Wednesday 9 May 2012

Wishlist Wednesday #35

Wishlist Wednesday is a book blog hop where we will post about one book per week that has been on our wishlist for some time, or just added (it's entirely up to you), that we can't wait to get off the wishlist and onto our wonderful shelves.

So what do you need to do to join in?
  • Follow Pen to Paper as host of the meme.
  • Please consider adding the blog hop button to your blog somewhere, so others can find it easily and join in too! Help spread the word! The code will be at the bottom of the post under the linky.
  • Pick a book from your wishlist that you are dying to get to put on your shelves.
  • Do a post telling your readers about the book and why it's on your wishlist.
  • Add your blog to the linky at the bottom of this post.
  • Put a link back to pen to paper (http://vogue-pentopaper.blogspot.com) somewhere in your post.
  • Visit the other blogs and enjoy!
What's Left of Me by Kat Zhang
Goodreads synopsis:
NEVER LET ME GO meets HIS DARK MATERIALS in a beautiful, haunting YA debut, the first book in The Hybrid Chronicles.
Eva and Addie live in a world where everyone is born with two souls, but where only the dominant one is allowed to survive childhood. Fifteen years old, and closer even than twins, the girls are keeping Eva, the ‘second soul’, a secret. They know that it’s forbidden to be hybrid, but how could they ever be apart?
When a dramatic event reveals what really happens to hybrids if they are discovered, Eva and Addie face a dangerous fight for survival, neither wanting to be the one left behind…


I'm so excited about this book that I actually already have the US hardback edition pre-ordered, and it's not released until September! The concept it so exciting - two souls living in one body, until the dominant soul pushes the other out at a certain age, and then the person is left with just the one soul - but then there's a hybrid, who keeps both souls?! That sounds amazing. It actually sounds a little bit 'Jekyll and Hyde', but less sinister...
And I feel the need to justify this ... the reason I've pre-ordered the US hardback instead of just getting the paperback when it comes out in the UK, should be obvious. Look at that cover! It's amazing - not to mention really clever! Half of one face, cut out in the shape of another face ... I'm mesmerised by it!
It's going to be a very long summer, waiting for this book!










12 comments:

Angie said...

Hm, this one kind of reminds me of the host, with two people sharing a body! I might have to check this one out when it's released. :D

Angie @ Pinkindle Reads & Reviews

Dani Cotton said...

I'm ashamed to say that I've not read The Host, but I actually prefer the sound of this one.
Will have to read both and see what I think ;)

I think I'm right in saying that the premise is slightly different though!

Vegan YA Nerds said...

It sounds fantastic and I haven't heard a lot about it

Sarah (saz101) said...

ASDGJLADFHJL. HOW AMAZING DOES THIS SOUND?
I'm so getting the Never Let Me Go and Dark materials vibes, but it seriously reminds me of The Host at the moment, too. It sounds AMAZING ^__^

Justine said...

Wowoweee, the cover is stunning! I love the colours and the angles and it's just so magnificenttttt :D Thanks for bringing this to my attention!

Michelle Chew said...

Wow first time hearing about this book. Seems interesting, especially the two souls concept.

The Book Rogue said...

This is on my tbr, too! I'm really looking forward to reading this, because it has that double personality conflict. I'm sure that's gonna be awesome to read!
My WoW this week

Chocolate Chunky Munkie said...

I loved the Host, so I imagine I will love this one too. Good pick this week Dani.

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Jen x

Farah said...

Yeah. This one really does look intriguing. Awesome pick! :D

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The Avid Reader said...

I agree with you that cover is amazing. Two souls in one body, now that does sound intriguing. What's Left of Me is on my tbr read list also.

Nancy @ The Avid Reader
Wishlist Wednesday

Stepping Out of the Page said...

I absolutely love the sound of this book and it's on my TBR/Wishlist too! I think it sounds really intriguing. I hope we both manage to get our hands on it soon!

Stephanie
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Kimberly @ Caffeinated Reviewer said...

Ooh this sounds good..adding to my list!

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