Hardcover: 304 pages
In this fast-paced survival story set in Hawaii, electronics fail worldwide, the islands become completely isolated, and a strange starscape fills the sky. Leilani and her father embark on a nightmare odyssey from Oahu to their home on the Big Island. Leilani’s epilepsy holds a clue to the disaster, if only they can survive as the islands revert to earlier ways. A powerful story enriched by fascinating elements of Hawaiian ecology, culture, and warfare, this captivating and dramatic debut from Austin Aslan is the first of two novels. The author has a master’s degree in tropical conservation biology from the University of Hawaii at Hilo.
Why I’m Waiting: First of all, Hawaii. I’ve been, once, and for not enough time. The small bits that I saw were breathtaking and amazing and I must go back someday. Also, I love a book about survival, and add a medical problem in, and I am more than game. I also am super intrigued by the father/daughter duo, and how that relationship will play out amidst the apocalypse.
So, what are YOU waiting for this week? And, have you been/plan to go to Hawaii?
I haven’t heard of this but I suddenly really want it! It sounds ungieu and interesting, I’ve never really read any book set on Hawaii, I don’t think, and that alone has me interested!
Thanks for sharing!
Love your WoW image header! It very different. Never heard of the book but I hope you enjoy it!
Kacii @ The Kooky Bookworm
Sounds so interesting! I heard of a series with the same “electronics failed” theme. I love how there are so many different adaptations of what can happen.
I love that cover! I’m not a huge fan of survival books, though, so I’m not that interested in reading it. I hope you love it when you read it, though!
This seems really interesting. I’ve never been to Hawaii, but I’d love to go one day. So, this story definitely interests me. I think it’s interesting how the main character’s epilepsy might play a part in the story. Very curious.
My pick this week is Urban Fantasy, about a girl who is also a phoenix: Fireborn by Keri Arthur
Cheers,
Page @ Never Enough Shelf Space
The beautiful Hawaii… I bet you’ll love this. =)
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I’m not familiar with this book. I like when I find new books that I’m not familiar with. Solid WOW pick. Old follower. Come check out mine.
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It sounds good and a Hawaii sounds gorgeous. Great choice.
Jenea @ Books Live Forever’s WoW
This sounds good! I love Hawaii, it’s always so paradisiacal 🙂
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Rachel @A Perfection Called Books
This sounds like it will be both suspenseful and thrilling! I hadn’t heard about it but I’m adding it to my TBR list Nemo @ Blame it on the book
Ooh, sounds good 🙂 Nice pick.
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Zareena @ Books and Books
I haven’t heard of this before, but it sounds like my type of read – thrilling + suspenseful! 😀 Definitely going to give it a try! I too am intrigued by the setting (yeah for Hawaii!), the father / daughter duo, and the adventure embedded into the suspense and thrill of the story. Thanks for sharing, and great choice!
~ Zoe @ The Infinite To-Read Shelf