Wednesday, July 20, 2011

My Selection for Waiting on Wednesday: Hades by Alexandra Adornetto

Book Two
Waiting on Wednesday is the weekly meme started by Jill at Breaking the Spine. It's a great opportunity to learn about new books and discover what folks are eagerly anticipating. This week, I'm looking forward to reading Hades, the second book in the Halo trilogy by Alexandra Adornetto. I had the pleasure of meeting her last year when she spoke about her book and writing career in a Manhattan library. She's a lovely girl from Australia who was only seventeen years old. I interviewed her for my blog (see 11/01/10 post). She was touring the US and fell in love with the American South. She's attending a Southern college now.


Book One
The first book in the series, Halo received mixed reviews in the blogosphere. Some bloggers really panned the book. It seemed some folks had a great time making sport of the story and saying how awful it was written. That's why I was so surprised to learn that it made the New York Times bestseller list! I LOVE this story. It was my favorite read of last summer. It's a nice, thick novel and I stretched out comfortably and devoured it. I even slowed down so I wouldn't finish it too quickly. It just tickled me to read some of the unfavorable reviews when I was enjoying the story so much. Sometimes you have to suspend your beliefs and go with the fantasy, people. It's fiction and a lot of what we read doesn't make sense. Let's see where the story is headed in the second book...

Even the love of her boyfriend, Xavier Woods, and her archangel siblings, Gabriel and Ivy, can’t keep the angel Bethany Church from being tricked into a motorcycle ride that ends up in Hell. There, Jake Thorn bargains for Beth’s release back to Earth. But what he asks of her will destroy her, and quite possibly her loved ones as well. Can he be trusted in this wager? And what does Jake have Xavier believing about Beth’s fate that may result in an act of betrayal that will leave Bethany – and readers – wondering if Xav is so good after all?

I don't know about the rest of ya'll, but I'm looking forward to sinking my teeth into Hades. Anyone brave enough to join me...lol...?

Hades releases August 30, 2011 by Feiwel and Friends (McMillan)

Toodles!
Posted by June G at 1:08 AM
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12 comments:

  1. Obsession with BooksJuly 20, 2011 at 2:45:00 AM EDT

    A nice pick! I haven't heard of this author.

    My WoW, http://obsessionwithbooks.blogspot.com

    Have a nice week.

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  2. VeensJuly 20, 2011 at 4:04:00 AM EDT

    I have heard great things about Halo, and I hope you enjoy the next installment as well.

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  3. CarinaJuly 20, 2011 at 5:11:00 AM EDT

    I heard mixed things about Halo, so I haven't dared to read it yet. But this is one of those books that I want to read whenever I see the cover. :D Maybe I'll need to give in soon.

    Carina
    (My WoW)

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  4. AlpaJuly 20, 2011 at 8:48:00 AM EDT

    This is an interesting series

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  5. Dani @ Refracted LightJuly 20, 2011 at 8:48:00 AM EDT

    Haven't read Halo yet, but it's one that I've been interested in picking up! Thanks for visiting my WoW! :)

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  6. FrancesJuly 20, 2011 at 8:49:00 AM EDT

    Hi. I'm a new follower. Nice pick! I am so happy to read your review of Halo. I had been thinking about reading it for awhile but kept reading bad reviews. It was interesting to read your take. I think I may go ahead and read it because you are right - I read fantasy to suspend my belief and go where the book takes me.
    My WoW: http://alaskanbookcafe.blogspot.com/2011/07/waiting-on-wednesday-dovekeepers-by.html

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  7. FrancesJuly 20, 2011 at 8:49:00 AM EDT

    Hi. I'm a new follower. Nice pick! I am so happy to read your review of Halo. I had been thinking about reading it for awhile but kept reading bad reviews. It was interesting to read your take. I think I may go ahead and read it because you are right - I read fantasy to suspend my belief and go where the book takes me.
    My WoW: http://alaskanbookcafe.blogspot.com/2011/07/waiting-on-wednesday-dovekeepers-by.html

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  8. Greta is ErikasbuddyJuly 20, 2011 at 10:11:00 AM EDT

    I'm really going to have to read this series.

    And omg at the cover! SWOON!!

    Paranormal Wastelands' WoW:
    http://paranormalwastelands.blogspot.com/2011/07/waiting-on-wednesday.html

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  9. Laurel-Rain SnowJuly 20, 2011 at 10:34:00 AM EDT

    I haven't heard of this one, but the blurb sounds great and that is an awesome cover! I do enjoy it when I love something wonderful that others have panned. LOL

    Here's MY WOW POST

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  10. AnonymousJuly 20, 2011 at 1:19:00 PM EDT

    Enjoy! your read.

    http://tributebooksmama.blogspot.com/2011/07/waiting-on-wednesday_20.html

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  12. https://booksthoughtsadventures.comJuly 21, 2011 at 4:23:00 PM EDT

    I can't wait to read this...I am trying to get it for an amazonvine review next week...but then I loved Halo...and all of the characters...

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