Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Waiting on Wednesday (53)

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:

Doll Bones

Holly Black

Release date: May, 2013
by Margaret K. McElderry Books

 

Zach, Poppy and Alice have been friends for ever. They love playing with their action figure toys, imagining a magical world of adventure and heroism. But disaster strikes when, without warning, Zach’s father throws out all his toys, declaring he’s too old for them. Zach is furious, confused and embarrassed, deciding that the only way to cope is to stop playing . . . and stop being friends with Poppy and Alice. But one night the girls pay Zach a visit, and tell him about a series of mysterious occurrences. Poppy swears that she is now being haunted by a china doll – who claims that it is made from the ground-up bones of a murdered girl. They must return the doll to where the girl lived, and bury it. Otherwise the three children will be cursed for eternity…

Yeah, it’s an MG, but dude! Holly Black!? Hells yeah!!

What did you pick this week?

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42 Responses to “Waiting on Wednesday (53)”

1. 

   Amanda @Stuck In YA Books September 19th, 2012 03:09:41

   This sounds really interesting! I like the cover!! Great pick!
2. 

   roro September 19th, 2012 03:18:44

   sounds the island of misfit toys. the December abc special .cool
3. 

   Tara September 19th, 2012 03:31:39

   AHHH OMG HOLLY BLACK!! THAT COVER LOOKS FREAKING AWESOME.
   SO EXCITED!!!
4. 

   speculatef September 19th, 2012 03:41:39

   I saw this on Goodreads when I was browsing yesterday! I’m excited for it too — cover is creeeeeepppyyy.

   Shaheen @ Speculating on SpecFic
   Check out what I’m waiting on!
5. 

   Angie @ Beneath the Jacket September 19th, 2012 04:10:48

   What a freaking amazing cover. I was drawn in by that alone and then saw the author and that makes it even better! So excited I know about this one now! Thanks!

   Here’s what I’m waiting on this week.
6. 

   Danny September 19th, 2012 04:59:27

   I was first like “hu, Giselle now into MG?” but yes! Holly Black, it must be awesome!
7. 

   Jennifer Messerschmidt September 19th, 2012 05:08:14

   Sounds interesting and creepy and toy story like! LOL I haven’t read anything by Holly Black but I have heard good things about her Curse Worker’s series.
   My WOW
8. 

   Traci @ The Reading Geek September 19th, 2012 05:12:36

   Wow I didn’t know Holly Black had a new book coming out. This seriously sounds amazing though and just like something I would really enjoy! I’m adding this to my list right now and I love this cover so much! Great pick!
   My WOW
   Traci @ The Reading Geek
9. 

   Jessirae September 19th, 2012 08:16:11

   I don’t read much MG, but this one just sounds so damn good. I think dolls are creepy as hell and the fact that this doll was made out of bones form a murdered girl is just a step further. I love a good book that is creepy and spooky all at once. Count me in for this one too! Great pick 🙂 *adds book to TBR shelf*

   Jessirae @ Words, Pages, and Books
   My WoW
10. 

    Silverlight September 19th, 2012 10:24:42

    I haven’t read Holly Black’s books yet, but the way you swoon about her makes me think I am missing something. I’m not sure I would read this but, I definietly want to start her YA books.
11. 

    Maji Bookshelf September 19th, 2012 11:57:24

    the cover looks AWESOME!! and I know you really liked Holly Black’s white gloves novel!

    – Juhina @ Maji Bookshelf
12. 

    Christina September 19th, 2012 12:01:05

    Wow, so I am HUGELY creeped out by this cover. O_O
13. 

    Mary @ BookSwarm September 19th, 2012 12:13:07

    Holly Black is so weirdly awesome but creepy dolls scare the absolute crap out of me…I’d have to read it with all the lights on and sleep that way afterwords, too!
14. 

    Jenea Whittington September 19th, 2012 12:23:20

    Omg, it is sounds super creepy and awesome. Great pick.. So adding it. 🙂

    Jenea @ Books Live Forever
    http://booksliveforever.com/?p=4236
15. 

    Shelley Romano September 19th, 2012 12:25:18

    Not sure about the MG, but, the synopsis sounds intriguing enough to check it out.
16. 

    Chel September 19th, 2012 12:26:00

    What a cute cover! I don’t read a lot of MG’s but Holly Black? “Hells yeah!!” indeed!
17. 

    Vyki @ On The Shelf September 19th, 2012 12:31:09

    OOOO, great pick! Holly Black is great and this would be the ultimate horror book for my boyfriend who is terrified of things like porcelain dolls because he is afraid of them coming to life, ha! Here is my WoW: http://whatsontheshelf.wordpress.com/2012/09/19/waiting-on-wednesday-15/
18. 

    Kristin@BloodSweatandBooks September 19th, 2012 12:48:58

    Interesting premise, I’d pick it up just for that MG be damned lol.

    My WoW Pick
19. 

    Amy September 19th, 2012 13:02:53

    Dude!! Yes!! (When did this get a cover?) I am dying to read this book. I added it to my TBR list like forever ago!!
20. 

    Carmen B. September 19th, 2012 13:41:32

    I love Holly Black! I would blindly read anything by her. I didn’t know the description and cover for this one were out already o.O Thanks for reminding me of it 🙂

    Here’s my pick
21. 

    Savannah Valdez September 19th, 2012 14:15:39

    I love Holly Black! Adding this 🙂
22. 

    WinterHaven September 19th, 2012 14:21:48

    OMG this sounds creepy! I love Holly Black but I don’t know if I can read this one lol! I will have to wait and see your review first =P

    Our WoW for the week =)
23. 

    lsmurphy.com September 19th, 2012 14:25:53

    I’ll read anything by Holly Black. 🙂 Great choice.
24. 

    Erika September 19th, 2012 15:09:43

    Creepy! The cover is awesome too.

    My wow: http://oneadayya.blogspot.ca/2012/09/waiting-on-wednesday.html
25. 

    Hannah September 19th, 2012 15:56:38

    OH WOW. That sounds freakishly creepy in a good way! That’s a fabulous pick! I’ll have to go add it.
    Stop by MY WOW?
    <3 Inky @ Book Haven Extraordinaire
26. 

    Jennifer September 19th, 2012 16:02:47

    I just discovered this one this week. Sounds uber creepy.

    My WOW

    Jennifer
27. 

    Alexa September 19th, 2012 16:05:22

    This sounds absolutely AMAZING. And plus, I adore the cover! Creepy doll is going to creep me out though, I can already feel it!
28. 

    Jenni @ Alluring Reads September 19th, 2012 16:56:15

    My number one fear EVER is dolls. Those ones that you can lay down and their eyes open and close AH! Sloane has never been allowed to have one, she can only have mommy approved dolls. Oh! And dummies, how freaking scary are those things. Anyway, that’s what this made me think of.. and now I may have nightmares.
29. 

    booktasty September 19th, 2012 17:05:55

    This totally sounds like something my students would like! Thanks, I’ll have to look more into it!!
30. 

    Henrietta @ Leisure Reads September 19th, 2012 17:51:29

    This is one creepy MG with an awesome cover!! Thanks for sharing, Giselle!
31. 

    Alicia Coleman September 19th, 2012 18:27:13

    I like the cover. The books sounds interesting.
    Here’s my WOW.
32. 

    Leonor (Ner) September 19th, 2012 18:29:27

    Wow, sounds pretty good. Adding that book to my next WoW list.

    Here’s my WoW pick for this week
33. 

    bookworm105 September 19th, 2012 19:34:31

    *shudders* I hate China Dolls! They always scare me. I read White Cat a few weeks ago and i had a bumpy ride with it, but i don’t want to miss out on this! Awesome pick as always Gissele! 🙂

    Check out my WoW.

    Sangita @ Whisper of Reads.
34. 

    Two Chicks On Books September 19th, 2012 21:48:25

    I love Holly’s books! Great pick! 😀

    Jaime @ Two Chicks On Books
35. 

    Kristilyn (Reading In Winter) September 19th, 2012 21:51:47

    What a creepy cover! BUT I do hear that Holly Black is more awesome than awesome, so I may have to give her a whirl. Sounds like a fun book to start with!
36. 

    bookmarkedpages September 19th, 2012 23:33:04

    This sounds creepy but good. I love the cover 😀

    Check out my WoW!
37. 

    Shooting Stars Mag September 20th, 2012 00:11:34

    Wow, a darker MG? I like that! This does sound quite fascinating. I haven’t read anything by Holly Black, which I know, is awful, since she has some great sounding books!

    -Lauren
38. 

    Chapter by Chapter September 20th, 2012 00:11:54

    You had me at Holly Black. Love her! Definitely checking out this one! Great pick! Thanks for sharing 🙂

    MaryAnn @ Chapter by Chapter
    Our WoW this week
39. 

    Suzanne @ Paranormal Book Fan September 20th, 2012 10:45:21

    Oooh sounds creepy. I don’t tend to read middle grade but do keep an eye on them for my son.
40. 

    Mel - Thedailyprophecy. September 20th, 2012 13:44:33

    Oh, wauw, that looks really interesting! The cover is pretty and creepy at the same time. I’m going to add it to my GR 🙂
41. 

    Shane September 21st, 2012 01:50:36

    I’ve never seen or heard of this one before so thanks for sharing.

    http://itchingforbooks.blogspot.com/2012/09/waiting-on-wednesday-14.html
42. 

    Megan K. September 21st, 2012 23:32:30

    Holly Black?! I HAVE to get this! Not only because it sounds amazing (it does), but I absolutely adored the SPIDERWICK CHRONICLES. Thanks for sharing – it sounds creepy and full of magic (as her books always do) already! 🙂