Waiting on Wednesday {3}

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Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine where you talk about books that you can't wait to read, but that are, unfortunately, not published yet.




The Diamond Thief by Sharon Gosling
Publication date: October 1, 2014
Publisher: Capstone Switch Press

No one performs on the circus trapeze like 16-year-old Rémy Brunel. But Rémy also leads another life, prowling through the backstreets of Victorian London as a jewel thief. When she is forced to steal one of the world’s most valuable diamonds, she uncovers a world of treachery and fiendish plots.

Meanwhile, young detective Thaddeus Rec is determined to find the jewel and clear his name. Will Thaddeus manage to rescue the jewel? Or is it really Rémy that he needs to save?


My brain saw the cover, the words "thief" and "circus", and that was that. I was sucked in. Books with thieves and girls and girl thieves are my weak spot. Or one of my weak spots. The dress and the hat on the cover are so beautiful too (Okay, I might not wear the hat. It looks good on her though). I actually requested it on NetGalley and it was approved!!

What are you looking forward to reading?

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  1. AxieMarch 12, 2014 at 12:47 PM

    The most intriguing part to me about the blurb: "young detective Thaddeus Rec". I'm digging the thief-detective love-love set-up. Also, that dress is fabulous! And why do English people have such nice hats?

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    1. SelenaMarch 12, 2014 at 7:57 PM

      That could definitely be interesting. Thaddy is probably going to be all uptight and all follow-rules-all-the-time and Remy will be like "forget the rules". Yeah, I can see them clashing. But I love those kinds of relationships :D
      The dress is amazing, and I have no idea why the English get all the good hats (It's a conspiracy).

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  2. joyh82March 12, 2014 at 12:59 PM

    Great pick, thanks for visiting. Love your blog background!

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  3. Frk. LitteraturMarch 12, 2014 at 1:09 PM

    I also got this from netgalley, let me know your thoughts on it once you read it! :)

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    1. SelenaMarch 12, 2014 at 8:00 PM

      Oh my gosh, really? We should definitely talk about it when we both have read it :)

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  4. Read. Write. Ramble.March 12, 2014 at 3:04 PM

    Ooh, this sounds awesome! I was also immediately drawn to the words "thief" and "circus." I hadn't heard of this before, so thanks for introducing it to me!
    My WoW
    -Rachel

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    1. SelenaMarch 12, 2014 at 8:02 PM

      No problem! And I know. I'm so glad I found it on NetGalley :D I can't wait to see how Remy's circus life and thief life clash or combine.

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  5. Gabs @ My Full BookshelfMarch 12, 2014 at 4:29 PM

    Wow, this sounds so good! I guess we share a bookish weak spot. I love books about thieves! Congrats on getting approved!

    My WoW: http://myfullbookshelfreviews.blogspot.com/2014/03/waiting-on-wednesday-dorothy-must-die.html

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    1. SelenaMarch 12, 2014 at 8:04 PM

      Yes, it's AWESOME that we like the same books. Thanks, Gabs :)

      Dorothy Must Die looks like a really interesting read. WoW is damaging for my TBR progress...

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  6. AnonymousMarch 12, 2014 at 4:41 PM

    I'm going to have to look into this! It sounds so good, and I love circus books!

    Thanks for visiting my blog!

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    1. SelenaMarch 12, 2014 at 8:06 PM

      Your WoW was awesome :) Maybe you can get a NetGalley copy too (I love NetGalley. Free books. What's not to love?).

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  7. Tressa @ Wishful EndingsMarch 12, 2014 at 5:13 PM

    I just grabbed this one from NetGalley and I'm really looking forward to reading it. Great choice! Thanks for stopping by too. Followed you on GFC.

    Tressa @ Tressa's Wishful Endings

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    1. SelenaMarch 12, 2014 at 8:09 PM

      Welcome to my domain, Tressa. Mwahahaha. XD Wow, that's three of us now that have gotten NetGalley copies. We need to compare thoughts sometime. :)

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  8. UnknownMarch 12, 2014 at 9:09 PM

    Ooh, I love Victorian London as a setting and "thief" and "circus" totally drew me in as well! I too love books with girls as thieves so I don't know how I hadn't heard of this one yet! Thanks for bringing it to my attention and thanks for visiting my WoW today :)

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    1. SelenaMarch 13, 2014 at 6:10 PM

      No problem :) I know, aren't girl thieves amazing? Have you read Scarlet by A.C. Gaughen? It's a re-telling of Robin Hood and it has a girl thief in it.

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  9. ChpterReadsMarch 12, 2014 at 9:25 PM

    I would buy this just for the cover. This is such a gorgeous cover. Also the blurb sounds AMAZING.

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    1. SelenaMarch 13, 2014 at 6:12 PM

      ME TOO. The cover is so awesome! Aren't the names of the characters cool too? I mean, Remy Brunel and Thaddeus Rec. Those are winners, right there.

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  10. Laura March 12, 2014 at 10:41 PM

    Sounds great! Hope you enjoy it and Thanks for stopping by! New follower.
    Laura@Through Razzberry Colored Glasses

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    1. SelenaMarch 13, 2014 at 6:13 PM

      Crossing my fingers that I love it :D Thanks for following!

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  11. CG @ Paper FuryMarch 13, 2014 at 3:18 AM

    Oh I agree. Thief and Circus? There is only awesome to come out of that. ;)

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  12. UnknownMarch 13, 2014 at 1:24 PM

    This book looks fantastic. I'll be adding it to my To Be Read pile asap.

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    1. SelenaMarch 13, 2014 at 6:31 PM

      I'm glad you liked it! Personally, I can't wait to read it after I finish The Help. :)

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  13. AnonymousMarch 13, 2014 at 1:36 PM

    Not so crazy about the circus part (I HATE clowns lol so I'm always leery of circuses!) but this sounds really intriguing! The cover is beautiful!

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    1. SelenaMarch 13, 2014 at 6:42 PM

      Lol I've never actually been to a circus...but clowns do look a little freaky. COVER LOVE.

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  14. Lisa MandinaMarch 13, 2014 at 3:19 PM

    Love that cover, and it sounds like an interesting read! Thanks for stopping by my WOW!

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    1. SelenaMarch 13, 2014 at 6:50 PM

      No problem! The cover is what caught my attention :D I can't believe I didn't know about it until a few days ago.

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  15. UnknownMarch 13, 2014 at 5:02 PM

    Oooh this one does sound like a good one! Thanks so much for sharing! On the TBR it goes. :)

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    1. SelenaMarch 13, 2014 at 6:53 PM

      Those TBR lists huh ;) So awesome that you're gonna check it out!

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  16. BURIED IN BOOKSMarch 13, 2014 at 7:33 PM

    This looks like a great book!! Historical and strong female. I love that she's in a circus and a thief and looks mighty good doing it!! This is a great pick. I'm putting it on my TBR. I don't know where you saw it, but I need to tap into that resource. I never find books like this!

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    1. SelenaMarch 13, 2014 at 8:25 PM

      I'm glad I could help! *grins* I found it at NetGalley when I was just browsing their YA fiction and I thought "Why not?" and requested it. Historical setting and strong heroines are the best. combo. ever. I love the outfit too :D

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  17. ElienMarch 16, 2014 at 6:49 AM

    This one sounds amazing! I hadn't heard of it before but it looks like a book that I would definitely enjoy. Thanks for sharing!

    El @ So Bookalicious

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    1. SelenaMarch 16, 2014 at 11:12 AM

      It sounds absolutely delicious doesn't it? I can't believe I didn't find out about it sooner. :)

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