Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Waiting on Wednesday

"Waiting on Wednesday" is a weekly meme hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine. It lets us all gush about what soon-to-be released books we are jumping-up-and-down excited for.


Born Wicked
by Jessica Spotswood

hitting shelves February 2012 from Putnam BFYR

description: Cate Cahill and her sisters are considered eccentric bluestockings—a little odd, a little unfashionable, and far too educated for their own good. The truth is more complicated; they’re witches. And if their secret is discovered by the priests of the Brotherhood, it could mean an asylum, a prison ship—or an early grave. Before their mother died, she entrusted Cate with keeping them safe and keeping everyone, including their father, in the dark about their powers. When her father employs a governess and Cate begins to receive notes from her missing, presumed-mad godmother, her task becomes much more difficult. As Cate searches for answers in banned books and rebellious new friends, she must juggle unwanted proposals, tea parties, and an illicit attraction to the new gardener. Cate will do anything to protect her sisters, but at what cost to herself?

My Thoughts: I know this is a long way off, but I WANT THIS. Not only is the cover gorgeous, but the story also sounds completely amazing. I love sister stories and witch stories and stories about girls who are "far too educated for the their own good". Throw in the mysterious godmother, a sinister sounding brotherhood, tea parties and a hot gardener---I'm IN.

22 comments :

  1. I love the title of this book, and the cover is so pretty! And, of course, the mixture of witches and rebellious characters, and a cute-sounding romance doesn't hurt. :)

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  2. I flippin' love the sound of this! Definitely going on my TBR! Thank you!

    New follower!

    Nikki @ Books Most Wanted

    PS, love your blog! Too cute!

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  3. Gah! I couldn't agree more with you! The plot sounds great and the cover is absolutely gorgeous! Such a long wait though! D: February feels like it's years from now!

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  4. Ooh I'm hoping there's some romance in this book? The cover is beautiful in a haunting kind of way haha. Probably the girl's eyes!

    BTW: Your blog is really pretty!! (:

    A Novel Paradise

    Felicia @ A Novel Paradise

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  5. Oh this sound awesome. I love sister stories too and add to this the era and the desperate need to stay hidden, I am going to be anxious for this one too. Great pick!

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  6. This reminds me of The Prophecy of the Sisters or Libba Bray's A Great and Terrible Beauty. Sounds fantastic! I will be adding it to my TBR list. I am glad you featured it-I hadn't heard of it before. Great pick!

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  7. Gorgeous cover! This one looks interesting!

    Amy @ Turn the Page

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  8. Just added this to my TBR list this morning - looks great!

    I cheated and went with a double WOW this.

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  9. Great pick! I love books about witches and the cover is beautiful.

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  10. Mine last week....just love it! Hope you got to read the interview. ;)

    Jen

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  11. OMG! This one sounds amazing. Thanks for sharing it. I love the premise--too bad it's so far off. I am definitely adding this to my TBR list. Love the cover too!

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  12. oh this sounds amazing! Adding to my wishlist :D

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  13. This looks sooo good! I love witch stories as well! And the cover is sooo gorgeous! I wish it was sooner then 2012 but I'm sure the wait will be worth it! Im adding it to my to-read list :)

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  14. Awesome pick, I love the cover for this one! Thanks for stopping by. :)

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  15. Sounds intriguing, great cover.

    http://tributebooksmama.blogspot.com/2011/06/waiting-on-wednesday_22.html

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  16. I definitely don't blame you for wanting this NOW. it sounds wonderful!! I love it when people feature 2012 books because I haven't heard of them yet, and this is one that is going on my to-read list. Thanks so much :).

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  17. This is so my kind of book! Great pick!

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  18. It's going on my wishlist!
    Sally.
    http://theelifylop.blogspot.com/2011/06/waiting-on-wednesday-24.html

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  19. Sounds great and I love that cover!!

    My WoW: http://yalitwit.blogspot.com/2011/06/www-8-and-waiting-on-wednesday-june.html

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  20. I love stories about witches and this one sounds so good! Great choice!

    Crystal @ Elegantly Bound Books

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  21. This one sounds very interesting. It seems that witches might just be coming back into style.

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