Waiting on Wednesday #14

GIRLHOOD

by Cat Clarke

Pages: 384 paperback

Publisher: Quercus /Hachette Children's Books

ISBN: 9781784292737

Summary 

Harper has tried to forget the past and fit in at expensive boarding school Brodick Academy. But she can't escape guilt of her twin sister's Izzy's death, and her own part in it. 

But new girl Kirsty seems to understand Harper. She has lost a sister too. Harper finally feels secure. She finally feels...loved. As if she can grow beyond the person she was when Izzy died.

Then Kirsty's behaviour becomes more erratic. Why is her life a perfect mirror of Harper's? And why is she so obsessed with Harper's dead sister? 

A darkly compulsive story about love, death, and growing up under the shadow of grief. 

PUBLICATION DATE:
4th of May 2017

I am a HUGE fan of Cat Clarke's! I love the fact she tackles subjects that are raw, fresh and not always easy to read. Her characters are always perfectly flawed and I can't wait to have another strong female character to get behind! Bring on star wars day! May the 4th!!!! 

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Waiting on Wednesday #10

GEEKERELLA

by Ashely Poston

Pages: 320 

Publisher: Quirk Books

Summary 

Geek girl Elle Wittimer lives and breathes Starfield, the classic sci-fi series she grew up watching with her late father. So when she sees a cosplay contest for a new Starfield movie, she has to enter. The prize? An invitation to the ExcelsiCon Cosplay Ball, and a meet-and-greet with the actor slated to play Federation Prince Carmindor in the reboot. With savings from her gig at the Magic Pumpkin food truck (and her dad’s old costume), Elle’s determined to win…unless her stepsisters get there first. 

Teen actor Darien Freeman used to live for cons—before he was famous. Now they’re nothing but autographs and awkward meet-and-greets. Playing Carmindor is all he’s ever wanted, but Starfield fandom has written him off as just another dumb heartthrob. As ExcelsiCon draws near, Darien feels more and more like a fake—until he meets a girl who shows him otherwise. But when she disappears at midnight, will he ever be able to find her again? 

Part romance, part love letter to nerd culture, and all totally adorbs, Geekerella is a fairy tale for anyone who believes in the magic of fandom. 

PUBLICATION DATE:
APRIL 4TH

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Waiting On Wednesday #9

DOING IT! LETS TALK ABOUT SEX

by Hannah Witton

Pages: 320 paperback

Publisher: Wren & Rook

ISBN: 1526360039

Summary 

Figuring out how to build and maintain healthy relationships - with your family, friends, romantically and with yourself - is a crucial part of being a teen. It's not easy though, particularly in a digital age where information and advice are so forthcoming it can be hard to know who or what to believe or trust. Porn is everywhere, sexting is the norm and messages about body image are highly mixed. Hannah combats this by tackling subjects ranging from masturbation and puberty to slut shaming and consent in an accessible, relatable and extremely honest way. She is unembarrassed about bringing little-discussed topics into the open, and as such empowers teens to have the confidence to conduct relationships on their terms, and in a way that they feel comfortable with.

PUBLICATION DATE:
APRIL 6TH

From fairytales last week to sex this week the books I'm excited for so far this year are so varied and it makes me so happy! This is another one I have on my kindle so will hopefully have a review for you around publication date but the hype around this book is real! #DOINGIT

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Waiting on Wednesday #8

TOWARD A SECRET SKY

by Heather Maclean

Pages: 368

Publisher: Blink

ISBN: 0310754747

Summary 

Shortly after 17-year-old Maren Hamilton is orphaned and sent to live with grandparents she’s never met in Scotland, she receives an encrypted journal from her dead mother that makes her and everyone around her a target. It confirms that her parents were employed by a secret, international organization that’s now intent on recruiting her. As Maren works to unravel the clues left behind by her mother, a murderous madness sweeps through the local population, terrorizing her small town. Maren must decide if she’ll continue her parents’ fight or stay behind to save her friends.

With the help of Gavin, an otherworldly mercenary she’s not supposed to fall in love with, and Graham, a charming aristocrat who is entranced with her, Maren races against the clock and around the country from palatial estates with twisted labyrinths to famous cathedrals with booby-trapped subterranean crypts to stay ahead of the enemy and find a cure. Along the way, she discovers the great truth of love: that laying down your life for another isn’t as hard as watching them sacrifice everything for you.

PUBLICATION DATE:
APRIL 4TH 2017

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Waiting on Wednesday #7

FROGKISSER

by Garth Nix

Pages: 384 Hardback

Publisher: Piccadilly Press

ISBN: 9781848126015

Summary 

'Wise and wondrous' - Holly Black

Garth Nix is on hilarious form as he spins his very own fairy tale, featuring Princess Anya, who, with her loyal dog, must embark on a terribly important (capital Q) Quest to acquire the ingredients for a reversal lip balm, the vital item needed to change a frog back to a prince . . . oh, and save her kingdom from her villainous step(step)father.

A brilliantly funny take on fairytales and quests for younger readers. 

PUBLICATION DATE:
FEBRUARY 28TH 

This one is slightly different to my normal read but its GARTH NIX so exceptions shall be made. Also this is actually next on my TBR pile so I shall hopefully have a review for you lovely lot at some point in March so keep an eye out for that! 

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WoW #10

The Jewel
by Amy Ewing

Hardcover: 358 pages

Publisher: HarperTeen
Release Date: September 2nd 2014

Language: English

ISBN: 0662235796

The Jewel means wealth. The Jewel means beauty. The Jewel means royalty. But for girls like Violet, the Jewel means servitude. Not just any kind of servitude. Violet, born and raised in the Marsh, has been trained as a surrogate for the royalty—because in the Jewel the only thing more important than opulence is offspring.
Purchased at the surrogacy auction by the Duchess of the Lake and greeted with a slap to the face, Violet (now known only as #197) quickly learns of the brutal truths that lie beneath the Jewel’s glittering facade: the cruelty, backstabbing, and hidden violence that have become the royal way of life.
Violet must accept the ugly realities of her existence... and try to stay alive. But then a forbidden romance erupts between Violet and a handsome gentleman hired as a companion to the Duchess’s petulant niece. Though his presence makes life in the Jewel a bit brighter, the consequences of their illicit relationship will cost them both more than they bargained for.

Why I'm waiting...

I first came by this book after watching Epic Reads ARC party on youtube a little while back. Firstly, can we just take a moment to appreciate that cover? It's gorgeous and exactly the kind of thing that will draw a YA reader in. Then there's the fact that it sounds like a really great book. September is a forever away... I hope it gets here soon so I can read this one!!

What are you waiting for this fine Wednesday?

WoW #9

Stitching Snow
by R. C. Lewis

Hardcover: 336 pages

Publisher: Disney-Hyperion
Release Date: October 14th 2014

Language: English

ISBN: 1423185072

Princess Snow is missing.Her home planet is filled with violence and corruption at the hands of King Matthias and his wife as they attempt to punish her captors. The king will stop at nothing to get his beloved daughter back-but that's assuming she wants to return at all.Essie has grown used to being cold. Temperatures on the planet Thanda are always sub-zero, and she fills her days with coding and repairs for the seven loyal drones that run the local mines.
When a mysterious young man named Dane crash-lands near her home, Essie agrees to help the pilot repair his ship. But soon she realizes that Dane's arrival was far from accidental, and she's pulled into the heart of a war she's risked everything to avoid.
In her enthralling debut, R.C. Lewis weaves the tale of a princess on the run from painful secrets . . . and a poisonous queen. With the galaxy's future-and her own-in jeopardy, Essie must choose who to trust in a fiery fight for survival.

Why I'm waiting...

I'm completely obsessed with fairy tales - always have been - and this whole trend of retelling of our favourite stories is something I wholly support! We've had a lot of Rapunzel, Beauty and the Beast & Cinderella retellings over the last 5 or 6 years and I'm really excited for one about Snow White - being as all movie retellings I've seen have been terrible! 

We're a generation that loves our fairy tales so why wouldn't I be waiting for this beauty to hit the shelves in october!! 

What are you waiting for this fine Wednesday?

WoW #8

Four
by Veronica Roth

Paperback: 208 pages

Publisher: HarperCollins
Release Date: July 8th 2014

Language: English

ISBN: 0062285688

Two years before Beatrice Prior made her choice, the sixteen-year-old son of Abnegation’s faction leader did the same. Tobias’s transfer to Dauntless is a chance to begin again. Here, he will not be called the name his parents gave him. Here, he will not let fear turn him into a cowering child.
Newly christened “Four,” he discovers during initiation that he will succeed in Dauntless. Initiation is only the beginning, though; Four must claim his place in the Dauntless hierarchy. His decisions will affect future initiates as well as uncover secrets that could threaten his own future—and the future of the entire faction system.
Two years later, Four is poised to take action, but the course is still unclear. The first new initiate who jumps into the net might change all that. With her, the way to righting their world might become clear. With her, it might become possible to be Tobias once again.
From #1 New York Times bestselling author Veronica Roth comes a companion volume to the worldwide bestselling divergent series, told from the per-spective of the immensely popular character Tobias. The four pieces included here—The Transfer, The Initiate, The Son, and The Traitor—plus three additional exclusive scenes, give readers an electrifying glimpse into the history and heart of Tobias, and set the stage for the epic saga of the Divergent trilogy.

Why I'm waiting...

I'm having Four withdrawals! Something is seriously wrong with me, I haven't even seen the movie yet!!! I read the first of these short stories back in November and I've been waiting patiently for the rest to come out and for me to have a little more Four in my life. I loved the last book in the Divergent series, although I didn't like the addition of Four's POV because it seemed random as the other books were all Tris. That being said though I'm super excited to have stories told exclusively from Four's POV. For us as readers to get to know him a little better. 

What are you waiting for this fine Wednesday?

WoW #7

On The Fence
by Kasie West

Paperback: 320 pages

Publisher: HarperTeen
Release Date: July 1st 2014

Language: English

ISBN: 0062235672

  

"Charlie Reynolds can outrun, outscore, and outwit every boy she knows. But when it comes to being a girl, Charlie doesn't know the first thing about anything. So when she starts working at a chichi boutique to pay off a speeding ticket, she finds herself in a strange new world. To cope with the stress of her new reality, Charlie takes to spending nights chatting with her neighbor Braden through the fence between their yards. As she grows to depend on their nightly Fence Chats, she realizes she's got a bigger problem than speeding tickets-she's falling for Braden. She knows what it means to go for the win, but if spilling her secret means losing him for good, the stakes just got too high.

Fun, original, and endearing, On the Fence is a romantic comedy about finding yourself and finding love where you least expect."

Why I'm waiting...

I'm on a complete and utter YA Contemp binge at the moment. I just can't get enough!! This looks like one of those books that i'm just got going to get enough of, and fingers crossed there's a book boyfriend in there as well. I'm almost giddy with excitement about this one guys and I can't really tell you why... I'm sure a fangirl when it comes to Kasie West its unreal. 

What are you waiting for this fine Wednesday?

WoW #6

The Art of Lainey
by Paula Stokes

Paperback: 384 pages

Publisher: HarperTeen
Release Date: May 20th 2014

Language: English

ISBN: 0062238426

    

"Soccer star Lainey Mitchell is gearing up to spend an epic summer with her amazing boyfriend, Jason, when he suddenly breaks up with her—no reasons, no warning, and in public no less! Lainey is more than crushed, but with help from her friend Bianca, she resolves to do whatever it takes to get Jason back.

And that’s when the girls stumble across a copy of The Art of War. With just one glance, they're sure they can use the book to lure Jason back into Lainey’s arms. So Lainey channels her inner warlord, recruiting spies to gather intel and persuading her coworker Micah to pose as her new boyfriend to make Jason jealous. After a few "dates", it looks like her plan is going to work! But now her relationship with Micah is starting to feel like more than just a game.

What's a girl to do when what she wants is totally different from what she needs? How do you figure out the person you're meant to be with, if you're still figuring out the person you're meant to be?"

Why I'm waiting...

I take it because Paula is such a lovely lady doesn't count? No? Okay well hows this then... I've only heard good things about this book! SO many of my blogger friends were able to get they're hands on an ARC and their response has only made me want to read it more. It sounds exactly like my kind of book! I think I've entered a billion different giveaways in the hope of getting to read this soon, so fingers crossed! 

Oh and there's also the fact that last night Paula said this...

@TheYANightstand Micah's was blue in one draft but I ended up cutting that because of other colored hair plot points :-)
— Paula Stokes (@pstokesbooks) May 6, 2014

HAIR PLOT POINTS - isn't that just the most amazing thing you've ever heard? May 20th needs to hurry up and get it's butt here!!

WoW #5

Snow Like Ashes
by Sara Raasch

Hardcover: 432 pages

Publisher: Balzer + Bray

Language: English

ISBN: 0062286927

 

Sixteen years ago the Kingdom of Winter was conquered and its citizens enslaved, leaving them without magic or a monarch. Now, the Winterians’ only hope for freedom is the eight survivors who managed to escape, and who have been waiting for the opportunity to steal back Winter’s magic and rebuild the kingdom ever since.
Orphaned as an infant during Winter’s defeat, Meira has lived her whole life as a refugee, raised by the Winterians’ general, Sir. Training to be a warrior—and desperately in love with her best friend, and future king, Mather — she would do anything to help her kingdom rise to power again.
So when scouts discover the location of the ancient locket that can restore Winter’s magic, Meira decides to go after it herself. Finally, she’s scaling towers, fighting enemy soldiers, and serving her kingdom just as she’s always dreamed she would. But the mission doesn’t go as planned, and Meira soon finds herself thrust into a world of evil magic and dangerous politics – and ultimately comes to realize that her destiny is not, never has been, her own.

Why I'm waiting...

Do I really have to answer that? Did you not just read that summary? It sounds AMAZING! I'm geeking out over this book right now, it's not out until OCTOBER which is far too far away and I not sure I'm going to make it. Plus look at that cover! Fangirl Mode Activated.

WoW #4

You're the One That I Want
by Giovanna Fletcher

Paperback: 320 pages

Publisher: Penguin

Language: English

ISBN: 1405909978

 

"Maddy, dressed in white, stands at the back of the church. At the end of the aisle is Rob - the man she's about to marry. Next to Rob is Ben - best man and the best friend any two people ever had.
And that's the problem.
Because if it wasn't Rob waiting for her at the altar, there's a strong chance it would be Ben. Loyal and sensitive Ben has always kept his feelings to himself, but if he turned round and told Maddy she was making a mistake, would she listen? And would he be right?Best friends since childhood, Maddy, Ben and Rob thought their bond was unbreakable. But love changes everything. Maddy has a choice to make but will she choose wisely? Her heart, and the hearts of the two best men she knows, depend on it..."

Why I'm waiting...

Okay so I technically already have an advanced readers copy of this, but I haven't gotten around to reading it so I've decided it still counts! I'm so excited about this book. I adored Mrs Fletcher's first book Billy and Me and it's been the longest year of my life waiting for her second book. It has nothing to do with Billy and Me but Giovanna's writing style is effortless and her character's enchanting and I just can't wait until I get a chance to read this! Out on the 22nd of May for all you muggles!  

Check out my review for Billy and Me by Giovanna Fletcher by clicking the image bellow.

WoW #3

Love Letters to the Dead
by Ava Dellaira

Paperback: 288 pages

Publisher: Hot Key Books

Language: English

ISBN: 1471402886

 

"It begins as an assignment for English class: Write a letter to a dead person. Laurel chooses Kurt Cobain because her sister, May, loved him. And he died young, just like May did. Soon, Laurel has a notebook full of letters to people like Janis Joplin, Amy Winehouse, Amelia Earhart, Heath Ledger, and more; though she never gives a single one of them to her teacher. She writes about starting high school, navigating new friendships, falling in love for the first time, learning to live with her splintering family. And, finally, about the abuse she suffered while May was supposed to be looking out for her. Only then, once Laurel has written down the truth about what happened to herself, can she truly begin to accept what happened to May. And only when Laurel has begun to see her sister as the person she was; lovely and amazing and deeply flawed; can she begin to discover her own path."

Why I'm waiting...

So, I know technically this is out in some places but the UK is not one of them! Paperback comes out on the 1st of May and I can't wait! I honestly can't even put into words how much I want to read this. In fact I'd go as far as to say there isn't a word that amply describes how I feel about this book. Which, will, inevitably lead to disappointment... but I don't care! Can May hurry up and get here please??

PS. Isn't the cover great??