Waiting On Wednesday (Week of Feb 1, 2012)

A Temptation of Angels by Michelle Zink

Synopsis via Goodreads: Even angels make mistakes in this page-turning epic romance...

When her parents are murdered before her eyes, sixteen-year-old Helen Cartwright finds herself launched into an underground London where a mysterious organization called the Dictata controls the balance of good and evil. Helen learns that she is one of three remaining angelic descendants charged with protecting the world's past, present, and future. Unbeknownst to her, she has been trained her whole life to accept this responsibility. Now, as she finds herself torn between the angelic brothers protecting her and the devastatingly handsome childhood friend who wants to destroy her, she must prepare to be brave, to be hunted, and above all to be strong, because temptation will be hard to resist, even for an angel.

Michelle Zink masterfully weaves historical fantasy with paranormal romance to create a gripping tale of love and betrayal.

 

Hardcover, 400 pages

Expected publication: March 20th 2012 by Dial Books for Young Readers

Above by Leah Bobet

Synopsis via Goodreads: Matthew has loved Ariel from the moment he found her in the tunnels, her bee's wings falling away. They live in Safe, an underground refuge for those fleeing the city Above—like Whisper, who speaks to ghosts, and Jack Flash, who can shoot lightning from his fingers.

But one terrifying night, an old enemy invades Safe with an army of shadows, and only Matthew, Ariel, and a few friends escape Above. As Matthew unravels the mystery of Safe's history and the shadows' attack, he realizes he must find a way to remake his home—not just for himself, but for Ariel, who needs him more than ever before.

Hardcover, 1st Edition, 368 pages

Expected publication: April 1st 2012 by Arthur A. Levine Books

Why These Books?
What is there not to love about these books? A Temptation of Angels has angels and secret organization? Oh god, just let me love you!
And for Above, all the super powers and dystopian-ness just make me squeal!

What are you waiting for?