Teaser Tuesday: The Eternity Cure by Julie Kagawa

Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading.
To play along just do the following:

• Grab your current read
• Open to a random page
• Share two (2) “teaser” sentences from somewhere on that page
• BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (make sure that what you share doesn’t give too much away! You don’t want to ruin the book for others!)
• Share the title & author, too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR Lists if they like your teasers!

The Eternity Cure by Julie Kagawa.

The Eternity Cure – Harlequin Teen

Dawn was a couple hours away. I could cover a lot of ground before then, so I started off once more, heading down the road toward an unknown destination. Chasing a shadow.

Knowing we were running out of time.

— Chapter 1

“I’ve been around a lot longer than you. I’ve seen my share of cocky vampires who think they’re invincible. Until I rip their heads off.”
— Chapter 5

Why yes, I stayed up until after midnight to see the book magically appear. And then I left everything else be and started reading ... I’m not too far in yet, but I can already say that this is just as amazing as the first book, if not even more so. The only sort of problems are that I am awfully afraid to finish this book since I anticipate an #evilauthor ending and I’ve got an inkling that the next book will be a while off again.

Do you have books that you couldn’t wait to get your hands on and then realised while reading that you for whatever reasons don’t really want to know the end just yet?

Waiting on Wednesday: Icons by Margaret Stohl

Waiting On Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Jill over at Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we’re eagerly anticipating.

This week’s can’t wait to read selection is
Icons by Margareth Stohl.
Publication Date: May 7th 2013.

Icons – Little, Brown Books

Everything changed on The Day. The day the windows shattered. The day the power stopped. The day Dol's family dropped dead. The day Earth lost a war it didn't know it was fighting.
Since then, Dol has lived a simple life in the countryside -- safe from the shadow of the Icon and its terrifying power. Hiding from the one truth she can't avoid.
She's different. She survived. Why?
When Dol and her best friend, Ro, are captured and taken to the Embassy, off the coast of the sprawling metropolis once known as the City of Angels, they find only more questions. While Ro and fellow hostage Tima rage against their captors, Dol finds herself drawn to Lucas, the Ambassador's privileged son. But the four teens are more alike than they might think, and the timing of their meeting isn't a coincidence. It's a conspiracy.
Within the Icon's reach, Dol, Ro, Tima, and Lucas discover that their uncontrollable emotions -- which they've always thought to be their greatest weaknesses -- may actually be their greatest strengths.

Synopsis from goodreads.com

I recall that I said that dystopias seem to take over my reading and waiting list. I try to limit this, but I will happily make an exception for Margaret Stohl. And this also sounds more like post-apocalypse rather than dystopia (yes, I’m fishing for excuses, but I think that these two are different categories).

Is there a genre that dominates your reading lists voluntarily or accidentally? Tell us in the comments along with your Waiting On pick of the week!

Teaser Tuesday: Fragments by Dan Wells

Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading.
To play along just do the following:

• Grab your current read
• Open to a random page
• Share two (2) “teaser” sentences from somewhere on that page
• BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (make sure that what you share doesn’t give too much away! You don’t want to ruin the book for others!)
• Share the title & author, too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR Lists if they like your teasers!

Fragments by Dan Wells.

Fragments – Balzer + Bray

That was where she’d first met Samm – well, not “met him” so much as “knocked him unconscious and captured him.” It was strange how much things had changed since then. If she had Samm here, now ... Well, things would be a lot easier, for one thing
— Chapter 5

As the crowd roared in fear and confusion, as the reality of of the situation sank into him, Marcus realized that it didn’t matter. He wasn’t ready to sacrifice anyone; he’d rather go down fighting than sell his soul for peace.
— Chapter 6

This is the sequel to Partials, which I thought was absolutely amazing ... even with that not so minor hiccup at the end that made me once again question my luck in choosing favourite characters. But apart from that it definitely was one of my lucky finds of 2012.
It took me a while to get into this sequel and I think I can identify the changes in perspective as the main reason. I was used to Kira as the focal point, but now that the group is split up, I see that it makes sense to have various points of view. I just had to get used to it first. Pesky, human nature that gets used to things so easily. :)

Have you ever been irritated by narrator changes? Share your experience in the comments along with your teasers!

Waiting on Wednesday: Spirit by Brigid Kemmerer

Waiting On Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Jill over at Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we’re eagerly anticipating.

This week’s can’t wait to read selection is
Spirit by Brigid Kemmerer
Publication Date: May 28th 2013

Spirit - K Teen

With power comes enemies. Lots of them.

Hunter Garrity just wants to be left alone. He’s learned the hard way that his unusual abilities come at a price. And he can’t seem to afford any allies.

He’s up to his neck in hostiles. His grandfather, spoiling for a fight. The Merrick brothers, who think he ratted them out. Calla, the scheming psycho who wants to use him as bait.

Then there’s Kate Sullivan, the new girl at school. She’s not hostile. She’s bold. Funny. Hot. But she’s got an agenda, too.

With supposedly secret powers rippling to the surface everywhere around him, Hunter knows something ugly is about to go down. But finding out what means he’ll have to find someone he can trust…

Synopsis from goodreads.com.

I just started the second book in Brigid Kemmerer's Elemental series, Spark, and like it already. Elementals can control one of the natural elements and are therefore powerful, but dangerous. Even so, they are humans and struggle with every day life. That's what I like about this series so much, combining raw power with every day feelings. Every book concentrates on one of the Elementals in and around the Merrick family. Spirit is the third book in this series and it centers on Hunter. He's familiar from the first book, but I couldn't figure him out then, closed of as he was. Still, he is probably the most intriguing character in this series until now (besides Michael) and I'm very curious to find out more about him.  

Are you waiting for a next book in a series as well? Leave us a comment with your pick.

Teaser Tuesday: Blackwood by Gwenda Bond

Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading.
To play along just do the following:

• Grab your current read
• Open to a random page
• Share two (2) “teaser” sentences from somewhere on that page
• BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (make sure that what you share doesn’t give too much away! You don’t want to ruin the book for others!)
• Share the title & author, too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR Lists if they like your teasers! 

 Blackwood by Gwenda Bond.

Blackwood -
Strange Chemistry

Evil dead guys having secret plans for girls you really liked and wanted to live sucked.
-- Chapter 22


She had death on one side, and life on the other.
-- Chapter 27

Two short teasers today from a book about the Lost Colony of Roanoke Island. I've been stumbling over this mystery in other books already and wanted to see what Gewnda Bond made of it. So far, she has been keeping me hooked with suspense, a slight touch of the supernatural and two great main characters. I just don't see, how to beat the villain yet.

Which book keeps you hooked right now? Share your teaser in the comments.

Waiting on Wednesday: If I Should Die

Waiting On Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Jill over at Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we’re eagerly anticipating.

This week’s can’t wait to read selection is
If I Should Die by Amy Plumb.
Publication Date: May 1st 2013.

If I Should Die - Atom

I will not lose another person I love. I will not let history repeat itself.

Vincent waited lifetimes to find me, but in an instant our future together was shattered. He was betrayed by someone we both called a friend, and I lost him. Now our enemy is determined to rule over France’s immortals, and willing to wage a war to get what they want.

It shouldn’t be possible, none of it should be, but this is my reality. I know Vincent is somewhere out there, I know he’s not completely gone, and I will do anything to save him.

After what we’ve already fought to achieve, a life without Vincent is unimaginable. He once swore to avoid dying - to go against his nature and forsake sacrificing himself for others - so that we could be together. How can I not risk everything to bring my love back to me?

Synopsis from goodreads.com

I often think of final books in a slightly ambiguous manner: On the one hand, I’m sad to see characters go, especially when I’ve grown to like them quite a bit. On the other hand, I’m also looking forward to the conclusion of the overall story. I don’t need an “and they lived happily ever after” but more something that ties up loose ends and leaves me with the feeling that this is the best end the individual series could have been given. For this series in particular, I really hope to see more of Jules. I’m currently reading the novella, Die For Her, and it’s breaking my heart ... in a positive way, if that is possible.

Let us know about the books you can hardly wait for in the comment.

Teaser Tuesday: Also Known As by Robin Benway

Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading.
To play along just do the following:

• Grab your current read
• Open to a random page
• Share two (2) “teaser” sentences from somewhere on that page
• BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (make sure that what you share doesn’t give too much away! You don’t want to ruin the book for others!)
• Share the title & author, too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR Lists if they like your teasers! 

Also Known As by Robin Benway.

Also Known As - Bloomsbury USA

"You're considered a fugitive in Luxembourg, remember? This is the cotton candy of assignments. Fluffy, airy, bad for you."
-- Page 32

The next morning, after tossing and turning for most of the night, I had a shiny new plan. And like most of my plans, it involved deviousness, blatant lying, and coffee. I started with the coffee first.
-- Page 55

I'm a bit eclectic right now, reading about half a dozen books at the time. I picked Also Known As as it's about a sixteen-year-old spy, which is just perfect for a spy movie and mystery fan like me.
The story naturally is suspenseful, but has lots of funny moments, which keeps it from getting too serious. Maggie, the daughter of two spies, is doing her first assignment and has to attend high school for it. Being homeschooled before doesn't exactly prepare her for high school life, nor for cute guys and crazy best friends. I'm quite far into the book already and am beginning to wonder, if there's more to the assignment than meets the eye.

Do you read more than one book at a time as well? Leave us a comment with your teasers.

Waiting on Wednesday: The Pirate's Wish by Cassandra Rose Clarke

Waiting On Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Jill over at Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we’re eagerly anticipating.

This week’s can’t wait to read selection is
The Pirate's Wish by Cassandra Rose Clarke
Publication Date: June 4th 2013

The Pirate's Wish - Strange Chemistry

After setting out to break the curse that binds them together, the pirate Ananna and the assassin Naji find themselves stranded on an enchanted island in the north with nothing but a sword, their wits, and the secret to breaking the curse: complete three impossible tasks. With the help of their friend Marjani and a rather unusual ally, Ananna and Naji make their way south again, seeking what seems to be beyond their reach.

Unfortunately, Naji has enemies from the shadowy world known as the Mists, and Ananna must still face the repercussions of going up against the Pirate Confederation. Together, Naji and Ananna must break the curse, escape their enemies — and come to terms with their growing romantic attraction.

Synopsis from goodreads.com.

Cassandra Rose Clarke's series reminds me a bit of The Arabian Nights with magic still in the world, the seas divided into either pirate waters or confederation's and the oriental setting.
The first book, The Assassin's Curse, I enjoyed immensely. Fleeing through the desert to find somebody who can lift their curse, Ananna and Naji's clashing natures became very clear. One belonging to the sea, the other to the desert, they are still both stubborn and spirited, and set on the same goal.
I hope they will keep their spirit in the sequel The Pirate's Wish, where they have to deal with impossible tasks, deadly foreign enemies and what's more, themselves, to reach their freedom. I'd guess that the last part would be the hardest for both of them.

What's your choice this week? Tell us in the comments.

Teaser Tuesday: Mila 2.0 by Debra Driza

 Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading.
To play along just do the following:

• Grab your current read
• Open to a random page
• Share two (2) “teaser” sentences from somewhere on that page
• BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (make sure that what you share doesn’t give too much away! You don’t want to ruin the book for others!)
• Share the title & author, too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR Lists if they like your teasers!

Mila 2.0 by Debra Driza.

Mila 2.0 - Katherine Tegen Books

But instead of saving me from an evil spell, his kiss would save me from the iPod.
-- Chapter 10

Three words, I realized with a choked sob. That’s all it took for hope to die. When her hand settled on my shoulder, I shook it off, making the Tahoe swerve. “Don’t,” I said. “Just tell me what you did.”
-- Chapter 14

Most teenagers at some point seem to feel that their parents don’t understand them. Like they’re a completely different species from them. And then imagine finding out that it’s actually you who is different from everyone else. Finally a warranted explanation ... but not necessarily what Mila expected. And not even her most pressing problem even though it’s all connected. I’m about a third in and apart from a few very teenager-y symptoms that I found a little overdone I quite like this one so far. It took a while to establish the setting and the characters, but I hope that now the plot will pick up a bit. One thing that I’m already certain about is that any action sequences will be amazing based on the glimpses I had.

If you want to take a look at this, make sure that you start with the free prequel Mila 2.0 - Origins: The Fire. Let us know what you are currently reading in the comments.