Author: Carol Lynch Williams
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
Publish Date: April 9, 2014
Genre: YA, Dystopian
Pages: 240
For the teens at The Haven, the outside world, just beyond the towering stone wall that surrounds the premises, is a dangerous unknown. It has always been this way, ever since the hospital was established in the year 2020. But The Haven is more than just a hospital; it is their home. It is all they know. Everything is strictly monitored: education, exercise, food, and rest. The rules must be followed to keep the children healthy, to help control the Disease that has cast them as Terminals, the Disease that claims limbs and lungs—and memories.But Shiloh is different; she remembers everything. Gideon is different, too. He dreams of a cure, of rebellion against the status quo. What if everything they’ve been told is a lie? What if The Haven is not the safe place it claims to be? And what will happen if Shiloh starts asking dangerous questions?
Guys, it's been a while since I've read a really good dystopian, and those of you that know me...know that I really, really love dystopian books, so I've kind of been going through withdrawals. I spotted this bad boy based on the cover, and the walls kind of reminded me of the prison from The Walking Dead so, naturally, I was sold. I know. I'm such a cover slut. The point is, The Haven sounds pretty dang dark, and I really hope that it lives up to the premise because, let's be honest, who doesn't want a really good dystopian to dominate the genre? What do you think, and what are you waiting on this week?
I haven't heard of this book before. Thanks for putting it on my radar! :)
ReplyDelete- Ellie at The Selkie Reads Stories
I've been coveting this one too. It doesn't come out for sooooo long - the wait is excruciating. And it's been a while since a read a good, solid dystopian. Great pick this week!
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This does look dark and amazing! The dystopian genre definitely needs something that stands out among the crowd---this might be the one!
ReplyDeleteOh I've never see this book before and I agree it does sound fantastic! The cover is so dark and pretty too. I've heard great things about Carol Lynch Williams books too, so I hope this will be a good one! Great pick Melissa! :)
ReplyDeleteOf course! I'm super excited for this one :)
ReplyDeleteThank you, Bekka! I'm pretty excited, myself. Here's hoping it lives up!
ReplyDeleteI'm hoping for a rich, true dystopian!
ReplyDeleteI quite agree...here's hoping!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Jasprit! There's something wrong with me haha I like dark books ;)
ReplyDeleteThank you, Jenea!
ReplyDeleteI am, too, which is why I need something FRESH! I hope, hope, hope it lives up!
ReplyDeleteApril 2014? Jeez Melissa! Make us wait why don't you! I've been on a dystopian kick lately, and I just don't seem to be tiring of them. This will definitely be on my "must have" list for next year!
ReplyDeleteMUAAHAHAHA well, with any luck, you'll snag this bad boy at BEA and I'll have to beg you for it ;)
ReplyDeletehahah right? nasty, nasty buggers. it was supposed to be 2013, but they pushed it. rawr!
ReplyDeleteNow I'm not a dystopian fan, but I've heard so many good things about Carol Lynch Williams that I'd like to read something by her.
ReplyDeleteIsn't Carol Lynch Williams the author of The Chosen One? If so, I've heard amazing things about her. I love the cover of this one (and I totally judge books by their covers). :)
ReplyDeleteOooh, really nice find, Melissa! I love a GOOD dystopian but the market is so saturated these days that sometimes they're hard t find! However, this one sounds great! I also love the cover! This is going on my wish list!
ReplyDeleteYes! She's an amazing author, so I'm excited and hope this lives up!
ReplyDeleteShe's a really, really good storyteller...I think I'd read it based on that alone haha
ReplyDeleteHere's hoping it's as good as it sounds then, huh?!
ReplyDeleteOh! This one looks good! Thanks for sharing! :)
ReplyDeleteGreat choice! this looks awesome I can't wait for this either : )
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I haven't heard much about this one. I'm not the biggest dystopia fan but if this gets good buzz, I'll check it out.
ReplyDeleteOooh, really nice find, Melissa! I love a GOOD dystopian but the market is so saturated these days that sometimes they're hard t find! However, this one sounds great! I also love the cover! This is going on my wish list!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Leanna! I'm really hoping this is a good TRUE dystopian because the author has yet to disappoint me with her work!
ReplyDeleteI've been avoiding Dystopians lately, I just can't find a great one... But this? Wow!! I hope it's as fantastic as it looks/sounds!!
ReplyDelete-Jac @ For Love and Books
Here's hoping it's as good as it sounds then, huh?!
ReplyDeleteNow I'm not a dystopian fan, but I've heard so many good things about Carol Lynch Williams that I'd like to read something by her.
ReplyDeleteShe's a really, really good storyteller...I think I'd read it based on that alone haha
ReplyDeleteIsn't Carol Lynch Williams the author of The Chosen One? If so, I've heard amazing things about her. I love the cover of this one (and I totally judge books by their covers). :)
ReplyDeleteYes! She's an amazing author, so I'm excited and hope this lives up!
ReplyDeleteOoooh. Great pick, Melissa! I hadn't heard of this one yet. The cover is so creeptastic and it sounds awesome. Only, um, 11 months to go...
ReplyDeleteNatflix&Books' WoW
hahah right? nasty, nasty buggers. it was supposed to be 2013, but they pushed it. rawr!
ReplyDeleteApril 2014? Jeez Melissa! Make us wait why don't you! I've been on a dystopian kick lately, and I just don't seem to be tiring of them. This will definitely be on my "must have" list for next year!
ReplyDeleteMUAAHAHAHA well, with any luck, you'll snag this bad boy at BEA and I'll have to beg you for it ;)
ReplyDeleteOOH! This one sounds GREAT! I'm a bit burned out on the whole genre but, every once in a while, a story can really surprise me and pull me in. That blurb certainly did! (Not sure about the cover...it's a bit bland, though I do like the threatening sky.)
ReplyDeleteI am, too, which is why I need something FRESH! I hope, hope, hope it lives up!
ReplyDeleteThis definitely does sounds good. Great pick.
ReplyDeleteJenea @ Books Live Forever's WoW
Thank you, Jenea!
ReplyDeleteOh I've never see this book before and I agree it does sound fantastic! The cover is so dark and pretty too. I've heard great things about Carol Lynch Williams books too, so I hope this will be a good one! Great pick Melissa! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Jasprit! There's something wrong with me haha I like dark books ;)
ReplyDeleteI quite agree...here's hoping!
ReplyDeleteI'm hoping for a rich, true dystopian!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Bekka! I'm pretty excited, myself. Here's hoping it lives up!
ReplyDeleteOf course! I'm super excited for this one :)
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