Welcome to The Friday 56, a weekly meme hosted by Freda's Voice.
These are the rules:
1. Grab a book, any book.
2. Turn to page 56, or 56% on your eReader.
3. Find any sentence (or a few, just don't spoil it) that grabs you.
4. Post it.
5. Add the URL to your post in the link on Freda's most recent Friday 56 post.
I'm also taking part in Book Beginnings, a weekly meme hosted by Rose City Reader. The rules are pretty simple - you share the first sentence or so and your initial thoughts, impressions, or whatever else it inspires. Don't forget to link up your post's url with Rose City Reader.
This week I'm spotlighting the book I've just started, City of Savages by Lee Kelly. It just came in for me at the library - a lot sooner than I expected, might I add. I've had my eye on this for quite a while and I hope it is as good as it sounds!
Book Beginnings:
Through our wall of windows, I watch dawn stand up and take on the city. It throws a thick, molten net over the skyscrapers, sets the river on fire, and makes me restless to be outside. It's our last day downtown, and I want to enjoy every second of it.
56:
"TIME!" Clara says, pushing us to opposite corners.
I look at Cass's arm, a cut the size of a finger lacing blood around her forearm. I did that. I exhale. Wipe my lip, wipe my brow, readjust my helmet. I did that.
I love the desciptions of the city in the morning sunrise. Beautiful. My Friday Quotes
ReplyDeleteYes, it is. Thanks for stopping by. :)
DeleteI've heard some great things about this book! I'm hoping to get to it soon :) I hope you enjoy it!
ReplyDeleteGreat! I'm really liking it so far. :)
DeleteWow! This sounds really good! I love the description.
ReplyDeleteMy Friday post: http://myexpandingbookshelf.blogspot.com/2015/04/book-beginnings-friday-56-and-feature.html
It really sets the stage, doesn't it. :)
DeleteThe beginning is fascinating and I'm really curious about that 56. Does not sound like a great situation! I can't tell if she's proud or horrified.
ReplyDeleteI've just made it past that part and it isn't a great situation. I'd say a bit of both.
DeleteI like the image of dawn standing up to take on the city. Thanks for sharing...and for visiting my blog.
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome! And thanks for returning the favor. :)
DeleteLovely visual in the beginning and I'm curious if she's shocked or elated at what she did. And what is she doing?
ReplyDeleteMy 56 - http://fuonlyknew.com/2015/04/03/the-friday-56-56-bubba-done-it/
Streetfighting - and a little bit of both, I'd say. :)
DeleteI'm definitely wondering what's going on. I know it's a fight of some kind.
ReplyDeleteCheck out my Friday 56!
You are definitely right. :)
DeleteThis one sounds really interesting and the cover is so eerie. Happy reading!
ReplyDeleteThe cover caught my eye right away! Thanks for visiting my blog.
DeleteAwesome cover and snippets! I love the vivid writing!
ReplyDeleteHappy Easter weekend!
Thanks! I hope you have a great one!
DeleteI love the way she describes the dawn.
ReplyDeleteSince you've been waiting for it,I hope you enjoy it.
ReplyDeleteThanks - So far I am! The descriptions are fantastic.
DeleteFantastic description.
ReplyDeleteLove the cover too. The title is quite good as well.
I am wondering why this will be the last day downtown.
Thanks for sharing.
Elizabeth
Silver's Reviews
My Book Beginnings
You'll have to check it out to see why. :) Thanks for visiting my blog.
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