Wednesday, October 27, 2010

My Selection for Waiting on Wednesday: VIXEN-The Flappers, Book One by Lila Fine.

It's that time again...Waiting on Wednesday is the terrific meme started by Jill over at Breaking the Spine. This is the place to be to get your weekly fix of what's new in the book world. We check out each others blogs, this day in particular, to learn about what's coming out that's good to read.

Now, I love the paranormal, but sometimes a girl has to delve into the real thing. No monsters, no creatures, nothing otherworldly, just regular folks in the midst of drama. Vixen, the first book in the new Flappers series sounds like it will fit the bill. And it's different. It's set in the twenties. I've always been kind of fascinated with life during the roaring twenties. A YA book set during that time sounds kind of intriguing. Check out the description:


Jazz . . . Booze . . . Boys . . . It’s a dangerous combination.

Every girl wants what she can’t have. Seventeen-year-old Gloria Carmody wants the flapper lifestyle—and the bobbed hair, cigarettes, and music-filled nights that go with it. Now that she’s engaged to Sebastian Grey, scion of one of Chicago’s most powerful families, Gloria’s party days are over before they’ve even begun . . . or are they?

Clara Knowles, Gloria’s goody-two-shoes cousin, has arrived to make sure the high-society wedding comes off without a hitch—but Clara isn’t as lily-white as she appears. Seems she has some dirty little secrets of her own that she’ll do anything to keep hidden. . . .

Lorraine Dyer, Gloria’s social-climbing best friend, is tired of living in Gloria’s shadow. When Lorraine’s envy spills over into desperate spite, no one is safe. And someone’s going to be very sorry...

I definitely want to check it out. How about you?
 
Vixen--The Flappers releases on December 14, 2010.
 
Toodles! 

22 comments:

  1. This sounds really interesting! And I love that dress! HOT!


    Check out my WoW :D

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  2. This one sound like such a good one! I still think she looks like a couture model from a bridal magazine! haha
    The Delusional Diaries

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  3. This book looks really good! Great cover too. Great WOW pick!!

    -Steph
    Check out my WOW!

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  4. I love the cover. The model really gives out the vibe of the protagonist (based on the blurb). And this sounds interesting.

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  5. I can't wait for this one either. Love the era this is set in and this will be the first YA book I have read with this setting.

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  6. I'm really looking forward to this one - love the cover too. Great pick!

    Your virtual cat is very cute! :)

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  7. WOW, that sounds amazing! And it's one I've never heard of. Definitely going on my TBR list! Thanks for sharing!!

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  8. I find this so interesting!
    Just to take a break from all the paranormal stuff, I want to read this!
    I absolutely adore the cover.

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  9. Oh, this does sound good! I love the flapper style.

    http://readingbetweenthewinesbookclub.blogspot.com/

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  10. Thanks for stopping by my blog! Your pick for this week sounds like a good upcoming read. I'm going to add it to my wishlist.

    I'm a new follower of your blog. :)

    http://jamielovesya.blogspot.com

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  11. I'm excited for this one! I loved Bright Young Things and I'm having a bit of a mini-obsession with the 20s and flappers and prohibition and all that, so this will be perfect! Hope you enjoy it when it comes out :)

    Here's what I'm waiting for this week :)

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  12. Me too! I was always intrigued about life in 20’s. This one sounds fabulous! Great pick!

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  13. June do not know about this one being exclusive to life in the 20's because this book could be written about pretty much any time period where teen angst takes place! Nice different pick for sure, lots of drama and intrigue so hope you get to read and enjoy it!

    I am reading and waiting on these this week if you want to check it out later!

    jackie >_<

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  14. fab looking book - I'll have to hunt it down!

    I am a new follower!

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  15. I think this era will get more and more popular!

    I am just WOWing over the cover of Janet Fox’s new book, Forgiven, check it out on my blog!
    http://themodpodgebookshelf.blogspot.com/2010/10/leaving-paradise.html
    Blessings,
    Gabrielle Carolina

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  16. Oooh! What a cool cover! I like the 20s setting.

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  17. I totally agree! I'm so excited for this one! I love the 20s! Great pick =)

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  18. I can't wait for this one! There definitely aren't enough books about flappers, in my opinion. I'll definitely have this on my Christmas list haha

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  19. Thanks for stopping by my blog. I'm waiting for this one too! I love the 20's. Hurry up December 14th! However, it'll be here before we know it. Have a great weekend :)

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  20. Not only does the cover stands out, but the story itself sounds amazing. I so want to read this one. :)

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