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Waiting On Wednesday #7

By 7:31 AM

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly event hosted by Breaking the Spine that spotlights books whose releases we are eagerly awaiting!
 
   by: P.J. Hoover
 
Tor Teen/Macmillan, 384 pages
Expected publication: June 18, 2013
 
 
Piper's world is dying.

Each day brings hotter temperatures and heat bubbles that threaten to destroy the earth. Amid this global heating crisis, Piper lives under the oppressive rule of her mother, who suffocates her even more than the weather does. Everything changes on her eighteenth birthday, when her mother is called away on a mysterious errand and Piper seizes her first opportunity for freedom.

Piper discovers a universe she never knew existed—a sphere of gods and monsters—and realizes that her world is not the only one in crisis. While gods battle for control of the Underworld, Piper’s life spirals out of control as she struggles to find the answer to the secret that has been kept from her since birth.

An imaginative melding of mythology and dystopia, Solstice is the first YA novel by talented newcomer P. J. Hoover.
             -goodreads.com description
 
 
Dystopian meets mythology? YES, PLEASE! This book definitely sounds like it's right up my alley!!!
 
What are you guys waiting on this Wednesday?

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48 comments

  1. Eva @ All Books ConsideredMarch 20, 2013 at 10:44 AM

    Ooh that does sound good! Thanks for sharing!

    Waiting on the latest Morganville!

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    Eva @ All Books Considered

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    1. UnknownMarch 20, 2013 at 6:55 PM

      :) Thanks for stopping by Eva! I hope it turns out to be good!

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  2. Nikki RMarch 20, 2013 at 1:33 PM

    Mythology plus dystopia?! Oh yeah, definitely checking this one out. Great pick!


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    Nikki @ There were books involved...

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    1. UnknownMarch 20, 2013 at 6:57 PM

      As soon as I read the synopsis and saw that, I was like, I must give this a try!! Thanks for stopping by Nikki!

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  3. Jessica @ a GREAT readMarch 20, 2013 at 2:47 PM

    Sounds pretty intriguing! I love Mythology type books!

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    Old Follower :)

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    1. UnknownMarch 20, 2013 at 7:01 PM

      Me too Jessica! Did you see Kiersten White's Chaos of Stars came up on Edel today? Looks so neat!

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  4. Kelley @ Another Novel ReadMarch 20, 2013 at 3:26 PM

    Wow, dystopian + mythology = yes please! Great find, and thanks for highlighting it this week. This is definitely going on my list. :D

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    1. UnknownMarch 20, 2013 at 7:06 PM

      :) I'm glad you like! I hope it turns out to be good! (You sometimes never know with these kinds of books.)

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  5. Sarah(Sarahandherbookshelves)March 20, 2013 at 4:00 PM

    Great Pick. I love dystopian so I can see myself reading this eventually!

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    1. UnknownMarch 20, 2013 at 7:07 PM

      I am a big dystopian fan so I hope it lives up and is a good read!

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  6. The Book RogueMarch 20, 2013 at 5:34 PM

    Hmm.. it sounds like it could be either great or a total disaster. Hope you'll enjoy. =) My WoW

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    1. UnknownMarch 20, 2013 at 7:07 PM

      Yeah, these books usually can go either way. I hope it'll turn out to be a good one. We'll see!

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  7. UnknownMarch 20, 2013 at 7:02 PM

    Thanks for stopping by Dani! I hope this book turns out to be good!

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  8. UnknownMarch 20, 2013 at 7:28 PM

    What a great pick. It sounds awesome. Thanks for stopping by WoW



    Jenea @ Books Live Forever's WoW

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  9. TessMarch 20, 2013 at 7:35 PM

    OOH! Interesting twist to the overplayed dystopian genre! Plus, the global warming concept is very appropriately freaky. Thanks for visiting my WoW, btw! :)

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    1. UnknownMarch 20, 2013 at 7:42 PM

      I agree! I can't wait to read it!! Thanks for coming by!

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  10. starryeyedjenMarch 20, 2013 at 7:37 PM

    I really liked this book. I read it back before it had been picked up by a publisher, but it deserves the attention, for sure. I thought it expertly blended the dystopian/apocalyptic elements brilliantly with the mythology. Hope you love it when you get a chance to read it! :D Thanks for sharing & stopping by!

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    1. UnknownMarch 20, 2013 at 7:42 PM

      I am SO glad to hear you say that!! Now I'm even more excited!!!

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  11. Tressa @ Wishful EndingsMarch 20, 2013 at 8:24 PM

    This sounds fabulous! My kids and I studied Ancient Greece this school year and I have been really into mythology. I added it to my tbr. Thanks for stopping by mine!

    Tressa @ Tressa's Wishful Endings

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    1. UnknownMarch 20, 2013 at 10:32 PM

      Very nice! I have been obsessed with Greek mythology ever since high school where I took a class on it my junior and senior years. I'm hoping this book lives up to expectations!

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  12. JenniferMarch 20, 2013 at 8:27 PM

    I love mythology and I don't think I've read a novel where they mix mythology with dystopian elements before. Thanks so much for sharing & for stopping by my post! :)

    Jennifer @ Dream Reads

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    1. UnknownMarch 20, 2013 at 10:33 PM

      I've never read one like this either! I never would have even thought to blend the two! (Guess that's why I'm not an author! I don't think outside the box enough!)

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  13. Beneath the Moon and StarsMarch 20, 2013 at 8:44 PM

    I haven't heard much about this but it sounds great! Mythology is one of my absolute favorite things and dystopia is always good. Awesome pick!

    Jasmine

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    1. UnknownMarch 20, 2013 at 10:34 PM

      Thanks Jasmine! I LOVE all different types of mythology! And I've been so into the dystopian genre these days!

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  14. UnknownMarch 20, 2013 at 9:05 PM

    Thanks for stopping by my WOW. This book looks awesome, added to my TBR!

    Chelsea @ Starbucks & Books Obsession

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    1. UnknownMarch 20, 2013 at 10:34 PM

      Thanks for stopping by Chelsea! I have added SO many books to my TBR today, I think my Excel spreadsheet is going to go nuts. :)

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  15. UnknownMarch 20, 2013 at 9:11 PM

    I haven't seen this in such a while! I completely forgot about it! Thanks for stopping by ;)
    Followed back <3!
    Beth | The Reading Vixens [Formerly YA Vixens]
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    1. UnknownMarch 20, 2013 at 10:35 PM

      Thanks for stopping by and following Beth! I sure hope this book turns out to be a worthwhile read!

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  16. Kristin @ Addicted to HEAMarch 20, 2013 at 9:47 PM

    Now that's not something you see something everyday, mythology and dystopia... that's just crazy! I'm going to have to add this one to see what happens, it actually sounds so crazy it's cool!! Niiiiiice pick!!

    And thanks for visiting my little blog :) Have a great rest of your week!!

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    1. UnknownMarch 20, 2013 at 10:35 PM

      :) I was definitely intrigued when I first read the synopsis and knew that I had to showcase it for a WOW! Thanks for stopping by also!

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  17. SusanneMarch 20, 2013 at 11:26 PM

    I've heard of this book, but this is the first time I read the synopsis. Dystopian and mythology? This sounds like my kind of book. Definitely adding this to my TBR list. Thanks for stopping by!

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    1. UnknownMarch 23, 2013 at 8:45 AM

      I hope it turns out to be a good one! I think the idea is really neat sounding.

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  18. LoveOfBooksMarch 21, 2013 at 2:18 AM

    Nice pick! This DOES sound good.

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  19. Bec @ Readers in WonderlandMarch 21, 2013 at 2:45 AM

    It sounds goodd but I don't know if I'll read it. There's suddenly a ridiculous number of post apocalyptic novels in the world.

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    1. UnknownMarch 23, 2013 at 8:45 AM

      Very true. I'm hoping this one will put a fresh spin on the genre.

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  20. UlaMarch 21, 2013 at 7:50 AM

    Oh, loving the cover! Hope you get to it soon, looks like a good one!

    Thanks for stopping by :)

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  21. HollieMarch 21, 2013 at 4:44 PM

    This sounds brilliant! I love the idea of blending dystopia and mythology together. Thanks for the introduction!

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    1. UnknownMarch 23, 2013 at 8:48 AM

      Thanks Hollie! I saw it and knew I had to add it to my list!

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  22. WinterHavenMarch 21, 2013 at 11:23 PM

    Wow! This does sounds good. I hope you enjoy it. :) Thanks for stopping by my WOW.

    Arlene @ WinterHaven

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    1. UnknownMarch 22, 2013 at 6:49 PM

      Thanks for stopping by Arlene! I hope it turns out to be a good one!

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  23. UnknownMarch 23, 2013 at 8:47 AM

    I love these memes. So many books to add to our TBR lists!

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  24. Sara @ Forever 17 BooksMarch 24, 2013 at 11:51 AM

    This one is on my TBR too! Great pick! :)

    Thanks for stopping by my post!

    ~Sara @ Forever 17 Books

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    1. UnknownMarch 26, 2013 at 7:59 PM

      Thanks for stopping by Sara! I hope this book will turn out to be good! I think it has great potential based on the summary!

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  25. UnknownMarch 26, 2013 at 11:41 AM

    This is new to me and I love the cover. I'll have to check it out.

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    1. UnknownMarch 26, 2013 at 8:00 PM

      I think the cover is definitely what drew me to the book first. I loved it!

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