Wednesday 13 January 2016

Waiting on Wednesday: The Loose Ends List & The Leaving

Waiting on Wednesday

 A weekly meme hosted by Breaking the Spine that spotlights upcoming releases that people are eagerly anticipating.

My choice for Waiting on Wednesday this week is:


The Loose Ends List by Carrie Firestone  
Publication: June 7th 2016 by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, 352 pages

A refreshing, funny, and moving debut novel about first loves, last wishes, and letting go.

Seventeen-year-old Maddie O'Neill Levine lives a charmed life, and is primed to spend the perfect pre-college summer with her best friends and young-at-heart socialite grandmother (also Maddie's closest confidante), tying up high school loose ends. Maddie's plans change the instant Gram announces that she is terminally ill and has booked the family on a secret "death with dignity" cruise ship so that she can leave the world in her own unconventional way - and give the O'Neill clan an unforgettable summer of dreams-come-true in the process.
Soon, Maddie is on the trip of a lifetime with her over-the-top family. As they travel the globe, Maddie bonds with other passengers and falls for Enzo, who is processing his own grief. But despite the laughter, headiness of first love, and excitement of glamorous destinations, Maddie knows she is on the brink of losing Gram. She struggles to find the strength to say good-bye in a whirlwind summer shaped by love, loss, and the power of forgiveness. 


The Leaving by Tara Altebrando 

Publication: June 7th 2016 by Bloomsbury USA Childrens, 432 pages

Six were taken. Eleven years later, five come back--with no idea of where they've been. A riveting mystery for fans of We Were Liars.

Eleven years ago, six kindergarteners went missing without a trace. After all that time, the people left behind moved on, or tried to.

Until today. Today five of those kids return. They're sixteen, and they are . . . fine. Scarlett comes home and finds a mom she barely recognizes, and doesn't really recognize the person she's supposed to be, either. But she thinks she remembers Lucas. Lucas remembers Scarlett, too, except they're entirely unable to recall where they've been or what happened to them. Neither of them remember the sixth victim, Max. He doesn't come back. Everyone wants answers. Most of all Max's sister Avery, who needs to find her brother--dead or alive--and isn't buying this whole memory-loss story.

This unforgettable novel brims with rich characters, tense storytelling, and high stakes.
 





3 comments:

  1. I'm intrigued by The Leaving. I'm going to have to put it on my wishlist. :)

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  2. The Leaving sounds very suspenseful, but it's actually The Loose Ends List which appeals most! I love eccentric characters, travel and romance - so that's pretty much my favourite storyline description ever!

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  3. Great picks! These both are ones that I've had on my TBR for a while.
    Krystianna @ Downright Dystopian

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