"Waiting On Wednesday" is a weekly event, hosted at Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.
My selection for this week is:
Unravelling by Elizabeth Norris
Publication Date: April 24th 2012
Publisher: Balzer + Bray
Summary from Goodreads:
Two days before the start of her junior year, seventeen-year-old Janelle Tenner is hit by a pickup truck and killed—as in blinding light, scenes of her life flashing before her, and then nothing. Except the next thing she knows, she's opening her eyes to find Ben Michaels, a loner from her high school whom Janelle has never talked to, leaning over her. And even though it isn't possible, she knows—with every fiber of her being—that Ben has somehow brought her back to life.
But her revival, and Ben's possible role in it, is only the first of the puzzles that Janelle must solve. While snooping in her FBI agent father's files for clues about her accident, she uncovers a clock that seems to be counting down to something—but to what? And when someone close to Janelle is killed, she can no longer deny what's right in front of her: Everything that's happened—the accident, the murder, the countdown clock, Ben's sudden appearance in her life—points to the end of life as she knows it. And as the clock ticks down, she realizes that if she wants to put a stop to the end of the world, she's going to need to uncover Ben's secrets—and keep from falling in love with him in the process.
From debut author Elizabeth Norris comes this shattering novel of one girl's fight to save herself, her world, and the boy she never saw coming.
But her revival, and Ben's possible role in it, is only the first of the puzzles that Janelle must solve. While snooping in her FBI agent father's files for clues about her accident, she uncovers a clock that seems to be counting down to something—but to what? And when someone close to Janelle is killed, she can no longer deny what's right in front of her: Everything that's happened—the accident, the murder, the countdown clock, Ben's sudden appearance in her life—points to the end of life as she knows it. And as the clock ticks down, she realizes that if she wants to put a stop to the end of the world, she's going to need to uncover Ben's secrets—and keep from falling in love with him in the process.
From debut author Elizabeth Norris comes this shattering novel of one girl's fight to save herself, her world, and the boy she never saw coming.
What I think:
Unravelling sounds a really intriguing debut novel. The premise indicates a story full of twists and agony. Maybe that ticking clock made the difference to me, what can I say? But Unravelling sounds like the kind of novel that I will really enjoy reading :)
yes and YES to this pick! I've heard nothing but great things and I am so terribly jealous of everyone who had ARCs and I cannot wait to finally get my hands on this and find out what the deal is with that dang clock!
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Same here. I'm really excited about this one! <3
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Wow. This sounds amazing. Thanks for the heads up.
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I LOVE Unraveling! Terrific pick!
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Great WoW! We are currently pass this ARC between the three of us Bibliojunkies. Can't wait until it's my turn!
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I keep hearing great things about this book, can't wait. You have a great blog, we have similar loves of authors. Please check out my WoW.
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Anna @ Wandering Librarians
When I first saw the cover, I thought it wasn't my cup of tea, but the synopsis sounds great! I still don't like the cover, but that's not the most important ofcourse (although I'm a sucker for a nice cover :p)
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That one looks so good! I'm definitely adding this to my TBR list now! Great pick :)
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It does look good and it sounds good too!! Thanks for sharing
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Looks soo good...I can't wait either! I love debut novels and discovering new authors. My Waiting On Wednesday
ReplyDeleteThis book does sound good! Thanks for highlighting it!
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I have an ARC of this, and I'm super excited to get into it! Your post just reminded me that I need to get my behind into gear and start reading! Thanks for sharing :).
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Hi :) XOXO
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