11/14/2012

Waiting on Wednesday #4: In the Shadow of Blackbirds



Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly feature created by Jill at Breaking the Spine. This is where you showcase an upcoming release you're anxiously awaiting!
This week, I'm waiting on:

In the Shadow of Blackbirds by Cat Winters

Expected Publication: April 2, 2013.
Publisher: Amulet Books.
Genre: Historical & Paranormal Fiction.


Goodreads Summary:

In 1918, the world seems on the verge of apocalypse. Americans roam the streets in gauze masks to ward off the deadly Spanish influenza, and the government ships young men to the front lines of a brutal war, creating an atmosphere of fear and confusion. Sixteen-year-old Mary Shelley Black watches as desperate mourners flock to séances and spirit photographers for comfort, but she herself has never believed in ghosts. During her bleakest moment, however, she’s forced to rethink her entire way of looking at life and death, for her first love—a boy who died in battle—returns in spirit form. But what does he want from her?

Featuring haunting archival early-twentieth-century photographs, this is a tense, romantic story set in a past that is eerily like our own time.


Why I'm excited: Well, this is the second historical fiction novel in a row for WoW, so I clearly love the genre! Especially wartime novels; something about them really appeals to me. Might be the history student in me. The summary sounds intriguing, and hello: "Featuring... early-twentieth-century photographs"! How cool is that?

6 comments:

  1. This one sounds very eerie and interesting. I'll keep an eye out for it.

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    1. Yeah! I'm not usually one for spooks but this one sounds like more than that so I'm excited :)

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  2. Oh, that's a nice pick! I've started seeing this one around a lot lately. The cover is so creepy. Thanks for sharing!

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    1. It has appeared to be getting more attention lately and I hope they step it up even more before April because it sounds really promising! :) I agree with you on the cover too; I'm hoping those photos that are included are creepy like that as well! That would be fun.

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  3. I haven't seen this one before, but since I'm always a fan of historical fiction I think I'll be looking out for this one.

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    1. I'm thinking that for anyone who enjoys historical fiction and wartime novels that this will be perfect, with a twist! :)

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I'd love to hear what you think!