This book has already received rave reviews, and I can't wait to get my hands on it!
Goodreads Book Description: A dark and tender post-apocalyptic love story set in the aftermath of a bloody war
In a city where humans and Darklings are now separated by a high wall and tensions between the two races still simmer after a terrible war, sixteen-year-olds Ash Fisher, a half-blood Darkling, and Natalie Buchanan, a human and the daughter of the Emissary, meet and do the unthinkable—they fall in love. Bonded by a mysterious connection that causes Ash’s long-dormant heart to beat, Ash and Natalie first deny and then struggle to fight their forbidden feelings for each other, knowing if they’re caught, they’ll be executed—but their feelings are too strong.
When Ash and Natalie then find themselves at the center of a deadly conspiracy that threatens to pull the humans and Darklings back into war, they must make hard choices that could result in both their deaths.
Why Am I Excited: I love the combination between dystopian and paranormal fiction. If done right, it could be fantastic.
Why I am Worried: It sounds like the love story is the center of this story. Too often, the romance either doesn't ring true, or is too sappy and heavy. I hope that we care about these characters enough for this to be a strength, not a weakness of this novel.
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Great choice (from what I've heard). Audrey read all of the Penguin Breathless Reads books for 2012 and said that this was the best of them. She was truly (and very pleasantly) surprised.
ReplyDeleteThis one has been getting quite the buzz! I still have to read my ARC, but it is definitely coming up on my TBR pile. Awesome pick, Christina!
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Thanks for the WoW love. What a gorgeous cover! Wow! After reading the summary, I'd have to agree with your sentiments concerning romance being the driving force of the novel. Is this the start of a series? **new follower :)**
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I agree with your worries about the romance. But, it does sound intriguing.
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I'm undecided about whether I want to read it or not. At first I really, really wanted to, but I have heard mixed things. I agree with your worries about it. Thanks for stopping by my blog.
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ReplyDeleteBlack City has been on my TBR list for ages! I wish it would hurry up and come out!
What a gorgeous cover! So intense!
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Great Cover, Thanks for visiting. Each of your contest needs a different comment so I would be a cat, I love Donna Leon's mysteries set in Venice and would love to visit, or maybe live there and I would chose to heal.
ReplyDeleteHmmm, interesting premise, but I wish I knew what a Darkling is in this context. And yeah, it does seem that the romance is central to the story, which isn't usually what I prefer either.
ReplyDeleteI really want to read this one too!
ReplyDeleteI would pick to be a cat - they have the life and are so freaking cute!
I'd choose healing, I'm a nurse, so I think that goes well.
I'd go on a round-the-world trip if money wasn't an issue - there are so many places that I want to visit. If I had to pick just one, I think I would choose Rome as I haven't been there yet.
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I really want to read this. It sounds awesome! Thanks for sharing.
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Great pick! It's already on my TBR list.
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Thanks for your lovely comment! :D This book looks awesome, sort of like the plot to Romeo and Juliet, with the whole families hating eachother and things. ^^ Thanks for sharing this awesome book!
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Black City: I'm itching to read this book as well, it sounds epic.
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Oooh I've seen Black City around lately, it looks super intriguing! Thanks for sharing & I hope you'll enjoy it once you get your hands on it :)
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Micheline @ Lunar Rainbows
Sooo very excited for this one too!
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Oh yeah...definitely can't wait to read this one. A paranormal/dystopian combo is such an awesome concept!
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Wendy @ Escape Into Fiction
Thanks for stopping by my WoW! This books looks great, I am adding it to my list!
ReplyDeleteThis sound fascinating! Thanks for sharing. Thanks for visiting my WOW.
ReplyDeleteThis does sound good. I'll have to put it on my wishlist for after I finally catch up on review books. I hope it is as good as it sounds.
ReplyDeleteI have seen amazing reviews on this one which have made me even more curious to read this one. Great pick and thanks for stopping by today!
ReplyDeleteI love the cover on this one. I feel like it's been on WOW's for ever. It needs to just come out already. Thanks for stopping by today
ReplyDeleteGreat pick! I hear that Black City is as awesome as its cover.
ReplyDeleteHi-new follower here :) I am also excited for Black City-I can't believe it isn't out already because I feel like I have been waiting for it for forever!
ReplyDeleteThis does sounds good, but I've been holding off on reading it for some reason (I won a copy a few months back). I just sent it to a friend to read. I guess if she loves it that will give me the boost to read it. :D
ReplyDeleteGreat pick :D Also super excited about this book. <3 But HATING that spoilers for book two is already out. Spoiled this book for me :\ Unfair. Still. Hope you'll love it :)
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I have heard great things about this one! I will definitely be checking it out!
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Great pick! I had this one on my to-read list and I would love to read it when it comes out. I hope you enjoy it when you get the chance to read it.
ReplyDeleteThis one looks good! I hadn't heard much about it before.
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