things that were super easy to relate to in the story. I also liked Abby, who happens to be Mia’s best friend, who was probably my most favorite character in the book. I really enjoyed her storyline, and wish she had been in the book a bit more. Also, there’s a bit of romance in the book as well for a few of these characters, but I’ll say no more on that subject!

Overall; Broken Things was a quick, mysterious read that will keep you guessing as you turn the pages. The storyline was fascinating and addictive, and the characters were interesting as well, and it all made for a really nice read! I definitely feel to the need to re-read more of Lauren’s books now that I’ve read this one, and I just realized that I have not yet read Vanishing Girls, so I must do that soon! Do check out Broken Things!

My Thoughts: The Other Side of Lost by Jessi Kirby

The Other Side of Lost
by Jessi Kirby
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Publication Date: August 7th 2018
Publisher: HarperTeen
Pages: 312
ISBN: 9780062424242
Genre: Young Adult | Contemporary
Source: Edelweiss Review Copy

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Girl Online meets Wild in this emotionally charged story of girl who takes to the wilderness to rediscover herself and escape the superficial persona she created on social media.

Mari Turner’s life is perfect. That is, at least to her thousands of followers who have helped her become an internet starlet. But when she breaks down and posts a video confessing she’s been living a lie—that she isn’t the happy, in-love, inspirational online personality she’s been trying so hard to portray—it goes viral and she receives major backlash. To get away from it all, she makes an impulsive decision: to hike the entire John Muir trail. Mari and her late cousin, Bri, were supposed to do it together, to celebrate their shared eighteenth birthday. But that was before Mari got so wrapped up in her online world that she shut anyone out who questioned its worth—like Bri.

With Bri’s boots and trail diary, a heart full of regret, and a group of strangers that she meets along the way, Mari tries to navigate the difficult terrain of the hike. But the true challenge lies within, as she searches for the way back to the girl she fears may be too lost to find: herself. (Goodreads)

I absolutely LOVE discovering new books by authors that I enjoy, so of course I was pretty excited when I first discovered The Other Side of Lost by Jessi Kirby. I’ve read a few of Jessi’s book in the past, and really enjoyed them, and have a few of her books that I still need to read as well. But, once I discovered this new book, I just HAD to check it out, and I’m so glad that I did!

I want to start this by saying that I *really* enjoyed the storyline for this book SO much more than I expected to. I’m not at all a nature/outdoorsy person, and while I love the idea of hiking, especially like the main character in the story did, I doubt I could ever pull it off. BUT, I did enjoy reading all about Mari’s adventure, especially the descriptions of the hike, and I have to wonder if the Jessi Kirby has made this hike herself.

Also, there are some really great characters in this book. I love all the friends that Mari meets during her hike, and I think I could totally do a hike if I had a group of friends like these there to support and cheer me on. Some pretty awesome friendships are made throughout this book, and there’s quite a bit of romance along the way as well, which was really sweet.

That being said, as much as I liked this book, as a mom I feel like I need to add… Mari totally should have checked in with her mom before and during her adventure!! (Especially after what happened to her cousin.) I would have been completely terrified if I was her mom, and Mari blowing her off didn’t work for me. This was the only part of the book that I really didn’t care for. As a mom, it just seemed really selfish to me. But, that’s just me!

Overall; While I had one small issue with The Other Side of Lost, I still found it to be a very enjoyable read! I definitely think fans of Jessi’s will definitely enjoy this new book as well! I will most totally be keeping my eye out for new books by Jessi in the future, and I also am really looking forward to reading the few books of hers that I haven’t read yet!! If you’re looking for a good contemporary novel, do check this book out!

My Thoughts: When We Caught Fire by Anna Godbersen

When We Caught Fire
by Anna Godbersen
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Publication Date: October 2nd 2018
Publisher: HarperTeen
Pages: 384
ISBN: 9780062679826
Genre: Young Adult | Historical Fiction
Source: Edelweiss Review Copy

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It’s 1871 and Emmeline Carter is poised to take Chicago’s high society by storm. Between her father’s sudden rise to wealth, and her recent engagement to Chicago’s most eligible bachelor, Emmeline has it all. But she can’t stop thinking about the life she left behind, including her childhood sweetheart, Anders Magnuson. Fiona Byrne, Emmeline’s childhood best friend, is delighted by her friend’s sudden rise to prominence, especially since it means Fiona is free to pursue Anders herself. But when Emmeline risks everything for one final fling with Anders, Fiona feels completely betrayed.

As the summer turns to fall, the city is at a tipping point: friendships are tested, hearts are broken, and the tiniest spark might set everything ablaze. Sweeping, soapy, and romantic, this is a story about an epic love triangle—one that will literally set the city ablaze, and change the lives of three childhood friends forever. (Goodreads)

When We Caught Fire is the very first book that I’ve read by Anna Godbersen, even though I’ve had her Luxe and Bright Young Things series on my TBR for the longest. I jumped on the opportunity to read this newest book by Anna, and I was beyond glad to finally read something by her. Unfortunately, while summary for this book sounded interesting, this book didn’t really work out for me as I hoped it would.

The first thing that drew me to When We Caught Fire was the gorgeous book cover. (Seriously, I can’t help it! I love a pretty cover!!) The story set during the 1870’s, and revolves around the well-known Chicago Fire. That alone made me curious, as I’m trying to read more historical fiction stories, and this sounded right up my alley. Those parts of the story I did enjoy, especially the descriptions of the time period and the absolutely tragic event. I don’t think I’ve ever read a book about that before, so I was really curious, and horrified by what happened. (And, of course, once the story was over I HAD to look up as much information as I could on the event.)  This was definitely the most interesting part of the book for me.

With that being said, there were a lot of things about the book that were a bit harder for me to enjoy. For instance, I had a really hard time connecting with ANY of the characters in the book, which doesn’t happen really often to me, and felt a little weird. I didn't really buy the love triangle either, to be honest. The story was also a bit on the slow side, and I found my mind wondering from time to time, making it hard to focus as I tried to read. It did pick up a bit at the end though, and I did finish the book all the way through, and I am glad that I did.

Overall; While I found When We Caught Fire to be an intriguing read, I didn’t enjoy it as much as I had hoped I would. The storyline was interesting, but also slow paced, and I didn’t really connect with any of the characters as well. That being said, if this book sounds interesting to you, do check it out! Just because it didn’t work for me, doesn’t mean that it will not work for you. *smile* And I’m still interested in checking out Anna’s other books, as I’ve heard nothing but good things about both the Luxe and Bright Young Things series. I’m hoping to work those onto my TBR soon!

Waiting on Wednesday #332 - Kingdom of Ash & The Boneless Mercies

Kingdom of Ash
(Throne of Glass #7)
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Publication Date: October 23rd 2018
Publisher: Bloomsbury YA
ISBN: 9781619636101

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Years in the making, Sarah J. Maas’s #1 New York Times bestselling Throne of Glass series draws to an epic, unforgettable conclusion. Aelin Galathynius’s journey from slave to king’s assassin to the queen of a once-great kingdom reaches its heart-rending finale as war erupts across her world. . .

Aelin has risked everything to save her people―but at a tremendous cost. Locked within an iron coffin by the Queen of the Fae, Aelin must draw upon her fiery will as she endures months of torture. Aware that yielding to Maeve will doom those she loves keeps her from breaking, though her resolve begins to unravel with each passing day…

With Aelin captured, Aedion and Lysandra remain the last line of defense to protect Terrasen from utter destruction. Yet they soon realize that the many allies they’ve gathered to battle Erawan’s hordes might not be enough to save them. Scattered across the continent and racing against time, Chaol, Manon, and Dorian are forced to forge their own paths to meet their fates. Hanging in the balance is any hope of salvation―and a better world.

And across the sea, his companions unwavering beside him, Rowan hunts to find his captured wife and queen―before she is lost to him forever.

As the threads of fate weave together at last, all must fight, if they are to have a chance at a future. Some bonds will grow even deeper, while others will be severed forever in the explosive final chapter of the Throne of Glass series. (Goodreads)

Who else can't wait to get their hands on Kingdom of Ash??
I *just* started reading this series this year, and I'm actually all caught up,

and completely ready for Kingdom if Ash to be released!
I can't wait to find out what's going to happen next,
especially after that ending of Empire of Storms!!

The Boneless Mercies
by April Genevieve Tucholke
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Publication Date: October 2nd 2018
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)
ISBN: 9780374307066

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A dark standalone YA fantasy about a band of mercenary girls in search of female glory.

Frey, Ovie, Juniper, and Runa are the Boneless Mercies—girls hired to kill quickly, quietly, and mercifully. But Frey is weary of the death trade and, having been raised on the heroic sagas of her people, dreams of a bigger life.

When she hears of an unstoppable monster ravaging a nearby town, Frey decides this is the Mercies' one chance out. The fame and fortune of bringing down such a beast would ensure a new future for all the Mercies. In fact, her actions may change the story arc of women everywhere. (Goodreads)

Confession: I've only read one book by April Genevieve Tucholke so far.
*gasp* I know, right?!
I have a lot of her books on my TBR, I just haven't read them yet.
The Boneless Mercies sounds really, really awesome though,

and I can't wait to check it out!! (Hopefully soon!)

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