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: Kathy Reichs
Publisher: Razorbill
Published: October 18, 2011
Genre: YA, Sci-Fi, Mystery
Pages: 464
Ever since Tory Brennan and her friends rescued Cooper, a kidnapped wolf pup with a rare strain of canine parvovirus, they've turned from regular kids into a crime-solving pack. But now the very place that brought them together - the Loggerhead Island Research Institute - is out of funding and will have to shut down. That is, unless the Virals can figure out a way to save it.
So when Tory learns of an old Charleston legend about a famous she-pirate, Anne Bonney, whose fortune was never found, she can't believe her luck - buried treasure is exactly what she needs to save the Institute on Loggerhead! Trouble is, she and her friends aren't the only ones looking for it. And this time, the Virals' special powers may not be enough to dig them out of trouble . . .
I don't care what anyone says. I really enjoyed Virals. I thought it was a fun, engaging and really adventurous read. Plus, I'm a diehard Bones fan, and Tory is pretty much a lil' baby Bones. So, if you like Temperance Brennan, Tory Brennan is a character you must meet. I'm interested to see where their newfound abilities take them next, and Seizure sounds like it has the ability to surpass book one, which is totally a plus for me. Series should always get better! What do you think, and what are you waiting on this week?
Despite the mixed reviews Virals received, I have a feeling I'd really like it just like you did! If only I could find time to read it...
ReplyDeleteI've not even read the first one yet...I need to though. The second one looks great too!
ReplyDeleteNina @ Death Books and Tea
I haven't read Virals yet but I think the series sounds good. I agree most series do go better so I hope this one does for you.
ReplyDeleteI loved Viral too so much so I put it on this years Book Battle held annually at our school, and I am looking forward to Seizures too.
ReplyDeleteI have not read the first book,but those covers are amazing! :)Let's hope you will enjoy this one too.
ReplyDeleteI have seen book 1 at the library..should check :S
ReplyDeleteI have Virals on my TBR, and I can't wait to read it. The second book sounds great too.
ReplyDeleteI haven't read Virals either, but it did sound interesting and I like the covers!
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I gave Virals to Jen for review and she loved it! I have read mixed reviews, so maybe its not for everyone, but it sounds like an exciting series to me!
ReplyDeleteGahh I've never read anything from her but I've meaning to! I love the show, Bones, and everyone keeps telling me I need to get on reading this asap.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds exciting and something I could get my reluctant readers to enjoy.
ReplyDeleteI don't remember seeing the first one, but this looks really exciting!
ReplyDeleteI have not read the first book but I always see it at the store. (Boo no more bookstore for me, Waldenbooks is closing) but this look engaging!
ReplyDeleteI haven't read Virals yet but I absolutely adore Bones, so I'll probably check it out this fall. Thanks for the cover review, I've been looking everywhere for it!
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Yea! First I've seen when this comes out. I'm looking forward to it.
ReplyDeleteI haven't read any of Kathy Reich's books yet, but I AM A DIEHARD BONES FANGIRL, been there from the very beginning and didn't just catch up with it in the span of two months acting like I'm a better fan than the one's who were there from the pilot. Sorry about the rant-age for a minute, it's just I know people who do that and it drives me crazy every time they do. lol. Anyway, back to the book, I want to meet this character that you say is a lil' baby Brennan. I think I could totally fall in love with her, great WoW! :)
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I've been meaning to read Virals for quite some time...glad to hear you liked it! Seizure sounds awesome--I love she-pirates! :p
ReplyDeleteI haven't read Virals, but I want to! It sounds really interesting. Great pick, Melissa! :D
ReplyDeleteI haven't read Virals yet, but if you enjoyed it then it's something I need to pick up and read:) I haven't read any of her books, but I do so love BONES, so I'm thinking I would probably enjoy reading her. Fabulous pick Melissa!
ReplyDeleteI heard! Makes me want to buy Virals even more.
ReplyDeleteI'm such a huge Bones fan, that I'm itching to try these.
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Loved the first book and now I need this one too!!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE Virals! It's an awesome book. Never watched Bones or read the books, but I really enjoyed Virals. Did I say that already? lol Great choice. Seizure is one book I'm dying to read!
ReplyDeleteBah, I still haven't read Virals yet. Will admit the mixed reviews put me off a bit, but I did love the sound of it before I read them. I like Bones too, so may have to give it ago! Nice pick :).
ReplyDeleteI agree -- I really enjoyed VIRALS and, while I didn't think Reichs had a great handle on Tory's teen voice at the beginning of the story, Tory really grew on me and now I want to know what happens! Plus, VIRALS was the first ARC I ever received, which was so exciting. Great pick! Looking forward to reading it.
ReplyDeleteMary @ Book Swarm
I haven't read VIRALS yet, but it's definitely on my TBR pile. It is a book that I'm looking forward to, and I'm glad the sequel sounds equally fabulous!
ReplyDeleteI like her books and writing style. I'm looking forward to more of this adventure!
ReplyDeleteI haven't read the first book but I know a lot of people like it. Sounds like a good adventure story.
ReplyDeleteI really like Kathy Reiches adult series and LOVE, LOVE Bones... I need to hurry up and read Virals!
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I love Bones!! I will have to check this series out.
ReplyDeleteI really need to read the first book in this series.
ReplyDeleteSally.
http://theelifylop.blogspot.com/2011/07/waiting-on-wednesday-28.html
I COMPLETELY AGREE!!! haha Diehard Bones and was surprised to find that other people didn't like Virals :P
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