Please welcome my mom, Kim The House Mole, to my blog today! She has recently started her own book blog, so please stop by and check it out. Here she is:One of the authors I was fortunate enough to meet at BEA this year was Elizabeth Scott. Her previous books include Perfect You and Bloom, among others. As I was waiting in line to get her autograph, I was watching her greet and chat with each person and then get up and give them a hug as they left. I thought to myself, "Wow, she sure has a lot of friends who came out to support her!" When it was my turn, however, she did exactly the same thing. She was so warm and gracious and it was such a pleasure to meet her, that I couldn't wait to read her latest YA book, Between Here and Forever. So without further ado, here is my review:
Summary:
Abby has always lived in the shadow of her perfect, beautiful older sister Tess, until Tess is involved in an accident and ends up in a coma. Now Abby's life is on hold until she comes up with a plan to bring Tess out of her coma with the help of the gorgeous and mysterious Eli. Along the way, Abby learns a shocking secret about Tess and finds out that the truth is not always what you think it is.
My Thoughts:
I started this book with the expectation that it would be a tear jerker, but it really wasn't. Of course it was sad that this beautiful young girl was in a coma, but it was more Abby's story and how she progresses to find out that she is also a wonderful human being and not just second best to her sister. I genuinely felt bad that Abby had such a low opinion of herself and it seemed like no one in her life had ever tried to convince her otherwise. You will be rooting for Abby to figure out that she is also a valuable person and not just an extension of her sister.
I absolutely loved this book!!
My rating: 5/5
GIVEAWAY: My mom and I were lucky enough to pick up an extra SIGNED copy of this book at BEA. If you'd like to win it, please comment below with your e-mail address. I ask that you please be a follower to enter. Old AND new followers are welcome. US/Canada only. Sorry. :(
Giveaway will end June 14th, and winner will be selected via Random.org. Good luck!
I hope you will also stop by my mom's blog at Kim The House Mole, if you liked this review. :)
If this is international, please enter me! Thanks for your thoughts on the book. Haven't read any Elizabeth Scott yet, but I'm only JUST getting started (just read my first Sarah Dessen book!) with the 'big fish' contemp authors.
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Oh!! I'd love to win this. I have seen nothing but positive reviews for this and each time I see one I just want to read it more. Thanks for the chance at winning a copy and saving my bank account another hit from the bookstore :)
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Thanks for the giveaway. I love Elizabeth Scott books.
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Thanks for the giveaway!
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I think it's super cute how your mom has her own blog and also attended BEA with you... what I wouldn't give to have my mom share my love of books! *sigh*... one day :)
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for this giveaway, I'm an old follower, please enter me :)
Diana
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Please count me in, I'd love to read this one.
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Oh, oh, oh! I want to read the book! :D
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Tear jerker or not, this sounds like a wonderfully emotional read!
ReplyDeleteI have been wanting to read this one, and I love Elizabeth Scott. You are very lucky to have met her :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the giveaway too. That is very generous of you! Especially that you didn't really have to do it.
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Old follower and sounds like a great read. Such a shame so many of us feel this way about ourselves, but the self discovery is awesome.
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I went over and said hello to your mother. :) Sounds like an awesome grad present!
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Bill
What a nice review. This book sounds really emotional and so good.
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Nice review, Kim! I'm going to check out your blog:)
ReplyDeleteI have seen this book on other blogs - it sounds amazing. And your mom gave it 5/5. Very impressive. Thanks for the giveaway!
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This looks so good! No need to enter me - just checking in on you :)
ReplyDeleteDefinitely would love to read this one! Looks awesome! Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI'm an old follower (Lexie). :)
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Not entering! I just wanted to say that I love the sound of this book! I'm glad it's not a tear jerker! ;)
ReplyDeleteI would love the Book It seems interesting and i am also a bookworm! I think it would be a BLAST if i got to get a signed copy of Between Here and Forever!
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