Author: Cameron Stracher
Release Date: January 1, 2011
Publisher: Sourcebooks Fire
Vera and her brother Will live in the shadow of the Great Panic, in a country that has collapsed from environmental catastrophe. Water is hoarded by governments, rivers are dammed, and clouds are sucked from the sky. But then Vera befriends Kai, who seems to have limitless access to fresh water. When Kai suddenly disappears, Vera and Will set off on a dangerous journey in search of him-pursued by pirates, a paramilitary group, and greedy corporations.
Taken from Goodreads.
Ok, I have two words to say about The Water Wars before I say anything else. Cover. Lust. Seriously! I swear covers keep getting better and better. There's more to my love of The Water Wars than just that though. In an age when we're consistently depleting our natural resources at an alarming rate, I think this book might just have the ability to ring poignant and true for those who want to hear a message. I love YA dystopian books, and the fact that it's relevant and sounds both scary and eerie appeals to me even more. What do you think...and what are you waiting on this week?
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ReplyDeleteME TOO!
This sounds SO amazing.
I have read his adult work, which I liked very much. I think it's really interesting that he has segued into YA.
ReplyDeleteHoly geezus! Love that cover too. YA dystopian is becoming more & more people I've noticed.
ReplyDeletethat was supposed to say *more & more POPULAR lol. I got so excited I couldn't even type! haha
ReplyDeleteI've been waiting on this one since the first time I saw the cover...it's awesome! Can't hardly wait til 1/1/11!
ReplyDeleteOh I almost picked this one! We're definitely on the same page with our YA books:) And that cover makes me drool a little, I wish I could take credit for it and tell everyone how brilliant a designer I am. Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteSounds really good and cover is sooooo cool!
ReplyDeleteThe sound of this book definitely scares me. The cover also really stands out. Another book going into my to be read.
ReplyDeleteNice pick! This one sounds interesting for sure!
ReplyDeleteMy WoW is up on my blog. :)
Dude, I had the same idea as you when I first saw this cover. How friggin' amazing IS that? I think I might love you for sharing this book - I've never heard of it before. It sounds reeeally good. Awesome, awesome pick. <3
ReplyDeleteYes the cover is so awesome! Love it! Great pick!
ReplyDeleteOh, wow, total cover lust. And it's topical! :) Great pick!
ReplyDeleteI haven't heard of this one! It looks fantastic!! Thanks for this :)
ReplyDeleteI thought this had been released already. It has one of the best covers I have seen thats for sure.
ReplyDeleteI don't read dystopian, realised it wasn't for me.
Mine is here
http://teawithmarce.blogspot.com/2010/11/waiting-on-wednesday-lisa-schroeder.html
What the what with that cover!? Whoa! So eye-catching. I'm with you on the cover lust on this one, for sure.
ReplyDeleteThis cover is gorgeous! When I read the synopsis I was instantly intrigued, because like you said, it's on a topic that will hit close to home for a lot of people.
ReplyDeleteGreat choice!
Wohoo dystopian YA rocks!
ReplyDeleteOh, I am absolutely dying to read this one. I love the concept and the cover! Awesome pick Melissa!
ReplyDeletei love this cover, I remember when TeenFire had the poll asking which cover we liked the best. I think they picked the right one!
ReplyDeleteA really lovely wish and the book seems interesting! Here's mine
ReplyDeleteI also love the cover, and sound like a interesting read to :)
ReplyDeleteDoesn't this just sound awesome. I love dystopian novels that sound like they really could happen and this one does to me. Great pick
ReplyDeleteAmazing cover! I hadn't heard of this one so thanks for putting it on my radar.
ReplyDeleteI like the concept behind this one - as you say, water is becoming more and more of a precious commodity, so the premise sounds a little more realistic than some dystopian novels!
ReplyDeleteGreat pick. This is the kind of book that scares me because it could happen!
ReplyDeleteThe cover's gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteSounds interesting. I'm not really into environmental thrills but this is a fab cover!
ReplyDeleteI love, love, love this cover and the story sounds so interesting and terrifyingly real. I could almost imagine something like this (with our natural resources depleting so rapidly) happening in the future.
ReplyDeleteI've heard this one is really good. I love the way the water comes from her eye like a butterfly wing!
ReplyDeleteGreat pick!!! I love dystopians too :) And you're right about the covers...better and better.
ReplyDeleteMad Scientist has heard of this novel. Much is going around about it. This book I hope has a good environmental message that everyone should be aware of. I most defiantly try my hardest to buy organic, buy sustainable products and light bulbs, and conserve gas.
ReplyDeleteThis is a book everyone should be waiting for, indeed a very worthy choice!
Pleasant Evening,
Mad Scientist
http://madsteampunkery.blogspot.com
Oh boy that sounds great! I agree, I definitely have cover lust too! :)
ReplyDeleteThe cover is INSANELY AMAZING!!
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