Waiting On Wednesday is a weekly feature hosted at Breaking The Spine that spotlights those can't-wait-to-get-my-hands-on-them books that we are eagerly awaiting!
This week's very much awaited, is-it-out-yet book? is Avalon by Mindee Arnett!!
Goodreads summary:
"A ragtag group of teenage mercenaries who crew the spaceship Avalon stumble upon a conspiracy that could threaten the entire galaxy in this fascinating and fast-paced sci-fi adventure from author Mindee Arnett.
Of the various star systems that make up the Confederation, most lie thousands of light-years from First Earth-and out here, no one is free. The agencies that govern the Confederation are as corrupt as the crime bosses who patrol it, and power is held by anyone with enough greed and ruthlessness to claim it. That power is derived from one thing: metatech, the devices that allow people to travel great distances faster than the speed of light.
Jeth Seagrave and his crew of teenage mercenaries have survived in this world by stealing unsecured metatech, and they're damn good at it. Jeth doesn't care about the politics or the law; all he cares about is earning enough money to buy back his parents' ship, Avalon, from his crime-boss employer and getting himself and his sister, Lizzie, the heck out of Dodge. But when Jeth finds himself in possession of information that both the crime bosses and the government are willing to kill for, he is going to have to ask himself how far he'll go to get the freedom he's wanted for so long.
Avalon is the perfect fit for teens new to sci-fi as well as seasoned sci-fi readers looking for more books in the YA space-and a great match for fans of Joss Whedon's cult hit show Firefly."
Why am I eagerly awaiting Avalon? I am a huge science fiction fan so I was quite excited when Mindee Arnett announced her new series, and even more when she pitched it as Firefly but with teens! (Yes, huge Firefly fan here!) And when she said that her main character was like a young Han Solo? Squee!! (Yes, also huge Star Wars fan here!!). So, all in all this book is shaping up to be a massive geekgasm for me!
What are you all (im)patiently awaiting this week?
This week's very much awaited, is-it-out-yet book? is Avalon by Mindee Arnett!!
Goodreads summary:
"A ragtag group of teenage mercenaries who crew the spaceship Avalon stumble upon a conspiracy that could threaten the entire galaxy in this fascinating and fast-paced sci-fi adventure from author Mindee Arnett.
Of the various star systems that make up the Confederation, most lie thousands of light-years from First Earth-and out here, no one is free. The agencies that govern the Confederation are as corrupt as the crime bosses who patrol it, and power is held by anyone with enough greed and ruthlessness to claim it. That power is derived from one thing: metatech, the devices that allow people to travel great distances faster than the speed of light.
Jeth Seagrave and his crew of teenage mercenaries have survived in this world by stealing unsecured metatech, and they're damn good at it. Jeth doesn't care about the politics or the law; all he cares about is earning enough money to buy back his parents' ship, Avalon, from his crime-boss employer and getting himself and his sister, Lizzie, the heck out of Dodge. But when Jeth finds himself in possession of information that both the crime bosses and the government are willing to kill for, he is going to have to ask himself how far he'll go to get the freedom he's wanted for so long.
Avalon is the perfect fit for teens new to sci-fi as well as seasoned sci-fi readers looking for more books in the YA space-and a great match for fans of Joss Whedon's cult hit show Firefly."
Why am I eagerly awaiting Avalon? I am a huge science fiction fan so I was quite excited when Mindee Arnett announced her new series, and even more when she pitched it as Firefly but with teens! (Yes, huge Firefly fan here!) And when she said that her main character was like a young Han Solo? Squee!! (Yes, also huge Star Wars fan here!!). So, all in all this book is shaping up to be a massive geekgasm for me!
What are you all (im)patiently awaiting this week?
Good pick (of course :D)! I didn't know about the prequel but I am looking it up. :)
ReplyDeleteHope we both get it soon! :)
Do check out, Proxy, it also has the first chapter of this one! ;)
DeleteI have this on my reader and it looks good, doesn't it? Can't wait!
ReplyDeleteKate @ Ex Libris
Yes, it does! I read the novella that also had the first chapter and I can't wait to read the whole book!
DeleteOoh, I haven't seen this one around before but it sounds pretty interesting! I'm intrigued to find out what Jeth found that the government and the crime bosses would kill for! Definitely adding this to my TBR.
ReplyDeleteGreat pick, Pili! :)
Thanks Samantha! Can't wait till it releases!
DeleteI'm a huge scifi fan as well! I got an eARC and ARC of this one - clearly I need to read it LOL :D
ReplyDeleteHope you get to read (and enjoy) this one soon!
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Alyssa @ The Eater of Books!
Oh yes, please Alyssa! Read it and tell me how it is! I have a preorder of it coming!
DeleteI need this book in my life. It looks amazing and I don't read enough sci-fi which I intend to fix :) Great pick!
ReplyDelete-Mari
Thanks Mari, I'm sure excited about this one too, I need my does of geeky science fiction!
DeleteFinally read this one! I think if you want to read something really sci-fi this will probably work for you :) I don't want to give you anything about my assessment of the book though, as it might influence your enthusiasm, and I don't want to do that, but if you're a fan of Firefly, you'll appreciate this one. I think. Haha.
ReplyDeleteFaye @ The Social Potato
I am a huge fan of Firefly and I've been missing reading sci-fi for a while, so I'm hoping it'll be fine!
DeleteThank you, Faye!
I am always ready for new sci-fi, and I can't wait to read this. I also have to confess that I have never watched Firefly, but I plan to...one of these days!
ReplyDeleteStephanie @ Inspiring Insomnia
As a fan I'd recommend you do a marathon watch (after all there are only 14 eps) and then watch Serenity the movie, and prepare tissues!
DeleteAlready read this one; did not love it, but enjoyed it quiet a lot :D Hope you will love it sweetie. <3 Great pick :)
ReplyDeleteThank you Carina! I'm glad that even though you might not have loved it, you enjoyed it!
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