Waiting on Wednesday: The Dark Prophecy

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted at Breaking the Spine, which shines a light on eagerly anticipated upcoming releases.  This week, my pick is:

The Dark Prophecy by Rick Riordan
Publisher: Disney-Hyperion
Date: May 2, 2017
The Trials of Apollo #2

"Zeus has punished his son Apollo—god of the sun, music, archery, poetry, and more—by casting him down to earth in the form of a gawky, acne-covered sixteen-year-old mortal named Lester. The only way Apollo can reclaim his rightful place on Mount Olympus is by restoring several Oracles that have gone dark. What is affecting the Oracles, and how can Apollo do anything about them without his powers?

After experiencing a series of dangerous—and frankly, humiliating—trials at Camp Half-Blood, Apollo must now leave the relative safety of the demigod training ground and embark on a hair-raising journey across North America. Fortunately, what he lacks in godly graces he's gaining in new friendships—with heroes who will be very familiar to fans of the Percy Jackson and the Olympians and Heroes of Olympus series. Come along for what promises to be a harrowing, hilarious, and haiku-filled ride. . . ."

I read pretty much anything and everything Rick Riordan publishes.  I love how he takes the myths and creates stories in and around them.  I learn so much, and I enjoy myself at the same time.

TTT: Unique Sounding Books on my TBR

Top Ten Tuesday is a meme hosted by The Broke and the Bookish.  This week's theme features the most unique sounding books on my TBR.

There's Someone Inside Your House by Stephanie Perkins

Release Date: September 12, 2017

This sounds like a mashup of Scream with YA.  I can't wait to read another Stephanie Perkins book.

Before She Ignites by Jodi Meadows

Release Date: September 27, 2017

This is a fantasy in which the main character has OCD, and has to overcome it to save her world.  You definitely don't see that in every book.

Hunting Prince Dracula by Kerri Maniscalco

Release Date: September 19, 2017

I loved the first book in this series, and I can't wait to read about Dracula in the second one.

What books sound unique on your TBR?

Leave me a list or link in the comments!

Bed of Roses by Nora Roberts

Bed of Roses by Nora Roberts
Published by Berkley Books in October 2009
Bride Quartet #2
All Time Favorite

Another review from the Cassie's Babblings archives!  Planning my own wedding made me really want to read this series again, and I'm glad I did!

"In Bed of Roses, florist Emma Grant is finding career success with her friends at Vows wedding planning company, and her love life appears to be thriving. Though men swarm around her, she still hasn’t found Mr. Right. And the last place she’s looking is right under her nose.

But that’s just where Jack Cooke is. He’s so close to the women of Vows that he’s practically family, but the architect has begun to admit to himself that his feelings for Emma have developed into much more than friendship. When Emma returns his passion—kiss for blistering kiss—they must trust in their history…and in their hearts." -- From Goodreads

Will you like it?
If you love weddings and romance this series is for you.  The audiobook is great!  When I don't know what else to listen to, I know I can always pull one book from this series and I will enjoy it.

Disclosure: I own the physical book, but I borrowed the audiobook from my local library.

Waiting on Wednesday: A Court of Wings and Ruin

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted at Breaking the Spine, which shines a light on eagerly anticipated upcoming releases.  This week, my pick is:

A Court of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J. Maas
Publisher: Bloomsbury Childrens Books
Date: May 2, 2017
A Court of Thorns and Roses #3

"Feyre has returned to the Spring Court, determined to gather information on Tamlin's maneuverings and the invading king threatening to bring Prythian to its knees. But to do so she must play a deadly game of deceit-and one slip may spell doom not only for Feyre, but for her world as well.

As war bears down upon them all, Feyre must decide who to trust amongst the dazzling and lethal High Lords-and hunt for allies in unexpected places.

In this thrilling third book in the #1 New York Times bestselling series from Sarah J. Maas, the earth will be painted red as mighty armies grapple for power over the one thing that could destroy them all."- From Goodreads

Anything Sarah J. Maas publishes, I automatically pre-order.  I am so excited to continue with this series!

April TBR

After a slight reading slump in March, I'm really excited for all of the new releases being published in April!  Without further ado, here are the books I'm really hoping to read in April.

I'm currently listening to Crown of Midnight by Sarah J. Maas.  I'm going to try to listen to as much of this series in April as I can. 

I'm also going to reread A Court of Thorns and Roses & A Court of Mist and Fury in anticipation of A Court of Wings and Ruin getting released in May.  To say that I'm excited is an understatement.

If I have time this month (and depending on when I can get them from the library), I'd also like to read Fireworks by Katie Cotugno and Blacksouls by Nicole Castroman.

What is on your list to read in April?

Let me know in the comments!