"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event hosted by Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating. Visit Breaking The Spine to see more entries!
This week's pre-publication "can't-wait-to-read" selection is:
A Temptation of Angels by Michelle Zink
Release Date: March 20th 2012 by Dial Books
Format: Hardcover
Goodreads Summary:
Even angels make mistakes in this page-turning epic romance...
When her parents are murdered before her eyes, sixteen-year-old Helen Cartwright finds herself launched into an underground London where a mysterious organization called the Dictata controls the balance of good and evil. Helen learns that she is one of three remaining angelic descendants charged with protecting the world's past, present, and future. Unbeknownst to her, she has been trained her whole life to accept this responsibility. Now, as she finds herself torn between the angelic brothers protecting her and the devastatingly handsome childhood friend who wants to destroy her, she must prepare to be brave, to be hunted, and above all to be strong, because temptation will be hard to resist, even for an angel.
Michelle Zink masterfully weaves historical fantasy with paranormal romance to create a gripping tale of love and betrayal.
When her parents are murdered before her eyes, sixteen-year-old Helen Cartwright finds herself launched into an underground London where a mysterious organization called the Dictata controls the balance of good and evil. Helen learns that she is one of three remaining angelic descendants charged with protecting the world's past, present, and future. Unbeknownst to her, she has been trained her whole life to accept this responsibility. Now, as she finds herself torn between the angelic brothers protecting her and the devastatingly handsome childhood friend who wants to destroy her, she must prepare to be brave, to be hunted, and above all to be strong, because temptation will be hard to resist, even for an angel.
Michelle Zink masterfully weaves historical fantasy with paranormal romance to create a gripping tale of love and betrayal.
Reasons I want to own and read this book:
1. Look at that COVER. So gorgeous!
2. Michelle Zink! 'Nuff Said
3. Angels... Hells yea!
4. Historical Fantasy set in LONDON. I need my Historical underground London Fix after finishing Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare
5. Promise of a captivating love triangle. I'm IN.
Welcome to WoW!
ReplyDeleteThanks Jill :)
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, I'm SO STOKED for this book to come out too! I absolutely adored her Prophecy of the Sisters series so I know that this book is going to be amazing, but the fact that it's set in London, has a GORGEOUS cover, and is about angels just adds to the awesomeness! ;)
ReplyDeleteAmazing pick for your WOW this week, Jennifer! I second what Jill said: Welcome to WOW! I really hope you love it! :) <3
I know, right? I can't wait for this book. =)
ReplyDeleteThank you, Mimi! And thanks for the WOW welcome as well :) I'm really excited about taking part in the Wow meme from now on! :)
I have heard SO many good things about this one!
ReplyDeletestop by my IMM?! I have a few picks!
http://www.lindsaycummingsblog.blogspot.com/2012/01/waiting-on-wednesday-is-fun-meme.html
Sure thing, Lindsay! :)
ReplyDeleteNew follower here! I saw this the other day and it looks great! Here is my WoW if you'd like to follow back: http://theonceandfuturelibrarian.blogspot.com/2012/01/waiting-on-wednesday-3.html
ReplyDeleteYay! Thank you! So glad to hear that Kary :) And Thanks so much for the invite as well :)
ReplyDeleteI love your five reasons why you can't wait to read this book! I agree, especially with the love triangle and angels! I haven't read anything by Michelle Zink yet, I need to get on that! Great Pick :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Katie! So glad you liked them :) Yea, Michelle Zink is a great writer and soo nice! YA historical fiction and paranormal YA are her thing!
ReplyDeleteYay! You are participating on WoW for the first time, Jennifer! And I absolutely love your pick! Unfortunately, I haven't read any books by Michelle Zink but I am definitely intrigued!! Great pick, Jennifer and like many others, welcome to WoW!! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you, Celine :) And thanks for the welcome as well! Yes, this is my first WoW and I'm loving it so far. It's a fun event/meme! =)
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