I hate waiting...
Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly blog post by Jill over at Breaking the Spine, that spotlights releases we're eagerly awaiting.
Alexia Tarabotti is laboring under a great many social tribulations. First, she has no soul. Second, she's a spinster whose father is both Italian and dead. Third, she was rudely attacked by a vampire, breaking all standards of social etiquette.
Where to go from there? From bad to worse apparently, for Alexia accidentally kills the vampire -- and then the appalling Lord Maccon (loud, messy, gorgeous, and werewolf) is sent by Queen Victoria to investigate. With unexpected vampires appearing and expected vampires disappearing, everyone seems to believe Alexia responsible. Can she figure out what is actually happening to London's high society? Or will her soulless ability to negate supernatural powers prove useful or just plain embarrassing? Finally, who is the real enemy, and do they have treacle tart?
So in the past year, I've really gotten in graphic novels! Mainly just ones that are spinoffs or based on my fave series, but still, it is so awesome! I love seeing animation adaptations of my fave characters! When I read I create a somewhat fuzzy image in my head and seeing a graphic version of them is so much better than an actor portrayal, because usually the actor never looks like what I had in mind! So I am definitely excited for this one! And it even releases the same day as the next novel in the series!! How cool?!
TITLE: Soulless: The Manga: Volume #1
AUTHOR: Gail Carriger
ARTIST: Rem
PUBLISHER: Yen Press
GENRE: Steampunk
RELEASE DATE: March 1, 2012
AUTHOR: Gail Carriger
ARTIST: Rem
PUBLISHER: Yen Press
GENRE: Steampunk
RELEASE DATE: March 1, 2012
Allison Beckstrom’s talent for tracking spells has put her up against some of the darkest elements in the world of magic. But now, magic itself has been poisoned, and Allie’s undead father may have left the only cure in the hands of a madman.
Definitely can't wait to read the next Allie book either! Just lost a contest to get an ARC, but at least this way I can get a copy with the awesome cover!
TITLE: Magic Without Mercy
AUTHOR: Devon Monk
PUBLISHER: Roc
GENRE: Urban Fantasy
RELEASE DATE: April 3, 2012
AUTHOR: Devon Monk
PUBLISHER: Roc
GENRE: Urban Fantasy
RELEASE DATE: April 3, 2012
Both are new to me but sound interesting. I have never read anything Steampunk. I am honestly still confused by that genre! LOL But Magic Without Mercy sounds like my kind of thing! Great picks!
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I've only read a few graphic novels, but I've enjoyed what I read. I am going to look for Soulless, thanks!
ReplyDeleteTwo rather quirky and interesting books. Thanks. You've made a fresh choice!
ReplyDeleteI've only read the first Allie Becstrom novel, but I've got the second waiting on my bookshelf for me!
ReplyDeleteOh, I love graphic novels! Soulless sounds fantastic, beautiful cover!
ReplyDeleteAwesome waiting on picks! They sound amazing, and now definitely being added to my TBR list - thank you for sharing! :)
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I love the art on Soulless. I've never read a manga, but wouldn't mind trying one to see it's for me.
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Safari Poet
How cool that Soulless is being released as a graphic novel! I still need to check out the book, but I've heard good things. :) Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeletei need to read more manga. soulless looks really good. :D
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Haven't read any of the Allie Beckstrom novels but they sound like perfect UF! Hope you enjoy both of these when you get them
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I need to finish Souless before this comes out!!!
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That's great! I didn't realize there would be a manga version of Soulless. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI haven't heard of those but they sound great! Nice picks :)
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I'm not really a reader of graphic novels but I like the look and sound of this one. Thanks for sharing and for stopping by!
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Great picks! I haven't heard of either books but they look great!!
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I'm not a fan of the manga or graphic novel only because I get distracted by the pictures and then forget what I've read :/ Magic Without Mercy sounds really good though. Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteI love graphic novels too! I will be on the lookout for Soulless it looks awesome!
ReplyDeleteGreat picks this week, Jessica! I hope you enjoy them all!!
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