Friday, January 23, 2015

Book Beginnings Friday!


Book Beginnings is a weekly meme hosted by Rose City Reader where we share the first sentence (or so) of a book we are reading.


My beginning is for The Walls Around Us by Nova Ren Suma. The book comes out on March 24. I have finished the book and I will be publishing the review closer to the publication date (spoiler alert: I loved it!).

"We went wild that hot night. We howled, we raged, we screamed. We were girls -- some of us fourteen and fifteen; some sixteen, seventeen -- but when the locks came undone, the doors of our cell gaping open and no one to shove us back in, we made the noise of savage animals, of men."








Does this beginning pique your interest and make you want to read more? 
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  1. CG @ Paper FuryJanuary 23, 2015 at 10:48 AM

    Yesss this SO grabs me I cannot even. I really really want to read this book and I can't WAIT until it comes out. Plus: cover love. xD
    Thanks for stopping by @ Paper Fury!

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    1. CynthiaJanuary 23, 2015 at 4:30 PM

      Yes Cait, I love the cover too. It is an awesome book so I hope you enjoy it too!

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  2. Juli RahelJanuary 23, 2015 at 2:03 PM

    Aaaah I really want to read this one now! I've seen it on Netgalley but wasn't sure so I didn't request it but guess what I'm doing right now! Thanks for reminding me of this one and convincing me to get it! Thanks for sharing :) I hope you enjoy your weekend!
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    1. CynthiaJanuary 23, 2015 at 4:31 PM

      Juli, oh that's so great. I hope you get approved for it because it is awesome!

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  3. Joy January 23, 2015 at 3:04 PM

    what beautiful writing! That's hardly a surprise considering the author. :)

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    1. CynthiaJanuary 23, 2015 at 4:31 PM

      Joyous Reads, I actually have not read any of her other work. I will definitely check out her other books though. :)

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  4. sherry fundinJanuary 23, 2015 at 3:20 PM

    Great tease. I wonder why they were in the cell and what the heck is going on. Guess I'll need to read it to find out. :-)
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    1. CynthiaJanuary 23, 2015 at 4:32 PM

      Thanks Sherry, oh yes you really need to read further. :) It is so good!

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  5. Mallory @ The Local MuseJanuary 23, 2015 at 4:01 PM

    This one is one my TBR, and that's a great a great opening sentence! Plus I love that cover- the colors are great together!

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    1. CynthiaJanuary 23, 2015 at 4:32 PM

      Mallory, oh I know, the cover is so pretty. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!

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  6. KindlemomJanuary 23, 2015 at 4:02 PM

    I totally want to try this now! I haven't heard of this one but I am definitely interested now. ;)

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    1. CynthiaJanuary 23, 2015 at 4:33 PM

      Kindlemom, I'm glad I could introduce you to a new book. It's really great. :)

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  7. Sandra NachlingerJanuary 23, 2015 at 6:36 PM

    Wow. Lots of drama, right from the first sentence. Can't wait to read this one!
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  8. Spiced LatteJanuary 23, 2015 at 6:40 PM

    I have a copy of this and really want to read it! So glad you enjoyed it!

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  9. Katherine PJanuary 23, 2015 at 10:38 PM

    That's quite a beginning! Definitely interested in learning more about what's going on.

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    1. CynthiaJanuary 24, 2015 at 2:55 PM

      Yes, Katherine the beginning just grabs you right away. Love when books do that!

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  10. ElizabethJanuary 23, 2015 at 11:32 PM

    Wow!! What a beginning.

    Thanks for sharing.

    Elizabeth
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    My Book Beginnings

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  11. JC JonesJanuary 24, 2015 at 1:23 AM

    That makes me wonder what the book is about and why they were in cells.

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    1. CynthiaJanuary 24, 2015 at 2:55 PM

      JC, yes I guess you have to read it to find out. ;)

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  12. LolaJanuary 24, 2015 at 2:22 AM

    Oh, I got this one from NG but didn't read it in time...to it kind of expired. Oops! Hope you enjoy though!!

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    1. CynthiaJanuary 24, 2015 at 2:56 PM

      Lola, oh that sucks! I hope you get a chance to read it. It was awesome!

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  13. UnknownJanuary 24, 2015 at 1:02 PM

    Ooooo I like the writing so farrrr I want to try it :D

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    1. CynthiaJanuary 24, 2015 at 2:56 PM

      Chyna, it was awesome! Hope you get a chance to read it because I really loved it.

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  14. Breana M.January 24, 2015 at 8:01 PM

    I look forward to seeing your review for this book!

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  15. UnknownJanuary 24, 2015 at 9:11 PM

    Oh yes, I'm quite curious about this book! I read Nova Ren Soma's 17 & Gone and really enjoyed it (had such a great twist!), so I wouldn't mind trying one of her other books. And that cover - gorgeous! :)

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    1. CynthiaJanuary 26, 2015 at 9:15 AM

      Asti, I have never read her other stuff but I will be after this one, that is for sure.

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  16. UnknownJanuary 24, 2015 at 10:54 PM

    I've seen this one floating around the book blogging community, I am anxious to read your take on it!

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    1. CynthiaJanuary 26, 2015 at 9:16 AM

      Claudia, yes my review will be coming soon. I loved it!

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  17. Shannon @ It Starts at MidnightJanuary 25, 2015 at 7:03 AM

    WHOA, I want to read this NOW. That first sentence is amazing! I am so glad I have this one, it is going to be pushed up to the top of my list for sure! Thanks for sharing it!

    Shannon @ It Starts At Midnight

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  18. Cleopatra Loves BooksJanuary 25, 2015 at 5:03 PM

    So glad to hear you loved this one! I'm definitely intrigued by that sentence.

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    1. CynthiaJanuary 26, 2015 at 9:17 AM

      Thanks Cleo, I did love it! My review will be coming soon. :)

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  19. Julie SJanuary 25, 2015 at 9:54 PM

    Ooh that does sound like a fun book beginning. Enjoy.

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  20. AnonymousJanuary 26, 2015 at 9:09 AM

    I was interested in this book earlier, but that beginning....WOW. I NEED THIS BOOK NOW.

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