Waiting on Wednesday #34: The Iron Warrior & Soundless

"Waiting on Wednesday" is a weekly event, hosted by Jill @ Breaking the Spine that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.

This week, I'm waiting on...

The Iron Warrior by Julie Kagawa

Hardcover, 384 pages
Expected publication: October 27th 2015 by Harlequin Teen

Genre: YA - Fantasy, Paranormal 

The Iron Prince—my nephew—betrayed us all. 

He killed me. 

Then, I woke up. 

Waking after a month on the brink of death, Ethan Chase is stunned to learn that the Veil that conceals the fey from human sight was temporarily torn away. Although humankind's glimpse of the world of Faery lasted just a brief moment, the human world has been cast into chaos, and the emotion and glamour produced by fear and wonder has renewed the tremendous power of the Forgotten Queen. Now, she is at the forefront of an uprising against the courts of Summer and Winter—a reckoning that will have cataclysmic effects on the Nevernever. 

Leading the Lady's Forgotten Army is Keirran himself: Ethan's nephew, and the traitor son of the Iron Queen, Meghan Chase.To stop Keirran, Ethan must disobey his sister once again as he and his girlfriend, Kenzie, search for answers long forgotten. In the face of unprecedented evil and unfathomable power, Ethan's enemies must become his allies, and the world of the fey will be changed forevermore.  

Note from me: (GIF's)

These two GIFS say it all! Last week I was looking through Goodreads and noticed the cover and synopsis was up for The Iron Warrior. I just about knocked my laptop on the ground when I saw it. The cover is....njnjsn&djzmkm@9km, huh,hum, epp, ekkk..... There are NO words! None that could use to describe the amazingly awesomeness of this cover! Oh. my. GOD! The synopsis just about killed me! Aaaahhh!!! If you read book #2 then you totally get me! I CANT WAIT UNTIL OCTOBER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Hillary's is waiting on....

Soundless by Rachel Mead
Number of Pages: 368
Expected publication: November 17th 2015 by Razorbill
Genre: YA - Fantasy

From Richelle Mead, the #1 internationally bestselling author of Vampire Academy and Bloodlines, comes a breathtaking new fantasy steeped in Chinese folklore. 

For as long as Fei can remember, there has been no sound in her village, where rocky terrain and frequent avalanches prevent residents from self-sustaining. Fei and her people are at the mercy of a zipline that carries food up the treacherous cliffs from Beiguo, a mysterious faraway kingdom. 

When villagers begin to lose their sight, deliveries from the zipline shrink and many go hungry. Fei’s home, the people she loves, and her entire existence is plunged into crisis, under threat of darkness and starvation.

But soon Fei is awoken in the night by a searing noise, and sound becomes her weapon.

Richelle Mead takes readers on a triumphant journey from the peak of Fei’s jagged mountain village to the valley of Beiugo, where a startling truth and an unlikely romance will change her life forever...

Note from Hillary:
One word (or sound): Eeeeeeeeeeeeek!!!!! Gimme gimme gimme! *Grabby hands* YAY! Another book from Richelle Mead this year! And that COVER! LOVE!!! <3 font="">


What book(s) are YOU waiting on this Wednesday?
Leave us a comment. We would love to know. :)

Waiting on Wednesday #23 | Charmed & Silver Shadows

"Waiting on Wednesday" is a weekly event, hosted by Jill @ Breaking the Spine that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.

This week, I'm waiting on...

Charmed (The Witch Hunter #2)
by Michelle Krys
Hardcover, 368 pages
Expected publication: May 26th 2015 by Delacorte Press
Genre: YA - Paranormal Romance

Indie has spent the last few weeks frantically searching for Paige. She's tried every spell imaginable, but witchcraft has gotten her nowhere, and she's going crazy with guilt. Despite what her warlock boyfriend, Bishop, tells her, Indie knows it's her fault her best friend was kidnapped by the Priory. And with the Priory destroyed, finding Paige feels more hopeless than ever-especially when Indie discovers that Paige isn't even on Earth. She's trapped in Los Demonios, an alternate dimension of Los Angeles filled with evil paranormals. No one who has gone there has ever come out.

Fueled by terror and loyalty, Indie is desperate to find a way into the underworld prison. She'll worry about getting out later. But facing the dark world's most dangerous witches and warlocks on her own means keeping her plan hush-hush-and forging alliances with some sketchy people, including a seriously sexy sorcerer.

Sometimes a witch must keep secrets from the people she cares about most. And sometimes she isn't the only one with secrets…

I know this book is a LONGGGG way off but I couldn't help myself. I NEED it now!!! 

Once again, Hillary will be joining me for todays WOW post. YAY!

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Hillary's is waiting on....

Silver Shadows (Bloodlines #5)
by Richelle Mead
Hardcover, 416 pages
Expected publication: July 29th 2014 by Razorbill
Genre: YA - Paranormal Romance

Sydney Sage is an Alchemist, one of a group of humans who dabble in magic and serve to bridge the worlds of humans and vampires. They protect vampire secrets—and human lives.

In The Fiery Heart, Sydney risked everything to follow her gut, walking a dangerous line to keep her feelings hidden from the Alchemists.

Now in the aftermath of an event that ripped their world apart, Sydney and Adrian struggle to pick up the pieces and find their way back to each other. But first, they have to survive. 

For Sydney, trapped and surrounded by adversaries, life becomes a daily struggle to hold on to her identity and the memories of those she loves. Meanwhile, Adrian clings to hope in the face of those who tell him Sydney is a lost cause, but the battle proves daunting as old demons and new temptations begin to seize hold of him. . . .

Their worst fears now a chilling reality, Sydney and Adrian face their darkest hour in this heart-pounding fifth installment in the New York Times bestselling Bloodlines series, where all bets are off.

So what book(s) are YOU waiting on this Wednesday?
Leave us a comment. We would love to know. :)

 

Blog Tour: DEFECTOR by Susanne Winnacker | Author Interview + Giveaway!

Hi everyone! Welcome to the OFFICIAL Book Tour for DEFECTOR by Susanne Winnacker!
Today is my stop on the tour and I am so excited to be apart of it! :) I absolutely adore this series, and happy to be able to work with the author to bring you a fabulous interview I did with Suzanne. There is also a great giveaway to win copies of Defector and even an audiobook of Impostor. I hope you enjoy this post and thanks for stopping by!

Hosted by:

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Title: DEFECTOR (A Variants Novel) 

Author: Susanne Winnacker

Publisher: Razorbill 

Pub. Date: June 26, 2014 

Pages: 288 

Genre: YA - Science Fiction & Fantasy > Thriller

Tessa has finally made peace with her life as a Variant. She and long-time love Alec are officially a couple, and for the first time, she has everything she wants.

But the air is tense at FEA headquarters. An agent has disappeared, and rogue variant organization Abel’s Army is likely the culprit.

When Tessa is summoned for her second mission, she is unexpectedly launched into a massive conspiracy. Her best friend Holly is kidnapped and Tessa knows it was meant to be her. But who is after her? And more importantly, why?

When the FEA’s efforts to rescue Holly don’t yield any results, Tessa takes matters into her own hands. Desperate to save her friend and uncover the mystery behind Abel’s Army, Tessa launches her own investigation—but nothing could prepare her for what she finds. Everyone in her life is harboring secrets: Alec, her estranged mother, even the father she never knew.

The truth will take her out on the road and out of her comfort zone, with danger lurking everywhere. Summoning all of her courage and strength, Tessa must decide who can be trusted and what is worth fighting for—even if it means going against the life she thought she wanted. Her final decision will leave readers breathless.

Purchase @ Amazon |  Barnes & Noble

Hi Susanne - Thank you ever so much for stopping by my blog today. :) It's an honor to have you.

Thank you for having me on your blog!

1. Name 3 things about yourself that your readers may not know? (ex. I can't swim or my favorite candy is nerds)

I HATE riding the bicycle. The last time I had to do it was about 15 years ago and all the scars on my body are from bicycle accidents.

I married my first love.

My mother is from Bosnia.

2. Name a few of your favorite lines from IMPOSTOR or DEFECTOR (tease us?)

“Usually when I touched someone, there was a certain kind of energy, a unique presence I could feel; but with Madison I felt nothing. Still, as I stood there among the beeping machines, I could feel my body absorb her data.” – Impostor

“Soon, I’d be able to copy her perfectly despite the fact that I didn’t yet know anything about her – not about her worries, her fears, or her dreams. I’d be nothing but a hollow imitation of the girl she used to be.” – Impostor

“I wrapped my arms around my chest, as if that could stop him from looking into my heart, from seeing everything I didn’t want him or anyone else to know. “ – Defector

“There was a stillness to his face that should have scared me, warned me of the fury that was simmering beneath his controlled mask.” – Defector

3. Do you have a favorite character in either book which you felt was the most fun to write about?

I think the most fun to write was Major, because he’s somewhat of a mystery to the reader. But of course I LOVED writing Tessa, or I wouldn’t have chosen her as my main character.

4. Use DEFECTOR in a Acronym using words to describe your book.

Wow, this is more difficult than I thought, but here it is:

D - Dangerous

E - Emotional

F – Fast-paced

E - Exciting

C – cute at times

T - Tantalizing

O – OMG (that counts, right?)

R - renegade

5. What has been your biggest challenge in writing your series?

Trying not to reveal everything at once. ;) When I plan a series, I usually know how it’ll end and what will happen to get there, and I’m always very impatient to finally reveal everything I’ve planned.

6. Do you plan on writing another book or series? If so, can you give us a hint to what may be coming next?

I’d love to write another book in the Variants series. I’m also working on a new YA and a middle grade!

7. If IMPOSTOR and DEFECTOR was made into a movie, who do you see playing Tessa and Alec?

That’s a difficult question for me. I don’t have certain actors in mind when I think about Tessa and Alec, but I really hope they’ll choose someone who’s a little edgy for Alec, not just a pretty face. He’s lived through a lot and it should reflect in his looks. As for Tessa, I’d love someone strong for her, but someone who has hints of vulnerability. Someone like Jennifer Lawrence.

8. Final thoughts? Is there anything you'd like to tell your fans here at Bittersweet Enchantment?

I’m so excited for YOU to finally read Defector. It’s a book that’s going to shock you and I can’t wait to hear how you feel about it.  

About The Author: Susanne Winnacker

Find Susanne @

Website / Facebook / Twitter / Goodreads

Susanne Winnacker studied law before she became a full-time writer. She lives with her husband, a dog and three bunnies in Germany. She loves coffee (in every shape and form), traveling and animals.

When she isn't writing, you can usually find her in the kitchen, experimenting with new vegan dishes.

Her YA thriller IMPOSTOR will be published on May 28, 2013. It has been optioned for TV by Warner Brothers! 

Please use the form below to enter.

Prizes: 

 2 hardcovers of DEFECTOR and 1 Impostor audiobook. 

Details:

Giveaway international. 3 winners.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Tour Schedule:

Week One:

6/16/2014- Jump Into Books- Review

6/16/2014- Literary Meanderings- Guest Post

6/17/2014- YA Story Teller- Review

6/17/2014- Supernatural Snark- Interview

6/18/2014- Crossroad Reviews- Review

6/18/2014- The Cover Contessa- Guest Post

6/19/2014- Book Swoon- Review

6/19/2014- Bittersweet Enchantment- Interview

6/20/2014- The Storybook Kingdom- Review

Week Two:

6/20/2014- Fantasy Book Addict- Guest Post

6/23/2014- Shayna Varadeaux Books & Reviews- Review

6/23/2014- Fire and Ice- Interview

6/24/2014- Fiktshun- Promo Post

6/24/2014- A Dream Within A Dream- Guest Post

6/25/2014- Reading and Writing Urban Fantasy, Paranormal, and Romance- Review

6/25/2014- Such a Novel Idea- Interview

6/26/2014- Becoming Books- Review

6/26/2014- Addicted Readers- Guest Post

6/27/2014- Library of the Seen- Review

6/27/2014- Mom With A Kindle- Interview

Cover & Title Reveal for book #2 in the Variants series by Susanne Winnacker!

Presenting.....

The Official Cover & Title Reveal for book #2 in the Variants series by Susanne Winnacker, sequel to Impostor coming from Razorbill (Penguin) in June, 2014.

Hosted by: XpressoBookTours

Is everyone ready?

Defector by Susanne Winnacker

Defector by Susanne Winnacker 

(Variants #2) 

Published by: Razorbill

Publication date: June 26, 2014

Genres: Thriller, Young Adult 

Synopsis not currently available.

Impostor by Susanne Winnacker 
(Variants #1) 
Published by: Razorbill
Published May 28th 2013
Genres: Thriller, Young Adult 

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Can Tessa pose as Madison . . . and stop a killer before it’s too late? 

Tessa is a Variant, able to absorb the DNA of anyone she touches and mimic their appearance. Shunned by her family, she’s spent the last two years training with the Forces with Extraordinary Abilities, a secret branch of the FBI. When a serial killer rocks a small town in Oregon, Tessa is given a mission: she must impersonate Madison, a local teen, to find the killer before he strikes again.

Tessa hates everything about being an impostor—the stress, the danger, the deceit—but loves playing the role of a normal girl. As Madison, she finds friends, romance, and the kind of loving family she’d do anything to keep. Amid action, suspense, and a ticking clock, this super-human comes to a very human conclusion: even a girl who can look like anyone struggles the most with being herself.

About The Author: Susanne Winnacker

Find Susanne @

Website / Facebook / Twitter / Goodreads

Susanne Winnacker studied law before she became a full-time writer. She lives with her husband, a dog and three bunnies in Germany. She loves coffee (in every shape and form), traveling and animals. 

When she isn't writing, you can usually find her in the kitchen, experimenting with new vegan dishes. 

Her YA thriller IMPOSTOR will be published on May 28, 2013. It has been optioned for TV by Warner Brothers! 

What are you thoughts on the new cover and book title?

I LOVE them both! I recently read Impostor, which was AMAZING! So very much looking forward to getting my hands on a copy of Defector!