WoW 27. Control.


ControlAuthor: Lydia Kang.
Title: Control.
Pages: 395.
Expected publication: December 19th 2013.
Publisher: Dial Books for Young Readers.
ISBN: 0803739044 (ISBN13: 9780803739048)
After the violent death of her father, 17 year-old Zelia loses her younger sister, Dylia, during an abduction at a foster care agency. It turns out her sister Dylia isn’t just pretty and sweet – she’s illegal. In the year 2150, DNA must be pure by law, and anyone with enhanced genes face death. Zelia’s only allies are the freak-show inhabitants of her new, underground foster home. Along with the unexpected love of a very strange boy, she will need her flaws and their illicit traits to save the only family she has left.

You know what I really love about this book? The cover! Red blood cells, something I've seen a couple of times under the microscope now. And it sounds like a good Dystopian story.

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66 comments

  1. AnonymousJanuary 9, 2013 at 11:48 AM

    This is new and the cover is easy to overlook but I really like the sound of this, thanks for putting it on my radar! :)

    My WOW this week

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  2. Divergent GryffindorJanuary 9, 2013 at 12:55 PM

    I saw this one already but did not really interest me. Happy reading though! :D

    What I'm Waiting for This Wednesday
    My Enormous TBR Pile

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  3. Maji BookshelfJanuary 9, 2013 at 1:03 PM

    ooh first time hearing about this!! Sounds GREAT! Thanks for sharing!
    - Farah @ MajiBookshelf

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  4. Maji BookshelfJanuary 9, 2013 at 1:03 PM

    oh, and i LOVE your new blog design!!

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  5. Jessica @ a GREAT readJanuary 9, 2013 at 1:20 PM

    OOh this one is new to me! Hope you love it once you get to read it!

    Here's my WoW

    Have a GREAT day!

    Old Follower :)

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  6. UnknownJanuary 9, 2013 at 1:34 PM

    Nice one :D It kinda reminds me of the Declaration from Gemma Malley! :) But it's probably totally different!

    Read mine: http://boekenzee.blogspot.nl/2013/01/waiting-on-wednesday-19-house-rules.html

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  7. PreciousJanuary 9, 2013 at 1:55 PM

    Oh my god. I didn't realize this will be out in December.. Waiting on Wednesday pick.

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  8. PreciousJanuary 9, 2013 at 1:58 PM

    I mean..I KNOW it will be out this year but didn't realize we'll have to wait that long. I think my heart broke. Anyway...great pick!

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  9. UnknownJanuary 9, 2013 at 2:09 PM

    OMG! I didn't even realize those were bloodcells until you pointed it out!!!! LMAO!!! But this sounds like a great futuristic book! Always intrigued by a scary look into the future and DNA manipulation!
    My WOW

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  10. NicoleJanuary 9, 2013 at 4:45 PM

    Oh no you have such a long wait for this one!! The cover is pretty neat and it sounds interesting!

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  11. UnknownJanuary 9, 2013 at 4:53 PM

    I can't believe that this doesn't come out until December! What an absolute tease! It sounds off the wall awesome. Please check out my WoW. Also check out our giveaway of Dancing in the Dark by Robyn Bavati!

    Thanks!

    Anna @ Wandering Librarians

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  12. The Twins ReadJanuary 9, 2013 at 5:35 PM

    Ooh, this is also on our TBR - but I had no idea that it would be monthsmonthsmonths before it's released. Thanks for stopping by our blog! :)

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  13. ChristinaJanuary 9, 2013 at 5:38 PM

    I'm always looking forward to more dystopias! I've had my eye on this one. :)

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  14. Michelle @ In Libris VeritasJanuary 9, 2013 at 6:21 PM

    Cute WoW banner. Control definitely sounds interesting, I'll have to try and remember this one until December. That's so far off! Great pick and thanks for stopping by!

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  15. UnknownJanuary 9, 2013 at 6:40 PM

    I love the sound of this one... will definitely be checking this one out. Great pick! :)
    My WoW Pick!

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  16. EricaJanuary 9, 2013 at 6:40 PM

    This one looks neat! Thanks for sharing :)

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  17. Kim @ A Dutchie on BooksJanuary 9, 2013 at 6:52 PM

    I love dystopian books and this is one that sounds great as well! I hadn't heard of this one before, but I definitely want to read it now.

    My WoW

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  18. AleksandraJanuary 9, 2013 at 7:52 PM

    Sounds really interesting :) Great pick!

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  19. UnknownJanuary 9, 2013 at 8:16 PM

    Ooh great pick. This one definitely caught my attention. Thanks for sharing and for stopping by my WOW.

    ~Danica Page
    Taking It One Page at a Time

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  20. starryeyedjenJanuary 9, 2013 at 8:47 PM

    Huh...I haven't seen this one before but if definitely seems like my kind of read. And I love the blood cells on the cover...very different from the usual, even for a dystopian cover. Thanks for sharing & stopping by my WoW post! Happy Wednesday! :D

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  21. ellepauletteJanuary 9, 2013 at 9:18 PM


    My goodness that sounds like a good book. Great pick and Happy Reading! Here is my WoW for this week!

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  22. Patricia (Night Readings)January 9, 2013 at 9:37 PM

    This sounds like a cool dystopian story and I love the cover art! It's pretty unique. Thanks for the share! :)

    Patricia @ Night Readings

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  23. pattyJanuary 9, 2013 at 9:38 PM

    Ooooo I haven't seen this one before. The cover is very interesting and I like the sound of this description.

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  24. UlaJanuary 9, 2013 at 9:47 PM

    Wow, looks like a great read. Have to add it right now.
    Cute blog redesign! :)

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  25. Carmen B.January 9, 2013 at 9:48 PM

    Never heard of this one, but the theme of abduction and foster care combined with enhanced genes (super powers?) and a dystopian element sounds intriguing! A very long wait though o.O
    Thanks for stopping by earlier :)

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  26. AlyssaJanuary 9, 2013 at 10:26 PM

    Ohh, I love books that are set in the future! This book sounds interesting! And I think the cover is simple and beautiful - I am intrigued! Great choice!

    My WoW

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  27. Michael @ The Bookshelf ReviewJanuary 9, 2013 at 11:16 PM

    Awesome wow picks. Sounds like a really thriller of a book. Added it to my goodreads. Thanks for sharing and visiting my WoW.

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  28. JenniferJanuary 9, 2013 at 11:58 PM

    Control sounds so great. First time hearing of it and definitely have to add it to my To-read list. Thanks for sharing & for stopping by my post :)

    Jennifer @ Dream Reads

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  29. NickiJanuary 10, 2013 at 12:38 AM

    I love dystopian stories. This looks really interesting. Thanks for sharing & thanks for visiting my WOW

    Nicki

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  30. AnonymousJanuary 10, 2013 at 1:06 AM

    This is the first time I'm hearing of this. Thanks for the update! :D

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  31. proseandkahnJanuary 10, 2013 at 1:18 AM

    What a long time to wait!! Hope you get an arc! It's the first I've heard of it too. Wonder if there will be arcs at ALA. Thanks for stopping by my WoW

    brenda (proseandkahn)

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  32. RichaJanuary 10, 2013 at 1:27 AM

    I love dystopian books! I haven't heard of this but it sounds good. Thanks for stopping by!

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  33. SilverlightJanuary 10, 2013 at 1:42 AM

    That cover is so cool! Great pick!

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  34. Lottie EveJanuary 10, 2013 at 1:43 AM

    This seems like a very unique book. I am not a fan of the cover but I absolutely love the synopsis!
    My WoW: http://lalovelystories.wordpress.com/2013/01/09/waiting-on-wednesday6/

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  35. Ayanami FaerudoJanuary 10, 2013 at 2:02 AM

    Another dystopian read! I need to check this one out.

    Thanks for stopping by. ^_^

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  36. Tammy (The Book Fairy's Haven)January 10, 2013 at 2:04 AM

    Ooh this sounds incredible. Also, I love that the cover is so different to your standard fare dystopian fiction. Will definitely be adding this to my TBR pile. Excellent pick!

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  37. AmyJanuary 10, 2013 at 2:15 AM

    This is the first time I've heard of this book and it sounds amazing. I'll be adding this to my TBR pile, great pick! Thanks for stopping by! New follower :)

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  38. The Insouciant SophisticateJanuary 10, 2013 at 2:43 AM

    I hadn't heard of this one so thanks for introducing me to it-can't wait to start hearing early reviews!

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  39. JenniJanuary 10, 2013 at 3:11 AM

    This one sounds so good! I heard fromt the author that this isn't the final cover, I can't wait to see the final product!

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  40. The ReaddictsJanuary 10, 2013 at 5:42 AM

    I haven't heard of this one, so I'm glad I came across it. Looks nice and mysterious!

    Thanks for sharing and thanks for stopping by my WoW earlier.

    Happy reading!

    Sarika @ The Readdicts

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  41. AngeJanuary 10, 2013 at 6:02 AM

    Whoa! I'm SO IN on this one! I love these! I don't know what it is but I never seem to get enough of book like this! I completely agree on the cover btw! Awesome! Thanks for stopping by today! Happy reading.
    Waiting on Weds @Libby Blog

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  42. Kristen EveyJanuary 10, 2013 at 6:29 AM

    Oooo... this sounds very intriguing. And dare I say, different? I mean, it's not groundbreaking or anything, but I really like the part about "freak-show inhabitants" in her underground foster-home. I will add it to my list. Thanks Mel!

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  43. JessiJanuary 10, 2013 at 7:02 AM

    Control sounds like the anti-thesis of Gataca, very interesting. Done.

    Thanks for stopping by!

    Otherwhere.Co

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  44. Traci @ The Reading GeekJanuary 10, 2013 at 7:36 AM

    Great pick! Haven't heard of this one yet but it sounds really good. I agree, I love the cover! Definitely adding it to my list!

    Thanks for visiting my post!
    Traci @ The Reading Geek

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  45. UnknownJanuary 10, 2013 at 11:15 AM

    Haven't heard of this before but it does sound very cool!

    Thanks for stopping by and I love Winnie the Pooh & Piglet in your WoW pic!!

    Myra @ Pieces of Whimsy

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  46. Katja WeinertJanuary 10, 2013 at 11:41 AM

    Love the sound of this, and I love Lydia Kang's blog too, so I'm really interested to read Control.

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  47. UnknownJanuary 10, 2013 at 12:19 PM

    OOOO I've seen this one a few times... highly anticipated ~ and I'm right there with ya.. Thanks for stopping by!

    Keely @ Realms of an Open Mind

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  48. Carina OlsenJanuary 10, 2013 at 12:27 PM

    Awesome pick :D This book sounds amazing. I do love the summary a whole lot :) I hope you'll love it. <3 :)
    Thank you for commenting on my WoW. <3
    Love, Carina @ Carina's Books

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  49. UnknownJanuary 10, 2013 at 1:28 PM

    Sounds like a very action packed book. Love the cover too. Thanks for stopping by yesterday!

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  50. tthepageturnerJanuary 10, 2013 at 2:08 PM

    Haven't come across this one before, sounds like something I'd enjoy! Thanks for bringing it my attention, Mel. :)

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  51. InkkReviewsJanuary 10, 2013 at 8:52 PM

    Red bloods cells on the cover??? I'm sold. :) Thanks for checking out our WOW.

    ~Krisha @ Inkk

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  52. ReekaJanuary 10, 2013 at 9:08 PM

    That is DEFINITELY a great cover, and SO fitting for the synopsis. Original dystopian storylines are so few and far between these days, but this one sounds like it might be a good read! Thank you for sharing, and for stopping by my WoW =).
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    Reeka @BoundbyWords

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  53. speculatefJanuary 10, 2013 at 11:52 PM

    Hi! Thanks for stopping by! Your WoW banner is so0o0o cute!! Control sounds so good, and that cover is awesome! I've also added it to my TBR :D

    Shaheen @ Speculating on SpecFic
    Check out what I'm waiting on!

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  54. BreeJanuary 11, 2013 at 12:54 AM

    This sounds really good! I'm a bit freaked out by the cover, myself, hahaha, but I would still read it! :)

    Bree / Coffee Bean Bookshelf

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  55. KristinaJanuary 11, 2013 at 1:38 AM

    This is new to me but sounds like it could be interesting. Great pick, thanks for stopping by

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  56. BURIED IN BOOKSJanuary 11, 2013 at 2:22 AM

    I haven't seen or heard a thing about this one. I didn't even realize those were red blood cells on the book cover. This one is a definite read for me, though I'm squeamish about blood so I might have to take the cover off (lol).

    Heather

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  57. AnonymousJanuary 11, 2013 at 9:32 AM

    I'm a sucker for science fiction, so I'm DEFINITELY looking forward to CONTROL! It sounds sooooo good. :) Great pick, Mel!

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  58. UnknownJanuary 12, 2013 at 1:51 AM

    I haven't seen this one before and it sounds kind of creepy (in a good way!)

    Thanks for stopping by!

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  59. MerinJanuary 12, 2013 at 8:01 AM

    A new title! This one does sound cool, although the whole "unexpected love" thing raises a bit of a red flag for me, since I haven't had the best of luck with YA romances. Thanks for showcasing this one this week!

    Thanks for stopping by my WoW!

    ~Merin @ Read and Reviewed

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  60. Michelle SedeñoJanuary 12, 2013 at 12:37 PM

    Sounds awesome, yes. But I have to disagree with the cover. I didn't liked it as much as you do. I think red blood cells is weird. I might think of it as a micro-para textbook rather than a young adult fiction. :l Sorry about that, no offense. :))

    Michelle Shouts Random

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