Waiting on Wednesday (83) : The Summer of Chasing Mermaids by Sarah Ockler & The Start of Me and You by Emery Lord




Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly event that is hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine to show the  upcoming titles that we're mostly eager for.


Summary (from Goodreads) 

Title : The Summer of Chasing Mermaids
Author : Sarah Ockler
Publication Date : June 2015
Publisher : Simon & Schuster
Goodreads 

Sometimes, there are no words…

The youngest of six talented sisters, Elyse d’Abreau was destined for stardom—until a boating accident took everything from her. Now, the most beautiful singer in Tobago can’t sing. She can’t even speak.

Seeking quiet solitude, Elyse accepts a friend’s invitation to Atargatis Cove. Named for the mythical first mermaid, the Oregon seaside town is everything Elyse’s home in the Caribbean isn’t: An ocean too cold for swimming, parties too tame for singing, and people too polite to pry—except for one.

Christian Kane is a notorious playboy—insolent, arrogant, and completely charming. He’s also the only person in Atargatis Cove who doesn’t treat Elyse like a glass statue. He challenges her to express herself, and he admires the way she treats his younger brother Sebastian, who believes Elyse is the legendary mermaid come to life.

When Christian needs a first mate for the Cove’s high-stakes Pirate Regatta, Elyse reluctantly stows her fear of the sea and climbs aboard. The ocean isn’t the only thing making waves, though—swept up in Christian’s seductive tide and entranced by the Cove’s charms, Elyse begins to wonder if a life of solitude isn’t what she needs. But changing course again means facing her past. It means finding her inner voice. And scariest of all, it means opening her heart to a boy who’s best known for breaking them . .

First of all, yes to interracial couples and diversity in YA books! Secondly, this is Sarah Ockler. I will read ANYTHING by Sarah Ockler. Thirdly, how gorgeous is this cover and these cover models? Seriously, I'm so envious of that girl's hair. I have curly hair, but mine never looks like that. It looks more like a bird's nest (probably because I can't be bothered to take care of it).
I WANT! I can't wait until June though. That's too far away!


Summary (from Goodreads) 

Title : The Start of Me and You
Author : Emery Lord
Publication Date : March 31st 2015
Publisher : Bloomsbury
Goodreads 

It’s been a year since it happened—when Paige Hancock’s first boyfriend died in an accident. After shutting out the world for a year, Paige is finally ready for a second chance at high school . . . and she has a plan. First: Get her old crush, Ryan Chase, to date her—the perfect way to convince everyone she’s back to normal. Next: Join a club—simple, it’s high school after all. But when Ryan’s sweet, nerdy cousin, Max, moves to town and recruits Paige for the Quiz Bowl team (of all things!) her perfect plan is thrown for a serious loop. Will Paige be able to face her fears and finally open herself up to the life she was meant to live?

Brimming with heartfelt relationships and authentic high-school dynamics The Start of Me and You proves that it’s never too late for second chances.
 
Emery Lord's Open Road Summer is my favorite contemporary book of the year. You guys have no idea how excited I am that she has another book coming out next year. She writes the BEST romances and relationships in books and I can't wait to get my hands on The Start of Me and You.

What are your thoughts on either of these books? Do they interest you?
Have you previously read books by Sarah Ockler or Emery Lord?

What are you waiting for this lovely Wednesday?

Happy reading! :)

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