Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly event hosted by Breaking the Spine, and specifically spotlights upcoming novels we can't wait to read.
Expected publication:
March 6th 2012
Haven Terra is a
brainy, shy high school outcast. But everything begins to change when
she turns sixteen. Along with her best friend Dante and their quiet and
brilliant classmate Lance, she is awarded a prestigious internship in
the big city— Chicago—and is sent to live and work at a swanky and
stylish hotel under the watchful eyes of a group of gorgeous and
shockingly young-looking strangers: powerful and alluring hotel owner
Aurelia Brown; her second-in-command, the dashing Lucian Grove; and
their stunning but aloof staff of glamazons called The Outfit.
As Haven begins falling for Lucian, she discovers that these
beautiful people are not quite what they seem. With the help of a
mysterious book, she uncovers a network of secret passageways from the
hotel’s jazz-age past that leads her to the heart of the evil agenda of
Aurelia and company: they’re in the business of buying souls. Will they
succeed in wooing Haven to join them in their recruitment efforts, or
will she be able to thwart this devilish set’s plans to take the souls
of her classmates on prom night at the hotel?
Illuminate
is an exciting saga of a teen’s first taste of independence, her
experience in the lap of luxury, and her discovery she may possess
strength greater than she ever knew.
At first the description did not seem to fit the kinda books I read. But then that one line "they're in the business of selling souls." hooked me. Not to mention Anna over at Literary Exploration egging me along to read it sooner so we can chat about it ;) It's currently on my shelf, begging for attention. And it will get it soon. !
I hope this one is a great read, despite the cliche things people have been saying about it. Fingers crossed.
ReplyDeleteI try not to look at too many reviews before I read a book >.< then I get all nitpicky lol. But I have heard good things by word of mouth so far! guess we will find out when I get to it lol
DeleteThis one looks interesting. I love the 1920's jazz age stuff, so the historical parts could be interesting.
ReplyDeleteI haven't read too many historicals.. so that's what I am actually worried about! we shall see how it goes lol
DeleteYou are seriously going to LOVE THIS ONE! I promise, it's fabulous :)
ReplyDeleteHoping so !
DeleteReally excited to read this, it looks amazing and the cover is lovely! :)
ReplyDeleteMe too! some serious cover love going on here :) the shadow *wings* and the wonderful swirls around the title!
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