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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.
Release Date: February 22, 2011 (already out in UK)
Only one week away!
Publisher: Candlewick Press
Pages: 304
From Goodreads:
Laura Horton is different. Not in any noticeable, first-glance kind of way; but inside, she’s equally uncomfortable around the snippy girls in her class and the strange boy, Leon, who just moved in nearby. She’d rather be writing or drawing or spending time with her free-spirited family in their eccentric old house.
But Laura and Leon are more alike than they first realize. They’re both outsiders. They both have secrets. And try as she might to avoid him, Laura finds herself drawn to Leon’s quiet boldness as surely as she is driven to find out more about her home’s enigmatic former owner. Together they probe the mysteries of the Visconti House, making an exploration into the past that will change their lives -- and open their hearts -- forever.
Two lonely teens forge an unexpected bond-- and a first romance-- as they unravel a mystery hidden inside the walls of an old estate
Doesn't this sound great? I adore old houses with hidden secrets. I love watching the characters as they piece together the mysteries of the past. The atmosphere of these "old house" books is also usually such an amazing mix of creepy and beautiful. I just love spending time in them. The romance is just icing on the cake! I think this book might already be out in the UK, so have any of you read it? Is it as good as it sounds?
This book will fulfill the following challenges:
Release Date: March 28, 2006
Publisher: Hyperion
Pages: 426
From Goodreads:
Before he knew about the Roses, 16-year-old Jack lived an unremarkable life in the small Ohio town of Trinity. Only the medicine he has to take daily and the thick scar above his heart set him apart from the other high-schoolers. Then one day Jack skips his medicine.
Suddenly, he is stronger, fiercer, and more confident than ever before. And it feels great until he loses control of his own strength and nearly kills another player during soccer team tryouts.
Soon, Jack learns the startling truth about himself: He is Weirlind; part of an underground society of magical people who live among us. At the head of this magical society sit the feuding houses of the Red Rose and the White Rose, whose power is determined by playing The Game a magical tournament in which each house sponsors a warrior to fight to the death. The winning house rules the Weir.
As if his bizarre magical heritage isn t enough, Jack finds out that he s not just another member of Weirlind he's one of the last of the warriors at a time when both houses are scouting for a player. Jack's performance on the soccer field has alerted the entire magical community to the fact that he's in Trinity. And until one of the houses is declared Jack's official sponsor, they'll stop at nothing to get Jack to fight for them.
This book just sounds like fun. I like fast-paced fantasy adventures with warring factions, and this book sounds like it might fit the bill. It is book one of a trilogy and all of the books have been published. Has anyone read this series? Do you recommend it? I also like the look of her Seven Realms series (especially the covers!) Another bonus for those of you looking to read outside your comfort zones: This one focuses on a male main character.
This book will fulfill the following challenges:
- Wish I'd Read That Challenge (read books you wish you've read but haven't yet)
- Into the Old World Reading Challenge (read books published prior to 2009)
- 350 Page Books Challenge (read books with 350 or more pages)
- YA Series Challenge (read a series with at least three books published by 2011)
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