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Thursday, December 5, 2013

Throwback Thursday: The Hallowed Ones

Meme hosted by Melissa My World in Words and Pages. It's about books that are already on the shelves and are waiting to be read. Go to her website to join in!
My submission this week:

The Hallowed Ones
The Hallowed Ones #1
by Laura Bickle
Katie is on the verge of her Rumspringa, the time in Amish life when teenagers can get a taste of the real world. But the real world comes to her in this dystopian tale with a philosophical bent. Rumors of massive unrest on the “Outside” abound. Something murderous is out there. Amish elders make a rule: No one goes outside, and no outsiders come in. But when Katie finds a gravely injured young man, she can’t leave him to die. She smuggles him into her family’s barn—at what cost to her community? The suspense of this vividly told, truly horrific thriller will keep the pages turning.

Oh yea! I won this one and I can't wait to read it. It is because of all you great book bloggers that made me want this one!

Any books on your tbr you got because of great reviews? 
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23 comments:

  1. Maja (The Nocturnal Library)December 5, 2013 at 12:34 AM

    I just finished this on audio, and more than anything else, I loved the narrator! She handled accents and the Amish language exceptionally well.
    The story was excellent too, but I was a bit disappointed by the second book.
    Can't wait to read your thoughts on it. Enjoy.

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    1. Melissa (Books and Things)December 5, 2013 at 1:23 PM

      Oh I might have to try it on audio too. Well, maybe the second book... :) Will have to see if the library has it.

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  2. Felicity Grace TerryDecember 5, 2013 at 3:58 AM

    Thanks for spreading the word, this sounds great. I'm away to add it to my wish list now.

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  3. KeertanaDecember 5, 2013 at 4:15 AM

    I really enjoyed both this and the sequel! I hope you do too!

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  4. Felicia the Geeky BloggerDecember 5, 2013 at 7:07 AM

    Oh this does look like an awesome read :)

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  5. JennyDecember 5, 2013 at 8:12 AM

    I've heard really great things about this series Melissa but I haven't had a chance to read it either. Fail. I feel like despite how many books I read, I still say "I haven't read this" way too often:)

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  6. BlodeueddDecember 5, 2013 at 8:31 AM

    I do wanna try this one :D

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  7. Mary @ BookSwarmDecember 5, 2013 at 8:56 AM

    Generally not an Amish story reader but, hey, always good to try new things, right?

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  8. MellianeDecember 5, 2013 at 11:59 AM

    I loved this book and I need to start book 2!

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  9. KarenDecember 5, 2013 at 2:24 PM

    I have my fingers crossed that you like this one. It was my favorite book from last year.

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  10. Kimberly @ Caffeinated ReviewerDecember 5, 2013 at 4:53 PM

    This is so good Melissa...crack it open!!

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  11. Melissa (My World...in words and pages)December 5, 2013 at 5:56 PM

    Oh I'm curious about this one. Hope you enjoy when you get to it. :D

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  12. BURIED IN BOOKSDecember 5, 2013 at 9:18 PM

    Oh Yay! Yay! The Christmas theme is here!!! Looks very jolly!! Heidi loves this one. I think I have both books on my kindle. I know I have this one! I have only read great things about this one.

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  13. UnknownDecember 6, 2013 at 11:03 AM

    I've seen this book at Target. I'm going to pick it up next time I'm there.

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  14. CandaceDecember 6, 2013 at 1:56 PM

    I've heard amazing things about this book, I hope you enjoy it when you read it!

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  15. AnonymousDecember 6, 2013 at 4:23 PM

    I hope you enjoy it, can't wait to hear your thoughts on it!

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