This week I can't wait for Together at Midnight!
Jennifer Castle
Series: n/a
Release Date: January 2, 2018
Release Date: January 2, 2018
Publisher: HarperTeen
Waited on by: Sam
What does it really mean to be kind . . . and why does it sometimes feel like the hardest thing in the world to do? High school senior Kendall, who just returned from a life-changing semester in Europe, and Max, who is drifting his way through a gap year before college, struggle with these questions when they witness a tragic accident in New York City during the holiday season. Racked with guilt, the two accept a dare to perform random acts of kindness to strangers. The challenge pulls these two teens, who have a history together from back home, closer and closer as they explore a vibrant city filled with other people’s stories and secrets.This book captured my interest for several reasons:
Kendall and Max can’t deny their growing bond, even though they both have other romantic entanglements and uncertain futures. As the clock counts down on New Year’s Eve, will they find themselves together at midnight?
- From the cover, I could see that this book was set in NYC. That is my place of brith, and I love reading stories set in, what I consider, my city.
- I am constantly horrified by the things I see in the paper and on social media, and I always think we need more kindness in the world. Therefore, this book being about two teens performing random acts of kindness excited me.
- It's a holiday book! I always love a good holiday read, but I especially love them this time of year, as they get me in a festive mood, and I can use all the help I can get with that.
- These are two people, who seem to be at a crossroads, and I enjoy watching characters struggle with big choices.
- The characters have history. I am a fan of second chances, and getting a peek into characters' shared pasts.
What are you waiting on?
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I barely heard about this one a few weeks ago but I must read it!
ReplyDeleteI tend to be a fan of the quieter books, but I have found so many gems that way.
DeleteKindness does seem to be a rare commodity in our daily news doesn’t it? This is a wonderful pick Sam! It strikes the right hopeful tone and I cannot wait to read your review
ReplyDeleteI am the person who flips to the middle of the paper, trying to find the warm and fuzzy human interest stories. We need more hope, even if it comes in the form of fiction.
DeleteOh I like the sound of this one. I've read one by Castle but it's been several years and to be honest it didn't make a big impression on me. I can't remember the story line, her writing style, etc. This definitely sounds like one that's right up my alley, though.
ReplyDeleteThe author is new to me, but I am all over the story.
DeleteWhat a great premise - I love the idea that this book is exploring the notion of kindness. Recently on the radio I heard a fascinating discussion where the commentator was saying that if we don't give kindness a higher priority as a society, Humanity won't survive the century...
ReplyDeleteI totally agree with that commentator. We spread hate and judgement like butter. I wish people could focus on positive things and give them as much attention. That is why, I escape into books with lovely concepts.
DeleteOh I am so excited for this one for pretty much all the same reasons!!
ReplyDeleteIt sounds so good!
DeleteI have this one in my TBR pile and I'm trying so hard not to read until closer to its release date but I don't know if I'll make it lol I can't wait to read it for many of the same reasons as you. Holiday books are fantastic as are ones set in NYC. Have you read Jennifer's The Beginning of After? It's such an amazing book!
ReplyDeleteThis will be my first book from this author, but if it goes as well as I think it will, I can only imagine I will want her back catalog.
DeleteI love a good second chance type book and this one sounds like it will be a really good one too. Great pick.
ReplyDeleteSecond chances, kindness, Christmas in NYC -- what more could I ask for?
DeleteKindness is definitely something we could all use more of - great pick! And I love the NYC setting.
ReplyDeleteKindness is always in style and we don't have enough of it.
DeleteCute pick! Not my kind of read but I hope you will love it once you read it!
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DeleteThe cover is cute and it sounds like it would be a cute holiday read. And it comes out right in the nick of time. Hope you love it!
ReplyDeleteI love holiday books, and this sounds so great!
DeleteOooo, this is new to me! You had me at "holiday book". I feel like there needs to be a looooooot more holiday-themed books in YA. :D I hope you enjoy this book when you get the chance to read it!
ReplyDeleteHave a fabulous week, Sam. =)
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I love holiday books, so this was a no-brainer for me.
DeleteI'm so glad you are featuring this book, Sam! I loved the cover for this one and the synopsis as well, we all need random acts of kindness every once in a while. I got lucky enough to read an early copy of this book and it was an amazing holiday read, I have a feeling you will love it as well. I hope so! :)
ReplyDeleteI have an eARC , but I am still working on December books. I am really happy to hear you liked it. Now I am even more excited to read it.
DeleteOh this sounds adorable! I'm adding it to my TBR right now. :) Great pick this week! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI adored the adorbs! 🙂
Delete"What does it really mean to be kind" - I like the sound of that! Besides, every holiday read is now welcome on my reading list :)
ReplyDeleteI am trash for holiday books and it's the perfect time of year to read this!
DeleteOh, this really does sound like a lovely holiday read. Great pick!
ReplyDeleteI am just so taken in by the whole concept.
DeleteI haven't heard of this one before but I sounds really good. I hope you enjoy it once you get the chance to read it!
ReplyDeleteI should be reading it in a week or two, so I am hoping it lives up to my expectations.
DeleteSounds totally new to me, but I like the cover. Might go on my wishlist. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI should be reading it before the end of this year, so I hope it's good and let's me close out 2017 on a high note.
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