Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly event hosted by Jill from Breaking the Spine, and specifically spotlights upcoming novels we can't wait to read. As always, there are some amazing upcoming books, but this week I'm particularly excited for..
Title:The Summer Of Chasing Mermaids Author:Sarah Ockler
Release Date: June 2,2015
Publisher:Simon Pulse
The youngest of six talented sisters, Elyse d’Abreau was destined for stardom—until a boating accident took everything from her. Now, the most beautiful singer in Tobago can’t sing. She can’t even speak.
Seeking quiet solitude, Elyse accepts a friend’s invitation to Atargatis Cove. Named for the mythical first mermaid, the Oregon seaside town is everything Elyse’s home in the Caribbean isn’t: An ocean too cold for swimming, parties too tame for singing, and people too polite to pry—except for one.
Christian Kane is a notorious playboy—insolent, arrogant, and completely charming. He’s also the only person in Atargatis Cove who doesn’t treat Elyse like a glass statue. He challenges her to express herself, and he admires the way she treats his younger brother Sebastian, who believes Elyse is the legendary mermaid come to life.
When Christian needs a first mate for the Cove’s high-stakes Pirate Regatta, Elyse reluctantly stows her fear of the sea and climbs aboard. The ocean isn’t the only thing making waves, though—swept up in Christian’s seductive tide and entranced by the Cove’s charms, Elyse begins to wonder if a life of solitude isn’t what she needs. But changing course again means facing her past. It means finding her inner voice. And scariest of all, it means opening her heart to a boy who’s best known for breaking them . . .
Sarah Ockler is one of my favorite authors and i'm looking forward to reading this new book.Check out my reviews of a few of her other books if you want. Here!
So that's what I'm waiting. So how about you? Leave a link and let me know. :)
I don't usually read a ton of contemporary YA, but this looks cute. If you read it, let me know how it is.
ReplyDeleteOhhh,this sounds sad and hopeful allat once.Here's mine: http://editingeverything.com/blog/2015/05/27/waiting-on-wednesday-killer-within/
ReplyDeleteGreat choice. I've got this one on my TBR love Contemporary YA. One of my favorite genre's for a lazy afternoon. Thanks so much for sharing this week. Can't wait for it to come out too. Have a great week and Happy reaidng. My WoW
ReplyDeleteTHIS SOUNDS SO CUTE! I can't wait to read your review of this :-) I'm a new follower by the way :-) Here's my WoW if you would like to check it out :D have a great day :-)
ReplyDeleteNot sure what I love more: the cover or the synopsis. Great choice just added it to my TBR list.
ReplyDeleteJoana @ The Boundless Book List
Wow! This sounds really good! The setting sounds amazing -- so unique and gorgeous -- and I love the idea of the main character not being able to speak. Actually, it sounds a lot like a Little Mermaid retelling.
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