Elizabeth Norris
Young Adult/Sci-Fi
Balzer + Bray
Releases April 23rd, 2013
From Goodreads:
Four months after Ben disappeared through the portal to his home universe, Janelle believes she’ll never see him again. Her world is still devastated, but life is finally starting to resume some kind of normalcy. Until Interverse Agent Taylor Barclay shows up. Somebody from an alternate universe is running a human trafficking ring, kidnapping people and selling them on different Earths—and Ben is the prime suspect. Now his family has been imprisoned and will be executed if Ben doesn’t turn himself over within five days.
And when Janelle learns that someone she cares about—someone from her own world—has become one of the missing, she knows that she has to help Barclay, regardless of the danger. Now Janelle has five days to track down the real culprit. Five days to locate the missing people before they’re lost forever. Five days to reunite with the boy who stole her heart. But as the clues begin to add up, Janelle realizes that she’s in way over her head—and that she may not have known Ben as well as she thought. Can she uncover the truth before everyone she cares about is killed?
The first book in this series, Unraveling, was one of those books I picked up without really knowing all that much about it, and as a result, not really expecting all that much from it. Let me just say there's nothing better than cracking a spine and discovering unexpected book brilliance, and that is exactly what happened for me with Unraveling. It just blew me away. I put it down when I finished and immediately ran to my computer (no joke, I frightened my dogs with my mad dash through the house) to make sure there was going to be a sequel. Now I'm just a few short months (okay, 5 long months, but in my head I have to tell myself release day is almost here so I don't go crazy) away from holding it in my hands. I. Cannot. Wait.
OoOOO Just like you Unraveling took my by surprise! I ended up loving it sooo much. And just like you I was desperate for a sequel! Must.Have.This.Book Now!!
ReplyDeleteWasn't it so good?! I honestly was not expecting to love it as much as I did and it ended up being one of my favorite reads of the year:)
DeleteHooray! Unraveling really took me by surprise, too -and I LOVED that. I'm really anxious to get back into the story and see Janelle and Ben again (hopefully together!). I'm also excited to get to a new mystery (or maybe an old one that'll be uncovered again...)!
ReplyDeleteYEAH!!! I really need to see Janelle and Ben together again too. Loved them so much!
DeleteLol, I know about the running, I do it too
ReplyDeleteIt was completely necessary. I had to know when I would get more of this world, and the fastest way to do that was to sprint through the house:)
DeleteI haven't had a chance to pick up Unraveling yet but I thought the cover looked intriguing. Hope I enjoy the first book enough to crave the second one like you are.
ReplyDeleteOooo I hope you pick it up! I thought it was amazing. Obviously:)
DeleteTHISSSSSSS BOOOOOOOOOOK. I WANT IT. NOW.
ReplyDeleteCan we just cry in each others arms and hold on for dear life as the 5 months drift painfully slowly by??
I need a friend right now.
Okay.
I'm not with the drama.
Basically, in one word: AGREED. ;)
Sierra @ Yearning to Read
I'm *done* with the drama.
DeleteSee, I can't even type for Pete's sake.
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YES WE CAN! I need a hug just thinking about the end of Unraveling. I may or may not have cried like a little girl. April needs to come faster. Seriously.
DeleteI may or may not have also cried like a little girl. Its PATHETIC. Im so in love with Ben. So. You know. Tears are involved. I think it deserves a reread and SOON. Ahhhh April, you are the best month ever! Haha
DeleteI love it when a book surprises you - and when there's a sequel it's very exciting. I hope it's as good as the first book! :-)
ReplyDeleteI hope so too Mel! I have a good feeling about it though:)
DeleteI wasn't a huge fan of the first book, but I love the cover for this one and I hope it proves to be a satisfying follow-up for fans! Wonderful pick, Jenny! :)
ReplyDeleteHahaha that doesn't surprise me since you and I are book opposites:) I love that about us.
DeleteOOh nice! I don't think I know this series but it sounds awesome!
ReplyDeleteHere's my WoW
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It is awesome. I hope you give Unraveling a try!
DeleteWhy haven't I read this first one yet? I know I read your review and a bunch of other ones that told me I definitely needed to read it... Going to get it right now so I can be ready for the awesome that is book 2.
ReplyDeleteI don't know Mary but you must remedy that immediately! It just really impressed me. Strong heroine, really enjoyable romance, and a great sci-fi mystery:)
DeleteEeep! I'm so excited for this book too! I absolutely loved Unraveling! When I saw the cover of this book, I nearly fainted. It's so pretty!
ReplyDeleteI love how the covers are going to match!
Great pick, Jenny! :)
Sorry for being so missing from your blog, but school got so overwhelming that I didn't seem to have much free time! :(
YES NICK! I could just stare at the cover all day willing April to come faster:)
DeleteAnd school is way more important than visiting my blog, but you've been missed! I hope you get a nice break for the holidays coming up!
I haven't read book one yet, but since you like it so much, I'll definitely keep my eye out for it. You crack me up with the running and scaring your dogs- I've been there! haha. Great pick, Jenny!
ReplyDeleteI definitely startled them. Then they got all excited thinking we were playing and they started running behind me only to be cruelly disappointed when I stopped at the computer:)
DeleteI am excited for everyone! I can't wait to see what everyone thinks!
ReplyDeleteI'M SO EXCITED FELICIA!
DeleteI am so excited for this too Jenny! I wasn't expecting much from Unravelling when I first read about it either, but, like you, I was blown away. I NEED this in my hands and soon!
ReplyDeleteYES! So glad you loved it as much as I did:)
DeleteI didn't warm to Unravelling - I know I'm in the minority, but I just couldn't get into it! I know most people love it though, so hope you enjoy the follow up, Jenny! :)
ReplyDeleteIt happens:) I've got my fingers crossed I love this one as much as the first one!
DeleteI can't read the blurb, because I haven't read the first book YET, but what I can do is to stare at the cover which I like so freaking much. It's got great coloring and the intensity, gosh, haha. It's really pretty! Oh, and I hope you get an arc for your own sake :D and for your dogs', LOL!
ReplyDeleteI KNOW! The dogs don't understand what's happening when I'm tearing through the house trying to find out any information I can on a book:)
DeleteNice follow up cover :)
ReplyDeleteRight?
DeleteStarted to read the synopsis and then realized that it was the second book to Unraveling, which I still haven't read. I need to.
ReplyDeleteYou do. It is epic:)
DeleteI love it when we frighten dogs with our enthusiasm. I mean they don't get to have all the enthusiasm! :D
ReplyDeleteYep, need the first and this one too...
Damn straight. They're far more enthusiastic over the squirrels in the front yard than I am though. We all have our priorities ;-)
DeleteYES! YES AND YES! Totally loved the first book :)
ReplyDeleteI haven't read the first one (but since you said it's amazing, I will read it) but it does sound good!
ReplyDeleteI definitely have to read the first one. Awesome cover!
ReplyDeleteI remember you liked this one alot. I haven't read it yet. Maybe I'll wait for the sequel and read both. I don't like that Ben left her heartbroken. Is he a good guy or do I hate him?
ReplyDeleteHeather
Really it isn't that long especially considering ALL the books coming out in between! It'll be here before you know it! Whoever said patience is a virtue was lying. It's pure stinking torture.
Great reminder that I need to read the first book! Why do you do this too me?! I'm drowning in books!
ReplyDeleteThis second one sounds good... I'll have to catch up and read the first one, though :)
ReplyDeleteI can't believe I haven't read the first book of this - the endless amount of praise and breathtaking premise should have been enough for me to read it ages ago! I definitely will though, hopefully soon. ;)
ReplyDeleteAnd fabulous pick, Jenny! I hope it exceeds your expectations! :)
Yes and yes and tripple yes! I loved Unravelling so much (double L for British edition, lol) and I simply can't wait to get my hands on this one.
ReplyDeleteBen! *swoon*
Wait, what was I saying? :)
Could not agree more. I was stunned by how much I adored this book. And while everyone at BEA was clamoring to get Veronica Roth to sign their book @ the Dark Days signing, I was most excited about getting a signed copy of Unraveling. SO. FREAKING. GOOD.
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