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Dualed by Elsie ChapmanExpected Publication Date: February 26th, 2013
Publisher: Random House
Page Count: 304 pages
Would you live through the ultimate test of survival?Why I Can't Wait: So like... this book just sounds kick ass and awesome. Let's be honest here. Alts? HOW COOL OF A CONCEPT IS THAT?! Also, I requested this book on NetGalley and was thoroughly denied, which made me cry.
The city of Kersh is a safe haven, but the price of safety is high. Everyone has a genetic Alternate—a twin raised by another family—and citizens must prove their worth by eliminating their Alts before their twentieth birthday. Survival means advanced schooling, a good job, marriage—life.
Fifteen-year-old West Grayer has trained as a fighter, preparing for the day when her assignment arrives and she will have one month to hunt down and kill her Alt. But then a tragic misstep shakes West’s confidence. Stricken with grief and guilt, she’s no longer certain that she’s the best version of herself, the version worthy of a future. If she is to have any chance of winning, she must stop running not only from her Alt, but also from love . . . though both have the power to destroy her.
Elsie Chapman’s suspenseful YA debut weaves unexpected romance into a novel full of fast-paced action and thought-provoking philosophy. When the story ends, discussions will begin about this future society where every adult is a murderer and every child knows there is another out there who just might be better.
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HAHA I was denied too :-( But to make ourselves feel better I think they gave out a very limited number until closer to release date so maybe then we can request again and get it. I LOVE the concept. Having to kill your evil twin but really how do you know who is evil?! I can't wait!!!
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YESSS! I so, so agree with this. I was also denied on NetGalley but they said they were only releasing it for a limited time to a select number of people. Now I think it's gone from NetGalley? So maybe they'll bring it back closer to publication and open it up to more people. :)
ReplyDeleteBut seriously, this book sounds INSANELY AMAZING! And I'm absolutely dyyyying to read it. Must...be...patient... AHHH!!
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Holy wow, that sounds awesome! Adding to TBR list now :)
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This sounds great! Adding it to my TBR list.
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Oh, it's so heartening to hear that you can be thoroughly denied too! lol, I know that sounds mean, but when it happens I feel like I'm the only reviewer to get negatory off Netgalley.
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SHRIEK! I want this book SO MUCH. I was also very much denied of this on NetGalley. :(
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Nice pick! I am SUPER-EXCITED about this one. It looks really good and thrilling and kick-ass and perfect. Thanks for sharing!!!! :)
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also denied. maddd. i hope we can get a copy soon. gr8 wow
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I'm eagerly waiting for this one!! The concept of dualing yourself really intrigues me.
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You were denied?! I was as well, but I wasn't surprised for me. This book sounds A-MAZING! And I love love love that cover! I have a feeling you will be able to get a copy further down the road and hopefully can tell us just how awesome it is. :)
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Awesome pick its on my must read list! My WoW
ReplyDeleteI so cannot wait to read this book! It sounds freakin' awesome =D
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Sana @ artsy musings of a bibliophile
I was denied to :( It made me very sad. But, seriously, this book just makes me wanna run around crazy because that's how excited I am for it. Just....*flails* It looks soooo good! Super great pick for this week, Anna!
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Millie @ Millie D's Word
I was denied too! This definitely sounds like it'll be a popular read. I'm loving the whole premise of this book (and also really glad I don't have an alternate!) 2013 sounds likes its packed full of awesome releases!!
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Nice pick! The story seems pretty awesome and Elsie is so cool. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like the type of book I would love! Adding! *thinks about my TBR that's steadily growing out of control* Thanks for sharing!
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I am dying to read this!! I requested it way back when it was on NetGalley too, but then they took it down and I got denied. :( I can't wait until it comes out. I will definitely be getting it ASAP!!
ReplyDeleteI cannot wait to get my hands on this book. It sounds amazing and oh so interesting! I'm really looking forward to reading it and the cover is just gorgeous. Great pick!
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I am so excited about this book. The premise sounds so interesting.
ReplyDeleteThe cover is also pretty cool.
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Good Choice!! I am also eager to read it. Next time we meet up I will have to bring it to you.
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ReplyDeleteWow...this book sounds so totally messed up! I need a copy! Great pick!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to read this one! It sounds sooo good! And I'm seeing it around everywhere! LOL ;p Love that cover too! Great pick! :D
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I love the concept of this one, it sounds so different and so, so amazing! I think the cover's been done really cleverly as well.
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Dualed has such an intriguing concept! Unfortunately we have to wait until 2013 :( Thanks for stopping by my blog!
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I love the sound of this! I haven't heard of this one before so thanks for sharing :) x
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Great pick. I can not wait for this one....
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Oh my Goodness this one sounds AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! think I got enough exclamations points in there!? Hadn't heard of it before now. Which just makes this post even more awesome. So thanks!
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ReplyDeleteOhhh yeah dying for this one!!!!!!! Great pick Anna :)
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I'm very excited for this one, too! Something I've never noticed before, though - the girl walking away is holding the knife and gun down at her sides. But her shadow? Elbows bent. Hmmm. : ) Faux pas, perhaps?
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I think I'll really like this book! The concept seems really interesting.
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I'm SO excited for this one. As you said, the concept is awesome! It sounds like an amazing dystopianish/sci-fi-ish book. I can't wait to finally get a copy of it next year. Why must I wait so long?!
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This book has everything going for it. I mean come on! That cover is full of bad ass and the premise sounds AWESOME! Great pick ANna!
ReplyDeleteI'M SUPER EXCITED FOR THIS ONE TOO!!!!!!!!!! IT LOOKS SO BADASS.
ReplyDeleteGreat choice! I'm so excited for this book it sounds so awesome! Definitely can't wait to read it!
ReplyDeleteYes this sounds SO good!!! And Elsie is so sweet, PLUS, she's Canadian! :D Awesome pick, chickie!!
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