WoW #155: Ally (Nemesis #2) by Anna Banks

Waiting on Wednesday is hosted every week by Breaking the Spine which lets us showcase an upcoming release we are excited about! 

Ally
(Nemesis #2)

by Anna Banks

October 3, 2017
320 pages

Goodreads   Indigo

Goodreads Summary:
Princess Sepora of Serubel and King Tarik of Theoria have formed an uneasy truce between their kingdoms since the deadly plague began to rip through Theoria. Since their feelings for each other are entangled in politics and power, they must use their own trusted resources to find common ground.

But when traitors with powerful allies arise from unexpected places, Tarik and Sepora face challenges that will change both of their kingdoms forever. Will they learn whom to trust—including each other—in time to save their kingdoms, their relationship and even their lives?
 

I read Nemesis last year and have to know what's next for the characters! I'm a stickler for things matching so while this cover's pretty cool I'm still sad it doesn't quite match the first book lol...

 

(I've actually been lucky enough to have gotten an ARC of this book thanks to the lovely people at Raincoast Books <3 I schedule my WoW posts a few months in advance but I didn't want to replace this one since I'm still excited for Ally and want to share with readers :D)

What are you guys waiting on this week?

Review: Nemesis (Nemesis #1) by Anna Banks

Nemesis
(Nemesis #1)

by Anna Banks
October 4, 2016

368 pages

Goodreads  Indigo

Goodreads Summary:

The princess didn't expect to fall in love--with her nemesis.

Princess Sepora of Serubel is the last Forger in all the five kingdoms. The spectorium she creates provides energy for all, but now her father has found a way to weaponize it, and his intentions to incite war force her to flee from his grasp. She escapes across enemy lines into the kingdom of Theoria, but her plans to hide are thwarted when she is captured and placed in the young king's servitude.

Tarik has just taken over rulership of Theoria, and must now face a new plague sweeping through his kingdom and killing his citizens. The last thing he needs is a troublesome servant vying for his attention. But mistress Sepora will not be ignored. When the two finally meet face-to-face, they form an unlikely bond that complicates life in ways neither of them could have imagined.

Sepora's gift could save Tarik's kingdom from the Quiet Plague. But should she trust her growing feelings for her nemesis, or should she hide her gifts at all costs?

Stacking the Shelves #98

Stacking the Shelves is a weekly meme hosted by Tynga's Reviews that lets us share what we've added to our shelves.

 

I've already read Throne of Glass but needed a hardcover copy for my collection so I got it! I also needed The Winner's Kiss because Kestrel and Arin <3 Gotta prep myself a bit before I dive into this final book.

 

Ahhh thank you so much to Macmillan for Nemesis, This Adventure Ends and The Nerdy and the Dirty! I didn't think I'd be getting this stack but then it made its way to me so THANK YOU <3

What did you add to your shelves this week?

Stacking the Shelves #59

Stacking the Shelves is a weekly meme hosted by Tynga's Reviews that lets us share what we've added to our shelves.

 

BookOutlet had a sale or I had a coupon (something like that) and yep you guessed it, I got some books ;)

The Falconer by Elizabeth May

Rites of Passage by Joy N. Hensley

 

I won this one from Rachel @ Fiktshun. Thank you Rachel and thank you to the publisher for sending it to me! I think Ripple's ready to go on a Joyride XD

 

Joyride by Anna Banks

What did you guys add to your shelves this week?

Review: Joyride by Anna Banks

Joyride

by Anna Banks

June 2, 2015

288 pages

Goodreads  Indigo

Goodreads Summary:

A popular guy and a shy girl with a secret become unlikely accomplices for midnight pranking, and are soon in over their heads—with the law and with each other—in this sparkling standalone from NYT-bestselling author Anna Banks.

It’s been years since Carly Vega’s parents were deported. She lives with her brother, studies hard, and works at a convenience store to contribute to getting her parents back from Mexico.

Arden Moss used to be the star quarterback at school. He dated popular blondes and had fun with his older sister, Amber. But now Amber’s dead, and Arden blames his father, the town sheriff who wouldn’t acknowledge Amber's mental illness. Arden refuses to fulfill whatever his conservative father expects.

All Carly wants is to stay under the radar and do what her family expects. All Arden wants is to NOT do what his family expects. When their paths cross, they each realize they’ve been living according to others. Carly and Arden’s journey toward their true hearts—and one another—is funny, romantic, and sometimes harsh.