Waiting on Wednesday: House Rules by Chloe Neill

House Rules by Chloe Neill
Published Released: February 5, 2013

In a city full of vampires, trouble never sleeps.

At the tender age of 27, Merit became a sword-wielding vampire. Since then, she’s become the protector of her House, watched Chicago nearly burn to the ground, and seen her Master fall and rise. Now she’ll see her mettle—and her metal —tested like never before.

It started with two . . . Two rogues vanishing without a trace. Someone is targeting Chicago’s vampires, and anyone could be next. With their house in peril, Merit and her Master, the centuries old Ethan Sullivan, must race to stop the disappearances. But as they untangle a web of secret alliances and ancient evils, they realize their foe is more familiar, and more powerful, than they could have ever imagined.

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I read all Chicagoland Vampire books so far - except! Biting Cold which is the book before this one. So, I needzzz to get cracking before this comes out. I'm dying to know what happens after the ending of  Drink Deep.

Waiting on Wednesday: Prodigy by Marie Lu

Prodigy by Marie Lu
Published Released: Jan. 29, 2013


The Elector Primo of the Republic has died, with his son assuming power over what’s left of the USA’s West Coast as it teeters on full-blown chaos. June and Day join up with Patriot rebels so they can rescue Day’s brother and head east for the Colonies. In order to help, though, the rebels want June and Day to kill the new Elector, who may pose an even greater threat than his father

Far off I know, but I do want to know how this story will continue.

Waiting on Wednesday: Etiquette and Espionage by Gail Carriger

Etiquette and Espionage by Gail Carriger
Published Release: February 13, 2013

It's one thing to learn to curtsy properly. It's quite another to learn to curtsy and throw a knife at the same time. Welcome to finishing school.

Fourteen-year-old Sophronia is the bane of her mother's existence. Sophronia is more interested in dismantling clocks and climbing trees than proper etiquette at tea--and god forbid anyone see her atrocious curtsy. Mrs. Temminnick is desperate for her daughter to become a proper lady. She enrolls Sophronia in Mademoiselle Geraldine's Finishing Academy for Young Ladies of Quality.

But little do Sophronia or her mother know that this is a school where ingenious young girls learn to finish, all right--but it's a different kind of finishing. Mademoiselle Geraldine's certainly trains young ladies in the finer arts of dance, dress, and etiquette, but also in the other kinds of finishing: the fine arts of death, diversion, deceit, espionage, and the modern weaponries. Sophronia and her friends are going to have a rousing first year at school.

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 LOVE THE TITLE, LOVE THE PICTURE!
Ugh, but I hate that I have to wait until next year. But, I'll do it anyway. This is Gail's first ever YA series, and it's based 25 years into the past before her hit UNF series Parasol Protectorate.

Waiting on Wednesday: The Friday Society by Adrienne Kress

The Friday Society by Adrienne Kress
Publication Release: December 6, 2012

Be your own hero . . .

An action-packed tale of gowns, guys, guns—and the heroines who use them all.

Set in Edwardian London, The Friday Society follows the stories of three very intelligent and talented young women, all of whom are assistants to powerful men: Cora, lab assistant; Michiko, Japanese fight assistant; and Nellie, magician’s assistant. The three young women’s lives become inexorably intertwined after a chance meeting at a ball that ends with the discovery of a murdered mystery man.

It’s up to these three, in their own charming but bold way, to solve the murder—and the crimes they believe may be connected to it—without calling too much attention to themselves.

Tell me, that doesn't interesting? I can't wait for this to come out; trying not to have too much of a high expectation for this...but sometimes it's hard you know? XD

Waiting on Wednesday: Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo

Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo
Published Release: June 5. 2012

Surrounded by enemies, the once-great nation of Ravka has been torn in two by the Shadow Fold, a swath of near impenetrable darkness crawling with monsters who feast on human flesh. Now its fate may rest on the shoulders of one lonely refugee.
Alina Starkov has never been good at anything. But when her regiment is attacked on the Fold and her best friend is brutally injured, Alina reveals a dormant power that saves his life—a power that could be the key to setting her war-ravaged country free. Wrenched from everything she knows, Alina is whisked away to the royal court to be trained as a member of the Grisha, the magical elite led by the mysterious Darkling.
Yet nothing in this lavish world is what it seems. With darkness looming and an entire kingdom depending on her untamed power, Alina will have to confront the secrets of the Grisha…and the secrets of her heart.

DO YOU SEE THIS COVER?! Absolutely beautiful! omg. Besides, that I'm really excited for this book, it comes out on the 5th of June. So close! I'm defintely getting this. XD

p.s I'll start posting more now. Since....TODAY'S MY LAST CLASS!! WHOO~~ Summer vacation has officially started baby. hehehe

Waiting on Wednesday: Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Gaas

Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas
Published Release: August 7, 2012


After serving out a year of hard labor in the salt mines of Endovier for her crimes, 18-year-old assassin Celaena Sardothien is dragged before the Crown Prince. Prince Dorian offers her her freedom on one condition: she must act as his champion in a competition to find a new royal assassin. Her opponents are men—thieves and assassins and warriors from across the empire, each sponsored by a member of the king's council. If she beats her opponents in a series of eliminations, she'll serve the kingdom for three years and then be granted her freedom. Celaena finds her training sessions with the captain of the guard, Westfall, challenging and exhilirating. But she's bored stiff by court life. Things get a little more interesting when the prince starts to show interest in her... but it's the gruff Captain Westfall who seems to understand her best. Then one of the other contestants turns up dead... quickly followed by another. Can Celaena figure out who the killer is before she becomes a victim? As the young assassin investigates, her search leads her to discover a greater destiny than she could possibly have imagined.

I read the first two chapters of this, it totally got me hooked. I can't wait to read the entire thing, hopefully I can get it.

Waiting on Wednesday: Something Strange and Deadly by Susan Dennard

I know today's Thursday but I still wanted to do this. So, here's mine. :)

Something Strange and Deadly by Susan Dennard
Publication Date: July 24, 2012

The years is 1876, and there’s something strange and deadly loose in Philadelphia…

Eleanor Fitt has a lot to worry about. Her brother has gone missing, her family has fallen on hard times, and her mother is determined to marry her off to any rich young man who walks by. But this is nothing compared to what she’s just read in the newspaper—

The Dead are rising in Philadelphia.

And then, in a frightening attack, a zombie delivers a letter to Eleanor…from her brother.

Whoever is controlling the Dead army has taken her brother as well. If Eleanor is going to find him, she’ll have to venture into the lab of the notorious Spirit-Hunters, who protect the city from supernatural forces. But as Eleanor spends more time with the Spirit-Hunters, including their maddeningly stubborn yet handsome inventor, Daniel, the situation becomes dire. And now, not only is her reputation on the line, but her very life may hang in the balance.

You know there's just something about Steampunk books that are just awesome, you know? I'm looking forward to this one.

Waiting on Wednesday: Dark Frost by Jennifer Estep

Dark Frost by Jennifer Estep
Publication Release: May 29, 2012

I’ve seen so many freaky things since I started attending Mythos Academy last fall. I know I’m supposed to be a fearless warrior, but most of the time, I feel like I’m just waiting for the next Bad, Bad Thing to happen. Like someone trying to kill me—again.

Everyone at Mythos Academy knows me as Gwen Frost, the Gypsy girl who uses her psychometry magic to find lost objects—and who just may be dating Logan Quinn, the hottest guy in school. But I’m also the girl the Reapers of Chaos want dead in the worst way. The Reapers are the baddest of the bad, the people who murdered my mom. So why do they have it in for me?

It turns out my mom hid a powerful artifact called the Helheim Dagger before she died. Now, the Reapers will do anything to get it back. They think I know where the dagger is hidden, but this is one thing I can’t use my magic to find. All I do know is that the Reapers are coming for me—and I’m in for the fight of my life.

I've read the first two, I'm totally invested into this series; can't wait for this to come out. Things start getting much more serious for Gwen and her friends. And, the fight with the Reapers are coming closer....

Waiting on Wednesday: Gunmetal Magic by Ilona Andrews

Gunmetal Magic by Ilona Andrews
Publication Release: July 31, 2012

Some people have everything figured out — Andrea Nash is not one of those people. After being kicked out of the Order of Knights of Merciful Aid, Andrea's whole existence is in shambles. All she can do is try to put herself back together, something made easier by working for Cutting Edge, a small investigative firm owned by her best friend, Kate Daniels.

When several shapeshifters working for Raphael Medrano — the male alpha of Clan Bouda and Andrea's former lover — die unexpectedly at a dig site, Andrea is assigned to investigate ... and must work with Raphael. As her search for the killer leads her into the secret underbelly of supernatural Atlanta, Andrea knows that dealing with her feelings for Raphael might have to take a backseat to saving the world ...

Oooooh! I can't wait for this to be released. I'm a HUGE fan of the Kate Daniels series. Ilona and Gordon are one of my favorite authors. This story is mainly based on Kate's best friend - Andrea (the gun wielding marks-woman) and Raphael her hot on again off again lover....hopefully soon to be officially mate. It takes place around the same time of Kate and Curran's story in the short e-book - Magic Gifts. Ilona and Gordon are hosting ARCs giveaways on their blog (click here), they only a few so go sign up if you want one!

Waiting on Wednesday : Storm by Brigid Kemmerer

"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted Jill @ Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating. (pss. my first one)

 Storm by Brigid Kemmerer

 Release date: April 24th 2012

Earth, Fire, Air, Water – they have more power than you dream.

Ever since her ex-boyfriend spread those lies about her, Becca Chandler is suddenly getting all the guys—all the ones she doesn't want. Then she saves Chris Merrick from a beating in the school parking lot. Chris is different. Way different: he can control water—just like his brothers can control fire, wind, and earth. They’re powerful. Dangerous. Marked for death.

And now that she knows the truth, so is Becca.

Secrets are hard to keep when your life’s at stake. When Hunter, the mysterious new kid around school, turns up with a talent for being in the wrong place at the right time, Becca thinks she can trust him. But then Hunter goes head-to-head with Chris, and Becca wonders who’s hiding the most dangerous truth of all.

The storm is coming . . .

I've been waiting for this. As you can see by the countdown widget I have on my pageOnly a couple more days until this comes out, I can't wait!