Waiting on Wednesday: Little White Lies + Takedown

*grumbles* Heat forces Game 7. *grumbles* I am a frustrated sports fan today. Anyway!

Check out our picks for this week:

Waiting on Wednesday is hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine

Title: Little White Lies by Katie Dale
Release Date: August 1st 2013
Published by: Simon and Schuster Childrens Books

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Summary (from Goodreads):

Lucy can't help but be drawn to the mysterious Christian, but the more time they spend together the more she realises that Christian has a secret past that he's not keen to share, clamming up every time she tries to get him to talk to her. Lucy isn't someone who takes no for an answer, and as the two grow closer she's determined to find out the truth about Christian and the past he wants to keep hidden ...but even if she does, will Lucy like what she discovers? And with secrets of her own to hide, is Lucy playing a dangerous game...Full of family secrets, surprising twists and unexpected revelations, Katie Dale's second novel will have readers on the edge of their seats.

Why I'm waiting for Little White Lies:

I loved Katie's Someone Else's Life, so I'm so excited for her new book! It sounds so very different from SEL, but I can tell it's going to be another gripping read. What kind of secrets does this Christian keep? How deadly can it be? Color me intrigued.

Title: Takedown by Allison van Diepen
Release Date: September 3rd 2013
Published by: Simon Pulse

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Summary (from Goodreads):

A teen infiltrates a drug ring to settle a vendetta in this fast-paced novel from the author of Street Pharm and Snitch.

Darren took the fall for Diamond Tony, the notorious head of the city’s drug cartel. Two years later, Darren’s finally out of juvie—and determined to get even.

Working as an informant for the police, Darren infiltrates Diamond Tony’s operation. But falling for sweet, innocent Jessica was not part of that plan. She’s a distraction—and a liability. She’s also everything Darren dreamed about while he was locked up, and with her, he has the promise of a fresh start.

When a deadly turf war breaks out between Diamond Tony and the Bloods, Darren gets caught in the crossfire. The cops think he’s playing both sides, and any mistake could be his last. Darren has to stay on his game if he’s going to protect Jessica—and if he’s going to stay alive.

Why I'm waiting for Takedown:

I'm a big fan of Allison's YA contemporary novels (Oracle of Dating series!) so I'm pretty much amazed that she write about something entirely different from that like Takedown. This sounds really interesting. Takedown is like a mish mash of her books Snitch and Street Pharm but more edgy and more dangerous.

So what are you waiting for this week? Share your picks!

Cover reveal: The Sound of Letting Go by Stasia Ward Kehoe + Giveaway!

You guys! I am so so so so so excited to be a part of the cover reveal for Stasia's new book! I loved Audition so much and I didn't even know she had a new book coming out, so it was such an awesome surprise when I found out that The Sound of Letting Go exists!

When I first got a peek at what the cover looks like I sighed. It's beautiful. I loved it!

And now I get to share it with you all!

But first, check out what the book is all about.

The Sound of Letting Go by Stasia Ward Kehoe

February 1st 2014 by Penguin Group (New Zealand)

For sixteen years, Daisy has been good. A good daughter, helping out with her autistic younger brother uncomplainingly. A good friend, even when her best friend makes her feel like a third wheel. When her parents announce they’re sending her brother to an institution—without consulting her—Daisy’s furious, and decides the best way to be a good sister is to start being bad. She quits jazz band and orchestra, slacks in school, and falls for bad-boy Dave.

But one person won’t let Daisy forget who she used to be: Irish exchange student and brilliant musician Cal. Does she want the bad boy or the prodigy? Should she side with her parents or protect her brother? How do you know when to hold on and when—and how—to let go?

And now you get to see the gorgeous cover!

You can find the author on the follow sites:

Stasia on twitter: https://twitter.com/swkehoe
On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Author-Stasia-Ward-Kehoe/480528638649616
At Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/125253.Stasia_Ward_Kehoe
At her blog: http://swardkehoe.blogspot.com

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Waiting on Wednesday (122): What We Lost in the Dark

Why hello readers! To my fellow Filipinos, take some time today to remember the heroes that helped our country gain our freedom 115 years ago. Maligayang araw ng Kasarinlan, Pilipinas!

I only have 1 pick, but it sounds so good I just want to highlight it all by itself.

Waiting on Wednesday is hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine

Title: What We Lost in the Dark by Jacquelyn Mitchard
Release Date: December 17th 2013
Published by: Soho Teen

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Summary (from Goodreads):

Allie Kim’s fatal allergy to sunlight, XP, still confines her to the night. Now that she’s lost her best friend Juliet to an apparent suicide, the night has never felt darker—even with Rob at her side.

Allie knows why Juliet killed herself: to escape the clutches of Garrett Tabor, whom the trio saw committing an unspeakable crime. Garrett is untouchable; The Tabors founded the world-famous XP clinic that keeps Allie and Rob alive and their small Minnesota town on the map.

Allie can’t rest until Garrett is brought to justice. But her obsession jeopardizes everything she holds dear. Not even Parkour can distract her; nothing reminds her more that Juliet is gone. When Rob introduces Allie to the wildly dangerous sport of nighttime deep diving, Allie assumes he’s only trying to derail her investigation... until they uncover the horror terrible secret Garrett Tabor has hidden under Lake Superior.

Why I'm waiting for What We Lost in the Dark:

You know that feeling you get when you read something so intriguing you just feel in your very bones that it's going to be a good read? And then you find yourself seriously wishing that it's the release date so you can get your hands on a copy? That's what I felt when I read the summary for this. It's so tantalizingly mysterious and I can just imagine what horrifying things this Garrett hide under Lake Superior.

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