Wednesday, February 5, 2014

Waiting on Wednesday (131): DEEP BLUE


WOW is hosted by Breaking the Spine

May 6th 2014
Disney Press
The first in a series of four epic tales set in the depths of the ocean, where six mermaids seek to protect and save their hidden world.

Deep in the ocean, in a world not so different from our own, live the merpeople. Their communities are spread throughout the oceans, seas, and freshwaters all over the globe.

When Serafina, a mermaid of the Mediterranean Sea, awakens on the morning of her betrothal, her biggest worry should be winning the love of handsome Prince Mahdi. And yet Sera finds herself haunted by strange dreams that foretell the return of an ancient evil. Her dark premonitions are confirmed when an assassin's arrow poisons Sera's mother. Now, Serafina must embark on a quest to find the assassin's master and prevent a war between the Mer nations. Led only by her shadowy dreams, Sera searches for five other mermaid heroines who are scattered across the six seas. Together, they will form an unbreakable bond of sisterhood and uncover a conspiracy that threatens their world's very existence.

I cannot remember if I've said this before, but I'm a huge fan of mermaid stories. Really. I was obsessed with this ridiculous (but awesome) mermaid story as a little kid, loved Disney's The Little Mermaid, and my biggest childhood ambition was to become a mermaid (which, obviously and unfortunately, did not happen).

So, I'm incredibly excited for DEEP BLUE. It sounds like an outstanding story, and I'm curious to see what these merpeople and their world are like. I just wish I had a time machine so I could fast-forward to May! *waits impatiently for the release date*

What are you waiting on this week?


12 comments:

  1. I'm super excited for this one, too! Both because of the mermaids and because Jennifer Donnelly's first YA book, Revolution, was awesome. Can't wait!

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  2. Ohh! I like that cover. So pretty. And just read the summary; it sounds awesome as well. Great pick sweetie. <3 I hope you will love it :)

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  3. I don't always like mermaid stories but I have enjoyed Jennifer Donnelly's writing so I am planning to check this one out when it is released. Great pick!

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  4. Mermaids are hit-or-miss with me but this one sounds like a hit. Such a pretty cover!

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  5. I am excited about this one too. hope you get to read it soon

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  6. I'm excited for this one as well. Plus, Jennifer Donnelly is such an awesome author. I loved Revolution and Northern Light. Great pick, Lea!

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  7. Great pick! I've been trying to find a mermaid book to read, as I've never read on, and seeing as I love the author I will definitely be giving this a try. Thanks for sharing :) My WoW

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  8. Sounds really good! I've read one other Mermaid Book and loved it so will be checking this one out.......here's my WOW :-) ~

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  9. I've been seeing all the awesome packaging photos of the ARCs fellow bloggers are getting, and I'm insanely jealous because I need this book like yesterday! I love Disney books so I'm sure I'll adore this one as well! It sounds AWESOME!! Fab choice, Lea! Hope you're having a great week!

    xo, Becca
    My WoW

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  10. That is one beautiful cover! I'm definitely in the mood for this one, for sure. Lovely choice!

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  11. Oh, this sounds really good! And a very new direction for Donnelly.

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