Amy's Ten Steps to Reading Winter by Marissa Meyer

Step 1: Infatuation
Ooh, that cover to Cinder is gorgeous. I love it. Must. Have. It.

Step 2: Denial
Will you still like me if I say I didn't really like Cinder?
Quit trying to talk me into reading Scarlet. Cinder didn't work and I don't need another book like that to get through.

Step 3: Peer Pressure
Fine. I came to this bookstore while mom was looking for a 'mother-of-the-bride' dress and, well, Scarlet looks too good to pass up. All those people better be right.
*later*
Don't interrupt me. I'm reading.

Step 4: Withdrawal

What, you mean Cress isn't out yet? How long am I going to have to wait?
*months later*
Finally! But I don't want a hardback.
*weeks later*
Can't wait any more. Give.

Step 5: ... [Reading]

Okay, I know I had a cold while reading Cress, but it was kind of epic.

Step 6: Withdrawal Phase Two

Why!? Why does the date of Winter keep getting pushed back? Over a year?

Step 7: Desperation
What's this? Fairest? But I don't read novellas. Generally.
*three weeks later*
Oh well. It's not like I went looking for it. Wal-mart just had it right there in front of me.

Step 8: Disappointment
I didn't exactly like that very much. It was very...unpleasant. Sooo.... When does Winter release?

Step 9: Self-Control
Oh, look, more novellas and short stories. Hmm....
Nope, going to wait for Winter.

Step 10: Celebration Time

Just five days to go!

Please note that I own none of these

awesome pictures. Except the first

one is my photoshop work of the

gorgeous cover.