WAITING ON WEDNESDAY ~ THE LONESOME YOUNG

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

This week's WoW selection is...

Category/Genre: Young Adult Contemporary Romance

Publisher: Razorbill

Publication Date: 4/8/14

 

Get swept away in the first book of the sensational romantic drama that is Romeo & Juliet meets Justified.

WHAT HAPPENS when the teenage heirs of two bitterly FEUDING FAMILIES can’t stay away from each other?

The Rhodales and the Whitfields have been sworn enemies for close on a hundred years, with a whole slew of adulterous affairs, financial backstabbing, and blackmailing that’s escalated the rivalry to its current state of tense ceasefire.

IT’S TIME TO LIGHT THE FUSE . . .

And now a meth lab explosion in rural Whitfield County is set to reignite the feud more viciously than ever before. Especially when the toxic fire that results throws together two unlikely spectators—proper good girl Victoria Whitfield, exiled from boarding school after her father’s real estate business melts down in disgrace, and town motorcycle rebel Mickey Rhodale, too late as always to thwart his older brothers’ dangerous drug deals.

Victoria and Mickey are about to find out the most passionate romances are the forbidden ones.

. . . ON A POWDER KEG FULL OF PENT-UP DESIRE, risk-taking daredevilry, and the desperate actions that erupt when a generation of teens inherits nothing but hate.

Why I'm Waiting ~ Romeo and Juliet meets Justified? Heck yeah, I want that! Although...I've never read a "R&J" story that had a happy ending...
Anyhow, I will definitely be reading The Lonesome Young.

What do you think of my pick? Be sure to leave a comment and I will come check out your WoW.

WHO IS MARCUS FINCH? FINAL CLUE + GIVEAWAY

Today is the last Clue in The Indigo Spell's "Who Is Marcus Finch?" campaign.

 

Here is your clue...

 

 

So. Do you know who Marcus Finch is??

Series: Bloodlines #3
Publisher: Razorbill
Publication Date: 2/12/13

 

In the aftermath of a forbidden moment that rocked Sydney to her core, she finds herself struggling to draw the line between her Alchemist teachings and what her heart is urging her to do. Then she meets alluring, rebellious Marcus Finch--a former Alchemist who escaped against all odds, and is now on the run. Marcus wants to teach Sydney the secrets he claims the Alchemists are hiding from her. But as he pushes her to rebel against the people who raised her, Sydney finds that breaking free is harder than she thought. There is an old and mysterious magic rooted deeply within her. And as she searches for an evil magic user targeting powerful young witches, she realizes that her only hope is to embrace her magical blood--or else she might be next.


Populated with new faces as well as familiar ones, the Bloodlines series explores all the friendship, romance, battles, and betrayals that made the #1 New York Times bestselling Vampire Academy series so addictive—this time in a part-vampire, part-human setting where the stakes are even higher and everyone’s out for blood.
 

Bloodlines Website  |  Facebook  |  Bloodlines Trailer  |  Bloodlines Excerpt

 

GIVEAWAY

 

I also have one finished copy of The Indigo Spell to give away! The giveaway will run the length of the clue reveals. This giveaway is open to US residents only. Just enter the Rafflecopter form.

 

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WHO IS MARCUS FINCH? CLUE 13 + GIVEAWAY

Today is Clue Thirteen in  The Indigo Spell's "Who Is Marcus Finch?" campaign.

 

Here is your clue...

 

 

Check back tomorrow for Clue #14

Series: Bloodlines #3
Publisher: Razorbill
Publication Date: 2/12/13

 

In the aftermath of a forbidden moment that rocked Sydney to her core, she finds herself struggling to draw the line between her Alchemist teachings and what her heart is urging her to do. Then she meets alluring, rebellious Marcus Finch--a former Alchemist who escaped against all odds, and is now on the run. Marcus wants to teach Sydney the secrets he claims the Alchemists are hiding from her. But as he pushes her to rebel against the people who raised her, Sydney finds that breaking free is harder than she thought. There is an old and mysterious magic rooted deeply within her. And as she searches for an evil magic user targeting powerful young witches, she realizes that her only hope is to embrace her magical blood--or else she might be next.


Populated with new faces as well as familiar ones, the Bloodlines series explores all the friendship, romance, battles, and betrayals that made the #1 New York Times bestselling Vampire Academy series so addictive—this time in a part-vampire, part-human setting where the stakes are even higher and everyone’s out for blood.
 

Bloodlines Website  |  Facebook  |  Bloodlines Trailer  |  Bloodlines Excerpt

 

GIVEAWAY

 

I also have one finished copy of The Indigo Spell to give away! The giveaway will run the length of the clue reveals. This giveaway is open to US residents only. Just enter the Rafflecopter form.

 

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{REVIEW} THE INDIGO SPELL (BLOODLINES #3) by RICHELLE MEAD

Series: Bloodlines #3

Genre: Paranormal Young Adult

Publisher: Razorbill

Publication Date: 2/12/13

Format: ARC

Pages: 432

Source: Received from publisher for review.

In the aftermath of a forbidden moment that rocked Sydney to her core, she finds herself struggling to draw the line between her Alchemist teachings and what her heart is urging her to do. Then she meets alluring, rebellious Marcus Finch--a former Alchemist who escaped against all odds, and is now on the run. Marcus wants to teach Sydney the secrets he claims the Alchemists are hiding from her. But as he pushes her to rebel against the people who raised her, Sydney finds that breaking free is harder than she thought. There is an old and mysterious magic rooted deeply within her. And as she searches for an evil magic user targeting powerful young witches, she realizes that her only hope is to embrace her magical blood--or else she might be next. Populated with new faces as well as familiar ones, the Bloodlines series explores all the friendship, romance, battles, and betrayals that made the #1 New York Times bestselling Vampire Academy series so addictive—this time in a part-vampire, part-human setting where the stakes are even higher and everyone’s out for blood.

 

**No spoilers for Bloodlines, The Golden Lily, or The Indigo Spell**

I honestly have felt as if I am one of the few unenthusiastic readers of the Bloodlines series. Yes, it is well-written. Yes, I have given the books good (4-star) ratings. But, I never truly felt strongly about Bloodlines or The Golden Lily. The fact that I am a huge fan of Vampire Academy is what kept me reading.

So maybe my review doesn't mean much, to solid fans of the series. But it might for those who, like me, need a reason to keep going. The Indigo Spell was going to be my last chance for this series. I may be in the minority, but I am not a big fan of Sydney Sage. I get that she is who she is, but she also happens to be a character I found frustrating and boring. In fact, I found all of the characters, save Adrian, to be pretty forgettable. I'm not going to elaborate on how Sydney changes, but I will say that she didn't leave me needing to headbutt the nearest wall. I may never be totally in love with Sydney, but I like her a lot and now have mucho respect for her and her brave decisions.

Adrian is why I kept going. We all know that he is unbelievably witty and charming. I  never wanted him with Rose, but I wanted him to be happy. But what Adrian also is, now, is solid. Solid  doesn't mean boring, or that he is now a follower. Solid means that Adrian can be counted on, that when you need him, he will be there. (Sometimes with a drink in hand.) So yay (!) for Adrian's character growth.

Overall I found The Indigo Spell to be a much more enjoyable story than Bloodlines and The Golden Lily. I felt like the issues in the vampire and alchemist world were finally moving along and really rocking. I felt as though Sydney and Adrian were finally progressing. There is a whole witchy side story that I felt was unnecessary, but otherwise, I'm much happier with The Indigo Spell.

I totally loved the ending (!)  and will happily continue the Bloodlines series.


Favorite Quote:


  "Sometimes it's worth lingering on the journey for a while before getting to the destination."  ~pg. 337

My Review of Bloodlines

Purchase The Indigo Spell at:
Amazon   |  Barnes & Noble   

WHO IS MARCUS FINCH? CLUE 12 + GIVEAWAY

Today is Clue Twelve The Indigo Spell's "Who Is Marcus Finch?" campaign.

 

Here is your clue...

 

 

Check back tomorrow for Clue #13

Series: Bloodlines #3
Publisher: Razorbill
Publication Date: 2/12/13

 

In the aftermath of a forbidden moment that rocked Sydney to her core, she finds herself struggling to draw the line between her Alchemist teachings and what her heart is urging her to do. Then she meets alluring, rebellious Marcus Finch--a former Alchemist who escaped against all odds, and is now on the run. Marcus wants to teach Sydney the secrets he claims the Alchemists are hiding from her. But as he pushes her to rebel against the people who raised her, Sydney finds that breaking free is harder than she thought. There is an old and mysterious magic rooted deeply within her. And as she searches for an evil magic user targeting powerful young witches, she realizes that her only hope is to embrace her magical blood--or else she might be next.


Populated with new faces as well as familiar ones, the Bloodlines series explores all the friendship, romance, battles, and betrayals that made the #1 New York Times bestselling Vampire Academy series so addictive—this time in a part-vampire, part-human setting where the stakes are even higher and everyone’s out for blood.
 

Bloodlines Website  |  Facebook  |  Bloodlines Trailer  |  Bloodlines Excerpt

 

GIVEAWAY

 

I also have one finished copy of The Indigo Spell to give away! The giveaway will run the length of the clue reveals. This giveaway is open to US residents only. Just enter the Rafflecopter form.

 

a Rafflecopter giveaway

 

WHO IS MARCUS FINCH? CLUE 11 + GIVEAWAY

Today is Clue Eleven in The Indigo Spell's "Who Is Marcus Finch?" campaign.

 

Here is your eleventh clue...

 

 

Check back tomorrow for Clue #12

Series: Bloodlines #3
Publisher: Razorbill
Publication Date: 2/12/13

 

In the aftermath of a forbidden moment that rocked Sydney to her core, she finds herself struggling to draw the line between her Alchemist teachings and what her heart is urging her to do. Then she meets alluring, rebellious Marcus Finch--a former Alchemist who escaped against all odds, and is now on the run. Marcus wants to teach Sydney the secrets he claims the Alchemists are hiding from her. But as he pushes her to rebel against the people who raised her, Sydney finds that breaking free is harder than she thought. There is an old and mysterious magic rooted deeply within her. And as she searches for an evil magic user targeting powerful young witches, she realizes that her only hope is to embrace her magical blood--or else she might be next.


Populated with new faces as well as familiar ones, the Bloodlines series explores all the friendship, romance, battles, and betrayals that made the #1 New York Times bestselling Vampire Academy series so addictive—this time in a part-vampire, part-human setting where the stakes are even higher and everyone’s out for blood.
 

Bloodlines Website  |  Facebook  |  Bloodlines Trailer  |  Bloodlines Excerpt

 

GIVEAWAY

 

I also have one finished copy of The Indigo Spell to give away! The giveaway will run the length of the clue reveals. This giveaway is open to US residents only. Just enter the Rafflecopter form.

 

a Rafflecopter giveaway

 

THE INDIGO SPELL ~ WHO IS MARCUS FINCH: CLUE 10 + GIVEAWAY

Today is Clue Ten The Indigo Spell's "Who Is Marcus Finch?" campaign.

 

Here is your tenth clue...

 

 

Check back tomorrow for Clue #11

Series: Bloodlines #3
Publisher: Razorbill
Publication Date: 2/12/13

 

In the aftermath of a forbidden moment that rocked Sydney to her core, she finds herself struggling to draw the line between her Alchemist teachings and what her heart is urging her to do. Then she meets alluring, rebellious Marcus Finch--a former Alchemist who escaped against all odds, and is now on the run. Marcus wants to teach Sydney the secrets he claims the Alchemists are hiding from her. But as he pushes her to rebel against the people who raised her, Sydney finds that breaking free is harder than she thought. There is an old and mysterious magic rooted deeply within her. And as she searches for an evil magic user targeting powerful young witches, she realizes that her only hope is to embrace her magical blood--or else she might be next.


Populated with new faces as well as familiar ones, the Bloodlines series explores all the friendship, romance, battles, and betrayals that made the #1 New York Times bestselling Vampire Academy series so addictive—this time in a part-vampire, part-human setting where the stakes are even higher and everyone’s out for blood.
 

Bloodlines Website  |  Facebook  |  Bloodlines Trailer  |  Bloodlines Excerpt

 

GIVEAWAY

 

I also have one finished copy of The Indigo Spell to give away! The giveaway will run the length of the clue reveals. This giveaway is open to US residents only. Just enter the Rafflecopter form.

 

a Rafflecopter giveaway

 

THE INDIGO SPELL ~ WHO IS MARCUS FINCH: CLUE 9 + GIVEAWAY

Today is Clue Nine The Indigo Spell's "Who Is Marcus Finch?" campaign.

 

Here is your ninth clue...

 

 

Check back Monday for Clue #10

Series: Bloodlines #3
Publisher: Razorbill
Publication Date: 2/12/13

 

In the aftermath of a forbidden moment that rocked Sydney to her core, she finds herself struggling to draw the line between her Alchemist teachings and what her heart is urging her to do. Then she meets alluring, rebellious Marcus Finch--a former Alchemist who escaped against all odds, and is now on the run. Marcus wants to teach Sydney the secrets he claims the Alchemists are hiding from her. But as he pushes her to rebel against the people who raised her, Sydney finds that breaking free is harder than she thought. There is an old and mysterious magic rooted deeply within her. And as she searches for an evil magic user targeting powerful young witches, she realizes that her only hope is to embrace her magical blood--or else she might be next.


Populated with new faces as well as familiar ones, the Bloodlines series explores all the friendship, romance, battles, and betrayals that made the #1 New York Times bestselling Vampire Academy series so addictive—this time in a part-vampire, part-human setting where the stakes are even higher and everyone’s out for blood.
 

Bloodlines Website  |  Facebook  |  Bloodlines Trailer  |  Bloodlines Excerpt

 

GIVEAWAY

 

I also have one finished copy of The Indigo Spell to give away! The giveaway will run the length of the clue reveals. This giveaway is open to US residents only. Just enter the Rafflecopter form.

 

a Rafflecopter giveaway

 

THE INDIGO SPELL ~ WHO IS MARCUS FINCH: CLUE 8 + GIVEAWAY

Today is Clue Eight The Indigo Spell's "Who Is Marcus Finch?" campaign.

 

Here is your eighth clue...

 

 

Check back tomorrow for Clue #9

Series: Bloodlines #3
Publisher: Razorbill
Publication Date: 2/12/13

 

In the aftermath of a forbidden moment that rocked Sydney to her core, she finds herself struggling to draw the line between her Alchemist teachings and what her heart is urging her to do. Then she meets alluring, rebellious Marcus Finch--a former Alchemist who escaped against all odds, and is now on the run. Marcus wants to teach Sydney the secrets he claims the Alchemists are hiding from her. But as he pushes her to rebel against the people who raised her, Sydney finds that breaking free is harder than she thought. There is an old and mysterious magic rooted deeply within her. And as she searches for an evil magic user targeting powerful young witches, she realizes that her only hope is to embrace her magical blood--or else she might be next.


Populated with new faces as well as familiar ones, the Bloodlines series explores all the friendship, romance, battles, and betrayals that made the #1 New York Times bestselling Vampire Academy series so addictive—this time in a part-vampire, part-human setting where the stakes are even higher and everyone’s out for blood.
 

Bloodlines Website  |  Facebook  |  Bloodlines Trailer  |  Bloodlines Excerpt

 

GIVEAWAY

 

I also have one finished copy of The Indigo Spell to give away! The giveaway will run the length of the clue reveals. This giveaway is open to US residents only. Just enter the Rafflecopter form.

 

a Rafflecopter giveaway

 

THE INDIGO SPELL ~ WHO IS MARCUS FINCH: CLUE 7 + GIVEAWAY

Today is Clue Seven The Indigo Spell's "Who Is Marcus Finch?" campaign.

 

Here is your seventh clue...

 

 

Check back in tomorrow for Clue #8

Series: Bloodlines #3
Publisher: Razorbill
Publication Date: 2/12/13

 

In the aftermath of a forbidden moment that rocked Sydney to her core, she finds herself struggling to draw the line between her Alchemist teachings and what her heart is urging her to do. Then she meets alluring, rebellious Marcus Finch--a former Alchemist who escaped against all odds, and is now on the run. Marcus wants to teach Sydney the secrets he claims the Alchemists are hiding from her. But as he pushes her to rebel against the people who raised her, Sydney finds that breaking free is harder than she thought. There is an old and mysterious magic rooted deeply within her. And as she searches for an evil magic user targeting powerful young witches, she realizes that her only hope is to embrace her magical blood--or else she might be next.


Populated with new faces as well as familiar ones, the Bloodlines series explores all the friendship, romance, battles, and betrayals that made the #1 New York Times bestselling Vampire Academy series so addictive—this time in a part-vampire, part-human setting where the stakes are even higher and everyone’s out for blood.
 

Bloodlines Website  |  Facebook  |  Bloodlines Trailer  |  Bloodlines Excerpt

 

GIVEAWAY

 

I also have one finished copy of The Indigo Spell to give away! The giveaway will run the length of the clue reveals. This giveaway is open to US residents only. Just enter the Rafflecopter form.

 

a Rafflecopter giveaway