WWW Wednesday is a meme from Sam at Taking On A World Of Words
The Three Ws are:
What are you currently reading?
What did you recently finish reading?
What do you think you’ll read next?
I’m currently reading This Cruel Design (This Mortal Coil #2) by Emily Suvada. I can’t say enough good things about this YA sci-fi thriller. Anything involving genetic engineering has always fascinated me, and the first book in this series was one of my best reads last year.
Cat thought the Hydra epidemic was over, but when new cases pop up, Cat must team up with an enemy to fix the vaccine before the virus spirals out of control in this thrilling sequel to This Mortal Coil, which New York Times bestselling author Amie Kaufman says “redefines ‘unputdownable.’”
The nightmare of the outbreak is finally over, but Cat’s fight has only just begun.
Exhausted, wounded, and reeling from revelations that have shaken her to her core, Cat is at a breaking point. Camped in the woods with Cole and Leoben, she’s working day and night, desperate to find a way to stop Lachlan’s plan to reprogram humanity. But she’s failing—Cat can’t even control her newly regrown panel, and try as she might to ignore them, she keeps seeing glitching visions from her past everywhere she turns.
When news arrives that the Hydra virus might not be as dead as they’d thought, the group is pushed into an uneasy alliance with Cartaxus to hunt down Lachlan and fix the vaccine. Their search takes them to Entropia, a city of genehackers hidden deep in the desert that could also hold the answers about Cat’s past that she’s been searching for.
But when confronted with lies and betrayals, Cat is forced to question everything she knows and everyone she trusts. And while Lachlan is always two steps ahead, the biggest threat to Cat may be the secrets buried in her own mind.
I recently finished Mammoth by Jill Baguchinsky. I was so excited to read this, and it exceeded my expectations. A fresh, original plot line and a protagonist that will charm you from the first page.
The summer before her junior year, paleontology geek Natalie Page lands a coveted internship at an Ice Age dig site near Austin. Natalie, who’s also a plus-size fashion blogger, depends on the retro style she developed to shield herself from her former bullies, but vintage dresses and perfect lipstick aren’t compatible with prospecting for fossils in the Texas heat. But nothing is going to dampen Natalie’s spirit — she’s exactly where she wants to be, and she gets to work with her hero, a rock-star paleontologist who hosts the most popular paleo podcast in the world. And then there’s Chase the intern, who’s seriously cute, and Cody, a local boy who’d be even cuter if he were less of a grouch.
It’s a summer that promises to be about more than just mammoths.
Until it isn’t.
When Natalie’s hero turns out to be anything but, and steals the credit for one of her accomplishments, Nat has to unearth the confidence she needs to stand out in a field dominated by dudes. To do this, she’ll have to let her true self shine, even if that means defying all the rules for the sake of a major discovery.
Next, I’ll read The House Always Wins by Tom Minder. From what I understand, this is set in the same world as his first book, The Long Harbor Testament, but can be read as a standalone. The cast of characters is definitely intriguing.
Someone is shooting up Dirty Sam’s.
Will the Long Harbor police get their man, or woman, before a casino heist, a slots player who disappears in a puff of smoke, a crossbow-toting florist, and an undercover agent who makes a mean goulash, complicate the investigation.
Oh, for the simpler days of illegal gambling.
Hi Teri. It’s always fun to see what your reading list. The characters in Mammoth sound fun. Have a wonderful Wednesday. Hugs.
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It was such a fun book – could have read it in a day. A nice break from some longer, heavier books I’ve been reading lately.
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More good info. Thanks, Teri.
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Having worked for an engineering firm, I can honestly say I have no burning desire to read fiction that fits that niche, but I enjoyed your list.
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I’m such a sci-fi geek, it just fascinates me, Staci. Blame it on my dad for getting me started.
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I love sci-fi. It’s physics that makes my eyes cross.
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All of your books look very tempting. Enjoy, and thanks for sharing. Thanks for visiting my blog.
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I’m definitely enjoying them – thanks for visiting!
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Glad to hear that Mammoth exceed your expectations! I will definitely be putting it on my TBR now. Here is my WWW post if interested: https://greatmorrisonmigration.wordpress.com/2018/09/26/www-wednesdays-september-26-2018/
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Such a fun read that handled tough situations in a fantastic way. Hope you enjoy it!
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I’m looking forward to reading Mammoth, it really sounds great!!! 😁
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The protagonist was so sweet and relatable – you can’t help but love her.
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I’m really intrigued by Mammoth. I think that one is going on my TBR!
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I really enjoyed it, Mae – a perfect light read, with a charming and funny protagonist.
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Mammoth is on my TBR for the end of the week Teri! Now I am even more excited 😉
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Hope you like it as much as I did, Sophie!
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I have a copy of Mammoth coming for review–hopefully soon. It sounds amazing.
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Hope you get it soon, Danielle!
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First two covers are so pretty.Happy Reading 🙂
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Thanks, Fizah – and I agree.
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Oh my goodness, I love the sound of Mammoth!
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I think it releases in January – make sure to look for it!
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Mammoth sounds seriously cute!!
Ronnie @ Paradise Found
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It was – such a fun read.
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