“Waiting On” Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Breaking the Spine.
My pick for this week is:
Wander Dust
by Michelle Warren
Expected publication: Fall 2011
Website: www.wanderdusttrilogy.com
Goodreads blurb:
Ever since her sixteenth birthday, strange things keep happening to Seraphina Parrish.
The Lady in Black… burns Sera’s memories.
Unexplainable Premonitions… catapult her to other cities.
The Grungy Gang… wants to kill her.
And a beautiful, mysterious boy… stalks her.
But when Sera moves to Chicago and her aunt reveals their family connection to a centuries old, secret society, she is immediately thrust into an unbelievable fantasy world, leading her on a quest to unravel the mysteries that plague her. In the end, their meanings crash into an epic struggle of loyalty and betrayal, and she’ll be forced to choose between the boy who has stolen her heart and the thing she desires most.
Wander Dust is the breathtaking fantasy that will catapult you through a story of time and love.
I ran across this book a few days ago on Facebook, and I’m so glad I did! The cover is gorgeous and the blurb is intriguing and I can’t wait to read it. A side note, I believe the author, Michelle Warren, is a graphic designer and she really has created a beautiful, eye-catching cover and strong, professional internet presence. Just check out her website link above. When it comes to Indie authors competing against all the resources the big houses offer their authors, I really believe having those two things are incredibly important and will make all the difference when it comes to readers choosing one Indie novel over another. The quality of writing IS of paramount importance, but image is also everything, and readers need an enticing lure. <ok…stepping down off of my soapbox>
So…..what reads are you looking forward to?
Dani
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Okay, this sounds simply fabulous. I’m loving the prospect of a “fantasy world” so this is definitely going in my tbr pile!
Thanks so much for stopping by! I’m a new follower now and I love your blog design. Very Lovely!
This week’s WoW: Darker Still
The cover is gorgeous and the story sounds fascinating. I haven’t heard of this one before, so thanks for featuring it!
Here is my WOW
Pretty cover! And it sounds interesting too! New follower
http://www.booksandbarks.com/2011/07/waiting-on-wednesday_13.html
Oooh that is one attractive cover. It sounds really good, something different. I’m adding it to my TBR.
Here’s my WoW this week
This is gorgeous! Definitely adding it to my my Anxiously Awaiting folder! =)
My favorite WoW book is http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/9239571-enshadowed I need me so more Varen 😉
You’re right, the cover would have grabbed me right away. Very mysterious blurb about the book… I will def. have to keep my eye out for it! P.S. Thanks for following me! Love your blog!
Hey Dani! Awesome pick – and thanks for leaving the GoodReads link (I need to start remembering to do that)! This is definitely going on my TBR shelf
http://watercolormoods.blogspot.com/2011/07/waiting-on-wednesday-darker-still.html
This is an indie book?! What an amazing cover! You’re totally right- I thought it was a traditionally published book until I read the post.
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Hi, Dani! Thanks so much for stopping by!
The cover for this book looks absolutely GORGEOUS and the synopsis is mega-interesting. Plus, I really love the girl’s name: Seraphina. Where do people come up with these beautiful and original things? x)
Awesome choice for your WOW!
Wow, this really sounds fabulous! I’ll definitely have to add it to my TBR list.
Thanks for sharing!
Jessi @ Reading in the Corner
Ooh, wow! I had never seen this one before. You’re right–she does have quite the eye-catching cover. And the book itself sounds exactly like something I’d read :). Love the fantasy elements, the girl’s name, the secret society… so much mystery and suspense :). Thanks for sharing! Will go add it to my to-read pile now!!
LOL…well it sounds like we’re all agreed on the cover! Glad to introduce another book to all ya’lls TBRs…I don’t know about the rest of you, but mine is growing at an out-of-control, exponential rate! They gotta stop releasing such good books, so I can catch up…haha.
Ooooh a new one for my wishlist!
Sally.
http://theelifylop.blogspot.com/2011/07/waiting-on-wednesday-27.html
The summary reminds me of another book. I can’t remember the name! It came out this year. Yeah…*thinks* Anyways, I hope you have a nice time reading this week! Thanks for commenting on my blog.