that spotlights upcoming releases we can't wait to read
This week I can't wait for:
The Chapel Wars
by Lindsey Leavitt
To be Published: May 6th 2014
by Bloomsbury USA Childrens
Acclaimed author Lindsey Leavitt brings her trademark heart, humor, and romance to her hometown--Vegas
Sixteen-year-old Holly wants to remember her Grandpa forever, but she’d rather forget what he left her in his will: his wedding chapel on the Las Vegas strip. Whatever happened to gold watches, savings bonds, or some normal inheritance?
And then there's Grandpa's letter. Not only is she running the business with her recently divorced parents, but she needs to make some serious money--fast. Grandpa also insists Holly reach out to Dax, the grandson of her family's mortal enemy and owner of the cheesy chapel next door. No matter how cute Dax is, Holly needs to stay focused: on her group of guy friends, her disjointed family, work, school and... Dax. No wait, not Dax.
Holly’s chapel represents everything she’s ever loved in her past. Dax might be everything she could ever love in the future. But as for right now, there's a wedding chapel to save.
Sixteen-year-old Holly wants to remember her Grandpa forever, but she’d rather forget what he left her in his will: his wedding chapel on the Las Vegas strip. Whatever happened to gold watches, savings bonds, or some normal inheritance?
And then there's Grandpa's letter. Not only is she running the business with her recently divorced parents, but she needs to make some serious money--fast. Grandpa also insists Holly reach out to Dax, the grandson of her family's mortal enemy and owner of the cheesy chapel next door. No matter how cute Dax is, Holly needs to stay focused: on her group of guy friends, her disjointed family, work, school and... Dax. No wait, not Dax.
Holly’s chapel represents everything she’s ever loved in her past. Dax might be everything she could ever love in the future. But as for right now, there's a wedding chapel to save.
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Why do I want to read this book?
I've enjoyed both of Lindsey Leavitt's previous stories Sean Griswold's Head and Going Vintage, which are - as Elizabeth Eulberg says in the cover blurb - a great blend of hilarious and heartfelt. i.e. fun but also poignant.
A story set at a Las Vegas wedding chapel sounds like all of those things plus MORE. And there's the promise of a Romeo and Juliet-esque forbidden romance with the 'mortal enemy' wedding chapel owner boy next door. I'm always up for a love story in any form, but this kind is especially exciting. And that cover just screams DELIGHTFUL.
What are you waiting on this week?
I want this so badly! I've read Lindsey's last book and I really liked it. Plus I'm really liking the summary of Chapel Wars and I can't get enough of Contemporary YA! Great Pick :)
ReplyDeleteAly @ My Heart Hearts Books
My WoW
Looks interesting :D I like the cover. I hope you will enjoy this book. <3
ReplyDeleteSean Griswold's Head was adorable, and this one sounds real fun too! I know Raquel loved it. :)
ReplyDeleteI need to read Going Vintage;) It has such an adorable cover. Ha! I love the premise of this book and you're so spot-on with the cover screaming delightful. Thanks so much for bringing this to my attention, Lauren:)
ReplyDeleteI haven't read Sean Griswald's Head, but Going Vintage didn't entirely work for me as I craved a little more depth. I'll be waiting to see what you and other readers think of this one before adding it to my TBR - it seems promising, though. Wonderful pick, Lauren!
ReplyDeleteYES LAUREN!!!! I'm so excited for this one too! Like you, I really enjoyed Going Vintage, so I'm looking forward to more from this author. Can it be May already?
ReplyDeleteNot read anything by this author before but this book sure sounds interesting. Thanks for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteA wedding chapel? Okay, I'm curious now. This seems entertaining. Thanks for sharing :)
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My WoW
I seriously can't wait for this one. I'm a huge LL fan -- Sean Griswold's Head was one of my fave books (and one that really hooked me on YA).
ReplyDeleteThis one just sounds sooo adorable! I definitely can't wait for this guy! I want to take a trip to Vegas with this book, haha. Great pick, thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteCyn @ Bookmunchies
Chapel Wars! Whoop! I'm reading this one and I think you'll like this :) It's cute.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a great book. never heard of it before. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI loved Going Vintage. And I love the sound of this one!!
ReplyDeleteJen @ YA Romantics
Vegas? Aww, I may have to pick this up for old time's sake. :)
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