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...
Author: Myra McEntire
Publisher: EgmontUSA
Published: May 24, 2011
Genre: YA, Sci-Fi, Paranormal
Pages: 352
Since the age of fourteen, Emerson Cole has seen strange things – dead things – swooning Southern Belles, soldiers, and other eerie apparitions of the past. She’s tried everything to get rid of the visions: medication, counseling, asylums. Nothing’s worked.
So, when Emerson's well-meaning brother calls in yet another consultant from a mysterious organization called the Hourglass, Emerson’s willing to give it one last try.
Michael Weaver is no ordinary consultant. He's barely older than she is; he listens like no one she's ever met before; and he doesn't make her feel the least bit crazy. As Emerson ventures deeper into the world of the Hourglass, she begins to learn the truth about her past, her future--and her very life.
Ok, first of all, let me wipe the drool off my face as I continue on this cover-lust train. Anyhoo, in all honesty...seriously...look at that cover! I'm pretty sure the girl is walking into the floor. There's some serious gravity-defying nonsense going on, and I'm endlessly intrigued by the cover, alone. Then, there's that awesome premise. I'm loving the sound of this sort of time-travel, part past, part present novel. Hourglass sounds awfully rich and promising to me! What do you think, and what are you waiting on this week?
I love the cover and the plots sound really interesting !! Looking forward to read this one too ;)
ReplyDeleteGreat pick Melissa ..
I just added this one to my wishlist and DAC 2011 list. It sounds really good and like something different, I haven't read a variation of:)
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This is on my wishlist too! The cover is gorgeous and so unique :)
ReplyDeleteThis one looks fantastic. The idea of the premise alone makes me want to read it. I've also read a few snippts from this on the author's blog, and they make it sound even better! Great pick!
ReplyDeleteI'm really looking forward to this one too. Love that cover!
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ReplyDeletethanks for the review, you have very interesting books in here...
This one is very popular today and I can see the reason great cover and an amazing summary. Definitely on my wish list now, great pick!
ReplyDeleteI am really excited for this book! The cover is amazing!
ReplyDeleteI haven't gotten around to reading the synopsis of this until now. I didn't know it was that good! Thanks a bunch! Now I shall add it to my TBR List! Happy reading Mel! :D
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Oooh, wow. This sounds like a unique take on usual paranormal themes.
ReplyDeleteYes, this sounds great!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE this cover! I can see it framed on a wall it's such a piece of art work.
ReplyDeleteIn a way, this cover is trippy. I can't wait for this one either!
ReplyDeleteAwesome pick, Mel! I'm loving that cover too - so wicked! =)
ReplyDeleteThat cover creeps me out SO MUCH! If I ever read it I shall have to cover the cover up with a paper bag :P CREEEPYYYY
ReplyDeleteThe summary sounds interesting :)
This one is on my shelf cravings this week...I LOVE that cover!!!! I think the covers lately are outdoing the stories!!
ReplyDeleteI have been seeing this book around and it has caught my attention. Nice pick!
ReplyDeleteI don't really care much for the cover, but the story does sound interesting. I have also added this to my list! Have a good Wednesday! Sonette @ Bookworm Blog
ReplyDeleteMichael is sounding like he is swoon worthy... Gonna have to add this to my TBR pile!
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Ditto on what you said, lol. Looks cool and sounds cooler. Really though, I just noticed that she was walking on a wall. Ha.
ReplyDeleteI haven't heard of this one yet. Sounds good. And yes, the cover is awesome!
ReplyDeleteMelissa, you pick the BEST books. I swear. Will you come with me to the bookstore & just tell me what to buy?! haha
ReplyDeleteThis one seriously sounds awesome, and I totally agree about the cover. It's what drew me in enough to read the synopsis and figure out what it was truly about instead of me just dismissing it as a typical paranormal (oops).
ReplyDeleteThis is popping up a lot! I absolutely love the idea behind this book and I cannot wait to read it. Awesome choice, Melissa!
ReplyDeleteOh, hellz yes! My favorite cover of the year. I hope to get an ARC of this...I must have it!
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The cover of Hourglass is just so, "Wow!" And the plot description sounds just as good too! Awesome WoW pick Melissa!! ^.~
ReplyDeleteLove this cover. Love the synopsis. Cannot wait to get it. <3
ReplyDeleteLove the cover too! It's so cool. A great illusion. The story sounds awesome. This is on my list for sure! Fab choice!
ReplyDeleteI know, I love this cover! Both the fact that her dress looks a bit like an hourglass and the fact that she's almost being pulled towards the floor. And also the gorgeous font. Plus the premise sounds awesome too!
ReplyDeleteO me too!
ReplyDeleteSo haunting.
So makes me want to know more about her.
The cover is beautiful, I agree with what you said. And time travelling... come on, I love that!
ReplyDeleteThis week I'm waiting for Ruby Red by Kerstin Gier.
I am drooling right now because of this cover and I can tell you it is BAD for my keyboard! I want that book!
ReplyDeleteHere's my pick this week
This book has been popping up alot, I hadn't really heard any buzz on it till lately. Think I will be adding it to my TBR pile.
ReplyDeleteI keep looking at this cover and I don't like it. I want to, but I don't. I think it is because she looks to barbie like and the main subject is too centered. I do like the gravity-defying aspet. Hope you get it and let me know if it is worth a look! :)
ReplyDeleteThis one sounds so very good, and the cover is full of awesome. Nice pick!
ReplyDeleteThis sounds so wondeful and the cover is simply amazing! Great pick for your WOW this week!
ReplyDeleteThis has been a popular one around the WOW today and I am one that is wanting to read it as well.
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CRAZY cover! In a good way... I think. :) This sounds like a really great premise-- awesome pick, Melissa!
ReplyDeleteHoly crap, this one sounds SO good! Kind of reminds me A LITTLE BIT of Deception by Lee Nichols, but I still want to read this one asap!
ReplyDeleteCover is so creepy. I didn't even know she was walking down a wall until it was pointed out at another blog lol. I don't know where my brain was that day.
ReplyDeleteI seriously didn't even realize what was going on in this cover until I read your post. What amazing observation skills I have. The cover is awesome, genius really. Definitely going to read it when it comes out!
ReplyDeleteThe cover is too cool. It has a really haunting feel to it. And I'm so intrigued! So excited! :D
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely LOVE this cover - it's on my list of wanted books now. :)
ReplyDeleteYes, yes and yes! This one is very popular this week and I almost chose it myself. Everything about this one looks amazing and that cover is just so striking!
ReplyDeleteI love that so many people chose this one as their WoW pick this week because I'm uber excited about it as well! And yeah, freaking amazing and trippy cover!
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to this one as well! As gorgeous as the cover looks though, it kind of scares me too.
ReplyDeleteOne of the best covers I've ever seen! Great pick!
ReplyDeleteGreat pick Melissa, I just found this one recently as well and it's definitely going on the list! It took me a few minutes to figure out what was happening with the cover, I love the ones that make you have to decipher what's happening:)
ReplyDeleteI am also drooling over this cover! It makes me turn my head sideways to figure out if she's on the wall or the floor. Super intriguing and a must-add to my list!
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