“Waiting On” Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Breaking the Spine.
by Sarah J. Maas
Expected Publication: Aug. 27, 2013
An assassin’s loyalties are always in doubt.
But her heart never wavers.
After a year of hard labor in the Salt Mines of Endovier, eighteen-year-old assassin Celaena Sardothien has won the king’s contest to become the new royal assassin. Yet Celaena is far from loyal to the crown – a secret she hides from even her most intimate confidantes.
Keeping up the deadly charade—while pretending to do the king’s bidding—will test her in frightening new ways, especially when she’s given a task that could jeopardize everything she’s come to care for. And there are far more dangerous forces gathering on the horizon — forces that threaten to destroy her entire world, and will surely force Celaena to make a choice.
Where do the assassin’s loyalties lie, and who is she most willing to fight for?
Why? WHY NOT?!?! Celaena is just so fantastic, and Chaol… <sigh>… Chaol. I must have more. Dorian too, certainly. But CHAOL…
Did I mention, Chaol?
Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea
by April Genevieve Tucholke
Expected Publication: Aug. 15, 2013
You stop fearing the devil when you’re holding his hand…
Nothing much exciting rolls through Violet White’s sleepy, seaside town…until River West comes along. River rents the guesthouse behind Violet’s crumbling estate, and as eerie, grim things start to happen, Violet begins to wonder about the boy living in her backyard. Is River just a crooked-smiling liar with pretty eyes and a mysterious past? Or could he be something more? Violet’s grandmother always warned her about the Devil, but she never said he could be a dark-haired boy who takes naps in the sun, who likes coffee, who kisses you in a cemetery…who makes you want to kiss back. Violet’s already so knee-deep in love, she can’t see straight. And that’s just how River likes it.
Blending faded decadence and the thrilling dread of gothic horror, April Genevieve Tucholke weaves a dreamy, twisting contemporary romance, as gorgeously told as it is terrifying—a debut to watch.
Novels with a gothic feel to them have really been intriguing to me lately. This just sounds especially interesting. Will River be a total bad boy? Will he be redeemable? Will Violet be able to resist him if he’s not? So intrigued!
So… what are you looking forward to this Wednesday?
Both books are high high up on my wish lists! LOVED Throne of Glass and Deep Blue sea sounds amazing!
Good choices, I’ve preordered both of them already so can’t wait!
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Both picks are amazing! I cannot wait to read either one of them!
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I want to read Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea so bad!!! I hope it’s as good as it sounds!
Nice picks. I didn’t enjoy Throne of Glass that much but I still want to give the series a try. And I definitely cannot wait to read Between the Devil…
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These both sound amazing!! I’m super excited for Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea. I mean, really, that cover… THAT COVER!!!
I’m excited for Crown of Midnight! I loved the first book! I havent heard of Between the devil and the deep blue sea but it sounds like it will be a good read.
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Both books sound awesome. I haven’t gotten to read Throne of Glass yet, but it’s one that is definitely on my must-read list!
Both are awesome picks! I haven’t read Throne of Glass yet, so I didn’t want to read the synopsis of Crown of Midnight (just in case there are spoilers!). I’ll definitely be adding both to my tbr list
Great picks! Crown of Midnight is a popular choice. I haven’t read Throne of Glass, but it’s obviously kick-ass so I gonna pick it up. Between the Devil looks intriguing! It’s getting some pretty good early buzz.
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Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea is a book I’ve been wanting to read for months – it looks SO GOOD! 😀
I’ve heard loads of great things about the Thone Of Glass series, I really need to check it out. Thanks for sharing! :3 Also, thanks for stopping by my WoW. ^.^
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I am dying for Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea! That cover is amazing!
I CANNOT WAIT FOR CHAOL *cough* I mean, Crown of Midnight and more assassin shenanigans that are sure to be exciting and awesome. I LOVED the first book and this sounds like it might just be better (and more violent :D). I want to find out more about Celaena past and all those mysterious hints dropped in Throne of Glass.
Devil in the Deep Blue Sea also sounds pretty awesome. I’ve had it on my To Read list for a while and am going to try to read it when it comes out
Great picks! I received an ARC of “Between the Devil & the Deep Blue Sea” today. Very much looking forward to “Crown of Midnight”.
CHAOL! I agree 100%! Though, I do like Dorian too. Between the Devil also looks great! Hoping Penguin approves me on NG!
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Between the Devil looks SO GOOD! I also love books with a Gothic feel to them. Great pick!
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Alyssa @ The Reader’s Refuge
YES YES! I want to read Devil and the Deep Blue Sea so bad. I hope they have it at BEA this year but argh that would be too much to ask right?