Waiting on Wednesday: Reached by Ally Condie

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
Reached by Ally Condie.
Publication Date: November13th 2012.

Reached - Dutton Childrens' Books

After leaving Society and desperately searching for the Rising—and each other—Cassia and Ky have found what they were looking for, but at the cost of losing each other yet again: Cassia has been assigned to work for the Rising from within Society, while Ky has been stationed outside its borders. But nothing is as predicted, and all too soon the veil lifts and things shift once again.

In this gripping conclusion to the #1 New York Times bestselling Matched Trilogy, Cassia will reconcile the difficulties of challenging a life too confining, seeking a freedom she never dreamed possible, and honoring a love she cannot live without.

Synopsis from goodreads.com

After Crossed I will admit that I’m not beside myself to get my hands on the final book in the series, but I loved the first book and I really hope that I’ll be able to connect to these feelings rather than the sort of indifference I felt at times during book two. Ideally, the love triangle won’t be exploited too much, but that’s almost a certainty. Still, I thin kit will be interesting to see how/if Condie resolves not only the character arcs but also the the political background.

What do you think about the series and which book is on top of your waiting list this week?

Teaser Tuesday: The Diviners by Libba Bray

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 Diviners by Libba Bray.

The Diviners -
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

"The book of my bethren, Hobbes said - not the same at all," Will corrected her. "Semantics." "Gesundheit," Evie said.
-- Page 332

"There are times when one friend requires the blind faith of another, darling girl. This is such a time," Evie said after a long pause. "Besides, when have I ever steered you wrong?"
"Would you like a list?"
-- Page 378

After finally getting my hands on this book, I would have read it in one sitting, it's such a gripping read. But life got in the way. ;) The Diviners pairs murder mystery with the supernatural. It's greatly written, fast paced and full of suspense. I still have 150 pages to uncover the history of my favourite characters Theta and Jericho and to find out if and how the murder mystery will be solved. Can't wait to get on reading!

What is your current read? Tease us in the comments!

Waiting on Wednesday: Unravel Me by Tahereh Mafi

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
Unravel Me by Tahereh Mafi.
Publication Date: February 5th 2013

Unravel Me - HarperCollins

tick, tick, tick, tick, tick
it's almost
time for war.

Juliette has escaped to Omega Point. It is a place for people like her—people with gifts—and it is also the headquarters of the rebel resistance.

She's finally free from The Reestablishment, free from their plan to use her as a weapon, and free to love Adam. But Juliette will never be free from her lethal touch.

Or from Warner, who wants Juliette more than she ever thought possible.

In this exhilarating sequel to Shatter Me, Juliette has to make life-changing decisions between what she wants and what she thinks is right. Decisions that might involve choosing between her heart—and Adam's life.

Synopsis from goodreads.com

A comment on goodreads about this book got my attention: The Dreaded Love Triangle of Doom. Oh boy, am I dreading it. Firstly, I'm not happy with love triangles in general. And secondly, I'm not a fan of Warner (though I'd give him a chance to explain his obsession with Juliette). Still, I want to read this book so very much. Shatter Me was brilliant. I loved the style of writing and Juliette's constant correction of her thoughts. Even the repetitions. I never read a book like this before and I hope the unique style continues on.  

Which book are you waiting on this week? Tell us in the comments. 

Teaser Tuesday: Easy by Tammara Webber

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!  

Easy by Tammara Webber.

Easy - CreateSpace

“Oh, for Pete’s sake--as I told my daughter, there’s not a boy on the planet worth this amount of angst. I know; I used to be one.”
-- Chapter 2

“You’re full of contradictions, Ms. Wallace.” I looked up at him and arched a brow. “I’m a girl. That’s part of the job description, Mr. Maxfield.”
-- Chapter 22

I wasn’t sure about reading this book. At all. It deals with two topics that easily can get overly simplified or cheesy or just be portrayed badly. These topics being break-ups and (attempted) rape. Now this book isn’t the big revelation (it doesn’t have to be), but it’s honest and doesn’t gloss over anything. Maybe the twist is a bit obvious and maybe the end is a bit too neat, but the story this book tells to get there is well worth reading. -- Oh, and one thing: The industry insists on labelling this one as a “New Adult” book (for ages 14-35) so I suppose we’ll have to cast off our old skins or something before reading books from this category.

Waiting on Wednesday: Days of Blood and Starlight by Laini Taylor

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
Days of Blood and Starlight by Laini Taylor.
Publication Date: November 6th 2012

Days of Blood and Starlight -
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

In this stunning sequel to the highly acclaimed Daughter of Smoke and Bone, Karou must come to terms with who and what she is, and how far she’ll go to avenge her people.

Filled with heartbreak and beauty, mysteries and secrets, new characters and old favorites, Days of Blood and Starlight brings the richness, color and intensity of the first book to a brand new canvas.

Synopsis from goodreads.com

Is it already nine months since I devoured Daughter of Smoke and Bone? I loved it because of the unique world Laini Taylor built for her exceptional characters. I want to meet Akiva and Karou again - and might there be hope for Brimstone? What happens to Zuzana? The synopsis is not much to go by. But if you have read Daughter of Smoke and Bone, you'll probably have your own idea already on what could happen in the next book. If you haven't read it, then it's high time you start this amazing book before the sequel hits the shelves!