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Wednesday, May 1, 2013

Waiting on Wednesday (91)

Hosted at Breaking the Spine.

The Rithmalist

Brandon Sanderson

May 16 2013

Goodreads:

More than anything, Joel wants to be a Rithmatist. Chosen by the Master in a mysterious inception ceremony, Rithmatists have the power to infuse life into two-dimensional figures known as Chalklings. Rithmatists are humanity’s only defense against the Wild Chalklings—merciless creatures that leave mangled corpses in their wake. Having nearly overrun the territory of Nebrask, the Wild Chalklings now threaten all of the American Isles.

As the son of a lowly chalkmaker at Armedius Academy, Joel can only watch as Rithmatist students study the magical art that he would do anything to practice. Then students start disappearing—kidnapped from their rooms at night, leaving trails of blood. Assigned to help the professor who is investigating the crimes, Joel and his friend Melody find themselves on the trail of an unexpected discovery—one that will change Rithmatics—and their world—forever.

Why am I waiting for it?

It is Brandon Sanderson writing YA…BRANDON SANDERSON.

Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Teaser Tuesday (86)

Hosted by MizB at Should Be Reading.

Unraveled
by S.X. Bradley

~Eduardo’s true love~

Six o’clock on the nose, Eduardo showed up with his daily bag of Taco Bell in one hand and a vase of red roses in the other.

“They’re gorgeous. You shouldn’t have,” I said, taking the crystal vase from him, inhaling the sweet floral smell.

“Dude, they’re not from me. Roses aren’t my style.” He handed me a beef burrito and emptied out the rest of his paper bag. “Now, this is a sign of true love.” He bit into a crispy taco and smile like a kid on Christmas morning.