Waiting on Wednesday (Times Two!)

WOW is hosted by Jill of Breaking the Spine

Frost by Wendy Delsol
Release: October 2011
Summary:

Wendy Delsol’s FROST, is the sequel to her YA debut STORK.

After the drama of discovering that she’s a member of the Storks, a mystical order of women endowed with powerful abilities, Katla Leblanc is finally settling into her life in chilly Minnesota. In fact, the ex-California girl even hopes for a white Christmas. But Katla’s wintry wish unexpectedly turns into the snowstorm of the century, drawing the attention of Brigid, a gorgeous environmental researcher with an amazing array of fur coats and an unusual interest in Katla’s boyfriend, Jack....read more at Goodreads.

YAY for the sequel to Stork!! Stork was so much fun to read, I cannot wait for this book!

Above by Leah Bobet
Release: Spring 2012
Summary:

Matthew's father had lion's feet and his mother had gills, and both fled the modern-day city to live in underground Safe, a secret community of freaks, ghost-whisperers, and disabled outcasts hidden beyond the subways and sewers. Raised underground, Matthew is responsible for the keeping of both Safe's histories and the traumatized shapeshifter Ariel, the girl he took in, fell in love with – and can't stop from constantly running away. 

But Safe is no longer safe: the night after a frightening encounter in the sewers, Safe's founder Atticus is murdered by the one person Safe ever exiled: mad Corner, whose coup is backed by an army of mindless, whispering shadows...Read more at Goodreads.

I adore this cover. The storyline sounds intriguing too! :)

What are you waiting on this week?

Stork by Wendy Delsol

Book: Stork

Author: Wendy Delsol

Release: October 12th, 2010

Pages: 357

ISBN: 0763648442

Source: Publisher

Summary:

Sixteen-year-old Katla has just moved from Los Angeles to the sticks of Minnesota. As if it weren’t enough that her trendy fashion sense draws stares, she learns to her horror that she’s a member of an ancient order of women who decide to whom certain babies will be born. Add to that Wade, the arrogant football star whom Katla regrettably fooled around with, and Jack, a gorgeous farm boy who initially seems to hate her. Soon Katla is having freaky dreams about a crying infant and learns that, as children, she and Jack shared a near-fatal, possibly mystical experience. Can Katla survive this major life makeover and find a dress for the homecoming dance? Drawing from Norse mythology and inspired by The Snow Queen by Hans Christian Andersen, debut author Wendy Delsol conceives an irreverent, highly entertaining novel about embracing change and the (baby) bumps along the way.

Review: With one of the most amusing protagonists and unique storyline I've read lately, Stork is sure to be a hit. 

New to town, Katla's having a difficult time adjusting. To top it off, she finds out she's essentially a Stork. Now she's hanging out in a spooky basement with other members of the order, like the eccentric Hulda or she-just-might-be-bad Grimilla. But things get complicated when Katla's dreams show her people who may or may not deserve a child, and when Katla's own life holds some secrets that even she doesn't know. 

Katla's voice is hilarious and still completely real. She's by far the most amusing character I've come across lately. She truly shines, probably a bit more than all the other characters. The romance aspect wasn't overly rushed like in other novels, and it seemed to make sense. 

Filled with plenty convincing characters, a unique plot, and a completely cool main character, Stork is fun from start to finish. I'd definitely recommend this one to anyone who wants a great story and plenty of laughs.

Highlights: Katla was the best part of the entire novel. Her personality was fresh and fun. Some of the things she says and thinks had me laughing hysterically. Another great aspect is that the story is not entirely predictable, there were moments that genuinely surprised me. I wanted so much more of Delsol's writing, it was just so engaging and fun. 

Lowlights: Sometimes it can get a bit confusing, and the ending left me with quite a few questions (but there is going to be a sequel, Frost). 

Rating:   

In My Mailbox 30

IMM is hosted by The Story Siren

For Review: 

• Siren by Tricia Rayburn (It was awesome!!!)
• Stork by Wendy Delsol 
• Girl Parts by John M. Cusick (Thank you for both, Candlewick!)

Won from Bloody Bookaholic (prize courtesy of Michelle Zink):

• Black tote
• Signed Prophecy of the Sisters paperback :)
• Two Victorian-style hairpins (Love these!)
• An Antique-style picture frame (I'll admit it, I totally popped all the bubble wrap this was wrapped in - couldn't resist the childish urge to do so!)
• Alice necklace and earring set (So pretty!!)
• Jasmine-scented candle
• Victoria's Secret Pear Glace Body Mist
• Victoria's Secret Minty Lip Shine
• Nail polish
• Prophecy series bookmark
• $10 iTunes gift card
• Candy!!
• $25 gift card to Amazon (books bought below...)

Bought with Amazon giftcard:

• The Shawshank Redemption (Movie, yes, but it was too epic to pass up)
• Prom Nights From Hell
• Cracked Up To Be by Courtney Summers ($3.76!!)
• Guardian of the Gate by Michelle Zink

Thanks so much to Taschima and Michelle for the awesome contest! =)

And that's it! Hope everyone is having a wonderful weekend, and that you all have a fantastic week!