20 July 2011

WAITING ON WEDNESDAY #06

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

HOOKED
by Catherine Greenman
Expected Release Date: August 9, 2011

Thea Galehouse has always known how to take care of herself. With a flighty club-owner mom and a standoffish, recovering-alcoholic dad, Thea has made her own way in her hometown of New York, attending the prestigious and competitive Stuyvesant High School. But one chat with Will, a handsome and witty senior, and she's a goner—completely hooked on him and unable to concentrate on anything else.

Always worried that she loves Will more than he loves her, Thea is pleasantly surprised when their romance weathers his move to college and Will goes out of his way to involve her in his life. But then, Thea misses a period. And that starts Thea and Will on a wild ride that neither of them could have possibly prepared for. When they decide to keep the baby, their concerned parents chip in what they can to keep Will in school and give both teenagers a comfortable place to raise their child. But when a freak accident leaves Thea shaken and threatens to upend their little family altogether, Thea is forced to turn to the last place she would have chosen for comfort: her stiff, uncompromising father.

This smart, touching first novel brims with realistic, beautifully drawn characters, and reminds us that love is never as easy or predictable as we might like it to be.

I'm cautiously curious about this one... just enough to know I'll read it, of course.

7 comments :

  1. I agree, cautiously curious is right.
    Saw this awhile ago on GR and thought it sounded interesting. I'll give it a try once it comes out.

    Lisa @ Fic Talk

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  2. Not sure if I like this one. It sound a lot like Bumped and I couldn't get into it.

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  3. Wow! I'm curious, too, and that is an awesome cover. Thanks for sharing.

    Here's MY WOW POST

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  4. I can't wait to read this one! Awesome pick, Sarah! :D

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  5. I like the sound of this one. I've been reading lots of contemps lately, so this is another one to add to my list! :)

    Check out my WoW for this week!

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  6. I want to read this one! Aww! I like watching Teen Mom so... Lol





    My WoW.

    Mary (mfay2) @ Anxirium

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  7. Sounds very awesome. Can't wait for this one already have it pre-ordered.
    Sally.
    http://theelifylop.blogspot.com/2011/07/waiting-on-wednesday-28.html

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