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“Waiting on” Wednesday is a weekly event hosted at Breaking the Spine that spotlights an upcoming release that we’re eagerly anticipating. Let the salivating commence.
My pick this week:
Gravity (The Taking 1)
By: Melissa West
Publisher: Entangled Publishing
Release Date: October 16, 2012
Description:
In the future, only one rule will matter: Don’t. Ever. Peek.
Seventeen-year-old Ari Alexander just broke that rule and saw the last person she expected hovering above her bed – arrogant Jackson Locke, the most popular boy in her school. She expects instant execution or some kind of freak alien punishment, but instead, Jackson issues a challenge: help him, or everyone on Earth will die.
Ari knows she should report him, but everything about Jackson makes her question what she’s been taught about his kind. And against her instincts, she’s falling for him. But Ari isn’t just any girl, and Jackson wants more than her attention. She’s a military legacy who’s been trained by her father and exposed to war strategies and societal information no one can know – especially an alien spy, like Jackson. Giving Jackson the information he needs will betray her father and her country, but keeping silent will start a war.
Why I’m Waiting: So, I’ll admit, I don’t fully understand the whole “don’t ever peek” thing (don’t peek at what?), but this book sounds cool enough otherwise that I’m willing to overlook that for now. I don’t read many alien books but I’m always intrigued by them, and this one sounds like it could be really cool. And look at the gorgeous cover!
Okay, I actually just went back and read some of the reviews on Goodreads, and apparently Earth is being forced to host these aliens, and each human is assigned an “Ancient” who comes into their room at night and makes “the connection,” which basically sucks vitamins and nutrients and other things they need to survive. Um, ick. But anyway, that’s where the whole “don’t ever peek” thing comes in, because you’re not supposed to see your assigned Ancient. But Ari does, and etc etc. I think that could have been explained a lot better in the blurb, actually. But hey, sounds awesome!
What are you waiting on this Wednesday?
OHHHHHH. *lightbulb clicks* you know, I never really understood the whole "don't ever peek" thing either, until just now. Ew, really? I'm still intrigued by this book, so we'll see how it is. :D
ReplyDeleteDon't you just LOVE that cover? Really am liking all the space YA books. Science fiction is my favorite. <3
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I'm waiting on this one too! And I'm also really curious about this don't peak thing!!!! HAHA But either way it sounds interesting and forbidden and like a great read!
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I almost went with this as my WOW this week. Really looking forward to it as well.
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Safari Poet
This one sounds really intriguing and different. I'm definitely excited to read this one. Great pick :)
ReplyDeleteI discovered this one a few weeks ago and it sounds interesting. But wait, what?! That's what the don't ever peek thing means? I just figured it had something to do with peaking into the future. I think I might actually like this book even more now. :)
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I've seen this one around but never actually read the synopsis - and it's funny because I swear your paragraphs just followed my train of thought EXACTLY. I went from huh ok sounds cool but what is this peeking thing...maybe I should look it up...oh she did it...ok, got it! Definitely think the description could do a little better with that.
ReplyDeleteBut it sounds interesting! Thanks for sharing and clearing it all up for me haha.
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It's the first time I came across this one, but it looks amazing - the cover, the plot. Adding it to my already gigantic TBR pile!
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We're waiting for this one as well! Great pick! :D
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This one first came on my radar a couple weeks ago. It looks awesome!! My WoW
ReplyDelete-Kimberly @ Turning The Pages
Don't ever peek? I have so many images in my head right now, it's a definite overload. XD
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Another book that I'm waiting on as well. Great pick!
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This sounds like such an awesome read and I really can't wait to get my hands on a copy of it! Great pick. :)
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Haven't heard of this one. I like the cover though! Really cool!
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Have a GREAT day!
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Sounds like it could be an interesting read - the "don't ever peek" thing is a nice tease.
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Ooh! Haven't heard of this one until now. It sounds like it's going to be a great book! Gorgeous cover too. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeletePam | jelly loves books
Ohh. This does sound rather interesting. I hadn't heard of this one, but it's definitely on my list now.
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An intriguing choice, enjoy!
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Thank you for making GRAVITY your WoW pick this week! :)
ReplyDeleteI saw this one around as well and I'm intrigued by it. I'll probably end up checking out because I'm super curious. New follower; feel free to stop by My WoW
ReplyDeleteGreat pick and the plot is interesting and love the cover. Another pick for my TBR list. Click on my name to see my pick.
ReplyDeleteSounds pretty intriguing and I like the cover too. Enjoy!
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