IT'S NOT OVER

GUYS.

THE 39 CLUES IS NOT OVER.

I REPEAT, THIS IS NOT A DRILL.

THE 39 CLUES IS NOT OVER.

I'm only somewhat freaking out..

Mission Hurricane Cover RELEASED!!!

WE GOT IT, GUYS!!!!!

This is the OFFICIAL cover, off of Amazon!!!!! 

.....The people on the Message Boards were right, this does look like Day of Doom...

I'm now slightly concerned.

I GOT IT!!!

As some of y'all may have noticed, I've gone on a bit of a blogging hiatus. There is a reason for that...

That's right guys, I GOT MISSION HINDENBURG!!!!!!!!

(WHY did I take a book selfie??? I don't even take regular selfies. It's insanity. But here, here's a bad photo of me to laugh at.) 

I'm not exactly sure how to go about my life now. 

I really want to read this. But I am TERRIFIED. Like, I can't bring myself to read it. But more on my insane terror later. 

I just wanted to post this quick update to let you all know that yes, I'm alive, and I'll be posting soon. Probably a lot of posts, actually. But for the time being, I'm taking a break from daily quotes to focus on Mission Hindenburg material. Once I've kind of gotten over the ranting of that, I'll start the daily quotes back up again. 

(Also, sorry for the bad quality pictures. I didn't have my camera with me, and I was too impatient to wait until I got home. Because let's face it. Taking pictures the moment you get a long-awaited book is completely necessary.)

Excuse me, I have to go fangirl. Talk to you all later!!

I GOT IT!!

*cue funeral march*

Guys. Guys. GUYS! I GOT MISSION TITANIC YESTERDAY!!! It came in the mail, and I actually got it a day earlier than I expected to! I'll probably read it all today. I can't believe I've waited so long, and it's finally here. Isn't it beautiful???

I've got to be honest, I'm pretty nervous. I don't know what to expect! And I have so many questions! Who is the Outcast? Based on the previews, I have to guess that it's an old flame of Grace's. Maybe her ex-husband? I know that Isabel supposedly killed him, but what if that's a cover story, and Grace actually got rid of him?

How is Ian going to handle being the leader of the family? I feel like he could go totally power crazy. I also worry about how Amy is going to handle it. She's not exactly...submissive.

On the back of the book, it talks about an 'impossible sacrifice' on Ian's part. What does that mean? An impossible sacrifice? What else could the poor guy sacrifice? He has no family left. Wealth? Cara? *crosses fingers* 

I also really feel like since this is the last series, a lot of people are going to die. Current main characters are - Amy, Dan, Ian, Hamilton, Jonah, Atticus, Jake, Fiske, Nellie, Sammy, and Cara. That's eleven characters. Just a prediction, but I wouldn't be surprised if, say, four or five of them don't make it out alive. I'm particularly worried about Fiske, as he's getting old. He's such an extension of Grace though, I'm praying he stays alive. I also am worried about Sammy, since he's a newer character. They like to kill new characters. Erasmus, Evan, Pony. Etc. I wouldn't be exactly heartbroken if Cara were to die though. Anyways. So yeah, needless to say though, I'm stressed. I feel like I'll be heartbroken.

Speaking of heartbroken, what's going to happen as far as romance in this series? I really don't have any idea at this point. Of course, I'm praying that Amian prevails in the end, but who knows?

OH! I also recall reading something that said the Cahill kids would face "a betrayal they never saw coming." Who is that going to be?? That really terrifies me. They trust so few people, I'm really worried about who's going to betray them. Since the Outcast is supposed to be an Ekat, I'm kind of thinking the betrayal could be Cara or Sammy. Oh gosh, please don't be Sammy! He makes Nellie so happy, and she's sacrificed so much for the Cahills over the past years, she deserves some happiness. Please don't make Sammy evil!

So..what do you think will happen? I honestly have no idea. I'll be posting reviews of it as soon as I read it though!

Doublecross Book One!!

Guys guys guys guys GUYS!!!!!!!!! AGH!!! Guess what was released on the 39 Clues website??? The new Doublecross book!!!!!!!!!!!!

Jude Watson posted the cover, along with this-

Who's excited????? Oh my goodness, I'm so excited!!! There are going to be four books in the series, with the last three being by...dum da dum dum.....new authors. I have to say, I'm not quite thrilled. I don't really like the idea of new authors coming in. The books could really go either way. I typically like Jude Watson's work, however, so I'm happy that she is heading off the series. 

So, once my fangirling *slightly* wore off I got to analyzing Jude's explanation a bit better. I already have some other theories based off of something that someone else posted that I'll explain later. However, here are some of my thoughts.

So, The Outcast. This article says that it's a He. So, do we know for a fact that the villain is male? If so, is he the only villain? It also says, 'what famous Cahill villain from the past turns out to have an even deadlier brother?" Now, when I think 'famous Cahill villain', who comes to mind? Isabel, of course. So, does that mean that Isabel has a brother, and he is the new villain? 

Amy taking orders from Ian. How will that go over? I'm praying that it goes well, but I'm a bit nervous. Amy isn't exactly known for her ability to be submissive. I just hope that they don't end up fighting over this.

The series symbol. In the past, we've had blue, red, green, and now yellow, each branch color. First series was blue, the Tomas color. In first series, everyone was fighting, much like a Tomas. Second series was red, for Lucian. Vesper One was a lot like a Lucian- ruthless and cunning. Then we have green, Janus. Pierce was very charismatic and about the process- just like a Janus. Which leaves yellow, or Ekat. So, we have an Ekat villain this series? Think back to Ekats we've experienced. My first thought goes to Bae Oh, but I kind of think he's a bit too old to be so deadly. Next we have the Starlings. They weren't featured in series three- perhaps they were off working on some experimental surgeries to cure Ned and Ted, and now they're back for the kill? They're definitely capable. Last, but not least, we have Cara. Coincidentally, she IS an Ekat, and she was just recently brought in. It would be easy for her to have been manipulating everyone, including Ian, the entire time. I may or may not be hoping for this option....

Last- "What may be worst of all is the Doublecross that the Cahill kids face". My thought process goes to one of three people. First off, Sammy Mourad. I am PRAYING that it's not him, because that would crush poor Nellie, but I just can't cross him off. Next, we have Cara. In my opinion, she is the most likely suspect. Since she was recently brought in, she could be here just to manipulate the Cahills. While this would kill Ian, that's what I'm hoping. It would open the door for Amian!!! Last, but not least, is the most controversial option.

Jake.

Please don't kill me, but it's a thought. He's not a Cahill, and I just don't trust non-Cahills. It also said that the Doublecross might be the worst thing of all. What would be worse to Amy than her seemingly loyal boyfriend betraying her? I can't help but hope for this. I. Don't. Like. Jake. Thus, I'm hoping that he turns out to be evil. 

What are your thoughts/theories on this? I will probably post a LOT more on this, as I have until March to obsess over it. I need some people to talk to! Please, comment!! I really want some more theories!!!! :) <3

~Grace Anne