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: Sophie Flack
Publisher: Poppy
Published: October 10, 2011
Genre: YA, Contemps
Pages: 304
As a dancer with the ultra-prestigious Manhattan Ballet Company, nineteen-year-old Hannah Ward juggles intense rehearsals, dazzling performances and complicated backstage relationships. Up until now, Hannah has happily devoted her entire life to ballet.
But when she meets a handsome musician named Jacob, Hannah's universe begins to change, and she must decide if she wants to compete against the other "bunheads" in the company for a star soloist spot or strike out on her own in the real world. Does she dare give up the gilded confines of the ballet for the freedoms of everyday life?
First, I have to mention how super-cute and clever the cover of Bunheads is. Second, I have to say that I managed to snag an ARC of this bad boy at BEA this past week, BUT because the release is so far away, I'm desperately waiting to start reading this! I think the premise is cute, and I really like that the protag is older YA. I'm really hoping that resonates in her voice. I also like that it sounds a wee bit like Center Stage, or something like that. I'll never be a dancer (though I desperately tried for years, I'm built for swimming), but reading books like these gives me a teensy glimpse into their pretty lives. What do you think, and what are you waiting on this week?
Oh! Thanks Melissa! I just added the book to my Goodreads shelf because it sounds like a great contemporary novel and it's my first time hearing about it! I like how the MC is an older teen as well! :)
ReplyDeleteThis sounds great! Poppy does interesting books. Very interesting concept.
ReplyDeleteI love this cover! I haven't heard of this one but now adding it to the list!
ReplyDeleteSounds really good! I haven't heard about this one either. I will definitely check it out :)
ReplyDeleteThe cover looks so so cute!!! I'm happy we got to grab a galley at BEA!
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That cover is just so cool. I love how they managed it
ReplyDeleteThis one looks really interesting and the cover is pretty. Great pick!
ReplyDeleteThe inner sanctum of a ballet company has always fascinated me so I am definitely intrigued with this one too. I also agree that the cover is very well conceived and the title is extremely clever too. Hope you enjoy this on. Cannot wait for a review.
ReplyDeleteI am huge fan of upper YA books too. And I love the sound of the premise. Thanks for sharing. Running off to add to my wishlist :)
ReplyDeleteThis sounds incredible. I had never heard about it before but now I am eagerly waiting for its release! Great pick as always!
ReplyDeleteThis sounds really good and you're right the cover is super cute! Adding it to my TBR:)
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LOVE that cover! And I'm a sucker for ballet books. Adding this. Thanks! :D
ReplyDeleteoh Melissa, this book sounds fabulous!! I had never heard of it before. I was a dancer for 10+ years (believe it or not) so when I see things about ballet it tugs at my heart a bit. Definitely adding this one to my TBR list!! Thank you :-)
ReplyDeleteThat is a great cover! And the story is different from the usual trend lately, which intrigues me.
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I missed grabbing this one at BEA. Great pick!
ReplyDeleteI do love the cover and the moniker bunheads :)
ReplyDeleteYour comment about being built for swimming made me smile; my daughter tried ballet for all of about five seconds, and quickly realized she wasn't made for it; later found her niche as a competitive swimmer...she still bemoans her strong legs and what she calls her "linebacker" shoulders, lol.
Awesome choice and such a pretty cover! Loves it!
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The cover is so pretty! I had not even heard of the book before, but now it's on my TBR.
ReplyDeleteLoving the title of the book. Its sounds funny!
ReplyDeleteI haven't heard of it but I am definitely adding it to my TBR list. I love all things ballet, so I can't wait to read this one!
ReplyDeleteWhere was I for this one? I pretty much glued myself to you for the entire week and yet I seem to have missed this book. You are sneaky:)
ReplyDeleteThe cover is gorgeous, this one is on my Wishlist. I was a dancer so I love the memories stories like this take me.
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Loving the cover on this book! The story sounds interesting, too--I had a friend who danced competitively, and it was kind of frightening now hardcore everything was.
ReplyDeleteAwesome pick! I'm really excited for this one. I love the cute cover design too!
ReplyDeleteThe cover for this book is gorgeous. The first thing about this book that screamed out at me was, Center Stage wrapped up in a book. So, I definitely am putting this one on my TBR. You're lucky to have snagged an ARC of this one. Thanks for sharing. :)
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Oh, this sounds so cute. And, reading the synopsis, I thought of Center Stage...which I loved. I always wanted to dance, but it never happened, so instead I'll live through the book. *sigh* I'm going to have to add this one to my TBR.
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It does sound like Center Stage! I want! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for posting this! I just pre-ordered from Amazon:
ReplyDeletehttp://www.amazon.com/Bunheads-Sophie-Flack/dp/0316126535/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1306949484&sr=1-1
Man, sounds good!!
ReplyDeletehow fun that you got it at BEA. I love the sound of it. I've been waiting for a contemp ballet book for a while. Thanks for showing it
ReplyDeleteThis one sounds a little like the book Audition by Stasia Ward Kehoe due out Oct 13. Except it's written in verse. I think I like the sound of this one better. The other sounds younger. I'm liking the older YA better. Thanks for the early heads up!
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Gorgeous cover and rather hilarious title! Jealous you have a copy! I hope I get to go to BEA next year :)
ReplyDeleteAre you crazy lady?!? Start reading it already! And be prepared to be swept off your feet by hot musician boy (I am going to assume that he is swoon-worthy)... ;)
ReplyDeleteI hadn't heard of this one, but it looks AMAZING. And that cover is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteLove the cover, love the premise and love the title! Great that you snagged it!
ReplyDeleteThis is a great choice. I love the cover!
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Ooohhh never heard of this one before but it definitely sounds interesting. I used to do ballet when I was younger! It was quite fun. And the fact that its an older protagonist is awesome.
ReplyDeleteO what a gorgeous cover. It reminds me of Degas.
ReplyDeleteI haven't heard of this title yet! :O it does sound interesting! Thanks for letting me know too.
ReplyDeleteI'm...in love with that cover. Just beautiful.
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