Can't-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Wishful Endings, to spotlight and discuss the books we're excited about that we have yet to read. Generally they're books that have yet to be released.
I swear I've talked about this book before, but never the less I'm really excited for this November release! Did I mention it comes out on my boyfriend's birthday? Preordering it will be a gift for both of us because I'll get a book and he'll get peace and quiet while I read. Haha!
By Julie Eshbaugh
YA Fantasy
eBook, Hardcover, 384 Pages
November 12, 2019 by HarperTeen
Blurb
YA Fantasy
eBook, Hardcover, 384 Pages
November 12, 2019 by HarperTeen
Blurb
Astrid is the surrogate for Princess Renya, which means she bears the physical punishment if Renya steps out of line. Astrid has no choice—she and her family are Outsiders, the lower class of people without magic and without citizenship.
But there is a way out of this life—competing in the deadly Race of Oblivion. To enter the race, an Outsider is administered the drug Oblivion, which wipes their memory clear of their past as they enter a new world with nothing to help them but a slip of paper bearing their name and the first clue. It’s not as simple as solving a puzzle, however—for a majority of the contestants, the race ends in death. But winning would mean not only freedom for Astrid, but citizenship and health care for her entire family. With a dying father to think of, Astrid is desperate to prevail.
From the beginning, the race is filled with twists and turns. One of them is Darius, a fellow racer Astrid meets but isn’t sure she can trust. Though they team up in the race, as Astrid’s memories begin to resurface, she remembers just who he was to her—a scorned foe who may want revenge. Astrid also starts to notice she has powers no Outsider should—which could help her win the race, but also make her a target if anyone finds out. With stakes that couldn’t be higher, Astrid must decide what is more important: risking her life to remember the mysteries of the past, or playing a cutthroat game in order to win her—and her family’s—freedom.
But there is a way out of this life—competing in the deadly Race of Oblivion. To enter the race, an Outsider is administered the drug Oblivion, which wipes their memory clear of their past as they enter a new world with nothing to help them but a slip of paper bearing their name and the first clue. It’s not as simple as solving a puzzle, however—for a majority of the contestants, the race ends in death. But winning would mean not only freedom for Astrid, but citizenship and health care for her entire family. With a dying father to think of, Astrid is desperate to prevail.
From the beginning, the race is filled with twists and turns. One of them is Darius, a fellow racer Astrid meets but isn’t sure she can trust. Though they team up in the race, as Astrid’s memories begin to resurface, she remembers just who he was to her—a scorned foe who may want revenge. Astrid also starts to notice she has powers no Outsider should—which could help her win the race, but also make her a target if anyone finds out. With stakes that couldn’t be higher, Astrid must decide what is more important: risking her life to remember the mysteries of the past, or playing a cutthroat game in order to win her—and her family’s—freedom.
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What do you think? Will you be checking this one out?
What do you think? Will you be checking this one out?
I was looking at this one recently and I'm hoping to read it as well. I hope we both love it!
ReplyDeleteTressa @ Wishful Endings
I have heard great things about this book!
ReplyDeleteThis one sounds really good. I love any kind of contest in books.
ReplyDeleteNew to me, and I am very interested! Love this genre!
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Oooh! This sounds like an interesting book! Great pick!
ReplyDeleteHere’s my WoW!
Ronyell @ Rabbit Ears Book Blog
Wow! This one sounds amazing! I'm intrigued by the while mind wipe and race thing. Cover is cool too. Hope you enjoy!
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Awesome cover and I love your reason why it will be a gift to both. Hope you both enjoy it then :)
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