Publisher: Disney*Hyperion
Publication Date: January 24, 2012
It starts with an itch you just can't shake. Then comes a fever and a tickle in your throat. A few days later, you'll be blabbing your secrets and chatting with strangers like they’re old friends. Three more, and the paranoid hallucinations kick in.
And then you're dead.
When a deadly virus begins to sweep through sixteen-year-old Kaelyn’s community, the government quarantines her island—no one can leave, and no one can come back.
Those still healthy must fight for dwindling supplies, or lose all chance of survival. As everything familiar comes crashing down, Kaelyn joins forces with a former rival and discovers a new love in the midst of heartbreak. When the virus starts to rob her of friends and family, she clings to the belief that there must be a way to save the people she holds dearest.
Because how will she go on if there isn't?
Megan Crewe crafts a powerful and gripping exploration of self-preservation, first love, and hope. Poignant and dizzying, this heart-wrenching story of one girl’s bravery and unbeatable spirit will leave readers fervently awaiting the next book in this standout new series. (Summary from Goodreads)
The first book in a new series - the last thing I need is to get involved with another series. But, the thing is, the summary just sounds so interesting. It makes me wonder what type of virus it is and is it only on the one island or are other places affected too?
Plus, Megan Crewe has an excerpt and an unofficial soundtrack on her website.
What book are you eagerly waiting for?
Waiting on Wednesday is hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine.
Great pick! I just finished it and thought it was really good (you can find a review on my blog if you are interested). For some weird reason I missed that it was going to be a series. The book reads like a standalone. Why do they always do this?!!!
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ReplyDeleteI'm all over this one! Thx!
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I think this sounds really good. It's like The Forest of Hands and Teeth (minus the zombies of course--I hope anyway...) Great pick!
ReplyDeleteI'm completely intrigued by the premise of The Way We Fall as well!
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