Tuesday, March 5, 2013

WOW #62




I'm waiting on

 Absent

Absent by Katie Williams
Release Date May 21st 2013


Forever is a long time to be stuck in high school.

Seventeen-year-old Paige is dead, the victim of a freak fall from the roof during Physics class. Now she’s a ghost, permanently bound to the grounds of her high school. It isn’t all bad, she can find out everyone’s secrets, which can be amusing—for a while. But then Paige hears something that isn’t amusing at all: the rumor spread by the most popular girl at school that her death wasn’t an accident—that she supposedly jumped on purpose. Paige is desperate to stop the gossip, but what can a ghost do? Then Paige discovers something amazing. She can possess living people when they think of her, and she can make them do almost anything. Maybe, just maybe, she can get inside the girl who’s responsible for the stories. . . and have a little fun turning the tables while she’s at it.

Katie Williams’s second novel is a suspenseful page-turner full of eerie wit and a touch of the otherworldly.

Why I'm Waiting?
I have a love/hate relationship with ghost books since they often don't have happy endings but this one sounds pretty interesting. Possessing people and having some fun while at it. Some of the reviews I've read already make it sound really intriguing.



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43 comments:

  1. UnknownMarch 6, 2013 at 12:35 AM

    this does sound like fun. I hope you enjoy it. You can find my WoW at: http://gwynnethwhite.blogspot.com/
    cheers
    Gwynneth

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  2. AleksandraMarch 6, 2013 at 12:57 AM

    Sounds really interesting, I'll add it on my tbr list :)

    Thanks for sharing & stopping by on my WoW, Jen!

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  3. primroseMarch 6, 2013 at 1:13 AM

    I have to agree with you that the premise does sounds interesting and I'm curious on how it will end (since she's already dead).

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  4. mkMarch 6, 2013 at 1:21 AM

    This one sounds awesome. I haven't heard of it before but I'm definitely adding it on my to-read list. Great pick and thanks for sharing!

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  5. Jessica @ a GREAT readMarch 6, 2013 at 1:47 AM

    Ooh a ghost book?! I love me some of those! Might have to add this to the TBR pile!

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    Have a GREAT day!

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  6. Bec @ Readers in WonderlandMarch 6, 2013 at 2:13 AM

    I don't think I've ever read a book where the main character is a ghost. And this sounds really interesting.

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  7. The Book RogueMarch 6, 2013 at 2:58 AM

    I smell revenge in this one... But maybe she'll decide it's not worth it after all? This could really be interesting. Thanks for sharing, Jennifer. =) My WoW

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  8. UnknownMarch 6, 2013 at 3:42 AM

    Oh man, this sounds totally and utterly amazing. The things I would do if I could possess people while dead in high school? Omg, I'm doing to die with glee from just the idea! Awesome pick this week.

    Ellen @ Elle-Osophy
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  9. SilverlightMarch 6, 2013 at 3:47 AM

    I totally agree w/u. I am not a huge fan of ghost stories either, and this one does sound more like a revenge type book, I'm wondering if I'll be into it?

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  10. Tanja - TanychyMarch 6, 2013 at 3:48 AM

    Ah the cover took my breath away! Wow I love butterflies so I love this cover too! :) I haven't seen this book before but it goes on my to-read list! :)

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  11. UnknownMarch 6, 2013 at 4:41 AM

    Love the sounds of this, I love me some ghost stories. Great choice.

    Thanks for stopping by my WoW
    Jenea @ Books Live Forever's WoW

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  12. KindlemomMarch 6, 2013 at 5:40 AM

    Gorgeous cover! I haven't seen this one yet, great pick this week!

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  13. Laurel-Rain SnowMarch 6, 2013 at 6:00 AM

    It would be horrible to be stuck in high school, whether dead or alive....this blurb has me very tempted.

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  14. The Insouciant SophisticateMarch 6, 2013 at 6:09 AM

    I think this one sounds really interesting. Ghosts are actually probably my favorite paranormal creatures so that's an added bonus!

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  15. Shane @ItchingforBooksMarch 6, 2013 at 6:11 AM

    Ooh love that cover with the butterflies, and the plot sounds intriguing. Thanks for sharing.

    old follower
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  16. JenniMarch 6, 2013 at 6:21 AM

    I am starting this one soon and I hope it's really good. I haven't read anything from the publisher before, so I hope requesting it was not a mistake. Also, love that cover. Oh and it was on EW if you didn't know. Fabulous choice, Jennifer!

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  17. AmyMarch 6, 2013 at 6:45 AM

    Awesome pick!! I have this one to read pretty soon. I can't wait to get to it.

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  18. Synchronized ReadingMarch 6, 2013 at 6:45 AM

    I don't think I've heard of this one before :) But it looks pretty interesting! Thanks for stopping by My WW!

    Janina

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  19. Kristin A.March 6, 2013 at 6:54 AM

    This sounds neat. It's been way to long since I've read a decent ghost story. Thanks for stopping by My WoW and sharing yours!

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  20. Jennifer @ YA SisterhoodMarch 6, 2013 at 6:55 AM

    I really love the sound of this one! I think its on Edelweiss? Maybe?

    Thanks for stopping by my WOW!

    Jennifer

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  21. Lisa @ Lost in LiteratureMarch 6, 2013 at 7:00 AM

    I'm in the minority... I love a good ghost story! :) This sounds awesome. Thanks for sharing! :)

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  22. AngieMarch 6, 2013 at 7:32 AM

    I also have a love/hate relationship with ghosts, I'm not sure why they don't really work for me, but I do think this one sounds good!

    Here's Mine @ Pinkindle Reads & Reviews

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  23. AnonymousMarch 6, 2013 at 7:47 AM

    This sounds really cool!
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  24. UnknownMarch 6, 2013 at 8:27 AM

    I'm a huge fan of ghost stories and this one sounds super creepy. Not sure how I feel about the possessing bit but still intriguing nonetheless. :)
    My WoW Pick!

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  25. Sara @ Forever 17 BooksMarch 6, 2013 at 8:57 AM

    This is a new one to me! I do love ghost stories, though I know what you mean about not the HEAs. This sounds interesting though. Great pick! :)

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  26. Nereyda @Nick and Nereydas Infinite BooklistMarch 6, 2013 at 9:47 AM

    I don’t think I’ve read a ghost story with a happy ending either. I guess the only happy ending would be for the ghost to become human but that’s not realistic. Maybe they can find another ghost lover ;)
    This one kind of reminds me of The Unquiet (I think that’s what it’s called. The one girl the girl you can see up her nostrils).
    Hadn’t heard of this one but it sounds good…and creepy.

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  27. KristaMarch 6, 2013 at 10:29 AM

    Ghost stories don't always work for me. I don't mind the non-happy endings, but things are so unresolved. This one might actually give closure to the ghost in question. My favorite ghost/possesion book is A Certain Slant of Light, but the possesion messed with the lives of the living. I wonder how this will deal with that? Nice pick!
    Krista @ Breathe In BooKs
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  28. Adriana CMarch 6, 2013 at 10:33 AM

    I’ve never heard of this one but it sounds really good. I like the cover.

    Thanks for visiting My WOW

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  29. BookishMarch 6, 2013 at 10:47 AM

    Great choice! I hadn't heard of Absent before but it's gone straight on to my wishlist as it sounds quite intriguing!

    My WoW!

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  30. AlyssaMarch 6, 2013 at 10:54 AM

    I love the antique-ness of this cover! It looks old, but obviously, it's not. II have read a few ghost books, and I would like to read a few more, so I can't really say whether I really like them or not. Sounds good to me though!

    Here is my WoW pick!

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  31. UnknownMarch 6, 2013 at 11:25 AM

    I hadn't heard about this one before, it sounds nice! Thanks for sharing and for stopping by!

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  32. BURIED IN BOOKSMarch 6, 2013 at 1:14 PM

    Oh this one is going on my list! I love revenge books!! As long as the ghost isn't too scary I don't mind, but I bet this one learns some lessons and dare I say has some character growth! I haven't heard of this author, but I'll check her out on Goodreads.

    Heather

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  33. Vegan YA NerdsMarch 6, 2013 at 2:05 PM

    Ooh this sounds really creepy and sinister and I love that the cover reflects that vibe, too

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  34. Kimberly @ Caffeinated ReviewerMarch 6, 2013 at 2:08 PM

    This looks cool, i hope its good! My WoW

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  35. LoveOfBooksMarch 6, 2013 at 2:10 PM

    I haven't heard of this one! I love ghost stories, but usually end up being disappointed. I keep trying, though!

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  36. UnknownMarch 6, 2013 at 3:25 PM

    I think I'm going to have to give this one a try! Looks really good!

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    Jessica@Lovin' Los Libros

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  37. ellepauletteMarch 6, 2013 at 4:08 PM

    Awesome pick for this week! Happy Reading! Here is my WoW for this week!

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  38. UnknownMarch 6, 2013 at 4:37 PM

    Great pick! You're notorious for your love/hate relationship w/one ghost story in particular. lol

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  39. Obsession with BooksMarch 6, 2013 at 5:49 PM

    This book sounds great! I'm not usually a fan of ghost stories but I'm intrigued by this one.

    Happy reading :)

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  40. ValMarch 6, 2013 at 7:48 PM

    Oh I like! Love a good ghost story.

    Valerie
    StuckInBooks.com

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  41. Annabelle Marie VeronicaMarch 7, 2013 at 12:07 AM

    Oooh this sounds really interesting! I love creepy books. Excellent choice, and thanks so much for dropping by! xxx

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  42. Kimberly @ Turning the PagesMarch 8, 2013 at 5:04 PM

    I'm totally loving this cover! It's so dark and beautiful and it sounds bloody amazing! Great pick and thanks for checking out my WoW post this week!
    -Kimberly @ Turning the Pages

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  43. Dani @ Refracted LightMarch 9, 2013 at 12:35 PM

    Hmmm... the blurb makes it sound a little more funny than the cover would suggest. I'm interested in seeing which way this book swings if it's just dark or more of a black comedy. Good choice! :)

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