September 19, 2012

Waiting on Days of Blood and Starlight

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Breaking the Spine that spotlights any upcoming releases that we’re eagerly anticipating.

 Release date: November 6, 2012
In this stunning sequel to the highly acclaimed Daughter of Smoke and Bone, Karou must come to terms with who and what she is, and how far she’ll go to avenge her people. Filled with heartbreak and beauty, mysteries and secrets, new characters and old favorites, Days of Blood and Starlight brings the richness, color and intensity of the first book to a brand new canvas.
(Goodreads)
Daughter of Smoke and Bone was a surprise and an absolute delight. By the time I started blogging this spring, I guess basically everyone had already read the book. I had seen a few glowing reviews and references to it, however – enough for me to know that I had to try reading this book, and I am so glad I did. Here's the review I posted earlier this week where I gushed about how incredibly talented and creative Daughter of Smoke and Bone is. 

I'm fully expecting the same sort of brilliance to shine through in Days of Blood and Starlight. One good thing about taking so long to pick up this book is now I have a very small wait time until I can pick up the next installment. I am so eager to see what has happened to Karou's chimaera family, as well as what will happen next with Karou and Akiva's star-crossed romance. I'm not a huge YA romance fan, but the romances between Akiva and Karou and Akiva and Madrigal are just beautiful. I want more! 

What are you waiting on?
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Amanda

Amanda loves few things better than sitting down with a cup of tea and a book. She frequently stays up far too late, telling herself she just needs to finish one more page. When she's not wrapped up in the stories of others, Amanda works as a children's librarian in a public library.
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  1. UnknownSeptember 19, 2012 at 1:32 PM

    I haven't read Daughter of Smoke and Bone yet. Days of Blood and Starlight sounds great. Very intriguing! Here's my WOW.

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    1. AmandaSeptember 19, 2012 at 7:58 PM

      I'd highly recommend reading Daughter of Smoke and Bone ASAP!

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  2. ellepauletteSeptember 19, 2012 at 3:31 PM

    I want this book too!! Great pick! Thanks so much for spotlighting it today. Please check out my WoW!

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    1. AmandaSeptember 19, 2012 at 7:58 PM

      Yes, it looks so good. I can't wait to read it!

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  3. Madigan MirzaSeptember 19, 2012 at 4:19 PM

    I personally, can not wait to read this one. So excited!

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  4. SoniaSeptember 19, 2012 at 5:22 PM

    THIS BOOK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    I am literally BOUNCING in my seat with anticipation for this one! DoSaB was my favourite book of 2011 and the thought of MOREEEE is just... glorious. I need more Karou and more Akiva and more EVERYONE and especially, especially, especially more of Laini Taylor's writing.

    Love your pick for this week, Amanda! Sorry if I freaked you out with my enthusiasm ;) It's nice to meet you! <3

    Sonia

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    1. AmandaSeptember 19, 2012 at 8:04 PM

      AHH YAY!! I feel the same exact way. And as soon as I finished Daughter of Smoke and Bone I was just like thank goodness I don't have to wait more than a few months to see what happens next! Laini Taylor has proven that she's a highly talented new YA author and I can't wait to read her next story in this series!

      haha nice to meet you too, Sonia! No apologies necessary - I love getting enthusiastic about books! :)

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  5. A Beautiful MadnessSeptember 19, 2012 at 6:16 PM

    YAY! Loved Daughter of Smoke and Bone. I've been dying ever since I've read it for this sequel. Great pick!
    Em @ A Beautiful Madness
    My WOW

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    1. AmandaSeptember 19, 2012 at 8:05 PM

      Me too! I think lots of people are highly anticipating this sequel!

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  6. mkSeptember 20, 2012 at 12:42 PM

    I still haven't read book one but that's not because I don't want to. Both books sound amazing and I'm really looking forward to giving them a try. I hope you enjoy this one when you get the chance to read it.
    Come check out my WOW post.

    New GFC follower btw.

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    1. AmandaSeptember 21, 2012 at 9:30 PM

      I recommend reading the first and I'm sure also the second once it is released. Thanks for stopping by!

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  7. ElleSeptember 20, 2012 at 1:49 PM

    Say no more. I'm dying for this book! Dying! AAHH! lol Really, I can't wait! xD
    My WoW!

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  8. Grace FonsecaSeptember 20, 2012 at 3:46 PM

    New follower. That cover is beautiful. I so want that book. Come visit me as well.

    Grace

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    1. AmandaSeptember 21, 2012 at 9:31 PM

      Yes, this and Daughter of Smoke and Bone both have beautiful covers!

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  9. AmandaSeptember 21, 2012 at 9:31 PM

    Thanks, I hope you get the chance to read it!

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