"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:
Stolen Nights (Vampire Queen Novel #2) by Rebecca Maizel
Release Date: February 5th 2013
by St. Martin's Griffin
Format: Paperback
Goodreads Summary:
Lenah Beaudonte should
be dead. But having sacrificed herself to save another, she finds
herself awakening with strange powers that are neither vampire nor human
- and a new enemy on her trail. In her vampire life, Lenah had thought
that being human was all she ever wanted; but the human heart suffers
pain, heartbreak and loss. With her new powers growing and the dark
force of the Nex after her soul, Lenah faces a choice: between the
mortal love of gorgeous Justin, whose passion fed her human soul, and
taking a different path to become the mistress of her own destiny,
wherever that may lead ..
Reasons I want to read & own this book:
1. I have been waiting for this book for two years. Why? because it is the sequel to Infinite Days which is my all time favorite YA book and after the cliffhanger in that book, my life has not been the same. Call me melodramatic but seriously, it's been two years and I still am OBSESSED with how epic that cliffhanger was. It haunts my thoughts. I have never been taken by surprise by the ending of a book like I was with Infinite Days. Ever. I kid you not.
2. Rebecca Maizel's writing. Infinite Days from page one throws a whole bunch of epicness at you with the sacrifice of, for me, one of the most amazing male characters to have ever graced a page in the history of books. So underrated. The lovely Rhode Lewin. And in Infinite Days, Lenah, who is a vampire actually becomes a human again. Say what, Jennifer? you heard me. She becomes human again and it is super credible because Rebecca writes with beauty, with sophistication, and with a whole lot of cleverness.
3. A kick-ass heroine. Lenah. I want to read more about her journey. She was just so fierce in Infinite Days (book 1). Though she had a lot of struggles she also had this subtle and elegant power about her. A commanding presence without being over the top. And she was so intelligent and wise. For me a very unique female character and I can't wait to see what happens to her in Stolen Nights.
Oh this is a sequel! It sounds awesome. Makes me curious what the first book was about. I love vampires and I'm curious if she can make mortal love work.
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Oh then you should def check it out ;) The vamps and vampire storyline in this series is amazeballs!
DeleteI haven't heard of Infinite Days, but the sequel sounds really good! Plus, the cover is gorgeous! I'm glad your wait is almost over :) 2 years is definitely a looong time!
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Oh my gosh. Yes. The covers for these books are stunning. The cover of Infinite Days is what made me pick up book one. And yay, glad to hear that. Thanks :)
DeleteOh I have Infinite Days on my TBR for a while now! Haven't read it yet but I'll keep my eyes out for this one just in case. :D Thanks for stopping by my WoW!
ReplyDeleteGirl, I'm gonna trust you on this one and get me Infinite Days. You make it sound like I'm not gonna get out of bed for a day having this in hand - and I am up for that! Thanks for sharing this, Jen, and for stepping by over my blog, of course. =) :*
ReplyDeleteIf you get the chance, definitely check it out, Caro ;) Such a good story. Infinite Days was so unique and is so underrated when it comes to YA vamp books.
DeleteI love the new cover, but I haven't heard of this one yet. Now I have a new book for my TBR stack!
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I love this cover and I love the sound of a kick ass heroine! Awesome!
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I've never heard of this one! However, if it involves vampires and a kick butt female heroine, I don't know what I'm waiting for! :D
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It's so good. A bad-ass series ;)
DeletePretty cover :D Seems like a great book ;) I hope you'll love it :)
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Love, Carina @ Carina's Books
I haven't read any of the Vampire Queen novels but they sound pretty good! Great choice this week :) Check out my WOW:
ReplyDeleteCrystal @ Elegantly Bound Books
oh that one has a gorgeous cover! but holy crap, TWO YEARS of waiting for a sequel? I would have died already, ha ha. I hope you enjoy it when you can finally read it! :D
ReplyDeleteIt has been agony LOL but the first book was so good and that cliffhanger was so crazy, it's been worth the wait. I need to know what happens next, haha.
DeleteI have had the first book on my shelf unread for some time now, but seeing how the second book is finally being released I will be picking up Infinite Days to read soon.
ReplyDeleteYay. So glad to hear that. Infinite Days was an awesome read :)
Deletei've been wanting to read the first book in the series. really like the look of this title.
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-michelle
It is soo good. Definitely check it out if you have the chance :)
DeleteI've been waiting for this book for two years as well! So glad to hear it will be coming out soon :)
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A two year wait after a cliff hanger!?!?! I don't know if I could handle it. But I'll have to check out infinite days!
ReplyDeleteI haven't heard of this series before, but I love the cover! I'm glad you like the series! <3 Great choice.
ReplyDeleteOoh I love this cover! I'll have to check out the first book!
ReplyDeleteGreat pick! This one is on my to-read list!
ReplyDeleteGreat pick! I havent heard of this series yet but it sounds really good. I will definitely check this one out! Thanks for stopping by my post!
ReplyDeleteI have never heard of this series, but seeing how much you love makes me really wanna check it out! Thanks!
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Kristin
youngadultbookhaven.blogspot.com
Yay. So glad to hear that. It's a really good series :)
DeleteAnd thanks for following, as well :)