WoW 22. Iron hearted Violet & Anne Boleyn.


Kelly Barnhill - Iron hearted Violet.
Expected publication: October 9th 2012 by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Iron Hearted Violet The end of their world begins with a story.
This one.

In most fairy tales, princesses are beautiful, dragons are terrifying, and stories are harmless. This isn't most fairy tales.

Princess Violet is plain, reckless, and quite possibly too clever for her own good. Particularly when it comes to telling stories. One day she and her best friend, Demetrius, stumble upon a hidden room and find a peculiar book. A forbidden book. It tells a story of an evil being -- called the Nybbas -- imprisoned in their world. The story cannot be true -- not really. But then the whispers start. Violet and Demetrius, along with an ancient, scarred dragon, may hold the key to the Nybbas's triumph . . . or its demise. It all depends on how they tell the story. After all, stories make their own rules.

Iron Hearted Violet is a story of a princess unlike any other. It is a story of the last dragon in existence, deathly afraid of its own reflection. Above all, it is a story about the power of stories, our belief in them, and how one enchanted tale changed the course of an entire kingdom.
Absolutely everything from this book sounds amazing and the cover is gorgeous.

Bianca Ison - Anne Boleyn and the Zombie Apocalyps.
Expected publication: December 25th 2013.
Cover: not available yet.
It all started with a simple bite.

Anne Boleyn woke on the eve of her 16th birthday expecting a small gathering with her father Thomas and her sister Mary and archery hunting in the woods behind their home.

What she got was a country ravaged by fire and death. Her mother eaten in half on the kitchen floor. Her sister and father infected and hunting her down with the rest of the walkers.

And a group of teens hellbent on survival - the Swordsman Marquess of Pembroke, Prince Henry VIII of England, Axe wielder Jane Seymour, and Dagger wielder Catherine of Aragon.

In a world now in turmoil and ruin, Anne must learn to survive the Zombie Apocalypse... or become one of them herself.
Anne Boleyn AND zombies? Enough said.

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96 comments

  1. Emma - BoekenzeeSeptember 12, 2012 at 2:19 PM

    Oh wow, the second one sounds even better then the first one! I wonder how the cover is going to look :D Great choices Mel! :)

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    Emma @Boekenzee

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  2. Jessica@a GREAT readSeptember 12, 2012 at 2:44 PM

    Ooh that looks intriguing! Haven't heard of this series!

    Thanks for visiting my WoW!

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  3. Barbara W.September 12, 2012 at 2:44 PM

    I can't tell if the first story is middle grade or not based on the cover but I like the synopsis - dragons are always good.

    The second? You had me at Anne Boleyn but when you added zombies, I started drooling. As a Tudor nut, I would be ashamed of myself if I didn't have this in my collection. :)

    My WoW

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  4. Book Blogger MomSeptember 12, 2012 at 2:51 PM

    I haven't heard of that book.

    Here's my WoW - http://bookbloggermom.blogspot.com/2012/09/waiting-on-wednesday-8.html

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  5. Jenea WhittingtonSeptember 12, 2012 at 2:55 PM

    Nice picks. These both sounds great... :)

    Jenea @ Books Live Forever
    http://booksliveforever.com/?p=4078

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  6. Jessie MarieSeptember 12, 2012 at 3:23 PM

    Wow, haven't heard of either of these but they both so crazy interesting. Anne Boleyn and zombies? The possibilities of imagination are clearly endless!

    Thanks for visiting my WoW
    -Jessie Marie

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  7. JenniferSeptember 12, 2012 at 3:23 PM

    Awesome choices. Have not heard of these before. Thanks for sharing :)

    Jennifer @ Dream Reads

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  8. WinterHavenSeptember 12, 2012 at 3:31 PM

    Wow these look like fun! I haven't heard of them before but I am definitely going to check them out! Thanks for sharing and stopping by =)

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  9. Jen Ryland/YA RomanticsSeptember 12, 2012 at 4:10 PM

    Oooh, hadn't heard of the first one but I do love fairy tales. And I am NOT at all a fan of zombies but somehow the combination of zombies and all the wives of Henry VIII armed with daggers and swords just makes me laugh. (Though I'm not sure how all those characters could be teenagers since IRL Henry and Catherine were maybe 20 years older than Anne and Jane) Still, I might have to try that one!

    Come check out my WoW pick!

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  10. The ReaddictsSeptember 12, 2012 at 4:16 PM

    October 9th... Not a long wait! Just start marking the dates off of your calender! :)
    The book seems very interesting, by the way.
    Thanks for stopping by my WoW!

    -Sarika. :)

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  11. PixieSeptember 12, 2012 at 4:24 PM

    That cover is amazing - it makes you want to get lost in the book and the premise sounds fantastic. Thanks for stopping by PTB

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  12. Jamie ManningSeptember 12, 2012 at 4:52 PM

    Ooh, Anne Boleyn & the Zombie Apocalypse sounds awesome--thanks for putting it on my radar!

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  13. KarenSeptember 12, 2012 at 5:01 PM

    I have this one and it looks so amazing. I can't wait to read it.

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  14. EvieSeptember 12, 2012 at 5:56 PM

    Looks really good and exciting :) I love adventures and fantasy books, and this one sounds like a very interesting one :) Thanks for bringing it to my attention!

    My pick:
    Evie Bookish

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  15. SQTSeptember 12, 2012 at 6:03 PM

    Anne Boelyn and zombies? I'm in! And I'd buy "Iron Hearted Violet" for the cover alone. Great picks! Thanks for stopping by.

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  16. MongoSeptember 12, 2012 at 6:08 PM

    Both of your picks sound awesome! I am definitely going to add both to my TBR!!

    Thanks for stopping by my WoW and sharing.

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  17. Helène OuwehandSeptember 12, 2012 at 7:07 PM

    Looks like an interesting read! Thanks for sharing and stopping by :)

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  18. K. Bo BaronSeptember 12, 2012 at 7:38 PM

    Great picks! Both sound really exciting! Adventure and zombies, these books have everything! Thanks for stopping by
    My WoW

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  19. sarabara081 @ Forever 17 BooksSeptember 12, 2012 at 8:07 PM

    I don't usually read MG novels but Iron Hearted Violet sounds so good! And I love the cover too! :)

    Thanks for stopping by!

    ~Sara @ Forever 17 Books

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  20. RachelSeptember 12, 2012 at 8:18 PM

    I'm not a fan of zombies, but the Anne Boleyn one sounds interesting! The other book isn't quite my kind of thing, but princesses and dragons?! Hmmm...

    Thanks for sharing!

    Rachel @ Beauty and the Bookshelf

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  21. Holly PolkSeptember 12, 2012 at 8:50 PM

    I have not heard of either of these yet, but I will definitely be looking them up now! :)

    Thanks for stopping by my my WoW!

    Holly

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  22. AnonymousSeptember 12, 2012 at 8:51 PM

    This sounds interesting. I'm going to have to add it to my TBR list. Thanks for stopping by my WoW. :)

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  23. AnonymousSeptember 12, 2012 at 8:55 PM

    Iron Hearted Violet sounds great, and I absolutely LOVE that cover!!!

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  24. Aditi GuptaSeptember 12, 2012 at 8:58 PM

    Wow. Sounds like it belongs on my tbr pile!
    my post -
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    Aditi
    That Readioactive Book Blog

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  25. Carmen B.September 12, 2012 at 9:07 PM

    The first one sounds cool but a bit too middle grade for my taste, but the second one is awesome! o.O Zombies in Tudor England? Anne Boleyn? This one definitely goes on my list :)

    Thanks for pointing it out for me and for stopping by my blog!

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  26. DianaSeptember 12, 2012 at 9:10 PM

    Oh, I love it that "Iron Hearted Violet" is not a common fairy tale. It sounds really good. And it's got a book and a dragon and a princess - what can go wrong? ;) Also, the cover is great. Thanks for sharing and dropping by our blog!


    Diana @ BookVenturers

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  27. ChristinaSeptember 12, 2012 at 9:19 PM

    So I totally considered this for my WoW pick this week, but I didn't read the summary. Anne Boleyn AND ZOMBIES! Now I REALLY NEED IT.

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  28. Vyki @ On The ShelfSeptember 12, 2012 at 9:20 PM

    Wow, Anne Boleyn and Zombies? Interesting combination! Iron Hearted Violet sounds like it would be a good read, too. Great picks and thanks for visiting!

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  29. Maji BookshelfSeptember 12, 2012 at 9:26 PM

    oh wow, i LOVE the cover of Iron Hearted Violet!! SO PRETTY

    great picks!

    - Juhina @ Maji Bookshelf

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  30. Dani ChapmanSeptember 12, 2012 at 9:28 PM

    Ooooh! This does sound like something I would like to read! Thanks so much for spotlighting it today. Please check out my WoW!

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  31. Missy FryeSeptember 12, 2012 at 9:30 PM

    Iron Hearted Violet sounds fascinating. I think I'll add that to my list of books to read.

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  32. thebookfairyhavenSeptember 12, 2012 at 9:33 PM

    Haven't heard of either of these but Iron Hearted Violet sounds fabulous. Great choices.

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  33. AmySeptember 12, 2012 at 9:39 PM

    Ohh Iron Hearted Violet sounds awesome!! Thanks for sharing!!

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  34. Cherie ReichSeptember 12, 2012 at 9:39 PM

    Ooo, both sound great and I haven't heard of either one!

    Thanks for stopping by my WOW.

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  35. Sarah BrownSeptember 12, 2012 at 9:43 PM

    I really love the sound of Iron Hearted Violet I'll definitelt be checking that one out, great picks, thanks for stopping by!

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  36. MichelleSeptember 12, 2012 at 9:45 PM

    Old follower! Just stopping by to return the visit! Love the book... :D
    Michelle @ Mom With A Kindle

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  37. Sarah QuickSeptember 12, 2012 at 9:49 PM

    I haven't heard of either of these but they sound fairly interesting.
    Thanks for checking out my WOW over at Exploring All Genres

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  38. ShaunaSeptember 12, 2012 at 9:53 PM

    Hey! Thanks so much for stopping by my blog! And thank you so much about my blog header. <3

    I love your picks for Wow! The first one sounds amazing and the cover is PERFECT. The second one, omg, zombies and Anne Boleyn!! That's definitely going on my to-read list as well.

    -Shauna @ thesisterstale

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  39. JenniferSeptember 12, 2012 at 9:54 PM

    Awesome picks! They both sounds really good. I definitely have to read the first one right away.

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  40. Book AngelSeptember 12, 2012 at 10:00 PM

    Great picks! I haven't heard of either but they sound really good! :D

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  41. Giselle from Book NerdSeptember 12, 2012 at 10:00 PM

    Oohh I like how you featured middle grade books. It sounds so awesome! BOTH sound amazing! Thank you for dropping by!
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    Giselle from Book Nerd Canada
    Waiting on Wednesday #38

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  42. AnonymousSeptember 12, 2012 at 10:01 PM

    Great picks. I love the cover of Iron Hearted Violet and Anne Boleyn and zombies sounds amazing. :)

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  43. LenaSeptember 12, 2012 at 10:02 PM

    I love the sound of Iron Hearted Violet. - a dragon and a different fairy retelling :D It looks awesome!!!

    Great Picks!!
    My WoW is http://ilovebooksclub101.blogspot.com/2012/09/waiting-on-wednesday-6.html

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  44. Robyn @ Robolobolyn's UniverseSeptember 12, 2012 at 10:19 PM

    Great choice! I've never heard of it before but it sounds really good! Thanks for stopping by my blog!

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  45. Reflecting BookwormSeptember 12, 2012 at 10:25 PM

    They. Both. Look. Epic.
    Thanks for visiting my blog and adding two new books to my TBR pile :D

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  46. ElizabethSeptember 12, 2012 at 10:47 PM

    The first book sound like I would def like it..I mean un-princess like princesses and dragons? oh yeah.
    And as a lover of zombie books the second one sounds wicked awesome!

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  47. Tiffany DrewSeptember 12, 2012 at 10:49 PM

    Iron Hearted Violet looks amazing. I think that is something my daughter and I will both love. Thank you for bringing it to my attention!

    Thanks for stopping by Book Cover Justice :)

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  48. Aman PanesarSeptember 12, 2012 at 10:56 PM

    I love the synopsis for Anne Boleyn and the Zombie Apocalyps. Great pick!
    Thanks for checking out my WoW :)

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  49. Ann @ Tea And TextSeptember 12, 2012 at 11:11 PM

    MIND BLOWN. Anne Boleyn and ZOMBIES?!!? I MUST KNOW WHAT IS GOING ON! Sorry for the caps, I couldn't express my enthusiasm any other way. Thanks for sharing these awesome picks and stopping by mine!

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  50. bookworm105September 12, 2012 at 11:19 PM

    Love the cover of Iron Hearted Violet and they both sound awesome! Great picks!

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    Sangita @ Whisper of Reads.

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  51. Jim DeanSeptember 12, 2012 at 11:38 PM

    Oh wow, that Anne Boleyn one looks awesome!

    Thanks for stopping by my WoW!

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  52. Amber EliseSeptember 12, 2012 at 11:40 PM

    wait.....The Tudors...and zombies? WHERE HAS THIS BEEN ALL MY LIFE, MY TWO LIFE PASSIONS!

    O.O Thank you for opening my eyes.

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  53. AnonymousSeptember 12, 2012 at 11:51 PM

    Wow! Awesome picks! They both sound fantastic. I would never have imagined a book with Anne Boleyn and zombies. :D

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  54. manda-raeSeptember 13, 2012 at 12:16 AM

    Anne Boleyn and zombies?! Awesome. I'll have to pick that one up because I love reading from the Henry VIII era. And zombies are a definite plus...

    Thanks for visiting my WoW.

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  55. Sam KasbrickSeptember 13, 2012 at 12:42 AM

    Both sound really good! Thanks for sharing! :)

    - Sam @ SIK Book Reviews

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  56. Two Chicks On BooksSeptember 13, 2012 at 1:45 AM

    Awww looks like a good one! I'll have to check it out :)

    Jaime @ Two Chicks On Books

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  57. Michael @ The Bookshelf ReviewSeptember 13, 2012 at 2:32 AM

    I've seen this one before, I have it on my goodreads. =] Thanks for sharing and visiting my WoW.

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  58. AyleeSeptember 13, 2012 at 3:03 AM

    Oh yes! I really want to read Iron-Hearted Violet! It sounds exactly like the type of MG that I love to read. And I can't help but be reminded of Merida from Brave.

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  59. Marmaladelibby (aka Ange)September 13, 2012 at 3:06 AM

    Thanks for stopping by today!

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  60. Andrea @The Bookish BabesSeptember 13, 2012 at 3:20 AM

    Oh wow! Anne Boleyn sounds freaking awesome. Thanks for sharing!

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  61. DarleneSeptember 13, 2012 at 3:40 AM

    I haven't heard of either of these two books, but they book sound amazing! Love the reckless princess with the dragon, and I love zombies as well! I'm adding both to my Wishlist.

    Thanks for stopping by!

    http://darlenesbooknook.blogspot.ca/2012/09/waiting-on-wednesday-sever-by-lauren.html

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  62. AnonymousSeptember 13, 2012 at 3:50 AM

    Iron Hearted Violet sounds so good, I love a good remix on the traditional fairy tale/fantasy story. And Anne Boleyn with zombies? I may have to read this one just to see how the author pulls it off! Thanks so much for stopping by today =)

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  63. KellySeptember 13, 2012 at 4:10 AM

    Anne Boleyn and zombies indeed! I can't wait to see the cover on that one!

    Thanks for stopping by my WoW today!

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  64. Jenn@OwlReadItSeptember 13, 2012 at 4:11 AM

    These both sound really great! Awesome choices!!

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  65. Ciara (Lost at Midnight)September 13, 2012 at 4:17 AM

    That first one sounds great! And the cover is awesome! Hope you enjoy them both!

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  66. @HarleyBearBooksSeptember 13, 2012 at 4:19 AM

    The second one sounds crazy! I wonder what the cover will look like. I've only read one Zombie book before, but I might have to try this one. Thanks for stopping by today.

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  67. Book SakeSeptember 13, 2012 at 4:22 AM

    A seriously good combo in this book - can't wait to read it!

    - Jessica @ Book Sake

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  68. Traci @ The Reading GeekSeptember 13, 2012 at 5:44 AM

    Great picks! I haven't heard of either of these ones yet but they sound really good. Definitely adding them to my list. I love zombies!

    Thanks for visiting my post!
    Traci @ The Reading Geek

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  69. Ashley G.September 13, 2012 at 5:44 AM

    I haven't heard of this one but from what you said it sounds very interesting! I might have to take a look!

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  70. Danica PageSeptember 13, 2012 at 5:48 AM

    This does look really good. Thanks for stopping by my blog.

    ~Danica Page
    Taking it One Page at a Time

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  71. Addie R.September 13, 2012 at 5:53 AM

    Oohh these both look interesting. :) I actually haven't heard of either of them.

    Thanks for stopping by! ^__^

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  72. Maria BeharSeptember 13, 2012 at 6:06 AM

    Hi, Mel!

    Thanks so much for dropping by and commenting on my WOW! Much appreciated!!

    Of these two books, I'm particularly interested in "Iron Hearted Violet". It really sounds like it will deliver a totally WONDERFUL reading experience!! I like the sound of that synopsis -- a princess 'too smart' for her own good (I don't think a princess can be smart enough!), a dragon scared of his own reflection, and the power of storytelling. SQUEEEE!!! What's NOT to love? Fortunately, this one is already safely ensconced in my TBR!! Thanks for sharing!! : )

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  73. TeresaMaryRoseSeptember 13, 2012 at 6:18 AM

    Nice pick! The book sounds interesting! Thanks for stopping by My WoW

    Teresa @ Readers Live A Thousand Lives

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  74. Jennifer MesserschmidtSeptember 13, 2012 at 7:59 AM

    Anne Boleyn and the Zombie Apocalyps sounds different! I love zombies. Iron Hearted Violet sounds like a cute fairytale. Great picks! Thanks for stopping by!

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  75. RockeeSeptember 13, 2012 at 8:03 AM

    Hi! Hopping by.

    Iron Hearted Violet does have a pretty cool cover and story. It reminds me of The Never Ending Story--with a contemporary twist! I've never heard of it. Thanks, off to add it on my TBR list!

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  76. JulietteSeptember 13, 2012 at 8:36 AM

    Great picks!I haven't heard of these books, but they both sounds really good!I added them to my wishlist ;)
    Thank you for stopping by =)

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  77. Little Miss BeckySeptember 13, 2012 at 8:53 AM

    I am so in love with the cover of Iron-Hearted Violet!! It sounds like such a fun fantasy, too. Can't wait.

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  78. moonlessbitesSeptember 13, 2012 at 10:45 AM

    Thanks for your comment! I have never heard of this book before. Thanks for sharing = )

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  79. Carina OlsenSeptember 13, 2012 at 12:10 PM

    Ohh, pretty cover. <3 It looks awesome ;) Both books seems interesting :) Hope you'll love them once they come out :D
    Thank you for commenting on my WoW. <3
    Love, Carina @ Carina's Books

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  80. Michelle SedeñoSeptember 13, 2012 at 12:55 PM

    This is the first time I came across these books..
    But they're seem nice!
    Thanks for droppin by my WoW!
    Michelle Shouts Random

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  81. Vanya D.September 13, 2012 at 2:53 PM

    Oh, that sounds like a cute story! :)

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  82. NoriSeptember 13, 2012 at 3:29 PM

    I didn't know about either of these! They sound awesome, especially Iron Hearted Violet. Thanks for sharing!

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  83. AriannaSeptember 13, 2012 at 4:56 PM

    I love twisted fairy tales! Great pick. Thanks for stopping by!

    Arianna @ Wandering Librarians

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  84. Jessi (Geo)September 13, 2012 at 8:14 PM

    Iron Hearted Violet looks fabulous!! I love that cover...and a book about dragons? Yes please!

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  85. KarenSeptember 13, 2012 at 8:51 PM

    OMG o.O *drools* sounds like a great book ^^

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  86. chelleyreadsSeptember 13, 2012 at 10:17 PM

    i love that cover of iron hearted violet!! i want it blown up so i can hang it on my wall. thanks for stopping by our WoW.

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  87. Fallen AngelsSeptember 14, 2012 at 1:15 AM

    Thanks for stopping by. It sounds good and cover is amazing.

    Have a great week.
    My WOW

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  88. Sandra @ Waiting For WentworthSeptember 14, 2012 at 1:36 AM

    I hadn't heard of this book before, but Anne Boleyn and zombies sounds like an interesting combination. Thanks for stopping by my WOW.

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  89. RebeccaSeptember 14, 2012 at 4:52 AM

    I am SO EXCITED about this!!! I hope we get to read it soon!!! Thanks for stopping by my wow.

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  90. Martina KolevaSeptember 14, 2012 at 2:07 PM

    I hadn't heard about this one but I hope you enjoy it when it comes out. Great pick!
    Thanks for visiting my WoW post!

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  91. SarahbotbonkersSeptember 14, 2012 at 2:18 PM

    Oh my! Ironhearted sounds wonderful! Will definitely add that to my wishlist. And that cover!! Thanks for stopping by my WoW! :D

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  92. SarahbotbonkersSeptember 14, 2012 at 2:19 PM

    And of course I mean Iron Hearted Violet. ;)

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  93. Liza (Reading with ABC)September 15, 2012 at 1:48 AM

    Sounds amazing and I haven't seen it before. Great pick!

    Thanks for stopping by!

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  94. JessiraeSeptember 15, 2012 at 11:46 AM

    Haven't heard both of these but the second what sounds AMAZING! I'm definitely adding that to my TBR! Thanks so much for sharing and for stopping by my WoW post too ;D I'll waiting on this along with you from now! Love the premise! Amazing picks.

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  95. Kristen EveySeptember 18, 2012 at 2:03 AM

    Umm.. Oh my gosh! Iron Hearted Violet sounds SO amazing. Must read for me. :)

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  96. JennNovember 18, 2012 at 4:04 PM

    The Anne Boleyn one sounds awesome! I most definitely adding this to my TBR list. Thanks for sharing and sorry for the late reply!

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