Friday, August 28, 2015

Friday Memes: Truest by Jackie Lea Sommers

Posted by Kathy Martin at 6:30 AM
Happy Friday everybody!!
Book Beginnings on Friday is now hosted by Rose City Reader. The Friday 56 is hosted at Freda's Voice. Check out the links above for the rules and for the posts of the participants each week. Don’t dig for your favorite book, the coolest, the most intellectual. Use the CLOSEST.

This week I am spotlighting Truest by Jackie Lea Sommers. I got this eARC from Edelweiss for review. Here is the description from Amazon:
A breathtaking debut brings us the unforgettable story of a small-town love, big dreams, and family drama.

Silas Hart has seriously shaken up Westlin Beck's small-town life. Brand-new to town, Silas is different from the guys in Green Lake. He's curious, poetic, philosophical, maddening—and really, really cute. But Silas has a sister—and she has a secret. And West has a boyfriend. And life in Green Lake is about to change forever.

Truest is a stunning, addictive debut. Romantic, fun, tender, and satisfying, it asks as many questions as it answers. Perfect for fans of The Fault in Our Stars and Ten Things We Did (and Probably Shouldn't Have).
Beginning:
The swans on Green Lake looked like tiny icebergs, only it was the first weekend of my summer vacation.
Friday 56:
My voice curved like her shoulders and turned soft and slow, bowed with understanding as the poem allowed for falling in love with someone else's sadness. 
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12 comments:

  1. HarveeAugust 28, 2015 at 8:21 AM

    I like that teaser. Sounds like a good YA read.

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  2. SherrieAugust 28, 2015 at 8:47 AM

    Hi,
    Sounds like a great book, enjoy.
    Have a great day!

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  3. StormiAugust 28, 2015 at 9:25 AM

    Hope you enjoyed this one, sounds good. :)

    Stormi

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  4. Laurel-Rain SnowAugust 28, 2015 at 9:40 AM

    Beautiful excerpts...and I love the imagery...thanks for sharing, and here's mine: “BEFORE THE STORM”


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  5. Anne@HeadFullofBooksAugust 28, 2015 at 11:27 AM

    Sounds like a book teen will go for.
    My Friday Quotes

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  6. Sandra NachlingerAugust 28, 2015 at 1:07 PM

    I like the comparison of swans to icebergs in the opening. Clever and original. Sounds like a good story.
    Sandy @ TEXAS TWANG

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  7. Catherine @ Book Club LibrarianAugust 28, 2015 at 2:28 PM

    Sounds like a really good read. Enjoy!

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  8. Dual ReadsAugust 28, 2015 at 3:18 PM

    I love the Friday 56, it sounds so beautiful.
    http://dualreads.blogspot.co.uk/2015/08/friday-reads-and-friday-56-with-book_28.html

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  9. Juli RahelAugust 28, 2015 at 4:39 PM

    I really like the description in the beginning, it's quite recognizable! And then there's that stunning F56! I'd have to read a bit more to figure out whether this is one for me! Thanks for sharing :) I hope you have a great week!

    My Friday post

    Juli @ Universe in Words

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  10. guiltlessreaderAugust 28, 2015 at 7:14 PM

    I kind of get what the author means about "falling in love with someone's sadness." Lovely line.

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  11. fredamansAugust 28, 2015 at 9:26 PM

    I totally get the 56. The emotion you get when reading some poetry can be very profound.
    Happy weekend!

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  12. Lauren StoolfireAugust 29, 2015 at 12:25 PM

    I don't usually read contemporary, but this doesn't sound bad. Thanks for visiting my blog. :)

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