The book? Dualed by Elsie Chapman. And since I know you're basically skipping whatever I write up here anyhow, let's get to the (amazing and gorgeous) cover and then the book details!
Is this cover not amazing? A nice mix of eye catching and kick butt. Can I also say how much I LOVE the shadow coming off her that looks far more dangerous?
For those of you who aren't sure what this book is about, here's the summary (taken from Elsie's website):
The city of Kersh is a safe haven, but the price of safety is high. Everyone has a genetic Alternate—a twin raised by another family—and citizens must prove their worth by eliminating their Alts before their twentieth birthday. Survival means advanced schooling, a good job, marriage—life.
Fifteen-year-old West Grayer has trained as a fighter, preparing for the day when her assignment arrives and she will have one month to hunt down and kill her Alt. But then a tragic misstep shakes West’s confidence. Stricken with grief and guilt, she’s no longer certain that she’s the best version of herself, the version worthy of a future. If she is to have any chance of winning, she must stop running not only from her Alt, but also from love . . . though both have the power to destroy her.
Um. Yeah. Does that not sound seriously amazing?! Just from that summary, I think the cover is all kinds of fitting and I cannot wait to get my hands on this book!
Dualed is coming February 2013 from Random House. I know, it's a crazy wait, but I think it'll be worth it! And in the meantime, you can add it to your Goodreads shelf here, and let Elsie know how excited you are on twitter!
Very cool cover! Love the premise. I sure hope the girl on this cover is West and not her Alt...
ReplyDeleteWow, that looks incredible!! And the blurb is so intriguing. Can't wait to read.
ReplyDeleteLooks amazing! The cover and the blurb! Yowza!
ReplyDeleteElsie, I've said it before, but I'll say it again: I. Heart. This. Cover. Huge congrats, lady. It's fantastic :)
ReplyDelete(And Kari, I'm dying to read this one, too. Why won't 2013 come faster!!)
You guys are THE BEST. Thank you SO MUCH. Much love!! Yeah, 2013, get here already, will ya???
ReplyDeleteIt sounds amazing and I agree with you, the cover is awesome! She looks so bad ass! Thanks for sharing this :)
ReplyDeleteIt looks so edgy and exciting! Congrats Elsie!!!
ReplyDeleteI love it!!! Congratulations on an amazing cover and a highly intriguing synopsis, Elsie!
ReplyDeleteOMG, ELSIE, I LOVE IT SO HARD, AND I WANT TO REACH THROUGH MY SCREEN AND GRAB IT RIGHT NOW! YES, I'M SHOUTING. DEAL WITH IT!
ReplyDeleteTHANKS SO MUCH, you guys!!! No shortage of tough girls here, that's for sure!!!
ReplyDeleteElsie, I LOVE it!! And the synopsis sounds amazing. Please can it be Feb 2013 already??
ReplyDeleteElsie, I LOVE it!! And the synopsis sounds amazing. Please can it be Feb 2013 already??
ReplyDeleteI'm totally reading this book right now. Suck on that y'all! Elise--your cover kills. In the good way.
ReplyDeleteApril, who is this Elise chick?? You know I have this thing for people who misspell my name, don't you?? :P But I love ya, girl!!! Thanks so much!
DeleteDamn it! ELSIE ELSIE ELSIE. My fingers type faster than I think, sometimes. Feel free to butcher my last name any time--the spelling on that thing is batshoot insane.
DeleteThis sounds amazing! I love the idea of alternative selves. I wonder how it's played in this book?
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing!
Definitely adding this to my wishlist - I can't wait to get a copy!
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Wow! This cover rocks! BIG TIME.
ReplyDeleteExtremely cool cover, Elsie!!!
ReplyDeleteYou guys are all SO FREAKING AWESOME. Thank you!!!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE IT!!!! So. Much. So cool!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness. I love it in SO MANY WAYS!! It's one of the most fabulous covers I've seen in the longest time! This is one of those books I would buy based on cover alone, even if I knew absolutely nothing about the book or the author. Congrats, Elsie, on winning the cover lottery!
ReplyDeleteThanks SO MUCH you guys!!! *hucks confetti at everyone*
ReplyDeleteI swear I commented on here. Anyway, love-love-lovity-love-love-lovin' it. :) So made of awesome. :)
ReplyDeleteThe city of Kersh is a safe haven, but the price of safety is high. Everyone has a genetic Alternate—a twin raised by another family—and citizens must prove their worth by eliminating their Alts before their twentieth birthday. Survival means advanced schooling, a good job, marriage—life.
ReplyDeleteFifteen-year-old West Grayer has trained as a fighter, preparing for the day when her assignment arrives and she will have one month to hunt down and kill her Alt. But then a tragic misstep shakes West’s confidence. Stricken with grief and guilt, she’s no longer certain that she’s the best version of herself, the version worthy of a future. If she is to have any chance of winning, she must stop running not only from her Alt, but also from love . . . though both have the power to destroy her.
Elsie Chapman's suspenseful YA debut weaves unexpected romance into a novel full of fast-paced action and thought-provoking philosophy. When the story ends, discussions will begin about this future society where every adult is a murderer and every child knows there is another out there who just might be better.