Waiting on Wednesday #39 - The Ward by Jordana Frankel

Hi!

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly feature hosted by Jill @ Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases we're eagerly anticipating.

My pick this week...

The Ward
by Jordana Frankel

Release date: April 30th 2013
by Katherine Tegen Books
Format: Hardcover, 384 pages

Goodreads:

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.

I miss reading a great Dystopian book, I feel like I've neglected this genre in the past few months. But I spotted a few upcoming books that sound really awesome and I'm looking forward to their release.
The Ward by Jordana Frankel is one of them; it sounds kickass and original and I love action-packed books with strong heroines. The cover is gorgeous as well, so I can't wait to add it to my reading pile!


What are you waiting on this week?

Waiting on Wednesday #39 - The Ward by Jordana Frankel

Hi!

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly feature hosted by Jill @ Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases we're eagerly anticipating.

My pick this week...

The Ward
by Jordana Frankel

Release date: April 30th 2013
by Katherine Tegen Books
Format: Hardcover, 384 pages

Goodreads:

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.

I miss reading a great Dystopian book, I feel like I've neglected this genre in the past few months. But I spotted a few upcoming books that sound really awesome and I'm looking forward to their release.
The Ward by Jordana Frankel is one of them; it sounds kickass and original and I love action-packed books with strong heroines. The cover is gorgeous as well, so I can't wait to add it to my reading pile!


What are you waiting on this week?

Waiting on Wednesday (8/15)

Hey guys!

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly event hosted by Jill @ Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases we're eagerly anticipating.

*WoW button courtesy to Danny @  Bewitched Bookworms

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I've been on a YA/New Adult Contemporary roll lately, but that doesn't mean I don't enjoy my angstsy Dystopians, Mysteries or Paranormal Romances anymore. So here's a book that grabbed my attention a while ago and I can't wait to read: 

What's Left of Me (The Hybrid Chronicles #1)

by Kat Zhang

Release Date: September 18th 2012
by: HarperTeen
Format: Hardcover, 356 pages

Goodreads: 

Eva and Addie started out the same way as everyone else—two souls woven together in one body, taking turns controlling their movements as they learned how to walk, how to sing, how to dance. But as they grew, so did the worried whispers. Why aren’t they settling? Why isn’t one of them fading? The doctors ran tests, the neighbors shied away, and their parents begged for more time. Finally Addie was pronounced healthy and Eva was declared gone. Except, she wasn’t…

For the past three years, Eva has clung to the remnants of her life. Only Addie knows she’s still there, trapped inside their body. Then one day, they discover there may be a way for Eva to move again. The risks are unimaginable–hybrids are considered a threat to society, so if they are caught, Addie and Eva will be locked away with the others. And yet…for a chance to smile, to twirl, to speak, Eva will do anything.

This one got me at  "two souls woven together in one body." It sounds fascinating, interesting and pretty awesome - in a creepy and heartbreaking kind of way. And the idea that one of those souls should be just fading away? Whoa! *shudder* I think this is going to be an intense, thoughtful and somehow psychological story, so I can't wait to add it to my Fall TBR pile. 

Also, bonus - how gorgeous is that cover? ♥

What are you waiting on this week?

xoxo

Waiting on Wednesday (8/15)

Hey guys!

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly event hosted by Jill @ Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases we're eagerly anticipating.

*WoW button courtesy to Danny @  Bewitched Bookworms

***

I've been on a YA/New Adult Contemporary roll lately, but that doesn't mean I don't enjoy my angstsy Dystopians, Mysteries or Paranormal Romances anymore. So here's a book that grabbed my attention a while ago and I can't wait to read: 

What's Left of Me (The Hybrid Chronicles #1)

by Kat Zhang

Release Date: September 18th 2012
by: HarperTeen
Format: Hardcover, 356 pages

Goodreads: 

Eva and Addie started out the same way as everyone else—two souls woven together in one body, taking turns controlling their movements as they learned how to walk, how to sing, how to dance. But as they grew, so did the worried whispers. Why aren’t they settling? Why isn’t one of them fading? The doctors ran tests, the neighbors shied away, and their parents begged for more time. Finally Addie was pronounced healthy and Eva was declared gone. Except, she wasn’t…

For the past three years, Eva has clung to the remnants of her life. Only Addie knows she’s still there, trapped inside their body. Then one day, they discover there may be a way for Eva to move again. The risks are unimaginable–hybrids are considered a threat to society, so if they are caught, Addie and Eva will be locked away with the others. And yet…for a chance to smile, to twirl, to speak, Eva will do anything.

This one got me at  "two souls woven together in one body." It sounds fascinating, interesting and pretty awesome - in a creepy and heartbreaking kind of way. And the idea that one of those souls should be just fading away? Whoa! *shudder* I think this is going to be an intense, thoughtful and somehow psychological story, so I can't wait to add it to my Fall TBR pile. 

Also, bonus - how gorgeous is that cover? ♥

What are you waiting on this week?

xoxo