Author: Emma Berquist
Genre: YA, Horror, Western
Length: 496 pages
Publisher: Greenwillow Books
Release Date: April 10, 2018
Book Description:
Ten years ago, a horrifying disease began spreading across the West Texas desert. Infected people—shakes—attacked the living and created havoc and destruction. No one has ever survived the infection. Daisy Wilcox, known as Willie, has been protecting her siblings within the relatively safe walls of Glory, Texas. When Willie’s good-for-nothing father steals a fortune from one of the most dangerous shake-hunters in town, she finds herself on the hook for his debt. With two hunters, including the gruff and handsome Ben, to accompany her, she sets out across the desert in search of her father. But the desert is not kind to travelers, and not everyone will pass through alive.
Western meets horror for this riveting story about survival, family, and inner strength. Tense, short chapters propel readers from one action-packed scene to the next, while Willie’s distinctive, introspective voice deepens the emotional stakes with every turn of the page. High concept and character-driven, Emma Berquist’s debut will satisfy fans of The Magnificent Seven, Rae Carson’s Walk on Earth a Stranger, and HBO’s Westworld.
Why it's my Can't Wait Wednesday:
As you know I do enjoy a good horror. This blurb has me intrigued and seems like a coming of age, responsibility and a western to boot. I don't think I have ever read a YA western/horror. So this interests me greatly. It says in the blurb it's action packed from one chapter to the next....Yes, please. Sign me up!
What is your CWW?
I think that is a pretty interesting cover, giving the idea of both the harsh setting and the bloody nature of the disease.
ReplyDeleteYes, I want to read this one - just so it answers all the questions I have from the blurb alone.
DeleteI do not think I have ever seen a YA Western/Horror. I hope you enjoy if get a chance to get it.
ReplyDeleteThis is the first I have ever seen one myself! I hope so too!
DeleteI wonder what caused the disease in the first place? Definitely curious about this one, and it blending western and horror together, sounds good to me. Great pick.
ReplyDeleteMe too and how/why they survive it. =)
DeleteI'm so glad this one is finally coming out. It seems like I featured it FOREVER ago. So excited to read it!
ReplyDeleteAwesome, I hope you get to read it too than!
DeleteI recently finished this book and totally loved it. I hope you get it soon and I hope you love it.
ReplyDeleteI have seen on goodreads a lot of 4/5 star reviews so that is promising! I hope I get to get it soon! =) Glad you enjoy it.
DeleteI'm not much into horror but I hope you enjoy it! :)
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Thanks, I really like it and it's a YA horror so usually it's not bloody which I like.
DeleteSounds interesting, I don't read horror very often but ever now and then it's good to try :D
ReplyDeleteYes, always good to get out of our usual picks once and awhile - shake it up.
DeleteI don't read a ton of horror, but this sounds so interesting! Hope you enjoy it!
ReplyDeleteThanks, I hope it's as good as I hope it is! =)
DeleteYou know, since this one is set in Texas, I think I'm obligated to try it, right? I mean - I need to know what's coming or going in my home state. LOL
ReplyDeleteYes, of course you must try this one. =)
DeleteI have never read a YA horror/western either! I have read a few westerns that were a lot of fun to read. Sounds like a really unique and interesting book! I will have to check it out. :)
ReplyDeleteAs soon as I saw it was a western - I had to CWW it. I just thought that was awesome. Good, I hope you get a chance to read it.
DeleteHoly heck, a horror Western? The cover got me first, and the rest ... Not sure if I will be able to sleep after reading that one *lol* Thanks for sharing.
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LOL, well you never know - it should be a light horror since it is a YA book.
DeleteIt's been SO LONG since I've read a really good horror novel! I'm intrigued that it's like a horror western and hope it ends up as good as it sounds!
ReplyDeleteMe too. I hope you get a chance to read it!
DeleteI really love the cover!
ReplyDeleteYes, I think it is pretty cool also. Of course that is the first thing that intrigued me about the book then the blurb had me.
DeleteI've seen this book around but I never really read the story description. Wow, it definitely sounds like something I'd love! Thanks so much for sharing and visiting my blog:-)
ReplyDeleteAwesome, I hope we both get a chance to check this one out! You're welcome. Thanks for stopping by mine as well.
DeleteIt is true horror? I'm a bit of a wuss - but I love the sound of the western YA - I hope you enjoy it, Mary and thank you so much for swinging by to my site:)
ReplyDeleteNo it's fictional - I loved it being a western YA also. You're welcome thanks for stopping in!
DeleteThis looks like an interesting and fun read. I’m not really a fan of horror books, but I do love watching horror movies. Not sure why I can’t get into read them, but I’ll definitely add this on my TBR and check it out! Happy reading! – sincerelykarenjo.wordpress.com
ReplyDeleteThanks I hope you get a chance to try it out and see if you like it. =)
DeleteOoh this sounds so good! I'm definitely intrigued by it and am adding it to my wishlist. Thanks for sharing! :)
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome. I am glad you like it. I hope you get a chance to read it too.
DeleteI like the sound of this one. Great choice!
ReplyDeleteAwesome! Thanks!
DeleteI'm not 100% sold on westerns but I like everything else it has going for it and I'm always up to try something new ;)
ReplyDeleteYA and western I don't think I have ever read it, so this one had me at that. =)
DeleteI don't read much horror, but I have to admit that blurb has me very tempted! Great pick!
ReplyDeleteOhh great pick, this is the first time I have heard about this book and it looks and sounds absolutely amazing and very intriguing. I hope you enjoy it when you get a chance to read it. Thank you so much for sharing your awesome post.
ReplyDeleteWestern meets horror? Interesting combo! I hope you enjoy it when you get to read it!
ReplyDeleteI've seen this cover around but never knew what it was about! It sounds really interesting! I hope you'll enjoy it!
ReplyDeleteI added this to my wishlist after reading a few reviews. It sounds fantastic!
ReplyDeleteHi Mary! Sorry for getting back to you so late. :) I'm really glad I did though, because this sounds great! I just might use this for a WoW in the future. ;D Also, I see you are close to finishing your goodreads goal already! Congrats. :)
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