Waiting on Wednesday: What if your shadow was more than it seemed to be?
“Waiting On” Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted at Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we are eagerly anticipating. WOW is a great way to share the titles we’re excited to get our grubby little hands on.
Sometimes I forget for an hour or two that she’s with me. Sometimes I convince myself that she was only a dream. Or that I’m crazy. But then, for no reason I can name, I’m instantly aware of her company, or I hear her whisper in my head. And that’s when I remind myself that she’s been there all along, as constant as my heartbeat.
For as long as Lily Winston can remember, she has never been alone. Iris, a shadowy figure who mimics Lily’s movements and whispers secrets in her ear, is with her always—but invisible to the rest of the world. Lily has never told anyone about this shadow girl, and has come to accept Iris’ presence as a comforting constant in her otherwise isolated life.
But everything changes on the morning of Lily’s seventeenth birthday. Her father is killed in a terrible accident. Her mother sinks into a deep depression. And suddenly, Iris begins twisting herself more and more into Lily’s everyday life, possessing her thoughts and urging her to put together the pieces of a puzzle her father left behind. The only person Lily can confide in is Ty Collier, a mysterious boy who came to their small town in search of Lily’s father, and who seems to be harboring his own deep secrets.
As Lily searches for answers, she realizes that she and Iris are more intimately linked than she had ever imagined. Together, Lily and Ty must untangle a web of deception to discover the truth about the shadow girl’s past—and Lily’s own identity.
What are you waiting on today?
Tags:2013 YA releases, HarperTeen, Jennifer Archer, Mystery, Supernatural, The Shadow Girl, Young Adult fiction
September 12th, 2012 at 12:45 am
Sounds neat and freaky! Haunted by a shadow mimicking her!
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September 12th, 2012 at 1:13 am
I agree with Jennifer’s comment. It sounds creepy and really good. I don’t know why but it kind of reminds me of The Lost Girl (no idea why it does as they are very different in fault).
Definitely want to read this one. Thanks for sharing!
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~Danica Page
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September 12th, 2012 at 1:19 am
Sounds lovely! I hope you enjoy it when it comes out
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-Maxine @ Teenage Fiction
September 12th, 2012 at 4:08 am
First I’ve seen of The Shadow Girl but it sounds really interesting. Adding to my out of control To Be Read list
September 12th, 2012 at 5:18 am
I believe you got me hooked.
The summary is pretty cool, though I can’t say I particularly like the cover. Oh well.
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September 12th, 2012 at 6:59 am
Wonderful pick! It sounds very interesting
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September 12th, 2012 at 7:11 am
I like the sound of this one. Great pick. I think I’ll give it a try when it comes out. Thanks for sharing!
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September 12th, 2012 at 8:10 am
Well that’s not creepy at all. lol It sounds really good, I can’t tell if it’s paranormal or if there’s a psychological thing going on. It’s all very suspenseful-sounding which is perfect. I hadn’t heard of this one before, I’m going to add it to my list though.
Terrific pick!
September 12th, 2012 at 10:48 am
I’ve never heard of this, and I love the sound of the plot. Scary! Thanks for the suggestion.
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September 12th, 2012 at 2:28 pm
Ooooh! This does sound like something I would like to read! Thanks so much for spotlighting it today. Please check out my WoW!
September 12th, 2012 at 9:55 pm
Thanks for this..It sounds superbly creepy. EEeks! Thanks for sharing!
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Giselle from Book Nerd Canada
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