Studio Reads: Waiting on Wednesday (#70)

Wednesday, 5 November 2014

Waiting on Wednesday (#70)

"Waiting on" Wednesday is a weekly event hosted by Breaking the Spine that spotlights upcoming releases.

The Sacred Lies of Minnow Bly by Stephanie Oakes

Expected publication: June 9th 2015 by Dial/Penguin

When seventeen-year-old Minnow stumbles out of the woods one winter morning, she is haunted and handless and covered in someone else’s blood. She has just escaped the strict religious commune run by a cruel man named the Prophet. In exchange for freedom, she leaves behind her family, her home, and Jude--an outsider boy who changed everything.

But the real world isn't the sanctuary Minnow imagined. Soon, she gets arrested and placed in juvenile detention. Now, Minnow is being questioned by an FBI psychiatrist about the night she escaped, the same night the Prophet was burned to death in his own home—a murder Minnow may be responsible for.

A modern retelling of the Grimm fairy tale, "The Handless Maiden," in which the Devil orders a girl's hands cut off, The Sacred Lies of Minnow Bly is the story of a girl growing out of the wreckage of corrupted faith.

At first I didn't think this would be for me, since it's also about Religion, but it screams Cult and then I saw Grimm, so I'm in.

What're you waiting on?

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Sharon · 542 weeks ago

That sounds like an interesting read. I hope you enjoy it!

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Shannon @ ISAM 71p · 542 weeks ago

Yes, yes, such a great pick! I LOVE cults! (I mean, I don't want to be in one, they just fascinate me endlessly.) And she has no hands!? What!? I need this book!
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melliane 74p · 542 weeks ago

Oh I love the cover! It's an intriguing one!
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Petra · 542 weeks ago

This one sounds pretty awesome, I, for one, can't wait to read it. ;)
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Grace Fonseca · 542 weeks ago

Oooh this one sounds new. I hadn't heard of it, but the plot makes me want to read it. This definitely has piqued my interest.

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ljennison 83p · 542 weeks ago

I hadn't heard of that one either. But, have to admit the Grimm mention would be what would get me to read it too. Thanks for sharing it! And thanks for coming by My WoW
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laurelrainsnow 85p · 542 weeks ago

Sounds good! Love the character name Minnow. Enjoy! And thanks for sharing.

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Naomi · 542 weeks ago

I adore this cover!
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journeythroughfiction 50p · 542 weeks ago

I can't wait to read this! The cover didn't really grab my attention at first if I'm honest, but once I read the blurb, I was sold! Handless and cults?? Oooh, it'll be amazing :D
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evaallbooksconsidered 41p · 542 weeks ago

This sounds AWESOME! Definitely adding to my TBR!!

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sheriboston 6p · 542 weeks ago

I definitely need to add this one to my TBR. Sounds intriguing and intense!! Great pick :)

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sleepsontables 4p · 542 weeks ago

Did someone say Cults AND Grimm!? Dude! Count me in! Awesome pick! Thanks so much for sharing this one! It's definitely going on my TBR :D

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Aleksandra · 542 weeks ago

Exactly! Grimm got me, too ;) Great pick! I'll add it on my TBR, so thanks for sharing!
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fictionismagic 8p · 542 weeks ago

Modern retellings are awesome. Although, sometimes they go sour if the author doesn't get the original tale right. But most of the time they're awesome. Hope it's good.
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caughtreadhanded 34p · 542 weeks ago

Wuuuut?? This sounds AWESOME. Adding it to my TBR right now. Like others have said, sometimes retellings can fall flat, but I've got high hopes. Thanks for sharing!
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Sandra · 542 weeks ago

The handless part really freaks me out! Every time I see that in the description I get the chills. I might have to read this one. I hope you enjoy it!
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Alyssa Susanna · 542 weeks ago

I've never heard of this book or author! I hope you enjoy this book when you read it!!

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cveiland 8p · 542 weeks ago

I just spottet this a while back, and I love me some more dark and creepy retelling. I really have to make some kind of retelling read-athon. ^^
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Queenielyn · 542 weeks ago

I specially give the cover the love it needs. Nice choice! Thanks for sharing! :)

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everythingsnyze 34p · 542 weeks ago

Haven't heard of this but it sounds interesting :)

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Teresa Mary Rose · 542 weeks ago

Oh this sounds weird and interesting.. I may have to check it out.

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The Reading Geek · 542 weeks ago

Wow this sounds good! I haven't heard of it yet, but I'm adding it to my list now. Great pick!
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