Waiting on Wednesday #43: Forget Me Not

Waiting on Wednesday is a book meme hosted by Breaking the Spine where
us book bloggers fangirl over upcoming releases!

Forget Me Not, by Ellie Terry
Publication: March 14, 2017, by Feiwel and Friends
Genre: Middle Grade Fiction, Contemporary
Pages: 336

A girl with Tourette syndrome starts a new school and tries to hide her quirks in this debut middle-grade novel in verse.
Calliope June has Tourette syndrome. Sometimes she can't control the noises that come out of her mouth, or even her body language. When she and her mother move yet again, she tries to hide her TS. But soon the kids in her class realize she's different. Only her neighbor, who is also the class president, sees her as she truly is—a quirky kid, and a good friend. But is he brave enough to take their friendship public?
As Callie navigates school, she must also face her mother's new relationship and the fact that she might be moving again—just as she's starting to make friends and finally accept her differences. This story of being true to yourself will speak to a wide audience.

It's been a while since I've done a WoW post, but I was on vacation (which I'll give a HUGE recap of eventually) and have been exploring other reads, but I'm backkkkk. Forget Me Not by Ellie Terry sounds like such a heartbreaking, beautiful story that will be perfect for my sister (a middle grade reader), myself, and everyone around. I love this cover and everything that is explained of in the synopsis. 

What are you anticipating the most this week?

Waiting on Wednesday #42: Be Good Be Real Be Crazy

Be Good Be Real Be Crazy, by Chelsey Philpot
Publication: October 11, 2016, by HarperTeen
Genre: Young Adult Fiction, Contemporary, Romance
Pages: 272

Three teenagers. One road trip. Countless detours. From the author of Even in Paradise comes a compelling story of self-discovery that is perfect for fans of Paper Towns andMosquitoland.
When Mia first waltzed into Homer’s small corner of Florida, her bold approach to life changed Homer’s entire world. It wasn’t long before he was hopelessly in love.
Now Mia is moving away—and Homer and his younger brother, Einstein, are helping her drive hundreds of miles to her new home. This is Homer’s last chance to tell Mia how he really feels. And with so many detours in front of them, anything could happen.
In the tradition of Let's Get Lost and Amy & Roger's Epic Detour, Be Good Be Real Be Crazy is a story about love, friendship, and finding yourself.

GUYS.

GUYS.

GUYS.

GIRLS.

GIRLS.

GIRLS.

CHELSEY PHILPOT HAS A NEW BOOK!

That's all of the capital huge letters for today, fellas. But I'm so excited! In case you didn't know or realize, Chelsey Philpot is the HarperTeen author of Even in Paradise, one of my most favourite contemporaries and favourite books of 2015. I adore books that deal with road trips and summer, so THIS WILL MAKE MY DAY/LIFE. The cover is simply adorable, too!

What are you anticipating the most this week?

Waiting on Wednesday #41: Flower

Flower, by Elizabeth Craft and Shea Olsen
Publication: January 3, 2017, by Harlequin Teen
Genre: Young Adult Fiction, Contemporary, Romance
Pages: 384

These are the things that I've always wanted:

To get the top grades in my class.

To make my grandmother proud.

And most of all, proof that I could succeed where the rest of my family had not: a Stanford acceptance letter, early admission.

My mother and my sister were obsessed with boys and love and sex. So obsessed that they lost sight of their futures, of what they wanted. And in the end, they lost everything.

I'll never let a boy distract me. I promised my grandmother that.

But that was before Tate.

Before the biggest pop star on the planet took an interest in me.

Before private planes and secret dates and lyrics meant for me alone.

There's so much I don't know. Like why he left music. Where he goes when we're not together. What dark past he's hiding. But when we kiss, the future feels far away. And now…I'm not sure what I want.

Flower looks gorgeous. This is completely the right kind of book for me; a mix of contemporary with romance that is just the thing to make me smile. Plus, the cover is SO amazing!

What are you anticipating the most this week?

Waiting on Wednesday #40: Carve the Mark

Carve the Mark (Untitled Duology #1), by Veronica Roth
Publication: January 17, 2017, by Katherine Tegen Books
Genre: Young Adult Fiction, Science Fiction

On a planet where violence and vengeance rule, in a galaxy where some are favored by fate, everyone develops a currentgift, a unique power meant to shape the future. While most benefit from their currentgifts, Akos and Cyra do not — their gifts make them vulnerable to others’ control. Can they reclaim their gifts, their fates, and their lives, and reset the balance of power in this world?
Cyra is the sister of the brutal tyrant who rules the Shotet people. Cyra’s currentgift gives her pain and power — something her brother exploits, using her to torture his enemies. But Cyra is much more than just a blade in her brother’s hand: she is resilient, quick on her feet, and smarter than he knows.
Akos is from the peace-loving nation of Thuve, and his loyalty to his family is limitless. Though protected by his unusual currentgift, once Akos and his brother are captured by enemy Shotet soldiers, Akos is desperate to get his brother out alive — no matter what the cost. When Akos is thrust into Cyra’s world, the enmity between their countries and families seems insurmountable. They must decide to help each other to survive — or to destroy one another.

PEOPLE. PEOPLE. PEOPLE. I actually have a sampler of this perfection from BEA, where Veronica Roth actually signed them (I didn't get mine signed), and I'm so excited, but afraid at the same time to read it because I'll long for this more.

THIS IS BEAUTIFUL AND I THINK THE FANS ARE GOING CRAZY. I read Divergent years ago and have needed more forever. This is beautiful, I love the cover.

Do you like Veronica Roth's writing? What do you think of sci-fi these days?

Waiting on Wednesday #39: The Problem With Forever

The Problem With Forever, by Jennifer L. Armentrout
Publication: May 17, 2016, by Harlequin Teen
Genre: Young Adult Fiction, Contemporary, Romance
Pages: 480

For some people, silence is a weapon. For Mallory “Mouse” Dodge, it’s a shield. Growing up, she learned that the best way to survive was to say nothing. And even though it’s been four years since her nightmare ended, she’s beginning to worry that the fear that holds her back will last a lifetime.
Now, after years of homeschooling with loving adoptive parents, Mallory must face a new milestone—spending her senior year at public high school. But of all the terrifying and exhilarating scenarios she’s imagined, there’s one she never dreamed of—that she’d run into Rider Stark, the friend and protector she hasn’t seen since childhood, on her very first day.
It doesn’t take long for Mallory to realize that the connection she shared with Rider never really faded. Yet the deeper their bond grows, the more it becomes apparent that she’s not the only one grappling with the lingering scars from the past. And as she watches Rider’s life spiral out of control, Mallory faces a choice between staying silent and speaking out—for the people she loves, the life she wants, and the truths that need to be heard.

Every time a new JLA book is announced, my heart jumps and my insides squirm because the anticipation has begun. I had not thought about the possibility that Jennifer will be writing a new romance slash new adult slash YA story! WOOOOO SOUND THE SIRENS PEOPLE! I discovered this book after making my BEA schedule and I am crossing my fingers for a copy! (You wouldn't know what I wanted to actually type: my insides are crossing? Don't even ask).

What are you book lovers anticipating the most this week? Are you looking forward to JLA's new book?

Waiting on Wednesday #38: Strange the Dreamer

Strange the Dreamer (Strange the Dreamer #1), by Laini Taylor
Publication: September 27, 2016, by Little Brown BFYR
Genre: Young Adult Fiction, Fantasy
Pages: 528

Strange the Dreamer is the story of:

the aftermath of a war between gods and men
a mysterious city stripped of its name
a mythic hero with blood on his hands
a young librarian with a singular dream
a girl every bit as perilous as she is imperiled
alchemy and blood candy, nightmares and godspawn, moths and monsters, friendship and treachery, love and carnage.
Welcome to Weep.

BEA 2016, HERE I COME. This book is going to be the new Truthwitch of BEA. Last year, the whole crowd went MEGA INSANE for Susan Dennard and Truthwitch, and I NEED to get in line for Laini Taylor. I LOVE THE COVER OF THIS BOOK. LIBRARIANS? GODS? CITIES? BLOOD CANDY? Holy moly, this is a fangirl's dream come true, it's incredible. The title itself is extremely poetical. I cannot even imagine what the book itself holds.

I have never read anything by Laini, but I'M SO EXCITED TO READ THIS!

What are you anticipating the most this week? What BEA 2016 books have captivated you and your crazy attention spans?

Waiting on Wednesday #37: Something In Between

Something In Between, by Melissa de la Cruz
Publication: September 27, 2016, by Harlequin Teen
Genre: Young Adult Fiction, Contemporary
Pages: 384

The story centers on the daughter of Filipino immigrants, who is living the American dream until she learns that her family is in the U.S. illegally and may be deported. De la Cruz’s novel represents the crux of the new imprint, which will focus on empowered female characters and explore topics and situations that highlight the challenges and joys of being a teenager today.

If I (sadly) do not snatch myself a copy of this beauty at BEA this year, I will go crazy. I NEED THIS GORGEOUS BEAUTY IN MY LIFE. When I first saw the cover, I instantly realized that this is YA. My world changed from that moment on. I NEED EVERYONE TO PUT THIS ON THEIR TBR LISTS, BUT TO NOT GRAB A COPY BEFORE I DO. *laughs jokingly* Okay, maybe I'm kidding. A little. I want this too, you know! SEVENTEEN MAGAZINE ALSO IS PART OF THIS PRETTY'S PUBLICATION! Us teens are going crazy, I guess! 

What are you anticipating the most this week? Do you like Melissa de la Cruz's writing?

 

Waiting on Wednesday #36: The Sun is Also a Star

The Sun is Also a Star, by Nicola Yoon
Publication: November 1, 2016, by Delacorte Press
Genre: Young Adult Fiction, Contemporary, Romance
Pages: 384

Natasha: I’m a girl who believes in science and facts. Not fate. Not destiny. Or dreams that will never come true. I’m definitely not the kind of girl who meets a cute boy on a crowded New York City street and falls in love with him. Not when my family is twelve hours away from being deported to Jamaica. Falling in love with him won’t be my story.
Daniel: I’ve always been the good son, the good student, living up to my parents’ high expectations. Never the poet. Or the dreamer. But when I see her, I forget about all that. Something about Natasha makes me think that fate has something much more extraordinary in store—for both of us.
The Universe: Every moment in our lives has brought us to this single moment. A million futures lie before us. Which one will come true?

The Sun is Also a Star has the prettiest cover ever, and it is written by a debut author of 2015 who stunned me so much with her debut. Nicola Yoon writes with such depth and perfection in her words that I am so sure that this will also feature the same that her first book introduced. When I saw the cover for this and realized who it is by, I THOUGHT THAT I WOULD FREAK. This is beautiful.

What is your most anticipating book this week? Have you read Everything, Everything?

Waiting on Wednesday #35: Heartless

Heartless, by Marissa Meyer
Publication: November 8, 2016, by Feiwel and Friends
Genre: Young Adult Fiction, Fantasy, Romance
Pages: 416

Long before she was the terror of Wonderland — the infamous Queen of Hearts — she was just a girl who wanted to fall in love.
Catherine may be one of the most desired girls in Wonderland, and a favorite of the yet-unmarried King of Hearts, but her interests lie elsewhere. A talented baker, all she wants is to open a shop with her best friend and supply the Kingdom of Hearts with delectable pastries and confections. But according to her mother, such a goal is unthinkable for the young woman who could be the next Queen.
At a royal ball where Cath is expected to receive the king's marriage proposal, she meets Jest, the handsome and mysterious court joker. For the first time, she feels the pull of true attraction. At the risk of offending the King and infuriating her parents, she and Jest enter into an intense, secret courtship.
Cath is determined to define her own destiny and fall in love on her terms. But in a land thriving with magic, madness, and monsters, fate has other plans.

THE QUEEN OF HEARTS? MARISSA MEYER? ALICE IN WONDERLAND? RETELLING? Those are just some of the things that initially intrigued me when I set my sneaky eyes on this cover. THIS LOOKS JUST SO GOOD. Marissa Meyer is the author who introduced me to good fantasy fiction with Cinder (I have not read Winter yet! Ugh!), and I just want to continue reading good fantasy. I hope that I'll see this pretty at BEA! ONE. MORE. MONTH. I can handle this!

What are you anticipating the most this week? Are you excited for Marissa Meyer's newest?

Waiting on Wednesday #34: Run

Run, by Kody Keplinger
Publication: June 28, 2016, by Scholastic Press
Genre: Young Adult Fiction, Contemporary, Romance
Pages: 288

Bo Dickinson is a girl with a wild reputation, a deadbeat dad, and a mama who's not exactly sober most of the time. Everyone in town knows the Dickinsons are a bad lot, but Bo doesn't care what anyone thinks.
Agnes Atwood has never gone on a date, never even stayed out past ten, and never broken any of her parents' overbearing rules. Rules that are meant to protect their legally blind daughter -- protect her from what, Agnes isn't quite sure.
Despite everything, Bo and Agnes become best friends. And it's the sort of friendship that runs truer and deeper than anything else.
So when Bo shows up in the middle of the night, with police sirens wailing in the distance, desperate to get out of town, Agnes doesn't hesitate to take off with her. But running away and not getting caught will require stealing a car, tracking down Bo's dad, staying ahead of the authorities, and -- worst of all -- confronting some ugly secrets.

I am in love with this cover and Kody Keplinger's novels. THIS LOOKS SO GOOD. I need a fresh book that is about friendship and second chances. I am so excited to see what Kody has in store for readers again. If you haven't read The DUFF before, I would recommend standing up and walking straight to your nearest book provider.

 What is your favourite Kody Keplinger novel? What are you anticipating the most this week?

Waiting on Wednesday #33: Towers Falling

Towers Falling, by Jewell Parker Rhodes
Publication: July 12, 2016, by Little Brown BFYR
Genre: Middle Grade, Contemporary
Pages: 240

When her fifth-grade teacher hints that a series of lessons about home and community will culminate with one big answer about two tall towers once visible outside their classroom window, Deja can't help but feel confused. She sets off on a journey of discovery, with new friends Ben and Sabeen by her side. But just as she gets closer to answering big questions about who she is, what America means,
and how communities can grow (and heal), she uncovers new questions, too. Like, why does Pop get so angry when she brings up anything about the towers?
Award-winning author Jewell Parker Rhodes tells a powerful story about young people who weren't alive to witness this defining moment in history, but begin to realize how much it colors their every day.

Towers Falling is literally bursting me apart. I need this book so badly. Everything, all of me depends on the story and I just depend on continuing it and becoming obsessed with it. I NEED THIS SO BADLY. Taken place in my favourite place in the whole world and relating to modern events, I know that this will touch everyone's hearts, young or old.

Do you know any book that is fiction, but relates to actual historical events? What do you think of this cover and the summary?

Waiting on Wednesday #32: Signs of You

Signs of You, by Emily France
Publication: July 19, 2016, by Soho Teen
Genre: Young Adult Fiction, Contemporary, Romance
Pages: 240

Since sixteen-year-old Riley Strout lost her mother two years ago, her saving grace has been her quirky little family in the grief support group she joined as a freshman. Jay, Kate, and Noah understand her pain; each lost a loved one, and they’ve stuck together in spite of their differences, united by tragedies only they understand.
When Riley thinks she spots her mother shopping in a grocery store, she fears she is suffering some sort of post-traumatic stress. Then Jay and Kate report similar experiences. Only Noah hasn’t had some kind of vision, which is perhaps why he’s become so skeptical and distant.
When Noah disappears, Riley fears she’s lost another loved one. As they frantically search for him, she, Kate, and Jay are drawn into the mystery surrounding a relic that belonged to Jay’s dead father and contains clues about the afterlife. Riley finds herself wrestling with her feelings for both Noah and Jay—which have become clear only in Noah’s absence. If Riley is to help those she loves, and herself, she must set things right with the one she’s lost.

This cover of this gorgeous novel is absolutely beautiful. From the first instant when I spotted this, I FELL IN LOVE. My heart goes out to the actual copies because I would seriously like one to be in my shelf right now. This is a coming-of-age story that will surely hit the heart. Agh.

What are you anticipating the most this week? Don't you love the cover of this book?

Waiting on Wednesday #31: Diplomatic Immunity

Diplomatic Immunity, by Brodi Ashton
Publication: September 6, 2016, by Balzer and Bray
Genre: Young Adult Fiction, Contemporary, Romance

A standalone novel about a recent scholarship recipient who sets out to expose debauchery at her exclusive private school in Washington, D.C., only to find herself falling in love with the baddest boy of all.

This looks like fun! I have read a book by Brodi and the past and have somewhat enjoyed it, and the cover of this is absolutely beautiful. Plus, I have never read a book set in Washington, which I always wanted to visit. I CANNOT WAIT FOR THIS ONE, amongst all of the others newbies of 2016! YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES!

Waiting on Wednesday #30: Unrivaled

Unrivaled (Beautiful Idols #1), by Alyson Noël
Publication: May 10, 2016, by Katherine Tegen Books
Genre: Young Adult Fiction, Contemporary, Romance
Pages: 432

Everyone wants to be someone.
Layla Harrison wants to leave her beach-bum days for digs behind a reporter’s desk. Aster Amirpour wants to scream at the next casting director who tells her “we need ethnic but not your kind of ethnic.” Tommy Phillips dreams of buying a twelve-string guitar and using it to shred his way back into his famous absentee dad’s life.
But Madison Brooks took destiny and made it her bitch a long time ago.
She’s Hollywood’s hottest starlet, and the things she did to become the name on everyone’s lips are merely a stain on the pavement, ground beneath her Louboutin heel.
That is, until Layla, Aster, and Tommy find themselves with a VIP invite to the glamorous and gritty world of Los Angeles’s nightlife and lured into a high-stakes competition where Madison Brooks is the target. Just as their hopes begin to gleam like stars through the California smog, Madison Brooks goes missing. . . . And all of their hopes are blacked out in the haze of their lies.
Unrivaled is #1 New York Times bestselling author Alyson Noël’s first book in a thrilling suspense trilogy about how our most desperate dreams can become our darkest nightmares.

Alyson Noël is about to hit it again. She is one of my favourite authors whose books have been a part of my life ever since I got into YA fiction. I practically read them all, AND I NEEDED A REVIVAL. I need another repeat, some graciousness to come into my life. This cover is so gorgeous and to the point, I am gearing myself up for a drama-filled read, that's for sure.

What are you anticipating the most this week? Have you read/enjoyed novels by Alyson?

Waiting on Wednesday #29: The Crown

The Crown (The Selection #5), by Kiera Cass
Publication: May 3, 2016, by HarperTeen
Genre: Young Adult Fiction, Dystopian, Romance
Pages: 288

Kiera Cass’s bestselling Selection series has enchanted readers from the very first page. Now the end of the journey is here, in a wonderfully romantic series finale that will sweep you off your feet.
Twenty years have passed since the events of The One, and America and Maxon’s daughter is the first princess to hold a Selection of her own. Princess Eadlyn didn’t think she would find a real partner among the Selection’s thirty-five suitors, let alone true love. But sometimes the heart has a way of surprising you...and now Eadlyn must make a choice that feels more difficult—and more important—than she ever expected.
The Selection series has sold more than 3 million copies and captured the hearts of fans around the world. This swoonworthy final installment is the happily ever after they’ve all been waiting for.

I cannot believe my eyes. It's about three months away, AND I STILL have not put this gorgeous thing as my WoW? Ever? I feel like I now am an absolute disgrace to the entire Selection series. It is the fifth and final book, and I NOW take the time to exclaim my happiness. 

To Kiera and her amazing self: I have been anticipating this. After being a fan of this series ever since I could remember reading YA, it has come, and I still do not want the finale to end up exploding me.

But going back to history and looking at past events, The One was supposed to be the one finale... and look where that got us.

I cannot wait for this. I need it. So tell me, what is your most anticipated book this week?

Waiting on Thursday #28: Been Here All Along

Been Here All Along, by Sandy Hall
Publication: August 30, 2016, by Swoon Reads
Genre: Young Adult Fiction, LGBTQ, Contemporary, Romance
Pages: 224

Gideon always has a plan. His plans include running for class president, becoming head of the yearbook committee, and having his choice of colleges. They do NOT include falling head over heels for his best friend and next door neighbor, Kyle. It’s a distraction. It’s pointless, as Kyle is already dating the gorgeous and popular head cheerleader, Ruby. And Gideon doesn’t know what to do.

Kyle finally feels like he has a handle on life. He has a wonderful girlfriend, a best friend willing to debate the finer points of Lord of the Rings, and social acceptance as captain of the basketball team. Then, both Ruby and Gideon start acting really weird, just as his spot on the team is threatened, and Kyle can’t quite figure out what he did wrong…

I did Thursday this time because Wednesday did not work out well this week. Anyways. 

This seems beautiful. Although I have not read Sandy's Signs Point to Yes, A Little Something Different was splendid and a jewel. The covers of these novels by Swoon Reads just tears me in, calls me in and actually makes me feel like my name is splattered all over the pages. This is LGBTQ, which is not my favourite-favourite, but IT'S SANDY HALL PEOPLE. I can always find something to relate to. Plus, it's one of those coming-of-age finding yourself novels that will be the best thing ever. I cannot wait. My feelings are exploding. I'm begging you to add this to your TBR even though I had not read it... yet. BEA might spare me a copy this year, I'm praying.

What are you anticipating the most this week? Have you snuck a peek at Sandy Hall's writing in the past?