Waiting On Wednesday: Snow Like Ashes (Snow Like Ashes #1) by Sara Raasch

Snow Like Ashes (Snow Like Ashes #1)
by Sara Raasch

Publisher: Balzer + Bray
Release Date: October 14th 2014

Synopsis:

A heartbroken girl. A fierce warrior. A hero in the making.

Sixteen years ago the Kingdom of Winter was conquered and its citizens enslaved, leaving them without magic or a monarch. Now, the Winterians’ only hope for freedom is the eight survivors who managed to escape, and who have been waiting for the opportunity to steal back Winter’s magic and rebuild the kingdom ever since.

Orphaned as an infant during Winter’s defeat, Meira has lived her whole life as a refugee, raised by the Winterians’ general, Sir. Training to be a warrior—and desperately in love with her best friend, and future king, Mather — she would do anything to help her kingdom rise to power again.

So when scouts discover the location of the ancient locket that can restore Winter’s magic, Meira decides to go after it herself. Finally, she’s scaling towers, fighting enemy soldiers, and serving her kingdom just as she’s always dreamed she would. But the mission doesn’t go as planned, and Meira soon finds herself thrust into a world of evil magic and dangerous politics – and ultimately comes to realize that her destiny is not, never has been, her own.  

Sara Raasch’s debut fantasy is a lightning-fast tale of loyalty, love, and finding one’s destiny.

The very first time I saw this book on Epic Reads, I was drawn to it by its gorgeous and promising cover, which I love 'cause the circle sign reminds me of a ying-yang symbol and it promises some kind of battle filled with magic and danger, right?

And the synopsis is simply mind-blowing and gives you good goosebumps, like the after reading/watching The Hunger Games goosebumps? Yep, those goosebumps. I was, and still am, kind of obsessed with this book and definitely wanting to read it at all costs (Who I need to bribe to get an ARC??) and it's definitely in my TBR shelf 'cause I know it's going to be one of those Epic Reads we love so much!

Waiting On Wednesday: Cherished by Kelly Elliott

Cherished (Wanted #4)
by Kelly Elliott
Release Date: January 21, 2014

Synopsis:

Jessie Rhodes has been in love with Scott Reynolds for most of her life. But he ran away from her once, leaving her heartbroken.

When they find their way back to one another, things seem to fall into place, and they begin to plan their future together…

Until Scott’s ex-fiancée deceives them all. With yet another broken heart, it is Jessie’s turn to run away. During her retreat, she meets an intriguing man, and they form a bond that makes Jessie question everything.

Scott’s world collapses when the only girl he has ever loved disappears with no word on her whereabouts. When he finally discovers where Jessie has been hiding, he also learns of her new relationship.

Will deceit tear them apart? Or can Jessie and Scott survive their mistakes and choose to love and to cherish?

Honestly, I can't wait anymore for this book. I'm an unofficial Wanted Series addict and I miss the whole gang. I want to read more about Gunner, Ellie, Ari, Jeff, Heather and Josh *cry* and can't wait to read Scott's excuse for what he did at the end of Faithful (sorry, not telling!). But one thing I can tell you, I now, after reading Kelly Elliot's books, that there would be hot, romantic and swoony cowboys in it, full of drama and romance that would make you want to read more books in this series. So, of course I'm waiting for this book! But... do I really have to wait any more time? *cry again*.

CLICK HERE IF YOU WANT TO READ A CHERISHED TEASER

Meanwhile I'd listen to the official Cherished Playlist. Just saying that the first song really explains my mood with this waiting *wink*

Waiting On Wednesday: Second Star

Second Star

by Alyssa B. Sheinmel

Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)

Release Date: May 13th 2014

Synopsis:

A twisty story about love, loss, and lies, this contemporary oceanside adventure is tinged with a touch of dark magic as it follows seventeen-year-old Wendy Darling on a search for her missing surfer brothers. Wendy’s journey leads her to a mysterious hidden cove inhabited by a tribe of young renegade surfers, most of them runaways like her brothers. Wendy is instantly drawn to the cove’s charismatic leader, Pete, but her search also points her toward Pete's nemesis, the drug-dealing Jas. Enigmatic, dangerous, and handsome, Jas pulls Wendy in even as she's falling hard for Pete. A radical reinvention of a classic, Second Star is an irresistible summer romance about two young men who have yet to grow up--and the troubled beauty trapped between them.

Well, first of all it has a cute and sweet cover that draw my attention from the first glimpse. And also the tittle. It reminded me a little bit to Peter Pan and then I read the synopsis. A modern Peter Pan? I'm definitely in! This book seems to have a lot of potential and I am definitely waiting for it to be on my hands or in my iPad.

What about you, Book Addicts?

Merry Christmas, Book Addicts! Hope you are enjoying this holidays and that Santa brought you lots of books!!