Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Waiting on Wednesday (25)

Posted by Giselle

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly event that is hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine and spotlights upcoming releases that we’re eagerly anticipating. 

My pick this week:

The Lost Girl

Sangu Mandanna

Release date: August 28th, 2012

by Balzer + Bray

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Eva’s life is not her own. She is a creation, an abomination – an echo. Made by the Weavers as a copy of someone else, she is expected to replace a girl named Amarra, her ‘other’, if she ever died. Eva studies what Amarra does, what she eats, what it’s like to kiss her boyfriend, Ray. So when Amarra is killed in a car crash, Eva should be ready.

But fifteen years of studying never prepared her for this.

Now she must abandon everything she’s ever known – the guardians who raised her, the boy she’s forbidden to love – to move to India and convince the world that Amarra is still alive.

Sangu calls this a mixture of Tim Burton and Frankenstein – who does not this this is particularly awesome!? All of Tim Burton’s movies have become favorites of mine, so anything he has inspired, Me waaaaaant! Even without him in the mix, though, it sounds like a very intriguing plot. I will be waiting impatiently to read this one! =)

What are you waiting on this Wednesday?

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68 Responses to “Waiting on Wednesday (25)”

1. 

   Andrea @The Bookish Babes February 29th, 2012 04:41:03

   Nice pick! It’s definitely not your average story.
   Thanks for sharing!
2. 

   RJ @ RJ Does Books! February 29th, 2012 05:04:40

   Oooo!! Gorgeous cover + Intriguing synopsis = Me adding it to my To-Read list! Great pick!

   Here’s my W.O.W
3. 

   Tiffany February 29th, 2012 05:05:52

   A mixture of Tim Burton and Frankenstein definitely does sound epic! I’m really looking forward to this one. Great pick 🙂
4. 

   Aylee February 29th, 2012 05:27:18

   You’re right – that is an awesome mixture! Telling me it’s like a Tim Burton movie is a sure way to get me interested in a book!
5. 

   Melanie February 29th, 2012 06:05:05

   Wow, this sounds great! I love the girl’s face in this cover.

   My WoW is here
6. 

   Van Pham February 29th, 2012 06:12:29

   Wow, never heard of this before! I’m so intrigued, thanks for putting it on my radar 🙂 awesome pick.

   check out my wow?

   http://shortandsweetreviews.blogspot.com/2012/02/wow-waiting-on-wednesday-26.html
7. 

   Rubita February 29th, 2012 06:12:47

   I haven’t heard of this one! Good choice! Thanks for giving me the heads up on it!
   Ruby
8. 

   Felicia February 29th, 2012 06:19:00

   Hm. Interesting pick. Don’t think that’s one that I’d have chosen myself, but I love the cover.

   Here’s my Wow: http://dream-wish-live.blogspot.com/2012/02/waiting-on-wednesday_28.html
9. 

   Just Another Teenage Bookworm February 29th, 2012 06:25:50

   That sounds really great. I might have to check it out.
10. 

    Sandra February 29th, 2012 06:27:41

    This sounds really good! I have to check it out myself =)
    Her is my WOW: http://ratherbarefoot.blogspot.com/2012/02/waiting-on-wednesday_29.html
11. 

    Danica Page February 29th, 2012 06:32:11

    Ooh this sounds really interesting. Thanks for sharing this one with me. I will definitely have to check it out!

    My WoW/WWW

    Happy reading!

    ~Danica Page
    Taking It One Page at a Time
12. 

    Jennifer Messerschmidt February 29th, 2012 06:36:37

    Sounds really interesting! I think I might have to add it! I love the idea of her trying to be this other girl. Her whole life was to prepare for this. I wonder if if is just for this girl or if the whole world does this.
    My WOW
13. 

    Renae February 29th, 2012 07:10:50

    This book sounds so awesome! I love it when a story has a forbidden love, it just makes you cheer harder for them!

    Nice pick.
    My WoW.
14. 

    Vanya D. February 29th, 2012 07:26:50

    Ooooooh, I’m definitely adding it to my TBR list :)) Sounds and looks like something I’d enjoy 🙂
    Thanks for the reveal 😉

    My WoW + giveaway winners announcement!!
15. 

    Freak-YA-tastic February 29th, 2012 09:06:23

    That sounds so great! As a fan of Burton’s movies, I sure want to read this book! Thank you!
16. 

    Allison February 29th, 2012 09:26:08

    This sounds really interesting. Thanks for sharing!
17. 

    Emma February 29th, 2012 09:29:45

    This looks great!! I will be adding this to my to read list!

    Check out my WOW.

    Emma @ Lost in a YA book
18. 

    Suzanne February 29th, 2012 09:32:01

    This sounds intriguing Giselle. Thanks for sharing.

    My WOW
19. 

    Emma February 29th, 2012 11:18:08

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    Nick February 29th, 2012 11:25:24

    Never heard of this one, but it does sound intriguing.

    Check out my WoW
    http://nicksbookblog93.blogspot.com/2012/02/waiting-on-wednesday-7-pizza-love-and.html

    Also, do check out my Arcadia Awakens Giveaway
    http://nicksbookblog93.blogspot.com/2012/02/giveaway-ebook-arcadia-awakens-by-kai.html
21. 

    Celine February 29th, 2012 11:53:58

    Hmm this sounds very interesting! It reminds me a bit of another 2012 release, What’s Left of Me. The cover is also pretty similar. Adding it to my TBR! (:

    Celine ~ Nyx Book Reviews
    My WoW
22. 

    Book Sake February 29th, 2012 11:58:23

    This sounds like it could be a kinda creepy AI type of book, creepy good though!

    Our WoW is at Book Sake. –Jessica
23. 

    Marmaladelibby (aka Ange) February 29th, 2012 12:01:49

    Interesting idea. It makes me want to read it because I want to know more now! Love that! Good pick! Here’s our Waiting on Weds this week!
24. 

    Elodie February 29th, 2012 12:32:18

    I defintiely can’t waait to read this one too Giselle 🙂 !!The cover looks stunning and it sounds so unique .. Great pick 😉
25. 

    Rachel @ Unforgettable Books February 29th, 2012 13:21:14

    I never heard of this book before. Sounds interesting and good. I like some of tb films too
26. 

    DarlingNickey February 29th, 2012 13:21:26

    This sounds really good! Why haven’t I heard about this one before? Thanks for showcasing 🙂

    Here is my WoW pick: http://tinyurl.com/6wavsh6
    Nickey @ The Book Shop Assistant
27. 

    Bob (Beauty in Ruins) February 29th, 2012 13:35:49

    Sounds interesting enough on its own, but the comparison to Burton and Frankenstein definitely has me curious.

    Here’s my WOW
28. 

    Creations by Laurel-Rain Snow February 29th, 2012 13:40:43

    Oh, this sounds eerily good. Thanks for sharing.

    Here’s MY WOW POST
29. 

    FABR Steph February 29th, 2012 13:44:54

    This is a great choice. I haven’t heard a lot about The Lost Girl yet, but it is one that I will be reading for sure.
    My WOW…
30. 

    Amy February 29th, 2012 13:51:27

    Great pick!! That sounds really good. This is the first I have heard of it. Thanks for sharing!
    My WoW
31. 

    Jennifer | Book Den February 29th, 2012 14:11:29

    Tim Burton? I would have never gotten Tim Burton from the description so I’m glad you mentioned it. I was already really loving the description, but Tim Burton + Frankenstein = must read.
32. 

    Jess (Gone with the Words) February 29th, 2012 14:28:33

    This looks amazinnnnng!! Hadn’t heard of it! Thanks, Giselle!!

    Jess @ Gone with the Words
    My Wow pick this week! 🙂
33. 

    Clementine Bojangles February 29th, 2012 14:28:58

    This looks really interesting, and I’m surprised I haven’t heard of it before. The Tim Burton/Frankenstein thing adds to its allure, I think.

    I’m adding it to my to-read list!
34. 

    Mel - Thedailyprophecy. February 29th, 2012 14:43:01

    Nice pick! It’s on my GR list now too.

    My pick: http://thedailyprophecy.blogspot.com/2012/02/waiting-on-wednesday-4-eve-marie-mont.html
35. 

    Jennifer February 29th, 2012 14:45:18

    This book sounds AMAZING. Loving that cover. Really liking how original the plot sounds. An echo, having to copy someone’s every move? wow. Thanks for sharing 🙂
36. 

    Pixie February 29th, 2012 14:46:06

    OHh I had not heard of this one – adding it to my list. Great pick.

    ~Pixie
    our WOW
37. 

    Asheley (@BookwormAsheley) February 29th, 2012 14:59:07

    Looks amazing. I hadn’t heard of it before now. Thanks for the heads-up. Onto the TBR!
38. 

    Carina February 29th, 2012 15:24:21

    Aaaah, this sounds sooo awesome. Thanks a lot for sharing this with us, Giselle – I hadn’t heard of it before and will add this to my to-read list immediately. 😀

    Carina
    Fictional Distraction
39. 

    Amy February 29th, 2012 15:30:46

    Great pick! This one sounds like my kind of read, so I am definitely adding it to me TBR list – thank you for sharing it! 🙂

    Here’s mine:
    http://amylunderman.blogspot.com/2012/02/waiting-on-wednesday-12.html
40. 

    Anna Jorgensen February 29th, 2012 16:15:20

    This sounds amazing! This sounds like a fantastic twist on Frankenstein. Awesome. Please check out my WoW.

    Thanks! Anna @ Wandering Librarians
41. 

    Jenni @ Alluring Reads February 29th, 2012 16:21:55

    Oh! I am loving this Waiting on Wednesday meme! This book sounds fantastic Giselle and Tim Burton Hello! Amazing! Great pick, adding it to my good reads now!

    My WoW
42. 

    Adriana C February 29th, 2012 16:26:48

    This books sounds interesting, it´s the first time that I hear of it. It remind me a little at least the clon thing to the the island movie.
    thanks for sharing.
    My WOW
43. 

    Gina @ My Precious February 29th, 2012 16:49:47

    This one sounds interesting. I think the cover is pretty wild too.
44. 

    Shellie February 29th, 2012 17:07:50

    That sounds….different. I like it, it shall be added to my list =)
    Shellie @ Creative Reads
45. 

    Rachelia (Bookish Comforts) February 29th, 2012 17:52:16

    The summary sounds a bit intriguing… but I think I’ll have to wait for a review. The cover I really don’t get. I don’t understand it, but yet it still kind of creeps me out. Weird!

    – Rachelia
    My WoW.
46. 

    Tribute Books Mama February 29th, 2012 18:15:06

    Sounds interesting, enjoy!

    http://tributebooksmama.blogspot.com/2012/02/waiting-on-wednesday_29.html
47. 

    Kristi The Book Faery February 29th, 2012 18:16:39

    Haven’t heard of this one but I want!

    Thanks for sharing this one or I may have missed it!
48. 

    Kristi The Book Faery February 29th, 2012 18:16:39

    Haven’t heard of this one but I want!

    Thanks for sharing this one or I may have missed it!
49. 

    Kristi The Book Faery February 29th, 2012 18:16:39

    Haven’t heard of this one but I want!

    Thanks for sharing this one or I may have missed it!
50. 

    Kristi The Book Faery February 29th, 2012 18:16:39

    Haven’t heard of this one but I want!

    Thanks for sharing this one or I may have missed it!
51. 

    Kristi The Book Faery February 29th, 2012 18:16:39

    Haven’t heard of this one but I want!

    Thanks for sharing this one or I may have missed it!
52. 

    Kristi The Book Faery February 29th, 2012 18:16:39

    Haven’t heard of this one but I want!

    Thanks for sharing this one or I may have missed it!
53. 

    JJ iReads February 29th, 2012 18:41:47

    This looks very interesting. I like!

    JJ iReads
    Check out what I’m WAITING ON this week
54. 

    Kelly February 29th, 2012 19:03:08

    Wow. This book sounds so good! And very different from anything I’ve ever read. Adding it to my TBR list! Great pick.
55. 

    Jacquelynne February 29th, 2012 20:48:57

    Wow! this sounds like an epically good read Giselle! Fantastic choice for your WOW this week 🙂 It seems a bit creepy for my taste BUT I think I will handle it and get over it because it sounds just too good to pass up, lol
56. 

    melissa February 29th, 2012 20:58:01

    wow thats interesting for sure! i dont think ive ever read a book with a story line like that!

    http://melissa-justoneopinion.blogspot.com/
57. 

    nea barabea February 29th, 2012 21:35:26

    What a cover!! Wooow! I’ve never heard of this book before!! Thanks for sharing Giselle 🙂 😉
58. 

    Andrea @ The Overstuffed Bookcase February 29th, 2012 22:04:09

    I hadn’t heard of this one but it sounds great! I’ve added it to the TBR list!
59. 

    Mag @ Geek Chic February 29th, 2012 22:05:50

    Whoa, this sounds sooo cool! Thanks so much for sharing!

    My WoW!
60. 

    Lexie February 29th, 2012 22:59:30

    YES. THIS BOOK. SO MUCH.
    I literally saw it a few minutes before I was going to post that cover reveal last week and I was like “YEP THIS IS GETTING ADDED IN!” I love the look of it, and I love the sound of it, and just . . . ahhh. SO much awesomeness.

    My Waiting on Wednesday
    Giveaway: Paperback copy of Terrier
61. 

    Savannah Valdez February 29th, 2012 23:22:18

    I added it! It’s looks awesome!!
62. 

    Sarah@Catching Books March 1st, 2012 00:28:32

    This book sounds awesome!! I will be sure to check it out 🙂
63. 

    The Princess of Storyland March 1st, 2012 00:37:20

    Oh my gosh! This sounds blow your mind amazing! I cannot wait till this hits book shelves. Now I’m DYING to read it! lol Thanks for that! :p
64. 

    Molli @ Once Upon a Prologue March 1st, 2012 01:03:55

    Oh my, this sounds unique and pretty amazing! thanks for bringing it to my attention!

    My WoW
65. 

    Rebecca (Kindle Fever) March 1st, 2012 01:31:12

    Ohhh, this one definitely sounds good. I’ve never seen it before, but I love that kind of mixture too! Sounds quite awesome. o: Great pick!
66. 

    Kristin March 1st, 2012 03:13:55

    Ooooo, absolutely creep-tastic!! Yes, that is a word and no, I will not find it in a dictionary for you 😉

    I’ve seen this cover everywhere this week but you have the best summary for it!!! Thanks for more TBR!!!
    Kristin @myparahangover
67. 

    TheBookHour March 1st, 2012 15:15:39

    This sounds interesting! I hadn’t heard about it before. 🙂
68. 

    Natasha Parker March 2nd, 2012 03:41:37

    I haven’t heard of “The Lost Girl’ before now but it sounds good. I will be adding this book to my reading wishlist for sure. Thanks for sharing another great book Natasha @ Paranormal Goddess Book Blog – My Waiting On Wednesday Post