“Waiting On” Wednesday is a weekly event hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine that spotlights upcoming releases that I’m eagerly anticipating.
A few weeks ago I picked Such Wicked Intent, the second book in a YA treatment of the early days of Victor Frankenstein. I may have evolved into a romance-addict, but I started out loving my horror stories. Frankenstein was a favorite, I loved Dracula (pah! on Sparkles) and Jekyll and Hyde? Oh, my! To be honest, the Jekyll and Hyde treatment I remember best involved Tweety and Sylvester but I’ve been accused of having odd taste before.
Imagine my shock when I was scrolling through some recommendations and saw this sort of…bland cover and found out it was a modern YA retelling of Jekyll and Hyde! I’ve only read one book by Mandy Hubbard before but I enjoyed it, so I’m looking forward to grabbing this one in August. I really wish they’d have done something more interesting with that cover though.
By Mandy Hubbard
Publisher: Razorbill
Publication Date: August 30, 2012
Genre: Young Adult Gothic RomanceA modern-day retelling of The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde with a chilling twist
Harper has never been worried about falling in love, something she is skeptical even exists. But everything changes when Logan moves to town, and to Harper’s shock, the two tumble into an intense romance. It’s everything she never thought she wanted.
Then she meets Logan’s twin brother, Caleb, who was expelled from his last school. True, he’s a bad boy, but Harper can’t shake the feeling that there’s something deeply sinister about him–something dangerous. When Logan starts pulling away, Harper is convinced that Caleb’s shadowy past is the wedge being driven between them. But by the time she uncovers the truth, it may be too late.
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This is the 2nd time on WoW this week that I have seen this book. Guess that means I need to add it to my TBR list! Thanks for sharing
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I haven’t heard of this book before now but it sounds really interesting! thank-you for sharing.
My WoW, http://obsessionwithbooks.blogspot.com.au/2012/05/waiting-on-wednesday-23rd-may.html
I saw this in a few blogs and it looks fab. A retelling of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde? Give me this book now! I loved Mandy’s other book, Ripple and I just can’t wait for this one to be released! Great pick
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This is the second blog with this book and I can imagine why. It sounds great! And I love retellings and this one sure has caught my attention!
http://thedailyprophecy.blogspot.com/2012/05/waiting-on-wednesday-13-adrienne-stoltz.html
Really great pick. I always loved this story. Here’s my WoW
I loved Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, so I’m sure I’ll like this book as well! Hadn’t heard of it before today, but definitely adding it to my TBR list now. Great choice!
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Very intriguing pick.
http://tributebooksmama.blogspot.com/2012/05/waiting-on-wednesday_23.html
Nice WoWs
I especially like the 2nd one
*high five* great minds think and pick alike!! this is my pick this week also!! i so cant wait! and i kinda love the cover! its simple but i still love it. i love the colors and that guy in the vest is just yummie! great pick!
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*high five* Yes! Now I know who the other person with awesome taste was who had it!
I’m hoping the cover will grow on me and if not, it won’t matter anyway since I’ll probably get it on my Kindle and they don’t include the cover. lol
I love retellings and this sounds interesting. Thank you for sharing this one.
Sounds really interesting. I saw this one some time back on Goodreads and fell in love with the cover.
Great pick, Barbara