Waiting On Wednesday #45: Embrace by Jessica Shirvington

Waiting On Wednesday is a weekly meme started by Breaking the Spine in which we talk about books that we can't wait to get our hands on!

Embrace by Jessica Shirvington

Publisher: Sourcebooks Fire

Publish Date: March 1st 2012

I slowly opened my eyes. The sun speared its first bright rays of golden orange into the sky and I leapt from the cliff, with the sorrowful knowledge that no matter what the outcome, at least part of me would die that day...

Violet Eden is dreading her seventeenth birthday dinner. After all, it’s hard to get too excited about the day that marks the anniversary of your mother’s death. The one bright spot is that Lincoln will be there. Sexy, mature and aloof, he is Violet’s idea of perfection. But why does he seem so reluctant to be anything more than a friend?

After he gives her the world’s most incredible kiss – and then abandons her on her front doorstep – Violet is determined to get some answers. But nothing could have prepared her for Lincoln’s explanation: he is Grigori – part angel and part human – and Violet is his eternal partner.

Without warning, Violet’s world is turned upside down. She never believed in God, let alone angels. But there’s no denying the strange changes in her body ... and her feelings for Lincoln. Suddenly, she can’t stand to be around him. Luckily, Phoenix, an exiled angel, has come into her life. He’s intense and enigmatic, but at least he never lied to her.

As Violet gets caught up in an ancient battle between dark and light, she must choose her path. The wrong choice could cost not only her life, but her eternity...

My Thoughts: There have been so many angel books coming out lately, and while I have been less than impressed with most of the angel books I have read, I am excited for Embrace. I am a total sucker for a good love triangle, and Embrace may just fit the bill! I love the idea of a girl being torn between good and evil, light and dark. In general I am just excited to try out a new Angel mythology, and it has been a long while since I have read a good paranormal romance. Embrace is definitely a book to look out for!

Cover Thoughts: I am not a huge fan of Embrace's cover. I love the color purple, but this shade does nothing for me. I wish the image of the wings were stronger, not just a misty outline. I don't really care this shot of Violet, I don't really feel like we get any idea about her character from her back. Nothing really stands out to me in with this cover, in all, I'm just not a fan of it.