"Waiting On Wednesday" is a weekly event, hosted by Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating. Be sure to post a link to your Waiting on Wednesday below!
This week's pre-publication "We can't wait to read it!" selections are...
Author: Michelle Falkoff
Release Date: January 27, 2015
Published by: HarperTeen
Here's what Same knows: There was a party. There was a fight. The next morning, his best friend, Hayden, was dead. And all he left Sam was a playlist of songs, and a suicide note: For Sam--listen and you'll understand.
As he listens to song after song, Same tries to face up to what happened the night Hayden killed himself. But it's only by taking out his earbuds and opening his eyes to the people around him that he will finally be able to piece together his best friend's story. And maybe have a chance to change his own. (Summary from Goodreads)
As he listens to song after song, Same tries to face up to what happened the night Hayden killed himself. But it's only by taking out his earbuds and opening his eyes to the people around him that he will finally be able to piece together his best friend's story. And maybe have a chance to change his own. (Summary from Goodreads)
I was fascinated by Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher and this summary sounds like Playlist for the Dead might have the same unique feel. I'll be curious to see how that element of guilt and realization moves through Sam's story.
Author: Melinda Salisbury
Release Date: February 24, 2015
Published by: Scholastic Press
16-year-old Twylla lives in the castle. But although she's engaged to the prince, no one speaks to her. No one even looks at her. Because Twylla isn't a member of the court. She's the executioner.
As the goddess-embodied, Twylla kills with a single touch. So each week, she's taken to the prison and forced to lay her hands on those accused of treason. No one will ever love her. Who could care for a girl with murder in her veins? Even the prince, whose royal blood supposedly makes him immune to her touch, avoids her.
But then a new guard arrives, a boy whose playful smile belies his deadly swordsmanship. And unlike the others, he's able to look past Twylla's executioner robes and see the girl, not the goddess. Yet a treasonous romance is the least of Twylla's problems. The queen has a plan to destroy her enemies-a plan that requires an unthinkable sacrifice. Will Twylla do what it takes to protect her kingdom? Or will she abandon he duty in favor of a doomed love? (Summary from Goodreads)
As the goddess-embodied, Twylla kills with a single touch. So each week, she's taken to the prison and forced to lay her hands on those accused of treason. No one will ever love her. Who could care for a girl with murder in her veins? Even the prince, whose royal blood supposedly makes him immune to her touch, avoids her.
But then a new guard arrives, a boy whose playful smile belies his deadly swordsmanship. And unlike the others, he's able to look past Twylla's executioner robes and see the girl, not the goddess. Yet a treasonous romance is the least of Twylla's problems. The queen has a plan to destroy her enemies-a plan that requires an unthinkable sacrifice. Will Twylla do what it takes to protect her kingdom? Or will she abandon he duty in favor of a doomed love? (Summary from Goodreads)
Sounds like Shatter Me meets Graceling!! I CAN'T WAIT!!!
What are you waiting on this week?
Both of these sound good. I am in love with the cover for The Sin Eater's Daughter. Such an amazing cover.
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I just got approved for the egalley of The Sin Eater's Daughter and I can't wait to read it! Great picks this week.
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I can't wait for this one either, absolutely love that cover ^_^
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