Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Waiting on Wednesday

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Breaking the Spine.

This week's pick is Dead to You by Lisa McMann, coming February 7, 2012 from Simon Pulse.

Summary: Ethan was abducted from his front yard when he was just seven years old. Now, at sixteen, he has returned to his family. It's a miracle... at first. Then the tensions start to build. His reintroduction to his old life isn't going smoothly, and his family is tearing apart all over again. If only Ethan could remember something, anything, about his life before, he'd be able to put the pieces back together. But there's something that's keeping his memory blocked. Something unspeakable...


My Thoughts: Okay first, it's Lisa McMann, so this is pretty much an autobuy for me. Second, this concept just sounds epic and amazing and painful and emotional and awesome. Third, it's a boy focused book and we all know how much I love those. And then there's the fact that his memory is blocked, and man if that does not make my curiosity go crazy I don't know what will. I want to know what happened in the time he was gone both with him and his family, why things aren't going smoothly now, and what is messing him up with the memories. Also, I love this cover. It's simple, and soft yet intense. Too bad February is so far away.
Posted by Kari Olson at 12:00 AM

21 comments:

  1. KTJSeptember 28, 2011 at 12:11 AM

    This sounds really interesting! I'll have to be on the lookout!

    -Kate
    my WoW: http://nomaliciousreads.blogspot.com

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  2. UnknownSeptember 28, 2011 at 1:10 AM

    I've been really trying to incorporate more male fiction into my reading habits and this sounds like a good one.

    Rie @ Mission to Read

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  3. Cary Cheyenne.September 28, 2011 at 1:21 AM

    I love Lisa McMann, yet for some reason this is the first time I've heard about this book, so thank you :) I can't wait to read it!!

    Great post! I'm now following your blog!
    Here's mine: http://tiny.cc/3oudc :)

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  4. Casey (The Bookish Type)September 28, 2011 at 1:36 AM

    I agree with all your reasons for wanting this one! Boy protags just aren't common enough in YA! And I loved these kinds of amnesia story. Plus, I was a huge The Face on the Milk Carton fan when I was younger -- and the whole being kidnapped and returned to your fam thing reminds me of that. Great pick! Feb is definitely too far away.

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  5. Sash and EmSeptember 28, 2011 at 2:26 AM

    We LOVE Lisa McMann!!

    new follower.

    Here's our WoW.

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  6. Jan von HarzSeptember 28, 2011 at 2:38 AM

    You definitely have all the reasons down for this one. Like everyone else I am always looking for male narrators and the story sounds ripped out of recent headlines. Great pick!

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  7. Kyanara_BJDSeptember 28, 2011 at 3:08 AM

    Sounds like an interesting book.
    Have a great day!!
    Kyanara from Laced Little Muffin's reading Corner

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  8. Little Miss BeckySeptember 28, 2011 at 3:24 AM

    I almost chose this one this week (and probably will in the next few weeks! lol). I adore Lisa McMann's writing---I just recently finished The Unwanteds and loved it, too. YA, MG, she can write it all! :D

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  9. Wee ShubbaSeptember 28, 2011 at 4:46 AM

    Sounds good. I.haven't read any Lisa's books but this one sounds like a good one.

    My wow http://totallybookalicious.blogspot.com/2011/09/waiting-on-wednesday-exiled.html

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  10. AngelaSeptember 28, 2011 at 5:47 AM

    The cover really is beautiful.

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  11. AnonymousSeptember 28, 2011 at 5:50 AM

    Sounds like a good read! I hope you enjoy it when you get it.

    Also love that you have a basset hound in the banner at the top of your site. I own two bassets.

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  12. GiselleSeptember 28, 2011 at 5:58 AM

    Oh this one is on my TBR list as well the cover is so pretty!!

    Giselle
    Xpresso Reads
    Don't forget to enter my giveaway for an ARC of Legend ;)

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  13. AnonymousSeptember 28, 2011 at 6:01 AM

    So excited about this one! I adore Lisa McMann.
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    http://thesagacityquest.blogspot.com/2011/09/waiting-on-wednesday-3.html

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  14. Jessica @ a GREAT readSeptember 28, 2011 at 7:16 AM

    This one sounds pretty interesting! Will have to look into it further once it releases!

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    Have a GREAT day!

    Old Follower :)

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  15. Laurel-Rain SnowSeptember 28, 2011 at 7:29 AM

    The sound of this one grabbed me right away...abduction, memory loss; what could be more enticing? Thanks for sharing.

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  16. CaitlinSeptember 28, 2011 at 8:10 AM

    All right, I'm intrigued. I want to find out what's blocking his memory as well. Although, as a mom I'm not sure I could handle reading a book about a kid who is kidnapped. Gives me the heebie jeebies!

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  17. JenniferSeptember 28, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    I like the concept! Never read anything by Lisa McMann so I'll keep an eye out for this one.

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  18. AnonymousSeptember 28, 2011 at 11:45 AM

    Great choice and cover.

    http://tributebooksmama.blogspot.com/2011/09/waiting-on-wednesday_28.html

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  19. Jac (Two Moms Reading) September 28, 2011 at 12:05 PM

    This sounds like such a great premise! I cannot imagine how hard this life would be for anyone involved.

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  20. Anna @ Literary ExplorationSeptember 28, 2011 at 1:02 PM

    This one sounds so good, it's already on my list of books to read, but I love that cover! I can't wait :) Awesome choice!

    New follower :)

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  21. SkySeptember 28, 2011 at 5:37 PM

    Great choice! I love Lisa McMann too! I can't wait until this one comes out! New follower!

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