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 first heard about this book when a friend of mine got an ARC a few months ago. It sounds like such an interesting premise I have to read it. Apparently the finished copy will have a very sparkly cover as well so I can't wait to see it on my shelves in two weeks...
Standalone?
By Jess Rothenberg
YA Sci-Fi
eBook, Hardcover, Audiobook, 352 Pages
May 28, 2019 by Henry Holt & Company
Blurb
By Jess Rothenberg
YA Sci-Fi
eBook, Hardcover, Audiobook, 352 Pages
May 28, 2019 by Henry Holt & Company
Blurb
Welcome to the Kingdom... where 'Happily Ever After' isn't just a promise, but a rule.
Glimmering like a jewel behind its gateway, The Kingdom™ is an immersive fantasy theme park where guests soar on virtual dragons, castles loom like giants, and bioengineered species--formerly extinct--roam free.
Ana is one of seven Fantasists, beautiful "princesses" engineered to make dreams come true. When she meets park employee Owen, Ana begins to experience emotions beyond her programming including, for the first time... love.
But the fairytale becomes a nightmare when Ana is accused of murdering Owen, igniting the trial of the century. Through courtroom testimony, interviews, and Ana's memories of Owen, emerges a tale of love, lies, and cruelty--and what it truly means to be human.
Glimmering like a jewel behind its gateway, The Kingdom™ is an immersive fantasy theme park where guests soar on virtual dragons, castles loom like giants, and bioengineered species--formerly extinct--roam free.
Ana is one of seven Fantasists, beautiful "princesses" engineered to make dreams come true. When she meets park employee Owen, Ana begins to experience emotions beyond her programming including, for the first time... love.
But the fairytale becomes a nightmare when Ana is accused of murdering Owen, igniting the trial of the century. Through courtroom testimony, interviews, and Ana's memories of Owen, emerges a tale of love, lies, and cruelty--and what it truly means to be human.
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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?
This sounds like a dark Disneyland horror mixed with AI. Interesting... I like the book cover art too! Good Pick!
ReplyDeleteLindy@ A Bookish Escape
Hey! I have this for my pick too! Let's hope we both enjoy it!
ReplyDeleteHere’s my WoW!
Ronyell @ Rabbit Ears Book Blog
Yes, I was going to say, this is a popular choice!!! Hope you do both enjoy this one :)
ReplyDeleteHere's my WOW for today!
That cover is amazing as is the blurb. It sounds like such an ambitious book -- I hope it's as good as it sounds!
ReplyDeleteThis one sounds cool and I've seen it around a bit. I will find it even more appealing if it is a standalone. Great pick!
ReplyDeleteI'm currently reading the ARC of this one right now! 😊
ReplyDeleteMy WWW this week.