Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Waiting on Wednesday: Unhinged by A.G. Howard


Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly event hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.

Title: Unhinged
Author: A.G. Howard
Series: Splintered #2
Exp. Pub.: January 2014
Publisher: Amulet



Alyssa Gardner has been down the rabbit hole and faced the bandersnatch. She saved the life of Jeb, the guy she loves, and escaped the machinations of the disturbingly seductive Morpheus and the vindictive Queen Red. Now all she has to do is graduate high school and make it through prom so she can attend the prestigious art school in London she's always dreamed of.

That would be easier without her mother, freshly released from an asylum, acting overly protective and suspicious. And it would be much simpler if the mysterious Morpheus didn’t show up for school one day to tempt her with another dangerous quest in the dark, challenging Wonderland—where she (partly) belongs.

As prom and graduation creep closer, Alyssa juggles Morpheus’s unsettling presence in her real world with trying to tell Jeb the truth about a past he’s forgotten. Glimpses of Wonderland start to bleed through her art and into her world in very disturbing ways, and Morpheus warns that Queen Red won’t be far behind.

If Alyssa stays in the human realm, she could endanger Jeb, her parents, and everyone she loves. But if she steps through the rabbit hole again, she'll face a deadly battle that could cost more than just her head.

Why I'm Waiting: I absolutely fell in love with Splintered.  So much so that I named it my favorite read in 2012.  I fell in love with the cover first, and the story second.  This cover just might be as perfect as the first. :)

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17 comments:

  1. Jessica @ a GREAT readMay 15, 2013 at 2:19 AM

    My browser is being so weird! I can see the picture today but not the description in the box. It's aggravating!

    At least I've seen this one around! Haven't read the first but am definitely curious about it!

    Here's my WoW

    Have a GREAT day!

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  2. AlyssaMay 15, 2013 at 7:05 AM

    While I haven't read Splintered, I can't wait for this book as well! I own Splintered, but I haven't read it yet. I got it just because the heroine's name is "Alyssa", and she's the first Alyssa heroine in YA literature that I've encountered. Anyway. I hope you enjoy this book when you get the chance to read it! :D

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  3. The Cover ContessaMay 15, 2013 at 8:04 AM

    I cannot wait for this book! OMGosh the gorgeous cover. And to see those characters again! EEK! I'm so exctide. This is my most anticipated read of this year!

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  4. Laurel-Rain SnowMay 15, 2013 at 8:15 AM

    I definitely noticed and liked the look of Splintered...looks like I need to get going on this series!

    Here's MY WOW POST

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  5. Hannah @ The Redhead ReaderMay 15, 2013 at 9:10 AM

    Love that cover! It's gorgeous. I still need to read Splintered, so this is even more of a push to get started :)

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  6. UnknownMay 15, 2013 at 9:24 AM

    I haven't read the first, but I'm SO waiting for this one. Ad those covers are to die for ♥
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  7. Tanja - TanychyMay 15, 2013 at 9:57 AM

    I'm one of the rare people who didn't enjoy Splintered so I think I'll pass this one. I hope you'll enjoy it and cover looks really amazing.

    Tanja @ Ja čitam, a ti?

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  8. Shane @ItchingforBooksMay 15, 2013 at 9:57 AM

    Great pick this week.

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    http://itchingforbooks.blogspot.com/2013/05/waiting-on-wednesday-47.html

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  9. Natalie @Natflix&BooksMay 15, 2013 at 12:30 PM

    I enjoyed Splintered, too, so I'm excited to see what happens next (although, I'm honestly not crazy about that cover-oh well). Great pick!
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  10. Jennifer @ YA SisterhoodMay 15, 2013 at 1:54 PM

    I am dying to read this one!!! Loved Morpheus.

    Thanks for stopping by my WOW.

    Jennifer
    YA Sisterhood

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  11. EmsMay 15, 2013 at 2:13 PM

    I am SO excited for this one! Splintered was one of my favorite reads and I would do nearly anything for this one. It looks fabulous!

    Ems

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  12. Somewhere Only We KnowMay 15, 2013 at 5:47 PM

    Splintered is on my TBR list, but I just LOVE the cover of this one. Great choice!

    WOW
    Sandy @ Somewhere Only We Know

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  13. JennReneeMay 15, 2013 at 8:09 PM

    I just finished Splintered and I liked it. Can't wait to read more. great choice

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  14. starryeyedjenMay 15, 2013 at 10:34 PM

    Yes yes yes! More Morpheus, please. And Jeb. I want this book NOW. :) The audio was fantastic, btw. :)

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  15. UnknownMay 15, 2013 at 11:29 PM

    What a GORGEOUS cover! I really need to read Splintered. Thanks for sharing!

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  16. mkMay 16, 2013 at 12:35 AM

    I haven't read Splintered but I've heard great things about it. Great pick!
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  17. AshleyMay 16, 2013 at 1:38 AM

    Yes this cover is amazing! I'm looking forward to this book too. I'm curious to see where Howard takes it. :)

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