But when an ARC of Elizabeth's newest book GRACE crossed our paths, we each devoured it in a matter of hours. This book is truly like nothing we've ever read. Check it out...
Here's what the back cover has to say:
Grace was raised to be an Angel, a herald of death by suicide bomb. But she refuses to die for the cause, and now Grace is on the run, daring to dream of freedom. In search of a border she may never reach, she travels among malevolent soldiers on a decrepit train crawling through the desert. Accompanied by the mysterious Kerr, Grace struggles to be invisible, but the fear of discovery looms large as she recalls the history and events that delivered her uncertain fate.
Told in spare, powerful prose by acclaimed author Elizabeth Scott, this tale of a dystopian near future will haunt readers long after they've reached the final page.
Lila's Take:
This book truly is haunting. The idea that Grace's world could be our near-future is terrifying. Even more terrifying is the fact that in some countries, this already is a reality. Terrorism, suicide bombers, child-soldiers. And yet Elizabeth writes with such an undeniable beauty, her flawless prose in stark contrast to the dark themes of the book. This is an intense book that really makes you think about how incredibly lucky we are for the freedoms we enjoy on a daily basis. GRACE
would make a fantastic pick for a YA book club.Here's what the other Bookanistas are up to this week:
17 comments:
What a strange premise for a story! It does sound a little depressing but probably also very powerful, and moving. Sometimes that's what storytelling is all about anyway. I don't mind a sad, tragic tale, as long as it's well told.
This sounds so powerful! It reminds me of The Host a little bit by your description. Can't wait to check it out. Thanks, ladies!
Considering how much I liked LIVING DEAD GIRL (tho it did freak me out), I'll definitely be checking this book out. :)
I never heard of 'Living Dead Girl' and this book does sound like an intense read. Thanks for the review!
Wow this sounds amazing and powerful! Looks like this will be added to my list.
Wow both these novels sound very interesting, something I'm definitely going to have to check out, though I'm not good at eerie books that give me the heebie jeebies. Never stops me.
PS - I have an awesome author interivew today... Maybe a new book for your TBR list in 2011?
It sounds like one of those books that you have to read with a box of tissues in hand. Beautiful review. I love it when a book surprises me by making me like it, even while it unsettles me.
I love these kind of books. I'll be adding this one to my ever growing list.
Yeah, I haven't been able to convince myself to read Living Dead Girl (since I know it will be good but also probably haunt me for life), so I'm looking forward to Grace. Thanks for the review, y'all!
WOW! Want to read this one too...man my list is getting long long long!
Awesome review, you guys. You always make me want to read the book! Bravo! :)
Awesome review. I'll need to pick this one up!
Another one for my wishlist - sounds like a unique premise
Wow. Now I have to go to Amazon and one click BOTH books. You guys are killing me with all these Bookanista reviews! :-)
oooooooooooooooooo! wants to read!!!!
mockingjay first, and then some of these others...
This one looks so great! I can't wait to read it!
Hi, Lisa & Laura,
I haven't read "LIVING DEAD GIRL" either (and I'm not sure if I will), but I really would LOVE to win this one.
Thanks for the neat contest and best of luck to everyone...especially me. (LOL!)
Cynde
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