Waiting On Wednesday is a weekly meme started by Jill @Breaking The Spine, where we talk about upcoming releases we just-can't-wait for.
This week's wait is for,
Breaking Beautiful
by Jennifer Shaw Wolf
Expected Publication - 24th April, 2012
From Goodreads:Allie lost everything the night her boyfriend, Trip, died in a horrible car accident—including her memory of the event. As their small town mourns his death, Allie is afraid to remember because doing so means delving into what she’s kept hidden for so long: the horrible reality of their abusive relationship.When the police reopen the investigation, it casts suspicion on Allie and her best friend, Blake, especially as their budding romance raises eyebrows around town. Allie knows she must tell the truth. Can she reach deep enough to remember that night so she can finally break free? Debut writer Jennifer Shaw Wolf takes readers on an emotional ride through the murky waters of love, shame, and, ultimately, forgiveness.
Why I'm waiting for this:
First off: Even without reading the book summary, there's something about the book title that is achingly sad. And the kind of masochistic reader that I am, I'm inevitably attracted to books that break my heart, and yeah, the name says. it. all.
Then, the summary. The whole death of a boy/girl you love hits really close to home and makes it an automatic must-get read. Add to that a secret that can't come out, it becomes a must-get-NOW read.
And I can be called biased for this but JENNIFER SHAW WOLF IS A DEBUT AUTHOR! And I lurrrve first novels and first-time authors. The whole discovering-a-new-voice thing is right up there on my list of Things That Give Me A Personal High. So, that.
I don't know how or when I'm gonna get a copy of this in my hands - considering I live under a rock and as usual I'm pretty much broke at the moment and April's not that far off - but I sure hope someone benevolent sees this and oh, I don't know, maybe surprises me with this as an April Gift (gifts are all year round, right?).
Oh well, a girl can hope.
And a broke one can hope some more.
What are you reading or waiting for right now?
4 comments:
Masochistic LOLOLOL oh Bee. :P Glad you take risks with debuts; I tend to go all "don't touch me until I've heard good things about you from my friends", hehe. But that title IS fantastic. :D
I hope you can get your hands on a title. I'm with you on books that break your hearts. Some of the best ones do. This sounds great, love the title.
-Lauren
Love the cover for this one!
Also, wanted to say thank you for the kind words you left on my blog last week. Was blown away by all the support during a tough time for my family. Really appreciated.
EJ
I hope you get your hands on a copy as well. I am sure you will not have a problem with this awesome and generous group of bloggers/authors. This book sounds good and I also have a thing for reading debut novels. This one sounds very promising. I am hooked from the summary & your post.
Speaking of memes. I just tagged you in the Lucky 7 meme over on my blog.
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