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 Selection
Author: Kiera Cass
Publisher: HarperTeen
Publish Date: April 24, 2012
Genre: YA, Dystopian
Pages: 352
For thirty-five girls, the Selection is the chance of a lifetime. The opportunity to escape the life laid out for them since birth. To be swept up in a world of glittering gowns and priceless jewels. To live in the palace and compete for the heart of the gorgeous Prince Maxon.
But for America Singer, being Selected is a nightmare. It means turning her back on her secret love with Aspen, who is a caste below her. Leaving her home to enter a fierce competition for a crown she doesn't want. Living in a palace that is constantly threatened by violent rebel attacks.
Then America meets Prince Maxon. Gradually, she starts to question all the plans she's made for herself- and realizes that the life she's always dreamed of may not compare to a future she never imagined.
Ok, first of all, please pardon my obsessive cover lust, but have you seen that blue?!?!?! Honestly, if I weren't such a freaky reader, I would simply buy the book simply by the cover, alone. That said, we all know I'm a sucker for dystopians, and while I'm not so much a sucker for love triangles, there's something about The Selection that intrigues me. I'm always sold on class divisions and super crazy conflicts. So, I'm dying to read this one...yesterday. What do you think, and what are you waiting on this week?
I KNOW I KNOW I KNOW this one looks AMAZING! I'm really looking forward to reading it also :) It sounds fabulous, and I'm a sucker for all dystopians EVER. :)
ReplyDeleteThis one sounds so good and the cover is just gorgeous! I can't wait for this one. Great pick :)
ReplyDeleteUm, WOW, that cover is GORGEOUS! I would buy it simply to be able to stare at it every day.
ReplyDeleteI'm definitely intrigued, too! The Selection sounds SO GOOD! :)
ReplyDeleteThis books sounds AMAZING!! I cant wait to read this one!!!! Sounds soo good
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Ugh! I'm in love with The Selection's gorgeous cover!
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-Wendy from A Cupcake and a Latte: YA Reviews
I've been seeing this book everywhere and I can't wait to read it! Plus, the cover is incredible. :)
ReplyDeleteThat blue dress on the cover made me salivate...one of most gorgeous blue I've ever seen so far. YA dystopia might be interesting!
ReplyDeleteThat has to be one of 2012's most gorgeous covers. It's absolutely breathtaking! So beautiful. And the synopsis ain't half bad either haha. I'm really looking forward to this one.
ReplyDeleteSeems like girls with pretty covers are the rage right now. This looks so good.
ReplyDeleteGrace
Livre De Amour-Books of Love Blog
You are SO right - that cover is fantabulous! I'm intrigued by the synopsis as well. Great pick, Melissa!
ReplyDeleteI don't want to wait until April 2012 for this one. I can't wait! I need this now. And yes, I'd probably buy it just for the cover - sooo gorgeous. :D Good thing the summary is just as awesome. ;)
ReplyDeleteCarina
Fictional Distraction
I'm looking forward to this one too! Great pick.
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This book must be mine! I saw it last week and about fell out of my chair in a profound case of cover lust. I might have to start calling it "my precious" in a creepy Gollum voice:)
ReplyDeleteI love the concept, but I may love the cover even more--that blue is amazing!
ReplyDeleteI am not a dystopia person, but wow - this cover! Makes me want to read it just for that.
ReplyDeleteMe too! And doesn't this dress just scream, "Let's throw a costume ball?"
ReplyDeleteI want to read this book! It sounds so good and look at that cover. It's freaking awesome.
ReplyDeleteI want to read this book! It sounds so good and look at that cover.
ReplyDeleteI think I'm the only one who actually isn't a fan of the super poofy dress on the cover, LOL...although admittedly the blue is very pretty. But the premise sounds awesome, love the idea of the competition within this palace!
ReplyDeleteI just love the cover and the synopsis of this book! I can't wait to read it!
ReplyDeleteI am dying for this book, it sounds SO good. Plus, the cover. Do I even have to say? It's amazing. Awesome pick :).
ReplyDeleteThis one is the most popular this week! I ADORE this cover! Must read!
ReplyDeleteGiselle
Xpresso Reads
this looks great!
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http://www.lindsaycummingsblog.blogspot.com/
verrrry nice pick. i'm usually a sucker for RED on a cover, but you make a very vivid point in this lovely blue!
ReplyDeleteclass divisions. hmmm, sounds very interesting. i'm sure i'd love it. onto the list it goes.
(sidenote: the cover is lovely, but i couldn't ever wear that dress. too ruffly.)
Wow what a pretty cover!
ReplyDeleteI like the cover! I've seen lots of readers feature this book, and I know why! It sounds very good! Great choice! Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteSam
Books For All Seasons
Another pretty dress cover and half of a face! Lovely cover, though. Yes, definitely eye catching. Yay for dystopians! Going on my list!!
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