Waiting on Wednesday is hosted by Breaking the Spine, and is a fun way to share upcoming books that you’re excited about with other bloggers and readers. This month I’m participating in Sci-Fi Month hosted by Rinn Reads and Over the Effing Rainbow, and celebrating all things science fiction with weekly sci-fi Waiting on Wednesday picks!
It’s the last WoW of Sci-Fi Month! I had a great time focusing on only SF books this month, and I hope you did too. Here’s my pick this week:
For fans of Ender’s Game and Blade Runner comes a story of video gaming, blood, and power.
Ever since the Delonese ice-planet arrived eleven years ago, Sofi’s dreams have been vivid. Alien. In a system where Earth’s corporations rule in place of governments and the humanoid race orbiting the moon are allies, her only constant has been her younger brother, Shilo. As an online gamer, Sofi battles behind the scenes of Earth’s Fantasy Fighting arena where Shilo is forced to compete in a mix of real and virtual blood sport. But when a bomb takes out a quarter of the arena, Sofi’s the only one who believes Shilo survived. She has dreams of him. And she’s convinced he s been taken to the ice-planet.
Except no one but ambassadors are allowed there.
For Miguel Earth’s charming young playboy the games are of a different sort. As Ambassador to the Delonese, his career has been built on trading secrets and seduction. Until the Fantasy Fight’s bomb goes off. Now the tables have turned and he’s a target for blackmail. The game is simple: Help the blackmailers, or lose more than anyone can fathom, or Earth can afford.
From the award-winning author of the Storm Siren Trilogy, step into a diverse cast of characters spanning from the electric metropolises of earth to the chilling alien planet above, in a story of re-finding yourself in the midst of losing the one thing you love. Before it all evaporates.
The Evaporation of Sofi Snow by Mary Weber. Releases in June 2017 from Thomas Nelson. This is a YA, and gaming seems to feature pretty heavily. I’m not a gamer, but I’m drawn to stories about gamers, for some reason. Plus, check out the lovely cover! I’m very excited about this one.
Let me know what you’re waiting on this week:-D
This is epic, to say the least. I like the video gaming angle, and the angle — makes it all the more intriguing! Here’s mine: http://editingeverything.com/blog/2016/11/30/waiting-wednesday-night-swimming/
I have to admit I always have loved books in “cold” settings – even if I tend to complain at REALLY cold temps myself. Also, I just decided I am participating in a year long monthly-themed challenge next year and one month is gaming so with the video game angle, this one would be perfect!
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Ooo, this is YA, interesting! I’m not into gaming, sadly. The only series that I liked that kind of related to gaming was Rush/Push/Crash by Eve Silver. The gaming aspect was very minimal, but super interesting. Mary Weber – is this the same author of that Siren series? I’ve not read any of those books, but it’s cool that the author is switching gears a little. I hope you enjoy this book when you get a chance to read it!
Thanks for visiting my blog! Have a fabulous week, Tammy. =)
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Ah, that’s where I’ve heard this author’s name before! I’ve read the first book of her Storm Siren trilogy. I guess I should finish up the next two books before hitting this one. But of course I am so intrigued by the gamer angle!
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This almost sounds like a more intense version of RPO. Sounds good though!
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This sounds really intriguing. I haven’t read this author before so I’ll make a note of this one.
Ta
Lynn 😀
Wow, Ender’s Game and Blade Runner! That combo is tough to live up to, but definitely piques my interest. I’ve been trying to keep an eye on more gaming-related novels (they’re popular at the library) so thanks for bringing this one to my attention, Tammy.
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