Tuesday, June 5, 2012

Waiting on Wednesday (21): Let the Sky Fall


"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:
Let the Sky Fall by Shannon Messenger
Release Date: March 2013 by Simon Pulse 
Format: Hardcover
  




Goodreads Summary:
Seventeen-year-old Vane Weston is the only survivor of the category five tornado that killed his parents. Every night since the storm, a beautiful, dark-haired girl has swept through his dreams. She's the only clue to his past, and he clings to the hope that she's real.

Audra is real, but she's also a sylph. An air elemental. She walks on the wind, can translate its alluring songs, and can even twist it into a weapon. She's also a guardian--Vane's guardian--and has sworn an oath to protect him at all costs. Even if it means sacrificing her own life.

When a hasty mistake reveals their location to the enemy who murdered both of their families, Audra must help Vane remember who he is. He has a power to claim--the secret language of the West Wind, which only he can understand. But unlocking his heritage will also unlock a memory Audra wishes could be erased. And as the storm bears down on them she starts to realize the greatest danger might not be the warriors coming to destroy them, but the forbidden romance that's grown between them.

Set amongst the desert airstreams of Coachella Valley in California, and alive with wonderful wind-swept prose, LET THE SKY FALL is about two teenagers broken by their pasts, divided by their futures, and bound by love.








  Reasons I want to read & own this book: 
1. The title. Let the Sky Fall. It's like the characters of this book are already saying, "Fine. Bring on whatever you have to throw at us, because we are ready to face it" - well, that's my interpretation of it anyway :D

 2. The cover. It's kinda whimsical/other wordly in the sense that both the main characters seem to be soaring high in the clouds in what seems to be a circular fashion with a orange sky backdrop. I just love it.

3. The genre. Urban Fantasy. I just love the idea of having characters that can wield the element of air and can talk to the wind. I look forward to learning more about the sylph lore which is something I've never heard about before. Should be really interesting!





What do you guys think? :)




25 comments:

  1. Great pick! It's mine too! The cover is cool.
    My WOW

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  2. Great pick! This makes the 5th time I have seen this one around :)

    Check out my Waiting on Wednesday :)
    Tabby @Insightful Minds & IM Design Studio

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  3. Interesting pick. This is the first I've heard of it. Not really a fan of the synopsis, but I like the cover.

    Thanks for stopping by,
    @ Livin' Life Through Books

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  4. I just saw this one, and now I want it too! The cover is so pretty.

    My WoW

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  5. Great pick! I love all your reasonings too, I completely agree with all of it! The title is especially evocative, it can mean so many things!

    My WoW | Giveaway

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  6. I agree - the title and the cover are really eye catching! I added this to my 2013 releases collection this morning but I'm not sure if I want to read it yet.

    ComaCalm's WoW Giveaway

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  7. This one looks so good! I am loving that cover, too!

    Here's my pick!

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  8. Oh I've already seen this one today and added it to the TBR. It sounds awesome and I love the cover too. Thanks for sharing

    My WoW

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  9. *adds to TBR pile* You're always one step ahead of me with finding this amazing books or showcasing a book I've been anticipating for a really long time! This one sounds GORGEOUS (and I'm not just saying that because I love the cover!). I don't think I've ever read a book that focuses on the sylph lore either, so it's going to be so cool to see how this author does it! :)

    Another amazing WOW pick, Jen! <3

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  10. AWESOME PICK! I'm excited for this one. :D

    My WoW

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  11. Is there anything more gorgeous than this cover? (Hint: No.) Spectacular pick! Added it to my TBR the day the cover was revealed! :D

    My WoW

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  12. Wonderful pick! I really LOVE the sound of this one, it's definitely being added to my TBR list. Thank you so much for sharing - have great day! :)

    Here's mine:
    http://amylunderman.blogspot.com/2012/06/waiting-on-wednesday-25.html

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  13. First of all the cover caught my eye on GR. Then when I read the synopsis I thought OMG this one sounds great. Nice pick for this weeks WOW

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  14. Looks good, a popular choice today.

    http://tributebooksmama.blogspot.com/2012/06/waiting-on-wednesday.html

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  15. Can't wait for this one too! Great pick! =D

    My WoW: http://wishingonashootingstarreviews.blogspot.co.uk/2012/06/waiting-on-wednesday-20.html

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  16. Can't wait for this one! It sounds awesome. Great pick :)

    P.S. I'm nicking the countdown widget for The Collector ;)

    Yvonne

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  17. this one sounds SO GOOD! I'm also very excited for her MG debut, Keeper of the Lost Cities! Can't wait. :D

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  18. Sounds really good! I've been really enjoying books from the male POV, I will be keeping my eyes out for this one.

    My WOW

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  19. Nice pick! I can't wait to read this one. Thanks for sharing!

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  20. I do think this sounds pretty unique. I like the title a ton and the cover is eye-catching. Thanks for sharing.

    -lauren

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  21. This sounds like a great book. I will be adding it to my TBR pile. Thanks for stopping by my WOW :)

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  22. Great pick! I will definitely be using this soon! Thanks for stopping by my WoW!

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  23. Wow this pick is actually quite popular this week!! I am DEFINITELY adding this to my forever growing TBR list. They should call it To Be Read In A Hundred Years list. LOL. Hehe. But seriously there are just so many awesome books that I am just DYING to read!!! And now here I go adding yet another one!! :P The cover kinda reminds me of Catastrophic History. Gorgeous!! Great pick, sweetie!! <3

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  24. Wow I really like the sound of this one and the cover. I haven't heard of it before but I definitely need to add it to my list. Wow March is a bit of a wait though.

    Thanks for stopping by my post!

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  25. Aw, thank you so much for picking LET THE SKY FALL. So glad you love the cover and the title! :)

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