Waiting on Wednesday weekly event that spotlights upcoming-releases that bloggers are most excited about. This week’s I-can’t-wait book is: Uninvited by Sophie Jordan. Uninvited will be released January 28, 2014 by HarperTeen.
About the Book
The Scarlet Letter meets Minority Report in bestselling author Sophie Jordan’s chilling new novel about a teenage girl who is ostracized when her genetic test proves she’s destined to become a murderer.
When Davy Hamilton’s tests come back positive for Homicidal Tendency Syndrome (HTS)-aka the kill gene-she loses everything. Her boyfriend ditches her, her parents are scared of her, and she can forget about her bright future at Juilliard. Davy doesn’t feel any different, but genes don’t lie. One day she will kill someone.
Only Sean, a fellow HTS carrier, can relate to her new life. Davy wants to trust him; maybe he’s not as dangerous as he seems. Or maybe Davy is just as deadly.
The first in a two-book series, Uninvited tackles intriguing questions about free will, identity, and human nature. Steeped in New York Times bestselling author Sophie Jordan’s trademark mix of gripping action and breathless romance, this suspenseful tale is perfect for fans of James Patterson, Michelle Hodkin, and Lisa McMann.
(From Goodreads.com)
Why I’m Waiting
Umm… that cover! Her hair has DNA in it. So, I was pretty sold at that point. And then I read the synopsis — a world where we test for Homicidal Tendency Syndrome. So, amazing cover, interesting premise, and a great analytic exercise for teens.
We live in a world where science is getting greater and greater, and when we get to the point where we can screen for things that haven’t happened yet, will will punish those for what they might do? Obviously, this idea has been explored before, but I still find the concept fascinating.
SO, now I need to read the ARC and see just how fabulous it is.
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So, what book are YOU waiting for this week?
“Waiting On” Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we’re eagerly anticipating.
I love the DNA strands in her hair! So clever! Definitely hoping to read this one!
What? I didn’t know that’s what this book is about! It sounds so good! Great pick!
I know, I was all ‘gimmie gimmie’ and then I read the synopsis… HOLY GUACAMOLE do I want to read it now!
This sounds so cool! The cover is so pretty!
It really is!
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This one sounds really really cool. And that cover is gorgeous!
Great choice. My WoW
I completely agree!
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I’m not as excited about this as everyone else is, but I really am curious as to what will happen in the book. Thanks for sharing! 🙂
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I love the premise of this…a kill gene? I can’t wait to read this one, great pick!
Oh wow, this sounds super fascinating! I love the DNA in her hair, but the floating makes it a little awkward. Can’t wait to hear what you think of this!