Waiting on Wednesday

Waiting On Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted at Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating. This week's pre-publication "can't-wait-to-read" selection is:

Darklight
By Lesley Livingston
Release Date: December 22, 2009

Synopsis: “"Much has changed since autumn, when Kelley Winslow learned she was Faerie royalty, fell in love with changeling guard Sonny Flannery, and saved New York City from a rampaging Faerie war band. When a terrifying encounter in Central Park sends Kelley tumbling into the Otherworld, her reunion with Sonny is joyful—but cut short. For they’ve been plunged into a game of Faerie deception and wavering allegiances in which the next move could topple a kingdom...or part them forever.” -GoodReads

Why I’m Waiting: I enjoyed Wondrous Strange and am excited to see what happens with Kelley and Sonny in this second installment. I’m also excited to see what Otherworld is like and to be reunited with some of my favorite characters. I also really like the cover, so pretty! If you haven't yet, read Wondrous Strange so you'll be ready for Darklight later this month!

Reading Order:
Book One: Wondrous Strange
Book Two: Darklight

Wondrous Strange by Lesley Livingston

Genre: YA Fiction

Author Site: www.lesleylivingston.com

First Line: “Puck’s tortured words rang in Kelley’s ears as she lifted her head, struggling against the darkness that threatened to descend upon her.”

One Word Review: Satisfying

Summary: “17 year-old Kelly Winslow doesn’t believe in Faeries. Not unless they’re the kind that you find in a theatre, spouting Shakespeare—the kind that Kelley so desperately wishes she could be: onstage, under lights, with a pair of sparkly wings strapped to her shoulders. But as the understudy in a two-bit, hopelessly off-off-Broadway production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, wishing is probably the closest she’s going to get to becoming a Faerie Queen. At least, that’s what she thinks... In this fun, urban fantasy, Kelly's off-stage life suddenly becomes as complicated as one of Shakespeare’s plot twists when a nighttime trip to Central Park holds more than meets the mortal eye.” -GoodReads

My Review: Hmm, so this kind of reminded me a little of Lament and Wicked Lovely. It is entirely its own story though and I did enjoy it quite a bit. I won’t say I was surprised by how everything played out. It was a little predictable, so that did lessen some of the enjoyment. I liked Sonny and Kelley but they were missing some friction that I enjoy so much. They are a good match though and I enjoyed reading the story from both their points of view. Livingston mixes in a lot of Shakespeare references, which if you like Shakespeare then you’ll enjoy that. I was satisfied with how everything ended up and yet still left me wanting more. I definitely plan on reading book two, Darklight, when it comes out.

Reading Order:
Book One: Wondrous Strange
Book Two: Darklight
Book Three: