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Flavor of the week:
Gated
Amy Christine Parker
Publication date: August 6th 2013
by Random House BFYR
She thought the evil lived outside the walls.
She was wrong.
In the Community, life seems perfect. The members of this isolated suburban development have thrived under Pioneer, the charismatic leader who saved them from their sad, damaged lives.
Lyla Hamilton and her parents moved here following the 9/11 terrorist attacks, looking to escape the evil in the world. Now seventeen, Lyla knows certain facts are not to be questioned:
Pioneer is her leader.
Will is her Intended.
The end of the world is near.Like Noah before him, Pioneer has been told of the imminent destruction of humanity. He says his chosen must arm themselves and prepare to fight off the unchosen people, who will surely seek refuge in the compound’s underground fortress–the Silo.
Lyla loves her family and friends, but given the choice, she prefers painting to target practice. And lately she’d rather think about a certain boy outside the development than plan for married life in the Silo with Will. But as the end of days draws near, she will have to pick up a gun, take a side, and let everyone know where she stands.
Amy Christine Parker ‘s Website / Facebook / Twitter
AMY CHRISTINE PARKER earned her degree in elementary education at Southeastern University in Lakeland, Florida, and then proceeded to try out many different jobs, including collectible doll maker, fondue waitress, and inner-city schoolteacher. It wasn’t until she became a mom and began making up bedtime stories for her children that she finally realized what she was meant to do. Now Amy writes full-time from her home near Tampa, Florida, where she lives with her husband, their two daughters, and one ridiculously fat cat. Her first novel, GATED, debuts with Random House Children’s August 6, 2013.
Other releases this week:
* In no particular order *
– Second Impact by David Klass and Perri Klass [Purchase]
– Working It by Kendall Ryan
– Brewster by Mark Slouka [Purchase]
– Wicked Beat (Sinners on Tour #4) by Olivia Cunning [Purchase]
– Burn (Breathless #3) by Maya Banks [Purchase]
– Biting Bad (Chicagoland Vampires #8) by Chloe Neill [Purchase]
– Here Without You (Between the Lines #4) by Tammara Webber[Purchase]
– If You Leave (Beautifully Broken #2) by Courtney Cole [Purchase]
– The Ghost Bride by Yangsze Choo [Purchase]
– Out of Play by Jolene Perry and Nyrae Dawn[Purchase]
– The Dominant (The Submissive Trilogy #2) by Tara Sue Me [Purchase]
– Infinityglass (Hourglass #3) by Myra McEntire[Purchase]
– Elegy (Watersong #4) by Amanda Hocking [Purchase]
– Bring Me Home (Shattered Hearts #3) by Cassia Leo [Purchase]
– The Crown Tower (The Riyria Chronicles #1) by Michael J. Sullivan[Purchase]
– City of Bones: The Graphic Novel (The Mortal Instruments: Graphic Novel #1) by Cassandra Clare [Purchase]
– Queen’s Gambit by Elizabeth Fremantle [Purchase]
– Tall, Dark, and Vampire (Dead in the City #1) by Sara Humphreys [Purchase]
– Undead and Unsure (Undead #12) by MaryJanice Davidson [Purchase]
– Grave Visions (Alex Craft #4) by Kalayna Price [Purchase]
– Surrender to Sultry (Sultry Springs #3) by Macy Beckett [Purchase]
– The Uprising (The Forsaken #2) by Lisa M. Stasse [Purchase]
– Crave (Billionaire Bachelors Club Series #1) by Monica Murphy [Purchase]
– A Tale of Two Centuries (My Super Sweet Sixteenth Century #2) by Rachel Harris [Purchase]
– Guardian Demon (The Guardians #8) by Meljean Brook [Purchase]
– North of Nowhere by Liz Kessler [Purchase]
– The Enchantress Returns (The Land of Stories #2) by Chris Colfer [Purchase]
– Dark Waters by Toni Anderson [Purchase]
– Save Yourself by Kelly Braffet [Purchase]
– A Tap on the Window by Linwood Barclay [Purchase]
– Terminated (Revivalist #3) by Rachel Caine [Purchase]
– The Apollo Academy (The Apollo Academy) by Kimberly P. Chase
– Justice for Sara by Erica Spindler [Purchase]
– Possession (Greywalker #8) by Kat Richardson [Purchase]
– The Coincidence of Callie & Kayden (The Coincidence #1) by Jessica Sorensen [Purchase]
– Off Course (Off Series #4) by Sawyer Bennett [Purchase]
– Charmed Vengeance (The Aether Chronicles #2) by Suzanne Lazear [Purchase]
– Caught Up In You (Loving On The Edge #4) by Roni Loren [Purchase]
– TMI by Patty Blount [Purchase]
– Maybe Tonight? (Snap Decision #1) by Bridie Clark [Purchase]
– Wise Young Fool by Sean Beaudoin [Purchase]
– The Golden Day by Ursula Dubosarsky [Purchase]
– Mistress by James Patterson and David Ellis [Purchase]
– Up to Me (The Bad Boys #2) by M. Leighton [Purchase]
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Lots of goodies. Thanks for sharing 🙂
Sydney
I am so excited for Infinityglass! That is a great series!
Giselle
I really want to give that series a try it seems to have a lot of fans!
Kelly
Gated!! Aaaahhh! So excited 😀
Amy @ Book Loving Mom
There are tons of books coming out next week!! OMG ONLY 2 WEEKS!!!! 😉
Jackie
I cannot wait to read The Redemption of Callie and Kayden! It was published on the 30th(:
Jackie
Giselle
Both on Amazon and The Book Depository it only releases on August 6th. This release is for the paperback though I think the ebook might have been published in March or earlier this year at least.
Giselle
Oh nvm you’re talking about the sequel! 🙂
Sam @ Realm of Fiction
I’ve heard great things about North of Nowhere (I think it came out in the UK a while ago), but haven’t had a chance to read it yet. I’m also super curious about The Ghost Bride! It sounds different and like my sort of book. Thanks for sharing, Giselle. 🙂
Alexia @ Adventures in Reading
Gated looks like something I need to have in my bookshelf as soon as possible. I am actually reading an ARC of Maya Banks’ Burn right now. Was hoping to have it done before its release.Oh well.
Megan
Gated sounds amazing! ANd I didn’t even know they were making a TMI graphic novel.
Alisa Selene
Love the cover of infinityglass!
Aneeqah @ My Not So Real Life
Some interesting books here! I’m looking forward to reading Gated, even though I’ve seen some mixed reviews for it. Infinityglass’s cover is GORGEOUS, and that reminds me that I need to pick up the second book of that series. Same goes for The Uprising, with the Forsaken. And I had no idea that there was a City of Bones graphic novel… O_o
Thanks for sharing, Giselle! <3
Pili
I’ve been thinking of getting Gated, still a bit on the fence after some reviews, even if it sound like a great book!
I can’t wait for Biting Bad, Infinityglass and Grave Visions, I have them all preordered!
Savannah
Why do so many awesome books come out when I’m broke due my son going back to school? I spent most of my money on school supplies and such.
Micheline @ Lunar Rainbows
*groan* now they have Mortal Instruments graphic novels?! Man, hasn’t that cash cow bled dry yet?!? *rolls eyes* Anyways… sweetness, there are a lot of new books out this week O.O I have been meaning to get into the Alex Craft series, at some point. Soon. -Ish. You also have some new MG-looking reads there that I’ll be checking out when I finish commenting (Land of Stories series and North Nowhere) Hmmm The Crown Tower kinda looks like my type of high-fantasy reads too! Thanks G
Jennifer @ Some Like It Paranormal
Gated is new to me so I’ll have to check that out. Excited for Timepiece, Elegy, and Here Without You even though I am behind on those series.