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: Dead Rules
Author: Randy Russell
Release Date: July 1, 2011
Publisher: HarperTeen
Sometimes falling in love means you've got to kill somebody. Jana Webster and Michael Haynes were destined to be together forever. Of that, Jana was sure. But Jana just died—in a bowling accident. And now she’s trapped in Dead School. Jana is certain that it won’t be long before Michael kills himself in order to spend eternity with her—but the days are passing and Michael is, inexplicably, still alive. So Jana decides to take matters into her own hands. And nothing—not even Dead School bad boy Mars Dreamcote’s enticingly warm touch or the devastating secret he holds about her death—will stop her from making her dreams come true.
Taken from Goodreads.I saw the cover for
Dead Rules, and I was sold in a heartbeat. I'm not afraid to admit that I judge books by their covers more often than not, but
Dead Rules has a really enticing premise, too. I like the whole afterlife context and the idea of a selfish MC that's almost narcissistic enough to think her boyfriend would die to continue being with her. I sense some wicked dark humour in this story, and it makes me giddy with glee! What do you think...and what are you waiting on this week?
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Awesome~! I usually judge books mostly because of the cover, and Dead Rules has a beautiful, but a bit creepy cover! I love the whole premise too. I wonder what Jana would do to get Michael to "die".
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I have not heard of this one yet. It sounds good though! The whole being dead thing is a bit different, and I like different! Nice pick.
ReplyDeleteThat cover is really beautiful, it's sold me as well! I'm with you on the humor, there's got to be some to keep the idea of someone wanting their boyfriend to die since they're dead from being too heavy or serious. Looking forward to reading this one!
ReplyDeleteYup, this novel pretty much seems amazing. The cover is great and the summary just makes it better. I'm dying for this one as well. Awesome pick!
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"Sometimes falling in love means you've got to kill somebody." !!!!!!!!!!!! What! That is the most absurd sentence ever written.
ReplyDeleteThis is a book I wanted to read too! I added it to my Amazon Wishlist hoping to get it!! :)
ReplyDeleteHi, Melissa! Thank you so much for noticing DEAD RULES. I lucked out and have full art/photo for the back of the cover, as well. This time, it's a boy. Both photo manips are by the same young photographer, Miss-Deathwish at deviantart.com And she's still a teenager. I really love the fact that HarperTeen found her for the book.
ReplyDeleteDead School? Interesting. I will definitely be looking forward to your review on this one :)
ReplyDeleteI judge books by their covers too, and between the cover and the description it sounds like "dark humor" as you said is definitely going to be a strong feature of this book. Nice pick!
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Deeply interesting. I too am sold by the cover. What a cute model. I do hope that the story is amazing!!
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Oh my goodness this sounds wonderful! I haven't heard of this one before today, thanks for sharing. I'm a big fan of the cover too. Can't wait! :)
ReplyDeleteYou are right, the cover is gorgeous but it sounds amazing too!! Great pick!
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Wow! Gorgeous cover. And I love the idea behind it.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Anna! Also, death by bowling accident? How does that happen? Did bowling balls magically drop on her head? Or did she choke on her nacho cheese? Hmm, this book will be worth reading JUST to answer that question! :P
ReplyDeleteIt is a new and interesting idea so I will probably be buying it! Great pick! *goes to Goodreads to add to TBR*
Haven't seen this one around before -- hope you like it when it comes out!
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Added it to my tbr list
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Oh, this one sounds good. I'll have to add it to my ever growing wishlist!
ReplyDeleteGotta love this cover. The eyes really get to ya.
ReplyDeleteI will definitely be getting this one. Great pick!
I haven't heard of this one yet, but it sounds great! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteCovers are important and this one is just intriguing - thanks for your wish!
ReplyDeleteSounds very interesting. I haven't heard of it. The girl on the cover's eyes are incredible.
ReplyDeletelove the sound of it and the cover is so pretty!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute book premise, and I love the cover! Awesome pick!
ReplyDeleteYay! I don't think I'd come across a summary for this one yet. It sounds creepy and awesome. ;)
ReplyDeleteWhoa! The first sentence hooked me instantly. And the cover, as well. It is striking! Thanks for the heads up! :)
ReplyDeleteGreat pick. I like the premise :)
ReplyDeleteI love Harper Teen. Their books are almost always winners. I like this cover too! Happy Thanksgiving Melissa!!!
ReplyDeleteFabulous, fabulous pick - I've seen this one around, so I also can't wait for this one :)
ReplyDeleteI have to agree with you - the first thing I noticed was the cover - soo creepy! And the book sounds good too!
ReplyDeleteIs that a person on the cover or an asian ball jointed doll? Looks like the ABJD to me!!!
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