Waiting On Wednesday (91) A Girl Called Fearless by Catherine Linka
Waiting On Wednesday is a weekly blog post hosted by Breaking The Spine where readers showcase which books they are highly anticipating. For this weeks Waiting on Wednesday, I chose A Girl Called Fearless by Catherine Linka.
Expected Publication:
May 6, 2014 from St. Martin's Griffin
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Avie Reveare has the normal life of a privileged teen growing up in L.A., at least as normal as any girl’s life is these days. After a synthetic hormone in beef killed fifty million American women ten years ago, only young girls, old women, men, and boys are left to pick up the pieces. The death threat is past, but fathers still fear for their daughters’ safety, and the Paternalist Movement, begun to "protect" young women, is taking over the choices they make.Like all her friends, Avie still mourns the loss of her mother, but she’s also dreaming about college and love and what she’ll make of her life. When her dad "contracts" her to marry a rich, older man to raise money to save his struggling company, her life suddenly narrows to two choices: Be trapped in a marriage with a controlling politician, or run. Her lifelong friend, student revolutionary Yates, urges her to run to freedom across the border to Canada. As their friendship turns to passion, the decision to leave becomes harder and harder. Running away is incredibly dangerous, and it’s possible Avie will never see Yates again. But staying could mean death.
Expected Publication:
May 6, 2014 from St. Martin's Griffin
ADD TO GOODREADS
Avie Reveare has the normal life of a privileged teen growing up in L.A., at least as normal as any girl’s life is these days. After a synthetic hormone in beef killed fifty million American women ten years ago, only young girls, old women, men, and boys are left to pick up the pieces. The death threat is past, but fathers still fear for their daughters’ safety, and the Paternalist Movement, begun to "protect" young women, is taking over the choices they make.Like all her friends, Avie still mourns the loss of her mother, but she’s also dreaming about college and love and what she’ll make of her life. When her dad "contracts" her to marry a rich, older man to raise money to save his struggling company, her life suddenly narrows to two choices: Be trapped in a marriage with a controlling politician, or run. Her lifelong friend, student revolutionary Yates, urges her to run to freedom across the border to Canada. As their friendship turns to passion, the decision to leave becomes harder and harder. Running away is incredibly dangerous, and it’s possible Avie will never see Yates again. But staying could mean death.
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Why Am I Waiting?
Even though this premise isn't exactly unique I'm still curious to see what the Author can bring to the table so to speak. Also, I'm curious why men don't just go abroad to find partners? 50 million lost wouldn't be so significant then. Of course I'm sure it'll all be explained and make sense once I can read the actual story,lol.
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Since I'm curious, Have you heard of this book before?
If so, Do you plan on reading A Girl Called Fearless?
What do you think of the premise?
What do you think of the premise?
Sound off in the comments below. I love to read your responses.
That about wraps up my Waiting On Wednesday for this week. Feel free to leave a link to your Wednesday memes in the comments below,I love finding new books to read. Like what you see? Please share!
Oooh... I'd be curious to see what she can do to! Great choice! I like the sound of it!
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Naomi @ Nomi’s Paranormal Palace
this does look really good. great pick.
ReplyDeleteGreat pick! I received an advanced copy from NetGalley so I'm about to start reading this one. Hopefully she explains everything!
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I didn't know it was on Netgalley. Wonder if it is still up? Can't wait to hear your thoughts on it!
DeleteI've heard of this, but I just don't know. You're right in that it doesn't sound all that unique. I'll wait and see what you think of it, lol. :)
ReplyDeleteGreat pick, I've seen this one on a couple of blogs today but I'd never heard of it before - it's gone straight on to my wishlist! It may not be unique but it's certainly an interesting twist on the usual and I'm intrigued to read it, and soon!
ReplyDeleteI haven't heard of it but it sounds good!
ReplyDeleteI actually just got a copy! Great pick and thanks for stopping by :)
ReplyDeleteLeydy @OUaT & RCE