Waiting on Wednesday 11/17

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly event hosted by Jill from Breaking the Spine, and specifically spotlights upcoming novels we can't wait to read. As always, there are some amazing upcoming books, but this week I'm particularly excited for...

Title: The Water Wars
Author: Cameron Stracher
Release Date: January 1, 2011
Publisher: Sourcebooks Fire


Welcome to a future where water is more precious than gold or oil - and worth killing for.

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?

33 comments:

  1. I have read his adult work, which I liked very much. I think it's really interesting that he has segued into YA.

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  2. Holy geezus! Love that cover too. YA dystopian is becoming more & more people I've noticed.

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  3. that was supposed to say *more & more POPULAR lol. I got so excited I couldn't even type! haha

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  4. I'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!

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  5. Oh 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!

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  6. Sounds really good and cover is sooooo cool!

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  7. The sound of this book definitely scares me. The cover also really stands out. Another book going into my to be read.

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  8. Nice pick! This one sounds interesting for sure!

    My WoW is up on my blog. :)

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  9. 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

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  10. Yes the cover is so awesome! Love it! Great pick!

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  11. Oh, wow, total cover lust. And it's topical! :) Great pick!

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  12. I haven't heard of this one! It looks fantastic!! Thanks for this :)

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  13. I thought this had been released already. It has one of the best covers I have seen thats for sure.

    I 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

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  14. What the what with that cover!? Whoa! So eye-catching. I'm with you on the cover lust on this one, for sure.

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  15. This 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.

    Great choice!

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  16. Oh, I am absolutely dying to read this one. I love the concept and the cover! Awesome pick Melissa!

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  17. i love this cover, I remember when TeenFire had the poll asking which cover we liked the best. I think they picked the right one!

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  18. A really lovely wish and the book seems interesting! Here's mine

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  19. I also love the cover, and sound like a interesting read to :)

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  20. Doesn't this just sound awesome. I love dystopian novels that sound like they really could happen and this one does to me. Great pick

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  21. Amazing cover! I hadn't heard of this one so thanks for putting it on my radar.

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  22. I 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!

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  23. Great pick. This is the kind of book that scares me because it could happen!

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  24. Sounds interesting. I'm not really into environmental thrills but this is a fab cover!

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  25. I 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.

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  26. I've heard this one is really good. I love the way the water comes from her eye like a butterfly wing!

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  27. Great pick!!! I love dystopians too :) And you're right about the covers...better and better.

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  28. Mad 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.

    This is a book everyone should be waiting for, indeed a very worthy choice!

    Pleasant Evening,
    Mad Scientist
    http://madsteampunkery.blogspot.com

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  29. Oh boy that sounds great! I agree, I definitely have cover lust too! :)

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