Wed, May 16, 2012
Waiting on Wednesday – Eve and Adam and More
“Waiting On” Wednesday is a weekly event hosted by Breaking the Spine to shine a spotlight on upcoming releases that we’re eagerly anticipating.
Eve and Adam
By Katherine Applegate and Michael Grant
304 pages
Feiwel & Friends, to be released Oct. 2, 2012
Sixteen-year-old Evening Spiker lives an affluent life in San Francisco with her mother, EmmaRose, a successful geneticist and owner of Spiker Biotech. Sure, Evening misses her father who died mysteriously, but she’s never really questioned it. Much like how she’s never stopped to think how off it is that she’s never been sick. That is, until she’s struck by a car and is exposed to extensive injuries. Injuries that seem to be healing faster than physically possible.
While recuperating in Spiker Biotech’s lush facilities, she meets Solo Plissken, a very attractive, if off-putting boy her age who spent his life at Spiker Biotech. Like Evening, he’s never questioned anything… until now. Solo drops hints to Evening that something isn’t right, and Emma-Rose may be behind it. Evening puts this out of her mind and begins her summer internship project: To simulate the creation of the perfect boy. With the help of Solo, Evening uncovers secrets so big they could change the world completely.
— Goodreads.com description
Lies! Conspiracy! This one seems like it’ll be such a thriller…
Over You
By Emma McLaughlin and Nicolas Kraus
304 pages
HarperTeen, to be released Aug. 2012
After the grand explosion of her relationship, seventeen-year-old Max Scott developed what every girl in the history of the world has been waiting for: a way to get over being dumped. Now Max is the go-to guru for heartbroken high-school girls all over NYC. But when her ex unexpectedly shows up in her neighborhood, Max’s carefully controlled world starts to unravel. With her clients’ hearts hanging in the balance, Max will have to do the seemingly impossible: get over him once and for all.
Brilliant at bringing humor to the trials and tribulations of the lovestruck, #1 New York Times bestselling authors Emma McLaughlin and Nicola Kraus have crafted a tale that will resonate with any girl who has ever been in love or had her heart broken. It brims with smart observations, features a pitch-perfect teen voice, and will attract fans of Jenny Han, Sarah Mlynowski, and Lauren Barnholdt. Readers are sure to fall head-over-heels for this sharp spin on breaking up, making up, and getting even.
— Goodreads.com description
I loved McLaughlin and Kraus’ The Nanny Diaries when I first read it years ago, and I’m excited they’re giving YA a shot. I think their smart and humorous writing will make Max a standout character for me this year. Fingers crossed!
The Dark Unwinding
By Sharon Cameron
352 pages
Scholastic Press, to be released Sept. 2012
A spine-tingling tale of steampunk and spies, intrigue and heart-racing romance!
When Katharine Tulman’s inheritance is called into question by the rumor that her eccentric uncle is squandering away the family fortune, she is sent to his estate to have him committed to an asylum. But instead of a lunatic, Katharine discovers a genius inventor with his own set of rules, who employs a village of nine hundred people rescued from the workhouses of London.
Katharine is now torn between protecting her own inheritance and preserving the peculiar community she grows to care for deeply. And her choices are made even more complicated by a handsome apprentice, a secretive student, and fears for her own sanity.
As the mysteries of the estate begin to unravel, it is clear that not only is her uncle’s world at stake, but also the state of England as Katharine knows it. With twists and turns at every corner, this heart-racing adventure will captivate readers with its intrigue, thrills, and romance.
— Goodreads.com description
I haven’t had a lot of luck in the past with steampunk novels, yet…I’m willing to give them another chance. And the description on this one definitely won me over!
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Tara @ Hobbitsies said:
All of these look awesome, but I am SO EXCITED for Over You. I love awesome contemporaries.
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Madigan said:
They all sound so good!
Eve and Adam, especially. I wonder if it will be similar to The Adoration of Jenna Fox?
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Pamela said:
I just learned about Eve and Adam last week, but the others are new to me. They look interesting. Thanks for sharing.
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Anne said:
I hadn’t heard of ANY of these, but they’re all on my list now! They sound SO GOOD! Thanks for bringing them to my attention.
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cathy said:
I’m definitely waiting for all those books as well. Great pick. Here is my WoW
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Kathy said:
Eve and Adam sounds great! I have been wanting to get my hands on it. I hadn’t heard of the other two, but they shound interesting as well. Great choices!
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elena said:
ooh I didn’t know Emma McLaughlin and Nicolas Kraus were writing YA now! I’m adding it to my TBR, it seems like a book I would love. I’m really excited for Eve and Adam too!
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Anna Reply:
May 16th, 2012 at 12:34 pm
Right? I read The Nanny Diaries and loved it a million years ago…glad they’re doing YA now!
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Mallory Reply:
May 22nd, 2012 at 1:42 pm
They actually do have another YA book that came out a couple years ago – The Real Real – which I enjoyed quite a bit. I’d recommend it as a light summer read!
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Magan @ Rather Be Reading said:
Hadn’t heard of Over You yet! Added it to my TBR list.
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Anna Reply:
May 16th, 2012 at 12:34 pm
That’s what I like to hear!
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Edward said:
Eve and Adam sound really great. Can’t wait to read it. Great pick
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Joie said:
Oooh, these are some great picks! I’ve also been waiting for Eve and Adam, but I hadn’t heard about the other two. Can’t wait for them to come out!
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Erica said:
All of these look so rocking, I can’t wait for them
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Ashley said:
Eve and Adam sounds really intriguing. And I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE the cover. So cool.
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Vyki @ On The Shelf said:
I can’t wait for Eve and Adam it just sounds so intriguing!
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Jennie said:
Eve and Adam looks awesome!
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Kelsey @ Slush Sleuth said:
omg omgg in reading that first summary I thought it said “owner of Spiker Biotch.” LOL. I prefer my name to the real one.
I never actually read the Nanny Diaries (and now I’m going to admit something really embarrassing, that I saw the movie without reading the book, and it sucked). But that description looks adorable, and HarperTeen rarely publishes something I don’t like.
Thanks for turning me onto these!
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Charlotte said:
I’d not heard of Eve and Adam before–it sounds good! Thanks!
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Jen said:
Over You seems like a book over which we’d exchange multiple squeal-filled text messages.
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