Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Waiting on Wednesday: The Peculiar

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"Waiting On Wednesday" is a weekly event, hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.

The Peculiars by Stefan Bachmann
The Peculiar
by: Stefan Bachmann
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Harry Potter, #4)


THE GRAVEYARD BOOK meets JONATHAN STRANGE & MR. NORRELL in this gothic steampunk page-turner for readers of all ages.

Bartholomew Kettle won't live long. Changelings never do. The child of a human mother and a faery father, Bartholomew is a secret, despised by both his races. If the English don't hang him for witchcraft, the faerys will do something worse. So his mother keeps him locked away, hidden from the world in the faery slums of Bath.

But one day Bartholomew witnesses a mysterious lady kidnap another changeling through a shadowy portal, and he realizes the danger is closer than ever before. Changelings are surfacing in the rivers, their bodies empty of blood and bone and their skin covered in red markings. A powerful figure sits in the shadows, pushing the pieces in place for some terrible victory. When a sinister faery in a top-hat begins to stalk Bartholomew's steps, he knows it's his turn. Something is coming for him. Something needs him. But when you're a changeling there's no where to run...

I'm not sure if it's the whimsical and creative cover that grabs me, or if it's the idea of a middle-grade steampunk. But, either way, this looks like a fun new addition to the genre!

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  1. Cute cover! It looks like a poster for an animated film. And I haven't read a middle-grade steampunk books so I'll make sure to check this out.

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    1. It does! I think that's why I like it so much. Maybe it will be Pixar's next movie?!

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  2. What a fun cover. First time hearing of this one. Thanks for sharing =)


    Jennifer @ Dream Reads

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    1. Thanks for stopping by Jennifer!

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  3. I love this cover! This is my first time seeing this. Thanks for sharing:)

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  4. I don't usually read MG but I really like it when publisher come out with something unexpected (or at least the cover is, anyways). The graphic reminds me a little bit of the animators from Chicken Little... or is that because it's a bird? (Yeah... possibly..)

    Happy WoW!

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    1. I really enjoy middle grade. But, really good middle grade. I'm hoping this one is awesome!

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  5. This cover pretty much rocks! I hadn't heard of this book until now, but it is one I am going to look into! Thank you for sharing :)

    See my Waiting on Wednesday Here
    Tabby @Insightful Minds & IM Design Studio

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    1. Isn't it bright and cheery? Thanks for stopping by!

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  6. Never heard of this one, but that cover is awesome! Great pick this week :)

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  7. THE GRAVEYARD BOOK meets JONATHAN STRANGE & MR. NORRELL

    I'm already sold. Thanks for posting about it. :D

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    1. I know! I loved The Graveyard Book, and I hope this one will be a winner.

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  8. What a stunning and grabbing cover! It looks great!

    Happy Wednesday :)

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  9. How come I haven't heard of this book before? It sounds awesome! Great pick!

    Check out our WoW picks for this week!

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  10. The cover is so cool! I really like the colors and the bird on it :D And the synopsis sounds great as well :) I had this book on my wishlist already, but thanks for sharing: it remembered me that this books is on it :p

    http://thedailyprophecy.blogspot.com/2012/05/waiting-on-wednesday-13-adrienne-stoltz.html

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  11. This is new to me and this sounds really great. And the cover is so cute! :)

    My WoW

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  12. I believe I saw this on Edelweiss the other day - I adore the cover but the story itself doesn't grab me. :/

    ComaCalm's Corner

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  13. That sounds interesting. I love the cover, that steampunk bird looks great. Here's my Teaser

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    1. It's a beautiful illustration. Thanks Cathy!

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  14. Fabulous cover! And what a tempting storyline....thanks for sharing.

    Here's MY WOW POST

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  15. Love that cover! Also, changelings? Steampunk? I'm sold. :) Great pick!

    Here’s my WoW post. Happy Wednesday! :D

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    1. I love steampunk! I'm excited to see how it works in middle grade.

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  16. I actually love the cover! But for some reason it doesn't click with plot summary for me. After reading the summary, I don't look at the cover and go, "Yes, that's perfect, that makes sense!"

    Oh well :P I hope it turns out to be a cool book!

    I'm waiting on Undeadly by Michele Vail

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  17. Great WoW! The editor of this title actually gave me a heads up about this one. I trust her, so for me it's a must read.

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    1. Awesome! I can't wait to check it out!

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  18. Great cover. I have not heard of this one yet. Thanks for the heads up. I am definitely adding this to my list.

    My WoW: http://sosimplesara.blogspot.com/2012/05/waiting-on-wednesday-17.html

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  19. Never heard of this book sounds interesting thanks for sharing. Click on my name to see my pick.

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  20. I haven't heard of this book before, but it sounds like a nice read and I like the cover.

    Read my WOW post.

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  21. Interesting cover and pick.

    http://tributebooksmama.blogspot.com/2012/05/waiting-on-wednesday_23.html

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  22. Awesome! I love steampunk. Thanks for the suggestion. Please check out my WoW!

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  23. what an amazing cover and the book sounds intresting, might have to look into it!!

    Here's my WOW...
    http://www.crazybookslut.blogspot.com/2012/05/waiting-on-wednesday-hot-for-fireman.html
    stop by if you have a chance

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  24. I love this cover! They did an awesome job with it. I have never heard of the book before but it sounds good.
    Book Sniffers Anonymous

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  25. Steampunk and MG? Cool! I like the sound of this book and the cover's really quirky and fresh. :D

    Care to stop by my WoW? :)

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  26. Oh wow, the cover is absolutely gorgeous! And it sounds good, too. I'll be adding it to my own wishlist! Thank you!

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  27. So I have absolutely never heard of this book. But it's an insta-TBR addition. I'm really digging that odd cover.

    The Graveyard Book remains unread by me. Which makes me depressed because that reference went right over my head. Still, I love books about faeries and whatnot so this should be good :P

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  29. Oh, I have this one on my TBR list! This book sounds like so much fun! Great pick!

    My WoW: http://www.captivatedreading.com/2012/05/waiting-on-wednesday8-tributary-river.html

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  30. This is already on my tbr list. Great pick. New follower and here's my WOW.
    http://doctorsnotes-shy.blogspot.com/2012/05/waiting-on-wednesday_23.html

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  31. Great pick and cover! Never heard of it before but the synopsis sounds great as well!

    Stop by my WoW

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