"Waiting On" Wednesday (#94) See How They Run (Embassy Row #2) by Ally Carter

“Waiting On” Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted at Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we’re eagerly anticipating.

This week I'm picking:

See How They Run (Embassy Row #2) by Ally Carter
Expected publication: January 5th 2016 by Scholastic Press

From Goodreads: 

Inside every secret, there's a world of trouble. Get ready for the second book in this new series of global proportions--from master of intrigue, New York Times bestselling author Ally Carter.

Grace's past has come back to hunt her . . . and if she doesn't stop it, Grace isn't the only one who will get hurt. Because on Embassy Row, the countries of the world stand like dominoes, and one wrong move can make them all fall down.

The twists get twistier and the turns get even more shocking in the second thrilling installment of Embassy Row.


Why I'm Waiting:

In Ally Carter I trust.  I didn't love the first book in this series, I know way too much about the U.S. Foreign Service to overlook the glaring inaccuracies that ripped me out of the story time and time again.  That being said, I've loved every other book that Ally Carter has written, so I'm willing to give this series another chance.

Top Ten Tuesday (#94) (06/09/15) Top Ten Most Anticipated Releases For the Rest of 2015

Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly meme hosted by The Broke and the Bookish.

 

Top Ten Most Anticipated Releases For the Rest of 2015

This is really interesting, I looked ahead pretty far to what I anticipated reading late last year, and I've stuck with it.  I also need to make sure I'm not going to repeat books that will be on next week's list. Here are my most anticipated/what I'm looking forward to for the rest of the year.

Romancing the Dark in the City of Light by Ann Jacobus

Expected publication: October 6th 2015 by Thomas Dunne Books

 This one is definitely one of my most anticipated, and if I unless I manage to get hold of an ARC, it will end up on my Fall TBR list.  I have a weakness for books set in Paris, and this one has me giddy with anticipation.

Daughters unto Devils by Amy Lukavics

Expected publication: September 29th 2015 by Harlequin Teen

This will be a super creepy book perfect for Halloween.  This was my WoW last week, and with good reason. Just read the description, and check out the cover, and there will be chills.

Ash & Bramble by Sarah Prineas

Expected publication: September 15th 2015 by HarperTeen 

I love a good retelling, and I am really looking forward to this one. I don't love the cover, but I do love the font and the title.  This looks great.

Lock & Mori (Lock & Mori #1) by Heather W. Petty

Expected publication: September 15th 2015 by Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers

I love Sherlock, and retellings of Sherlock stories.  This looks like it will be a great twist.  I have the ARC, I just have to read it now.

The Fixer (The Fixer #1) by Jennifer Lynn Barnes

Expected publication: July 7th 2015 by Bloomsbury Children's

I love books set in DC, the only problem is that I live here, so any inconsistencies make me snicker and ultimately annoy me.  I really hope this one is done well.  I've been meaning to read a books by this author forever, and I really hope I get to this one.

Soundless by Richelle Mead

Expected publication: November 10th 2015 by Razorbill 

 Yes, a new Richelle Mead YA book that does not involve vampires.  I'm so excited.  I loved the VA and Bloodline series, but I can't wait to read what she has in store next.  Plus it's a retelling, which I love.

Trust Me, I'm Trouble (Trust Me #2) by Mary Elizabeth Summer

Expected publication: October 13th 2015 by Delacorte Press 

 I enjoyed the first book in this series, so I'm looking forward to this one.  I have to go back to refresh my memory on what happened in the first book, but this is definitely a sequel that I want to get my hands on. 

Winter (The Lunar Chronicles #4) by Marissa Meyer

Expected publication: November 10th 2015 by Feiwel and Friends

It took me a while to read Cress, but then I gobbled up Fairest.  That means I am very much looking forward to reading the final book in the series.  This really has been a fantastic series, and I can't wait to see what Meyer comes up with next.

For the Record by Charlotte Huang

Expected publication: November 10th 2015 by Delacorte Books for Young Readers

I love contemporaries, and I love books that deal with music and musicians.  I have high hopes that this book will be as good as it looks.

First & Then by Emma Mills

Expected publication: October 13th 2015 by Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)

This one had me eager to read it when it listed Friday Night Lights meets Pride and Prejudice.  FNL is one of my all time favorite TV shows, add in P&P elements, and I must read this.  My only hope is that they get the football part right.  I know a lot about that topic, and if it isn't realistic, I get really annoyed.

"Waiting On" Wednesday (#93) Let Me Walk You Home by Rachel Dukes

“Waiting On” Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted at Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we’re eagerly anticipating.

This week I'm picking:

Let Me Walk You Home by Rachel Dukes
Expected publication: February 9th 2016 by Amulet Books

From Goodreads: 

Amanda and Eric, blissfully happy and soon to be engaged, have the kind of romance that seems charmed. Amanda’s home life is tumultuous at best, so her close relationship with Eric’s family—particularly with her “surrogate mother”—feels like perfection.

Then one shocking incident destroys everything. When Eric’s brother, Scott, commits an unspeakable act against Amanda, he challenges familial relationships and divides friendships at their picturesque New England university. Eric and Amanda’s formerly airtight romance begins to falter. Despite their enduring love, the pain Scott caused threatens to destroy them.

It’s up to Amanda to channel the courage she needs to thrive. But in the wake of events both devastating and uncontrollable, how can a victimized young woman reclaim happiness?


Why I'm Waiting:

The description sounds absolutely heartbreaking, but I am still very intrigued by this book. It looks like it will be a tough yet beautiful story.  I don't often read graphic novels, but this one really has me intrigued.  Plus it's wordless, so the pictures really have to tell the story.