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Year of Mistaken Discoveries by Eileen Cook
Published by Simon Pulse
Releases February 25, 2014
I love YA contemporary (and I feel like almost all of my WOW posts will highlight a book from that category) and I am a big fan of stories with a focus on female friendship (rather than a romance) even though this might not be the friendliest. Adoption has been a constant theme in YA stories lately I feel so I'm interested to see what new twist this book might bring. I have a copy downloaded through Edelweiss so will post a review closer to that date. Have you heard of this one? Is it something you'd want to read?Friendship is a bond stronger than secrets in this novel from the author of The Almost Truth and Unraveling Isobel.
As first graders, Avery and Nora bonded over a special trait they shared: they were both adopted.
Years later, Avery is smart, popular, and on the cheerleading squad, while Nora spends her time on the fringes of school society, wearing black, reading esoteric poetry, and listening to obscure music. They never interact...until the night Nora approaches Avery at a party, saying it's urgent. She tells Avery that she thought she found her birth mom; but it turned out to be a cruel lie. Avery feels for Nora, but returns to her friends at the party.
Then Avery learns that Nora overdosed on pills. Left to cope with Nora's loss and questioning her own actions, Avery decides to honor her friend by launching a search for her own birth mother. Aided by Brody, a friend of Nora's who is also looking for a way to respect Nora's legacy, Avery embarks on an emotional quest. But what she's really seeking might go far deeper than just genetics...
This sounds really good! I look forward to your review. I am reading more YA contemporary lately as I have moved away from reading paranormal.
ReplyDeleteI realized that my first three WOWs this year were all contemporary-guess it's obvious what my fave genre is!
DeleteOh yes, this is on my wishlist too. hope you get to read it soon.
ReplyDeleteI am so happy to have gotten a copy in advance and hope to report only good things.
DeleteThis sounds good to me, although not one I'd likely pick up by myself. I look forward to your future WoWs!
ReplyDeleteMaybe my review will convince you otherwise? I hope to like it!
DeleteI didn't download this, but I look forward to hearing your thoughts -- today I've been seeing a lot of books that I should have downloaded!
ReplyDeleteJen @ YA Romantics
There have been so many good looking releases and soon to be releases-we are so lucky to have so many great book choices!
DeleteSounds like a different take on the adoption theme with a nice exploration of friendship. I'll be awaiting your review to see what you think!
ReplyDeleteI'm hoping it will be an engaging read with lots to think about.
DeleteI haven't heard of this until now, but it sounds like it could be a good, emotional read!
ReplyDeleteI haven't seen it around much either-I feel like contemp doesn't always get its due so I'm glad to spotlight it here.
DeleteI love YA too and teach 7th grade English. I'm reading Allegiant right and loving it!
ReplyDeleteI still need to catch up on Allegiant-my sister got her copy for Christmas but I've been so busy with work and other reads that nothing has happened with it yet.
DeleteOh I like Eileen Cook and this sounds great! I didn't know she had one coming out (or I forgot) so I'll have toa dd this to the list!
ReplyDeleteI like her writing too and it's still a while yet til it's out so you have time :)
DeleteI love the sounds of this one. :) Great choice.
ReplyDeleteI think it sounds very intriguing and I hope to write a rave review!
DeleteI tried one of her prior books (Unraveling Isobel) and it was a little too tweenish for me. So I will see what you think and, if you like it, I'll give this one a try...
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for stopping by! Jen @ YA Romantics
Good concern to note-I'm not sure if this will end up being young YA either so we'll just have to wait and see.
DeleteYes! Cook's novels are usually enjoyable, so I'm definitely excited for this one!
ReplyDeleteGreat WOW :)
Thanks for the enthusiasm-I love spotlighting YA contemporary!
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