Really, it's a simple post dedicated to showcasing new releases within the month that I haven't read yet!
It's a little reminiscent of The Story Siren's Books to Pine For posts, however this post will be featured monthly and is only limited to my choice of books releasing within the month.
March 13, 2012
» Disney Hyperion «
» Disney Hyperion «
DO NOT READ IF YOU'VE NEVER READ THE SERIES.
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?
Why I Want to Read It: Ya'll had to know this one was coming, right? Cos, BRO, that ending was unreal. I can't even... I'm just so anxious to see in what way Hawkins has tied the bow, so to speak. I like Cal, okay, but I need to know if Sophie and Archer can have a future together *throws palms up in defense*. Archer is sarcastic, swoon-worthy, and kick-ass. There is nothing that boy can't do. And I'm just not over him.
March 1, 2012
» Putnam Juvenile «
» Putnam Juvenile «
Kelsey Finkelstein is fourteen and FRUSTRATED. Every time she tries to live up to her awesome potential, her plans are foiled – by her impossible parents, her annoying little sister, and life in general. But with her first day of high school coming up, Kelsey is positive that things are going to change. Enlisting the help of her three best friends — sweet and quiet Em, theatrical Cass, and wild JoJo — Kelsey gets ready to rebrand herself and make the kind of mark she knows is her destiny.
Things start out great - her arch-nemesis has moved across the country, giving Kelsey the perfect opportunity to stand out on the soccer team and finally catch the eye of her long-time crush. But soon enough, an evil junior’s thirst for revenge, a mysterious photographer, and a series of other catastrophes make it clear that just because KELSEY has a plan for greatness… it doesn’t mean the rest of the world is in on it.
Kelsey’s hilarious commentary throughout her disastrous freshman year will have you laughing out loud—while being thankful that you’re not in her shoes, of course…
Why I Want to Read It: I LIKE HIGH SCHOOL DRAMA. *face-to-palm* I love it, and I just can't help it. It's why I can't get over my addiction to teen television dramas, not to mention because I, you know, AM a teen, but that's besides the point. The point is... I like a girl who can speak her mind, a moan and groan kind of character but one who also arms herself with sheer wit and sarcasm to counteract the negativity. One who refrains from pulling the Whining So Much She Deserves A Smack routine. I like the funny, so give me the funny.
March 13, 2012
» Katherine Tegen Books/HarperTeen «
» Katherine Tegen Books/HarperTeen «
Willa’s secret plan seems all too simple: take from the rich kids at Valley Prep and give to the poor ones.
Yet Willa’s turn as Robin Hood at her ultra-exclusive high school is anything but. Bilking her “friends”-known to everyone as the Glitterati-without them suspecting a thing, is far from easy. Learning how to pick pockets and break into lockers is as difficult as she’d thought it’d be. Delivering care packages to the scholarship girls, who are ostracized just for being from the “wrong” side of town, is way more fun than she’d expected.
The complication Willa didn’t expect, though, is Aidan Murphy, Valley Prep’s most notorious (and gorgeous) ace-degenerate. His mere existence is distracting Willa from what matters most to her-evening the social playing field between the have and have-nots. There’s no time for crushes and flirting with boys, especially conceited and obnoxious trust-funders like Aidan.
But when the cops start investigating the string of burglaries at Valley Prep and the Glitterati begin to seek revenge, could he wind up being the person that Willa trusts most?(
Why I Want to Read It: Did you guys know that this bad boy is going to be a series? I sure as heck didn't. And, not going to lie, that kind of takes the shine off of this one. I seriously don't see, from the reviews I've read, how this can evolve into a series in a manner that's actually appealing. But, WHATEVS. Who am I to make that call, right? Another cutesy-looking read is just what I need to counterbalance the angstiness of my more usual paranormal romance reads. I also like that it's based a bit on Robin Hood though set in a contemporary setting. That's kind of... ingenious. Whether or not Willa will rise to the occasion remains to be seen, but it should be fun getting under that cover *waggles eyebrows*.
The Savage Grace
(#3)by Bree Despain
(#3)by Bree Despain
March 13, 2012
» Egmont USA «
» Egmont USA «
DO NOT READ IF YOU HAVEN'T READ THE FIRST TWO BOOKS IN THE SERIES.
A troubled soul. An impossible choice. A final battle.
Wrestling with the werewolf curse pulsing deep inside of her, Grace Divine was finally able to find her brother, but it nearly cost her everything.
With her boyfriend, Daniel, stuck in wolf form and Sirhan's death approaching, time is running out for Grace to stop Caleb Kalbi and his gang of demons. If she fails, her family and hometown will perish. Everything rests on Grace's shoulders.
The final installment in The Dark Divine trilogy brings Daniel and Grace's love story to a breathtaking conclusion.
Why I Want to Read It: So, technically, I don't have any right to be pining for this one since The Lost Saint has been sitting in my Kindle, untouched, for months. But, I did what any curious soul would do: I peeked at the summary. Now, I'm thinking, HOLY COW BABIES, ALL THE THINGS HAVE HAPPENED ALREADY AND... AND.. WHERE THE HECK WAS I? It's very clear that I have to read The Lost Saint at the first opportunity so I can dig right into The Savage Grace ASAP.
What January releases have you doing the antsy-pants dance?
