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Waiting on Wednesday: Days of Blood and Starlight
“Waiting On Wednesday” is a weekly event hosted by Breaking the Spine that spotlights upcoming releases I’m eagerly anticipating. This week’s “can’t-wait-to-read” selection on Making the Grade is:
Days of Blood and Starlight
by Laini Taylor
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Release Date: November 6, 2012
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In this stunning sequel to the highly acclaimed Daughter of Smoke and Bone, Karou must come to terms with who and what she is, and how far she’ll go to avenge her people. Filled with heartbreak and beauty, mysteries and secrets, new characters and old favorites, Days of Blood and Starlight brings the richness, color and intensity of the first book to a brand new canvas.
I am sure that there are many, many WoW selections this week including Days of Blood and Starlight, thanks to the fabulous cover reveal earlier in the week (LOOK at that COVER!!) Ever since book 1, Daughter of Smoke and Bone, was released last year I have been desperately wishing for book 2. Daughter of Smoke and Bone is quite possibly my #1 favorite book of 2011 (tied with the Tiger’s Curse books). I recommend this series to anyone who likes ANY KIND of YA. ANYONE. Seriously.
Coming Soon: June 2012
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Waiting on Wednesday: Butter
“Waiting On Wednesday” is a weekly event hosted by Breaking the Spine that spotlights upcoming releases I’m eagerly anticipating. This week’s “can’t-wait-to-read” selection on Making the Grade is:
Butter
by Erin Jade Lange
Bloomsbury
Release Date: September 18, 2012
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A lonely obese boy everyone calls “Butter” is about to make history. He is going to eat himself to death—live on the Internet—and everyone is invited to watch. When he first makes the announcement online to his classmates, Butter expects pity, insults, and possibly sheer indifference. What he gets are morbid cheerleaders rallying around his deadly plan. Yet as their dark encouragement grows, it begins to feel a lot like popularity. And that feels good. But what happens when Butter reaches his suicide deadline? Can he live with the fallout if he doesn’t go through with his plans? With a deft hand, E.J. Lange allows readers to identify with both the bullies and the bullied in this all-consuming look at one teen’s battle with himself.
Ok, guys. We’re talking about a boy who plans to EAT himself and broadcast it for all to see. Who doesn’t want to find out how this one is going to end??? I admit. I have fairly high expectations going into this one. Here’s hoping it delivers! (And no, that’s not to say that I hope he eats himself!)
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