Wishlist Wednesday is a book blog hop hosted by Dani
at Pen to Paper Blog where we will post about one
book per week that has been on our wish-list for some time, or just added (it's
entirely up to you), that we can't wait to get off the wish-list and onto our
wonderful shelves.
Something Strange and Deadly by Susan Denard
Something Strange and Deadly, #1
Hardcover, 388 pages
Published July 24th 2012 by HarperTeen
Goodreads | Amazon | The Book Depository
Something Strange and Deadly, #1
Hardcover, 388 pages
Published July 24th 2012 by HarperTeen
Goodreads | Amazon | The Book Depository
The
year is 1876, and there’s something strange and deadly loose in Philadelphia…
Eleanor Fitt has a lot to worry about. Her brother has gone missing, her family has fallen on hard times, and her mother is determined to marry her off to any rich young man who walks by. But this is nothing compared to what she’s just read in the newspaper—
The Dead are rising in Philadelphia.
And then, in a frightening attack, a zombie delivers a letter to Eleanor…from her brother.
Whoever is controlling the Dead army has taken her brother as well. If Eleanor is going to find him, she’ll have to venture into the lab of the notorious Spirit-Hunters, who protect the city from supernatural forces. But as Eleanor spends more time with the Spirit-Hunters, including their maddeningly stubborn yet handsome inventor, Daniel, the situation becomes dire. And now, not only is her reputation on the line, but her very life may hang in the balance.
Eleanor Fitt has a lot to worry about. Her brother has gone missing, her family has fallen on hard times, and her mother is determined to marry her off to any rich young man who walks by. But this is nothing compared to what she’s just read in the newspaper—
The Dead are rising in Philadelphia.
And then, in a frightening attack, a zombie delivers a letter to Eleanor…from her brother.
Whoever is controlling the Dead army has taken her brother as well. If Eleanor is going to find him, she’ll have to venture into the lab of the notorious Spirit-Hunters, who protect the city from supernatural forces. But as Eleanor spends more time with the Spirit-Hunters, including their maddeningly stubborn yet handsome inventor, Daniel, the situation becomes dire. And now, not only is her reputation on the line, but her very life may hang in the balance.
I very
rarely go for historical books because I just can’t seem to relate with the
characters. I believe that is why I don’t tend to like classic books. This
however sounds pretty interesting. I think it will depend on how the romance is
in this book to decide whether I would like it or not. If the romance is a big
thing then I have a feeling I won’t like it nearly as much. The dead rising is
just too good for me to pass up though. The fact that the second book is being
released in July makes me want to find this even more. Hoping I can find this
for a good price somewhere that way I won’t feel too badly if I don’t like it.
Have you read this book yet? What are
your thoughts on it?
Lovely pick, I've been eying it for a while now. Hope you get it soon! Sounds really good. :D
ReplyDeleteNot really into zombies but that is one great dress!!
ReplyDeleteHope you get to read it soon!
I like the dress too! Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteI still yet to read this book, but I've been wanting to for the longest! Thanks for stopping by My WW!
ReplyDeleteJanina
This book looks so good, I think I'm going to have to add it to my TBR!
ReplyDeleteThank you for stopping by my WW!
Hope you get to read it soon! Thanks!
DeleteAny historical book is better when you add zombies! This book sounds so good- hope we get to read it soon.
ReplyDeleteMany things are better with zombies! Hope you get to read it soon!
DeleteI've got a zombie book for my wishlist pick this week too -- although they sound completely different! I hope you enjoy!
ReplyDeleteLisa
My WW
Your zombie book has been on my wishlist too! Definitely different though.
DeleteI haven't read this one but, I have heard a lot of good things about it. I hope you get it soon!
ReplyDeleteBrittany @ Spare Time Book Blog
My WW: http://sparetimebookblog.blogspot.com/2013/04/wishlist-wednesday-41.html
A lovely cover that's for sure. Let's hope the book will live up to your expectations. I'll keep an eye out for this one during my next shopping expedition.
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Ingrid @ Le Chat de Bibliothèque
Thanks! I hope it lives up to them too.
DeleteMe too! I'm not really into historical books, but this one seems good. Thanks for sharing, hope you get it soon!
ReplyDeleteBy the way, thanks for stopping by my WW! I really do appreciate it! :)
I'm sort of hoping this is focused more on the zombies than the historical romance. Thanks for stopping by!
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