Can’t-Wait Wednesday is a weekly event hosted by Tressa at Wishful Endings that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.
This week I can't wait for Our Year of Maybe!
Rachel Lynn Solomon
Series: n/a
Age/Genre: Young Adult, Contemporary
Publisher: Simon Pulse
Release Date: January 15, 2019
Goodreads
From the author of You’ll Miss Me When I’m Gone comes a stunning contemporary novel that examines the complicated aftermath of a kidney transplant between best friends.So, I would tell you why I am looking forward to reading this book, but Rachel Lynn Solomon did such a nice job on GoodReads:
Aspiring choreographer Sophie Orenstein would do anything for Peter Rosenthal-Porter, who’s been on the kidney transplant list as long as she’s known him. Peter, a gifted pianist, is everything to Sophie: best friend, musical collaborator, secret crush. When she learns she’s a match, donating a kidney is an easy, obvious choice. She can’t help wondering if after the transplant, he’ll love her back the way she’s always wanted.
But Peter’s life post-transplant isn’t what either of them expected. Though he once had feelings for Sophie too, he’s now drawn to Chase, the guitarist in a band that happens to be looking for a keyboardist. And while neglected parts of Sophie’s world are calling to her—dance opportunities, new friends, a sister and niece she barely knows—she longs for a now-distant Peter more than ever, growing increasingly bitter he doesn’t seem to feel the same connection.
Peter fears he’ll forever be indebted to her. Sophie isn’t sure who she is without him. Then one blurry, heartbreaking night twists their relationship into something neither of them recognizes, leading them to question their past, their future, and whether their friendship is even worth fighting for.
Sounds amazing, right?
What are you waiting on?
Let us know in the comments!
Yup, I agree with this GIF! Gosh that blurb, Sam, I want them to get their happy ending even though I know it's possible and it's beautiful all at once.
ReplyDeleteOne of the dance moms I knew had given one of her kidneys to her husband, and she joked that she wanted it back if they divorced, but I always thought it was such a selfless and wonderful thing to do for another person. This story looks at the darker side of it, and I am interested. Though, obviously, I want an HEA, because that's just in my DNA.
DeleteThis does sound like a really complicated and heartbreaking story - I already feel bad for Sophie because it seems like she donated her kidney just to get a boyfriend.
ReplyDeleteI got verklempt reading the synopsis.
DeleteYES!!!! I'm so excited for it because I just loved everything about her debut! I can't wait.
ReplyDeleteI have been wanting to read her debut, because it's raves from everyone for that book.
DeleteHope you'll enjoy it!
ReplyDeleteMe too
DeleteSeeing the cover makes me go back to my childhood when we would pick them and blow the seeds into the air.
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Which was always a good time.
DeleteThis does have a great cover! And it sounds like a tear-jerker! Great pick.
ReplyDeleteCheck out my CWW
I am always crying anyhow.
DeleteTHANK YOU Sam!!! I just requested the title on Netgalley based on your post (but it's "wish for it" so I don't have great hopes....). I really cross my fingers as it seems right up my alley! Sophie ébewareofthereader
ReplyDeleteI feel you. I have had pending requests on both NG and EW for months. I hope one of us gets it. 😊
DeleteExcellent pick for today!
ReplyDeleteThank you! It sounds amazing!
DeleteThis sounds like one that will really pack an emotional punch. Like both characters are struggling to find new footing. Glad you shared this one, Sam!
ReplyDeleteI predict tears, many tears.
DeleteNice pick! Doesn't really sound like my kind of read but I hope you thoroughly enjoy it!
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DeleteI definitely added this one to my TBR! It sounds like it's going to be fantastic! Thanks for sharing, Sam. <3
ReplyDeleteLindsi @ Do You Dog-ear?
Right? I hope one of us gets to read it, because my library is miserable and does not get a lot of the newer authors.
DeleteYep, It does sound wonderful!
ReplyDeleteI think it will be too.
DeleteWho could resist a chinchilla named Marc?! Lol! Hope you love the book, Sam! :)
ReplyDeleteI think that was one of my favorite parts of her blurb.
DeleteThis book definitely sounds interesting. Adding this to my TBR :) And that cover!
ReplyDeleteSuch a simple image made beautiful by the framing
DeleteWhat a relaxing cover. Love the sound of soft boys and first kisses in bookstores? So cute.
ReplyDeleteSoft boys are the best
DeleteAs if I wasn't already sold on this book, Solomon's list totally reeled me in, lol. Sounds perfect!
ReplyDeleteHer list were perfection. I am really excited to read it.
DeleteOooooh yes this one looks so good! I didn't see that Soloman had written a bit of an expanded bullet point list more about it. I can't wait for it even more! Great post, Sam! :)
ReplyDeleteI love her bullet list. It totally made me want to read it even more.
DeleteI like the sound of first kisses in bookstores especially! I actually don't read too many Jewish characters so it's actually something I am actively looking to do as well. The author really sells the book well!
ReplyDeleteSolomon did a great job selling this book to me, and I like reading Own Voices books too.
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