Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Waiting on Wednesday: Linked by Imogen Howson



"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.

This week's WoW selection is...



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Title: Linked
Author: Imogen Howson
Series: n/a
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Publication Date: June 11, 2013

Elissa used to have it all: looks, popularity, and a bright future. But for the last three years, she’s been struggling with terrifying visions, phantom pains, and mysterious bruises that appear out of nowhere.

Finally, she’s promised a cure: minor surgery to burn out the overactive area of her brain. But on the eve of the procedure, she discovers the shocking truth behind her hallucinations: she’s been seeing the world through another girl’s eyes.

Elissa follows her visions, and finds a battered, broken girl on the run. A girl—Lin—who looks exactly like Elissa, down to the matching bruises. The twin sister she never knew existed.

Now, Elissa and Lin are on the run from a government who will stop at nothing to reclaim Lin and protect the dangerous secrets she could expose—secrets that would shake the very foundation of their world.

Riveting, thought-provoking and utterly compelling, Linked will make you question what it really means to be human.


Why I'm waiting:  That cover is awesome...I love the duality and how it links to the premise.  And I love the topic of government conspiracies and cover-ups, so this book should be right up my alley.  Plus, sisters!  =)

What are you waiting on this week?  Feel free to share it in the comments or leave a link so I can stop by!

23 comments:

  1. Loving this! The cover is amazing and the story line sounds very original! Will check this out :)

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    RobynLeanne @ Fairytales and Folklore

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  2. I am dying to read LINKED too. love the premise!

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    -Michelle

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  3. I am excited for this one too. Love the cover. My wed. http://jennreneeread.blogspot.com/2013/01/waiting-on-wednesday-43-and-www.html

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  4. This one looks really good. Hope they make it available on NG soon.

    Grace

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  5. This does look very good...thanks for sharing!

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  6. I also love plots revolving around government conspiracies and cover-ups! The cover is so neat! And to find a twin you never knew you had would be crazy. Great pick and thanks for stopping by!

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  7. I totally agree, the cover looks amazing! I can't wait to see what you think of it! I really want to read this one! Amazing pick!

    My WoW: http://wwwthebookshelves.blogspot.com/2013/01/waiting-on-wednesday-19-sever-by-lauren.html

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  8. The premise of this book is so interesting plus I just love the cover.

    Thanks for stopping by My WoW and sharing yours!

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  9. I'm totally digging that cover. Gorgeous! And I love the whole sister aspect as well. Great pick! You always introduce new books to me - thanks! :)

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  10. This whole concept is so cool and I just love how they did the cover. I'm really looking forward to reading this one too. Great pick! I hope you have a wonderful day. :)

    Thanks for stopping by my post!

    ~Sara @ Forever 17 Books

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  11. This book really intrigues me. Nice pick!

    old follower
    http://itchingforbooks.blogspot.com/2013/01/waiting-on-wednesday-32.html

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  12. YES JEN! I can't wait for Linked either. That cover had me sold the minute I saw it, but luckily the blurb sounds pretty fabulous as well. Why isn't it June yet?

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  13. This looks fantastic and I feel like I've been waiting for it forever!
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  14. LOVE this cover.
    Hope you get to read it soon!
    Brandi @ Blkosiner’s Book Blog

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  15. GREAT Cover! I know we shouldn't judge a book by its cover, but I do. :)
    Who doesn't love a good government conspiracy?

    MY WOW

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  16. I definitely want to give this one a read!

    Our WoW is at Book Sake. –Jessica

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  17. Great pick, I am waiting for this one as well! The cover is awesome!

    New Follower :)

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  18. Nice pick, Jen! Linked totally looks like your kind of book. I love that cover!

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  19. Ooo, I'm excited for this one too! I hadn't seen the cover yet though, it's so pretty. :)

    Wendy @ The Midnight Garden

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  20. I think I got this from Edelweiss. Amazing cover!!

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  21. The book sounds great and I'm really excited about it. I'd love to read it when it comes out. Great pick! Enjoy reading it!
    Come check out my WOW post.

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  22. This kind of surgery scares the living daylights out of me! And yeah... you've said it: sisters. Goverment conspiracy. Awesome cover. Gimmeeee :D
    Thanks for stopping by yesterday!

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