Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Waiting on Wednesday (99)

"Waiting on" Wednesday is a weekly meme to discuss upcoming books we can't wait to get our hands on. Waiting on Wednesday is hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine.     


This week, I'm waiting on:

Princess of the Silver Woods by Jessica Day George
Release date: December 11, 2012

Description:

When Petunia, the youngest of King Gregor’s twelve dancing daughters, is invited to visit an elderly friend in the neighboring country of Westfalin, she welcomes the change of scenery. But in order to reach Westfalin, Petunia must pass through a forest where strange two-legged wolves are rumored to exist. Wolves intent on redistributing the wealth of the noble citizens who have entered their territory. But the bandit-wolves prove more rakishly handsome than truly dangerous, and it’s not until Petunia reaches her destination that she realizes the kindly grandmother she has been summoned to visit is really an enemy bent on restoring an age-old curse. The stories of Red Riding Hood and Robin Hood get a twist as Petunia and her many sisters take on bandits, grannies, and the new King Under Stone to end their family curse once and for all. 

I really enjoyed the first book and especially the second, Princess of Glass. Jessica Day George has proven herself as a talented writer of fairy tales retold and I'm looking forward to her take on Little Red Riding Hood and Robin Hood. Should be lots of fun!


And to keep with the Red Riding Hood theme:

Scarlet by Marissa Meyer
Release date: February 5, 2013

Description:

Cinder returns in the second thrilling installment of the New York Times-bestselling Lunar Chronicles. She’s trying to break out of prison—even though if she succeeds, she’ll be the Commonwealth’s most wanted fugitive.

Halfway around the world, Scarlet Benoit’s grandmother is missing. It turns out there are many things Scarlet doesn’t know about her grandmother and the grave danger she has lived in her whole life. When Scarlet encounters Wolf, a street fighter who may have information as to her grandmother’s whereabouts, she has no choice but to trust him, though he clearly has a few dark secrets of his own.

As Scarlet and Wolf work to unravel one mystery, they find another when they cross paths with Cinder. Together, they must stay one step ahead of the vicious Lunar Queen who will do anything to make Prince Kai her husband, her king, her prisoner.

I loved Cinder and think this sequel sounds wonderful. I like that Wolf is a street fighter :)



12 comments:

  1. I didn't know there was a cover for Princess of the Silver Woods! It looks nice :) I loved the previous two books in the series, so, yep, looking forward to this title too. And *squeals* SCARLET! :D

    Misa
    Skyway Avenue Reads

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  2. Gorgeous covers! Love the Red Riding Hood theme...

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  3. I'm not a big fan of Little Red Riding Hood but having enjoyed the previous books in these series, I know I will want to see how each author handles the story in her own unique way!

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  4. I seriously want Scarlet!! I really loved Cinder and I am very eager to continue on with this series! Great pick!

    Our WoW post =)

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  5. Nice picks! I'm so excited for Scarlet (I love that Wolf's a street fighter too). It sounds like it's going to be incredible! :)

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  6. Can't wait for Scarlet!!! :) I loved Cinder. Great picks!

    My WoW

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  7. I've read awesome things about Cinder, and this looks just as awesome! Great WoW picks!

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  8. Great picks! Cinder was absolutely outstanding & I can't wait for more! Scarlet is going to be awesome. :)

    Princess of the Silver Woods sounds pretty good too. I hadn't heard of it until now.

    Thanks for sharing!

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  9. Wow they both sound amazing. I've got Cinder on my kindle and should really get started on it!
    Katja @ YA's the Word

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  10. Great picks! I hadn't heard of the 1st one before and added it to my TBR and Scarlet is one I can't wait to read too!
    WoW at Libby Blog

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