Can’t-Wait Wednesday is a weekly event hosted by Tressa at Wishful Endings that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating.
I am combining CWW with Books From the Backlog hosted by Carole at Carole's Random Life in Books. This will allow me to feature some newly "rediscovered" books, which I plan on reading, alongside a new release.
This week I can't wait for:
Trish Doller
Age/Genre: Adult, Contemporary
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
Release Date: March 2, 2021
Goodreads
Critically acclaimed author Trish Doller's unforgettable and romantic adult debut about setting sail, starting over, and finding yourself...Why I want to read this book
Since the loss of her fiancé, Anna has been shipwrecked by grief—until a reminder goes off about a trip they were supposed to take together. Impulsively, Anna goes to sea in their sailboat, intending to complete the voyage alone.
But after a treacherous night’s sail, she realizes she can’t do it by herself and hires Keane, a professional sailor, to help. Much like Anna, Keane is struggling with a very different future than the one he had planned. As romance rises with the tide, they discover that it’s never too late to chart a new course.
In Trish Doller’s unforgettable Float Plan, starting over doesn't mean letting go of your past, it means making room for your future.
Doller is another YA author making that jump to adult contemporaries. I have had success with Doller's books in the past, and I believe she will deftly tackle the adult contemporary market. The whole first paragraph of the summary had me hook, line, and sinker. The theme of being able to make peace with your past and start anew is one I fully and wholeheartedly embrace. Early reviews have been great, and I am really looking forward to reading this book.
The Anti-Prom
Abby McDonald
Age/Genre: Young Adult, Contemporary
Publisher: Candlewick Press
Release Date: March 8, 2011
Goodreads
Abby McDonald wrote a bunch of really cute YA contemporaries back in the day, as well as a twisty thriller, Dangerous Girls, which I adored. This was probably another kindle daily deal, which the kid bought many moons ago, and it sounds like a great fit for me. Girls from different social walks of life bonding over their personal prom disasters sounds like a recipe for fun to me. The synopsis promises quite a few things that never fail to delight me, and if the book actual delivers, it will be a hit for me.
Abby McDonald
Age/Genre: Young Adult, Contemporary
Publisher: Candlewick Press
Release Date: March 8, 2011
Goodreads
Three unlikely allies team up for a night of rebellion, romance, and revenge in a high-stakes dramedy from acclaimed young author Abby McDonald.Why I want to read this book
They’ve spent years at the same high school without speaking a word to one another, but that’s all about to change. Popular Bliss was having the perfect prom until she found her BFF and boyfriend making out in the back of a limo. Bad girl Jolene wouldn’t be caught dead at the prom, yet here she is, trussed up in pink ruffles, risking her reputation for some guy - some guy who is forty minutes late. And shy, studious, über-planner Meg never counted on her date’s standing her up and leaving her idling in the parking lot outside the prom. Get ready for The Anti-Prom, Abby McDonald’s hilarious, heart-tugging tale about three girls and one unforgettable prom night.
Abby McDonald wrote a bunch of really cute YA contemporaries back in the day, as well as a twisty thriller, Dangerous Girls, which I adored. This was probably another kindle daily deal, which the kid bought many moons ago, and it sounds like a great fit for me. Girls from different social walks of life bonding over their personal prom disasters sounds like a recipe for fun to me. The synopsis promises quite a few things that never fail to delight me, and if the book actual delivers, it will be a hit for me.
What are you waiting on?
Any backlog books you want to read soon?
Let us know in the comments!
Any backlog books you want to read soon?
Let us know in the comments!
Ok, The Anti-Prom sounds so good! And funny (who knew prom disasters could be so fun!!)
ReplyDeleteI am looking forward to some hijinks, so it's welcome here
DeleteFloat Plan is one I came across a little while ago and thought it sounded so good!
ReplyDeleteI am all about these YA authors crossing over. I know it's going to be good, because it's Doller
DeleteI'm excited to read Float Plan too! I love Trish Doller's writing!
ReplyDeleteI've enjoyed the few Abby McDonald books I've read. You know she writes romance too?
I knew McDonald wrote under the Haas pen name, but I did not realize she wrote adult romance. I have to check that out.
DeleteI've wanted to read Trish Doller for awhile. Still need to do that! The Anti-prom title reminds me of when I was in high school and me and a bunch of a my single girlfriends had an anti-Valentine's Day party the night that the school's Sweetheart Dance was going on. Hope you get these to read soon!
ReplyDeleteLisa Loves Literature
My first Doller book was Something Like Normal and it was so good. Thanks for sharing the memory. I love hearing stuff like that.
DeleteThe Anti-Prom sounds like my kind of book! I love seeing different types of characters bonding and during prom. I read another prom book where the girls were vastly different and I loved watching them connect...Prom-Wrecked. Hoping this one is just as cute!
ReplyDeleteJen @ Star-Crossed Book Blog
Seeing people from all walks of life form a friendship is encouraging. I think that's why I enjoy it. I never Prom-Wrecked. It looks does look cute.
DeleteThe Anti-Prom sounds like so much fun! I hope you love it!
ReplyDeleteSounds fun, light, and fluffy -- my type of book.
DeleteCute picks! Those are new to me ones for sure. I hope you enjoy them both once you get to reading them!
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DeleteI've been seeing the cover for Float Plan but this is actually the first time I've read the synopsis. I really like the themes it covers too and will be looking forward to seeing your review for it. :)
ReplyDeleteI have only heard good things, and I sense I will be shedding some tears as I read it too, which we all know, I live for
DeleteYou found another two books that are completely new to me this week! I am not usually drawn to books about the prom but I like the idea of these girls dealing with prom disasters.
ReplyDeleteI just finished Prom today. It was cute. I liked the friendship aspect and the theme of you can be more than what other people think. It was a good time.
DeleteIt's been such a long time since I read anything by Doller. Pretty exciting that she's delving into adult romance!
ReplyDeleteAnd everyone is saying the book is fabulous. I know I'm giddy about it.
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