"Waiting On Wednesdays" (Aug 27)
"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted on Breaking The Spine that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.
This week's pre-publication "can't-wait-to-read" selection is:
A. The Blood of Olympus by Rick Riordan.
Release date: October 7, 2014
In case you have been living under a rock, The Blood of Olympus is the fifth and final book in Rick Riordan's Heroes of Olympus series. I'm sooo pumped for this.
Release date: Also October 7, 2014
I absolutely LOVE Marie Lu's work, so this must be something I'm dying to read.
Synopsis: I am tired of being used, hurt, and cast aside.
Adelina Amouteru is a survivor of the blood fever. A decade ago, the deadly illness swept through her nation. Most of the infected perished, while many of the children who survived were left with strange markings. Adelina’s black hair turned silver, her lashes went pale, and now she has only a jagged scar where her left eye once was. Her cruel father believes she is a malfetto, an abomination, ruining their family’s good name and standing in the way of their fortune. But some of the fever’s survivors are rumored to possess more than just scars—they are believed to have mysterious and powerful gifts, and though their identities remain secret, they have come to be called the Young Elites.
Teren Santoro works for the king. As Leader of the Inquisition Axis, it is his job to seek out the Young Elites, to destroy them before they destroy the nation. He believes the Young Elites to be dangerous and vengeful, but it’s Teren who may possess the darkest secret of all.
Enzo Valenciano is a member of the Dagger Society. This secret sect of Young Elites seeks out others like them before the Inquisition Axis can. But when the Daggers find Adelina, they discover someone with powers like they’ve never seen.
Adelina wants to believe Enzo is on her side, and that Teren is the true enemy. But the lives of these three will collide in unexpected ways, as each fights a very different and personal battle. But of one thing they are all certain: Adelina has abilities that shouldn’t belong in this world. A vengeful blackness in her heart. And a desire to destroy all who dare to cross her.
It is my turn to use. My turn to hurt.What's your "Waiting On Wednesday"?
Super excited for both of these. But especially for Blood of Olympus. Our local indie is hosting Rick Riordan and Bibliojunkie Shel will be attending. She is beyond excited! Great picks. Thank you for sharing :-)
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I love Percy Jackson I cannot wait for this book! This post and a few others have reminded me that I need to read Champion. I haven't read it yet because I am too afraid to find out how she will end the series. I don't know if I am ready for it lol.
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