Wednesday, August 6, 2014

Waiting on Black Dove, White Raven

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

Black Dove, White Raven

By: Elizabeth Wein

Expected Publication: August 28th 2014 by Electric Monkey

480 pages

Genre: Young Adult, Historical Fiction

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Goodreads description--A new historical thriller masterpiece from New York Times bestselling and award-winning author Elizabeth Wein

Emilia and Teo's lives changed in a fiery, terrifying instant when a bird strike brought down the plane their stunt pilot mothers were flying. Teo's mother died immediately, but Em's survived, determined to raise Teo according to his late mother's wishes-in a place where he won't be discriminated against because of the color of his skin. But in 1930s America, a white woman raising a black adoptive son alongside a white daughter is too often seen as a threat.

Seeking a home where her children won't be held back by ethnicity or gender, Rhoda brings Em and Teo to Ethiopia, and all three fall in love with the beautiful, peaceful country. But that peace is shattered by the threat of war with Italy, and teenage Em and Teo are drawn into the conflict. Will their devotion to their country, its culture and people, and each other be their downfall or their salvation?

In the tradition of her award-winning and bestselling Code Name Verity, Elizabeth Wein brings us another thrilling and deeply affecting novel that explores the bonds of friendship, the resilience of young pilots, and the strength of the human spirit

Elizabeth Wein writes books that I wouldn't normally pick up based on the description. But having been blown away by both Code Name Verity and Rose Under Fire, I'm down for checking out whatever she writes. What are you waiting on this week? Let me know!

8 comments:

  1. Code name Verity was amazing! I didn't know she had another one coming out, i'll definitely have to check it out.

    Nemo @ Blame it on the Book

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  2. This sounds really interesting. I hope you enjoy reading it.My WoW

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  3. Yeah, her books aren't normally what I read, but I've enjoyed both that I've read so far. Thanks for stopping by and commenting!

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  4. Carla *jen7waters*August 6, 2014 at 6:42 PM

    Love me some historical fiction. And I still have to read Code Name Verity. :0

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  5. Oh I hope you love Code Name Verity when you get around to reading it! Thanks for stopping by Carla!

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  6. I haven't read her books yet, but I have heard great things about them. Thanks for stopping by!

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  7. Her books are definitely not what I normally read, but I haven't been disappointed yet. Thanks for stopping by Tressa!

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