Can't Wait Wednesday!

Can’t-Wait Wednesday is a weekly event hosted by Tressa at Wishful Endings that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.

I am combining CWW with Books From the Backlog hosted by Carole at Carole's Random Life in Books. This will allow me to feature some newly "rediscovered" books, which I plan on reading, alongside a new release.

This week I can't wait for:

Rebel 
Marie Lu
Series: Legend, #4
Age/Genre: Young Adult, Dystopian
Publisher: Roaring Brook Press
Release Date: October 1, 2019
Goodreads

Respect the Legend. Idolize the Prodigy. Celebrate the Champion. But never underestimate the Rebel.

With unmatched suspense and her signature cinematic storytelling, #1 New York Times–bestselling author Marie Lu plunges readers back into the unforgettable world of Legend for a truly grand finale.

Eden Wing has been living in his brother’s shadow for years. Even though he’s a top student at his academy in Ross City, Antarctica, and a brilliant inventor, most people know him only as Daniel Wing’s little brother.

A decade ago, Daniel was known as Day, the boy from the streets who led a revolution that saved the Republic of America. But Day is no longer the same young man who was once a national hero. These days he’d rather hide out from the world and leave his past behind. All that matters to him now is keeping Eden safe―even if that also means giving up June, the great love of Daniel’s life.

As the two brothers struggle to accept who they’ve each become since their time in the Republic, a new danger creeps into the distance that’s grown between them. Eden soon finds himself drawn so far into Ross City’s dark side, even his legendary brother can’t save him. At least not on his own . . .

Why I want to read this book

More like, why WOULDN'T I want to read this book. The Legend series is one of my all-time favorites, but the ending left me slightly stressed. Right after I finished that last book, I needed to know what happened to June and Day. This is my chance, and I am all in to see what roadblocks Lu is putting in the way of their HEA.

Tone Deaf
Olivia Rivers
Age/Genre: Young Adult, Contemporary, Romance
Publisher: Sky Pony Press
Release Date: May 3, 2016
Goodreads

His world is music. Her world is silent.

Ali Collins was a child prodigy destined to become one of the greatest musicians of the twenty-first century—until she was diagnosed with a life-changing brain tumor. Now, at seventeen, Ali lives in a soundless world where she gets by with American Sign Language and lip-reading. She’s a constant disappointment to her father, a retired cop fighting his own demons, and the bruises are getting harder to hide.

When Ali accidentally wins a backstage tour with the chart-topping band Tone Deaf, she’s swept back into the world of music. Jace Beckett, the nineteen-year-old lead singer of the band, has a reputation. He’s a jerk and a player, and Ali wants nothing to do with him. But there’s more to Jace than the tabloids let on. When Jace notices Ali’s bruises and offers to help her escape to New York, Ali can’t turn down the chance at freedom and a fresh start. Soon she’s traveling cross-country, hidden away in Jace’s RV as the band finishes their nationwide tour. With the help of Jace, Ali sets out to reboot her life and rediscover the music she once loved.

Why I want to read this book

I put this book on my TBR back in 2016, but didn't purchase it until last year. There are just so many things in that synopsis that speak to me. There's Ali dealing with a HUGE life change, and also wanting to start again. I love the idea of her being on tour (ROAD TRIP!) and looking for a way to rediscover her love of music. Sounds hopeful and emotional, and I love that stuff.

What are you waiting on?
Any backlog books you want to read soon? 
Let us know in the comments!