She said her goodbyes, one by one. She spoke out loud to them, her voice soft but unwavering. Sharing her memories, thanking them for what they had learned, what they had taught her. If they could speak, would they accept their fate? Or would they beg, plead, fight for the same chance at life? If you've seen anything about this book, you've likely seen the formula that it's The Handmaid's Tale meets The Martian , and that's a pretty apt pitch. US society has turned so conservative that women have been pushed from their jobs. Earth has been so destroyed that there's urgent need to move to a new planet and one has been found in a "Goldilocks"-zone: not too hot, not too cold. Goldilocks by Laura Lam Orbit, 2020 Review copy via publisher Read Harder reading challenge Valerie Black, genius inventor, has been building toward this momentous event -- with technology, money, and skilled crew. Her ward, Naomi Lovelace, is to be the crew's bio
You had a crazy good week! I read The Language of Flowers last week and loved it!
ReplyDeleteI know -- a wonderful bunch of books! I'm so excited! and v happy to hear you liked The Language of Flowers -- that makes me especially excited!
DeleteI like the cover for Perla.
ReplyDeleteHappy reading!
Brandi from Blkosiner’s Book Blog
Isn't it stunning?
DeleteThat is an amazing mailbox! I'll be reading Perla and The Language of Flowers soon too. I've heard wonderful things from UK friends about Tell the Wolves I'm Home and am dying to get my hands on that one. Happy reading!
ReplyDeleteI know, I'm agog at the awesomeness! I can't wait to start Tell the Wolves I'm Home -- it looks wild.
DeleteOh wow - what a great mailbox. I've not read any of the books you received, but I have a few of them on my wish list so I look forward to your reviews :-)
ReplyDeleteMelissa, I couldn't believe it -- it was like Christmas over here!
DeleteI am officially jealous :) There are at least 7 of those I want to read!
ReplyDeleteI'm jealous of myself, Holly! I hope you get your hands on a few of these at least!
DeleteI don't know which one to comment on first as they all look so delightful. Like everyone else I am jealous!
ReplyDeleteGood week in books. I received yet another copy of Wedding in Haiti...LOL I'll be on the Perla TLC Tour and cannot wait to read it. Happy reading
ReplyDeleteYou always get such interesting books. Enjoy Audra.
ReplyDeleteThe Mrs Tom Thumb looks great.. I have Four Sisters on my tbr pile too. Some great covers here also!
ReplyDeleteHoly cow books! Great week!
ReplyDeleteI am excited that you received The Language of Flowers. I did, too and cannot wait to read it. I hope we enjoy it!. I have I, Iago, too an am looking forward to reading it.
Tell the Wolves I'm Home sounds captivating and I love debuts. I cannot wait to read your review of this one.
I hope you enjoy your new acquisitions, Audra. Happy Reading!
You got the Sherry Jones books :D I am so jealous
ReplyDeleteYou always get the best books. The Secrets of Mary Bowser sounds especially good. Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteGreat set of books. I have a The Innocents and will be doing a book tour of In My Father's House. The others look wonderful, especially I, Iago.
ReplyDelete