Waiting on Wednesday- Awaken by Meg Cabot

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly book meme hosted by Jill over at Breaking the Spine, where we have the chance to share what upcoming releases we are on the edge of our seats in anticipation for.


I have enjoyed reading the Abandon series by Meg Cabot and look forward to reading the third book Awaken.  It comes out on July 1st.. perfect for summer reading.  Awaken will be the final book and we'll get to see what happens with Pierce and John. Here is the description:

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Meg Cabot, the dark reimagining of the Persephone myth comes to a thrilling conclusion.

Death has her in his clutches. She doesn't want him to let go.

Seventeen-year-old Pierce Oliviera knew by accepting the love of John Hayden, she'd be forced to live forever in the one place she's always dreaded most: the Underworld. The sacrifice seemed worth it, though, because it meant she could be with the boy she loves.

But now her happiness -- and safety -- are threatened, all because the Furies have discovered that John has broken one of their strictest rules: He revived a human soul.

If the balance between life and death isn't fixed, both the Underworld and Pierce's home back on earth will be wiped away. But there's only one way to restore order. Someone has to die.

Can't wait!

 

Underworld by Meg Cabot- Review

Underworld by Meg Cabot

Continuing my journey through the Underworld... here is the goodreads description:

Escape from the realm of the dead is impossible when someone there wants you back. Seventeen-year-old Pierce Oliviera isn’t dead. Not this time. But she is being held against her will in the dim, twilit world between heaven and hell, where the spirits of the deceased wait before embarking upon their final journey. Her captor, John Hayden, claims it’s for her own safety. Because not all the departed are dear. Some are so unhappy with where they ended up after leaving the Underworld, they’ve come back as Furies, intent on vengeance…on the one who sent them there and on the one whom he loves. But while Pierce might be safe from the Furies in the Underworld, far worse dangers could be lurking for her there…and they might have more to do with its ruler than with his enemies. And unless Pierce is careful, this time there’ll be no escape.

So I read this book because I am determined to start finishing series. We chose to read Awaken for my Young Adult Book Club which lead me to read this book.  I must admit that I enjoyed this book way more then first one.  But I will admit I thought this book was going to take more time with the reader getting to explore the underworld.  But again, we spend a lot of the book in present time Florida.

This book ends with a GREAT cliff hanger.  It makes me totally interested in reading book three.  I also think I enjoyed this book better then the first because the relationships are becoming much more interesting.  We are even introduced to a few new characters and villains!!  I will say though I didn't feel like the plot moved very far which is why I am only giving the book 3 stars.  Middle of the road for me.  We kinda just chase around Alex who is Pierce's cousin through the whole book.  And I mean the WHOLE book.  Not much more is revealed about John's past either.  Maybe I should start just waiting for book 3 to come out and then finish the trilogy!!

Abandon by Meg Cabot Review

Abandon by Meg Cabot

I just finished reading this book for my YA Book Club's book of the month for July.  Here is the goodreads description :

New from #1 New York Times bestselling author Meg Cabot, a dark, fantastical story about this world . . . and the underworld.
Though she tries returning to the life she knew before the accident, Pierce can't help but feel at once a part of this world, and apart from it. Yet she's never alone . . . because someone is always watching her. Escape from the realm of the dead is impossible when someone there wants you back.
But now she's moved to a new town. Maybe at her new school, she can start fresh. Maybe she can stop feeling so afraid.
Only she can't. Because even here, he finds her. That's how desperately he wants her back. She knows he's no guardian angel, and his dark world isn't exactly heaven, yet she can't stay away . . . especially since he always appears when she least expects it, but exactly when she needs him most.
But if she lets herself fall any further, she may just find herself back in the one place she most fears: the Underworld.

I liked this book but didn't just adore it.  I thought it was a great idea for a book.  A young girl meeting and falling in love with a Hades type of guy.  I love the whole Greek Mythology themed books.  I have just always loved stories in those settings.  I also loved that this book didn't have a love triangle!  Too many of those lately.  I love that this book has twists too.

What I didn't love was the ending.  I felt it happened so fast and was rushed.  The last two chapters were like a blurr! I have heard soooo much about Meg Cabot but this was my first book of hers.  It does make me want to read others like the Princess Diaries. 

I can't wait for book two, Underworld, in this series because well... it must take place in the Underworld duh!  I really am looking forward to read about a plot that isn't in our world! 

Hades and Persephone
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Trailer Thursday

Book, Movie, Comic, and Series Trailers are so tantalizing, just can’t get enough of them.  Post any trailer of something you are excited for!


Drum-roll please!  Here is the newest and final Harry Potter trailer (released today)





There were so many game trailers premiered this week at E3!  So I am going to post the one I am most excited for Mass Effect 3 (since I just beat Mass Effect 2).



And my final trailer is for my book club pick for July Abandon by Meg Cabot





Ok well that is all for trailers this week!  Leave me a link of any you may have!