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Wednesday, June 2, 2010

Waiting on Wednesday: The Iron Thorn






















The Iron Thorn (Iron Codex, book 1) by Caitlin Kittredge.

It is 1955...but not the 1955 you know. The Witchcraft Scare polarizes America. Magic is outlawed and practitioners are burned. And one girls has discovered that magic is neither fiction nor fairy tale, but very much alive...

Aoife Grayson is a month shy of sixteen, the age when everyone in her family goes mad. An orphan in the steam-powered city of Lovecraft, Massachusetts, Aoife escapes the confines of her repressive boarding school and along with her best friend Sam and outlaw guide Dean, sets out to discover the secret of her family's madness. What she discovers is a world of forbidden magic and faerie curses, and a dark secret that has shadowed the Grayson family for generations. Aoife must choose between keeping the secret or keeping her sanity, and unravel the dark machinations of the Winter Court of the Fae before it's too late to save her city...or herself.

Coming February 22, 2011.

Steampunk, Fae, Magic and Madness?  I absolutely have to read this book!  I am eagerly awaiting the early 2011 release.

What's your "Waiting On" pick this week?

Waiting On Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.
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43 comments:

  1. Christina / Book AddictJune 2, 2010 at 8:11 AM

    Great pick! I agree---this sounds awesome. I will be adding it to my TBR list.

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  2. Jan von HarzJune 2, 2010 at 8:21 AM

    EJ you always find such fantastic books. I have not heard a outthisonwyet and I am definitely going place this on my wish list. Thanks for telling me about this.

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  3. Tammy (The Book Fairy's Haven)June 2, 2010 at 8:23 AM

    Oh wow, this sounds fantastic - I'm definitely adding this on my books to read list. And that cover is absolutely gorgeous too!

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  4. Laurel-Rain SnowJune 2, 2010 at 8:57 AM

    This does sound very intriguing and darkly mysterious...

    Here's mine:

    http://chezraine.wordpress.com/2010/06/02/waiting-on-wednesday-12/

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  5. AleksandraJune 2, 2010 at 9:14 AM

    This sound great! I'll be waiting for it now!

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  6. ErikaJune 2, 2010 at 9:21 AM

    amazing pick! i just heard about this book literally an hour ago, and i put it on my wishlist immediately. it sounds brilliant!

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  7. Lisa (starmetal_oak)June 2, 2010 at 9:38 AM

    Looks very interesting! Love the cover also.

    Here's mine:


    http://starmetaloak.blogspot.com/2010/06/waiting-on-wednesday-last-page-by.html

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  8. ChachicJune 2, 2010 at 10:30 AM

    This sounds awesome! I'll have to take note of it. And the cover is really interesting, goes with the dark theme of the book.

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  9. Minding SpotJune 2, 2010 at 10:35 AM

    Oh I want this one now! The cover is very eye-catching and the summary has got my full attention! Definitely on my list:)

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  10. MelanieJune 2, 2010 at 10:48 AM

    I hadn't heard of this one, but it sounds amazing. Adding it to my wish list. Thanks!

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  11. DuckyJune 2, 2010 at 12:28 PM

    Great cover and the book sounds like something I might like. May have to check this one out. Thanks for posting this one!!

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  12. UnknownJune 2, 2010 at 12:29 PM

    This sounds really interesting. Love the cover, too.

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  13. Jessica N.June 2, 2010 at 12:57 PM

    I actually just found this book yesterday and I was smitten from the start! Plus who doesn't love the cover? :) Great choice!

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  14. Mary (Bookfan)June 2, 2010 at 1:35 PM

    It sounds dark and good!

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  15. Manga ManiacJune 2, 2010 at 2:02 PM

    This book looks awesome! I'm adding it to my list. Thanks!

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  16. throuthehazeJune 2, 2010 at 2:08 PM

    The cover of this book is awesome! Sounds really good :)

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  17. jJune 2, 2010 at 2:09 PM

    Ooh, awesome cover!

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  18. AnonymousJune 2, 2010 at 2:28 PM

    I have seen this book a couple of times today.. I really want to read it. I love the cover!

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  19. Midnight Sapphire BooksJune 2, 2010 at 2:36 PM

    That sounds awesome!!!
    And that cover is great, loved it

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  20. AnonymousJune 2, 2010 at 2:57 PM

    Wow, that cover is gorgeous!! Definately adding this one to my wishlist, it sounds like it will be really good!

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  21. UnknownJune 2, 2010 at 3:27 PM

    I agree with everyone, the cover is awesome. Enough to make me want to pick up this book without even knowing what it's about.

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  22. Book SakeJune 2, 2010 at 3:40 PM

    Great find EJ! Breaks my heart that it won't be out till 2011 though. Adding it to the TBR list so I don't forget before then.

    Thanks for stopping by BookSake - Jessica

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  23. Curling up by the FireJune 2, 2010 at 4:41 PM

    I have heard of this book, but your site is the first I've seen that has a release date. Thanks for sharing. I am really looking forward to reading this one.

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  24. AmandaJune 2, 2010 at 5:01 PM

    Wow great pick! Sounds awesome! I know it's been said by just about everyone already, but that cover is amazing.

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  25. Melissa @ Mel's Books and InfoJune 2, 2010 at 5:15 PM

    That sounds great! I can't wait to see it when it comes out. Great Pick!!!

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  26. Maria (Serpentine Library)June 2, 2010 at 6:25 PM

    This sounds very interesting, a great mix of genres. It is being added to my TBR list!

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  27. VioletJune 2, 2010 at 7:37 PM

    Wow! Excellent pick! This is the first I've heard of The Iron Thorn & now I'm excited to check it out! :)

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  28. Gaby GJune 2, 2010 at 7:44 PM

    I haven't heard of this before but it looks amazing, thanks for sharing!

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  29. LizzyJune 2, 2010 at 7:55 PM

    Great choice! I hadn't heard of this one, but now I'll definitely be picking it up.

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  30. Lover Of RomanceJune 2, 2010 at 8:07 PM

    Great pick that you have!!!!

    I have a blog award for you Here

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  31. Kate EvangelistaJune 2, 2010 at 8:07 PM

    Interesting. Very, very interesting.

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  32. MeaghanJune 2, 2010 at 11:22 PM

    That book looks good! I just added it to my "to read" list on Goodreads so I won't forget...great pic this week!

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  33. TinaJune 2, 2010 at 11:53 PM

    Oooh looks really interesting! :) I'm not much of a steampunk reader, but this looks good. Thanks for visiting my site, btw. :)

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  34. Kris (Voracious YAppetite)June 3, 2010 at 2:44 AM

    As you said: steampunk, fae, magic, and magic = must-read book! Thanks for putting this book on my radar. Excellent pick!

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  35. (Diane) Bibliophile By the SeaJune 3, 2010 at 6:44 AM

    I hope you enjoy this one; the cover and story line are different.

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  36. KimJune 3, 2010 at 10:23 AM

    This looks great! Haven't read much steampunk but am getting ready to read Bonshaker by Cherie Priest. Thanks for visiting my blog:-)

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  37. Girl on a MissionJune 3, 2010 at 10:45 AM

    I can't wait for this one either! Love this cover.

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  38. AnonymousJune 3, 2010 at 7:55 PM

    I have not read any steampunk, but this does sound like a great one to read. Thanks for the heads up :)

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  39. AmyJune 4, 2010 at 8:20 AM

    This one sounds really good! Thanks for visiting my blog...

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  40. AnonymousJune 4, 2010 at 8:53 AM

    I am also waiting on this book.. I love the cover!

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  41. eReader1June 4, 2010 at 8:02 PM

    Sounds great! Pre-ordered for my Kindle!

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  42. AthiraJune 5, 2010 at 12:22 AM

    This book sounds interesting! I have to check it out!

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  43. Rebecca ChapmanJune 5, 2010 at 1:38 AM

    thanks for stopping by page turners on the book hop!

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