Waiting on Wednesday is a meme hosted by Breaking the Spine to let us share our excitement for books coming out soon.
I’ve been waiting for Angry Robot books to start hitting the shelves again, and this one in particular caught my eye. NetGalley has a number of blurbs from authors for it, but this one? This is the one that really caught my eye:
“Half part Breaking Bad and half part urban fantasy, Flex is an enthusiastic romp through a world of ingenious magic accessed by geeky, obsessive projection. Tremendously entertaining rule-tinkering and loophole-hunts abound. A terrific read.”
– Robert Jackson Bennett, author of American Elsewhere
I absolutely love Breaking Bad and the thought of putting that type of a spin on an urban fantasy is so appealing.
Title: Flex
Author: Ferrett SteinmetzExpected publication: April 2nd, 2015Publisher: Angry RobotA desperate father will do anything to heal his daughter in a novel where Breaking Bad meets Jim Butcher’s Dresden Files…FLEX: Distilled magic in crystal form. The most dangerous drug in the world. Snort it, and you can create incredible coincidences to live the life of your dreams.FLUX: The backlash from snorting Flex. The universe hates magic and tries to rebalance the odds; maybe you survive the horrendous accidents the Flex inflicts, maybe you don’t.PAUL TSABO: The obsessed bureaucromancer who’s turned paperwork into a magical Beast that can rewrite rental agreements, conjure rented cars from nowhere, track down anyone who’s ever filled out a form. But when all of his formulaic magic can’t save his burned daughter, Paul must enter the dangerous world of Flex dealers to heal her. Except he’s never done this before – and the punishment for brewing Flex is army conscription and a total brain-wipe.
YES! I am super excited that Angry Robot is back and of course I am excited about this book too! In fact I downloaded it from NetGalley as soon as I found out. The Breaking Bad comparison is awesome!
Tammy @ Books, Bones & Buffy recently posted…Waiting on Wednesday [133] SPLINTERED by Jamie Schultz
I was quite tempted, but am holding off on requesting until I get another review or two done 🙂
Lisa (@TenaciousReader) recently posted…Tough Traveling – Messiahs
I spotted that in the Angry Robot press release yesterday. Definitely an interesting twist on the typical urban fantasy, but I really like the idea.
Here’s my WOW
Bob (@beauty_in_ruins) recently posted…Waiting on Wednesday: The Border by Robert McCammon
I’m hoping it works well, can’t wait to start hearing reviews on it.
Lisa (@TenaciousReader) recently posted…Tough Traveling – Messiahs
I saw the cover and missed the description. It does look kinda good.
Nathan (@reviewbarn) recently posted…Fantasy Review: ‘Half Bad’ by Sally Green
I love the cover. Creepy looking girls always make for a good draw.
Lisa (@TenaciousReader) recently posted…Tough Traveling – Messiahs
Wow! You had me at “Breaking Bad.” Thanks for sharing…and enjoy!
Here’s mine: “IN THE UNLIKELY EVENT”
Yeah, I didn’t need to read much past that either.
Lisa (@TenaciousReader) recently posted…Tough Traveling – Messiahs
I just saw this one the other day when the cover caught my eye! It definitely sounds right up my alley! Great pick 🙂
Here’s my WoW!
Tracy (@Cornerfolds) recently posted…Waiting on Wednesday #32: Sweet by Emmy Laybourne
It’s definitely eye catching!
Lisa (@TenaciousReader) recently posted…Tough Traveling – Messiahs
Oooh, I totally missed this one! Angry Robot is quickly becoming one of my favourite pubs, so I’m excited to hear that their stuff will be releasing again soon. It is kind of unfortunate that the synopsis compares it to the Dresden Files because it’s just such an established series that comparison is usually unfavourable to the new book, but what can you do? I’m definitely intrigued by this one!
Danya @ Fine Print recently posted…Waiting on Wednesday: Vol. 27
I’m actually pretending I didn’t see that reference because I’ve never been able to finish the first book of Dresden.
Lisa (@TenaciousReader) recently posted…Tough Traveling – Messiahs
Breaking Bad and Jim Butcher – ‘bitch’! – sorry couldn’t resist!!!
I love the cover which is enough to make me want to pick it up alone!
And, yay to the Return of the Robot!
Lynn 😀
Lynn recently posted…To comment or not to comment – that is the question…
All hale the robot overlords! 😉 The cover is amazing!
Lisa (@TenaciousReader) recently posted…Tough Traveling – Messiahs
I LOVE the cover!
April recently posted…AWRW Way Back Wednesday Book Review: Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting by in America
It’s gorgeous and creepy, one of my favorite combinations!
Lisa (@TenaciousReader) recently posted…Tough Traveling – Messiahs
I never did find Breaking Bad appealing. I’ll be waiting to hear if this one is any good before I decide to give it a try.
Tabitha (Not Yet Read) recently posted…Review: Of Beast and Beauty by Stacey Jay
I love Breaking Bad, but I wasn’t sure I would until I got sucked in.
Lisa (@TenaciousReader) recently posted…Tough Traveling – Messiahs
I’m adding this one to my to-read list, but I don’t know if I’ll request an ARC. I’m going to be on the lookout for reviews though, it does sound good from the description and I’d love to read it if it turns out to be up my alley 🙂
Mogsy @ BiblioSanctum recently posted…Tough Traveling – Messiahs
I’m actually holding off on requesting for a bit, at least until I get another review or two done. I am hoping to hear some great reviews for it that make me jump to get it.
Lisa (@TenaciousReader) recently posted…Tough Traveling – Messiahs
Oh look at that cover, so creepy….I love it!
here’s our WoW 🙂