14 March 2012

Waiting On Wednesday (28) - Second Chance Summer

Waiting On Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Jill at Breaking The Spine that spotlights upcoming releases that we're pining after.

Title: Second Chance Summer
Author: Morgan Matson
Published: 8th May 2012
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing

Taylor’s family might not be the closest-knit – everyone is a little too busy and overscheduled – but for the most part, they get along fine. Then they get news that changes everything: Her father has pancreatic cancer, and it’s stage four – meaning that there is basically nothing to be done. Her parents decide that the family will spend his last months together at their old summerhouse in the Pocono Mountains.

Crammed into a place much smaller and more rustic than they are used to, they begin to get to know each other again. And Taylor discovers that the people she thought she had left behind haven’t actually gone anywhere. Her former summer best friend is suddenly around, as is her first boyfriend. . . and he’s much cuter at seventeen than he was at twelve.
As the summer progresses, the Edwards become more of a family, and closer than they’ve ever been before. But all of them very aware that they’re battling a ticking clock. Sometimes, though, there is just enough time to get a second chance – with family, with friends, and with love. - From Goodreads

This sounds so heartbreaking and touching. I am sure it will be the perfect summer read that will leave me sobbing beside the pool (AGAIN!!).

What are you waiting on this Wednesday?

4 comments:

  1. This sounds really good and really sad!

    My WoW

    Amber @ Fall Into Books

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  2. Oh, I think this one's on my wishlist. :) I love family sagas like this one. Great pick!

    My pick for this week is here :)
    Happy reading!
    Vicky Books, Biscuits & Tea

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  3. i'm super excited for this one too. and i love the colors they used on the cover :)

    my WoW pick.

    -michelle

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