Waiting on Wednesday (36) : Gated by Amy Christine Parker
Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly event that is hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine to show the upcoming titles that we're mostly eager for.
Summary (from Goodreads)Title : Gated
Author : Amy Christine Parker
Publisher : Random House Children's Books
Publication Date : August 27th 2013
Goodreads
Do the gates keep the unchosen out or the chosen in?
In Mandrodage Meadows, life seems perfect. The members of this isolated suburban community have thrived under Pioneer, the charismatic leader who saved them from their sad, damaged lives. Lyla Hamilton and her parents are original members of the flock. They moved here following the 9/11 terrorist attacks, looking to escape the evil in the world. Now seventeen, Lyla knows certain facts are not to be questioned:
Pioneer is her leader.
Will is her Intended.
The end of the world is near.
Like Noah before him, Pioneer has been told of the imminent destruction of humanity. He says his chosen must arm themselves to fight off the unchosen people, who will surely seek refuge in the compound's underground fortress--the Silo.
Lyla loves her family and friends, but given the choice, she prefers painting to target practice. And lately she'd rather think about a certain boy outside the compound than plan for married life in the Silo with Will. But with the end of days drawing near, she will have to pick up a gun, take a side, and let everyone know where she stands.
In Mandrodage Meadows, life seems perfect. The members of this isolated suburban community have thrived under Pioneer, the charismatic leader who saved them from their sad, damaged lives. Lyla Hamilton and her parents are original members of the flock. They moved here following the 9/11 terrorist attacks, looking to escape the evil in the world. Now seventeen, Lyla knows certain facts are not to be questioned:
Pioneer is her leader.
Will is her Intended.
The end of the world is near.
Like Noah before him, Pioneer has been told of the imminent destruction of humanity. He says his chosen must arm themselves to fight off the unchosen people, who will surely seek refuge in the compound's underground fortress--the Silo.
Lyla loves her family and friends, but given the choice, she prefers painting to target practice. And lately she'd rather think about a certain boy outside the compound than plan for married life in the Silo with Will. But with the end of days drawing near, she will have to pick up a gun, take a side, and let everyone know where she stands.
So, first of all, Happy New Year 2013! I hope you all had a great time celebrating the New Year!
So, on Monday, I was going through some of the lists on Goodreads when I came across Gated. The first thing I noticed was obviously the cover. It has such a creepy feel to it and the girl's eye scared the heck out of me. Even the blurb has an eerie sound to it. I didn't think it would be a dystopian so I was definitely surprised by that. What's interesting is in this book, the end of the world has not yet happened, but instead it's about to occur. I'm hoping that the content of the book is as creepstatic as the cover and the blurb.
What do you guys think of this cover? Does this sound like anything you would enjoy reading?
Don't forget to let me know what you think of it in the comments below and make sure to leave links to your Waiting on Wednesday posts! I'll be sure to check out your posts!
Don't forget to let me know what you think of it in the comments below and make sure to leave links to your Waiting on Wednesday posts! I'll be sure to check out your posts!
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