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Waiting on Wednesday: The Scorpion Rules by Erin Bow

Publication Date: September 22, 2015
Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry Books
Genre: Young Adult, Science Fiction

A world battered by climate shift and war turns to an ancient method of keeping peace: the exchange of hostages. The Children of Peace - sons and daughters of kings and presidents and generals - are raised together in small, isolated schools called Prefectures. There, they learn history and political theory, and are taught to gracefully accept what may well be their fate: to die if their countries declare war.

Greta Gustafsen Stuart, Duchess of Halifax and Crown Princess of the Pan-Polar Confederation, is the pride of the North American Prefecture. Learned and disciplined, Greta is proud of her role in keeping the global peace — even though, with her country controlling two-thirds of the world’s most war-worthy resource — water — she has little chance of reaching adulthood alive.

Enter Elián Palnik, the Prefecture’s newest hostage and biggest problem. Greta’s world begins to tilt the moment she sees Elián dragged into the school in chains. The Prefecture’s insidious surveillance, its small punishments and rewards, can make no dent in Elián, who is not interested in dignity and tradition, and doesn’t even accept the right of the UN to keep hostages.

What will happen to Elián and Greta as their two nations inch closer to war?

Hold on a second. Can we just take a moment to appreciate how AWESOME this synopsis sounds? I mean if that right there does not explain why I am so excited for this book to be released, I do not know what will! Mark your calendars because it comes out in a little less than 2 months from now! Wow I didn't realize how long that actually is *tear*

Waiting on Wednesday: The Way to Never by O. E. Boroni

Hosted by: Breaking the Spine

Series: The Never Trilogy #2
Publication Date: July 25, 2015
Publisher: Wave Corporation
Genre: Young Adult, Contemporary Romance

WARNING: This synopsis contain spoilers for the first book The Beginning of Never by E.O. Boroni so read at your own risk!

Nathan Roque first met Lenora Baker, a beautiful, exasperating, and bitter girl when she was just fifteen years old. He fell so deeply in love with her that he suspected that in his lifetime, nothing else could ever mirror the kind of commitment that she drew out of him. But she is left heartbroken when an unfortunate incident drives them apart.

Thirteen years later, he sets out to reach out to her when he can no longer resist the consuming thoughts of her that have haunted him for so long. However, the same demons that caused him to let go of her in the first place are still holding him back. But when he is thrust into a situation where he has no choice but to become professionally involved with her, a Pandora’s Box of angst, resentment, and passion is unleashed.

Now they are forced to make the decision on how to proceed. But will it justify the one that they made in the past, or will it mock it?

As some of you may already know, I am very much a fan of YA contemporary romance novels (Especially when they are by people like Rainbow Rowell and Stephanie Perkins). I was really interested in this series after I saw the synopsis for the first book and I picked it up. I very much enjoying the first book and I actually posted a review for it yesterday. Check it out here. I am so ready to continue on to this next book because I need to know what happens next to the characters. The last book just left me heart broken. Only 3 more days!

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Waiting on Wednesday: Go Set a Watchman by Harper Lee

Hosted by: Breaking the Spine

Series: To Kill a Mockingbird #2
Publication Date: July 14, 2015
Publisher: Harper
Genre: Literary Fiction

Originally written in the mid-1950s, Go Set a Watchman was the novel Harper Lee first submitted to her publishers before To Kill a Mockingbird. Assumed to have been lost, the manuscript was discovered in late 2014.

Go Set a Watchman features many of the characters from To Kill a Mockingbird some twenty years later. Returning home to Maycomb to visit her father, Jean Louise Finch—Scout—struggles with issues both personal and political, involving Atticus, society, and the small Alabama town that shaped her.

Exploring how the characters from To Kill a Mockingbird are adjusting to the turbulent events transforming mid-1950s America, Go Set a Watchman casts a fascinating new light on Harper Lee’s enduring classic. Moving, funny and compelling, it stands as a magnificent novel in its own right.

Ok so yes, this book just came out yesterday, but I feel that it still needs to be mentioned. I have literally been dying to have this book in my hands ever since they announced its release date earlier this year. I ABSOLUTELY LOVED the book To Kill a Mockingbird and I was so ecstatic to hear a sequel was finally being published for it. To Kill a Mockingbird will always be a part of my all time favorite books, and it is a book I feel EVERYONE should read at least once at some point in their life. You already know that this book is currently in my possesion and will be read ASAP. Expect a review soon!

Waiting On Wednesday: Queen of Always by Sherry D. Ficklin

Hosted by: Breaking the Spine

Series: Stolen Empire #3
Publication Date: September 15, 2015
Publisher: Clean Teen Publishing
Genre: Young Adult, Historical Fiction

If her time at court has taught Catherine anything, it’s that there is no room for weakness in Imperial Russia. With the Empress’ health failing and rumors of a change in the line of succession, her place in the royal line is once more in jeopardy. Tormented by her sadistic husband and his venomous mistress, Catherine must once more walk the fine line between pleasure and politics—between scandal and survival.

When her young son becomes the target of those rebelling against Peter’s reign, Catherine will have to rise up to protect herself, her child, and her nation from his unstable and potentially catastrophic rule. This means putting herself at odds with the most dangerous man she’s ever known, trusting those who once proved to be her enemies, and turning a nation against its sovereign. In the ultimate battle for the crown, new alliances will be forged, loyalties will be tested, and blood will be shed.

Not very many people know about this series, but they should. So right now, I am personally going to recommend this series to every single one of you. They are great books with a kick-a female protagonist and very intruguing, dimensional characters. I strongly suggest you pick this series up this second if you have not already. The plot is engaging and the romance is TO DIE FOR. I cannot wait for this 3rd book to come out so I can devour it!