Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly event hosted by Jill at Breaking The Spine that spotlights upcoming releases that we are eagerly awaiting.
The Selection
by Kiera Cass
Expected Publication: April 24th, 2012
Goodreads Summary: For thirty-five girls,
the Selection is the chance of a lifetime. The opportunity to escape the
life laid out for them since birth. To be swept up in a world of
glittering gowns and priceless jewels. To live in the palace and compete
for the heart of the gorgeous Prince Maxon.
But for America Singer, being Selected is a nightmare. It means turning her back on her secret love with Aspen, who is a caste below her. Leaving her home to enter a fierce competition for a crown she doesn't want. Living in a palace that is constantly threatened by violent rebel attacks.
Then America meets Prince Maxon. Gradually, she starts to question all the plans she's made for herself- and realizes that the life she's always dreamed of may not compare to a future she never imagined.
But for America Singer, being Selected is a nightmare. It means turning her back on her secret love with Aspen, who is a caste below her. Leaving her home to enter a fierce competition for a crown she doesn't want. Living in a palace that is constantly threatened by violent rebel attacks.
Then America meets Prince Maxon. Gradually, she starts to question all the plans she's made for herself- and realizes that the life she's always dreamed of may not compare to a future she never imagined.
I just think that this book sound really interesting. Kind of like The Bachelor, which is weird because I don't watch TV much, and definitely not The Bachelor or any reality TV when I do. Also, the cover is just so pretty!
Great choice! This one is coming out soon, I believe. (And I totally agree... no reality TV. Ever. blech. I do love watching Once Upon a Time though.)
ReplyDeleteYup, coming out in April :)
DeleteHaha, I only watch a couple TV shows, I don't even have cable..
Great choice. (I read on another blog that this has been picked up by the CW and the pilot has been cast.)
ReplyDeleteWaiting For Wentworth
Yes, I saw that! Should be interesting to watch!
DeleteThe cover is really pretty! I'm still on the fence about this one though :/ Thanks for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteMy WOW pick
The cover is really pretty! Thanks for visiting!
DeleteI know that many people won't give this book a chance because of some unpleasant events... but I think I will check it out if CW decides to make a tv show out of it. ;D And the cover is just gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteHere's my WoW. ♥
Yeah, so much drama, but then, it gives the book free publicity, not the best publicity, but still! I love the cover :)
DeleteI'm so glad that this is your WOW for this week! <3 There's so much negativity surrounding this book, but I've talked a little bit to the author and she's just so sweet and I don't think her book deserves it at all! That's why I'm super excited to get my hands on a copy of it too -- it sounds like it'd be such a blast to read! Plus, that cover is stunning! :)
ReplyDeleteAmazing pick for your WOW, Jenn! <3
Thank you :)
DeleteI had heard about all the drama that was going on, but I don't really pay attention to it. If someone says something is bad, I'm more likely to go read it and see for myself. I think that people nitpick every little thing rather than just read and enjoy. So that's what I'm going to do, read and enjoy.
Thanks for visiting :)
i really enjoyed the book despite what people said. it was a fun read!!
ReplyDeletestop by my post? I'm hosting an exclusive cover reveal for a fall 2012 YA from Paper Lantern Lit and Philomel/Penguin!
http://lindsaycummingsblog.blogspot.com/2012/03/exclusive-cover-reveal-venom-by-fiona.html
Glad you enjoyed it! I'm really looking forward to reading it :)
Deletethanks for visiting!
Yes I've been dying for this one forever! Such a gorgeous cover! One day I'm going to have a dress that looks like that. I also love the bachelor storyline. Can't wait! Thanks so much for visiting My WOW!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you're excited for this one as well! The dress is stunning!
DeleteThanks for visiting!