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Wednesday, May 17, 2017

Waiting on Wednesday: The Becoming of Noah Shaw & Pacifica

My TBR list is always growing and I thought it would be fun to share my anticipation for those books with all of you. This is not my own original meme; it belongs to Breaking the Spine. It specifically spotlights upcoming releases. As it implies in the title, I'll be posting this meme on Wednesdays. Please feel free to comment and let me know what books you guys are waiting on as well!




The Becoming of Noah Shaw (The Shaw Confessions #1)
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date: November 7, 2017
In the first book of the Shaw Confessions, the companion series to the New York Times bestselling Mara Dyer novels, old skeletons are laid bare and new promises prove deadly. This is what happens after happily ever after.

Everyone thinks seventeen-year-old Noah Shaw has the world on a string.

They’re wrong.

Mara Dyer is the only one he trusts with his secrets and his future.

He shouldn’t.

And both are scared that uncovering the truth about themselves will force them apart.

They’re right.

My favorite character of the entire Mara Dyer trilogy was definitely Noah Shaw, and now this long-time book boyfriend is getting his own book!


However, the synopsis suggests the sinking of my ship, and I will not have this!


This series definitely has the potential to kill me haha.


Michelle Hodkin is the author of the Mara Dyer Trilogy, which was a New York Times, USA Today, and Publishers Weekly bestselling series. The trilogy, which includes The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer, The Evolution of Mara Dyer, and The Retribution of Mara Dyer, was described as “haunting and dreamlike” by Cassandra Clare and “darkly funny, deliciously creepy, and genuinely thoughtful” by Veronica Roth. Lev Grossman has called Hodkin “One of the greatest talents in Young Adult fiction.” The novels were praised by Romantic Times, MTV’s Hollywood Crush, and the Los Angeles Times, and books from the series appeared on several state reading lists. Additionally, The Retribution of Mara Dyer was selected as one of TIME.com’s Top 10 YA Books of 2014. Hodkin grew up in Florida, went to college in New York, and studied law in Michigan, before finally settling in Brooklyn last year.
Connect with Michelle: Website | Twitter | Pinterest | Facebook | InstagramTumblr  


Pacifica by Kristen Simmons
Publisher: Tor Teen
Pub. Date: March 6th, 2018
The critically acclaimed author of Article 5 and Metaltown brings her trademark action, romance, and frightening prescience to this tale of high seas adventure.

For too long our people have suffered, plagued by overcrowding, disease, and lack of work. We have only just survived for too long. Now we must take the next step and thrive.Pacifica.A new beginning.

Blue skies. Green grass. Clear ocean water. An island paradise like the ones that existed before the Melt.

A lucky five hundred lottery winners will be the first to go, the first to leave their polluted, dilapidated homes behind and start a new life. It sounds perfect. Like a dream.

The only problem? Marin Carey spent her childhood on those seas and knows there’s no island paradise out there. She’s corsario royalty, a pirate like her father and his father before him, and she knows a con when she sees one. So where are the First Five Hundred really going?

To say that I loved Kristen Simmons Metaltown is a severe understatement. Her writing is so realistic and relatable and I can't wait for her new book. 



Kristen Simmons is the author of the ARTICLE 5 series, THE GLASS ARROW, and METALTOWN. She has worked with survivors of abuse and trauma as a mental health therapist, taught Jazzercise in five states, and is forever in search of the next best cupcake. Currently she lives in Cincinnati, Ohio with her husband, where she spends her days supporting the caffeine industry and chasing her delightfully rambunctious son.
Connect with Kristen: Website | Twitter | Facebook


Are these books on your TBR? Or is this the first time you're hearing about them? Let me know your thoughts in the comments below! :)

34 comments:

  1. Wow! Both books sound interesting! Great picks!

    Here’s my WoW!

    Ronyell @ Rabbit Ears Book Blog

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    1. Thank you! I hope you added both of them to your TBR if they weren't already there!

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  2. Yaas!!! Sooo excited for Noah's book!!!

    Here's my WoW

    Have a GREAT day!

    Old Follower :)

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  3. I hope your ship won't sink with The Becoming of Noah Shaw. And I also really like the sound of Pacifica!

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    1. Oh I hope not, my heart will break haha. I hope you added Pacifica to your TBR!

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  4. Pacifica sounds so intriguing, OMG! I think need to know where those 500 have gone just from the synopsis alone. As far as The Becoming of Noah Shaw goes, I am super excited as well! I have yet to read the other series, but it is high on my list of must-read series. I have heard so many amazing things. Fantastic choices this week! <3

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    1. When you notice a typo after you publish! *face palm*

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    2. I'm so excited for Pacifica and I know Kristen is an amazing author so I'm sure it's going to be great!

      I'd be really curious to see what you thought of the Mara Dyer series, and I hope you get to it soon.

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  5. OMG Pacifica sounds so good!! I need it!

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  6. I only read the first book in the Mara Dyer trilogy. I don't know why I never finished the series. I hope this new companion series doesn't break your heart, Brittany!
    My WoW

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    1. Oh, I hope so too. I guess we'll find out haha. I hope you pick up the sequel to The Evolution of Mara Dyer soon!

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  7. You and I were almost twinning! I featured The Becoming of Noah Shaw last week. I hope this new book will be good! I'm scared but more excited than anything else!

    I've loved Simmons' books and I can't wait to read this one. You must read her Article 5 series! Also The Glass Arrow! TGA was my favorite of hers.

    I hope you enjoy these books when you get the chance to read them, Brittany! Have a lovely week. =)

    Alyssa @ The Eater of Books!

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    1. That's really cool! But we usually want the same books so I'm not too surprised haha.

      The Glass Arrow and Article 5 are on my TBRs but I'll probably try them as audiobooks if they exist.

      Thanks for stopping by!

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  8. LOL! I was wondering why the cover for Noah Shaw looked familiar. Totally need to start the Mara Dyer trilogy now. Oh and Pacifica? Great choice! Hope you get them both!

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    1. Yes, you should read it before The Becoming of Noah Shaw comes out!

      Thanks for stopping by!

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  9. "So where are the First Five Hundred really going?" Man just this makes me want to read the book! I guess I found a new book to read!!!

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  10. I've got to finish the rest of the Mara Dyer series. Great pick! I think Pacifica looks good as well. I'll have to add it to my TBR list too. Thanks for visiting my Wednesday post at Lisa Loves Literature earlier!

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  11. Hey!

    Nice blog (: I just started mine up and was looking for a few relative friends in the book world! I have a Booktube channel too. Also, There is a giveaway currently going on and I will be posting more as soon as I finish editing a few videos.

    Thanks and I hop you like my blog! :*

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  12. Pacifica sounds so amazing! What an awesome pick - I hadn't heard of it until now, and now I'm super excited to read it!

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  13. I'm so excited for The Becoming of Noah Shaw too! But yes, the idea of my ship sinking. I am not prepared for that! After everything in the original trilogy I just want them to have their happy ending. Here's to hoping by the end of Noah's books they'll have that lol. Great picks, Brittany! :)

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  14. Eeeeek such great picks! I absolutely love the cover for The Becoming of Noah Shaw, and I really need to start reading the Mara Dyer series!
    Hope you love these when you read them, Brittany :) And thanks for visiting my WoW yesterday!

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  15. Don't hate me, but I've never hears of Kristen Simmons before.. but you definitely sold me and I need to check out her books asap! I love when writers are realistic and relatable, it makes the books so much better.
    Great choices this week :)
    Aneta @ Angelic Book Reviews 

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  16. I haven't seen read Kristin Simmons yet but I definitely want to read Pacifica. That one's new to me and looks awesome.

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  17. *forces self not to obsess over Noah Shaw because hasn't read last Mara Dyer book*
    *cries*
    WHY IS THAT COVER SO AMAZING I LOVE IT I WANT IT IMMEDIATELY. GO READ THE LAST MARA DYER BOOK CAIIIIIIT.

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  18. AHHHH I AM SO INCREBILY EXCITED FOR A NEW MICHELLE HODKINS BOOK! Noah might be one of my fave characters of all time. Also, Pacifa sounds amazing.
    Megan @ http://wanderingsofabookbird.blogspot.co.uk/

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  19. I haven't read any of the Mara Dyer books but now I kinda need to!!!

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  20. This is my first time hearing about Pacifica and it sounds amazing!! :D I didn't get a chance to read Metaltown so I'll have to make time for it since you loved it so much! Thanks for sharing about these, sweetie!

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  21. The ship in the Noah Shaw books WILL NOT SINK! I shall not allow it, haha :) Gorgeous picks Brittany. <3 I'm super excited about both books too :D Hope you'll love them like crazy. <3

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