Waiting on Wednesday 10/2/13

Hosted at Breaking the Spine, Waiting on Wednesday spotlights upcoming books that we bloggers can't wait to get our hands on. This week I'm waiting on THE DOLLHOUSE ASYLUM by Mary Gray.

A virus that had once been contained has returned, and soon no place will be left untouched by its destruction. But when Cheyenne wakes up in Elysian Fields--a subdivision cut off from the world and its monster-creating virus--she is thrilled to have a chance at survival.

At first, Elysian Fields,with its beautiful houses and manicured lawns, is perfect. Teo Richardson, the older man who stole Cheyenne's heart, built it so they could be together. But when Teo tells Cheyenne there are tests that she and seven other couples must pass to be worthy of salvation, Cheyenne begins to question the perfection of his world.

The people they were before are gone. Cheyenne is now "Persephone," and each couple has been re-named to reflect the most tragic romances ever told. Everyone is fighting to pass the test, to remain in Elysian Fields. Teo dresses them up, tells them when to move and how to act, and in order to pass the test, they must play along.

If they play it right, then they'll be safe.

But if they play it wrong, they'll die.

The title is actually what first drew me to this one, and the description cemented my interest: post-apocalyptic (ish) chock full of mythology references? Yes, please. I will be checking this one out. Look for it October 22!

What are you waiting on this week?