**Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we’re eagerly anticipating.**
Expected Publication Date: November 12th 2013
Publisher: Feiwel & Friends
From the MacMillian Catalog on Edelweiss:
With her signature heart and humor, Julie Halpern explores a strained friendship strengthened by one girl’s battle with cancer.
Alex’s father recently died in a car accident. And on the night of his funeral, her best friend Becca slept with Alex’s boyfriend. So things aren’t great. Alex steps away from her friendship with Becca and focuses on her family.
But when Alex finally decides to forgive Becca, she finds out something that will change her world again–Becca has cancer.
So what do you do when your best friend has cancer? You help her shave her head. And then you take her bucket list and try to fulfill it on her behalf. Because if that’s all you can do to help your ailing friend–you do it.
Why I Can’t Wait: I found this gem while perusing the MacMillian catalog last week. Goodreads doesn’t have the cover or summary up yet but it immediately grabbed my attention. It is a strong test on your friendship to come back from being cheated on. To then put the hurt and past behind you and support your friend through the struggle of cancer says a lot about a character, in my opinion. It sounds full of heartbreak and all sorts of feelings. Definite must read!
Jess
Wow, the synopsis did not take the turn that I thought it would. There seem to be a lot of cancer books out lately. Can’t wait to see what you think of this one.
Sara @ Forever 17 Books
Oh me either the first time I read it! Totally surprised me.
Book Crook Liza
This one sounds really interesting and would probably make me cry! How can you stay mad at a bad friend when she has cancer? 🙁 Definitely going on my to-read list! Thanks for sharing that one! 🙂
Liza @ Book Crook Liza
Sara @ Forever 17 Books
Right? I don’t think you can? It’ll be interesting how the main character handles this delicate situation.
starryeyedjen
Oh, this is completely new to me and it sounds great! I like the title and the cover, too! Thanks for sharing! Off to add it to my TBR. 🙂
Sara @ Forever 17 Books
You’re welcome! I was surprised I hadn’t seen it around before.
Tanja - Tanychy
I haven’t heard of this one before! I like the cover and the title is also interesting 🙂 Thanks for sharing this one and for stopping by 🙂
Sara @ Forever 17 Books
I love the cover too!
Jade
Oh this one sounds really good and gritty and I will definitely be checking it out. I’m really surprised by all of the illness books that are coming out these days. Great pick!
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Sara @ Forever 17 Books
There has seemed to be a few big ones lately with an illness concept.
Shane
This sounds really good. Great pick!
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Sara @ Forever 17 Books
Thanks!
Synchronized Reading
This sounds pretty awesome! I haven’t heard of it before, but I’ll definitely be adding to my tbr 🙂
Janina
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Sara @ Forever 17 Books
Yay!
abookishescape.com
This sounds amazing!!
Sara @ Forever 17 Books
Right?
Lynette
Hmm… Not really my kind of book, but I hope you enjoy it! 🙂
My WOW.
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Sara @ Forever 17 Books
Thank you. 🙂
Dani @ Refracted Light
Wow… not sure I could read this, TOO MANY FEELS… but it does sound good 🙂
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Sara @ Forever 17 Books
Ah, I know! I’m sure I’ll be crying.
Tabby @Insightful Minds
This sounds pretty good, just don’t know if it is for me! I do hope you enjoy it though!
Tabby @Insightful Minds Reviews
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Sara @ Forever 17 Books
Thank you. 🙂
dragongirl
Haven’t heard of this before, but it sounds really intriguing! Great pick! Thanks for stopping by my WoW!
Sara @ Forever 17 Books
I agree. 🙂
The Reading Vixens
If I wasn’t already in love with the title, I would still love this!
Shooting Scars is #2 in the Artist Trilogy, the first was Sins & Needles. SUCH an amazing read!
Thanks for stopping by! <3!
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Sara @ Forever 17 Books
I love the title too! I was like, wait… I need to know what this about ASAP! lol
Becca
This sounds great! And that cover is amazing 🙂 I haven’ heard of it until now, but I definitely need to try to see if I can get an ARC of this, thanks for sharing!!!
Sara @ Forever 17 Books
You’re welcome!
Adriana C
This book sounds really interesting, I just added it to my TBR list.
thanks for sharing.
Here is My WOW
Sara @ Forever 17 Books
Yay!
Alise (Readers In Wonderland)
Okay this one sounds awesome. I really like that cover too! Got to add this on Goodreads! Thanks for stopping by my post!
Sara @ Forever 17 Books
So glad to hear that!
Lauren
Wow this book sounds intense! I’m definitely intrigued to check this one out, and I love the cover. Great WoW pick!
Sara @ Forever 17 Books
I love the cover too. I hope it sticks!
Tiffany Drew
Holy crap does this one sound awesome. I hadn’t heard of it before. I’m not sure how I feel about the friend, I’m curious to see how my feelings change after reading it. Great choice!
My WoW
Sara @ Forever 17 Books
It will be interesting to see how the characters handle the situation. It’s a tough spot and can go in different ways.
Bec
This sounds incredible feel inducing. I don’t know if I could handle reading it… It’s making me think of tfios and ALL THE EMOTIONS.
I do hope it’s good though, cause I’m going to add it to my list anyway
Sara @ Forever 17 Books
Ah, TFiOS! ALL THE FEELS!
Aylee
This one is new to me! Definitely adding it now. Sounds powerfully emotional!
Sara @ Forever 17 Books
*prepares the tissues*
Chelsmac91
This sounds like a really good book. Kind of depressing yet inspirationsal at the same time. Gonna add it to my list!
Sara @ Forever 17 Books
I agree.
Erika
This looks so good! I’m hesistant to put it on my list though. I know I will be crying the whole way through and depressed which makes me a crazy person (literally). Good choice 😀
Sara @ Forever 17 Books
LOL
Lindy Gomez
Wow Sara, this book sounds like my kind of read! Thanks for sharing it! I’m adding it my my TBR! This sounds like the kind of story that has a message, and stays with you once you finish it!
Lindy@ A Bookish Escape
Sara @ Forever 17 Books
That’s what I think too.
Jennifer Messerschmidt
Sounds way too sad! And omg her friend slept with her boyfriend on the day of her father’s funeral?! That is horrible.
Sara @ Forever 17 Books
I know. I’m anxious to see what the author does with this.