Wednesday, July 18, 2012

Waiting on Wednesday (62)





"Waiting on" Wednesday is a weekly meme, hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine, that showcases upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating!





This week I'm waiting on August 28th releases!


The Lost Girl by Sangu Mandanna
Publication date: August 28, 2012

Synopsis:
Eva’s life is not her own. She is a creation, an abomination—an echo. Made by the Weavers as a copy of someone else, she is expected to replace a girl named Amarra, her “other”, if she ever died. Eva studies what Amarra does, what she eats, what it’s like to kiss her boyfriend, Ray. So when Amarra is killed in a car crash, Eva should be ready.

But fifteen years of studying never prepared her for this.

Now she must abandon everything she’s ever known—the guardians who raised her, the boy she’s forbidden to love—to move to India and convince the world that Amarra is still alive.


Why I want it: This premise just captures my attention! I'm so interested to see how this story goes. Also, Sangu is a 2012 debut author.


Erasing Time by C.J. Hill
Publication date: August 28, 2012

Synopsis:
In this high-action and romantic futuristic adventure, there is no escape from the future for two contemporary girls pulled out of their own time.

When twins Sheridan and Taylor wake up 400 years in the future, they find a changed world: domed cities, no animals, and a language that’s so different, it barely sounds like English. And the worst news: They can’t go back home.

The twenty-fifth-century government transported the girls to their city hoping to find a famous scientist to help perfect a devastating new weapon. The moblike Dakine fights against the government, and somehow Taylor and Sheridan find themselves in the middle. The only way to elude them all is to trust Echo, a guy with secrets of his own. The trio must put their faith in the unknown to make a harrowing escape into the wilds beyond the city.

Full of adrenaline-injected chases and heartbreaking confessions, Erasing Time explores the strength of the bonds between twins, the risks and rewards of trust, and the hard road to finding the courage to fight for what you believe in.


Why I want it: I like that it's about twin sisters. I'm interested to see how the family card is played. And because it's about time travel.


Defiance by C.J. Redwine
Publication date: August 28, 2012

Synopsis:
Within the walls of Baalboden, beneath the shadow of the city’s brutal leader, Rachel Adams has a secret. While other girls sew dresses, host dinner parties, and obey their male Protectors, Rachel knows how to survive in the wilderness and deftly wield a sword. When her father, Jared, fails to return from a courier mission and is declared dead, the Commander assigns Rachel a new Protector, her father’s apprentice, Logan—the same boy Rachel declared her love for two years ago, and the same boy who handed her heart right back to her. Left with nothing but fierce belief in her father’s survival, Rachel decides to escape and find him herself. But treason against the Commander carries a heavy price, and what awaits her in the Wasteland could destroy her.

At nineteen, Logan McEntire is many things. Orphan. Outcast. Inventor. As apprentice to the city’s top courier, Logan is focused on learning his trade so he can escape the tyranny of Baalboden. But his plan never included being responsible for his mentor’s impulsive daughter. Logan is determined to protect her, but when his escape plan goes wrong and Rachel pays the price, he realizes he has more at stake than disappointing Jared.

As Rachel and Logan battle their way through the Wasteland, stalked by a monster that can’t be killed and an army of assassins out for blood, they discover romance, heartbreak, and a truth that will incite a war decades in the making.


Why I want it: It's like a mix between a dystopian, a fantasy, and almost a bit of historical fiction. With romance thrown in of course. It just sounds like a fantastic read from another 2012 debut author!

What upcoming releases are you looking forward to?

10 comments:

  1. I'm excited about Defiance as well! Your other picks seem interesting, too.

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  2. I can't wait for all of these! The Lost Girl sounds really interesting, I can't wait to see how the story plays out. I love the cover for Defiance too!

    My WoW

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  3. The Lost Girl and Erasing Time both sound amazing - I've never heard of either of them! Defiance I have heard of, and it's already on my TBR list :)

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    Kelly
    Radiant Shadows

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  4. I totally can't wait for Defiance and The Lost Girl too! I've never heard of Erasing Time– it sounds amazing though and that cover is GORGEOUS! Great WoW picks :)

    Rabiah
    Confessions of a Readaholic

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  5. The covers for these look amazing!! I entered a giveaway on good reads for Defiance so fingers crossed haha :D

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  6. I REALLY can't wait to read Defiance. It looks amazing! :)
    Here's my WoW: http://www.yabookseasons.blogspot.com/2012/07/waiting-on-wednesday_18.html

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  7. Great pick, they all sound really awesome, but I'm most looking forward to Defiance :)

    Thanks for stopping by my WoW

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  8. awesome covers! great wow's this week :) I have defiance and the lost girl, but had never heard of erasing time, thanks for showcasing this :D

    Neyra @ Darkest Addictions

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  9. Thanks for stopping by:) I'm a new follower!!!

    Like Defiance.

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  10. Great choices. The Lost Girl and Erasing Time are interesting, I just added them to my TBR list. AS for Defiance, it's been on my list for a month now. XD

    Thanks for dropping by my blog. ^_^

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