Wednesday, November 2, 2011

Waiting On Wednesday (4)

"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming books whose releases are being eagerly awaited. Bloggers are encouraged to join in and post about the book(s) they're looking forward to reading. Here is mine: 

STRUCK, by Jennifer Bosworth
Expected publication: May 8th 2012, by Farrar, Straus and Giroux BYR

Synopsis: Mia Price is a lightning addict. She’s survived countless strikes, but her craving to connect to the energy in storms endangers her life and the lives of those around her. 


Los Angeles, where lightning rarely strikes, is one of the few places Mia feels safe from her addiction. But when an earthquake devastates the city, her haven is transformed into a minefield of chaos and danger. The beaches become massive tent cities, populated by millions of homeless. Downtown is a wasteland, where a traveling party moves to a different empty building each night, the attendees drawn to the destruction by a magnetic force they cannot deny. Two warring cults rise to power in the wake of the disaster, and both see Mia as the key to their opposing prophecies. They know she has a connection to the freak electrical storm that caused the quake, and to the worse storm that is yet to come. 

Mia wants to trust the enigmatic and alluring Jeremy when he promises to protect her, but he’s hiding a more sinister truth. When the final disaster strikes, Mia must unleash the full horror of her strength to save them all.

14 comments:

  1. I see this book a lot. At first the thunder addict thing was a little weird, but now i just want to read this novel.

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  2. Great pick! As a Los Angeles native, I am ALL OVER IT. I would never want it to actually happen, but in fiction? Let's destroy the city! ;)

    New follower!

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  3. This book sounds really good. Awesome pick. I'm a new follower. I love your blog name. =]
    Here is my WoW
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  4. Great pick. I am SO excited for this <3

    My WOW

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  5. Many people can't wait to get their hands on this one and I have to admit that I want to read this more with every time I see it again. :D

    Great pick,
    Carina @ Fictional Distraction

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  6. Nice cover! The book sounds great! It looks like lots of people want to read this book. Great pick! Thank you for sharing!

    Sam

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  7. WANT THIS NOW! Love the cover and the blurb!


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    Krazyyme @ Young Readers

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  8. Great pick! I can't wait for this one as well it sounds amazingly good!

    Giselle
    Xpresso Reads

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  9. Good pick and an interesting problem.

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  10. great pick I cant wait for Struck to come out aaah!!!

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    Happy reading! ^.^
    Dazzling Reads

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  11. arghh I'm so excited for this too!!! Awesome post:D

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  12. Ooo, I love YA I swear. Authors come up with the most intriguing concepts and premises. It gives off dystopian vibes, no? Love dystopian these days :)

    - Asher (from Paranormal Indulgence)

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  13. This is on my TBR list as well. Love the cover. Great selection.

    Livre De Amour-Books of Love Blog

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