Words on Paper: Waiting on Wednesday (11): Shadows on the Moon

Wednesday, October 20, 2010

Waiting on Wednesday (11): Shadows on the Moon

"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Jill @ Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.

For this week, I am swooning over Shadows on the Moon by Zoë Marriott, which is due for release on July 2011!

Title: Shadows on the Moon
Author: Zoë Marriott
Release Date: July 2011
Labels: YA, fairytales, culture diversity (Japanese culture), fantasy, adventure

Why I'm Waiting on Shadows on the Moon:

First off, Zoë can write one hell of a paragraph. I've read many of her teasers for this book, and a bit of her previous book Daughter of the Flames, and she has such a keen knowledge on words. Also, this one has Japanese culture and the like, and I'm hugely interested in it all. (I think I'm still studying Japanese... :P) And look at that cover! Very pretty. :)

Synopsis (Goodreads):

"Basically, it's Cinderella, turned on its head and set in a faerytale version of Feudal Japan. It's a story about revenge, and obsession and about magic, and about what happens when people lie to themselves and others. But mostly - and most importantly - it's about love, in all its varied, beautiful and frightening forms." --Zoë Marriott

Links:
Goodreads page
Zoë Marriott's site

Thanks for visiting my weekly WoW post. 2011 is continuing to look like a promising year in the YA book department. ♥

While you're here...

Check out my review for A Blue So Dark by Lisa Schroeder!!!

What are you waiting on this week?

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Amber · 753 weeks ago

Thanks for alerting me to this one. It sounds awesome and I've added it to my wishlist.

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Misha · 753 weeks ago

The book does sound intriguing! Thanks for letting us know! I had not heard about it before.

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Kristina · 753 weeks ago

You're so right - 2011 looks like an amazing year! This one looks really good - I've always been a fantasy lover, and I'm also partial to Japanese culture. I'm really glad you chose this one to share! :)

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Steph · 753 weeks ago

Looks like a good one!! Great pick!

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Ayanami Faerudo · 753 weeks ago

Feudal Japan! I love Japan! It's the reason why I'm taking graduate studies, now.

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Jan@eatingyabooks · 753 weeks ago

New title for me and if the cover alone wasn't enough for me to buy it the fact that the summary talks about Cinderella turned on its head would be enough me to want it too. Great pick!

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Jude · 753 weeks ago

Great choice. I'm intrigued by anything to do with Japanese culture and I've added it to my Goodreads wishlist.

Thanks for stopping by my blog earlier. This is what I'm Wishing On this week. J x

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Jude · 753 weeks ago

Great choice. I'm intrigued by anything to do with Japanese culture and I've added it to my Goodreads wishlist.

Thanks for stopping by my blog earlier. This is what I'm Wishing On this week. :)

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inkspatters 27p · 753 weeks ago

Shadows on the Moon looks seriously awesome, thanks for letting us know about it -- I love books about Japanese culture, as well. And that cover is 1) gorgeous and 2) refreshing after all the white-washing incidents this past year.

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The Bookish Snob · 753 weeks ago

Sounds like a great read and I hope you enjoy it when you get a copy for yourself :)

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giraffeonskates 32p · 753 weeks ago

Ahaha, that is a really great paragraph, you're right. I hadn't heard of this book but it looks really interesting and I'd love to learn more about Japan. So this sounds good! Thanks for sharing :)

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brandileigh2003 71p · 753 weeks ago

I haven't heard of this one, but it sounds good!

Brandi from Blkosiner’s Book Blog

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jill · 753 weeks ago

Gorgeous cover...thanks for participating!

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Christie · 753 weeks ago

Wow! Sounds cool. Nice pick!

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Yara · 753 weeks ago

Great WOW!

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Yara @ Once Upon a Twilight!

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Scoot · 753 weeks ago

This one sounds good, I am going to have to check it out!

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@CicelyWynne · 753 weeks ago

First time I've heard of this one, but its sounds great. I love Japanese culture, I'll definitely read it!
Thanks for dropping by my blog earlier :D

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Britt · 753 weeks ago

This does sound really interesting. I love reading Asian culture books. Thanks for sharing!

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In the Hammock · 753 weeks ago

wow, gorgeous cover! i haven't heard of this one before, i'll be on the lookout for it!

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Dee · 753 weeks ago

Hi Cass,
- Thanks for entering my Giveaway, I am announcing the Winner Tomorrow (21st) at e-Volving Books

Have fun! Dee

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kay · 753 weeks ago

Hmm, this one looks interesting!

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Straylights · 753 weeks ago

Love the cover! Hope you enjoy this when it comes out, it looks like it will be great!

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Heather · 753 weeks ago

Uhm, Feudal Japan Cinderella? I'm absolutely in!

Check out my pick HERE!

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Lauren · 753 weeks ago

I spotted this one for the first time about a week ago, and I'm really intrigued. Love that cover too.

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Becky · 753 weeks ago

This one looks excellent!! I'll be keeping an eye out for it next year!

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