Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Waiting on Wednesday {28}


Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Jill of Breaking the Spine that features your current anticipating read.

This week, I'm waiting on...

Shadows Cast by Stars
By: Catherine Knutsson

Old ways are pitted against new horrors in this compellingly crafted dystopian tale about a girl who is both healer and seer.

Old ways are pitted against new horrors in this compellingly crafted dystopian tale about a girl who is both healer and seer.Two hundred years from now, blood has become the most valuable commodity on the planet—especially the blood of aboriginal peoples, for it contains antibodies that protect them from the Plague ravaging the rest of the world.

Sixteen-year-old Cassandra Mercredi might be immune to Plague, but that doesn’t mean she’s safe—government forces are searching for those of aboriginal heritage to harvest their blood. When a search threatens Cassandra and her family, they flee to the Island: a mysterious and idyllic territory protected by the Band, a group of guerilla warriors—and by an enigmatic energy barrier that keeps outsiders out and the spirit world in. And though the village healer has taken her under her wing, and the tribal leader’s son into his heart, the creatures of the spirit world are angry, and they have chosen Cassandra to be their voice and instrument…

Incorporating the traditions of the First Peoples as well as the more familiar stories of Greek mythology and Arthurian legend, Shadows Cast by Stars is a haunting, beautifully written story that breathes new life into ancient customs.


-Summary from Goodreads
Publisher: Atheneum/Macmillan
Release date: June 5th, 2012

This book sounds absolutely gorgeous! The cover is so, the title is as well, and... ah, anyhow, I definitely can't wait. :)

What are YOU waiting for this Wednesday?

9 comments:

  1. I've never heard of this before, but it looks really interesting. I'm going to have to add it to my to-read list !
    Thanks for sharing :)

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  2. Shadows Cast By Stars looks so interesting. Checking it out. Awesome pick!=D

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  3. I really like the look of this book! Sounds mysterious!

    My pick: http://www.pocketfulofbooks.com/2012/04/waiting-on-wednesday_25.html

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  4. I haven't heard of this book before. It sounds interesting. I'll add it on my TBR. :)

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  5. I absolutely agree, the title is just too good!!

    Patricia // My WOW

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  6. I know a lot of people are really looking forward to this one, but I just really dislike that cover! Meh, hopefully once reviews start coming out they can change my mind :)

    Anna @ Literary Exploration
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  7. This book looks like a great read. Great pick!

    Check out my Wow.

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  8. Great pick! I love the feeling that the cover gives me.. I can't explain, but it makes me excited to read it :D

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