Waiting on Wednesday (15): Defiance and Falling Kingdoms

 

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

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Title: Defiance

Author: C.J. Redwine

Publisher: Balzer + Bray

Release Date: August 28th, 2012

Within the walls of Baalboden, beneath the shadow of the city’s brutal leader, Rachel Adams has a secret. While other girls sew dresses, host dinner parties, and obey their male Protectors, Rachel knows how to survive in the wilderness and deftly wield a sword. When her father, Jared, fails to return from a courier mission and is declared dead, the Commander assigns Rachel a new Protector, her father’s apprentice, Logan—the same boy Rachel declared her love for two years ago, and the same boy who handed her heart right back to her. Left with nothing but fierce belief in her father’s survival, Rachel decides to escape and find him herself. But treason against the Commander carries a heavy price, and what awaits her in the Wasteland could destroy her.

At nineteen, Logan McEntire is many things. Orphan. Outcast. Inventor. As apprentice to the city’s top courier, Logan is focused on learning his trade so he can escape the tyranny of Baalboden. But his plan never included being responsible for his mentor’s impulsive daughter. Logan is determined to protect her, but when his escape plan goes wrong and Rachel pays the price, he realizes he has more at stake than disappointing Jared.

As Rachel and Logan battle their way through the Wasteland, stalked by a monster that can’t be killed and an army of assassins out for blood, they discover romance, heartbreak, and a truth that will incite a war decades in the making.

Why I'm waiting: First of all, I just really want that gorgeous cover to be sitting on my shelf. If you look at it really closely, it's like...super, super, super EPIC! It shouts "READ ME BECAUSE I'M EPIC AND EVERYONE LOVES EPIC!" So, that's exactly what I'll be doing. Also, assassins out for blood - omg, SOLD! You know which other book contained assassins that I fell heavily for!? Grave Mercy! I think this will be another one of those that I just won't be able to assist!

Title: Falling Kingdoms

Author: Morgan Rhodes

Publisher: Razorbill

Release Date: December 11th, 2012

Sixteen-year-old Cleo has grown up in luxury, the royal heiress to a prosperous kingdom. But beneath her nation’s seemingly peaceful surface lies dangerous unrest. Whispers of war are growing ever louder—intensified by a murderous incident for which Cleo’s betrothed, Aron, is accused.

Amidst the ongoing intrigue, Cleo has a more desperate mission. She defies her father’s orders and sets off on a secret and perilous journey into a neighboring country, seeking a magic long thought to be mythical. If it’s real, it could be the cure that heals her ailing sister. If it’s only legend, Cleo will be stranded in a kingdom that has just declared war on her own.

This sensational series debut melds intricate storylines with unforgettable characters and vibrantly imagined magic. Falling Kingdoms is ideal for fans of Kristin Cashore, Cinda Williams Chima, and George R.R. Martin.

Why I'm waiting: OMG! I am dying to read this one! It sounds like something right down my alley - seriously! I cannot wait for it! And the cover - SQUEEEEE! It's gorgeous and it's totally inviting and I WANT! AAAHHH! If you couldn't tell, I'm slightly going berserk over here because I'm just that excited! So...all of you should click that button up there and get excited with me! EEP!

Overall, these two debuts have me going crazy! Something sorta like this:

#SOSTOKED

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Well bookworms, what are you all waiting for on this fine Wednesday!? Leave 'em below and I'll pop by to check 'em out! Happy Wednesday and happy reading!