“Waiting On” Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Breaking the Spine.
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by Jordana Frankel
Expected Publication: April 30, 2013
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Sixteen-year-old Ren is a daredevil mobile racer who will risk everything to survive in the Ward, what remains of a water-logged Manhattan. To save her sister, who is suffering from a deadly illness thought to be caused by years of pollution, Ren accepts a secret mission from the government: to search for a freshwater source in the Ward, with the hope of it leading to a cure.
However, she never expects that her search will lead to dangerous encounters with a passionate young scientist; a web of deceit and lies; and an earth-shattering mystery that’s lurking deep beneath the water’s rippling surface.
Jordana Frankel’s ambitious debut novel and the first in a two-book series, The Ward is arresting, cinematic, and thrilling—perfect for fans of Scott Westerfeld or Ann Aguirre.
Did you see the cover? Did you read the blurb? Yeah, this sounds like it’s got all the right ingredients for a really, really good book. Put on lid, set on low, and let simmer for 5 MONTHS… <sigh>…
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by Denise Grover Swank
Expected Publication: December 24, 2012
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Julia Phillips’ world is an alternate universe away.
Trapped in a land where government leaders want her dead, Julia is forced to run for her life with Evan and Reece, the two boys who brought her here. They’re on their own in a hostile landscape ruled by scavengers and thieves.
But Evan is battling a deadly infection, and Julia finds herself racing against time as she tries to find the medicine that will save his life. She and Reece find an unlikely ally—Jo, a girl they free after finding her captured in a bandits’ hideout.
As the four travel across the country, Julia has something else to worry about—her memories are slowly being replaced by the Julia of Evan and Reece’s world. Will they find a way to send Julia home before it’s too late? Or will Julia’s body and mind be trapped THERE?
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I am getting really, really excited to find out what happens next to…well, everyone in this story! The entire concept of this two book series is intriguing so I’m thrilled to find out more! =)
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by Lindsey Leavitt
Expected Publication: March 26, 2013
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When Mallory discovers that her boyfriend, Jeremy, is cheating on her with an online girlfriend, she swears off boys. She also swears off modern technology. Inspired by a list of goals her grandmother made in 1962, Mallory decides to “go vintage” and return to a simpler time (when boyfriends couldn’t cheat on you online). She sets out to complete grandma’s list: run for pep club secretary, host a dinner party, sew a homecoming dress, find a steady, do something dangerous. But the list is trickier than it looks. And obviously finding a steady is out . . . no matter how good Oliver (Jeremy’s cousin) smells. But with the help of her sister, she’ll get it done. Somehow.
Lindsey Leavitt perfectly pairs heartfelt family moments, laugh-out-loud humor, and a little bit of romance in this delightful contemporary novel.
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The cover is adorable! The concept sounds super unique, and I just can’t wait!
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So what are you looking forward to this week?
These all look amazing and have incredibly cool covers. Thanks for sharing
Great choice, I can’t wait for these either!
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Oooh, I’m going to have to vote with Aly on this one. I have been reading a lot of intense/grim/gloomy books and Going Vintage sounds adorable. I just put it on my kindle and can’t wait to get reading! Come check out my WoW!
DEFINITELY want to read “The Ward”, and I just got “Going Vintage” on Netgalley. I still haven’t read “Here”. I need to get on that. Great picks!
The Ward sounds AH-MAZING! And that cover is so eye-catching and clever. Going Vintage sounds like a lot of fun and I really need to read Here and catch up in that series. Great picks!
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~Sara @ Forever 17 Books
All of these sound so good. Thanks so much for sharing them.
This is the second time I’m coming across The Ward as a WoW pick. As for There and Going Vintage, they sound pretty interesting.
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Sana @ artsy musings of a bibliophile
I’m really excited for The Ward! I really love the cover and it sounds really interesting. I hope it lives up to expectations. 😀
Krystianna @ Downright Dystopian
All three sounds great.
Hope you get to read it soon!
Brandi from Blkosiner’s Book Blog
Three great choices!! Thanks for sharing!!
I’m with you on The Ward!! The cover is drop dead gorgeous and the blurb is so exciting!! Gosh!! I can’t wait to read that one!
-Angie @YA Novelties
I am definitely waiting for Going Vintage too! The cover is so cute, love it so much!
Great picks everyone, thanks for sharing
The Ward sounds amazing! I definitely have to have it.
Ohhh, yes, I added The Ward to my to-read list recently! Dani – you and I definitely have similar taste!
Great picks ladies!! I am really looking forward to The Ward! It looks like a really heart pounding read =)
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The Ward looks SO good! I’ve seen it around a few times now, but it really sounds good. Good pick. Happy reading.
Waiting on Weds @Libby Blog
The Ward sounds really interesting. This is the first time I have seen There. I received Going Vintage through NetGalley and I can’t wait to read it.
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Going Vintage is one of my top 2013 releases to look forward to! And I’m ecstatic because I got approved on NetGalley (EEEEEEK!!) . But anyway…GREAT post. I’ll have to check out the others soon!