"Waiting on" Wednesday: Heaven by Alexandra Adornetto

"Waiting on" Wednesday is a weekly event hosted by Jill over at Breaking the Spine that spotlights upcoming releases that we're super excited about. This week, my pick is:

Heaven (Halo #3)

By: Alexandra Adornetto

Publication Date: August 21st, 2012

Only sixteen when she started the series, Ally Adornetto knows how teen hearts beat, and this long-awaited conclusion is certain to be her most popular book yet.

Bethany, an angel sent to Earth, and her mortal boyfriend, Xavier, have been to Hell and back. But now their love will be put to its highest test yet, as they defy Heavenly law and marry. They don't tell Beth's archangel siblings, Gabriel and Ivy, but the angels know soon enough, and punishment comes in a terrifying form: the Sevens, who are rogue angels bent on keeping Beth and Xavier apart, destroying Gabriel and Ivy, and darkening angelic power in the heavens.

The only way Bethany and Xavier can elude the Sevens is to hide in the open, and blend in with others mortals their own age. Gabriel and Ivy set them up at college, where they can't reveal their relationship, and where there is still danger around each corner. Will Bethany be called back to Heaven -- forever -- and face leaving the love of her life?

I don't know if anyone else is loving these books as much as I am, but I cannot WAIT to get my hands on this! And it's coming out so soon! EEK! 


This is my "Waiting on", what's yours?

Author Appreciation Day 11: Miss Amazing Alexandra Adornetto

Author Appreciation Day 11 goes to Miss Alexandra Adornetto

Alexandra Adornetto is the author Halo, Hades and Heaven, and The Strangest Adventures trilogy. She lives in Australia, and is turning 20 this year.

I found Alexandra's first book at Borders (queue the crying), and saw YELLOW. Seriously, people, I've noticed covers have a lot to do with how I pick up books.

Anyway. I thought her novel, Halo, sounded interesting, so I decided to give it a try. I am now addicted to this book. And I'm the poor girl who is in love with the guy who will never feel emotion (Hi Gabe).

Oh, well, enough of my wishing. Onto the story.

Halo is a story of three angels who are on Earth in an attempt to bring good to a world beginning to be attacked by darkness. Gabriel, Ivy and Bethany. The story is in Bethany's perspective, so she is the one you hear the most from.

The triangle of this story is between Beth, the boy who is causing her to be more and more human, Xavier, and a dark and mysterious boy named Jake. Personally, I like Jake, but...I love the bad boys, hello?

The story speaks with...not really religion, but there is a lot of speak of Heaven and Hell and the like. I didn't mind at all, but I know some people are sensitive, so I thought I would throw it out there? Pfft. I think you should read this regardless!

I won't lie; I have not gotten to Hades yet. From what I have heard, Bethany gets herself into a motorcycle ride leading her to Hell. Dang, right? I cannot wait to get to this! And yes, I will admit, I am very much looking forward to some Jake/Beth action which I am hoping for.

Heaven is the final book in the Halo Trilogy, and is expected out sometime this year.

Alexandra has also written a trilogy that, I believe, has only been published in Australia. I am currently trying to get my hands on this, and I'm very hopeful to be able to! The story looks quite promising, and I am a fan of Alexandra already. 

Needless to say, I will definitely be a fan of Miss Adornetto for years to come! 

Thanks for reading!