Waiting on Wednesday

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


Title: The Probability of Miracles

Author: Wendy Wunder

Release Date: December 8th, 2011

Description: Dry, sarcastic, sixteen-year-old Cam Cooper has spent the last seven years in and out of hospitals. The last thing she wants to do in the short life she has left is move 1,500 miles away to Promise, Maine - a place known for the miraculous events that occur there. But it's undeniable that strange things happen in Promise, everlasting sunsets; purple dandelions; flamingoes in the frigid Atlantic; an elusive boy named Asher; and finally, a mysterious envelope containing a list of things for Cam to do before she dies. As Cam checks each item off the list, she finally learns to believe - in love, in herself, and even in miracles. A debut novel from an immensely talented new writer, The Probability of Miracles crackles with wit, romance and humor and will leave readers laughing and crying with each turn of the page.

This looks really good! I can't wait to read it!

Review of Waves by Sharon Dogar

Title: Waves


Author: Sharon Dogar


Description: “Where is she? And what was she doing out on the waves that night?”

For Hal, now, this summer is different. Sure he’s spending it, as always, with his family at their cottage on the wild west coast of England. But this summer he meets Jackie, beautiful, impetuous Jackie. Lying with her on the beach while she sculpts mermaids from wet sand–it’s paradise. Or would be, if only he didn’t keep hearing the desperate pleas of his lost sister Charley in his head . . .
For Charley, then, last summer was different. Pete, the impossibly gorgeous surf god, wanted her, she couldn’t believe it! To lick the sand off his lips, to let the sun tan the outline of her hand over his heart–she’d do anything to be with him. Even if it meant sneaking out and leaving her tagalong brother Hal behind. Just for one night. How could she have known what would happen by dawn?
Set at a beach where growing up goes wrong, Waves is a coming-of-age mystery about first love and tragic loss. About a family drowning in sorrow, and the courageous son struggling against the tide to save them.


Review: I read this book two years ago so I can only give a very vague description, but I do remember this as a great book, so great that I thought wow I have to do a review on this! Waves, by Sharon Dogar, tells the story of Hal and his mission to discover what happened one tragic night that landed her in the hospital in a coma. This book is really moving and it pulls on your heartstrings. It pulls you in and you feel like you are with Hal trying to find out what happened to Charley. I was wrapped up from start to finish and I read this book in only a couple of days because I couldn't put it down. 

Bottom Line: If you like to connect on a deep emotional level with a book, then read this!


Rating(1-5): 5

Review of We'll Always Have Summer by Jenny Han

Title: We'll Always Have Summer

Author: Jenny Han

Description: Belly has only ever been in love with two boys, both with the last name Fisher. And after being with Jeremiah for the last two years, she's almost positive he is her soul mate. Almost. Conrad has not gotten over the mistake he made when he let Belly go even as Jeremiah has always known that Belly is the girl for him. So when Belly and Jeremiah decide to make things forever, Conrad realizes that it's now or never—tell Belly he loves her, or lose her for good.
Belly will have to confront her feelings for Jeremiah and Conrad and face a truth she has possibly always known: she will have to break one of their hearts

Review: This book was the perfect ending to the series! It leaves you with closure and you feel very satisfied with the outcome. We'll Always Have Summer is about Belly and her decision to marry one of the Fisher boys...the question is, which one? After much confusion and heartache, a decision is made, and everything turns out as it seems it was meant to all along.

Bottom Line: I love this book so much! If you have read The Summer I Pretty and Its Not Summer Without You, you NEED to read this as soon as possible. Also if you have not read the The Summer I turned Pretty series yet, I highly recommend it, they are all great books.

Rating(1-5): 5

Review of Life As It Comes by Anne-Laure Bondoux

Title: Life As It Comes

Author: Anne-Laure Bondoux

Description: Sisters with nothing in common? That's Mado and Patty.
Studious and responsible, 15-year-old Mado is the family brain. Patty, on the other hand, is a carefree 20-year-old party girl who lives on her own and has plenty of boyfriends. The two are following divergent paths . . . until their parents die in a car accident and a family court judge reluctantly appoints Patty as her sister's guardian.
Now these two improbable siblings face the challenges of growing up together—but it's Mado who quickly assumes the big sister's role. And it's not a role she particularly wants—especially after Patty announces that she's several months pregnant. . . .
Anne-Laure Bondoux writes with insight, humor, and poignancy about the bonds between sisters—and the challenges of everyday life.

Review: This is a great book that tells the story of two very different sisters who have to bond and bring their family back together...after all they're all each other has. It's about love, loss, and growing up but most of all, its about dealing with life as it comes.

Bottom Line: This is one of those books you think about long after you have reached the final page. I highly recomend it to anyone and everyone.

Rating (1-5): 5

Summer Reading Reccomendations

1.The Summer I Turned Pretty, then Its Not Summer Without You, then We'll Always Have Summer by Jenny Han
2.Shug by Jenny Han
3.The Truth About Forever by Sarah Dessen
4.Someone Like You by Sarah Dessen
5.Along For The Ride by Sarah Dessen
6.True Confessions Of A Hollywood Starlet by Lola Douglas
7.The Unwritten Rule by Elizabeth Scott
8.Perfect You by Elizabeth Scott
I recommend all these books for fun, light summer reading. These are all realistic fiction books that are great for reading at the beach or by the pool. Enjoy!

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Review of Bumped by Megan McCafferty

Title: Bumped

Author: Megan McCafferty

Description:  When a virus makes everyone over the age of eighteen infertile, would-be parents pay teen girls to conceive and give birth to their children, making teens the most prized members of society. Girls sport fake baby bumps and the school cafeteria stocks folic-acid-infused food.
Sixteen-year-old identical twins Melody and Harmony were separated at birth and have never met until the day Harmony shows up on Melody’s doorstep. Up to now, the twins have followed completely opposite paths. Melody has scored an enviable conception contract with a couple called the Jaydens. While they are searching for the perfect partner for Melody to bump with, she is fighting her attraction to her best friend, Zen, who is way too short for the job.
Harmony has spent her whole life in Goodside, a religious community, preparing to be a wife and mother. She believes her calling is to convince Melody that pregging for profit is a sin. But Harmony has secrets of her own that she is running from.
When Melody is finally matched with the world-famous, genetically flawless Jondoe, both girls’ lives are changed forever. A case of mistaken identity takes them on a journey neither could have ever imagined, one that makes Melody and Harmony realize they have so much more than just DNA in common.

Review: This book is a science fiction type book and if you liked the hunger games you will probably enjoy it. Overall I thought it was a good read but it does get a little boring at times. You can also predict the whole twins trading places thing. Other than that its a great book with a new concept that I've never thought about before. The ending definitely foreshadows that there will be a sequel...can't wait! Megan McCafferty leaves you on edge wondering just what will happen next.

Bottom Line: Bumped is a pretty good book.

Rating (1-5): 3

Review of Lock and Key by Sarah Dessen

Title: Lock and Key

Author: Sarah Dessen

Description: Ruby is used to taking care of herself. But now she's living in a fancy new house with her sister Cora - a sister she hasn't seen in ten years - and her husband Jamie - creator of one of the most popular online networking sites. She's attending private school, wearing new clothes, and for the first time, feels the promise of a future that include college and her family. So why is she so wary? And what is Nate - the adorable and good-hearted boy next door - hiding behind his genial nature? As Ruby starts to see, there's a big difference between being given help, and being able to accept it. And sometimes, in order to save yourself, you've got to reach out to someone else.

Review: Sarah Dessen is a great author and I have read many of her books but I have to say this is my all time favorite. When Ruby's mom disappears, Ruby is left to fend for herself. When the authorities find out she is living in her house all alone, Ruby is sent to live with her sister Cora, who she has not seen in ten years. In a new unfamiliar place, Ruby is left feeling more alone than ever. Then she meets Nate, the alluring boy next store, who finally makes her feel loved. But Nate has a secret, and when Ruby finds out, she realizes she needs to help him. And by helping Nate, Ruby also helps herself.

Bottom Line: This is a great read to go to you local library or book store and pick this up!

Rating(1-5): 4.5

Review of All Around The Town by Mary Higgins Clark

Title: All Around The Town

Author: Mary Higgins Clark

Description: When Laurie Kenyon, a twenty-one-year-old student, is accused of murdering her English professor, she has no memory of the crime. Her fingerprints, however, are everywhere. When she asks her sister, attorney Sarah, to mount her defense, Sarah in turn brings in psychiatrist Justin Donnelly. Kidnapped at the age of four and victimized for two years, Laurie has developed astounding coping skills. Only when the unbearable memories of those lost years are released can the truth of the crime come out -- and only then can the final sadistic plan of her abductor, whose obsession is stronger than ever, be revealed.
Review: I just finished reading All Around The Town,by Mary Higgins Clark, yesterday and I was very impressed with it. All Around The Town is about a girl named Laurie who is abducted at a very young age but then returned to her family two years later. But during the two years she was kidnapped, Laurie suffered severe physical and mental abuse. The horrible things she went through during those two years caused her to develop multiple personality disorder. She is haunted by her memories and fear that if she tells what happened to her during those two years, and who did it, she will be punished.

Bottom Line:  I would definitely recommend this book to anyone looking for a good book. It is very suspenseful and I had a very hard time putting it down. From the first page you are entertained and you never have to wait for it to get interesting. I highly recommend you go out and get this book as soon as possible.

Review(1-5): 5