Waiting on Wednesday (#19)

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly event hosted by Breaking the Spine,

which spotlights upcoming books we can't wait to read.

My WoW for this week is:

The Lost Prince (Call of the Forgotten #1) by Julie Kagawa

Goodreads Summary:

Don't look at Them. Never let Them know you can see Them.

That is Ethan Chase's unbreakable rule. Until the fey he avoids at all costs—including his reputation—begin to disappear, and Ethan is attacked. Now he must change the rules to protect his family. To save a girl he never thought he'd dare to fall for.

Ethan thought he had protected himself from his older sister's world—the land of Faery. His previous time in the Iron Realm left him with nothing but fear and disgust for the world Meghan Chase has made her home, a land of myths and talking cats, of magic and seductive enemies. But when destiny comes for Ethan, there is no escape from a danger long, long forgotten.

My name is Ethan Chase. And I may not live to see my eighteenth birthday.

My thoughts:

Firstly, how awesome is that cover? I love it! Secondly, I am so stoked there is gonna be a spin off of the Iron Fey series. I loved that series so I can't wait to hear Ethan's story. Plus I don't have long to wait for it as it's out in October! Woo! :)

Expected Release Date: October 23rd 2012

What book are you waiting for?

Yvonne

Giveaway!

I have another giveaway for you all to check out! Best Books are giving away a copy of Glitch (Glitch #1) by Heather Anastasiu. Giveaway is international as long as Book Depository delivers to your country. So go check it out! :)

http://bestbooks1.blogspot.ie/2012/08/give-away-for-glitch-glitch-1-by.html?showComment=1344343808888

REVIEW - Poughkeepsie by Debra Anastasia

Title: Poughkeepsie

Author: Debra Anastasia

Publisher: Omnific Publishing

Published: 22nd November 2011

Genre: Adult Contemporary Romance
Links: Goodreads / Amazon
Source: eBook from author

Summary:

He counts her smiles every day and night at the train station. And morning and evening, the beautiful commuter acknowledges him—just like she does everyone else on the platform. But Blake Hartt is not like the others . . . he’s homeless. Memories of a broken childhood have robbed him of peace and twisted delusions into his soul. He stays secluded from the sun, sure the world would run from him in the harsh light of day.

Each day, Livia McHugh smiles politely and acknowledges her fellow commuters as she waits for the train to the city. She dismisses this kindness as nothing special, just like her. She’s the same as a million other girls—certainly no one to be cherished. But special or not, she smiles every day, never imagining that someone would rely on the simple gesture as if it were air to breathe.

When the moment comes that Livia must do more than smile, without hesitation she steps into the fray to defend the homeless man. And she's surprised to discover an inexplicable connection with her new friend. After danger subsides, their smiles become conversation. Their words usher in a friendship, which awakens something in each of them. But it’s not long before their bond must prove its strength. Entanglements from the past challenge both their love and their lives.

Blake’s heart beats for Livia’s, even if her hands have to keep its rhythm. Love is patient. Love is kind. Love never fails. Love never fails, right?

In an interwoven tale of unlikely loves and relationships forged by fire, Debra Anastasia takes readers into the darkest corners of human existence, only to show them the radiant power of pure adoration and true sacrifice. Complicated families and confused souls find their way to light in this novel, which manages to be racy, profane, funny, and reverent all at once.

4/5

I really don't know where to begin with reviewing this book. There are so many things I can say about how I loved it but I just don't know how to get it into words. 

Debra has created a beautiful book that is as much heartwarming and uplifting as it is heartbreaking and devastating. 

This book tells the story of not only Blake and Livia, but of a great number of people who's lives are all intertwined in one way or another. We have the three brothers, Blake, Beckett and Cole, the McHugh sisters, Livia and Kyle, Eve, Mouse and many more. We get a glimpse into all their lives and how their pasts have shaped them into the people they are today. The story is told in multiple POVs, each person getting to tell their story. Normally I don't like books with so many different POVs as I find myself wanting to skip certain ones. This was not the case here though. Not only did I love Livia and Blake's POVs but I found myself dying to hear what the others had to say. I fell in love with all three brothers, all for different reasons. They all had such a horrible childhood, so many bad things were thrown their way, but all this contributed to the men they became. Blake, who is as much fragile as he is strong; Cole who is trying to redeem himself by working in the church; and Beckett who became the most feared man in town just so he could try and project his brothers. Beckett I hold a special place in my heart for. Even though he is twisted and the very definition of a bad boy, I could kind of understand why he is the way he is. He believes he doesn't deserve anything more than what he has now and feels he can never become anything more. He has the worst mouth I have ever heard, some of the things he comes out with are insane! I laughed out loud at some of the things he said, but he also made my heart ache for him as well.

The story is very well thought out. I thought it was a very brave idea to write about. You find yourself asking, would I give a homeless man the same time of day as Livia did? Would I offer him as little as a smile? I was so moved hearing how Blake came to be homeless. The majority of people think that homeless people became homeless due to drink or drug problems, but sometimes it can be so much more complicated than a simple addiction. I applaud the route Debra took with this story. It was beautifully written, with believable and memorable characters that will stay with you long after you have turned the last page. The romance was very well done as well. It was moving and honest and showed that love is not always smooth sailing. There will always be obstacles on the road to that happy ending, but nothing worth having is ever easy.

One fault I found was that there were quite a few grammatical errors. There were words missing in a lot of places and the wrong words put in in others. 

I don't want to go into too much detail with the story because it best revealed as you read it. All I can say is that after you finish it, it will stay with you for a long time. The next time you see a homeless man, will you acknowledge him? Will you offer him a small smile? You never know, it could be the best thing to happen to him in a long time. 

Side-note: Please, please tell me there will be a sequel! I need to know what happens to Beckett! Please Debra, I beg you!

*I was provided with an e-copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review*

Teaser:
“After soft kisses, they pressed their hands together palm to palm. The tingling scattered all over Livia's body, warming her.
"Do you feel that?" she whispered with a smile.

His lips moved in his silent count. Blake wrapped his fingers around her hand. She copied the movement. Their hands together now resembled a heart-not a cartoon rendering of the shape, but a real human heart.

He touched her lips with his and murmured, "I've been feeling it since you first smiled at me.” 

Dante Walker Website!

Dante Walker has his own website!

Who is Dante you ask?

Well he is the deliciously sinful soul collector from Victoria Scott's The Collector.

Blurb:

He makes good girls...bad. 

Dante Walker is flippin’ awesome, and he knows it. His good looks, killer charm, and stellar confidence has made him one of hell’s best—a soul collector. His job is simple, weed through humanity and label those round rears with a big red good or bad stamp. Old Saint Nick gets the good guys, and he gets the fun ones. Bag-and-tag.

Sealing souls is nothing personal. Dante’s an equal opportunity collector and doesn’t want it any other way. But he’ll have to adjust, because Boss Man has given him a new assignment:

Collect Charlie Cooper’s soul within 10 days.

Dante doesn’t know why Boss Man wants Charlie, nor does he care. This assignment means only one thing to him, and that’s a permanent ticket out of hell. But after Dante meets the quirky, Nerd Alert chick he’s come to collect—he realizes this assignment will test his abilities as a collector, and uncover emotions deeply buried.

Expected Publication: March 2013

I am super excited for this book! Not sure I can wait until March. It's so far away!

But to keep us going until then, we can check out Dante's website which went live today.

You will need a password however to access it.

Where do you get this password I hear you ask? Why from me of course!

Website: www.DanteWalker.com

Password: Charlie

Have Fun! ;)

Waiting on Wednesday (#18)

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly event hosted by Breaking the Spine,

which spotlights upcoming books we can't wait to read.

My WoW for this week is:

The Archived (The Archived #1) by Victoria Schwab

Goodreads Summary:

Imagine a place where the dead rest on shelves like books.

Each body has a story to tell, a life seen in pictures that only Librarians can read. The dead are called Histories, and the vast realm in which they rest is the Archive.

Da first brought Mackenzie Bishop here four years ago, when she was twelve years old, frightened but determined to prove herself. Now Da is dead, and Mac has grown into what he once was, a ruthless Keeper, tasked with stopping often-violent Histories from waking up and getting out. Because of her job, she lies to the people she loves, and she knows fear for what it is: a useful tool for staying alive.

Being a Keeper isn't just dangerous—it's a constant reminder of those Mac has lost. Da's death was hard enough, but now her little brother is gone too. Mac starts to wonder about the boundary between living and dying, sleeping and waking. In the Archive, the dead must never be disturbed. And yet, someone is deliberately altering Histories, erasing essential chapters. Unless Mac can piece together what remains, the Archive itself might crumble and fall.

In this haunting, richly imagined novel, Victoria Schwab reveals the thin lines between past and present, love and pain, trust and deceit, unbearable loss and hard-won redemption.

My thoughts:

The cover was what first caught my eye about this book. It is beautiful. Secondly, the blurb intrigued me. It sounds really interesting and different.

Expected Release Date: January 22nd 2013

What book are you waiting for?

Yvonne