Waiting on Wednesday #741

"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.

YOUNG WORLD BY SOMAN CHAINANI 

Goodreads Description:

What would happen if the US elected a 17 year old as President? Find out in this sizzling, genre-busting YA political thriller from bestselling author of The School for Good and Evil .

When 17 year old Benton Young uploads a video daring the world to elect him as US President, the video goes viral. Young people have lost all faith in their leaders, and Benton’s video ignites a national revolution . . . resulting in Benton as President.

Inspired, young people from across the globe take to the streets, and soon eight of the world's most powerful nations are led by teenagers. Their to set a bold new course for the future. But, on the eve of their first global summit, one of the leaders is murdered in cold blood . . . and Benton is the only suspect.

Now Benton must untangle a deadly web of secrets, betrayal and power plays to prove his innocence. The world’s future – and his own – is on the line . . .

With globe-spanning action, shocking twists and an electric new brand of storytelling, YOUNG WORLD is a heartstopping thriller that what happens when the future really does belong to the young?
A genre-busting YA thriller of teen leaders, murder, and revolutionTold in a stunning mixed-media style with 150+ explosive neon-orange visualsPerfect for fans of fast-paced, high-stakes thrillers like The Hunger Games, All That’s Left in the World and The Inheritance GamesThemes power, greed, betrayal, activism, revolution, found family, love, friendship, finding your voice
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Format: 480 pages, Hardcover
Expected Publication: May 5, 2026 by Random House Books for Young Readers
Pre-Order: Blackwells and Amazon US and Amazon UK

Eee. I am so excited for this new book by Soman :D Loved him for so many years now. And while this is not really a genre that I read, I will be reading this one. And I think I will love it too. As Soman writes the best books. It also sounds pretty exciting too. Now just waiting for it to come out. Hope to love it lots. <3
What are you waiting for on this thriller Wednesday?