"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted here, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.
The Program (Program #1) by Suzanne Young
Sloane knows better than to cry in front of anyone.
With suicide now an international epidemic, one outburst could land her in The Program, the only proven course of treatment. Sloane’s parents have already lost one child; Sloane knows they’ll do anything to keep her alive. She also knows that everyone who’s been through The Program returns as a blank slate. Because their depression is gone—but so are their memories.
Under constant surveillance at home and at school, Sloane puts on a brave face and keeps her feelings buried as deep as she can. The only person Sloane can be herself with is James. He’s promised to keep them both safe and out of treatment, and Sloane knows their love is strong enough to withstand anything. But despite the promises they made to each other, it’s getting harder to hide the truth. They are both growing weaker. Depression is setting in.
And The Program is coming for them.
With suicide now an international epidemic, one outburst could land her in The Program, the only proven course of treatment. Sloane’s parents have already lost one child; Sloane knows they’ll do anything to keep her alive. She also knows that everyone who’s been through The Program returns as a blank slate. Because their depression is gone—but so are their memories.
Under constant surveillance at home and at school, Sloane puts on a brave face and keeps her feelings buried as deep as she can. The only person Sloane can be herself with is James. He’s promised to keep them both safe and out of treatment, and Sloane knows their love is strong enough to withstand anything. But despite the promises they made to each other, it’s getting harder to hide the truth. They are both growing weaker. Depression is setting in.
And The Program is coming for them.
Expected publication: April 30th 2013 by Simon Pulse
Taken (Taken #1) by Erin Bowman
There are no men in Claysoot. There are boys—but every one of them vanishes at midnight on his eighteenth birthday. The ground shakes, the wind howls, a blinding light descends...and he’s gone.
They call it the Heist.
Gray Weathersby’s eighteenth birthday is mere months away, and he’s prepared to meet his fate–until he finds a strange note from his mother and starts to question everything he’s been raised to accept: the Council leaders and their obvious secrets. The Heist itself. And what lies beyond the Wall that surrounds Claysoot–a structure that no one can cross and survive.
Climbing the Wall is suicide, but what comes after the Heist could be worse. Should he sit back and wait to be taken–or risk everything on the hope of the other side?
Gray Weathersby’s eighteenth birthday is mere months away, and he’s prepared to meet his fate–until he finds a strange note from his mother and starts to question everything he’s been raised to accept: the Council leaders and their obvious secrets. The Heist itself. And what lies beyond the Wall that surrounds Claysoot–a structure that no one can cross and survive.
Climbing the Wall is suicide, but what comes after the Heist could be worse. Should he sit back and wait to be taken–or risk everything on the hope of the other side?
Hardcover, 352 pages
Expected publication: April 16th 2013 by HarperTeen
Awesome choices! Both of these are on my wishlist. :D
ReplyDeleteNice picks! I am excited for Taken as well!
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Teresa @ Readers Live A Thousand Lives
The Program sounds really scary! Imagine that!And 'Taken' looks really good as well, especially the cover! Thanks for sharing!
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Juli @ Universe in Words
Excellent choices! Both of these are on my must-read list, I can't wait for them to be released!!
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I cannot wait for Taken :) I'm totally excited about that one!
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Great choices. I'm looking forward to reading these.
ReplyDeleteEllen @ Always YA at Heart – Here’s my WoW
Both books seem amazing, but I cannot wait for Taken! Sounds like it'll be a great read!
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Great picks. They both sounds amazing.
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I saw thiss!!!! Already drooling for it!
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These both sound amazing-tastic! Great picks cupcake :) My WoW
ReplyDeleteThese books sound great! Adding to my TBR list! :D Great pick and thanks for sharing!
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~ Maida @ Literary Love Affair
These books do sound interesting!
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Taken looks so good. I mean Harper Collins has some awesome titles coming out.
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