"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted at Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.
XVI by Julia KarrGenre: Young Adult Fiction
Release Date: January 6, 2011
Publisher: Speak
Pages: 272
Summary: In the year 2150, being a girl isn’t necessarily a good thing, especially when your sixteenth (read sex-teenth) birthday is fast approaching. That in itself would be enough to make anyone more than a little nuts, what with the tattoo and all – but Nina Oberon’s life has taken a definite turn for the worse. Her mother is brutally stabbed and left for dead. Before dying, she entrusts a secret book to Nina, telling her to deliver it to Nina's father. But, first Nina has to find him; since for fifteen years he's been officially dead. Complications arise when she rescues Sal, a mysterious, and ultra hot guy. He seems to like Nina, but also seems to know more about her father than he’s letting on. Then there’s that murderous ex-government agent who’s stalking her, and just happens to be her little sister’s dad.
My Thoughts: XVI sounds amazing! The dystopian concept brings a refreshing and original quality. I am super excited and will be reading this book immediately when it comes out. Too bad it's all the way in January. :(
What are your thoughts on XVI?
15 comments:
Ahh this sounds SO good! Definitely unique and super interesting. And I'm liking the cover. Thanks for sharing! :)
Wow...yet another to add to my list! Second job to cover book expenses...here I come!
I love how the cover is so connected to the title...very cool! Nice pick, Eleni! =)
I can't wait for this one either. Great pick!
Great pick! I'm really looking forward to reading this one as well.
I'm soooo looking forward to this one!
This sounds very interesting! This is the first that I've heard of this book but I'm going to put it on my wishlist right now.
OMG it doesn't come out unti 2011?!! (I just noticed the release date.) That is so long for now *pouts*
I like the cover but would like to know more about this 'sex-teen' thing. The book sounds interesting from the synopsis.
I love your Waiting in Wednesdays! You always find something so very cool and interesting. Hell, yeah, I want this!
ooohhhh!!!! This ones sounds awesome!!! A diffinit buy the day it comes out!!
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Thanks so much for featuring XVI on your Waiting on Wednesday!
I really hope you like what's between the covers!
This one does sound great Eleni! The cover looks way cool. I've added it to my list, definitely would love to read it. Thanks Eleni. =)
Sounds complicated, original and intriguing. I'm in!
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