Wednesday, April 20, 2011

In My Mailbox (2)

In My Mailbox is a meme that shares all the new books you've bought, borrowed, received, or traded for the week.

Shine by Lauren Myracle 
 (From Goodreads):When her best guy friend falls victim to a vicious hate crime, sixteen-year-old Cat sets out to discover who in her small town did it. Richly atmospheric, this daring mystery mines the secrets of a tightly knit Southern community and examines the strength of will it takes to go against everyone you know in the name of justice.
Against a backdrop of poverty, clannishness, drugs, and intolerance, Myracle has crafted a harrowing coming-of-age tale couched in a deeply intelligent mystery. Smart, fearless, and compassionate, this is an unforgettable work from a beloved author.

I was lucky enough to receive an ARC of this book. I have heard nothing but great things about this novel. Its going to be a tearjerker!

Love You Hate You Miss You by Elizabeth Scott
(From Goodreads): Get this, I'm supposed to be starting a journal about "my journey." Please. I can see it now: Dear Diary, As I'm set adrift on this crazy sea called "life" . . . I don't think so. It's been seventy-five days. Amy's sick of her parents suddenly taking an interest in her.
And she's really sick of people asking her about Julia. Julia's gone now, and she doesn't want to talk about it. They wouldn't get it, anyway. They wouldn't understand what it feels like to have your best friend ripped away from you.
They wouldn't understand what it feels like to know it's your fault.
Amy's shrink thinks it would help to start a diary. Instead, Amy starts writing letters to Julia.
But as she writes letter after letter, she begins to realize that the past wasn't as perfect as she thought it was—and the present deserves a chance too.

I was asked to write a quest post for another blog which is so exciting. I will be reviewing this book for my guest post! 


1 comment:

  1. Those are both books that I really want to read! Can't wait to read your reviews.

    New follower; love your blog!

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