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Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Waiting on Wednesday #59



Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Jill at Breaking The Spine and is where we can talk about books we are looking forward to being released!

Here are my picks for the week:
 
 
Proxy (Proxy, #1)
 
Summary:
 
Knox was born into one of the City’s wealthiest families. A Patron, he has everything a boy could possibly want—the latest tech, the coolest clothes, and a Proxy to take all his punishments. When Knox breaks a vase, Syd is beaten. When Knox plays a practical joke, Syd is forced to haul rocks. And when Knox crashes a car, killing one of his friends, Syd is branded and sentenced to death.

Syd is a Proxy. His life is not his own.

Then again, neither is Knox’s. Knox and Syd have more in common than either would guess. So when Knox and Syd realize that the only way to beat the system is to save each other, they flee. Yet Knox’s father is no ordinary Patron, and Syd is no ordinary Proxy. The ensuing cross-country chase will uncover a secret society of rebels, test both boys’ resolve, and shine a blinding light onto a world of those who owe and those who pay. Some debts, it turns out, cannot be repaid. 
Summary & Cover taken from Goodreads.com
Length: 384 pages (Hardcover)
Expected Publication Date: June 18th 2013 by Philomel      
   
Why I'm Waiting:
 
The plot sounds interesting but a bit recycled so the main reason the book caught my eye was the cover which I think is awesome! I am looking forward to seeing how the first book in the Proxy series turns out though.
 
Extracted (The Lost Imperials, #1)
 
Summary:
 
Welcome to the war.

The Tesla Institute is a premier academy that trains young time travelers called Rifters. Created by Nicola Tesla, the Institute seeks special individuals who can help preserve the time stream against those who try to alter it.

The Hollows is a rogue band of Rifters who tear through time with little care for the consequences. Armed with their own group of lost teens--their only desire to find Tesla and put an end to his corruption of the time stream.

Torn between them are Lex and Ember, two Rifters with no memories of their life before joining the time war.

When Lex’s girlfriend dies during a mission, the only way he can save her is to retrieve the Dox, a piece of tech which allows Rifters to re-enter their own timeline without collapsing the time stream. But the Dox is hidden deep within the Telsa Institute, which means Lex must go into the enemy camp. It’s there he meets Ember, and the past that was stolen from them both comes flooding back.

Now armed with the truth of who they are, Lex and Ember must work together to save the future before the battle for time destroys them both…again.
Summary & Cover taken from Goodreads.com
Length: 264 pages (Paperback)
Expected Publication Date: November 12th 2013 by Spencer Hill Press      
 
Why I'm Waiting:
 
There's something about this steampunk novel that's really speaking to me write now....I love the cover and the summary makes it sound really interesting so I'm hoping this one turns out well.
 
 
What are YOU waiting for this Wednesday?

32 comments:

  1. I've never heard of either one of these books before but they both sound very intriguing! Thanks so much for sharing. :)
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    1. I hadn't heard of them until recently either! Glad you think they look good :)

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  2. I've been eyeballing Proxy myself :) I hope you enjoy your picks!

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  3. I've been looking at both of these as well. I love the cover of Proxy though. Great picks.

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    1. I love it too. I'm really digging the colours.
      Thanks for dropping by!

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  4. Both awesome picks! Thanks for sharing Extracted, sounds amazing & I love steampunk :)

    My WoW

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    1. I haven't read too many Steampunk novels but I have to say the ones I have read are really good. This one looks like it'll be awesome!

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    1. Awww that sucks! I was going to request it but I figured I'll read it when comes out by borrowing it from the library.

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  6. I think these are both really great picks. They sounds great.

    Jenea @ Books Live Forever's WoW

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  7. Both are really interesting picks!

    Here's my WoW

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  8. Oh wow, Proxy looks absolutely fantastic! :D I've just added it to my TBR list. Thanks for sharing. ^.^
    Happy Reading! :D

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    Tiffa @ The British Book Nerd
    My Waiting On Wednesday

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    1. You're welcome! Always glad to introduce people to new books!
      Thanks for dropping by!

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  9. Proxy sounds awesome and I'd love to give it a try when it comes out. I hope you enjoy reading both your picks.
    Come check out my WOW post.

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  10. WoW! Thank you for picking my book as your WoW! We are so excited to be featured on your page!

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    1. You're welcome! I can't wait to read it!! Thanks so much for stopping by :)

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  11. Hadn't seen either of those before. The second cover is very nice and pulls you right in. Hope you love it!!

    ~Anna
    herding cats & burning soup

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    1. Thanks Anna! I hope I love it too :) The Second Cover is my favourite too.

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  12. I'm not completely sold on Proxy, but Extracted sounds incredibly fascinating. I'll be adding it to my TBR. Great pick. :)

    Misty @ KindleObsessed
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    1. I'm not sold on Proxy either but I think it's worth giving a try. Glad you're adding Extracted to you TBR list!

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  13. Can't say that I like the cover of Proxy, but I can say that I really want to read it.

    Courtney Ann @ Rondo of a Possible World
    Waiting on Wednesday

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    1. Glad you want to read it even though you're not a fan of the cover! I hope you like it when you read it :)

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  14. I love steampunk so I am definitely interested in Extracted. Thanks for sharing!

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    1. You're most welcome! Thanks for stopping by Jennifer. I hope you like Extracted when you get a chance to read it.

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  15. Proxy looks awesome! I am totally going to read that when it comes out! Great picks!

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  16. I am so excited for both of these books! awesome picks this week :)

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  17. Proxy sounds SO good! I love the idea of it all! Great picks. Happy reading.
    Waiting on Weds @Libby Blog

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  18. Oh my gosh, Extracted sounds AMAZING. I hadn't heard of it before! Time travel? Steampunk? Time war? Sign me uppppp, why is it so far away?!

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