"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine. This meme spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.
This week I am waiting for...
Author: Rae MarizPublisher: Balzer & BrayRelease Date: Oct, 2011Kid knows her school’s corporate sponsors not-so-secretly monitor her friendships and activities for market research. It’s all a part of the Game; the alternative education system designed to use the addictive kick from video games to encourage academic learning. Everyday, a captive audience of students ages 13-17 enter the nationwide chain store-like Game locations to play.When a group calling themselves the Unidentified simulates a suicide to protest the power structure of their school, Kid’s investigation into their pranks attracts unwanted attention from the sponsors. As Kid finds out she doesn't have rights to her ideas, her privacy, or identity, she and her friends look for a way to revolt in a place where all acts of rebellion are just spun into the next new ad campaign. (Synopsis for author's page)
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13 comments:
This book summary is very intriguing. Thanks for sharing!
Interesting concept!
Ooo this one sounds good!
This looks like a fantastic book! I will have to add it to my TBR list. Nice WoW pick!
This one sounds great! Thanks for posting it on WoW! :)
Ooh, I'm fascinated...and I LOVE that cover!
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Think this book could be really great because it sounds so unusual. Also going to add this to my wish list. :)
Sounds interesting and different :)
I hadn't heard of this one, but it sounds really interesting. This one is definitely going on my wish list. Great pick!
Woah, hadn't heard of this one. INTENSE cover, for sure. Thanks for shsaring, great pick! :)
Sounds like a great dystopian novel...love it!
Another dystopian! I think YA dystopian is the rage these days..
Good story! I was drawn to the cover too. :)
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