Teaser Tuesday: The Rook by Daniel O’Malley

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 Rook by Daniel O’Malley

The Rook - Little, Brown and Company

“Who are you? I can’t understand it. You are not Rook Thomas, and yet you are!”
“Myfanwy Thomas lost her memory,” the younger woman said levelly with that strange detachment that comes in dreams. “I’m what woke up.”
-- Chapter 1

I wish you nothing but the best. Whatever you do, be careful until you have opened the box. Remember, they want you dead.
-- Chapter1

Something a little different this week, but only in the sense that this book has not been labelled Young Adult. To be honest, I’m not a fan of labelling books based on either the audience’s or the protagonist’s age but that’s a different story. Anyway, I highly encourage you to try this book. The first four chapters are available if you click here.

Waiting on Wednesday: Of Poseidon by Anna Banks

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
Of Poseidon by Anna Banks.
Publication Date: May 22nd 2012

Of Poseidon - Feiwel & Friends

Galen is the prince of the Syrena, sent to land to find a girl he’s heard can communicate with fish. Emma is on vacation at the beach. When she runs into Galen—literally, ouch!—both teens sense a connection. But it will take several encounters, including a deadly one with a shark, for Galen to be convinced of Emma’s gifts. Now, if he can only convince Emma that she holds the key to his kingdom . . .

Synopsis by goodreads.com

Mermaid stories are cropping up a lot right now (and I'm not complaining, because I really enjoy them). So why wait for this one? For one: the Synopsis! It sounds really intriguing. This time it's the man coming on land, so there's an inverted role allocation, which I find quite refreshing. Action and suspension also seem to get their fair share in this novel with shark encounters and all. Secondly: look at that cover! Need I say more?

What are you waiting on this week? Leave us a comment.

Teaser Tuesday: Article 5 by Kristen Simmons

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!

Article 5 by Kristen Simmons

Article 5 - Tor Teen

Beth and Ryan were holding hands. It was enough to risk a formal citation for indecency, and they knew better, but I didn’t say anything. Curfew rounds wouldn’t begin for another two hours, and freedom was stolen in moments like these.
-- Chapter 1


I was out. But not free.
-- Chapter 5

This Tuesday I’m not going to say much about the fun book I’m reading because I’m up to my neck in a definitely not so fun book (which you don’t have to worry about since it’s developmental psychology - unless anyone wants a teaser from that?). Anyway, Article 5 is, you might have guessed, a dystopia and it seems like a promising scenario so far.

Waiting on Wednesday: Glitch by Heather Anastasiu

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
Glitch by Heather Anastasiu.
Publication Date: August 7th 2012

  

Glitch - St. Martin's Press

In the Community, there is no more pain or war. Implanted computer chips have wiped humanity clean of destructive emotions, and thoughts are replaced by a feed from the Link network. 

When Zoe starts to malfunction (or "glitch"), she suddenly begins having her own thoughts, feelings, and identity. Any anomalies must be immediately reported and repaired, but Zoe has a secret so dark it will mean certain deactivation if she is caught: her glitches have given her uncontrollable telekinetic powers. 

As Zoe struggles to control her abilities and stay hidden, she meets other glitchers including Max, who can disguise his appearance, and Adrien, who has visions of the future. Both boys introduce Zoe to feelings that are entirely new. Together, this growing band of glitchers must find a way to free themselves from the controlling hands of the Community before they’re caught and deactivated, or worse. 

Synopsis by goodreads.com 

Why I'm waiting: Away from fairies and vampires here is science fiction to explore! I'm looking forward to a different angle on a dystopian world, with new technology and super-human abilites thrown in the mix. Also, a telekinetic heroine and a touch of romance? I'd say that sounds like fun. :)

Watch the booktrailer here. 

And tell us what you are waiting on in the comments.

Teaser Tuesday: My Soul to Save by Rachel Vincent

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!

My Soul to Save by Rachel Vincent

My Soul to Save - Harlequin Teen

Keeping up with Tod was a lost cause. He didn’t have to edge past row after row of ecstatic fans, or stop and apologize when he stepped on one girl’s foot or spilled her date’s drink. He just walked right through seats and concertgoers alike, as if they didn’t exist in his world.
They probably didn’t.
-- Chapter 1


They’d done it before. A lot. Dekker Media was making deals with demons—and letting its teenage stars pay the price.
-- Chapter 6

This is book two of the Soul Screamers series, which is a really fun read both in terms of making you laugh and in keeping you interested in the story. The first book is mostly used to to establish the characters, the story universe and its rules - with a puzzle to solve thrown in. The second book continues to build on this foundation and promises an even bigger mystery.