Waiting on Wednesday which is a weekly meme hosted by Breaking the Spine in which you show a book that will be releasing soon that you are excited for!
I have decided that every week I will start sharing Waiting on Wednesday posts including two books (maybe more) just to share some more upcoming releases. I feel like only sharing one can be a bit boring.
I have decided that every week I will start sharing Waiting on Wednesday posts including two books (maybe more) just to share some more upcoming releases. I feel like only sharing one can be a bit boring.
Author: Marie Lu
Publisher: G.P. Putnam’s Sons Books for Young Readers (Penguin Random House)
Release Date: September 12th 2017
Goodreads Page
Goodreads Page
Synopsis:
For the millions who log in every day, Warcross isn’t just a game—it’s a way of life. The obsession started ten years ago and its fan base now spans the globe, some eager to escape from reality and others hoping to make a profit. Struggling to make ends meet, teenage hacker Emika Chen works as a bounty hunter, tracking down players who bet on the game illegally. But the bounty hunting world is a competitive one, and survival has not been easy. Needing to make some quick cash, Emika takes a risk and hacks into the opening game of the international Warcross Championships—only to accidentally glitch herself into the action and become an overnight sensation. Convinced she’s going to be arrested, Emika is shocked when instead she gets a call from the game’s creator, the elusive young billionaire Hideo Tanaka, with an irresistible offer. He needs a spy on the inside of this year’s tournament in order to uncover a security problem . . . and he wants Emika for the job. With no time to lose, Emika’s whisked off to Tokyo and thrust into a world of fame and fortune that she’s only dreamed of. But soon her investigation uncovers a sinister plot, with major consequences for the entire Warcross empire.
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I have yet to read any of Marie Lu's booksl. I know *hides away in shame* But this one sounds so good. I love the video game plot and the aesthetic of the story. I know some people have read and loved this already. I need to start reading Marie Lu's books asap. ( I picked this up at BEA so expect a review closer to release)
Author: Tahereh Mafi
Publisher: Dutton Books for Young Readers (Penguin Random House)
Release Date: November 14th 2017
Synopsis:
A new adventure about a girl who is fated to wash the bodies of the dead in this companion to Furthermore. Our story begins on a frosty night… Laylee can barely remember the happier times before her beloved mother died. Before her father, driven by grief, lost his wits (and his way). Before she was left as the sole remaining mordeshoor in the village of Whichwood, destined to spend her days washing the bodies of the dead and preparing their souls for the afterlife. It’s become easy to forget and easier still to ignore the way her hands are stiffening and turning silver, just like her hair, and her own ever-increasing loneliness and fear. But soon, a pair of familiar strangers appears, and Laylee’s world is turned upside down as she rediscovers color, magic, and the healing power of friendship.
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I am a huge Tahereh Mafi fan. I loved her Shatter Me series and I loved Furthermore her middle grade debut. This companion sounds incredible. I was so excited to hear about at the launch for Furthermore back in last August. ( I picked this up at BEA so expect a review closer to release)