Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Waiting on Wednesday

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Breaking the Spine.

This week's pick is Wherever You Go by Heather Davis, coming November 14 from Harcourt Children's Books.

Summary: Seventeen-year-old Holly Mullen has felt lost and lonely ever since her boyfriend, Rob, died in a tragic accident. The fact that she has to spend most of her free time caring for her little sister and Alzheimer’s-stricken grandfather doesn’t help. But Holly has no idea that as she goes about her days, Rob’s ghost is watching over her. He isn’t happy when he sees his best friend, Jason, reach out to help Holly with her grandfather—but as a ghost, he can do nothing to stop it. Is his best friend really falling for his girlfriend? 

As Holly wonders whether to open her heart to Jason, the past comes back to haunt her. Her grandfather claims to be communicating with the ghost of Rob. Could the messages he has for Holly be real? And if so, how can the loved ones Rob left behind help his tortured soul make it to the other side? 

Told from the perspectives of Holly, Jason, and Rob, Wherever You Go is is a poignant story about making peace with the past, opening your heart to love, and finding the courage to move forward into the light.


My Thoughts: This one sounds like it's one of those contemporary books with just a touch of supernatural to it. I am loving the ghost angle of this one, and how big a role it seems to play while still letting all the characters just... be. Yes, we'll get Rob's perspective who is a ghost and yet, I think it will be very human and real, and likely very emotion and engaging. This one isn't necessarily a unique concept, but I am completely digging the way Heather is spinning it and the multiple perspectives of it. The cover, too, is beautiful, and I really love the pensive look on the girl's face with a little worry mixed in. The color scheme of it somehow does make me think of ghosts a little, and is still just catchy all around.
Posted by Kari Olson at 12:00 AM

28 comments:

  1. June GMarch 30, 2011 at 12:06 AM

    Never heard of this one. Sounds good. Adding it to my list. Thanks.

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  2. LoriMarch 30, 2011 at 12:12 AM

    I hope that when you get it, it will be everything you hope it to be. Wanna see what I am Waiting on Wednesday for? Check it out.

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  3. AnonymousMarch 30, 2011 at 12:58 AM

    This does seem to be an interesting read. One of those ones that have you reaching for tissue.

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  4. girlsinthestacks.comMarch 30, 2011 at 1:26 AM

    Not sure this is my type of book (not a big ghost reader) but maybe your future review can persuade me.

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  5. Little Miss BeckyMarch 30, 2011 at 1:39 AM

    I heard great things about the author's first book, so I'm excited to take a look at this one as well! Great pick!

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  6. AnonymousMarch 30, 2011 at 1:59 AM

    I've never heard of this one but it sounds like a good read. I love ghost stories but I'm a sucker for romance also, lol! Here's our WoW: http://solomonnewlyweds.blogspot.com/ We're new followers!

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  7. Jan von HarzMarch 30, 2011 at 2:26 AM

    I also like the supernatural aspect of this one and the fact that the author is giving us three POVs. Great pick!

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  8. MajankaMarch 30, 2011 at 2:49 AM

    I asked a review copy of this book on Netgalley, but unfortunately didn't receive one. It's definately on my WoW list as well.

    Take a look at my WoW.

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  9. UnknownMarch 30, 2011 at 4:47 AM

    This sounds good. I've not heard of it before, must check it out myself. Thanx for sharing, here's mine:
    http://madamedsboudoir.blogspot.com/2011/03/waiting-on-wednesday-3.html

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  10. SallyMarch 30, 2011 at 6:34 AM

    Ooooh I've had this one on my wishlist for a few weeks it sounds soooo good. It's just annoying that it's release is so far away. Great pick.
    Sally.
    http://theelifylop.blogspot.com/2011/03/waiting-on-wednesday-12.html

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  11. Jessica @ a GREAT readMarch 30, 2011 at 7:06 AM

    Interesting cover! I like the kind of mistiness!

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  12. girlsinthestacks.comMarch 30, 2011 at 8:34 AM

    I want to read this!! It sounds so cool and on the edge of reality.
    -Shannan

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  13. Laurel-Rain SnowMarch 30, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    This one does sound good...love that cover! Hope you enjoy it....

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  14. NajMarch 30, 2011 at 9:23 AM

    I've heard of this. :D But didn't know what it was about until now. :D Great pick. I'll be looking out for this too. :D
    My WoW

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  15. joyh82March 30, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    Great pick, love your blog title too ;)

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  16. Christy @ TheReaderBeeMarch 30, 2011 at 10:35 AM

    I'm really looking forward to reading this one. It's on my TBR list!

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  17. Kristi The Book FaeryMarch 30, 2011 at 11:18 AM

    I will definitely put this on my TBR list.

    I like the fact that it touches on loss as well as the whole 'ghost' factor. I think it's something we can all relate to.

    Thanks for sharing this, I hadn't heard of it!

    Kristi-The Book Faery's WOW

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  18. AnonymousMarch 30, 2011 at 12:24 PM

    Nice choice and cover, stop and see mine.

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  19. SoniaMarch 30, 2011 at 4:16 PM

    I've seen this one a couple of times before. I really like the summary and how it shifts perspectives. It should be good!

    My WoW: http://thestoryqueen.blogspot.com/2011/03/waiting-on-wednesday-3.html

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  20. Jennifer AMarch 30, 2011 at 4:34 PM

    Wow! This book sounds really good! I love the cover. It's gorgeous!

    Thanks for sharing this!

    Jennifer
    http://littleshelf.blogspot.com/

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  21. ReneeMarch 30, 2011 at 5:44 PM

    This sounds really interesting! I can't wait to read it. Have a great week!

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  22. AnonymousMarch 30, 2011 at 7:08 PM

    I hadn't heard of this one either - but boy it sounds terrific!

    Thanks for sharing!

    MIchelle from Pineapples & Pyjamas

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  23. ErikaMarch 30, 2011 at 7:58 PM

    This looks like a great book. I'm adding it to my To-Read list.

    Thanks for sharing,
    Erika
    My WOW: http://bit.ly/dZBPUw

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  24. UnknownMarch 30, 2011 at 8:35 PM

    I can't say that I know of this one. Thanks for adding another to my list of books to look into. ;)

    Right now I am waiting on Chronicles of Nick: Invincible. Not so much the book but the time to read it. In my mind I was telling myself to hurry up and finish the book I am currently reading. I had to yell at myself because the book that is being read deserves my attention as well.

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  25. MarlaMarch 30, 2011 at 9:13 PM

    This book has such an interesting-sounding plot. I'm going to have to read it when it comes out.

    Marla @ Starting the Next Chapter

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  26. AndreaMarch 30, 2011 at 9:15 PM

    Ooh...this looks good! Adding it to my WL!

    Here is my WoW

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  27. Melanie MontgomeryMarch 31, 2011 at 1:13 AM

    Haven't heard of this. As a person who had a grandparent suffer from alzheimers, I'd love to read it.



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  28. Liz @ Cleverly InkedMarch 31, 2011 at 11:52 AM

    Cool, New for me!

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