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Wednesday, June 15, 2016

Waiting on Wednesday #26

Waiting on Wednesday is a feature created by Jill @ Breaking the Spine.Alex and I do this feature as frequently or little as we see fit, based solely upon our excessive excitement that we NEED to share with you... :P

Diamond is Waiting!

Title: The Secret Keepers

Author: Trenton Lee Stewart

Pages: 512 pages

Release Date: September 27, 2016 Little, Brown, Books for Young Readers

Genre: mystery, adventure, middle grade, childrens

Acclaimed New York Times bestselling author and E.B. White Read Aloud Award winner Trenton Lee Stewart returns with a captivating, heart-stopping adventure about thrilling secrets and dangerous mysteries--and the courage to reveal the most frightening of truths.

Eleven-year-old Reuben spends his days exploring, hiding, and practicing parkour among the abandoned buildings of the Lower Downs as a way to escape the rough times that have befallen him and his mom--but his discovery of an extraordinary antique pocket watch changes everything. When Reuben finds that the watch has the power to turn him invisible, he's propelled on the adventure of a lifetime.
Now Reuben is being pursued by a group of dangerous men called the Directions, and someone--or something--ominously called The Smoke. They all want the watch, and with the help of new friends, it's up to Reuben to unravel the mysteries surrounding it and protect the city from evil.
New York Times bestselling author Trenton Lee Stewart's latest novel will enthrall old and new fans alike with the twists and turns of an inventive and compelling adventure reminiscent of The Mysterious Benedict Society series.

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I was just perusing Netgalley the other day and saw this gem on the front page. Of course the cute cover drew me in, along with the promise of a middle grade mystery adventure book which I soooo love and used to read all the time! I haven't read this genre in SO long and it looks so good! I know the author is famous and I feel like it'll be such a cute story :O

Waiting on Wednesday #24

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly meme created by genius Jill @Breaking the Spine. Alex and/or Diamond (Dee) will participate in this meme when we feel especially excited for an upcoming book release! Leave a comment with your WoW link / tell us if you’re excited or what you’re excited for. :h

Diamond’s Pick

Wink Poppy Midnight

by April Genevieve Tucholke

Length: 352 Pages

Expected Publication Date: March 22, 2016

Publisher: Dial Books

Every story needs a hero.
Every story needs a villain.
Every story needs a secret.
Wink is the odd, mysterious neighbor girl, wild red hair and freckles. Poppy is the blond bully and the beautiful, manipulative high school queen bee. Midnight is the sweet, uncertain boy caught between them. Wink. Poppy. Midnight. Two girls. One boy. Three voices that burst onto the page in short, sharp, bewitching chapters, and spiral swiftly and inexorably toward something terrible or tricky or tremendous.
What really happened?
Someone knows.
Someone is lying.

Why Dee's Waiting:

I love this author. She writes quirky. She has a strong, unique voice. And that cover is gorgeous! I love the title, the blurb is excellent. I mean, it sounds like such a good mystery. And I don’t even read mysteries that much >.< To be honest though, all of her books are on my TBR, ever since I read and LOVED :L Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea. I can’t wait to read this one.

Are you planning to read it? Have you read her books before? Comment below!

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Alex's Pick

This Savage Song

by Victoria Schwab

Length: 464 Pages

Expected Publication Date: June 7th, 2016

Publisher: Greenwillow Books

The city of Verity has been overrun with monsters, born from the worst of human evil. In North Verity, the Corsai and the Malchai run free. Under the rule of Callum Harker, the monsters kill any human who has not paid for protection. In the South, Henry Flynn hunts the monsters who cross the border into his territory, aided by the most dangerous and darkest monsters of them all—the Sunai, dark creatures who use music to steal their victim’s souls.
As one of only three Sunai in existence, August Flynn has always wanted to play a bigger role in the war between the north and the south. When the chance arises to keep an eye on Kate Harker, daughter of the leader of North Verity, August jumps on it.When Kate discovers August’s secret, the pair find themselves running for their lives and battling monsters from both sides of the wall. As the city dissolves into chaos, it’s up to them to foster a peace between monsters and humans.
A unique, fast-paced adventure that looks at the monsters we face every day—including the monster within.

Why Alex is waiting:
If you're wondering why I'm waiting for this book then you probably haven't read a V.E. Schwab book before. Earlier last year I read A Darker Shade of Magic and thought it was an exceptionally well-done story with great writing and even greater characters. Her stories are also really unique. Who would have thought to write about a traveler that can travel through parallel Londons? Like Brandon Sanderson, the ideas behind the magic system are explained in full and there's barely any confusion.

If you would like to read my review it can be found here!

What books are you waiting for? Tell us!

Tuesday, April 21, 2015

Top Ten Tuesday: ALL TIME Favorite Authors

Top Ten feature is hosted by the ladies @ The Broke & The Bookish

This week: Top 10 ALL TIME Favorite Authors

I think it's been at least a year since I've participated in this meme! I am in the mood, however, with spring break upon me, to have some fun and do some fun posts! I thought this was a good opportunity to share some of my all time favorite authors. Plus, it was super challenging to limit it to 10! ha! So I tried my best, and without limiting genres I just did at least one or two of my favorites for each. :L

Dee's Top Ten