WoW (40): Garth Nix, Doug MacLeod

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine where we all feature upcoming books we're eagerly anticipating.


I've altered things a little to include one book that hasn't come out yet and one that has already been published but I still haven't gotten around to reading yet.

A Confusion of Princes by Garth Nix
(April 24, 2012)

From Goodreads:

You’d think being a privileged Prince in a vast intergalactic Empire would be about as good as it gets. But it isn’t as great as it sounds. For one thing, Princes are always in danger. Their greatest threat? Other Princes. Khemri discovers that the moment he is proclaimed a Prince.

He also discovers mysteries within the hidden workings of the Empire. Dispatched on a secret mission, Khemri comes across the ruins of a space battle. In the midst of it all he meets a young woman named Raine, who will challenge his view of the Empire, of Princes, and of himself.

Why I want to read it: 

Why would I NOT want to read it?! First off, princes. They're right up there with princesses, and you know I'll read pretty much anything with a princess, right? Next, princes who kill princes. My Roman history loving heart is all a pitter patter in anticipation! (Because, you know, those Romans were always killing each other off for power, too.) 

And then there's the romance. Ah, I am a sucker for romance. Plus, she will change his view of the empire? Of princes? Do I sense a rebellion brewing? There is SO much potential here!

The Life of a Teenage Body-Snatcher by Doug MacLeod
(January 2010)

From Goodreads:

Thomas Timewell is sixteen and a gentleman. When he meets a body-snatcher called Plenitude, his whole life changes. He is pursued by cutthroats, a tattooed gypsy with a meat cleaver, and even the Grim Reaper. More disturbing still, Thomas has to spend an evening with the worstnoelist in the world.

A black comedy set in England in 1828, The Life of a Teenage Body-Snatcher shows what terrible events can occur when you try to do the right thing. 'Never a good idea', as Thomas' mother would say.

Why I want to read it: 

Well this sounds different! It also sounds funny and exciting with a lot of unexpected events. What "right thing" did Thomas try to do, why was Plenitude stealing bodies, and how does this change Thomas's life? I want to find out!

Have any of you read either of these books? Would you recommend them? 

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