Series: Standalone
Pages: 336
Pages: 336
Publisher: Candlewick Press
Release Date: January 24th 2012
Release Date: January 24th 2012
Can a twelve-step program help Sadie kick her unrequited crush for good? Abby McDonald serves up
her trademark wit and wisdom in a hilarious new novel.
Seventeen-year-old Sadie is in love: epic, heartfelt, and utterly onesided. The object of her obsession - ahem, affection - is her best friend, Garrett Delaney, who has been oblivious to Sadie's feelings ever since he sauntered into her life and wowed her with his passion for Proust (not to mention his deep-blue eyes). For two long, painful years, Sadie has been Garrett's constant companion, sharing his taste in everything from tragic Russian literature to art films to '80s indie rock- all to no avail.
But when Garrett leaves for a summer literary retreat, Sadie is sure that the absence will make his heart grow fonder - until he calls to say he's fallen in love. With some other girl! A heartbroken Sadie realizes that she's finally had enough. It's time for total Garrett detox! Aided by a barista job, an eclectic crew of new friends (including the hunky chef, Josh), and a customized selfhelp guide, Sadie embarks on a summer of personal reinvention full of laughter, mortifying meltdowns, and a double shot of love.
I'm in love. No, really. These are my kind of books. Things don't begin perfect. There is a growth in the book as the character either learns to accept that she cannot be with who she wants, find someone else or somehow convince the boy she loves that he loves her too. So many possibilities. I am so excited to read this one!
Love the sounds of this book! The cover looks pretty too! Great choice! Thank you for sharing it!
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Books For All Seasons
I need some contemps, looking forward on reading this book ;) Great pick!
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Jay @ We Fancy Books
This book sounds like a lot of fun! Thanks for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteOne book I'm waiting for,too. It's on my list for the YA Contemporary 2012 Challenge!
ReplyDeleteHaven't heard of this one - sounds cool :)
ReplyDeleteHahahahah I LOVE THAT COVER!
ReplyDeleteAnna @ Literary Exploration
This book sounds like such an awesome read! I'm definitely adding it to my wishlist for 2012! I agree, I love when a character grows throughout a book!
ReplyDeleteA Book on a book cover. interesting!
ReplyDeleteLooks interesting. Such a cute, short little read. I'm most definitely reading this in 2012. Plus, the cover is so cute and simple. Goes along with the title a bit.
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