Wednesday, September 11, 2013

Waiting on Wednesday


Waiting On Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted over at Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating. I also feature books that may have already released, but I am anxiously waiting to read.

This week, I'm featuring:
I Swear
Who’s to blame when bullying leads to suicide? A gripping exploration of crucial importance seeks answers in and out of the courtroom.

After years of abuse from her classmates, Leslie Gatlin decided she had no other options and took her own life. Now her abusers are dealing with the fallout. 

When Leslie's parents file a wrongful death lawsuit against their daughter's tormenters, the proceedings uncover the systematic cyber bullying and harassment that occurred. The ringleader of the accused girls, Macie, maintains they are innocent. In her mind, Leslie chose be the coward they always knew she was.

Jillian, Katherine, and Beth try to keep their stories straight and shift the blame, as Jake, Leslie's only true friend, tries to make sense of what happened. As the events leading up to her death unfold, it becomes clear that Leslie may have taken her own life, but her bullies took everything else.

Told in alternating perspectives and through well-paced flashbacks, this timely novel sheds light on both the victims of bullying and the consequences bullies face.

Releases: September 4th 2012 by Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers

What are you waiting on?

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24 comments:

  1. I just added this to my tbr. Sounds good!

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  2. I haven't heard of this book before but it really sounds interesting. Great pick :)

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  3. Haven't heard of this one! Hope you enjoy it!

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  4. I really like the sound of I Swear, I hadn't heard of it before, but I think the issues it tackles would definitely make it an interesting read. Great pick Brandi! And thanks for putting this book on my radar!

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  5. I never heard of this, but thanks for putting it on my radar. Sounds like a moving read!

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  6. This one is new to me and it sounds awesome! Great pick!

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  7. This sounds like it could be ripped from the headlines! I definitely want to check it out.

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  8. This one sounds really intense!! Great pick!! :)

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  9. This sounds like such a great story. Thanks for sharing, Brandi!

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  10. I saw this at the bookstore awhile back; it's definitely on my wish list too!

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  11. I like that it's being told from alternating perspectives and flashbacks. It sounds really interesting and pretty intense. The bullying subject I'm sure is going to be a heartfelt. Thanks for sharing Brandi!

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  12. Sounds really interesting and intense! And over such a deep subject too. I'll have to add it to my To-Read
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  13. Great pick! Such a powerful novel!

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  14. Sounds like an intense read. I'll be on the lookout for it! :)

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  15. Wow, this sounds powerful and intense! Great pick Brandi :)

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  16. Wow, incredibly deep and interesting. Fantastic pick! Jaclyn @ JC's Book Haven.

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  17. Never heard of that book! But I hope you love it :D

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  18. Ooooo, I've never heard of this one before. Thanks for bringing it to my attention - it definitely sounds like something I would enjoy!

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  19. Eek, this sounds intense! I'm not sure I could handle it...

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  20. you always have the most intriguing books!

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  21. Oh God. I don't think I can read this but it's a relevant read.

    thanks, Brandi.

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