"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.
The Sky is Everywhere
by Jandy Nelson
Release Date: March 9, 2010
From Goodreads.com:
Seventeen-year-old Lennie Walker, bookworm and band geek, plays second clarinet and spends her time tucked safely and happily in the shadow of her fiery older sister, Bailey. But when Bailey dies abruptly, Lennie is catapulted to center stage of her own life—and, despite her nonexistent history with boys, suddenly finds herself struggling to balance two. Toby was Bailey’s boyfriend; his grief mirrors Lennie’s own. Joe is the new boy in town, a transplant from Paris whose nearly magical grin is matched only by his musical talent. For Lennie, they’re the sun and the moon; one boy takes her out of her sorrow, the other comforts her in it. But just like their celestial counterparts, they can’t collide without the whole wide world exploding.
This remarkable debut is perfect for fans of Sarah Dessen, Deb Caletti, and Francesca Lia Block. Just as much a celebration of love as it is a portrait of loss, Lennie’s struggle to sort her own melody out of the noise around her is always honest, often hilarious, and ultimately unforgettable.
Any book that is for fans of Francesca Lia Block is for me. This book looks AMAZING!
by Jandy Nelson
Release Date: March 9, 2010
From Goodreads.com:
Seventeen-year-old Lennie Walker, bookworm and band geek, plays second clarinet and spends her time tucked safely and happily in the shadow of her fiery older sister, Bailey. But when Bailey dies abruptly, Lennie is catapulted to center stage of her own life—and, despite her nonexistent history with boys, suddenly finds herself struggling to balance two. Toby was Bailey’s boyfriend; his grief mirrors Lennie’s own. Joe is the new boy in town, a transplant from Paris whose nearly magical grin is matched only by his musical talent. For Lennie, they’re the sun and the moon; one boy takes her out of her sorrow, the other comforts her in it. But just like their celestial counterparts, they can’t collide without the whole wide world exploding.
This remarkable debut is perfect for fans of Sarah Dessen, Deb Caletti, and Francesca Lia Block. Just as much a celebration of love as it is a portrait of loss, Lennie’s struggle to sort her own melody out of the noise around her is always honest, often hilarious, and ultimately unforgettable.
Any book that is for fans of Francesca Lia Block is for me. This book looks AMAZING!
It does sound good and I love the cover! So simple yet it appeals to me.
ReplyDeleteSounds really really good.
ReplyDeleteIt sounds great! good review
ReplyDeleteI really like the cover! :) Sounds good.
ReplyDeleteI really like the cover and it sounds really really good. I will have to add this one to my TBR! :)
ReplyDeleteLove the cover of this one!
ReplyDeleteI like the cover too. I'm a Sarah Dessen fan so I might like this book too.
ReplyDeleteThis book seems lovely! And the cover..!
ReplyDeleteLately there have been lot of books that kill the main character sister, don't you think?
Great pick I really want to read this one too!
ReplyDeleteOoh I really want this one. I actually saw an ARC of it on Ebay a while ago but I couldn't get it. I was sad. Great pick!
ReplyDeleteThis one looks so great! :) I want it!
ReplyDeleteI'm guessing Francesca Lia Block is a great author, like Sarah Dessen and Deb Caletti. If so, I've got to read her books!
ReplyDeleteAnd this one by Jandy Nelson sounds good to me, too :)
Nice pick ;]
ReplyDeleteOoo - hadn't heard of this one. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI confess I have several of Francesca Lia Block's books but have yet to read them! I love the jacket blurb. It sounds like something I would read.
ReplyDeleteHi guys! I usually reveal my poll results on Monday, so I'll have the exact count of how many books that is up then. :) Oh, and I'm packing some of those away since I know I can't read all of those before the big move. :-D
ReplyDeleteGreat pick! I can't wait for this one either.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a tearjerker and I haven't read a good tearjerker in a while. Awesome title and cover too.
ReplyDeleteAwww. This sounds like a good book to read.
ReplyDeletethis sounds good! adding it to my tbr list!
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