For those who don't know, Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly book meme where we get to let everyone know about what books we are eagerly anticipating the release of. WoW is hosted by Jill over at Breaking the Spine. Want to participate? Grab the logo on her page, post your own WoW entry on your blog, and leave your link on her blog!
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This week's WoW book is called Don't Breathe a Word by Holly Cupala.
All I had to do was read the summary and then a few of the comments that it has gotten from other authors and groups to get drawn into this book. Every girl (and guy) has been in a tough spot with relationships at some point in their life, and this book sounds like it speaks out on dealing with those hard times. Check out below for more info:
Author: Holly Cupala
Release Date: October 18, 2011
Pages: 320
Goodreads Summary: Joy Delamere is suffocating.
From asthma, from her parents, and from her boyfriend, delectably dangerous Asher, who is smothering her from the inside out.
Joy can take his words—tender words, cruel words—until the night they go too far. Now, Joy will leave everything behind to find the one who has offered his help, a homeless boy called Creed. She will become someone else. She will learn to survive. She will breathe...if only she can get to Creed before it’s too late.
Set against the gritty backdrop of Seattle’s streets and a cast of characters with secrets of their own, Holly Cupala’s powerful new novel explores the subtleties of abuse, the meaning of love, and how far a girl will go to discover her own strength.
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Praise for Don't Breathe a Word:
“Holly Cupala’s debut novel will be immensely popular among teens. Teen fans will be captivated by the theme of owning your own path, the persistence of life and closure.” ~Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA)
“I dare you to set it down during its last hundred pages. I dare you.” ~Deb Caletti
“A powerful story of self-discovery, and a brilliant debut novel.” ~Ellen Hopkins
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So that's my WoW for this week-- what is everyone else waiting for??
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Another contemporary book that I also want to read. The cover is nice. I like it
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Great choice! It will be going on my TBR pile =).
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I don't read much realistic fiction so the summary didn't snatch my attention. The blurb by Deb Caletti did though, I love her! I'll have to keep an eye out for more about this book.
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Sounds very powerful with lots of emotion. Great pick!
ReplyDeleteWow- I hadn't heard of this one before, but now I wanna read it!
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a really good book. Great choice!
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to this one too. (I may have to post it on a WoW myself at some point!) Here's my current WoW: http://thoughtsatoneinthemorning.blogspot.com/2011/05/waiting-on-wednesday-3.html
ReplyDeleteSounds really good! Will have to check it out.
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Sounds really good!
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This sounds like a unique twist to a teen story; I like the setting of Seattle's streets.
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This sounds like a great story, I am definitely adding this book to my tbr list.
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I have yet to read the first book, which I must do! Nice pick!
ReplyDeleteNice pick!! Looks interesting! I must do some more research about this book!! Thanks!!
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Sounds great. I love the cover! :)
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I love the sound of this plot, and the cover is awesome. Can't wait for it to come out! Please stop by my WoW!
ReplyDeletewow that sounds amazing. I will have to remember this one. I like that cover too. That writing really stands out.
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I looooove the sound of this one. Can't wait to read it.
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this book sounds exciting!! I have to put it on my summer list. :) thanks for posting.
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Looks interesting! I like young adult fiction that has an element of realism. Especially if that realism involves urban communities and homelessness, something we don't see enough of.
ReplyDeleteI can't wait for this book either. I love, love, loved Tell Me a Secret. I still get a lump in my throat when I think about that book. I hope this one is just as good!
ReplyDeleteI'm a respiratory therapist, so this one would be an intersting read for me. Great choice for this week's WOW
ReplyDeleteThis looks gut-wrenchingly good!
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I have this on my To-Read list too! It sounds like a book that's going to be difficult to read emotionally, but I think I'm going to love Creed. A homeless boy offering help to a girl who's struggling? Nice.
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