Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Breaking the Spine that spotlights upcoming releases we are highly anticipating. This week’s pre-publication “can’t-wait to-read” selection is: The Shadow Prince (Into the Dark#1) by Bree Despain
Summary (via Goodreads):
Haden Lord, the disgraced prince of the Underrealm, has been sent to the mortal world to entice a girl into returning with him to the land of the dead. Posing as a student at Olympus Hills High—a haven for children of the rich and famous—Haden must single out the one girl rumored to be able to restore immortality to his race.
Daphne Raines has dreams much bigger than her tiny southern Utah town, so when her rock star dad suddenly reappears, offering her full tuition to Olympus Hills High’s prestigious music program, she sees an opportunity to catch the break she needs to make it as a singer. But upon moving into her estranged father’s mansion in California, and attending her glamorous new school, Daphne soon realizes she isn’t the only student in Olympus who doesn’t quite belong.
Haden and Daphne—destined for each other—know nothing of the true stakes their fated courtship entails. As war between the gods brews, the teenagers’ lives collide. But Daphne won’t be wooed easily and when it seems their prophesied link could happen, Haden realizes something he never intended—he’s fallen in love. Now to save themselves, Haden and Daphne must rewrite their destinies. But as their destinies change, so do the fates of both their worlds.
Why am I eagerly waiting for The Shadow Prince?
The fate of the world rests in two teenager’s hands? Sounds like that could be an epic story especially with that cover. I can’t resist a book with a cover that beautiful. Plus, I’ve not read many books featuring an estranged rock star dad so I’m sold on reading this one sooner than later.
What are you waiting for?
I like the cover 😀 Hope you will love the book. <3
Thank you Carina!
Ok, I’m not entirely sold on the concept, but wow that cover is stunning!!
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I’m a tad nervous about the rock-star dad angle but I like everything else.
The Shadow Prince was fantastic! And the cover is pretty awesome.
Oh! Happy to hear! Thanks Stephanie
Great pick!
Happy Wednesday 🙂
http://www.itchingforbooks.com/2013/08/waiting-on-wednesday-61-conjured.html
Thanks Shane 🙂
I’m also a sucker for a great cover and Into the Dark has a gorgeous one! Story sounds fantastic, great pick here’s mine
http://moniquesmobooks.blogspot.ca/2013/08/waiting-on-wednesday-14-into-still-blue.html
Thanks Monique!
Definitely sounds epic! I’ve been wanting to check out more mythology theme book, and this one sounds awesome. Thanks for sharing!
Bookmunchies’ WoW
I hope this one is wonderful! Thanks for stopping by.
I’m looking forward to reading this one myself. Plus, I adore that cover. It’s available on EW as a download now (at least when I checked). I hope you can grab a copy! 🙂
Great pick and happy reading! 🙂
Nick – My WoW
Thanks Nick! I have a copy too, 🙂 I can’t wait to get around to it.
Ooooh, for some reason this reminds me of The Burning Sky by Sherry Thomas, which I just finished and love like crazy. Can’t wait for this one to come out! Love the cover and the synopsis sounds amazing!
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I loved The Burning Sky too!
*Goes to Goodreads and adds to to-read shelf*
You’re right, this looks like an epic book and it has romance =) I’m looking forward to it!
I’m all about a well done romance in my YA. Thanks for stopping by!
i’m very excited about this one too!! i was able to download it from edelweiss and i can’t wait to get to it. i love the concept of this novel–i’m a sucker for a strong romance in my YA reads 🙂
hope you can stop by my WoW.
-michelle @ Michelle & Leslie’s Book Picks
I downloaded this one too and super excited to be able to get to it (eventually)
I wish I didn’t have so much to read so I could get to this now. 🙁 It’s waiting impatiently for me. I love mythology, and covers that aren’t just pretty, but also interesting.
Here’s mine
Kirsty @ StudioReads
I know me too! I have so many to read for September. At least we know this is waiting for us later on.
I love this gorgeous cover and the synopsis. The book sounds amazing!
Thanks Holly! It is a beautiful cover.
I’m not sure how I feel about the fate of the world in teenagers’ hands, but we’ve had the fate of the world in adults’ hands for a long time, so maybe it’s time for a change. 🙂
BTW, this cover looks a lot like Allegiant. Maybe the same designer? You should get to the bottom of this! 🙂
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10616322-allegiant
Hahaha! SO true. I knew it looked familiar. I will take a look into this mystery 🙂
This one does sound interesting. Heard lots of mixed things about this author but I like the concept of this one. Great pick!
I read the first book in another of her series and it was ok. I have higher hopes for this one. Thanks for stopping by Bonnie <3
I love books that draw from Greek myth- I’ll definitely be on the lookout for this one. Thanks for sharing- and stopping by!
Wow, this sounds fantastic! And I love the cover, too. This one is new to me so thanks for putting it on my radar. And thanks for stopping by!
Gotta admit, I added this to my TBR just based on the cover. I’ve never read anything by this author, but I love a good Persephone retelling. 🙂