Follow Friday (#24) - Broken Up Series

Follow Friday is Hosted @ The Parajunkee 

Today's Question: Have you broken up with a series? If so which one and why?

My Answer: Wow..this one is a hard one since I honestly have to look back at my shelf and see if there's any series I broke up with. I would say Lia Habel's Dearly Departed series and C.C Hunter's Shadow Fall series. I ended up reading the first book for both series, and I still don't know if I should continue since I was wanting more inspiration and spark to the story. 

 

But I will try to pick both series up maybe this summer?

Now..What's YOUR Follow Friday?

Waiting on Wednesday (#33) - The Chaos of Stars by Kiersten White

Waiting on Wednesday is Hosted by Jill @ Breaking The Spine

Isadora’s family is seriously screwed up.

Of course, as the human daughter of Egyptian gods, that pretty much comes with the territory. She’s also stuck with parents who barely notice her, and a house full of relatives who can’t be bothered to remember her name. After all, they are going to be around forever—and she’s a mere mortal.

Isadora’s sick of living a life where she’s only worthy of a passing glance, and when she has the chance to move to San Diego with her brother, she jumps on it. But Isadora’s quickly finding that a “normal” life comes with plenty of its own epic complications—and that there’s no such thing as a clean break when it comes to family. Much as she wants to leave her past behind, she can’t shake the ominous dreams that foretell destruction for her entire family. When it turns out there may be truth in her nightmares, Isadora has to decide whether she can abandon her divine heritage after all.

Why I'm Waiting For It: I absolutely love anything with mythology! It's so interesting especially in YA, seeing how an author's takes a different approach with it. I meet Kiersten White and she's so bubbly and fun, so I need to pick this up! I already feel like I'm devour this in one day! *nods with certainty* 

The Chaos of Stars will be released on September 10, 2013 by HarperTeen 

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Debut Spotlight: June 2012 Edition!

Welcome to June's Debut Spotlight! 

Here debut books this month that I'm raving for badly!

Insomnia by J.R Jocansson

Linked by Imogen Howson 

Insommia looks so so good! I want to read a great YA horror book soon..maybe this summer? And Insommnia sounds like a perfect one! Linked sounds unique and fresh. The cover had be since I saw it so I'm pretty sure I'll be picking it up!

Belle Epoque by Elizabeth Ross

Another Little Piece by Kate Karyus Quinn

I love love historical fiction and no doubt Belle Epoque had to be on my debut spotlight! I love the concept of the whole book and I know I'll devour this! Another Little Piece was blurbed as fans for Pretty Little Liars and Stephen King so this must be good! I'll be also sharing an interview with Kate this month also!

Now..what Debuts are on YOUR spotlight?

Fresh & New: Wake - Amanda Hocking

Wake by Amanda Hocking
Date Released: August 7, 2012
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Pages: 309 pages
Format: Paperback
Source: For Review from St. Martin's Press
Rating: LOVED
Series: (Watersong #1)

Goodreads Synopsis: Fall under the spell of Wake—the first book in an achingly beautiful new series by celebrated author Amanda Hocking—and lose yourself to the Watersong.

Gorgeous. Fearless. Dangerous. They're the kind of girls you envy; the kind of girls you want to hate. Strangers in town for the summer, Penn, Lexi and Thea have caught everyone's attention—but it’s Gemma who’s attracted theirs. She’s the one they’ve chosen to be part of their group.

Gemma seems to have it all—she’s carefree, pretty, and falling in love with Alex, the boy next door. He’s always been just a friend, but this summer they’ve taken their relationship to the next level, and now there’s no going back. Then one night, Gemma’s ordinary life changes forever. She’s taking a late night swim under the stars when she finds Penn, Lexi and Thea partying on the cove. They invite her to join them, and the next morning she wakes up on the beach feeling groggy and sick, knowing something is different.

Suddenly Gemma is stronger, faster, and more beautiful than ever. But her new powers come with a terrifying price. And as she uncovers the truth, she’s is forced to choose between staying with those she loves—or entering a new world brimming with dark hungers and unimaginable secrets.

From Goodreads

Wake was one book I had to pick up since I loved Amanda Hocking's Trylle series! Wake was definitely way better and was a fresh, exciting, and enticing take on mermaids and sirens in YA! I was completely hooked by Wake and was enthralled at the world Amanda Hocking created! 

Amanda Hocking definitely kicks up her writing and plot lines in Wake! Gemma and Harper, both live in a beach esque neighborhood filled with the docks, the ocean, and the water. There also happens the be three new girls in town: Penn, Lexi, and Thea that Gemma and Harper know they shouldn't mess with. Now you thinking..wow can this get cliche a bit? Amanda Hocking adds a twist and her characters and I knew I was in for a great series. The characters had life to them and a spunk that I loved. I do want growth with the cast in the next book, but I was blown away on how far ahead this book was compared to the Trylle series. The dual perspective with Gemma and Harper worked wonders for the book. I loved seeing how each sister had their own personality. The characters make the Wake come enthralling!

I was so expecting this...*truth face*

I honestly thought the mermaid/siren part of Wake was going to be off the charts cliche but thankfully it wasn't! Also, it wasn't mermaids but focused on mythology and sirens, which was like a total intsa like! The story the girls told Gemma was really intriguing! The action towards the end was really cool too. I love it when all these characters come together and find the enemy out, it just takes the stress out on me when characters start to realize that...or is that just me? 

Wake also had a few things I didn't like such as a character driven book and the concept needed work. Wake could have been taken into a deeper approach and needed to be developed a bit more. The good thing was that it wasn't romance driven! YES YES YES! I know! I didn't get that from reading the book, it was more of depth that could have been developed more in the next book! Overall, Wake is a book I loved and I'm already reading Lullaby right now! Pick it up if you want a new start to a promising series, and I'm sure you'll pick up any of her books soon!




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